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HOTEL INFORMATION:  Novotel Outback HotelHotel Class: Superior First Class Located at the foothills of the MacDonnell Ranges, the Novotel Outback Hotel is close to many of the attractions in the city. Guests can easily get to the Wes MacDonnell, Anzac Hill, Desert Park, the Botanical gardens, or the racecourse. All 138 guest rooms have satellite TV, minibar, radio, and internet. The hotel has a cocktail bar, restaurant, spa, outdoor swimming pool, and gymnasium.  Crowne Plaza Alice SpringsHotel Class: Deluxe Set against a rugged mountain backdrop in Australia's very heart, the Crowne Plaza Alice Springs is the ideal base for exploring the Red Centre and is easily accessible to most attractions. Guest rooms include satellite television, mini-bar, internet access, in room safe. Two restaurants and lounges on site and guests have access to sauna and swimming pool.  Desert Gardens HotelHotel Class: Superior First Class Located centrally in the Voyages Ayers Rock Resort, the Desert Gardens Hotel is surrounded by spectacular views of Australia. Guests can unwind by the pool, or visit the hotel restaurant or bar. Additional amenities include tennis courts, art gallery, sightseeing points, shopping center, tour desk, internet, and massage center. Guest rooms are all equipped with air-conditioning, minibar, private verandah or courtyard, radio, and TV.  Sails in the DesertHotel Class: Deluxe Sails in The Desert in Ayers Rock has imbibed its name from the sail-like structure built on the roof of the hotel and is positioned at the gateway of Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park and is minutes away from other attractions. Guest rooms include direct dial telephone, refrigerator and cable television and room service. On-site, the Rockpool Restaurant serves western and Asian-influenced delicacies, and recreational facilities include swimming pool and tennis courts.  Pacific International HotelHotel Class: Superior First Class Surrounded by lush tropical vegetation the Pacific International Hotel in Cairns is downtown on the waterfront in Cairns with easy access to the seaport, shopping, entertainment and the Reef Casino. Room amenities include in-room safes, internet access and international electric shaver points. Several dining options are available on-site as well as a swimming pool and sundeck.  Cairns International HotelHotel Class: Deluxe Cairns International Hotel in Cairns is located in the city center and within walking distance of the Reef Casino, Cairns Convention Centre and the Cairns Central Shopping Centre. The 321 guest rooms include television, air conditioning and direct dial phones. There are 3 restaurants and bars on the property as well as a fitness center, two swimming pools, currency exchange and gift shop.  The Menzies Sydney HotelHotel Class: Superior First Class The Menzies Sydney Hotel stands as an icon of a classic Sydney experience. The hotel is located near Sydney’s shopping center, as well as the Opera House, “The Rocks” and Darling Harmor. Dining is easy to find in the hotel, and just as easy to come by in the city itself. Guests are encouraged to use the gymnasium, spa, sauna, swimming pool, and wireless internet.  Shangri-La HotelHotel Class: Deluxe Shangri-la Hotel in Sydney is majestically situated in the historically significant Rocks district looking down upon the Sydney Harbour and is located near major tourist attractions and several shopping plazas. Large and spacious rooms are replete with modern amenities including internet access, coffee/tea making facilities, in-room safe, direct dial phone and mini-bar. The property boasts five restaurants and bars, fitness facilities and a hair salon.
Day 1 - Sydney
Check-in to your choice of hotel, close to Darling Harbour and the Opera House. Superior First Class: The Menzies Sydney Deluxe: Shangri-La Day 2 - Sydney Sydney is one of the world’s great cities – with a wonderful climate, warm and gracious residents and a spectacular harbor, dominated by the iconic Sydney Opera House. Today’s tour begins at The Rocks, the oldest part of town, and continues with the Opera House, Darling Harbour, Kings Cross and world-famous Bondi Beach. Enjoy an afternoon at leisure before boarding the MV Sydney 2000 for a dinner cruise through one of the world’s most beautiful harbors. Meals B,D Day 3 - Blue Mountains Excursion A full day excursion by deluxe 4WD begins at a nearby wildlife park to see kangaroos, koalas and dingoes. Travel deep into the Blue Mountains for morning tea in the bush and then explore scenic wilderness areas of the backcountry; see Australia’s Grand Canyon and the renowned Three Sisters rock formations and hear the ‘Dreamtime’ legend of their origin. A homestead lunch is included. Meals B,L Day 4 - Sydney / Ayers Rock #WHS# Fly to Ayers Rock and check-in to your choice of hotel at Ayers Rock Resort. Explore the massive rock formations of Kata Tjuta (the Olgas), and walk the trails of Olga Gorge. Later at Ayers Rock (Uluru), sip a glass of wine as you witness the striking color changes of Uluru as the sun sinks below the desert horizon. Meals B Superior First Class: Desert Gardens Deluxe: Sails in the Desert Day 5 - Ayers Rock / Alice Springs Travel to the eastern end of Uluru to catch the first sunlight hitting the desert landscape and Ayers Rock. Enjoy coffee in the cool desert air as Uluru gradually changes color in the glow of the rising sun. View Aboriginal rock art at the Mutitjulu Waterhole before traveling through the desert landscapes of the Outback to Alice Springs. Check-in to your choice of hotel, nestled in the foothills of the MacDonnell Range. Meals B Superior First Class: Novotel Outback Deluxe: Crowne Plaza Day 6 - Alice Springs Today’s excursion reveals the history and rugged beauty of the Australian Outback. Travel through the West MacDonnell Ranges and visit the John Flynn Memorial, dedicated to the founder of the Royal Flying Doctor Service. Explore the trails of Standley Chasm and then stop at Ormiston Gorge to see striking, cubist rock formations. Enjoy a picnic lunch before visiting Alice Springs Desert Park to see unique Australian wildlife including an exciting “Birds of Prey” Show. Meals B,L Day 7 - Alice Springs / Cairns Transfer to the airport for your flight to Cairns, gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, meet and greet upon arrival and check-in to your choice of hotel. Meals B Superior First Class: Pacific International Deluxe: Cairns International Day 8 - Great Barrier Reef #WHS# Excursion Enjoy an excursion by deluxe catamaran to Michaelmas Cay, a picturesque reef island surrounded by coral gardens teeming with marine life. Your adventure includes refreshments, buffet lunch, bird watching tour, snorkeling equipment, and presentations by marine biologists. Meals B,L Day 9 - Rainforest Safari Excursion Visit Wooroonooran National Park, for an exciting day in the Australian rainforest. This evening, visit Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park to learn the mythologies, history and culture of Australia’s ancient indigenous peoples. Meals, B,L,D Day 10 - Cairns Your tour finishes this morning. Or, explore more of the world with our FreeStyle Travel. Meals B
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