13 Days Australia Family HoliDay Tour Package

Duration: 13 Days / 12 Nights
Priced From: $7,195 pp dbl. occ.  
Dates: Jul, Dec

A family holiday in Australia offers an idyllic combination of the exotic and the familiar. Learn to ride the waves in a surfing lesson on Bondi Beach, meet the unspoiled wildlife on Kangaroo Island and fly to Alice Springs in the heart of Outback, yours to traverse by four-wheel ATV.

This program contains some active elements, and a minimum level of fitness is required; ask for details

Tour Itinerary

DAYS 1-2: USA or Canada/Sydney, Australia

Depart on an overnight flight to Australia, crossing the International Date Line and "losing" a day, regained on your homebound trip.

DAY 3: Sydney

On arrival, your room is available for immediate occupancy, and you are free to relax for the remainder of the morning. This afternoon, enjoy a private cruise of Sydney Harbour while afternoon tea is served. Four Seasons Hotel Sydney

DAY 4: Sydney

Depart by ferry for a privately guided visit to Taronga Zoo. Then head to famous Bondi Beach to meet a real Aussie lifesaver and learn to ride the waves during a surfing lesson. Tonight, attend a welcome dinner with your fellow travellers. Four Seasons Hotel Sydney B L D

DAY 5: Sydney/Adelaide

DESIGN YOUR DAY options fill the morning: privately tour the Sydney Opera House, embark on an exhilarating jet boat ride on the harbor or soar to new heights atop Sky Tower.

Board an afternoon flight to Adelaide, founded in 1836 and known as the "city of churches" as well as for its festivals, wines, cuisines and Mediterranean climate. On arrival, explore Adelaide with an orientation tour. Dine this evening at your choice of one of  recommended restaurants. Hyatt Regency B D

DAY 6: Adelaide/Kangaroo Island/Adelaide

Fly to Kangaroo Island, renowned as nature's wonderland and brimming with diverse, abundant wildlife untouched by modern development. Explore by four-wheel-drive vehicle, walk among the seals and enjoy a barbecue lunch.

Today, you may join a project to assist in the rehabilitation of a region devastated by a bushfire and protect the habitat of the glossy black cockatoo.Later, board your return flight to Adelaide. Hyatt Regency B L

DAY 7: Adelaide/Alice Springs

Board a flight to Alice Springs - located in "the Red Centre" - the classic Australian Outback. This afternoon's sightseeing excursion includes an ATV adventure on a private cattle station which takes you over bush tracks, dry riverbeds and close to mountain ranges. Tonight, attend an Aussie-style barbecue in a natural bush setting under the stars. Alice Springs Resort B D

DAY 8: Alice Springs/Uluru

Visit the School of the Air, a program of radio instruction that brought home schooling to isolated children living in the Outback. Board a flight to Uluru (also known as Ayers Rock) for an afternoon drive to the rock formations of Kata Tjuta (the Olgas). Then discover the significance of the desert animals to the local Anangu people, as well as their creation stories, during a private viewing of Predators of the Desert. Sails in the Desert B

DAY 9: Uluru/Cairns/Port Douglas

Watch the sun rise over Uluru and take part in a walk along its base, viewing hallowed sites and paintings of ancient Aboriginal tribal myths. Later, fly to Cairns and transfer to your luxurious resort in the seaside town of Port Douglas. Sea Temple Port Douglas B D

DAY 10: Great Barrier Reef

Today's excursion takes you to the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef. Cruise to three different reef sites - all known for their water clarity and coral formations and ideal for swimming and snorkeling - within the World Heritage Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.Sea Temple Port Douglas B L

DAY 11: Port Douglas/Cooya Beach/Port Douglas

This morning, travel to Cooya Beach and walk with your private Aboriginal guide to learn about their culture in this part of Australia. This evening, bid a fond "g'day" to Australia at a very special farewell dinner at Sea Temple. Sea Temple Port Douglas B D

DAY 12: Port Douglas/Cairns/Sydney

Travel by the Kuranda skyrail - the world's longest cableway - for a beautiful rainforest experience, gliding just meters above the rainforest canopy. Enjoy some free time in the quaint village of Kuranda, located at the top of the mountain, before continuing to Sydney for an evening at leisure. Four Seasons Hotel Sydney B

DAY 13: Sydney/USA or Canada

Take advantage of some time left for last-minute shopping before your departure flight takes you back across the International Dateline toward home.B

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