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13 Day 

Birding Australia Style

  

Day 1   Arrive Sydney

Transfer from airport to accommodation.

Sydney surrounds one of the world’s truly magnificent harbors and is also known for its golden sand beaches, even within the city limits.  There is always something to capture the imagination in this beautiful harbor city.

            Accom:  Deluxe, Sydney                                                                          3 nts

This deluxe accommodation is one of several hotels that meet our standards and can be recommended confidently.

Day 2   Deluxe Blue Mountains Tour

Breakfast with koalas…champagne with kangaroos…and in between the beauty of the Blue Mountains.  Experience a uniquely Australian day out of Sydney, away from the crowd, with a high standard of personal, individual service.

Day 3   1 Day Combined Sydney Explorer / Bondi Explorer

This is your ticket to enjoy Sydney.  It gives you the freedom of the city with unlimited travel on all Sydney Buses, Sydney Ferries and City Rail services, within the suburban area, so that you can see everything Sydney has to offer.

Day 4   Sydney to Brisbane and Lamington National Park

Transfer to airport from accommodation.

Flight               (Additional)

Dep Sydney                                                      Arr Brisbane                 

Pick up rental car and drive to Lamington National Park.

Lamington National Park is known for its unique flora and fauna and the sheer beauty of the mountains and rainforest.  It was listed as a world Heritage Area in 1994.  There are over 232 rainforest and Eucalypt forest species of birds.

Accom:  O’Reilly’s Rainforest Guesthouse, Lamington National Park                     3 nts

The O’Reilly family is still on site to welcome guests as they have done for three generations.  The Guesthouse is the perfect place to begin a day filled with a vast array of birds, waterfalls, and spectacular views.  There are full and half-day guided walks and 4wheel-drive tours; all ensure suitable outings for everyone

Day 5   Free Day – Lamington National Park

Day 6   Free Day – Lamington National Park

Day 7   Brisbane to Darwin

Return the rental car to Brisbane airport.

Flight               (Additional)

Dep Brisbane                                                    Arr Darwin                    

As the capital of the Northern Territory, Darwin is the gateway to several national parks including Kakadu, Litchfield, and Katherine.  This city is home to peoples of forty-five different racial and cultural backgrounds and some of Australia's best Aboriginal art is found here  The tropical climate supports a laid back lifestyle and a "no worries, mate"  approach to living.

Make your own way to your accommodation       

            Accom:  Boutique, Darwin                                                                         1 nt

A unique combination of a first class bed and breakfast accommodation with the beauty of the native wildlife.  Birds abound in this lovely setting so close to the Central Business District and the airport.

Day 8   5D/4N Kakadu Discovery

This 5 day first class safari is a comprehensive tour of the world heritage listed Kakadu National Park.  It is much more than a sightseeing tour, it is an experience of this famous landscape.  One of the highlights is a visit to the restricted access area of Jarrangbarnmi (Koolpin Gorge), not available to most tour operators and only accessible by special permit.  There will be birds galore, the specific species seen will depend on the season/time of year.

Day 9   Touring

Day 10  Touring

Day 11  Touring

Day 12  Return to Darwin.

            Accom:  Boutique, Darwin                                                                         1 nt

Day 13              Depart Darwin

  **Itinerary may vary and or attractions be substituted due to seasonal conditions**

Surcharge applicable over New Year’s Eve

Itinerary (1page):

Itinerary (detail):

2009-10    price per person twin share or single

Departure

Twin Share Single

2009-10

Apr 1 '09 - Jun 30 '09 $3775 $5822
Jul 1 '09 - Nov 30 '09 $4130 $6535
Dec 1 '09 - Mar 31 '10 $3775 $5822
     

 

 

Included:

Australia:  Sydney airport transfer on arrival, Sydney 3 nts, Blue Mountains tour, 1D Sydney combo pass, Sydney airport return transfer, Car rental Brisbane/Brisbane, Lamington National Park 3 nts, Darwin 2 nts, 5D/4N Kakadu 4WD Discovery.

Valid:   Now through Mar 31 '10

Conditions:  Per person based on twin share accommodation.

Additional:  All Flights, any items not specifically mentioned under included.

Terms & Conditions:      Tour price is on a share twin basis and is per person. Trip extensions within Australia may be permitted. Prices and itinerary are subject to change and availability. $200 deposit required to begin booking, cancellation fees apply, travel insurance is recommended.  CST 2060400-40

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