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Australian Adventure - Islands & Reefs
Australian Adventure - Islands & Reefs
BA

Highlights: Perth - Melbourne - Cairns - Ayres Rock - Sydney


Hotel featured:
✅Holiday Inn City Centre
✅Mercure hotel welcome
✅Meridian Port Douglas - Adults only
✅Voyages Desert Gardens Hotel
✅Mercure Sydney


Itinerary:
Sat 09 Nov 24 - Australia
04 Nights stay at Holiday Inn City Centre in a Double Room with Bed & Breakfast


Sun 10 Nov 24 - Rottnest Bayseeker Package
Inclusions:
- 1 hour 45 minute bus tour of Rottnest Island with stops at key locations.
- Same day return ferry with SeaLink Rottnest Island (Including Government Admission Fee).
Itinerary:
Valid for 01APR23-31MAR25:
Make your own way to , Barrack Street Jetty to join your Sealink Rottnest Bayseeker Package by 08:30am. On arrival at Rottnest Island enjoy free time before joining your guided bus tour at
11:15am from Main Bus Stop. Enjoy a 1 hour 45 minute bust trip around the island taking in the flora and founa of the island, striking beaches, woodlands and incredible salt lake. See locations including the Wadjemup Lighthouse, Henrietta Rocks, the majestic lookout point at Cathedral Rocks and Cape Vlamingh. At the conclusion of your bus tour, enjoy more free time at your leisure before your ferry departs at 04:30pm.Arrive back at, Barrack Street Jetty ferry terminal where your tour concludes at 06:00pm.


Mon 11 Nov 24 - Hillarys - Whale Watching Cruise 2hrs
Inclusions:
2 hour whale watching cruise
What to Bring:
Itinerary:
Valid for 01APR23-31MAR25:
A Rottnest Fast Ferries courtesy coach will pick you up from your hotel (selected Perth accommodation only) for the transfer to Hillarys Boat Harbour, the departure point of your tour. Experience the thrill of coming face to face with the majestic Humpback Whales on their annual migration along the Western Australian coastline! Every year, from September to November, these gentle giants can be sighted at play frolicking in the waters off of Hillarys Boat Harbour. Take advantage of the large open deck space to capture spectacular close up photographs. Your cruise will conclude at approximately 2:30pm, at which time hotel drop offs will commence.


Wed 13 Nov 24 - Private Transfer Hotel to Airport


Wed 13 Nov 24 - Melbourne
03 Nights stay at Mercure Hotel Welcome in a Double Room with Bed & Breakfast


Thu 14 Nov 24 - Phillip Island Full Day Tour with Ranger
Inclusions:
- Small group touring
- Expert local guide for personalised interactions with passengers
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Entry fee to Moonlit Sanctuary
- Entry fee to Phillip Island Nature Park (Regular Viewing area)
- Eco Certified
- Ranger Guide - commentary about the penguins (in English) via headset. Binoculars included.
- Recorded commentary in Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, French and German, via a QR code link which needs to be accessed by passenger's mobile phones.
What to Bring:
- Comfortable walking shoes.
- Warm water proof clothes recommended.
Itinerary:
Valid for 01APR23-31MAR25:
Let Oceania Tours whisk you away to discover Phillip Island's unique nature experiences and dramatic landscapes. Your small group tour will help to further the protection and conservation of the local fauna and flora. We drive south-east from Melbourne to reach Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park where you will meet endangered species, kangaroos, wallabies and koalas plus an array of colorful birds and reptiles. Your journey then leads onto Phillip Island, the home of the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix and our famous Little Penguins. Upon arrival on the Island, depending on the time of year and your interests, we will visit Woolamai beach to see surfers riding the waves. During the daylight savings months, you will travel to the town of Cowes where you will have free time for dinner. In the winter months you can have something to eat at the Penguin Parade Visitor Centre. Finally, a trip to Phillip Island is not complete without its black-tie gala event: the Penguin Parade. Head to the Visitor Centre to shop, have a coffee and meander along the boardwalk to the viewing platform where you will see the little penguins come ashore, decked out in their tuxedos as they hurry off to find their burrows.


Fri 15 Nov 24 - Melbourne Sports Experience + MCG Tour
Inclusions:
- MCG stadium tour entry
What to Bring: n/a
Itinerary:
Valid for 01APR24-31MAR25:
Melbourne is renowned as the sporting capital of the world with more major events than any other city in the world. Grand Slams, F1 Grand Prix, MotoGPs, elite golf regions and the
birthplace of Australian Rules football and Test Match cricket. Starting from the heart of the city you will be guided by a local expert along the Yarra River into Melbourne's world-famous sporting precinct exploring over 150 years of sports history ranging from the Olympics, cricket, Australian football, rugby, soccer, tennis through to horseracing, F1, surfing and golf.
You will walk past Rod Laver Arena and Margaret Court Arena - home to the Australian Open, the 1956 Olympics swimming centre, AAMI Park rugby and soccer stadium, the National Tennis Centre and the headquarters of six major league football teams. You finish with a guided tour inside the Melbourne Cricket Ground, visiting behind-the-scenes locations such as the players' change rooms, the famous Long Room and the media centre. You will also have the opportunity to step onto the hallowed turf of the MCG.


Sat 16 Nov 24 - Private Transfer Airport to Hotel


Sat 16 Nov 24 - Port Douglas
04 Nights stay at Meridian Port Douglas - Adults only in a Studio 1 King Bed on Room Only Basis


Sun 17 Nov 24 - Wavedancer Low Isles - Snorkelling - ex Reef Ma 
Inclusions:
- Sail aboard 30 metre catamaran Wavedancer to Low Isles.
- All snorkelling equipment and guided snorkel tour.
- Glass bottom boat tour.
- Reef presentation and beach walk with a marine biologist.
- 4 hours to enjoy the coral cay.
- Lycra suits on board.
- Environmental Management Charge (EMC).
What to Bring:
- Towel.
- Sunscreen.
- Swimwear.
- Hat.
- Credit card/cash for drinks and purchases.
- Camera.
Itinerary:
Valid for 01APR24-31MAR24:
Board your Quicksilver vessel at Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina Port Douglas to commence a full day cruise. Travel aboard Wavedancer, a 30 metre luxury sailing catamaran for the cruise to
Low Isles, an idyllic coral island set in a lagoon on the Great Barrier Reef. You have the opportunity to swim, snorkel, drift through the corals or take a glass bottom boat tour. Lunch is served on board. Join a marine biologist for a guided walk around the island or a guided snorkel tour. Cruise concludes at approximately 04:30pm, at Reef Marina Port Douglas.


Tue 19 Nov 24 - Classic Kuranda incl GOLD CLASS-ex Port Douglas
Inclusions:
- Skyrail Rainforest Cableway.
- Kuranda Village.
- Rainforestation Nature Park.
- Pamagirri Aboriginal Experience.
- Tropical Fruit Orchard.
- Dreamtime walk.
- Koala and Wildlife Park.
- Amphibious Army Duck tour of the rainforest.
- Kuranda Scenic Railway. (Gold class carriage)
What to Bring:
- Camera.
- Comfortable walking shoes.
- Money for incidentals.
Itinerary:
Valid for 01APR23-31MAR25:
Travel to Kuranda by Skyrail Rainforest Cableway and glide above the rainforest canopy to the Kuranda Terminal with stops along the way at Red Peak Station and Barron Falls Station. On arrival at Kuranda enjoy time to wander through the Kuranda Village or visit the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary (at own expense).Later, transfer to Rainforestation Nature Park for the following inclusions:
Aussie BBQ Lunch. Enjoy a delicious hot buffet and a wide selection of salads and fruits. Army Duck Rainforest Tour with Tropical Fruit Orchard. Travel deep into the rainforest on both land and
water as your guide explains different species of flora and fauna. Pamagirri Aboriginal Experience. Watch the Pamagirri Dancers perform in the rainforest amphitheatre, then join the Dreamtime
Walk - learn to throw a boomerang and watch spear-throwing and didgeridoo playing. Koala and Wildlife Park. Explore the park and see crocodiles, wombats, snakes, dingoes and a cassowary, and hand feed kangaroos and wallabies. You will have the opportunity to have your photo taken cuddling a koala or holding a small crocodile (at own expense). Travel by GOLD CLASS on Scenic Kuranda train back to Freshwater Station winding through 15 hand cut tunnels and past spectacular waterfalls. Tour concludes at approximately 06: 30pm, at which time hotel drop offs will commence.


Wed 20 Nov 24 - Private Transfer Hotel to Airport
COMPLEMENTARY HOTEL TRANSFERS on Wed 20 Nov 24


Wed 20 Nov 24 - Ayres Rock
01 Night stay at Voyages Desert Gardens Hotel in a Terrace Room with Bed & Breakfast


Thu 21 Nov 24 - AAT Kings Uluru Sunrise & Field of Light
FullDescription
Internationally acclaimed artist Bruce Munro is noted for his immersive site-specific installations that employ light to evoke emotional response, often in an outdoor context and on a monumental scale. His Field of Light, inspired by a trip to Uluru over 30 years ago, is installed in a remote desert area within sight of majestic Uluru. It is his largest installation to date, with Munro and his team installing more than 50,000 slender stems crowned with radiant frosted glass spheres. It is truly a magical sight to behold.
StartTime
04:45:00
TourDuration
2 hours, 30 minutes
Included - Inclusions
* Tea, coffee or hot chocolate at the sunrise viewing area
* Experienced Driver Guide
* Travel in an air-conditioned coach
Included - Sights
Uluru (Ayers Rock), Kata Tjuta (The Olgas)
Itinerary - Experience this
THE FIELD OF LIGHT
Rise before sunrise to travel the short distance to a desert location overlooking Uluru. Your Driver Guide will provide insights and background into this emotive and unique desert art
installation. Under the cover of darkness, you're invited to wander through the pathways that encompass the 50,000 spheres of light in colours of ochre, deep violet, blue and gentle white.
PRIVATE DUNE TOP VIEWING
Make your way up the hill to the dune top viewing area. Watch the amazing transformation of colours and life as the Red Centre awakens, while enjoying tea, coffee or hot chocolate. Then as the first rays of sunlight creep across the desert sky, gaze in awe as the sun rises in the distance behind Uluru, flooding the landscape, including Kata Tjuta behind you, with light.
SUNRISE OVER THE RED CENTRE
You'll have an incredible view through stunning desert landscape as the sun rises over the Red Centre. As the natural light brightens the landscape, the Field of Light will dim for the day. Capture some amazing photos from this unique raised location, which allows you to view both Uluru and Kata Tjuta in all their natural glory.
* Please note, the Field of Light Site is dimly lit, we highly recommend you use your phone light or bring a small torch to help navigate yourself on the pathway.*


Thu 21 Nov 24 - COMPLEMENTARY HOTEL TRANSFERS


Thu 21 Nov 24 - Sydney
04 Nights stay at Mercure Sydney in a Double Room with Bed & Breakfast


Sat 23 Nov 24 - Panoramic Sydney Sights with Harbour Cruise
Inclusions:
- Hotel pick up
- Small group touring as per itinerary
- 2 hours 15 minutes Sydney Harbour Lunch Cruise with beverage.
Itinerary:
Valid for 01APR24-31MAR25:
An AEA Luxury Tours/Mount n Beach Safaris vehicle will pick you up from your hotel to commence a Panoramic Sydney Sights with Harbour Cruise. On this shared tour of Sydney, visit the historic Rocks area and hear of early convict history. Continue travelling through the financially focused Central Business District (CBD), and Macquarie Street. Marvel at 18th century sandstone architecture such as NSW Parliament House, Hyde Park Barracks and St Mary's Cathedral. Then, continue to Mrs Macquarie Point, to enjoy magnificent views of the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge. Continue travelling through Sydney Eastern Suburbs, home to the rich and famous. Travel along the coves and shores of one of the world's most impressive harbours where you will have a few stops for photo opportunities, including a panoramic photo of Sydney skyline. Then, pass through areas such as Kings Cross, Double Bay, Rose Bay before arriving at Watsons Bay, where you will have the option a short coastal walk with views of the South Pacific Ocean and the entrance to Sydney harbour. Travel on to famous Bondi Beach for a 30-minute stop. Continue travelling to Tamarama and Bronte beaches before returning to the city via Centennial Park and Paddington, a trendy district with its elegant terrace houses and boutique shops along Oxford Street. Final stop of the day is Darling Harbour before you are dropped off at Circular Quay for Sydney Harbour lunch cruise. Cruise concludes at 2.15pm and on arrival make your own way to leisure back to your hotel.


Prices & Departures:
Deposit: £705pp 
✅Y28017 London Heathrow from £4735pp
✅Y28070 Manchester from £4589pp
✅Y28075 Edinburgh from £4589pp


Terms & Conditions:
Based on 2 Adults sharing



Offer Includes

  • Return Direct Flights From London Heathrow
  • 04 Nights stay at Holiday Inn City Centre in a Double Room with Bed & Breakfast
  • Rottnest Bayseeker Package Tour
  • Hillarys - Whale Watching Cruise
  • 03 Nights stay at Mercure Hotel Welcome in a Double Room with Bed & Breakfast
  • Phillip Island Full Day Tour with Ranger
  • Melbourne Sports Experience + MCG Tour
  • 04 Nights stay at Meridian Port Douglas - Adults only in a Studio 1 King Bed on Room Only Basis
  • Wavedancer Low Isles - Snorkelling - ex Reef Marine Tour
  • Classic Kuranda incl GOLD CLASS-ex Port Douglas
  • 01 Night stay at Voyages Desert Gardens Hotel in a Terrace Room with Bed & Breakfast
  • AAT Kings Uluru Sunrise & Field of Light
  • 04 Nights stay at Mercure Sydney in a Double Room with Bed & Breakfast
  • Panoramic Sydney Sights with Harbour Cruise
  • Complementary Hotel Transfers in Ayres Rock
  • Return Private Tranfers

Meal Plans

  • As per Itinerary