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Downtown Sydney
Melbourne, Victoria
Kings Canyon
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Australia Flexible Independent Travel Idea
Classic Australia
12 - 15 days
SYDNEY - MELBOURNE - AYERS ROCK - ALICE SPRINGS - CAIRNS
Visit the Opera House in Sydney. Taste wonderful local wines, visit the incredible Great Barrier Reef and magnificent Ayers Rock. Learn about the Dreamtime, see kangaroos, emus, koalas and other unique birds and animals. Enjoy the great weather… and meet lots of friendly Aussies on this classic itinerary.
Day 1. Arrive Sydney. G'day! Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure.
Day 2. Sydney sightseeing. This morning during your guided walking tour of the historic Rocks area, you will enjoy views of the harbour and see historic buildings and sandstone stairs whilst wandering through the many alleyways. Your guide will tell you the story of the settlement of New South Wales. An afternoon city tour past the Opera House, Botanical Gardens and the southern beaches including Bondi.
Day 3. Sydney. Your cruise of Sydney Harbour today includes stops at the Rocks, Opera House, Watson's Bay and Taronga Zoo. Your ticket is flexible enabling you to take any of the 8 daily departures, spending as long as you wish at each stop before rejoining the cruise. Entrance to the Taronga Zoo, where you can see many native animals including kangaroos and koalas, is included in your ticket.
This evening is free to enjoy Sydney. (Alternatively you can take the overnight train to Melbourne – please ask for details).
Day 4. Sydney to Melbourne. Transfer to the airport today for your short flight from Sydney to Melbourne (airfare not included). An early morning arrival gives you a full day at leisure to enjoy this cosmopolitan city. Melbourne is a great place for shopping! Go for a tram ride or visit the casino. Tonight try one of Melbourne's BYOB restaurants or the Tramcar Restaurant.
Day 5. Melbourne sightseeing and Penguin Parade. This morning's sightseeing tour takes you to cathedrals, parks, gardens and historic landmarks. An afternoon tour to Phillip Island to see the world renowned "Little Penguin Parade".
Day 6. Melbourne to Ayers Rock. This morning you are transferred to the airport for your flight to Ayers Rock. This afternoon tour the nearby Olgas and afterwards watch the spectacular sunset over "The Rock".
Day 7. Ayers Rock to Kings Canyon. This morning is spent visiting the area with time to climb the Rock if you wish. You'll hear some of the Aboriginal mythology and legends which surround this region. In the afternoon depart for Kings Canyon.
Day 8. Kings Canyon to Alice Springs. This morning you have the chance to explore Kings Canyon, one of the most spectacular gorges in the Northern Territory. In the afternoon travel to the legendary "A town like Alice".
Day 9. Alice Springs to Cairns. Today is at leisure until you are transferred to the airport for your flight to Cairns. Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel.
Day 10. Great Barrier Reef. Today visit the Outer Barrier Reef. There will be time for a swim (snorkel or dive) and to view the abundant sea life from the underwater observatory and see the beautiful coral from a glass bottom boat. L
Day 11. Kuranda & Aboriginal Experience. Board the Kuranda train for a scenic ride to Kuranda, famous for its markets. Travel into the towering rainforest on an amphibious army duck. Enjoy an Aussie barbecue lunch and an authentic Aboriginal cultural performance under the canopy of the rainforest. Experience a "Dreamtime" walk with an Aboriginal guide. Throw a boomerang and see Australian native animals including koalas and kangaroos and enjoy a ride on Skyrail. L
Day 12. Depart Cairns. At leisure until you are transferred to the airport.
DEPARTURES:
Daily from Sydney or Cairns.
PRICES:
Please request the latest prices advising the standard of hotels you require and if you will be modifying the itinerary.
PRICE INCLUDES:
Thirteen nights hotel accommodation, sightseeing as indicated, 2 lunches and return airport transfers.
NOT INCLUDED:
International and domestic Australia airfares which Goway can arrange.
AIRFARES:
Check with GowayAir for the best airfares to be used with our Classic itineraries.
HOTELS:
Economy - Park Regis Sydney / Grand Chancellor Melbourne / Outback Pioneer Ayers Rock / Kings Canyon Resort / All Seasons Oasis Alice Springs / Coral Tree Inn Cairns
Moderate - The Menzies Sydney / The Swanston Hotel / Desert Gardens Ayers Rock / Kings Canyon Resort / Alice Springs Resort / 201 Lake Street Cairns
First Class - Radisson Plaza Hotel Sydney / Crown Promenade Hotel Melbourne / Sails in the Desert Ayers Rock / Kings Canyon Resort / Alice Springs Resort / Rydges Tradewinds
Deluxe - Intercontinental Sydney / The Langham Hotel Melbourne / Sails in the Desert Ayers Rock / Kings Canyon Resort / Alice Springs Resort / Cairns International
Small & Special - Harbour Rocks Hotel Sydney / Hotel Lindrum Melbourne / The Lost Camel Ayers Rock / Kings Canyon Resort / Orangewood B&B Alice Springs / Reef House Palm Cove
RAIL NIGHT OPTION - Overnight First Class Sleeper Sydney to Melbourne
Extend your stay:
If you have the time you may wish to extend your stay in Australia. As indicated on the map you could consider flying to Darwin. Similarly, you can visit Tasmania and other parts of Australia.
DARWIN EXTENSION IDEA
For those passengers wishing to visit the top end our 3 day extension will be inserted after visiting Alice Springs and before Cairns.
Day 1. Arrive Darwin. Arrive into Darwin, the afternoon is free to explore the city.
Day 2. Darwin To Kakadu National Park. Departing Darwin travel the Arnhem Highway deep into Kakadu National Park. Watch out for wildlife and birds as you make your way to Nourlangie Rock. Join a guided walk to view the aboriginal rock art and learn a little of the culture of the Aboriginal people. Continue to Cooinda for lunch. Later join the renowned Yellow Waters Billabong Cruise - a local guide will provide information on the ecology of this waterway. Visit the Warradjan Cultural Centre, view the informative displays here. Later you visit Jabiru, the only town inside a national park in Australia. L
Day 3. Kakadu National Park To Darwin. You join a cruise on the East Alligator River where you may have the opportunity to spot some saltwater crocodiles. Generally you have an Aboriginal Guide with you and with the special permission of the local people you will be able to go ashore in Arnhem Land. Continue to Ubirr Rock where the paintings are believed to be 20,000 years old. Inspect the Bowali Visitors Centre before returning to Darwin. L
Day 4. Depart Darwin. At leisure until you are transferred to the airport for your onward flight.
HOTELS:
Economy - Travelodge Mirambeena Resort Darwin / Aurora Kakadu
Moderate - Saville Park Suites Darwin / Aurora Kakadu
First Class - Crowne Plaza Darwin / Gagadju Crocodile Holiday Inn
Deluxe - Crowne Plaza Darwin / Gagadju Crocodile Holiday Inn
Small & Special - Crowne Plaza Darwin / Gagadju Crocodile Holiday Inn
RAIL NIGHT OPTION - Overnight First Class Sleeper Sydney to Melbourne
