- • 3 UNESCO World Heritage Sites – Great Barrier Reef, Wet Tropics of Queensland, Sydney Opera House • Centrally located premium hotels • Arrival and departure private airport transfers
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Contrasts of Australia
Trip Type: Guided HolidayNZD 6,984.00 /Person
Explore Australia by experiencing the foods of Melbourne and Cairns rainforest
Contrasts of Australia
Explore Australia by experiencing the foods of Melbourne and Cairns rainforest
Welcome to Melbourne
Settle into your hotel on the banks of the Yarra River and meet your Travel Director for a Welcome Reception and dinner at the South Wharf riverside pub, The General Assembly restaurant. It's a great opportunity to get to know everyone in a unique setting.
Crowne Plaza Hotel Melbourne
- Melbourne
Melbourne
Join your Travel Director for a city sights tour that includes a private walk through Melbourne's famous hidden laneways. You'll discover the city's eclectic little lanes, arcades, café society and fascinating street art. There's time afterwards to explore the city on your own, enjoy an optional experience or simply relax and watch the world go by.
Crowne Plaza Hotel Melbourne
- Melbourne
Melbourne - Cairns
Go from city to tropics today as you fly north to Cairns, Queensland. On arrival join a private wildlife boat cruise at Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures. There will be time to help regenerate the rainforest particular to the Wangetti Valley in which Hartley’s is located. Feel free to join in as much or as little as you wish with this tree planting project and be a part of keeping the World Heritage listed Wet Tropics alive.
Hilton Hotel Cairns
- Melbourne
Great Barrier Reef
Get ready for an experience of a lifetime - board a high-speed catamaran and cruise out to the Great Barrier Reef. You can snorkel and view this natural living wonder up close (equipment provided) or stay dry and explore the stunning reef from the comfort of a semi-submersible craft, just one metre underwater. On board you'll be treated to a buffet lunch before you cruise back to Cairns.
Hilton Hotel Cairns
- Cairns
Cairns Free Time
Today is a free day to do as you choose. A great option is the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway to Kuranda. Be amazed as you travel over and through World Heritage rainforest, explore quaint Kuranda village and later board the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway for the return journey (own expense). If you’d prefer to spend the day relaxing by your hotel pool or sitting back at a local café you can do that too! In the evening meet up with your travelling companions for a dining experience at Ochre Restaurant.
Hilton Hotel Cairns
- Cairns
Cairns - Sydney
Following a leisurely start to the morning it’s time to switch the tropical vibes back to city highlights as you fly to Sydney. Check into your centrally located hotel and spend the rest of the day and evening exploring as you wish. Ask your Travel Director for sightseeing and dinner suggestions.
Sofitel Wentworth Hotel Sydney
- Cairns
Sydney
Discover one of the great highlights of Sydney, the beautiful Sydney Opera House, on a guided tour inside this iconic building before experiencing the beauty of the city aboard a sightseeing harbour cruise sailing past Circular Quay, Shark Island, magnificent homes, beaches and parkland, and the iconic Harbour Bridge. If there ever was a place that slipped from the pages of a fairy-tale, Wendy’s Secret Garden at Lavender Bay is it. Overlooking Sydney Harbour, this pocket of floral paradise is explained by a local volunteer – did you know this was once unused wasteland? Take a walk around the grounds among the shrubs, herbs, and towering trees lining meandering paths, eyes peeled for the resident parrots, gulls, kookaburras and wagtails. Your visit provides a contribution to the ongoing maintenance of the enchanting garden.
Sofitel Wentworth Hotel Sydney
- Sydney
Sydney
The day is a free day to explore at your leisure or book one of our hand crafted selection of optional activities. There are so many sights and experiences to be had in this city and further afield. You might choose to visit the Three Sisters in the Blue Mountains, for fresh mountain air and stunning scenery. Or get your adrenaline racing with a thrilling climb up (and over) the Sydney Harbour Bridge (both own expense). This evening you can share your stories of your day with your fellow travellers at your Farewell Dinner.
Sofitel Wentworth Hotel Sydney
- Sydney
Farewell from Sydney
All good things must come to an end. Fill up on your last breakfast before bidding farewell to your fellow travel companions.
- Sydney
- Discover what lies within the Opera House on a tour. Fall in love with Sydney's Wendy's Secret Garden; a volunteer horticulturalist revealing secret nooks in this floral wonderland.
- Discover what lies within the Sydney Opera House on a guided tour. Uncover its fascinating history and architecture.
- Melbourne’s laneways are a work of art, with street murals, hidden bars, boutiques, and cafés. We’ll show you where to look.
- Make a positive impact while you learn about Koorie peoples, cultures, and communities at the Koorie Heritage Trust Gallery.
- It doesn’t matter how many times you splash about in the Coral Sea, the Great Barrier Reef never fails to impress. There are too many world records being broken here to mention.
- 3 UNESCO World Heritage Sites – Great Barrier Reef, Wet Tropics of Queensland, Sydney Opera House Centrally located premium hotels Arrival and departure private airport transfers
- Flights to and from the start/end of your trip are not included in the trip price. Day 1 – flights to arrive prior to 12 noon into Melbourne AirportDay 15 – flights to depart anytime from Sydney Airport Return airport to hotel transfers are included in the holiday price. Internal-holiday flights IncludedPlease note that prices include land and internal-holiday airfares, which AAT Kings will book in order to fulfil the holiday itinerary: Day 3 Melbourne to CairnsDay 6 Cairns to Sydney
- Flights to and from the start/end of your trip are not included in the trip price. Day 1 – flights to arrive prior to 12 noon into Melbourne AirportDay 15 – flights to depart anytime from Sydney Airport Return airport to hotel transfers are included in the holiday price. Internal-holiday flights requiredPlease note that the prices are land only. Internal-holiday airfares are not included but are required to be booked in order to fulfil the itinerary: Day 3 Melbourne to CairnsDay 6 Cairns to Sydney
- Low level of fitness required
- Warm layers in cooler months Camera Comfortable walking shoes Sunglasses, sunscreen and hat Water bottle
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