City, Rock and Reef - Independent Tour

• 11 Nights’ Accommodation
• Airport Transfers
• Sydney Attraction Pass
• Blue Mountains Day Tour
• Uluru Sunrise Tour
• Sounds of Silence Dinner
• Kuranda, Rail and Skyrail
• Sailaway IV Reef Cruise

Day 1: Arrive into Sydney

Start your holiday in beautiful Sydney on Australia’s east coast. On arrival you’ll be transferred to your hotel and have the rest of the afternoon to relax or explore.

Day 2: Explore Sydney

Make the most of your day by using your Sydney Unlimited Attractions Pass; with over 30 attractions to choose from there’s something for everyone. Whether you want to get up close with some animals at Taronga Zoo, cruise around the harbour on the Sydney Explorer or visit the iconic Sydney Opera House.

Day 3: Blue Mountain

This morning you’ll be picked up early to venture into the World Heritage listed Blue Mountains region. Begin your day by getting up close with the Koalas at Featherdale Wildlife Park before your guide will take you off the beaten track to see some of the iconic views and stunning waterfalls that this region is famous for.  Enjoy a delicious 2 course lunch in the village of Blackheath as well as a glass of sparkling to end the day at Mt Tomah Botanic Gardens.

Day 4: Day at Leisure

Head out and take advantage of the last day of your Unlimited Attractions Pass to make sure you’ve not missed any of what Sydney has to offer.

Day 5: Sydney to Uluru

Depart Sydney today on your journey to the Red Centre and the iconic Uluru. Enjoy your afternoon at leisure to take it all in.

Day 6: Experience Uluru

Start the morning with your guide by travelling to the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park where you’ll have the best views of sunrise over Uluru and the desert. Enjoy a gourmet picnic breakfast and then explore Walpa Gorge with its massive natural domes. In the evening you’ll get to experience a night under the stars at Sounds of Silence with a bush tucker inspired buffet.

Day 7: Uluru to Alice Springs

In the afternoon your coach will take you on a journey between Ayers Rock and Alice Springs, through some of the most beautiful and rugged scenery that the outback has to offer. Along the way your guide will keep you informed on all the key landmarks to look out for while sharing some local history and stories on the many sacred sites you will pass through.

Day 8: Fly to the Tropical North

Say goodbye to the red centre and make your way to Tropical North Queensland where you will be transferred from Cairns Airport to Port Douglas. This is a beautiful drive right along the coast.

Day 9: Kuranda Day Tour

This morning you’ll be transferred to Skyrail which will take you on an amazing experience over Australia’s World Heritage listed Tropical Rainforest canopy and deep into the forest where you can enjoy Ranger guided boardwalk tours and visit the Rainforest Interpretation Centre, lookouts and historical displays. You will then board the famous Kuranda Scenic Railway which was built over 120 years ago and winds its way through the tropical mountain ranges between Cairns and Kuranda.

Day 10: Day at Leisure

Today enjoy Port Douglas at your leisure, with plenty of great restaurants and bars or you could choose to venture out to the Daintree National Park.

Day 11: Reef Cruise and Snorkel

Sailaway invites you to enjoy a day to remember with a reef and island cruise to Low Isles. Explore this protected Coral Cay, with white sandy beaches and coconut palms, surrounded by magnificent coral gardens and the Coral Sea. Relax on the island, join the guided snorkel tour, take a trip on the glass bottom boat or laze on deck before an exhilarating sail back to Port.

Day 12: Depart Port Douglas

Say goodbye to Port Douglas as you’re transferred to the airport for your next destination.

Parkroyal Darling Harbour – 4 Nights

Offering stunning views of Darling Harbour and the city skyline, this stylish hotel is just a short walk from many of the city’s famous sites and attractions.

Voyages Desert Gardens – 2 Nights

One of the only hotel with rooms offering views of Uluru, this 4.5 star resort offers a la carte dining and free guided walks through the hotel’s iconic gardens.

Doubletree by Hilton – 1 Night

This hotel is located just 15 minutes’ drive from Alice Springs and offers stunning views of the majestic MacDonnell Mountain Ranges.

Shantara Resort Port Douglas – 4 Nights

This adult-only retreat combines apartment style accommodation with luxury facilities, including a spa, and easy access to the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest.

Per Person Twin Share from £2,063*
Travel between: April 2019 – May 2020
*Excludes flights.