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Australia by train - an independent tour
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Travelling
on a comfortable train along the Australian coastline from Sydney in
the south to Cairns in the north you not only get to see the
countryside but also get to meet real Australians - can you imagine a
better way to socialize than sharing a glass of fine Australian wine
on the train bar as the magnificent countryside glides by the
panoramic windows?
Sample a wide variety of scenery, culture and accommodations: Starting
with cosmopolitan Sydney which ranks as one of the world’s most
spectacular cities, your next stop is at a huge retreat in the wine
country of Hunter Valley before continuing by train to Coffs Harbour,
a favorite vacation destination for Australians. After you have had a
first taste of the gorgeous beaches and surf that Australia is justly
famous for, head north into Queensland - where you will be spending a
few days at the Gold Coast, before continuing to Australia's Sunshine
Coast; then its off to the romantic Whitsunday Islands. For the next
few days enjoy the resort life before going north to Cairns, the
magical place where an ancient tropical rainforest meets the Great
Barrier Reef. |
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Your
Sydney to Cairns
by Rail vacation
package includes:
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Round-trip
airfare from Los Angeles to Australia (low add-on
fares are available from most major airports nationwide). |
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All
rail travel in Australia. |
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2 Nights’ accommodations in
Sydney. |
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A
guided cruise on the spectacular Sydney Harbor. |
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2
Nights' accommodations at the Eaglereach Station (Wilderness Resort in
Hunter Valley wine country). |
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2
Nights' accommodations at Coffs Harbour. |
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3 Nights' accommodations at Australia's vacation playground, the Gold
Coast |
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3
Nights' accommodations at the Sunshine Coast |
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3
Nights' stay at an island resort on the Whitsundays. |
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4 Nights’ accommodations at
Cairns or Port Douglas. |
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Full-Day
Outer Barrier Reef Cruise with seafood buffet lunch included. |
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Airport-hotel transfers
in Sydney and Cairns. |
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All
hotel service charges and government taxes applicable on the above
services |
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At
least 15,000 Frequent Flyer Miles. |
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An Aboriginal elder |
Ayers Rock & Aboriginal Culture (3 Days)
Experience the 30,000-year-old culture of the
Australian Aboriginals by visiting th impressive Ayers Rock (also
known by the aboriginal name, Uluru) in the midst of Central
Australia. Your visit to the Uluru National Park also includes the
fascinating rock formation known as the Olgas (Katatjuta) and of
course the monumental Ayers Rock. Before you have had a chance to
realize how much larger it looks in real life compared to all the
photographs that you may have seen, you will be mesmerized by the
spectacular natural show of the rock changing color with the varying
hues of the setting sun. Local guides will explain the religious and
cultural significance of the Rock to the Aboriginals and you may
have the opportunity to climb the rock.
Your
Ayers Rock extension
includes:
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Domestic airfare
to and from Ayers Rock |
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3 Days’ (2
Nights’) accommodation in the Yulara National Park |
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Afternoon tour
of Olgas, followed by a sunset visit to Ayers Rock |
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Early morning
trip to climb Ayers Rock |
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Mid-morning
guided tour of the base of the Rock, with a special emphasis on
Aboriginal culture. |
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All airport
transfers |
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Sydney
to Cairns by Rail
25-Day
Vacation from $3,139 |
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2006
Departures |
Silver
Hotels |
Gold
Hotels |
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1/17 - 1/31 |
$3,729 |
$4,669 |
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2/1 - 3/31 |
$3,269 |
$4,179 |
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4/1 - 4/30 |
$3,389 |
$4,299 |
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5/1 - 6/08 |
$3,139 |
$4,089 |
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6/09 - 7/23 |
$3,349 |
$4,299 |
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7/24 - 9/21 |
$3,139 |
$4,089 |
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9/22 - 12/08 |
$3,499 |
$4,449 |
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12/9-1/31/07 |
$4,059 |
$5,099 |
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Ayers Rock Ext. |
$999 |
$1,129 |
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We offer two categories
of accommodation:
Silver
hotels are carefully selected for their excellent value - all rooms
have private facilities and a tea/coffee maker.
Gold
hotels are better located, offer more spacious rooms with better
amenities and a higher standard of service.
The departure date determines the price applicable. All prices
are per person and based on twin-share accommodation.
Weekend flights (Thu -
Sunday inclusive) attract a surcharge of $50.
The tour price does not include airport taxes, meals (other than
those indicated), personal expenses and travel / rental car
insurance. |
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