SYDNEY SYDNEY/HUNTER VALLEY 4 NIGHTS SYDNEY/ 1 NIGHT HUNTER VALLEY Australia s largest and most famous city, Sydney is home to beautiful beaches, iconic buildings, historic landmarks, award-winning restaurants and a uniquely vibrant culture. From the breathtaking views of Sydney Harbour to the serene tranquility of Hyde Park, Sydney has something for everyone. Whether you re looking for a high-energy adventure holiday, planning your honeymoon or simply searching for a relaxing getaway, Sydney is a tourists dream. If it s your first visit to Sydney, the first thing you will need to see is the Harbour. Although it is one of the most photographed harbours in the world, nothing can compare to seeing the spectacular Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House with your own eyes. Take a stroll along Circular Quay and soak up the atmosphere or catch a ferry to Cockatoo Island or Watson s Bay and enjoy the fresh sea air and sunny weather. Circular Quay also boasts some of Sydney s best restaurants. Right in the heart of the city, the Queen Victoria Building is another must-see tourist attraction. Dating back to the 1890 s, the grand and beautiful building is now Sydney s premier shopping destination. Only a ten minute stroll from the Sydney Town Hall, Darling Harbour is the perfect place to entertain the family, enjoy a delicious harbourside meal or experience Sydney s energetic nightlife. Darling Harbour is where you ll find the Chinese Gardens of Friendship, the Sydney Aquarium and the Sydney Wildlife World. Rates in this document are estimated and are subject to change. Please contact your travel agent for details. 1
ITINERARY DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN SYDNEY On arrival in Sydney you will be transferred to your hotel with the rest of the day at leisure DAY 2: SYDNEY CRUISE At leisure until you board your Magistic Cruise vessel at Circular Quay for a lunch cruise of Sydney Harbour at 12:45pm. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore the shops and restaurants at the Quay DAY 3: Your tour vehicle will pick you up from your hotel to commence a half day Essential Sydney tour. Start in the historic Rocks precinct to see the birth place of Sydney and explore the convict built cottages, pubs and the first church in Australia. Continue around Circular Quay, the Opera House and pass Macquarie Street, Hyde Park Barracks and St Mary's Cathedral into magnificent Botanical Gardens. Take a short walk to view Mrs. Macquarie's chair and excellent harbour views to the Harbour Bridge and Opera House. Rejoining the vehicle, continue through Woolloomooloo, Kings Cross and into Rushcutters Bay. Enjoy lunch at the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia, Australia's premier yacht club. After lunch, drive through Darling Point and see some of Sydney's most sought after addresses. Pass by Double Bay, Rose Bay, Vaucluse and Watsons Bay before traversing along the coastline to Sydney's most famous beach, Bondi Beach. Soak up the atmosphere of this beachside mecca and stroll down the esplanade with the locals. Return to the city via Oxford Street Paddington and admire this boutique shopping precinct and the charming Georgian and Victorian architecture of the homes. Tour concludes at approximately 3.00pm, at which time hotel drop offs will commence. Rates in this document are estimated and are subject to change. Please contact your travel agent for details. 2
DAY 4: SYDNEY TO HUNTER VALLEY An AEA Luxury Tours vehicle will pick you up from your hotel to commence a two day Hunter Valley Overnight tour. Head out of the city and reach the morning tea stop, a unique wildlife park where you'll meet native Australian animals. After leaving the Park travel directly via the Freeway into the Hunter Valley to enjoy exclusive wine and cheese pairing at a boutique winery with stunning views. Continue to the next winery visit then onto your lunch venue, where a gourmet tasting experience of food and wine matching awaits. After lunch you will be taken to your overnight accommodation in the Hunter Valley with the rest of the day at leisure. Overnight: Hunter Valley Resort DAY 5: HUNTER VALLEY This morning is at leisure to enjoy the surrounding Hunter Valley region. You may wish to enjoy a scenic hot air balloon ride, or hop on a horse and carriage for a ride around the vineyards (own expense). At approximately 1.30pm - 2.30pm you will be picked up from your hotel to enjoy a selection of experiences consisting of - a Wine Theatre for an educational video on wine production, additional wine tasting at a local cellar door, additional cheese tasting options or a beer tasting paddle (own expense). Depart the Hunter Valley and return to Sydney. Tour concludes at approximately 5.00pm, at which time hotel drop offs will commence. Overnight: Sydney DAY 6: SYDNEY Today you will be transferred back to Sydney Airport for your departure Rates in this document are estimated and are subject to change. Please contact your travel agent for details. 3
ACCOMMODATION OUR PACKAGE HOTELS: Travelodge Wynyard 3.5 Star Location: This 22 story 277 room hotel is situated on a corner block diagonally opposite Wynyard Park and neighbouring Wynyard Train Station. The hotel is in the heart of the financial and business district and is only a few minutes walk from the historic Rocks area and the waterfront right on the door step Accommodation Options: Guest Room Executive Room Courtyard Room The Executive Rooms are located on higher floors and most have city views. The Courtyard Rooms have balconies, lounge/dining area and ipod docking stations. Room Amenities: Telephone In-room safe Hairdryer Iron/ironing board Air-conditioning Work desk with lamp Tea/coffee making facilities Cable TV with in-room movies (fee) Mini-bar Hotel Facilities: 24 Hour Reception Express Check-out Dry Cleaning (fees apply) Business Services (fees apply) Laundry-On-site (coin operated) Kids Pack Safety Deposit Box (in-room) Luggage Storage Facilities Mail Services First 100MB of Internet free per 24hours per room (WiFi available in the foyer only/broadband connection inrooms). Thereafter $9.95 per 24hours unlimited usage (WiFi available in the foyer only/broadband connection in-rooms) Rates in this document are estimated and are subject to change. Please contact your travel agent for details. 4
INCLUSIONS & RATES Package inclusions: return airport transfers, 4 nights accommodation at the Travelodge Wynyard in Sydney, Magistic Lunch Cruise, Essential Sydney Tour with lunch, touring to and in the Hunter Valley with lunch and 1 nights accommodation at the Hunter Valley Resort in a Hunter Valley Room with breakfast Package price starting from $1,191CAD per person; please contact your travel agent to confirm the rates for your travel date. Travel dates: April 1/15 to Aug. 13/15, Aug. 17/15 to Sept. 30/15, Dec 15/15 to Dec 28/15 and Jan. 2/16 to Jan. 31/16 Rates for other travel dates are available on request. Blue Mountains Rates in this document are estimated and are subject to change. Please contact your travel agent for details. 5