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Day 1 Fly USA to Sydney |
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Please note
international air from the USA has not been included in the package
price. |
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Day 2 You cross the International Date Line
The International Date Line is an imaginary line on the earth’s
surface that approximately coincides with the 180th meridian
(LONGITUDE), and separates the calendar date. Traveling east across
the line takes the traveler back one day; traveling west takes the
traveler forward one day. |
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Day 3 Welcome to Sydney, Australia
On arrival into Sydney you will need to clear customs and make your
way to your next flight north to Hamilton Island.
(Standard, Superior & Deluxe)
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Upon arrival you will board a luxury
cruiser for your launch service to Hayman. (Deluxe) |
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Hamilton Island (Standard & Superior)
Hamilton Island is nestled amongst the Whitsunday Islands, a group of
74 islands just off the Queensland Coast and at the edge of the world
famous Great Barrier Reef. Hamilton Island offers the promise of a
tropical getaway where you’ll be spoiled for choice with plenty of
opportunities to try something new. With over 40 different activities
to choose from you can experience sea-kayaking, game fishing, scenic
helicopter flights, or even have breakfast with the Koalas at our
Koala Gallery. Of course, you might simply want to concentrate on
doing nothing at all, like laying around one of six pools or simply
relaxing on the beach. |
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Hayman (Deluxe) |
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Award-winning Hayman in Australia's
magnificent Great Barrier Reef, is one of
the world's most acclaimed resort destinations and a member of The
Leading Hotels of the World. Hayman presents a unique private island
experience of natural beauty, tranquility and adventure. Hayman is
Australia's most celebrated private island destination, beautifully
situated and presenting an array of unique and memorable resort and
Reef experiences. |
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Days 4-5 At
leisure |
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Hamilton Island (Standard & Superior)
Located in the magnificent
Whitsunday’s and close to the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef,
Hamilton Island is a place to experience everything or enjoy doing
absolutely nothing. The weather is pleasant all year round with
temperatures perfect for sun and swimming. As the Hamilton slogan
says, it's the island that is spoiling Australia, and the world. |
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Hayman (Deluxe) |
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Hayman offers something for everyone. For the more energetic guests,
there is tennis [with a pro] and scuba learn-to-dive courses. The
Island has an interesting network of hiking trails ranging from easy
to more difficult. Hayman has its own charter sailing and motor
yachts, and a fully equipped game fishing boat. For a little
seclusion, rent your own outboard equipped dingy and motor over to
nearby, uninhabited Hook Island. Pack a picnic lunch, find a deserted
beach and live it up! Hayman can arrange day trips by catamaran,
seaplane or helicopter to the Outer Reef. If you don't wish to get
wet, there are glass bottom boat excursions available over the reef.
Highly recommended is a heli or plane
flight over the islands of the Whitsunday Group. Let your pilot take
you to see the stunningly beautiful Whitehaven Beach with its
brilliant silicon sands. Then of course there's Hayman Resort itself.
You may just wish to sit by one of the pools with a book, enjoy a
cocktail at the pool bar or fall asleep under a palm tree.
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Day 6 Fly Hamilton Island to Cairns |
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Launch from Hayman to Hamilton Island. (Deluxe) |
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Upon arrival into Cairns you will be transferred to your accommodation
up in the Daintree Rainforest. |
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Day 7 Tour - Daintree Rainforest full day
tour |
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Departing from Cape tribulation Resorts, travel toward the southern
reaches of Cape Tribulation National Park. A stop is made to walk on
Maardja Boardwalk in a spectacular and
fascinating rainforest mangrove area. We visit the
Daintree Environmental Centre for the
opportunity to understand more about this unique part of the world.
Climb the 25 meter canopy tower and experience life from the
tree-tops. |
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Following morning tea, the trail leads inland to
Thorntons Peak. Immerse yourself in the natural environment,
swimming in pristine streams and feasting on gourmet sandwiches deep
in the rainforest. Travel to Cooper Creek for a 1-hour discovery
cruise. Watch for abundant bird-life, pythons and the estuarine
crocodiles that inhabit this coastal mangrove system (sightings not
guaranteed). |
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route back to your resort, pleasure your taste buds with exotic
homemade ice cream at the Daintree Ice
Cream Factory (own expense). Tour duration is 8 hours. |
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Day 8 At leisure,
Daintree Rainforest |
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Named in 1770 by Captain Cook, for the
trouble he ran into before grounding his ship on a nearby reef, Cape
Tribulation is anything but that for visitors today. The experience
now is incomparable relaxation. A genuinely delightful holiday is in
store for you. You can bushwalk, horse-ride, kayak, snorkel, fish in
the estuaries or simply let go in one of Australia's most beautiful
settings. |
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The dense rainforest reaches all the way
down to the coast from rugged mountains rising in the west, with
ancient, exotic plant life bordering the waterfalls and clear jungle
streams. The area is home to some of the oldest species of ferns,
including the renowned Angiopteris, the
largest in the world. |
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Day 9 Fly Cairns to Adelaide (one
stop)
You will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Adelaide.
Upon arrival you will be transferred to your hotel. |
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The gracious capital of South Australia,
Adelaide is the City of Churches, orderly streets, manicured parks and
superb restaurants, where cultures from all over the world have
contributed to a vibrant, energetic community. Adelaide is today, an
orderly, airy city ringed by beautiful parks and gardens and graced
with elegant sandstone buildings and cottages. There are more
restaurants per head of population than any other Australian city.
From expensive bistros to the formal and exotic, most serve a range of
outstanding local wines from the famous 'valleys' nearby. Home to over
one million people, Adelaide is best explored on foot to properly
experience the wealth of art galleries and museums, festivals,
markets, cafe society and superb shopping. |
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Day 10 Tour - Kangaroo Island
Sealink full day tour
Transfer to Adelaide airport for your flight to Kangaroo Island. Your
day of touring by air-conditioned motorcoach
includes a visit to Seal Bay, where you can walk with a Park Ranger
amongst a colony of rare Australian Sea Lions resting on the beach
after their long fishing expeditions. After a koala walk at Hanson Bay
Sanctuary, discover the Island's most renowned park, Flinders Chase
National Park, a sanctuary for numerous native Australian animals
including kangaroos, wallabies, koalas and Cape Barren Geese. On the
southern tip of Flinders Chase National Park are Remarkable Rocks and
Admiral's Arch, both providing great photographic opportunities. |
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Return via the Soldier Settlement
township of Parndana to
Kingscote for your return fight to
Adelaide, and transfer to your hotel. The tour includes a two course
BBQ lunch with home-made salads. |
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Day 11 At
leisure, Adelaide
Often regarded at the most beautiful city in Australia with its
parklands surrounding the city and its unique walking mall.
You have easy access to the famous Barossa Valley and
McLaren Vale wine districts, beautiful
beaches and the Mt Lofty Ranges and Cleland National Park. |
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Day 12 Fly Adelaide to Sydney
You will be transferred from your hotel to the airport for your onward
flight to Sydney. Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to
your accommodation. |
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Sunny, sexy, sophisticated - Sydney basks as the shining star of the
southern hemisphere. The stunning Sydney Opera House and Sydney
Harbour Bridge are the pride and joy, but
there's much more to offer. |
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Sydney's sparkling harbor is the jewel in the city's crown. It's
flanked by golden beaches and bush land, and is bisected by one of the
most famous bridges in the world. Islands sprinkle its waters, and
it's crisscrossed by all manner of craft, from water taxis and yachts
to tour boats and ferries. |
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Day 13 Tour - Sydney half day city tour
Sydney truly is one of the most beautiful cities in the world with its
spectacular harbor setting, fascinating convict history, bustling
downtown area and an exciting blend of architecture, ranging from
convict built early colonial style reflecting our heritage, through to
the world famous Sydney Opera House. |
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This is a very special small-group tour designed to give you a feel
for this great city by showing you more than just the normal must-see
'tourist sites' Because we only use small luxury mini-vans, we will
get behind the scenes to some fascinating city and suburban areas.
Your driver is a very experienced private guide able to answer
questions and discuss things of interest, with the knowledge and
flexibility to cater for most interests. |
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You
will be collected late morning from your hotel to see the highlights
of downtown Sydney before venturing into some of the exclusive
harbor-side residential areas where we stop for a 2 course lunch at
the Vaucluse House Tea Rooms.
Vaucluse House is one of Australia’s most
historic houses and was home to the father of the Australian
Constitution. From lunch we continue our sightseeing including the
famous areas of Bondi Beach and Paddington
before returning to the city to commence a leisurely cruise of
magnificent Sydney Harbour aboard a
sailing catamaran. Your cruise ends at Circular Quay and Darling
Harbour by 5pm, from where you make your
own way to your hotel. |
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Day 14 At leisure, Sydney
At your leisure to explore Sydney.
Most of the major attractions of the city are within easy walking
distance of your accommodation - Sydney Opera House, Darling
Harbour, Centrepoint
Tower, Circular Quay, The Rocks etc. |
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Day 15 Fly Sydney to USA
You will be met and transferred to the airport for your departure
flight. |
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