Sydney Attractions
Besides its abundance of cultural wealth and superb culinary offerings, Sydney city has some iconic entertainment spots that simply must be visited. These include the Sydney Tower, Aquarium and Wildlife World.
Sydney Tower
For the most astonishing views over the city, head to Sydney Tower. This is the highest point in Sydney, with 360 degree views of the harbour, the Blue Mountains and beaches far beyond this iconic city. Your ticket includes OzTrek, a virtual reality ride across Australia.
Do the Skywalk
Sydney’s highest outdoor adventure. This exhilarating walk on the top of Sydney Tower, 260 metres above the harbour city gives you a fascinating insight into Sydney as you pace the outdoor walkway and overhanging glass platforms.
Sydney Aquarium
Say hello to the world’s largest collection of Australian aquatic life - over 12,000 marine animals. Explore Australia’s rich and diverse waterways, marine ecosystems and unique aquatic environments. Take an underwater walk, coming face to face with dozens of shark species – some over 3.5 metres long and weighing 300 kg. Marvel at the majestic giant rays as they pass overhead; meet Nancy, the ferocious three-metre saltwater crocodile; and allow the seals, platypus and penguins to entertain you. The aquarium is also home to the largest Great Barrier Reef exhibit in the world and interactive touch pools. Featuring 60 tanks and three oceanariums holding over five million litres of water, as well as 160 metres of underwater tunnels, Sydney Aquarium is ideal for families and for those who love aquatic life.
Sydney Wildlife World
An authentic Australian wildlife experience is yours to enjoy, in the heart of Darling Harbour. Come explore three levels, nine habitats and over 65 exhibits featuring the largest variety of Australian plants and animals under one roof. Sydney Wildlife World is home to over 100 different species, representing animals from all across the country. Your choice of adventures include a journey through a tropical rainforest surrounded by hundreds of colourful butterflies, or a walk amongst the red kangaroos in the iconic red centre.
Sydney Discovery (5D/4N)
One of the world’s most iconic cities, Sydney offers a level of sophistication and luxury few can match. Cruise along the harbour, visit the aquarium and take a thrilling Harley Davidson ride.
Your Itinerary
- Sydney 2 nights
Day 1
Arrive in Sydney, and check in at your hotel. Freshen up and spend the afternoon exploring the area around your hotel. In the evening, take the Sydney Showboat cruise and the glorious view over the harbour. Savour a delicious Indian dinner on board while watching a cabaret show by the Sydney Show Boat Follies. (D)
Day 2
After breakfast, take a city tour of Sydney. Explore the interiors of the Opera House, the Harbour Bridge, the Rocks, Darling Harbour and the Sydney Tower, where you will experience a Sky Walk, Sydney’s highest open-air attraction. Next, take the Oz Trek Tour and visit the Sydney Aquarium. Next on the list, an exhilarating seaplane ride over the city’s harbour. Admire the view over the coastline, the Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge. Your evening has been kept free for any sightseeing you may wish to do on your own. Round off your day with dinner at an Indian restaurant. (B,D)
Day 3
After breakfast, get ready for an adrenalin-pumping hour, riding a Harley Davidson bike. The rest of the day is free for you to explore Sydney on your own. You’re in for a treat in the evening – an international seafood lobster dinner. (B,D)
Day 4
After a leisurely breakfast, the day is all yours; take this chance to go explore Sydney on your own. Shop for designer wear, Australian wines and cheese, watches, perfumes, cosmetics and electronics at Center Point, Pitts Street or Queen Victoria Building. End the day with an Indian dinner at a restaurant. (B,D)
Day 5
After an early breakfast, complete your packing, check out of the hotel and set off to Sydney to continue your holiday, or to board your flight home. (B)
Port Stephens Paradise (3D/2N)
With its untouched beaches, clear waters and friendly dolphin pods, Port Stephens is an ideal spot to visit from Sydney. Stop at a winery for a wine tasting, and take a four wheel drive over the sand dunes.
Your Itinerary
- Port Stephens 2 nights
DAY 1
After a buffet breakfast at your hotel, drive to Port Stephens, also known as the dolphin capital of Australia. Here you will find approximately 165 bottlenose dolphins living within the port area. You could hire a boat to observe them from up close or simply watch them from the shore. Spend some time exploring the gorgeous beaches here, of which Nelson Bay is recommended for Humpback Whale watching. Drive to Hunter Valley, Australia’s oldest and most famous wine region for a wine tasting. And sample the chilli chocolate at the Hunter Valley Chocolate Shop. (B,D)
DAY 2
After breakfast, the day is yours to spend exploring Port Stephens on your own. Or if you feel adventurous, you may choose to take a four wheel drive or six wheel drive on the Stockton sand dunes. Do sample the fresh seafood here. (B)
DAY 3
After breakfast, check out of the hotel and set off to Sydney to continue your holiday, or to board your flight home. (B)
YOUR CHOICE OF EXTENSIONS
YOUR ITINERARY
- Port Stephens 2 nights
DAY 3
After a hot buffet breakfast at your hotel, set off for Dubbo Resort. (B)
DAY 4
After breakfast, spend the day making the most of all the facilities that your resort has to offer. (B)
DAY 5
After breakfast, set off to Sydney to continue your holiday, or to the airport to board your flight home. (B)
Cairns Discovery (4D/3N)
There’s so much to do in Cairns, four days might not be enough for you to fully explore the city. Visit the Aboriginal Park, take an All Terrain Vehicle ride through the bush, and spend a day cruising in the Great Barrier Reef.
Your Itinerary
- Cairns 3 nights
DAY 1
Arrive in Cairns, and set off to Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park, where you will witness first hand the beauty and power of Australia’s ancient indigenous culture. Later, prepare for a thrilling family adventure on your All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) ride. Ride the ATV through the bush trails and view rainforests, creeks, giant termite mounds, massive blue green trees and native animals. Check in at your hotel, then head out to dinner at an Indian restaurant. (D)
DAY 2
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. Next, you are privy to stunning views of Green Island and the Great Barrier Reef on your helicopter ride. Take a guided tour on the glass bottom boat and the semi-submersible. Go swimming or snorkelling to best experience the wealth of coral and marine life all around you. You could also try scuba diving and undersea walking on your own for an additional fee. Later, return to your hotel in Cairns, and end your day with dinner at an Indian restaurant. (B,L,D)
DAY 3
Once you’re done with breakfast, the day is free for you to explore Cairns on your own. Shop at the duty free stores and shopping centres in the suburbs, and sample the local specialties at any of the restaurants in the area. End the day with an Indian dinner at a local restaurant. (B,D)
DAY 4
After an early breakfast, set off to Cairns airport to continue your holiday, or to board your flight home. (B)
The Island of Dreams: Green Island (3D/2N)
Green Island’s coral cay is a parallel world of coral gardens, unique plants and wildlife, and is a few hours’ drive from Cairns. Snorkelling in these emerald waters comes highly recommended.
Your Itinerary
- Green Island 2 nights
DAY 1
After a delicious buffet breakfast at your hotel, drive to Green Island. Set on the Great Barrier Reef, this is one of nature’s most enchanting creations. This coral cay is home to over 120 species of plants, birds, marine life and beautiful coral gardens. Don’t forget to take plenty of photographs here. (B)
DAY 2
After breakfast, the day is free for you to explore Green Island on your own. You could take a sea walk, an amazing underwater walking experience on the sea floor at Green Island or take a short boat trip to one of the best snorkelling sites at Green Island, both at an additional cost. (B)
DAY 3
After breakfast, check out of the hotel and set off to Cairns to continue your holiday, or to board your flight home. (B)
YOUR CHOICE OF EXTENSIONS
YOUR ITINERARY
- Port Douglas and Cape Tribulation 2 nights
DAY 3
After a hot buffet breakfast at your hotel, set off for Port Douglas. Here, greens and blues merge in an ever-shifting panoply of colour and light. Green Island is home to the Great Barrier Reef and the rainforest of Daintree and Cape Tribulation. Visit the aquamarine reef waters of the Coral Sea, the crystal creeks of Mossman Gorge, and the palm fringed golden sands of Port Douglas Four Mile Beach. This region is home to over 3,000 plant species including trees, vines, palms and ferns, as well as the world's largest and smallest tree ferns and cycads. (B)
DAY 4
After breakfast, you are free to explore Port Douglas on your own. Laze about on the beach, stroll around the village shops, galleries, historic buildings and the seaside Sunday market. Play a round of golf, visit a rainforest wildlife centre, relax over cocktails at a boardwalk café, or dine on a delicious tropical dinner at one of the many fine restaurants. (B)
DAY 5
After breakfast, set off to Cairns to continue your holiday, or to the airport to board your flight home. (B)
Gold Coast Discovery (4D/3N)
For those who enjoy the good things in life, Gold Coast is paradise. Attend a sizzling show at Conrad Jupiters and take a hot air balloon ride, complete with champagne.
Your Itinerary
- Gold Coast 3 nights
DAY 1
Arrive at Brisbane International Airport, from where you will drive to Gold Coast and check in at your hotel. In the evening, take your stretch limousine to the celebrated Conrad Jupiters Lady Salsa show, where you will be treated to a delicious international dinner. Later, take the limo back to your hotel. (D)
DAY 2
Your day begins early, and with good reason, since you will take a thrilling hot air balloon ride over the city. Float across the sky for a whole hour with the sparkling beaches of the Gold Coast beneath you. A fitting end to your adventure? A scrumptious champagne breakfast! Next, you have the option of visiting either Movie World / Dream World or Sea World. End your day with a leisurely dinner at an Indian restaurant. (B,D)
DAY 3
After breakfast, get ready for a full day excursion to Noosa, on the Sunshine Coast, fast becoming a popular tourist spot. (B)
DAY 4
After an early breakfast, check out of your hotel and set off to Gold Coast airport to continue your holiday, or to board your flight home. (B)
Nature Trails (3D/2N)
Just a few hours away from Gold Coast are three natural paradises - Tangalooma, O’Reilly’s Rainforest and Byron Bay. These offer an undisturbed natural world of solitude and wildlife.
Your Itinerary
- Tangalooma 2 nights
DAY 1
After breakfast, drive to Holt St. Wharf to board the launch for Tangalooma Resort, a relaxing 75-minute cruise from Brisbane across Moreton Bay. Fringed on three sides by Moreton National Park, Tangalooma Wild Dolphin Resort is ensconced in landscaped gardens and natural bushland, offering you a wide range of nature based and adventure activities. Soon after you arrive, get ready to experience a Four Wheel Drive. Later, watch as the dolphins swim right up to the beach, adjacent to the well-lit jetty, where they are hand-fed fresh fish by marine biologists, staff and resort guests. Whether you are feeding dolphins or simply watching from the jetty, the experience is unforgettable. (D)
DAY 2
After breakfast, the day is free to enjoy the resort’s several activities. Go sand tobogganing from 150-foot high sand hills, snorkel near the wrecks or take a kayaking tour at an additional cost. You could also try archery, kookaburra, beach volleyball, tennis or cricket. (B)
DAY 3
After an early breakfast, check out of the hotel and set off to Brisbane airport to board your flight home. (B)
YOUR ITINERARY (3D/2N)
- O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat 2 nights
DAY 1
After breakfast, drive to O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat. Located high in the hinterland between Brisbane and Gold Coast, this is the perfect place to discover nature, or simply leave the stresses of the world behind. (B)
DAY 2
After breakfast, the day has been kept free for you to explore O’Reilly’s Rainforest on your own. The vast array of bird life and spectacular views of the rugged escarpment attract people from all over the world. Joining their experienced Rainforest Guides as they take you on half and full day guided walks, and 4WD bus trips to a variety of scenic spots throughout the day, with a range of activities that will appeal to everyone. (B)
DAY 3
After an early breakfast, check out of your hotel and set off to Brisbane airport to board your flight home. (B)
YOUR ITINERARY (3D/2N)
- Byron Bay 2 nights
DAY 1
After a buffet breakfast at your hotel, drive to Byron Bay, popular with surfers, wildlife enthusiasts and whale watchers. Temperate and tropical waters merge at Byron Bay, making it a popular area for scuba diving and snorkelling. Most diving is done at Julian Rocks which is part of the recently established Cape Byron Marine Park and only a few minutes boat ride from Main Beach. (B)
DAY 2
After breakfast, the day is free for you to explore Byron Bay on your own. There are plenty of activities here to choose from: nature walks, day spas, surf schools, sea kayaking, sky diving, scuba diving, yoga and massages. (B)
DAY 3
After breakfast, check out of your hotel and set off to Brisbane airport to board your flight home. (B)
Melbourne Discovery (4D/3N)
Over four days, imbibe the flavour of this seaside city. Visit the Melbourne Cricket Ground, dine in a tramcar as it takes you around the city, and take a long drive along the Great Ocean Road.
Your Itinerary
- Melbourne 3 nights
DAY 1
Arrive in Melbourne and check in at your hotel. Later in the day, take a tour of the city, where you will see the Town Hall, Bourke Street Mall, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Chinatown, Parliament House and the Princess theatre. Visit the Fitzroy Gardens and see the legendary Captain Cook’s cottage. Visit the Royal Botanic Gardens and take a relaxing walk by the lake. Later, drop by at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, one of the most famous cricket grounds in the world. In the evening, take a tramcar dinner ride around the city. The Colonial Tramcar Restaurant is the world’s first travelling tramcar restaurant. It offers a sightseeing tour with a difference. (D)
DAY 2
After breakfast, the day has been kept free for you to explore Melbourne on your own. Shop for designer labels, delicious Australian wines and cheese, watches, perfumes and electronics. At the end of the day, dig into an appetising Indian dinner at a restaurant. (B,D)
DAY 3
After breakfast, get ready for an adrenalin-pumping hour, riding a Harley Davidson bike. The rest of the day is free for you to explore Sydney on your own. You’re in for a treat in the evening – an international seafood lobster dinner. (B,D)
DAY 4
After breakfast, check out of the hotel and set off to Melbourne airport to board your flight home. (B)
Luxury Retreats (3D/2N)
A long drive over Australia’s most stunning coastal road, or a vineyard tour. It’s difficult to choose between the two, so may we recommend that you do both?
Your Itinerary
- Great Ocean Road 2 nights
DAY 1
After a delicious buffet breakfast, set off to Great Ocean Road, one of the world’s most scenic roads through an area that includes the Twelve Apostles, the Otways rainforest, Bells Beach, the Surf Coast, and the Great Ocean Road itself. The Otway Fly and the nearby Triplett Falls next to the Beech Forest are well worth visiting. Historic Flagstaff Hill and the ‘Shipwrecked’ night time spectacular are also fascinating. And Geelong’s waterfront has been redeveloped into a unique experience, both colourful and architecturally significant. (B)
DAY 2
After breakfast, the day is free for you to explore Great Ocean Road on your own, a chance for you to experience some of the world’s most breathtaking coastal regions. See huge cliffs, raging surf, tranquil bays, lush rainforests, and fascinating wildlife. (B)
DAY 3
After an early breakfast, check out of the hotel and set off to Melbourne airport to board your flight home. (B)
YOUR ITINERARY (3D/2N)
- Yarra Valley 2 nights
DAY 1
After a delicious buffet breakfast at your hotel, drive to the wine region of Yarra Valley. From chardonnay and sauvignon blanc to complex pinot noir and rich cabernet sauvignon, you are certain to find your favourite wine style here. (B)
DAY 2
After breakfast, the day is free for you to explore Yarra Valley on your own. Besides the wineries, you will also discover art galleries, restaurants, cafes, antique stores, nature walks and family attractions such as the Healesville Sanctuary. (B)
DAY 3
After an early breakfast, check out of the hotel and set off to Sydney airport to board your flight home. (B)