From only £2099 per person
15 days from only £2099
Following the amazing success of Go Touring’s special offer tour to New Zealand, it seems obvious to apply the same winning formula to a destination that has to be top of everyone’s wish list – Australia.
Our 15 day tour of Australia will visit all the major highlights of this vast country, from the vibrant cities of Perth and Sydney to the haunting outback beauty of Alice Springs and Uluru (Ayers Rock) and including three nights in tropical Queensland with the opportunity to experience the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef. And why not extend your holiday with a stopover in two of Asia’s finest cities, with prices for a two night stay starting at only £134 in Singapore and £99 in Bangkok?
This holiday represents exceptional value for money at only £2,099 for a 15 day escorted tour. Places are limited, so please call us now to reserve your place on our Australian Special Offer tour.
Tour HighlightsPerth
Alice Springs
Uluru (Ayers Rock)
Cairns
Great Barrier Reef
Sydney
Optional stopovers
Singapore
Bangkok
Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Depart UK
Morning flight from London Heathrow with Qantas.
Day 2 Connecting flight in Singapore, arrive Perth
Please ask us about the opportunity to stop over for two nights in Singapore – a unique and fascinating city where East meets West. Afternoon arrival into Perth, the capital of Western Australia and the world’s most isolated city. We will be transferred to our centrally-located hotel, the Travelodge Perth, and the evening is at leisure for you to enjoy your first night in Australia.
Day 3 Perth
This morning we will take a sightseeing tour of Perth, a beautiful modern city blessed with golden beaches, lush parkland and a warm sunny climate. Our tour also takes us via the coastal route to the laid-back port of Fremantle, and we will cruise back to Perth along the Swan River.
Day 4 Perth
A full day at leisure.We have the chance of an optional excursion to the Pinnacles, a remarkable series of limestone formations in the Nambung National Park, reached via a scenic drive through the wineries of the Swan Valley.
Day 5 Perth – Alice Springs
We leave the West behind as we fly to the Red Centre and the outback town of Alice Springs, established in the 1870’s as a staging post for the overland telegraph line between Darwin and Adelaide. Our home for the next two nights is the All Seasons Oasis.
Day 6 Alice Springs
Today is yours to explore at leisure, or to take advantage of an optional excursion to the nearby Western McDonnell Ranges. This full day excursion gives us a real feel for life as it was lived in the outback by the early pioneers.
Day 7 Alice Springs – Ayers Rock
Our sightseeing this morning includes a visit to the famous Royal Flying Doctor Service and the School of the Air, unique institutions which give an insight into the realities of life in the outback today. We then drive to the Uluru - Kata Tjuta National Park to visit the Olgas, a dramatic series of rounded sandstone domes, before arriving at sunset to view the changing colours of Uluru, the Aboriginal Australian name for Ayers Rock. We spend tonight at the Outback Pioneer Hotel.
Day 8 Ayers Rock - Cairns
An early start today for those wanting to make a dawn visit to Uluru. This iconic monolith has deep cultural significance for the Aboriginal community, and we will take a gentle stroll around the base of the Rock to learn more about its history and importance. Later, we fly to Cairns in tropical Queensland, where we will spend the next three nights at the Mercure Harbourside Hotel, on Cairns’ Esplanade.
Day 9 Cairns
A full day at leisure, and your chance to take an optional excursion to one of the natural wonders of the world and the only living organism visible from space – the Great Barrier Reef. There will be a marine naturalist on hand to offer an insight into reef life, and the opportunity to snorkel in the clear blue waters (weather permitting).
Day 10 Cairns
Today is left free, with the option of an excursion to the picturesque market town of Kuranda, known as the ‘village in the rainforest’.We travel to Kuranda by scenic railway and return via the Skyrail, a cableway which glides above the rainforest canopy.
Day 11 Cairns - Sydney
A late morning departure to Sydney. From its sparkling harbour to its pristine sandy beaches, from its excellent museums and galleries to its fabulous shops and lively café culture, it’s easy to see why Sydney is one of the world’s favourite cities. The centrally located Travelodge Wynyard is our home for the next three nights.
Day 12 Sydney
This morning, we will enjoy a sightseeing tour of this wonderful city. Sights will include Bondi Beach, Parliament House, the Royal Botanical Gardens, and of course the Opera House and Harbour Bridge.
Day 13 Sydney
Today we have the chance to join an optional trip to the World Heritage listed Blue Mountains, a perfect example of native Australian bushland. We will enjoy panoramic views of gum trees, gorges and glorious peaks, and journey through pretty villages which are home to many local artists.
Day 14 Depart Sydney
A leisurely start to the day before we leave Sydney in the afternoon to return to the UK via a connecting flight in Bangkok. Please ask us about extending your holiday with a two night stopover in Bangkok, your chance to taste Thai culture amid the ancient temples and monuments and the colourful floating markets.
Day 15 Arrive UK
About your holiday
Included in the price
• Scheduled flights with Qantas Airways
• Airport transfers in Australia
• Medium grade accommodation in twin / double room (Single occupancy supplement £490)
• Full breakfast in every hotel
• Modern touring coaches
• Experienced tour manager
• Luggage service for one piece of luggage per person
• All local and state taxes
• Airport taxes (including £40 Air Passenger Duty and all fuel surcharges)
• Sightseeing tours in Perth, Alice Springs and Sydney
• Entrance to Uluru – Kata Tjuta National Park
Not included in the price
Telephone, laundry, items of a personal nature and meals not indicated. Gratuities for the drivers / local guides / Tour Managers. Personal departure taxes as specified. The tour price is based on current airfares at September 2007 and exchange rates of £1 = Singapore $2.56, Australia $2.02, US $1.85
Extend your holiday
Extended holidays should be requested with your travel advisor at the time of booking. Holiday extensions can be at either the start or end of your holiday (except South Africa, where you must travel out with the group), subject to flight schedules. Unless otherwise stated overseas transfers are not included on extended stays and you must therefore make your own arrangements. We will be happy to help you with making these arrangements. Extended stays will incur an administration charge of £25 per person. Please remember - your travel insurance must cover the whole duration of your holiday.