Day 1: Arrive Sydney

You will be met on arrival at Sydney Airport and transferred to your hotel by luxury car (flights anytime). 
Perhaps join an optional guided walk to gain an insight into Sydney's Aboriginal heritage (please request at time of booking, price details below).

Overnight: Parkroyal Darling Harbour (standard), All Seasons Premier Menzies – guaranteed Deluxe Rooms (first class) or Hotel Inter-Continental – guaranteed Harbor View Rooms (deluxe), Sydney, 3 nights.

Day 2: City Sights – Harbor Cruise

This morning tour Sydney and Manly surf beach, then join a Sydney Harbour luncheon cruise. This afternoon visit Mrs. Macquarie's Chair, travel through Kings Cross and stop at Bondi Beach. (BL)

Day 3: Blue Mountains – Wildlife Park

Visit the spectacular Blue Mountains, stopping at the Skyway and Scenic Railway. Enjoy views of the Three Sisters, before visiting Featherdale Wildlife Park. (B)

Day 4: Depart Sydney and arrive Ayers Rock - The Olgas

You will be transferred by taxi to Sydney Airport to connect with your onward flight (flights anytime). You will be met on arrival at Ayers Rock Airport and transferred to your hotel (flights to arrive prior to 1.00pm). This afternoon join a tour to explore the Olgas (Kata Tjuta) and walk into Olga Gorge. Continue to Ayers Rock (Uluru) and watch the sunset while enjoying a complimentary glass of wine.

Overnight: Outback Pioneer Cabins (lodge), Outback Pioneer Hotel (standard), Desert Gardens Hotel (first class) or Sails in the Desert Hotel (deluxe), Ayers Rock Resort.

Day 5: Depart Ayers Rock

Rise early this morning to watch the first rays of dawn set the Red Centre alight from the Ayers Rock sunrise viewing area (optional). Those choosing to climb will be rewarded with stunning views of the Central Australian region. Later, tour around the base of this huge monolith. There is also time to visit the Uluru–Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre. You will be transferred to Ayers Rock Airport to connect with your onward flight (flights to depart after 1.30pm). Arrive at Cairns Airport. You will be met on arrival at Cairns Airport and transferred to your hotel by luxury car (flights anytime).

Overnight: Rydges Plaza (standard), The Oasis Resort (first class) or Cairns International (deluxe), Cairns, 3 nights.

Day 6: Great Barrier Reef

Enjoy a full day cruise to the Great Barrier Reef with Great Adventures. Drift along the reef in the semi-submersible and watch the marine world go by. Enjoy swimming, snorkeling and coral-viewing activities,as well as a tropical buffet lunch. Return to Cairns early evening. (BL)

Day 7: Kuranda – Skyrail – Tjapukai

Board the famous Kuranda train for a breathtaking journey to the village of Kuranda. There is time to stroll through the famous Kuranda Markets. Return to the lowlands by the Skyrail Cableway. 
 Visit the award-winning Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park, where legends of the Dreamtime are brought to life, before being transferred back to your hotel. (B)

Day 8: Depart Cairns

You will be transferred by taxi to Cairns Airport to connect with your onward flight (flights anytime).

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