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Wonders of Australia
15 Days starting from $CALL

Countries Visited:
Australia

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Length: 15 Days
Type: South Pacific 2008
Category: Free and Easy
Operator: Trafalgar
Tour Code: PWOAA-2008
   
 
 
About This Tour


Cities Visited:
Sydney, Adelaide, The Ghan, Alice Springs, Ayers Rock, The Olgas, Cairns

 
  • What's Included
  • Itinerary
  • Dates & Prices
  • Sightseeing
  • Details
  • SPECIALS

Sightseeing Highlights
  • Sydney Sightseeing tour including the Harbour Bridge, Opera House and famous Bondi Beach. Plus a luncheon cruise on beautiful Sydney Harbour.
  • Alice Springs Tour of this unique outback town. See the Telegraph Station, Royal Flying Doctor Service, School of the Air and much more.
  • West MacDonnell Ranges Stop at Simpsons Gap and Stanley Chasm.
  • Alice Springs Desert Park See unique Australian animals and the exciting ''Birds of Prey'' display.
  • Camel Farm Visit a Camel Farm.
  • Kata Tjuta (the Olgas) Walk into Walpa Gorge and watch sunset over Uluru.
  • Uluru (Ayers Rock) See sunrise over Uluru, opportunity to climb ''the Rock'', tour of the base. Visit the Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre.
  • Cairns Two full days at leisure to relax in this tropical city or go sightseeing.

Dining Highlights
  • 12 Buffet Breakfasts
  • 1 Lunch
  • 1 Lunch while cruising Sydney Harbour
  • 1 dinner on The Ghan
15 meals in total (see day by day itinerary)
First Class Travel Highlights
  • You will be traveling on an independent basis and will join scheduled day tours with a qualified local driver / guide in Sydney, Ayers Rock and Cairns.
  • Travel in first class comfort aboard the legendary Ghan Train.
  • Airport transfers will be provided on Day 3 in Sydney & Day 15 in Cairns, only for passengers who have booked their flights on a Trafalgar recommended airline and advised Trafalgar of their flight details
  • You''ll stay in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
  • All hotel service charges, tips and local taxes are included.
  • A stylish travel bag and wallet containing tour documents and helpful information.
  • Day 1 & 2 - Depart USA Fly over the international date line on your way to Sydney, Australia.



  • Day 3 - Arrive Sydney (3 nights) On arrival at Sydney Airport you''ll be transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure.

    Hotel: Four Points by Sheraton, Darling Harbour



  • Day 4 - Sydney sightseeing Today''s morning sightseeing tour will highlight views of Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Opera House from Mrs. Macquarie''s Chair. Enjoy time to stroll along famous Bondi Beach, before returning to the city. Later, we take a luxury cruise on Sydney Harbour which includes a delicious lunch on board. There is an interesting commentary plus spectacular sights as we cruise by Sydney''s prestigious suburbs. (Buffet Breakfast / Highlight Lunch)


  • Day 5 - Sydney at leisure A full day at leisure in this exciting city. Why not take an excursion to the famous Blue Mountains and see some of Australia''s native wildlife at Featherdale Wildlife Park? Or you may wish to taste some Australian wines in the Hunter Valley. (Buffet Breakfast)



  • DAY 6 Sydney – Adelaide Transfer to Sydney Airport for your flight to Adelaide. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure. (Buffet Breakfast)

    Hotel: Stamford Plaza, Adelaide


  • DAY 7 Adelaide – The Ghan This morning transfer to Keswick Station where you board The Legendary Ghan train and travel in first class comfort in a private sleeping berth on the journey through the outback to Alice Springs. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Gold Kangaroo Service


  • DAY 8 The Ghan – Alice Springs (3 nights) Enjoy a leisurely breakfast on board The Ghan before you arrive in Alice Springs for our three-night stay. After disembarking you''ll be met at the station and transferred to your hotel. In the afternoon, enjoy a sightseeing tour of this unique outback town including views from Anzac Hill Lookout. (Buffet Breakfast)

    Hotel: Crowne Plaza, Alice Springs


  • DAY 9 Aboriginal Culture & Alice Springs Desert Park This morning you will be greeted by your local Aboriginal Guide, who will introduce you to the culture, laws and customs of the Arrente People. This will be followed by a visit to the renowned Desert Park, where your guide will take you through the Nocturnal House. You will also enjoy a demonstration at the Nature Theatre as well as having some free time to explore the Park at leisure. (Buffet Breakfast)


  • DAY 10 West MacDonnell Ranges & Gorges This morning after breakfast, our day begins with a tour of the West MacDonnell Ranges. We’ll stop at Simpsons Gap with its lovely red river gum scenery. Continue on to magical Angkerle (Standley Chasm).We’ll walk into the Chasm along the stony watercourse lined with cycads, ghost gums, acacias and cypress pines. Then we will travel to Ellery Creek Big Hole before arriving at Ormiston Gorge. We travel on to Glen Helen Gorge, a semi permanent waterhole, for lunch. Depending on the time of year, a swim may be possible at one of the waterholes. Nearby is Mt Sonder, which was the subject of many paintings by the famed Aboriginal artist, Albert Namatjira. (Buffet Breakfast / Lunch)



  • Day 11 - Alice Springs - Ayers Rock Travel through the ‘Red Centre’ from Alice Springs to Ayers Rock Resort, stopping en route at a camel farm. Later we visit the mystical 36 domes of Kata Tjuta (the Olgas). On arrival at the base of Walpa Gorge we spend some time exploring the area and the unusual conglomerate rock formations. The walking trail through Walpa Gorge follows the natural creek between two of the tallest domes of Kata Tjuta. In the late afternoon we travel to the Ayers Rock sunset viewing area. Witness and photograph the striking color changes of Ayers Rock while enjoying a glass of wine. (Buffet Breakfast)

    Hotel: Desert Gardens Hotel



  • Day 12 - Ayers Rock - Cairns Today it''s an early start as we head out to view sunrise at Uluru (Ayers Rock). Here, there''s also time to climb to the top of ''the Rock'' and enjoy a tour of the base. Visit the Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre before boarding your afternoon flight to Cairns. On arrival at Cairns Airport you''ll be transferred to your hotel where you''ll spend the next three relaxing nights. After check-in the remainder of your day is at leisure. (Buffet Breakfast)

    Hotel: Cairns International


  • Day 13 & 14 - Cairns at leisure Enjoy two full days at leisure in this tropical city. During your stay, why not take an unforgettable cruise to the Great Barrier Reef or an excursion through the rainforest on the Skyrail Cableway to Kuranda? Or you may wish to take an excursion to Cape Tribulation and the spectacular rainforests of the Daintree National Park. (Buffet Breakfast, Buffet Breakfast)


  • Day 15 - Cairns - USA This morning after breakfast, there''s time to bid farewell to this fascinating country as you are transferred to Cairns Airport for your flight home. (Buffet Breakfast)



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Documents
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Necessary Travel Documents such as Passports and Visas is the responsibility of the traveler. Passports must be valid six months from your return travel date.

         
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This list indicates brochure rates and dates.
* "Land + Air from" Price includes economy airfare for Sydney – Adelaide, Ayers Rock – Cairns and are based upon the trans Pacific air being purchased from Trafalgar with Qantas as the carrier. Additional government taxes and fees will apply. These will be confirmed at the time of booking.
** "Land Only" Price requires the following air sectors to be purchased separately: Sydney – Adelaide, Ayers Rock – Cairns.
*** For single travellers purchasing the twin-share option, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms.
Please note: In addition to being sold out or on a request basis only, a tour departure may not be displayed on this site for operation reasons.
For details on discounts that apply to this tour please refer to a brochure or see your Travel Agent.
The displayed prices are based on twin-share accommodation. A single supplement price is available on request.
  • Sydney
  • Adelaide
  • Alice Springs
  • West MacDonnell Ranges
  • Alice Springs Desert Park
  • Camel Farm
  • Kata Tjuta (the Olgas)
  • Uluru (Ayers Rock)
  • Cairns
This list indicates brochure rates and dates.
* "Land + Air from" Price includes economy airfare for Sydney – Adelaide, Ayers Rock – Cairns and are based upon the trans Pacific air being purchased from Trafalgar with Qantas as the carrier. Additional government taxes and fees will apply. These will be confirmed at the time of booking.
** "Land Only" Price requires the following air sectors to be purchased separately: Sydney – Adelaide, Ayers Rock – Cairns.
*** For single travellers purchasing the twin-share option, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms.
Please note: In addition to being sold out or on a request basis only, a tour departure may not be displayed on this site for operation reasons.
For details on discounts that apply to this tour please refer to a brochure or see your Travel Agent.
The displayed prices are based on twin-share accommodation. A single supplement price is available on request.

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Book two Trafalgar holidays, each 8 days or longer for a reduction of 5% off the land portion of the tour with the shortest duration. Take three tours and save on two! Ask your travel professional for suggestions on your perfect tour combination.

IMPORTANT: Tours are combinable with second and subsequent additional tours. Tours must be booked at the same time. Discount is per person only and does NOT apply to our Free & Easy Series, Cruises, Egypt and extra night accommodation or any combination of a tour plus a cruise or rail journey as shown in brochures. Please see our Trafalgar brochures for their saving or discount exclusions. Conditions apply.

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TRAVEL WITH FRIENDS - Save 5%

A party of five or more friends - Travel with 5 to 8 friends or family members on the same tour and everyone will receive a discount of 5% off the Land portion of the tour.

A party of 9 or more friends - Further significant savings are available for larger groups of friends and families traveling together. Ask your Travel Agent for full details.

IMPORTANT: Space is limited to one group per motorcoach, so book early! These discounts cannot be combined with any other rooming, Young Traveler or Triple Room Discounts. Names of all passengers traveling must be advised to Trafalgar at the time of booking in order to qualify. These discounts do not apply to extra night accommodation, are not combinable with our Frequent Traveler offer and are not available on Winter tours, Free & Easy Series, Cruises, Egypt, Turkey, Israel and Greece tours. Conditions apply.

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YOUNG TRAVELER AGES - SAVE 10%

Share your holiday memories with your family and take advantage of a discount on the Land-only portion of your tour. Young Travelers must be under the age of 18 years old on the tour departure date, and MUST be accompanied by and adult (limit of one young traveler per room).

On all escorted tours, children under 5 years old are NOT accepted. The Young Traveler must be the specified age at the time of travel to be eligible for this discount. This discount cannot be combined with our TRAVEL WITH FRIENDS DISCOUNTS, and is limited to one young traveler discount per room. It also does not apply to our Free & Easy Series, Cruises, Egypt, Turkey or Israel tours, extra night accommodation or London and gateway accommodation. Conditions apply.

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SINGLE TRAVELER room share and save

One of the great benefits of Escorted Travel is the ease of traveling solo, and with Trafalgar we make it simple by offering the following options:

Guaranteed Room Share

When traveling alone, we understand that some clients do not want to incur the expense of an additional single room supplement. With this in mind, on the majority of our itineraries, Trafalgar offers you the opportunity to purchase these tours on a 'room sharing' basis. We will accommodate you with a fellow passenger of the same sex on a 'twin room' basis (non-smoking rooms only). Please note that regrettably, we cannot guarantee that room mates will be of a similar age group. Even so, it is an enjoyable way to travel and get to make new friends and a positive way to stretch your vacation budget further. If we fail to match you we will provide a single room at no extra cost.

This service does not apply to our Free & Easy Series, Cruises, European Express tour, Egypt, Turkey, Israel and extra night accommodation. Conditions apply.

Single Supplement Value

If you prefer the privacy of your own room, you'll appreciate our low single room supplement.

TRIPLE ROOM DISCOUNT

Travel with three people, sharing one room and each of you will receive a discount off the land-only portion of your tour price. Each itinerary page will list the price reduction, see the tour of your choice.

Triple room discounts are based on sharing a twin-bedded room with an extra bed which may be a rollaway. This discount is applicable to itineraries featuring the Triple Room Reduction offer only.


   
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