Overview

This 11 day vacation pacakge includes:

• Accommodation for 10 nights in Sydney (3), Byron Bay (2), Surfer's Paradise (2), and Cairns (3)
• Tour of the Sydney Opera House
• Sydney Harbour cruise
• 4 day car rental in Byron Bay
• Half day kayaking tour in Byron Bay
• Full day Great Barrier Reef cruise including lunch
• Airport transfers
• Australian GST tax (10%)
• Springboard Vacations’ 24/7 local travel assistance and support

Land only - flights not included

Itinerary

DAY ONE - SYDNEY
Welcome to Sydney! A cosmopolitan international city filled with vibrant life, character and a sense of daring. You'll be met on arrival and transferred to your hotel, located only a short stroll to the Harbour Bridge, Circular Quay and the Opera House.

DAY TWO – SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE
Tour the Sydney Opera House! See inside the world's most recognizable sails. Experience this miracle of architecture and engineering. A work of art that came into existence against impossible odds - to become one of the busiest performing arts centers in the world.

DAY THREE – SYDNEY HARBOUR CRUISE
Cruise on the spectacular Sydney Harbour - a must for all visitors to Sydney. This world renowned cruise to the upper reaches of Sydney Harbour, featuring magnificent waterfront homes and parklands, gives a comprehensive view of what Sydney is all about.

DAY FOUR – SYDNEY TO GOLD COAST
Fly to Coolangatta (flights not included). Pick up your rental car drive to Byron Bay!

Australia's most easterly point casts a spell over everyone who goes there. Byron Bay has become an escape for urban refugees, and especially those with artistic inclinations. Byron Bay is a chic seaside town with glorious beaches, a New Age tinge and loads of style and energy.

You’ll stay 2 nights at the Lord Byron Resort, located in the heart of Byron Bay and a short stroll to some of Australia’s best beaches.

DAY FIVE – BYRON BAY KAYAKING TOUR
A Byron Bay kayaking adventure! Take in some of the best sights the East Coast has to offer. See the most easterly point of the Australian mainland, get up close and personal with the local friendly bottlenose dolphins and discover how inquisitive they can be.

DAY SIX – BYRON BAY TO SURFER’S PARADISE
Enjoy the beach and Byron Bay – drive to Surfer's Paradise – the heart of Australia’s famous Gold Coast. You'll stay here 2 nights and you'll see exactly why Surfer's Paradise got its name.....

DAY SEVEN – SURFER’S PARADISE
Enjoy the miles of beach and the sunshine on Australia's Gold Coast.

DAY EIGHT – GOLD COAST TO CAIRNS
Drive to Brisbane, drop off your rental car and fly to Cairns. (Flights not included)

DAY NINE - GREAT BARRIER REEF CRUISE
Today you’ll journey to a reef at the very edge of Australia's Continental Shelf, to an underwater world that is a dazzling kaleidoscope of color and brilliance. Agincourt Reef is a magnificent ribbon reef where you can experience firsthand the magic that is the Great Barrier Reef. You can choose to dive, snorkel, or stay dry and explore the stunning reef from the comfort of a semi-sub, just one meter underwater.

DAY TEN - CAIRNS
At leisure to explore Cairns

DAY ELEVEN - DEPARTURE
This morning you’ll be transferred to Cairns Airport for your flight home. (Flights not included)

Dates & Conditions

Price is per person based on 2 adults traveling together

Independent touring, departs daily

$1696 for travel through 15 December 2012
$1796 for travel in 15 to 31 January 2012
$1696 for travel 01 February to 15 December 2012; and 01 February to 31 March 2013
$1840 for travel 15 to 31 January 2013

Departs from Sydney in Cairns.
Subject to availability
Price is USD based at today's exchange rate
Valid for travel through 31 March 2013
Land Only - Does not include airfares

Surcharges apply for travel 15 December 2011 to 15 January 2012 and 15 December 2012 to 15 January 2013. Please call for details

 

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