DAY 01: ARRIVE BRISBANE – GOLD COAST
Arrive Brisbane International Airport and Private transfer to your hotel in Gold Coast.
Arrive at the hotel and check in.
Rest of the day is at leisure.
OVERNIGHT IN GOLD COAST
DAY 02: GOLD COAST
Gold Coast Classic Ballooning with vineyard breakfast and return transfers
Early Morning pick up from hotel for Hot Air Balloon Flight.
A great team of pilots, expert, knowledgeable & great guys are guiding your balloon. They have some amazing facts to share about Hot Air Ballooning. Your balloon crew driver is ready and waiting to answer all your questions and have a bit of fun. The team are a fun and highly trained crew are well practiced in maximising the enjoyment to be had. After landing there is some Hot Air Balloon pack-up games and lots of laughs.
Come down to earth and it’s a short drive to O’Reilly’s Grand Homestead & Boutique Vineyard. The breakfast is a real highlight! You will have exclusive access to O’ReillysCanungra Valley Vineyard- take a sneak peak at our virtual tour Relax in the historic surroundings with a glass of sparkling wine to toast your morning. Enjoy a delicious, fresh breakfast as you relax in the serenity of the vineyard on the verandah of this picturesque grand Queenslander.
Drop at your hotel.
Rest of the day is at leisure.
OVERNIGHT IN GOLD COAST
DAY 03: GOLD COAST
Half Day Dolphin & Stradbroke Island Tour
Private transfer to Harley Park boat ramp Marine Parade to join the tour.
Paddle across the tranquil waters of the Gold Coast keeping an eye out for Dolphins, Turtles, Stingrays. Visit two of our secluded islands and enjoy a delicious continental breakfast on the beach. Snorkel with hundreds of sub-tropical fish.
Here’s what the tour includes:
Learn how to kayak & snorkel by your friendly tour guide. Life Jackets provided.
- Paddle across the tranquil waters of the Gold Coast.
- Keep a look eye out for dolphins, turtles & stingrays! Dolphins Spotted 80% of the time.
- Delicious light continental breakfast on the beach.
- Snorkel with hundreds of sub-tropical fish off the beach of Wavebreak Island. Perfect for beginners, Life jackets provided for non – swimmers.
- A short paddle to South Stradbroke Island; and bush walk to one of the best surfing beaches in the world.
- Spot the Golden and Swamp Faced Wallaby and other wildlife.
Return to the Marina.
Transfer to Surfers Paradise.
Rest of the day is at leisure.
OVERNIGHT IN GOLD COAST
DAY 04: GOLD COAST – BRISBANE – HAMILTON ISLAND
Private Airport transfer from Gold Coast hotel to Brisbane Domestic Airport
Flight from Brisbane to Hamilton Island
Arrive at Hamilton Island Airport.
Hamilton is what island dreams are made of and is the first place that comes to mind when you think of the Whitsunday Islands. Be it the amazing sunsets, the white sandy beaches, the aquamarine water with some fantastic underwater adventures or just the plain old romantic picnic by the beach with your loved one or a simple day of self-indulgence at the spa.
Complimentary shuttle service to the hotel.
OVERNIGHT IN HAMILTON ISLAND
DAY 05: HAMILTON ISLAND
Full Day Great Barrier Reef Adventure Cruise – Return Catamaran
Beyond the Whitsundays, your destination is Reefworld, our multilevel reef facility permanently moored 39 nautical miles from shore at spectacular Hardy Reef. Snorkel, swim, dive and explore – an undersea encounter with this amazing ecosystem is unforgettable. Or if you’d rather stay dry, experience the reef from our underwater observatory or take a ride in a semi-submarine. After a sumptuous buffet lunch, you’ll have more time to explore before you head back to shore with lifelong memories of this epic Australian icon.
- Scenic return cruise through the Whitsundays to the outer reef
- 4 hours at Hardy Reef
- Snorkelling with all gear provided, including wetsuits and stinger suits
- Access to underwater observatory
- Semi-submarine guided tour
- Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea
- Optional activities (own expense): guided snorkelling safaris and scuba diving
Overnight In Hamilton Island
DAY 06: HAMILTON ISLAND
Cruise Whitsundays Whitehaven Beach Chill and Grill
Indulge in the ultimate experience of Whitehaven Beach, from the northern end exploring the spectacular Hill Inlet, to the southern end of the beach. Spend the day swimming, hiking or simply soaking up the beauty of this magnificent wonder.
What you’ll love about the Whitehaven Chill and Grill experience:
- The opportunity to explore the northern and southern ends of Whitehaven Beach
- A leisurely pace ensures all fitness levels are catered for
- The hidden delights of Hill Inlet and the lookout
- Beautiful views over Solway Passage, Pentecost and Haslewood islands
- The clear blue waters, perfect for swimming
- The stunning white silica sands of Whitehaven Beach
- A gourmet barbeque on the beach
Duration: 8 – 9 hours
OVERNIGHT IN HAMILTON ISLAND
DAY 07: HAMILTON ISLAND – SYDNEY
Complimentary shuttle bus transfer to the airport.
Arrive Sydney and transfer to your hotel on Private Basis.
Watch the Sunset as you get a bird’s eye view of Sydney from Bar 83 at Sydney Tower.
Enjoy stunning views of the city at sundown from the newly revamped Bar 83 at Sydney Tower, the highest bar in Sydney. As night falls, you’ll see the lights sparkle below you through floor to ceiling windows that give a 260-degree panorama of the city.
OVERNIGHT IN SYDNEY
DAY 08: SYDNEY
Sydney Bridge Climb
Experience the breathtaking 360-degree panoramic views of Sydney, whilst scaling the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge on BridgeClimb’s original Climb experience. Feel on top of the world as you journey along the upper arch to the peak of an Australian icon, soaking in the stories from your expert Climb Leader and the sights of the Harbour and the City skyline that surround you.
Later Proceed to Bondi Beach for Bondi to Brontecoastal walk
The Bondi to Bronte walk, past Tamarama Beach and Mackenzies Bay, is one of the most iconic coastal walking trails in Sydney. The panoramic views of the ocean and the sandstone cliffs are breathtaking.
As you follow the trail on top of the cliffs, between two of Sydney’s most popular beaches, you will get to enjoy lots of vantage points from where you can soak in the views. If you’re lucky, you may even spot some whales and dolphins!
Must stop during your walk:
Bondi Icebergs
If you’d like to enjoy a drink and a meal in true Bondi style, you can’t go wrong at Bondi Icebergs. It’s a swimming club with a restaurant upstairs that faces the ocean.
OVERNIGHT IN SYDNEY
DAY 09: SYDNEY
Explore the South Coast on a day trip from Sydney
Blessed with immense natural beauty including beautiful beaches and national parks the South Coast’s beautiful coastline makes for the perfect day tripat any time of year.Prepare yourself for sweeping coastal views, a hidden national park, heart-pounding adventure activities and so much more along the Grand Pacific Drive road trip.
Highlights
- Drive by historic Botany Bay, the site where Captain Cook first landed
- Pass through the Royal National Park, the oldest National Park in Australia
- Stop at Bald Hill Sublime Point for stunning views over the coastline
- Drive the spectacular Sea Cliff Bridge built out to sea
- Visit Kiama, famous for its blowholes, an unusual natural phenomenon that shoots plumes of water metres into the air
- Walk over the treetops for some breathtaking views over the valley to the sea at the Illawarra Flyway
- Visit the tumbling Fitzroy Falls
- Visit a winery in the lush area of the Southern Highlands and sample the fruit of the vine
- Peruse the unusual and delicious foods for sale in the boutique produce shops
Duration: 10 hours
OVERNIGHT IN SYDNEY
DAY 10: DEPART SYDNEY
Departure Transfer to Sydney International Airport on Private Basis.