b"RAINFOREST NATURE PARK ULTIMATE AUSTRALIA|YOUR ITINERARY UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCESAUSTRALASIADays 1-4 - London to Cairns and the Kuranda Scenic Railway Days 15-18 - The Great Ocean Road and Sydney Spend a day discovering the We meet at London Heathrow and fly to Cairns, via Singapore. WeWe travel along the Great Ocean Road, past verdant forest, rushingcolourful Great Barrier Reef.arrive on Day 2 and transfer to our hotel. On Day 3, youre free to beginwaterfalls and glittering ocean. On the way, we see the TwelveWatch the sun set over Uluru, exploring Cairns, a vibrant tropical port city surrounded by rainforestsApostles, a collection of limestone rocks that rise from the sea. Weaccompanied by dinner and a and pristine beaches. We visit Rainforestation Nature Park on Day 4. Wevisit the pretty town of Bells Beach and see the towering trees of theglass of sparkling wine.journey on a WWII amphibious military transport unit, or Army Duck,Otway Rainforest. We also try to catch a glimpse of koala bears in seeing the local flora. Next, we embark on a guided Dreamtime Walk. Wetheir natural habitat. We make our way by rail to Sydney on Day 16,Soak up views from the Kuranda learn how Aborigines understand the world before a pamagirri dancea vibrant city home to one of the worlds most beautiful harbours.Scenic Railway and Katoomba performance. After a barbecue lunch, we travel to Kuranda village andWe check into our hotel for the next four nights. On Day 17 we cruiseScenic Railway. visit the market before transferring to the station. Here, a journey on theSydney Harbour, seeing the instantly recognisable Opera House, theExplore Sydney, including a visit 125-year-old Kuranda Scenic Railway awaits, and we soak up the sceneryjewel in the citys crown, as well as the Harbour Bridge. For the rest ofto Bondi Beach for fish and chips. as we travel through the rainforest and across Barron River Gorge. the day, youre free to explore Sydney. We journey into the UNESCO-listed Blue Mountains on Day 18 for a ride on the worlds steepestVisit Alice Springs, home to the GREAT BARRIER REEF Days 5-7Cairns, the Great Barrier Reef and Uluruincline railway, the Katoomba Scenic Railway. Our trip takes us pastcountrys flying doctor service.Youre free to explore Cairns. You could stroll through the downtownsandstone cliffs and lush greenery before we emerge to panoramicEnjoy a wine tasting at the area, pausing for lunch in one of the al fresco eateries. We explore theviews of the rainforest. We also visit the Three Sisters at Echo Point. Jacobs Creek winery in Adelaide Great Barrier Reef on Day 6, the worlds largest coral reef system. Wealongside delicious food pairings.begin with a cruise along the Mulgrave River, making our way to theDays 19-21 - Bondi Beach and LondonFrankland Islands, where the waters are filled with unique wildlife andWe visit an iconic Australian institution, Bondi Beach, a stretch ofTravel along the Great Ocean coral reefs. During a guided snorkelling session, we may see tropicalsweeping white sand home to sun-kissed surfers and a relaxed vibe.Road, seeing sights such as the fish, sea turtles, and even octopuses. You could also can get a glimpseWe have a fish and chip lunch at Bondi Icebergs Club,admiring viewsTwelve Apostles. into this underwater world from a semi-submersible or glass-bottomedacross the endless ocean. On Day 20, we fly to Singapore and join our boat. We enjoy a buffet lunch before joining a marine biologist for anflight to London Heathrow, landing on Day 21, WHAT'S INCLUDEDisland walk. Leaving Cairns on Day 7, we fly to Uluru. Uluru is a striking sight in red sandstone that rises out of the flat desert floor. We visit theUK Tour Manager throughoutAboriginal Cultural Centre, where we take a guided tour. As the sun sets,ULURU we enjoy dinner under the stars. Our Sounds of Silence experienceFlights from London Heathrow to includes canaps and sparkling wine, followed by a 3-course, bush- Cairns via Singapore, and inspired meal. After dinner, a star talker decodes the night sky, pointingOur tour includes time spentSydney to London Heathrow via out signs of the zodiac and the planets and galaxies that are visible. soaking up the beauty of iconicSingaporeSYDNEY Uluru, a stunning red sandstone Days 8-11 - Uluru, Alice Springs and Adelaide landmark also known as AyersAll internal flights, rail and We admire Uluru at sunrise before heading back to our hotel forRock. Perhaps Australias mostcoach transfersbreakfast. We continue with an Olgas tour, visiting the red rocky domes,identifiable natural icon, theLuggage transfers on some or Olgas, that cover an area around Uluru. We end our day back atrock holds deep significance forsections of the tourUluru, where we enjoy a glass of sparkling wine at sunset. On Day 9 wethe local Aboriginal people who travel by coach to Alice Springs, in the heart of the Outback. We visitbelieve it was formed during the18 nights 4 and 5-Star hotel the Royal Flying Doctor Service Museum for an insight into life in thecreation period. During our timeaccommodation (17 if taking rail Outback and the life-saving work of the service, before checking intohere, we sit down to a specialoption)our hotel for the night. On Day 10, we stop off at the Old Telegraphdinner under the stars, enjoying24 meals including 17 breakfasts, Station and Anzac Hill before flying to Adelaide, where we spend threeexcellent local sparkling wine and5 lunches and 2 dinnersnights. In the afternoon of Day 11, we take a guided city tours, seeing thelistening to an expert star talker historic Government House, one of the oldest colonial public buildings indecode the skies above Uluru. All tour excursionsAdelaide, and the impressive Parliament Building. You have the option to join the Ghan for an overnight rail journey to BLUE MOUNTAINS Adelaide on Day 10. We travel in Gold Service, enjoying all meals andINDONESIA 2022 TOUR DATES Max 25 Peopledrinks on board, and access to the Gold Lounge. You arrive in Adelaide on Day 11, and join the sightseeing tour before checking into our hotel.Oct 25 6,995 Nov 15 7,095Days 12-14 - The Barossa Valley, Jacobs Creek and Melbourne Cairns 2023 TOUR DATESWe take a dive into Adelaides wine heritage as we travel to BarossaAUSTRALIA 5Valley. Our day includes wine tastings and food pairings at famous1 Alice Springswineries, including iconic Jacobs Creek, where we enjoy lunch. We alsoUluru Jan 24 5,895 Sep 26 5,795visit Hahndorf in the Mount Lofty Ranges. Leaving Adelaide on Day2 Feb 21 5,795 Oct 31 5,79513, we board the Overland train to Melbourne, where we check intoSydney Tour Code: AUJ| per person based on 2 our hotel for the next three nights. We begin exploring cosmopolitanAdelaide 3 4 sharing. Deposit from 900 per person. Melbourne on Day 14. Our tour includes the Melbourne Cricket Ground3 Melbourne Supplement for solo travellers from 1,395. - Australias largest stadium, and Parliament House. In the afternoon, wePlease note the itinerary for 2022 departures immerse ourselves in Melbournes caf culture, relaxing with a coffee atdiffers significantly, please visit the website or call for more details. For the latest guidance on a coffee house. Later, we join the Puffing Billy steam train for a journeyNights in hotel Rail Coach Fly entry requirements, please visit www.gov.uk/through the rainforest and fern gullies of the Dandenong Ranges. foreign-travel-advice124 AUSTRALASIA Call us on 01904 527194 or visit GreatRail.com for more details 125"