Australia
Holidays in Australia
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Day 1-5 - Sydney
On arrival in Sydney take your time to relax and get your bearings. Explore the Opera House and Harbour Bridge, enjoy walking around the city and relaxing or learning to surf on one of the many beaches.
Whilst in the area visit the Blue Mountains National Park an area of rugged beauty, where you can admire the magificent scenery of the Three Sisters Rock formations and see native wildlife in abundance.
Day 5-7 - Uluru
Rising from the red dester floor the magnificent monolith of Uluru has captured the heat and soul of many explorers and remains a must see for all visitors. Most of the touring revolves around Sunset and sunrise. So enjoy a Desert Awakenings tour and a Sounds of Silence evening dinner. ( You can extend your stay to visit Kings Canyon and Alice Springs )
Day 7-12 - Tropical North Queensland
Enjoy the next few days exploring the Daintree Rainforest, relaxing on the beach and the highlight a one day cruise on board a high speed catamaran during which you can snorkel or swim over the reef, or view the coral from a semi submersible vessel.
Day 12 - Return to the UK
Return to the UK
Australia’s Great Ocean Road
Day 1 - Melbourne to Apollo Bay
Head out of the city and you will soon be following the curve of Port Phillip Bay enroute for Victoria’s second city Geelong. Just beyond Geelong is the start of the most spectacular part of the route and the surfing paradise of Torquay. With a Mediteranean feel the seaside town of Lorne enjoys a great cafe culture, continuing you reach Kennett River. The Koala Walk gives you chance to meet some of Victoria’s most famous residents. and the Otway National Park is home to Kangaroos, Wallabies and Possums. Apollo Bay is great for seafood.
Day 2 - Apollo Bay - Port Fairy
After leaving Apollo Bay visit the 150 year old Cape Otway lighthouse. This section of the journey is known for waterfalls and rainforest so be sure to visit Triplet Falls o stroll along the Otway Fly Treetop Walk. As you continue you will soon spot the craggy limestone towers of the Twelve Apostles. Two walkways allow for some stunning views. Continue along the shipwreck coast. Whale watching trips are available from Warambool and the journey ends in Port Fairy where you can see Australia’s Largest Fur Seal Colony.
Day 3 - Port Fairy to Grampians
Today leave the coast behind and head inland to Halls Gap and the majestic peaks of the southern grampians. The Grampians National Park is home to the largest Aboriginal Rock Art in southern Australia. There is also an abundance of wildlife. Fine local wine and food are also a feature of this area.
Day 4 - Grampians to Naracoorte
Continue your journey towards Coonawarra home to more than 24 wineries which are close together and well signposted. En route stop at the town of Dunkeld and enjoy views of the highest peaks in the Southern Grampians. Driving north from Coonawarra visit the World Heritage listed Naracoorte Caves National Park.
Day 5 - Naracoorte to Adelaide
Just over an hours drive will bring you to the seaside town of Robe, discover the towns pioneering history by visiting buildings which have been lovingly restored. Then follow the coastline to Adelaide.
