6 Days Vivid Sydney Spectacular and Beyond 2019

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DAY1. Arrive Sydney (L,D)

Flights arrive in Sydney mid-morning where we board our elite ‘Diamond Class’ coach to make our way into the CBD for lunch at the Chinese Garden of Friendship. Next up we visit Madame Tussauds, taking the red-carpet entry to this celebrity experience and meeting a stunning collection of lifelike wax figures. Get up close and personal with your favourite stars and sports heroes from around the world; sit at Obama’s desk, jump on stage with Taylor Swift, and strike a pose with Nicole Kidman just to name a few. We then make our way to Circular Quay to check-in to our hotel. Tonight, enjoy welcome drinks with your fellow passengers and crew before dinner in the hotel restaurant. 3 Night Stay: Sir Stamford Hotel at Circular Quay

DAY 2. Sydney (B,L,D)

Today we join the Riverboat Postman, established in 1910, as it delivers mail and other essentials to the riveraccess – only settlements on the Lower Hawkesbury River. On returning to Sydney, the rest of the afternoon is at your leisure. Perhaps visit one of the many attractions that are within walking distance of the hotel. After dinner tonight, take a walk around the harbour and be dazzled by the lights and music of Sydney’s Vivid Festival. The city transforms into a wonderland of ‘light art’ sculptures, installations and grand-scale projections sure to light up your eyes. Maps are available to guide you through the many free public exhibitions on and around Sydney’s most iconic buildings.

DAY 3. Blue Mountains (B,L,D)

Admiring the majestic World Heritage listed Blue Mountains, we stop at Echo Point lookout before arriving at Scenic World, home to Scenic Railway, Skyway, Cableway and Rainforest Walkway. Glide between clifftops on the Scenic Skyway with 360-degree views of Katoomba Falls, the Three Sisters and Jamison Valley. Tonight, we take a cruise around Sydney Harbour on the luxury Blue Room glass boat, offering magical views of the Vivid Sydney lights at night. Enjoy canapes and drinks on the Sky Deck and marvel at the spectacular Sydney skyline up in lights as we cruise under the Harbour Bridge and past the Opera House. We then enjoy a quality buffet dining experience in the saloon with included beverages. GGP

DAY 4. Sydney to Port Macquarie (B,L,D)

Departing Sydney, we hug the eastern seaboard making our way to Wauchope to arrive at Timbertown Heritage Theme Park for an afternoon of heritage delights. Immerse yourself in this exciting time of Australian history, as you take a scenic tour around the village behind one of the gentle giant Clydesdale horses. Afterwards, we take a short journey to Port Macquarie to check-in to our hotel. 1 Night Stay: Sails Resort Port Macquarie Marina

DAY 5. Port Macquarie to Ballina (B,L,D)

This morning we discover Coffs Harbour to add a little ‘wildlife’ into our day with a visit to Dolphin Marine Magic. Home to Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins, seals, a flock of little penguins, green sea turtles, fresh water turtles and a variety of endemic fish species; the marine park provides an educational, enjoyable and above all ‘hands-on’ experience. You might even be kissed by a seal or a dolphin! We hit the highway mid-afternoon taking us to Ballina where we bed down for the night. 1 Night Stay: Quality Hotel Ballina Beach Resort, Ballina

DAY 6. Ballina to Brisbane (B,MT,L)

This morning we follow the scenic coastal route via Lennox Heads as we make our way to Byron Bay. We break here for some retail therapy and lunch before returning to the venue prior to our final leg ending at Brisbane Transit Centre at approximately 4:30pm.

B = Full Breakfast MT = Morning Tea L = Lunch AT = Afternoon Tea D = Two Course Dinner

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