Day 1 Arrive Sydney
Welcome to Australia! Upon arrival in Sydney today, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure.
Day 2 Sydney
The exciting city of Sydney comes alive today on your full day tour. Begin the day with a stroll along The Corso at Manly Beach and then drive across the Sydney Harbour Bridge with spectacular views of the Opera House. Your drive around Sydney concludes at the King Street Wharf where you board the a luxury catamaran for a delightful cruise in the harbor, along with a buffet lunch. Disembark and take a tour through the historic Rocks area, stopping at Mrs. Macquarie's Chair for the magnificent view of the Opera House. Stop at famous Bondi Beach before traveling through Paddington and returning to your hotel late this afternoon.
Day 3 Sydney
At over 675 sq. miles, Sydney is one of the largest cities in the world, but the major attractions are all conveniently located. Enjoy a day at leisure exploring this fun city.
Day 4 Sydney-Alice Springs
Fly to Alice Springs today (flight not included), where you will be met and transferred to your htoel. Later, enjoy a tour of Alice Springs, beginning with the Royal Flying Doctor Service. Your visit includes stops at the Alice Springs School of the Air and the Alice Springs Telegraph Station.
Day 5 Alice Springs-Ayers Rock
A shared motor coach journey takes you to Ayers Rock, arriving around lunchtime. Later, visit the Cultural Center to learn more about the ancient Aboriginal culture and join a guided walk to the waterhole of Mutitjulu. End the day enjoying a glass of wine watching the sunset over one of Australia's greatest icons.
Day 6 Ayers Rock
Be sure to rise early today to witness Uluru at sunrise. Travel out to the western section of Uluru and to Kata Tjuta, which means "many heads." The tallest of this impressive stretch of 36 domes towers more than 650 feet higher than Ayers Rock. Enjoy a guided walk into Walpa Gorge. After time to observe the ancient rock carvings, return to the hotel for an afternoon at leisure.
Day 7 Ayers Rock-Cairns
Fly to Cairns today (flight not included), where you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure.
Day 8 Cairns
The Great Barrier Reef holds an impressive amount of records: it is the only living structure on Earth visible from the moon; it is the biggest Marine Park in the world and is host to over 1500 kinds of fish and 400 species of sponges. Enjoy a delightful cruise to the Outer Reef, including lunch.
Day 9 Cairns
A full day at leisure to relax or perhaps add an optional tour into the nearby Kuranda Rainforest.
Day 10 Depart Cairns
You will be transferred to the airport for your flight home -- or perhaps an extension to New Zealand?
Welcome to Australia! Upon arrival in Sydney today, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure.
Parkroyal Darling Harbour
Day 2 Sydney
The exciting city of Sydney comes alive today on your full day tour. Begin the day with a stroll along The Corso at Manly Beach and then drive across the Sydney Harbour Bridge with spectacular views of the Opera House. Your drive around Sydney concludes at the King Street Wharf where you board the a luxury catamaran for a delightful cruise in the harbor, along with a buffet lunch. Disembark and take a tour through the historic Rocks area, stopping at Mrs. Macquarie's Chair for the magnificent view of the Opera House. Stop at famous Bondi Beach before traveling through Paddington and returning to your hotel late this afternoon.
Parkroyal Darling Harbour
Day 3 Sydney
At over 675 sq. miles, Sydney is one of the largest cities in the world, but the major attractions are all conveniently located. Enjoy a day at leisure exploring this fun city.
Parkroyal Darling Harbour
Day 4 Sydney-Alice Springs
Fly to Alice Springs today (flight not included), where you will be met and transferred to your htoel. Later, enjoy a tour of Alice Springs, beginning with the Royal Flying Doctor Service. Your visit includes stops at the Alice Springs School of the Air and the Alice Springs Telegraph Station.
Chifley Alice Springs Resort
Day 5 Alice Springs-Ayers Rock
A shared motor coach journey takes you to Ayers Rock, arriving around lunchtime. Later, visit the Cultural Center to learn more about the ancient Aboriginal culture and join a guided walk to the waterhole of Mutitjulu. End the day enjoying a glass of wine watching the sunset over one of Australia's greatest icons.
Desert Gardens Ayers Rock
Day 6 Ayers Rock
Be sure to rise early today to witness Uluru at sunrise. Travel out to the western section of Uluru and to Kata Tjuta, which means "many heads." The tallest of this impressive stretch of 36 domes towers more than 650 feet higher than Ayers Rock. Enjoy a guided walk into Walpa Gorge. After time to observe the ancient rock carvings, return to the hotel for an afternoon at leisure.
Desert Gardens Ayers Rock
Day 7 Ayers Rock-Cairns
Fly to Cairns today (flight not included), where you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure.
Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort
Day 8 Cairns
The Great Barrier Reef holds an impressive amount of records: it is the only living structure on Earth visible from the moon; it is the biggest Marine Park in the world and is host to over 1500 kinds of fish and 400 species of sponges. Enjoy a delightful cruise to the Outer Reef, including lunch.
Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort
Day 9 Cairns
A full day at leisure to relax or perhaps add an optional tour into the nearby Kuranda Rainforest.
Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort
Day 10 Depart Cairns
You will be transferred to the airport for your flight home -- or perhaps an extension to New Zealand?
