Wonders of Australia 2012

Dining Highlights
11 buffet breakfasts.1 lunch.Highlight Lunch cruising Sydney Harbour.Dinner on The Ghan.

First Class Travel Highlights
Includes all First Class features.You will be traveling on an and will join scheduled day tours with a qualified Local Driver Guide in Sydney, Alice Springs, Ayers Rock and Cairns.Travel in Gold Class comfort aboard The Ghan.Airport transfers will be provided on Day 3 in Sydney & Day 14 in Cairns, only for passengers who have booked their flights on a Trafalgar recommended airline and advised Trafalgar of their flight details.

Day 1: TO DAY 2 DEPART USA
You will fly over the international date line on your way to Sydney, Australia.

Day 3: ARRIVE SYDNEY (3 NIGHTS)
On arrival at Sydney Airport you will be transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. Perhaps stroll through the historic Rocks area and Circular Quay or visit the Royal Botanic Gardens or take a walk to the Opera House and watch the world go by as you relax in a café along the concourse.

Day 4: SYDNEY SIGHTSEEING
See the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Opera House from Mrs. Macquarie's Chair on a sightseeing tour. Enjoy a stroll along Bondi Beach before returning to the city. Later, you will take a luxury cruise on Sydney Harbour which includes a Highlight Lunch on board. Hear expert commentary plus see spectacular sights as you cruise by Sydney's prestigious suburbs.(Buffet Breakfast / Highlight Lunch)

Day 5: SYDNEY AT LEISURE
A full day at leisure in this exciting city. Why not take an excursion to the famous Blue Mountains and see some of Australia's native wildlife, including kangaroos, crocodiles and koalas, at Featherdale Wildlife Park? Or you may wish to taste some Australian wines in the Hunter Valley, New South Wales’ premier wine producing region.(Buffet Breakfast)

Day 6: SYDNEY - ADELAIDE
Transfer to Sydney Airport for your flight to Adelaide. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure. You could ride Adelaide’s historic tram from Victoria Square in the city to the beachside suburb of Glenelg. And if you enjoy alfresco dining, try Rundle Street East for dinner tonight.(Buffet Breakfast)

Day 7: ADELAIDE - THE GHAN
This morning transfer to Keswick Station where you will board The Ghan train and travel in first class comfort in a private sleeping berth on the journey through the outback to Alice Springs.(Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

Day 8: THE GHAN - ALICE SPRINGS (2 NIGHTS)
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast on board The Ghan before you arrive in Alice Springs. After disembarking you will be transferred to your hotel. This afternoon enjoy a sightseeing tour of this unique outback town including the Royal Flying Doctor Service, Telegraph Station and School of the Air. Your day ends with panoramic views from Anzac Hill Lookout.(Buffet Breakfast)

Day 9: WEST MACDONNELL RANGES - DESERT PARK
Begin with a tour of the West MacDonnell Ranges. Stop at Simpsons Gap with its lovely river red gum scenery. Continue on to magical Angkerle (Standley Chasm). Walk into the chasm along the stony watercourse lined with cycads, ghost gums, acacias and cypress pines. A light lunch will be provided before departing for Alice Springs Desert Park. Explore the Desert Rivers, Sand Country and Woodland habitats and discover many of the secrets of the Central Australian Desert. Visit the Nocturnal House and witness free-flying birds of prey in the Nature Theatre. Afterwards you will be transferred back to Alice Springs.(Buffet Breakfast / Lunch)

Day 10: ALICE SPRINGS - AYERS ROCK
Travel through the Red Centre from Alice Springs to Ayers Rock Resort, stopping en route at a camel farm. Later visit the mystical 36 domes of Kata Tjuṯa (the Olgas). On arrival at the base of Walpa Gorge spend time exploring the area and the unusual conglomerate rock formations. The walking trail through Walpa Gorge follows the natural creek bed between two of the tallest domes of Kata Tjuṯa. In the late afternoon travel to the Ayers Rock sunset viewing area. Witness and photograph the striking color changes of Uluṟu (Ayers Rock) while enjoying a complimentary glass of wine.(Buffet Breakfast)

Day 11: AYERS ROCK - CAIRNS (3 NIGHTS)
It's an early start as you head out to view sunrise at Uluṟu (Ayers Rock). See the Red Centre set alight by the first rays of the sun. Later, you will tour the base of Uluṟu and hear stories of the Aboriginal Dreamtime. Visit the Uluṟu - Kata Tjuṯa Cultural Centre before boarding your afternoon flight to Cairns. On arrival at Cairns Airport you'll be transferred to your hotel where you'll spend the next three relaxing nights. Your evening is at leisure.(Buffet Breakfast)

Day 12: CAIRNS AT LEISURE
Enjoy two full days at leisure in this tropical city. Why not take an unforgettable cruise to the Great Barrier Reef or an excursion through the rainforest on the Skyrail Cableway to Kuranda? Or you may wish to take an excursion to Cape Tribulation and the spectacular rainforests of the Daintree National Park.(Buffet Breakfast / Buffet Breakfast)

Day 14: CAIRNS - USA
This morning after breakfast it's time to bid farewell to this fascinating country as you are transferred to Cairns Airport for your flight home.(Buffet Breakfast)

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Sightseeing Highlights
Sydney View the Harbour Bridge, Opera House and famous Bondi Beach. Plus a luncheon cruise on beautiful Sydney Harbour.Alice Springs Visit the Telegraph Station, Royal Flying Doctor Service and School of the Air.West MacDonnell Ranges Stop at Simpsons Gap and Standley Chasm.Camel Farm Visit a camel farm.The Olgas Walk into Walpa Gorge and watch sunset at Uluṟu.Ayers Rock See sunrise at Uluṟu and explore the base. Visit the Uluṟu - Kata Tjuṯa Cultural Centre.Cairns Two full days at leisure to relax or go sightseeing in this tropical city.

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Kert rated this tour a 4 on 8/9/2011 2:40:42 AM and says:

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This is our 2nd tour with Trafalgar, and we were not disappointed.  The Ghan train trip was fantastic! 

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