In a city now predominantly the product of late twentieth century urban redevelopment, The Rocks provides an opportunity to experience an environment where buildings and public places of the eighteenth, nineteenth and early twentieth century still remain. Stories from the past, such as the life of convict households, publicans' expansion plans, the habits of sailors and wharf labourers, and the changing alignment of the waterfront, can be read from archaeological evidence, written histories and oral testimony, as well as the very fabric and setting of many of the buildings themselves.

This unique day is the ultimate way to experience the beauty of Sydney. Begin the day touring the streets of Sydney with your own private guide and vehicle. Enjoy lunch overlooking the harbour and then finish with a private 2 hour sail on a 40ft Beneteau Yacht on Sydney Harbour.

Your experienced guide greets you at your city hotel for a drive around the historic Rocks precinct, visiting the first church in Australia, the Observatory and the convict built cottages, continuing around Circular Quay, the Opera House and into the magnificent Botanical Gardens. Here we take a short walk to view Mrs Macquarie’s chair and excellent harbour views to the Harbour Bridge and Opera House.

Continue through Woolloomooloo, Kings Cross and into Rushcutters bay. It’s here we stop to enjoy a lunch at the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia, Australia’s premier yacht club and home to what is considered yachting’s ‘Everest’ – the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race.

We Continue on through Darling Point, one of Sydney’s most affluent suburbs and see some of Sydney’s most sought after addresses. Pass by Double Bay, Rose Bay, Vaucluse and Watsons Bay, before traversing along the coastline to Sydney’s most famous beach, Bondi Beach. Here you will have some time to soak up the atmosphere of this beachside Mecca. Stroll down the esplanade with the locals and maybe enjoy an ice cream before re-boarding your vehicle.

We return to the city, via Oxford Street Paddington, arriving at Darling Harbour where your yacht awaits for a cruise around Sydney Harbour with a delicious afternoon tea.  After an incredible 2 hours on the world’s most beautiful harbour, your vessel returns to Darling Harbour.  Here you may decide to eat out at any one of the dozen or more restaurants, stay and enjoy the entertainment, returning to your hotel at your leisure.

Important Tour Details:
Departs/ Finishes: Hotel pick-up and drop-off. Phone: 02 9980 8799 (Australia Lux Escapes).
Check-in: Meet guide at hotel lobby. Be ready 10 minutes prior departure.
Length of tour: allow 6 hours.
How to get there: Hotel pick-up and drop-off.
What to bring: Backpack or bag, camera, rain jacket, required medication, sun glasses, sun screen, sun hat, warm top.
What is provided: Transfers in Sydney, Qualified Guide, Specialised tour equipment, Lunch.
Notes: Bring your ID as this is needed to access the Sydney Royal Yacht Club for lunch.

Opened in 1932, the Sydney Harbour Bridge is a world renowned symbol of Australia. The historic tale of construction still fascinates locals and people from all over the world. Positioned across Sydney’s breath-taking natural harbour, the bridge has become one of the most photographed features of the beautiful city. With a BridgeClimb Sydney Leader as guide, visitors can ascend the arches of the bridge step by step and enjoy the iconic views of Sydney, situated in the spectacular harbour. Throughout the climb, the Climb Leader will entertain visitors with stories about the history of the bridge. From its construction, to its opening in 1932, right through to its place in day to day local celebrations.

Important Tour Details:
Departs/ Finishes: 3 Cumberland Street, The Rocks, Sydney. Phone: +61 2 8274 7773.
Reconfirm: Contact Bridgeclimb on 02- 8274 7773 at least 72 hours prior to arrival to confirm your climb.
Check-in: 20 minutes prior to scheduled Climb time.
Length of tour: allow 3.5 hours.
How to get there: Ensure you have your confirmed climb time and reservation ID number. Climbers must check in at the BridgeClimb base, 3 Cumberland Street, The Rocks, Sydney. Passengers are to arrive 15 minutes prior to their scheduled Climb time. Climbs will not be held for late arrivals. IMPORTANT NOTE: The recommended access for those staying beyond walking distance to BridgeClimb is from Wynyard Train Station from either George or York Streets.
What to bring: Read under notes.
What is provided: Safety briefing, Qualified Guide, Specialised tour equipment, First Aid Kit.
Notes: BridgeClimb is a small group adventure that takes you all the way to the top of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Experience the incredible 360 degree views of Sydney Harbour by day, or the magic of the city lights by night. Our professional team will take you all the way to the top across catwalks, up ladders and over the arch of the summit. The exhilaration and personal satisfaction achieved by BridgeClimb provides a unique experience of Sydney. You will be given a thorough briefing, a Bridge Suit, safety harness to wear, and three hours of unforgettable experience.

IMPORTANT Avoid alcohol, every climber will need to pass a breath test (for blood alcohol limit less than 0.05%) before climb. Children under 8 years old cannot climb. Every 3 Children aged 8-15 years inclusive must be accompanied by at least one adult participant. If you are less than 24 weeks pregnant you can climb with a Certificate of Fitness Form signed by your GP.

What to bring: Comfortable fully closed shoes (no heels) & sunglass. For safety reasons you cannot carry anything with you up on the Bridge. This includes cameras, video cameras and mobile phones. We provide lockers to keep your personal belongings in.

The iconic Sydney Opera House is situated at the Bennelong Point on Sydney Harbour and is adjacent to the Royal Botanic Gardens. The multi-venue performing arts centre was designed by Jørn Utzon, a Danish architect. Construction on the centre started in 1958 after the Government of New South Wales authorised Utzon to take charge of constructing the opera house. Today, the Sydney Opera House hosts more than 1,500 performances annually and is regarded as the leading tourist attraction in Australia, with more than 1.2 million people attending the centre annually.

Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures nestled in the picturesque Wangetti Valley, in the heart of the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area. You will see crocodiles in a natural Melaleuca Wetland Lagoon on a boat cruise find Cassowaries in a rare riverine rainforest; kangaroos and emus in an expansive woodland; free flight predatory birds; iconic marsupials like koalas and wombats; colourful reptiles from abroad, plus our sustainable crocodile farm.

Enjoy wildlife presentations including, our snake show, crocodile attack show, crocodile farm tour, cassowary feeding and of course time to feed the wallabies and kangaroos. The Gondwana Gateway’ is an innovative addition to this award-winning attraction, it is best described as the ‘bridge between two worlds’.

The Gallery of Living Art is open from 9.00am to 5.00pm see colourful snakes & lizards from Australia and abroad. Marvel at the Komodo Dragon and giant Reticulated Python. Enjoy a delicious meal in the Lilies Restaurant overlooking Hartley’s Lagoon (own expense) and find that perfect gift in the Paperbark Gift Shop.

Tjapukai is where Australia begins. It is Australia’s most accessible venue to experience authentic Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture dating back over 40,000 years. Located in Cairns, Tropical North Queensland, Tjapukai has been sharing the authentic culture and traditions of the local Djabugay people for the past 28 years, providing employment opportunities for their people and giving the performers immense pride in demonstrating their culture. Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park gives Australians and international visitors the opportunity to experience authentic Aboriginal culture and interact with authentic Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. You’ll enjoy a unique cultural experience with performance, dance, food and arts, as well as face painting, bush foods & medicine talks, didgeridoo demonstrations, and boomerang and spear throwing .

The Advanced Eco-accredited Wildlife Habitat is a wildlife immersion exhibit - an open and interactive environment for guests and animals to mingle in a spacious natural setting. Visitors wander along elevated boardwalks, observing up close a huge range of flora and fauna as birds fly and animals roam freely. Experience the four different environments where visitors and animals mix freely, the Savannah, Wetlands, Rainforest and Grasslands environments. Hand-feed kangaroos and wallabies, observe cassowaries and Lumholtz's Tree Kangaroos, and cuddle a Koala! Experience the symphony of sounds and colors of wildlife and tantalize your taste buds at Queensland's best tropical buffet, as you enjoy Breakfast with the Birds or Lunch with the Lorikeets. Located at the entrance to Port Douglas, local shuttle buses operate regularly from Port Douglas to our door. If travelling from Cairns, Wildlife Habitat is located 50 minutes north along the scenic Captain Cook Highway.

Tropical Journeys’ Aquarius is a modern and luxurious sail vessel operating out of Port Douglas. With only 23 guests, Aquarius is a dedicated snorkel only vessel, offering a personalized experience to the stunning tropical island on the Great Barrier Reef. Relax on the spacious upper deck between guided snorkeling tours and devour the delicious seafood buffet lunch, as well as freshly made cakes for morning and afternoon tea.

Important Tour Details:
Departs/ Finishes: Shop 44, The Reef Marina Port Douglas or Hotel Pick-up.
Check-in: 15 minutes prior departure.
Length of tour: full day (8.20am - 4.00pm).
How to get there: a complementary hotel transfer (in Port Douglas) is provided.
What to bring: Backpack or bag, camera, rain jacket, required medication, sun glasses, sun screen, sun hat, swim suit, towel, sandals, warm top.
What is provided: Hotel Transfers in Port Douglas, Safety briefing, Qualified Guide, Specialised tour equipment, First Aid Kit, Afternoon Tea, Lunch, Wet suit.
Notes: Environmental surcharge is included in your ticket. Aquarius will be sailing to Horseshoe Bay at Tongue Reef. Estimated arrival time 11:00am. Guests snorkel from the back of the vessel and for those non-swimmers, there is a coral viewing boat available. Guided snorkel tours and an interpretive reef talk are included. Depart reef at 1:45pm and commence sailing to Port Douglas. Arrive at the Reef Marina at 4:00pm.

Travel through the rich farming areas toward the World Heritage listed forest region of the Daintree National Park. Step aboard the tour’s personalized craft for a cruise on the mirrored smooth waters of the Daintree River. Cruise close to riverbanks and under the overhead canopy of the rainforest seeking out the vivid Ulysses butterfly, kingfishers and other wildlife. The cruise travels through silent backwaters where crocodiles can be seen basking on the muddy banks. Then it’s time to move off and board the river ferry, the small punt is the only way to connect and enter the magnificent rainforest region. Arriving on the northern side of the river, enter the Daintree section of the Wet Tropics World Heritage protected rainforest. The journey leads up the beautiful Alexandra Range, passing through rainforest and on to the first stop deep in the rainforest at the Jindalba boardwalk. Inside the protected forests, is a guided walk to view ancient plants and amazing wildlife. Afterwards, enjoy a homemade morning tea underneath the rainforest canopy. Learn from the tour guide, the insight into the local aboriginal culture of the area. The Wet Tropics is a rich site for biodiversity and the Daintree is a place of spectacular beauty, rugged mountains, deep gorges and flowing rivers with numerous waterfalls. Continuing, the next stop is at the Cape Tribulation beach, where guides will highlight the amazing wildlife and unique ecosystems. Lunch is a special treat, enjoy a delicious meal which includes tropical rainforest inspired local produce. It is a unique opportunity to enjoy quality food, while bathed in the serenity of the tropical rainforests. Guests will also have the opportunity to get up close to reptiles, frogs and lizards endemic to the area. After lunch, guests get to see unusual, exotic fruit originating from all over the globe’s tropical regions. Along with the fruit trees the orchid is also a host to beautiful species of tropical flowering plants, both native and introduced. The sole purpose for the fruit grown at the orchard is to make pure, fresh, ice cream which is made on the property and sold nowhere else on the globe. The last stop and final lasting impression is at the outstanding panoramic picture postcard view at Alexandra Range Lookout. There are spectacular views of the mouth of the Daintree River, Snapper Island and on a clear day Port Douglas. One final treat for the day is the crossing on the Daintree River Ferry, the iconic vehicle punt which transfers guests out of the world heritage rainforest and on to the homeward road.

Important Tour Details:
Departs/ Finishes: Hotel pick-up and drop-off. Phone: 02 9980 8799.
Check-in: Meet guide at hotel lobby. Be ready 10 minutes prior departure.
Length of tour: allow 9 hours.
How to get there: Hotel pick-up and drop-off.
What to bring: Backpack or bag, camera, rain jacket, required medication, sun glasses, sun screen, sun hat, warm top, swim suit, towel, water bottle, insect repellent.
What is provided: Transfers, Qualified Guide, Specialised tour equipment, Lunch, First Aid Kit.
Notes:

Protected by the Cape Tribulation headland, Cape Tribulation Beach is always calm with crystal clear water. It is located on the northern side of the cape and a short walk leads to a lookout from where visitors can enjoy spectacular views. There is also a bar and restaurant located practically on the beach. The beach is popular with day-trippers and locals.

Sounds of Silence offers the best of the Red Centre distilled into four magical hours. An evening of dining under the sparkling outback sky. The Sounds of Silence experience begins with canapés and chilled sparkling wine served on a viewing platform overlooking the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. As the sun sets and darkness falls, diners can listen to the sound of a didgeridoo and prepare themselves for an unforgettable dining experience during which a resident star talker will decode the southern night sky, pointing out the Southern Cross, the signs of the zodiac, the Milky Way, as well as planets and galaxies that are visible due to the exceptional clarity of the atmosphere. Attentive staff will keep diners' glasses filled with a quality selection of Australian wine and beer while the first course is served. As the night sky twinkles to life, diners can help themselves to a bush tucker inspired buffet that incorporates native bush ingredients.

Includes Canapes, Beer, wine and non-alcoholic drinks, Gourmet buffet barbecue (vegetarian options available with prior notice), Scrumptious desserts, Tea, coffee and port. Entertainment, Star talk and stargazing, Return transfers from your Voyages Ayers Rock Resort accommodation.

Start time: Approx. 1 hour prior to sunset (seasonal) Duration: 4.0 hours. Please reconfirm your tour with the operator 24 hours prior to departure telephone number is 08 8957 7514.

Witnessing a sunset and sunrise over Uluru (Ayers Rock) and Kata Tjuta (The Olgas) is an awe-inspiring experience and a 'must do' on every visitor's list. Join one of the Uluru Sunrise Tours or Sunset Tours or watch the twice daily spectacle from one of the designated viewing areas inside the Park. The apparent colour changes result from the effects of the earth's atmosphere on the sun's incoming rays. The ash, dust particles and water vapour present in the earth's atmosphere act as a filter which can remove the bluer light from the incoming rays of the sun, allowing the redder light through at different times of the day. Reflections from the rock and clouds in the sky enhance the vivid colours.

Owned by the Anangu Aboriginal people and jointly administered by Parks Australia, the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park in Australia’s Northern Territory holds a deep cultural significance for its traditional curators. It is home to the World Heritage listed Uluru – a searing sandstone monolith that stands 348 metres high and is inscribed by ancestral indigenous people. Visit the Cultural Centre to hear the stories, see the art, and chat to the Anangu guides who will escort you around Uluru base, take you to Kantju Gorge (where you’ll see Anangu rock art) and the Mutitjulu waterhole. This place will take your breath away!

Ayers Rock Helicopters 15 Min Rock Blast is a thrilling ride which allows visitors to blast off to Uluru/Ayers Rock while taking in Ayers Rock and the stunning surroundings on the way. Ayers Rock Helicopters has a long and distinguished history operating in Central Australia and the pilots, who also act as an informative tour guide, have an extensive knowledge about the area.

Queen Victoria Market is the heart and soul of Melbourne. Eat, shop, explore and discover your way through our iconic food halls and heritage Sheds where the banter is as fresh as the produce. Or simply soak up the atmosphere of the largest open-air market in the Southern Hemisphere. There is no place like our Market. It is an experience that engages all the senses.

Since opening it's doors in 1989, Flinders Lane Gallery has gained a reputation for actively supporting the practices of emerging, mid career and indigenous Australian artists. The gallery presents works of painterly abstraction, high figuration and sculptural formalism, alongside more recent developments in the areas of installation and new media practices. The gallery houses two dedicated exhibition spaces, a permanent viewing area and an extensive stock room which can be viewed online. Yearly programming includes major solo and group shows featuring gallery artists. FLG also hosts Exploration, an annual survey of promising, unsigned artists and recent art school graduates.

The Grace Hotel is conveniently located in the centre of Sydney’s CBD, on the corner of King and York streets. The hotel is minutes away from the Queen Victoria Building, Darling Harbour, Martin Place, Circular Quay and The Rocks. Facilities include a gym, heated indoor lap pool, sauna and steam room. Wine and dine in the relaxed intimacy of Grace Brasserie. Complimentary wifi throughout the hotel.

The Grace Hotel is conveniently located in the centre of Sydney’s CBD, on the corner of King and York streets. The hotel is minutes away from the Queen Victoria Building, Darling Harbour, Martin Place, Circular Quay and The Rocks. Facilities include a gym, heated indoor lap pool, sauna and steam room. Wine and dine in the relaxed intimacy of Grace Brasserie. Complimentary wifi throughout the hotel.

Port Douglas Peninsula Boutique Hotel offers a boutique hotel experience with an exceptional ocean views overlooking Four Mile Beach. It is only 40 metres to the beach, a 2 minute stroll to the heart of Port Douglas and 50 minutes north of Cairns International Airport All 34 beachfront one bedroom suites have a kitchenette. Each room has a private balcony. Guests can enjoy tiered heated pools and jacuzzi spa. The Peninsula Boutique Hotel is an adult only haven for those wanting to enjoy personalized friendly service. Complimentary Wi-Fi and off-street undercover parking is available.

Port Douglas Peninsula Boutique Hotel offers a boutique hotel experience with an exceptional ocean views overlooking Four Mile Beach. It is only 40 metres to the beach, a 2 minute stroll to the heart of Port Douglas and 50 minutes north of Cairns International Airport All 34 beachfront one bedroom suites have a kitchenette. Each room has a private balcony. Guests can enjoy tiered heated pools and jacuzzi spa. The Peninsula Boutique Hotel is an adult only haven for those wanting to enjoy personalized friendly service. Complimentary Wi-Fi and off-street undercover parking is available.

Named after the soaring white sails that crown its roof, this is Voyages Ayers Rock Resort's premium hotel. The interior decor focuses on Aboriginal heritage and culture, with a gallery in the lobby and significant artworks featured throughout the public areas and in the private rooms. Slip into comfort right in the heart of the central Australian outback at Voyages Sails in the Desert Hotel. Relax in beautifully appointed rooms, enjoy a cocktail in the lovely grounds, or sit back and relax under the magnificent white sails. The Hotel also features the acclaimed Mulgara Gallery, the lively, buffet-style Winkiku Restaurant, tapas-style cuisine by the pool at Rockpool (seasonal), and the award winning signature restaurant of Voyages Ayers Rock Resort, Kuniya Restaurant.

Named after the soaring white sails that crown its roof, this is Voyages Ayers Rock Resort's premium hotel. The interior decor focuses on Aboriginal heritage and culture, with a gallery in the lobby and significant artworks featured throughout the public areas and in the private rooms. Slip into comfort right in the heart of the central Australian outback at Voyages Sails in the Desert Hotel. Relax in beautifully appointed rooms, enjoy a cocktail in the lovely grounds, or sit back and relax under the magnificent white sails. The Hotel also features the acclaimed Mulgara Gallery, the lively, buffet-style Winkiku Restaurant, tapas-style cuisine by the pool at Rockpool (seasonal), and the award winning signature restaurant of Voyages Ayers Rock Resort, Kuniya Restaurant.

QT Melbourne is a designer hotel located in the heart of Melbourne. All the 188 guestrooms offer free Wi-Fi, flat screen TV, minibar and ensuite bathrooms. Other amenities offered include a gym, roof top restaurant, bar and grill and a cake shop.