Best of Australia 2009

Experience travel through Australia with Trafalgar! With the perfect balance between touring and free time, you'll see such sights as the Remarkable Rocks, the Olgas, Ayers Rock, the Great Barrier Reef and many National Parks and wonders! Travel independently and join scheduled day tours with a qualified guide.

Highlights

  • Melbourne
  • Kangaroo Island
  • Ayers Rock
  • Kings Canyon
  • Kakadu National Park
  • Great Barrier Reef
  • Sydney

    Whats Included

    Sightseeing Highlights

  • Melbourne See the sights of cosomopolitan Melbourne.
  • Kangaroo Island Tour Kangaroo Island including the Remarkable Rocks and Seal Bay.
  • The Olgas See spectacular Kata Tjuta (the Olgas).
  • Ayers Rock Experience sunset and sunrise over Uluru (Ayers Rock).
  • Kings Canyon Climb to the rim for views of Watarrka National Park.
  • Kakadu National Park Visit Nourlangie Rock and enjoy a wildlife cruise on Yellow Water Billabong. Join the Guluyambi Cruise plus visit the Bowali Visitor Centre.
  • Great Barrier Reef Full day Great Barrier Reef cruise including lunch.
  • Sydney Enjoy the sights of Sydney including the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House.

    Dining Highlights
  • 17 Buffet Breakfasts and 1 breakfast in flight Darwin to Cairns
  • 2 picnic lunches on Kangaroo Island and 2 lunches in Kakadu National Park
  • 1 tropical buffet lunch on the Great Barrier Reef23 meals in total (see day by day itinerary)

    First Class Travel Highlights
  • You will be traveling on an independent basis and will join scheduled day tours with a qualified local driver/guide in Melbourne, Adelaide, Kangaroo Island, Ayers Rock, Kings Canyon, Alice Springs, Darwin, Kakadu, Cairns and Sydney.
  • High speed Catamaran to the Great Barrier Reef.
  • Airport transfers will be provided on Day 3 in Melbourne & Day 21 in Sydney, only for passengers who have booked their flights on a Trafalgar recommended airline and advised Trafalgar of their flight details.
  • You'll stay in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
  • All hotel service charges, tips and local taxes are included.
  • Travel wallet containing tour documents and helpful information.
  • Details
    Tour OperatorTrafalgar Tours
    Duration
    21 Days
    Escorted
    Escorted - Yes
    Itinerary
    DayDestinationDescription
    Day 1 & 2Depart USADepart USA :
    We fly over the international date line to Melbourne, Australia.
    Day 3Melbourne Arrive Melbourne (2 nights) :
    On arrival at Melbourne Airport you will be transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure to explore this fascinating city or just relax and unwind.

    Hotel: Citigate Melbourne
    Day 4Melbourne Melbourne at Leisure :
    Today is free for you to enjoy the sights and sounds of Melbourne. Perhaps take an excursion to the Great Ocean Road or the famous nightly ritual of the Penguin Parade on Phillip Island.(Buffet breakfast)
    Day 5Adelaide Melbourne Sightseeing - Adelaide :
    Enjoy a morning sightseeing tour of Melbourne including the Fitzroy Gardens, Royal Botanic Gardens and the Shrine of Remembrance. This afternoon you will be transferred to Melbourne Airport for your flight to Adelaide.(Buffet breakfast)

    Hotel: Stamford Plaza
    Day 6Kangaroo Island Kangaroo Island Sightseeing :
    Travel through the Fleurieu Peninsula, continue on to Kangaroo Island. At Seal Bay Conservation Park walk amongst Australian Sea Lions.(Buffet breakfast / Lunch)

    Hotel: Ozone Seafront Hotel
    Day 7Adelaide Kangaroo Island - Adelaide :
    Tour Kelly Hill Caves, Remarkable Rocks and Admiral's Arch and see fur seals,
    within Flinders Chase National Park. This afternoon we return to Adelaide.(Buffet breakfast / Lunch)

    Hotel: Stamford Plaza
    Day 8Ayers Rock Adelaide - Ayers Rock :
    You will be transferred to Adelaide Airport for your flight to Ayers Rock (flights to arrive prior to 1.30pm). On arrival at Ayers Rock Airport you will be transferred to your hotel. You will explore mysterious Kata Tjuta (the Olgas) and enjoy sunset at Uluru (Ayers Rock).(Buffet breakfast)

    Hotel: Desert Gardens Hotel
    Day 9Kings Canyon Ayers Rock - Kings Canyon :
    Rise early this morning to view the spectacle of sunrise at Uluru (Ayers Rock). There is the opportunity to climb to the summit and enjoy a guided tour of the base. In the afternoon there's a stop at the Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre, before traveling to Kings Canyon.(Buffet breakfast)

    Hotel: Kings Canyon Resort
    Day 10Alice Springs Kings Canyon - Alice Springs (2 nights) :
    This morning make the rocky climb to the rim of Kings Canyon for superb views of Watarrka National Park. Alternatively, you may wish to explore the Canyon floor. Later, why not relax and have lunch at Kings Canyon Resort, before traveling to Alice Springs, where we spend the next two nights.(Buffet breakfast)

    Hotel: Crowne Plaza, Alice Springs
    Day 11Alice Springs Alice Springs at Leisure :
    After breakfast, enjoy a full day at leisure in this unique outback town. Perhaps take a 4WD safari through the West MacDonnell Ranges into Palm Valley.(Buffet breakfast)
    Day 12Darwin Alice Springs - Darwin :
    Today, you will be transferred to Alice Springs Airport for your flight to Darwin. On arrival at Darwin Airport you will be transferred to your hotel. Your afternoon and evening will be at leisure.(Buffet breakfast)

    Hotel: Holiday Inn Esplanade
    Day 13Kakadu Darwin - Kakadu :
    This morning we travel via the meandering Adelaide River and Marrakai Plains deep into Kakadu National Park. We make a stop to visit Nourlangie Rock with its Aboriginal rock art. During the day we enjoy an included lunch. Next we will join a Yellow Water Billabong cruise with our local expert guide to spot
    crocodiles. Your evening is at leisure.(Buffet breakfast / Lunch)

    Hotel: Gagudju Crocodile Holiday Inn
    Day 14Darwin Kakadu - Darwin :
    Join the Guluyambi Cruise along the East Alligator River. Continue to Ubirr for a guided walk. Later, lunch is included, then a stop to visit the Bowali Visitor Centre, before returning to Darwin.(Buffet breakfast / Lunch)

    Hotel: Holiday Inn Esplanade
    Day 15Cairns Darwin - Cairns (3 nights) :
    You will be transferred to Darwin Airport for your flight to Cairns. On arrival at Cairns Airport you will be transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure.(Breakfast)

    Hotel: Cairns International
    Day 16Great Barrier Reef Great Barrier Reef :
    This morning we join the high speed catamaran and cruise out to the beautiful Great Barrier Reef. Enjoy an informative reef education presentation. See a myriad of coral and tropical fish from the underwater observatory and the semi-submersible craft. There is the opportunity to go snorkeling and view this natural living wonder up close (equipment provided). Enjoy an included buffet lunch before we return to Cairns.(Buffet breakfast / Buffet lunch)
    Day 17Cairns Cairns at Leisure :
    A full day at leisure in the tropical city of Cairns. There's plenty of time maybe to take an excursion above the rainforest on the Skyrail Cableway to the picturesque village of Kuranda. Or why not take a trip to the scenic beaches of Cape Tribulation and the spectacular rainforests of the Daintree(Buffet breakfast)
    Day 18Sydney Cairns - Sydney (3 nights) :
    You will be transferred to Cairns Airport for your flight to Sydney. On arrival at Sydney Airport you will be transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure to explore this beautiful city or just relax at your hotel.(Buffet breakfast)

    Hotel: Four Points by Sheraton
    Day 19Sydney Sydney Sightseeing :
    Tour the sights of Sydney this morning including the Opera House, Harbour Bridge and a stroll along famous Bondi Beach. Then time on your own to do as you please.(Buffet breakfast)
    Day 20Sydney Sydney at Leisure :
    A full day at leisure to further explore this great city. Perhaps do some souvenir shopping and visit one of the museums. Or why not join an excursion to the Blue Mountains or taste some Australian wines in the Hunter Valley(Buffet breakfast)
    Day 21Return USA Sydney - USA :
    Your tour ends today. Bid farewell as we transfer you to Sydney Airport to connect with your return flight home.(Buffet breakfast)
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    Disclaimer
    * On some tours the Land Only price requires internal flights to be purchased please contact reservations for details
    ** This list indicates brochure rates and dates.
    *** Air price is based on departures from Toronto. Additional add-on airfares from other cities are available.
    **** Land + Air from" Price includes economy airfare for Melbourne - Adelaide, Adelaide - Ayers Rock, Alice Springs - Darwin, Darwin - Cairns, Cairns - Sydney and are based upon the trans Pacific air being purchased from Trafalgar with Qantas as the carrier dditional government taxes and fees will apply. These will be confirmed at the time of booking.
    ***** For single travellers purchasing the twin-share option, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms.
    ****** Land Only Passengers In order to purchase Land Only the following air sectors are required - Melbourne-Adelaide, Adelaide-Ayers Rock, Alice Springs-Darwin, Darwin-Cairns, Cairns-Sydney.
    ******* 2nd Tour discount does not apply to this tour
    For details on discounts that apply to this tour please refer to a brochure or see your Travel Agent.
    The displayed prices are based on twin-share accommodation. A single supplement price is available on request.

    - These prices are correct at the time of the website going live, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking.
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