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Diverse red desert landscapes , cosmopolitan cities and the clear waters of the Great Barrier Reef make this vacation one that ticks all the boxes . Wander through Melbourne ’ s eclectic laneways , meet the Falzon family in Alice Springs and feel the ancient heartbeat of the Red Centre , then snorkel on the reef and cruise around Sydney ’ s spectacular harbor .

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painting to take home as a memento of your experience . In the afternoon you will fly from Ayers Rock to Cairns . Hotel : Hilton Hotel , Cairns , 3 nights . B

Day 8 : Great Barrier Reef Get ready for an experience of a lifetime – board a high speed catamaran and cruise out to the Great Barrier Reef . You can snorkel and view this natural living wonder up close ( equipment provided ) or stay dry and explore the stunning reef from the comfort of a semisubmersible craft , just one meter underwater . Enjoy a tropical buffet lunch before you return to Cairns . This evening you ’ ll dine at Dundee ’ s Restaurant on the Cairns waterfront . B L DW

Day 9 : Cairns ‘ Free Time ’ Spend your free day relaxing or exploring . Perhaps take an optional experience to Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park to discover the secrets of this ancient culture through theater , didgeridoo and firemaking demonstrations and the famous Tjapukai dance . Or visit Hartley ’ s Crocodile Adventures for an opportunity to encounter native Australian animals . You

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could travel to Kuranda , the ‘ village in the rainforest ’, on the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway and experience the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway as you return to the lowlands above the breathtaking canopy of the Barron Gorge National Park , through some of the oldest rainforest in the world . B

Day 10 : Cairns – Sydney Today you ’ ll fly to Sydney . This evening is free for you to do as you wish . Your Travel Director will give you hints and tips on the best places to eat , and after dinner why not take a stroll along the beautiful waterfront . Hotel : Sofitel Sydney Wentworth , Sydney , 3 nights . B

Day 11 : Sydney A day of sightseeing around this stunning harbor city awaits ! Join a local guide for a guided tour of the iconic Sydney Opera House before discovering Sydney ’ s Eastern Suburbs and putting your feet in the sand on famous Bondi Beach . Then take to the water on a Captain Cook highlight lunch cruise , sailing around the glistening harbor while you enjoy a fresh seasonal menu . Spend the rest of your day seeing the sights of

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your choice or relax and take a stroll around the harbor front . Maybe even take an optional experience to see a performance under the famous sails of the Sydney Opera House . B HL

Day 12 : Sydney ‘ Free Time ’ Enjoy a free day in exciting Sydney . Maybe take an optional experience to the spectacular Blue Mountains . You ’ ll visit the charming village of Leura , see the famous Three Sisters rock formation and visit Featherdale Wildlife Park , where you can pat a cuddly koala . You ’ ll also see our amazing Australian animals including kangaroos and crocodiles . Or if you ’ ve always wanted to climb Sydney Harbour Bridge , today could be your chance on a thrilling ‘ BridgeClimb ’. Tonight celebrate your vacation at a farewell dinner with your Travel Director and new-found friends at a local restaurant by the water . B FD

Day 13 : Farewell from Sydney This morning after breakfast say goodbye to your fellow travelers as your memorable vacation throughout Australia comes to an end . You will be transferred to the airport for your onward flight . B

Flight information

Day 1 – Flights to arrive prior to 12 noon into Melbourne Airport

Day 13 – Flights to depart anytime from Sydney Airport

Airfares are not included in the prices above .

Internal-vacation flights

Land Only price requires the following internalvacation flights to be purchased separately in

order to fulfil the vacation itinerary : Day 4 from Melbourne to Alice Springs – QF796 Day 7 from Ayers Rock to Cairns – QF1854 Day 10 from Cairns to Sydney – QF925

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USD 4250 CAD 5275

Per Person Twin Share Land Only

Melbourne to Sydney

Code : IMSE All dates are Definite Departures

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We also have Guided Vacations departing between December 2016 & March 2017 . Prices and itinerary may vary from those quoted on this page . For details visit aatkings / com / imse

2016 2017

Note : Itinerary , departure dates & prices may change from 01 / 04 / 18 . For additional departure dates visit : aatkings . com / imse

Ways to Save

Early payment discount Pay by 14 Apr 2017 Save up to USD425 | CAD530 Pay by 2 Jun 2017 Save up to USD320 | CAD395 Pay by 31 Jul 2017 Save up to USD215 | CAD265

Kings Club early payment discount Pay by 14 Apr 2017 Save up to USD640 | CAD795 Pay by 2 Jun 2017 Save up to USD535 | CAD660 Pay by 31 Jul 2017 Save up to USD430 | CAD530

Young traveler Triple share Kings Club

Save up to USD425 | CAD530 Save up to USD215 | CAD265 Save up to USD215 | CAD265

All savings are per person . For discounts see page 19 .