from $1,655* per person | 6 Days | February-June, September-December |
Comfort accommodations | Exertion level: 3 | |
Operator: First Light Travel Australia | 12 people max |
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Australia
Our Austalia and New Zealand trip arranged by First Light Travel was fantastic - could not have been better. Our consultant, Chrissy, was prompt and thorough during the design of the trip. Our itinerary was very helpful. The lodging and transport arrangements made by First Light were all seamless - we had no problems of any significance and were pleased with all accommodations.
I found First Light Travel in a National Geographic magazine in my dentist's office and thought I'd try. I was impressed with the service the first time I contacted the travel agency. The knowledge, experience and professionalism of our travel agent, Verity Paterson, helped make our trip to Australia everything we hoped it would be. I completed all of our arrangements via the internet including several last minute changes and I always felt like my agent was doing everything she could to make sure our accomodations, travel and activities were totally taken care of. I would recommend the service to anyone and if/when we're considering another trip "down under", I wouldn't hesitate contacting First Light Travel again.
Shelley, our consultant was very conscientious offering detailed, informed travel suggestions along with specific details of what we could expect. Once we arrived in Australia we found that everything went smoothly according to our plans. We had great fun without the complications and hassles from being in another country.
Depart Adelaide at 8.30am. First up seaside Glenelg then we continue on to the picturesque coastal village of Victor Harbor on the Fleurieu Peninsula. Here you'll have some free time to explore, maybe take a walk to Granite Island and see some sensational coastal views. Next we travel by ferry to Kangaroo Island for our two-night stay. Tonight we'll have dinner at the Ozone Seafront Hotel, overlooking the spectacular Backstair Passage.
Hotel: Ozone Seafront Hotel, Kangaroo Island, 2 nights. D
Today we explore Kangaroo Island! At Seal Bay we'll take a guided tour along the beach among the Australian Sea Lions. We'll experience more great photo opportunities at the Remarkable Rocks and Admiral's Arch. We'll also do some koala, wallaby and kangaroo spotting at Flinders Chase National Park. BLD
We leave Kangaroo Island, ferrying back to Cape Jervis, then we're off through the Adelaide Hills today, we stop at the mysterious Whispering Wall then travel to the picturesque Barossa Valley - taking in some sensational panoramic views from Mengler Lookout - then it's on to the real business - a winery visit - to Chateau Yaldara for a tour and tasting! We'll also visit the Angas Park Fruit Centre then relax and watch the sunset over the vineyards at Barossa Valley Novotel Resort – what a way to end the day!
Hotel: Novotel Barossa Valley Resort. BD
The amazing wonderful wetlands and a wine tasting at Banrock Station Winery are a highlight before we cross back over the border to Victoria for an up close look at the mighty Murray River and the fabulous fresh produce of Mildura,'the Mediterranean in the outback'.
Hotel: Mercure Hotel, Mildura. B
Our highlights today include a visit to Historic Hay on the Murrumbidgee and Darling Rivers and the picturesque scenery of the Riverina district including the country town of Narrandera, where we'll see Australia's largest playable guitar! We overnight in rural Wagga Wagga, NSW's largest inland city.
Hotel: Country Comfort, Wagga Wagga. BD
Our scenic journey through mid western New South Wales is packed with Australian icons. From a stop-and-see of Don Bradman's birth place, to Bathurst and a hot lap of Mount Panorama, to the impressive World Heritage listed Blue Mountains and the Three Sisters, we finish up at Sydney in the shadows of one of the great Australian icons – the Harbour Bridge. You will be transferred to Sydney Airport for your onward flight. B
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