Rock And Reef Highlights

Day 1 Arrive into Sydney
Upon arrival at Sydney International Airport you will be transferred by private vehicle to your city hotel.
Remainder of day at leisure to relax or explore the city.

Accommodation: Swissotel Sydney Hotel or similar – 3 Nights including Breakfast
Overnight: Sydney
Sydney – Blue Mountains Day Trip
Explore the World Heritage-Listed Blue Mountains in style, starting with an early morning interaction with Australias native animals. Get up close to a koala then have the opportunity to hand feed a kangaroo and see wombats, dingos and native birds. Enjoy a delicious lunch in a charming cafe in the heart of the Blue Mountains surrounded by locals then enjoy some free time discovering the unique mountain views and
charming local stores. A highlight of the day is a stop at Scenic World where you can enjoy a ride on the Scenic Railway, Cableway and Skyway, a great way to see the steep valleys, canyons and get another perspective of the Three Sisters. Take a walk along the Rainforest boardwalk and immerse yourself in nature from the valley floor. Relax as you return to Sydney on board a river cruise and take in the surrounding harbourside suburbs before arriving at Darling Harbour or Circular Quay
Includes:-
* Gourmet lunch
* Entrance to Wildlife Park & Parramatta River Cruise included
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight: Sydney

Day 2 Full day Sydney City Sights including Bondi Beach and Manly Beach
Discover spectacular Sydney.
Combine our morning Magical Manly & Beyond tour with afternoon Bondi Beach & Sydney Sights tour, for a thorough introduction to Sydney. You’re going to see some of the best sights that this beautiful harbour city has to offer. Your Driver Guide will provide expert commentary as you travel past Sydney suburbs, each with its own unique streetscape and intriguing history
Cross the Sydney Harbour Bridge and stop at Milsons Point for spectacular views of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge. A great photo opportunity!
• Stop at North Head lookout for uninterrupted Pacific Oceanviews and a panorama of the harbour and city skyline
• Stroll along the Corso and see the beach that has made
Manly famous
• Take time out to wander along the golden sand. You maylike to treat yourself to morning tea in one of the many cafés
(own expense)
• After the morning portion of your tour, you’ll have a two-hour lunch break
• This afternoon, travel through the historic Rocks district, atthe very base of the Harbour Bridge
• Drive through to the end of the Domain to Mrs. Macquarie’s
Chair, where you’ll capture a different view of the harbour • From here you’ll also get a bird’s-eye view of the Sydney
Opera House
• Have your camera ready as you drive to the entrance of theharbour at South Head and the ocean clifftop known as the Gap. It will give you breathtaking views of the coastline • Walk along the sand at Bondi Beach and then relax as you enjoy afternoon tea (own expense)
• Return to the city via the eastern suburbs of Double Bay,
Edgecliff and Rushcutters Bay
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight: Sydney

Day 3 at Leisure in Sydney

Day 4 Fly Sydney to Ayers Rock
Check out of your Sydney Hotel, transfer to Sydney domestic airport for your flight to Ayers Rock.
Upon arrival at Ayers Rock utilise the resort shuttle for transfer to your accommodation.
Later in the afternoon enjoy Uluru Sacred Sites & Sunset Tour
Travel in the comfort of your coach around the base of Uluru with your Driver Guide who will provide details on its incredible history. You’ll be fascinated by the Aboriginal stories that go back many thousands of years. Learn the significance of ancient Aboriginal rock art, about the area’s flora and fauna, and culture of its traditional owners, the Anangu. Your day concludes with a spectacular sunset at Uluru.
Enjoy sparkling wine and nibbles as you view the iconic Uluru sunset – if you take a photo every few minutes you’ll capture the famous colour change
Return to the resort after sunset
Accommodation: Ayers Rock Desert Gardens Hotel – 2 Nights –
Including Breakfast
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight: Uluru

Day 5 Uluru Sunrise & Field of Light & Sounds of Silence Dinner
Sunrise Field of Light – 1 hour 45 mins prior to sunrise Your Field of Light Sunrise experience begins with a hotel pickup and short transfer to the exclusive desert location with majestic views of Uluru. Your driver guide will provide commentary on the artist and installation en route. In the silence of the pre-dawn land, covered under a blanket of stars, immerse yourself in the Field of Light. Its paths, glistening softly with rhythms of coloured light, beckon you to explore.
Just before the sun breaches the horizon and floods the land with warm yellow light, you’re welcomed at a raised viewing area for tea, coffee or hot chocolate.
Tour duration: 2 hours including transfers
Inclusion
Self-guided walk through the illuminated Field of Light
Coffee, tea or hot chocolate 20 minutes prior to sunrise
Shared Return transfers from all hotels
Tour departs 1 hour 45 minutes prior to sunrise
Sounds of Silence Dinner
TOUR ITINERARY
At the Sounds of Silence experience you can dine under the canopy of the desert night, while your very own storyteller shares tales as told in the stars.

Entered into the Australian Tourism Hall of Fame, Sounds of Silence offers the best of the Red Centre distilled into four magical hours. An evening of dining under the sparkling outback sky.

INCLUSIONS
Includes:* Canapés
* Beer, wine and non-alcoholic drinks
* Buffet BBQ (vegetarian options available with prior notice)
* Scrumptious desserts
* Tea, coffee and port
* Entertainment
* Star talk and stargazing
* Return transfers from your Voyages Ayers Rock Resort accommodation

DURATION
4 hours
DEPARTS
Daily – 1 hour prior to sunset
Overnight: Uluru
Day 6 Ayers Rock To Cairns
Check out of your hotel and transfer to Ayers Rock Airport for your flight to Cairns
Upon arrival at Cairns Airport you will be transferred to your Hotel.
Accommodation: Shangri-La Hotel The Marina Cairns or similar
– 4 Nights including breakfast
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight: Cairns
Day 7 Barrier Reef Cruise
TOUR ITINERARY
Cruise in comfort aboard a sleek wave piercing catamaran to Quicksilver’s
unique and stunning outer reef destination – the renowned Agincourt Reef situated on the edge of Australia’s Continental Shelf.

Here a spacious reef activity platform with semi-submersibles, underwater observatory, heli-tours and exciting in-water activities let you fully enjoy the Outer Barrier Reef for your personal reef discovery
– whether you are a swimmer or non swimmer.
INCLUSIONS
Includes:-
* Transfers to and from Cairns/Northern Beaches accommodation
* Return wave piercer cruise from Port Douglas
* Morning & afternoon tea onboard
* Reef presentation by a marine biologist
* Hot & cold tropical buffet lunch
* Snorkelling equipment
* Qualified snorkelling safety officers on hand
* Underwater observatory fish & coral viewing
* Coral viewing by semi-submersible vessels
* Fish feeding (conducted by crew)
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight: Cairns

Day 8 Full Day Kuranda, Rainforest, Skyrail
Kuranda Rail, Rainforestation and Skyrail Including Lunch
TOUR ITINERARY
Check in: Our Driver will meet you at your accommodation and check you in for your tour using our Kuranda Boarding pass. The pass includes a detailed itinerary, pre-allocated preferential Kuranda Scenic Railway
seating, map of Kuranda, and discounted entry into selected Kuranda attractions.

Kuranda Scenic Rail: Boarding the famous Kuranda Scenic Rail, An amazing journey awaits you as you travel one of the world’s most scenic rail routes, through hand-hewn tunnels and over bridges spanning spectacular
gorges. Kuranda Village: Once you alight at beautiful Kuranda Station, you have ample time to explore the many and varied shops, as well as the Heritage Markets which operate daily.

Rainforestation: Your shuttle coach will transfer you to Rainforestation, set in 40 hectares of lush gardens and tropical rainforest, a number of unique attractions await you. Board the unusual amphibious Army Duck for a different look at the rainforest. An experienced guide will show you unique tropical fruits, ancient
rainforest plants and point out a number of our native animals as you meander through the rainforest. Join the Dreamtime
Walk for an insight into ancient Aboriginal Culture. The Pamagirri Dancers perform a range
of native dances in the Rainforest Amphitheatre that reflects their humour and excitement of their culture. A delicious BBQ lunch is included before visiting the Koala & Wildlife Park. Cuddle a koala (own
expense), smile at a crocodile and hand feed the kangaroos and wallabies before returning to Kuranda.

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway: At your pre-allocated time board Skyrail, an experience which takes you over the rainforest canopy with stops along the way allowing you to take a stroll or visit the CSIRO Interpretive Centre. Your return transfer departs at 4:50pm CNS
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight: Cairns
Day 9 Free Day in Cairns
Day at leisure

Day 10 Depart Cairns