Day 1 Arrive Melbourne

On arrival at Melbourne airport you will be transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. You will have the option to dine aboard the popular Colonial Tramcar Restaurant.

Overnight: Mercure Hotel Welcome (Standard)Citigate (Superior)Sofitel Melbourne on Collins or Novotel on Collins (First Class)Crown Towers (Deluxe)

Day 2 Melbourne to Great Ocean Road

Travel along the Great Ocean Road for dramatic coastal scenery. See the stone monoliths of the Twelve Apostles, visit Loch Ard Gorge, and view the rock formation known as London Bridge.

Overnight: Mercure Hotel Welcome (Standard)Citigate (Superior)Sofitel Melbourne on Collins or Novotel on Collins (First Class)Crown Towers (Deluxe)
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Day 3 Melbourne to Adelaide

Enjoy a morning sightseeing tour of Melbourne including the Royal Botanic Gardens and the Shrine of Remembrance. See the famous Flinders Street Station, the modern Federation Square and the Victorian Arts Centre Precinct.

You will be transferred to Melbourne airport for your flight to Adelaide.Overnight: Grand Chifley (Standard)Stamford Plaza (Superior)Hyatt Regency (First Class or Deluxe)
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Day 4 Adelaide to Kangaroo Island

Enjoy a scenic drive through the Fleurieu Peninsula to Cape Jervis, and board the ferry to Kangaroo Island.

Walk among Australias third largest and most accessible colony of sea lions, and see the creatures doze in the sun at the popular Seal Bay Conservation Park.

Overnight: Aurora Ozone Hotel (Standard or Superior)Executive Rooms (First Class or Deluxe)
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Day 5 Kangaroo Island to Adelaide

Tour Kelly Hill Caves, the Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch, within Flinders Chase National Park. Look out for fur seals.

Overnight: Grand Chifley (Standard)Stamford Plaza (Superior)Hyatt Regency (First Class or Deluxe)
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Day 6 Adelaide to Alice Springs

You will be transferred to Adelaide Airport for your flight to Alice Springs.

Tour the sights of The Alice, including the School of Air, the Telegraph Station, and the headquarters of the Royal Flying Doctors.

Overnight: Aurora Alice Springs (Standard)Crowne Plaza (Superior)Alice Springs Resort, River Gum Rooms (First Class or Deluxe)
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Day 7 Alice Springs to Palm Valley

Join an exciting 4WD safari through the West MacDonnell Ranges into Palm Valley, an impressive oasis in the desert.

Overnight: Aurora Alice Springs (Standard)Crowne Plaza (Superior)Alice Springs Resort, River Gum Rooms (First Class or Deluxe)
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Day 8 Alice Springs to Uluru

Travel south through the West MacDonnell Ranges to Uluru. Your guide will escort you on a walk through the Kata Tjuta domes to the Valley of the Winds lookout. Enjoy complimentary sparkling wine as you take in the outback sunset at Kata Tjuta, and later e

Overnight: Outback Pioneer Hotel (Standard)Desert Gardens Hotel (Superior)Sails in the Desert Hotel (First Class or Deluxe)
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Day 9 Uluru to Kings Canyon

Drive through sandhill country into Watarrka National Park, where you can make the rocky climb with your guide to the rim of Kings Canyon. Or you may wish to explore the canyon floor – an easier walk.

Overnight: Outback Pioneer Hotel (Standard)Desert Gardens Hotel (Superior)Sails in the Desert Hotel (First Class or Deluxe)
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Day 10 Uluru to Darwin

Travel to the sunrise viewing area at Uluru and watch the first rays of sunlight creep across the desert plains. Transfer to Ayers Rock Airport for your flight to Darwin.

Overnight: Travelodge Mirambeena Resort (Standard)Mantra Pandanas (Superior)Mantra on the Esplanade (First Class or Deluxe)
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Day 11 Darwin to Kakadu

In Kakadu National Park, visit Nourlangie Rock – an Aboriginal rock art site - and cruise on the famous Yellow Water Billabong.

Overnight: Aurora Kakadu (Standard or Superior)Gagudju Crocodile Holiday Inn (First Class or Deluxe)
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Day 12 Kakadu to Darwin

Join the Guluyambi Cruise along the Easy Alligator River. Continue to Ubirr for a guided walk to see rock art, then visit the Bowali Visitor Centre.

Overnight: Travelodge Mirambeena Resort (Standard)Mantra Pandanas (Superior)Mantra on the Esplanade (First Class or Deluxe)
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Day 13 Darwin to Cairns

You will be transferred to Darwin Airport for your flight to Carins. The evening is yours to spend as you wish.

Overnight: Rydges Esplanade (Standard)Novotel Oasis Cairns (Superior)Sebel Cairns (First Class)Pulman Reef Hotel and Casino (Deluxe)
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Day 14 Cairns to Kuranda

Journey to Kuranda on the Scenic Railway, and return on the Skyrail Cableway. Visit Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park, where legends of the Dreamtime are brought to life.

Overnight: Rydges Esplanade (Standard)Novotel Oasis Cairns (Superior)Sebel Cairns (First Class)Pulman Reef Hotel and Casino (Deluxe)
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Day 15 Cairns to Great Barrier Reef

Cruise on a high-speed catamaran to the Great Barrier Reef, one of the wonders of the world. Marvel at the coral and colourful tropical fish from a semi-submersible vessel. Snorkelling gear is included.

Overnight: Rydges Esplanade (Standard)Novotel Oasis Cairns (Superior)Sebel Cairns (First Class)Pulman Reef Hotel and Casino (Deluxe)
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