Beyond your Cruise
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Beyond your Cruise
Australia Supplement to Recommend Magazine Beyond your Cruise “SEA” more of AUSTRALIA 2 w w w. c r u i s e . g o w a y. c o m 8 7 7 2 2 7 7 4 6 5 There’s nothing like cruising around Australia for a great way to get a taste of this vast country. However, if you want to enjoy the real flavour, you must spend some more time and see what’s inside. Join us Downunder and enjoy a night at the Opera in Sydney or sip some of Australia’s best wines in the Barossa Valley, to name just a couple of the super options available to you before or after your cruise. Unique Outback To Aussies, the Outback is literally anywhere away from a major urban centre. It may be the red desert in Central Australia, World Heritage Wilderness in Tasmania, or the wetland National Park of the “Top End”. Being the size of continental USA, Australia’s landscape is diverse and intriguing, with limitless opportunities for exploring. Cosmopolitan Cities Spend time in Sydney, home to the 2000 Olympics, it is one of the most beautiful cities in the world; where friendly locals catch a ferry to work, arriving with magnificent views of the Sydney Opera House. A few extra days in Sydney, and you can explore world-class museums and art galleries, just steps from the historic “Rocks” where Sydney began. Explore 19th century warehouses, and if you’re in Sydney on Friday, Saturday or Sunday, explore the Rocks Markets Stay a little longer and you may find yourself hand-feeding for some unique and local crafts. When it comes to shopkangaroos, cuddling a koala for a memorable photo, or ping though, Melbourne can’t be beaten for it’s characwatching crocodiles jump out of the water! There are a teristic laneways and arcades that house myriad shops; the number of great wildlife parks and reserves where you can city itself has a great “café culture” so sidewalk café’s and view the unique animals in a short day tour from many of restaurants are a great way to relax and experience life the major cities. If you want to see the wildlife in it’s natural as a “Melburnian”. habitat, there’s nothing like Kangaroo Island, where you can walk amongst the Sea Lions, and spot koalas up in Wherever you choose to explore in Australia, the chances the trees! You can see the bizarre Cassowary at many parks in are you will return with incredible stories. By spending more Queensland, spot the elusive Platypus at one of Australia’s time in Australia, you will get to know the warm and welaquariums, or see the real Tassie Devil – Australia’s unique comingAussies, and come back with some great photos, souvenirs and memories… plus even a yearning to return! fauna varies from the cute and cuddly to the bizarre! Wildlife Wonders “SEA More…” 8 7 7 2 2 7 7 4 6 5 w w w. c r u i s e . g o w a y. c o m 3 Go Goway You will be travelling with the leading travel company in North America for the South Pacific. We are not an impersonal airline subsidiary or a branch of a foreign travel company or owned by a group of business investors. North American based, Goway is privately owned and operated by management who will be here to stand by our product and prices when you return from your trip of a lifetime. We are committed to providing the best-value quality holidays available. Your Money is Safe We are licensed in California and belong to USTOA, providing a Million Dollars protection for your funds (more details page 128). In Canada we are also licensed and contribute to the Travel Industry Compensation Fund for your protection. 41 Year Experience Since we commenced business in North America in 1970 we are actually the oldest and most established travel operator to the fabulous lands Downunder. Reputation Although we know we are the experts on the South Pacific, we encourage you to ask around about our reputation. Quality Staff All of our front line staff have either lived in and/or travelled throughout the Pacific. We all know what North Americans expect from a vacation Downunder. Own Office Downunder For over 28 years we have owned our own operation in Australia (and recently New Zealand). Set up to maintain price controls and be of more service to you when you are there... you are only a toll-free call away. You can also visit our Internet cafe. More Ways to Go Downunder With Goway you can go directly across the Pacific, circle the Pacific or go around the world via Asia and/or Africa. More Choice of Experiences We offer you more ways to get around: selfdrives, coach tours, backpackers transport, chauffeur limousines, cruises, trains, tours and more. Goway is your one-stop-shop for all your travel requirements. SAVE UP TO $500! When you purchase a Qantas International Airfare to Australia, you can save on any pre- or post - cruise travel arrangements or shore excursions! 4 when you SPEND**... ... you SAVE* $1000 $50 $2500 $150 $5000 $300 $7500 $500 w w w. c r u i s e . g o w a y. c o m 8 7 7 2 2 7 7 4 6 5 Best Airfares In the travel industry we are known as a consolidator. We work with all the leading carriers flying to and around Downunder, and understand the real differences. 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Fly Qantas Flying over Sydney, Australia The only way to discover Australia is with the people who know these countries best: Qantas Airways. With over 90 years of experience, Qantas offers genuine Australian hospitality and service, as well as world-leading seat design, personal entertainment systems, flexible inflight cuisine options, and complimentary amenities onboard. Qantas flies more nonstop services from North America to Australia than any other airline and can match any cruise schedule. Our award-winning services are available four times daily to Australia. We recently increased services from Dallas/Fort Worth to Australia, offering more access through one of the largest cities in the United States for your convenience. Helping widely separated communities stay in touch, and stay together, is our heritage and we take pride in knowing that you are flying one of the most advanced, well-maintained fleets in the world. Let the experts of Qantas Airways and Goway Travel bring you the best experience that the South Pacific has to offer. Ask about special upgrades to Premium Economy or Business Class. Premium Economy Class 8 7 7 2 2 7 7 4 6 5 w w w. c r u i s e . g o w a y. c o m 5 Sydney and New South Wales Sydney Shore Excursions Sydney Opera House Evening Splendid Spectacular Sydney Let us arrange a night of entertainment. A ticket to the performance of your choice and dinner at one of the fabulous Opera House restaurants. from $379 Splendid Sydney Sydney Opera House Guided Tour See inside the world’s most recognizable sails. Our guides will take you on an emotional journey, engrossing you in a story to rival any opera plot with its dramatic twists and turns. Departs daily. from $39 4 Days from $690 Day 1. Arrive Sydney. G’day! Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. Day 2. Sydney sightseeing. This morning during your guided walking tour of the historic Rocks area, you will enjoy views of the harbour and see historic buildings and sandstone stairs whilst wandering through the many alleyways. This afternoon we take a city tour past the Opera House, Botanical Gardens and the southern beaches including Bondi. Day 3. Cruising Sydney Harbour and Taronga Zoo. Your cruise of Sydney Harbour today includes stops at the Rocks, Opera House, Watson’s Bay and Taronga Zoo. Your ticket is flex- ible enabling you to take any of the 8 daily departures, spending as long as you wish at each stop before rejoining the cruise. Entrance to the Taronga Zoo is included, where you can see many native animals including kangaroos, koalas and the adorable platypus. Day 4. Sydney to your next stop. Day at leisure until you are transferred to the airport for your onward flight. Stay longer if you wish. DEPARTURES: Daily PRICE INCLUDES: 3 nights hotel accommodation, transfers, half-day sightseeing tour, harbour cruise, Taronga Zoo and walking tour. Private transfers and small group touring options available on request. Sydney’s famous Coat Hanger Deluxe Sydney Harbour Cruising Cruising on Sydney Harbour is a quintessential Australian experience. ‘Cruise like a local’ aboard your own luxurious 52’ Pacific Motor Cruiser, an intimate and personal way to explore Sydney Harbour. Your 4 hour cruise never has more than 10 guests and offers fabulous sightseeing opportunities and you can tailor your own itinerary with fishing, kayaking, swimming or just relax and sunbathe. A gourmet three course BBQ lunch with regional wines and beer is included as well as all on board activities. from $363 Bridge Climb If you’re seeking excitement, the best view in town and a special feeling of achievement, join an exhilarating climb of one of Sydney’s most famous landmarks. Climb day or night. from $199 Sydney Seaplane The ultimate indulgence! Enjoy the best views of Sydney from the air. Choose from 15 minute flights over the Harbour, Opera House and Bridge, or extend the tour and enjoy lunch at Cottage Point Inn. from $222 Blue Mountains Wildlife Discovery Experience Sydney’s back country on an unforgettable tour to the Blue Mountains. Enjoy breakfast with koalas, kangaroos and other native Australian animals. Continuing on, we stop at a number of scenic areas and pass through historic of Hartley Vale, where we search for wild kangaroos. After a delicious lunch we continue to view more scenery before arriving at Scenic World, home of the worlds steepest incline railway. Enjoy uninterrupted views of the Three Sisters and a rainforest walk. A glass of chilled champagne or orange juice awaits you at Wentworth Falls before we return to the city after a complete day of experiences. from $275 6 w w w. c r u i s e . g o w a y. c o m 8 7 7 2 2 7 7 4 6 5 S ydney is the “best city in the world” according to a Condé Nast Traveler magazine survey. It was also the site of the 2000 Olympic Games. From its convict origins as the first European settlement in Australia, it grew up to become the country’s largest and most exciting city. With its beautiful harbour and beaches, Sydney is very scenic and is your major gateway to the state of New South Wales and the rest of Australia. Sydney is also the location of Goway’s office in Australia which is only a phone call away to be of further service to you. Blue Mountains & Hunter Valley 3 Days from $1611 Day 1. Sydney to Blue Mountains. This morning travel to Featherdale Wildlife Park for breakfast and meet some of the local wildlife. Continue on to the Blue Mountains stopping at various points of interest. Lunch will be served at a scenic location, after which you will be transported to your overnight accomodation. The remainder of the day is free. BL Day 2. Blue Mountains to Hunter Valley. Today travel to the Hunter Valley where you will have the opportunity to visit some of the wineries. After a restaurant lunch you will be transferred to your overnight accommodation. BL Spectacular World Heritage Blue Mountains 3 Days from $480 Day 1. Sydney to Eaglereach. Pick up your rental car from Sydney and drive to Eaglereach Wilderness Resort in the upper Hunter Valley. Upon arrival you will be allocated with your own exclusive lodge or a room in the shared lodge. The lodges are all equipped with outdoor spas to relax and watch the kangaroos and wildlife around you. The afternoon is free. Day 2. Eaglereach Wilderness Lodge. The day is free to enjoy the many activities at Eaglereach such as walking (guided bushtracks surround the resort), mountain biking, and fishing. The resort also has a swimming pool, tennis courts and poolroom and recently opened a beauty spa. B Day 3. Hunter Valley to Sydney. This morning after a full buffet breakfast, you will depart your accommodation. Enjoy a further wine tasting at a boutique winery and chocolate tasting before returning to Sydney. B Day 3. Eaglereach to Sydney. Before returning to Sydney, stop off at one of the many wineries of the Hunter Valley or have a swim at the Central Coast which has amazing beaches. B DEPARTURES: Daily PRICE INCLUDES: Accommodation for 2 nights, meals as indicated by BLD and small group tour with expert guide. Eaglereach Wilderness Lodge DEPARTURES: Daily Save up to $500 see page 4 for details PRICE INCLUDES: Accommodation for 2 nights, meals as indicated by BLD, three days car rental (Group C Hertz vehicle), Goway’s co-pilot kit. 8 7 7 2 2 7 7 4 6 5 Eaglereach Wilderness Lodge w w w. c r u i s e . g o w a y. c o m 7 Melbourne and Victoria The great Ocean Road Melbourne Shore Excursions Melbourne Town The Tramcar Restaurant 3 Days from $542 Day 1. Arrive Melbourne. Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. Tonight you might like to dine aboard Melbourne’s Tramcar Restaurant for an evening of fine cuisine. Day 2. Touring Melbourne area. On the city tour today you will view cathedrals, parks, gardens and historic landmarks. An afternoon and evening tour takes you to Phillip Island to see the world renowned “Little Penguin Parade”. Day 3. Melbourne to your next stop. The day is at leisure (Melbourne is great for shopping) until you are transferred to your onward travel arrangements. Stay longer if you wish. DEPARTURES: Daily. PRICE INCLUDES: 2 nights hotel accommodation, transfers, a half day tour of Melbourne and an afternoon tour to Phillip Island. Private transfers and small group touring options available on request. The magnificently restored, air-conditioned tramcar restaurant gives you an enjoyable perspective on Melbourne’s leafy boulevards whilst enjoying fine Australian wines and fabulous Australian cuisine.. from $92 Early dinner (Every night: 5:45-7:15pm) Late weekday (Sun-Thu: 8:35-11:30pm) from $129 from $148 Late weekend (Fri-Sat: 8:35-11:30pm) Yarra Valley Visit some of Victoria’s best wineries; included are tutored tastings, a superb restaurant lunch with wine, finishing at Domaine Chandon for light tasting platters and a glass of sparkling wine. Small group tour from $119 Great Ocean Road One day tour to Port Campbell National Park with its dramatic rock formations and historic shipwreck sights. You can also fly to the Great Ocean Road, view the spectacular coastline from the air before landing at Port Campbell for a gourmet lunch and enjoy a private guided tour. By coach from $159 Sovereign Hill & Ballarat Journey back to the 1850’s gold rush days. Visit the site of the famous Eureka Stockade as well as an exciting wildlife and reptile park with Tasmanian devils, koalas, emus and wombats. from $154 Melbourne After Dark Witness the stunning, views at Eureka Skydeck 88. Marvel at the heritage buildings lit up spectacularly after dark. For dinner, soak up the atmosphere at one of Melbourne’s hottest dining spots, Roof top cocktails, soft jazz and dazzling views await. This is the only way to be introduced to this vibrant city. (price based on 2 guests) from $489 Savannah Walkabout Enjoy the “Little Penguin” Parade 8 w w w. c r u i s e . g o w a y. c o m 8 7 7 2 2 7 7 4 6 5 This naturalist guided ecotour gives you quality time to learn about wildlife and enjoy the wide open spaces of Australia. Get close to kangaroos, koalas and abundant birdlife – in the wild. from $193 S imply stated, Melbourne is friendly elegance. Stroll through formal gardens, boat on the lazy Yarra River, wander down broad, tree-lined avenues, admire stately buildings, or shop in fine boutiques. Enjoy the charming sidewalk cafes and the streets and markets of distinctive ethnic neighbourhoods. Melbourne – a financial centre, a haven for theatre and fine arts, a culinary mecca and a crazed sports capital. Save up to $500 see page 4 for details Riding the tram in Victoria Yarra Valley Explorer 2 Days from $605 Under an hour’s drive from Melbourne, the Yarra Valley is famous for its wine, fresh food and breathtaking scenery. The place where Victorian winegrowing started, the Yarra Valley is now home to over 55 wineries, most of which offer cellar door tastings and sales. Classic Victoria 5 Days from $1025 Day 1. Arrive Melbourne. You will be met on arrival and transferred to your hotel. Day 2. Melbourne sightseeing. See the highlights, including the bustling Queen Victoria Markets, where all of Australia is on sale. Tonight, board the award-winning Colonial Tramcar restaurant and enjoy a 3 course gourmet meal with vintage spirits as you wine and dine through Melbourne by D night. Day 3. Phillip Island. This morning is at leisure. This afternoon depart for Phillip Hot air balloon over Yarra Valley Island and the world famous “Little Penguin Parade” by way of Melbourne’s beachside suburbs of Brighton and Black Rock. Day 4. Melbourne to Great Ocean Road. The Great Ocean Road is one of the world’s most famous coastal drives. Travel to Geelong and the beachside resort of Lorne. Follow the coastal road skirting dramatic cliffs rising from pounding surf. Enjoy an overnight stay at a popular little seaside town. Day 5. Great Ocean Road to Melbourne. Continue along the Great Ocean Road and take in the natural beauty of this rugged coastline. Travel through hinterland forests before rejoining the coast. See the mighty power of the ocean, visit the Twelve Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge and the remains of London Bridge. Day 1. Melbourne to Yarra Valley. Depart this morning to journey into the prosperous heart of amazing wine country and through lush forests to the Yarra Valley. Sample renowned Yarra Valley wines. Enjoy lunch (own expense) and take in stunning views of vineyards. Mid afternoon you will be transferred to your accommodation. Chateau Yering (F) L DEPARTURES: Daily Day 2. Yarra Valley to Melbourne. The morning is at leisure to enjoy the area, perhaps visiting some more wineries independently. Mid afternoon you will be picked up and transferred back to Melbourne. PRICE INCLUDES: 4 nights accommodation, return airport transfers, meals as indicated by BLD and all the sightseeing as described. PRICE INCLUDES: 1 night accommodation, touring and transfers as specified in above itinerary. 8 7 7 2 2 7 7 4 6 5 DEPARTURES: Daily w w w. c r u i s e . g o w a y. c o m 9 Adelaide and South Australia Kangoroo Island is Australia’s Galapagos Adelaide/Barossa Valley Adelaide Shore Excursions Kangaroo Island Day Tour 3 Days from $454 Day 1. Arrive Adelaide. Upon arrival in the “Festival City” you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. Day 3. Adelaide to your next stop. The day is at leisure until you are transferred to your onward arrangements. Stay longer if you wish. Day 2. Barossa Valley. A full day excursion to the famous Barossa Valley. Originally settled by Germans, the little towns are a picturesque part of Australia’s largest wine growing area. Wine tasting and lunch are included. L DEPARTURES: Daily. PRICE INCLUDES: Accommodation for 2 nights, transfers, Barossa Valley day tour including wine tasting and lunch. Private transfers and small group touring options available on request. Just a 30 minute flight from Adelaide, Kangaroo Island is a haven for Australia’s unique wildlife including sea lions, kangaroos and koalas. Departs daily 9:15 am - 6:50 pm. Includes airfare. By Coach from $252 By Air from $593 By 4WD from $802 4WD Life’s a Beach This 4WD “Small Group” tour travels to Fleurieu Peninsula, with its striking seascapes, beaches and an abundance of animals in their natural habitats. Visit wildlife parks where you will see Kangaroos and Koalas. At Goolwa, when conditions are suitable, your 4WD guide will drive onto the beach and follow the coast all the way down to the mouth of the Murray River. from $404 Departs daily. A Night to Remember Travel through the Adelaide Hills to Victor Harbour to visit the Fairy Penguin colony on Granite Island. After dinner visit Urimbirra Wildlife Park where you can discover animals not normally seen during the day including Wombats. Departs daily. from $444 Cultural Experience Aboriginal Culture is one of the most ancient on earth. Spend a day discovering the history, traditions, beliefs and skills of the Ngarrindjeri people and share some of their culture. from $444 Coorong Discovery Cruise Tour the Mt Lofty Ranges and McLaren Vale Wine Region en route to the Coorong, home to more than two hundred different species of waterbirds. Also includes spectacular coastal scenery and an introduction to the aboriginal culture and history of the region. Departs Mon & Thur. from $91 Barossa Valley 10 w w w. c r u i s e . g o w a y. c o m 8 7 7 2 2 7 7 4 6 5 A delaide, the capital of South Australia is a small elegant city with gracious colonial architecture, abundance of parkland and an appealing mediterranean climate. South Australia is also host to some of the country’s finest treasures - beautiful Kangaroo Island with its idyllic beaches and amazing wildlife, the famous vineyards of the Barossa Valley and Clare Valley, the winding grandeur of the Murray River, and the rugged outback of the Flinders Ranges and Coober Pedy, the opal capital of the world where most of the community lives underground. Kangaroo Island Coast to Coast Flinders Ranges 4WD Discovery Day 1. Adelaide to Kangaroo Island. This afternoon you will be picked up from your Adelaide hotel for a scenic coach trip through the south coast to Cape Jervis. There you will connect with SeaLink’s ferry for the 45 minute cruise to Kangaroo Island to meet your tour coach (or you can choose to travel by air) B Day 1. Adelaide to Wilpena Pound. Leave Adelaide and travel north to the wine districts of the Clare Valley. From here we continue inland and head towards the Flinders Ranges; a region that offers spectacular scenery. We continue on to Wilpena Pound, through passes and gorges and over hills and ridges. Scenic flights available at additional cost. Wilpena Pound Resort (2 nights) L 3 Days from $758 Day 2. Kangaroo Island. First stop is Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Distillery, an interesting bush engineered eucalyptus distillery. After a two-course lunch we head to the Birds of Prey demonstration. At Seal Bay walk along the beach amongst a breeding colony of wild and rare Sea Lions. Travel back to the Parndana Wildlife Park where you can feed kangaroos and have your photograph taken with a koala. Last attraction for the day is Island Pure Sheep Dairy, before returning to your hotel. BL Day 3. Kangaroo Island. Visit to Clifford’s Honey Farm before arriving at Kelly Hill Caves to view the unique limestone formations, After a two-course lunch we head on to Flinders Chase National Park, renowned as a sanctuary for native Australian animals includ- Admire the beautiful beach sunset ing kangaroos, wallabies, koalas and echidnas, walk on Remarkable Rocks and Admiral’s Arch., a natural nursery and safe haven for playful fur seals. After a short stop at the Flinders Chase Visitor Centre travel back to Kingscote to watch pelican feeding before your tour ends at the airport or ferry terminal. BL 3 Days from $1816 Day 2. Wilpena Pound. This region was once a seabed and now carries some important 600 million year old fossils. The Flinders Ranges are home to a vast number of native animals and birds. You’ll also see the vibant colours of the rock faces, which change through the day with the passing of the sun. The day is spent exploring the different terrain of the ranges. BL Day 3. Wilpena Pound to Adelaide. Travel through the historic townships of the Flinders Ranges on the way back to Adelaide. BL DEPARTURES: Daily PRICE INCLUDES: Accommodation for 2 nights, meals as indicated by BLD, touring by 4WD vehicle, sightseeing as indicated in itinerary and all park entry fees. DEPARTURES: Daily except Christmas Day. PRICE INCLUDES: Transfers from select hotels, return travel to Kangaroo Island, touring, 2 nights accommodation with breakfast and 2 lunches. Save up to $500 see page 4 for details Flinders Ranges 8 7 7 2 2 7 7 4 6 5 w w w. c r u i s e . g o w a y. c o m 11 Hobart and Tasmania Enjoy Tasmania’s stunning wilderness “Tassie” Convict Stopover Hobart Shore Excursions Huon Valley 3 Days from $447 Day 1. Arrive Hobart. Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure to discover Hobart’s quaint shops and historic buildings. Day 2. Port Arthur excursion. A full day tour takes you to the ruins of the infamous Port Arthur penal settlement where you will learn how Australia’s early convicts lived. Enroute there are magnificent views of the sea. Day 3. Hobart to your next stop. Day at leisure until you are transferred to the airport. DEPARTS: Daily PRICE INCLUDES: Accommodation for 2 nights with private facilities, return airport transfers and Port Arthur day tour. Private transfers and small group touring options available on request. Visit Australia’s best preserved convict settlement Visit the Tahune Forest Airwalk where you can walk in the tree tops with views of the temperate rainforest. Take a scenic drive along the Huon River to the fishing village of Dover. Departs: Mon-Fri (Oct-Apr), Mon, Wed, Fri (May-Sep) from $168 Tasmanian Devils Explore the charm and history of Richmond village. Meet the wombats, wallabies, koalas, eagles, and world famous ‘Tassie Devil’ at Bonorong Wildlife Park. Departs: Tues, from $89 Thurs, Fri, Sat. A Day in the Wilderness Fly to rugged South West National Park. This area takes 3 days to walk into so is remote and beautiful. Upon arrival, look for one of the world’s rarest birds, before boarding a boat to explore the harbour. The tour concludes with a flight over the coastline of Tasmania. Departs: Daily from $413 Grand Port Arthur Tour Rich in visual history, the Port Arthur Historic Site evokes a powerful sense of our past convict era and of early Australian settlement heritage. Sitting tranquilly amidst English oaks and gardens, Port Arthur is a harsh contrast to the beauty of the Tasman Peninsula. Your tour includes: Guided tour of Port Arthur, harbour cruise, guided tour of Isle of the Dead, Port Arthur admission, individual audio guide and lunch. from $146 Hobart City Tour The city sights historic tour is acclaimed as one of the most enjoyable and informative historical tours in Tasmania. Our comprehensive commentary of Hobart’s city and suburbs’ history, features and attractions, provides a view of the city and Tasmanian life style. from $48 12 w w w. c r u i s e . g o w a y. c o m 8 7 7 2 2 7 7 4 6 5 T asmania, a short plane ride or overnight cruise from the mainland, offers a world of difference from the rest of Australia. Much of its wild spectacular scenery and stunning unspoiled wilderness is protected as National Park and an incredible one fifth of the island has been classified as a World Heritage area. It is also home to some extraordinary plant and animal life, including the infamous Tasmanian Devil. The tiny island of Tasmania has it all. Saffire Lodge Freycinet Lodge 3 Days from $1725 3 Days from $372 Day 1. Arrive Saffire Lodge. Welcome to Saffire Lodge. The balance of the day is free to indulge in a broad range of included activities. Day 1. Drive to Coles Bay. Pick up your rental car at Hobart, Launceston, or Devonport, and drive to Tasmania’s rugged East Coast for your two night stay. Day 2. Saffire Lodge. A full day to continue your Saffire experience with included activities such as cooking classes, a visit to an oyster farm, guided walks, bird watching, fishing, wine and vine adventures and more. Day 2. Coles Bay. With its picturesque site in coastal bushland by the treefringed shores of Great Oyster Bay, Freycinet Lodge blends perfectly into its natural environment. Close to the Wineglass Bay track and an easy stroll from hidden coves and sheltered inlets, the Lodge is the ideal base for exploration, with every comfort to welcome you home. B Day 3. Depart Saffire Lodge. Time for some additional activities before you depart Saffire Lodge. DEPARTURES: Daily PRICE INCLUDES: 2 nights accommodation, breakfast & lunch, complimentary mini bar & selected beverages up until 6pm, Saffire activities, 60 minute spa treatment per suite. Rates including dinner and all beverages available – please request pricing. Day 3. Depart Coles Bay. Depart Freycinet National Park and return your car rental in Hobart, or perhaps continue B to Launceston or Devonport. DEPARTURES: Daily PRICE INCLUDES: 2 nights accommodation at Freycinet Lodge, 3 Day Hertz Group C Car Hire, touring and meals as listed. Cradle Mountain Lodge 3 Days from $274 Day 1. Arrive Cradle Mountain Lodge. Welcome to the Lodge. The remainder of the day is free to enjoy the lodge and the stunning scenery. Saffire Lodge Pencil Pine Cabin (2 nights) Day 2. Cradle Mountain Lodge. A full day to experience the lodge and surrounding area. Go for a walk, explore the many trails on a mountain bike, learn how to abseil, try your hand at fly fishing, take a scenic flight, and enjoy a half hour therapeutic massage. B Day 3. Cradle Mountain to your next stop. Day at leisure until you leave Cradle Mountain to join your onward arrangements. B Looking over Wine Glass Bay DEPARTURES: Daily PRICE INCLUDES: 2 nights accommodation in a Pencil Pine cabin, breakfast daily. Save up to $500 - see page 4 for details 8 7 7 2 2 7 Cradle Mountain Lodge 7 4 6 5 w w w. c r u i s e . g o w a y. c o m 13 Perth and Western Australia Sunny Perth Perth Shore Excursions Pinnacles, Dunes and Koalas 3 Days from $399 Day 1. Arrive Perth. You will be met and transferred to your hotel as chosen below. The remainder of the day is at leisure. Day 3. Perth to your next stop. Day at leisure until you are transferred to the airport. Day 2. Perth and Fremantle sightseeing. Enjoy a great morning tour of Perth and Fremantle with a scenic Swan River Cruise, giving you an insight into the city and the alfresco lifestyle. PRICE INCLUDES: 2 nights accommodation, half day sightseeing tour, return transfers. DEPARTURES: Daily Private transfers and small group touring options available on request. A full day tour of Nambung National Park and the mystical Pinnacles Desert. Travel in a 4WD along the white sandy beaches and over huge sand dunes. Includes lunch. Departs daily. from $203 Rottnest Island A full day tour to Rottnest Island, famous for its white sandy beaches, idyllic coves and wildlife (Quokkas are unique to Rottnest). The tour includes lunch, a guided tour and return ferry transfers. Departs daily. from $175 Perth and Fremantle City Explorer A day tour taking in the highlights of Perth and Fremantle, giving an insight into the alfresco lifestyle locals enjoy. This tour features all of Perth city’s key points of interest such as King Park Botanical Gardens and Tree Top Walk, a view of Cottesloe Beach before you visit historic Fremantle, a centre of cosmopolitan cafes and restored old buildings. from $79 Wave Rock, Wildflowers & Aboriginal Culture Journey to Wave Rock, truly one of Australia’s most incredible natural geological formations. Enjoy a picnic lunch before joining an Aboriginal cultural tour. Visit a cave with Aboriginal paintings, see local geological land forms and enjoy an afternoon tea with town folk in Babakin. Stop to view colourful banks of wildflowers when in season. from $208 Margaret River & Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse Perth Skyline Save up to $500 - see page 4 for details 14 w w w. c r u i s e . g o w a y. c o m 8 7 7 2 2 7 7 4 6 5 Renowned as WA’s finest wine producing region, Margaret River is also blessed with natural beauty. Enjoy wine tasting and lunch, a free flight display at the Eagle Raptor Centre and tour Mammoth Cave. Drive through the Boranup Forest before to the Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse and finally stop at Busselton Jetty before returning to Perth. from $207 P erth has a glorious climate with more hours of sunshine per annum than any other Australian state capital. Its clean beaches and pleasant river foreshore make the city an aquatic paradise. Going to the beach is a way of life! Perth is an ideal base from which you can explore the diverse surrounding attractions, the colourful port city of Fremantle, Rottnest Island or visit the wild dolphins at Monkey Mia. Serious travellers will want to visit Ningaloo Reef and explore the remote Kimberlys, real frontier territory. The mystical Pinnacles Desert South West & Wine 3 Days from $298 3 Days from $372 Monkey Mia is nestled within Shark Bay, a world heritage listed area, famous for the dolphins that come in to feed most mornings, and the whole area has an abundance of natural wonders. Ningaloo Reef, very close to the mainland, is a virtually untouched 260km long coral reef where you can dive or snorkel with magnificent manta rays. At certain times, you can swim with whale sharks. Day 1. Shark Bay. Upon arrival, transfer to your resort on the bay. Remainder of day at leisure. Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort (2 nights) Day 1. Perth to Learmonth. Fly from Perth to Learmonth (flight not included) where on arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Remainder of the day at leisure. Coral Bay Lodge (2 nights) Day 2. Monkey Mia Resort. The best time to view the world famous bottlenose dolphins of Monkey Mia is first thing in the morning. Optional tours include a Shotover cruise or 4WD tour to Shell Beach. Day 2. Ningaloo Reef. A full day at leisure. Choose from a variety of optional tours from 4WD outback tours to snorkelling the reef. Day 3. Shark Bay. Time for another visit with the dolphins before boarding the coach for your transfer back to Shark Bay airport. Day 3. Learmonth to Perth. Time this morning for a final snorkel (extra cost) before transferring by coach to Learmonth for your connecting flight to Perth. DEPARTURES: Daily DEPARTURES: Daily PRICE INCLUDES: Two nights accommodation, return transfers Shark Bay airport to Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort. PRICE INCLUDES: Accommodation for two nights, and return transfers to Coral Bay Lodge. Swim with the gentle whale sharks off Ningaloo Reef Sunset activity on famous Cable Beach, Broome Broome 4 Days from $753 Friendly people, secret places, colourful history, local produce and cuisine. Explore the highlights of Broome and its history. Finish with a delightful camel ride, watching the sunset on Cable Beach. Day 1. Arrive Broome. Upon arrival you make your way to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure. Day 2. Broome Town. Morning at leisure. This afternoon explore Broome, including Chinatown, a pearl shop and Town Beach to learn of Broome’s One Day War. Also visit the Japanese Cemetery and Broome Port before travelling to 8 7 7 2 2 7 7 4 6 5 Cable Beach to enjoy a sunset camel ride. Day 3. Broome. Today is at leisure. You may wish to visit Cape Leveque, a remote coastal wilderness area with time at an Aboriginal Community or the Kimberley’s (additional cost). Day 4. Broome to your next stop. Day at leisure until you make your way to the airport. PRICE INCLUDES: 3 nights accommodation, half day Broome Town tour and sunset camel ride. w w w. c r u i s e . g o w a y. c o m 15 Darwin, Alice Springs & Ayers Rock and the Northern Territory The impressive “Olgas” Ayers Rock Darwin Wildlife Shore Excursions Sounds of Silence Dinner 4 Days from $1226 Day 1. Arrive Darwin. Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel as chosen below. The remainder of the day is at leisure. Day 2. Darwin to Kakadu National Park. Travel via Adelaide River and Marrakai plains enroute to Nourlangie Rock, sight of Aboriginal rock art dating back 20,000 years. Enjoy an exciting cruise on Yellow Waters Billabong and visit Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre. L Day 3. Kakadu to Darwin. Visit the Ubirr Aboriginal art site and view the Arnhem Land Escarpment, a remarkable wall of granite that forms the natural boundary of Kakadu. Cruise the East Alligator River (often escorted by an Aboriginal guide) and visit the impressive Bowali visitor centre. Return to Darwin early evening. L National Park, transfers, return coach transportation to Kakadu, 2 lunches, and National Park entry fee. Private transfers and small group touring options available on request. Katherine Day Tour DARWIN Pass former WWII airstrips en route to Adelaide River. At morning tea you will be able to meet one of the stars of ‘Crocodile Dundee’. Continue on to Edith Falls in Nitmiluk National Park. Join a 2 hour scenic cruise with the opportunity for seeing freshwater crocodiles. After the cruise enjoy a brief tour of Katherine. At Adelaide River you may purchase dinner (own expense). from $219 Mala Walk Tour AYERS ROCK A cultural experience for those who don’t want to rise with the sun! Includes a vehicle-based tour of the rock and an Aboriginal Guided Walk. from $000 Kakadu is Crocodile Dundee Country Katherine Gorge DEPARTURES: Daily PRICE INCLUDES: Accommodation for 2 nights in Darwin and one night in Kakadu w w w. c r u i s e . g o w a y. c o m Alice Springs Town Tour ALICE SPRINGS Hot Air Ballooning ALICE SPRINGS On this half day tour of the highlights of ‘The Alice’ you’ll visit the Royal Flying Doctor Service Base, the “School of the Air” and the Aboriginal Cultural Centre. Enjoy panoramic views of the township and the rugged MacDonnell Ranges from atop Anzac Hill. from $81 This ballooning adventure begins early morning when the day is fresh and cool and the wind gentle. Once airborne, the outback scenery will enthrall you. Champagne breakfast is served afterwards in the outback bush.. Day 4. Darwin to your next stop. Day at leisure until you are transferred to the airport for your onward flight. Stay longer if you wish. 16 AYERS ROCK Dining in the Desert at Ayers Rock - a unique experience not to be missed! Watch a brilliant Outback sunset with the haunting sounds of the didgeridoo, the finest cuisine, pre-dinner drinks, canapés and a BBQ buffet meal. Departs daily. from $91 8 7 7 2 2 7 7 4 6 5 30 minute ride from $282 60 minute ride from $385 W ith abundant sunshine, lush green rainforests, thundering waterfalls and ancient Aboriginal rock art, the stunning Top End of Australia’s Northern Territory is the place to experience the “real” Australia. In the heart of Central Australia, between the East and West MacDonnell Ranges, sits Australia’s most famous outback town. Alice Springs, affectionately referred to as “The Alice” or simply “Alice” is a thriving, spirited outback centre. Rising from the broad desert plain in the deep centre of Australia, Uluru/Ayers Rock is Australia’s most recognisable natural icon. Alice Springs & Ayers Rock Alice Explorer Uluru Explorer 3 Days from $784 2 Days from $600 2 Days from $315 Day 1. Arrive Alice Springs. The famous “Town like Alice”, where you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure. Tonight perhaps visit the Casino or join the “Sounds of Starlight” dinner (own expense). Day 1: Arrive Ayers Rock. Transfer to your accommodation. This afternoon tour the base of Uluru. Visit the Uluru – Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre and learn more of the local Anangu people. Watch the changing colours of Uluru as the sun sets and enjoy nibbles and a glass of wine. Day 1. Arrive Alice Springs. Transfer to your accommodation. This afternoon join a tour of Alice Springs town. Sights visited include the Royal Flying Doctor Base, School of the Air and the historic Telegraph Station. Also visit the Art Museum to also observe Aboriginal artefacts. Enjoy the views of Alice from Anzac Hill. Day 2. Alice Springs to Ayers Rock & Olgas. Depart early by coach and travel through changing scenery from the MacDonnell Ranges, over the Finke River into the semi-arid desert country that surrounds Ayers Rock and the Olgas. After touring the base of Ayers Rock, see the sunset light up “The Rock”, the world’s largest monolith. Overnight at the magnificent Ayers Rock Resort Day 3. Ayers Rock to your next stop. Witness Uluru at sunrise and see the desert come to life before heading to your guided walk at Kata Tjuta (the Olgas), to learn about the geography of the domes, how they were formed and the variety of wildlife that call the region home. After your tour, transfer to the airport for your onward flight Day 2: Ayers Rock. Rise early to view the sunrise and enjoy breakfast before your Aboriginal guide takes you on a walk through bushland near the base of Uluru. See how traditional tools, weapons and implements are made and used in daily life, and practice throwing a spear. DEPARTURES: Daily Sounds of Silence Dinner PRICE INCLUDES: 1 night accommodation, transfers, sightseeing as indicated. Day 2. Alice Springs. Enjoy a visit this morning to the Desert Park, which showcases the animals, plants and landscapes of Australia’s Outback. Allow at least 3 hours to fully explore the park before transferring to the airport for your onward flight, or consider travelling to Adelaide or Darwin by train aboard the Ghan. DEPARTURES: Daily. Uluru PRICE INCLUDES: 1 night hotel accommodation, transfers, half day Alice Springs Town Tour, transfers and entrance fees to the Desert Park. Private transfers and small group touring options available on request. DEPARTURES: Daily Save up to $500 see page 4 for details PRICE INCLUDES: 2 nights accommodation, transfers, sightseeing as indicated. 8 7 7 2 2 7 7 4 6 5 w w w. c r u i s e . g o w a y. c o m 17 Brisbane, Cairns and Queensland The beautiful Great Barrier Reef Cairns Barrier Reef Shore Excursions 4 Days from $743 Day 1. Arrive Cairns. Upon arrival you will be transferred to your hotel as chosen below. The remainder of the day is at leisure. Day 2. Great Barrier Reef Cruise. Travel on Quicksilver’s magnificent wavepiercing catamaran to the very outer edge of the Great Barrier Reef. Dive, snorkel or view the abundant sea life from the underwater observatory, or semi-submersible submarine. L Day 3. Rainforest, Kuranda & Aboriginal Experience. Enjoy a spectacular ride to charming Kuranda, famous for its markets. Travel into the rainforest on an amphibious army duck and enjoy an Aboriginal cultural performance. See Australian native animals, and glide over the lush canopy on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. L Day 4. Depart Cairns. Day at leisure until your transfer to the airport for your onward flight. DEPARTURES: Daily PRICE INCLUDES: 3 nights air-conditioned accommodation, return airport transfers, touring as described including lunches and Reef tax. Private transfers and small group touring options available on request. Snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef Dolphin Adventure Tour BRISBANE Australia Zoo BRISBANE Take a day tour to Tangalooma Island Resort. Enjoy 30 FREE activities and the unforgettable experience of hand feeding playful wild bottlenose dolphins. Your tour includes catamaran transfers, VIP lounge, buffet lunch, desert safari tour, dolphin feeding experience from $186 (dependant on weather and dolphin appearance). Departs daily. Travel north to Australia Zoo, developed by the “Crocodile Hunter” from $126 Rainforest, Kuranda, & Aboriginal Experience CAIRNS Enjoy the Kuranda Scenic Train for a spectacular ride to charming Kuranda, famous for its markets. Travel into the towering rainforest on an emphibious army duck and enjoy an Aboriginal cultural performance and experience a “Dreamtime” walk with an Aboriginal guide. from $196 Great Barrier Reef Cruise CAIRNS Tjapukai By Night CAIRNS Enjoy a scenic coastal drive to Port Douglas where you will board the Quicksilver catamaran to the outer reef. Relax and enjoy the coral viewing. from $279 Learn about the Aboriginal Dreamtime history, participate in an ancient ritual and enjoy a great buffet dinner with Aussie wines. Includes transfers from your hotel and many photo opportunities. from $137 Cairns Night Zoo CAIRNS Enjoy a famous Aussie BBQ dinner with beer and wine, you’ll be given a flashlight and be guided into the darkness to meet the animals. Join an Aussie bushman around the campfire while kangaroos visit. Learn some famous Aussie Bush Dances and songs- it’s more fun than you can imagine!. from $148 Learn to dive on the Great Barrier Reef - ask us how! 18 w w w. c r u i s e . g o w a y. c o m 8 7 7 2 2 7 7 4 6 5 B risbane, state capital of Queensland, is one of those rare cities built around people and lifestyles. With bright sunny days and balmy nights and as Australia’s only sub-tropical capital city, Brisbane has been dubbed Australia’s “city of sunny days”. In the heart of the tropical north, Cairns is the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and World Heritage Rainforests. From Cairns, you have easy access to tropical islands, reefs, rainforests, mountains and the wide open spaces of the far north. Fraser Island & O’Reilly’s Friendly Brisbane 5 Days from $1659 3 Days from $526 Day 1. Brisbane to Lamington National Park. Travel to World Heritage Lamington National Park. A 4WD transfer will meet your arrival flight or pick you up at your designated hotel. Choose from three great regions; from the cosmopolitan city of Brisbane to the serenity of the Sunshine Coast or the beauty of the Gold Coast. Day 1. Arrive Brisbane. Transfer to your hotel as chosen below. The remainder of the day is at leisure. Day 2. Sunshine Coast. Today travel north, to Australia Zoo, developed by the “Crocodile Hunter”. Guests staying at Sunshine Coast Hotels will enjoy a full day tour to Fraser Island, the world’s largest sand island. Brisbane at night The main road, Fraser Island Day 3. Brisbane to your next stop. Day at leisure until you transfer to the airport. If you have the time, visit the Gold or Sunshine Coast, Fraser Island or O’Reilly’s. DEPARTURES: Daily Day 2. O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat. Start the day with O’Reilly’s famous birdwalk. In the afternoon, a choice of excursions to scenic lookouts. In the evening join a nocturnal walk, watch an audiovisual presentation or just relax in the lounge room. B Day 3. O’Reilly’s to Kingfisher Bay Resort Fraser Island. Enjoy an early morning breakfast before transferring by 4WD, rail and ferry to Kingfisher Resort on Fraser Island. Explore the resort, swim in the pools, go bush walking or try your luck with fishing. B Day 4. Kingfisher Bay Resort, Fraser Island. Enjoy your buffet breakfast before joining a ranger for your full day 4WD coach tour. Discover rainforest, crystalclear fresh-water lakes, shipwrecks and coloured sands. BL Day 5. Kingfisher Bay Resort to Brisbane. After breakfast the ferry departs at 7:50am, transfer to your Trainlink Coach service to connect with the Tilt Train, arriving Brisbane 2:40pm B DEPARTURES: Daily PRICE FROM: Twin $1659 PRICE INCLUDES: 4 nights accommodation, all transfers between resorts, all activities at O’Reillys, breakfast throughout, Full Day tour and guided walks at Kingfisher Bay. PRICE INCLUDES: 2 nights accommodation, transfers and full day sightseeing tour. Private transfers and small group touring options available on request. Save up to $500 - see page 4 for details Explore World Heritage Lamington National Park 8 7 7 2 2 7 7 4 6 5 w w w. c r u i s e . g o w a y. c o m 19 Trans Continental Classic T Sydney-Adelaide-Barossa Valley -Kangaroo Island ravel across Australia from the Paciific Ocean to the Indian Ocean (or vice versa) in first class comfort on board the famous “Indian Pacific”. Sydney Opera House 9 Days from $2986 Wine tasting at Barossa Valley Save up to $500 - see page 4 for details 20 Day 2. Sydney sightseeing. This morning during your guided walking tour of the historic Rocks area, you will enjoy views of the harbour and see historic buildings and sandstone stairs whilst wandering through the many alleyways. This afternoon we take a city tour past the Opera House, Botanical Gardens and the southern beaches including Bondi. Day 3. Canberra Day Tour. Enjoy the fully planned Austalian national capital where highlights are the War Museum, High Court, Parliament House and Mount Ainslie Lookout. Day 4. Cruising Sydney Harbour and Taronga Zoo. Your cruise of Sydney Harbour today includes stops at the Rocks, Opera House, Watson’s Bay and Taronga Zoo. Entrance to the Taronga Zoo is included, where you can see many native animals. Day 5. Sydney – Adelaide. Transfer to the Railway Station. Depart Sydney at 2:55pm on the world famous “Indian Pacific”. Travel west in first class comfort. D Day 6. Arrive Adelaide. An afternoon arrival gives you time to enjoy Adelaide. BL Day 7. Barossa Valley. Full day excursion to the famous Barossa Valley. A picturesque part of Australia’s largest wine growing area. Wine tasting and lunch are included. L Day 8. Kangaroo Island. This morning fly to Kangaroo Island. A wildlife paradise and home to a breeding colony of sea lions as well as seals, kangaroos, wallabies, koalas, echidnas, platypus and countless bird species. Overnight on the island. L Day 9. Kangaroo Island to Adelaide. Enjoy a full day tour of Kangaroo Island before your transfer to the airport for your flight to Adelaide. L PRICE INCLUDES: Hotel accommodation for 8 nights with private facilities and air-conditioning, sightseeing as indicated, Sydney/Adelaide train (Gold Service Sleeper/3 nights), meals as indicated by BLD. Adelaide/Kangaroo Island/ Adelaide flight. Trip Code: 108733 Indian Pacific Railway w w w. c r u i s e . g o w a y. c o m 8 7 7 2 2 7 ITINERARY: Join in Sydney on Wednesdays. Day 1. Arrive Sydney. Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. 7 4 6 5 Highlights & Wildlife Sydney-Kangaroo Island-Adelaide-Cairns CAIRNS NORTHERN TERRITORY WESTERN AUSTRALIA QUEENSLAND SOUTH AUSTRALIA E xperience the historic side of Sydney, taste fine Aussie wines while you journey through Australia’s oldest wine producing area, the Hunter Valley. Visit Kangaroo Island with its native bush, pristine beaches and abundant wildlife. Complete your trip with an experience at the Great Barrier Reef and Rainforest. NEW SOUTH ADELAIDE Kangaroo Island Barossa WALES Valley A.C.T. VICTORIA SYDNEY 12 Days from $2899 Day 1. Arrive Sydney. Transfer to your hotel. Day 2. Sydney. This morning enjoy a guided walking tour of historical Sydney “The Rocks”. This afternoon take a city tour of the northern suburbs of Sydney to Kings Cross and onto the famous Bondi Beach with stops at Mrs. Macquarie’s Chair and The Gap. B Day 3. Sydney. There are four optional stops around Sydney Harbour using our Rocket Harbour ticket including Pier 26, where you will find the Sydney Aquarium Darling Harbour; Circular Quay; Watsons Bay and Taronga Zoo. B Day 4. Sydney to Adelaide. Transfer to the airport for your flight to Adelaide. Upon arrival you will be transferred to your hotel. B Day 5. Kangaroo Island. Depart Adelaide and travel by coach and ferry to Kangaroo Island. Visit Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Distillery and a Honey Farm. Enjoy the stunning Kangaroo Island coastline, take a Seal Bay guided beach tour and watch the eventful pelican feeding at Kingscote before transferring to your accommodation. You have the option to join a nightly penguin tour. L Day 6. Kangaroo Island. Begin the day by visiting Flinders Chase National Park. View the spectacular Remarkable Rocks and Admiral’s Arch with its resident Fur Seal colony. Visit Hanson Bay Sanctuary and Koala Walk and enjoy the Birds of Prey free-flight show. This afternoon fly back to Adelaide and be transferred to your hotel. L Day 7. Adelaide sightseeing. Enjoy a full day tour to the Barossa Valley, visiting some of the internationally renowned wineries. After lunch, enjoy a fascinating escorted tour through one of the largest familyowned estates. L Day 8. Adelaide to Cairns. Transfer to the airport for the flight to Cairns and transfer to your accommodation. Day 9. Great Barrier Reef Cruise. Travel by catamaran to the very outer edge of the Great Barrier Reef. You can choose whether to dive, snorkel or view the abundant sea life from the underwater observatory, or semisubmersible submarine. L Day 10. Rainforest, Kuranda & Aboriginal Experience. Transfer to the Kuranda Scenic Train for a spectacular ride to charming Kuranda, famous for its markets. Travel into the towering rainforest on an amphibious army duck. Enjoy an Aussie barbecue lunch and an authentic aboriginal cultural performance under the canopy of the rainforest. Return to Cairns on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, gliding over the lush canopy. L Sydney Aquarium Sydney Bridge Seals at Kangaroo Island Cairns Esplanade Day 11. Cairns. Day is at leisure to explore Cairns. Day 12. Depart Cairns. Day at leisure until you transfer to the airport. DEPARTURES: Daily from Sydney or Cairns PRICE INCLUDES: 11 nights accommodation, sightseeing, transfers and meals as indicated by BLD and tours as indicated. NOT INCLUDED: International and domestic Australia flights except where stated. Trip Code: 108723 8 7 7 2 2 7 7 4 6 5 w w w. c r u i s e . g o w a y. c o m 21 Classic Sydney Rock & Reef Sydney-Ayers Rock-Cairns CAIRNS NORTHERN TERRITORY QUEENSLAND WESTERN AUSTRALIA AYERS ROCK SOUTH AUSTRALIA V Ayers Rock Koala at Taronga Zoo NEW SOUTH WALES A.C.T. SYDNEY VICTORIA isit the Opera House in Sydney. Taste wonderful local wines, visit the incredible Great Barrier Reef and magnificent Ayers Rock. Learn about the Dreamtime, see kangaroos, emus, koalas and other unique birds and animals. Enjoy the great weather… and meet lots of friendly Aussies on this Classic Sydney, Rock and Reef itinerary. 8 Days from $1959 Kuranda Scenic Railway Save up to $500 - see page 4 for details 22 w w w. c r u i s e . g o w a y. c o m Kuranda Skyrail 8 7 7 2 2 7 7 4 6 5 Day 1. Arrive Sydney. Transfer to your hotel. Day 2. Sydney. This morning enjoy a walking tour of Sydney’s historic “The Rocks”, followed by an afternoon city sights tour. Day 3. Sydney. Visit Taronga Zoo with the opportunity to view the amazing wildlife. Day 4. Sydney to Ayers Rock. Transfer to the airport for the flight to Ayers Rock (airfare not included). On arrival, transfer to your chosen accommodation. In the afternoon, enjoy a visit to the Uluru (Ayers Rock) to watch the sun set. Day 5. Ayers Rock to Cairns. An early start this morning for a tour to explore the spectacular monolith, Ayers Rock. Visit the Olgas (Katu Tjuta) before being transferred to your onward flight to Cairns (airfare not included), and transfer to your accommodation. Day 6. Cairns. A highlight of your tour is a full day trip to the Great Barrier Reef. L Day 7. Cairns. Enjoy a full day tour incorporating Kuranda scenic rail journey, Skyrail and Aboriginal dance performance. L Day 8. Depart Cairns. Transfer from your hotel to the airport to connect with your ongoing flight. DEPARTURES: Daily from Sydney or Cairns. PRICE INCLUDES: 7 nights accommodation, sightseeing, transfers, meals as indicated by BLD and tours as indicated. NOT INCLUDED: International and domestic Australia flights which Goway can arrange. Trip Code: 108736 Ultimate Retreats Sydney-Kangaroo Island G NORTHERN TERRITORY QUEENSLAND SOUTH AUSTRALIA NEW SOUTH WALES ADELAIDE Kangaroo Island 8 Days from $5369 A.C.T. SYDNEY VICTORIA oway’s Ultimate Retreats explores Australia’s iconic hotel – Shangri-La Hotel, Sydney, overlooking the Opera House and the famous Harbour. Continuing to the wildlife haven of Kangaroo Island, stay at Australia’s new luxury property, Southern Ocean Lodge, set in natural bushland overlooking a spectacular coastline. This itinerary is truly suited to discriminating travellers who want to combine ultimate accommodations with unique Australian experiences. TASMANIA Day 1. Arrive Sydney. Upon arrival you will be met and transferred by private car to your amazingly located Sydney Stay of Distinction. The remainder of the day is at leisure. The Shangri-La Hotel, Sydney (4 nights) B Day 2. The Secrets of Sydney Tour. Cross the Harbour Bridge and head out to the Northern Beaches – home to some of Sydney’s best surfers. Travel around the Pittwater foreshores to Cottage Point Inn for lunch. Explore Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park and be briefed on important aspects of local Aboriginal history and culture. A gentle walk can lead you to one of the major ceremonial and rock art sites along the scenic West Head Peninsula. Then travel back down the coastline past Manly and over the Spit Bridge through leafy Mosman and trendy Balmoral Beach. BL Day 3. Sydney Harbour by Luxury Yacht. This morning sail on the spectacular Sydney Harbour. Drop anchor in a peaceful bay for lunch and there will be plenty of time to try your hand at fishing, swimming or just relax on board. BL Day 4. Sydney at leisure. The day is at leisure to explore Sydney. You may choose from a variety of tours, from the Blue Mountains National Park, or travel north to the renowned Hunter Valley Wine Region. B Day 5. Sydney to Kangaroo Island. Transfer by private car to the airport for your flight to Adelaide (airfare not included) where you will connect to your flight to Kangaroo Island. Upon arrival you will be transferred to our accommodation – Southern Ocean Lodge, Australia’s newest luxury property and designed to be a sanctuary of comfort, style and intimacy. Southern Ocean Lodge (3 nights) BLD & Select Beverages Day 6 &7. Kangaroo Island. You have two days to explore the Island and the Lodge, included in your stay is a $50 spa treatment voucher, a $50 Bespoke Experience Voucher and a selection of touring – Wonders of Kangaroo Island (Flinders Chase Experience), Seal Bay, Kangas and Kanapes, Coastal Clifftop Walk and Discover Island Heritage. BLD & Select Beverages Day 8. Depart Kangaroo Island. After breakfast, it’s time to say farewell to your island haven before your return flight to Adelaide and your onward travel arrangements.. B DEPARTURES: Daily PRICE INCLUDES: 7 nights deluxe hotel accommodation, meals as indicated by BLD, private transfers, sightseeing as indicated in the itinerary Southern Ocean Lodge Sydney Skyline and airfares between Adelaide and Kangaroo Island.. NOT INCLUDED: International and domestic airfares which Goway can arrange. AIRFARES: Check with GowayAir for the best airfares to be used with your STAY OF DISTINCTION itineraries. Trip Code: 108747 8 7 7 2 2 7 7 4 6 5 w w w. c r u i s e . g o w a y. c o m 23 BOOKING CONDITIONS Whenyouhavemadeyourdecisiontotravel,don’tdelayinbooking-theparticulartripyouwantcouldfillupandyoumaybedisappointed. DEPOSIT: Guaranteed deposit due at time of of booking. This deposit will be $300 per person. Some suppliers may require higher deposits and you will be advised at time of booking. Sorry, but this deposit is NON-REFUNDABLE. Insurance, if required, MUST be purchased at time of deposit. See details on thispage. 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