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 AUSTRALIA + NEW ZEALAND
 Some recommended holidays
Many of the world's great attractions lie Down Under.   There are unrivalled natural attractions like the Great Barrier Reef, the Australian Outback and the thermal reserves and glacial formations of New Zealand.   Today spectacular man-made attractions, such as the stunning Sydney Opera House, have added an exciting new dimension to the area.   Perhaps the greatest appeal is that Australia and New Zealand were isolated for millions of years, allowing a unique array of flora & fauna to evolve.   And the locals are friendly - both countries are proud of their heritage and anxious that visitors are favourably impressed
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 ICONS OF AUSTRALIA holiday - Sydney, Rock & Reef:
   18 nights/21 days away. Ref.DA57
Typical Itinerary:
DAY 1  Thu. London/Sydney: Depart from Heathrow with Qantas on overnight flight to Sydney. 
DAY 2  Fri. Sydney: Evening arrival in Sydney and make your own way to Crown Plaza Darling Hotel for 4 nights.
DAYS 3-5  Sat-Mon. Sydney: Time to explore the premier city of Australia and its magnificent harbour and urban beaches.
DAY 6  Tue. Sydney/Adelaide: Make your own way to the airport for your short flight to Adelaide and transfer to the Stamford Plaza Hotel for 1 night where you join your AAT Kings Tour.   This evening enjoy a welcome dinner (D).
DAY 7  Wed. Adelaide/Flinders Ranges: After a brief city tour of Adelaide, continue through the Clare Valley Wine district (time to sample some local wines en route!) to the Flinders Ranges for 1 night at Wilpena Pound Resort (approx. 292 miles) (B,D). 
DAY 8  Thu. Flinders/Port Augusta: Morning at leisure or for the more energetic, explore Wangarra lookout where you may be lucky enough to see kangaroos or wallabies. This afternoon, continue to Port Augusta for 1 night at Standpipe Golf Motor Inn ( approx. 115 miles) (B,D).
DAY 9  Fri. Port Augusta/Coober Pedy:  Visit Woomera, site of the Nurrungar space tracking station. Continue to Coober Pedy – the opal mining capital of the world! 1 night at the award-winning Desert Cave Hotel with its unique underground bar (approx. 355 miles) (B,D). 
DAY 10  Sat. Coober Pedy/Uluru (Ayres Rock): Today travel through the more remote regions of the South Australia outback, crossing large cattle stations before reaching Ayres Rock.   Enjoy wine and nibbles as to watch the sun set over the Rock.  2 nights are spent at the Sails in the Desert Hotel (approx. 491 miles) (B). 
DAY 11  Sun. Uluru (Ayres Rock) / Kata Tjuta (The Olgas): Early risers can enjoy a fabulous sunrise!   Perhaps take a guided walk around the base of Uluru, or alternatively join an Aboriginal guide for a walk through bushland - on either excursion you can learn about Aboriginal "Dreamtime" mythology.   In the afternoon, visit Kata Tjuta (The Olgas) a series of eerie rocky domes and walk into Olga Gorge. Enjoy a barbecue dinner at The Olgas – for sunset and stargazing (B,D).
DAY 12  Mon. Uluru/Kings Canyon: Continue north via the George Gill Range to Kings Canyon one of the most interesting and scenic areas of the Red Centre. A walk along the Canyon Rim is breathtaking, but not for the faint hearted or unfit! 1 night at Kings Canyon Resort (approx. 210 miles) (B,D).
DAY 13  Tue. Kings Canyon/Alice Springs: Leave Watarrka National Park behind and travel to Standley Chasm to view the chasm’s sheer desert landscape.   This afternoon stop at Simpson’s Gap before visiting the historic Telegraph Station.   3 nights are spent at Alice Springs Resort (approx 322 miles) (B,D).
DAY 14  Wed. Alice Springs: A full day tour to visit the local Aboriginal people where you are sure to enjoy learning about their culture and customs.   Also see the sights of Alice, including the Royal Flying Doctor Base and the Alice Springs Desert Park. (B,D).
DAY 15  Thu. Alice Springs: Full day at leisure to relax or further explore at your own pace (B).
DAYS 16-19  Fri-Mon. Alice Springs/Cairns: (B).   Today fly east to Cairns and make your own way to the Oasis Resort on a room-only basis for 4 nights or more.   During your stay, don’t miss a full day excursion to the Outer Barrier Reef or a scenic Skyrail ride from Kuranda (bookable in the UK at extra cost).
DAYS 20-21  Tue-Wed. Cairns/London: Make your own way to the airport for your Qantas flight via the Far East, arriving Heathrow the following day
Note: the order of excursions in the Red Centre may be subject to alteration
GUIDE PRICE: from £2450 (per person based on 2 persons sharing a room) - Email us if you have a specific departure date in mind and we will get back with a precise price and details of any modifications to the itinerary.
Prices are seasonal and are also affected by demand for the flights (booking late may mean a more expensive air fare)
 TOP END EXTENSION -  to Icons holiday:  22 nights/25 days away.   Ref.DA57
Typical Itinerary:
DAYS 1-14  Thu-Wed: Itinerary as per Icons holiday above.
DAY 15  Thu. Alice Springs/Tennant Creek: Travel north from Alice Springs along the Stuart Highway to Tennant Creek.  Stop to view the Devil’s Marbles en-route, a unique conglomeration of giant boulders.  1 night at Eldorado Motor Lodge or Bluestone Motor Inn (approx. 331 miles) (B,D).
DAY 16  Fri. Tennant Creek/Katherine Gorge: Visit historic Daly Waters hotel before travelling to the oasis setting of Mataranka thermal springs, where there will be time for a relaxing swim.   1 night at Paraway Motel, Katherine Gorge (approx. 439 miles) (B,D).
DAY 17  Sat. Katherine Gorge/Kakadu: Enjoy scenic cruise through magnificent Katherine Gorge and see the canyon walls ablaze with colour.  Visit Kakadu National Park, then join a late afternoon wildlife cruise on Yellow Waters Billabong, where you may be lucky enough to see crocodile basking in the mud!    1 night Gagadju Crocodile Holiday Inn, Jabiru (approx. 280 miles) (B,D).
 DAY 18  Sun. Kakadu: Full day at leisure.  Optional sightseeing tours are available (B,D)
DAY 19  Mon. Kakadu/Darwin: Travel to Ubirr where you can view Aboriginal Rock Art and enjoy wonderful views over the East Alligator wetlands (during Nov-May access to Ubirr is not always possible and alternative touring will be arranged). Afternoon travel to Darwin for 2 nights at the Crowne Plaza Hotel (B).
DAY 20  Tue. Darwin: Visit the award-winning Territory wildlife Park and Litchfield National Park, where you can enjoy a swim in the clear pool at Wangi Falls (B,D).
DAY 21  Wed. Darwin/Cairns:  Make your own way to Darwin Airport for your flight to Cairns. On arrival make your own way to the Oasis Resort for 3 nights or more on a room-only basis.  (B each morning)
DAYS 22-23  Thu-Fri. Cairns: At leisure to enjoy this tropical city - gateway to the Great Barrier Reef.
DAYS 24-25 Sat-Sun. Cairns/London: Make your own way to the airport for your Australian Airlines flight via Singapore, to connect with Qantas arriving Heathrow the next day.
GUIDE PRICE: from £2890 (per person based on 2 persons sharing a room) - Email us if you have a specific departure date in mind and we will get back with a precise price and details of any modifications to the itinerary.
Prices are seasonal and are also affected by demand for the flights (booking late may mean a more expensive air fare)
 
 HIGHLIGHTS OF EASTERN AUSTRALIA holiday: 16 nights/19 days away. Ref.DA58
Typical Itinerary:
DAY 1  Sat. London/Sydney: Overnight flight from London Heathrow with Qantas to Sydney.
DAYS 2-5  Sun-Wed. Sydney: Arrive Sydney and make your own way to the Crowne Plaza Hotel for a 4 night stay.   Discover the sights and attractions of Sydney in your own.
DAY 6  Thu. Sydney/Coffs Harbour:  Join your AAT Kings Tour for an early morning departure along the scenic coast of New South Wales, stopping at the coastal town of Port Macquarie.  Continue via Nambucca Heads to Coffs Harbour.  1 night at Novotel Pacific Bay Resort (approx 348 miles) (D)
DAY 7  Fri. Coffs Harbour/Surfers Paradise: Travel to Cape Byron Lighthouse and stop in Byron Bay for lunch.   Follow the Tweed River Valley to Surfers Paradise on the famous Gold Coast.   1 night at the Grand Mercure Hotel, Gold Coast (approx. 224 miles) (B.D). 
DAY 8  Sat. Surfers Paradise/Fraser Island:  Continue along the Sunshine Coast stopping at Australia Zoo.   Continue on to Hervey Bay for the ferry crossing to Fraser Island where the next  2 nights are spent at Kingfisher Bay Resort (approx. 267 miles) (B,D).
DAY 9  Sun. Fraser Island: An island of fascinating history and great natural beauty, you will tour it today by 4-wheel drive vehicles.  Afternoon free to relax (B,D).
DAY 10  Mon. Fraser Island/Rockhampton: Return to the mainland this morning and cross the Tropic of Capricorn into Rockhampton for 1 night at the Mercure Inn Leichhardt. Dinner this evening is at the Dreamtime Cultural Centre where you can learn more of Aboriginal culture and traditions; and enjoy a colourful folklore show (approx. 258 miles) (B,D).
DAY 11  Tue. Rockhampton/Whitsundays (Hamilton Island): Travel north to Mackay, Australia’s sugar capital and on to the picturesque town of Airlie Beach, gateway to the Whitsunday Islands. Take the catamaran to Hamilton Island for 2 nights at Hamilton Island, Reef View Hotel (approx 323 miles) (B,D).
DAY 12  Wed. Whitsundays: Day at leisure to relax and enjoy the many activities available on Hamilton Island. You may take an optional tour locally (at extra cost) and cruise the spectacular Whitsundays, visiting Whitehaven Beach, two miles of pure white silica sand (B).
DAY 13  Thu. Whitsundays/Townsville: Leave by catamaran to rejoin your coach, then head north to Townsville.   This afternoon is free to relax or take the opportunity to visit the Billabong Sanctuary (at extra cost).   1 night at Jupiters Townsville Hotel and Casino (approx. 220 miles) (B,D).
DAY 14  Fri. Townsville/Port Douglas: Continue today through the sugar cane country and rainforest of Tropical North Queensland. You will see Millaa Millaa Falls and the famous Curtain Fig Tree before enjoying a short cruise on the serene Lake Barrine. Continue through the Atherton Tablelands for Cairns where the next  2 nights will be spent Radisson Treetops Resort (approx. 275 miles) (B,D). 
DAY 15  Sat. Outer Barrier Reef Cruise: Cruise out to Agincourt Reef on the large catamaran 'Quicksilver'.  Opportunities to swim, snorkel and ride in a sub-sea vessel with equipment provided (B,L). 
DAY 16  Sun. Kuranda/Skyrail/Cairns:  Travel south to Cairns and take the Skyrail cablecar and travel above the rainforest canopy, from where you will have wonderful views en route to Kuranda.   Board an amphibious Army Duck for an excursion through the rainforest.    Return to Cairns on the scenic Kuranda train, world famous journey (B,D)
DAY 17  Mon. Tjapukai: Visit the Tjapukai Aboriginal Culture Park.before an afternoon at leisure (B)
 DAYS 18-19  Tue-Wed. Cairns/London: Transfer to Cairns airport for your Australian Airlines flight to Singapore to connect  with Qantas to Heathrow arriving the next day.   Alternatively, extend your stay in or near to Cairns.
GUIDE PRICE: from £2470 (per person based on 2 persons sharing a room) - Email us if you have a specific departure date in mind and we will get back with a precise price and details of any modifications to the itinerary.
Prices are seasonal and are also affected by demand for the flights (booking late may mean a more expensive air fare)
These tours have an experienced driver/guide on on the coaching segments.  Departures are subject to minimum numbers of travellers booking.
Meals are included only as shown (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner).   Sightseeing is included as shown.
 FURTHER INFORMATION
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  • UK passport holders need a visa to enter Australia - normally this is an 'Electronic Travel Authority' (or ETA).   You can arrange your own visa/ETA by logging on to www.eta.immi.gov.au
  • All our chosen holidays, and the prices shown, are subject to availability at the time of booking.   In some instances flight schedules may alter, and the itinerary may have to be modified to suit
  • The above holidays are organised by ATOL-bonded operators for whom we act as agents (see Terms & Conditions)
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