8D SYDNEY & MELBOURNE

Validity: 01 Oct 2005 – 31 Mar 2006
Updated: 02 Aug 2005

DAY 01 SINGAPORE / SYDNEY (Meals on board)
Depart Singapore onboard your scheduled flight to Sydney – the capital city of New South Wales State and a lively, cosmopolitan and commercial city of Australia .

DAY 02 CITY TOUR - BONDI BEACH - HARBOUR LUNCHEON CRUISE (G271 - Daily) (L)
Good morning and welcome to Sydney ! Upon arrival, you will be transferred by airport shuttle bus (sit-in-coach) to your hotel. (Standard check-in time is 2 pm or subject to room availability!)
In the afternoon, make your own way to Gray Line office, Pier 26 Aquarium Wharf for an enjoyable and spectacular luncheon cruise on beautiful Sydney Harbor . Thereafter, re-board your coach and starts the exciting Sydney city tour by driving through The Rocks – Sydney ’s birthplace, Sydney Town Hall, China Town, the Sydney Aquarium and the Monorail, Spectacular Darling Harbor , the Sydney Entertainment Center , AMP Sydney Tower , St. Mary’s Cathedral, Sydney Opera House. Visit Mrs Macquaries Chair with superb views of the harbor and city skyline and not forgetting the historic and trendy Paddington. Next, visit the Bondi Beach – Australia ’s most famous surf beach, the Gap – stunning views of the Pacific and the Heads, exclusive Double Bay and finally the famous Kings Cross – Sydney ’s “hot spot”.

DAY 03 BLUE MOUNTAINS & JENOLAN TOUR (G283 - Mon/Tue/Thu/Sat) (B)
The Blue Mountains National Park is a kaleidoscope of contrasts and color rich in Australian bush and wildlife, always with a distant blue haze horizon. This morning, we head west to the Blue Mountains passing Homebush Bay . Here you will see the Stadiums and facilities of the Millennium Olympics. You will tour the quaint mountain village of Leura and see the Three Sisters rock formation towering over Jamison Valley . You may have the opportunity to take an OPTIONAL rides on the world’s steepest Scenic Railway and the Sceniscender Cable Car or the Skyway Cable (own expense) for a superb view of the canyon. Next, visit the Jenolan Caves – Australia ’s best known underground limestone caves and enjoy a guided cave inspection of Lucas, Chifley or Imperial Cave . Free time will be given to explore the beautiful surrounding before return to Sydney in the late afternoon. This evening, why not visit the Star City Casino and who know, the Lady Luck might be with you tonight?

DAY 04 SYDNEY FREE DAY (B)
A free day has been set-aside for you today. You may wish to spend some time exploring the entertainment and shopping areas of Darling Harbor , one of the world's great waterfront destinations and one of Sydney ’s major tourist attractions. Stroll the harbor foreshores, have a coffee or a meal at one of the many waterside cafes and restaurants or visit one of the many unique attractions located here. The Sydney Aquarium, where you will walk among the amazing creatures of Australia ’s oceans and rivers .

DAY 05 SYDNEY / MELBOURNE FREE DAY (B)
Take a domestic flight to Melbourne - the capital city of Victoria State, Australia . On arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel with sit-in-coach shuttle bus. The rest of the day is free at leisure.

DAY 06 BLUE DANDENONG - WARROOK CATTLE FARM - PHILIP ISLAND (M82L - Daily) (B, L)
The highlight of today’s tour begins with a visit to the Blue Dandenong Ranges National Park – home of the lyrebird, superb traditional gardens and towering mountain ash forests. Here you will have the opportunity to hand feed the colorful crimson rosellas and king parrots. Next, you will savor the great Aussie outdoors at Warrook Cattle Farm - a working sheep and cattle property. Here, you will participate in the daily activities of sheep shearing, hayrides or even milk a cow. You will feed kangaroos, meet wombats and cattle dogs. See koala up close in their natural environment and enjoy a sumptuous homestead lunch before moving on to Philip Island, a farming and serene holiday island located about 128 km south-east of Melbourne. Here, you will see its abundance of wildlife like birds, koalas, seals and fairy penguins. Every evening at dusk, the penguins will be seen marching up the beach to their burrows and this can be viewed from designated areas. What’s an amazing little penguin parade!
(Remember to bring warm, waterproof clothing as nights can be cold on the Island in any season)

DAY 07 PORT CAMPBELL PARK - THE GREAT OCEAN ROAD (M4 - Daily) (B)
Weaving its way around Victoria 's magnificent southwest coast, the Great Ocean Road is undeniably one of the world's most spectacular scenic experiences. It’s severity and striking contrasts will sure remain etched in your memory forever. The first glimpse of the famous Southern Surf Coast comes after passing through Geelong where the scenery changes dramatically. View the coastal townships of Torquay (home of Bells Beach ) and Lorne – a surfer’s haven. Enjoy the character of the charming seaside of Apollo Bay for lunch (own expense). See the Blowhole and the Grotto at Port Campbell National Park . Marvel at Lorch Ard Gorge and London Bridge landmarks sculpted due to millions of years of erosion. Amaze by the awesome rock formations of the famous Twelve Apostles – the world’s largest limestone towers along the Australian coastline.
(Please bring along a windbreaker and wear a pair of comfortable walking shoes)

Flight Information :
Return air ticket SIN/ SYD/MEL/SIN (v.v.) on QF/BA “O” class GV 1 (YE 3/60)
High Season Surcharge : 19/11/05 – 26/12/05, add $50/$40
Upsell - refer Free & Easy/FIT upsell list

Remarks :
Sub-agents are not allowed to make reservations

Block-out Date (for Sydney only) : -
~ New Year ( 30/12/05 – 02/1/06)
~ Mardi Gras ( 03/3/06 – 06/3/06)

Surcharge (for Sydney only) :-
~ $110 p/r/n – NRL Grand Final ( 01/10/05 – 03/10/05)
~ $110 p/r/n – World Neurology Congress ( 04/11/05 – 14/11/05)
~ $50 p/r/n – Chinese New Year ( 25/1/06 – 05/2/06)

Surcharge (for Melbourne only) :-
~ $220 p/r/n –Melbourne Cup/Spring Carnival ( 29/10/05 – 05/11/05)
~ $220 p/r/n –New Year ( 30/12/05 – 31/12/05)
~ $220 p/r/n –Australian Open Tennis ( 16/1/06 – 30/1/06)
~ $50 p/r/n –Chinese New Year ( 31/1/06 – 05/2/06)
~ ($$$ On Application) –Australian Grand Prix ( 02/3/06 – 05/3/06)
~ ($$$ On Application) –Commonwealth Games ( 12/3/06 – 28/3/06)

update : 02 Aug 2005

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