Touring & Adventure Holidays 2023/2024

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Alternatively, there are plenty of options if you’re happy to explore alone - you may choose to take a Sydney Harbour cruise, enjoy a cocktail overlooking the water, venture out to one of Sydney’s many beaches, or – if you’re feeling especially adventurous – book in to brave the heights of the famous Harbour Bridge where you’ll get a unique view of the city. This evening is the perfect opportunity to delve into Sydney’s gastronomic scene. Whether it’s cheap and cheerful (but delicious) dumplings in Chinatown, a Micheli-star tasting menu in the city, or fresh seafood with a nice glass of wine overlooking the water of Sydney Harbour, you’re in for a treat. ","lat":"-33.86882","lng":"151.209296"},{"title":"Day 4: Sydney","name":"Sydney","description":"After breakfast at your hotel, your day begins in earnest with a visit to The Rocks. This historic area is where the First Fleet – made up of 11 ships from Great Britain - landed in 1788. The people onboard these ships made up Australia's first European colonies, and their arrival shaped the future of the country. Your day of exploration also includes a visit to Bondi Beach, one of Australia’s most iconic beaches – and for good reason! This long crescent of sand is popular with early-rising surfers and active families, as well as tourists and locals looking for a sunny spot to rest. We’ll have some free time here to enjoy the beautiful scenery that has made this stretch of coast so popular, and to buy some lunch. Next, we’ll return to Sydney CBD – Central Business District - and stop for a great photo opportunity at Mrs Macquaries Chair, a carved sandstone rock, where you’ll be in the perfect position to see the spectacular views of the Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge and Fort Denison. Our final visit for the day is to the Sydney Opera House. We’ll get the opportunity to join a guided tour that takes us beyond the famous white exterior, to really get to know this iconic building that was built over 60 years ago by Danish architect Jorn Utzon. ","lat":"-33.86882","lng":"151.209296"},{"title":"Day 5: Blue Mountains","name":"Blue Mountains","description":"Today, we’ll leave behind the bright lights of Sydney and head out to discover the beauty of the Blue Mountains. Although just 40 miles from central Sydney, the Blue Mountains feel a million miles away from city life. With gentle, green peaks giving way to the seemingly endless Jamison Valley, you can get a moment of serenity as you look out over the pristine landscape that’s full of eucalyptus trees. These trees create the blue haze which gives the mountains their name. Be sure to stop to view the famous Three Sisters rock formation! Next, we’ll visit nearby Scenic World, where we’ll take a ride on the Scenic Railway, the world’s steepest incline railway. Descend 415 metres down at a gradient of 52 degrees, travelling through the tunnel and ancient rainforest, before disembarking to walk the 300-metre rainforest boardwalk to connect with the Flyway platform. The return trip is just as beautiful, as you ride the cable car 545 metres up through the World Heritage Listed rainforest of the Jamison Valley. Our final adventure at Scenic World is on the Scenic Skyway cable car – here you’ll take a journey 270 metres above ancient ravines and dazzling waterfalls, which can be admired thanks to the state-of-the-art Electro-Scenic Glass Floor. If you’re nervous about heights, it’s time to brace yourself - at the flip of a switch, breathtaking views are revealed through the cabin floor directly below. The 360-degree birds’ eye view takes in the Three Sisters, Katoomba Falls, Mount Solitary and the seemingly never-ending Jamison Valley. ","lat":"-33.38563","lng":"150.486527"},{"title":"Day 5: Blue Mountains","name":"Sydney","description":"Today, we’ll leave behind the bright lights of Sydney and head out to discover the beauty of the Blue Mountains. Although just 40 miles from central Sydney, the Blue Mountains feel a million miles away from city life. With gentle, green peaks giving way to the seemingly endless Jamison Valley, you can get a moment of serenity as you look out over the pristine landscape that’s full of eucalyptus trees. These trees create the blue haze which gives the mountains their name. Be sure to stop to view the famous Three Sisters rock formation! Next, we’ll visit nearby Scenic World, where we’ll take a ride on the Scenic Railway, the world’s steepest incline railway. Descend 415 metres down at a gradient of 52 degrees, travelling through the tunnel and ancient rainforest, before disembarking to walk the 300-metre rainforest boardwalk to connect with the Flyway platform. The return trip is just as beautiful, as you ride the cable car 545 metres up through the World Heritage Listed rainforest of the Jamison Valley. Our final adventure at Scenic World is on the Scenic Skyway cable car – here you’ll take a journey 270 metres above ancient ravines and dazzling waterfalls, which can be admired thanks to the state-of-the-art Electro-Scenic Glass Floor. If you’re nervous about heights, it’s time to brace yourself - at the flip of a switch, breathtaking views are revealed through the cabin floor directly below. The 360-degree birds’ eye view takes in the Three Sisters, Katoomba Falls, Mount Solitary and the seemingly never-ending Jamison Valley. ","lat":"-33.86882","lng":"151.209296"},{"title":"Day 6: Brisbane","name":"Brisbane","description":"After breakfast at the hotel, it’s time to say goodbye to Sydney as you transfer to Sydney airport for a direct flight to Brisbane, which only takes around 90 minutes. From Brisbane airport, we’ll make our way to the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, the world's first and largest koala sanctuary. The sanctuary was opened in 1927 by a local resident who recognised that something had to be done to help protect one of Australia’s most-loved species. Their mission is to protect, respect and conserve their environment, by education and connecting people with nature. While at the sanctuary, you will have the opportunity to see some of the animals they care for. From birds and amphibians to reptiles and farm animals, you’ll get to see a diverse range of animals and learn how they’re cared for. Wildlife highlights include their endemic species like Tasmanian devils and dingos, as well as the cuddlier looking wombats, koalas and - Australia’s national animal – kangaroos. This afternoon, enjoy a change of pace as we hop onboard a relaxing cruise on the Brisbane river. This is a great way to get your bearings in this petite city, as you’ll see its iconic sights including Kangaroo Point Cliffs, the city centre and Story Bridge. ","lat":"-27.470453","lng":"153.026034"},{"title":"Day 7: Brisbane","name":"Brisbane","description":"Today is yours to spend as you please. You’ll have the entire day to explore Brisbane at your own pace. The city is pretty compact but incredibly friendly and laid back, so you can see most of it in one day. We recommend meandering along the city’s South Bank which is made up of parkland, galleries, cafes and restaurants. You’ll find a nice mix of people here, from families with tiny tots to rollerbladers with ice creams in hands. Alternatively, if you’d prefer to get out of the city, book a visit to Australia Zoo - home to the late Steve Irwin, the “Crocodile Hunter” - where you can see even more Aussie wildlife. ","lat":"-27.470453","lng":"153.026034"},{"title":"Day 8: Cairns","name":"Cairns","description":"Today we’ll take a flight from Brisbane to Cairns, a small city on Australia’s north-east coast. After the two-and-a-half-hour flight, there will be a short transfer to your hotel. After you’ve checked in, we’ll have a free afternoon to either rest and relax at the hotel – perhaps take a dip in the pool to cool off - or get out and see this colourful city. In stark contrast to Sydney, there’s no glitz and glamour in Cairns. Instead, head to one of the local pubs and get chatting with the friendly locals over a schooner or two of Aussie beer. ","lat":"-16.920348","lng":"145.770953"},{"title":"Day 11: Cairns","name":"Cairns","description":"Today is all yours to spend as you wish. If you’re feeling tired and in need of rest, enjoy a guilt-free day relaxing at the hotel. Alternatively, you can use your time to stroll around Cairns, visiting the Botanical Gardens, museums, Josephine Falls swimming hole, Rusty's market and more - our Tour Manager can help you choose where to visit - or book a day trip out of the city. We can recommend a tour to Cape Tribulation which is a remote coastal area within the UNESCO World Heritage site of the Daintree National Park, offering a combination of rainforest and beaches. ","lat":"-16.920348","lng":"145.770953"},{"title":"Day 12: Melbourne","name":"Melbourne","description":"After some free time this morning to relax or take one last stroll along Cairns’ Esplanade, we’ll make our way to the airport for our flight to Melbourne. Melbourne – which has been voted most liveable city in the world no less than seven times! - is a diverse city that’s often referred to as Australia’s cultural capital. It is a thriving arts hub with a world-class food scene, and this afternoon and evening are the perfect opportunity to try it for yourself. Brunch in Melbourne isn’t just a meal, it’s an event, and the café culture goes way beyond good coffee (although that’s a given) and it’s a must-do to fully immerse yourself into Melburnian life. Alternatively, make the most of the Asian influence that can be found across Australia with a visit to Chinatown for delectable dumplings and to Richmond for Vietnamese restaurants serving up hearty Pho. In between amazing meals, there’s a wide selection of museums, art galleries and theatres, as well as sports events and festivals happening all year round. ","lat":"-37.813628","lng":"144.963058"},{"title":"Day 13: Melbourne","name":"Melbourne","description":"Today we’ll have an introductory tour of the vibrant city of Melbourne and its surrounding parks and attractions. While the rectangular city centre is full of high-rise buildings, stately old buildings and boutique-filled alleyways, just a short journey out of the city you’ll find parks and gardens and many classic buildings, such as the Old Treasury Building and the Exhibition Building, built for the Great Exhibition of 1880. On this tour, we’ll also take a drive past the MCG - the famous Melbourne Cricket Ground - and Rod Laver Arena, where the Australian Open Tennis is played each year. We’ll also see the parklands and the War Memorial, and the city’s meeting point - Federation Square. This afternoon is free for you to explore Melbourne for yourself. Why not take a stroll along the Southbank promenade, which follows along the Yarra river? Or find a little nook for a coffee and cake? Or even dip into one of the city’s galleries to see local, national and international artworks. ","lat":"-37.813628","lng":"144.963058"},{"title":"Day 14: Great Ocean Road","name":"Great Ocean Road","description":"It’s an early start this morning as we set off early from the hotel to drive to the Great Ocean Road. Often hailed as Australia’s most spectacular coastal highway, it has been listed as an Australian National Heritage site. The 150-mile stretch of road has some of the best coastal scenery this country has to offer. The coastal route is popular with tourists and Melburnians alike. The road hugs the Surf Coast between Torquay and Cape Otway, and, a little further west, the Shipwreck Coast, providing views of the Bass Strait and the Southern Ocean. The road traverses rainforests and beaches, as well as sandstone and limestone cliffs, and there are lots of quaint towns and villages to along the way. We will stop for some great photos of the famous Twelve Apostles, huge limestone pillars which just out of the surf or sand, carved over time by the Southern Ocean. We will have some free time for lunch before returning to Melbourne for the evening, where you’ll have some free time to relax. ","lat":"-38.407283","lng":"144.186331"},{"title":"Day 14: Great Ocean Road","name":"Melbourne","description":"It’s an early start this morning as we set off early from the hotel to drive to the Great Ocean Road. Often hailed as Australia’s most spectacular coastal highway, it has been listed as an Australian National Heritage site. The 150-mile stretch of road has some of the best coastal scenery this country has to offer. The coastal route is popular with tourists and Melburnians alike. The road hugs the Surf Coast between Torquay and Cape Otway, and, a little further west, the Shipwreck Coast, providing views of the Bass Strait and the Southern Ocean. The road traverses rainforests and beaches, as well as sandstone and limestone cliffs, and there are lots of quaint towns and villages to along the way. We will stop for some great photos of the famous Twelve Apostles, huge limestone pillars which just out of the surf or sand, carved over time by the Southern Ocean. We will have some free time for lunch before returning to Melbourne for the evening, where you’ll have some free time to relax. ","lat":"-37.813628","lng":"144.963058"},{"title":"Day 15: Puffing Billy and Phillip Island","name":"Puffing Billy Railway","description":"This morning, we’ll travel through Melbourne eastern suburbs to The Dandenong Ranges. Arguably one of the best ways to explore these rolling hills is on Puffing Billy – a traditional steam train that chugs its way through lush mountainside from Belgrave. We’ll disembark at Lakeside Visitor Centre & Museum, where our coach will be waiting for us. From here, we’ll make our way to Phillip Island, where we’ll visit the Phillip Island Koala Centre, where you can wander tree-top boardwalks to watch koalas up close in their natural habitat. Next is the Nobbies Centre. Overlooking the waters of Bass Strait, the Nobbies Centre showcases marine life of the southern oceans, including Australian fur seals. After this, we’ll have the privilege to witness the Penguin Parade! This unique experience takes part in the Phillip Island Nature Park, an area is a reserve designed to protect and promote awareness of the Little Penguin species. Once we’re settled at environmentally friendly observation boardwalks and viewing stands, it’s time for the magic to begin. As the sun sets, you’ll be waiting in silent anticipation to see one penguin emerge from the water, followed by another, until dozens of Little Penguins have emerged from the ocean to take their daily journey back to their sand-dune burrows. To see them come out of the surf in small groups and waddle up the beach is a fascinating experience that is cute enough to warm even the hardiest heart. This is our last experience of the day, and afterwards we’ll make our way back to the hotel. It will be quite late by the time we return to Melbourne, but the day will have been worth it. ","lat":"-37.907735","lng":"145.356627"},{"title":"Day 15: Puffing Billy and Phillip Island","name":"Phillip Island","description":"This morning, we’ll travel through Melbourne eastern suburbs to The Dandenong Ranges. Arguably one of the best ways to explore these rolling hills is on Puffing Billy – a traditional steam train that chugs its way through lush mountainside from Belgrave. We’ll disembark at Lakeside Visitor Centre & Museum, where our coach will be waiting for us. From here, we’ll make our way to Phillip Island, where we’ll visit the Phillip Island Koala Centre, where you can wander tree-top boardwalks to watch koalas up close in their natural habitat. Next is the Nobbies Centre. Overlooking the waters of Bass Strait, the Nobbies Centre showcases marine life of the southern oceans, including Australian fur seals. After this, we’ll have the privilege to witness the Penguin Parade! This unique experience takes part in the Phillip Island Nature Park, an area is a reserve designed to protect and promote awareness of the Little Penguin species. Once we’re settled at environmentally friendly observation boardwalks and viewing stands, it’s time for the magic to begin. As the sun sets, you’ll be waiting in silent anticipation to see one penguin emerge from the water, followed by another, until dozens of Little Penguins have emerged from the ocean to take their daily journey back to their sand-dune burrows. To see them come out of the surf in small groups and waddle up the beach is a fascinating experience that is cute enough to warm even the hardiest heart. This is our last experience of the day, and afterwards we’ll make our way back to the hotel. It will be quite late by the time we return to Melbourne, but the day will have been worth it. ","lat":"-38.48987","lng":"145.203828"},{"title":"Day 15: Puffing Billy and Phillip Island","name":"Melbourne","description":"This morning, we’ll travel through Melbourne eastern suburbs to The Dandenong Ranges. Arguably one of the best ways to explore these rolling hills is on Puffing Billy – a traditional steam train that chugs its way through lush mountainside from Belgrave. We’ll disembark at Lakeside Visitor Centre & Museum, where our coach will be waiting for us. From here, we’ll make our way to Phillip Island, where we’ll visit the Phillip Island Koala Centre, where you can wander tree-top boardwalks to watch koalas up close in their natural habitat. Next is the Nobbies Centre. Overlooking the waters of Bass Strait, the Nobbies Centre showcases marine life of the southern oceans, including Australian fur seals. After this, we’ll have the privilege to witness the Penguin Parade! This unique experience takes part in the Phillip Island Nature Park, an area is a reserve designed to protect and promote awareness of the Little Penguin species. Once we’re settled at environmentally friendly observation boardwalks and viewing stands, it’s time for the magic to begin. As the sun sets, you’ll be waiting in silent anticipation to see one penguin emerge from the water, followed by another, until dozens of Little Penguins have emerged from the ocean to take their daily journey back to their sand-dune burrows. To see them come out of the surf in small groups and waddle up the beach is a fascinating experience that is cute enough to warm even the hardiest heart. This is our last experience of the day, and afterwards we’ll make our way back to the hotel. It will be quite late by the time we return to Melbourne, but the day will have been worth it. ","lat":"-37.813628","lng":"144.963058"},{"title":"Day 16: Melbourne to Uluru","name":"Melbourne","description":"This morning you’ll head to the airport for your flight to Uluru. On arrival to Uluru – also known as Ayers Rock – you’ll check into your hotel then get ready to head into The Outback. This afternoon, we’ll travel to the mystical Kata Tjuta, also known as The Olgas. Thanks to the unusual, rotund shape of these rock formations, they received the Pitjantjatjara Aboriginal name of Kata Tjuta, which means 'many heads'. We'll stop at a lookout for panoramic views of the eastern side of Kata Tjuta then spend some time exploring the Walpa Gorge, which are all within the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. This evening we head to “Sunset Strip” to admire Uluru at sunset. Enjoy a drink and nibbles as the sun makes its way over the rock, transforming it to sizzling red and back to orange again. ","lat":"-37.813628","lng":"144.963058"},{"title":"Day 16: Melbourne to Uluru","name":"Uluru","description":"This morning you’ll head to the airport for your flight to Uluru. On arrival to Uluru – also known as Ayers Rock – you’ll check into your hotel then get ready to head into The Outback. This afternoon, we’ll travel to the mystical Kata Tjuta, also known as The Olgas. Thanks to the unusual, rotund shape of these rock formations, they received the Pitjantjatjara Aboriginal name of Kata Tjuta, which means 'many heads'. We'll stop at a lookout for panoramic views of the eastern side of Kata Tjuta then spend some time exploring the Walpa Gorge, which are all within the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. This evening we head to “Sunset Strip” to admire Uluru at sunset. Enjoy a drink and nibbles as the sun makes its way over the rock, transforming it to sizzling red and back to orange again. 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As you walk, you’ll learn about Aboriginal perceptions of Uluru, its powerful spiritual significance and how Anangu traditional owners and ranges are looking after the park together. There are also many fine examples of Anangu art to see along the way. Our next walk is along a short track to the Mutitjulu Waterhole. According to the Pitjantjatjara Aboriginal people, this is the home of Wanampi, an ancestral water snake or rainbow serpent. We’ll learn how Kuniya and Liru (the python woman and poisonous snake man) helped create Uluru. This is a living cultural landscape, as Kuniya is still here in spirit, and this experience provides a respectful understanding of the Dreamtime Stories that give the area such significance. The art caves are still used by Anangu today. After a morning full of learning, you’ll have an afternoon free to spend at your leisure. This evening you can choose from one of our optional dinner experiences or dine at one of the hotel’s bars or restaurants. ","lat":"-25.344428","lng":"131.036882"}]

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