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12 DAYS / 11 NIGHTS CITY, ROCK & REEF
HIGHLIGHTS & INCLUSIONS »» 11 Nights Accommodation »» Airport Transfers »» Sydney Attraction Pass »» Blue Mountains Day Tour »» Uluru Sunrise Tour »» Sounds of Silence Dinner »» Kuranda, Rail & Skyrail »» Sailaway IV Reef Cruise
Sunrise Platform, Uluru Photo Credit: NT Tourism
TOUR ITINERARY
Day 1 - Arrive into Sydney
Start your holiday in beautiful Sydney on Australia’s east coast. On arrival you’ll be transferred to your hotel and have the rest of the afternoon to relax or explore.
Parkroyal Darling Harbour (4 nights)
Day 2 - Explore Sydney
Make the most of your day by using your Sydney Unlimited Attractions Pass; with over 30 attractions to choose from there’s something for everyone. Whether you want to get up close with some animals at Taronga Zoo, cruise around the harbour on the Sydney Explorer or visit the iconic Sydney Opera House.
Day 3 - Blue Mountains
This morning you’ll be picked up early to venture into the World Heritage listed Blue Mountains region. Begin your day by getting up close with the Koalas at Featherdale Wildlife Park before your guide will take you off the beaten track to see some of the iconic views and stunning waterfalls that this region is famous for. Enjoy a delicious 2 course lunch in the village of Blackheath as well as a glass of sparkling to end the day at Mt Tomah Botanic Gardens.
Jamison Valley, Blue Mountains, Photo Credit: Tourism Australia
Day 4 - Day at Leisure
Head out and take advantage of the last day of your Unlimited Attractions Pass to make sure you’ve not missed any of what Sydney has to offer.
Day 5 - Sydney to Uluru (Ayers Rock)
Depart Sydney today on your journey to the Red Centre and the iconic Uluru. Enjoy your afternoon at leisure to take it all in.
Voyages Desert Gardens (2 nights)
Day 6 - Experience Uluru (Ayers Rock)
Start the morning with your guide by travelling to the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park where you’ll have the best views of sunrise over Uluru and the desert. Enjoy a gourmet picnic breakfast and then explore Walpa Gorge with its massive natural domes. In the evening you’ll get to experience a night under the stars at Sounds of Silence with a bush tucker inspired buffet.
Day 7 - Uluru (Ayers Rock) to Alice Springs
In the afternoon your coach will take you on a journey between Ayers Rock and Alice Springs, through some of the most beautiful and rugged scenery that the outback has to offer. Along the way your guide will keep you informed on all the key landmarks to look out for while sharing some local history and stories on the many sacred sites you will pass through.
DoubleTree by Hilton (1 Night)
Day 8 - Fly to the Tropical North
Say goodbye to the red centre and make your way to Tropical North Queensland where you will be transferred from Cairns Airport to Port Douglas. This is a beautiful drive right along the coast.
Shantara Resort Port Douglas (4 nights)
Day 9 - Kuranda Day Tour
This morning you’ll be transferred to Skyrail which will take you on an amazing experience over Australia’s World Heritage listed Tropical Rainforest canopy and deep into the forest where you can enjoy Ranger guided boardwalk tours and visit the Rainforest Interpretation Centre, lookouts and historical displays. You will then board the famous Kuranda Scenic Railway which was built over 120 years ago and winds its way through the tropical mountain ranges between Cairns and Kuranda.
Day 10 - Day at Leisure
Today enjoy Port Douglas at your leisure, with plenty of great restaurants and bars or you could choose to venture out to the Daintree National Park.
Day 11 - Reef Cruise & Snorkel
Sailaway invites you to enjoy a day to remember with a reef and island cruise to Low Isles. Explore this protected Coral Cay, with white sandy beaches and coconut palms, surrounded by magnificent coral gardens and the Coral Sea. Relax on the island, join the guided snorkel tour, take a trip on the glass bottom boat or laze on deck before an exhilarating sail back to Port.
Day 12 - Depart Port Douglas
Say goodbye to Port Douglas as you’re transferred to the airport for your next destination.
Pixies Pinnacle at Ribbon Reefs, Great Barrier Reef, QLD Photo Credit: Tourism Port Douglas and Daintree
Per Person Twin Share from £2,063 Apr 19 – Mar 20 Flights are not included.
For more info visit: www.anzcro.co.uk
13 DAYS / 12 NIGHTS DUAL CITY & TROPICAL EXPLORER
HIGHLIGHTS & INCLUSIONS »» 12 Nights Accommodation »» Airport Transfers »» Hidden Secrets Walking Tour »» Phillip Island Day Tour »» Hunter Valley Wine Tour »» Sydney Opera House Tour »» 4 Day Car Hire with Full Insurance »» Sailaway IV Reef Cruise »» Kuranda, Rail, Skyrail
Great Adventures Pontoon and Vessel, Norman Reef, Great Barrier Reef, QLD. Photo Credit: Tourism and Events Queensland
TOUR ITINERARY
Day 1 - Welcome to Melbourne
On arrival into Melbourne you will be transferred to your central city accommodation and have the rest of the day at leisure to explore.
Stamford Plaza Melbourne (4 nights)
Day 2 - Explore Melbourne
Melbourne is a truly international city which it prides itself on its arts, culture, architecture, cafes and bars. Within the city laneways this vibrancy is at play and today, your walking tour will give you an appreciation of what daily life is like for Melbournians. You will also get a number of restaurant, bar and shop recommendations for the rest of your stay.
Day 3 - Phillip Island
Enjoy a day trip to the beautiful Phillip Island. It has a rugged surf coastline with many sheltered beaches and it’s here that you will get to enjoy the sights and sounds that make this part of the world a unique haven for Australian wildlife. Experience Moonlit Sanctuary, Churchill Island, Cape Woolamai and the highlight of course the Penguins at dusk. Amongst all the excitement you’ll get to enjoy a BBQ lunch as well.
Day 4 - Day at Leisure
Today you have free to do what takes your fancy. You could catch the tram to St Kilda for lunch by the sea or indulge in some of the world’s best shopping with many arcades and malls on offer.
Day 5 - Farewell Melbourne
Say goodbye to Melbourne and fly North to Sydney.
Parkroyal Darling Harbour (4 nights)
Day 6 - Hunter Valley
Escape to the oldest wine growing region in Australia. Just 2 hours north of Sydney, the rich soil in the Hunter Valley produce some of the world’s best wines. Amble your way through serene vineyards and learn about fabulous Australian wines at an intimate cellar door experience.
Day 7 - Sydney at Leisure
Use today to explore at your own pace. Take the train to Bondi to soak up some sun and enjoy Aussie fish’n’chips or take the Hop on Hop off ferry for a cruise around the harbour.
Bondi Beach, Sydney Photo Credit: Tourism Australia
Day 8 - Sydney Opera House
Today you will visit one of the world’s great architectural and cultural treasures. The Sydney Opera House is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and within this most recognisable of Australian landmarks, you will see inside its grand performance halls, theatres and recording studios.
Day 9 - Sydney to North Queensland
Today fly to Cairns, pick up your car hire and make your way to Palm Cove, a tropical paradise in Far North Queensland. Palm trees line its stunning beaches and you can enjoy boutique shopping and great dining in this cosmopolitan village by the sea.
Hotel Grand Chancellor Palm Cove (4 nights)
Day 10 - Reef Day
Sailaway will take you out for a day to remember with a reef and island cruise to Low Isles. Explore this protected ww, with white sandy beaches and coconut palms, surrounded by magnificent coral gardens and the Coral Sea. Relax on the island, join the guided snorkel tour, take a trip on the glass bottom boat or laze on deck before an exhilarating sail back to Port.
Day 11 - Explore Palm Cove
Enjoy a day of activities in your tropical retreat. Explore reef, rainforest, wildlife, adventure or indigenous culture. There’s endless opportunities just ask your hotel reception and with your car, you have the freedom to go anywhere.
Coopers Creek, Daintree Rainforest, QLD. Photo Credit: Tourism Port Douglas and Daintree
Day 12 - Kuranda Day trip
Australia’s extraordinary landscape is on display as you travel by rail above Australia’s World Heritage listed Tropical Rainforest canopy and deep into the forest. The famous Kuranda Scenic Railway was built over 120 years ago and winds its way through the tropical mountain ranges between Cairns and Kuranda.
Day 13 - Depart Cairns
Transfer to Cairns airport for your next destination or the journey home.
Per Person Twin Share from £1,744 Apr 19 – Mar 20 Flights are not included.
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For more info visit: www.anzcro.co.uk
16 DAYS / 15 NIGHTS WEST TO EAST DISCOVERY
HIGHLIGHTS & INCLUSIONS »» 15 Nights Accommodation »» Airport Transfers »» City Sights Tour »» Rottnest Island Day Tour »» Hidden Secrets Walking Tour »» Great Ocean Road Tour »» Unlimited Sydney Attraction Pass »» Blue Mountains Day Tour »» Cape Tribulation Day Tour »» Sailaway IV Reef Cruise
Self Drive at Great Ocean Road, VIC. Credit: Tourism Australia
TOUR ITINERARY
Day 1 - Welcome to Perth
Arrive into Perth where you’ll be transferred to your hotel of choice and can spend the rest of the day getting acquainted with the city.
Pan Pacific Perth (4 nights)
Day 2 - Perth City Tour
This morning you’ll be picked up to join a fantastic tour taking in Perth and Fremantle, the city and the alfresco lifestyle that Perth people enjoy. Kings Park Botanical Gardens, Perth City, Cottesloe Beach and Fremantle.
Kings Park, Perth, WA. Credit: Tourism Australia
Day 3 - Day at Leisure
Enjoy a day a leisure or book a wine tour.
Day 4 - Experience RottnestRottnest – WA’s most beautiful Island is just 19km off Perth’s coastline. You’ll get to cruise from Perth on the Swan River before enjoying a complete tour of Rottnest Island where you’ll be taken to some spectacular locations and vantage points. Visit Rottnest Lodge for a full buffet lunch.
Day 5 - Fly Perth - Melbourne
Say goodbye to the West Coast and fly to Melbourne.
DoubleTree by Hilton, Flinders St (3 nights)
Day 6 - Explore the City
Melbourne is a truly international city which it prides itself on its arts, culture, architecture, cafes and bars. Within the city laneways this vibrancy is at play and today, your walking tour today will give you an appreciation of what daily life is like for Melbournians and some secret spots to go back and try.
Day 7 - Great Ocean Road
You have an early start this morning. The incredible Great Ocean Road is one of the world’s most beautiful and naturally maintained secrets! Experience and enjoy the breath-taking coastline. Every twist and turn exposes you to stretches of broad, uninterrupted beaches, dramatic coastlines and the lush rainforests of the Otway Ranges –all of which provides an amazing postcard backdrop for all your memories!
Laneways, Melbourne, VIC. Credit: Visit Victoria
Day 8 - Farewell Melbourne
Depart your hotel on the airport transfer and fly onwards to Sydney to continue your adventures.
Parkroyal Darling Harbour (4 nights)
Ferry to Cockatoo Island, Sydney, NSW. Credit: Tourism Australia
Day 9 - Explore Sydney
Make the most of your day by using the Sydney Unlimited Attractions Pass; with over 30 attractions to choose from there’s something for everyone. Whether you want to get up close with some animals at Taronga Zoo, cruise around the There are on the Sydney Explorer or visit the iconic Sydney Opera House.
Day 10 - Day at Leisure
Use today to explore at your own pace. Take the train to Bondi to soak up some sun and enjoy Aussie fish’n’chips or use the Hop on Hop off ferry for a cruise around the There are.
Day 11 - Blue Mountains
This morning you’ll be picked up early to venture into the World Heritage listed Blue Mountains region where you will experience the raw magic the Blue Mountains has to offer, with sheer rock faces that plunge into eucalypt clad valleys, along with native flora and fauna and spectacular waterfalls. Highlights will include the Three Sisters, Featherdale Wildlife Park and a river cruise on the Parramatta River back to Sydney Harbour Circular Quay.
Day 12 - Fly to Cairns
Say goodbye to the big city and head to the tropical north. Departure and arrival transfers will ensure you get to and from the airport.
Shantara Resort Port Douglas (4 nights)
Day 13 - Cape Tribulation
Today travel to Cape Tribulation, through some of the oldest rainforest in the world. Included is an hour Daintree River Cruise to spot local wildlife, Alexandra lookout, delicious tropical lunch set amongst the rainforest, and a walk on famous Cape Tribulation Beach. AlsoThere are enjoy a driver/guided tour with an Indigenous presentation & afternoon tea at the Mossman Gorge Centre to learn about the local Kuku Yalanji people before returning home.
Day 14 - Enjoy Free Time
Today enjoy Port Douglas at your leisure, with plenty of great restaurants and bars you can indulge or you could choose to venture out to the Daintree National Park.
Lizard Island, Great Barrier Reef, QLD. Credit: Tourism Port Douglas and Daintree
Day 15 - Reef Day
Sailaway invites you to enjoy a day to remember with a reef and island cruise to Low Isles. Explore this protected Coral Cay, with white sandy beaches and coconut palms, surrounded by magnificent coral gardens and the Coral Sea. Relax on the island, join the guided snorkel tour, take a trip on the glass bottom boat or laze on deck before an exhilarating sail back to Port.
Day 16 - Depart Port Douglas
Wave goodbye to Port Douglas on your transfer to the airport.
Per Person Twin Share from £2,295* Apr 19 – Mar 20 Flights are not included
For more info visit: www.anzcro.co.uk
Cape Tribulation, Daintree National Park, QLD Credit: Tourism Port Douglas and Daintree
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