Essential Australia - Sydney, Rock and Reef


10 Days Independent Touring

From £1480



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  • 01 Jul 2010
  • 30 Nov 2010
  • 1535
  • Standard-IT20
  • 01 Dec 2010
  • 31 Mar 2011
  • 1480
  • Standard-IT20
  • 01 Jul 2010
  • 30 Nov 2010
  • 1623
  • First - IT20
  • 01 Dec 2010
  • 31 Mar 2011
  • 1568
  • First - IT20
  • 01 Jul 2010
  • 30 Nov 2010
  • 1865
  • Deluxe - IT20
  • 01 Dec 2010
  • 31 Mar 2011
  • 1810
  • Deluxe - IT20

Price is tour only and does not include flights.

Tour departs daily.

Meal Inclusions:
IT20: Lunch x 2


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You will be met on arrival at Sydney airport and transferred to your hotel, the evening is at leisure for you to relax or start exploring the city.


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This morning is free to explore the delights of the harbour city, perhaps take a stroll around Darling Harbour, visit Circular Quay or go shopping in one of the city's many stylish boutiques. Then at midday, board a boat for your luncheon harbour cruise on one of the world's most beautiful harbours. See the exclusive waterside homes of the wealthy and admire the deep blue waters of this gateway to Australia. After your cruise, enjoy a tour of the city sights including the world-famous Sydney Opera House, the Harbour Bridge and the iconic Bondi Beach.


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Travel inland and tour the spectacular Blue Mountains, view the sandstone pillars of the Three Sisters and perhaps take a ride aboard the Cableway or Scenic Railway (own expense) for magnificent view of this expansive landscape. In the afternoon visit an Australian wildlife park and perhaps have your photo taken with a cuddly koala (own expense).


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After breakfast transfer to Sydney airport for your flight to Uluru and on arrival journey to the Cultural Centre for an insight into Aboriginal culture. Join a guided walk to Mutitjulu waterhole before touring the base of Uluru and learning about the geology and flora of the region. This evening enjoy a glass of wine as the sun sets at Uluru.


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Rise early to view Uluru in the first light of the day. Travel to Kata Tjuta and walk into Walpa (Olga) Gorge before departing for Kings Canyon.


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This morning choose between two guided walks at Kings Canyon before travelling to Alice Springs arriving early evening.


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Enjoy a free morning in Alice Springs before you are transferred to the airport for your flight to Cairns. You will be transferred to your hotel on arrival and the rest of the day is free for you to relax and enjoy the tropical city.


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Voyage to the heart of the Great Barrier Reef aboard a catamaran; on arrival at Marine World, a spacious pontoon with two decks, showers and changing rooms you will enjoy a reef education presentation and view the tropical fish from the underwater observatory and semi-submersible. For the more adventurous, follow a snorkelling trail and view the coral and sea life up close.


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From Cairns board the Kuranda Skyrail Rainforest Cableway and enjoy amazing views as you glide just feet above the lush rainforest canopy to Kuranda and the Rainforestation Nature Park. Here you'll see a brilliant performance by the Pamagirri Aboriginal Dancers, then set out on an escorted Dreamtime Walk and later experience a ride in the Army Duck. Afterwards, visit a wildlife park where you might have your photo taken with a koala (own expense). Return to Cairns this afternoon aboard the Kuranda Scenic Railway.


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Enjoy a free morning in Cairns for some last-minute sightseeing, then transfer to the airport for your onward flight.


Hotels On Tour

SYDNEY -
Standard - The Menzies Sydney
First Class - Novotel Darling Harbour
Deluxe - Sofitel Sydney

ULURU -
Standard - Outback Pioneer Hotel
First Class - Desert Gardens Hotel
Deluxe - Sails in the Desert

KINGS CANYON -
Standard - Kings Canyon Wilderness Resort (Standard Room)
First Class - Kings Canyon Wilderness Resort (Standard Room)
Deluxe - Kings Canyon Wilderness Resort (Spa Room)

ALICE SPRINGS -
Standard - Aurora Alice Springs
First Class - Crowne Plaza
Deluxe - The Chifley Alice Springs Resort

CAIRNS -
Standard - The Hotel Cairns
First Class - Novotel Oasis Resort
Deluxe - Shangri-La The Marina




Key: B=Breakfast, D=Dinner. L=Lunch.


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