Best of Australia (21 Days starting from $0)

Best of Australia

A 21-Day tour starting from $0

Length:	21 Days
Type:	South Pacific 2008
Category:	Free and Easy
Operator:	Trafalgar
Tour Code:	PBOAM

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About This Tour

What's Included
Itinerary
Dates & Prices
Sightseeing
Details

Sightseeing Highlights

Melbourne See the sights of cosomopolitan Melbourne.
Kangaroo Island Tour Kangaroo Island including the Remarkable Rocks and Seal Bay.
The Olgas See spectacular Kata Tjuta (the Olgas).
Ayers Rock Experience sunset and sunrise over Uluru (Ayers Rock).
Kings Canyon Climb to the rim for views of Watarrka National Park.
Kakadu National Park Visit Nourlangie Rock and enjoy a wildlife cruise on Yellow Water Billabong. Join the Guluyambi Cruise plus visit the Bowali Visitor Centre.
Great Barrier Reef Full day Great Barrier Reef cruise including lunch.
Sydney Enjoy the sights of Sydney including the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House.

Dining Highlights

17 Buffet Breakfasts and 1 breakfast in flight Darwin to Cairns
2 picnic lunches on Kangaroo Island and 2 lunches in Kakadu National Park
1 tropical buffet lunch on the Great Barrier Reef

23 meals in total (see day by day itinerary)

First Class Travel Highlights

You will be traveling on an independent basis and will join scheduled day tours with a qualified local driver / guide in Melbourne, Adelaide, Kangaroo Island, Ayers Rock, Kings Canyon, Alice Springs, Darwin, Kakadu, Cairns and Sydney.
Internal flight from Adelaide to Kangaroo Island and return.
Great Adventures Catamaran to the Great Barrier Reef.
Airport transfers will be provided in Melbourne & in Sydney only for passengers who have booked their flights on a Trafalgar recommended airline and advised Trafalgar of their flight details.
You''ll stay in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
All hotel service charges, tips and local taxes are included.
A stylish travel bag and wallet containing tour documents and helpful information.

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: Swanston Hotel Grand Mercure

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 (flights to depart after 3.00pm). (Buffet Breakfast)

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. On arrival 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 Resort. (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: Alice Springs Resort

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: Darwin Central Hotel

Day 13 - Darwin - Kakadu This morning we travel via the undulating 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: Darwin Central Hotel

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 on flight)

Hotel: Cairns International

Day 16 - Great Barrier Reef This morning we join the Great Adventures catamaran and cruise out to the beautiful Great Barrier Reef. Enjoy an informative reef education presentation. See a myriad of coral and tropical fish seen 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 / Highlight 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, Darling Harbour

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)

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All Land & Air Prices: Additional taxes and fees will apply, please visit www.trafalgar.com/taxesandfees. Airline fuel surcharges are included in the base fare. Additional restrictions will apply; please visit www.trafalgar.com/restrictions. Prices shown are from New York City (Europe vacations), Los Angeles (South Pacific & Asia vacations) and Miami (South America vacations). * This list indicates brochure rates and dates. Air price is based on departures from Los Angeles. Additional add-on airfares from other cities are available. * Land+Air Prices after May 1, 2008 are subject to confirmation at time of booking ** For single travellers purchasing the twin-share option, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms. * Land Only Passengers In order to purchase Land Only the following air sectors are required – Melbourne-Adelaide, Adelaide-Ayers Rock, Alice Springs-Darwin, Darwin-Cairns, Cairns-Sydney. ** Land+Air price includes economy airfare Los Angeles / Melbourne / Adelaide Ayers Rock / Alice Springs /Darwin /Cairns /Sydney /Los Angeles. *** 2nd Tour discount does not apply to this tour Please note: In addition to being sold out or on a request basis only, a tour departure may not be displayed on this site for operation reasons.** For details on discounts that apply to this tour please refer to a brochure or see your Travel Agent. The displayed prices are based on twin-share accommodation. A single supplement price is available on request.

Melbourne
Kangaroo Island
The Olgas
Ayers Rock
Kings Canyon
Kakadu National Park
Great Barrier Reef
Sydney

All Land & Air Prices: Additional taxes and fees will apply, please visit www.trafalgar.com/taxesandfees. Airline fuel surcharges are included in the base fare. Additional restrictions will apply; please visit www.trafalgar.com/restrictions. Prices shown are from New York City (Europe vacations), Los Angeles (South Pacific & Asia vacations) and Miami (South America vacations).
* This list indicates brochure rates and dates.
** Air price is based on departures from Los Angeles. Additional add-on airfares from other cities are available.
*** Land+Air Prices after May 1, 2008 are subject to confirmation at time of booking
**** For single travellers purchasing the twin-share option, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms.
***** Land Only Passengers In order to purchase Land Only the following air sectors are required – Melbourne-Adelaide, Adelaide-Ayers Rock, Alice Springs-Darwin, Darwin-Cairns, Cairns-Sydney.
****** Land+Air price includes economy airfare Los Angeles / Melbourne / Adelaide Ayers Rock / Alice Springs /Darwin /Cairns /Sydney /Los Angeles.
******* 2nd Tour discount does not apply to this tour
Please note: In addition to being sold out or on a request basis only, a tour departure may not be displayed on this site for operation reasons.
For details on discounts that apply to this tour please refer to a brochure or see your Travel Agent.
The displayed prices are based on twin-share accommodation. A single supplement price is available on request.

Note: All prices are per person, double occupancy, subject to availability. These pages are not endorsed or supported by the tour operator in any way. All information presented is based on promotional material provided by the tour operator. All prices, itineraries, accommodations and dates are subject to change without notice and at any time by the tour operators. Availability is limited and must be reconfirmed at time of booking. The prices on this website are not guaranteed. We are not responsible for errors, omissions, or changes in pricing. Please call us toll free at 1-800-942-3301 to confirm availability and pricing.