East Coast Discovery

Day 01

Arrive in Sydney and make your way to the selected hotel.
The rest of the day is at leisure.

Day 02

Breakfast at your hotel.
This morning depart your hotel for the Sydney City Tour & Harbour Luncheon Cruise – Get your bearings of Sydney with our half-day Grand City Sights Tour. Join your "Aussie" host for a trip to remember, as he takes pride in showing off his hometown. Experience the history of this once Convict Settlement together with its famous modern landmarks. Travel over, under and on the beautiful Sydney Harbour with this combined City Sights and Harbour Luncheon Cruise. Board a luxury catamaran, with its spacious interior for comfortable dining, sit back - relax and take in the fabulous panoramic views while feasting on a superb lunch. This is Australian hospitality at its best.
Your tour finishes at 2pm. The rest of the day is at leisure or you may choose some of our optional tours.

Day 03

Breakfast at your hotel.
This morning depart your hotel for the Blue Mountains Canyon & 4WD Wildlife Discovery – First head West out of Sydney, climb the escarpment and take in panoramic views of the Sydney area. Enjoy fully inclusive morning tea in the bush. Climbing through eucalyptus forests in the high Blue Mountains you will see waterfalls, magnificent canyons and the remarkable Three Sisters. This natural environment provides a wonderful opportunity to look for native Flora and Fauna. Lunch is at a gorgeous historic mountain hotel with fantastic views, great food and friendly Aussie hospitality. This afternoon, take the chance to visit the thrilling Scenic Railway in Katoomba or ride the steepest passenger railway in the world or enjoy a short walk to nearby Katoomba waterfalls & gallery.

Day 04

Breakfast at your hotel.
Make your way to Sydney airport for your flight to the Gold Coast. (Estimated flight time: 1hr)
Upon arrival in Coolangatta (Gold Coast airport), make your way to the selected hotel.
The rest of the day is at leisure or you may choose some of our optional tours.

Day 05

Breakfast at your hotel.
This morning depart your hotel for a Window to the Wilderness Tour - discover waterfalls cascading into mountain streams, thick green rainforests alive with native birds and animals and the rugged hillside trails on Tamborine Mountain. Sightings of kangaroos and wallabies are common as the tour travels through private farmlands to exclusive lunch venue on our 400 acre working cattle property. Koalas are often seen sleeping the day away in a gum tree. This trek takes you into the mountainous regions of the World Heritage Listed Lamington National Park. It follows a rugged 4WD track, providing an opportunity to admire the magnificent view of mountains and valleys to the west. At O'Reilly's Plateau, flocks of colourful native birds are often seen with the opportunity to handfeed. The Treetop Canopy Boardwalk offers visitors a close-up view of this subtropical rainforest area, with spectacular views for those who wish to climb the observation tower. The carefully constructed timetable allows for frequent stops to take in the sweeping views, leisurely walks through the forests, a refreshing dip into a cool mountain rock pool, meal breaks and wine tastings. Scones fresh from the oven for morning tea, an Aussie BBQ lunch (your choice of beef steaks, chicken fillets or ocean fish) will satisfy the heartiest appetite. After lunch, lessons on Boomerang throwing and whip cracking is always entertaining.

Day 06

Breakfast at your hotel.
Day at leisure to relax on one of the world’s most beautiful beaches, or choose from a wide variety of optional tours including the 4 famous theme parks.

Day 07

Breakfast at your hotel.
Make your way to Brisbane airport for your flight to Cairns. (Estimated flight time: 2hr 30min)
Upon arrival in Cairns make your way to the selected hotel.
The rest of the day is at leisure or you may prefer to book the optional evening tour.

Day 08

Breakfast at your hotel.
This morning depart your hotel for a spectacular Outer Barrier Reef Cruise - Travel to Outer Reef aboard a luxury air-conditioned fast cat. On-board presentation on the Great Barrier Reef hosted by a Marine Naturalist. A delicious buffet lunch is included. Guided coral viewing from semi-submersible craft and glass bottom boat. All snorkelling equipment and a guided snorkelling tour with a Marine Naturalist are included. For those who love diving - an opportunity to dive on the Reef (extra option).

Day 09.

Breakfast at your hotel.
This morning depart your hotel for a Kuranda Rail / Rainforestation / Skyrail Tour - An amazing journey awaits you as you travel one of the worlds most scenic rail routes through hand hewn tunnels and over bridges spanning spectacular gorges. View the Barron Falls before arriving at beautiful Kuranda Station. Spend some time exploring this quaint Village before a short journey brings you to Rainforestation set in 40 hectares of gardens and rainforest. Board the unusual amphibious Army Duck for a different look at the Rainforest. An experienced guide will show you unique tropical fruits, ancient rainforest plants and point out a number of our native animals as you meander through the Rainforest. Join the Dreamtime Walk for an insight into ancient Aboriginal and Islander history. A delicious barbeque lunch is included before visiting the Wildlife Park. Cuddle a koala, smile at a crocodile and hand feed the kangaroos and wallabies. A range of other native animals and reptiles are also on display. Time to return to Kuranda and board Skyrail, an experience which takes you over the Rainforest canopy with stops along the way allowing you to take a stroll or visit the CSIRO Interpretive Centre before arriving at Caravonica Lakes where your coach will be waiting to return to your hotel.

Day 10

Breakfast at your hotel.
Make your way to Cairns airport for your outbound flight.

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