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8-Day From Sydney to Rock to Reef

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Overview

This eight-day iconic Australian adventure really shows off the country's diversity, from the excitement of Sydney to remoteness of the Outback for an Uluru Tour and onto the Great Barrier Reef paradise, you'll explore and learn about Australia's natural landscape and all that live in it.

You will be staying in hand-picked boutique accommodation and enjoying authentic small group experiences while admiring the most beautiful locations in the country.
Outdoors & Nature
Cruising
Sightseeing
Culture & Arts

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrive in Sydney & Cruise Like a Local

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Arrive in Sydney & Cruise Like a Local

Today, you will be met at the Sydney airport by private car and driver and taken to your city hotel. You'll enjoy the company of a small group aboard a 52-foot motor yacht. Your personal captain and host will share the rich history of Sydney Harbour and its foreshore as you take in the sites of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, the Sydney Opera House and the bays and coves of Sydney Harbour. Later, you'll enjoy a gourmet three-course BBQ lunch with regional wines, local beers and five-star service.

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    Accommodation

    The Grace Hotel4.5 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Sydney Cruise Like a Local

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Sydney Airport to The Grace Hotel

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    Meals

    Lunch

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    Destinations

    New South Wales

    Sydney

Day 2

Essential Sydney Small-Group Experience

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Essential Sydney Small-Group Experience

Today, you'll embark on a great day out seeing some of Sydney’s best-kept secrets, iconic sights and harbours. You will stop for lunch at Rushcutters Bay at Australia’s premier yacht club along the way. Then, you'll continue to explore the stunning bays and stopping at well-known Bondi Beach for some rest and relaxation before being driven back to your accommodation.

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    Accommodation

    The Grace Hotel4.5 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Essential Sydney Tour

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    Meals

    Lunch

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    Destinations

    Sydney

Day 3

Uluru Tour & Evening Light Experience

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Uluru Tour & Evening Light Experience

After a private transfer to the airport, you will fly up to Uluru. This evening, you will be taken out for your Uluru tour to enjoy an unforgettable experience with majestic views of Uluru at sunset whilst being served canapés and chilled sparkling wine. As you finish your Uluru Tour, darkness falls and the coloured lights of the 50,000 glass spheres gently sparkle to life, you'll join your table of fellow travellers for a special three-course bush tucker inspired buffet under the stars.

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    Accommodation

    Desert Gardens Hotel at Ayers Rock Resort4.5 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Night at Field of Light Uluru including Sounds of Silence Dinner

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from The Grace Hotel to Sydney Airport

    Plane from Sydney to Ayers Rock AirportOptional Activity

    Private Driver from Ayers Rock Airport to Ayers Rock Resort

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    Meals

    Dinner

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    Destinations

    Sydney

    Yulara

Day 4

Kata Tjuta Sunrise Tour & Dot Painting Workshop

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Kata Tjuta Sunrise Tour & Dot Painting Workshop

You will be up early this morning to enjoy the sunrise at Kata Tjuta's best vantage point and see the 36 domes that comprise this spiritual place as the desert come alive. This is followed by an outback picnic breakfast. In the afternoon, you'll join Maruku’s local Anangu artists for a fun introduction to the unique desert art form of dot painting.

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    Accommodation

    Desert Gardens Hotel at Ayers Rock Resort4.5 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Kata Tjuta - The Valley of the Winds

    Maruku Arts Dot Painting Workshop

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Yulara

    Petermann

Day 5

Desert Awakenings & Travel to Cairns

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Desert Awakenings & Travel to Cairns

Today, you'll experience the tranquillity of the pre-dawn land under a canopy of stars before watching the amazing transformation of colours and life as the desert awakens with Uluru and Kata Tjuta as your backdrop. You'll watch the distant domes of Kata Tjuta come into view and enjoy a traditional Aussie breakfast of bacon and egg rolls, tea, coffee and homemade damper with golden syrup in the open air. This afternoon, you will hop on a plane to Cairns, the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef.

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    Accommodation

    The Reef House Palm Cove MGallery by Sofitel5 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Desert Awakenings

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Ayers Rock Resort to Ayers Rock Airport

    Plane from Ayers Rock Airport to Cairns AirportOptional Activity

    Private Driver from Cairns Airport to The Reef House Palm Cove, MGallery by Sofitel

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Yulara

    Cairns

Day 6

Great Barrier Reef Cuise

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Great Barrier Reef Cuise

Today, you'll embark a stunning cruise on a 20-metre luxury catamaran cruising daily to Upolu Cay and the Great Barrier Reef including an adventure drift snorkelling tour with a marine naturalist and coral viewing tour with your reef interpreter aboard a glass-bottom boat. Your day starts with fresh fruit and Danish pastries on board and later, a delicious smorgasbord lunch will also be served.

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    Accommodation

    The Reef House Palm Cove MGallery by Sofitel5 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Ocean Freedom - Cairns Premier Reef & Island Tours

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    Meals

    Lunch

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    Destinations

    Cairns

Day 7

World Heritage Listed Daintree Forest & Cape Tribulation

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World Heritage Listed Daintree Forest & Cape Tribulation

Your luxury tour starts at the Daintree National Park and a cruise on the Daintree River, followed by a guided walk to view ancient plants and amazing wildlife and onto the magical Cape Tribulation Beach. Your cruise will take you to the confluence of the only UNESCO World Heritage sites that are side-by-side. Your lunch is a special treat of local delights, deep under the rainforest canopy.

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    Accommodation

    The Reef House Palm Cove MGallery by Sofitel5 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Daintree Wanderer Tour

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    Meals

    Lunch

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    Destinations

    Cairns

    Daintree

Day 8

Departure Day

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Departure Day

Today, you'll depart Cairns signalling the end of an unforgettable trip around Australia.

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from The Reef House Palm Cove, MGallery by Sofitel to Cairns Airport

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    Destinations

    Cairns

Included in Price

  • 7 nights accommodation
  • 8 activities
  • 2 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 1 dinner
  • Airport transfer
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

Not Included in Price

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entrance fees
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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