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| PACKAGE OVERVIEW |
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| Experience the beautiful world Down Under in this amazing holiday package to Australia. There is so much to see and do, and every moment is a guaranteed fun-filled pulse pounding extravaganza, from the frolicking wonders of the Gold Coast, the vibrant city of Cairns, the unique and beautiful Great Barrier Reef, the entrancing vitality of Sydney, to the potpourri of sights, tastes, and sounds of Singapore. There has never been a holiday as unforgettable as this! |
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 Return Economy-class airfare
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Stay at 4* Hotels
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Daily breakfast & Indian dinner
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3 nights' accommodation in Gold Coast
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Full day tours to Sea World & Movie World
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2 nights' accommodation in Cairns
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Cable car ride to Kuranda - the Village in the Rainforest
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Admission to Tjapukai included in the Tour Price
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Big Cat Cruise to the Great Barrier Reef
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3 nights' accommodation in Sydney
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Half day city tour of Sydney
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Sydney Showboat Dinner Cruise
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Return airport transfer
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| ITINERARY |
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DAY 1: BRISBANE, GOLD COAST - LIFE'S A BEACH
Upon your arrival at Brisbane Airport, you will be whisked off to explore the Gold Coast with its miles of surf and sand, world-class golf courses and its much celebrated theme parks. With so much to do, you will wonder how Australians manage to find any time for work. You will get a sneak preview into why the Gold Coast is often called the theme capital of Australia, finding yourself spoilt for choice. The Gold Coast is also home to the famous Surfers Paradise, as well as a numerous other adventure activities, including bungee jumping, parasailing, and water-skiing. The Gold Coast also hosts the Gold Coast Indy 300 during October each year, when a variety of racing cars fill the streets of Surfers Paradise, offering plenty of action and entertainment for the whole family. Complete the magical experience with a selection of bars and cafes offering cuisines from across the globe, the perfect setting for a romantic evening, set against towering high-rises that reach for the azure sky. Retire to your hotel room for the night.
Meals: Dinner
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DAY 2: GOLD COAST- ALL AT SEA
After breakfast today, you will begin your exciting day at Gold Coast's most spectacular marine theme park, "Sea World". Sea World is a unique initiative that helps the conservation of wildlife through education, rescue and rehabilitation. Here you can enjoy the numerous rides, animal exhibits and other attractions, visit the aquariums, and be mesmerized by the trained dolphins and sea lions performing acrobatic feats for you. You can also admire the polar bears at the "Polar Bear Shores". Also to be seen, though not for the faint-hearted, is the home of dangerous tiger sharks and bull sharks, "Shark Bay". You will also experience Sea World Ski Show, showcasing the world-class talent of the Sea World Ski Team, including impressive barefoot skiing, doubles and slalom skiing, wakeboarding, the awesome swivel skiing, spectacular freestyle jumps as well as the iconic multi-level pyramid and aqua ballet. Spend the night in the comfort of your hotel room.
Meals: Breakfast & dinner
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DAY 3: GOLD COAST - PICTURE PERFECT
After breakfast today, you shall experience the truly unforgettable Warner Brothers' Movie World. Here you can take an adventure to the next dimension in the new Shrek 4D. Get up close and personal with the loveable Ogre Shrek - live on stage, joined by Puss in Boots, Donkey, and a host of other fairytale favourites sure to get the kids squealing. If you are feeling even more adventurous, then travel 0-100 km/h in just 2 seconds aboard Superman Escape, Australia's only catapult roller coaster. Go ahead and meet the world's bravest Great Dane superhero at the Scooby-Doo Spooky Coaster. If you are not going bonkers already, wait till you face the Lethal Weapon or travel to the Wild Wild West, each a more unforgettable adventure than the last. Your visit won't be complete without the insane, crazy and catastrophic Police Academy Stunt Show, which combines laughs, audience participation, gun fights, car chases, falls and explosions in an all-action all-live experience of a lifetime. Retire to your hotel for the night.
Meals: Breakfast & dinner
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DAY 4: CAIRNS - RAINFOREST RICHES
After breakfast today, you shall depart for Cairns, and upon your arrival at Cairns Airport, you will be welcomed by our representative. Soon you will be on a one-way SkyRail ride, heading to Kuranda. En-route, marvel at the breath-taking Barron Falls, a sight you will never forget. Kuranda, a World Heritage Rainforest, is a serene tropical village where koalas, butterflies, native and exotic birds, kangaroos and reptiles all vie for your attention. Its legendary laidback demeanour has now acquired a style and sophistication that truly sets it apart. Here you shall see Tjapukai, the multi-award winning indigenous theatrical interpretation of Australia's 40,000-year-old Aboriginal culture. You will not get a better opportunity to learn about the rich history and unique traditions of the natives of Australia. Spend the night in the comfort of your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast & dinner
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DAY 5: CAIRNS - UNDERWATER UTOPIA (OPTIONAL HOT AIR BALLOON RIDE)
Today you have the choice of taking an early morning optional hot air balloon ride and champagne breakfast instead of breakfast at your hotel, soaking in the panoramic views at sunrise from above the clouds, making your spirits gently soar. Afterwards, you will embark on a delightful and unforgettable cruise to explore the Great Barrier Reef, the world's largest coral reef system composed of roughly 3,000 individual reefs and 900 islands, stretching for 2,600 km. Located in the Coral Sea, off the coast of Queensland, the Great Barrier Reef, the world's biggest single structure made by living organisms, can even be seen from outer space. According to CNN, the Great Barrier Reef is one of the seven natural wonders of the world and was selected as a World Heritage Site in 1981. You will have plenty of time to be amazed and inspired by the unsurpassed beauty and incomparable splendour of this unique underwater playground. Enjoy lunch served on board. Come evening, you will return to the cosy comforts of your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
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DAY 6:SYDNEY - BEAUTY IN DIVERSITY
After breakfast today, you will be transferred to the Cairns Airport in time to board your flight to Sydney. Sydney, the jewel of the South Pacific, is a city of myriad cultures, innumerable ethnicities, endless shopping avenues and exhilarating experiences. Sydney is also Australia's economic powerhouse and is blessed with sun-drenched natural attractions, dizzying skyscrapers, gourmet restaurants and warm, welcoming people. It has an energy that is hard to find anywhere else in the world. Sydney offers an invigorating blend of the old and the new, the raw and the refined, with unmatched attractions that exemplify its soul, like the renowned Sydney Opera House, stunning Harbour Bridge and the memorable Darling Harbour. Spend the night comfortably ensconced in your hotel room.
Meals: Breakfast & dinner
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DAY 7: SYDNEY - HARBOUR LIGHTS
After breakfast today, proceed on a sightseeing tour of Sydney, which will include such major sights as the celebrated Sydney Opera House, Darling Harbour, Sydney Harbour Bridge, China Town, The Rocks, Cosmopolitan Kings Cross, Sydney Wildlife World and Bondi Beach. The rest of the afternoon is free for you to relax or go shopping at Queen Victoria Building (QVB), Pitt Street or George Street. At dusk, experience the Sydney Showboat Deluxe Cruise with an Indian gourmet dinner that unfolds under the flattering gaze of the majestic Sydney harbour, rewarding you with views of the citi's glorious skyline. After the delightful meal, you will be regaled by some scintillating performance, from colourful and elaborate costumes, foot-thumping dance and music, rich with beauty, grace and elegance extravagant performances makes it an everlasting experience to remember, truly a feast for the senses. Retire for the night at your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast & dinner
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DAY 8: SYDNEY - CAPITAL GAINS
After breakfast, enjoy rest of the day at leisure, exploring the city at your own pace. Or if you so desire, you can take an optional tour of Blue Mountain. The Blue Mountains, part of the Great Dividing Range stretching from the Gippsland region of Victoria in the south to the tropical rainforests of Queensland in the north, is Sydney's answer to those who prefer the bush to the beach. The Blue Mountains are named after a unique phenomenon which imparts upon them a distinct shade of blue. They are clad in vast forests of eucalypts (commonly called gum trees), whose leaves are coerced by the blazing sun into discharging a fine mist of eucalyptus oil which refracts light, making the haze appear bluish in colour. Spend the night in the comfort of your hotel room.
Meals: Breakfast & dinner
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DAY 9: HOME AND AWAY
After breakfast today, you will be transferred to the airport in time to board your flight back to India, sure that this fun-filled experience has whet your appetite for many more exciting vacations to come.
Meals: Breakfast
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| HOTEL DETAILS |
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RYDGES WORLD SQUARE
 
City: Sydney
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COURTYARD MARRIOTT HOTEL
City: Gold Coast
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| DESTINATION INFORMATION |
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| GOLD COAST |
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The Gold Coast is one of the most developed regions of Australia, and offers something for everyone, and beaches, theme parks, malls, condominiums, restaurants and skyscrapers line the shore. The Gold Coast offers a fascinating contrast between the sea and the land, technology and nature's splendour. It is an area stretching over 35 km along the coast, northwards from Coolangatta on Queensland's southern border, and inwards into the beautiful Hinterland, which contains National Parks, rolling hills, canyons and waterfalls.
Weather:
Spring: September to November 15-25 C
Summer: December to February 20-28 C
Autumn: March to May 16-26 C
Winter: June to August 11-21 C
Shopping:
The Gold Coast has everything from airport sized malls to tiny boutiques to roadside and beachfront markets. Local art and craft markets, like the Carrara Markets, are also must visits. There are souvenirs galore: buy yourself kangaroo T-shirts, boomerangs, cowboy boots and hats.
Must Do:
Explore the many, many beaches along the Gold Coast and try the many restaurants and experience local cuisines. Explore the Burleigh Heads National Park. Discover the Gold Coast Art Gallery. For a truly panoramic view of the Coast, look out the observation deck of Q1, the world's tallest residential building. Take a tour to one of the vineyards, or take a 4WD tour across bush tracks, or charter a boat to relish the clear water of the Pacific Ocean. Regain the child in yourself; visit one of the many theme/amusement parks like Sea World, or Dreamworld. Or you could just visit the "Ripley's Believe It or Not!" museum.
Travel Tools
ISD Code: +61
Currency: Australian Dollar (AUD) - 1 AUD is approximately 37 Indian Rupees (INR)
Time Zone: GMT + 10 hours. IST +4:30 hours
Voltage: 220V - 240V
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Gold Coast Beach
Gold Coast City Council
Gold Coast City
Gold Coast Sea World
Gold Coast Skyline and Coast
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| CAIRNS |
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The ideal tourist town, Cairns has unlimited accommodation, myriad dining options, sprawling markets and a vibrant culture. It's the gateway to the astonishingly beautiful Great Barrier Reef, and to tropical rainforests nestled within mountain ranges. The city has a carnival atmosphere all year round, and is booming with people of various cultures. A stunning region to indulge in, it also offers a host of adventure activities, and is a great centre for aboriginal arts and crafts. Cairns is also the perfect base from which to explore locations like Port Douglas and Cape Tribulation.
Weather:
Spring: September to November 18-30 C
Summer: December to February 23-31 C
Autumn: March to May 20-30 C
Winter: June to August 18-26 C
Shopping:
Shopping in Cairns is a souvenir collector's paradise, with the world famous Night Markets on The Esplanade and the Mud Markets at Pier Marketplace providing a kaleidoscope of possibilities. The Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park, Gallery & Store is the perfect place to come for authentic Aboriginal goods like authentic termite-made didgeridoos or genuine returning boomerangs.
Must Do:
A tourist boomtown situated in unmatched natural splendour, Cairns has something for everyone. Indulging in the various bars and restaurants of The Esplanade, you can absorb the unique blend of traditional Queensland style and modern architecture. There are many adventure sports to try you hand at, like bungee jumping, white water rafting, or skydiving, whichever tickles you. Then there's the Great Barrier Reef, how can one forget that? Snorkel, or take a glass-bottomed boat, to observe to fascinating marine life and corals through crystal clear water. You can even take the aerial view of it on a sea-plane. Other places to visit are: Ellis Beach, Palm Cove, Kewarra Beach, Riversleigh Fossil Fields, and the Reef Casino. Take treks through the tropical rainforests, enjoy the botanical gardens, laze around on white sand beaches, there's nothing you cannot do in and around Cairns.
Travel Tools
ISD Code: +61
Currency: Australian Dollar (AUD) - 1 AUD is approximately 37 Indian Rupees (INR)
Time Zone: GMT + 10 hours. IST +4:30 hours
Voltage: 220V - 240V
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Cairns Beach
Cairns City Centre
Cairns Kuranda Village
Cairns Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park
Cairns
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| SYDNEY |
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Australia's oldest and biggest city, Sydney is considered the 'Gateway to Australia'. The Sydney Harbour is one of the best in the world, and is simply stunning in its display of sheer architectural brilliance. The Opera House is a landmark that is recognized the world over, and the Sydney Harbour Bridge, built in 1932, is a marvel of artistry and technology. There are ferries, kayaks, ocean liners, and yachts all jostling for a view. All this is just the harbour, the rest of the truly global city is beautiful in its own way, energetic and laid-back at the same time. Its vibrant cultural scene is well complemented by its wide-ranging food scene and beautifully contrasting cityscape that's a blend between colonial and contemporary architecture. World famous beaches and national parks that teem with nature's beauty also contribute in giving Sydney its iconic personality.
Weather:
Spring: September to November 13-21 C
Summer: December to February 18-26 C
Autumn: March to May 14-22 C
Winter: June to August 9-16 C
Shopping:
Sydney has a host of precincts that are dedicated to the fine art of shopping. Haymarket's Chinatown has the Market City, famous for its Friday Night Markets. It's a place you can indulge in a mix of cultural vibrancy, entertainment, street theatre, fine food, alfresco shopping and outdoor dining. It is also famous for affordable designer fashion and has over 30 factory clearance outlets. The Rocks, near the Harbour Bridge, has Sydney's best: traditional handicrafts; with cutting edge design, a classic French patisserie, sheepskin shops, and the oldest pub in the country. The Rocks is also has highly individual shops like The Puppet Shop, and the Card Framing Company. There are over 15 galleries at The Rocks, selling works of world famous Australian artists and photographers. All this is accentuated by the panoramic harbour views. A visit to Sydney Fish Market is also essential: vibrant and bustling, it teems with sights, sounds, and smells, and offers visitors and locals alike the opportunity to experience an authentic working fish market.
Must Do:
There is much to do at Sydney, and much you must do, whatever the duration of your visit. Here's a list: frolic and people watch at the Bondi, Palm, and Manly Beaches. Take a ferry across the harbour at sunset and at night. Try the excellent food, and experience the nightlife at The Rocks and Chinatown. Watch a street performer. Climb to the very top of the over-arching Sydney Harbour Bridge. Visit the Taronga Zoo or Sydney Wildlife World. You can also take skippered yacht or a jet boat from Darling Harbour, for a truly magical experience.
Travel Tools
ISD Code: +61
Currency: Australian Dollar (AUD) - 1 AUD is approximately 37 Indian Rupees (INR)
Time Zone: GMT + 10 hours. IST +4:30 hours
Voltage: 220V - 240V
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Sydney Bondi Beach
Sydney Darling Harbour
Sydney Opera House
Sydney Skyline
Sydney Sydney Harbour Bridge
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| PHOTO GALLERY |
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Gold Coast Beach
A view of one the many beaches of the Gold Coast, which has over 57 kilometres of coastline, and some of the most popular surf breaks in Australia, which include: South Stradbroke Island, The Spit, Main Beach, Surfers Paradise, Broadbeach, Mermaid Beach, Nobby Beach, Duranbah, Miami, Burleigh Beach, Burleigh Heads, Tallebudgera Beach, Palm Beach, Currumbin Beach, Tugun, Bilinga, Kirra, Coolangatta, Greenmount, Rainbow Bay, Snapper Rocks and Froggies Beach. There are also a few inland beaches.
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