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This Australia highlights tour takes in three iconic cities and the majestic red centre in just under two weeks. Tick off bucket list destinations and cruise on Sydney’s glorious harbour, enjoy dinner under the stars at Ayers Rock and take a trip out to the Great Barrier Reef. As you travel through Australia with the group you will feel the buzz in the cosmopolitan city of Melbourne, have the opportunity to take a dip in the turquoise waters of the Great Barrier Reef and experience the sprawling red desert landscape. Your trip will definitely end in style as you spend the last three nights in the iconic city of Sydney, this is a great place to end an unforgettable journey.
Today explore Melbourne on a private walking tour and visit some of the sights of the city, such as charming laneways, arcades and street art, before an afternoon spent at leisure, you might take an option experience to Phillip Island to witness the famous Penguin Parade or you may prefer to relax and explore one of Melbourne's many galleries and museums.
Overnight – Crowne Plaza, Melbourne
Meals included – Breakfast
Rise early for a morning flight to Alice Springs where you’ll spend time visiting the School of the Air as well as the headquarters of the Royal Flying Doctor Service. This evening, join the Falzon family at Earth Sanctury World Nature Center for a home-cooked gourmet barbecue dinner and listen as brothers Tom and Danny speak of their passion for ecology, astronomy and the local culture.
Overnight – Mercure Alice Springs Resort
Meals included – Breakfast, Dinner
Travel through the picturesque West MacDonnell Ranges as you head for Uluru, then spend the afternoon relaxing and enjoying the resort faculties. Sip on sparkling wine this evening as you enjoy watching the striking colour changes of Uluru as the sunsets.
Overnight – Desert Gardens Hotel, Ayres Rock
Meals included – Breakfast
Witness the magical Uluru sunrise this morning, then tour the caves at the base of Uluru and marvel at the ancient rock art. Later, travel over red desert plains to Kata Tjuta, and take a walk at Walpa Gorge which takes you through two of the tallest domes at this majestic rock formation. Enjoy sparkling wine with your fellow travellers as the sun sets over Kata Tjuta.
Overnight – Desert Gardens Hotel, Ayres Rock
Meals included – Breakfast
Rise early to experience the Field of Light art installation, Wander through the paths surrounding 50,000 hand-crafted frosted glass spheres of light. As the sun rises watch the desert awakening over Uluru from the top of the sand dune. Next meet an Indigenous artist for a fun introduction to Western Desert Art and complete your own painting to take home as a memento of your experience. In the afternoon take a flight to Cairns.
Overnight – Shangri-La Hotel, The Marina, Cairns
Meals included – Breakfast
Today is free for you explore the vibrant tropical city of Cairns. Maybe opt for an optional experience and gain some insights into Indigenous culture at the award-winning Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park, or travel to Kuranda, the ‘village in the rainforest’ on the historic Scenic Rail. Alternatively, just relax and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
Overnight – Shangri-La Hotel, The Marina, Cairns
Meals included – Breakfast
Hop on board a high-speed catamaran and cruise out to see the Great Barrier Reef. Choose between seeing the colourful reef up-close on a snorkelling expedition or from the observation decks of an underwater observatory. Follow this up with a tropical buffet lunch on the reef before returning to Cairns fro an evening meal overlooking the Cairns waterfront.
Overnight – Shangri-La Hotel, The Marina, Cairns
Meals included – Breakfast, Lunch,Dinner
On your last day explore Sydney at leisure, optional experiences are available, including a visit to the Blue Mountains or see Sydney from a different perspective and do the Sydney Harbour Bridge climb. Meet your tour director and fellow travellers in the evening for a final farewell dinner.
Overnight – InterContinental Hotel Sydney
Meals included – Breakfast, Dinner
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