AUSTRALIA ESCORTED COACH TOUR
12 night escorted coach tour from £ 6649pp
Melbourne
Great Barrier Reef
AUSTRALIAN HIGHLIGHTS
12 NIGHT ESCORTED COACH TOUR
superb guides provide fascinating insights • UNESCO World Heritage sites • glittering cities
DAY 1 Fly to Melbourne
DAY 2 Melbourne
On arrival make your own way to your hotel and later , meet your fellow adventure-seekers at a welcome dinner .
DAY 3 Melbourne
Your Travel Director guides you on a city tour that includes a private walk through Melbourne ’ s hidden laneways . There ’ s time afterwards to explore the city independently , find a café to relax and watch the world go by , or maybe join a nature-based trip to Phillip Island to see penguins as they waddle from the sea to the sand ( at extra expense ).
DAY 4 Melbourne
Continue exploring Melbourne at your leisure . Linger in town to browse the numerous boutiques and galleries or step out and explore the city ’ s eclectic suburbs . If you wish to venture further afield , sign up to discover the Great Ocean Road ( at extra expense ), a stretch of coastline hailed as one of the world ’ s most scenic touring routes .
DAY 5 Melbourne / Uluru
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Ayers Rock Resort to see Uluru , the world ’ s largest rock monolith . At sunset , follow your guide to the perfect perch to capture Uluru as the last of the day disappears . Spiritual , sacred and spectacular , it is sure to give you goosebumps .
DAY 6 Uluru
It ’ s definitely worth the early start , to watch the sunrise over Uluru . Continue on to Kata Tjuta where nature humbles as you walk through the towering domes of this ancient rock formation .
DAY 7 Uluru / Cairns
Another early start gives you the optional chance to glimpse the highly regarded “ Field of Light ” art installation , where 50,000 glowing spindles of light blanket the desert . Clamber to the top of a sand dune to marvel in the morning unfolding over this very special part of the world . Later , return to the airport and fly to Cairns .
DAY 8 Cairns
Spend the day as you wish . Optional tours are available ( at extra expense ) which include cruising with crocs or a scenic railway ride into World Heritage listed rainforest .
Uluru
DAY 9 Cairns
What ’ s sure to be a memorable day begins with a catamaran ride out to the Great Barrier Reef , the world ’ s largest living organism . Strap on a snorkel or visit an underwater observatory and semi-submersible craft to take in the kaleidoscope of colour without getting your hair wet .
DAY 10 Cairns / Sydney
Fly onwards to Sydney and spend time at leisure in this buzzing metropolis . Take a stroll along the iconic harbour , visit one of the city ’ s many bars , pubs or restaurants or , simply while away the day at the beach . You decide how best to spend the day .
DAY 11 Sydney
Begin with a behind the scenes look at Sydney Opera House , discovering its architectural and performance secrets . Then , see the city from the water on a Sydney Harbour Highlight Lunch Cruise , which is a wonderful way to admire the iconic landmarks . This afternoon , the world ’ s most famous beach beckons , with your chance to pad along the sand at Bondi .
DAY 12 Sydney
A day to do as you choose . If you don ’ t wish to simply wander around the city , there ’ s an optional excursion available to the Blue Mountains ( at extra expense ). This World Heritage listed wilderness is where sandstone escarpments appear to cleave off the edge of the earth and waterfall-cooled valleys of rainforest slip dreamily from the pages of a fairytale .
DAY 13 Sydney
A further day to explore the delights of Sydney . We recommend taking a stroll through the Royal Botanic Garden which offers so many lookouts for sparkling harbour views . This evening , join your fellow travellers for a farewell dinner at the Sydney Opera House .
DAY 14 Sydney
All too soon this epic journey reaches its end and you ’ re heading back to the airport for your onward journey .
Uluru
NORTHERN TERRITORY
QUEENSLAND
Melbourne 3 nights | Uluru 2 nights Cairns 3 nights | Sydney 4 nights
Cairns
Sydney
NEW SOUTH WALES
Sydney
VICTORIA Melbourne
Cairns
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Departures : On selected dates . Please ask for details . Accommodation : 4-5★ hotels .
Meals : Breakfast . Lunch is also included on days 9 & 11 , and dinner is also included on days 2 , 8 & 13 .
Tour price : The price shown for this escorted tour includes international flights , domestic flights as shown , accommodation , sightseeing as highlighted , travel by luxury coach , arrival and departure transfers , and the services of a Travel Director and Driver Guide .
AAT Kings First Choice tours include premium accommodation in central locations , a variety of meals plus unique dining experiences and sightseeing .
The itinerary is based on departures between Apr 25- Mar 26 and may vary for other dates .
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