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26 Kings Canyon Inspiring Australia 13 DAYS  |  CAIRNS TO SYDNEY  |  IJFLY  HIGHLIGHTS Discover • The World Heritage listed Blue Mountains • Iconic Uluru (Ayers Rock) & Kata Tjuta (the Olgas) • Spectacular Sydney Harbour & beaches • The Great Barrier Reef Explore This classic Australian journey takes the traveler from the Tropical North to Central Australia’s spiritual heartland and on to cosmopolitan Sydney. Pristine beaches, dense rainforests, endless red desert and rugged coastlines await you each day. Experience ancient culture and stunning landscapes, gourmet produce and warm-hearted local characters as you visit iconic highlights and venture off the beaten track to discover the magic of this vast continent. • Hike to the top of Kings Canyon • The 36 mystical domes of Kata Tjuta Learn/Do • Enjoy an Indigenous experience in the Daintree Rainforest • Sail a yacht on Sydney Harbour • Snorkel on the Great Barrier Reef Relax • Toast an Uluru sunset with sparkling wine • Taste your way through the Hunter Valley Taste • Experience an exclusive Be My Guest dinner under the stars • Indulge your taste buds under the magical southern stars at the Sounds of Silence Dinner • Enjoy an indulgent dinner at chef Peter Gilmore’s iconic Bennelong Restaurant under the sails of the Opera House • 12 Full buffet breakfasts B • 1 Be my Guest dinner  BG • 5 Lunches L • 4 Dinners with wine DW • 1 Highlight Dinner HD • 1 Farewell Dinner FD Day 1: Welcome to Palm Cove This afternoon, join your Travel Director for a Welcome Reception and dinner overlooking the stunning, waters of the Coral Sea. Dine on award-winning modern Australian cuisine at the ultimate tropical beachfront restaurant. Hotel: Alamanda Palm Cove, 3 nights. DW Day 2: Daintree & Culture Today, enjoy an exclusive journey to the World Heritage listed Daintree Rainforest. Your Aboriginal guide will share insights into the relationship between the local Kuku Yalanji people and their land. Learn about cultural traditions, bush foods and medicine, and traditional hunting techniques. Enjoy lunch in a tranquil rainforest setting. B L Day 3: Great Barrier Reef Discover the magic of the Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef today on a cruise to three secluded outer-reef dive sites, on the Quicksilver Silver Series catamaran. Spectacular coral formations and an underwater world of unique marine creatures await you beneath the turquoise waters. Snorkel through coral gardens or bask in the sun on deck. Enjoy a delicious tropical lunch on board your air-conditioned vessel before returning to Palm Cove. B L Day 4: Cairns – Alice Springs Fly today from tropical Cairns to remote Alice Springs. Visit the School of the Air and Royal Flying Doctor Service. An exceptional Be My Guest dining experience in a natural bush setting awaits you this evening. Enjoy a drink and take some time to explore your surroundings and watch the sun set while your host cooks a delicious 3-course meal in a bush oven. Dine under the Milky Way as he shares his knowledge of traditional Indigenous bush foods and stories of the land. Hotel: Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters. B BG Day 5: Alice Springs – Kings Canyon Travel off the beaten track later today to the Henbury Meteorites Conservation Reserve. This afternoon, enjoy a relaxed walk along the creek-bed of spectacular Kings Canyon, and gaze up at the sheer red rock walls that tower above you. Hotel: Kings Canyon Resort, Deluxe Spa Room. B L DW Day 6: Kings Canyon – Ayers Rock This morning at sunrise you have the opportunity to take the iconic 6 kilometer Rim Walk around magnificent Kings Canyon. Highlights include the domed ‘Lost City’ and Cotterill’s Lookout, for spectacular