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Tour E: 11 Days
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SYDNEY - TOWNSVILLE - CORAL PRINCESS REEF CRUISE - CAIRNS

DAY 1   ARRIVE SYDNEY                Welcome to Sydney Australia.  On arrival you will be met and assisted with your transfer to the hotel. The remainder of the day is free at leisure to explore this beautiful harbour city.              Accomm: 3 star: Sydney Vista Hotel (Standard Room)   4 star: Sydney Renaissance (City View Room) --=={ TOP }==-- DAY 2  SYDNEY HARBOUR CRUISE - SYDNEY CITY SIGHTS TOUR                This morning make your own way to Circular Quay for your cruise on magnificent Sydney Harbour.  See spectacular views of the Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Fort Denison, million dollar mansions and the bays and inlets that dot the harbour. This afternoon enjoy a city sights tour visiting the historical Rocks area, where the First Fleet landed in 1788 to establish Australia's first European settlement. Observe examples of early architecture and the beautiful sandstone buildings, made out of the same rocks which gave this area its name.  See St Mary's Cathedral, Parliament House, Darling Harbour and Chinatown. Visit Mrs Macquarie's Chair for splendid views over this magnificent harbour and the famous Sydney Harbour Bridge. Continue on your coach tour through cosmopolitan Kings Cross, Rushcutters Bay and Double Bay. Visit Watsons Bay for spectacular views over the Pacific Ocean before stopping at the world famous Bondi Beach.   Accomm: 3 star: Sydney Vista Hotel (Standard Room)   4 star: Sydney Renaissance (City View Room) --=={ TOP }==-- DAY 3  SPECTACULAR BLUE MOUNTAINS (4WD) TOUR (L)           Depart your hotel this morning for a wonderful day of sightseeing by 4WD vehicles, to the  Blue Mountains. See Wentworth Falls village and Leura before visiting the famous Three Sisters at Katoomba. Continue onto the highest point in the Mountains  - the pioneer village of Mt Victoria. Visit the remote Kanimbla Valley lookout, hear Aboriginal stories and see Mt Victoria's Hotel Imperial - a classic 1860's Aussie pub.  Enjoy a delicious picnic lunch deep in the Megalong Valley where farming and horse riding are the main activities.  After lunch visit our own 'Grand Canyon'. The views from Govett's leap, overlooking the Grose Valley seem to stretch forever. A short bushwalk for those with the desire, rewards with unsurpassed views. Returning to Sydney, travel via the Blue Mountains National Park.  We'll find kangaroos and maybe some baby joeys. Try a boomerang throw and watch out for noisy cockatoos. Also visit Sydney's premier wildlife park to view and pat koalas.  Return to your hotel late this afternoon. Accomm: 3 star: Sydney Vista Hotel (Standard Room)   4 star: Sydney Renaissance (City View Room) --=={ TOP }==-- DAY 4  DAY AT LEISURE, SYDNEY                Today is free at leisure for your own activities.    Accomm: 3 star: Sydney Vista Hotel (Standard Room)   4 star: Sydney Renaissance (City View Room) --=={ TOP }==-- DAY 5  CAIRNS - TOWNSVILLE (air) (D)           This morning transfer to the airport to board your flight to Townsville.  On arrival transfer to the Townsville Breakwater Terminal where you will check-in for  your 4 day / 3 Night leisurely cruise exploring the islands of the Great Barrier Reef.  On departing Townsville, you will cruise the Palm Group of islands and enjoy swimming and snorkelling at Falcon or Havannah Island.                Overnight anchorage at Pelorus Island, a privilege exclusive to Coral Princess cruises. Accomm: Coral Princess Cruise (Stateroom) --=={ TOP }==-- DAY 6  ON BOARD CORAL PRINCESS (B/L/D)     Time this morning to enjoy this beautiful Island with its magnificent fringing reef, beach and rainforest. Enjoy a beach BBQ ashore. This afternoon cruise the spectacular Hinchinbrook Channel and the Family Group of islands which contain the only tropical rainforest islands on the Australian coast. Visit Dunk Island Resort and enjoy a guided rainforest walk.  Overnight on board at Dunk Island with full use of the resort facilities and evening entertainment. Accomm: Coral Princess Cruise (Stateroom) --=={ TOP }==-- DAY 7  ON BOARD CORAL PRINCESS (B/L/D)       A full day is spent cruising the Outer Barrier Reef.  Enjoy snorkelling, coral viewing, scuba diving and reef fishing at Nathan or Coates Reefs and Sudbury Coral Cay.  Overnight , enjoy the special magic of an evening anchored at the Sunbury Reef lagoon. Accomm: Coral Princess Cruise (Stateroom) --=={ TOP }==-- DAY 8   ARRIVE CAIRNS (B/L)           This morning visit Thetford Reef for fish feeding and further enjoy the Great Barrier Reef before disembarking in Cairns at 3:30pm.  Transfer to your accommodation located in the heart of the World’s last untouched primeval rainforest - the Daintree. Accomm: Daintree Eco Lodge (Luxury Villa) --=={ TOP }==-- DAY 9  DAINTREE ECO LODGE (CB)         A tropical breakfast will be served in the "Baaru House” Restaurant                    Your 3 Night package includes: an introductory rainforest walk early morning bird tour nocturnal tour a full day safari Accomm: Daintree Eco Lodge (Luxury Villa) --=={ TOP }==-- DAY 10  DAINTREE ECO LODGE (CB)         A tropical breakfast will be served in the "Baaru House” Restaurant.                    Day at leisure to enjoy the resorts activities. Accomm: Daintree Eco Lodge (Luxury Villa) --=={ TOP }==-- DAY 11   DEPART CAIRNS   (CB)            Transfer by scheduled resort transfer to Cairns airport to board your departure flight. END OF SERVICES Prices Are Valid Till 31 March 2002 Based on 3 star accommodation: 2 Paying Passengers Twin Share  AUD 3500.00 Based on 4 star accommodation: 2 Paying Passengers Twin Share AUD3809.00 ** Single Supplement available upon request. Cost includes: Accommodation as per the itinerary with  private facilities 4 Day / 3 Night Coral Princess Cruise with private facilities Transfers as mentioned in the itinerary by taxi (3 star) private car (4 star) or scheduled resort transfer All touring on a seat in coach basis (or) scheduled touring Met on arrival into Sydney by an Aussie Travel Reservations Meals as indicated by (CB) Continental Breakfast  (B) Breakfast (L) Lunch and (D) Dinner Admission to attractions listed Australian Goods and Services Tax (GST) Welcome Kit and Travel documentation on arrival    Cost does not include:   International and domestic airfares (SYD - TSV, CNS-SYD) Meals not indicated by (CB) Continental Breakfast  (B) Breakfast  (L) Lunch and D) Dinner Personal expenses such as telephone calls, drycleaning, mini bar purchases etc Use of hotel rooms before/after normal check in/out times Pre-registration of rooms if early arrival in Sydney Any other services not mentioned in the itinerary

Note: Costs quoted are subject to availability and confirmation of accommodation as specified. Costs are subject to increase should any federal or state government levies or taxes be introduced. Payment by credit card is available (we accept Amex, Visa or Mastercard only). Please note that if paying by this channel there is a 3.5% merchant fees surcharge for Visa and/or Mastercard and a 3.95% merchant fees surcharge for American Express.

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