Tour itinerary
Day 1 Sydney
Check into your hotel after 2.00pm and for the remainder of the day you are free to relax. Meet your fellow travelers at 6.00pm and then it's off to dinner and a night out!
Day 2 Sydney
Enjoy a hop-on hop-off guided sightseeing tour of Sydney's famous landmarks, then board a Sydney Harbour Cruise that that stops at many of the famous harbour attractions. Over the two full days in Sydney, there's an abundance of things to do - why not check out the historic Rocks District, the site of Australia’s first settlement, see koalas and kangaroos at the Taronga Zoo, enjoy a Harbour BridgeClimb, take a guided bicycle tour, get dizzy with a Harbour jet boat, or even get out of town on a day trip to the famous Hunter Valley vineyards or picturesque Blue Mountains. Alternatively, shop until you drop at Sydney’s varied markets and fashion shops, explore the great museums or discover the nightlife. It’s your choice!
Day 4 Sydney to Whitsundays
There'll be more free time this morning for any last minute shopping or activities. Then you'll be transferred to Sydney domestic airport to take a flight to the fabulous Whitsundays.
Tonight relax on Long island, enjoying the warm and picturesque setting.
Day 5 Whitsundays
Time to enjoy the relaxed atmosphere and great amenities of Long Island. If you're feeling energetic why not go bushwalking, play tennis or beach volleyball, or take to the water with a snorkel or a jet ski? If you prefer to relax then unwind on the palm-lined beach, have a massage, or sip cocktails at the bar as you watch another perfect sunset.
Day 7 Whitsundays to Cairns
Today, head north to the cosmopolitan city of Cairns, home to action, the reef and plenty of fun. Please Note: Today we may substitute the coach travel along the coast with a flight from the
Whitsundays to Cairns. When we do this the flight is included in the prices shown.
Day 8 Cairns
For the adventurous, a chance to do some white water rafting on the rapids of the Tully River, or take the opportunity to visit the famous Outer Barrier Reef aboard a high-speed catamaran. Why not scuba dive amidst amazingly colourful tropical fish? Or if you prefer, maybe spend the days at leisure doing some shopping in town. In the evening we'll check out more tropical wildlife at one of Cairns' nightclubs!
Day 10 Cairns to Alice Springs
A relaxing start to the day before boarding your flight to Alice Springs to begin your Northern Territory adventure.
Day 11 Alice Springs
We take a sightseeing tour of Alice Springs to see ANZAC Hill Lookout and the Desert Park. Just a little further afield we'll visit Simpson's Gap and other sights around Alice Springs. Time for a swim before dinner, followed by perhaps a spin at the casino.
Day 12 Alice Springs to Kings Creek Station
Cross the Finke River, the oldest river in the world, to Kings Creek Station to experience a working camel station. Tonight, sleep under the stars in true outback style.
Day 13 Kings Creek Station to Uluru
Up early to take in the stunning sights as we wander along the ridge of Kings Canyon and discover the Garden of Eden and the Lost City.Then we'll drive past amazing Mt Connor, to reach the modern Yulara Resort, our accommodation for the next two nights. Watch the sun set and rise over Uluru and explore this world-famous monolith.
Day 14 Uluru
Uluru National Park and the famous 'big rock' await. We'll watch the amazing warm hues of an Uluru sunrise, followed by a visit to the excellent Cultural Center housing a display of information on Aboriginal history and culture. Then why not jump on the back of a Harley Davidson motorcycle to take in more of the Spinifex plains? Maybe take a flight over the area or challenge the vertical and climb Uluru? Later time for a swim and to enjoy a glass of bubbly to toast the Uluru sunset.
Day 15 Uluru
Say a final farewell to your new friends as your trip ends after breakfast.