14 days • Air & Land
12 days • Melbourne/Sydney
from $1978 land only

Escorted Ask about guaranteed departures

Your Travel Value Includes

• All flights when Brendan issues the tickets
• All transfers throughout the tour
• Accommodation in superior first class and first class hotels
• Pre-registered room in Melbourne to accommodate your early arrival
• 11 breakfasts (B), 2 lunches (L), and 5 dinners (D) including a Farewell Dinner, Sydney
• Services of a professional Tour Director
• Complete sightseeing program as detailed in the day-by-day itinerary including admission charges where applicable Fitzroy Gardens; reserved seats for a live performance at a Melbourne theatre; Ayers Rock; the Olgas; Great Barrier Reef; Wildlife Park; Sydney Opera House
• All local taxes
• Brendan flight bag and portfolio of travel documents

Itinerary

Day 1, Tue. DEPART LOS ANGELES.
Board your overnight flight to Melbourne, Australia.

Day 2, Wed. EN ROUTE.
During your flight, cross the International Dateline.

Day 3, Thu. ARRIVE MELBOURNE.
Upon arrival, you are transferred to your hotel which has been pre-registered so you can check-in right away. The balance of the day is free in this lovely Victorian city.

Day 4, Fri. EXPLORE MELBOURNE.
See the Victorian architecture on your morning sightseeing tour that includes Melbourne University, Parliament House, Queen Victoria Market and Captain Cook’s Cottage in Fitzroy Gardens. Balance of the day is at leisure. Later, perhaps take the optional drive out to see the Fairy Penguin parade. (B)

Day 5, Sat. MELBOURNE.
A full free day to do as you please. This attractive city boasts some of the world’s finest museums, and shopping is some of the country’s best. You may wish to take the optional outing to the picturesque Yarra Valley, whose rolling vineyards produce some of Australia’s finest wines. Other ideas include a trip on Puffing Billy, Australia’s best known narrow gauge railroad or a day outing to historic gold rush country. Tonight enjoy dinner aboard a 1927 tram that has been converted into an elegant restaurant, traveling the scenic streets of Melbourne. Afterward, you will attend a first-class performance at one of the many theatres. (B,D)

Day 6, Sun. MELBOURNE / ALICE SPRINGS.
Head to the airport this morning for the flight to the vast red land of the Outback. This afternoon’s sightseeing tour includes a visit to the Royal Flying Doctor Service, Overland Telegraph Station and Panorama Guth. Enjoy an evening Bush Dinner in a traditional outback setting and listen to classic Australian music while you dine under the stars. (B,D)

Day 7, Mon. ALICE SPRINGS / AYERS ROCK (ULURU).
A leisurely drive to Ayers Rock where you will drive around the Olgas, 36 giant red rock domes which dominate the Western sky. Later, enjoy a short walk to the base of the Olga Gorge. This evening, visit the "Sunset Strip" for a glass of champagne while watching the subtle color changes as the sun sets over Ayers Rock. (B,D)

Day 8, Tue. AYERS ROCK / CAIRNS.
Rise early this morning to view the grandeur of Ayers Rock. Hikers may have the opportunity to climb to the top of the Rock, or tour the caves at its base and hear an explanation of the Aboriginal Dreamtime Legends. This afternoon, fly to Cairns, the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, where your hotel room overlooks the ocean. Dinner tonight is at a favorite “locals” restaurant. (B,D)

Day 9, Wed. GREAT BARRIER REEF EXCURSION.
Today board the "Big Cat" for your leisurely journey to the edge of the Barrier Reef. You can unwind and experience your day with supervised snorkeling trips, glass bottom boat rides, semi-submarine coral viewing tours, underwater observatory, or scuba diving. Your outing includes an Aussie BBQ lunch. Late this afternoon, return to Cairns for a relaxing evening on your own. (B,L)

Day 10, Thu. CAIRNS.
A full day at leisure. Your Tour Director will be happy to arrange an optional excursion on
the Kuranda Railroad and the Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park. Other activities include river rafting, kayaking, a rainforest walk, a hike or cruise through the Daintree Rainforest, or perhaps an outing to spot crocodiles. (B)

Day 11, Fri. CAIRNS / SYDNEY.
Board your flight to Sydney this morning. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your harborside hotel, with the balance of the day free to begin exploring this exciting city. (B)

Day 12, Sat. SYDNEY.
Visit a wildlife park to see some of Australia’s unusual fauna – koalas, kangaroos, wombat and emus. Next, board a luncheon cruise on Sydney Harbour. See offshore views of
the Harbour Bridge, Opera House, Fort Denison and beautiful waterfront homes. Afterwards, take a guided tour of the world famous Sydney Opera House. (B,L)

Day 13, Sun. SYDNEY.
A free day to relax, shop or sightsee. Perhaps join an optional tour to the Blue Mountains, Hunter Valley, or one of the many other choices available to you. Reminisce tonight with your fellow travelers at a Farewell Dinner at one of Sydney’s well known restaurants. (B,D)

Day 14, Mon. SYDNEY / LOS ANGELES.
The morning is at leisure before your transfer to the airport for your flight home. Cross the International Dateline and arrive in Los Angeles the same morning. (B)

Extend Your Tour to Fiji or Tahiti
Ask your Brendan Specialist for details.

Brendan Hotels
MELBOURNE - Novotel on Collins (F)
ALICE SPRINGS - Crowne Plaza (SF)
AYERS ROCK - Desert Gardens (F)
CAIRNS - Oasis (SF)
SYDNEY - Sebel Pier One (SF)

Tour QAZ Departures & Prices Per Person 2004
 

Single room supplement: $990.
Triple room reduction per person: $200.
No guaranteed share.

The “land only” price does not include any air sectors.

The above “air & land” inclusive price includes all international flights from/to Los Angeles and domestic air within Australia. To cover various departure and arrival taxes, $160 per person (subject to change) will be added to your air inclusive invoice.

* These departures are subject to itinerary and price modifications.
Details will be available September 2004.