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Highlights of Australia - Superior - Your Itinerary 13 days
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What's included:
- All flights as shown in economy class with Qantas Airways and Jetstar
- UK airport and ticket taxes
- Superior accommodation throughout based on two people sharing a twin/double room
- Meals as outlined below (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch & D = Dinner)
- Meet and Greet on arrival in Sydney
- Private car & driver on all road transfers
- Sightseeing as detailed
- Daily Departures
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Day 1
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 Day 1
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Lunchtime departure from London Heathrow with Qantas Airways to Sydney.
Meals: Inflight
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Day 2
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 Day 2
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On arrival in Sydney you will be met and transferred to The Grace Hotel for 3 nights in a deluxe room.
Meals: None
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Day 3
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 Day 3
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The next two days are free to enjoy some of the many highlights of Australia’s largest and oldest city. Without doubt one of the most spectacularly located anywhere on earth, 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.
Meals: None
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Day 4
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 Day 4
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Climb the famous bridge and take in the harbour and city 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. Alternatively why not visit the magical Blue Mountains or join a wine tour of the Hunter Valley? We would be happy to arrange any sightseeing tours that you may require.
Meals: None
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Day 5
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 Day 5
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Today you will be transferred to the domestic airport for your onward flight to Uluru (Ayers Rock), situated in the heart of the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. You will be met on arrival and transferred to Desert Gardens Hotel, for a 2 night stay in a deluxe room.
Later that evening enjoy the Sounds of Silence Dinner, where you will feast on a gourmet barbeque as the sun sets over Uluru. After dinner and a chance to relax an astronomer will take you on a guided tour of the night sky.
Meals: D
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Day 6
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 Day 6
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Rise early, and join the Morning Spirit of Uluru tour.
Morning Spirit of Uluru Tour
Depart an hour prior to sunrise to enjoy a picnic breakfast and view the sunrise over Uluru. A series of short guided walks take you to areas of special interest at the base of Uluru where Aboriginal art will be viewed and culture and creation time stories explained. Visit the Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre to view Aboriginal artworks.
In the afternoon join the Kata Tjuta and Dunes tour to view the majestic Olgas.
Afternoon Kata Tjuta and Dunes Tour
Late afternoon departure to experience the mysterious rock domes of Kata Tjuta. A short walk to the dune lookout, for the opportunity to delight in the spectacular panoramic view of Kata Tjuta (the Olgas). Travel through the great dome formations to discover the secret of plant and animal survival in the desert. As the sun sets take a stroll into the Great Walpa (Olga) Gorge and discover why the Aboriginal people found this place so important. Later relax with a glass of chilled champagne and experience the magic of sunset at Kata Tjuta and an artefact presentation.
Meals: B
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Day 7
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 Day 7
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Depart on your flight from Uluru to Cairns. You will be met on arrival at Cairns and transferred to the Daintree rainforest for a 2 night stay at Daintree Eco Lodge & Spa in a villa.
Meals: None
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Day 8
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 Day 8
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Enjoy a full day at leisure. Join an indigenous guided Rainforest Walk to learn something of the flora and fauna of the region, explore the Mossman Gorge, or take a dawn or dusk river cruise. Of course you may simply wish to indulge in some of the fabulous spa treatments on offer whilst you take in the tranquil surroundings.
Meals: B
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Day 9
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 Day 9
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You will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to Cairns Airport. Depart on a flight from Cairns to the privately owned Hamilton Island and, on arrival, transfer from the airport to Hamilton Island Resort for an 3 night stay at the Beach Club.
Meals: B
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Day 10
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 Day 10
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With its idyllic setting, situated amongst the glittering Whitsundays, Beach Club provides the ideal resort to unwind. Within easy access of the marine wonders of the Great Barrier Reef, Beach Club is the perfect island hideaway, where you can choose do as little or as much as you like.
Meals: B
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Day 11
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 Day 11
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You can take part in any number of the available watersports activities on offer and enjoy some exceptional snorkelling and diving, take fishing trips and reef tours or sail to some of the nearby islands, visit the sublime Whitehaven Beach and even take a scenic flight over the Whitsundays.
Meals: B
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Day 12
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 Day 12
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Depart Hamilton Island for your flight with Qantas Airways to Cairns. On arrival connect onto your Jetstar flight to Singapore and onward Qantas Airways flight to London.
Meals: B & Inflight
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Day 13
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 Day 13
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Arrive at London Heathrow.
Meals: None
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