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SYDNEY
Circular Quay
4 night independent tour from £ 482pp
SYDNEY HIGHLIGHTS
4 NIGHT INDEPENDENT TOUR
a great tour to start your OZ adventure • see iconic sites • Blue Mountains
DAY 1 Sydney
On arrival in Sydney transfer to your hotel . Perhaps head down to Circular Quay and take in the view of the iconic Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge . Dotted around the quay are a wide selection of restaurants and bars , many with stunning harbour views .
DAY 2 Sydney
This morning make your way to the Rocks district to join a Rocks Aboriginal Dreaming tour . This 90 minute leisurely walkabout is in the company of a knowledgeable Aboriginal guide who will introduce you to the diversity of Aboriginal culture and ancient Dreamtime culture practices . The afternoon is then yours to explore as you choose . Perhaps take a ferry to Manly with its cosmopolitan buzz yet relaxed vibe and fantastic cafés , cool bars plus a sprawling beach . Alternatively , hit the shops in vibrant Surry Hills , spend a few hours at an art gallery , admire the wonderful views from the Sydney Tower Eye or , stroll around Darling Harbour .
DAY 3 Sydney / Blue Mountains / Sydney
Head out of the city for a full day tour of Blue Mountains National Park , a wonderland of sandstone outcrops , deep ravines and hazy blue eucalypt forests . Your guide will take you off the beaten track to visit remote lookout locations and discuss the history , flora and fauna of this magnificent region . A stop is also included at Calmsley Hill , a working farm that is also home to kangaroos , emus , wombats and koalas , plus you ’ ll also visit Blue Mountains Botanic Garden .
DAY 4 Sydney
Further time at leisure for independent sightseeing . Perhaps treat yourself to a quintessential Australian experience this morning ; a BridgeClimb ( extra expense ) to the top of the nation ’ s most famous and celebrated structure - the Sydney Harbour Bridge . If you prefer to stay at ground level , enjoy a wander around Hyde Park , the oldest in Australia .
DAY 5 Sydney At leisure before you transfer to Sydney airport for your onward journey .
Blue Mountains Botanical Gardens
Manly
Departures : Daily .
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Accommodation : 3Hplus Best Western Plus Hotel Stellar . Meals : Room only . Lunch is included on day 3 .
Tour price : The price shown includes return transfers between Sydney airport and your hotel , accommodation as stated , Rocks Aboriginal Dreaming tour on day 2 and Blue Mountains deluxe day tour on day 3 . International flights are not included . from £ 54 per person per night from £ 79 per person per night
Standard studio apartment Standard queen room
BEST WESTERN PLUS HOTEL STELLAR
3Hplus Sydney
Located on the bustling corner of Hyde Park and Oxford Street , this great value hotel is an excellent urban base for exploring Sydney ’ s vibrant inner-city pockets . Within comfortable walking distance from Surry Hills , Chinatown and iconic Circular Quay , you ’ re also centrally placed for restaurants , bars , galleries and shopping . The hotel ’ s bright and airy studios and apartments are equipped with all conveniences to ensure a comfortable stay .
Features : 38 studios & apartments • cafe • bar
• laundry • parking • free WiFi
Accommodation : In standard studio apartments with shower , kitchenette with fridge & microwave , DVD and safe .
Upgrade options : Deluxe studio apartments which have a bigger kitchen
Meals : Room only .
Premier Plus
FREE nights 10 for 9 : 01 Apr-11 Aug , 14 Aug-29 Sep & 01-27 Dec 23 .
AIDEN HOTEL DARLING HARBOUR
4H Sydney
Discover a fusion of convenience and style under one roof at this thoughtfully designed hotel which is tucked into one of Sydney ’ s most interesting village neighbourhoods overlooking Pyrmont Bridge and Darling Harbour . Encased in a beautifully remodelled 1930s Art Deco building , the smartly designed public areas include a cafe , bar and lounge while each guest room maximises space and embraces the character of the building . Each room differs to its neighbour , with some overlooking an internal mural wall , while others offer views across the city .
Features : 88 rooms • cafe & bar
• parking nearby • free WiFi
Accommodation : In standard queen rooms with shower , mini bar and safe .
Upgrade options : Deluxe rooms . Meals : Room only .
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