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- Overview
- Special Offer: New Zealand Journeys
- Special Offers: Australia Adventures
List of Destinations:
- Australia
- Cook Islands
- Fiji
- French Polynesia
- New Zealand
- Samoa
- Tonga
Australia Deluxe
Featuring some of the country's most iconic and quintessential sights, this luxurious tour is the ideal introduction to Australia.
Your adventure begins in the fascinating city of Melbourne. Equally passionate about football and ballet, food and fashion, a new face of Melbourne is revealed at every bend of the Yarra. Explore Greek eateries and bargain factory outlets in Richmond or the designer boutiques in style-conscious South Yarra. See world class performing arts and groovy galleries at Southbank and trendy cafes at the beachside suburb of St. Kilda. A guided city sightseeing tour will help you get your bearings.
While in Melbourne, you'll take a scenic helicopter flight along the Great Ocean Road. One of the nation’s most breathtaking touring routes, this road winds its way precariously through the wilderness and along Victoria’s spectacular southwestern coastline. Charming villages, dramatic limestone cliffs, and world famous surf beaches line the way, dominated by the 12 Apostles - a landmark series of striking rock stacks that rise out of the Southern Ocean.
Next is Ayers Rock (Uluru), Australia's most recognisable natural icon, rising nearly 350m high from the broad desert plains. Forty kilometres to the west of Ayers Rock is Kata Tjuta (meaning “many heads”), also known as The Olgas - a group of more than 30 massive red domes rising from the desert floor. Dating back 500 million years and an important focus of the Aboriginal people’s spiritual life, it is impossible not to feel humbled by this inspiring landscape.
You'll end your journey with three relaxing days at the famous Great Barrier Reef. This 1,240-mile collection of colourful coral reefs stretching along the Queensland seaboard is one of the seven wonders of the natural world and makes for some of the most spectacular diving landscape imaginable. Dotted amongst its turquoise waters are hundreds of mainly uninhabited islands, a hand-selected few of which offer some of Australia’s finest holiday destinations, catering to romantics, nature lovers, honeymooners, divers and families.
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Upon arrival at Melbourne Airport you will be met by a representative of Southern Crossings who will hand over your Australian documentation and transfer you by private vehicle to your accommodation.
This afternoon you will be met at your accommodation by your private guide and driver for your Melbourne City sightseeing tour.
Melbourne is a beautiful city to visit any time of year with its wonderful gardens and majestic buildings. Melbourne’s iconic laneways and alleys are home to some of the city’s best cafes, bars, boutiques and galleries. Melbourne is also recognised as the sporting capital of Australia so you will visit sporting areas including the famous Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne Park and the Albert Park Grand Prix circuit.
Tour the Shrine of Remembrance and learn more of Australia’s wartime history. Visit bayside areas including of South Melbourne, Port Melbourne and St Kilda (Melbourne’s playground) and drive through Toorak, the city’s most affluent suburb. Learn how the 1850’s gold rush shaped this city.
Other attractions include the Yarra River, Exhibition Buildings, Parliament House and St Kilda Road. Upon conclusion of the tour you will be transferred back to your accommodation.
ACCOMMODATION FOR TWO NIGHTS IN A DELUXE KING ROOM ON A ROOM ONLY BASIS AT: CROWN TOWERS MELBOURNE
Today you will be met at your accommodation by your private vehicle and driver and transferred to the heliport.
From there, fly along the stunning Great Ocean Road coastline including the Otways wilderness to the Twelve Apostles. Then land directly next to the 12 Apostles boardwalk at Edge Heli Pad for ground sightseeing and a light picnic lunch.
Marvel at all the sights and photographic opportunities as you then experience a 12-Apostles flyaround, followed by the return flight back to Melbourne with a city scenic to finish. Includes flying past Eureka Tower. Fantastic sightseeing! At the conclusion of your tour you will be transferred by private vehicle to your accommodation
Today you will be met at your accommodation by your private car and driver and transferred to Melbourne Airport for your onward flight.
Fly Melbourne to Ayers Rock (cost not included).
Upon arrival at Ayers Rock Airport, you will be met by a representative of Voyages Longitude 131° who will transfer you to your accommodation.
ACCOMMODATION FOR TWO NIGHTS IN A LUXURY TENT INCLUDING ALL MEALS, SELECTED BEVERAGES AND TOURING AT: VOYAGES LONGITUDE 131°, AYERS ROCK
During your stay at Voyages Longitude 131° touring options specified below are available, but do not always operate daily and the Resort will confirm your programme on arrival.
The following tours exploring the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park are available and featured in the Voyages Longitude 131° experience:
• Uluru & Kantju Gorge Sunset
• Kata Tjuta (Olgas) and Walpa Gorge
• Uluru Cultural Centre and Uluru Visit
• Table 131 – Dinner in the Desert under the stars
• Uluru Sunrise Walk
• Mulgara Gallery and Township Tour
• Kuniya and Liru Walk
• Desert Awakenings Tour
This morning you will be met at your accommodation by a representative of the lodge and transferred to Ayers Rock Airport for your onward flight.
Fly Ayers Rock to Cairns (cost not included)
Upon arrival at Cairns Airport you will be met by your private car and driver and transferred to your accommodation.
ACCOMMODATION FOR ONE NIGHT IN A HORIZON CLUB MARINA VIEW ROOM INCLUDING HORIZON CLUB ACCESS AT: SHANGRI-LA THE MARINA HOTEL, CAIRNS
Today you will be met at your accommodation by your private car and driver and transferred to Cairns Airport for your onward flight.
Fly Cairns to Lizard Island aboard scheduled Hinterland Aviation flight (cost included)
Upon arrival at Lizard Island airstrip you will be met by a representative from the Resort and transferred to your accommodation.
ACCOMMODATION FOR THREE NIGHTS IN AN ANCHOR BAY SUITE INCLUDING ALL MEALS, BEVERAGES AND SELECTED ACTIVITIES AT: LIZARD ISLAND RESORT, GREAT BARRIER REEF
Please note that children under 12 are not catered for on Lizard Island.
Days at leisure and you may wish to enjoy some of the many complimentary activities offered at the Resort:
• Catamarans, paddle skis and sailboards
• Snorkelling Lesson, followed by reef interpretive tour
• Beach Snorkelling (unguided)
• Coral Viewing aboard Glass bottom boat
• Motorised dinghies
• Beach drop off, with gourmet picnic lunch
• Tennis – day and night
• Naturalist Guided Walks
• Star Gazing
Activities offered at additional charge:
• Outer or Inner Reef Fishing
• Light Tackle Fishing (January/August)
• Heavy Tackle Fishing (September/December)
• Half day Dive or Snorkel trips on local reefs
• Full day Dive or snorkel trips on the Outer Reef
• Twilight Dives
• Diving tuition, including Discover Scuba, & Refresher Dives
• Guided Paddle Ski Tour
• Lizard Island Research Station Tour
• Sunset Cruise
• A range of treatments at the Azure Spa
Please note that not all tours operate daily, a full program is provided on arrival. Many optional activities listed on your itinerary, including Spa treatments at Lizard Island Resort require a minimum 24hrs advance notice. Please contact Southern Crossings or the property direct for any booking requests.
Today you will be met at your accommodation by a representative of Lizard Island and transferred to the airstrip for your onward flight.
Fly Lizard Island to Cairns aboard scheduled Hinterland Aviation flight (cost included)
Upon arrival at Cairns Airport, General Aviation terminal, you will be transferred to the International or Domestic terminal to connect with your onward flight.
Depart Cairns.
Cost: Based on two people sharing a room cost per person is USD$8,795 (total cost for two people is USD$17,590) and includes:
• Private car transfers as noted
• Private half-day city sightseeing tour in Melbourne
• Private excursion to the Great Ocean Road by helicopter
• Shared touring at Ayers Rock
• Scheduled return flights from Cairns to Lizard Island
• Accommodation and meals as specified
• Australian Goods and Services Tax (GST) at 10%
Price may be subject to seasonal fluctuations and public holiday surcharges.
All services are subject to availability at the time of booking.
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