Wonders of Australia Program Details
15 Days Independent Tour visiting Sydney, Adelaide, Alice Springs, Cairns
Wonder of Australia Route Map
Day 1 & 2 - Depart USA
Fly over the international date line on your way to Sydney, Australia.
Day 3 - Arrive Sydney (3 nights)
On arrival at the Sydney Airport you'll be transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure.
Hotel: Crowne Plaza, Darling Harbour (3 nights)
Day 4 - Sydney sightseeing
Today's morning sightseeing tour will highlight views of Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Opera House from Mrs. Macquarie's Chair. Enjoy time to stroll along famous Bondi Beach, before returing to the city. Later, we take a luxury cruise on Sydney Harbour which includes a delicious lunch on board. There is an interesting commentary plus spectacular sights as we cruise by Sydney's prestigious suburbs.
(Buffet Breakfast / Lunch)
Day 5 - Sydney at leisure
A full day at leisure in this exciting city. Why not take an excursion to the famous Blue Mountains and see some of Australia's native wildlife at Featherdale Wildlife Park? Or you may wish to taste some Australian wines in the Hunter Valley. (Buffet Breakfast)
Day 6 - Sydney - Adelaide - The Ghan
Transfer to Sydney Airport for your flight to Adelaide (flights arrive prior to 3:00pm). On arrival transfer to Keswick Station where you board the legendary Ghan train and travel in first class comfort in a private sleeping berth on the journey through the outback to Alice Springs. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Accommodation: Gold Kangaroo Service
Day 7 - The Ghan - Alice Springs (4 nights)
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast on board The Ghan before you arrive in Alice Springs for our four-night stay. After disembarking you'll be met at the station and transferred to your hotel. In the afternoon, enjoy a sightseeing tour of this unique outback town including views from Anzac Hill Lookout. (Buffet Breakfast)
Hotel: Alice Springs Resort
Day 8 - Aboriginal Culture
This morning spend some time with a local Aboriginal guide. Enjoy demonstrations of boomerang and spear throwing. There will be an opportunity to sample seasonal bush foods at certain times of the year. Following a morning tea of damper and billy tea, learn about Aboriginal life, languages, art and music. After, there's time on your own to do as you please. (Buffet Breakfast)
Day 9 - Alice Springs at leisure
Enjoy a full day at leisure. You may wish to take a tour by 4 wheel drive into Palm Valley. (Buffet Breakfast)
Day 10 - West MacDonnell Ranges & Alice Springs Desert Park
This morning after breakfast, our day begins with a tour of the West MacDonnell Ranges stopping at Simpsons Gap and Stanley Chasm. Later, after enjoying a delicious picnic lunch, we visit the Alice Springs Desert Park and view Australian native wildlife. (Buffet Breakfast / Lunch)
Day 11 - Alice Springs - Ayers Rock
Travel through the 'Red Centre' from Alice Springs to Ayers Rock Resort. Stop at a camel farm before a visit to Kata Tjuta (the Olgas). Here you will walk into Walpa Gorge, then watch sunset over Uluru (Ayers Rock) and enjoy a glass of wine. (Buffet Breakfast)
Hotel: Desert Gardens Hotel
Day 12 - Ayers Rock - Cairns
Today it's an early start as we head out to view sunrise over Uluru (Ayers Rock). Here, there's also time to climb to the top of 'the Rock' and enjoy a tour of the base. Visit the Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre before boarding your afternoon flight to Cairns. On arrival at Cairns Airport you'll be transferred to your hotel where you'll spend the next three relaxing nights. After check-in the remainder of your day is at leisure.
(Buffet Breakfast)
Hotel: Hilton Hotel
Day 13 & 14 - Cairns at leisure
Enjoy two full days at leisure in this tropical city. During your stay, why not take an unforgettable cruise to the Great Barrier Reef or an excursion through the rainforest on the Skyrail Cableway to Kuranda? Or you may wish to take an excursion to Cape Tribulation and the spectacular rainforests of the Daintree National Park. (Buffet Breakfast, Buffet Breakfast)
Day 15 - Cairns - USA
This morning after breakfast, there's time to bid farewell to this facinating country as you are transferred tp Cairns Airport for your flight home. (Buffet Breakfast)
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