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Australia

The Boomerang
2 weeks Sydney, Cairns and Outback
from $2367.00 per person based on double occupancy

For first time visitors to Australia, this itinerary covers the three most popular areas:
Sydney, the Outback, and the Great Barrier Reef.

INCLUSIONS
4 nights The Menzies Hotel Sydney
2 nights Aurora Alice Springs
2 nights Voyages The Lost Camel, Ayers Rock
4 nights The Lakes Cairns Resort & Spa
Sydney Sights, Beaches & Harbour Lunch Cruise
Blue Mountains & Australian Wildlife Park Tour
“A Town Like Alice” Tour
Coach Alice Springs to Ayers Rock
Uluru Base Tour
Kata Tjuta & Uluru Sunset Tour
Quicksilver Outer Barrier Reef Cruise
Kuranda All Inclusive Tour
Airport transfers throughout

Day 1 Sydney
Welcome to Sydney, the jewel in the crown of the South Pacific. On arrival you will be transferred to your hotel for the next 4 nights. Rest of the day at leisure.

Day 2 Sydney
This morning, gain an insight into the famous city of Sydney and capture the beauty of this harbour city from selected vantage points. Enjoy morning tea at Manly and walk along The Corso. Enjoy a relaxing harbour luncheon cruise and see the best of Sydney in just one day. On board, see the magnificent homes of Australia’s wealthy as you cruise the foreshore of exclusive waterfront suburbs, and see the bustling harbour activity. Enjoy Sydney Harbour, the Opera House and Harbour Bridge. Your tour concludes at Kings Cross Wharf or Circular Quay.

Day 3 Sydney
Travel west beyond the suburban sprawl of Sydney into the rugged beauty of the World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains National Park. Journey along the scenic Bells Line of Road and enjoy a stop at Govett’s Leap and Cahill Lookout for fabulous views. See magnificent steep valleys, canyons and the Three Sisters on the Skyway, Scenic Railway or Sceniscender (own expense). Listen to ancient Aboriginal Dreamtime legends before traveling via the townships of Leura and Katoomba. Enjoy a walk among the native bush and visit an Australian wildlife park with an opportunity to touch a cuddly koala and feed kangaroos. See wombats, dingoes and other unique Australian animals in this natural setting.

Day 4 Sydney
Day at leisure. Ask about the various touring options available.

Day 5 Alice Springs
Fly to Alice Springs. Spend the afternoon touring the sights of ‘The Alice’ including the historic Telegraph Station and the Royal Flying Doctor Service. Visit the School of the Air where sometimes you are able to listen to the children take lessons on air. Stop at the Alice Springs Reptile Centre where you will see unique Central Australian reptiles such as the Perentie and Thorny Devil. Conclude with a panoramic view of Alice Springs and the surrounding ranges from the top of Anzac Hill.

Day 6 Alice Springs
Day at leisure. Ask about the various touring options available.

Day 7 Ayers Rock
Travel South from Alice Springs through the MacDonnell and James Ranges. Visit a camel farm where there is time to take a short optional camel ride (own expense) if you wish. Later stop at Mt Ebenezer Roadhouse where there is the opportunity to purchase morning tea and locally made Aboriginal art (all at own expense). Pause to view majestic Atila (Mt Conner) before arriving at Ayers Rock Resort.

Day 8 Ayers Rock
This morning, begin with a drive around the base of Uluru. Your AAT Kings Driver/Guide will take you on a walking tour of Mutitjulu Waterhole where you can view Aboriginal rock paintings. There is time to visit the Uluru - Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre, where you can learn about the culture and Tjukurpa (Aboriginal law) of the Anangu people.

This afternoon, travel to the mystical 36 domes of Kata Tjuta. On the way, stop at a lookout for panoramic views of it’s eastern side. Continue on before arriving at the base of Walpa Gorge. Spend some time exploring the gorge and the unusual conglomerate rock formations. The walking trail through Walpa Gorge follows the natural creek between two of the tallest domes of Kata Tjuta. In the late afternoon travel to the Uluru sunset viewing area. Witness and photograph the striking colour changes of Uluru at sunset whilst enjoying nibbles and a glass of wine.

Day 9 Cairns
Fly to Cairns, gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, Kuranda and the Daintree Rainforest. Rest of day at leisure.

Day 10 Cairns
Board the luxury Quicksilver catamaran and cruise the World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef for a day. Cruise north to beautiful Port Douglas then head out to magnificent Agincourt Reef, enjoying a buffet lunch on board. Swim and snorkel with the tropical marine life, board the semi-sub for an adventure through coral gardens or see the fish feeding from the underwater observatory. On return, cruise back to Port Douglas, then it’s a short drive to Cairns.

Day 11 Cairns
Travel by Scenic Railway through the rainforest to the Kuranda Station. You will be given free time to explore the “Village in the Rainforest” and browse through the shops and market offering local handicrafts. Experience Skyrail and glide over the rainforest canopy before arriving at the Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Centre where you will have the opportunity to experience the culture and history of this ancient people. A lavish buffet lunch will be provided before you are returned to your accommodation in the late afternoon.

Day 12 Cairns
Day at leisure. Ask about the various touring options available.

Day 13 Depart Cairns
Today you will be transferred from your hotel to the airport, bringing a conclusion to your Boomerang Trip.

Airfare not included