The Very Best of Australia
29 days from only £6,595 per person
Day 1: Depart UK Depart from the UK airport most convenient for you with Qantas/Emirates, at no extra cost. Choose from London Heathrow, Manchester, Birmingham, Newcastle or Glasgow.
Days 2-3: Singapore Enjoy a city tour including Merlion Park and the fabulous orchid gardens. The remainder of the day is free. Perhaps take a visit to nearby Sentosa Island or enjoy high tea at Raffles?
Days 4-6: Perth Spend two nights in Perth, including a city tour and visit King’s Park and views of the amazing Skyline. You’ll also get the chance to see the Shipwreck Gallery. On your Freedom Day perhaps take an optional trip to Namburg National Park.
Days 7-8: Kangaroo Island We make our way to Mercure Kangaroo Island Lodge which will be our home for the next two nights. Enjoy a scenic drive to Seal Bay Conservation Park, then visit Flinders Chase National Park a sanctuary for native Australian Animals. You’ll spend time with the likes of Kangaroos, wallabies, and Koalas, not to mention the Long-nosed Fur Seals, the very best of Australia’s wildlife.
Days 9-10: Adelaide Take a sightseeing tour of the city’s historic buildings and attractive parks and gardens. Our Freedom Day provides an opportunity to tour the wine region of the Barossa Valley.
Days 11-13: Melbourne Visit Victoria Markets, Federation Square and the MCG. Perhaps take an optional excursion to explore the Great Ocean Road or take a trip to Philip Island to witness the Fairy Penguin Parade.
Days 14: Uluru (Ayers Rock) We enjoy a refreshing glass of sparkling wine and witness the ever changing colours as the sun sets over Uluru. There is a chance to explore the rock in the morning, before visiting the impressive Olgas.
Days 15-16: Alice Springs Visit the Royal Flying Doctor Service, the School of the Air, and the Old Telegraph Station. On our Freedom Day, perhaps take a hot air balloon ride or an excursion to the Western MacDonnell Ranges.
Days 17: The Ghan Experience one of the world’s most iconic rail journeys. Covering 1,555 kilometres, we see the dramatic landscape as we journey north. Enjoy all-inclusive Gold Service with on-board meals included as are a wide selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
Day 18-19: Darwin A laid-back fusion of frontier and modern city and the capital of the Northern Territory. A Freedom Day provides the opportunity to spend the day at the Defence of Darwin experience or visit Litchfield National Park with it’s thundering waterfalls.
Days 20-21: Cairns An early start today as we make our way to Cairns. In the afternoon perhaps visit Kuranda by the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway and take in the butterfly sanctuary. Return to Cairns along the Kuranda Scenic Railway, one of the most unique rail journeys in Australia.
Day 22: Great Barrier Reef Snorkel in the sheltered coral lagoon and view the reef from the semi-submersible reef viewer or underwater observatory. Lunch is included.
Day 23: Cairns Freedom Day to enjoy tropical northern Queensland. Boasting over 200 walking tracks, numerous museums art galleries, not to mention Daintree Rainforest where you could spot a saltwater crocodile.
Days 24-28: Sydney A morning tour includes the beautiful waterside suburbs of Bondi Beach, Double Bay, and Rushcutters Bay. We continue to the city centre and Hyde Park, Parliament House, and the Royal Botanical Gardens. The tour finale is a fabulous luncheon cruise with amazing views of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge. Why not use your Freedom Days in Sydney to visit the spectacular World Heritage listed Blue Mountains?
Day 29: Arrive UK Breakfast is served shortly before our arrival into our chosen airport.