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Sydney, coastal drive Sydney to Brisbane & Great Barrier Reef
14 days/11 nights from $2799 per person
Sunny, sexy and sophisticated, Sydney is the shining star of the southern hemisphere. The white-sailed Sydney Opera House over the waters of Sydney Cove, and the Sydney Harbour Bridge are the pride and joy, but there's far more on offer. Discover the harbour, the city's historic enclaves, restaurants and cafes, beaches, museums and art galleries.
One thing’s for certain - you’ll run out of time before you run out of things to see and do in Sydney.
Hit the road and enjoy the Pacific Coast Touring Route
between Sydney and Brisbane. One of Australia’s great drive the ultimate combination of magnificent coastline and spectacular hinterland.
Enjoy coastal towns such as Coffs Harbour and Byron Bay.
Cairns is in the center of the tropical north and is the perfect location for exploring the region. Twenty minutes north of Cairns is the beach resort of Palm Cove, The
Sea Temple Resort & Spa is a luxurious boutique resort with a sophisticated yet easy-going atmosphere. Positioned in the heart of Palm Cove with a stunning beach front location and sitting alongside the world’s most amazing, natural wonders; the Great Barrier Reef and the World Heritage Rainforest.
Day 1 - Depart US
Day 2 - Cross International Date Line
Day 3 - Arrive Sydney
On arrival
you will be met by your private chauffeur who will assist with
your private transfer to the Four Seasons Sydney. You will spend four nights at this superbly situated hotel.
FOUR SEASONS SYDNEY – 5 Star accommodation, stunningly situated overlooking Sydney Harbour in the historic Rocks district, a short walk from the city's shopping and CBD, Four Seasons is vibrant and elegant, with dramatic harbour front views and a luxurious day spa featuring exclusive skincare and aromatherapy treatments.
Days 4, 5, 6 - Sydney
At Leisure, explore Sydney independently or ask an Aspire Down Under consultant to tailor day tour options to suit your interests & budget.
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Sydney Opera House - Essentials Tour
Experience this miracle of architecture and engineering. Working with new, rich audio-visual components, where images are projected onto the fabric of the building, your guide will take you on an emotional journey, engrossing you in a story to rival any opera plot with its dramatic twists and turns. |
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Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb
BridgeClimb is a 3.5 hour adventure and an experience that will never be forgotten on one of the world's most modern wonders - The Sydney Harbour Bridge. |
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Australian Eco Adventures Blue Mountains tour
Breakfast with the Koalas at Featherdale Wildlife Park,
Complete circle loop of the Blue Mountains,
Short walks to explore the remote regions with stunning views
Lunch, Visit to Scenic World Attractions,
Champagne with Wild Kangaroos. |
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Sea Sydney Cruises
Cruise like a Local on Sydney Harbour aboard Calypso, a luxurious 52 foot Motor Yacht. Sit on the expansive sunbeds and be mesmerized by the multi million dollar homes, the spectacular city sights including the Opera House and the Harbour Bridge before dropping anchor in your own private cove for your barbecue lunch. Opportunities to swim, fish, kayak or relax with a glass of wine. |
Day 7 - Depart Sydney, coastal drive to Brisbane - Port Stephens
Collect your rental car and hit the road north to Brisbane. We have
suggested stop-off points, but your in charge and you may want to stop
at different spots. An approx 3 hours drive is Port Stephen's golden
surf beaches.
Bed & Breakfast accommodation
Day 8 - Port Stephens to Coffs Harbour
Break up your drive today with a visit to the award-winning Cassegrain Winery on the Pacific Highway, just North of Port Macquarie, where you can taste premium table wines or eat lunch overlooking the rose gardens at Ca Marche Restaurant. Continue on via the scenic Waterfall Way to Bellingen
where there’s lots to see, including local galleries, antique stores,
Hammond & Wheatley’s department store or the Old Butter Factory. In the
afternoon head up to Dorrigo for a stroll through the World Heritage listed rainforest.
Approx 6 hours driving.
Bed & Breakfast accommodation
Days 9 - Coffs Harbour to Byron Bay
Hit the road early today in order to make the most of the sensational scenery on the way to Byron Bay. However, make sure you call in on the way to the historic river port town of Ulmarra for morning tea and to browse the antique shops for rare treasures! For lunch, stop off at Yamba for freshly-caught prawns, then find a shady spot along the river to enjoy a gourmet picnic lunch. Aprrox 3.5 hours driving.
You will spend the next two nights at The Byron at Byron Resort and Spa
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Day 10 - Byron Bay
Byron Bay is, and always has been, a sacred area for Australians. From the early Arkwal and Bunjalung Aborigines, the first European settlers of the 1800s, the hippies who arrived in the 1970s for Australia's Aquarius Festival (most stayed), Byron and its surrounding areas are magic. As Australia's most easterly point, the incredible beaches (and hot surf breaks), generous climate, surrounding hinterland and the overall tranquil beauty present a palette for encountering the best of the Australian lifestyle.
Relax and enjoy Byron Bay
Days 11 - Fly Brisbane - Cairns - Sea Temple Spa & Resort, Palm Cove
Drive 2 hrs north to Brisbane airport and catch flight to Cairns. 20 minutes north of C;airns airport is Palm Cove. You will spend the next 3 nights at the Sea Temple. Serenity has never come so beautifully wrapped. As you approach Sea Temple Resort & Spa Palm Cove, you know you're in the tropics. Enter the stone-pillared porte cochere and you could be in the finest of Asia's resorts. But hear the warm Australian welcome and you'll know you belong.
Days 12 & 13 - Palm Cove
At Leisure to relax and indulge, explore Palm Cove and Cairns independently or ask an Aspire Down Under consultant to tailor day tour options to suit your interests & budget.
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Kuranda, Rail, Skyrail & Tjapukai
Kuranda Scenic Rail to Kuranda, Barron River & Stoney Creek Falls, Skyrail Rainforest Cableway,
Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park which includes indigenous guide , entrance to all Theatres, the famous Tjapukai Dancers, boomerang/spear throwing & bush medicine.
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Ocean Spirit Cruise
Luxury sailing catamaran to Michaelmas Cay, a picturesque vegetated Sand Cay encircled by a superb fringing reef. The Cay is a National Park and a protected sanctuary for migratory seabirds. Lunch is included. Enjoy four hours on the Reef where you can choose from a range of activities including snorkelling, semi-submersible tours and guided beach walks. |
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Cape Tribulation by Appointment
Privately guided explorations of Australia's Tropical Rainforests have been a specialty of Down Under by Appointment since they began touring over 20 years ago, with every itinerary tailor-made to suit each guest's interests, time frame and budget. |
Day 14 - Depart Cairns
Flights home
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• Round trip Economy class air from Los Angeles to Sydney
• Internal Australia flights
• Private car service airport transfers in Sydney & Cairns
• 4 nights at the 5* Four Seasons Sydney in an Opera View room - enjoy guaranteed early check in to your room (date restrictions apply*)
• 5 days car rental Sydney to Brisbane
• 2 nights accommodation between Sydney & Brisbane - recommended Port Stephens, Coffs Harbour
• 2 nights The Byron at Byron Resort and Spa, Byron Bay
• 3 nights at the 5* Sea Temple Palm Cove
Starting from $2799 per person |
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