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 Alice Springs – The Olgas 

You will be met on arrival at Alice Springs Airport and transferred to your hotel (flights to arrive day prior). Depart Alice Springs and travel to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park and explore the Olgas (Kata Tjuta). Enjoy a complimentary glass of wine this evening while watching sunset over Ayers Rock (Uluru).

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: Ayers Rock – Kings Canyon

Rise early this morning to view sunrise over Ayers Rock and climb to the top of the monolith (optional). Enjoy a guided tour of the base and visit the Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre. Depart this afternoon for Kings Canyon.

Overnight: Kings Canyon Lodge (lodge), Kings Canyon Resort – Rangeview Rooms (standard and first class) orSpa Rooms (deluxe).

Day 6: Kings Canyon – Depart Alice Springs

This morning climb to the Canyon rim for superb views. Alternatively, you may like to explore the boulder-strewn Canyon floor. Continue to Alice Springs. Overnight at your hotel.

Day 7: Depart Alice Springs - Arrive Cairns

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 8: 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 9: 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 10: Depart Cairns

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