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Australia

Day 1. Sydney.
Welcomed on arrival and transfer to your hotel. This evening choose from one of the many fine restaurants within the city (own expense).
Three Night Stay: Sydney The Menzies Sydney (Standard), Sofitel Wentworth (First-Class), Shangri La Hotel Sydney (Deluxe).

Day 2. City Sights, Lunch Cruise.
The morning is free to explore Sydney on your own. Then join your luncheon cruise on Sydney Harbour followed by a city sights tour including the Sydney Opera House, Harbour Bridge and Bondi Beach. (B,L)

Day 3. Blue Mountains, Wildlife Park.
This morning, tour the Blue Mountains. In the afternoon, visit an Australian wildlife park and perhaps have your photo taken with a cuddly koala (own expense).(B)

Day 4. Sydney, Uluru (Ayers Rock), Kata Tjuta.
Transfer to Sydney airport for your flight to Ayers Rock (airfare not included), transfer to Ayers Rock Resort on arrival. Travel to Kata Tjuta, and admire the changing colours of Uluru at sunset. (B)
Stay: Ayers Rock Resort Outback Pioneer Hotel (Standard), Desert Gardens (First-Class), Sails in the Desert (Deluxe).

Day 5. Uluru, Kings Canyon.
Watch the sunrise over Uluru. Then take a walk to the waterhole of Mutitjulu and join the guided Mala Walk. Or, forgo the guided walks to climb Uluru. Travel to Kings Canyon in Watarrka National Park.
Stay: Kings Canyon Kings Canyon Resort, Standard Room (Standard andFirst-Class), Spa Rooms (Deluxe) or Kings Canyon Wilderness Lodge(Exclusive DB). (B)

Day 6. Kings Canyon, Alice Springs.
Visit Kings Canyon where you have a choice of guided walks. Travel to Alice Springs, stopping at Kings Creek Station.
Stay: Alice Springs Aurora Alice Springs (Standard), Crowne Plaza (First-Class), Alice Springs Resort, Rivergum Rooms (Deluxe). (B)

Day 7. Alice Springs, Darwin.
Time this morning for an Adventure Option. Transfer to the airport and fly to Darwin (airfare not included). On arrival be transferred to your hotel. Enjoy a free day to explore this tropical city.
Stay: Darwin Mirambeena Resort (Standard), Holiday Inn Darwin (First-Class), Novotel Atrium (Deluxe). Accommodation in Darwin is of a lower standard. (B)

Day 8. Kakadu, Wildlife Cruise.
Travel into Kakadu. Join a guided cruise on Yellow Water billabong. After lunch, visit Nourlangie Rock to view Aboriginal art.
Stay: Kakadu Kakadu Lodge (Standard), Aurora Kakadu (First-Class), Gagudju Crocodile Holiday Inn (Deluxe). Accommodation in Kakadu is of a lower standard. (B,L)

Day 9. Ubirr Art, Guluyambi Cruise.
Take a scenic flight over the Arnhem Land escarpment (own expense). Travel to Ubirr to view Aboriginal art. Join the Guluyambi Cruise with an Aboriginal guide. Return to Darwin.
Stay: Darwin (refer to Day 7). (B,L)

Day 10. Darwin, Fly to Cairns.
Flight to Cairns (airfare not included). On arrival, transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore.
Three Night Stay: Cairns Mercure Harbourside Hotel (Standard), Tradewinds Hotel (First-Class), Shangri La, The Marina (Deluxe). (B)

Day 11. Barrier Reef Cruise.
Enjoy a full day cruise to the Great Barrier Reef. Snorkel or swim or look from the semi-submersible boat or viewing platform. (B,L)

Day 12. Skyrail, Kuranda Railway.
Travel the Skyrail over the rainforest. See the Pamagirri Dancers, then join the Kuranda Scenic Railway to Cairns. (B)

Day 13. Cairns, Home.
Transfer to the airport for your flight home.

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