Welcome to Cox and Kings' Flexihol Tour of Australia.Glittering rivers and oceans, enthralling wildlife, imposing mountains, crystal waterfalls and sun-kissed beaches, all amalgamate to make the picture perfect Australia.We are committed to making sure all your travel needs are taken care of.
For over 250 years, we at Cox and Kings, are dedicated to offering you holiday experiences like no other. With our unique FlexiHol holidays, get the power to chalk out every detail of your trip.
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2. WELCOME
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AUSTRALIA
ALICE SPRINGS
GOLD COAST
ADELAIDE SYDNEY
MELBOURNE
AUCKLAND
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5. TRANSPORT & HOTELS
TRANSFERS
Travel in style and comfort with
Cox and Kings. We offer luxurious
and comfortable transportation for
sightseeing and airport pick-up and
drop. All vehicles offered by us are air-conditioned unless requested and strictly
adhere to international safety norms.
Seat-in-Coach Transfer
Economical and great value-for-money, Seat-in-Coach (SIC) Transfer is ideal
for budget travellers. Based on a shared vehicle transfer, SIC operates at pre-
designated timings and provides the service of an English speaking guide on all
sightseeing tours.
Private Transfers
Travel at your own pace and enjoy the luxury and convenience of your own
private vehicle. Ride in comfort and enjoy the exibility of stopping along the
way if you see something of interest, want to take a photograph or for a break.
You have the option of booking a car or van depending on your requirement and
enjoy the service of an English speaking guide.
HOTELS – HOME AWAY
FROM HOME
Cox and Kings is proud to be associated
with some of the nest hotels worldwide.
The distinctive features of our European
hotels are high standard with quality
accommodation alongwith contemporary
facilities at par with world standards. We offer
a wide array of hotels, meeting every need of
the traveller, be it leisure or business.
High Standard & Quality Hotels
Accommodation is of utmost importance to
your enjoyment on your holiday and we understand and ensure that by selecting
centrally located rst-class hotels. Each hotel is chosen for its ambience, amenities
and the pleasure they will give you as our valued customer.
Hotel Ratings
Deluxe hotels - A luxurious 5-star hotel equipped to a high quality. These hotels offer
outstanding facilities and cater to travellers looking for luxurious accommodation
combined with excellent service.
First Class - Very comfortably equipped rst-class 4-star hotels. These hotels are
well located and offer all modern conveniences.
Standard - A middle range 3-star hotel, ideal for budget travellers. These hotels
offer all basic amenities.
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6. FLEXIHOL HOLIDAYS
SIX STEPS TO PLAN A GREAT FLEXIHOL HOLIDAY ON YOUR OWN
Step 1 - Select your favorite destination
We offer a wide range of destinations including
Far East, Australia & New Zealand, South East
Asia, The Americas, Islands, Middle East &
Mediterranean and Africa. We pride ourselves in
offering holidays to almost every leisure destination
in the world.
INDIVIDUAL HOLIDAYS BROCHURES 2010
Step 2 - Select an exciting holiday option
FlexiHol has always endeavored to enhance your
holiday experience. We feature options ranging
from romantic holidays, exotic cruises, exciting
s family vacations and many more.
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Exciting Cruises Roma
Step 3 - Select a personality
We would like to enhance your holiday experience
further and introduce you to build your holiday
options based on the personality you enjoy. Choose
the one closest to you and put together an itinerary
along with our experienced travel advisors.
Step 4 - Select from exciting sightseeing
The icons alongside the sightseeing options will
assist you to decide your areas of interest from
HISTORY ADVENTURE CULTURE KIDS history, culture, adventure etc. You can never make
a mistake !
Step 5 - Select your preferred airline
Thanks to the very special relationship that we
share with various airlines Flexihol can share
special bene ts with you. We will guide you and
ensure that you get the best.
Step 6 - Select from a wide variety of hotels
Be it beach resorts, great value budget hotels or
5 star hotels, FlexiHol offers the entire range to
suit every pocket. You can also visit our website
www.coxandkings.com for a wide selection in
all categories.
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7. • Explore 9 different Aussie habitats and 65 exhibits
• There is something lurking in the water at Darling Harbour…. One of the
world’s largest crocodiles is making his way to Sydney Wildlife World.
• The brand new exhibit features:
• Above and below the water viewing of the monster live croc (4.8 metres!)
• Crocodile entertainment area – watch regular interactive presentations
• Crocodile interpretive area with a life size model of prehistoric
crocodilian Deinosuchus and interactive displays
• Have your photo taken with a koala and touch a snake
Aquarium Pier. Darling Harbour, Sydney
Open daily 9am - dusk
• Discover the mystical dugongs at Sydney Aquarium
• Get up close to over 12,000 Australian marine animals
• Walk underwater among dugongs, sharks, giant rays and more
• Enjoy the world’s largest Great Barrier Reef display
Aquarium Pier. Darling Harbour, Sydney
Open daily 9am - 10pm
• Double the height of the Harbour Bridge!
• Upgrade your Sydney Tower ticket to Skywalk - Sydney’s highest outdoor
adventure
• Expert guides provide fascinating insights about Sydney as you effortlessly
traverse outdoor walkways and overhanging glass platforms
• Step out over the edge and let us show you Sydney like never before!
Centrepoint Podium Level. 100 Market St, Sydney
Open daily 10am - 9pm
Runs every 45 minutes subject to demand
Please book through Cox and Kings
8. From airlines to hotels and online portals to travel operators and customers. This year, thousands of people across varied travel
categories spanning 11 cities in India, voted Cox and Kings as the Top Rated Tour Operator ’09 – Outbound. An achievement, that
not only speaks volumes about our work, but also the customer’s unfailing trust in us. Having evolved over 250 years, today we are
one of the most experienced brands, catering to the needs of Indian as well as International travelers.
Organised by Economic Times in partnership with the Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI), this survey was conducted by IMRB research agency and validated by Ernst & Young.
India Network: Wide network spanning 255 points of presence covering 164 locations with Branch offices, Franchisees & Agents.
Global Network: 18 countries including UK, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, US, UAE, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Germany, Italy, France,
Taiwan, South America, South Africa, Moscow (Russia), Maldives, Tahiti.
10. Clockwise from left: Seal Bay Conservation Park, Kangaroo Island; Remarkable Rocks, Kangaroo Island; Barossa; Cleland Wildlife Park, Adelaide Hills.
South Australia. AUSTRALIA
A brilliant blend. ADELAIDE
Cuddle a koala! Taste fine wines!
Enjoy close encounters with our native wildlife!
Amazing experiences come together in a brilliant
blend called South Australia.
An unpolluted environment and world-famous wines.
Fresh seafood and lots of vegetarian produce.
Adventure and wonder for everyone.
From the elegant capital Adelaide to Kangaroo Island’s untouched
wilderness, from the heady wines of the Barossa to the charming
Adelaide Hills, South Australia is the ideal holiday destination.
Honeymooning? A range of accommodation and activities
will make this special time even more memorable. Adelaide.
www.southaustralia.com
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RAIN MM 103 111 131 130 123 129 103 80 69 83 81 78
Daily maximum and minimum averages are guides only and may vary
Facts you need to know about Australia
Australia is the sixth largest country in the world. It is about
the same size as the 48 mainland states of the USA and 50 percent
larger than Europe.
Australia is the world’s only island continent, boasting almost
10,700 beaches - that’s more than anywhere else on Earth.
Opals are Australia’s national gemstone. Australia produces around
97% of the world’s opal. The town of Lightning Ridge in New South
Wales is the main source of black opal.
The Aussie Icon is the Kangaroo, one of the easily recognized
mammals. There are an estimated 50 million Kangaroos in Australia.
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The world’s longest continuous fence known as the ‘dingo fence’, runs
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through central Queensland for 5,531 kilometers. It is 1.8 meters high and
is designed to keep sheep safe from Australia’s native dog.
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AUD Rs. Currency Conversion
The currency of Australia is Australian Dollar (AUD).
1 USD = 1.15 AUD
1 AUD = 40.00 INR
Languages Spoken
English is the common and everyday language of Australia.
18. Australian Cuisine
Australian cuisine was based on traditional British cooking
brought to the country by the rst settlers. It generally
consisted of pies, roasted cuts of meat, grilled steak
and chops and other meat accompanied by vegetables.
Australian cuisine is now in uenced by a variety of
Mediterranean and Asian foods introduced by immigrants.
Electric Plug Details
The electrical current in Australia is 240/250V & 50Hz.
Plugs are 3 at pins.
Visas
You require an Australian visa, which has to be applied
and procured before departure.
Getting Around
Menu BUS : Buses are slow but fairly frequent. Sydney’s
AUSTRALIA
VEGEMITE bus network extends to most suburbs. Bus fares depend on
is a food paste made from yeast extract, used as a spread on sandwiches, the number of zones you travel. As a rough guide, adult
toast and cracker biscuits. fares begin at A$1.80 and go up to A$5.80. Most buses have
radio links to taxi operators, so you can arrange for a taxi to
AN AUSTRALIAN MEAT PIE meet you at your destination.
a hand-sized pie of minced meat and gravy.
LAMINGTONS TAXI : Taxis are fairly easy to ag down. There are
are cake cubes, coated in a layer of traditionally chocolate and desiccated taxi ranks at major points throughout the city. Booking fee
coconut. is A$1.60; agfall is A$3, then A$1.79 per km. Generally,
Australian cabbies are an honest lot and fairly helpful with
your baggage.
MONORAIL : The monorail circles Darling
Harbour and Central Sydney. The entire loops takes just
above 15 minutes, with trains frequently arriving every 5
minutes. A Monorail Day Pass costs A$9.50 and a Single
Trip Pass cost A$4.80
LIGHT RAIL : Sydney’s Light Rail System
operations 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. It operates
ochi on 2 zones. Zone 1 stations run from Central Station to
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Exhibition Centre Convention. Zone 2 stations run from
Pyrmont Bay to Lily eld. Single Trip Pass within 1 zone
Cox and Kings did a wonderful job in arranging all the A$3.20. Single Trip Pass within 2 zones A$4.20. A Light
transfers, giving us the best hotels and arranging excellent Rail Day Pass A$9.00
daily tours in the respective cities.
19. Australia
Darwin
Alice Springs
Cairns
NEW SOUTH WALES & QUEENSLAND
Brisbane
Uluru
(Ayers Rock) Bursting with character, Sydney is a vibrant city blessed with sun-drenched natural attractions,
Sydney pulsating nightlife and superb shopping. Surf, sun and fun - the Gold Coast is famous for its
Adelaide Melbourne beaches, surf, theme parks, nightlife and hinterland. Cairns is an adventurer’s paradise and an
ideal base to explore the Great Barrier Reef, rainforest and outback.
Hobart
the Blue Mountains for a wilderness Day 6 - Gold Coast Today, time free for
experience ! Or discover the unspoilt and shopping or opt to visit either the marine
diverse blue water paradise of Port Stephens. life wonders at Sea World or action packed
Simply Australia
Overnight in Sydney. (B) Dream World. Overnight in Gold Coast. (B)
6 nights
Day 4 - Sydney - Gold Coast Today, y Day 7 - Gold Coast - Depart Brisbane
Visit Sydney & Gold Coast to Brisbane and transfer to your hotel in Gold Today, you will be transferred to the Brisbane
Coast. In the evening, you have the option airport for your ight back home. (B)
Experience the stunning harbour, exciting of enjoying a night out at Conrad Jupiter
theme parks and the majestic beaches for
to witness the most spectacular stage show
yourself on this city stopover package.
extravaganza. Overnight in Gold Coast. (B)
Day 1 - Arrive Sydney On arrival in Sydney,
you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Day 5 - Gold Coast Spend the day at Movie
Overnight in Sydney. World Experience the magic and excitement of
Warner Bros. Movie World where everyone’s a
Day 2 - Sydney Today morning enjoy a Star ! Become lost in a world of fantasy and fun
Panoramic Tour of Sydney. In the evening, and experience the heart thumping thrill rides
enjoy cruising the harbour on the Sydney like Superman Escape, Lethal Weapon and
Showboat and witness a rst class international
Wild West Falls, the spine-tingling Scooby-Doo
show. Overnight in Sydney. (B)
Spooky Coaster, all the fun of Looney Tunes Dream Wor
Village and the spectacular Main Street Star ld, Gold Coa
Day 3 - Sydney Full day at leisure to shop. st
Or you may prefer an optional adventure to Parades. Overnight in Gold Coast. (B)
Port Stephens. Perhaps take a Seaplane ight Day 8 - Gold Coast Spend the day at Movie
over the city. Or enjoy the Bridge Climb tour. World. Overnight in Gold Coast. (B)
Overnight in Sydney. (B)
Australian Highlights Day 9 - Gold Coast Today, you have the
MOST
9 nights POPUL
AR Day 4 - Sydney - Cairns In the afternoon, y option of visiting Sea World. Overnight in
to Cairns. On arrival, you wil be transferred to Gold Coast. (B)
Visit Sydney, Cairns & Gold Coast your hotel. Overnight in Cairns. (B)
Day 10 - Gold Coast - Depart Brisbane
This Australian vacation package will Day 5 - Cairns Today, proceed on a full day Today, you will be transferred to the Brisbane
introduce you to some of the great variety adventurous Kuranda Experience tour with airport for your ight back home. (B)
this land is blessed with! one way Sky rail and one way Scenic Rail. You
can also opt for the Tjapukai by night show.
Day 1 - Arrive Sydney On arrival in Sydney, Overnight in Cairns. (B)
you will be met and transferred to your hotel.
Overnight in Sydney. Day 6 - Cairns This morning, experience an
optional Hot Air Balloon ride with Champagne
Day 2 - Sydney This morning, enjoy a Breakfast. Later, enjoy a cruise on the Barrier
Panoramic Tour. Later, explore the city on Reef. Or you can opt for a of a thrilling
your own with the Three in One Pass.. In Helicopter Ride on the Barrier Reef. Overnight
the evening, enjoy the Sydney Showboat in Cairns. (B, L)
(optional) with an Indian Dinner (optional).
Overnight in Sydney. (B) Day 7 - Cairns - Brisbane - Gold Coast Today, rns
er Reef, Cai
y to Brisbane and transfer to your hotel in Gold Great Barri
Day 3 - Sydney Full day at leisure. You may Coast. In the evening, enjoy the Conrad Jupiter
prefer an adventure to the Blue Mountains or Show (optional). Overnight in Gold Coast. (B)
• You have a wide selection of Standard, First
Class and Deluxe hotels to choose from.
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• On your sightseeing tours and transfers, you
have a choice of seat-in-coach or private
AD T D transportation.
• Additional nights and sightseeing tours can be
Visit www.coxandkings.com for a wider selection of our holidays included at any point in the above itineraries.
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20. Indian Restaurants Shopping Night Life
Zaaffran Indian Restaurant - Pitts Street Mall or Queen Star City, Sydney - For non-stop
Darling Harbour, Sydney, Victoria or Direct Factory Outlet fun and entertainment
Tel : 02 9211 8900 - outlets in Sydney Entertainment Show at Conrad
Raj Palace, Gold Coast - Harbour Town or Oasis hopping Jupiter’s Show Gold Coast -
Seaworld Drive, Main Beach Gold
Mall - for great shopping in Gold Coast Dance & musical extravaganza
Coast. Tel : 07 5531 1600
Sydney Ope
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Panoramic City Tour, Sydney
Operates Daily Delight yourself with an exciting tour of this fantastic city which takes in the
harbour, the gardens, the coast and the rivers. Discover the Bohemian, the
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historic and the picturesque sites of downtown Sydney. Explore the beautiful
Pick Up Time 0830 hrs
beaches of Dee Why, Curl Curl, Freshwater and Manly, see the cobblestone
Duration 3 hrs streets and old pubs of the historic Rocks precinct and the charming suburbs.
Three in One Pass, Sydney
Operates Daily The best way to discover the city at your own leisure. This 3 in One pass allows
you to visit Australian attractions such as the Sydney Aquarium offering a
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large collection of Australian aquatic life, with over 11,500 animals; Sydney
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Tower for breathtaking 360-degree views of the city plus unlimited travel for
Duration Flexible a day on the Sydney Monorail as it glides over the busy streets.
Showboat Dinner Cruise, Sydney
Operates Daily Cruise Sydney Harbour at sunset on board the Sydney Showboat as you enjoy
Pick Up Point Circular Quay a rst class international show and an innovative dining experience with a
lavish spread of sumptuous Indian cuisine. The glamorous and gorgeous
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Australian showgirls, splash with vibrancy and deliver a riveting show, with a
Duration 3 hrs cavalcade of ever changing performances and costumes.
Movie World, Gold Coast
Operates Daily Experience the magic and excitement of Warner Bros. Movie World where
everyone’s a Star ! Become lost in a world of fantasy and fun and experience
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AUSTRALIA
the heart thumping thrill rides like Superman Escape, Lethal Weapon and
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Wild West Falls, the spine-tingling Scooby-Doo Spooky Coaster, all the fun of
Duration 7 hrs Looney Tunes Village and the spectacular Main Street Star Parade !
Sea World, Gold Coast
Operates Daily Visit Sea World and make contact with marine life wonders and experience a
Pick Up Point Hotel Lobby whole world of exciting rides, shows and attractions. See the beautiful polar
bear cubs, Hudson and Nelson in their home at Polar Bear Shores. Come face
Pick Up Time 0900 hrs
to face with the world’s most feared predators at the awesome Shark Bay ! Flip
Duration 7 hrs out with the dolphins or dare to dive with the predators of the deep.
Dream World, Gold Coast
Operates Daily So many worlds in one, Dreamworld is action-packed adventure for the
Pick Up Point Hotel Lobby entire family. Home to Tiger Island, Nick Central, The Australian Wildlife
Experience, Big Brother, Flow Rider and some of the tallest, fastest thrill rides
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in the world including the knee-knocking thriller The Claw plus Giant Drop,
Duration 7 hrs the Tower of Terror, the Cyclone rollercoaster and lots more.
Barrier Reef Cruise, Cairns
Operates Daily No description can really do justice to the marvels of the Barrier Reef. Set off
Pick Up Point Hotel Lobby on a cruise to explore reef locations at the Agincourt ribbon reef. Marvel at
the reef beauty either from a semi-submersible, an underwater observatory or
Pick Up Time 0900 hrs
as you snorkel and dive amidst the marine life. You also have an opportunity
Duration 7 hrs
to enjoy a helcopter ride over the reef at an additional cost.
Kuranda Experience, Cairns
Operates Daily Spend your day exploring the ‘Village of the Rainforest’. Travel to Kuranda
Pick Up Point Hotel Lobby to one of the world’s most beautiful rainforests, as you glide across the canopy
of the rainforest on a gondola cableway and return via Scenic Rail. Explore
Pick Up Time 0900 hrs
the mountain top village of Kuranda and also visit the Tjapukai Aboriginal
Duration 7 hrs Cultural Park and learn more about the fascinating, ancient Aboriginal culture.
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21. Australia
Darwin
Cairns
NEW SOUTH WALES, QUEENSLAND & VICTORIA
Alice Springs Brisbane
Uluru
(Ayers Rock) Melbourne is a wonderful blend of architectural heritage, modern skyscrapers and contemporary
Sydney designs. Sydney is blessed with natural attractions, pulsating nightlife and superb shopping. Surf,
Adelaide Melbourne sun and fun - the Gold Coast is famous for its stunning beaches and theme parks. Cairns is an
adventurer’s paradise and an ideal base to explore the Great Barrier Reef.
Hobart
Great Coastal drives - the Great Ocean Road. evening, enjoy the Sydney Showboat Dinner
Overnight in Melbourne. (B) Cruise (optional). Overnight in Sydney. (B)
Australian Splendour Day 4 - Melbourne - Brisbane - Gold Coast Day 9 - Sydney Day free or take the optional
Today, y to Brisbane and transfer to your Seaplane ride over the city. Or enjoy the Bridge
9 nights hotel in Gold Coast. In the evening, enjoy the Climb tour. Overnight in Sydney. (B)
Visit Melbourne, Gold Coast & Sydney Conrad Jupiter Show (optional). Overnight in Day 10 - Depart Sydney Today, get transferred
Gold Coast. (B) to the airport for your ight back home. (B)
Discover the unique avour of three of Day 5 - Gold Coast Spend the day at Movie
Australia’s cosmopolitan cities. and a tons World. Overnight in Gold Coast. (B)
of attractions in thrilling Gold Coast.
Day 6 - Gold Coast Today, you have the option
Day 1 - Arrive Melbourne On arrival in of visiting the marine life wonders at Sea World.
Melbourne, you will be met and transferred to
Overnight in Gold Coast. (B)
your hotel. Overnight in Melbourne.
Day 2 - Melbourne This morning, enjoy Day 7 - Gold Coast - Brisbane - Sydney Today
a tour capturing the essence of Melbourne. get transferred to the Brisbane airport for your
Later, enjoy the optional Penguin Express tour. ight to Sydney. Overnight in Sydney. (B)
Overnight in Melbourne. (B) Day 8 - Sydney This morning, enjoy a
Day 3 - Melbourne The day is free or you Panoramic city tour. Later, explore the city on Great Ocean
Road, Melbo
have the option of enjoying one of the world’s your own with the Three in One Pass. In the urne
over the city. Or enjoy the Bridge Climb tour. Day 9 - Gold Coast - Brisbane - Melbourne
Overnight in Sydney. (B) Transfer to the Brisbane airport for your
ight to Melbourne. Overnight in Melbourne. (B)
Best of Australia Day 4 - Sydney - Cairns Today, proceed on
a full day adventurous Kuranda Experience Day 10 - Melbourne This morning, enjoy a
10 nights City Tour. See the Lygon Street, Italian Quarter,
tour with one way Sky rail and one way Scenic
Visit Sydney, Cairns, Gold Coast & Rail. You can also opt for the Tjapukai by night Cricket Ground, Later, you have the option of
Melbourne show. Overnight in Cairns. (B) taking a tour to Phillip Island and enjoy the
Penguin Parade. Overnight in Melbourne. (B)
Experience the best of Australia on this Day 5 - Cairns Early this morning, enjoy
Day 11 - Depart Melbourne Today, you
thrilling vacation. an optional Hot Air Balloon ride with
will be transferred to the airport for your ight
Champagne Breakfast. Later, enjoy a cruise on
Day 1 - Arrive Sydney On arrival in Sydney, back home. (B)
the Great Barrier Reef. You have the option
you will be met and transferred to your hotel. of a thrilling Helicopter Ride over the Reef.
Overnight in Sydney. Overnight at Cairns. (B, L)
Day 2 - Sydney This morning, capture the Day 6 - Cairns - Brisbane - Gold Coast
spirit of this glorious Panoramic city tour. Later, Today, y to Brisbane and transfer to your
explore the city on your own with the Three hotel in Gold Coast. In the evening, enjoy the
in One Pass. You have the option of enjoying Conrad Jupiter Show (optional). Overnight in
a thrilling Jet Boat Ride on Sydney Harbour. Gold Coast. (B)
In the evening, enjoy cruising the harbour on
the Sydney Showboat (optional) with an Indian Day 7 - Gold Coast Spend the day at Movie
Dinner. Overnight in Sydney. (B) World. Overnight in Gold Coast. (B)
ey
ridge, Sydn
Day 3 - Sydney Full day at leisure. You may Day 8 - Gold Coast Today, you have the Harbour B
prefer an adventure to the Blue Mountains or option of viewing the marine life wonders at
Port Stephens. Perhaps take a Seaplane ight Sea World. Overnight in Gold Coast. (B)
• You have a wide selection of Standard, First
Class and Deluxe hotels to choose from.
HISTORY CULTURE
• On your sightseeing tours and transfers, you
have a choice of seat-in-coach or private
ADVENTURE D transportation.
• Additional nights and sightseeing tours can be
Visit www.coxandkings.com for a wider selection of our holidays included at any point in the above itineraries.
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22. Indian Restaurants Shopping Night Life
Nirankars - 7 Queen St, Collins Street or Victoria Market Crown Entertainment Complex
Melbourne, Tel : 03 9629 2683 Bourke Street Mall - Melbourne - Casinos, Dinning,
Marinades - 43 Spence St, Cairns, Cairns Central - The Pier and Bars & Dance Clubs, Melbourne
Tel : 07 4041 1422 Stoclkand Shopping center has over CBD Area - Lots of Nightclubs
in Cairns, The Casino -
100 specialty shops
entertainment venue in Cairns
Dolphin Sh
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Panoramic City Tour, Melbourne
Operates Daily Enjoy a City Tour of Melbourne and get acquainted with it’s interesting
blend of heritage architecture, vibrant cafes and restaurants. See the
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highlights of this city such as the Lygon Street, Melbourne’s Italian Quarter,
Pick Up Time 0830 hrs
Melbourne Cricket Ground, Fitzroy Gardens, Westgate Bridge, the Shrine of
Duration 3 hrs Remembrance, Chinatown and City Square and the Royal Botanic Gardens.
Great Ocean Road Tour, Melbourne
Operates Daily Enjoy views of Melbourne and Port Phillip Bay from the West Gate Bridge,
stroll along sandy beaches and through seaside holiday towns, view the Twelve
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Apostles, majestic monoliths abruptly rising from the sea, hear the legends of
Pick Up Time 0800 hrs
‘The Shipwreck Coast’ and stop for photos. You also have an opportunity to
Duration 8 hrs enjoy a helcopter ride over the reef at an additional cost.
Penguin Parade Tour, Melbourne
Operates Daily Penguins, koalas and a diversity of wildlife - explore Victoria’s Phillip Island
Pick Up Point Hotel Lobby and you will be captivated by its natural beauty. Encounter koalas in their
natural habitat at the Koala Conservation Centre; view spectacular coastal
Pick Up Time 1330 hrs
scenery at Nobbies; visit the popular seaside town of Cowes and watch the
Duration 7 hrs Little Penguin parade at dusk, as they exit the surf and waddle to their nests.
Conrad Jupiter Show, Gold Coast
Operates Daily Conrad Jupiter’s saucy new stage show extravaganza with gorgeous dancers in
Pick Up Point On your own glittering costumes. Direct from Cuba, the heartland of salsa, this sexy new
AUSTRALIA
show is set to light up the Conrad Jupiters stage. Be transported to the steamy
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streets of Havana for a stunning dance spectacular where Cuba’s nest dances
Duration 2 hrs will dazzle with the Rumba, Mamba and Salsa like you have never seen before.
Harley Davidson Tour, Sydney
Operates Daily Experience the thrill of riding a Harley Davidson as you put your leathers
Pick Up Point Sydney CBD on and embark on an ultimate motorbike tour of the sights and sounds of
Sydney. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery as you cruise over the world renowned
Pick Up Time 0900 hrs
Harbour Bridge, drop in for a close up view of Luna Parkís famous 8th face
Duration 1 hrs and sail past Kings Cross and Mrs Macquaries Chair to name a few.
Bridge Climb, Sydney
Operates Daily Experience a sense of exhilaration and treat yourself to a fantastic view as
Pick Up Point On your own you climb one of the iconic symbols of Australia, the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
Weave through catwalks; climb up ladders and over the fabulous arch to get
Pick Up Time -
a bird’s eye view of the harbour, Opera House and the city. A very popular
Duration 3 hrs tourist attraction, it is an opportunity to have the world at your feet !
Seaplane Ride, Sydney
Operates Daily This tour will give you a wonderful aerial perspective of the city and her
Pick Up Point On your own surrounds. Enjoy a scenic ight over Sydney’s spectacular sights including
Sydney Harbour Bridge, the City and Opera House, the Northern beaches
Pick Up Time -
and stunning coastline from Manly to Palm Beach and Pittwater. Sit back and
Duration 15 min
relax as you soar above some of the most breathtaking scenery.
Hot Air Ballooning, Cairns
Operates Daily Sail into the horizon in a hot air balloon and enjoy splendid aerial views of
Pick Up Point Hotel Lobby Queensland. Hop in the balloon at dawn and take off gently to oat over
the Atherton Tablelands. Watch the sun come up as you oat above the
Pick Up Time 0430 hrs
picturesque landscape. Look out for unique native birds and wildlife as you
Duration 30 min take a ride through sunny skies.
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23. Australia
Darwin
Alice Springs
Cairns
SOUTH & WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Brisbane
Uluru
(Ayers Rock) From the elegant capital of Adelaide to the untouched wilderness of Kangaroo Island and
Sydney charm of the Adelaide Hills; South Australia is the ideal holiday destination. Sun, adventure,
Adelaide Melbourne an awesome natural environment and friendly people - Western Australia truly is the authentic
Australian experience.
Hobart
formations at wave rock. Then return through top walks and beautiful beaches are some
the town of babakin, stopping to view the of the highlights to expect. Later, you will
Western Australia Explorer colourful banks of wild owers when in season. be transferred to the airport for your ight
Overnight in Perth. (B) back home. (B)
3 nights
Day 3 - Perth A fabulous day awaits you as
Visit Perth
you enjoy the 4wd pinnacles, sand dunes and
Discover Perth, Australia’s laid-back, koalas tour. See the amazing moonscapes and
remote western city, which is surrounded wander through the strange limestone spires
by some stunning scenery. of western Australia’s renowned nambung
national park, home of the pinnacles desert.
Day 1 - Arrive Perth On arrival in Perth, Other highlights include a visit to a wildlife
you will be met and transferred by our local park and trying your hand at sand boarding.
representative to your hotel. Overnight Overnight in Perth. (B)
in Perth.
Day 4 - Depart Perth Enjoy the morning as
Day 2 - Perth This morning, enjoy the full day you tour Perth and Fremantle, Perth’s port city,
wave rock, wild owers, york and culture tour. taking in all the key attractions and historical Wave Rock,
Pert h
Visit one of Australia’s most incredible natural points of interest. Botanical gardens, tree
Day 3 - Adelaide Today, travel through the 6000 New Zealand fur seals. Continue to
beautiful Adelaide Hills dotted with unique Remarkable Rocks, a huge cluster of granite
South Australian Experience and historic villages. Take in the spectacular boulders that have been sculpted by the wind
views from the Mt Lofty Summit lookout. and sea into fascinating shapes. Overnight in
5 nights Visit Cleland Wildlife Park and later explore
Kangaroo Island. (B)
the quaint town of Hahndorf. Overnight in
Visit Adelaide & Kangaroo Island Adelaide. (B) Day 6 - Kangaroo Island - Adelaide Depart
From the elegant capital of Adelaide to the Day 4 - Adelaide - Kangaroo Island Today, Today, you will be transferred to the airport for
untouched wilderness of Kangaroo Island you will be transferred to Cape Jervis on the your ight back home. (B)
and charm of the Adelaide Hills, South Fleurieu Peninsula which is the hopping off
Australia is the ideal holiday destination point for your ferry crossing to Kangaroo
for all ages. Island. Enjoy a visit to Clifford’s Honey Farm.
Continue to the Parndana Wildlife Park in the
Day 1 - Arrive Adelaide On arrival in centre of the island famous for its birds. It also
Adelaide, you will be met and transferred by features kangaroos, Tammar wallabies, koalas,
our local representative to your hotel. Enjoy a echidnas, emus and more. An opportunity here
City Tour visiting the historic landmarks, an to pat a koala and feed a kangaroo. Overnight
ideal introduction to the Adelaide way of life. in Kangaroo Island. (B)
Overnight in Adelaide.
Day 5 - Kangaroo Island Visit the Emu
Day 2 - Adelaide Enjoy a wine tour through the Ridge Eucalyptus Distillery. Enter the beautiful
famous wine growing regions of the Barossa This Kelly Hill Conservation Park containing an
world famous wine producing region is bursting extensive limestone cave system with not only
with premium wine and cultural experiences. stalagmites and stalactites but also the rare
Valley with its old-world in uence and excellent helactites. Explore Flinders Chase National land
wines. Enjoy sparkling wines, romantic environs Kangaroo Is
Park for a rich assortment of wildlife ourishing
and splendid vistas, at Australia’s nest wine- amidst lush vegetation. Discover the spectacular
making region. Overnight in Adelaide. (B) rock formation of Admirals Arch, home to
• You have a wide selection of Standard, First
T T Class and Deluxe hotels to choose from.
• On your sightseeing tours and transfers, you have
AD T D a choice of seat-in-coach or private transportation.
• Additional nights and sightseeing tours can be
included at any point in the above itineraries.
Visit www.coxandkings.com for a wider selection of our holidays
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24. Indian Restaurants Shopping Night Life
Jasmin -31 Hindmarsh Square,
-31 Adelaide Arcade, Opal Field Cargo Club - Hindley Street dance
Adelaide. Tel : 08 8223 7837 Gems Mine and Museum Store club is one of Adelaide’s best
Barossa Win
eries, Adela
ide
Half Day Adelaide City Tour, Adelaide
Operates Daily On this tour, visit the lovely Adelaide Oval, Adelaide Zoo, Botanic Gardens
and the beautiful North Terrace including the State Library. Continue to The
Pick Up Point Hotel Lobby
Bradman Collection, exhibiting the life and times of legendary cricket player
Pick Up Time 0930 hrs
Sir Donald Bradman. Tour the Adelaide Central Market, shop till you drop at
Duration 2 hrs the Rundle Mall and sample mouth-watering delights at Haighs Chocolates.
Barossa Wineries, Adelaide
Operates Daily Spend a day discovering the wines, the wineries and the countryside. This
world famous wine producing region is bursting with premium food, wine and
Pick Up Point Hotel Lobby
cultural experiences. The ‘Whispering Wall’ near Williamstown will leave you
Pick Up Time 0930 hrs
astounded with its acoustic abilities to pick up whispers 140m away. Enjoy the
Duration 8 hrs ‘make your own blend’ tour at Penfolds Winery.
Kangaroo Island Tour, Adelaide
Operates Daily Australia’s nest natural reserve, Kangaroo Island is one of the few remaining
unspoiled wilderness wonders of the world. Visit Parndana Wildlife Park and
Pick Up Point Hotel Lobby
get up close with koalas, kangaroos and exotic birds. Walk amongst a colony
Pick Up Time 0645 hrs
of sea lions at Seal Bay. Visit Flinders Chase National Park and discover the
Duration 8 hrs spectacular rock formation of Admirals Arch and Remarkable Rocks.
Half Day City & Fremantle Explorer Tour, Perth
Operates Daily A fantastic tour, beginning with Kings Park botanical gardens, where you
experience a walk through the trees canopies on the Tree Top Walkway. Later,
Pick Up Point City Centre
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continue to Cottesloe Beach on the Indian Ocean coastline before arriving at
Pick Up Time 0730 hrs
stunning and historical Fremantle. This sea port is buzzing with colourful street
Duration 4½ hrs entertainment, maritime activities and boasts well preserved heritage buildings.
Full Day 4W Drive Pinnacles, Perth
Operates Daily Journey to Western Australia’s renowned Nambung National Park, home
of the Pinnacles Desert. See the amazing moon-like landscapes and wander
Pick Up Point City Centre
through the strange limestone spires. Visit a wildlife park to photograph
Pick Up Time 0730 hrs
koalas, 4-wheel drive over massive sand dunes and try sand-boarding. Then
Duration 11½ hrs see colourful native wild owers when in season (August to December only).
Full Day Wave Rock & Wild ower Tour, Perth
Operates Daily Journey through Western Australia’s wheatbelt to Wave Rock, one of
Australia’s most incredible natural geological formations, featuring scenic
Pick Up Point City Centre
touring through the Darling Ranges and Jarrah Forest districts. Visit historic
Pick Up Time 0730 hrs
York and travel through farmlands to Wave Rock. Join an Aboriginal cultural
Duration 12½ hrs tour, see local geological land forms and view colourful banks of wild owers.
Kangaroo at
delaide the Wildlife
Beautiful A Park
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25. Australia
Darwin
Cairns
Alice Springs Brisbane
Uluru
(Ayers Rock)
CITY & BEYOND
Sydney
Adelaide Melbourne
Hobart
lookouts, bushwalks, craft shops, galleries, coffee have the opportunity to have your photo taken
shops and restaurants, as well as Three Sisters, with a Koala and also a chance to get close to
the Scenic Railway and Skyway. The day is at other native wildlife. Later you will travel back
Blue Mountains Explorer
leisure to explore this scenic area on your own. to Sydney for your onward journey. (B)
1 night ADD Be enthralled with the magni cent Three Sisters,
ON breathtaking canyon views and the marvelous
Visit Blue Mountains Limestone caves. Ride the Scenic Railway or
the Scenic Skyway to enjoy breathtaking 360°
Discover the natural beauty of the Blue
views of the canyons that make up the Blue
Mountains intersperced with quaint
mountain townships. Mountains. See the unusual Blue Lake as you
visit Jenolan Caves, Australia’s largest and best
Day 1 - Sydney - Blue Mountains Today, known underground limestone caves. Overnight
you will transfer from Sydney hotel to Leura at Blue Mountain Resorts. (B)
Village and board the Blue Mountains Explorer
Bus which allows you to Hop on Hop Off at 30 Day 2 - Blue Mountains The morning is at
Stops around Leura and Katoomba. Your 2-day your leisure. Perhaps go bush walking or just Blue Mount
relax. Later, depart for Sydney, en route visiting ains, Sydney
pass includes unlimited travel for the duration of
your stay. Plan your day around the waterfalls, the Featherdale Wildlife Park where you will
Day 1 - Travel Sydney - Port Stephens This wilderness and environmental and historical
ROMANCE
morning, travel from your Sydney hotel to your sights. Travel in modern comfortable 4WD
resort in Port Stephens. Discover Australian vehicles and encounter the Stockton Bight sand
Port Stephens Adventure
wildlife at the Australian Reptile Park, which is dunes covering an area of over 2,500 hectares
1 night ADD loaded with unique exhibits and animals. See along 32kms. Why not try sand boarding, an
ON
platypus, Tasmanian devils, wombats, friendly experience you won’t forget. Ovenight in Port
Visit Port Stephens
kangaroos, cuddly koalas and giant crocodiles. Stephens. (B)
Take a leisurely break from the hustle and Board a luxury cruiser and set off on a dolphin
bustle of Sydney and discover an unspoiled watching cruise searching for the pods of Day 2 - Port Stephens - Sydney The day free
and diverse blue water paradise with bottlenose dolphins. You will be delighted by to explore Port Stephens on your own. Later in
golden sandy beaches and clear bays at the antics of playful wild dolphins. Experience the evening, you will travel back to Sydney for
Port Stephens ! the grandeur and tranquillity of the local desert your onward journey. (B)
ROMANCE Day 2 - Port Douglas The day free to discover
Port Douglas on your own or you have the
Pleasant Port Douglas option of taking a day tour to Daintree and
Cape Tribulation. Daintree is a World Heritage
2 nights ADD listed site containing the highest number of rare
ON
or threatened plant and animal species on the
Visit Port Douglas
planet. Visit one of the specially constructed
A bustling port that is the gateway to the rainforest and mangrove walk. Stroll along
Great Barrier Reef, Cape Tribulation and Cape Tribulation Beach with a river cruise on
Daintree National Park to the north. the majestic Daintree River. Overnight in Port
Douglas. (B) rt Douglas
Day 1 - Cairns - Port Douglas This Daintree, Po
morning, travel to Port Douglas and check in Day 3 - Port Douglas - Cairns Today, you will
to your resort. The rest of the day is at leisure. be transferred back to Cairns for your onward
Overnight in Port Douglas. journey. (B)
• You have a wide selection of Standard, First
Class and Deluxe hotels to choose from.
HISTORY CULTURE
• Add-on tours can be opted with any of the
ADVENTURE KIDS Australia tours.
• Additional nights can be included at any point
in the above itineraries.
Visit www.coxandkings.com for a wider selection of our holidays
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26. New South Wales offers breathtaking beaches and coastlines, World Heritage national
parks, snow-capped mountains and Aboriginal culture. Tropical Queensland is the
country’s ‘Sunshine State’, the major attraction is the incredible Great Barrier Reef. Victoria
offers a wealth of attractions, from national parks and forests to wineries, lakes
and mountains.
Secnic Bea
ches of Eas
t Coast
ROMANCE Day 1 - Brisbane or Gold Coast - to the well lit jetty, where they are rewarded
Tangalooma This morning, travel from with fresh sh. Overnight in Tangalooma Wild
Brisbane airport or Gold Coast hotel and Dolphin Resort.
Tangalooma Experience
transfer to the Brisbane Ferry Terminal to
Day 2 - Tangalooma - Spend an adventurous
2 nights ADD connect with your ferry to the Tangalooma
morning as you try sand tobogganing down
ON Jetty on Moreton Island. Following check in,
Visit Tangalooma 50m sand hills and enjoy a 4WD tour of the
enjoy one of the many free activities available
island. Later in the afternoon, cruise by ferry
Enjoy an island breakaway at Tangalooma including squash, tennis or archery. In the
back to Brisbane for your onward journey. (B)
and meet Bess, Echo, Freddy, Lefty and the evening, enjoy the unique experience of wading
other wild dolphins. Hand feed the wild into the water and hand feeding a pod of wild Day 3 - Tangalooma - Gold Coast or
dolphins when they visit in the evening. bottlenose dolphins. Each evening the inshore Brisbane Today morning cruise by ferry back
Explore National Park or simply relax. dolphins eagerly swim up the beach, adjacent to Brisbane for your onward journey. (B)
ROMANCE Melbourne. with your free City Circle Tram Road. The mighty Twelve Apostles are world-
ticket. Overnight in Melbourne. renowned icons of the Great Ocean Road.
Continue to Flagstaff Hill, Warrnambool’s
The Great Southern Route Day 2 - Melbourne - The Dandenongs - premier attraction. Be spellbound by the
SELF Yarra Valley - Melbourne Today you visit magical experience that is Shipwrecked in a
3 nights spectacular sound and laser show. Overnight
DRIVE Healesville Sanctuary, ride the restored Puf ng
Visit Melbourne & Warrnambool Billy Steam Train. Continue on a tour of in Warrnambool. (B)
the Yarra Valley’s beautiful verdant hills and Day 4 - Warrnambool - Ballarat -
Experience Victoria’s natural beauty witness wine production at Domain Chandon. Melbourne Travel to Ballarat and relive
travelling along the Great Ocean Road. Overnight in Melbourne. (B) Australia’s gold rush days on a trip to the
open-air museum, Sovereign Hill. Tour the
Day 1 - Arrive Melbourne On arrival in Day 3 - Melbourne - Apollo Bay - Port underground mines, ride in a horse drawn
AUSTRALIA
Melbourne, you will be met and transferred Campbell - Warrnamboo Today, get carriage (own expense) and pan for gold !
by our local representative to your hotel. The drenched in some southern magic on a Continue to Melbourne and transfer to the
day is at leisure to capture the essence of fascinating coastal drive on the Great Ocean airport for your ight back home. (B)
ROMANCE and lush forests. Highlights include the including Port Campbell National Park and
Twelve Apostles - the world’s largest Lake Corangamite. View the famous Twelve
limestone towers - rising out of the sea. Apostles, majestic monoliths rising from the
Scenic Great Ocean Road sea. Travel by the city of Geelong and Corio
Day 1 - Melbourne - Great Ocean Road
1 night ADD This morning, get ready to travel on one of the
Bay, pass world famous Bells Beach and view
ON the popular coastal townships of Torquay and
Visit Great Ocean Road world’s most scenic driving routes. Zip through
Lorne - a surfer’s haven. Overnight in Great
the levelled Great Ocean Road running along
Take 2-days to explore this classic Ocean Road.
the scenic coastline of southwest Victoria.
Australian coastline. The Great Ocean With stunning views of the sapphire ocean Day 2 - Great Ocean Road - Melbourne
Road hugs the Victorian coastline and and quaint seaside villages, you will fall The morning is free to explore. Later, proceed
this stunning region boasts powerful seas in love with nature on this trip. This area on a scenic drive back to Melbourne for your
smashing into giant cliffs, golden beaches includes many attractions and natural wonders onward journey. (B)
looma Great Ocean
eding, Tanga Road, Melbo
Dolphin Fe urne
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