AUSTRALIA
POST-TOUR
OPTION
NOVEMBER
12 - 19, 2006
Our
Itinerary:
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Sunday,
November 12
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Christchurch, NZ - Cairns, Australia
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Leaving
Christchurch
, we fly to
Cairns
, gateway to two of the world’s
natural wonders, the tropical rainforests and the
Great Barrier Reef
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Monday,
November 13
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Cairns
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Get
ready to experience a fabulous day of adventure…head out in the wee hours
of the morning to experience a sight like no other. We embark on a morning
hot air balloon ride over the city of
Cairns
, where we have an opportunity to
see kangaroos hopping in the farmlands below. View the city and its tropical
rainforests from far above. After
the flight, come back to earth and enjoy a champagne breakfast.
Later, we’ll board a high-speed
catamaran for an exciting excursion to the
Great Barrier Reef
.
From our base on
Green
Island
, we’re able to explore the reef.
Enjoy a trip on a glass bottom boat
where beautifully colored fish swim by in their natural habitat. Choose a
stroll on the walking trail to take in the rain forest and the beaches, or
watch the fish and sea turtles swim past from the pier.
You may also visit the underwater observatory.
For a more adventurous encounter with the reef, optional scuba
diving, snorkeling and an outer reef tour are also available. (B, L)
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Tuesday,
November 14
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Cairns
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Spend
an enjoyable day exploring the Rainforest, rivers and beaches of Daintree
and
Cape
Tribulation
. From
Cairns
, we take a scenic coastal drive
north to Port Douglas where we will partake in a short tour and enjoy the
spectacular "
Four
Mile
Beach
." Next, we proceed further
north through the sugar town of
Mossman
to the famous
Daintree
River
. Before joining our cruise through
the mangroves and rainforest wilderness, enjoy a light morning tea. As we
depart to our Wildlife Cruise, look for crocodiles, pythons and flying
foxes. Next, we will stop at Daintree Hideaway for a relaxing lunch. There
will be time for a walk through the
rainforest or a dip in a freshwater swimming hole. We will
meet up with a qualified botanist will guide us on an interpretative
walk through the rainforest. Stop at the Marrdja Boardwalk -- a timber
boardwalk into the rainforest and mangrove swamps, then cross the
Daintree
River
by Cable Ferry, reaching the upper
levels of the rainforest via the unique
Canopy
Tower
, with views unparalleled. Enjoy
afternoon tea on the verandah. (B, L)
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Wednesday,
November 15
|
Cairns
- Sydney |
This
morning we’ll experience the beauty of Far North Queensland's World
Heritage Rainforest as we travel on the award winning Kuranda Skyrail.
Our gondola trip takes us above the canopy of the tropical
rainforests of the
Barron
Gorge
National Park
, with a stop at the Rainforest
Station. Time will be given in
Kuranda to take a picture with a koala.
Next experience the unique way of life of the Aborigine people with a
visit to the
Tjapukai
Aboriginal
Cultural
Center
. See
an Aboriginal dance show, learn about the Aboriginal life style, learn to
throw a boomerang or play a didgeridoo, a
traditional instrument. Browse
the renowned art gallery and visit the interpretation center, which boasts a
collection of interesting artifacts. Later,
we depart for the exciting city of
Sydney
. (B)
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Thursday,
November 16
|
Sydney |
We
begin with a city tour of this amazing city and view
Australia
’s most famous landmarks: the
Harbour
Bridge
and the world-renowned Sydney
Opera House. After a tour of the
inside of the Opera House, we’ll see Kings Cross,
the Harbour Bridge, Chinatown, the Rocks, Circular
Quay, the Botanic Gardens, and the fashionable suburb of Paddington.
The last stop on our tour will end at world famous
Bondi
Beach
where we’ll give you plenty of
time to enjoy the area before heading back to
Sydney
.
The remainder of the day is yours to explore
Sydney
on your own.
(B)
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Friday,
November 17
|
Sydney
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Climb
Australia
's most exciting and accessible of
adventures, The Sydney Harbour Bridge. Get
a perfect bird’s eye view of the Opera House and
Sydney
’s beautiful harbor. Experience
the incredible adventure that will take you to the top of the Bridge some
440 feet above sea level. For those who prefer, you can walk across the
bridge without climbing it. The remainder of the day is at leisure for you
experience more of
Sydney
's sites on your own.
This evening, we’ll join Jewish Singles from
Sydney
for Shabbat Services at the Great Synagogue, followed by a Shabbat Dinner
and lots of opportunities to meet some local Jewish Singles.
This event is always a highlight for all participants. (B,
D)
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Saturday,
November 18
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Sydney
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Today
enjoy a day of leisure in this cosmopolitan city.
This evening is sure to be memorable as we enjoy a dinner cruise
around
Sydney
Harbour
, viewing all of its icons,
including the
Harbour
Bridge
and the Opera House.
Disembark in time for this evening’s magnificent performance at the
Sydney Opera House! (B,
D)
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Sunday,
November 19
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Sydney
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Today
we will transfer you to the airport for your return flight home. Re-crossing
the International Dateline, you regain the day you lost at the beginning of
your trip.
(B)
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The order of
this itinerary is subject to change if necessary.
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