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DAILY DEPARTURES
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Most comprehensive tour to
AUSTRALIA |
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Day 1
Group report at Bandaranaike International
airport for departure to Sydney. |
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Day
2
Arrive in Sydney.
Meet/assist upon arrival and transfer to hotel.
Sydney is the largest and most beautiful city in Australia. It is
memorable for its famous landmarks, being situated on one of the
world’s most magnificent
harbours, highlighted by the renowned Sydney Opera House and Sydney
Harbour Bridge. Sydney’s melting pot of cultures has brought charm
and diversity to every corner of the city. Discover a unique blend
of dining, shopping and recreation options in one of the world’s
most attractive city environments.
Morning at leisure.
Afternoon city tour of Sydney.
Enjoy a highlights tour capturing the
history of Sydney, stunning architecture, spectacular harbour views
and the
world famous Bondi Beach. Pass through the historical Rocks area and
Circular Quay as you learn about the history and significance of the
area. View the Opera House and the Harbour Bridge. Travel through
Chinatown, Darling Harbour, and the nightlife district of Kings
Cross. Travel via Watson Bay and stop at “The Gap”, for fantastic
views and photo opportunities before arriving at world famous Bondi
Beach. Return to the city, passing the exclusive suburbs of Double
Bay and Rose Bay.
This evening, enjoy a Captain Cook Cruises’ Starlight Dinner Cruise.
Cruise the harbour under the glow of city lights and enjoy the
spectacular views aboard while you dine.
After dinner return to hotel for overnight stay.
Meals : Dinner |
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Day 3
Breakfast at hotel.
After breakfast embark on a full day Blue Mountains tour. Discover
the dramatic landscape of the World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains
from temperate rainforests to towering eroding sandstone
escarpments. Also visit the Featherdale Wildlife Park to see Koalas,
Kangaroos, Wombats and Crocodiles.
Evening transfer to the airport for flight to Cairns.
On arrival in Cairns transfer to the hotel.
Overnight stay at hotel.
Meals : Breakfast |
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Day
4
Breakfast at hotel.
Cairns is the gateway to Australia’s
Great Barrier Reef region providing access to the tropical
wilderness of the World Heritage listed rainforests and spectacular
Great Barrier Reef, the only living phenomenon visible from the
moon. An exiting city with a laid-back lifestyle, Cairns is a
popular destination for both domestic and international travelers.
Set between the twin backdrops of rainforest mountain ranges and a
sparkling Coral Sea, the city’s colonial architecture merges with
gracious parks, modern high rises, smart boutiques and the palm
fringed Esplanade.
After breakfast embark on a full day Great Barrier Reef and Green
Island tour.
A fast catamaran ride will take you to beautiful Green Island to
enjoy two hours on this unique reef and rainforest coral cay. Green
Island is a 6000 year old coral cay, perfect for strolling through
cool rainforest, lazing on white coral sands, swimming or snorkeling
on the surrounding coral reef or relaxing around the luxurious day
visitor facilities. Also visit the underwater observatory. A day of
adventure and discovery continues onto Great Adventures’ spacious
activity platform moored on the majestic Outer Great Barrier Reef.
The tour also includes coral reef viewing in a semi submersible,
reef education presentation, a buffet lunch and much more. It is an
unforgettable day on the reef with lasting impressions of this
fabulous environment.
Return to hotel in the evening.
Overnight stay at hotel.
Meals : Breakfast and Lunch
Day 5
Breakfast at hotel.
After breakfast embark of a full day Kuranda Tour.
Discover 40,000 years of ancient civilization at Tjapukai Aboriginal
Cultural Park. Here in a dynamic inspirational interpretation,
dreamtime legends are retold in a spectacular illusion theatre.
Dancers perform in an outdoor amphitheatre and the secrets of
didgeridoo playing and fire making are
revealed in a traditional Tjapukai encampment. You’ll learn more
about Aboriginal culture here than anywhere else in Australia!
Then take a ride no the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. A world first
in environmental tourism taking you on an amazing experience over
Australia’s World Heritage listed Tropical Rainforest canopy and
deep into the forest. Your gondola descends to the forest floor
where you can take a stroll through the rainforest on the boardwalk,
or visit the interpretive centre to learn more about one of the most
botanically fascinating and diverse
areas on earth.
Thereafter take the century-old Kuranda Scenic Railway on a
spectacular journey through 34 kilometers of picture postcard
scenery. Thousands of visitors every year fall in love with the
charismatic Kuranda train and the fern decked Kuranda Railway
Station.
Transfer from the railway station to the hotel.
Dinner and overnight stay at hotel.
Meals : Breakfast and Dinner
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Day 6
Early morning transfer to the airport for flight
to Brisbane.
Meet/assist upon arrival at Brisbane and depart to Movie World.
Enter the Grand Archway of Warner Bros Movie World and you will be
taken on a journey filled with glamour, excitement and action – a
place where fantasy is real. Experience the buzz and the excitement
of a real movie studio at work on the Studio Tour or discover the
tricks of the trade at the Special Effects Stage. Enter a huge
Amphitheatre where you will see spectacular death defying stunts
performed in the all-live Police Academy Stunt Show or take a
ring-side seat for the Western Action and Animal Actors Stage, the
Great Gremlins Adventure or the fantasy of Looney Tunes Studio.
Movie World is full of surprises.
Evening transfer to hotel in Gold Coast.
Overnight stay at hotel.
Meals : No breakfast on this day due to early departure.
Day 7
Breakfast at hotel.
After breakfast transfer to Dreamworld.
Dreamworld is Australia’s largest and most successful family
Theme Park featuring live entertainment, shops, restaurants,
theatres, games and over 30 fantastic rides, all set amongst
magnificent Australian bushland and tropical gardens. See Koala,
reach speeds of 87 kmh on Thunderbold – one of the longest steel
Double Loop Rollercoasters in the world. Visit the Imax Theatre,
ride on the Paddle Steamer or the long Flume Ride. There is
enjoyment for everyone at Dreamword.
Meals : Breakfast
Day 8
Breakfast at hotel.
After breakfast transfer to Sea World.
Judged Australia’s best attraction. Sea World is the winner of many
tourism awards and is the largest marine park in the southern
hemisphere. See the Sea Lion and Dolphin shows, Pirates of Paradise
Ski Show, World of the Sea Theatre or see live sharks and divers
through the world’s largest aquarium window. Hand-feed dolphins and
sea lions, or if you are game ride the Corkscrew three-loop
Rollercoaster or Australia’s first Monorail. A day of excitement not
to be missed.
Evening transfer to the airport for flight to Melbourne.
On arrival in Melbourne transfer to hotel.
Overnight stay at hotel.
Meals : Breakfast
Day 9
Breakfast at hotel.
Melbourne, Victoria’s capital is one of the great cosmopolitan
cities with wide boulevards, fine historic buildings and striking
contemporary architecture surrounded by beautiful parks and gardens.
The city was established on the banks of the Yarra River which
remains integral to the life of the city and its banks are the focus
of shopping, entertainment and residential growth.
After breakfast city tour of Melbourne.
On this tour view fine examples of Melbourne's architectural
splendor such as Town Hall, opulent St.Paul's Cathedral, Princess
and Regent Theatres and Federation Square. Visit the picturesque
Fitzroy Gardens or see the bustling Queen Victoria Market or view
Southbank: a world of shopping, dining and arts.
Take a cruise on the Yarra River for a rare chance to view
wonderful, scenic river gardens and Herring Island. The river passes
one of the world’s greatest Botanical Gardens as well as the
landscaped river banks and Melbourne’s famous Sporting Precinct.
After the cruise walk back to the hotel.
Afternoon visit Phillip Island.
Home to the world famous Little Penguins the Phillip Island Nature
Park features an abundance of native wildlife, beautiful beaches and
breathtaking coastlines. The Penguins at Phillip Island are the
smallest of 17 species of Penguins in the world, they are only 33cm
tall. Their largest Antarctic cousin is the Emperor Penguin,
standing up to 130 cm tall. At Penguin Parade, you will witness the
magical procession of the Little Penguins as they waddle ashore at
sunset. Another unique ecotourism attraction of Phillip Island is
the Koala Conservation Centre, with boardwalks through the tree tops
where you can come 'face to face' with Koalas in their natural
habitat.
Dinner at a restaurant in Phillip Island.
After dinner return to hotel for overnight stay.
Meals : Breakfast and Dinner
Day 10
Breakfast at hotel.
After breakfast leave on a full day tour of Yarra Valley and
Healesville Sanctuary.
Marvel at the spectacular views and lush forest and see the many
native birds in the Dandenong Ranges. Travel to the picturesque wine
country of the Yarra Valley. Enjoy and tantalize your taste buds at
some of the renowned wineries where you may sample some of the local
wines.
Board Puffing Billy for a memorable ride on Australia’s oldest steam
train to Menzies Creek Station.
Continue on to the Yarra Valley which unfolds as the tour descends
the mountains into rich rural pastures and world famous wineries
including the Fergussons Winery where you could sample true
Australian wine. Fergusson Winery and Restaurant is located among
rising hills at the northern end of the Yarra Valley. The estate has
been in the same family for more than 30 years and Peter and Louise
Fergusson have kept to the tradition of wining and dining in their
own welcoming style.
When you visit the exquisite winery, the Fergusson family and staff
will ensure your taste buds enjoy the experience. The chefs are
using the finest and freshest produce the Yarra Valley has to offer
and the solid timber restaurant, with it's warm Australian
atmosphere can seat up to 180 guests.
Lunch at Fergussons Winery (or similar).
Wine tasting will be at Domaine Chandon (or similar). Domaine
Chandon is ideally located in
the scenic and temperate Yarra Valley and was founded by the
prestigious French Champagne House, Moet and Chandon. The
wine-making philosophy at Domaine Chandon is to produce the best
quality Australian sparkling wine through blending across varietals
and the vineyard while respecting the traditional methods of Moet
and Chandon. Afterwards visit the Healesville Wildlife Sanctuary for
a unique encounter with native Australian wildlife.
Return to hotel in the evening for overnight stay.
Meals : Breakfast and Lunch
Day 11
Breakfast at hotel.
Morning at leisure.
Afternoon transfer to the airport for your return flight to Colombo.
Meals : Breakfast
Day 12
Arrive in Colombo
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