Travel to Australia on your vacation. After departing from Los Angeles you will be provided with an evening meal. You can relax, have a drink, watch a movie, review your itinerary or just rest. You will be given Breakfast before landing in Sydney, Australia. (You lose one day crossing the International Date Line but don’t worry you catch it up again on your return flight to the USA)

Please confirm with the airlines at Check-in that they have all your Frequent Flyer information on record.

Travel within Australia by domestic air from Sydney to Adelaide.

Travel by private luxury sedan from the Airport to your vacation accommodation in Adelaide, Australia.

Need to Know
Up to 3 passengers/2 suitcases/2 small bags.

Upgrades
4 Passengers/5 suitcases/3 small bags
6-7 Passengers/6 suitcases or Trailer
8-14 Passengers/Trailer

Travel to your accommodation in Adelaide, Australia, where you will be staying whilst on vacation for 2 nights.

Presented within a rare, heritage-listed Venetian Gothic style building your accommodation offers a beautiful mix of old-world charm and modern sophistication. The Hotel is nestled amongst the leafy plane trees of Wakefield Street in Adelaide’s east, and just minutes from the city-centre, cultural attractions, shopping and an array of restaurants, bars and cafes.

The hotel boasts a communal kitchen and dining facilities on each floor where the culinary minded or the budget conscious can prepare their own cuisine. Plus, there are food and beverage vending machines available for quick snacks. Continental breakfast is also available for all guests to purchase.

A Guest laundry is available onsite for all guests with washing machine and clothes dryer. Please note that charges apply for use of these facilities.

Rest, Relax or Explore Adelaide

This elegant city is known for its colonial stone architecture, expansive parklands, lively festivals and incredible sense of space. Explore the museums and libraries of North Terrace, dine on dedicated “eat streets” or picnic in gardens that sprawl over almost half the city. Go bike riding in Botanic Park or row past rose gardens in Rymill Park. Swim with dolphins or fish from the jetty in Henley or take the tram to Glenelg Beach and learn to sail. Glenelg Beach is also a fabulous area to explore and full of terrific restaurants. Just beyond the city centre you’ll find the picturesque Adelaide Hills and the world-class wineries of the Barossa Valley.

Photo Credit: South Australia

Enjoy morning tea and wine tasting at award-winning Jacob’s Creek Visitor Centre, lunch at the South Australian Company Store in Angaston and taste more wines at Saltram Wine Estate.

Travel through the city of Adelaide northwards to the world-renowned Barossa wine region. Enjoy the change of scenery as you make your way into the vineyards of South Australia’s premium wine district. Your first stop is at the multi-award-winning Jacob’s Creek Visitor Centre where you will have the opportunity to sample their famous wines in a structured tasting, be taken on a tour of the surrounding vines and cellar door then enjoy morning tea as you overlook the vineyards. Leaving Jacob’s Creek Visitor Centre, travel to Mengler Hill Lookout for sweeping views over the valley and then onto Lambert Estate in Angaston for wine tasting and a 2-course lunch. Leaving the Barossa, drive past the Herbig Family Tree at Springton. This hollow tree trunk provided a ‘home’ for Friedrich & Caroline Herbig and two of their 16 children until 1860. Travel to the picturesque Adelaide Hills and on arrival into Hahndorf (Adelaide’s oldest German settlement) and visit Beerenberg Farm Shop where you can read about the story of how Beerenberg began and the history of Hahndorf. You will also have time to explore the entire range of products in the Farm Shop, plus a selection of souvenirs and gifts. After Beerenberg you will have time to walk Hahndorf’s main street with many shops and galleries full of local arts, crafts and produce and pubs where you can sample some German Beers.

Operates
Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday (excluding Boxing Day)
Departs Adelaide Central Bus Station at 9:15am or selected Adelaide or Glenelg hotels. Returns at 5:15pm (approx.)

Includes
– Full day tour
– Expert commentary by local driver/guide
– Morning tea & wine tastings
– Two-course lunch
– Pick up and drop off

Need to Know
Tour not recommended for children.
You will need money for shops and galleries should you choose to make a purchase.
This experience can be catered to your dietary needs. Please advise of any special dietary requirements when completing your Traveler Information Form.

Be sure to visit the Adelaide Central Market, the largest fresh produce market in the Southern Hemisphere.

The Adelaide Central Market is a community of people: traders, artisans and shoppers, who share a passion for food. It buzzes with life and colour all year round.

The range of fresh food is extensive! You can find fruit & vegetables, meat & poultry, seafood, gourmet cheeses, cakes and more all under one roof. People love to return again and again for the delicious aromas, vivid colours and atmosphere of this international and cultural melting pot.

Hours of Operation: Closed Sunday & Monday; Tuesdays – 7:00am to 5:30pm; Wednesdays* – 9:00am to 5:30pm; Thursdays – 9:00am to 5:30pm; Fridays – 7:00am to 9:00pm; Saturdays – 7:00am to 3:00pm

*Be sure to visit their website for their most update to date hours and current events: https://adelaidecentralmarket.com.au/

Photo Credit: Adelaide Central Market

Kangaroo Island Coast to Coast – Stay overnight on KI and discover some of the wildlife that is rarely seen in daylight. On the second day take a Sealink coach tour to experience the unspoiled and wild beauty of KI’s Flinders Chase National Park.

Day 1 Adelaide to Kangaroo Island
Join your scenic coach drive through the Fleurieu Peninsula to Cape Jervis where you’ll board the Sealink ferry for your 45 minute cruise to Kangaroo Island (KI). Your first visit is Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Distillery where you will learn about the history of the oil distillery, and take a guided tour and stay for a delicious lunch amongst the gum trees.
After lunch visit Seal Bay Conservation Park and walk amongst Australian sea lions on a guided beach walk with a National Park Ranger. Continue onto the fascinating In-flight Birds of Prey Display at Raptor Domain where you can meet an array of Australian birds and raptors.
From here you will travel to Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park where you can get up close with Koalas, see Penguins swim and play, hand feed Kangaroos and Wallabies, learn about endangered species, interact with Snakes, Crocodiles and reptiles and experience Kangaroo Island Wildlife at your fingertips! You will then be transferred back to your chosen overnight accommodation.

Day 2 Kangaroo Island to Adelaide
After a delicious breakfast, visit Clifford’s Honey Farm to enjoy an informative talk by the beekeeper followed by tastings and an opportunity to sample homemade honey ice-cream.
Next, travel to Emu Bay Lavender Farm for a scrumptious lunch after which you will have the chance to go for a walk around the farm and peruse their cute Farm Gate store.
Then visit Reeves Point, Pennington Bay and Kingscote, the island’s main township for photo opportunities. Finish the day with a wine tasting at Dudley Wines Clifftop Cellar Door to taste their spectacular boutique wines. The moment you step foot through the door, you’ll see why this place is so popular with guests – the panoramic views will have you never wanting to leave.
Return to the Penneshaw Ferry Terminal or Kingscote Airport for the return journey to Adelaide.

Inclusions: Morning pick-up and evening set-down at selected Adelaide hotels (or Goolwa/Victor Harbor); Return scenic coach and ferry travel; Two days of expert commentary by a local driver/guide

Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes. A reasonable degree of fitness is required for walking at Seal Bay.

Travel to your accommodation in Adelaide, Australia, where you will be staying whilst on vacation for 1 night.

Presented within a rare, heritage-listed Venetian Gothic style building your accommodation offers a beautiful mix of old-world charm and modern sophistication. The Hotel is nestled amongst the leafy plane trees of Wakefield Street in Adelaide’s east, and just minutes from the city-centre, cultural attractions, shopping and an array of restaurants, bars and cafes.

The hotel boasts a communal kitchen and dining facilities on each floor where the culinary minded or the budget conscious can prepare their own cuisine. Plus, there are food and beverage vending machines available for quick snacks. Continental breakfast is also available for all guests to purchase.

A Guest laundry is available onsite for all guests with washing machine and clothes dryer. Please note that charges apply for use of these facilities.

Travel by private luxury sedan from your vacation accommodation to the airport in Adelaide, Australia.

Need to Know
Up to 3 passengers/2 suitcases/2 small bags.

Upgrades
4 Passengers/5 suitcases/3 small bags
6-7 Passengers/6 suitcases or Trailer
8-14 Passengers/Trailer

Travel within Australia by domestic air from Adelaide to Sydney

Travel within Australia by domestic air from Sydney to Hamilton Island.

Travel to your accommodation on Hamilton Island, Australia where you will be staying whilst on vacation for 3 nights.

The four-star Hotel offers the best range of accommodation on Hamilton Island. The Hotel’s rooms are spacious and well appointed with furnished private balconies, internet access and ensuite bathrooms with separate bath and shower.

The Hotel has its own 35-metre swimming pool and Catseye Beach is located directly opposite the hotel, only a two-minute stroll away. The hotel’s buffet breakfast is served in the Pool Terrace Restaurant, overlooking the pool, and the restaurant also provides light lunches and an à la carte dinner menu. Guests also have access to the Lounge bar and the hotel’s Business Centre and Tours and Activities desk.

The hotel has 24-hour reception and guests can get around with complimentary use of the Island Shuttle service, which operates on a loop around Hamilton Island. Hotel guests also have complimentary use of non-motorised water sports and the island’s gym, spa and sauna, as well as tennis and squash court hire.

Spend the day to relax or explore Hamilton Island

Perfectly situated on the edge of the Great Barrier Reef, amongst Queensland’s 74 Whitsunday Islands, Hamilton Island offers an experience like no other: glorious weather, azure waters, brilliant beaches, awe-inspiring coral reefs, fascinating flora and fauna, fine food and wines, and activities almost too numerous to mention.

Hamilton Island offers a variety of free activities, suitable for guests of all ages. Make a splash at any of the three resort pools. Get competitive on Catseye Beach with a variety of games led by the Activities Team including the popular Kids Fun Zone. Challenge yourself to a round of Trivia or Family Feud, or if you’re looking for a more physical challenge, explore Hamilton Island by foot with a range of scenic walking trails. There’s also evening entertainment including Moonlight Movies or live music by the marina. For specific times and days, ask the front desk for the Weekly Activity Guide.

Other Activities (at your own expense) Include:
– Sunset Sail around the Whitsunday Islands
– See the Whitsundays by Helicopter
– Hire a Dinghy for fishing and/or exploring by sea
– Hire a Buggy (Golf Cart) to explore the island
– Off Road Adventure tours
– Go Kart Racing
– Mini Golf
– Driving Range
– Hamilton Island Golf Club – One of Australia’s finest Golf Courses
– Helicopter to Heart Reef
– Snorkel The Great Barrier Reef
– Visit Whitehaven Beach
– Relax at the Spa
– Visit Hamilton Island Wildlife and cuddle a Koala
– Take a Turtle Discovery Tour

Visit magnificent Whitehaven Beach with its white silica sands, explore secluded bays with crystal clear waters and enjoy swimming and snorkeling during the day.

On the eastern side of the uninhabited Whitsunday Island see nature at its unspoiled, spectacular best. Magical Whitehaven Beach is considered one of the top 10 beaches in the world and one of the must-see icons of the Whitsundays. With 7 kilometers of glistening pure white natural silica sand, enjoy beach activities, take a leisurely stroll and explore, swim in the crystal-clear waters or simply lay back under the sun shelters and enjoy a good book!

Board a high speed, air-conditioned catamaran and keep an eye out for dolphins, turtles and whales (June to September) as you cruise through the calm, turquoise waters. Your experienced crew will provide expert commentary on the geographical surroundings and history of the Whitsunday Islands and Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.

Whitehaven Beach is in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. It’s a protected area, so please ensure you take nothing away from the beach with you except photos and memories, and please make sure you don’t leave any rubbish behind. Please leave it as you found it – which is picture perfect!

Operates
Daily
Departs Daydream Island 7:45am and returns 1:50pm (approx.)
Departs Hamilton Island 8:30am and returns 12:30pm (approx.)

Includes
– Scenic cruise
– 2 hours at Whitehaven Beach
– Morning tea
– Self guided Solway Circuit walk
– Return transfers to accommodations

Need to Know
Please bring swimwear & beach towel, sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, light jacket, camera, and credit/debit card for optional onboard purchases. This experience can be catered to your dietary needs. Please advise of any special dietary requirements when completing your Traveler Information Form. The itinerary is subject to change.

Upgrades

Experience the best of the Whitsundays by taking a cruise out to the Great Barrier Reef.

Begin your morning on a high speed catamaran with spacious air-conditioned lounges, large outer viewing decks, bars serving refreshments and comfortable seating. The journey to and from the reef is all part of the experience. You’ll pass spectacular islands and bays and at certain times of the year you’ll have the chance to spot whales and other wild life.

Spend the day snorkeling, eating, and enjoying the majestic Great Barrier Reef. The pontoon has a choice of areas to relax and a great range of activities. There is undercover seating and tables, sun decks for topping up the tan, freshwater showers, change rooms and full access to the air conditioned comfort of our reef vessel. There are numerous ways to explore the reef that are included in your day (at no extra charge), from the underwater viewing chamber, to the semi-submersible submarines, or snorkelling like a fish beneath the sea!

The pontoon is adjacent to coral walls, the length of which you can explore. Hardy Reef has its own ecosystem with magnificent corals and a diversity of marine life found only in sheltered areas, providing a unique world for you to explore. The prolific fish life will surprise and delight you – especially the giant grouper!

Morning tea, afternoon tea and a sumptuous buffet lunch are included. Leading and award winning restaurants from Airlie Beach supply our catering, taking care to base the menu on seasonality and the best produce available. Free tea and coffee is available and there is also a bar onboard (own expense) serving a full range of alcoholic and soft drinks.

Operates
Daily
Departs Daydream Island 7:45am and returns 5:50pm (approx.)
Departs Hamilton Island 9:00am and returns 5:00pm (approx.)

Includes
– Scenic cruise
– 4 hours at Hardy Reef
– Morning & Afternoon tea and lunch
– Snorkelling with all gear provided
– Return transfers to accommodations

Need to Know
High temperatures and humidity are possible, especially in the summer months. Please bring swimwear & beach towel, sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, light jacket, camera, and credit/debit card for optional onboard purchases. This experience can be catered to your dietary needs. Please advise of any special dietary requirements when completing your Traveler Information Form. Itinerary is subject to change.

Upgrades
Scuba diving and snorkelling lessons available for an additional cost.

Experience the Wild side of Hamilton Island, with this up close and personal encounter to all kinds of Australian animals.

Conveniently located on the resort side of the island, WILD LIFE Hamilton Island lets you get up close and personal encounter to all kinds of Australian animals.

Explore the park, go on one of the many guided tours with expert keepers or stroll through the park at your own pace! It’s a eye-opening and fun experience for visitors of all ages.

One of the only places in Australia where you’ll be able to cuddle a Koala! You don’t want to miss this Koala Encounter.

Travel within Australia by domestic air from Hamilton Island to Sydney.

Travel to your accommodation in the heart of Sydney, Australia, where you will be staying whilst on vacation for 1 night.

Your vacation hotel is located just minutes from the bustling Darling Harbour and Sydney City. Explore the Darling Harbour area, which is a modern collection of unique Australia Shopping Malls, Parkland, Restaurants and Harbour Front activities. Travel by Monorail to the City Center is also a must, or walk to Circular Quay. Or maybe travel by ferry to our wonderful harbour-side Taronga Park Zoo, or to the lovely tree-lined beach suburb of Manly. If plan your vacation in Sydney over a weekend, visit the Rocks Market and shop for local Arts, Crafts & unique Souvenirs of Australia.
Photo Credit: Hamilton Lund; Destination NSW

Travel by shuttle from the Airport to your vacation accommodation in Sydney, Australia.

Travel via shuttle to your vacation accommodation in Sydney, Australia.

Altmann & Cherny is a family owned jewellery business in Sydney with an international reputation for excellence in opals and is one of the World’s foremost Australian Opal authorities.

Australia is known as the country of origin for this splendid stone with 95% of the world’s precious gem opal found exclusively in Australia. The Australian opal displays all the colors of the rainbow; holding a spectrum of colors found in nature. It is these contrasts that make opals a truly fascinating and unique gemstone, with no two opals appearing exactly the same. In the Middle Ages the Romans considered opal a stone that could provide great luck, as it was believed to possess all the virtues of Emeralds, Sapphires and Rubies.

Established in 1948 in hopes of sharing this unique gemstone with the world, they have built a reputation of providing the highest level of quality, service and value for three generations. Their mantra has always been and will continue to be – “Excellence in service, quality and value.” So come share in this unique experience to learn more about Australian Opals at Altmann & Cherny!

Altman + Cherny
18 Pitt St., Sydney, NSW 2000 / Ph: 61 (02) 9251 9477

Hours: Monday – Friday: 9:30am – 5:30pm / Saturday & Sunday 10:00am – 4:00pm

Travel by shuttle from your vacation accommodation in Sydney, Australia, to the Airport.

Depart Sydney from the International Airport and fly to Los Angeles. Note: You will be traveling back across the International Date line so you will gain a day. You actually arrive in the USA on the same day you leave Australia.

All prices are in US dollars and correct as of July 13, 2016. Pricing is from “per person” based on Double Occupancy (2 Adults) in hotels. Single Supplements apply. Upgrades available on request (upgrade supplements apply). No refunds allowed. Changes are permitted (fees may apply). Other restrictions may apply. Not combinable with any other offer or discounted vacation package. About Australia reserves the right to adjust the amount of any outstanding balances at any time according to USA Exchange Rate variations. All taxes, GST & Fuel Levies are included in the Price unless specified otherwise. Prices may vary when you book your travel package and are not guaranteed until payment in full is received. Airlines, hotels and tour operators frequently change their prices as a result of rate increases, fuel surcharges, government imposed taxes or fees. Prices may increase prior to full payment for those and/or other reasons. All prices, itineraries and routings are subject to change. After full payment, prices are guaranteed except only due to an increase in government imposed taxes or fees. By paying your deposit, you understand and agree to the possibility of such increases.

Where flights are included they will be operated by Virgin Australia, Delta or their code-share partners; flight Taxes & Fuel levy included; Economy Flight Class of Service. Upgrades to Premium Economy & Business are available on request (additional expense). Flight Min Stay: 5 Days. Flight Max Stay: Travel From Last Stopover Must Be Completed No Later Than 1 Year After Departure From Fare Origin.

Advance purchase conditions may apply, ticketing within 24hrs may be required.

Visa required additional $15 per person.

Travel Period: August 1 – November 30, 2016 & April 1 – May 31, 2017
 
The deal starting price reflects travel during August 1 – September 30, 2016 only. Seasonal Suppliments will apply for travel during October 4 – November 30, 2016 & April 1 – May 31, 2017.
 
The entire trip must start and end within the permitted travel dates listed. Travel may be permitted outside the dates listed, but may attract seasonality or special event surcharges.

Sydney Accommodation Special Event Supplement will apply for travel during August 6-7, August 13-14 & October 1 – 3, 2016 (Will be budgeted by request)
Known Blackout dates in Hamilton Island are: August 2 – 9, August 16-26, September 13 – October 30 in 2016 and April 14 – 17 in 2017
Known Blackout dates in Airlie Beach are: August 19 – 20, October 12 & 15, November 3-6 & 11-13, 2016
 
Subject to availability. Other blackout dates and seasonal supplements may apply; these vary by travel vendor and are subject to change.
Contact About Australia directly to get a firm quote based on current prices for your preferred travel dates.

Room Configuration: Adelaide 4-Star: 1 Double, 2 Double or 1 King. Adelaide 5-Star: 1 Queen. Kangaroo Island: 1 Queen. Hamilton Island: 2 Queen or 1 King. Sydney: 1 Queen, Max 2 people.
 
Book By: July 28, 2016
 
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