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WHY YOU ' LL LOVE THIS TRIP :

• Discover colorful coral and tropical fish on the Great Barrier Reef

• Witness the magical sunset and sunrise at Uluru

• Dine under the stars with a local family near Alice Springs

• Visit Bondi Beach , and cruise on Sydney Harbour

1 Welcome to Melbourne

Get to know your Travel Director and fellow travelers this evening at a Welcome Reception and dinner at a restaurant by the waterfront . Hotel : Crowne Plaza , 3 nights . DW

2 Melbourne

Explore Melbourne on a city sights tour this morning , then discover its gracious arcades , eclectic laneways and vibrant street art on a private walking tour . The rest of the day is at your leisure . You might like to take an optional experience to Phillip Island to see the famous Penguin Parade , where the world ’ s smallest penguins return from the ocean and waddle endearingly up the wide beach to their sand-dune burrows . Or you may prefer to simply relax , explore the galleries , or experience some of the city ’ s celebrated eateries . B

3 Melbourne Free Time

Today is free for you to further explore the delights of Melbourne . Alternatively , you could take an optional experience along the renowned Great Ocean Road to discover a stunning coastline and the towering limestone arches of the Twelve Apostles . In the evening , you might like to take in a production at one of Melbourne ’ s renowned theatres . B

4 Melbourne – Alice Springs

Fly to Alice Springs this morning and visit the unique School of the Air to learn how this school-with-a-difference delivers education to children living in remote outback areas . Pause at the historic Overland Telegraph Station , connecting Australia ’ s north and south – with a single wire . This evening , join the Falzon family at Earth Sanctuary World Nature Centre for a home-cooked gourmet Be My Guest BBQ dinner . Later , listen as brothers Tom and Danny speak of their passion for ecology , astronomy and local culture and even lead you on a sing-along accompanied by the didgeridoo and guitar . Hotel : Mercure Alice Springs Resort . B BG

5 Alice Springs – Uluru

Travel through the red quartzite peaks and gorges of the rugged West MacDonnell Ranges to Ayers Rock Resort , located just a stone ’ s throw away from the sacred , ancient monolith that is known as Uluru by its traditional caretakers , the Anangu people . Journey to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park in time for sparkling wine and a chance to witness firsthand how its rusty walls change color as the sun dips below the horizon . Hotel : Desert Gardens , Ayers Rock Resort , 2 nights . B

6 Uluru & Kata Tjuta

This morning , witness the magical Uluru sunrise , then tour the caves at the base of Uluru and marvel at the ancient rock art to be found there . Later , travel over red desert plains to Kata Tjuta , and take a walk at Walpa Gorge through two of the tallest domes of this majestic rock formation . Enjoy sparkling wine with your traveling companions as the sun sets over Kata Tjuta . B

7 Uluru – Cairns

Rise early to experience the ethereal Field of Light art installation . Wander through the paths surrounding 50,000 hand-crafted frosted glass spheres of light . As the sun rises , join your fellow travelers on top of a sand dune to watch the desert awakening over Uluru . Meet an Indigenous artist for a fun introduction to Western Desert Art . Your Anangu artist will provide you with cultural insights , explaining the meanings of local totems and assisting you to complete your own painting to take home as a memento of your experience . In the afternoon board your flight to tropical Cairns . Hotel : Shangri-La , 3 nights . B

8 Cairns Free Time

Today is free for you to pursue your own interests in this vibrant tropical city . You may choose to gain some insights into Indigenous culture at the award-winning Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park , or travel to Kuranda , the ‘ village in the rainforest ’ on the historic Scenic Rail . Alternatively , just relax and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant . B

9 Great Barrier Reef

Board a sleek , high-speed catamaran today and cruise out to the natural wonder that is the Great Barrier Reef . You ’ ll have the opportunity to go snorkeling ( equipment provided ), or view the spectacular coral and tropical fish from the underwater observatory and semi-submersible craft . Enjoy a tropical buffet lunch on board before you return to Cairns . After some time to relax , join your traveling companions for an evening meal overlooking the Cairns waterfront . B L DW

10 Cairns – Sydney

After a leisurely start , this afternoon fly on to Sydney , where your evening is at leisure . Hotel : InterContinental , 3 nights . B

11 Sydney

Visit legendary Bondi Beach then head to the iconic Sydney Opera House for a privately guided tour with a local guide . Enjoy lunch aboard one of Sydney Harbour ’ s premier cruise vessels , then spend the rest of your day exploring the city at your leisure . B L

12 Sydney Free Time

Today is yours for further exploration of Sydney . The energetic might tackle the iconic Sydney Harbour BridgeClimb , or perhaps you ’ d prefer to take an excursion to the majestic Blue Mountains to see the soaring Three Sisters rock formation . Celebrate your vacation with your Travel Director and companions at a Farewell Dinner . B FD

13 Farewell from Sydney

Say farewell when your vacation comes to an end this morning after breakfast . B

From $ 4025

DEPARTURES

2021 2022

Start End

per person twin share land only

Start End

A limited number of single rooms are available at a supplement . Ask your travel agent at time of booking if available .

Visit our website or call your Travel Agent for current pricing and available departure dates .

SMART WAYS TO SAVE Early bird savings Save up to 10 % pp

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Kings Club Young traveler discount Triple share

DINING

12 Full buffet breakfasts B 1 Be My Guest dinner BG 2 Lunches L

Great Barrier Reef

Frequent Traveler 5 % off 5-15 years up to 10 % off 5 % off pp

2 Dinners with wine DW 1 Farewell Dinner FD

FLIGHT INFORMATION

Day 1 – flights to arrive prior to 12 noon into Melbourne Airport Day 13 – flights to depart anytime from Sydney Airport

Flights are not included in the vacation price

Internal-vacation flights : Land Only price requires the following internal-vacation flights to be purchased separately in order to fulfil the vacation itinerary :

Day 4 – Melbourne to Alice Springs Day 7 – Ayers Rock to Cairns Day 10 – Cairns to Sydney