Contrasts of Australia (from Apr 2012Mar 2013)

Your Travel Includes:
Airport transfers in Melbourne on day 3 and Sydney on day 10 when your trans-Pacific airfare is booked on a Brendan Vacations recommended airline and Brendan is advised of your flight detailsTwin-bedded rooms in hotels listed or similar; hotel taxes, service charges and tips for baggage handlingWelcome Drink7 buffet breakfasts (B), 3 lunches (L) including a Highlight Lunch (HL), and a "You're Personally Invited" Lunch (PI) and a Farewell Dinner (FD)Services of a professional Tour DirectorLuxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats, panoramic windows and restroom facilitiesSightseeing, special features and scenic highlights as indicated in the itinerary, including admission chargesPortfolio of travel documents

Day 1: Depart USA


Day 2: En Route
Fly over the International Dateline on your way to Melbourne, Australia (cost of flight not included in Land Only price).

Day 3: Arrive in Melbourne, Australia
Your tour begins at Melbourne Airport. You will be transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure. Meet your Tour Director tonight for a Welcome Drink.

Day 4: Melbourne Sightseeing & at Leisure
Begin with a morning sightseeing tour and see some spectacular city highlights including the Royal Botanic Gardens, Queen Victoria Market, Parliament House and much more. After, the rest of the day is yours to enjoy at leisure. Perhaps explore the city further, do some shopping or simply relax at a café or back at the hotel. (B)

Day 5: Melbourne / Cairns
Board your flight to Cairns (cost not included in Land Only price). Upon arrival visit the Rainforestation Nature Park for lunch and to experience indigenous culture and Australian native wildlife in a World Heritage rainforest setting. Afterward, continue to your hotel in Cairns, where the evening is free. (B,L)

Day 6: Great Barrier Reef Excursion
Hop aboard a high speed catamaran and cruise out to the spectacular Great Barrier Reef. View brilliantly colored coral and tropical fish from the underwater observatory and semi-submersible vessel. For a closer look at this natural living wonder, take the opportunity to go snorkeling (equipment provided). Then, enjoy a Highlight Lunch before you return to Cairns in the late afternoon. (B,HL)

Day 7: Cairns / Sydney
Take a morning flight to Sydney (cost not included in Land Only price). The rest of the day is free. (B)

Day 8: Sydney Sightseeing & at Leisure
This morning, enjoy a guided tour of the Sydney Opera House and a cruise on Sydney Harbour. Back on board the coach, see the Royal Botanic Gardens, Mrs. Macquarie's Chair, Watson's Bay and The Gap as you travel to famous Bondi Beach where you will be greeted by a local surf lifeguard before a “You're Personally Invited” Lunch at the Returned Servicemen's Club, an Aussie institution with views overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Afterward, your host takes you on an exclusive tour through Australia's oldest surf lifesaving club to learn about the history of Bondi and surf lifesaving. Then hear about Australia's national gemstone – the opal. (B,PI)

Day 9: Sydney at Leisure
Today you are free to chart your own path. Maybe take an excursion to the Blue Mountains and see some of Australia's unique native wildlife at Featherdale Wildlife Park. This evening, gather with your Tour Director and newfound friends for a Farewell Dinner. (B,FD)

Day 10: Depart Sydney
Bid farewell to Sydney as you are transferred to Sydney Airport where your tour ends. (B)

Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
4/13/2012 - 4/22/2012	$2,740
4/27/2012 - 5/6/2012	$2,740
5/11/2012 - 5/20/2012	$2,740
6/8/2012 - 6/17/2012	$2,740
6/29/2012 - 7/8/2012	$2,740
7/27/2012 - 8/5/2012	$2,740
9/7/2012 - 9/16/2012	$2,740
9/14/2012 - 9/23/2012	$2,740
9/28/2012 - 10/7/2012	$2,740
10/12/2012 - 10/21/2012	$2,740
10/26/2012 - 11/4/2012	$2,740
11/9/2012 - 11/18/2012	$2,740
12/7/2012 - 12/16/2012	$2,740
12/14/2012 - 12/23/2012	$2,740
12/21/2012 - 12/30/2012	$2,740
12/28/2012 - 1/6/2013	$2,740
1/4/2013 - 1/13/2013	$2,740
1/11/2013 - 1/20/2013	$2,740
1/18/2013 - 1/27/2013	$2,740
1/25/2013 - 2/3/2013	$2,740
2/8/2013 - 2/17/2013	$2,740
2/15/2013 - 2/24/2013	$2,740
2/22/2013 - 3/3/2013	$2,740
3/1/2013 - 3/10/2013	$2,740
3/8/2013 - 3/17/2013	$2,740
3/15/2013 - 3/24/2013	$2,740
3/22/2013 - 3/31/2013	$2,740
3/29/2013 - 4/7/2013	$2,740
Note: Departures appearing above in green are guaranteed to operate by the tour operator.
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Experience the flavors of Australia with a Guided Vacation featuring Melbourne, Cairns and Sydney. Complete with airport transfers, hotels and an experienced guide, your tour will highlight Australia's best sights including the Great Barrier Reef and Sydney Harbour.

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