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Aboriginal Performance
Enjoy a performance by the Pamagirri Aboriginal Dancers at Tjapukai Cultural Park in Cairns, North Queensland. Experience the history, culture and dance of the aboriginal people where the legends of the Dreamtime are bought to life.
Adelaide and Barossa Valley
Adelaide is a city of colonial architecture surrounded by parklands. Festivals for everything from the arts to food and wine, roses and horseracing. Historic North Terrace houses, the state's Art Gallery and Botanic Garden are worth a visit. The rich European heritage of Australia is embodied in Barossa Valley. For the wine connoisseurs (and novices!) who are self driving, a cellar door pass will allow you access to a number of wineries in the South Australia region with special bonuses including up to 6 bottles of wine.
Rail journeys across Australia
See Australia from south to north starting in South Australia. Head across the vast outback on The Ghan train to Alice Springs, Ayers Rock and complete your journey aboard the Ghan at the "Top End" in Darwin. The Indian Pacific is another epic rail journey from Sydney, via Adelaide to Perth.
Sydney Harbor
Cosmopolitan Sydney is the birthplace of Australia and is built around a beautiful harbor to which so many ships brought convict settlers in the colony's early days. Darling Harbor, Double Bay and Woolloomooloo are among the city's shopping and dining hotspots. The Rocks features weekly craft markets, as well as an array of shops and cafés among historic buildings. Enjoy a performance at the Sydney Opera House and for the more adventurous visitors should not overlook BridgeClimb over the Sydney Harbor Bridge.
Blue Mountains
Take a day trip or an overnight stay in the Blue Mountains, part of the Great Dividing Range. See the famous Three Sisters rock formation, travel through Leura and Katoomba then ride the Scenic Railway, Cableway or Skyway. Treat yourself to an overnight stay at Lilianfels a luxurious boutique retreat, overlooking the spectacular Jamison Valley. Make sure you make a reservation at Darley's a remarkable award winning Australian restaurant.
Camel in the Outback
For a unique outback experience, take a camel to dinner or breakfast.
Melbourne
Trendy Melbourne is home to fabulous shopping and nightlife, renowned dining, art exhibitions, museums and musical extravaganzas.. Perhaps enjoy a sunrise hot-air balloon ride for fabulous views of the city and don't miss a tour to Phillip Island to get up close to little penguins as they walk and talk up the beach at dusk. No trip to Melbourne is complete without a trip to the Yarra Valley. Sample award winning wines, stay overnight at boutique accommodations such as Chateau Yering and savor great Australian cheese and fruit at Yering Station.
Fraser Island
Surrounded by salt water and formed entirely by sand, Fraser Island in Southern Queensland supports over 100 freshwater lakes. Optional 4WD tours are available to various parts of the island. Or take advantage of a variety of activities, such as ranger-guided walks, bird watching, fishing trips or simply relax by the pool at Kingfisher Bay Resort.
The 12 Apostles along the Great Ocean Road
Travel along one of Australia's most spectacular coastal drives from Melbourne, Victoria to Adelaide, South Australia on the Great Ocean Road. The breathtaking coastline will include passing the spectacular 12 Apostles. These giant rocks are the central feature of Port Campbell National Park. Self drive at your own pace or travel on a day trip or fully escorted tour.
Uluru
Uluru (Ayers Rock) is the heart of Australia's Outback, a sacred site to the local Aborigines. On travels through the Outback or Red Center you'll learn about their age-old culture and hear stories of their history and mythology, known as the Dreamtime. Approximately 290 miles away is Alice Springs, an Aboriginal trading area with a 40,000 year history. This pioneer town hosts the School of the Air and the Royal Flying Doctor Service.
Scenic route along the Great Ocean Road
Travel along one of Australia's most spectacular coastal drives from Melbourne, Victoria to Adelaide, South Australia on the Great Ocean Road. The breathtaking coastline will include passing the spectacular 12 Apostles. These giant rocks are the central feature of Port Campbell National Park. Self drive at your own pace or travel on a day trip or fully escorted tour.
Darwin and the Top End
Australia's Top End is host to rugged national parks including world-famous Kakadu National Park, Katherine Gorge and Litchfield National Park.
Hunter Valley
Explore New South Wales sumptuous wine region, Hunter Valley. Enjoy sampling wine and food from a variety of world renown and boutique wineries. Take a day trip from Sydney or spend a night in the Hunter region in accommodation such as Hunter Resort, where you can indulge in a lesson at the renowned cooking school.
Kangaroo Island
A short flight or ferry ride will take you across from the mainland to Kangaroo Island, often referred to as the zoo with no fences. Stay overnight or enjoy a small group tour where your local guide will help you spot Australian native animals in the wild. See koalas sleeping in forks of trees, spot kangaroos abound, the Tammar wallaby and the endangered Glassy Black Cockatoo. Visit spectacular Remarkable Rocks and get up close and personal to the wild seals at Seal Bay.
Great Barrier Reef Island
The Great Barrier Reef and Whitsundays is home to a variety of stunning resorts. Choose Hayman for luxury and pampering, Lizard or Bedarra for the ultimate exclusive hideaway; Orpheus for an intimate stay with fine cuisine, Dunk for family fun and Hamilton for a full-service resort. Heron is known for diving and ecotourism and Wilson Island is an intimate eco-friendly resort where loggerhead turtles nest at certain times of year.
The Great Barrier Reef
The Great Barrier Reef. Declared a World Heritage area in 1981, it is the largest coral reef ecosystem in the world. Gateways to the Great Barrier Reef include Cairns, Palm Cove and Port Douglas that also provide access to World Heritage listed Daintree rainforest. Explore the reef by small ship cruise, a dive vessel or day trips.
Tasmania
Australia's only island state, Tasmania is a uniquely timeless destination. Beaches and mountains, convict ruins and historic facades and scenic wildlife and wilderness. Breathe the world's freshest air, taste fine seafood including the famous Tasmanian ocean trout, and fabulous wines. You can discover Tasmania by guided tour or tour at your own pace by car. Some of the must sees include Freycinet National Park and Wineglass bay, Cradle Mountain National Park and Hobart, Tasmania's capital city.
Cuddle a Koala
Get your picture taken cuddling a koala, one of Australia's most well known native animals Queensland is the only state that legally allows visitors to cuddle a koala under supervision. Cairns Zoo is just one place where you can do this. Don't miss out on your opportunity!
Sounds of Silence Dinner under the Stars
Enjoy a sumptuous fare with a backdrop of the setting sun behind Ayers Rock. After a feast of Northern Territory delights, guests are treated to some of the world’s best star-gazing with the assistance of a resident star-talker.
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