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The A,B,C,D’S of Australia 16 Days Ayers Rock, Bountiful Birds, Cairns, Darwin, the Daintree and Sydney
Day 1 Arrive Brisbane Transfer from the airport to your accommodation. Accom: O’Reilly’s Rainforest Guesthouse 3nts 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. O’Reilly’s Rainforest Guesthouse is family owned and 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 4-wheel-drive tours; all ensure suitable outings for everyone. Day 2 Free Day Day 3 Free Day Day 4 Brisbane to Cairns and the Daintree Rainforest Transfer from your accommodation to the airport. Flight (Additional) Dep Brisbane Arr Cairns Pick up your rental car and drive to your accommodation in the Daintree Rainforest. The World Heritage Listed Daintree Rainforest area contains the highest number of plant and animal species that are rare or threatened with extinction anywhere in the world. It contains 30% of frog, marsupial and reptile species in Australia, 65% of Australia’s bat and butterfly species, and 20% of bird species in the country. And it all lives in an area that takes up 0.2% of the landmass of Australia. Accom: Daintree Eco Lodge & Spa 3nts Experience the rainforest at its best in this unspoiled paradise. Awaiting you is an environment of exquisite natural beauty. Birds abound and there are numerous tours and guided walks that will maximize your journal entries. Day 5 Free Day Day 6 Free Day Day 7 Cairns and the Daintree Rainforest to Darwin Return your rental car to the Cairns airport. Flight (Additional) Dep Cairns Arr Darwin As 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 the "no worries, mate" approach to living. Make your own way to your accommodation Accom: Boutique, Darwin 1nt 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 3 Day/2 Night Kakadu Bird watching Safari Kakadu covers an area of almost 20,000 square kilometers and there are birds galore. Travel with an expert bird watching guide as you cruise, hike and 4wheel drive through this spectacular country. Available June-November only. 3day/2 night Kakadu/Litchfield Safari will be used for other dates. Day 9 Touring Day 10 Return to Darwin. Accom: Boutique, Darwin 1nt Day 11 Darwin to Ayers Rock Make your own way to the airport. Flight (Additional) Dep Darwin Arr Ayers Rock Ayers Rock or Uluru is a universal symbol of the red heart of the country. 210 miles southwest of Alice Springs. It is the largest monolith in the world and remains sacred to the Aboriginal people. Also in the same national park are the Olgas. Transfer from the airport to your accommodation. Accom: Desert Gardens Hotel, Ayers Rock Resort 2nts Centrally located to all resort and touring facilities it's only a short stroll to the Resorts' numerous lookouts, where you can view what is arguably Australia's best sunset, with the spectacular play of colors across the face of Uluru and the surrounding desert. Evening: Sounds of Silence Dinner Dine under a million stars in the middle of the desert at the award winning Sounds of Silence restaurant. After dinner sit back and take in the mystery of the desert at night as an astronomer takes you on a tour of the clear Southern night skies. Day 12 Full Day Tour Small groups with a knowledgeable guide is the best way to appreciate this World Heritage area. Visit this land with Anangu hosts, listen to their ancient stories and see some of the most significant rock art in Central Australia. This is the real Outback, the remote Pitjantjatjara Lands. Day 13 Ayers Rock to Sydney Transfer from your accommodation to the airport. Flight (Additional) Dep Ayers Rock Arr Sydney 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. Transfer from the airport to your accommodation. Accom: Radisson Plaza Hotel, Sydney 3nts An intimate boutique style hotel housed within a stunning heritage-listed building that dates back to the 19th century. The chic, calm, contemporary interior blends beautifully with the glamour and sophistication of a bygone era. Day 14 Deluxe Blue Mountains Tour Breakfast with koalas…champagne with kangaroos Experience a uniquely Australian day out of Sydney, away from the crowd with a high standard of personal, individual service. Day 15 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 16 Depart Sydney **Itinerary may vary and or attractions be substituted due to seasonal conditions** Surcharge applicable over New Year’s Eve 2009-10 price per person twin share or single
Included: Australia: Brisbane airport transfer on arrival, Lamington National Park 3nts, Brisbane airport return transfer, Car Rental Cairns/Cairns, Daintree 3nts, Darwin 2nts, 3D/2N Kakadu Adventure Safari, Ayers Rock roundtrip airport transfers, Ayers Rock 2nts, Sounds of Silence dinner, Cave Hill tour, Sydney airport transfer on arrival, Sydney 3nts, Blue Mountains tour, 1D Sydney combo pass, Sydney airport return transfer. 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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