Min group size: 2 people
Best time to go: All year round
Sydney is the Harbour City. It is the largest, oldest and most cosmopolitan city in Australia with an enviable reputation as one of the world's most beautiful and liveable cities. Brimming with history, nature, culture, art, fashion, cuisine, design, it is set next to miles of ocean coastline and sandy surf beaches. The city is also home to the Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge, two of the most iconic structures on the planet.
The Gold Coast is Australia's favourite holiday playground - it's been that way since the 1950s when Surfers Paradise was established as a beachside town with a great hotel and over the last half century more and more attractions have popped up, making the region one of the most tourist-oriented in the world.
So who could argue with the new Gold Coast Tourism catch-phrase "Famous for Fun"? Literally Famous for Fun, the Gold Coast boasts a fantastic range of attractions, beaches, shopping, dining, events and more, tailored to keep people of all ages entertained and having fun!
ARRIVE GOLD COAST
Warmest welcome to Gold Coast! Upon arrival, you will be received at Brisbane Airport, and be transferred to hotel on seat-in-coach.
MOVIEWORLD OR SEAWORLD (Breakfast)
Start off the day with visit to Movieworld. Everyone’s A Star at Warner Bros. Movie World! Take an adventure trip to the next dimension in the new Shrek 4D Adventure. The attraction puts you in action with hair-raising effects. Be aware that your senses will always be on ogre-time. Enjoy the fun of Looney Tunes Village and the spectacular Main Street Star Parade. Star in it and buy your own Hi-5 music DVD at the new “Be A Hi-5 Star” Studio OR visit Sea World. Make contact with marine life wonders like dolphins, seals, sharks and polar bears at Australia's Sea World. Continue to visit the amazing Shark Bay, the world's largest man-made lagoon system, where you can come face-to-face with the most feared species of sharks in the world! Also check out the new 4D animated presentation 'Planet SOS' and experience the plight of our fragile planet and its changing environments.
DREAMWORLD (Breakfast)
After breakfast, Start off the day with visit to Dreamworld. Dreamworld is one of the must do theme park attractions on the Gold Coast. The theme park spans 30 hectares and is filled with a variety of rides, shows and attractions. Dreamworld is home to The Big 6 Thrill Rides including the Tower of Terror - the world's tallest and fastest thrill ride, the Giant Drop - freefall from 38 storeys or 'The Claw' - 9 storey adrenalin rush! Enjoy Wiggles World, The Australian Wildlife Experience, Tiger Island, V8 Supercars Redine, AVPX - combat zone Alien vs Predator vs YOU and Flow Rider - surfing, skateboarding and bodyboarding.
GOLD COAST / SYDNEY (Breakfast)
After breakfast, transfer to domestic airport for your flight to Sydney. Upon arrival, check into the hotel and the rest of the day will be free at own leisure.
HUNTER VALLEY WINERIES WITH LUNCH (Breakfast)
After breakfast, we will explore World acclaimed Australian wines from the vineyards of the rolling hills and valleys of the Hunter region, delight both the palate and the eye in this green and fertile land dotted with villages and over fifty wineries. Cross Sydney Harbour Bridge Cross the Hawkesbury River - renowned for its superb oysters, visit historic Wollombi and take a stroll in this rural valley, tour Cessnock and the lower Hunter Valley noted for its early Australiana townships. Visit McWilliams Mount Pleasant Estate for a guided tour and tasting, enjoy a sumptuous two course lunch complimented by fine Australian table wine (vegetarian meals available on request), visit world renowned Lindemans for a private wine tasting and cheese platter, travel through the central and lower Hunter passing many famous wineries. Continue to Hunter Valley Garden Cellars for further wine tasting, enjoy time at leisure at Hunter Valley Gardens village to visit the boutique shops, galleries and attractions.
BLUE MOUNTAIN & FEATHERDALE WILDLIFE PARK (Breakfast)
After breakfast we explore World Heritage listed Blue Mountains. Stretching over one million hectares, the Blue Mountains is an inspiring mix of rainforest, canyons, tall forests and heathlands and truly one of Australia’s natural wonders. View this wonderland of sandstone outcrops, deep ravines, pristine bushland and dramatic cliffs. This region is one area not to be missed. This rugged and beautiful region forms part of the Great Dividing Range - linking tropical north to temperate south, while dividing coastal cities from the vast outback. Later, we will the opportunity to enjoy observing unique Australian wildlife such kangaroos, koalas, wallabies and wombats, close up and personal. Pass by Homebush Bay, site of the 2000 Olympic Games, discover Leura village - a delightful blend of groomed gardens and quaint shops, enoy free time to wander the streets of Leura, stop at Echo Point and see the famous Three Sisters rock formation Discover the aboriginal dreamtime legends of the mountains and Three Sisters, enjoy an afternoon encounter at Featherdale Wildlife Park. Have your photo taken with a cuddly koala and get up close to our native wildlife, see kangaroos, wombats, dingoes and cute little penguins.
DEPART SYDNEY (Breakfast)
After breakfast, free at own leisure till transfer to airport for your flight back home.
To see what is included with these prices read the 'what you get' box above and the itinerary.
Prices displayed are per person in MYR. Click on the hotel/room name for its description.
| Hotel | Twin/Triple | Single | Child + bed | Child no bed | Extension/room/night (Gold Coast) | Extension/room/night (Sydney) |
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Islander Resort (3*), Gold Coast or similar 3* |
2,728 | 3,798 | 2,458 | 2,188 | 378 | 398 |
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Grand Chancellor Surfers Paradise (4*), Gold Coast or similar 4* Capitol Square Hotel (3*), Sydney or similar 4* |
3,128 | 4,388 | 2,818 | 2,508 | 438 | 518 |
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Crowne Plaza (4*), Gold Coast or similar 4* Mercure Sydney (4*), Sydney or similar 4* |
3,368 | 5,028 | 3,038 | 2,698 | 508 | 658 |
Package valid from 01 April 2012 – 30 September 2012.
Booking Preiod valid from 01 February 2012 – 31 March 2012.
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