INDIAN PACIFIC with Green Island: Sydney to Perth via the Indian Pacific Rail
November 9 - 23, 2012
AUSTRALIA Total Solar Eclipse 2012
A full day on the Great Barrier reef filled with water sports or bask on deck as you float gently on the clear, turquoise waters; adventure into the oldest living rain forest before experiencing the total eclipse. After four nights in Cairns, spend two nights in cosmopolitan Sydney, board the famous Indian Pacific for a gentle 3-night ride, Gold Service, including all meals, to Perth. Upon arrival in Perth, spend 3-nights with inclusive sightseeing, including the Tree Top Walkway and a full day cruise on the Swan River to the wine region of Western Australia.
Your Tour Includes:
- Roundtrip international airfare from Los Angeles & Australia domestic airfare
- First-Class Accomodations
- Meals: All breakfasts, Eclipse Bar-B-Que, 6 Lunches, 4 Dinners with wine
- Hotel Porterage
- Welcome Reception in Cairns
- Astronomical lectures, eclipse glasses, star parties
- English speaking meet and greet guides
- Air-Conditioned, deluxe coach with professional commentary driver
- Great Southern Rail – Indian Pacific – Sydney to Perth
- Document packet
- All sightseeing and transfer services as specified
- Cairns: Daintree River Excursion, Full day Great Barrier Reef Excursion, Cruise on the Yellow Water Billabong, Glass bottom boat on Upolu Cay, Snorkel drift with a Marine Naturalist
- Sydney: Half-day guided sightseeing
- Kings Park Botanical Gardens, Freemantle, Treetop Walk, Afternoon cruise to Fremantle – Perth, Full day Swan Valley Wine Cruise
INDIAN PACIFIC Itinerary with Green Island
Friday/Sunday, November 09/11, 2012 — USA – Cairns, Australia
Depart from your USA gateway for your flight to Australia. Cross the International dateline and lose a day but you will gain it on the return. Upon arrival at Cairns, you will be met and transferred to your hotel for four nights.
Novotel Oasis Cairns or Pacific International Cairns
Monday, November 12, 2012 — Green Island Resort
After breakfast transfer to the wharf for your cruise to Green Island Resort. Relax in the privacy of your accommodations for three nights. Enjoy the resorts amenities such as massage, swim, snorkelling, and nature walks.
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Tuesday, November 13, 2012 — Green Island Resort
Another day in paradise.
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Wednesday, November 14, 2012 — ECLIPSE – Green Island Resort
Early preparations are made for the eclipse. A typical Australian Bar-B-Que will celebrate the day.
Bar-B-Que
Thursday, November 15, 2012 — Green Island - Sydney
Transfer to the Cairns Airport for your flight to Sydney. Upon arrival at the Sydney Domestic airport you will be transferred to The Grace Hotel for two nights. This evening enjoy dinner at one of Sydney’s fine restaurants.
The Grace Hotel
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Friday, November 16, 2012 — Sydney
Breakfast at hotel. A special guided tour of Sydney this morning followed by lunch. The afternoon is at leisure to explore Sydney’s art galleries, shops and quaint areas.
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Saturday, November 17, 2012 — Sydney - The Indian Pacific
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer from our hotel to Sydney train station to board the Indian Pacific.
The Indian Pacific – Gold Class Service (3 nights)
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Sunday, November 18, 2012 — The Indian Pacific
Enjoy the ride in Gold Glass Service including all meals.
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Monday, November 19, 2012 — The Indian Pacific
Enjoy the ride in Gold Glass Service including all meals.
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Tuesday, November 20, 2012 — Arrive Perth
This morning we depart from Perth Train Station with the local guide giving insight into the city and the alfresco lifestyle. Starting in Perth, the tour begins with Kings Park botanical gardens, where you have time to experience a walk through the trees’ canopies on the Tree Top Walkway. In Fremantle enjoy lunch at local restaurant Char Char Bull. Free time in the historic port before departing on our afternoon coffee cruise taking us back to Perth. Relax in air-conditioned comfort, or take a stroll out on the spacious open decks. Tea and coffee is included or enjoy a selection of fine West Australian wines for tasting.
The Novotel Langley
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Wednesday, November 21, 2012 — Perth Swan Valley
Enjoy a full day Swan Valley Wine Cruise upstream into the picturesque Swan Valley. Enjoy morning tea after you board, followed by cheese and biscuits and premium tasting of both Houghton wines and our premium “Wines of the Month” from local West Australian vineyards. Disembark directly at the prestigious Sandalford estate to sample and have the opportunity to purchase some of their excellent wines. Then reboard the boat and cruise back downstream, sampling more premium wines from the Swan Valley. On arrival at Waters Edge Winery, enjoy a delicious three-course lunch at the riverside restaurant. Following lunch there is an opportunity to sample more wines at the underground cellar at Waters Edge, the oldest in Western Australia. Your cruise is all inclusive including the wines throughout the day. We arrive back into Perth at Barrack Square.
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Thursday, November 22, 2012 — Perth
Full Day at leisure to explore Perth and its surrounding areas independently.
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Friday, November 23, 2012 — Perth - U.S.A
Transfer to Perth International Airport, including airport departure assistance.
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