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Sydney, the Great Barrier Reef, Mission Beach
and the world's Best Beachfront Resort
9 days - $1995^ per person

This vacation package includes:

• Round trip air from Los Angeles to Sydney and Cairns
• Accommodation for 3 nights in Sydney
• Guided tour of the Sydney Opera House
• Accommodation for 3 nights at Castaways on the Beach Resort at Mission Beach
• Great Barrier Reef snorkeling cruise
• Return transfers from Cairns Airport to Mission Beach
• Australian GST (10%)
• Springboard Vacations’ 24/7 local travel assistance and support
• 2 Australian ETAs valued at 2 x $20 = $40.00 - FREE

Itinerary
DAY ONE/TWO – Fly Los Angeles to Sydney, cross the International Date Line and skip a day ahead.

DAY THREE - 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. You’ll stay 3 nights in a downtown 3½ star hotel within easy walking distance to all the action.

DAY FOUR - 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 FIVE – AT LEISURE

DAY SIX – Fly Sydney to Cairns

CASTAWAYS ON THE BEACH RESORT MOTEL
Recently voted one of the 10 Best Beachfront Resorts in the world, Castaways Resort on Mission Beach is absolute beachfront escape. Ideally positioned on the white sands of Mission Beach and the sparkling Coral Sea, the Resort has spectacular views of the Coral Sea and Dunk Island. You’ll stay 3 nights here.

DAY SEVEN - GREAT BARRIER REEF SNORKELING CRUISE
Experience the amazing marine life found on the Great Barrier Reef. You’ll visit pristine reefs with minimal currents and great visibility. The depth of the reef around the snorkeling sites varies between 3 to 24 feet, offering our you a chance to discover the small creatures hiding in between the coral, as well as swim with the schools of fish and the larger marine life. Includes free snorkeling lessons and tropical buffet lunch.

DAY EIGHT – AT LEISURE

DAY NINE - Shuttle transfer to Cairns Airport

Fly Cairns to Los Angeles via Sydney or Brisbane

Vacation code: 10825AU01

Valid for travel departing 15 July to 21 September 2012
Must purchase by 13 June 2012 and within 72 hours of confirmation
Seats are limited and may not be available on all flights

^Fares are economy round trip fares, and exclude government-imposed taxes, fees and the 9/11 Security Fee (approximately $US215 per person). Prices are in US dollars and include applicable fuel surcharges. Fares are subject to availability and may vary until ticketed.

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Cairns, the Great Barrier Reef & Northern Queensland

Sydney & New South Wales

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