Sydney Opera House Tour

• Indulge with a unique dining experience on board Melbourne ’ s Colonial Tramcar Restaurant

• Discover Melbourne ’ s hidden laneways and arcades

• Savor a unique Aussie BBQ experience at Earth Sanctuary

• Toast an Uluru sunset with sparkling wine

• Experience a spectacular Red Centre sunrise

• Discover Aboriginal rock art and learn about sacred sites at Uluru

• Explore Kata Tjuta and hike through Walpa Gorge

• Interact with local Aboriginal artists and create your own dot painting masterpiece

• Cruise and snorkel on the Great Barrier Reef

• Dip your toes in the Pacific Ocean at famous Bondi Beach

• Experience the Sydney Opera House on a guided tour

• Experienced Travel Director and Driver Guide

Day 1 : Welcome to Melbourne On arrival at Melbourne Airport you ’ ll be transferred to your hotel . Early evening join your Travel Director for a welcome reception and dinner on board the famous Colonial Tramcar Restaurant , for what is not only a culinary delight , but a trip into a little piece of Victoria ’ s history . As you cruise the city streets of Melbourne , you ’ ll enjoy a seasonal menu and quality Australian wines . It ’ s a great opportunity to get to know everyone in a unique setting . Hotel : Crowne Plaza , Melbourne , 3 nights . DW

Day 2 : Melbourne Explore Melbourne on a city sights tour then discover its eclectic little laneways , arcades , café society and fascinating street art on your private walking tour . The rest of your day is free for you to do as you please . You may like to take an optional experience to Phillip Island to see the famous Penguin Parade on Summerland Beach or maybe you ’ d prefer to relax or even experience some of Melbourne ’ s well-known food and culture . B

Day 3 : Melbourne ‘ Free Time ’ Today is free for you to explore the

Uluru Barbecue Dinner ( optional )

delights of Melbourne . You may like to take a full day optional experience to the Great Ocean Road to discover the stunning coastline and the Twelve Apostles . Or maybe treat yourself to a theater production or indulge in some world class fare at one of the city ’ s famous eateries . B

Day 4 : Melbourne – Alice Springs Today you fly to Alice Springs . On arrival visit the School of the Air and hear how it delivers education to children living in remote areas . Next stop is the Royal Flying Doctor Service , where you ’ ll learn how this facility provides a ‘ mantle of safety ’

to the people of the outback . This evening join Joe , Dan , Tommy and Ben Falzon for a Be My Guest homecooked gourmet BBQ dinner at Earth Sanctuary World Nature Centre . They ’ ll share stories of ecology , culture and astronomy , you ’ ll hear about their sustainable lifestyle , and they may even lead you on a sing-a-long with didgeridoo and guitar . It will be a night to remember . Hotel : Chifley Alice Springs Resort . B BG

Day 5 : Alice Springs – Ayers Rock Travel through the West MacDonnell and James Ranges and pause to

view majestic Atila ( Mt . Conner ) often mistaken for Uluru , before arriving at Ayers Rock Resort . This afternoon is free for you to enjoy the resort ’ s facilities . Later , travel to the Uluru sunset viewing area . Witness and photograph the striking color changes of Uluru at sunset while enjoying nibbles and sparkling wine . Hotel : Desert Gardens Hotel , Ayers Rocks Resort . B

Day 6 : Kata Tjuta ( the Olgas ) This morning experience the magical Uluru ( Ayers Rock ) sunrise . Afterwards , gain an insight into the traditional owners of the land , the Anangu , as you tour the caves at the base of Uluru discovering ancient rock art and hearing stories of the Aboriginal Dreamtime . Travel through the desert plains to Kata Tjuta ( the Olgas ). Take a walk at Walpa Gorge and later experience a Kata Tjuta sunset while enjoying sparkling wine and nibbles . B

Day 7 : Ayers Rock – Cairns

Join a local Aboriginal artist for a fun introduction to Western Desert Art . Your Anangu artist will explain the meanings of their totems , before assisting you to complete your own

Dining

• Full buffet breakfasts ( 12 ) B

• Highlight lunch ( 1 ) HL

• Lunch ( 1 ) L

• Be My Guest dinner ( 1 ) BG

• Dinners with wine ( 2 ) DW

• Farewell dinner ( 1 ) FD