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Australia Adventure Feb 12-24, 2021

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Day 1:          Parkroyal Darling Harbour, Sydney                          (Sun, 14 February)

Sydney
Set along Australia's southeastern coast, Sydney is one of Australia's largest cities and serves as the capital of New
South Wales. No matter what you fancy – shopping, the arts, the outdoors – you’re likely to be bewildered by the
scope of choice available here. First up, there are the must-sees – Sydney Opera House, Harbour Bridge, the Sydney
Tower for its 360-degree views of the city, the waterside hubs of Darling Harbour and Circular Quay, and the Rocks
district for shopping. After dark, the glitzy city comes alive with a larger-than-life food and music scene that extends
into the early hours. For more laid-back diversions, head down to the beach or hop on a ferry for an extensive tour
of the Sydney Harbour, the Parramatta River and numerous locations lying waterside.

Day Itinerary
Day 1 (D)

Arrive at the Opera house ( The coaches are parked away from the Opera House. A short 8 minutes walk to
the meeting place where the guided tour begins)

1-hour tour of the Opera House.

When the Sydney Opera House became a UNESCO World Heritage-listed site in 2007, it was hailed as "one of the
indisputable masterpieces of human creativity, not only in the 20th century but in the history of humankind". Now
it's your turn to step inside this iconic landmark and discover the stories behind Danish architect Jorn Utzon's
remarkable achievement. What inspired him to base his revolutionary design on ships' sails? How did he solve an
engineering challenge considered one of the most difficult attempted anywhere in the world? You will find out on
this very special one-hour guided tour into the intricate workings of a living, breathing Opera House. You will explore
the hallowed theatres and foyers where more than 1600 concerts, operas, dramas and ballets take place each year
and your experienced guide will be on hand to lead you through every aspect of the building's 14-year creation and
58-year history. You will run your hands over the world-famous shell tiles, take a seat in the elegant custom-made
white birch timber chairs and marvel at the vaulted ceilings of one of the biggest pillar-free chambers in the world.

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Once you've visited areas off limits to the general public and captured photographs from rare vantage points inside
the majestic Sydney Opera House, you'll realize that from the outside you're only getting half the story.

Later we pass the Town Hall, Hyde Park, and take a short walk in the Rocks area, view the Harbour Bridge, Darling
Harbour and continue on to the world-famous Bondi Beach.

Lunch at Bondi (on your own)

Visit the National Opal Museum and check into the hotel

3-course dinner at a local restaurant with a glass of wine & coffee/tea

Overnight: Park Royal Darling Harbour
Conveniently located in the heart of Sydney, let PARKROYAL Darling Harbour, Sydney spark a beautiful love affair
between you and this Australian city. Take a stroll down to the picturesque Cockle Bay, and enjoy a cuppa at one of
its quaint cafés. For an authentically Aussie cultural immersion, head to the galleries and museums at The Rocks. The
nearby shopping precincts of Harbour side and Pitt Street Mall offer a chance to indulge in some retail therapy. From
beautiful local beaches to fresh seafood, let the PARKROYAL people help you unravel the heart and soul of all the
things to do in Sydney.

Day 2:          Park Royal Darling Harbour, Sydney                        (Mon, 15 February)

Day Itinerary
Day 2 (B, L)

Depart for the Blue Mountains with your guide and discover the spectacular Blue Mountains and see native wildlife
whilst you explore World Heritage listed Blue Mountains National Park along with your guide. This rugged and
beautiful region forms part of the Great Dividing Range, linking tropical north to temperate south, while dividing
coastal cities from the vast Outback. Enjoy a stop at Echo Point and see the famous Three Sisters rock formation

Arrive at Scenic World and join the Blue Mountain rides - Scenic Railway, Cableway or Skyway (entrance included).
These rides are a great way to see the steep valleys, canyons and Three Sisters Rock formation.

Proceed for lunch to the Look Out Echo point restaurant

Orientation of Homebush Bay, the venue of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games before we return to the city around
530pm. Dinner on your own

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Day 3: Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters, Alice Springs (Tue, 16 February)

Alice Springs
This hardy and remote desert town, initially named Stuart, started out as a telegraph station in the 1870s. Renamed
Alice Springs in 1993, it’s the capital of the Australian Outback and the best place to start your exploration of the Red
Centre – the country’s interior desert region – as well as to experience the vibrant art and culture of the Aboriginal
people. Venture out to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, and explore Kings Canyon, the West MacDonnell Ranges,
Simpson Desert and the Devil’s Marbles Conservation Reserve – home to an iconic pair of round granite boulders.
While in town, pop into the Alice Springs Telegraph Station Historical Reserve to get a feel of the town’s pioneering
history.

Day Itinerary
Day 3 (B, D)

Transfer to the SYD Domestic terminal for your flight to Alice Springs. Arrive and proceed on a tour.

Alice Springs began its modern history as Stuart, a telegraph station on the Adelaide to Darwin line, and the end of
the Ghan railway.

Until the early 1930s, Alice Springs was the name given to the waterhole that was discovered and named by
Government Surveyor WW Mills in March 1871, while exploring the MacDonnell Ranges during the construction of
the Overland Telegraph Line. Alice Springs is named after Alice Todd, wife of the Superintendent of Telegraphs, Sir
Charles Todd. The Telegraph Station was built adjacent to the waterhole. However, this dual naming created such
confusion for administrators in Adelaide that on 31 August 1933 the township of Stuart was officially gazetted Alice
Springs.

Framed by the MacDonnell Ranges and desert landscape your outback adventure begins here in Alice
Springs. Mparntwe is the Arrernte word for Alice Springs. The Arrernte people who are the traditional custodians of
Alice Springs have a strong connection with the land. According to the Dreamtime the town of Alice Springs and the
MacDonnell Ranges were created by the actions of several ancestral figures including the caterpillar beings Ayepe-
arenye, Ntyarlke and Utnerrengatye.

Stunning landscapes, remote communities, and a unique pioneering history create a diverse and exhilarating
destination to explore.

We visit the Telegraph Station with your driver-guide

The Alice Springs Telegraph Station is a historic museum precinct, presenting the story of the connection of Australia
to the rest of the world through Telegraph Communication in 1871. Since being declared protected as a Historical
Reserve in 1963, it has become the best-preserved Station along the Overland Telegraph Line.

Visit the original "Alice Spring" and learn about the origins of the town. The reserve grounds are a relaxing spot to
have a picnic under the gum trees with BBQ and toilet facilities.

Next we visit the School of the Air. The Alice Springs School of the Air Visitor Centre is a multi-award winning
interpretive centre located 3.5km from the CBD, which offers visitors from around the globe a virtual journey into
"The World's Largest Classroom". Since 1951 it has provided an educational resource for isolated school children,
servicing an area of over 1.3 million square kilometres.

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The visitor experience includes a film and guided presentations that reveal stories about the school and its students,
sharing a distinctive history, insights into outback lifestyles and showcases world-renowned innovations of this
uniquely Australian school. Take the opportunity to visit Alice Springs School of the Air and be inspired by what has
been and continues to be one of the most distinctive methods of education in the world. All funds raised in the
visitor centre directly support student enrichment programs

And finally, we visit Anzac Hill.

The most visited landmark in Alice Springs, Anzac Hill is the ideal spot for an overview of the town. The lookout
offers a panoramic view of Alice Springs and the beautiful surrounding ranges.

The Anzac Hill Memorial was unveiled on 25 April 1934 (Anzac Day) and was originally dedicated to all those
members of the armed services who had paid the supreme sacrifice during World War I. It has now become a
memorial to all those who have served in the defence of their country during all wars in which Australia has
participated. Facing the Gap, interesting and comprehensive interpretative signs border the lookout. These detail
some of the local Arrentte people's creation stories, featuring the Yeperenye Caterpillar of the MacDonnell Ranges
and Mparntwe (Alice Springs).

Check in to your hotel. Porterage has been arranged

3-course Dinner in the hotel

Overnight: Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters
Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters features picturesque surroundings, beneath the stunning MacDonnell Ranges,
alongside the banks of the Todd River and the Alice Springs Golf Course. Guests can enjoy the range of facilities the
hotel offers including the beautiful heated resort pool and spa, WI-FI access, in house entertainment, fully equipped
Health Club and complimentary mountain bikes to explore Alice Springs.

The hotel offers a range of room sizes and configurations from standard rooms to contemporary premium rooms
and suites. The accommodation options feature a safety deposit box, TV and movies as well as a fully stocked mini
bar. Also available are dry cleaning and laundry facilities, a choice of four restaurants and three bars as well as an
international standard casino.

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Day 4:          Voyages Sails in the Desert Hotel, Yulara                         (Wed, 17 February)

Yulara
Located in the south of Australia’s Northern Territory, the remote town of Yulara lies only 18 short kilometres from
the sacred world heritage site, Uluru, also known as Ayers Rock. This isolated town serves as a service hub for the
Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park and offers some welcome comfort in the harsh Outback landscape. Visitors use it as a
base when exploring the park and viewing the main attraction in the area, Uluru. This epic sandstone formation
stands almost 350 metres high and measures 10 kilometres in circumference featuring hidden caves, ancient rock art
and otherworldly fiery hues at sunset. Other popular attractions and activities include: the Field of Light Uluru, the
Desert Awakenings Tour and the Wintjiri Arts & Museum.

Day Itinerary
Day 4 (B)

Meet your driver-guide and proceed to the Botanical Gardens for a brief visit before proceeding to visit the Royal
Flying Doctors Service

The Royal Flying Doctor Service is one of the largest and most comprehensive aeromedical organisations in the
world, providing extensive primary health care and 24-hour emergency service to people over an area of 7.69 million
square kilometres. Using the latest in aviation, medical and communications technology, the Royal Flying Doctor
Service works to provide emergency medical and primary health care services to anyone who lives, works or travels
in rural and remote Australia.

Transfer to the ASP airport (15-20 minutes’ drive) for your flight to Ayers Rock. (Lunch is on your own)

Arrive into Ayers Rock airport where you will meet your driver-guide who will transfer you to the hotel. (Please note
check-in is at 300PM)

300 PM - Check in and freshen up. (porterage has been arranged)

530PM - meet your driver-guide and set out to view the Sunset over Uluru. Watching the colours change over this
incredible landscape is a breath-taking experience. Canapes and a drink will be served.

730PM - return to the hotel after sunset viewing.

Dinner is on your own. (there are several restaurants in the town centre a few minutes’ walk from the hotel. The
Hotel also has a restaurant in house).

Overnight: Voyages Sails in the Desert Hotel
Named after the soaring white sails that crown its roof, this is Voyages Ayers Rock Resort's premium hotel. The
interior decor focuses on Aboriginal heritage and culture, with a gallery in the lobby and significant artworks
featured throughout the public areas and in the private rooms.

Slip into comfort right in the heart of the central Australian outback at Voyages Sails in the Desert Hotel. Relax in
beautifully appointed rooms, enjoy a cocktail in the lovely grounds, or sit back and relax under the magnificent white
sails. The Hotel also features the acclaimed Mulgara Gallery, the lively, buffet-style Winkiku Restaurant, tapas-style
cuisine by the pool at Rockpool (seasonal), and the award-winning signature restaurant of Voyages Ayers Rock
Resort, Kuniya Restaurant.

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Day 5:          Voyages Sails in the Desert Hotel, Yulara                         (Thu, 18 February)

Day Itinerary
Day 5 (B, D)

545 AM - Meet your private driver-guide and proceed to the sunrise viewing area.

Private coach for Sunrise tour of Uluru and base walk

Uluṟu originally sat at the bottom of a sea, but today stands 348 m above ground. Surprisingly, 2.5 km of its bulk is
underground. Uluṟu is about 3.6 km long and 1.9 km wide, with a circumference of 9.4 km. Uluṟu's surface is made
up of valleys, ridges & caves that were created through erosion over millions of years. Surface oxidation of its iron
content gives it an orange-red hue. Uluṟu is also known as Ayers Rock; it was named by William Gosse in 1873 after
Sir Henry Ayers.

Today you’ll be up early to drive to Talinguru Nyakunytjaku – the Uluru sunrise viewing area. During the journey your
experienced Driver Guide will share some history on the numerous sacred sites that you’ll pass along the way. These
stories form part of what is known to the local Anangu people as Tjukurpa – the foundation of Anangu life and
culture. Tjukurpa encompasses Anangu religion, law and moral systems, the creation period and the relationship
between people, plants, animals and the land.

Talinguṟu Nyakunytjaku Viewing Area

Simply translated, ‘Talinguru Nyakunytjaku’ means ‘to look from the sand dunes’ and this area of Uluru – Kata Tjuta
National Park lets you do just that. You’ll be captivated by the view from the dunes as the sun rises over Uluru in the
foreground and Kata Tjuta in the distance.

Sunrise over Uluṟu

The Talinguru Nyakunytjaku viewing platform allows you to see for many kilometres. From here you’ll witness first
light as it gently embraces the desert landscape. You’ll no doubt want to take advantage of the amazing photo
opportunities that this experience provides. As the sun rises so too does the incredible birdlife that calls Uluru home.
Listen as the birdsong welcomes the new day and experience the tranquillity of nature.

745 AM - return to the hotel to freshen up and have breakfast. 845 AM - Proceed on the base tour with your guide.

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Continue your tour by visiting the base and visit the Mutitjulu waterhole, home of a wanampi, an ancestral
watersnake. In the special times of rain, experience the magical waterfalls, while in the warmer months watch for
noisy finches and nankeen kestrels soaring on the thermal winds. For the keen bird watcher, you may spot nesting
black-breasted buzzards or tawny frogmouths.
Here you can learn how Kuniya and Liru (the woman python woman and poisonous snake man) helped create Uluru.
This is a living cultural landscape. Kuniya is still here. Her spirit is here. The art caves are still used by Anangu today.
This is a special place. Continue the tour and learn more about the ancient indigenous culture.

We also visit the Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural centre.

12Noon - return to the hotel (Lunch is on your own)

This afternoon we take in a Dot Painting Workshop. (In the town square within walking distance)

https://maruku.com.au/tours-workshops/dot-painting/

Join our fun and organic dot painting workshop that runs twice daily. You will be taught by a local Anangu artist (and
an assisting interpreter). You’ll learn about traditional art, symbols, tools and more! Get inspired by the ancient ways
of the desert and create your very own work of art to treasure.

For thousands of years, Anangu have passed down their knowledge generation to generation, to keep the land, their
culture and their people strong. Through our workshops our artists would like to share a part of their culture with
you, so you can learn something, create something and show your family. The course does not enable you to do dot
painting on a professional level but is an experience to understand Aboriginal paintings and culture better.

What’s included?

    •   Our dot painting workshop runs for an hour and a half guided by a local Anangu artist and interpreter. You
        will learn about ancient symbols used in Anangu art and teachings.
    •   You will be taught some introductory Pitjantjatjara words (Pitjantjatjara is a local language spoken by
        Anangu).
    •   Through an introduction to Anangu tools, you will get a sense of traditional and contemporary life.
    •   You will get to create, keep and share your own story – applying your new knowledge.

Sounds of Silence Dinner

Courtesy coach transfers by Voyages Resort

Entered into the Australian Tourism Hall of Fame, Sounds of Silence offers the best of the Red Centre distilled into
four magical hours. An evening of dining under the sparkling outback sky.

Your Sounds of Silence experience, which this year celebrates its 25th anniversary, begins with canapes and chilled
sparkling wine served on a viewing platform overlooking the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. As the sun sets and
darkness falls, listen to the sound of a didgeridoo and join your table of fellow travellers for an unforgettable dining
experience.

Our attentive staff will keep your glass full with a quality selection of Australian wine and beer while first course is
served. As the night sky twinkles to life, help yourself to a bush tucker inspired buffet that incorporates native bush
ingredients. Settle back and listen to our resident star talker decode the southern night sky. Locate the Southern
Cross, the signs of the zodiac, the Milky Way, as well as planets and galaxies that are visible due to the exceptional
clarity of the atmosphere. Sounds of Silence is part of Ayers Rock Resort's Bush Tucker Journeys program.

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Day 6:          Hilton Cairns, Cairns (Fri, 19 February)

Cairns
Once a sleepy sugar-milling town, Cairns in North Queensland is now a vibrant cosmopolitan city and a premier
destination for sailing, diving and snorkelling. Its tropical waters are home to the spectacular Great Barrier Reef,
while lush rain forests cover the surrounding areas. Ways to make the most of this coastal paradise include cycling
along the 14 kilometres of sandy beachfront or rafting through rapids to view the ruins of Mission Beach. Other
popular activities include visiting Cooktown for a taste of history or taking a scenic drive through the farmlands and
popping in at the various village markets along the way. In the town centre, visit the Tiapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park
for a musical and dance interpretation of Aboriginal history, or relax at Cairns Esplanade for a perfect seaside dining
experience coupled with a romantic sunset.

Day Itinerary
Day 6 (B, D)

0545 AM - Meet your driver- guide and depart the hotel early this morning to view the sunrise over Kata Tjuta.

Travel through the desert landscapes of Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park towards the mighty rock formations of Kata
Tjuta. Revel in the early morning serenity as the sunrise colours change on Kata Tjuta and the desert comes alive.
Absorb the views from the best vantage point to see the 36 domes that comprise this spiritual place. Walk between
these conglomerate rock walls into Walpa Gorge as your driver-guide explains the significance of this sacred
ceremonial site and how the environment and the geology has evolved over millions of years

900 AM - Return to the hotel to have breakfast and freshen up. Check out of the hotel Free time to walk around the
galleries and shops. Lunch on your own. Transfer to the AYQ airport and arrive CNS.

A short orientation of the city before you check in. This evening enjoy Tjapukai Night fire dinner.

NIGHT FIRE BY TJAPUKAI

Night Fire is Tjapukai’s signature evening activity where you will meet the Indigenous rainforest people, who paint
your face to link you to their traditional land and more. Follow the Tjapukai warriors to a corroboree celebrating
Aboriginal Dreamtime stories and join the Rainbow Serpent circle to learn traditional language songs before the
ceremonial fire is lit with a spectacular fire ball shooting towards the stars.

Dinner will see you enjoy Australian meats, seafood and an array of salads and desserts featuring tantalising
Indigenous flavours at the Flame Tree Bar & Grill. Relax around the fire with the Tjapukai warriors where there is
time for an intimate chat, an end to a night of cultural entertainment.

Overnight: Hilton Cairns
Boasting an absolute waterfront location, the Hilton Cairns Hotel is the perfect base from which to explore the
diverse wonders of this unique region. Hilton Cairns is situated 10 minutes from Cairns International Airport and
walking distance to the Reef Fleet terminal, shopping and restaurant precincts. Their modern, inviting rooms and
suites are luxurious oases of comfort and convenience, all with pristine bathrooms and spacious balconies. Discover
stunning views of Trinity Inlet or Cairns Esplanade and the unique city-scape and blue-green mountain ranges
beyond. Pampered guests will enjoy deluxe furnishings, amenities, air-conditioning and WiFi.

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Day 7:          Hilton Cairns, Cairns (Sat, 20 February)

Day Itinerary
Day 7 (B, L)

Walk across to the Cruise terminal (1 minute from the hotel) and check in for your Great Barrier reef cruise. (no
guide required today)

After a 2-hour motorised sail on board the 32-meter sailing Catamaran, Ocean Spirit, you will arrive at Michaelmas
Cay where there is so much to see and do. Enjoy snorkelling in the cay’s protected shallow waters, try an
introductory scuba dive in the fringing reefs, cruise in the semi-sub for a diver’s view of the reef, watch the fish
feeding presentation, observe the bird life or just chill out on Ocean Spirit’s spacious decks or on the beach.
Throughout the day, the ‘beach buggy shuttle’ will transfer you between Ocean Spirit and the beach.

Ocean Spirit operates daily. Sometimes the scheduled activities may vary subject to conditions on the day.

    •   7.30 am Check-in at Ocean Spirit’s counter inside the Reef Fleet Terminal for boarding passes.
    •   8:00 am Boarding commences. Complimentary tea and coffee served until departure.
    •   8:30 am Depart Cairns for Michaelmas Cay and the Great Barrier Reef
    •   9:00am Safety demonstration, reef brief and snorkelling demonstration.
    •   9:30 am Informative Marine Biologist slide show presentation.
    •   10.00 am Dive brief for introductory divers.
    •   10:30 am Arrive at Michaelmas Cay. Reef Activities commence:
    •   - Fish feeding presentation
    •   - Snorkelling
    •   - Semi-submersible coral viewing tour
    •   - Scuba diving for introductory divers. (Dive session times are 11:00am, 12:15pm & 1:30pm)
    •   12:00-1.30pm Buffet lunch served onboard.
    •   Time to enjoy more Reef Activities!
    •   2:30 pm Afternoon tea is served onboard
    •   On completion of safety head count we depart Michaelmas Cay for return journey to Cairns.

Glass of complimentary sparkling wine served on the homeward journey, cheese and crackers.

5:00 pm Arrive back at the marina pier and walk to your hotel Evening free on your own

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Day 8:          The Langham Melbourne, Melbourne                          (Sun, 21 February)

Melbourne
Melbourne is a modern metropolis located on the banks of the Yarra River and known for its many gardens, parks
and open spaces, which together occupy almost one-third of the city. There are more than 50 000 plant species in
Melbourne’s Royal Botanic Gardens and this collection gives insight into the rich indigenous flora found in the city
and its surrounds. The town is also becoming an increasingly popular culinary destination, with the Southbank and
Arts Centre buzzing with restaurants, bars and live entertainment. 'Doing the block' is a well-known phrase for an
exploration of the hidden lanes and alleyways around Bourke, Collins and Flinders streets, while Queen Victoria
Market is a popular shopping spot that has been selling clothing, art, toys, crafts and vegetables for over a century.

Day Itinerary
Day 8 (B, D)

Transfer to the CNS airport.

Arrive MEL and meet your guide. Check into the hotel.

Evening 2-course dinner at Berth Restaurant or similar and Petit-Fours served on the Melbourne Star!

You’ve never seen Melbourne like this

Come fly on the Melbourne Star, the Southern Hemisphere’s only Giant Observation Wheel, for a view like no other
and an experience you’ll never forget.

Day or night, you’ll feel on top of the world as the Melbourne Star glides on its gentle arc through the sky. No spin is
the same, as you watch the constantly changing drama of the busy port, scenic gardens, bustling streets and bright
lights of the city below. The Melbourne Star brings the whole of Melbourne together – the sophisticated, the grungy
and the downright quirky – in spectacular views reaching up to 40km from Melbourne’s CBD and Port Phillip Bay
through to Mount Macedon and the Dandenong Ranges in the distance.

Our 21 spacious, temperature-controlled cabins give you an unparalleled, 360-degree view of the city. Walk around
and take in the sights from all angles, while our audio commentary gives you a brief introduction to the history and
significance of the landmarks below.

With its striking scale and innovative design, the Melbourne Star is an iconic feature of Melbourne’s waterfront
precinct, Docklands. A spectacular LED display transforms the wheel into a giant, glittering kaleidoscope of colour,
with over five million different combinations which can be synchronised with music, giving you a complete sensory
experience unlike any other.

Transfer to the hotel

Overnight: The Langham Melbourne
Delightfully intimate interiors. Genuine and personalized service. Exciting epicurean adventures. The Langham,
Melbourne is all this and more. The rooms reflect an understated, classic elegance with rich fabrics and a timeless
ambience. Each accented by views of the iconic Yarra River or bustling City Skyline.

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DELUXE RIVER ROOM
Handcrafted classic furniture and premium fabrics tastefully combined to create a relaxing yet sophisticated
ambience. A sumptuous space accented by stunning views of the Melbourne skyline or the Yarra River.

Day 9:          The Langham Melbourne, Melbourne                         (Mon, 22 February)

Day Itinerary
Day 9 (B, D)Meet your guide for a full day of touring.

We start our day with a city tour covering the Shrine of Remembrance, Victoria Market, the Parliament etc,

Lunch on your own. (Victoria Market is a good place to grab a bite)

Later we proceed to Phillip island (2-hour drive from the city)

    •    Visit the Koala Conservatory
    •    Visit the Nobbies and Antarctic Journey.
    •   BBQ dinner at the Boardwalk Cafe/Nobbies Centre in the National Park
    •   Proceed to the viewing area to see the Penguin parade. (Penguins Plus Seating)
    •   Phillip Island Nature Park is a natural home for koalas, seals, shearwaters and Little Penguins. Spend some
        time at the Nobbies.

When dusk arrives, you will witness the Penguin Parade on floodlit Summerland Beach from the Penguins Plus
premium viewing area. Depart for the hotel (2 hour drive)

Optional Heli ride over the city Take a 20-minute Helicopter ride over the city!

Take off from Melbourne’s premium city location and take a private aerial tour of the landmarks of the city and it’s
surrounds. From the towering skyscrapers of our growing CBD, you’ll take in Melbourne’s sporting and cultural
points of interest, then travel above pristine parks and beautiful beaches. Experience the best that Melbourne has to
offer in comfort, safety and style.

TOUR INCLUDES

    •   Departure from Melbourne Helipad
    •   Scenic helicopter tour over Melbourne's famous landmarks
    •   Pilot commentary of notable features

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Day 10:            The Langham Melbourne, Melbourne                         (Tue, 23 February)

Day Itinerary
Day 10 (B, L, D)

Full day at Mornington Peninsula with your guide.

    •   We start with a visit to Moonlit Sanctuary conservation park

Visit Melbourne’s award-winning wildlife park and get an up-close look at Australia’s amazing animals. Explore our
bushland while feeding kangaroos and wallabies, petting friendly koalas and enjoying encounters with colourful
birds, reptiles, dingoes and many other animals including endangered species. More than 60 Australian species are
waiting to meet you.

    •   Visit the Sculpture Park at Pt. Leo Estate

The Sculpture Park has been purpose built to house an ever-evolving array of Australian and international pieces.
Similar to Sculptures By The Sea, each piece is set against the backdrop of the ocean. But ours is also set against
vines, cattle and flowering native Australian gardens. There is no rhyme or reason behind the theming or selection of
each piece other than this: they make us feel something special. But somehow, their size and scale fit perfectly into
the open landscape. The Sculpture Park is alive with colour and a mix of mediums – from wood to metal to ceramic
tile. It is a visual feast, it is tactile, interactive and for everyone; families, art lovers or those who are not but would
like to be.

    •   Wine tasting followed by a winery lunch at T'Gallant or similar.
    •   Later we visit Arthurs Seat Eagle.

Less than an hour from Melbourne you can ride inside a state-of-the-art gondola, with scenic views above the
Mornington Peninsula, across Port Phillip Bay, towards the Melbourne city skyline and beyond.

Return to the city.

Later we proceed for a 3-course Seafood farewell dinner in Southbank

Day 11:            End of Itinerary (Wed, 24 February)

Day Itinerary
Day 11 ( B)

Transfer to the MEL International airport.