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: Hotel Watermark, 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: Leichhardt Hotel, Rockhampton.
Day 9 Hamilton Island
Travel north to Shute Harbour where you join a catamaran for your short cruise through the Whitsundays to Hamilton Island. Tonight, enjoy a delicious dinner on the terrace.
Accommodation: Reef View Hotel - Coral Sea View Room, Hamilton Island, 2 nights. (B, D)
Day 10 Hamilton Island
Enjoy a day at leisure to explore Hamilton Island. (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 |
Hotel Watermark |
| Fraser Island |
Kingfisher Bay Resort & Village |
| Rockhampton |
Leichhardt Hotel |
| Hamilton Island |
Reef View Hotel |
| Townsville |
Jupiters Townsville Hotel |
| Port Douglas |
Mantra Treetops Resort |
| Cairns |
Novotel Oasis |
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Accommodation
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Twin Share |
Single Supplement |
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Travel Dates/Reference # |
UVSP3559 |
UVSP3559 |
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| 2008 Departures |
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| Jan 28; Mar 3 |
$3,465 |
$855 |
| Mar 31*, Jul 21, 28; Sep 1, 22; Oct 6, 27; Nov 10, 24 |
$4,085 |
$1,005 |
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*Mar 31 - Tour commences from Sydney on April 3rd, 2008 |
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| 2009 Departures |
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| Dec 31* (09); Jan 26; Feb 2; Mar 2 |
$4,085 |
$1,005 |
| *Dec 31 - Tour commences from Sydney on January 3rd, 2009 |
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International
Airfare from |
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| Routing for this itinerary includes: LAX-SYD-LAX |
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| 5/1-6/8/08, 7/24-9/21/08 |
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| 2/1-4/30/08, 6/9-7/23/08, 9/22-12/8/08 |
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| 1/1/08-1/31/08 & 12/9/08-1/31/09 |
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| ^Price includes 1 night Sydney at 4-star hotel on arrival prior to escorted tour commencement. |
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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.
Flight segments may be operated by a Star Alliance partner
airline. |
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| Domestic Airfare Only |
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| CNS-SYD |
$300 |
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