itinerary
DAY1. Arrive Sydney (L,D)
Flights arrive in Sydney mid-morning and a luxury comfort plus coach will transfer us from the airport to the CBD for lunch at the Chinese Garden of Friendship. Our elite ‘Diamond Class’ will meet us here. Next up we visit Madame Tussauds, taking the red carpet entry to this celebrity experience and meeting a stunning collection of lifelike wax figures. 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 river-access-only settlements on the Lower Hawkesbury River. On returning to Sydney, the rest of the afternoon is at your leisure. After dinner tonight, take a walk around the harbour and be dazzled by the lights and music of Sydney’s Vivid Festival.
DAY 3. Blue Mountains & Vivid Sydney cruise (B,L,D)
Admiring the majestic World Heritage listed Blue Mountains, we stop at Echo Point lookout before arriving at Scenic World. 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 city’s newest ‘clearview 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. **Please note: Dinner venue will not cater to gluten, dairy or nut free requirements. Anyone with an allergy must self manage.
DAY 4. Sydney to Port Macquarie (B,MT,L,D)
Departing Sydney, we make our way to Wauchope to arrive at Timbertown Heritage Theme Park for an afternoon of heritage delights. Take a scenic tour around the village behind one of the gentle giant Clydesdale horses whilst enjoying some local commentary. Afterwards, we take a short journey to Port Macquarie to check in to our water view rooms in the hotel. 1 Night Stay: Sails Resort, Port Macquarie by Rydges
DAY 5. Port Macquarie to Ballina (B,MT,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, penguins, turtles and fish, the marine park provides an educational and enjoyable experience. 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 make our way to the Brunswick River and embark on an eco cruise towards the hinterland while spotting marine life, birds, wildlife and rainforest. Next, we continue north stopping at Tropical Fruit World for lunch followed by a guided farm tour by tractor train and delicious tasting session. We then head for home, making our way back to the Brisbane Coach Terminal.
B = Full Breakfast MT = Morning Tea L = Lunch AT = Afternoon Tea D = Two Course Dinner
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