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ALLURING <strong>AUSTRALIA</strong> – A Romantic Gateway!<br />
Melbourne - Gold Coast - Sydney<br />
13 Days / 12 Nights<br />
2 Persons<br />
08 September 2016 - 20 September 2016
Day 1: Holiday Inn Melbourne on Flinders, Melbourne (Thu, 8 September)<br />
Melbourne<br />
Arrive at Melbourne International Airport by Air India AI-308 at 0600 Hrs. After arrival formalities meet<br />
with our representative who will assist you for your transfer to your hotel.<br />
Melbourne is a modern metropolis located on the banks of the Yarra River and known for its many<br />
gardens, parks and open spaces, which together occupy almost one third of the city. There are more<br />
than 50 000 plant species in Melbourne’s Royal Botanic Gardens and this collection gives insight into<br />
the rich indigenous flora found in the city and its surrounds. The town is also becoming an increasingly<br />
popular culinary destination, with the Southbank and Arts Centre buzzing with restaurants, bars and<br />
live entertainment. “Doing the block” is a well-known phrase for an exploration of the hidden lanes and<br />
alleyways around Bourke, Collins and Flinders streets, while Queen Victoria Market is a popular<br />
shopping spot that has been selling clothing, art, toys, crafts and vegetables for over a century.<br />
Holiday Inn Melbourne on Flinders offers suitable accommodation for families, business and leisure<br />
travelers. It is located in the Melbourne CBD, on the corner of Flinders Lane and Spencer Street, only a<br />
short 2 minute walk from Southern Cross Station. The international airport can be reached in 20<br />
minutes via the Skybus city to airport express or direct freeway access.<br />
Holiday Inn Melbourne on Flinders provides modern and relaxed accommodation including superior<br />
rooms and one bedroom suites. The Sirocco Restaurant offers guests a hot and cold buffet breakfast, as<br />
well as market fresh specialties throughout the day and evening. The lounge bar is the ideal place to<br />
relax after a long day of business or sightseeing. The Garden Terrace, heated outdoor pool, mini gym<br />
and sauna offer guests an opportunity to unwind. Other facilities and services include a business center<br />
and guest laundry.<br />
Arrive at Holiday Inn Melbourne on Flinders, Check-in as per hotels regulation. After check-in day is<br />
free at leisure to relax or you can explore the surroundings of your hotel.<br />
Overnight stay at Holiday Inn Melbourne on Flinders.
Your Memories of the day.....
Day 2: Holiday Inn Melbourne on Flinders, Melbourne (Fri, 9 September)<br />
Breakfast at hotel. Later start your day with half day Melbourne City Tour.<br />
This morning’s tour is packed with city sights and historical landmarks. Take a seat and enjoy the bustle<br />
of Melbourne’s city as your Driver Guide keeps you posted on what to look out for along the way.<br />
First you’ll tour through Melbourne’s city centre. Considered the shopping capital of Australia, the city<br />
and surrounding suburbs are home to modern shopping malls and boutique stores featuring worldclass<br />
brands and products.<br />
Next you can take a look at the imposing Parliament House. Construction of this enormous building<br />
commenced in 1855 and continued in stages until 1929. It is the largest 19th century building in<br />
Australia and is considered to be one of the finest examples of architecture from that period anywhere<br />
in the world.<br />
Now it’s time to stretch your legs and take a look around the beautiful Fitzroy Gardens. Set on 26<br />
hectares, these gardens were classified by the National Trust in 1974 and are highly valued for their<br />
historic and horticultural significance. Here you can visit the Conservatory for its incredible floral<br />
display, or the quaint Tudor Village.<br />
This tour will end at Federation Square, from where you can spend your rest of the day exploring the<br />
town by your own.<br />
Overnight stay at Holiday Inn Melbourne on Flinders.
Your Memories of the day.....
Day 3: Holiday Inn Melbourne on Flinders, Melbourne (Sat, 10 September)<br />
Breakfast at hotel. Later proceed for Great Ocean Road Full Day Tour<br />
This 1 Day Great Ocean Road Day Tour is one of Melbourne’s most popular tours. On the spectacular<br />
Great Ocean Road Tour experience a breathtaking coastline with pristine beaches, rainforests and<br />
charming seaside towns and of course the 12 Apostles.<br />
Leaving Melbourne we head first to one of the Great Ocean Road's surf beaches, Urquhart Bluff, where<br />
we will have morning tea and watch some surfers catch waves at one of the Great Ocean Road’s famous<br />
surfing destinations. We visit the historic Memorial Arch to get our photo taken before passing through<br />
the quaint coastal resort towns of Lorne and Anglesea.<br />
Next on this 1 Day Great Ocean Road Tour we will take a guided walk through Maits Rest Rainforest.<br />
Located in the Otway Rainforest you will see some of the tallest Eucalyptus Trees in Australia. Twist and<br />
wind through Port Campbell National Park to undertake the 12 Apostles Tour where you have the<br />
chance to take a magical helicopter ride - it’s an opportunity not to be missed.<br />
Find yourself surrounded by towering limestone cliffs and take a walk along the beach at Loch Ard<br />
Gorge. View the Archway, The Razorback and Dumpling Pots. Hear the tragic tails of the Shipwreck<br />
Coast. Before departing the Shipwreck Coast take Gibson's Steps which are carved into the limstone<br />
cliff face to view the 12 Apostles from the Beach or check out the fallen London Bridge.<br />
Overnight stay at Holiday Inn Melbourne on Flinders.
Your Memories of the day.....
Day 4: Mantra Legends Hotel, Gold Coast (Sun, 11 September)<br />
Breakfast at hotel and then check-out. There will be private transfer to Melbourne Airport for your flight<br />
to Gold Coast.<br />
Virgin Australia VA 745 will depart from Melbourne at 1410 Hrs and arrive Gold Coast at 1615 Hrs.<br />
Upon arrival meet with our representative who will assist you for your transfer to your hotel.<br />
Gold Coast<br />
If you’re looking for that postcard perfect experience of Australia, the Gold Coast is where you want to<br />
head. Sparkling high-rises overlook gold-sand beaches fringed by some of the most perfect surf in the<br />
world. Whether you like the idea of a relaxed snorkel or scuba dive to take in local turtles, seahorses<br />
and other marine species; or a high-octane experience on jet skis and power boats, the waters here<br />
cater for it all. When you’ve had your fill of sun and sea, you can get your adrenaline pumping at one of<br />
the many theme parks in the area, or enjoy the culinary offerings of the Gold Coast’s highly-rated<br />
restaurants.<br />
Mantra Legends Hotel is situated in the heart of Surfers Paradise, the ultimate Gold Coast location,<br />
providing premium holiday accommodation just 100m from the pristine beach making it the ideal base<br />
for families, couples or business travellers to the Coast. With its central Gold Coast location, Mantra<br />
Legends Hotel offers 357 contemporary rooms and suites most with a private balcony and each<br />
offering cable TV, in-house movies and wireless internet connectivity.<br />
Premium shopping outlets and fine dining restaurants are just a short walk down the bustling city<br />
street and Surfers Paradise's famous nightlife scene is a mere five minute walk.<br />
On-site facilities cater to both business travellers and those on a relaxed getaway. The hotel offers<br />
exceptional conferencing facilities as well as a beautiful outdoor door pool area, fully equipped<br />
gymnasium and relaxing steam room.<br />
Overnight: Mantra Legends Hotel Gold Coast.
Your Memories of the day.....
Day 5: Mantra Legends Hotel, Gold Coast (Mon, 12 September)<br />
Breakfast at hotel. After breakfast full day to explore Sea World Gold Coast.<br />
<strong>AUSTRALIA</strong>'S SEA WORLD<br />
Get below the surface to discover a world of fun and adventure at Sea World!<br />
Join them for a coastal adventure in the amazing new dolphin show and celebrate the sun, surf and<br />
seas as you go on a journey above and below the waves for an unforgettable experience with one of<br />
the world's most intriguing animals.<br />
Meet your Heroes in a Half Shell as Nickelodeon's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles emerge from the<br />
sewers of New York City to hit the streets of Sea World!<br />
Join Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael and Michelangelo as they show off their rad ninja moves every day.<br />
Make friends with the magnificent marine life, from dolphins to seals, polar bears, penguins and more.<br />
Scale new heights at Castaway Bay and take on the awesome new Storm Coaster. Help Dora the<br />
Explorer and friends find each other in the delightful live show, Dora's Best Friends Adventure, and be<br />
blown away by the action-packed Jet Stunt Extreme show.<br />
Sea World offers a full day of family fun and learning.<br />
Overnight: Mantra Legends Hotel Gold Coast.
Your Memories of the day.....
Day 6: Mantra Legends Hotel, Gold Coast (Tue, 13 September)<br />
Breakfast at hotel. After breakfast full day to explore Dream World Gold Coast.<br />
DREAMWORLD<br />
Australia’s biggest theme park, Dreamworld is happiness all in one place. Brave the ‘Big 9’ thrill rides,<br />
meet your favourite DreamWorks heroes and ABC KIDS characters, go wild at Tiger Island, and discover<br />
indigenous culture and Australian wildlife at Dreamworld Corroboree. Don’t miss our all new<br />
Motorsports Experience featuring the world’s first Hot Wheels themed rollercoaster - the Hot Wheels<br />
SideWinder - and the world’s largest collection of Peter Brock racing cars in Brock’s Garage. When the<br />
fun heats up, you can cool down at Dreamworld’s interconnecting water park WhiteWater World.<br />
Overnight: Mantra Legends Hotel Gold Coast.
Your Memories of the day.....
Day 7: Mantra Legends Hotel, Gold Coast (Wed, 14 September)<br />
Breakfast at hotel. After breakfast full day to explore Movie World Gold Coast.<br />
WARNER BROS. MOVIE WORLD<br />
Become lost in a world of fantasy and fun, meet your favourite stars and super-heroes and experience<br />
the exhilaration of world-class adventure rides and movie attractions at Warner Bros. Movie World.<br />
Get ready for the most thrilling battle of your life on Justice League 3D - The Ride, grab your laser<br />
blasters and join the Justice League in a battle to save the world!.<br />
Experience fun and thrills of galactic proportions on the Green Lantern coaster as you take on the<br />
steepest drop in the world. Plus there are more thills to come on the Batwing Spaceshot, Arkham<br />
Asylum and the adrenaline pumping Superman Escape.<br />
Go on the adventure of a lifetime in the brand new Rio 4D Experience, and see the amazing action in<br />
Hollywood Stunt Driver 2! Plus, children of all ages can learn to drive at the Junior Driving School.<br />
And, don't miss the magical Star's Parade where you can see all on your favourite characters on Movie<br />
World's famous Main Street. Plus plenty of live action throughout the day with live shows and character<br />
experiences the whole family will love. Experience Hollywood on the Gold Coast in true star style at<br />
Warner Bros. Movie World!<br />
Overnight: Mantra Legends Hotel Gold Coast.
Your Memories of the day.....
Day 8: Mantra Legends Hotel, Gold Coast (Thu, 15 September)<br />
Hot Air Balloon Gold Coast<br />
Hot Air Balloon Gold Coast take off every day for beautiful dawn balloon flights with a delicious<br />
Champagne breakfast at O'Reillys Vineyards. Watch the sun reflecting off the canals and waterways,<br />
shimmering off the Gold Coast’s most iconic beaches. Dream away in awe of the inspiring views, as you<br />
float peacefully past the lush Gold Coast Hinterland, a beauty that can only be truly appreciated from<br />
adrift in a hot air balloon.<br />
Overnight: Mantra Legends Hotel Gold Coast.
Your Memories of the day.....
Day 9:<br />
Holiday Inn Darling Harbour, Sydney (Fri, 16 September)<br />
Breakfast at hotel and then check-out. There will be private transfer to Melbourne Airport for your flight<br />
to Sydney.<br />
Virgin Australia VA 524 will depart from Gold Coast at 1305 Hrs and arrive Sydney at 1435 Hrs.<br />
Upon arrival meet with our representative who will assist you for your transfer to your hotel.<br />
Sydney<br />
It’s safe to say some planning is required for a visit to a city this impressive, because no matter what<br />
you fancy – shopping, the arts, the outdoors – you’re likely to be bewildered by the scope of choice<br />
available here. First up, there are the must-sees – Sydney Opera House; Harbour Bridge; the Sydney<br />
Tower for its 360-degree views of the city; the waterside hubs of Darling Harbour and Circular Quay;<br />
and the Rocks district for shopping. After dark, the glitzy city comes alive with a ‘larger-than-life’ food<br />
and music scene that extends into the early hours. For more laid-back diversions, head down to the<br />
beach or hop on a ferry for an extensive tour of the Sydney Harbour, the Parramatta River and<br />
numerous locations lying waterside.<br />
The contemporary Holiday Inn Darling Harbour is located in Sydney's popular entertainment district.<br />
The contemporary Holiday Inn is a former 1890s wool store in the heart of Darling Harbour. You'll find<br />
them opposite the Qantas Credit Union Arena, close to the bustling Chinatown, Latin Quarter & Cockle<br />
Bay Wharf. You can travel around the city area on the local free bus or efficient Light Rail from the<br />
nearby stop at Paddy's Markets.<br />
Overnight: Holiday Inn Darling Harbour Sydney.
Your Memories of the day.....
Day 10:<br />
Holiday Inn Darling Harbour, Sydney (Sat, 17 September)<br />
Breakfast at hotel. Later start your day with half day Sydney City Tour.<br />
The Ultimate Sydney Tour<br />
Drive around the historic Rocks precinct, visiting the first church in Australia, the Observatory and the<br />
convict built cottages, continuing around Circular Quay, the Opera House and into the magnificent<br />
Botanical Gardens.<br />
Take a short walk to view Mrs Macquarie’s chair and excellent harbor views to the Harbor Bridge and<br />
Opera House. Continue through Woolloomooloo, Kings Cross and into Rushcutters bay. Stop to enjoy a<br />
lunch at the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia, Australia’s premier yacht club and home to the Rolex<br />
Sydney Hobart Yacht Race. Continue on through Darling Point, one of Sydney’s affluent suburbs and<br />
see some of Sydney’s sought after addresses. Pass by Double Bay, Rose Bay, Vaucluse and Watsons Bay,<br />
before traversing along the coastline to Sydney’s famed Bondi Beach. Soak up the atmosphere of the<br />
beach side Mecca. Return to the city, via Oxford Street Paddington, arriving at Darling Harbor where the<br />
tour will conclude.<br />
Overnight: Holiday Inn Darling Harbour Sydney.
Your Memories of the day.....
Day 11:<br />
Holiday Inn Darling Harbour, Sydney (Sun, 18 September)<br />
Breakfast at hotel, after breakfast start a full day tour to Blue Mountains with Featherdale Wildlife Park.<br />
This is the only way to see the Blue Mountains! Part of a larger World Heritage listed area, the Blue<br />
Mountains are incredibly diverse with eucalypt forests, rainforests and swamps all encompassed within<br />
its bounds. Home to over 400 species of animals including koalas, kangaroos, possums and dingos, the<br />
Blue Mountains are comprised of sandstone bedrock with the highest point reaching a dizzying 1,362m<br />
(4,469ft)!<br />
For visitors, the Blue Mountains are a treasure trove of exciting and interesting things to see and do. On<br />
this tour, you will visit the most iconic sites in the Blue Mountains including the Three Sisters,<br />
Katoomba, Capertee Valley (known as Australia's Grand Canyon), Cahills lookout ,the exquisite<br />
manicured gardens of the Leura township and The Candy Store, home to over 2,000 different types of<br />
unique and unusual lollies, candies, chocolates, fudges, nougats, novelties and toffees gathered from all<br />
over the world.<br />
This 1 day tour includes a visit to the Featherdale Wildlife Park, where guests have the opportunity to<br />
cuddle a koala, feed and pet kangaroos and emus, and see a wide range of animals, many unique to<br />
Australia, including wombats, Tasmanian devils and dingos.<br />
Overnight: Holiday Inn Darling Harbour Sydney.
Your Memories of the day.....
Day 12:<br />
Holiday Inn Darling Harbour, Sydney (Mon, 19 September)<br />
Breakfast at hotel, full day is free at leisure.<br />
You can enjoy various activities that are available for tourists. You simply you can spend your time in<br />
one of the famous markets while shopping.<br />
Overnight: Holiday Inn Darling Harbour Sydney.
Your Memories of the day.....
Day 13: Departure (Tue, 20 September)<br />
Have an early (Or Packed) breakfast at the hotel and check-out, as you will be transferred to Sydney<br />
Airport for your flight Air India AI 301 which departs from Sydney at 0945 Hrs and you will reach India<br />
on 20 th Sep with fond memories of your tour to Australia.