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Everyone should have the opportunity to visit Australia but not everyone can spare the time to join our comprehensive 22 day tour. We have put together this very popular 15 day tour, bringing you all the highlights – without reducing the magic and excitement of this fascinating country. This superb three centre holiday visits the tropical resort of Cairns and the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef.

Travel to the extraordinary Red Centre, spending two nights at Ayers Rock, and finally on to the vibrant city of Sydney, home to the famous Opera House and magnificent Harbour Bridge.  This special tour offers the best of Australia at a value-for-money price.

What's Included

  • Scheduled flights to Cairns, returning from Sydney
  • Flights within Australia – Cairns/Ayers Rock/Sydney
  • Transfers between airport and hotel
  • All other transportation as detailed
  • Eleven nights’ room only accommodation
  • Services of a Travelsphere Tour Manager
  • All hotel baggage handling for one piece of luggage per person
  • All State and local taxes
  • All UK and overseas airport taxes and security charges

Excursions as follows:

  • Full day excursion to the Great Barrier Reef, including lunch
  • Visit to the Olgas
  • Visit to Ayers Rock, including Aboriginal Caves
  • City sightseeing in Sydney

Treat Yourself to an upgrade

Premium Economy from only £450
Enjoy a little more luxury for less than you'd think
For the first time, Qantas are offering Premium Economy flight upgrades on selected routes, so if you’re travelling to Australia with us, or on our Five Star Far East holiday, treat yourself to a little more luxury as you fly.

From as little as £450* per person each way, you can enjoy more space, comfort and luxury in Qantas’ Premium Economy class. It’s the perfect way to start and end your once-in-a-lifetime experience. So go on – treat yourself.

When you fly Qantas Premium Economy, you benefit from all this:

A refined environment

  • 32 seat cabin
  • Fine cuisine
  • Specially selected Australian wines
  • Complimentary pre take-off champagne

More comfort

  • Wider, more comfortable seats
  • More leg room
  • Luxurious pillows and quilts
  • Complimentary comfort kit

Superb entertainment

  • Personal entertainment system
  • In-arm digital touch screen video monitor
  • Noise cancelling headsets
  • Personal telephone in every seat

* Premium Economy upgrades are available from 1st April 2008 on most of Travelsphere’s holidays to Australia and on the Five Star Far East holiday, where available, with Qantas. The price quoted is for flights from the UK to/from Bangkok or Singapore en route to/from Australia. On our Australia holidays we are able to offer the upgrade all the way to or from Australia from only £615 per person each way.

To book your upgrade simply call one our holiday advisors on 01858 410 818


Experience even more!

Make the most of your holiday to Australia by choosing to include a stopover in either Hong Kong, Singapore or Bangkok, extending you stay, or including a trip to New Zealand.
Click here to take a look at the fabulous options we're offering to really tailor-make your holiday.

Accommodation

You will stay at the Mercure Harbourside, Cairns, the Outback Pioneer Hotel or Desert Gardens Hotel, Ayers Rock and the Travelodge Wynward, Sydney. Each of these comfortable medium grade hotels has restaurant and bar. Rooms have private facilities, TV, complimentary tea and coffee making facilities and are air-conditioned. Meals are not included in the tour price, as there is always a wide choice of nearby restaurants, allowing you to eat as and when you wish. Most hotels also have a swimming pool.

 

Itinerary

Day 1
Depart on your scheduled flight to Australia.

Day 2 
Owing to the considerable time difference between the UK and Cairns, Day 2 will be spent in flight.

Day 3 
Morning arrival in the Northern Queensland city of Cairns, a lively seaside resort situated on the Great Barrier Reef. Accommodation for four nights.

Day 4
The Great Barrier Reef has been described as the world’s largest living thing and the eighth wonder of the world. It is a stupendous 1,400 mile wonderland of breathtakingly beautiful coral and colourful marine life, studded with unspoilt tropical islands. Today we offer a full day excursion by catamaran to Frankland Island on the Great Barrier Reef with lunch included. A truly unforgettable experience!

Days 5 & 6 
Cairns enjoys an idyllic location, sandwiched between deep blue ocean and lush green tropical forests. It is the perfect retreat in which to spend time relaxing in the sunshine! Optional excursions include a visit to the Atherton Tablelands, featuring a ride on the Kuranda Railway, which is widely regarded as one of the world’s most spectacular rail journeys. The track burrows through 15 tunnels and traverses 40 bridges as it clings to the rock face along a narrow coastal strip.

Day 7
Transfer to the airport for the flight to Ayers Rock, situated in the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. Upon arrival transfer to your nearby hotel for a two night stay. During the afternoon an excursion will be made to the mysterious Olgas, a nearby range of 28 spectacular rock domes.

Ayers Rock is one of the world’s most remarkable sights. This gigantic sandstone monolith is also a cherished Aboriginal shrine, and remains the property of the Anangu tribe of the Northern Territory. This evening we are at Ayers Rock for sunset.

Day 8 
Visit Ayers Rock for sunrise, and a chance for the more energetic to climb to the top! There will also be a tour of the base to see the caves and Aboriginal rock paintings.

The rest of the day is free, with optional excursions available. Take an unforgettable scenic flight over Ayers Rock, offering you amazing views of this unique and haunting landmark. You can also join a guided tour to the Valley of the Winds. This fascinating excursion in the company of a local guide will show you the remarkable rock formations of the valley, and also features a sunset barbecue.

Day 9
Transfer to the airport for the flight to Sydney. On arrival transfer to your hotel for a five night stay.

Day 10
Sydney is Australia’s biggest and most exciting city. The centre is surprisingly compact and can be explored easily on foot. The world-famous Harbour Bridge and Opera House dominate the picturesque harbour. Our holiday price includes a half day sightseeing tour. This includes Bondi Beach, Hyde Park, Darling Harbour and Mrs Macquarie’s Chair.

Days 11 to 13
Free to enjoy the exciting atmosphere and sheer beauty of Australia’s premier city. Optional excursions will include a drive to the Blue Mountains and Wildlife Park to see the koalas, possums, wombats and kangaroos, which you may well have already seen in the wild whilst in the outback. You can also enjoy a harbour cruise, visit the landscaped capital city of Canberra and tour Sydney by night.

Day 14
Transfer to the airport for the return flight to the UK.

Day 15
Arrival in the UK.

Dates, Prices & Departure

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Deposit £150 per person
All prices are per person based on two people sharing a twin or double-bedded room with private facilities


Surcharges

The price of fuel has risen dramatically over the past months in line with oil prices. As a result many airlines and cruise lines have imposed additional fuel charges. In common with other businesses our prices now include an additional charge for all new bookings which has been introduced to cover these costs.

Supplements

  • Single room supplement £470
  • Insurance

Travel Information

Flights are by scheduled services of Quantas via Bangkok & Sydney
Departs Heathrow: 2215 hrs
Return arrival: 0640 hrs

All flight timings are approximate and may be subject to variation

Fly from your local airport from £29
For more information regarding regional connecting flights please click here.

Essential Information - General

Booking Conditions | Insurance

We know that your holiday is very important to you. It is also extremely important to us since we want you to enjoy it and continue to entrust your holiday arrangements to us in years to come. We also care about our reputation and want to be sure that you understand both your and our obligations when you book a holiday with us. Please therefore spend a few minutes reading the following Booking Conditions together with the General Information, as they form the basis of your contract with us. Your contract is with Travelsphere a division of Travelsphere Ltd.

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Essential Information - Booking Conditions

General Information | Insurance

We know that your holiday is very important to you. It is also extremely important to us since we want you to enjoy it and continue to entrust your holiday arrangements to us in years to come. We also care about our reputation and want to be sure that you understand both your and our obligations when you book a holiday with us. Please therefore spend a few minutes reading the following Booking Conditions together with the General Information, as they form the basis of your contract with us. Your contract is with Travelsphere a division of Travelsphere Ltd.

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Essential Information - Insurance

Booking Conditions | General Information

We know that your holiday is very important to you. It is also extremely important to us since we want you to enjoy it and continue to entrust your holiday arrangements to us in years to come. We also care about our reputation and want to be sure that you understand both your and our obligations when you book a holiday with us. Please therefore spend a few minutes reading the following Booking Conditions together with the General Information, as they form the basis of your contract with us. Your contract is with Travelsphere a division of Travelsphere Ltd.

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Travel Extras

We know that picking your dream destination is the biggest part of making your perfect holiday come true. But there are a number of other decisions that have to be made such as where to park at the airport and who to change your money with, to name but a few. So to really get every aspect of your holiday sorted we have set up a one stop travel shop and useful links section for you to organise all your travel needs, leaving you to concentrate on having a memorable and relaxing holiday with Travelsphere.



Holiday Extras Airport hotels, parking and more from www.holidayextras.co.uk/Travelsphere We have teamed up with Holiday Extras to help get your holiday off to a great start.
  • Airport and Port Parking
  • Airport and Port Hotels
  • VIP Airport Lounges
  • Airport Chauffeur Drive
  • London Theatre Breaks
  • UK Theme Park Breaks
  • Airport Car Hire
 
Lounge Pass Airport Lounges from Lounge Pass Start your holiday off refreshed and relaxed by taking advantage of our VIP airport lounge offer, available at a number of airports, both here and abroad. From as little as £15 each, you’ll enjoy a peaceful and tranquil environment, where you can enjoy complimentary drinks and snacks, read the papers, check your email or simply relax and watch TV until your flight is called. For details, please visit www.travelsphere.co.uk/loungepass
 
Lands' End Casual Clothing from Lands’ End Lands' End offer an extensive range of high quality casual and tailored clothes for men and women. Choose from their selection of jackets, knitted tops, trousers, dresses, skirts and more.
To view their full range and buy online visit www.landsend.co.uk
 
 
Voyager Travel Door to Door Service with Voyager Travel If you would like the security of having a professional private hire service to pick you up from your home and drive you to and from the airport at a competitive rate simply call Voyager Travel free on 0800 037 1533 for a special Just You price by quoting reference JYI. Your smartly dressed, experienced driver will assist you with your luggage. Then you can enjoy a relaxing start to your holiday as you sit back in comfort and are driven along in a stylish, non-smoking, air-conditioned car. If you wish you can also book an in-car portable DVD player for longer journeys. Your contract will be with Voyager Travel. We do not accept any responsibility for delays or missed departures etc, caused by Voyager Travel’s services. Your contract will be with Voyager Travel.
 
Hotel Hoppa Hotel Hoppa Linking London Heathrow & Hotels. Hoppa tickets are available. Ask our Holiday Advisors for details on 0870 240 2426.

 
National Express Coach offer We have teamed up with National Express to offer you a great way to join your holiday. For just £27 each, you can travel from any of National Express's 1200 pick-up points around the country.

If you’d like to take advantage of this offer, please call our holiday advisors on 0870 240 2426 and we will add the cost to your booking. We recommend that you contact National Express directly, to find out if suitable services exist. You can do this by calling them on 08705 80 80 80, or by visiting their website www.nationalexpress.com

We are unable to accept any liability if things go wrong, and you miss your flight or ferry, or if National Express don’t offer a service that’s convenient for you.
 
Ramada Hotels Overnight hotels for holidays by coach at Dover & Folkestone We can also offer you overnight hotels in Dover & Folkestone. Typical of the hotels we use are the Ramada Dover Hotel in Dover and the Grand Burstin Hotel in Folkestone. Prices start from £50 per room including a transfer to the terminal. To book or for further information please call on of our Holiday Advisors on 0870 240 2426.
 
Jessops Photography from Jessops Jessops is the UK's leading specialist photographic retailer. With great on-line savings on hundreds of products, including digital cameras, camcorders, lenses, batteries and much more, plus free delivery on mainland UK orders over £75, Jessops has all your photographic needs covered. Visit www.jessops.com see their full range of photographic equipment.
 
Port Parking Port Parking for holidays by coach at Dover & Folkestone If you want to park your car at Dover, when crossing the Channel by ferry, please call the Dover Harbour Board on 01304 241 427 to pre-book your space.

If you want to park your car at Folkestone, when crossing the Channel by Eurotunnel, please call Relyon Car parks on 01304 201 227 to pre-book your space.
 
Regional Flights Regional Connecting Flights You can fly from many regional airports to connect with your international flight on a selection of our Worldwide holidays. Look out for information on tour pages for holidays offering regional connecting flights, which operate with airlines such as British Airways and bmi. Click here for further information.
 
Travel With Care Travel Accessories from Travel with Care Travel With Care offers a comprehensive range of travel accessories, with everything you need for your holiday. From First Aid, DVT Prevention and Healthcare to money belts, wallets, waterproofs, toiletries, alarm clocks, and much, much more, www.travelwithcare.com is the place for all those holiday essentials.
 
Travelsphere Travel Insurance from Travelsphere To view our excellent value for money holiday insurance please click here.
 


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