Wonders Of Australia - 13 D / 12 N

Welcome to Australia, the land of Koalas and Kangaroos! On arrival in Sydney, you will be welcomed by our local Southern Travels representative and transferred to your hotel. Enjoy the Sydney Showboat Dinner Cruise (On your own). Later, in the evening, embark on a romantic cruise on the Sydney Harbour at sunset on board the Sydney Showboat as you enjoy an international show and an innovative dining experience with a lavish spread of sumptuous Indian cuisine. Enjoy the cabaret show with spectacular performances and costumes. Note: Travel to and from the hotel is on your own. None (meals on your own).

Explore Sydney on a full day tour of Blue Mountains with Featherdale Wildlife Park (Seat in coach). Today, enjoy a visit to the Blue Mountains and Featherdale Wildlife Park. Stretching for over one million hectares, the Blue Mountains is an inspiring mix of canyons, tall forests and heathlands, truly one of Australia's natural wonders. Admire the spectacular views from the top. Later, visit the Featherdale Wildlife Park and experience close encounters with all native animals. Get a chance to pat and cuddle koalas, feed kangaroos, emus, wombats, Tasmanian devils and many more.

Today, post check out proceed to car rental agency to collect your rental car. Note: Transfer to the car rental is on your own. Transfer from Sydney to Port Stephens, en-route enjoy dolphin watching cruise, followed by sandboarding and 4WD drive adventures (Self-drive). Drive to Nelson Bay to enjoy an afternoon Moonshadow Dolphin Watching Cruise. Enjoy dolphin sightings, boom net rides, entertaining and informative commentary and marvel at the spectacular Tomaree and Yacaaba headlands. Later proceed to Anna Bay to experience sandboarding and 4WD drive adventures. Feel the adrenaline rush as you slide down the 40-50 metre high sand dunes. On arrival in Port Stephens, proceed to check-in at the resort.

Today, drive to airport in Sydney to drop off the vehicle with car rentals and then proceed for your flight to Hamilton Island. Note: Flight cost is not included. On arrival in Hamilton Island, you will be transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore this delightful island. Enjoy snorkeling in the Great Barrier Reef, go diving with tropical fish, play beach games by the sea on a white sand playing field, fly across the water on a jet ski or slow down the pace and see nature up close on a sea kayak.

Today, explore the World Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef. Travel in luxury on board a modern air-conditioned catamaran to a stable activity platform on the edge of the Great Barrier Reef. Marvel and learn about the world's largest bivalve (the Giant Clam), Clown Fish, Anemone Coral and the Giant Blue Starfish, along with a myriad of other facts about the amazing corals and marine life you will only spot on Queensland's Great Barrier Reef.

The day is at leisure to explore the island or indulge in activities such as diving, sailing, go-cart racing and snorkeling. You can also visit Marina village which offers a great shopping experience, exciting restaurants and cafes.

Today, you will be transferred from hotel to the airport in Hamilton Island, for your flight to Brisbane. Note: Flight cost is not included. On arrival in Brisbane, you will be transferred to your hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy a visit to the SkyPoint Observation Deck (On your own). Later in the evening, proceed to SkyPoint Observation Deck Australia's only beachside observation deck, located on level 77 of Q1-the world's tallest residential tower, which includes your entry, along with coffee and cake at the Q Bar. The 360 degree views of Gold Coast are breathtaking. Enjoy a visit to the Warner Bros. Movie World (Seat in coach). Today, enjoy a visit to the Warner Bros. Movie World and experience world class adventure, rides, movie attractions and stunning shows. Let yourself loose in the world of fantasy at the Hollywood Stunt Driver show. Enjoy the 4D adventure and live Looney Tunes Show. Experience heart thumping thrill rides like the awesome Batwing Spaceshot, Superman Escape, Lethal Weapon, Wild West Falls, spine-tingling Scooby-Doo Spooky Coaster and witness the spectacular Main Street Star Parade.

Gold Coast Free day

Today, enjoy a visit to Sea World, one of Gold Coast's prime attractions. Experience a variety of thrilling rides and water slides at Sea World water theme park including the Corkscrew rollercoaster, the Bermuda Triangle, Vikings Revenge and Jet Rescue Coaster. Experience close encounters with marine animals such as polar bears, dolphins, seals, rays and sharks. Marvel at the world's largest man-made lagoon system for sharks at the Shark Bay exhibit. Witness a number of spectacular shows such as the Dolphin show, "Pirates Unleashed" featuring impressive acts of physical endurance, acrobatics, precision cutlass play and the famous seal show.

Today, you will be transferred from hotel in Gold Coast to airport in Brisbane, for your flight to Melbourne. Note: Flight cost is not included. On arrival in Melbourne, you will be transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore this beautiful city.

This morning, explore Melbourne on a panoramic city tour. Drive past Bourke Street Mall and the tree-lined beauty of Collins Street - the ultimate shopping strip and business centre. Admire the fine examples of Melbourne's architectural splendor, including St. Paul's Cathedral, Princess and Regent Theatres. Continue to see the Melbourne Town Hall, the Royal Exhibition Buildings and Federation Square. Stroll around Melbourne's spectacular Royal Botanic Gardens and pay tribute to the soldiers of war at the historic Shrine of Remembrance. Marvel at the spectacular views of the city sky line from Bolte Bridge.

Today, you have a choice of any one of the two full day tours in Melbourne. Either enjoying one of the world's Great Coastal drives - the Great Ocean Road. Highlights include-the famous Bells Beach, the Twelve Apostles.

Today you will be transferred to Airport for your flight back home. We trust that you enjoyed your Vacation. Please do give us your valuable suggestions on feedback@southerntravels.in.