Sydney, Tasmania and Melbourne
from $2599 - 15 days/12 nights
Sunny, sexy and sophisticated, Sydney basks in its worldwide recognition as the shining star of the southern hemisphere. The white-sailed Sydney Opera House, caught mid-billow over the waters of Sydney Cove, and the Sydney Harbour Bridge are the pride and joy. Tasmania is a living ark of rare and amazing native animals, many found nowhere else. Our outdoor adventures are beyond compare: bushwalking, rafting, diving and mountaineering will take your breath away. Melbourne boasts great festivals and shopping, a passion for food and wine, and fabulous arts. Outside Melbourne, you’ll find a host of regional attractions, from the Little Penguins to the spectacular Great Ocean Road.
Itinerary
Day 1 - Depart US
Day 2 - Cross International Date Line
Day 3 - Arrive Sydney
Blessed with a temperate climate, Sydney is Australia’s favorite city with the world’s most beautiful harbor. The harbor provides a playground for jet boating, sailing, swimming, harbor scenic flights, dining, fishing, climbing the harbor bridge and sightseeing at the Opera House. Take a stroll through The Rocks, the site of the first European settlement. Don’t miss The Rocks markets held every Saturday & Sunday. Be entertained with great street theatre and music while you browse for Australian arts & crafts. Circular Quay is the gateway to the harbor and the starting point for most of Sydney’s harbor cruises and passenger ferries. Familiarize yourself with the harbor by taking one of the many cruises on offer or jump on a passenger ferry to Taronga Zoo or Manly beach. Sydney’s shopping is second to none with its endless selection of boutiques, markets and malls. Unique Australian specialty shops reside at The Rocks and Darling harbor’s Shopping Centre and a visit to the Queen Victoria Building in the city center is a must. Dining out at one of the many fabulous harbor side restaurants is a must. Fresh produce, great views, inspiring chefs and a multicultural flavor turn a meal into a gastronomic delight.
Days 4 - 6 - Sydney
Explore Sydney at your leisure or consider adding one of our tour options - Some of our favorites:
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.
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.
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.
"Wild Ways to See Sydney" combo
Let Australian Wild Escapes take you on a morning tour of Sydney, the city, its harbour, South Head and Bondi
Beach. You will be transferred to Sea Sydney Cruises, lunch on the vessel and
cruise like a local in the afternoon on your four hour Sydney Harbour cruise on Calypso, a 52 foot motor yacht.
Day 7 - Fly Sydney - Hobart
Hobart, the state’s capital, is scenically situated on a stunning harbor
against a backdrop of mountains. The city boasts a busy arts scene,
bustling markets and excellent restaurants. Visit the historic Salamanca
Place where the Georgian sandstone warehouses have been converted to
cafes, restaurants and galleries. Stroll through historic Battery Point,
Hobart’s oldest district and be sure to visit the signal station at
Mount Nelson for breathtaking views of the city & surrounds.
Either 4 nights to explore Hobart or 4 days car rental for self driving tour
with two nights in Hobart and two nights in Launceston.
Days 8 - 10 - Tasmania
Explore Tasmanian at your leisure
Day 11 - Fly Hobart or Launceston to Melbourne
Capital of the state of Victoria, is attractively set on the shores of Port Philip Bay. Famous for its beautiful parks and gardens, mixed with fine Victorian architecture, elegant tree lined boulevards and modern skyscrapers. Explore the city by tram and absorb the atmosphere of Australia’s cultural capital in the many arts galleries and museums or take a cruise on the Yarra River. Visit the Victorian Arts Center and the National Gallery of Victoria. Also the sporting capital of Australia, Melbourne hosts major annual events such as the Australian Open Tennis, Australia Formula One Grand Prix, the AFL Grand Final and the Melbourne Cup. Dining out in Melbourne is a direct reflection of the city’s diverse ethnicity with an abundance of Greek, Italian, Lebanese, Vietnamese, Thai, Chinese and Malaysian restaurants. Don’t miss Lygon Street with its abundance of Italian restaurants.
Days 12 - 14 - Melbourne
Explore Melbourne at your leisure or consider adding one of our tour options - Some of our favorites:
Great Ocean Road
Known as the worlds most inspiring coastal drive, follow its winding trail through the lush Otway rainforests, to the breathtaking, windswept drama of the Shipwreck Coast. For much of the way the road clings to the coastline, twisting and turning, every bend revealing a sight more spectacular than the last.
Phillip Island - Penguins, Koalas, Wildlife
A fascinating afternoon/eveing tour to Phillip Island stopping enroute at the Koala Conservation Center. Each evening at dusk Little Penguins arrive in groups on the beach after a day of fishing. See them waddle their way into the dunes where their burrow nests are situated.
Day 15 - Depart for US
Package Inclusions
• Roundtrip Economy Class air from Los Angeles
• Add-on airfares available from other cities
• All domestic air in Australia
• 12 nights accommodation: 4 in Sydney, 4 in Hobart, 4 in Melbourne
Starting from $2599 per person
• Roundtrip Economy Class air from Los Angeles
• Add-on airfares available from other cities
• All domestic air in Australia
• 12 nights accommodation: 4 in Sydney, 2 in Hobart, 2 in Launceston , 4 in Melbourne
• 4 day compact automatic car rental in Tasmania
Starting from $2699 per person
Prices are "starting from" per person based on double occupancy, for
departures from Los Angeles. Melbourne Cup, Grand Prix, Australian Open,
Mardi Gras, Sydney New Years Eve and other blackout periods will have
surcharges. Tickets must be purchased by Dec 31, 2010, travel by 31
March 2011. Add $300 for New York departures. Add-on fares are available from other cities. Seats are limited and may not be available on every flight. Hotels are subject to availability. US/foreign taxes/fees of approximately $330, including September 11th Security Fee, are additional. After ticketing, no change is allowed on outbound sector; inbound may be changed for $250. Cancellation penalties and other restrictions apply.
