Australia - Australian Highlights — Far East & Pacific — Kuoni Travel Worldwide 2008 2nd Edition online holiday brochure

australian highlights Discover the diversity of four states and territories of Australia, with the opportunity to explore cities, the Outback and The Great Barrier Reef. An ideal tour to see the highlights of this vast country including first class accommodation and a variety of sightseeing to make your trip down under complete. G CAIRNS ULURU (AYERS ROCK) G G ALICE SPRINGS G SYDNEY MELBOURNE G The spectacular Uluru in Australia's Northern Territory Kuoni P L US OFFERS free nights fiji Stay 4 nights for 1 extra night free at Sonaisali Island Resort Jan10-Mar31 (Beachfront room and Oceanview Bure only) Stay 6 nights for 1 extra night free at Sonaisali Island Resort from Jan01-Dec31. Stay 3 nights for 1 extra night free at Westin Denarau Island Resort & Spa Apr01-11, Apr18-Jun30 and Nov01-Dec19. australian highlights Melbourne: 3 nights Alice Springs: 1 night Uluru: 2 nights Cairns: 3 nights Sydney: 3 nights I Day 1 Fly from Heathrow with Qantas to Melbourne. I Day 3 Arrive for Melbourne and transfer to your hotel for three nights. Enjoy some sightseeing in the city at your own arrangements. I Day 4 See the sights of Melbourne including the Royal Botanic Gardens, St Peter's Cathedral, Parliament House and the Shrine of Remembrance. This afternoon travel to Phillip Island where you will visit the Koala Conservation Centre. Observe the nightly ritual of the world famous Fairy Penguin Parade before returning to Melbourne late evening. B. I Day 5 Depart the city over the Westgate Bridge and travel through Geelong to Torquay and the famous Bells Beach. As you join the Great Ocean Road, marvel at the golden sandy beaches, sheer cliffs and amazing rock formations. Pass through the seaside towns of Anglesea and Lorne before stopping for lunch at Apollo Bay (own expense). Travel inland through the inspiring Otway Ranges, before returning to the coastline to visit the Twelve Apostles, London Bridge and Loch Ard Gorge. Visit Port Campbell for afternoon tea (own expense), before returning to Melbourne. B. I Day 6 This morning transfer to Melbourne airport for your flight to Alice Springs. On arrival enjoy a tour of this outback town, including a visit to the Royal Flying Doctor Service. Overnight at your chosen hotel. I Day 7 Continue today to Uluru (Ayers Rock). Visit a camel farm where you have the option to ride a `ship of the desert' (at extra cost). Travel through desert plains to the Olgas. Take a walk to the Valley of the Winds, view the sunset and enjoy an Australian barbecue dinner. Overnight in Uluru for two nights. B,D. I Day 8 Rise early to view Uluru at sunrise. Tour the caves at the base of Uluru and hear the Aboriginal dreamtime legends explained. Afternoon at leisure to enjoy the resort facilities. Later, enjoy a glass of wine whilst watching the sunset over Uluru. B. I Day 9 Morning at leisure before your transfer to Ayers Rock airport for a flight to the tropical city of Cairns. Overnight in Cairns for three nights. B. I Day 10 This morning board the Great Adventures high speed Catamaran to the Outer Barrier Reef. There is time for swimming, snorkelling, scuba diving (at extra cost locally) or coral viewing by semisubmersible. Enjoy a buffet lunch on board the Great Adventures pontoon. B,L. I Day 11 Board the famous Kuranda Train and travel through the tablelands to the picturesque township of Kuranda. Explore the market or take other optional tours before returning via the Skyrail Cableway across the rainforest to be entertained at the internationally renowned Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park. B. I Day 12 Transfer to Cairns airport for your flight to Sydney. Afternoon at leisure to explore Australia's `Grand City on the Harbour'. Stay in Sydney for three nights. B. food and beverage Westin Denarau Island Resort & Spa Stay 5 nights and receive complimentary full breakfast daily. Valid Apr01-11, Apr18-Jul04, Jul21-Sep26 and Oct13-Dec19. honeymoon/anniversary (silver and golden) Sonaisali Island Resort Guests receive a bottle of sparkling wine and a fruit basket when staying 3 nights or more. Westin Denarau Resort & Spa Guests receive a free bottle of sparkling wine. independent touring Independent touring is perfect if you want daily departures, a choice of hotel grades and local guides on hand. Transfers to and from the airport and your accommodation are included together with an array of sightseeing. Please note this is a multi-centre offering day trip style touring, not an escorted tour, and is operated by our touring partner AAT Kings. tailormade This holiday may be combined with any Australia, New Zealand or Round the World Itinerary. kuoni australia & new zealand For full details of tailormade holidays to Australia, New Zealand, South Pacific or Round the World, our specialist brochure contains an extensive selection of scheduled airlines, hotels, stopovers, tours and sightseeing options. The choice of holiday options is virtually endless. 210 Snorkelling in Hardy Reef part of the Great Barrier Reef The Twelve Apostles

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