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Ultimate Australia (2010)

Travel from only $259 per day
17 days - including international airfare - from only $4395

Melbourne • Adelaide • Ayers Rock • Great Barrier Reef  • Cape Tribulation • Sydney


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Pre-trip option:

Tasmania: Australia's Natural Heritage — 6 days from $1295
—travel from only $216 a day

Post-trip option:

New Zealand — 7 days from $1595—travel from only $228 a day

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Trip at a Glance

Enjoy FREE singles on the main trip for a savings up to $995, plus new for 2010, free singles on all pre and post extensions.

Explore the world's smallest continent on a grand adventure. In our OAT small group, we'll leave the well-trodden path to uncover some of Australia's best-kept secrets. Board a catamaran and learn about reef wildlife from a naturalist. Delve into the remote rain forest habitats of Cape Tribulation, an ecological treasure trove. Our small group even affords us a unique perspective on the more familiar landmarks: snorkel or swim at the Great Barrier Reef's Low Isles, and explore the caves and water holes around the base of Uluru—Ayers Rock—the heart of the red, rugged Outback. The variety continues as we feel the pulse of Australia's cultural centers, from Melbourne to Adelaide to Sydney. And throughout, we'll meet the people whose lives have been shaped by this magnificent continent. Join us as we discover the Ultimate Australia.

Summary Itinerary

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Day
  • 1  Fly to Melbourne
  • 2 Fly to Melbourne
  • 3-4  Explore Melbourne : Somerset on Elizabeth
    Meals: 1B, 1D
  • 5 Fly to Adelaide : Chifley on South Terrace Hotel or similar
    Meals: 1B, 1D
  • 6 Explore Adelaide/Optional Kangaroo Island : Chifley on South Terrace Hotel
    Meals: 1B
  • 7-8  Fly to Alice Springs : All Seasons Alice Springs Oasis
    Meals: 2B, 1D
  • 9 Transfer to Ayers Rock : Outback Pioneer Hotel
    Meals: 1B, 1L
  • 10 Fly to Port Douglas : Sea Temple Port Douglas
    Meals: 1B
  • 11 Port Douglas/Sail to the Great Barrier Reef : Sea Temple Port Douglas
    Meals: 1B, 1L
  • 12-13  Transfer to Cape Tribulation : Cape Tribulation Resort & Spa or Ferntree Rainforest Lodge
    Meals: 2B, 1L, 2D
  • 14-16  Fly to Sydney/Explore the City : Rydges World Square Sydney
    Meals: 3B, 1D
  • 17 Fly to Los Angeles or Begin Tour Post-Trip Extension to New Zealand
    Meals: 1B

Itinerary subject to change. Alternate itineraries may be available.

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What's Included?

  • Roundtrip international airfare
  • 4 air transfers within Australia
  • Accommodations
  • 23 meals

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