Price Includes

• Roundtrip international air to Australia (from the West Coast) flying Qantas Airways
• All domestic air within Australia
• All transfers within Australia
• 10 nights first class accommodation; 2 nights Brisbane, 2 nights Surfers Paradise, 3 nights Cairns, 3 nights Sydney

Crikey! The Crocodile Hunter's Australia Zoo is on Queensland's beautiful Sunshine Coast. Your Australia Zoo Adventure includes Brisbane, Surfers Paradise, Cairns and Sydney with accommodation, transfers and sightseeing.

Day 1. Depart the West Coast for your flight to Brisbane on Qantas Airways.

Day 2. Cross the International Dateline. Lose a day which you will regain on the return trip.

Day 3. Arrive Brisbane. Upon arrival in Brisbane you will be met and transferred to your accommodation. The rest of the day is at leisure

Day 4. Visit Australia Zoo. Today you will experience the best Australia Zoo. This wildlife "Theme Park" is too good to rush. You will spend almost 6 hours seeing the many shows and demonstrations including crocodile feeding and snake handling. The handlers even walk some animals through the park so you can get "up close and personal." The Zoo has a team of over 200 who believe in "conservation through exciting education", who will ensure you have a wildlife experience you'll never forget. View the majestic Glasshouse Mountains bordered by pineapple plantations and pine forests as you travel along the Glasshouse Mountains scenic route.

Day 5. Brisbane Sightseeing. This morning tour provides a great overview or the city centre and surrounding suburbs. Visit Kangaroo Point and Bartley's Lookouts where you will have a fantastic bird's eye view of this subtropical capital. Visit places such as City Hall, Parliament House, St Johns Cathederal, Treasury Casino and China Town. Enjoy morning tea by the river at the Breakfast Creek Hotel and explore the grounds of Newstead House, Queensland's oldest residence with its wide colonial verandahs overlooking the river. (The house is open for tours Monday to Friday, entry own expense) This afternoon you will be transferred to Surfers Paradise in the Gold Coast for your 2 night stay.

Day 6. At leisure.

Day 7. Gold Coast to Cairns. Today you will be transferred from your hotel to the airport for your flight to Cairns. Upon arrival in Cairns you will be transferred to your hotel and the balance of the day is free for you to relax or explore.

Day 8. Great Barrier Reef. Travel on Quicksilver's magnificent wavepiercing catamaran to Agincourt Reef, one of the ribbon reefs on the very outer edge of the Great Barrier Reef. You can choose whether to dive, snorkel or view the abundant sea life from the underwater observatory, or semi-submersible submarine. A delicious smorgasbord lunch is included.

Day 9. Kuranda & Skyrail. Board the famous Kuranda Scenic Railway for a breathtaking journey on one of the world's most scenic operational train routes. Stop to view the spectacular Barron Gorge Falls before arriving at Kuranda Railway Station.The day is yours to explore the Village in the Rainforest and when you're ready to depart, make your way to the Skyrail terminal to return to Cairns. En route see the Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park stage show. Transfers are included.

Day 10. Cairns to Sydney. Today you will be transferred from your hotel to the airport for your flight to Sydney. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel where you will spend the next three nights.

Day 11. Sydney Sightseeing. This morning is at leisure before an afternoon city tour past the Opera House, Botanical Gardens and the southern beaches including Bondi.

Day 12. Blue Mountains Day trip. Depart Sydney and head for the Blue Mountains where you will be inspired by the breathtaking views and waterfalls. See the famous Three Sisters and other highlights of this great National Park.

Day 13. Sydney to the West Coast. Today ends your fantastic trip to Australia. You will be transferred to the airport for your Qantas flight to the West Coast. Don't worry mate, you can come back!