DAY ONE/TWO
Fly nonstop LOS ANGELES to MELBOURNE
Enjoy dinner and a movie, cross the International Date Line. Your flight left in evening, but as the sun comes up you’ve skipped DAY TWO.
DAY THREE
WELCOME TO MELBOURNE! Australia’s second-largest city, Melbourne boasts great festivals and shopping, a passion for food and wine, and fabulous arts. The city itself, laid out in a large rectangle and boasting a lively and cosmopolitan pulse, sits on the northern banks of the Yarra River.
DAY FOUR
PHILLIP ISLAND AND PENGUIN PARADE
If you’re a lover of fine food, fabulous fauna and Australian animals then this is definitely the tour for you! Our first destination is the delightful Bass River Winery. This is a boutique winery is set amongst the Gippsland hills. Enjoy a sampling of the range of estate produced wines and Gippsland’s finest cheeses & other gourmet produce. Our next stop, the Phillip Island Chocolate Factory and the world’s largest chocolate waterfall. You will also visit the Koala Conservation Centre to meet some of the friendly locals. We’ll walk among the treetops and view and learn about the numerous wild koalas up close at this iconic wildlife attraction. We then make our way to the beach where, as dusk falls, it’s time for the stars of the show – the Little Penguins- to make their appearance and bedazzle you at close range as they make their way across the beach to their homes. Journey back to Melbourne.
DAY FIVE
At leisure in Melbourne
DAY SIX
Fly nonstop MELBOURNE to CAIRNS
WELCOME TO CAIRNS!
Cairns is the heart of Tropical North Queensland and is the primary gateway to Northern Australia & the Great Barrier Reef. Cairns is framed by the spectacular twin backdrops of rainforest mountain ranges and the sparkling Coral Sea
DAY SEVEN
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 EIGHT
At leisure in Cairns
DAY NINE
Fly nonstop CAIRNS to SYDNEY
WELCOME TO SYDNEY!
Stylish Sydney…a cosmopolitan international city filled with vibrant life, character and a sense of daring. The multiculturalism means a wealth of amazing dining experiences. While you will find all the icons you know, such as the Opera House and Harbour Bridge, you will also find interesting people, cultural vibrancy and a positive spirit.
DAY TEN
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.
SYDNEY HARBOUR CRUISE
Cruise to spectacular Middle Harbour is 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, and is a favorite with our international visitors.
DAY ELEVEN
At leisure in Sydney
DAY TWELVE
Fly nonstop SYDNEY to LOS ANGELES
Departs daily
Subject to availability
Price is based on 2 adults traveling together
Valid for travel departing 15 April to 8 June 2012
or 15 July to 21 September 2012
Must purchase by 29 February 2012
Add $230 per person for travel departing
1 February through 14 April 2012
Must purchase within 72 hours of confirmation
Seats are limited and may not be available on all flights
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