Cairns
Cairns serves as the gateway to North Queensland and is the perfect base from which to explore the World Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef, the Wet Tropics and Riversleigh Fossil Fields. Whether you’re looking for an indulgent break or a life changing adventure, this stunning region offers it all. There is something here for every visitor to enjoy… adventure activities like diving, white water rafting and bungee jumping or more gentle pursuits like bird watching, hiking and sampling the delectable pleasures of Cairns’ restaurants.
Atv Ride
This four-wheel motorcycle tour of Cairns has been specially designed to suit both beginners and highly experienced drivers, on a variety of terrains. You don’t need a license for an ATV ride. The bikes are Honda TRX 250cc All Terrain Vehicles which are easy and quite safe to ride. The first part of your tour is spent in a thorough training session. These vehicles are ideal for you to explore the region, since they can move over the roughest mountain trails.
Wetland & Crocodile Farm Tour
Hartley’s Crocodile Adventure Park is one of the longest established wildlife attractions in Far North Queensland. It is one of the first places in Australia to hold crocodile shows. The park is not only home to hundreds of crocodiles but also to koalas, kangaroos, cassowaries, dingoes, snakes, reptiles and other species native to Australia.
Horse Riding
Explore the Aussie bush and the rainforest on horseback. Riders are first taken through a brief safety lesson, and then assigned a horse matched with their experience and ability. The best part of this activity is probably the several native animals and birds you will see in the area.
Great Barrier Reef
Experience the wonders of the largest coral reef in the world, snorkeling at three different sites on the outer Great Barrier Reef. You will have the opportunity to snorkel amidst amazing marine life. Learn about the coral gardens and the abundance of marine life of the World Heritage Great Barrier Reef in an interpretive reef talk and a guided snorkeling tour.
Kuranda Skyrail
This trip takes you on a ride over Australia’s World Heritage listed tropical rainforest canopy, deep into the forest. The skyrail spans 7.5 kms over pristine rainforest, and allows you to learn about one of the most botanically fascinating and diverse areas on earth. Gliding just metres above the rainforest canopy in comfortable six-person gondola cabins, the Skyrail journey takes you through an intimate rainforest experience where you can experience the beauty of the rainforest from up close. The Skyrail Rainforest Cableway is a world first in environmental tourism.
White Water Rafting
Cairns is renowned for the Great Barrier Reef and rainforest. It is also Australia’s extreme adventure capital, especially for white water rafting. This is the most exciting way to discover the pristine rainforest, and is suitable for all levels of fitness and enthusiasm. Raft through the planet’s oldest rainforests on rivers that still run wild.
Tandem Sky Dive
Experience the thrill of a lifetime as you leap from an aeroplane at 10,000 ft and hurtle towards the earth. Revel in the indescribable sensation of freefalling for about 30 seconds. At around 5,000 feet, you will deploy the parachute, floating gently towards a soft, grassy strip on the southern outskirts of Cairns. When you complete your skydive you will receive a formal certificate.
Add Ons
PORT DOUGLAS:This lush tropical paradise lies 70 km north of Cairns international airport along a spectacular coastal drive. Holidaymakers love Port Douglas for its natural beauty and excellent year-round climate. Its relaxed seaside village ambience blends perfectly with its vibrant atmosphere of tropical style and sophistication. Port Douglas is the nearest gateway to the Great Barrier Reef. The region offers every type of accommodation, from the sheer indulgence of international resorts to intimate boutique apartments.
HAYMAN ISLAND:
Hayman Island is a private island in the Whitsunday Island group, off the coast of Queensland. The resort is recognised for its impeccable service, superb facilities and outstanding location. Your holiday extension to Hayman begins when you fly into the Great Barrier Reef Airport (formerly Hamilton Island airport) and board a 55-minute luxury launch to the island. Hayman Island resort is frequented by the world’s beautiful people, and offers a completely relaxing holiday experience.
The Shangri - La Hotel, The Marina *****
This hotel sets the standard for contemporary luxury and service in Cairns.
LOCATION
Ideally positioned in the heart of Cairns, the Shangri-La overlooks Marlin Marina, Trinity Bay and the green mountains that frame the city. The hotel is a 10-minute drive to Cairns International Airport, a minute’s walk to the Cairns Convention Centre, and a short stroll to the Esplanade Lagoon, Pier Shopping, Pier Dining Promenade and Great Barrier Reef Departure Terminal.
FEATURES
The hotel houses a pool, a well equipped gymnasium, a sauna, a spa and fitness facilities. It offers elegant waterfront dining at Tides Seafood & Grill, a part of Cairns’ popular Marina Dining Promenade, a picturesque covered boardwalk with a range of restaurants set against lush mountain and water views. For casual drinks or a light snack, head to the Poolside Bar. With the renowned Horizon Club, Shangri-La is the only hotel in the area to offer a true five-star club floor facility.
ACCOMMODATION
The Shangri-La offers 255 spacious guest rooms and suites. All rooms have private balconies with panoramic views of the city, the hotel’s tropical gardens, Trinity Bay or Marlin Marina. Every room is decorated with local artworks that express the natural beauty of the Tropical North.
The Lakes Cairns Resort & Spa *****
The resort is set against the backdrop of the spectacular Great Barrier Reef and lush rainforest covered mountains.
LOCATION
The Lakes Cairns Resort and Spa is located close to the heart of the city, next to 300 acres of lush vegetation at the Cairns Botanical Gardens.
FEATURES
The hotel boasts a spa, a salon, three lagoon style pools, and one lagoon style pool with a heated outdoor spa. Choose from a range of dining options, including the award winning Lago restaurant, or the casual Rambutan Bistro.
ACCOMMODATION
Spacious, modern apartments with every luxurious facility.
COSMOPOLITAN OZ (9D/8N)
YOUR ITINERARY
Gold Coast 3 nights
Cairns 2 nights
Sydney 3 nights
Gold Coast, Cairns, Sydney...
A relaxed vacation spread over nine days, with enough time set aside for you to fully explore the delights of each city.YOUR ITINERARY
Gold Coast 3 nights
Cairns 2 nights
Sydney 3 nights
DAY 1
Arrive at Brisbane International Airport, where our local representative will meet you and escort you to your hotel in Gold Coast. DAY 2
After a hearty breakfast, set off for a tour of Movie World. Also known as ‘Hollywood on the Gold Coast’, this is an extension of a fully operational movie studio. In the evening, a stretch limousine will take you to the celebrated Conrad Jupiters Bollywood Show, where you will be served an international dinner. DAY 3
Spend the day at Sea World, Australia’s most spectacular marine theme park. Get close to sharks at three levels of Shark Bay, with its touch pool, snorkel and dive lagoon, and shark lagoon which houses these marine creatures. Spend the evening on the Observatory deck of the Q1 hotel. Sip on a glass of wine or beer as you admire the view over the city from the 77th level. DAY 4
Take a flight to Cairns, from where you will go directly to Kuranda Skyrail, to take the Amphibious Army Duck tour. Later, check into your hotel. DAY 5
After a hearty breakfast, set off for a full day cruise to the Great Barrier Reef, where a host of activities await you, followed by a delicious continental buffet lunch. Touch some of the marine creatures in the Marine Touch tank. Later, return to your hotel in Cairns. DAY 6
After breakfast, drive to the airport to catch your flight to Sydney, where our local representative will be waiting to escort you to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to spend as you please. DAY 7
After breakfast at your hotel, take an exploratory tour of Sydney. Wander around the Opera House, the Harbour Bridge, the Rocks, Darling Harbour and the Sydney Tower, where you will take a Skywalk. You will then go on the Oz Trek Tour, and visit the Sydney Aquarium. In the evening, unwind with a Sydney Showboat cruise. DAY 8
After breakfast, spend the day at the Blue Mountains and the Jenolan caves. Enjoy the view of nature’s remarkable works of art in calcite and limestone. DAY 9
After an early breakfast, set off to the airport to catch your flight back home. N.B.
Your holiday includes dinner at Indian restaurants located close to your hotel every night, except when specifically mentioned otherwise.
Arrive at Brisbane International Airport, where our local representative will meet you and escort you to your hotel in Gold Coast. DAY 2
After a hearty breakfast, set off for a tour of Movie World. Also known as ‘Hollywood on the Gold Coast’, this is an extension of a fully operational movie studio. In the evening, a stretch limousine will take you to the celebrated Conrad Jupiters Bollywood Show, where you will be served an international dinner. DAY 3
Spend the day at Sea World, Australia’s most spectacular marine theme park. Get close to sharks at three levels of Shark Bay, with its touch pool, snorkel and dive lagoon, and shark lagoon which houses these marine creatures. Spend the evening on the Observatory deck of the Q1 hotel. Sip on a glass of wine or beer as you admire the view over the city from the 77th level. DAY 4
Take a flight to Cairns, from where you will go directly to Kuranda Skyrail, to take the Amphibious Army Duck tour. Later, check into your hotel. DAY 5
After a hearty breakfast, set off for a full day cruise to the Great Barrier Reef, where a host of activities await you, followed by a delicious continental buffet lunch. Touch some of the marine creatures in the Marine Touch tank. Later, return to your hotel in Cairns. DAY 6
After breakfast, drive to the airport to catch your flight to Sydney, where our local representative will be waiting to escort you to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to spend as you please. DAY 7
After breakfast at your hotel, take an exploratory tour of Sydney. Wander around the Opera House, the Harbour Bridge, the Rocks, Darling Harbour and the Sydney Tower, where you will take a Skywalk. You will then go on the Oz Trek Tour, and visit the Sydney Aquarium. In the evening, unwind with a Sydney Showboat cruise. DAY 8
After breakfast, spend the day at the Blue Mountains and the Jenolan caves. Enjoy the view of nature’s remarkable works of art in calcite and limestone. DAY 9
After an early breakfast, set off to the airport to catch your flight back home. N.B.
Your holiday includes dinner at Indian restaurants located close to your hotel every night, except when specifically mentioned otherwise.
YOUR CHOICE OF EXTENSIONS
Port Stephens, Melbourne...
PORT STEPHENS AND HUNTER VALLEY
DAY 1
Arrive at Port Stephens and check in to your hotel. DAY 2
After a hearty breakfast at your hotel, use the Port Stephens explorer bus pass for a day of unlimited local bus rides. Stop by at the harbour for a relaxed Moonshadow dolphin watching cruise on the pristine waters of Port Stephens. Lunch will be served on board. Later in the afternoon, enjoy the exciting Moonshadow sand boarding and 4WD tour of the magnificent Stockton coastal desert. Return to your hotel in the evening. DAY 3
Check out of your hotel after breakfast and travel to Hunter Valley, where you can explore the vineyards and buy a few bottles of wine on your wine tasting tour at Lindemans. Visit the Hunter Valley gardens, where you will indulge in a two-course lunch at the Garden Café. After lunch you are free to stroll about the garden’s village and do some shopping. Later, return to your hotel in Sydney. PORT STEPHENS AND HUNTER VALLEY DAY 1
You will be met at the airport by our representative, and escorted to your hotel. En route, you will be taken on a guided tour of the city, passing by Melbourne Town Hall, Bourke Street Mall, St Paul’s Cathedral, Chinatown and the Princess Theatre. Visit Fitzroy Gardens and the Royal Botanic Gardens. Later, check in to your hotel. Your evening is free for you to explore the city on your own. DAY 2
After a delicious buffet breakfast, set off to Great Ocean Road. Discover the breathtaking coastline of south-west Victoria, Australia. Drive along one of the world’s most scenic roads through an area that includes the world-famous Twelve Apostles, the Otways rainforest, Bells Beach, the Surf Coast, and the Great Ocean Road itself. The Otway Fly, the Triplett Falls next to Beech Forest, historic Flagstaff Hill and the Shipwrecked night-time spectacular are all well worth visiting. Geelong’s waterfront has recently been redeveloped into a unique, architecturally significant experience, and is an enjoyable stopover. DAY 3
After an early breakfast and some packing, head to Melbourne airport to catch your flight home.
Arrive at Port Stephens and check in to your hotel. DAY 2
After a hearty breakfast at your hotel, use the Port Stephens explorer bus pass for a day of unlimited local bus rides. Stop by at the harbour for a relaxed Moonshadow dolphin watching cruise on the pristine waters of Port Stephens. Lunch will be served on board. Later in the afternoon, enjoy the exciting Moonshadow sand boarding and 4WD tour of the magnificent Stockton coastal desert. Return to your hotel in the evening. DAY 3
Check out of your hotel after breakfast and travel to Hunter Valley, where you can explore the vineyards and buy a few bottles of wine on your wine tasting tour at Lindemans. Visit the Hunter Valley gardens, where you will indulge in a two-course lunch at the Garden Café. After lunch you are free to stroll about the garden’s village and do some shopping. Later, return to your hotel in Sydney. PORT STEPHENS AND HUNTER VALLEY DAY 1
You will be met at the airport by our representative, and escorted to your hotel. En route, you will be taken on a guided tour of the city, passing by Melbourne Town Hall, Bourke Street Mall, St Paul’s Cathedral, Chinatown and the Princess Theatre. Visit Fitzroy Gardens and the Royal Botanic Gardens. Later, check in to your hotel. Your evening is free for you to explore the city on your own. DAY 2
After a delicious buffet breakfast, set off to Great Ocean Road. Discover the breathtaking coastline of south-west Victoria, Australia. Drive along one of the world’s most scenic roads through an area that includes the world-famous Twelve Apostles, the Otways rainforest, Bells Beach, the Surf Coast, and the Great Ocean Road itself. The Otway Fly, the Triplett Falls next to Beech Forest, historic Flagstaff Hill and the Shipwrecked night-time spectacular are all well worth visiting. Geelong’s waterfront has recently been redeveloped into a unique, architecturally significant experience, and is an enjoyable stopover. DAY 3
After an early breakfast and some packing, head to Melbourne airport to catch your flight home.
FIESTA DOWN UNDER (7D/6N)
YOUR ITINERARY
Sydney 3 nights
Gold Coast 3 nights
Sydney, Gold Coast...
A Skywalk. A thousand species of aquatic life. A dazzling theatrical extravaganza. It promises to be an exciting week in Sydney and Gold Coast.YOUR ITINERARY
Sydney 3 nights
Gold Coast 3 nights
DAY 1
Arrive at Sydney. Our local representative will receive you at the airport and escort you to your hotel. DAY 2
After a buffet breakfast, take an exploratory tour of Sydney. Visit the Opera House, the Harbour Bridge, the Rocks, Darling Harbour and the Sydney Tower where you can take the Skywalk, Sydney’s highest open-air attraction. Later, go on the Oz Trek Tour, an amazing virtual adventure ride across Australia. Visit the Sydney Aquarium and study the diverse aquatic life. In the evening, unwind with a Sydney Showboat cruise. This showboat is an authentic replica of the paddle wheelers that would cruise the Sydney Harbour in the 1800s. From here, you have a very different, ever-changing view of the city and the harbour. DAY 3
After breakfast, spend the entire day at the Blue Mountains and the Jenolan caves. Enjoy the view of nature’s remarkable works of art in calcite and limestone. DAY 4
After breakfast, check out of your hotel and travel to Sydney Airport to catch your flight to Gold Coast. At Brisbane International Airport, our local representative will meet you and drive you to your hotel. DAY 5
After a hearty breakfast, set off for a tour of Movie World. Also known as ‘Hollywood on the Gold Coast’, this is an extension of a fully operational movie studio. In the evening, take your stretch limousine to the celebrated Conrad Jupiters Zingara Show, and enjoy a delicious international dinner. DAY 6
Spend the day at Sea World, Australia’s most spectacular marine theme park. Get close to sharks at three levels of Shark Bay, with its touch pool, snorkel and dive lagoon, and shark lagoon which houses these marine creatures. Spend the evening on the Observatory deck of the Q1 hotel. Sip on a glass of wine or beer as you admire the view over the city from the 77th level. DAY 7
After an early breakfast, set off to the airport to catch your flight back home. N.B.
Your holiday includes dinner at Indian restaurants located close to your hotel every night, except when specifically mentioned otherwise.
Arrive at Sydney. Our local representative will receive you at the airport and escort you to your hotel. DAY 2
After a buffet breakfast, take an exploratory tour of Sydney. Visit the Opera House, the Harbour Bridge, the Rocks, Darling Harbour and the Sydney Tower where you can take the Skywalk, Sydney’s highest open-air attraction. Later, go on the Oz Trek Tour, an amazing virtual adventure ride across Australia. Visit the Sydney Aquarium and study the diverse aquatic life. In the evening, unwind with a Sydney Showboat cruise. This showboat is an authentic replica of the paddle wheelers that would cruise the Sydney Harbour in the 1800s. From here, you have a very different, ever-changing view of the city and the harbour. DAY 3
After breakfast, spend the entire day at the Blue Mountains and the Jenolan caves. Enjoy the view of nature’s remarkable works of art in calcite and limestone. DAY 4
After breakfast, check out of your hotel and travel to Sydney Airport to catch your flight to Gold Coast. At Brisbane International Airport, our local representative will meet you and drive you to your hotel. DAY 5
After a hearty breakfast, set off for a tour of Movie World. Also known as ‘Hollywood on the Gold Coast’, this is an extension of a fully operational movie studio. In the evening, take your stretch limousine to the celebrated Conrad Jupiters Zingara Show, and enjoy a delicious international dinner. DAY 6
Spend the day at Sea World, Australia’s most spectacular marine theme park. Get close to sharks at three levels of Shark Bay, with its touch pool, snorkel and dive lagoon, and shark lagoon which houses these marine creatures. Spend the evening on the Observatory deck of the Q1 hotel. Sip on a glass of wine or beer as you admire the view over the city from the 77th level. DAY 7
After an early breakfast, set off to the airport to catch your flight back home. N.B.
Your holiday includes dinner at Indian restaurants located close to your hotel every night, except when specifically mentioned otherwise.
RENDEZVOUS IN OZ (7D/6N)
YOUR ITINERARY
Sydney 3 nights
Melbourne 3 nights
Sydney, Melbourne...
Learn about this fascinating country through an Oz Trek tour, a film on the Australian gold rush, and visits to the aquarium and Melbourne Cricket Ground.YOUR ITINERARY
Sydney 3 nights
Melbourne 3 nights
DAY 1
Arrive in Sydney, where our local representative will be waiting at the airport to escort you to your hotel. DAY 2
After a buffet breakfast, take a tour of Sydney. Visit the Opera House, the Harbour Bridge, the Rocks, Darling Harbour and the Sydney Tower where you can take the Skywalk, Sydney’s highest open-air attraction. Later, go on the Oz Trek Tour, an amazing virtual adventure ride across Australia. Visit the Sydney Aquarium and study the diverse Australian aquatic life. In the evening, unwind with a Sydney Showboat cruise. DAY 3
After breakfast, spend the day at the Blue Mountains and the Jenolan caves. Enjoy the view of nature’s remarkable works of art in calcite and limestone. DAY 4
After breakfast, check out of your hotel and travel to Sydney Airport for your flight to Melbourne. Set off on a tour of the city on arrival. You will pass the Melbourne Town Hall, the Bourke Street Mall, St Paul’s Cathedral, Chinatown, the Parliament House and Princess Theatre. Visit the Royal Botanic Gardens, the Melbourne Cricket Ground and the Fitzroy Gardens, home to the legendary Captain Cook’s cottage. Later, after checking in to your hotel, explore the city on your own. DAY 5
Visit Sovereign Hill, an authentic recreation of an 1850s gold mining town. Take a fascinating guided tour of the underground mine, visit the Gold Museum and watch the fascinating film on the Australian goldfields, Voyage of Discovery. DAY 6
After a delicious buffet breakfast, set off to Great Ocean Road. Discover the breathtaking coastline of south-west Victoria, Australia. Drive along one of the world’s most scenic roads through an area that includes the world-famous Twelve Apostles, the Otways rainforest, Bells Beach, the Surf Coast, and the Great Ocean Road itself. The Otway Fly, the Triplett Falls next to Beech Forest, historic Flagstaff Hill and the Shipwrecked night-time spectacular are all well worth visiting. Geelong’s waterfront has recently been redeveloped into a unique, architecturally significant experience, and is an enjoyable stopover. DAY 7
After an early breakfast, set off to the airport to catch your flight home. N.B.
Your holiday includes dinner at Indian restaurants located close to your hotel every night, except when specifically mentioned otherwise.
Arrive in Sydney, where our local representative will be waiting at the airport to escort you to your hotel. DAY 2
After a buffet breakfast, take a tour of Sydney. Visit the Opera House, the Harbour Bridge, the Rocks, Darling Harbour and the Sydney Tower where you can take the Skywalk, Sydney’s highest open-air attraction. Later, go on the Oz Trek Tour, an amazing virtual adventure ride across Australia. Visit the Sydney Aquarium and study the diverse Australian aquatic life. In the evening, unwind with a Sydney Showboat cruise. DAY 3
After breakfast, spend the day at the Blue Mountains and the Jenolan caves. Enjoy the view of nature’s remarkable works of art in calcite and limestone. DAY 4
After breakfast, check out of your hotel and travel to Sydney Airport for your flight to Melbourne. Set off on a tour of the city on arrival. You will pass the Melbourne Town Hall, the Bourke Street Mall, St Paul’s Cathedral, Chinatown, the Parliament House and Princess Theatre. Visit the Royal Botanic Gardens, the Melbourne Cricket Ground and the Fitzroy Gardens, home to the legendary Captain Cook’s cottage. Later, after checking in to your hotel, explore the city on your own. DAY 5
Visit Sovereign Hill, an authentic recreation of an 1850s gold mining town. Take a fascinating guided tour of the underground mine, visit the Gold Museum and watch the fascinating film on the Australian goldfields, Voyage of Discovery. DAY 6
After a delicious buffet breakfast, set off to Great Ocean Road. Discover the breathtaking coastline of south-west Victoria, Australia. Drive along one of the world’s most scenic roads through an area that includes the world-famous Twelve Apostles, the Otways rainforest, Bells Beach, the Surf Coast, and the Great Ocean Road itself. The Otway Fly, the Triplett Falls next to Beech Forest, historic Flagstaff Hill and the Shipwrecked night-time spectacular are all well worth visiting. Geelong’s waterfront has recently been redeveloped into a unique, architecturally significant experience, and is an enjoyable stopover. DAY 7
After an early breakfast, set off to the airport to catch your flight home. N.B.
Your holiday includes dinner at Indian restaurants located close to your hotel every night, except when specifically mentioned otherwise.