12 Call our travel experts on 08456 345 120 Grand Tour of Australia 20 day itinerary Sydney ( 3 nights), Melbourne ( 2 nights), Apollo Bay ( 1 night), Port Fairy ( 1 night), Robe ( 1 night), Adelaide ( 1 night), Kangaroo Island ( 2 nights), Adelaide ( 1 night), Uluru - Ayers Rock ( 2 nights), Daintree Rainforest ( 2 nights) and Hayman Island ( 3 nights) After a relaxing stay in Sydney this itinerary covers many of Australia's highlights including the beautiful Great Ocean Road, the Red Centre and the Great Barrier Reef. DAY 1 Arrive in Sydney for 3 nights at the Shangri- La Hotel. DAY 2 Enjoy a morning cruise of Sydney Harbour. DAY 3 At leisure to enjoy Sydney's many highlights. DAY 4 Fly to Melbourne. 2 nights at the Langham Hotel. DAY 5 Day at leisure in Melbourne. DAYS 6 TO 9 Collect your hire car and travel the Great Ocean Road, passing the Shipwreck Coast en route to Adelaide. Overnight at the Rendezvous Allegra. ( B on days 7, 8 and 9) DAY 10 Fly to Kangaroo Island, a haven for bird and wildlife alike. 2 nights at the Southern Ocean Lodge. ( L, D) DAY 11 Enjoy a full day exploring Kangaroo Island. ( B, L, D) DAY 12 Fly to Adelaide. 1 night at the Rendezvous Allegra. ( B) DAY 13 Fly to Uluru. 2 nights at Voyages Sails in the Desert. In the evening, enjoy the Sounds of Silence Dinner. ( D) DAY 14 Join a Morning Spirit of Uluru Tour and enjoy a picnic breakfast at sunrise and a guided walk around the base. Later, join a Kata Tjuta & Dunes tour, where you can walk through the Walpa ( Olga) Gorge and enjoy a glass of sparkling wine at sunset. ( B) DAY 15 Fly from Ayers Rock to Cairns. Transfer to the Daintree Rainforest. 2 nights at the Daintree Eco Lodge and Spa. DAY 16 Full day at leisure. ( B) DAY 17 Return to Cairns and fly to Hamilton Island. Transfer to the Hayman Island Resort for 3 nights. ( B) DAYS 18 AND 19 At leisure on this idyllic island. ( B each day) DAY 20 Depart Hayman Island. ( B) Daily Departures. Please call for prices and a full itinerary. Australia presents visitors with a wealth of choices, from its vibrant cities and beautiful coastline, across the expanse of its interior and up to its ancient tribal lands. These suggested itineraries have been designed to give you an idea of what is possible and can be adapted further to suit your needs. Prices differ depending on the time of year and your accommodation choice, please call our Sales Team for further details and a quotation. Highlights of Australia 11 day itinerary Sydney ( 3 nights), Uluru - Ayers Rock ( 2 nights), Daintree Rainforest ( 2 nights) and Hamilton Island ( 3 nights) Enjoy the very best of Australia on this itinerary, with a choice of either superior or deluxe accommodation options. DAY 1 Arrive in Sydney for 3 nights at either the Grace Hotel ( superior) or Park Hyatt Sydney ( deluxe). DAYS 2 AND 3 At leisure to explore Sydney at your own pace. Places of interest include the vibrant waterfront, the Opera House and the historic Rocks district. Further afield the Blue Mountains and the vineyards of the Hunter Valley are easily accessible on a day trip. DAY 4 Fly to Uluru. 2 nights at either the Voyages Desert Gardens ( superior) or the Voyages Longitude 131° ( deluxe). DAY 5 Full day to explore Uluru, the Olgas and the surrounding landscapes of Uluru- Kata Tjuta National Park. DAY 6 Fly to Cairns, where you will be met and transferred to Daintree Eco Lodge ( superior) or Voyages Silky Oaks Lodge ( deluxe) for 2 nights. The rest of the day is free. DAY 7 Full day at leisure. Join an indigenous guided Rainforest walk to learn something of the flora and fauna of the region, explore the Mossman Gorge, or take a dawn or dusk river cruise ( all booked locally) or alternatively, relax and enjoy the facilities at your hotel. DAY 8 Return to Cairns and fly to the privately owned Hamilton Island. 3 nights at the Beach Club ( superior) or qualia ( deluxe). DAYS 9 AND 10 2 days to relax in this tranquil and spectacular location. As well as plenty of time for relaxation, there is the opportunity to sail to a nearby island or take a scenic flight over the breathtaking Whitehaven Beach, please see page 20 for more information. DAY 11 Depart Hamilton Island. Daily departures. Please call for prices and a full itinerary. Meal basis varies according to accommodation level chosen. Australia Coast to Coast 17 day itinerary Perth ( 1 night), Margaret River ( 2 nights), Perth ( 1 night), Indian Pacific ( 2 nights), Adelaide ( 1 night), Uluru - Ayers Rock ( 2 nights), Kings Canyon ( 1 night), Alice Springs ( 1 night), Palm Cove ( 3 nights) and Sydney ( 2 nights) Starting in Perth, the dynamic capital of Western Australia, this itinerary includes so much that Australia is renowned for: vineyards, famous railway journeys, the Red Centre, the Great Barrier Reef, and finally, the beautiful harbour city of Sydney. DAY 1 Arrive in Perth for 1 night at the Duxton Hotel. DAY 2 Collect your self- drive car and drive south through Fremantle to Margaret River. 2 nights at Cape Lodge. DAY 3 The day is free to explore the Margaret River area. As well as wineries for which the region is famous, there are several other worthwhile excursions in the surrounding area. ( B) DAY 4 Make a leisurely return to Perth and drop off your car. Overnight at the Duxton Hotel. ( B) DAY 5 Board the famous Indian Pacific train to Adelaide. 2 nights in a Gold service cabin. ( L, D) DAY 6 On board the train crossing the Nullarbor Plain. ( B, L, D) DAY 7 Arrive in Adelaide. 1 night at the Rendezvous Allegra. ( B) DAYS 8 TO 11 Fly to Uluru and spend the next 4 days touring the Red Centre, staying at the Voyages Sails in the Desert in Uluru as well as Kings Canyon Wilderness Lodge and the Alice Springs Resort. ( D day 10 and B Day 11) DAY 12 Fly from Alice Springs to Cairns and transfer to Palm Cove, north of Cairns for 3 nights at the Sebel Reef House. DAYS 13 AND 14 Free in Palm Cove, where you will find some of the most beautiful beaches in tropical North Queensland. Optional excursions available to the Great Barrier Reef. DAY 15 Fly to Sydney for 2 nights at the InterContinental Hotel. DAY 16 At leisure in the beautiful city of Sydney. DAY 17 Depart Sydney. Departures on Tuesdays and Fridays. Please call for prices and a full itinerary. 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or visit www. Balesworldwide. com13 INDIAN PACIFIC The Indian Pacific covers a journey of 4,352 km, crossing the diverse landscape between Perth, Adelaide and Sydney. One of the world's longest rail journeys it connects 2 oceans, passing from the Blue Mountains and crossing the Nullarbor Plain to the Indian Ocean. With a choice of 1, 2 or 3 nights aboard depending on which sector you wish to travel, the Indian Pacific is an alluring way to enjoy the majesty that is Australia. Departs twice a week in each direction. THE GHAN Covering almost 3,000 km of some of Australia's most dramatic landscapes, The Ghan travels between Adelaide and Darwin, offering passengers one of the world's great train journeys. With a choice of 1 or 2 nights aboard, you'll take in the landscapes of South Australia and the Red Centre, through Alice Springs and onto Darwin, on a journey that takes you through the heart of Australia. Departs twice a week from both Adelaide and Darwin. As befi ts a country of such scale, Australia can boast some of the most spectacular rail journeys anywhere. Encompassing coastal cities and desert towns, fertile winelands and the majesty of its arid centre, they allow a unique way to experience Australia's natural marvels and diverse character. ustralia by rail Your great rail journey, an adventure in style... • Gold and Platinum ( on selected departures) offer 2 service levels boasting the best in comfort and facilities. • Gold service twin cabins offer compact en suite facilities with a lounge converting to upper and lower sleeping berths. Deluxe en suite cabins offer more space and a small double bed. • All meals are included and served in the elegant restaurant car. ( Drinks are an extra charge). • Upgrade to Platinum, offering premium service, spacious and luxurious cabins with en suite facilities. The cabins ( pictured) are almost twice the size of the Gold Service and have large windows. • Whistlestop sightseeing tours are available on both train journeys and are booked on- board. • Please see Coast to Coast itinerary opposite for a suggestion on how to incorporate the Indian Pacifi c into your holiday or call our Sales Team for advice. MUST SEE RRHHUACMSFUOB INDIAN OCEAN SOUTHERN OCEAN PACIFIC OCEAN Perth Melbourne Sydney Adelaide Alice Springs Brisbane Darwin Blue Mountains Hunter ValleyPort Stephens Canberra Kangaroo Island Kings Canyon Kakadu Margaret River Broome Gladstone The Ghan Indian Pacific Katherine Kalgoorlie Cook Port Augusta TASMAN SEA Proserpine WESTERN AUSTRALIA NORTHERN TERRITORY SOUTH AUSTRALIA NEW SOUTH WALES QUEENSLAND Broken Hill Cairns Port Douglas Uluru ( Ayers Rock) VICTORIA Phillip Island Tennant Creek Coober Pedy EBSpa SpaNEW FOR 2009 MUST SEE RRHHUACMSFUOB