Day 1 Fly USA to Sydney
Day 2 You cross the International Date Line
The International Date Line is an imaginary line on the earth’s
surface that approximately coincides with the 180th meridian
(LONGITUDE), and separates the calendar date. Traveling east across
the line takes the traveler back one day; traveling west, takes the
traveler forward one day.
Day 3 Arrive Sydney
Make your way to your hotel and settle in to your surrounds.
Day 4 Coffs Harbour
Depart Sydney at 7.30am. Travel the scenic coastline of New South Wales to Coffs Harbour. Tonight enjoy a welcome drink with your Tour Director and fellow traveling companions.
Accommodation: Novotel Pacific Bay Resort, Coffs Harbour. (D)
Day 5 Gold Coast
Journey to the Cape Byron Lighthouse and enjoy the superb views from Australia's most easterly point. Stop in Byron Bay before continuing to the famous Gold Coast.
Accommodation: Mantra Sun City, Gold Coast. (B)
Day 6 Fraser Island
Travel along the Gold Coast to Brisbane for an orientation tour of the city and learn about opals. Continue to Hervey Bay for the ferry crossing to remarkable Fraser Island.
Accommodation: Kingfisher Bay Resort & Village, Fraser Island, 2 nights. (B, D)
Day 7 Fraser Island
Take a 4WD half-day tour of the island. Marvel at the majestic rainforest at Central Station. Visit beautiful freshwater lakes, surrounded by white sandy beaches. (B)
Days 8 Rockhampton
Return to the mainland and continue to Rockhampton situated on the broad Fitzroy River. Dine out this evening at the Dreamtime Cultural Center. Learn about Aboriginal culture and traditions and be entertained by their colorful dances. (B, D)
Accommodation: Rockhampton Plaza, Rockhampton.
Day 9 Brampton Island
Travel north to the marina at Mackay, Australia’s sugar capital, where you board a catamaran for your cruise to Brampton Island, a large and beautiful National Park Island located at the southern end of the Whitsunday Passage. Tonight enjoy dinner at the Bluewater Restaurant.
Accommodation: Palm Room, Brampton Island, 2 nights. (B, D)
Day 10 Brampton Island
Enjoy a day at leisure to explore Brampton Island. Opportunity to take an interpretive nature walk around the island. There are sail boarding and catamaran classes. Play beach volleyball, tennis, golf, croquet or you could go snorkeling. Perhaps just laze by the fresh or saltwater pools or enjoy a rejuvenating massage. Ask your Tour Director for details. (B)
Day 11 Townsville
Head north to the tropical city of Townsville. Enjoy a guided tour of Billabong Sanctuary.
Accommodation: Jupiters Townsville Hotel & Casino, Townsville. (B, D)
Day 12 Atherton Tablelands
Journey north from Townsville, then climb the high tropical plateau known as the Atherton Tablelands. Visit Millaa Millaa Falls and the famous Curtain Fig Tree. Enjoy a guided cruise on Lake Barrine, before making our way to Port Douglas.
Accommodation: Mantra Treetops Resort, Port Douglas, 2 nights. (B, D)
Day 13 Port Douglas
A full free day in Port Douglas awaits you today. Perhaps explore the World Heritage Rainforest, enjoy a walk along Four Mile Beach, or just sit back and relax by the pool. (B)
Day 14 Great Barrier Reef
Cruise out to the Great Barrier Reef. Enjoy a reef education presentation and view the spectacular corals and tropical fish from the Underwater Observatory and the semi-submersible craft. Go snorkeling and view this natural living wonder up close. Enjoy a tropical buffet lunch before returning to Cairns.
Accommodation: Novotel Oasis, Cairns, 2 nights. (B, L)
Day 15 Kuranda
Board the Kuranda train for an historic journey through the scenic countryside. Arrive at the cultural rainforest village of Kuranda with time to wander through the colorful market. Board the Skyrail Cableway that takes you above the canopy of the tropical rainforest. Visit the famous Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park where the legends of the Dreamtime are brought to life. (B, D)
Day 16 Fly Cairns to USA (Via Sydney)
Your tour concludes today after breakfast. You will be transferred to Cairns Airport for your onward flight. (B)
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City |
Superior |
| Sydney |
Four Points by Sheraton Darling Harbour |
| Coffs Harbour |
Novotel Pacific Bay Resort |
| Gold Coast |
Mantra Sun City |
| Fraser Island |
Kingfisher Bay Resort & Village |
| Rockhampton |
Rockhampton Plaza |
| Brampton Island |
Palm Room |
| Townsville |
Jupiters Townsville Hotel |
| Port Douglas |
Rydges Sabaya |
| Cairns |
Novotel Oasis |
Please note all prices listed below are subject to current rate of exchange adjustments. Please call for exact price quote for your travel dates.
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Twin
Share |
Single
Supplement |
| Travel Dates /
Reference # |
UVSP3559 |
UVSP3559 |
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| 2009 Departures |
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| Mar 31; Jul 20, 27; Aug 31; Sep 21; Oct 5, 26; Nov 9, 23; Dec 28 |
$4280 |
$970 |
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| 2010 Departures |
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| Jan 25; Feb 1; Mar 1 |
$4280 |
$970 |
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| International
Airfare from |
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| Prices listed below range from lowest to highest fares from last website update and provide a guideline only - please call for lowest available fare for your travel dates. |
| Routing
for this itinerary includes: LAX-SYD-LAX |
| 5/1/09-6/8/09, 7/24/09-9/21/09 |
$955 to $1355 |
| 4/1/09-4/30/09, 6/9-7/23/09, 9/22/09-12/8/09, 2/16/10-3/31/10 |
$1230 to $1615 |
| 12/9/09-2/15/10 |
$1520 to $2355 |
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| Domestic
Airfare Only |
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If
you have obtained your international air independently
and only require internal Australia and/or New Zealand
flights, please refer to pricing and routing below: |
| CNS-SYD |
$130 |
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The
international airfare listed above is applicable for
travel from select departure points on the West
Coast and includes fuel surcharges. For
add-on pricing from other cities within the US please
see our Special
Add-On Cities. Pricing
includes internal airfare (if applicable) in the South
Pacific as listed throughout the itinerary. Domestic
air pricing is subject to availability and may change
without notice. |
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