7-Nights Australia Escapes: Sydney and Port Douglas — CALL

Avanti Destinations: Australia Escapes

Day 1 Sydney
Upon arriving at Sydney Airport, meet your driver for a private transfer to your hotel. The remainder of the day is free to relax or explore on your own.

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Day 2 Sydney
Your tour today will start in your hotel lobby where your friendly guide will meet you before showing you through the historic Rocks precinct. Witness the birth place of Sydney and explore the convict built cottages, pubs and the first church in Australia. Heading east, we make our way to the stunning Botanical Gardens situated right in the heart of Sydney. En route we pass through Macquarie Street named after the fifth Governor of New South Wales, Lachlan Macquarie. Here you will see Australias first Parliament House, Mint, Hyde Park Barracks and St Marys Cathedral. The tour continues onto Mrs Macquaries Chair situated on the waters edge, here you will enjoy a walking tour of the harbor's edge with magnificent views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Sydney Opera House before rejoining your vehicle. We then continue through Woolloomooloo, Kings Cross and into Rushcutters Bay. Its here we stop to enjoy a lunch at the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia, Australias premier yacht club and home to what is considered yachtings Everest the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race. We continue on through Darling Point, one of Sydneys most affluent suburbs and see some of Sydneys most sought after addresses. Pass by Double Bay, Rose Bay, Vaucluse and Watsons Bay, before traversing along the coastline to Sydneys most famous beach, Bondi Beach. Here you will have some time to soak up the atmosphere of this beach side Mecca. Stroll down the esplanade with the locals and maybe enjoy an ice cream before re boarding your vehicle. We make our way back to Sydney via the vibrant Oxford Street and the suburb of Paddington; admire this boutique shopping precinct and the charming Georgian and Victorian architecture of the homes. Arriving back at your hotel you will have enjoyed a great day out seeing some of Sydneys best kept secrets and having taken some fantastic photos. Later in the afternoon, take a tour of the Sydney Opera House. Explore the secrets of the Sydney Opera House with a 1 hour guided tour, and afterwards, sample the best of local dining with a delicious tasting plate of hot and cold plates.

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Day 3 Sydney
Today enjoy a full day Wildlife in the Wild tour, less than two hours south of Sydney. This exceptional tour offers the opportunity to experience the diverse Aussie Bush, while searching for some of Australias iconic native animals in their natural habitat, like kangaroos, wombats, wallabies, colorful birds, platypus, elusive koalas and much more. Travel in a luxury 4WD to private farmland and bushland locations in the Southern Highlands with a naturalist guide, who will interpret all that you see. Animals migrate throughout the area and sightings vary seasonally. Search for kangaroos and wallabies in open clearings, try to spot a koala in woodland forests of Grey Gums, surprise a platypus along the riverbanks in the warmer months. After dinner, go night spotting for nocturnal wombats, gliders & opossums. We seek out the animals when theyre most active, with a noon to evening tour that includes lunch or afternoon tea (depending on season) and a hearty country style dinner in one of Australias oldest country inns.

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Day 4 Port Douglas
After breakfast, meet your driver for a private transfer to the airport and your flight to Cairns. Upon arrival, you'll have a private transfer to your hotel in Port Douglas. After checking in, the remainder of the day is free for relaxing or exploring on your own.

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Day 5 Port Douglas
After breakfast, you'll have a coach transfer to the port for your Poseidon Cruise. The Poseidon has access to the best reef locations with over 45 sites to choose from, and three spectacular sites are visited each day. The Agincourt Ribbon Reefs, located on the very outer edge of the reef, are renowned as the place to go for crystal clear water, spectacular coral gardens and a huge variety of marine life. Poseidon has limited passenger numbers to ensure personalized service and attention. So whether you choose to snorkel or dive, the attentive and friendly crew, provides the perfect setting to enjoy a day on the Great Barrier Reef. All snorkel equipment is provided as well as a buffet lunch.

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Day 6 Port Douglas
Your half day tour begins with a convenient hotel pick up from your Port Douglas hotel, approximately 20 minutes from Mossman Gorge. Experience the wonders of the World Heritage listed Daintree Rainforest and discover pristine waterfalls, mountains and vivid flora and fauna. Your experienced Indigenous guide will demonstrate traditional plant use, show you how to make bush soap and ochre paints. After your guided walk, spend time browsing through the center's contemporary Indigenous art gallery, visit the gift shop or relax at the Mayi Cafe.

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Day 7 Port Douglas
Today is at your leisure for independent sightseeing or choose an optional tour like the Sailaway Sunset Sail. Enjoy the thrill of pure sailing! A must do when visiting Port Douglas is to relax with a Sunset Sail on board a first class sailing catamaran. Soak up the peace and tranquility of a tropical sunset over the Coral Sea as you sail along the coast off Port Douglas. Take in the ambient music, relaxed and friendly atmosphere and the spectacular mountain views while enjoying a welcome drink and delicious canapes. This tour is catered to adults only.

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Day 8 Port Douglas
After breakfast, you have a transfer to Cairns Airport for your return flight home, or onto your next Avanti Destination!

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