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Sydney, Melbourne & Reef

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Sep 30, 2020

Duration

15 Days

from USD

$2599

from CAD

$2749

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Price Includes

  • Round trip airfares from listed cities to Melbourne, Cairns and Sydney

  • Accommodation for 4 nights in Melbourne

  • Accommodation for 4 nights in Cairns with full day Great Barrier Reef Cruise with lunch

  • Accommodation for 4 nights in Sydney

  •  iVenture Multi City Attraction Pass – includes entry to 5 top attractions in Melbourne and Sydney

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Price Excludes

  • Travel insurance

  • Items of a personal nature

  • Drinks

  • Airport – hotel transfers

  • *Limited seats, subject to availability*

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About this Trip
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This 15-day Australia vacation takes you from Melbourne to the Great Barrier Reef and finally to beautiful Sydney.

Your Australia vacation begins in Melbourne, Australia’s cultural capital and the world’s most livable city according to The Economist. It also just keeps getting cooler. You won’t find a more vibrant mix of arts and culture and high living standards in the country. Ground zero for the trendy scene is Federation Square, where you’ll find the laneway and rooftop bars and restaurants that lead the city’s culinary innovation. For more traditional sights, head to St. Kilda’s famous amusement park, Luna Park, or enjoy a pint with the locals in bohemian Fitzroy.

 

From Melbourne, head north to tropical Cairns, the nation’s gateway to the Great Barrier Reef. Cairns may be small, but it offers plenty of atmosphere. Be sure to shop the Promenade and take a dip in the massive saltwater lagoon before heading on an excursion onto the Great Barrier Reef. As the world’s largest living structure and home to over 1,500 species of fish, the Great Barrier Reef is a marvel. You’ll enjoy snorkelling on Michaelmas Cay, with the chance to just relax on the beach when you're done. After you return to Cairns, you'll enjoy a day at leisure, doing which you might opt to head to the Daintree Rainforest, the mystical home of the “dreamtime” that has been a significant part of indigenous Australian culture for thousands of years.

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End your Australia trip in Sydney. Few cities are as naturally appealing as Australia’s largest urban centre. Blessed with a massive natural harbour and home to a diverse range of communities, Sydney is a city as gorgeous as it is vibrant. There are a lot of ways to spend your time while in Sydney, so follow your fancy and take advantage of the city’s multifaceted appeal. Be sure to visit the harbour to see the iconic Harbour Bridge and the Sydney Opera House. If you want to take advantage of the sun, head to Bondi Beach and bond with the surfers who turn to Sydney when northern countries grow cold. To say “G’day” to marsupials like kangaroos, koalas, and wombats, head to Taronga Zoo, or go for a full-day hike in the gorgeous Blue Mountains to get a taste of Australia’s famous wilderness. Sydney will also treat you well if you have an appetite for culture; with plenty of museums and world-class restaurants to keep you occupied.

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This Australia vacation showcases the natural and urban highlights of this incredible nation.

 
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Day 1: Depart North America

Depart from North America to begin your exciting adventure to Australia



Day 2: Cross the International Dateline

You will cross the International Dateline today and ‘lose a day’, but don’t worry , this will be regained on your journey home



Day 3: Arrive in Melbourne

On arrival you will need to make your way to your Melbourne accommodation. If you prefer, Goway can prebook all your airport transfers (additional charge applies). Melbourne, Australia’s second largest city, is stylish and cosmopolitan. It has been voted by The Economist as the “World’s most Livable City”. Part of this is the abundance of parks and gardens. The capital of Victoria, it is situated on an estuary of the Yarra River and boasts world-class culture, sports and dining.



Day 4-6: At leisure in Melbourne

We have included in your vacation package an I-Venture Multi City Attraction Pass. This includes entry to 5 top attractions and can be used in Melbourne as well as Sydney later in your trip. Some of the featured attractions include entry to the Melbourne Star Observation Wheel and SEA Life Melbourne Aquarium or Melbourne Zoo. Perhaps enjoy a Melbourne River Cruise – these are just a few of the included attractions. These days are free to explore Melbourne. Federation Square is the perfect starting point, a major meeting place with its exhibitions, restaurants, bars and shopping. To see Melbourne from a different perspective, visit the Eureka Skydeck in the Eureka Tower (also included in the I-Venture Pass) for stunning views of the city’s heritage buildings especially when lit up after dark. A newer development is the restored Docklands where one can enjoy award-winning restaurants and stylish bars and cafes. For something different, head to St. Kilda’s or Fitzroy, colourful neighbourhoods with characters of their own. St. Kilda’s has its own beachfront and is home to Luna Park, the renowned amusement park.



Day 7: Depart Melbourne for Cairns

Make your way to the airport for your flight to Tropical North Queensland. On arrival you will make your way to your Cairns hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure. Nestled between the Great Barrier Reef and the lush, tropical rainforest of North Queensland, Cairns is your ideal base for exploring.



Day 8: Michaelmas Cay Great Barrier Reef Cruise.

A full day cruise to Michaelmas Cay for snorkelling, diving and sailing on Australia's magnificent Great Barrier Reef. Set sail aboard Ocean Spirit's five star catamaran and enjoy a reef experience like no other. Your tour includes: four full hours on the reef, morning refreshments, superb hot and cold buffet with seafood, afternoon tea, snorkelling demonstrations and tuition plus use of all snorkelling equipment, use of flotation vests, informative ecological presentations by a qualified marine biologists, coral viewing on a glass bottom boat, guided bird tours, musical entertainment on the homeward sail to Cairns and a high crew to guest ratio (1:9).



Day 9-10: Cairns at leisure

Cairns is a small city in the tropical north of Queensland and is best known as the Gateway to Great Barrier Reef, one of Australia’s most popular destinations. From Cairns, there is easy access to rainforests, tropical islands, reefs and mountains. Not far away, you can enjoy world-class diving or snorkeling getting close to schools of tropical fish and abundant marine life.



Day 11: Depart Cairns for Sydney

Make your way to the airport this morning for your flight to Sydney. On arrival in Sydney you will need to make your way to your hotel. The remainder of your day is at leisure. Nature blessed Sydney with one of most idyllic settings in the world which is reflected in its large eye-appealing harbour and excellent beaches. This cosmopolitan city is not only scenically beautiful but, like most major cities, has an abundance of culture, history and venues to keep any visitor occupied for several days.



Day 12-14: Sydney at Leisure

These days are free to explore Sydney. Perhaps use some of your I-Venture Multi City Attraction Pass entries. Some of the attractions you can choose from include a hop on hop off Sydney sightseeing gour, entry to Taronga Zoo, Sydney Opera House tour, entry to Madame Tussauds, Sea Life Aquarium or Wild Life Sydney Zoo, OZ Jet-boating on Sydney Harbour, Sydney Harbour Cruise and much more…



Day 15: Depart Sydney for North America

You will need to make your way back to the airport for your flight back to North America.



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TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

All prices are per person, based on twin share accommodation and include all taxes and fees. Limited seats and subject to availability. Includes international airfares from listed cities. For departures from other cities, upgrades or extensions please inquire.Package is based on Transpacific flights on Mondays/Tuesdays/ Wednesdays/Sundays. If flying on a Thursday/Friday/Saturday a surcharge will apply.

 Hotels in Australia do have selected dates where special rates may not be available. If your travel falls over any dates listed below or crosses a seasonality a surcharge may be applicable or Goway may need to look at an alternate hotel for you.

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