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| Day 1: International Flight -
After departing from Los Angeles, you
will be provided with an evening meal, you can relax, have a drink,
watch a movie and rest. You will be given Breakfast before landing in
Sydney,Australia. (you loose one day crossing the International Date
Line but don't worry you catch it up again on your return flight to the
USA) |
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The Qantas Boeing 747-400 is
equipped with the latest entertainment features of any Airline.
The
overnight flight to Australia can be a good opportunity for sleeping or
to watch the latest movies after your evening meal. |
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| Day 2: Car Transfer to Sydney
Hotel - On arrival in Sydney you will be
transferred to your city accommodation. |
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You will be collected by a private
car from Sydney International Airport and driven to your hotel. |
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| Day 2 (Cont.): Sydney
Accommodation - Settle into your 4 star
accommodation at the Sydney Novotel on Darling Harbour, where you will
be staying for 3 nights. |
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Your hotel is located right in the
heart of Sydney's most exciting playground, Darling Harbour. With Sydney
at your fingertips, take the chance to explore the Darling Harbour area
at your leisure, which is a modern collection of Shopping Malls,
Parkland, Restaurants and Harbour Front activities. The Monorail
connection to the City Center provides quick transit, or walk to
Circular Quay and catch a ferry to our wonderful harbour-side Taronga
Park Zoo, or to the lovely tree-lined beach suburb of Manly. If visiting
on a weekend then go to the Rocks Market and shop for local Arts, Crafts
& unique Australian Souvenirs. |
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| Day 3 (Morning): Climb Sydney
Harbour Bridge - Before lunch,
experience an adventure of a lifetime by climbing the famous
"Coathanger" - Sydney Harbour Bridge. |
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This 3 hour climb will take you to
the top of the Bridge, 120 yards (134 meters) above sea level. Following
your arrival and check-in you will be given a comprehensive briefing and
demonstration of all safety equipment. You will be provided with a
Bridge suit to put on (over your existing clothing), communications
equipment and a Bridge harness linked to a static line throughout the
climb. There are also handrails for support on all sections of the
climb. Wear rubber soled shoes. |
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| Day 3 (Afternoon): Day Tour of
Sydney - Spend the afternoon touring
Sydney's attractions, departing your hotel at 2pm and returning at
around 6pm. |
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Tour Sydney's bustling city
precincts, enjoy the bohemian beat of lively Kings Cross, admire the
white sands of Bondi Beach and other eastern beaches, and discover the
beauty of gracious harbourside suburbs. Glimpse the city's historic and
contemporary flavour in one afternoon. |
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| Day 4: Blue Mountains Day Tour
- A full day tour to the Blue Mountains
and wonderful breathtaking scenery before returning to your Hotel.
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The Blue Mountains Day Tour by
Deluxe Mini-Coach will collect you from your Sydney Hotel and includes a
visit to a Wildlife Park, (cuddle a Koala) morning tea, Boomerang
throwing, gourmet lunch and breathtaking scenery of famous landmarks.
Take a walk into the valley and enjoy the sounds and beauty of the
rainforest. |
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| Day 5: Domestic Flight to
Gladstone - Your morning flight out of
Sydney flies you north to the Gladstone. |
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This flight takes you across the
border from the state of New South Wales to Gladstone, a coastal town in
Queensland, north of Brisbane. |
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| Days 5, 6 & 7: Heron
Island Getaway - A 10am ferry is
scheduled to meet you as you arrive in Gladstone, and will take about 2
hours to get you to Heron Island. |
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Heron Island is a true coral cay
right on the Great Barrier Reef. Being right on the reef gives Heron an
advantage over the other Island Resorts, as most are a day trip from the
reef. Heron is ribboned with sugar white sands, crystal clear waters and
acres of brilliant coral. Its where stress is replaced with a sense of
soft adventure. Heron is a Marine National Park and all flora and fauna
is protected. The island is a true nature lover's paradise and because
of this the island does not allow day-trippers. All meals are provided
whilst on Heron. Meals at Heron are internationally recognized as being
5 star.
Optional - Helicopter transfers between Gladstone and
Heron Island (either way or return) are available. The 20 minute flight
gives you an uninterrupted view of the Reef and is an awe inspiring
sight for the photographer or the sea weary. |
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| Day 8: Domestic Flight to
Brisbane - Your Qantas flight will take
you direct from Gladstone to Brisbane. |
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This is a direct flight to Brisbane,
the capital city of Queensland: 'The Sunshine State'. |
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| Day 8 (Cont.): Brisbane
Accommodation - Check in to the Grand
Mercure Hotel in Brisbane, early afternoon, and have the rest of the day
at your leisure. |
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Brisbane is a vibrant city with many
activities and sights to enjoy all within walking distance from your
hotel. Enjoy the shops and festivities at Southbank Parklands (World
Expo 1988 was held here) and see Kodak Beach, a large man-made inland
beach/pool surrounded by real beach sand, ferns and palm trees. Also
experience a living rainforest complete with wildlife in the Southbank
Wildlife Sanctuary. Wander the board-walks that follow the river through
the city, walk past Kangaroo Point cliffs (watch people rock climb).
Ride on a ferry “River Cat” and tour the city from the river (day or
night). Cross the river to Brisbane Mall and shop till you drop, or
enjoy a coffee in a sidewalk café and watch the world go by. The Evening
is yours. |
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| Day 9: Day Tour at the Croc
Hunter's 'Australia Zoo' - A day
excursion to the home of the famous Crocodile Hunter (Steve Irwin) at
the Australia Zoo. |
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The Wildlife Park is located 2 hours
driving time north of Brisbane. The "Call of the Wild" experience leads
you to "Steve's" home and over 550 animals that you would only expect to
see in the wilds of Australia. Experience a truly remarkable day as you
watch a demonstration featuring wild crocodiles. Meet Amelia, the
Wedged-Tailed Eagle and other birds of prey. Watch the small clawed
otters frolic and "Harriet" the world's oldest giant Galapagos land
tortoise, as they feed. Encounter cuddly Koalas close up and join in the
feeding of the kangaroos and wallabies. This is a day to experience the
pleasures of the wild and watch a very experienced, professional handler
get close to extremely dangerous creatures. |
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| Day 10: Car Transfer to
Cherrabah - You will be transferred from
Brisbane to Cherrabah. |
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You will be picked up from your
hotel in Brisbane and transferred by private car to Cherrabah |
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| Days 10 & 11: Cherrabah
Homestead - Cherrabah Homestead Resort
(Warrick, Queensland) is the ultimate Aussie farm stay experience. Two
days discovering the pleasures of a real Aussie Homestead carved from
spectacular wilderness. |
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Set high in the mountains over the
Great Dividing Range, Cherrabah Homestead Resort lets you experience an
authentic Homestead while enjoying a range of resort activities,
wildlife & fresh clear mountain air and spectacular sunsets (see
hundreds of Kangaroos). |
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| Day 12: Car Transfer to
O'Reilly's Retreat - You will be
transferred to O'Reilly's Retreat via car. |
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You will be collected by a private
car and driven from Cherrabah to O'Reilly's Retreat in Lammington
National Park. |
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| Days 12 & 13: O'Reilly's
Retreat - Nestled in the Hinterland
behind the Gold Coast exists one of the World's last sub-tropical
Rainforests. The O'Reilly's Guesthouse hospitality is a legend in
itself. |
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A visit to the famous O'Reilly's
plateau takes you through the beautiful Tamborine Mountain. The mountain
views are quite spectacular and you will enjoy a relaxing rainforest
drive on the way to O'Reilly's 80 year old hideaway. At O'Reilly's you
will be able to view the rainforest canopy on Australia's longest
treetop walk. Walk through the rainforests at your leisure, there are
many walks (long and short) all of which start at your door step. Enjoy
the birds and wildlife in their natural habitat. Ponder the beauty of
life as you sit on a rock amongst the ferns and greenery and admire
waterfalls, creeks and other pleasures of nature. |
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| Day 14 (Evening): Coach
Transfer to the Gold Coast - The 2 hour
transfer from O'Reilly's Retreat on this luxury coach will take you
through Lammington National Park, along an incredibly scenic drive and
down to the Grand Mercure Hotel on the Gold Coast. |
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You will be picked up from
O'Reilly's Retreat and transferred to your hotel in Broadbeach via a
calming rainforest drive down through the rainforest. |
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| Days 14 & 15: Gold Coast
Accommodation - Check in for your two
night stay with sun and fun at the Grand Mercure Hotel, Broadbeach. This
4 star Gold Coast Hotel is the front door to your true Australian
experience. |
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After check-in your time is your own
to enjoy. Queensland's Gold Coast is Australia's premier holiday
destination, with 45 miles (70 kilometers) of unpolluted golden surf
beaches, 300 days of sunshine each year, Wildlife Parks (Currumbin),
Theme Adventure Parks and an endless list of attractions for visitors of
all ages and interests. Accommodation on the Gold Coast is at the Grand
Mercure Hotel at Broadbeach. It has direct access to the beach and the
hotel also adjoins the 110 store Oasis Shopping Center and is connected
by monorail to Jupiter's Casino. |
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| Day 16: Car Transfer to
Brisbane Airport - Morning transfer to
Brisbane International Airport Terminal for departure to the USA.
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You will be collected by a private
car from the Grand Mercure Hotel on the Gold Coast and driven to
Brisbane airport. |
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| Day 16: International Flight
Home - Mid-day Departure from Brisbane,
In-flight Dinner and Movie with arrival in the USA. Note: You will be
traveling back across the International Date line. Gain that day back
you lost on the way over, you actually arrive in the USA on the same day
you leave Brisbane. |
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The Qantas Boeing 747-400 is
equipped with the latest entertainment features of any Airline. The
overnight flight to Australia can be a good opportunity for sleeping or
to watch the latest movies after your evening meal. |
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