Day 1 - Sydney

Welcome to Australia, the land of Koalas and Kangaroos!
On arrival in Sydney, you will be welcomed by our local Cox & Kings representative and transferred to your hotel.
The rest of the day is at leisure, why not take an optional showboat cruise with an Indian dinner, music and dance extravaganza in the evening.
Overnight in Sydney.
No meals (meals on your own).

Day 2 - Sydney

Explore Sydney on a panoramic city tour (Seat in coach).
Explore Sydney on a panoramic city tour. As you drive past the Sydney Harbour Bridge, marvel at the Darling Harbour and Cockle Bay. Admire the spectacular views of Opera House and city skyline from Milsons Point. Travel through the exclusive, trendy suburbs of Neutral Bay and Mosman to enjoy the magnificent views from Seaforth.
Take a short stop at Arabanoo and admire the panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and rugged headland. Stroll along the Corso, which separates the harbour from the ocean and see the beautiful Bondi Beach. Later, travel through Queenscliff passing Freshwater Bay, Curl Curl Beach and conclude the tour by visiting the King Street Wharf or Circular Quay.

Note: Travel from city centre point is on your own.

Enjoy a visit to the Sea Life Sydney Aquarium and Sydney Tower Eye (On your own).

Enjoy a visit to the Sea Life Sydney Aquarium and Sydney Tower. Set on the beautiful Darling Harbour, Sea Life Sydney Aquarium showcases a wide range of aquatic animals, including the world's largest Great Barrier Reef exhibit and amazing underwater viewing tunnels. Later, visit the Sydney Tower, the city's tallest structure, and one of the most prominent landmarks.

The rest of the evening is at leisure for you to explore the city.

Overnight in Sydney.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Day 3 - Sydney

Enjoy a full day tour of Blue Mountains with Featherdale Wildlife Park (Seat in coach).

Enjoy a full day tour of Blue Mountains with Featherdale Wildlife Park. Stretching for over one million hectares, the Blue Mountains is an inspiring mix of canyons, tall forests and heathlands, truly one of Australia's natural wonders.

Later, visit the Featherdale Wildlife Park. Get up close and personal with all native animals, pat and cuddle koalas, feed and pat kangaroos, emu's, wombats, tassie devils and many more.
Note: Travel to city centre point & back is on your own.

Overnight in Sydney.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Day 4 - Sydney,Cairns

Today, you will be transferred to the airport in Sydney, for your flight to Cairns.
Note: Flight cost is not included.

On arrival in Cairns, you will be transferred to your hotel.

The rest of the day is at leisure. You can choose the Tjapukai by night an optional tour with a live cultural performance and dinner.

Overnight in Cairns.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Day 5 - Cairns

Enjoy the Kuranda Rainforest Experience Tour (Seat in coach).

This morning, experience the wildlife, the wilderness and the wonders of Kuranda on a full day Kuranda Experience Tour.
Have a lifetime experience with a visit to Kuranda, surrounded by World Heritage Rainforest. Glide silently over a canopy of thousands years old plants, aboard the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, with stops at Red Peak and Barron Falls stations. Scout around the quaint Kuranda markets and find one of a kind gifts and handicrafts to take back home!
Explore the art galleries and restaurants which have made Kuranda a draw for tourists and foodies alike. Later, climb aboard the historic Karunda Scenic Railway and meander through 15 tunnels and over 40 bridges, back to Cairns, intermittently spotting the Coral Sea. What a way to go!
Note: Travel from hotel to city centre point and back is on your own.

Overnight in Cairns.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Day 6 - Cairns

Enjoy the Great Barrier Reef Cruise (Seat in coach).

This morning, proceed for the ultimate Great Barrier Reef experience - The Great Barrier Reef Cruise.
Prepare yourself for a close encounter with one of the Seven Wonders of the Natural World and a World Heritage site! The sheer magnitude and beauty of the Great Barrier Reef, the clarity of its waters and the quality of the coral formations and aquatic life, is the stuff lifelong memories are made of. Travel in luxury onboard a modern air-conditioned catamaran, to a stable activity platform on the outer edge of the Great Barrier Reef.
Experience guided coral viewing from a semi-submersible craft and glass bottom boat. Out there with the brisk ocean breeze to work up an appetite, enjoy a delicious buffet luncheon of fresh seafood, hot dishes, salads and exotic tropical fruits!
Note: You can opt for the optional activities that include certified and introductory diving and guided snorkel tours.
Travel from hotel to city centre point and back is on your own.

The rest of the day is at leisure to explore this beautiful city.

Overnight in Cairns.

Breakfast at the hotel and lunch on board the cruise.

Day 7 - Cairns,Gold Coast

Today, you will be transferred to the airport in Cairns, for your flight to Brisbane.
Note: Flight cost is not included.

On arrival in Brisbane, you will be transferred to your hotel in Gold Coast.

The rest of the day is ate leisure, you can spend the rest of the day soaking up the sun at the beaches, shopping and experiencing the irrepressible energy of the Gold Coast. You have an option to witness a stage show extravaganza - The Australian Outback Spectacular - an awe-inspiring, breathtaking live show full of explosive energy!

Overnight in Gold Coast.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Day 8 - Gold Coast

Enjoy a visit to the Movie World (Seat in coach).

Today, enjoy a visit to the Movie World and experience world class adventure, rides, movie attractions and stunning shows. Let yourself loose in the world of fantasy at the Hollywood Stunt Driver show. Enjoy the 4D adventure and live Looney Tunes Show. Experience heart thumping thrill rides like the awesome Batwing Spaceshot, Superman Escape, Lethal Weapon, Wild West Falls, spine-tingling Scooby-Doo Spooky Coaster and witness the spectacular Main Street Star Parade.
Note: Travel from hotel to city centre point and back is on your own.

Overnight in Gold Coast.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Day 9 - Gold Coast

Enjoy a full day at Sea World (Seat in coach).

Today, enjoy a visit to Sea World, one of Gold Coast's prime attractions. The thrill seekers can enjoy a variety of rides and water slides at Sea World Waterpark and theme park including the Corkscrew rollercoaster, the Bermuda Triangle, Vikings Revenge and Jet Rescue Coaster. Experience close encounters with marine animals such as polar bears, dolphins, seals, rays and sharks. Marvel at the world's largest man-made lagoon system for sharks at the Shark Bay exhibit. Witness a number of spectacular shows such as the Dolphin show, "Pirates Unleashed" featuring impressive acts of physical endurance, acrobatics, precision cutlass play and the famous seal show.

Note: Travel to city centre point & back is on your own.

Overnight in Gold Coast.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Day 10 - Gold Coast

Travel from hotel in Gold Coast to airport in Brisbane for your flight back home.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Day 1 - Sydney

There's no place in the world like Sydney!

During Vivid Sydney each winter, the world's best designers and artists transform the city. Vivid Sydney is Sydney's most spectacular outdoor lighting, music and ideas festival, and the largest of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere. See stunning images projected onto Sydney Opera House, control the lights on the Sydney Harbour Bridge, play with interactive light sculptures throughout the city centre, experience great music and hear inspiring talks. Upon arrival at Sydney airport you will be assisted to transfer to the Hotel. Later in evening join in the Vivid fun. Ferries, cruise boats and water taxis are adorned with bright lights during the festival. Darling Harbour showcases dancing water jets, sculptural fountains, full-colour lasers, video projections and marine fireworks during Vivid. Be sure to catch the Sydney Opera House light show from 6pm until 11pm.

Get off of the land and experience Vivid from a whole new angle. Board the Captain Cook Cruises vessel at Jetty 1 from King Street Wharf to commence a one hour Vivid Lights cruise. Experience the stunning canvas of the Vivid Lights Festival from the water. Disembark at Darling Harbour where you can stroll along the Vivid Light Walk.

Overnight at the hotel, Sydney.

Day 2 - Sydney

Enjoy a city tour of Sydney (Seat in Coach).

This morning, capture the spirit of this glorious city on a panoramic city tour.

See Darling Harbour and Cockle Bay, as you cross the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Stop at Milsons Point for spectacular views of the Opera House, Harbour Bridge and the famous city skyline. Travel through the exclusive and trendy suburbs of Neutral Bay and Mosman and enjoy magnificent views from the Seaforth. Lookout over Middle Head and Pearl Bay Marinas. Stop at Arabanoo and lookout for a panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean and rugged headland. Enjoy morning tea (at your own expense) at the seaside township of Manly. Take a walk along the Corso, which separates the harbour from the ocean and see the beautiful Bondi Beach and much more.

Later, travel through Queenscliff passing Freshwater Bay and Curl Curl Beach and return to Sydney via the exclusive northern suburbs of Sydney. Conclude your morning at either King Street Wharf or Circular Quay. Bring your cameras for many stunning photographic opportunities.

The rest of the day is at leisure to explore this beautiful city. Breakfast at the hotel

Day 3 - Sydney

Enjoy a full day Blue Mountain tour with Featherdale Wildlife Park (Seat in Coach). Today, explore the beautiful bushland on Sydney's doorstep by taking a full-day nature and wildlife day trip to the World Heritage listed Blue Mountains. Leaving the city behind, you'll visit quaint mountain villages and the Featherdale Wildlife Park on your scenic drive from Sydney. Discover all that the Blue Mountains has to offer including the Three Sisters at Katoomba, the Aboriginal Dreamtime legends and a boardwalk stroll through the rainforest.

You will enjoy breathtaking views of ancient ravines and dazzling waterfalls and have the option to ride the scenic railway, skyrail or cableway at Scenic World. You'll also have the opportunity to see Australia's unique wildlife including kangaroos, koalas, wallabies and wombats. Breakfast at the hotel

Day 4 - Sydney

Breakfast at the hotel, Later you will be transferred to the airport in Sydney for your onward flight. We trust that you have enjoyed your Vacation.

Day 1 - Hunter Valley

Depart Sydney and travel north over the Harbour Bridge and onto the Pacific Highway. Detour through the towns of Gosford and Newcastle. Newcastle is Australia's sixth largest city - enjoy a scenic walk along the foreshore. From Newcastle, travel via Maitland and into the Hunter Valley. With wineries in abundance, take the opportunity to taste and purchase some of Australia's finest wines. Explore the art and gourmet delights that the Hunter Valley offers.

Day 2 - Port Stephens

Leave the Hunter Valley and travel northeast to Port Stephens. Known as the Blue Water Wonderland, Port Stephens is a natural bay 2 1/2 times the size of Sydney Harbour and almost enclosed by two dormant volcanic headlands. There is fabulous seafood and over 26 golden sandy beaches to explore. Perhaps take an afternoon cruise to see the Bottlenose dolphins.

Day 3 - Coffs Harbour

Depart Port Stephens and continue north to Bulahdelah, the entrance to the Myall Lakes National Park. Travel north along the Lakes Way, a scenic route through rainforest with spectacular views of the inland lakes and ocean beaches. Travel on through the Manning Valley and Taree to Port Macquarie. Continue on to Coffs Harbour, which is the start of the sub-tropical northern coast of New South Wales and the surrounding district produces timber, bananas, vegetables, dairy products and fish. The 'Big Banana' is open daily with a comprehensive display on the banana industry.

Day 4 - Byron Bay

This northern stretch of New South Wales contains some of the most beautiful landscapes in Australia. From Coffs Harbour, the highway follows the coast to Woolgoolga and then turns inland towards Grafton, a graceful old country town on the banks of the mighty Clarence River. From Grafton travel to Woodburn and on to Ballina, and then a further 38 kilometres to Byron Bay, which attracts surfers from near and far to Wategos Beach, on Cape Byron - its northerly aspect makes it one of the best beaches for surfing on the East Coast of Australia. Cape Byron is the most easterly point on the Australian coast.

Day 5 - Byron Bay

Today is free to spend at your leisure. Enjoy the restaurants and cafes, take a surfing lesson or simply relax on the beach. For those who may have an extr

Day 6 - Byron Bay

For early risers, it's well worth taking a trip to the beach this morning to watch the sunrise over the Pacific Ocean. Depart Byron and travel north to Brunswick Heads. You can either continue along the coast via Pottsville Beach and Kingscliff and travel onto Brisbane via the Gold Coast, or travel inland past Murwillumbah. Continue on the Pacific Motorway for the short, direct route to Brisbane or travel via Burleigh Heads and Surfers Paradise. You can also discover the Gold Coast Hinterland, stopping at Lamington National Park, before arriving in Brisbane.

Your car is booked until tomorrow and should be dropped off at the city or airport, by the same time as it was picked up on Day 1, to avoid any additional charges.

Day 1 - Jervis Bay

Leaving Sydney you will drive south along the Coast line to the beautiful Jervis Bay. Travel south of Sydney through the Royal National Park and onto the Grand Pacific Drive with spectacular coastal scenery. Travel across the impressive Sea Cliff Bridge and through rainforests and quaint coastal villages to reach Wollongong. Take the turn-off for Huskisson and Jervis Bay.

Nearby Hyams Beach, is known to have the whitest sand in the world. Jervis Bay is well known for its resident dolphin population and a dolphin cruise is a must.

Day 2 - Batemans Bay

Today you will continue your voyage south to Batemans Bay. For the majority of the drive you'll have National Park views to your West, and stunning coast line views to your East. '

The Bay' is well located for driving, trekking or undemanding walks in the Clyde Valley and the spectacular surrounding mountainous national parks.

Day 3 - Gipsy Point

Following the Princes Highway you'll drive through many towns and beautiful forests on your way to the state border of New South Wales and Victoria. Pass through Tilba Tilba, and then drive along the amazing Sapphire Coast to the city of Merimbula where lagoons, lakes and ocean are separated by white sand, and fringed by unspoilt bushland stretching up into the mountains.

You will then continue through the middle of the Yambulla State Forest before crossing the border into Victoria and turning at Genoa to the beautiful Gipsy Point.

Day 4 - Lakes Entrance

Depart Gipsy Point and travel south via Cann River along the Princes Highway. Near Cabbage Tree Creek leave the highway and visit the Cape Conran Coastal Park and the village of Marlo. Rejoin the highway at Orbost, situated on the banks of the Snowy River. It is a short drive onto Lakes Entrance. Lakes Entrance is a unique area with rivers, lakes and lagoons joining 90 Mile Beach. Take a cruise or a sail around Australia's largest inland waterway. Explore the nearby village of Metung also located on the beautiful lakes.

Day 5 - Wilsons Promontory

Leaving Lakes Entrance you'll continue along the Princes Highway through the stunning Victorian bushland. South east of Sale is the Holey Plains State Park where you can see a variety of Australia's native flora and fauna before arriving into the Gippsland region.

Continue south via Yarram and Foster to reach the extraordinary Wilsons Promontory in the south east. It is riddled with masses of green forests and gardens, stunning mountains, rocky rivers, picturesque towns and, to a large degree, is defined by its long sandy beaches.

Day 6 - Phillip Island

The drive from Wilsons Promontory to Phillip Island boasts stunning views of Victoria's southern coast. The route is dotted with many small towns that have that quaint country feel to them. You'll come to gorgeous Bunurong Marine and Coastal Park at Cape Paterson where you can discover the fascinating world of the marine environment along some of Victoria's most beautiful coastline before arriving into Phillip Island, home to Australia's famous Little Penguins. The famous `Penguin Parade' occurs each evening at sunset and should not be missed.

Day 7 - Phillip Island

Leave Phillip Island today and take the short journey into the city of Melbourne. It's only a two hour drive to Melbourne this morning and your journey will take you across the eastern suburbs of the city.

Your car is booked until tomorrow and should be dropped off at the city or airport, by the same time as it was picked up on Day 1, to avoid any additional charges.

Day 1 - Beijing

On arrival in Beijing, you will be met and transferred by our local representative to your hotel. In the evening, enjoy a Golden Mask Show and enjoy this Chinese ancient romantic fairy tale. Overnight in Beijing.

Day 2 - Beijing

Enjoy full day sightseeing tour of Beijing. You pass by Tiananmen Square; visit Forbidden City - the largest and best-preserved ancient architectural complex in the world, the Summer Palace - the emperors magnificent garden retreat. Spend the evening at the Kung Fu Show (optional) and appreciate the incredible feats of strength with fists, feet, swords and other weapons. Overnight in Beijing. Meals: B

Day 3 - Beijing

Enjoy a full day tour of the Great Wall with Yaxiu Market. On this historical tour, visit the Great Wall at Jyong Guan Pass, one of the Seven Wonders of the World and the only manmade structure visible from space. Proceed on to Yaxiu Market with a photo stop at Olympic Stadium. Overnight in Beijing. Meals: B

Day 4 - Beijing,XiAn

This morning you are transferred to Beijing train station for high speed train to Xian (Second Class). On arrival into Xian station, you will be met and transferred to the hotel. One of the largest and wealthiest cities in the world when China dominated the silk trade, Xian today is an archaeological treasure-trove. Enroute to your hotel enjoy a Xian orientation tour visiting the ancient city wall and the Wild Goose Pagoda which houses Buddhist scriptures and gilded statues. Overnight in Xian. Meals: B

Day 5 - XiAn,O/V Train

Enjoy a full day sightseeing tour to visit Terracotta Warriors, one of the most significant archaeological excavations of the 20th century. On this tour you can explore the site where 7,000 of these life sized figures. In the afternoon you will be transferred to the Xian station for your overnight train to Shanghai. Overnight on board your train. (Sleeper coach) Meals: B

Day 6 - O/V Train,Shanghai

This morning you arrive Shanghai Station en route enjoy breakfast at fast-food outlet. Later check in to your hotel. In the evening, enjoy an optional Cruise on the Huangpu River, which divides the Bund into two sections, Pu Dong and Pu Xi, which mean 'east of river' and 'west of river respectively. Overnight in Shanghai. Meals: B

Day 7 - Shanghai

Today enjoy a full day Shanghai City tour. Visit Yu-Yuan Gardens, the old shopping area of the city. Stroll along the lively waterfront, known as the Bund which is a symbol of Shanghai. Visit the Jade Buddha Temple and enjoy a panoramic view of Shanghai from the main observatory of the Oriental TV Tower. In the evening, enjoy an astounding Chinese acrobatics performance at the Acrobatic Show. Overnight in Shanghai. Meals: B

Day 8 - Shanghai

The day is free until departure, check out of the hotel as you are transferred for a journey on the Maglev Train to Shanghai airport for your flight back home. Meals: B