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Ultimate Australia

15 Days Sydney – Melbourne, via Queensland & the Red Centre from £4495

Tour ASL15

APT's Platinum Touring offers the ultimate in exclusivity, comfort and style – intimate group tours comprising superb dining, fantastic sightseeing and the very best in luxury accommodation.

Highlights include:
• Luxury group escorted tour
• Explore bustling Sydney and see a show at the Opera House
• Cruise to idyllic Hayman Island in the Whitsunday Islands
• Enjoy a cruise to the Great Barrier Reef
• Tour Uluru (Ayers Rock) and Kata Tjuta (The Olgas)
• Discover cosmopolitan Melbourne and the picturesque Yarra Valley

Day 1: Arrive Sydney
You will be met on arrival into the beautiful city of Sydney and enjoy a private transfer to the Park Hyatt Hotel situated on spectacular Sydney Harbour. Offering Australian hospitality with international flair, the Park Hyatt is one of the world’s most distinguished hotels. Settle in before a private cocktail party this evening overlooking the Opera House and harbour.
Accommodation: Overnight: Sydney, Park Hyatt Hotel for four nights

Day 2: Sydney (Seaplane Flight)
Join a private seaplane from Rose Bay, an exclusive inlet off Sydney Harbour. Fly over Sydney’s stunning coastal waters, northern beaches and the native bush-lined shores before setting down on the beautiful Hawkesbury River. Step ashore for a relaxed three-course gourmet meal at the renowned restaurant at Cottage Point Inn on the banks of Cowan Cove. Enjoy superb Australian food and local wines while surrounded by the Australian bush. Rejoin your seaplane for a low approach over the harbour that affords you the most spectacular aerial views of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge. (BL)

Day 3: Sydney at Leisure (Opera House Show)
Today, discover the bustling city of Sydney with its excellent shopping and fascinating museums and attractions. Set in The Rocks, amongst a distinctive blend of beauty and historic tradition, the Park Hyatt Hotel is ideally located so you’re not far from anything. This evening, enjoy a magical night at one of Australia’s most famous icons, the Sydney Opera House. After a special pre-theatre dinner, take your reserved seat for a truly memorable show. (BD)

Day 4: Sydney
Join a fascinating walking tour of Sydney, including a ride on the Manly Ferry. Alternatively, spend the day exploring Sydney at your leisure. Ask your tour director to assist with your choice. Perhaps set out on an excursion to one of Sydney’s surrounding regions, discover the Blue Mountains and native wildlife, see the Jervis Bay dolphins and explore the southern highlands or taste some of the famed wines of the Hunter Valley. (B)

Day 5: Sydney – Hayman Island
Fly to Hamilton Island today before joining a luxurious cruising vessel to Hayman Island. Sip champagne as you cruise to this idyllic paradise, set amid the crystal waters of the Whitsunday Islands. Renowned for its elegance, service and superior location, Hayman is a unique five-star resort and a member of the prestigious 'The Leading Hotels of the World' organisation. On arrival, check in to your room overlooking the pool or lagoon and enjoy a swim or lie on the beach. (B)
Accommodation: Overnight: Hayman Island Resort for two nights

Day 6: Hayman Island at Leisure
Hayman is a resort like no other. Situated on a sandy, crescent-shaped bay, the resort is the only facility on the island and has been designed to blend with the beauty of its surroundings. Relax on the beach or perhaps join an optional excursion to the nearby Outer Barrier Reef. Tonight, enjoy an island feast as you choose your dining venue from the island’s finest restaurants. (BD)

Day 7: Hayman Island – Daintree Rainforest
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before your flight to Cairns. Only a short distance north awaits your lodge. Nestled on the edge of the Mossman Gorge in the Daintree Rainforest overlooking an idyllic lagoon, Silky Oaks Lodge provides the setting for this rare wilderness to be enjoyed with elegance and ease. (BD)
Accommodation: *Overnight: Daintree Rainforest, Silky Oaks Lodge & Healing Waters Spa for three nights

Day 8: Great Barrier Reef
Today, discover the dazzling wonders of the Great Barrier Reef as you cruise aboard a luxury catamaran. Spend time wading in the sparkling turquoise sea, swimming above the colourful coral, viewing the vibrant marine life from the ‘semi-sub’ or inspecting the underwater observatory. Perhaps take an optional scuba dive (additional cost). A delicious tropical lunch is served amidst the beauty of the reef. (BLD)

Day 9: Port Douglas at Leisure
Explore Port Douglas with its many boutiques, restaurants and shops, or enjoy a day in the Healing Waters Spa. Inspired by ancient wisdoms that celebrated water as a renewing and life-giving force, the Spa is designed with renewal, vitality and well-being in mind and offers treatments based on centuries-old healing traditions. (BD)

Day 10: Daintree Rainforest – Ayers Rock
Fly to Uluru (Ayers Rock) in Australia’s magnificent Red Centre, and transfer to your hotel at Ayers Rock Resort. Your outback discovery begins with a journey into the sacred lands of Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, home to legends passed through the generations for over 20,000 years. (BD)
Accommodation: Overnight: Ayers Rock, Sails in the Desert for two nights

Day 11: Ayers Rock and The Olgas
Today, join a unique interpretive tour and enjoy a visit to both Uluru and Kata Tjuta (The Olgas) and learn from local guides the mythological stories that surround these remarkable features. Discover the region’s geology, fauna and cultural importance. Later, gather on a secluded dune for drinks before a fine dining experience in a desert setting. Then relax as a guide details the magnificent features of the vast southern skies. (BD)

Day 12: Ayers Rock – Melbourne
This morning, leave the majestic Red Centre and fly to the cosmopolitan city of Melbourne. On arrival, transfer to the luxurious Crown Towers where the levels of customer service befit a hotel of its standing. Set on the banks of the Yarra River, you’ll find yourself in the heart of a vibrant shopping and café precinct, overlooking the city and Port Phillip Bay. (B)
Accommodation: Overnight: Melbourne, Crown Towers for three nights

Day 13: Melbourne at Leisure
Explore the city at your own pace, admiring its gardens and stunning architecture. A number of optional tours are available (additional cost) – visit the breathtaking Great Ocean Road or Phillip Island to see the Penguin Parade. Tonight, your tour director will help you to select a restaurant from the myriad available in Melbourne. (B)

Day 14: Yarra Valley
Australia has built a reputation as the producer of many of the world’s great wines. In the picturesque Yarra Valley, enjoy a superb lunch in the rolling, vine-covered hills and savour award-winning local wines, before returning to the city to learn about Australia’s unique native animals, including koalas and kangaroos, at a wildlife sanctuary. (BL)

Day 15: Depart Melbourne
After breakfast, your tour concludes. A private transfer between the city and the airport is included. (B)

Prices Include:
• Accommodation in rooms with private facilities
• All sightseeing as detailed
• Meals (B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner)
• Services of a professional tour director

Prices Exclude:
• Airfares
• Pre and post-tour accommodation in Sydney and Melbourne
• Items of a personal nature

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