Welcome to Melbourne - The city of the Central Activities district of Australia. Our Representative will come and meet you on arrival at Melbourne International Airport. Pick up from Airport and proceed to the Hotel in Melbourne CBD. Leisure at the hotel and or take a walk through the surroundings of the hotel. Free Trams are available for city circled journeys. You may cover - Federation Square, Dock lands, Southern cross, Melbourne aquarium, Parliament free of cost on your own.
Breakfast from the hotel. By noon, followed by the Lunch, you have to proceed to Philip Island Tour. Our tour heads through Churchill Island Westernport bay, noted for its mangroves and water birds. Perhaps you may see the Kangaroos/Wallabies and colorful birds. After that you will proceed to San Remo fishing village to spend the time with the township of Cowes. Visit the Koala Conservation Centre, and a stop at Seal Rocks where you will have time to walk on the boardwalk overlooking the Nobbies. Witness the world phenomenon of the Penguin Parade. Enjoy the little penguins return from the sea each evening at dusk after spending the day, a march on for a 100 Km off the shores. Walk through the "Penguin World" and learn of the life of the Little Penguin. (Please bring warm waterproof clothing to preserve your good health). Back to the Hotel by evening for an overnight stay.
Wake up early for the Great Ocean Road Tour. Be ready by 8:10 am to be picked up from the hotel to view the Golden surf beaches and coastal cliffs which are some of the major attraction along the Great Ocean Road. We travel over the West Gate Bridge and enjoy impressive panoramas of Melbourne's skyline and Port Philip Bay then continue on to Geelong, Victoria's largest provincial city. Skirt Corio Bay and then to Torquay, start of the 300 Km Great ocean Road - One of the world's most spectacular Coastlines. Enjoy Surf Coast !! Coastal cliffs and long golden surf beaches are major attractions whilst you drive.
A drive around the vast trail lets you relax and unwind . Port Campbell National Park with the Twelve Apostles : We will walk down Gibsons Steps to the beach and get a very different view from the water's edge, looking up at the dramatic limestone cliffs and spectacular rock stacks! Marvel at the stark stone pillars of the 'Twelve Apostles', Razorback, Island arch and other twisted "stacks". You will be able to descend into Loch Ard Gorge and have time to experience the magic of the Shipwreck Coast.
The seaside city of Lorne with a Mediterranean feel and charming scenery is magical. Enjoy a local favorite, a fish and chips lunch in Apollo bay(own expense) and sit by the beach or wander along the main street. Travel through the Otway National Park, a region of evergreen rainforest with tree ferns and tall eucalyptus. Proceed around Gibson's steps to get a very different view of the dramatic limestone cliffs and spectacular rock stacks. Marvel at the stark stone pillars of the Twelve Apostles, Razorback, Island Arch and other twisted "stacks". Shipwrecks, a tragic part of this rugged coast, the most notable being the "Loch Ard". Descend into "Loch Ard" Gorge and have time to experience the magic of the shipwreck Coast. The dramatic scenery provides tremendous scope for photography. The day's trip winds by 1:00pm. You may spend the remaining day at your own accord without exhausting yourself much.
Melbourne City Tour. Melbourne is a city of Gardens. We will take you to the renowned Royal Botanic Gardens and tour past Fitzroy gardens, location of Captain Cook's Cottage. Tour downtown Melbourne including Flinders street station, Docklands, tree- lined streets, shopping malls and arcades, trams, china town, law courts and high rise buildings. By noon you will be back to the hotel for lunch.
Followed by the lunch you may surf in the city on your own for shopping, museums, clubs, casinos, cafes on your own. Free Trams are available for City Circle journeys. Such particular trams will be displayed - CITY CIRCLE.
Following the breakfast proceed to SYDNEY. Pick up from Airport, and proceed to Hotel for check-in. Leisure at Hotel. You may surf in the city for shopping, or get ready for a formal or informal lunch or dinner cruise. Many cruises are available to suit your budget and time-frame in the city harbour. (on your own) .
Following the break fast get ready for Blue mountain tour for high country experience. Australian Wildlife exotica to enjoy the many unique animals of the Australian Bush at Featherdale Wildlife park. Have your photo taken with cuddly Koalas, feed Kangaroos, encounter an Emu, See Tasmanian Devils, Possums, Wallabies, Bandicoots, Wombats and colorful parrots. Also a close looks at Australian reptiles - Crocodiles, echidnas and goannas.
The blue mountains and the three sisters are one of the world heritage listed area of immense natural beauty. Massive deep valleys, narrow canyons, rainforests, waterfalls, rugged sandstone escarpments and craggy cliffs offer breath taking vistas and experiences. To enjoy the High Country Experience, you may ride the Scenic Skyway high above Cox's Crossing and the World's steepest Scenic Railway or the new scenic Cable way (Own Expense). Leura is a charming mountain village and you're sure to experience its relaxed nature while you're in town.
Following the breakfast proceed to and thrilling City Tour of Sydney. We travel via Darling Harbour and passing Sydney Entertainment Centre, Sydney Aquarium and Sydney Opera House. Tour through the Rocks - the birthplace of Sydney with its colorful and historic past. Other highlights includes the Botanic gardens, Parliament House, Hyde Park, Art Gallery and the Domain. Arrive at Mrs Macquaries Chair for a photo stop and witness the superb views of the city skyline, the Opera House, the Bridge and the Harbour. Continue the tour through Double Bay and Vaucluse, one of Sydney's most prominent suburbs and to the Gap for spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean. Bondi Beach is the Australia's most famous surf beach and we will take break to stroll along the beach front. Tour through Paddington, where you will see Sydney Tower and Sydney Town hall.
Experience Harbour Luncheon Cruise : - Enjoy a luncheon cruise on board the streamlined Captain Cook Cruises.
You would be picked up from your hotel in the morning and dropped at the Sydney Airport. Have a wonderful journey back home with a heart that reverberates to your exciting stay in Australia. Bon Voyage!
