13 Day Australia

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$3429* Air & Land

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Highlights Escorted Package Includes Round trip flights LAX-Sydney, Melbourne-LAX Intra-Australia flights Airline fuel surcharges 10 nights First Class accommodations 4 nights The Grace, Sydney 3 nights Mercure Harbourside, Cairns 3 nights Radisson on Flagstaff Gardens, Melbourne All transfers 13 meals: 10 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach Services of English-speaking tour manager throughout Entrance fees per itinerary Special Features: Dinner at the Waterfront Restaurant, Sydney Lunch Cruise on the Sydney Harbour Tour of the Sydney Opera House Cruise the Great Barrier Reef Itinerary DAY 1, Wednesday - Depart USA Depart the USA for Australia. Your flight includes meals, drinks, and in-flight entertainment for your journey DAY 2, Thursday - En Route En route to Australia. Cross over the international dateline and lose one day DAY 3, Friday - Arrive Sydney Arrive in Sydney and transfer to your hotel. Balance of the day at leisure. Tonight, enjoy a welcome dinner at the Waterfront Restaurant overlooking Sydney Harbour Overnight: Sydney Meals: Dinner DAY 4, Saturday - Tour Sydney Today begins with a morning tour of Sydney. View the historic Rocks area and Mrs. Macquarie's Chair, with its views of the Sydney Opera House, the Harbour Bridge and the famous Bondi Beach. This afternoon, enjoy a lunch cruise on Sydney Harbour, followed by a tour of the world-famous Sydney Opera House Overnight: Sydney Meals: Breakfast, Lunch DAY 5, Sunday - Sydney Enjoy a full day at leisure in Sydney Optional: Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb Overnight: Sydney Meals: Breakfast DAY 6, Monday - Sydney Full day at leisure Optional: Full Day Blue Mountains Tour Overnight: Sydney Meals: Breakfast DAY 7, Tuesday - Sydney / Cairns This morning, transfer to the airport for your flight to Cairns. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. The balance of the day is free at leisure to swim in the hotel lagoon, walk the Esplanade, or shop in the local galleries Overnight: Cairns Meals: Breakfast DAY 8, Wednesday - Great Barrier Reef Cruise Today, enjoy a full day cruise that takes you to a central segment of Australia's Great Barrier Reef, the whole of which is the largest coral reef in the world, stretching some 1,616 miles. The Ocean Spirit catamaran takes you to Michaelmas Cay - a picturesque reef sand island and protected seabird sanctuary, surrounded by one of the many reefs that constitutes the Great Barrier Reef. Explore the coral gardens, teeming with an incredible diversity of marine life. Enjoy lunch on board. Should you join the guided snorkeling tour, this is at an additional cost. If you wish to snorkel on your own, the snorkeling equipment is provided complimentary. For the more adventurous, SCUBA diving on the Great Barrier Reef is amongst the best in the world. Both introductory dives for the beginners and guided dives for certified divers are available at an additional cost. Or you can choose to stay dry and explore the stunning reef one meter underwater from the semi-submersible vessel Overnight: Cairns Meals: Breakfast, Lunch DAY 9, Thursday - Cairns Full day at leisure Optional: Kuranda Train Tour Overnight: Cairns Meals: Breakfast DAY 10, Friday - Cairns / Melbourne After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Melbourne. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. Enjoy the balance of the day exploring the city on your own Overnight: Melbourne Meals: Breakfast DAY 11, Saturday - Tour Melbourne This morning, enjoy a tour of Melbourne, the second-largest city in Australia. Melbourne is renowned for its fine restaurants and shops as well as its gardens and historical charm. Highlights include the Italian Quarter, the Shrine of Remembrance, the Botanical Gardens, Fitzroy Gardens, and a spectacular view of the city from Westgate Bridge. Enjoy the balance of the day at leisure Optional: Half Day Penguin Parade Overnight: Melbourne Meals: Breakfast DAY 12, Sunday - Melbourne Enjoy a full day at leisure in Melbourne Optional: Full Day Savannah Walkabout Overnight: Melbourne Meals: Breakfast DAY 13, Monday - Depart for USA Transfer to airport for your flight to the USA Meals: Breakfast Optionals Book your Optional Tours before you travel and see more, save time, and save money. Tours purchased while traveling cost at least 10% more! Tours often sell out - avoid disappointment! Save your cash - many countries do not accept credit cards. Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb Day #5 01 Apr 2008 - 31 Mar 2009     $160 Experience the climb of your life! Enjoy an invigorating climb to the top of the world-famous Sydney Harbour Bridge and admire panoramic views of the city and harbour below. A professional team of experienced climbers will escort you to very top. A complimentary photo of your climb is included. Please be advised that there are no hotel pick up or drop off services included with this tour. Passengers must provide their own transfer to the Bridgeclimb Office at 5 Cumberland Street, just a short walk from the center of the CBD. Prior to the climb, passengers must take a breathing test for acclimating purposes. Rubber soled shoes are recommended for the climb. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to climbing time. Details to be advised locally. Full Day Blue Mountains Day #6 01 Apr 2008 - 31 Mar 2009     $109 Enjoy a full day tour of Australia's Blue Mountains, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Travel over Sydney Harbour Bridge to Featherdale Wildlife Park where you will have the chance to meet unique Australian animals, feed a kangaroo, and have your picture taken with a koala. Then continue to the Blue Mountains. Marvel at the sheer escarpments, rugged bushland, and awe-inspiring mountain lookouts. Enjoy a two course lunch before having the opportunity to ride the world's steepest Scenic Railway, Scenic Cableway, or the Skyway Cable Car (own expense). The tour then continues past Homebush Bay, the site of the 2000 Olympic Village. Departs at 8:00 a.m. from the Grace Hotel. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure time. Drop off at the Grace Hotel. Full Day Kuranda Train Tour with lunch Day #9 01 Apr 2008 - 31 Mar 2009     $165 Today, enjoy a full day tour to the famous Kuranda Rainforest via the Kuranda Scenic Railway. An amazing journey awaits as you travel on one of the world's most scenic rail routes, dipping through hand-hewn tunnels and over bridges spanning spectacular gorges. A stop will be made at Barron Gorge to view the Falls en route to Kuranda Station. Upon arrival, spend time exploring this quaint village before boarding the unusual amphibious Army Duck for a unique view of the Rainforest. Following your ride, join the Dreamtime Walk for an insightful glimpse into the ancient Aboriginal and Islander history of the region. Afterwards, continue to the Rainforest , enjoy a full day tour to the famous Kuranda Rainforest via the Kuranda Scenic Railway. An amazing journey awaits as you travel on one of the world's most scenic rail routes, dipping through hand-hewn tunnels and over bridges spanning spectacular gorges. A stop will be made at Barron Gorge to view the Falls en route to Kuranda Station. Upon arrival, spend time exploring this quaint village before boarding the unusual amphibious Army Duck for a unique view of the Rainforest. Following your ride, join the Dreamtime Walk for an insightful glimpse into the ancient Aboriginal and Islander history of the region. Afterwards, continue to the Rainforest Amphitheater to enjoy a special performance by the Pamagirri Dancers as they perform a range of native dances which reflect the humor and excitement of their culture. Following a delicious BBQ lunch, travel to the Koala & Wildlife Park nearby. During your visit, you'll see crocodiles, koalas, and even have the opportunity to hand-feed the kangaroos and wallabies. From here, the tour returns to the Kuranda Station where, upon arrival, you will board the Skyrail and experience views of the Rainforest canopy unlike any you've seen. Along the way you'll stop briefly to take a stroll or a visit to the CSIRO Interpretive Center. Afterwards, continue to Caravonica Lakes where a coach awaits to transfer you back to your hotel. Departs at 7:45 a.m. from the Mercure Harbourside Hotel. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure time. Drop off at the Mercure Harbourside Hotel. Half Day Penguin Parade 3:00 PM Day #11 01 Apr 2008 - 31 Mar 2009     $75 This afternoon, witness the natural phenomenon of the Penguins Parade on Phillip Island. Every evening at dusk, the little Fairy Penguins come from the sea to burrow in the sands of Summerland Beach, an event which draws millions of visitors each year. Departs between 3:00 and 4:00 p.m. from 180 Swanston Street, depending on the season. Return between 10:30 and 11:30 p.m. depending on the season. For those traveling in groups of 10 or more, direct pick up and drop off services at the hotel are provided. Full Day Savannah Walkabout 9:00 AM Day #12 01 Apr 2008 - 05 Apr 2009     $174 Depart Melbourne this morning for a brief journey west to the Serendip Open Range Sanctuary, a protected habitat for wild kangaroos and native birds, including cockatoos and honeyeaters. After a short walk to meet the kangaroos, begin a special safari drive around the sanctuary to see the animals. Then, disembark and walk to the billabong, home to a large population of waterbirds. Before lunch, visit a protected population of wallabies and have the opportunity to get close to some unusual endemic Australian birds. The open-air picnic includes gourmet sandwiches, fruit, cakes, and delicious Australian "Billy tea." Afterward, the tour continues a few miles north in the bushland of You Yangs Park, home to a large number of adorable wild koalas. Take a leisurely stroll amidst the gum trees, keeping an eye out for koalas, wallabies, kangaroos, and birds in their natural setting. Continue to walk through the granite formations of the You Yangs, which once hosted huge meetings of Aboriginal People from all over southeastern Australia, before finally returning to Melbourne in the early evening. Departs at 9:00 a.m from your hotel. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure time. Drop-off at your hotel at approximately 6:00 p.m. Book your Optional Tours before you travel and see more, save time, and save money. Tours purchased while traveling cost at least 10% more! Tours often sell out - avoid disappointment! Save your cash - many countries do not accept credit cards. Rates & Hotels Click On A Date To Book Online * All Prices are in USD 2008 Land Only Air & Land May 21 1919 3389 Jun 4 1919 3429 Jun 18 1919 3429 Aug 13 1919 3389 Aug 27 1919 3429 Sep 10 1969 3499 Sep 24 1979 3589 Oct 8 1969 3539 Oct 22; Nov 5 1979 3489 Nov 19 1979 3489 Dec 3 1969 3839 Dec 17 1989 3929 Dec 31 2139 4119 2009 Land Only Air & Land Jan 14; 28; Feb 11; 25 1989 3969 Mar 11; 25 1979 3579 *Not included: airport taxes, fees & September 11th Security Fee, Australia visa fees, optional tours, tips to driver and tour manager (see Terms & Conditions). Land only price does not include arrival/departure transfers, nor does it include flights Sydney (SYD) - Cairns (CNS) and Cairns (CNS) - Melbourne (MEL). These flights are included only when using blocked space on NZ from LAX..When flying to Australia via any alternative airline or gateway, these flights must be purchased separately at an additional cost of $412.00 p.p. A visa is required for this trip. Click here to learn more about entry requirements Hotel Plans 13 Day Australia - [details] The Grace Hotel   Sydney This first class hotel is situated in the heart of Sydney's central business district. [more] Mercure Hotel Harbourside   Cairns This first class hotel is located close to the central business district and the casino and convention centre. [more] Radisson on Flagstaff Gardens   Melbourne This first class hotel is situated on the north side of the CBD, overlooking the delightful Flagstaff Garden. [more] Package Date: Select Date   Include Flight? 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