Icons of Australia
(Sydney and Great Barrier Reef)
Arlene Dickinson
Dragons' Den
Sydney & Great Barrier Reef
Trip Highlights:
From exploring two world heritage wonders, the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest, to enjoying the urban and natural wonders of Sydney, join Arlene in exploring the culture, style and buzzing lifestyle of two of Australia's most iconic locations.
Sydney
- Cruise the harbour to get a feel for the city's neighborhoods
- Wander the historic Rocks district, and catch your breath when you see the dramatic silhouette of Sydney Opera House
- Climb the arch of Sydney Harbor Bridge for an amazing view of the harbor and city
- See why there's nothing like Australia's coastal lifestyle with a day at one of its famous beaches, Bondi Beach. Do the Bronte to Bondi walk, meet famous surf lifesavers and end at Icebergs iconic pool and restaurant
- Take a tour of the city's hip and hot spots from shopping to bars to boutiques
- Spot cockatoos and flying foxes on a stroll through the Royal Botanic Gardens before taking a tour of the garden's before taking a tour of the garden's rich Aboriginal heritage through traditional music, dance and artifacts, and taste some bush foods
Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef
- Day at the Great Barrier Reef. Depending on how you want to experience the world's largest coral reef you can either get wet and snorkel or dive, or stay dry and see it from a submarine
- Helicopter flight over the Reef
- Cuddle a Koala
- Trek through the oldest living rainforest on earth, the Daintree. The local Kuku Yulanji people will explain their ancient connection to this world heritage site
- Take the Skyrail and sail over the Daintree for a bird's eye view
- Choose one adventure: jungle surf, croc spot on a river cruise, get a spa treatment or take a sunset cruise
*Travel Dates: April 1-9 2012
