Sydney, Red Rock & Reef

DAY 1 - Sydney
Luxury Car - Sydney International Airport to Sydney Hotel
HOLIDAY INN SYDNEY DARLING HARBOUR, SYDNEY, NSW. We are located in Southern Darling Harbour, the Holiday Inn is where you want to be when you are visiting Sydney. The Harbour City has so much to offer you. Our casual & relaxed lifestyle with win you over as you step out to explore the many great experiences & attractions that await you. Darling Harbour is home to many of the City’s must-see attractions such as SeaLife Aquarium, Sydney WildLife Zoo, Madame Tussard’s, The Powerhouse Museum and National Maritime Museum and opposite Darling Square. You will be spoilt for choice when it comes to dining & entertainment with a vast array of restaurants, bars, nightclubs & cafes all close by at Cockle Bay Wharf & Harbourside. Rooms and gymnasiums were refurbished in 2019.

DAY 2 - Sydney
Half-Day Morning Panoramic Sydney & Sydney Princess Lunch Cruise. MOUNT N BEACH SAFARIS, SYDNEY, NSW Experience an unforgettable Panoramic Sydney half-day city sights tour. On tour, you will visit the historic Rocks area and hear about early convict history. We continue through the financially focused Central Business District (CBD), and Macquarie Street. Marvel at 18th-century sandstone architecture such as NSW Parliament House, Rum Hospital, Hyde Park Barracks and St Mary’s Cathedral. We will continue to Mrs Macquarie's Point, to enjoy magnificent views of the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge. We then continue through Sydney's Eastern Suburbs, home to the rich and famous. Travelling along the coves and shores of one of the world’s most impressive harbours, we will take a few stops for photo opportunities, including a panoramic photo of the Sydney skyline. You will pass through areas such as Kings Cross, Double Bay, and Rose Bay before arriving at Watsons Bay, passengers will have the option a short coastal walk with views of the South Pacific Ocean and the entrance to Sydney Harbour. Travel on to famous Bondi Beach for a 30-minute stop. Visit the beachfront promenade, put your toes in the sand, and enjoy a coffee or cool drink (at your own cost). See bronzed Aussie lifesavers and surfers riding the waves of Bondi. Re-board your bus and continue to Tamarama and Bronte beaches before returning to the city via Centennial Park and Paddington, a trendy district with its elegant terrace houses and boutique shops along Oxford Street. Arrive at Circular Quay for your Sydney Harbour lunch cruise. Departing from the Eastern Pontoon at noon you will spend a relaxing 2 hours discovering the secrets of one of the world’s most famous and spectacular natural harbours including icons such as Sydney Harbour Bridge, the Opera House, Sydney Botanical Gardens and more. We give you a chance to see the city from a new perspective and marvel at the sights that decorate its coastline. Owing to our educated live commentator, you will get to learn something new about Sydney, its history and about each of the sights that you can see from the deck. Your cruise concludes at 2.15 pm at Circular Quay and on arrival, make your way at leisure back to your hotel.

DAY 3 - Sydney
The Sydney Opera House Tour. Discover insider secrets and stories of the Opera House artists and performances, and step inside the iconic theatres and foyers that bring to life over 2000 performances each year. Explore the building with our knowledgeable guides, and learn about how Jorn Utzon’s vision came into existence against impossible odds.

DAY 4 - Uluru
Luxury Car - Sydney hotel to Sydney Airport. Please be ready in the hotel lobby 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time, your chauffeur will come in and ask for you. Your SEIT Outback Your guide will meet you at the entrance to your accommodation at Ayers Rock Resort. Departing the resort the tour will travel through the landscape to the entrance of Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park. From this point, it is only a matter of minutes before the spectre of Uluru rises from the dunes to demonstrate its enormity and presence in this country. The first stop allows you a photographic opportunity of this amazing icon. With Uluru looming in front of you, your guide journeys toward the base. Walk with your guide to a place of tranquillity. The closer you wander the more you surrender to the realisation of the sheer size of this monolith. As you drive around the base, your guide will take you to the entrance of Mutitjulu Waterhole, a semi-permanent watercourse nestled in the contours of Uluru. Here you will learn the Creation stories of Liru (poisonous snake) and Kuniya (python) and their battle for control of Uluru as well as several other stories associated with other prominent Tjukurpa (Dreaming) stories. You will see the rock art of the ancients and learn how Uluru was, and still is, a significant location for teaching young Aboriginal people. You then adjourn to the new Talinguru Nyakunytjaku viewing area where you will observe an uninterrupted view of Uluru with Kata Tjuta in the background. Your guide will then return to your accommodation at Ayers Rock Resort.

DAY 5 - Uluru
SEIT Kata Tjuta Sunrise. SEIT OUTBACK AUSTRALIA, AYERS ROCK, NT Departing the resort travel through the landscape to the entrance of Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park. From there is it a 40km journey through the desert landscape to the mighty rock formation. On arrival at the viewing area, you walk to the best vantage point to see the 36 domes that comprise this spiritual place while watching the sun’s morning glow as the desert comes alive. Make our way to the western side of Kata Tjuta where you will have the opportunity to relax and enjoy an outback picnic breakfast. As you approach the entrance to Walpa Gorge (named for the wind, Walpa, that whistles between the massive domes that shape Kata Tjuta, the result of eons of weathering and continual upheaval) your guide will share the significance of this men’s sacred ceremonial site. Take a stroll between these mighty conglomerate rock walls as your guide explains how the environment and geology have evolved over millions of years. Upon completion of the tour, you will be returned to your accommodation.

DAY 6 - Cairns
Private Car - Cairns Airport to Cairns hotel. The Pacific Hotel Cairns boasts a magnificent location, personalised service, and award-winning hospitality. The hotel features a stunning Cairns Esplanade location, new hotel rooms and suites, one of Cairns' finest Brazilian-inspired churrasco restaurants.

DAY 7 - Cairns
Full-Day Grand Kuranda Tour Including Lunch - Ex Cairns. The premium Kuranda tour - the best way to maximise your Kuranda and Australian Experience, where you'll get to explore indigenous culture, native wildlife and World Heritage rainforest all in one day. Includes: Kuranda Scenic Railway, Kuranda Village, Australian Butterfly Sanctuary, Army Duck Rainforest Tour, Tropical Fruit Orchid, Pamagirri Aboriginal Experience, Koala & Wildlife Park, World Famous BBQ Buffet Lunch, Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, Return Transfers.

DAY 8 - Cairns
Evolution Outer Reef Cruise - ex Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal. DOWN UNDER CRUISE AND DIVE, CAIRNS, QLD. Evolution is a brand new purpose-built state-of-the-art high-speed 35-metre (120ft) catamaran cruising at up to 30 knots, providing comfort and safety for a maximum of 130 passengers. This vessel is the most stylish and luxurious reef vessel available in Cairns. Evolution departs Cairns daily offering a fast, comfortable and affordable cruise, with five hours spent visiting two spectacular Outer Great Barrier Reef destinations. A large modern sleek computer stabilized vessel provides a superior ride in all weather conditions and no big crowds with exclusive protected Reef locations.
Inclusions:
* Premium Full Day Reef Cruise
* Large air-conditioned modern lounges to relax in comfort
* Full-length sundecks for sunbathing
* Delicious Aussie BBQ lunch including steak, fish, prawns, sausages, and tropical salads
* Morning and afternoon tea, complimentary tea, coffee, a glass of wine and snack on the return journey
* Visiting two spectacular Outer Reef Locations
* Five hours of snorkelling or diving at the Reef
* Free Lycra suit hire

DAY 9 - Port Douglas
Private Car - Cairns Hotel to Port Douglas. Martinique is one of Port Douglas' best boutique apartments, blending luxurious comfort in a stunning setting. Martinique is adjacent to the Port Douglas Village, with all its excellent Restaurants, street side Cafes, Boutiques and Art Galleries. Surrounded by lush tropical gardens with a saltwater swimming pool which is heated in winter and has an undercover BBQ area with comfortable seating. Centrally located accommodation consists of 19 fully air-conditioned, self-contained, one-bedroom apartments with private balconies, bathrooms and kitchenettes. Featuring a separate bedroom with a King-sized bed (or King-sized singles by request) plus a comfortable lounge and dining area, free WIFI, Foxtel and an in-room Safe. A disabled access apartment is available, located on the ground floor with easy access to all facilities. It has a master bedroom with an ensuite which is wheelchair accessible with all the features of our other apartments.

DAY 10 - Port Douglas
Cape Tribulation, Daintree & Mossman - Ex Port Douglas. Note: As of mid-February 2024, Cape Tribulation Beach and Kulki Lookout are inaccessible due to a landslide blocking road access after a recent cyclone. Guests will instead visit Thorntons Beach, which offers picturesque views of Cape Tribulation's headland and Struck Island until the road reopens. You will be collected from your hotel by Down Under Tours to commence your Cape Tribulation, Daintree & Mossman Gorge. Mossman Gorge Centre: Visit Mossman Gorge Centre and enjoy morning tea before boarding the shuttle for your transfer into Mossman Gorge. Discover secrets of the world’s oldest tropical rainforest as your driver takes you on a guided walk through the Gorge boardwalk, sharing their knowledge and the history of this World Heritage-listed region. Guided tour and morning tea included. Daintree River Cruise: Hop aboard the Daintree River Cruise and reach an understanding of the intricate Daintree ecosystem. Keep an eye out for wildlife including the elusive Saltwater Crocodile. Lunch: Enjoy a delicious BBQ lunch in the rainforest of Noah Valley – this area is renowned for the existence of primitive flowering plants including the Idiospermum which links back to the most ancient lineages of plants found in the world today. Cape Tribulation: Where the Rainforest meets the Reef. Walk on this world-renowned rainforest beach named by Captain James Cook on his voyage of discovery in 1770; admire the coastline and fringing Coral Reef from the Kulki Lookout. Daintree Ice Cream Company: Stop for an afternoon refreshment included at the Daintree Ice Cream Company. Enjoy a delicious exotic fruit ice cream cup featuring four flavours (gluten-free and dairy-free options available). Alexandra Lookout: After winding through the rainforest, enjoy this spectacular lookout over the Daintree River Estuary, Snapper Island and beyond to the Coral Sea. Upon completion of the tour, you will be returned to your hotel.

DAY 11 - Port Douglas
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DAY 12 - Depart Port Douglas
Private Car - Port Douglas to Cairns Airport