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| 3-Day Blue Mountains and Hunter Valley Small-Group Eco-Tour |
AUD$1271.42
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Sydney, Australia
Take a three-day eco-adventure from Sydney to explore Blue Mountains National Park and the Hunter Valley wine region. During this tour of the beautiful countryside surrounding Sydney, you’ll meet... (more)
Take a three-day eco-adventure from Sydney to explore Blue Mountains National Park and the Hunter Valley wine region. During this tour of the beautiful countryside surrounding Sydney, you’ll meet Australia’s native animals, learn about Aboriginal heritage, sample boutique wines and go on a dolphin-spotting cruise off Port Stephens. This tour is limited to 14 people, providing a small-group experience with your knowledgeable guide.Day 1: Sydney – Featherdale Wildlife Park – Blue Mountains (L)
Your tour begins with pickup from your Sydney hotel and a drive into the western hinterland. Your first stop is an up-close encounter with native animals at Featherdale Wildlife Park, where you can stroke a koala, feed wallabies and see emus strutting around the park.
Leaving Featherdale, continue to the northern reaches of Blue Mountains National Park. Stop for a morning refreshment of apple pie and tea or coffee (included) in the orchard mountain town of Bilpin, and enjoy stunning views over the valleys clad in eucalyptus trees. Search for grazing kangaroos on the drive to the Blue Mountains, before your stop at the local golf club restaurant for a delicious two-course lunch. In the afternoon, you have the option to ride the world’s steepest incline railway at Scenic World (own expense), then take in panoramic Blue Mountains views from the famous Three Sisters lookout and go for a stroll through the rainforest. The afternoon also includes a visit to Katoomba’s Waradah Aboriginal Centre, where you can watch a traditional corroboree dance, browse the Aboriginal art and artifacts, and try painting in the traditional style with ocher paints on the center’s painting wall. In the late afternoon, arrive at your choice of accommodation in Katoomba, where you’ll have the rest of the day and evening to spend on your own.
Accommodation: Lilianfels Resort or Mountain Heritage in Katoomba
Day 2: Blue Mountains – Wollemi National Park – Hunter Valley (B, L)
Following breakfast at your hotel, visit Wollemi National Park, renowned for its spectacular canyons, cliffs and pristine forest. On this spectacular drive you'll see sections of the original convict-built Old Great North Road, built in the 1820s. Stop for morning tea before continuing to the Hunter Valley wine region, where you’ll enjoy tastings at boutique wineries and lunch at a Hunter Valley winery. In the afternoon, head to your accommodation in the wine region town of Pokolbin, where you have the remainder of the day and evening to spend at leisure.
Accommodation: Peppers Guest House or Hunter Resort in Pokolbin
Day 3: Hunter Valley – Port Stephens – Sydney (B, L)
After an early breakfast, enjoy a scenic trip to Port Stephens. Transferring to a 4WD off-road vehicle, take an exciting ride across the Stockton Sand Dunes, the largest coastal dunes in the Southern Hemisphere. Then swap sand for sea on a dolphin-watching cruise to look for bottlenose dolphins playing in the waves off Port Stephens and enjoy lunch aboard the Moonshadow boat. Then sit back and relax on the journey back to Sydney.
A note about eco-tours: This tour is operated with a low impact to the environment and local inhabitants, promotes cultural values and traditions, and provides opportunities to learn about the flora and fauna and the geological significance of the region. (hide)
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| Private Tour: Blue Mountains Scenic Helicopter Trip from Sydney |
AUD$899.00
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Sydney, Australia
Explore the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains on a private scenic helicopter tour from Sydney. Take in spectacular aerial views of the Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge as... (more)
Explore the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains on a private scenic helicopter tour from Sydney. Take in spectacular aerial views of the Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge as you fly west to Katoomba and over the Three Sisters. Land at Scenic World, a park in the Blue Mountains offering incredible nature experiences. Here, enjoy an a la carte lunch, ride the Scenic Railway and Scenic Cableway, and stroll along the boardwalks of the Scenic Walkway through the rainforest before returning to Sydney by helicopter.Enjoy a day of luxury for you and your special guest on this private helicopter flight over Australia’s UNESCO World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains. On arrival at the Sydney Airport helipad, you'll receive a safety briefing and have plenty of time to take photos before boarding your flight.
Take off on a scenic 45-minute flight high above the city and see two of Sydney’s iconic landmarks from the air -- the Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge -- before heading west over Olympic Park, the site of the 2000 Olympic Games. Enjoy commentary provided by your pilot as you head toward the Warragamba Dam and into the Jamison Valley while admiring spectacular aerial views of the Blue Mountains and the famed Three Sisters rock formation.
Land at Scenic World, a park-like setting in the Blue Mountains near the village of Katoomba that offers amazing nature experiences. Relax as you enjoy a a la carte lunch overlooking the mountains. Then, hop on board the Scenic Railway, one of the steepest incline railways in the world, as you descend to the ancient rainforest floor. Or, take the Scenic Cableway, one of the steepest aerial cable cars in the Southern Hemisphere, across the Jamison Valley.
Once at the bottom, follow the signs through the rainforest and take a walk along the boardwalks of the Scenic Walkway. Stroll through the lush rainforest and keep an eye out for native birds and other animals as you take in the gorgeous scenery.
Board the cableway or railway and head back up to the top, where the helipad at Scenic World is located, and board the helicopter for your return flight to Sydney.
Please note: The Scenic Railway will be closed for maintenance from January 14, to March 29, 2013. The Cableway and Skyway will still be operating as usual. (hide)
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| 2-Day Hunter Valley Small-Group Eco-Tour |
AUD$735.71
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Sydney, Australia
Taste local wines and enjoy the relaxing ambience of the lovely Hunter Valley region on an eco-tour from Sydney. You’ll see Australian animals up close at a wildlife park, visit boutique wineries... (more)
Taste local wines and enjoy the relaxing ambience of the lovely Hunter Valley region on an eco-tour from Sydney. You’ll see Australian animals up close at a wildlife park, visit boutique wineries and stay overnight at a Hunter Valley resort on this small-group tour, limited to 14 people so you can enjoy a more intimate and personalized experience with your guide.Itinerary:
Day 1: Sydney – Australian Reptile Park – Hunter Valley (L)
After pickup from your Sydney hotel, you’ll be taken to the first stop of your two-day tour, the Australian Reptile Park, where you’ll see not only reptiles, but also other wildlife like kangaroos, wallabies and a variety of birds. Enjoy morning tea at the park before continuing your tour to the colonial-era township of Wollombi; the drive takes you along sections of the original convict-built Old Great Northern Road, built in the 1820s.
After admiring Wollombi’s 19th-century architecture, travel to Mt View for panoramic views over the vineyard country of the Hunter Valley, Australia’s oldest winemaking region. Your first stop is at the Hunter Valley Smelly Cheese Shop for cheese and olive oil tastings before visiting selected cellar doors. Next, enjoy a gourmet lunch at the Hunter Resort and visit Hermitage Cellars winery for tastings of wines from a dozen boutique wineries. Later in the afternoon, you'll be dropped at your choice of accommodation in the Hunter Valley wine town of Pokolbin, and have the remainder of the afternoon and evening to enjoy at your leisure.
Accommodation: Peppers Guest House or Hunter Resort in Pokolbin
Day 2: Hunter Valley – Sydney (B, L)
After breakfast at your hotel, you’ll have time at your leisure to explore the Hunter Valley region. Visit vineyards for more wine tastings, join in the activities at the Hunter Valley Wine School, take a hot-air balloon ride over the Hunter Valley wineries, or be driven in a horse and carriage around the vineyards (all at own expense). In the afternoon, you’ll be collected for the return trip to Sydney, where you’ll be dropped at your hotel.
A note about eco-tours: This tour is operated with a low impact to the environment and local inhabitants, promotes cultural values and traditions, and provides opportunities to learn about the flora and fauna and the geological significance of the region. (hide)
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| 2-Day Hunter Valley and Port Stephens Small-Group Eco-Tour |
AUD$689.00
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Sydney, Australia
Travel north from Sydney on an overnight eco-tour to the Hunter Valley wine region and coastal Port Stephens. You’ll see kangaroos and koalas up close at a wildlife park, sip boutique wines, ride... (more)
Travel north from Sydney on an overnight eco-tour to the Hunter Valley wine region and coastal Port Stephens. You’ll see kangaroos and koalas up close at a wildlife park, sip boutique wines, ride across sand dunes by 4WD and take a dolphin-spotting cruise. Enjoy personalized attention from your knowledgeable guide on this small-group tour, limited to 14 people so you can enjoy a more intimate experience.Day 1: Sydney – Australian Reptile Park – Hunter Valley (L)
After being picked up from your Sydney hotel, you’ll be taken to meet Australian wildlife at the Australian Reptile Park. See kangaroos, wallabies, and spectacular bird life, then enjoy morning tea at the wildlife park. Your tour then takes you across the Hawkesbury River to Yengo National Park to enjoy its picturesque mix of rural farmland, grazing pastures and pristine Australian bush. The route takes you along sections of the original convict-built Old Great North Road, built in the 1830s, to the colonial-era township of Wollombi. Here, visit a local tavern to enjoy a tasting of Dr Jurd’s Jungle Juice, a fortified wine beverage produced with a family recipe that’s been handed down over the generations since the 1950s.
Your tour continues to Mt View, where you’ll see panoramic views over the vineyard country of the Hunter Valley, Australia’s oldest winemaking region. In the Hunter Valley, visit selected cellar doors for tastings of boutique wines, enjoy a cheese and olive oil tasting at a local cheese shop, and relax over a gourmet lunch at a regional winery. After lunch, you’ll be dropped at your accommodation in the Hunter Valley wine town of Pokolbin, and have the remainder of the afternoon and evening to enjoy at your leisure.
Accommodation: 4-star Hunter Resort in Pokolbin
Day 2: Hunter Valley – Port Stephens -- Sydney (B, L)
After breakfast at your hotel, you’ll be collected by a luxury vehicle and driven to Anna Bay for an exciting ride across the Stockton Sand Dunes on board a 4WD. If you want more excitement, you could even go sandboarding across the largest coastal dunes in the Southern Hemisphere! Then take a scenic cruise around Port Stephens' harbor to spot bottlenose dolphins swimming in the bay’s calm, enclosed waterway. Relax over a buffet lunch served aboard the Moonshadow boat before returning to the dry land at around 12pm. You’ll be then driven back to the Hunter Valley, a scenic drive of around 1.5 hours, to rejoin your tour at the chocolate shop before your journey back to Sydney, where you’ll be dropped at your hotel at around 6pm.
A note about eco-tours: This tour is operated with a low impact to the environment and local inhabitants, promotes cultural values and traditions, and provides opportunities to learn about the flora and fauna and the geological significance of the region. (hide)
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| Blue Mountains Deluxe Overnight Eco Experience - Small Group |
AUD$586.00
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Sydney, Australia
Leave the hustle and bustle of the city for the beautiful and scenic Blue Mountains. Visit Featherdale Wildlife Park and hand-feed kangaroos and emus, see stunning mountain views and travel... (more)
Leave the hustle and bustle of the city for the beautiful and scenic Blue Mountains. Visit Featherdale Wildlife Park and hand-feed kangaroos and emus, see stunning mountain views and travel through historic towns. Stay overnight at Lilianfels and enjoy a morning of exploring the countryside at your own pace.
Day 1: Sydney to Blue Mountains (L)
Departing early from Sydney and traveling to the World Heritage listed Blue Mountains, we make our first stop at Featherdale Wildlife Park, where you have the opportunity to get up-close to the animals, stroke a koala and hand feed kangaroos, wallabies and emus.
Then head through the northern section of Blue Mountains National Park, stopping at a number of spots for short walks and to enjoy the stunning views of these remote regions and learn about the flora. Enjoy a delicious morning tea at Bilpin before continuing through the historic town of Hartley Vale.
Lunch is in the heart of the Blue Mountains at the Katoomba Golf Club where you will enjoy a 2-course meal. After lunch you will visit Scenic World, where you can ride the Scenic Rail, the world’s steepest incline rail. The 415m descent will take you through a cliff side tunnel down into an ancient rain forest. From here, you are free to explore the Scenic Walkway which will guide you through the forest to the Scenic Cableway platform. Take the gondola for spectacular views of the Three Sisters and the rain forest. (The scenic railway and cableway are at your own expense)
The final stop of the day is the new Waradah Aboriginal Centre where you will see a corroboree (traditional dance) performed and have time to explore the art and artifacts. Your overnight stay is at the beautiful five-star Lilianfels Blue Mountains Resort, housed in a historic country house set amidst two acres of manicured gardens.
Overnight: Lillianfels Blue Mountain Resort
Day 2: Blue Mountains – Sydney (B)
In the morning there is more time at leisure to explore more great views, unique rock formations, deep canyons and ancient rainforests before being collected at approximately 2:00pm. We head down the southern section to enjoy a glass of chilled champagne or orange juice, before we depart the national park and return to the city.
Please note: The Scenic Railway will be closed for maintenance from January 14, to March 29, 2013. The Cableway and Skyway will still be operating as usual. (hide)
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| 6-Day Thredbo or Perisher Blue Snow Adventure from Sydney |
AUD$569.00
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Sydney, Australia
Get your snow fix this winter as you cut sick on the half-pipe or rip up the ski slopes on this snow adventure from Sydney. You'll be taken to either Thredbo or Perisher Blue, enjoy six full days... (more)
Get your snow fix this winter as you cut sick on the half-pipe or rip up the ski slopes on this snow adventure from Sydney. You'll be taken to either Thredbo or Perisher Blue, enjoy six full days at the snow including accommodation at the Snowy Valley Resort and breakfast daily.Thredbo: At Thredbo there is something for everybody. From Friday Flats beginner runs through to steep tree runs, board park and half-pipe. Thredbo also guarantees snow, as it has the largest snow making facilities in the southern hemisphere and boasts the highest lifted point in Australia. The combination of long runs and lots of vertical terrain, means less time traversing and more time ripping up the slopes.There are also plenty of challenging off piste runs filled with natural hits and powder filled chutes. The more advanced boarders will enjoy the 110 metre long half-pipe, in Thredbo's extreme board park. So join us as we head to Thredbo for the all round snow experience!Perisher Blue: Perisher Blue offers an amazing natural experience surrounded by great Australian scenery. Enjoy the largest skiable area in the southern hemisphere, for all levels of skiing and boarding, from beginner to the radical, thrill seeking skier or snowboarder. Perisher offers a wide range of services, for example the terrain park which includes a 26 metre rail, tabletops, burns, kickers and a halfpipe designed by the experts.Accommodation
Accommodation is at the Snowy Valley Resort. Famous for its breathtaking vantage point above Lake Jindabyne with magnificent views, the resort offers lodge styled accommodation with many features and facilities.
Resort Facilities: Open-air Deck spa, Indoor Heated Pool, Sauna, Onsite Ski Hire, Night Club, Public Bar, Live Entertainment and Karoke, Lake View Bistro, Snowy Valley Resort Shuttlebus, Internet Access, Drying Room, ATM.
Room Facilities: No single rooms available, accommodation is on a share basis with other travelers (1 to 6 people). Shared facilities - 2 rooms will share the same bathroom. (hide)
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| Lunch at Cottage Point Inn - By Seaplane from Sydney |
AUD$550.00
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Sydney, Australia
Enjoy a seaplane ride over clear blue waters to reach a peaceful and stunning location - the Cottage Point Inn, which is located at the water's edge in the heart of Kuring Gai Chase National Park.... (more)
Enjoy a seaplane ride over clear blue waters to reach a peaceful and stunning location - the Cottage Point Inn, which is located at the water's edge in the heart of Kuring Gai Chase National Park. The aircraft lands at the jetty of the inn where you will disembark to a friendly welcome from the staff. Savour a three course a la carte lunch along with wines as you enjoy the scenic beauty. On the return flight to Sydney, your plane will fly over the famous Sydney Harbour and Opera House making this trip truly memorable. (hide)
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| Scenic Flight and Romantic Beach Picnic - Tour from Sydney |
AUD$490.00
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Sydney, Australia
Enjoy an exhilarating experience on this specially designed tour that combines a scenic flight over Sydney's spectacular coastline with a gourmet picnic on one of the secluded spots along Sydney's... (more)
Enjoy an exhilarating experience on this specially designed tour that combines a scenic flight over Sydney's spectacular coastline with a gourmet picnic on one of the secluded spots along Sydney's Northern Beaches. The flight offers a bird’s eye view of Sydney’s architectural marvels and beaches. Soar above tall sandstone cliffs that protrude out of azure waters and head towards the world famous Bondi Beach. After you land, enjoy a delicious gourmet picnic at a quiet spot along the beach. Experience a sense of complete contentment on this romantic flight and beach picnic. (hide)
Length: 4 hours (approx. 3 hours on the beach) |
| 2-Day Blue Mountains and Australian Wildlife with Overnight at Lilianfels Resort |
AUD$474.00
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Sydney, Australia
If you can escape Sydney for more than one day, and are keen to explore the beautiful Blue Mountains, then this overnight tour staying at the luxury Lilianfels Resort is for you! You'll discover... (more)
If you can escape Sydney for more than one day, and are keen to explore the beautiful Blue Mountains, then this overnight tour staying at the luxury Lilianfels Resort is for you! You'll discover the natural beauty of the Blue Mountains and quaint mountain townships including Leura and Katoomba, with free time to go for bushwalks or simply enjoy the magnificent canyon views.You'll stay the night at Lilianfels Blue Mountains Resort and Spa, a European-style country house located near an 18-hole golf course and many bushwalking tracks. Lilianfels has its own licensed restaurant where you can enjoy dinner (at your own expense). The resort also has a gymnasium, health club with spa and sauna, a billiard room and tennis court. After breakfast (included) the morning is at your leisure, with the opportunity for you to go bushwalking or just relax. On your return journey to Sydney you'll travel to Cahill Lookout and Govetts Leap for photo opportunities. After enjoying the fabulous views and impressive mountain scenery of the Grose Valley and Bridal Veil Falls, you'll descend the Blue Mountains to travel along the Bells Line of Road for sweeping views of the magnificent countryside. Your final stop before returning to Sydney is at Featherdale Wildlife Park for an encounter with wombats, kangaroos, and birdlife. Refer to the itinerary for full trip details.Please note: The Scenic Railway will be closed for maintenance from January 14, to March 29, 2013. The Cableway and Skyway will still be operating as usual.
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| 3-Day Thredbo or Perisher Blue Midweek Madness Snow Adventure from Sydney |
AUD$299.00
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Sydney, Australia
Travel down to Jindybine from Sydney or Canberra with a coach load of new buddies and enjoy three full days of action packed snow fun at Thredbo and Perisher Blue. Enjoy some Midweek Madness at... (more)
Travel down to Jindybine from Sydney or Canberra with a coach load of new buddies and enjoy three full days of action packed snow fun at Thredbo and Perisher Blue. Enjoy some Midweek Madness at the snow, thrashing out your snowboard on the half-pipe, or tearing down the ski slopes.You'll be taken to either Thredbo or Perisher Blue, enjoy three full days at the snow including accommodation at the Snowy Valley Resort and breakfast daily. Thredbo
At Thredbo there is something for everybody. From Friday Flats beginner runs through to steep tree runs, board park and half-pipe. Thredbo also guarantees snow, as it has the largest snow making facilities in the southern hemisphere and boasts the highest lifted point in Australia. The combination of long runs and lots of vertical terrain, means less time traversing and more time ripping up the slopes.
There are also plenty of challenging off piste runs filled with natural hits and powder filled chutes. The more advanced boarders will enjoy the 110 metre long half-pipe, in Thredbo's extreme board park. So join us as we head to Thredbo for the all round snow experience!Perisher Blue
Perisher Blue offers an amazing natural experience surrounded by great Australian scenery. Enjoy the largest skiable area in the southern hemisphere, for all levels of skiing and boarding, from beginner to the radical, thrill seeking skier or snowboarder. Perisher offers a wide range of services, for example the terrain park which includes a 26 metre rail, tabletops, burns, kickers and a halfpipe designed by the experts.Accommodation
Accommodation is at the Snowy Valley Resort. Famous for its breathtaking vantage point above Lake Jindabyne with magnificent views, the resort offers lodge styled accommodation with many features and facilities.
Resort Facilities: Open-air Deck spa, Indoor Heated Pool, Sauna, Onsite Ski Hire, Night Club, Public Bar, Live Entertainment and Karoke, Lake View Bistro, Snowy Valley Resort Shuttlebus, Internet Access, Drying Room, ATM.
Room Facilities: No single rooms available, accommodation is on a share basis with other travelers (1 to 6 people). Shared facilities - 2 rooms will share the same bathroom. (hide)
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| Private Tour: Hunter Valley Region and Boutique Wineries Day Trip from Sydney |
AUD$297.14
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Sydney, Australia
Tour the Hunter Valley in style on a private luxury tour of the region’s artisanal wineries with an expert guide. Have an up-close encounter with Australian animals at a wildlife park, travel... (more)
Tour the Hunter Valley in style on a private luxury tour of the region’s artisanal wineries with an expert guide. Have an up-close encounter with Australian animals at a wildlife park, travel through pristine national parks and go wine tasting at the Hunter Valley’s boutique wineries. For lunch, choose from fine modern Australian fare at Esca Bimbadgen restaurant or vineyard dining at a local boutique winery. Your private tour begins with pickup from your Sydney hotel and a scenic drive out of the city to the Australian Reptile Park. Enjoy morning tea, then meet the park’s koalas, kangaroos, wombats and other unique Australian wildlife.
Leaving the park, your scenic private tour continues through the region’s pristine national parks and along the convict-built Great North Road. Stop in at the historic town of Wollombi and visit a local tavern before continuing to Mt View, aptly named for its panoramic views over the vineyards of the Hunter Valley, Australia’s oldest winemaking region.
Your tour then takes you to some of the Hunter Valley’s smaller, more personalized boutique wineries, where you might get to meet the owners or winemakers at the winery cellar doors. Enjoy tastings of several varieties of wines and learn about the winemaking process; then savor a cheese and olive oil tasting at the Hunter Valley Smelly Cheese Shop.
Depending on your selection, stop next for a two-course lunch at Bimbadgen Estate’s sophisticated Esca restaurant or enjoy a lunch of wine and food pairing at a local vineyard.
After lunch, enjoy more wine tastings at several wineries, and savor local chocolates at a chocolate shop before returning to Sydney, where you’ll be dropped off at your hotel at around 5:30pm.
Lunch options:
Esca Bimbadgen
A meal at sophisticated Esca Bimbadgen is accompanied by views over the Hunter Valley vineyards from the restaurant’s hilltop position. Enjoy a two-course lunch (beverages at own cost) featuring the superb local produce and stylish presentation of modern Australian cuisine.
Hunter Resort
Choose from a selection of platters (including vegetarian options), accompanied by tastings of two red and two white wines chosen to complement the dishes served. The winery also offers beer tasting and wines from at least 10 Hunter Valley boutique wineries. (hide)
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| Private Tour: Blue Mountains Day Trip from Sydney Including Featherdale Wildlife Park |
AUD$290.00
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Sydney, Australia
Choose the luxury option and take a private tour of the Blue Mountains World Heritage region from Sydney. You’ll have an up-close encounter with Australian animals at the Featherdale Wildlife Park,... (more)
Choose the luxury option and take a private tour of the Blue Mountains World Heritage region from Sydney. You’ll have an up-close encounter with Australian animals at the Featherdale Wildlife Park, stop for amazing views at remote lookouts and experience traditional culture at an Aboriginal cultural center. Lunch is included, with a choice of Modern Australian dining at Echoes Restaurant or bistro fare at the Katoomba Golf Club.Your private tour begins with pickup from your Sydney hotel by luxury 4WD or sedan. Heading west from Sydney towards Blue Mountains National Park, your first stop is Featherdale Wildlife Park. Arrive before regular park entry opens, giving you the rare opportunity to have a close encounter with native Australian animals. Try hand-feeding a kangaroo, pet a koala, and meet emus and wombats.
Leaving the everyday tourist routes behind, your private tour continues into the northern section of Blue Mountains National Park, a natural wonderland of sandstone outcrops, deep ravines and hazy blue eucalypt forests. Your guide will take you off the beaten track to visit remote lookout locations and share the history, flora and fauna of this magnificent region.
You’ll stop for morning tea and homemade apple pie at Bilpin, visit Govetts Leap where the Bridal Veil Falls tumble over the sandstone cliffs, and take several short walks to enjoy the stunning views over the Blue Mountains valleys.
Next, depending on your selection, stop for lunch in Katoomba at either Echoes Restaurant or the Katoomba Golf Club (see the itinerary section below for more info). Enjoy a delicious meal and take in more of those Blue Mountains views.
After lunch, your private tour continues to Waradah Aboriginal Cultural Centre, where you’ll witness a traditional corroboree ceremony, browse the art and artifacts shop and perhaps try rock-art painting with ochre on the center’s painting wall.
You also have the option of heading to other lookouts to take in more Blue Mountains views, or visiting Scenic World (additional expense), home to the world’s steepest incline railway. From there you can enjoy uninterrupted views of the Three Sisters rock formations and take a walk through the rainforest. Then relax on the return trip to Sydney, arriving back at your hotel at around 4:30pm. (hide)
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| Backstage Sydney Opera House Tour and Taronga Zoo |
AUD$268.88
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Sydney, Australia
Enjoy privileged behind-the-scenes tours of two great Sydney venues – the world-famous Sydney Opera House and the beautiful Taronga Zoo. During your exclusive peek behind scenes at the Opera House... (more)
Enjoy privileged behind-the-scenes tours of two great Sydney venues – the world-famous Sydney Opera House and the beautiful Taronga Zoo. During your exclusive peek behind scenes at the Opera House you can enter places normally reserved for performers and staff. You can go on stage, stride through the orchestra pit and mount the conductor’s podium, peer into the dressing rooms and see the scenery dock and fly towers. After breakfast in the Green Room, travel by water taxi to beautiful Taronga Zoo. Take a cable car ride with stupendous views before enjoying close-encounters with some of Australia’s delightful native creatures on the Taronga's Wild Experience Tour with a zookeeper. Cuddle up to adorable koalas for a memorable photo-opportunity and find out all sorts of fascinating stuff about how the Zoo animals are cared for. When your Wild Experience ends, you will be treated to morning tea and invited to spend as long as you like exploring other exhibits at this beautiful Zoo. (hide)
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| Blue Mountains Tour: Koala Sanctuary and Scenic Cable Car - Mini Coach Tour from Sydney |
AUD$255.00
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Sydney, Australia
Experience the magic of the Blue Mountains on this delightful tour from Sydney. Stop at a wildlife sanctuary to ‘cuddle a koala’ and meet other delightful animals. Then travel to the magnificent... (more)
Experience the magic of the Blue Mountains on this delightful tour from Sydney. Stop at a wildlife sanctuary to ‘cuddle a koala’ and meet other delightful animals. Then travel to the magnificent Blue Mountains where towering sandstone crags rise above a deep green sea of eucalyptus and other trees. Walk through an enchanting ‘Cathedral’ of tree ferns and skim over the lush rainforest on a breathtaking cable car ride. See the magnificent rock formations that are the stuff of legends and enjoy lunch in an English-style cottage garden. This will be a day of knock-your-socks-off views, fabulous photo-opportunities and marvelous memories. (hide)
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When: 01 Apr 13 - 31 Mar 14: Monday, Wednesday & Friday
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| Sydney Tandem Skydive |
AUD$255.00
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Sydney, Australia
Experience the ultimate rush as you free fall over greater Sydney in a tandem parachute jump! Feel your adrenaline pump as you race to earth at speeds of more than 130 mph (220 kph) before the safety... (more)
Experience the ultimate rush as you free fall over greater Sydney in a tandem parachute jump! Feel your adrenaline pump as you race to earth at speeds of more than 130 mph (220 kph) before the safety ripcord sends you into a peaceful parachute decent. See stunning views across greater Sydney, northern beaches and the Central Coast, landing in Gosford! This exciting tandem skydive starts from Gosford a 1.5-hour drive from Sydney CBD, passing through the Kur-Ring-Gai Chase National Park. Upon arrival, you will be given a full safety briefing from the professional and highly experienced instructors.
Board the plane and prepare for takeoff as you feel your excitement building! See fabulous views of greater Sydney, the famed Palm Beach and Central Coast, as the aircraft reaches optimum altitude. Then, soar weightlessly through the open air! Feel the exhilaration as you free fall for up to one minute at speeds of more than 130 mph (220 kph). With the pull of the safety ripcord, your parachute will open and allow you to float through the air. (hide)
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