DAY 1: OVERNIGHT FLIGHT: Depart from the USA. You will cross the International Date Line and “lose” one day.
DAY 3: SYDNEY: Arrive Sydney. Welcome to the land down under… After two days on a plane, you will be ready for adventure in Sydney, the first settlement of Australia settled in one of the most beautiful harbors in the world! After dropping your bags off at your hotel, put your walking shoes on! The Rocks Walking tour takes you through Sydney’s first European settlements and is full of rows and rows of beautifully restored historic buildings. You could literally get lost in the maze of cobblestone lanes, art galleries, and shops offering unusual gifts and souvenirs. If you are hungry and eager to explore the harbor, set sail on a Captain Cook Cruise. As you eat your fill of truly wonderful seafood, view the Sydney Opera House, Fort Denison, and the spectacular Sydney skyline. If you are an opera buff, or even if you are not, tour the Sydney Opera House. This world-renowned performance venue, which presents everything from opera to circuses to rock n’ roll, appears as if it is literally going to sail away into the harbor because of its internationally recognized “sails” on the top of its roof.
DAY 4: SYDNEY: Modern Australia may be a European stronghold, but there were people here before the English and Dutch arrived. The Muru Mittigar is an exciting effort by the Western Sydney Aboriginal community that acknowledges the traditional owners of the area. Learn the story of the Darug people while also focusing on the unique Aboriginal cultures of the region. Try your hand at Boomerang throwing, a traditional item for sports but also used as a weapon in warfare and hunting. Gather for dinner and then set out to see the sites of Sydney with friends.
DAY 5: SYDNEY: Take your time with breakfast this morning. You have earned it! After breakfast, you may want to visit the seaside village of Manly on Sydney’s Northern Beaches. Relax on its pristine beach, rent a bike or even learn how to surf! Return to your hotel when you are ready. You may not want to leave your surfboard!
DAY 6: SYDNEY/ MELBOURNE: After breakfast hop a plane and travel to Melbourne. Melbourne City is a lasting reminder of Europe’s influence on this island continent. One of the most “European looking” cities in Australia, it boasts a central business district with buildings that honor the city’s past and present. Drive through the fashionable Toorak Village and Fitzroy Gardens with avenues of huge English elms that will make you feel like you are in jolly ol’ England. If you are in the mood for adventure, see the sites of Melbourne from the Eureka Skydeck. In less than 40 seconds you will rise to the 88th floor aboard the fastest elevators in the Southern Hemisphere. Eureka Tower is one of the world’s largest residential buildings. If your sense of adventure has not left you, the board “The Edge” a glass cube that extends a few feet out from the building. Once onboard, you will be suspended almost 1,000 feet above the ground! Eureka, I found it! After coming down to Earth, spend some time walking along the Southbank Promenade. Enjoy a nice lunch and shop for souvenirs for your family or that special person back home. Gather with friends for dinner and take in the nightlife sites of Melbourne.
DAY 7: RETURN FLIGHT HOME: Depart Melbourne. Cross International Dateline again one day. Arrive in the USA in the afternoon. Welcome home!
DAY 1: OVERNIGHT FLIGHT: Depart from the USA. You will cross the International Date Line and “lose” one day.
DAY 3: SYDNEY: Arrive Sydney. Welcome to the land down under… After two days on a plane, you will be ready for adventure in Sydney, the first settlement of Australia settle in one of the most beautiful harbors in the world! After dropping your bags off at your hotel, put your walking shoes on! The Rocks Walking tour takes you through Sydney’s first European settlements and is full of rows and rows of beautifully restored historic buildings. You could literally get lost in the maze of cobblestone lanes, art galleries, and shops offering unusual gifts and souvenirs. If you are hungry and eager to explore the harbor, set sail on a Captain Cook Cruise. As you eat your fill of truly wonderful seafood, view the Sydney Opera House, Fort Denison, and the spectacular Sydney skyline. If you are an opera buff, or even if you are not, tour the Sydney Opera House. This world-renowned performance venue, which presents everything from opera to circuses to rock n’ roll, appears as if it is literally going to sail away into the harbor because of its internationally recognized “sails” on the top of its roof.
DAY 4: SYDNEY: Modern Australia may be a European stronghold, but there were people here before the English and Dutch arrived. The Muru Mittigar is an exciting effort by the Western Sydney Aboriginal community that acknowledges the traditional owners of the area. Learn the story of the Darug people while also focusing on the unique Aboriginal cultures of the region. Try your hand at Boomerang throwing, a traditional item for sports but also used as a weapon in warfare and hunting. Gather for dinner and then set out to see the sites of Sydney with friends.
DAY 5: SYDNEY: Take your time with breakfast this morning. You have earned it! After breakfast, you may want to visit the seaside village of Manly on Sydney’s Northern Beaches. Relax on its pristine beach, rent a bike or even learn how to surf! Return to your hotel when you are ready. You may not want to leave your surfboard!
DAY 6: SYDNEY/ MELBOURNE: After breakfast, hop on a plane and travel to Melbourne. Melbourne City is a lasting reminder of Europe’s influence on this island continent. One of the most “European looking” cities in Australia, it boasts a central business district with buildings that honor the city’s past and present. Drive through the fashionable Toorak Village and Fitzroy Gardens with avenues of huge English elms that will make you feel like you are in jolly ol’ England. If you are in the mood for adventure, see the sites of Melbourne from the Eureka Skydeck. In less than 40 seconds you will rise to the 88th floor aboard the fastest elevators in the Southern Hemisphere. Eureka Tower is one of the world’s largest residential buildings. If your sense of adventure has not left you, the board “The Edge” a glass cube that projects a few feet out from the building. Once onboard, you will be suspended almost 1,000 feet above the ground! Eureka, I found it! After coming down to Earth, spend some time walking along the Southbank Promenade. Enjoy a nice lunch and shop for souvenirs for your family or that special person back home. Gather with friends for dinner and take in the nightlife sites of Melbourne.
DAY 7: RETURN FLIGHT HOME: Depart Melbourne. Cross International Dateline again one day. Arrive in the USA in the afternoon. Welcome home!
DAY 1: OVERNIGHT FLIGHT: Depart from the USA. You will cross the International Date Line and “lose” one day.
DAY 3: SYDNEY: Arrive Sydney. Welcome to the land down under… After two days on a plane, you will be ready for adventure in Sydney, the first settlement of Australia settle in one of the most beautiful harbors in the world! After dropping your bags off at your hotel, put your walking shoes on! The Rocks Walking tour takes you through Sydney’s first European settlements and is full of rows and rows of beautifully restored historic buildings. You could literally get lost in the maze of cobblestone lanes, art galleries, and shops offering unusual gifts and souvenirs. If you are hungry and eager to explore the harbor, set sail on a Captain Cook Cruise. As you eat your fill of truly wonderful seafood, view the Sydney Opera House, Fort Denison, and the spectacular Sydney skyline. If you are an opera buff, or even if you are not, tour the Sydney Opera House. This world-renowned performance venue, which presents everything from opera to circuses to rock n’ roll, appears as if it is literally going to sail away into the harbor because of its internationally recognized “sails” on the top of its roof.
DAY 4: SYDNEY: Modern Australia may be a European stronghold, but there were people here before the English and Dutch arrived. The Muru Mittigar is an exciting effort by the Western Sydney Aboriginal community that acknowledges the traditional owners of the area. Learn the story of the Darug people while also focusing on the unique Aboriginal cultures of the region. Try your hand at Boomerang throwing, a traditional item for sports but also used as a weapon in warfare and hunting. Gather for dinner and then set out to see the sites of Sydney with friends.
DAY 5: SYDNEY: Take your time with breakfast this morning. You have earned it! After breakfast, you may want to visit the seaside village of Manly on Sydney’s Northern Beaches. Relax on its pristine beach, rent a bike or even learn how to surf! Return to your hotel when you are ready. You may not want to leave your surfboard!
DAY 6: SYDNEY/ MELBOURNE: After breakfast, hop on a plane and travel to Melbourne. Melbourne City is a lasting reminder of Europe’s influence on this island continent. One of the most “European looking” cities in Australia, it boasts a central business district with buildings that honor the city’s past and present. Drive through the fashionable Toorak Village and Fitzroy Gardens with avenues of huge English elms that will make you feel like you are in jolly ol’ England. If you are in the mood for adventure, see the sites of Melbourne from the Eureka Skydeck. In less than 40 seconds you will rise to the 88th floor aboard the fastest elevators in the Southern Hemisphere. Eureka Tower is one of the world’s largest residential buildings. If your sense of adventure has not left you, the board “The Edge” a glass cube that projects a few feet out from the building. Once onboard, you will be suspended almost 1,000 feet above the ground! Eureka, I found it! After coming down to Earth, spend some time walking along the Southbank Promenade. Enjoy a nice lunch and shop for souvenirs for your family or that special person back home. Gather with friends for dinner and take in the nightlife sites of Melbourne.
DAY 7: RETURN FLIGHT HOME: Depart Melbourne. Cross International Dateline again one day. Arrive in the USA in the afternoon. Welcome home!
DAY 1: OVERNIGHT FLIGHT: Depart from the USA. You will cross the International Date Line and “lose” one day.
DAY 3: SYDNEY: Arrive Sydney. Welcome to the land down under… After two days on a plane, you will be ready for adventure in Sydney, the first settlement of Australia settle in one of the most beautiful harbors in the world! After dropping your bags off at your hotel, put your walking shoes on! The Rocks Walking tour takes you through Sydney’s first European settlements and is full of rows and rows of beautifully restored historic buildings. You could literally get lost in the maze of cobblestone lanes, art galleries, and shops offering unusual gifts and souvenirs. If you are hungry and eager to explore the harbor, set sail on a Captain Cook Cruise. As you eat your fill of truly wonderful seafood, view the Sydney Opera House, Fort Denison, and the spectacular Sydney skyline. If you are an opera buff, or even if you are not, tour the Sydney Opera House. This world-renowned performance venue, which presents everything from opera to circuses to rock n’ roll, appears as if it is literally going to sail away into the harbor because of its internationally recognized “sails” on the top of its roof.
DAY 4: SYDNEY: Modern Australia may be a European stronghold, but there were people here before the English and Dutch arrived. The Muru Mittigar is an exciting effort by the Western Sydney Aboriginal community that acknowledges the traditional owners of the area. Learn the story of the Darug people while also focusing on the unique Aboriginal cultures of the region. Try your hand at Boomerang throwing, a traditional item for sports but also used as a weapon in warfare and hunting. Gather for dinner and then set out to see the sites of Sydney with friends.
DAY 5: SYDNEY: Take your time with breakfast this morning. You have earned it! After breakfast, you may want to visit the seaside village of Manly on Sydney’s Northern Beaches. Relax on its pristine beach, rent a bike or even learn how to surf! Return to your hotel when you are ready. You may not want to leave your surfboard!
DAY 6: SYDNEY/ MELBOURNE: After breakfast, hop a plane and travel to Melbourne. Melbourne City is a lasting reminder of Europe’s influence on this island continent. One of the most “European looking” cities in Australia, it boasts a central business district with buildings that honor the city’s past and present. Drive through the fashionable Toorak Village and Fitzroy Gardens with avenues of huge English elms that will make you feel like you are in jolly ol’ England. If you are in the mood for adventure, see the sites of Melbourne from the Eureka Skydeck. In less than 40 seconds you will rise to the 88th floor aboard the fastest elevators in the Southern Hemisphere. Eureka Tower is one of the world’s largest residential buildings. If your sense of adventure has not left you, the board “The Edge” a glass cube that projects a few feet out from the building. Once onboard, you will be suspended almost 1,000 feet above the ground! Eureka, I found it! After coming down to Earth, spend some time walking along the Southbank Promenade. Enjoy a nice lunch and shop for souvenirs for your family or that special person back home. Gather with friends for dinner and take in the nightlife sites of Melbourne.
DAY 7: RETURN FLIGHT HOME: Depart Melbourne. Cross International Dateline again one day. Arrive in the USA in the afternoon. Welcome home!
Country Description
Climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge, the world’s tallest steel arch bridge, a spectacular engineering achievement. Take in some ‘WOW’ moments as you view the sails of the Sydney Opera House glistening in the sun. Walk along Australia’s tranquil sandy white beaches and explore the amazing coral reefs. Discover one of Australia’s most remarkable natural gifts, the Great Barrier Reef. Comprised of thousands of reefs and hundreds of hard and soft coral, this breathtaking natural wonder will deliver countless species of colorful fish and starfish, turtles, dolphins, and sharks. Dive into the Aboriginal culture and learn the diverse history of the world’s oldest living population. Experience the thriving art scene from ancient Aboriginal artwork to Australian sculpture and contemporary photography. Visit Australia’s Red Centre, walk along with the awe-inspiring natural wonder, Uluru. This massive sandstone rock formation, believed to be about 700 million years old is sacred to Aboriginals. The essence of Australia is its vast and rugged outback. From spectacular landscapes and unique animal species like kangaroos and duck-billed platypuses, you can’t escape nature.
The Australian economy is one of the largest and most stable in the world. While it has robust mining and agricultural industries—with high levels of exports to other countries in the Pacific that lack Australia’s natural resources and amount of farmland—the largest sector of the Australian economy is its services industry. This includes a large number of health care professionals, educators, and people who work in the country’s robust tourist trade. The country is home to a number of companies and corporations that operate in and around Oceania (and worldwide), most notably the media giant News Corporation.
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Official Name: The Commonwealth of Australia
Capital: Canberra
Language(s): No official language, but English is the national language.
Major Industries: Mining-related exports, telecommunications, banking, and manufacturing.
Currency: Australian Dollar
Population: est 24 million
Fun TourBitz: Lake Hiller in Australia is a bright pink color and scientists haven’t a clue why!