Australian Explorer

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Holiday Highlights

Discover Sydney and the iconic Opera House
Cruise the Great Barrier Reef and see magnificent Cairns
Ride the Rainforest Cableway through lush rainforest
Enjoy the sunset over Ayers Rock and marvel at cosmopolitan Melbourne
Visit Kata Tjuta, walk into majestic Walpa Gorge and see Alice Springs

13 days from only £4199

Departures: Departs Tuesdays
Accommodation: 12 nights
Board: Board: Mixed Board

Per person. Based on two passengers

What is Included?

Return flights & transfers
Meet & greet on arrival
Services of an experienced Tour Director
10 nights hotel, 10 breakfasts, 1 dinner & 4 Feature Meals
Sydney Harbour luncheon cruise
Buffet lunch of tropical delights on board Great Barrier Reef Cruise
Uluru Sounds of Silence dinner
Vintage Colonial Tramcar Restaurant dinner in Melbourne

Head 'down under' and discover Australia, an inspiring land of stunning scenery, vibrant culture, unique wildlife and world-famous landmarks. You'll find some of nature's most beautiful creations, including awe inspiring Ayers Rock and the beautiful Great Barrier Reef.

Your Hotel

The perfect place to stay

Where you stay is such an important part of your holiday, which is why we personally select quality hotels, providing a great location, value and friendly service.

Holiday Details

Day 1 to 2: UK to Sydney
Fly from your chosen airport to Sydney where you will be met on arrival and transferred to your hotel. The afternoon is at your leisure. Three Night Stay: Sydney, The Sebel Pier One in Waterview Rooms. (D)

Day 3: Sydney
This morning embark on a guided city tour. Discover Sydney's famous sights. Then board a luncheon cruise on Sydney Harbour. Later, step inside the Sydney Opera House for a guided tour. (B,FL)

Day 4: Sydney at leisure
Today is at leisure for you to enjoy Australia's vibrant harbour city at your own pace. (B)

Day 5: Sydney - Cairns
This morning we fly to the tropical city of Cairns. On arrival, enjoy the afternoon at leisure to discover this delightful getaway for yourself. Three Night Stay: Cairns, Shangri La The Marina, in Garden View Rooms. (B,D)

Day 6: Great Barrier Reef Cruise
After breakfast, take a guided cruise out to the World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef. Afterwards visit your boat's underwater observatory before enjoying a tropical lunch of local specialities. (B,FL)

Day 7: Skyrail - Kuranda - Wildlife - Cairns
This morning enjoy a guided tour of Cairns before we ride the scenic Kuranda Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. In the small village of Kuranda, visit a wildlife park, then take in the scenery aboard the Kuranda Scenic Railway back to Cairns. (B)

Day 8: Cairns - Uluru (Ayers Rock)
Fly to Uluru to begin our exploration of Ayers Rock. On arrival, we tour Uluru's base. You might like to walk to the Mutitjulu waterhole and see Aboriginal artists at work. Tonight at the Sounds of Silence dinner, dine under the stars then hear a talk about the outback night sky. Stay: Ayers Rock Resort, Desert Gardens. (B,FD)

Day 9: Uluru Base Tour - Kata Tjuta (Olgas)
This morning, we visit stunning Kata Tjuta and walk to the majestic Walpa (Olga) Gorge. Later we make the journey by coach to the outback town of Alice Springs. Stay: Alice Springs, Crowne Plaza. (B)

Day 10: Alice Springs - Melbourne
After breakfast we join a tour of Alice Springs, visit the Royal Flying Doctor Service Base and Anzac Hill, before flying on to Melbourne. On arrival, we enjoy a brief tour of this cosmopolitan city before tonight's indulgent dinner aboard the Colonial Tramcar Restaurant. Two Night Stay: Melbourne, Sofitel Melbourne on Collins. (B,FD)

Day 11: Melbourne at leisure
Today is at leisure to enjoy the delights of Melbourne. (B)

Day 12: Melbourne - UK
After breakfast this morning, we transfer to the airport to board your flight home.(B)

Day 13: Arrive UK
Arrive back in the UK.

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Australian Explorer

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