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82 Red Centre Tours depart from Ayers Rock Resort. *National Park Entry Fee is not included. See page 87 > Uluru Sunrise & Kata Tjuta Travel to the Uluru sunrise viewing area for incredible view through the dunes and stunning desert landscape as the sun rises over Uluru and Kata Tjuta. Watch the first rays of the sun set the Red Centre alight, while enjoying a warming cup of tea or coffee. Then it’s off to Kata Tjuta (the Olgas). Your Driver Guide will lead you on a one hour walk through Walpa Gorge, sharing stories of local flora and fauna, and the geology of this amazing formation. HALF DAY  |  Y14 $ 165 DEPARTS Daily 90 minutes prior to sunrise CONCLUDES 10.30am (Oct-Mar)and 11.00am (Apr-Sep) (times approximate) Uluru Sunset with BBQ Dinner Experience sunset at Uluru then continue on to our exclusive venue for an Aussie Barbecue Dinner, with Uluru as your backdrop. Relax and enjoy sparkling wine on arrival then dine on a menu of steak, kangaroo meat, lamb sausages, skewered chicken and garlic prawns, salads and a tasty dessert. All accompanied by a selection of red and white wines, beer and soft drinks. There’s time for stargazing too (weather permitting). D Sydney HALF DAY  |  Y11B $ 255 CONCLUDES 2½ hours after sunset Tours depart from Sydney. Contact us for our hotel pick-up locations & times. Blue Mountains & Australian Wildlife Explore the World Heritage listed Blue Mountains. See the Three Sisters in Katoomba and admire panoramic views of the spectacular Jamison Valley. Ride the world’s steepest railway at Scenic World (own expense). Spend time in picturesque Leura. This village will take you back in time and is famous for its antique shops and Candy Store. Visit Featherdale Wildlife Park. See cuddly koalas and other native animals. Return to Sydney Harbour by ferry (own expense). Ask for details. Hunter Valley Harvest Wine Experience Explore the fertile Hunter Valley and taste award-winning food and wine. Join a guided tour to learn about the wine making process at Leogate Estate Winery. At the Hunter Resort enjoy a two-course lunch complemented by specially chosen wines. Next stop is historic McGuigan Wines, with its history in wine making dating back to the 1800s. Your final stop is the Hunter Valley Gardens Village, where there’s time for shopping and browsing. L Port Stephens, Dolphins & Dunes Travel north to the Central Coast. Cross the Hawkesbury Ranges to the Australian Reptile Park. Board a luxury dolphin watching boat and cruise around the magnificent Port Stephens region, home to pods of bottlenose dolphins. Ride on the boat’s boom net (seasonal). Then take the 4WD sandboarding tour to the Stockton Bight Sand Dunes, the largest dune system in Australia Spectacular Sydney FULL DAY  |  J15 $ 180 DEPARTS Daily from 7.00am CONCLUDES 6.00pm approximately FULL DAY  |  J14 $ 225 DEPARTS Tue, Fri & Sun from 7.00am CONCLUDES 6.45pm approximately FULL DAY  |  J86S $ 225 DEPARTS Mon, Wed & Sat from 7.00am CONCLUDES 7.30pm approximately FULL DAY  |  J63 Cross the Sydney Harbour Bridge for fabulous views of the city skyline. See Sydney’s white sandy northern beaches, including Manly Beach. This afternoon see Sydney’s historic Rocks and Circular Quay. View the Opera House from Mrs. Macquarie’s Chair in the Royal Botanic Gardens. Visit famous Bondi Beach where you can dip your feet into the cool, clear ocean or visit one of the many cafés along the waterfront. Melbourne DEPARTS Daily 75 minutes prior to sunset $ 145 DEPARTS Daily from 7.00am CONCLUDES 5.45pm approximately Tours depart from Federation Square. Or earlier from your hotel. Great Ocean Road & the Twelve Apostles Travel along the Great Ocean Road and marvel at the golden sandy beaches. The rugged splendor of the Twelve Apostles is breathtaking. These incredible limestone rock formations are a result of erosion that began up to 20 million years ago. Hear the amazing shipwreck story of survival of the Loch Ard and visit its famous gorge. Visit Port Campbell for afternoon tea (own expense) before returning to Melbourne. Phillip Island: Penguins, Kangaroos & Koalas Visit the Maru Koala & Animal Park to see koalas, kangaroos and other animals. View Seal Rocks and the Nobbies, overlooking one of the most treacherous oceans in the world, Bass Strait. At the Penguin Parade witness the wild Little Penguins emerge from the sea after a hard day’s fishing and waddle across the sand to their nests. FULL DAY  |  K4 $ 195 DEPARTS Daily 8.00am CONCLUDES 8.00pm approximately FULL DAY  |  K10 $ 190 DEPARTS Daily 1.15pm CONCLUDES 9.30-10.30pm (Apr-Sep) & 10.30-11.30pm (Oct-Mar)