Best of Australia 2009

Day 1 & 2 Depart USA We fly over the international date line to Melbourne, Australia.
Day 3 - Arrive Melbourne (2 nights) On arrival at Melbourne Airport you will be transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure to explore this fascinating city or just relax and unwind.

Hotel: Citigate Melbourne
Day 4 - Melbourne at Leisure Today is free for you to enjoy the sights and sounds of Melbourne. Perhaps take an excursion to the Great Ocean Road or the famous nightly ritual of the Penguin Parade on Phillip Island. (Buffet breakfast)
Day 5 - Melbourne Sightseeing – Adelaide Enjoy a morning sightseeing tour of Melbourne including the Fitzroy Gardens, Royal Botanic Gardens and the Shrine of Remembrance. This afternoon you will be transferred to Melbourne Airport for your flight to Adelaide. (Buffet breakfast)

Hotel: Stamford Plaza
Day 6 - Kangaroo Island Sightseeing Travel through the Fleurieu Peninsula, continue on to Kangaroo Island. At Seal Bay Conservation Park walk amongst Australian Sea Lions. (Buffet breakfast / Lunch)

Hotel: Ozone Seafront Hotel
Day 7 - Kangaroo Island – Adelaide Tour Kelly Hill Caves, Remarkable Rocks and Admiral's Arch and see fur seals,
within Flinders Chase National Park. This afternoon we return to Adelaide. (Buffet breakfast / Lunch)

Hotel: Stamford Plaza
Day 8 - Adelaide – Ayers Rock You will be transferred to Adelaide Airport for your flight to Ayers Rock (flights to arrive prior to 1.30pm). On arrival at Ayers Rock Airport you will be transferred to your hotel. You will explore mysterious Kata Tjuta (the Olgas) and enjoy sunset at Uluru (Ayers Rock). (Buffet breakfast)

Hotel: Desert Gardens Hotel
Day 9 - Ayers Rock – Kings Canyon Rise early this morning to view the spectacle of sunrise at Uluru (Ayers Rock). There is the opportunity to climb to the summit and enjoy a guided tour of the base. In the afternoon there's a stop at the Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre, before traveling to Kings Canyon. (Buffet Breakfast)

Hotel: Kings Canyon Resort
Day 10 - Kings Canyon – Alice Springs (2 nights) This morning make the rocky climb to the rim of Kings Canyon for superb views of Watarrka National Park. Alternatively, you may wish to explore the Canyon floor. Later, why not relax and have lunch at Kings Canyon Resort, before traveling to Alice Springs, where we spend the next two nights. (Buffet breakfast)

Hotel: Crowne Plaza, Alice Springs
Day 11 - Alice Springs at Leisure After breakfast, enjoy a full day at leisure in this unique outback town. Perhaps take a 4WD safari through the West MacDonnell Ranges into Palm Valley. (Buffet breakfast)
Day 12 - Alice Springs – Darwin Today, you will be transferred to Alice Springs Airport for your flight to Darwin. On arrival at Darwin Airport you will be transferred to your hotel. Your afternoon and evening will be at leisure. (Buffet breakfast)

Hotel: Holiday Inn Esplanade
Day 13 - Darwin – Kakadu This morning we travel via the meandering Adelaide River and Marrakai Plains deep into Kakadu National Park. We make a stop to visit Nourlangie Rock with its Aboriginal rock art. During the day we enjoy an included lunch. Next we will join a Yellow Water Billabong cruise with our local expert guide to spot
crocodiles. Your evening is at leisure. (Buffet breakfast / Lunch)

Hotel: Gagudju Crocodile Holiday Inn
Day 14 - Kakadu – Darwin Join the Guluyambi Cruise along the East Alligator River. Continue to Ubirr for a guided walk. Later, lunch is included, then a stop to visit the Bowali Visitor Centre, before returning to Darwin. (Buffet breakfast / Lunch)

Hotel: Holiday Inn Esplanade
Day 15 - Darwin – Cairns (3 nights) You will be transferred to Darwin Airport for your flight to Cairns. On arrival at Cairns Airport you will be transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure. (Breakfast)

Hotel: Cairns International
Day 16 - Great Barrier Reef This morning we join the high speed catamaran and cruise out to the beautiful Great Barrier Reef. Enjoy an informative reef education presentation. See a myriad of coral and tropical fish from the underwater observatory and the semi-submersible craft. There is the opportunity to go snorkeling and view this natural living wonder up close (equipment provided). Enjoy an included buffet lunch before we return to Cairns. (Buffet breakfast / Buffet lunch)
Day 17 - Cairns at Leisure A full day at leisure in the tropical city of Cairns. There's plenty of time maybe to take an excursion above the rainforest on the Skyrail Cableway to the picturesque village of Kuranda. Or why not take a trip to the scenic beaches of Cape Tribulation and the spectacular rainforests of the Daintree? (Buffet breakfast)
Day 18 - Cairns – Sydney (3 nights) You will be transferred to Cairns Airport for your flight to Sydney. On arrival at Sydney Airport you will be transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure to explore this beautiful city or just relax at your hotel. (Buffet breakfast)

Hotel: Four Points by Sheraton
Day 19 - Sydney Sightseeing Tour the sights of Sydney this morning including the Opera House, Harbour Bridge and a stroll along famous Bondi Beach. Then time on your own to do as you please. (Buffet breakfast)
Day 20 - Sydney at Leisure A full day at leisure to further explore this great city. Perhaps do some souvenir shopping and visit one of the museums. Or why not join an excursion to the Blue Mountains or taste some Australian wines in the Hunter Valley? (Buffet breakfast)
Day 21 - Sydney – USA Your tour ends today. Bid farewell as we transfer you to Sydney Airport to connect with your return flight home. (Buffet breakfast)