Australia - Summer 2006
11 NIGHTS / 12 DAYS
Sydney – Cairns – Gold Coast – Singapore
Day 00: Mumbai – Sydney
Depart Mumbai by QF 124 at 2120 / 2330 hours.
Day 01: Sydney
Arrive Sydney at 1405 / 1615 hours & transfer to Hotel Crest or similar . Evening at leisure for local sightseeing. Dinner will be at an Indian restaurant & overnight at the hotel.
Day 02 : Sydney
After breakfast proceed for a City Tour of Sydney where you will have an opportunity to see the famous Australian landmarks ie. The Darling Harbour, the Harbour Bridge, Bondi Beach, Mrs Macquaires Chair and the world famous Opera House . Lunch will be at an Indian restaurant. Evening proceed for the highly entertaining Sydney Showboat Dinner Cruise . Boarding commences at 20.00pm and departure at 20.30pm . Sydney Showboats are authentic paddle-wheelers, fully air conditioned and purpose built to offer an uninterrupted view of Sydney Harbour and their spectacular show. Be dazzled by the amazing Sydney skyline and the Sydney icons of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge by night. After the Show you will be transferred back to the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 03 : Sydney
After breakfast proceed for a Full day tour of Blue Mountains with Koala Park . Travel west beyond the suburban sprawl of Sydney into the rugged beauty of the World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains National Park . Journey along the scenic Bells Line of Road and enjoy a stop at Govett's Leap and Cahill Lookout for fabulous views. See magnificent steep valleys, canyons and the Three Sisters . Listen to ancient Aboriginal Dreamtime legends before traveling via the townships of Leura and Katoomba. Enjoy a walk among the native bush and visit an Australian wildlife park with an opportunity to touch a cuddly koala and feed kangaroos. See wombats, dingoes and other unique Australian animals in this natural setting. Lunch will be at Blue Mountain . Dinner will be at an Indian restaurant & overnight at the hotel.
Day 04 : Sydney – Cairns
After an early breakfast transfer to the airport for your flight QF 924 to Cairns departing at 0950 hours. Arrive Cairns at 1255 hours & transfer to Hotel Palm Royale or similar . Lunch will be at an Indian restaurant enroute. Rest of the day is at leisure for local sightseeing. Dinner will be at an Indian restaurant & overnight at the hotel.
Day 05 : Cairns
After breakfast proceed for a full day tour of Kuranda Rainforest . Travel to Kuranda by Skyrail , the world's only rainforest cableway, with stops at Red Peak and Barron Falls stations . On arrival in picturesque Kuranda, enjoy free time to explore the markets, art galleries and various attractions. Later, climb aboard the Kuranda Scenic Railway for your memorable return journey to Cairns , passing over 40 bridges and through 15 tunnels. Barbeque Lunch will be at Kuranda. Also included in your tour is the Army Duck ride, the Tropical Fruit Orchard, Pamagirri Aboriginal Dancers, Dreamtime Walk, Koala & Wildlife Park . Dinner will be at an Indian restaurant & overnight at the hotel.
Day 06 : Cairns
After American breakfast proceed for a full day Cruise to Green Island . P art of a protected Marine Park , Green Island - a beautiful coral cay readily identified from the air by its emerald rainforest surrounded by white sandy beaches and beautiful coral reefs. Green Island is the perfect place to snorkel, scuba dive, swim all year round, view the coral and fish life from the comfort of a glass bottom boat and a semi-submersible vessel. Later you can just relax on the sandy beaches. Tropical & enchanting Green Island is a unique part of the Great Barrier Reef from its walking tracks that lead you through the lush foliage of the National Park to the sophistication of Green Island Resort. Buffet lunch will be served during the tour. Dinner will be at an Indian restaurant. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 07 : Cairns - Brisbane - Gold Coast
After breakfast transfer to airport for your flight QF 649 to Brisbane departing at 1245 hours. Lunch will be on board. Arrive Brisbane at 1450 hours & direct transfer to Gold Coast. Arrive & check into Hotel Islander or similar . Evening at leisure to enjoy the facilities of your resort. Dinner will be at an Indian restaurant & overnight at the hotel.
Day 08 : Gold Coast
After breakfast proceed for a tour of Warner Brothers Movie World , a whole world of entertainment where movie magic comes alive. Here you can have an inside look at how movies are made. Experience the Wild Wild West Adventure ride, 12 million Dollar “Batman Ride” , enjoy the most heart thumping ride of all “The Lethal Weapon” , the only suspended looping coaster in the southern hemisphere. From heart-thumping thrill rides like Superman Escape to the colourful but gentle rides in Looney Tunes Village to the laugh-a-minute antics of the Police Academy Stunt Show , Movie World has something for everyone. Lunch will be at Movie World. Dinner will be at an Indian restaurant & overnight at the hotel.
Day 09 : Gold Coast
After breakfast proceed for a tour of Sea World . Make contact with marine life wonders and experience a whole world of amazing rides, shows and attractions at aGold Coast theme park favourite, more than just a theme park. See the Dolphin show , Discover the secrets of the Bermuda Triangle . You can also ride the triple loop Corkscrew roller coaster & be thrilled by the International Ski Spectacular show . Lunch will be at Sea World. Dinner will be at Indian restaurant & overnight at the hotel.
Day 10 : Gold Coast - Brisbane - Singapore
After breakfast transfer to Brisbane airport for your flight QF 051 to Singapore departing at 1355 hours. Packed lunch will be served enroute. Arrive Singapore at 1950 hours & transfer to Hotel Golden Landmark or similar . Dinner will be at an Indian Restaurant & overnight at the hotel.
Day 11: Singapore
After breakfast proceed for a half-day city tour of Singapore . An orientation tour of Singapore city which begins with a drive past the 'Colonial Heart' for a view of Padang , Cricket Club, Parliament House, Supreme Court and City Hall. En route to Thian Hock Keng Temple , one of the oldest Temple in Singapore , the coach will pass Chinatown . Next stop at Mount Faber for a panoramic view of the harbour before proceeding to a local handicraft center. Our final stop at Little India will entrance you with the scent of joss sticks, jasmine and spices. Lunch will be at an Indian restaurant.After lunch proceed for a tour of Sentosa Island . Enjoy a scenic cable car ride from Mount Faber to the picturesque Sentosa Island . Visit the Dolphin Lagoon .
A short bus ride takes you to Underwater World , Asia 's largest tropical oceanarium. Admire awesome and fantastic sights of sea creatures as they swim past and over you in bigger than life-size. Visit the Merlion (12 storeys tall i.e. 37 meters), which stands guardian over Singapore 's good fortune. Its crown offers a guardian angel's view of Singapore and the surrounding islands (Optional - Ride up to the crown to the 12th Floor at your expense). At night, the Merlion awakens and its legend unfolds before you through an exhilarating show that encompasses ingenious water formations, special lighting, laser & sound effects at the Musical Fountains . Later transfer to your hotel. Dinner will be at an Indian restaurant. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 12: Singapore – Mumbai
After an early breakfast the rest of the day is at leisure for shopping. Late afternoon you will be transfered to the airport for your return flight 9W 11 to Mumbai departing at 1910 hours. Arrive Mumbai at 2155 hours with fun-filled memories of your trip.
Per person on Twin sharing basis : Rs 119999/-
