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On arrival in Perth, you will be met and transferred to the Duxton Perth for 2 nights in a deluxe river view room

This morning join a half-day tour of the city. Western Australia’s lively capital, Perth is a rich mix of modern vibrancy and colonial charm and the tour features a number of points of interest throughout the city, including the King Park Botanical Gardens, where you can walk through the tree canopies on the Tree Top Walk, and a picturesque drive by Cottesloe Beach. The tour also includes a visit to the historic port of Fremantle and a chance to enjoy its relaxed, cosmopolitan ambience, before returning to Perth for a leisurely cruise along the Swan River. The rest of the day is at your leisure.

This morning make your own way to Budget Rent-A-Car (a short walk away) to collect your Medium Sedan rental vehicle. Depart Perth and drive south, passing through Fremantle once more and perhaps talking an opportunity to explore something of its restored old buildings and arty markets. Continue driving south, passing through Mandurah, Bunbury and the Tuart Forest National Park and following the Bussel Highway around Geographe Bay to Busselton, where you may wish to stop and have a closer look at this pleasant seaside town. From here your journey south brings you into the charming landscapes of the Margaret River region and onto the settlement of Margaret River itself, a genteel and relaxed town that will provide an ideal base for exploring the surrounding area. Enjoy a 2 night stay at Quay West Resort Bunker Bay in a Studio Lake View Room. Today’s drive is approximately 280km.

The Margaret River wine region extends for some 120 km, from Cape Leeuwin to Cape Naturaliste, and with a day free to explore at your leisure there are numerous places of interest you may wish to visit. There are several wineries near to Margaret River, including the Leeuwin Estate, home to the famous annual Leeuwin Concerts, which have enjoyed the talents of several well known international performers, or perhaps the smaller Cape Mentelle Estate, both of which are certainly worthwhile options. The area is also riddled with beautiful limestone caves and there are a number of options available to take a guided tour through these underground systems. You may wish to take a scenic drive through the silver barked beauty of the Bonarup Karri Forest and visit the Bonarup Lookout at the southern end of the forest, whilst a visit to the coastal resort of Prevally Park, a popular surfing spot at the mouth of the Margaret River, is also recommended. If you wish to travel further afield, you might like to drive down to the south coast town of Augusta, one of Western Australia’s oldest settlements, or perhaps visit the windswept beauty of Cape Leeuwin on the southernmost point of the peninsular, a point midway between the Equator and coastline of Antarctica.

After a morning at your leisure commence your drive back to Perth where, on arrival, you will drop off your rental car at the Perth depot no later than 17.00 hours. Stay overnight at the Duxton Perth, in a deluxe river view room.

Today you will be collected from your hotel and transferred to the railway station, for the 11.55 departure on the Indian Pacific to Adelaide. Spend 2 nights on this legendary train, one of the world’s longest rail journeys, passing through some of the continent’s most spectacular and remote scenery, travelling across the open plains of the Nullarbor Desert, to the gracious city of Adelaide. Stay in a Gold Kangaroo Sleeper cabin.

Today you continue your journey aboard the Indian Pacific, enjoying the unique landscapes and fascinating wildlife from the comforts of your lounge car.

Arrive in Adelaide at approximately 07.20 hours and transfer to the Hyatt Regency Adelaide for an overnight stay in a Riverview Guestroom. The rest of the day is spent at your leisure. Charming and sophisticated, but without the big city feel of some of Australia’s larger destinations, Adelaide is relatively compact, but with plenty to offer the visitor, including an abundance of museums and quirky galleries, picturesque parklands, trendy cafes and fantastic shopping.

Early this morning you will be collected from your hotel and transferred to the airport. Depart on the flight from Adelaide to Uluru (Ayers Rock) for a 2 night stay at the Sails in the Desert Hotel. (Arrive at the resort prior to 13.00 hours). This afternoon join a 4 day tour by coach. Travel out to the Kata Tjuta (many heads) or the Olgas as they are known locally, a cluster of some 36 unusually eroded rock formations, set amidst a meandering network of chasms and valleys and dominating the stark skyline of the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. Take a guided walk along Walpa Gorge, before travelling to the spectacular setting of Uluru (Ayers Rock) for a complimentary glass of wine and an opportunity to watch the setting sun cast its golden glow across this most unique and most scared of monoliths.

Rise early this morning and enjoy a tea or coffee as the rising sun casts its first rays over Uluru’s immense sandstone face. Take a guided walk to Mutijulu waterhole and learn more about the geology and fauna of the region on the guided Mala Walk, then pay a visit to the Cultural Centre. This area is steeped in the lore and myths of the Anangu, whose ‘dreamtime trails’ still link Uluru with their ancestral spirits and this afternoon you will join a local guide for the Kuniya Walk, to discover a fascinating world of bush foods and tales of desert survival.

Morning at leisure. Depart this afternoon, taking in the views of the flat-topped mesa of Atila (Mt Conner) en route to the stunning landscapes of Kings Canyon in Watarrka National Park. Stay overnight at Kings Canyon Wilderness Lodge in a luxury tent. .

Enjoy a choice of 2 guided walks in Kings Canyon, taking in something of its regal splendour, before departing for the outback town of Alice Springs. En route to Alice visit the Kings Creek Station, a working farm that is the largest exporter of wild camels in Australia. Upon arrival in Alice Springs you will be dropped off at the Alice Springs Resort, where your guided tour will end. Stay overnight in a Superior Room.

Today you will be collected from your hotel and transferred to the airport. Depart from Alice Springs to Cairns. You will be met on arrival and transferred to Palm Cove for a 3-night stay at The Sebel Reef House, in a Verandah Room.

Enjoy two days at your leisure in Palm Cove, where you can find some of the most beautiful beaches in Tropical North Queensland. Ideally located for both the rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef, the resort offers a wealth of tours and options to make the most of your time here. These include trips to the Mossman Gorge and Cape Tribulation, the Kuranda Skyrail and even snorkeling and diving trips out to the marine wonders of the Great Barrier Reef itself. We would be happy to arrange any sightseeing tours that you may require.

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Today you will be collected from your hotel and transferred to the airport for your flight from Cairns to Sydney. You will be met on arrival and transferred to the InterContinental Hotel, for a 2-night stay in a Harbour Bridge View Room.

A full day at leisure to explore at your own pace. Sydney has it all, with a vibrant waterfront that is alive with yachts and ferries of all shapes and sizes, all set before the backdrop of one of the most easily recognizable harbour settings on earth. Take in the surreal white pinnacles of its famous Opera House and explore the historic Rocks district, the heart of the old city. Climb the famous bridge and take in the city’s harbour and landmarks from an altogether more original vantage point. Browse some of the many stores that line Sydney’s bustling streets, head for one of the nearby beaches, or sample some of the many superb restaurants on offer in this most friendly and cosmopolitan of cities.

Depart Sydney for your next destination