14-DAY DELUXE INDEPENDENT AUSTRALIA PACKAGE

Tasmania • Melbourne • Great Barrier Reef • Hayman Island • Sydney • Blue Mount

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Experience the “Best of Australia” as you visit many highlights of this wonderfully diverse country. You’ll see Tasmania—the unique island state, the Great Barrier Reef and Australia’s major cities, Melbourne and Sydney. Enjoy both natural beauty and cosmopolitan culture from coastline to skyline.

INCLUDED FEATURES:

DAY TO DAY ITINERARY:  Itinerary can be modified

Day 1: Depart the West Coast USA for your flight to Australia

Day 3: Welcome to Tasmania
Transfer to the historic Henry Jones Art Hotel, on the harbor in Hobart. Day is at leisure.
Overnight: Henry Jones Art Hotel, Deluxe Spa Suite for 2 nights

Day 4: Port Arthur sightseeing tour
Your guide will meet you at your hotel this morning for a guided tour of Port Arthur, Australia’s famous penal settlement. Travel around the historic birthplace of this fascinating city to the historic convict village of Richmond. The settlement of Port Arthur was created to put fear and hatred into the minds of those unfortunate enough to be sent there. After a light lunch your guide will personally escort you around the ruins of the settlement, telling you tales of the hardships suffered by the convicts. The day ends with a short cruise around the harbor.

Day 5: Freycinet Getaway Tour
Your guide takes you on a tour of Hobart, the historic Battery Point and across the Tasman bridge to Richmond. Visit St. Johns Church, the old jail and grand old homes, and Tasmania’s heritage village of Ross. Lunch at the famous Wool Center, then head toward the coast and magnificent Freycinet National Park.
Overnight: Freycinet Lodge for 1 night

Day 6: Freycinet – Melbourne
Begin today with a guided walk to Cape Tourville, for outstanding views of the Tasman and Freycinet peninsula. We travel around Great Oyster Bay to Swansea and Kate’s Berry farm. Enjoy panoramic views of Freycinet National Park over morning tea. We venture down the coast through rich farming areas before returning to Hobart. Transfer to the airport to connect with your flight to Melbourne (flight, own expense). Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to the boutique and luxurious Lyall Hotel and Spa. Day at leisure.
Overnight: Lyall Hotel and Spa Melbourne, 1 Bedroom Deluxe Suite for 3 nights

Day 7: Sightseeing/Tramcar Dinner
Your experienced guide takes you in a luxury air-conditioned vehicle to see the Australian Open Tennis Center and shopping strips of upmarket Toorak Road and Chapel Street, South Yarra and funky Prahran. Morning tea is by the banks of the Yarra River and the Royal Botanic Gardens. Visit the Italian district of Lygon Street and bustling Queen Victoria Markets. Tonight, dine aboard the historic, gourmet Colonial Tramcar Restaurant.

Day 8: Yarra Valley Wineries & Koalas
With your guide, you’ll travel to see the diverse birdlife and koalas in the forest of Warrandyte. Tour Yarra Valley with over 50 established wineries, varying in size from family vineyards to internationally acclaimed wineries. Visit a historic winery for winetasting and browse through an art display. Lunch at Rochford Winery. After lunch, more tasting at a boutique winery before returning to your hotel.

Day 9: Arrive Hayman Island
Transfer to Melbourne Airport to board your flight to Great Barrier Reef Airport (flight not included). On arrival you will be taken to the marina to board the Luxury Cruiser to Hayman Island (launch, own expense) for three nights in Australia’s finest resort.
Overnight: Hayman Island Resort, Pool Superior for 3 nights

Day 10: Great Barrier Reef & Helicopter Flight
Fly to the Great Barrier Reef, one of the world’s seven natural wonders. At Reefworld, snorkel and swim through brilliant schools of tropical fish and marine life. Return to Hayman Island by helicopter.

Day 11: Relax at Hayman Island
Spend today at leisure enjoying all the activities available at Hayman Island. The resort has numerous recreational activities free of charge. There are also optional tours and sports activities available.

Day 12: Arrive Sydney
Return by cruiser to Great Barrier Reef Airport to board your flight to Sydney (not included). You will be met and transferred to the InterContinental Sydney. Evening at leisure.
Overnight: InterContinental Sydney, Harbour Bridge View Room for 3 nights

Day 13: Sydney Sightseeing
Enjoy a guided half-day tour of Sydney. Travel by luxury vehicle and see the famous city sights—including the Opera House and Bondi Beach—as a private guide provides commentary. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure

Day 14: Blue Mountains Luxury 4WD Wildlife Tour
Travel by 4WD vehicle into the Blue Mountains. Stop for an Australian barbeque lunch, then continue on to Katoomba Village. View the Three Sisters formation from an exclusive vantage point. Enjoy afternoon tea in a little-known hidden valley, then view wild kangaroos roaming the area (conditions permitting).
Return to Sydney late afternoon.

Day 15: Depart Sydney
Transfer to Sydney Airport to connect with your onward flight (flight not included).

PRICES: From $8650.00 per person. Based on double occupancy.

DEPARTURES 2008:  Daily

HOTELS:

Hobart - Henry Jones Art Hotels, Deluxe Spa Suite,

Freycinet Lodget - Freycinet Lodge, Freycinet Cabin

Melbourne(S.Yarra) - Lyall Hotel and Spa, 1-bedroom Dexlue Suite

Haymand Island - Haymand Island Resort, Pool Superior

Sydney - InterContinental Sydney, Harbour Bridge view room