7-Nights Australia Escapes: Sydney and Port Douglas — CALL

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OFFER ID 1523496

Australia Escapes
With its indigenous history, incredible reefs and abundant wildlife, Australia offers a variety of experiences for any traveler. Your journey begins with a stay in cosmopolitan Sydney. You'll learn about the city's colorful past with an informative tour, before a visit to their famous Opera House. Take an excursion to the Southern Highland's bushlands for unique views of Australia's iconic and diverse wildlife. Arrive in Port Douglas, the gateway to the stunning Great Barrier Reef, and enjoy a personalized snorkeling cruise to three of their spectacular sites. In addition, enjoy the Dreamtime Gorge tour, as you take an interpretative walk through the rainforest in the World Heritage Daintree National Park.

Includes:

Private Arrival and Departure Transfers per City
3 Nights Sydney
Private Essential Sydney Tour with Lunch - 5 Hours
Private Boutique Wildlife in the Wild Tour with Dinner from Sydney - 10 Hours
4 Nights Port Douglas
Shared Sydney Opera House Tour and Dine at Opera Bar - 2 Hours
Shared Quicksilver Outer Barrier Reef Cruise from Port Douglas - 7 Hours

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Itinerary

Avanti Destinations: Australia Escapes

Day 1 Sydney
Upon arriving at Sydney Airport, meet your driver for a private transfer to your hotel. The remainder of the day is free to relax or explore on your own.

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Day 2 Sydney
Your tour today will start in your hotel lobby where your friendly guide will meet you before showing you through the historic Rocks precinct. Witness the birth place of Sydney and explore the convict built cottages, pubs and the first church in Australia. Heading east, we make our way to the stunning Botanical Gardens situated right in the heart of Sydney. En route we pass through Macquarie Street named after the fifth Governor of New South Wales, Lachlan Macquarie. Here you will see Australias first Parliament House, Mint, Hyde Park Barracks and St Marys Cathedral. The tour continues onto Mrs Macquaries Chair situated on the waters edge, here you will enjoy a walking tour of the harbor's edge with magnificent views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Sydney Opera House before rejoining your vehicle. We then continue through Woolloomooloo, Kings Cross and into Rushcutters Bay. Its here we stop to enjoy a lunch at the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia, Australias premier yacht club and home to what is considered yachtings Everest the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race. We continue on through Darling Point, one of Sydneys most affluent suburbs and see some of Sydneys most sought after addresses. Pass by Double Bay, Rose Bay, Vaucluse and Watsons Bay, before traversing along the coastline to Sydneys most famous beach, Bondi Beach. Here you will have some time to soak up the atmosphere of this beach side Mecca. Stroll down the esplanade with the locals and maybe enjoy an ice cream before re boarding your vehicle. We make our way back to Sydney via the vibrant Oxford Street and the suburb of Paddington; admire this boutique shopping precinct and the charming Georgian and Victorian architecture of the homes. Arriving back at your hotel you will have enjoyed a great day out seeing some of Sydneys best kept secrets and having taken some fantastic photos. Later in the afternoon, take a tour of the Sydney Opera House. Explore the secrets of the Sydney Opera House with a 1 hour guided tour, and afterwards, sample the best of local dining with a delicious tasting plate of hot and cold plates.

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Day 3 Sydney
Today enjoy a full day Wildlife in the Wild tour, less than two hours south of Sydney. This exceptional tour offers the opportunity to experience the diverse Aussie Bush, while searching for some of Australias iconic native animals in their natural habitat, like kangaroos, wombats, wallabies, colorful birds, platypus, elusive koalas and much more. Travel in a luxury 4WD to private farmland and bushland locations in the Southern Highlands with a naturalist guide, who will interpret all that you see. Animals migrate throughout the area and sightings vary seasonally. Search for kangaroos and wallabies in open clearings, try to spot a koala in woodland forests of Grey Gums, surprise a platypus along the riverbanks in the warmer months. After dinner, go night spotting for nocturnal wombats, gliders & opossums. We seek out the animals when theyre most active, with a noon to evening tour that includes lunch or afternoon tea (depending on season) and a hearty country style dinner in one of Australias oldest country inns.

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Day 4 Port Douglas
After breakfast, meet your driver for a private transfer to the airport and your flight to Cairns. Upon arrival, you'll have a private transfer to your hotel in Port Douglas. After checking in, the remainder of the day is free for relaxing or exploring on your own.

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Day 5 Port Douglas
After breakfast, you'll have a coach transfer to the port for your Poseidon Cruise. The Poseidon has access to the best reef locations with over 45 sites to choose from, and three spectacular sites are visited each day. The Agincourt Ribbon Reefs, located on the very outer edge of the reef, are renowned as the place to go for crystal clear water, spectacular coral gardens and a huge variety of marine life. Poseidon has limited passenger numbers to ensure personalized service and attention. So whether you choose to snorkel or dive, the attentive and friendly crew, provides the perfect setting to enjoy a day on the Great Barrier Reef. All snorkel equipment is provided as well as a buffet lunch.

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Day 6 Port Douglas
Your half day tour begins with a convenient hotel pick up from your Port Douglas hotel, approximately 20 minutes from Mossman Gorge. Experience the wonders of the World Heritage listed Daintree Rainforest and discover pristine waterfalls, mountains and vivid flora and fauna. Your experienced Indigenous guide will demonstrate traditional plant use, show you how to make bush soap and ochre paints. After your guided walk, spend time browsing through the center's contemporary Indigenous art gallery, visit the gift shop or relax at the Mayi Cafe.

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Day 7 Port Douglas
Today is at your leisure for independent sightseeing or choose an optional tour like the Sailaway Sunset Sail. Enjoy the thrill of pure sailing! A must do when visiting Port Douglas is to relax with a Sunset Sail on board a first class sailing catamaran. Soak up the peace and tranquility of a tropical sunset over the Coral Sea as you sail along the coast off Port Douglas. Take in the ambient music, relaxed and friendly atmosphere and the spectacular mountain views while enjoying a welcome drink and delicious canapes. This tour is catered to adults only.

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Day 8 Port Douglas
After breakfast, you have a transfer to Cairns Airport for your return flight home, or onto your next Avanti Destination!

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Featured Destinations

Port Douglas

Sydney

Sydney

Soak up Sydney’s gorgeous harbour, seductive outdoor lifestyle and great natural beauty. Kayak under the Sydney Harbour Bridge or wave at the Opera House as you ride a ferry across the harbour to Manly. Learn to surf at Bondi Beach or swim in the calm waters of Coogee. Lose yourself in the cobblestone cul-de-sacs of The Rocks or in the markets, boutiques, cafes and pubs of Paddington. As well as a world-famous harbour and more than 70 sparkling beaches, Sydney offers fabulous food, festivals and 24-7 fun.

Five Sydney Experiences Not to Miss:

1. Explore the historic Rocks

Discover Sydney’s colorful convict history in the harbourside quarter where it all began. Just five minutes from Circular Quay, you can hear stories of hangings and hauntings on a ghost tour, wander the weekend markets or climb the span of the Harbour Bridge. In amongst the maze of sandstone lanes and courtyards, you’ll find historic workman’s cottages and elegant terraces, art galleries, hotels with harbour views and Sydney’s oldest pubs. See people spill out of them onto a party on the cobblestone streets when The Rocks celebrates Australia Day on January 26th, Anzac Day on April 25th and New Years Eve.

2. Hit the world-famous harbour

Sail past the Opera House on a chartered yacht or paddle from Rose Bay in a kayak. Take a scenic cruise from Circular Quay or Darling Harbour, past waterfront mansions, national parks and Shark, Clark, Rodd and Goat islands. Tour historic Fort Denison or learn about the life of Sydney’s first inhabitants, the Gadigal people, on an Aboriginal cultural cruise. Watch the harbour glitter from the green parklands of the Royal Botanic Gardens, which curves around its edge. Or take in the view from a waterfront restaurant in Mosman, on the northern side of the bridge, or Watsons Bay at South Head. Walk from Rose Bay to Vaucluse or Cremorne Point to Mosman Bay, on just some of the 16 spectacular routes hugging the harbour foreshore.

3. Visit Manly on the ferry

Travel across Sydney Harbour on a ferry to Manly, which sits between beaches of ocean surf and tranquil inner harbour. Wander through native bushland on the scenic Manly to Spit Bridge walk, learn to scuba-dive at Cabbage Tree Bay or ride a bike to Fairy Bower. Picnic at Shelly Beach on the ocean and sail or kayak from Manly Wharf round the harbour. Hire a scooter and do a round trip of northern beaches such as Narrabeen and Palm Beach. Explore the shops, bars and cafes along the bustling pine tree-lined Corso and dine at world-class restaurants with water views.

4. Enjoy café culture and top shopping in Paddington

Meander through the Saturday markets, browse fashion boutiques on bustling Oxford Street or discover the antique shops and art galleries in upmarket Woollahra. Visit the 1840s Victoria Barracks Army base, open to the public once a week, and see restored Victorian terraces on wide, leafy streets. Ride or roller-blade in huge Centennial Park, then stop for coffee and lunch on Oxford St or in the mini-village of Five Ways. Catch a movie at an art-house cinema or leaf through a novel at midnight in one of the huge bookstores. Crawl between the lively, historic pubs. They hum even more after a game at the nearby stadium or a race day, when girls and guys arrive in their crumpled trackside finery.

5. Walk from Bondi to Coogee

Take in breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean as you walk the winding, sea-sculpted sandstone cliffs between Bondi and Coogee. Swim in the famous Bondi Icebergs rock pool or just watch the swimmers with a sunset cocktail from the restaurant above. See wild waves in Tamarama, nicknamed Glamarama for the beautiful people who lie on its golden sand. From mid-October to November, the stretch from here to Bondi is transformed into an outdoor gallery for the Sculptures by the Sea exhibition. You can surf, picnic on the grass or stop for a coffee at family-friendly Bronte. Or swim, snorkel or scuba dive in Clovelly and tranquil Gordon’s Bay. See the graves of poets Henry Lawson, Dorothea Mackellar and aviator Lawrence Hargrave in Waverley Cemetery, on the edge of the cliffs. Finish your tour in the scenic, backpacker haven of Coogee.

Vacation Details

Valid Date Ranges

10/31/2023 - 12/31/2025

from $999,999,999 per person

* This departure has been designated a guaranteed departure by the operator, meaning that the minimum number of guests has been met, although still subject to weather and other conditions.

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Length

7 Nights

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Vacation Rating

Deluxe
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Remarks

Land Only - All prices are per person based on double occupancy; price subject to availability; and does not include airfare. Price may vary depending on choice of accommodations and can change without notice. Pricing not available during holidays and trade fair dates. Note: Land Only-Price is Per Person based on double occupancy. Airfare not included in price. Availability and price may change at any time and without prior notice and will be unavailable on certain holidays.

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OFFER ID

1523496

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