11D/10N Candid Australia
11DAUCAND
Day 1: Arrival in Sydney.
Sydney is the state capital of New South Wales and features the world’s largest natural harbour and iconic tourist destinations like the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge. Upon arrival in Sydney, transfer to the hotel on seat in coach basis. Check-in at the hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 2: Sydney city tour on seat in coach basis.
Today after breakfast a coach will pick you up from your hotel for your transfer to Wheat Road, StreetSide behind Sydney Aquarium, Darling Harbour, the departure points of your tour. At 8.15 am join your coach to commence a morning city Tour. See points of interest including The Rocks, Sydney Opera House and visit Mrs. Macquarie’s Chair for superb views of the harbour and city skyline. Journey to Bondi Beach, Australia's most famous surf beach, where you can wander along the shoreline and dip your toes into the cool ocean. Next stop is the entrance of Sydney Harbour, known as the Gap. A dramatic ocean cliff on the eastern coast of Sydney, the Gap provides breathtaking views of the coastline. Return to Sydney through the famous suburbs of Double Bay, Paddington and Kings Cross. Tour concludes at approximately 11.45am and you may disembark at either Darling Harbour or Circular Quay. No drop-off at hotels.
Day 3: Sydney to Cairns.
Today after breakfast check out from Sydney hotel and transfer to Sydney airport to catch your flight to Cairns. Arrive at Cairns airport, transfer (seat-in-coach basis) to the hotel and check in for an overnight stay. Check-in at the hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 4: Green Island cruise including lunch with transfers on seat in coach basis.
Today after breakfast proceed for 1 day Green Island cruise with lunch. A Big Cat Green Island Cruises coach will pick you up from your hotel for your transfer to the Reef Fleet Terminal, the departure points of your cruise. Board your Big Cat vessel to commence a full-day cruise to Green Island. Big Cat is a modern air-conditioned 35-metre catamaran which takes just over one hour to cruise to Green Island. Enjoy over 5 hours on Green Island with many activities such as the choice of a glass bottom boat tour or snorkelling equipment for the day, a fish feeding display, self-guided island walks or simply relaxing on the white sandy beach. Enjoy lunch onboard. The cruise concludes at approximately 5.00 pm, at which time hotel drop-offs will commence.
Inclusions:
Green Island catamaran cruise.
Snorkeling demonstration.
Choice of reef viewing by glass bottom boat or the use of snorkelling equipment for the day (both options available at an extra cost).
Snorkeling equipment deposit required.
Fish feeding display.
5 hours on Green Island.
Transfers from Cairns accommodation.
All taxes and charges.
Day 5: Cairns to Gold Coast.
Today after breakfast check out from Cairn’s hotel and transfer to Cairn’s airport to catch your flight to Brisbane/Gold Coast. Arrive at Brisbane/Gold Coast airport, transfer (seat-in- coach basis) to the hotel and check-in for an overnight stay. Check-in at the hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 6: Sea world entrance tickets with transfers on seat in coach basis.
Today after breakfast board your coach from the hotel to Sea World. Overnight at hotel.
Day 7: Movie World entrance tickets with transfers on seat in coach basis.
Today after breakfast proceed for a full-day tour of Movie World. Get lost in a world where movies come to life and everyone’s a star. Meet your favourite stars and superheroes, experience the adrenaline-pumping thrill rides and watch an array of spectacular shows. Overnight at hotel.
Day 8: Transfer from Gold Coast hotel to Brisbane hotel on a private basis.
Today after breakfast check out from Gold Coast Hotel to Brisbane hotel on a private basis in a sedan/van. Check-in at the hotel and overnight at the hotel.
Day 9: Croc Express to Australia Zoo with transfers on seat in coach basis.
This Brisbane to Australia Zoo tour offers a convenient way to access Australia Zoos famous combination of great shows and up close and personal animal encounters, with six hours free to explore this award-winning zoo on Queensland's Sunshine Coast! Expect exciting wildlife shows and some up close and personal animal encounters at Australia Zoo made famous by the Irwin family. Take the hassle out of the drive to the zoo with this tour that will take you from Brisbane directly to the zoos gates aboard a comfortable, air conditioned coach, giving you multiple hours to see all the wildlife and shows before returning to Brisbane in the early evening. The zoo is now a living legacy to Steve and his wildlife conservation efforts. Australia Zoo is home to over 1,000 native and exotic species of wildlife that can’t wait to get up close and personal to you! Get hands-on with cuddly koalas, wombats, snakes and kangaroos. Come face to face with majestic tigers or get your photo taken with a baby alligator! Your day at Australia Zoo will be the ultimate wildlife adventure.
Day 10: Koala Cruise - Return River cruise to Lone Pine Sanctuary without transfers.
This popular scenic river cruise has been taking visitors to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary for over 60 years and is a "must do" experience while in Brisbane. The cruise travels through the city's most historic landscapes, iconic attractions, historical homesites and interesting wildlife habitats as you listen to an entertaining and informative commentary. Enjoy 3 hours exploring Lone pine, before re-joining the cruise for a relaxing return journey on the river back to the city.
Day 11: Departure from Brisbane.
After breakfast, your arrangements conclude with a departure transfer to Brisbane International Airport. We hope you had a wonderful vacation!!
