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YOU ’ LL LOVE THIS TRIP BECAUSE :
Enjoy an exclusive campfire dinner under the stars
Be immersed in vibrant , living Indigenous culture
Cruise the World Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef
Experience the renowned art installation , Field of Light
1 Welcome to Cairns – Palm Cove
Welcome to Tropical Far North Queensland . This afternoon meet your Journey Director and fellow travelers for a Welcome Reception followed by dinner at Reef House Restaurant nestled under Melaleuca trees , overlooking the stunning crystal clear water of the Coral Sea . Relax in your hotel after dinner , this plantation style building is rich in history and only moments away from the beach Hotel : The Reef House Palm Cove , 3 nights . DW
2 Daintree Rainforest
Join your Aboriginal guide on an exclusive experience to discover the ancient Daintree Rainforest and gain an insight into the deep relationship the local Kuku Yalanji people have with their land . Learn about cultural traditions , taste bush foods and sample traditional medicine of the Aboriginal people . B L
3 Great Barrier Reef
Board a Quicksilver wave piercing catamaran for your cruise to Agincourt Reef , at the outer edge of the UNESCO listed Great Barrier Reef . The professional crew will take you to an underwater world that is a dazzling kaleidoscope of color and brilliance . Choose to snorkel or you can stay dry and explore the stunning reef from the comfort of a semi-sub . Enjoy a tropical lunch before you return to Palm Cove . B L
4 Cairns – Uluru & Kata Tjuta
Today we fly from Cairns to the heart of the Red Centre , Uluru . This afternoon you ’ re off to the domes of Kata Tjuta , where you ’ ll join your Journey Director for a guided walk through Walpa Gorge . Later enjoy nibbles and sparkling wine while you watch Uluru change color as the sun sets below the horizon . Hotel : Sails in the Desert , Ayers Rock Resort , 2 nights . B
5 Uluru
Rise early to experience the renowned Field of Light , where 50,000 glass spheres in colors of ochre , deep violet , blue and gentle white , have been installed within sight of Uluru . Wander through the paths and then , from the dune-top , watch as the dawn creeps across the desert plain and lights up the Red Centre . After breakfast you will have the opportunity to take a walk around part of the base of Uluru and hear timeless stories , see rock art , and visit Mutitjulu Waterhole . Then it ’ s off to the Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre for an insight into the history of the local Anangu people . This evening enjoy a Local Dining Experience under the sparkling outback sky at the award-winning Sounds of Silence Dinner . B DE
6 Uluru – Kings Canyon
Experience the magic of the sunrise over Uluru before heading back to the hotel for breakfast . From here you will travel towards Kings Canyon . Your first stop is Curtin Springs , home to the Severin family since 1956 . Enjoy a barbecue lunch , where you will meet one of the locals and gain insight into the cattle rearing heritage . Dinner is at Carmichael ’ s Restaurant . Hotel : Kings Canyon Resort . B L DW
7 Kings Canyon – Alice Springs
Today you ’ re off on a sunrise six-kilometer Rim Walk exploration of the spectacular Kings Canyon . As you venture around the rim , highlights include the domed ‘ Lost City ’, and the luscious ‘ Garden of Eden ’. This evening , enjoy a Local Dining Experience outback bush barbecue under the stars . Hotel : Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters . B L DE
8 Alice Springs – Sydney
Visit the School of the Air , a crucial service providing education to children living in remote communities . You will also visit the Royal Flying Doctor Service , a facility that provides medical assistance to those who live in remote Australia . This afternoon , Alice Springs gives way to cosmopolitan Sydney . Detox , renew and rejuvenate in your hotel ’ s underground spa , spending some well-deserved down-time in their star-dappled indoor pool . Hotel : The Langham . B
9 Sydney – Blue Mountains
Head off on a day of discovery to the World Heritage listed Blue Mountains National Park . Breathe in the pristine air and discover the icons such as the Three Sisters at Echo Point and Govett ’ s Leap Lookout . Go off the beaten path in the company of your Journey Director to secluded lookouts and short bush walks . Hotel : Lilianfels Blue Mountains Resort & Spa . B DW
10 Blue Mountains – Hunter Valley
Travel to the Hunter Valley for a day of local gourmet flavors and award-winning wines . Indulge in private wine tastings at boutique vineyards and sit down to an exceptional tasting lunch before spending the afternoon at leisure . Hotel : voco Kirkton Park . B L DW
11 Hunter Valley – Sydney
Get ready for an afternoon sailing on Sydney Harbour and become part of a yacht ’ s sailing crew . You can take the helm , work the grinders or simply sit back and relax as you sail past the harbor ’ s iconic sights like the Sydney Opera House , Harbour Bridge and small secluded coves surrounded by multi-million-dollar waterfront homes . This evening is free for you to explore one of Sydney ’ s incredible local restaurants . Hotel : The Langham , 2 nights . B
12 Sydney
Enjoy a morning of Sydney sightseeing . In the late afternoon join a VIP guided tour of the famous Sydney Opera House before a memorable Celebration Dinner at Peter Gilmore ’ s iconic Bennelong in the sails of the Sydney Opera House itself , the perfect location for one last meal together . B CD
13 Farewell from Sydney
Bid farewell to the Harbor City and new found friends as your epic discovery of Australia ’ s natural splendour and spiritual soul has come to an end and you are transferred to Sydney Airport for your onward flight . B
From $ 7525
DEPARTURES
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Daintree Aboriginal Cultural Experience
The Three Sisters per person twin share land only
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DINING
12 Breakfasts B 4 Dinners with wine DW
5 Lunches L
1 Celebration Dinner CD
2 Local Dining Experiences DE
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Day 1 – flights to arrive prior to 2.00pm into Cairns Airport Day 13 – flights to depart anytime from Sydney Airport Flights are not included in the vacation price
Internal-vacation flights required to be purchased in order to fulfil the itinerary :
Day 4 – Cairns to Ayers Rock Day 8 – Alice Springs to Sydney