Australian Delights (*** Value Tour)
09 Nights/10 Days
Highlights of the tour
• A complete all-inclusive tour at an honest price.
• Maximum sightseeing with minimum traveling time.
• Enjoy American breakfast at the hotels.
• Stay at conveniently located hotels.
• Explore the adventurous Australia extensively.
• Stay 04 nights at the fun capital of Australia – Gold Coast!
• Enjoy the full-day at Sea World – enjoy antics of different sea creatures like Dolphins, Seals and the Polar bear.
• An entralling experience - a Helicopter Ride!
• Spend the full-day at Movie World –get to meet your favourite movie characters, enjoy rides & shows, which give you a feel of the Movie world.
• Spend a full-day at Dream World - get a chance to hug a Koala and see Kangaroo’s.
• Stay 02 nights in Cairns.
• Enjoy a cable car ride to Kuranda – the village in the rainforest.
• Visit the spectacular Great Barrier Reef.
• Enjoy a full-day cruise to the Green Island with a Continental Lunch on board.
• Stay 02 nights in Sydney.
• Enjoy a full-day city tour of Sydney visiting the famous Opera House, Harbour Bridge and Darling Harbour.
• Visit the Sydney tower, the tallest free standing tower in Sydney and get a 360° view of the city.
• Get up close to an exhibit of aquatic life at the Sydney Aquarium.
• Visit the famous Bondi beach.
• Enjoy the exciting Showboat harbour cruise with a cabaret show.
• Enjoy an Indian Dinner on board the Showboat cruise.
• Enjoy Indian Jain/Vegetarian/ Non-vegetarian meals at local restaurants.
• A relaxed tour with time for shopping.
• Professional, friendly, multi-lingual and experienced Indian Thomas Cook Tour Managers traveling with you throughout your tour in Australia.
Day | 01
Today your exciting tour to Australia begins. Depart for Brisbane.
Today, begin your exciting tour to Australia – the ‘Land Down Under’. Get set as you board your overnight flight to the most spectacular part of the world.
Day | 02
Arrive into Brisbane and then proceed to Gold Coast – Australia’s entertainment capital.
Arrive at Brisbane airport today. On arrival you will be greeted by your friendly and experienced Thomas Cook Tour Manager outside the baggage hall, then proceed to Australia’s Surfers’ Paradise – Gold Coast. This beautiful city comprises of 70 km of untouched virgin beaches and is fondly called the ‘Fun Capital of Australia’.
Later tonight, enjoy a sumptuous dinner at a local Indian restaurant.
Overnight at The Paradise Resort or similar, in Gold Coast.
Day | 03
Spend the day at the ‘Sea World’. Also included an exciting helicopter ride – truly an exhilarating experience.
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at your hotel this morning, after which we proceed to spend the full-day at Gold Coast’s most spectacular marine theme park – Sea World, with lots of rides, shows and attractions!
From the moment you enter Sea World; fun, laughter, excitement and entertainment reigns. The wonderful antics of Sea World’s famed dolphins are staged in a new arena, the world’s largest dolphin lagoon habitat. You can also see dazzling and dare-devil stunts by the park’s international ski team. Visit Sea World’s famous attraction – the Polar Bear shores. A packed lunch will be provided.
Today, we also take you on one of the most memorable experiences of your tour – a scenic helicopter ride! Be enthralled by some of the most spectacular sights as you fly over stunning Gold Coast beaches – a truly once-in-a-lifetime experience.
There are a whole range of rides that you can avail of – board Australia’s first monorail system for a smooth and streamlined journey through the 25-hectare fun park, take the ride of your life on the triple-loop Corkscrew roller coaster, or splash down on the Viking’s revenge flume ride, experience an underwater live shark show through the world’s largest aquarium window and delight in the fairy penguins as they toddle around in their coves – all this and much more. After loads of fun, laughter and entertainment, return to your hotel.
Enjoy an Indian dinner at a local Indian restaurant.
Overnight at The Paradise Resort or similar, in Gold Coast.
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Day | 04
Mingle with the stars at the Movie World.
Enjoy an American breakfast at the hotel. Proceed to Warner Brothers ‘Movie World’ home to the suspended roller coaster ‘Lethal Weapon’, the Maverick Grand illusion show, Police Academy stunt show, and take off on the ultimate Batman adventure ride. Visit your favourite Looney tunes characters at ‘Looney Village’. Get more speed riding the new Superman Escape. Rush down Wild West Falls Adventure ride, with a heart-stopping drop to the final splashdown!
Today a packed lunch will be provided.
Later, you can catch up with Bugs Bunny, Daffy, Tweety and the gang! Movie World is a fun place for all ages and is guaranteed to delight kids of all ages, and adults too.
Tonight a delicious Indian dinner awaits you at a local Indian restaurant.
Overnight at The Paradise Resort or similar, in Gold Coast.
Day | 05
A day full of adventure and fun at ‘Dream World’– one of Australia’s premier theme parks.
Enjoy an American breakfast at the hotel this morning and then proceed to Dream World. Here, for a spine tingling, knee-knocking thrill, brave some of the tallest, fastest rides in the world including the Giant Drop, Tower of Terror, Wipe out, Cyclone roller coaster and Dream World’s latest scream machine - The Claw!
Have a packed lunch today.
Other highlights of this park include Wild Tiger Island, home to rare white Bengal tigers and their playful cubs, Gold rush Country, and the IMAX theatre with a 6-storey high movie screen, the water park where you enjoy a cruise on the Murrissippi River. Only at Dream World do you get the experience to cuddle a koala and see kangaroos.
After a fun-filled day, you can either return to your hotel or explore the dazzling nightlife that Gold Coast offers, on your own. Stepping out means stage shows, nightclubs, theatres, casinos and much, much more.
Enjoy a delicious Indian dinner at a local Indian restaurant.
Overnight at The Paradise Resort or similar, in Gold Coast.
Day | 06
Onto Cairns – the captivating city. Later proceed to Kuranda – a village in the Rainforest.
After an American breakfast at the hotel, check out and proceed to the airport where you will board your flight to Cairns.
On arrival we enjoy a delicious Indian lunch. Later we visit Kuranda – a village in the rainforest. A cableway traverses the rainforest, making two descents to the forest floor on a 7.5 km journey. At Kuranda you can visit an art gallery and a traditional aboriginal camp, to give you a complete and meaningful glimpse of the rich and ancient culture. Kuranda’s tree-lined pathways take you through an environment where birds fly free over lakes, waterfalls, and simulated rainforest. After a full-day of excitement and fun we return to Cairns.
The rest of the day is at leisure for you to enjoy this beautiful city on your own. You can relax in the comfort of your hotel or you can visit some of the exciting shops at the ‘Cairns Night Market’.
Enjoy a sumptuous dinner at a local Indian restaurant.
Overnight at Cairns Colonial Club Resort or similar, in Cairns.
Day | 07
Cruise on the Great Barrier Reef – the only living structure visible from the moon!
After an early breakfast at your hotel, proceed to board the Green Island cruise for your Great Barrier Reef experience. The cruise liner will take you to a part of a protected Marine Park, Green Island – a beautiful coral cay. Discover the fascinating underwater world among the coral reefs, surrounding the Green Island where you see an endless variety of colorful fish, turtles and many more incredible marine creatures. You also have the choice to enjoying snorkeling or a glass bottom boat tour.
Enjoy a Buffet lunch onboard the cruise liner.
After spending the entire day at the island, you will return home with a lifetime of memories from this living natural wonder.
Tonight, a delicious Indian dinner awaits you at a local Indian restaurant.
Overnight at Cairns Colonial Club Resort or similar, in Cairns.
Day | 08
Onto Sydney – one of the most famous cities in the world on the banks of the Darling River. Marvel at the city sights of Sydney. Visit the famous Sydney Tower with OzTrek, Rocks area, Opera House, Harbour Bridge and Bondi Beach on your exciting city tour. Also visit the Sydney Aquarium.
After an American breakfast at the hotel, we transfer you to the airport for our flight to Sydney. On arrival, proceed on an exciting city tour of Sydney which includes highlights like the Darling Harbour, one of the world’s greatest waterfront destinations, experience a slice of the city’s history at the Rocks area, the busy CBD area, Hyde Park, the world famous Opera House, the Harbour Bridge, Mrs. Macquarries Chair, Eastern surburbs – home to the city’s rich and famous and the world renowned Bondi beach.
Today we enjoy an Indian lunch.
Later we also take you to see the larger collection of Australian aquatic life with over 11,500 animals including huge sharks and rays, platypus, seals, fairy penguins, crocodiles and much more at the Sydney Aquarium.
Later today we visit the famous Sydney Tower, the tallest three-standing structure in Sydney. Here you enjoy a visit to the observatory deck for the most spectacular 360° aerial view of Sydney. Also experience the largest stimulated ride in the southern hemisphere – OzTrek.
Enjoy a delicious Indian dinner at a local Indian restaurant.
Overnight at Hotel Metro or similar, in Sydney.
Day | 09
Today the day is at leisure for you to enjoy this beautiful city on your own. Later today have the time of your life on a breathtaking dinner cruise along the famous Sydney harbour.
After a delicious American breakfast at the hotel the rest of the day is at leisure. You can either sit back and relax in the comfort of your hotel room or you could visit some of the world famous shopping centres.
You can shop at the classic Queen Victoria building – the most beautiful shopping centre in Sydney or visit Paddy’s Market – a good place for some bargain shopping.
Later tonight, get set for the time of your life on board the Showboat dinner cruise. Enjoy a three – course Indian dinner, followed by a spectacular cabaret show, with a cavalcade of glamorous Australian and International artistes to entertain you.
Overnight at Hotel Metro or similar, in Sydney.
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Day | 10
Return home with wonderful memories of your holiday.
This morning after an American breakfast, check out and transfer to the airport, where your memorable Thomas Cook tour comes to an end. Do spare a few minutes to fill in the feedback form and hand it over to your Tour Manager. Your valued suggestions will be most appreciated. Arrive home with pleasant memories of your Australian Delights tour.
WHAT YOUR TOUR PRICE INCLUDES
SIGHTSEEING AND EXCURSIONS
• Gold Coast : Full-day at Sea World.
Exhilarating Helicopter Ride at Sea World.
Full-day at Movie World.
Full-day at Dream World.
• Cairns : Kuranda rainforest with Skyrail Cableway.
Cruise on the Great Barrier Reef to Green Island with lunch.
• Sydney : City tour of Sydney with Bondi Beach.
Go up the Sydney Tower to the observatory deck with Oz Trek.
Visit the Sydney Aquarium.
Sydney Showboat Cruise with dinner.
ACCOMMODATION
• 04 nights accommodation at The Paradise Resort or similar, in Gold Coast.
• 02 nights accommodation at Cairns Colonial Club or similar, in Cairns.
• 02 nights accommodation at Hotel Metro or similar, in Sydney.
AIRFARE
• Return Economy Class airfare to Australia.
MEALS
• Daily American buffet breakfasts at the hotel.
• 08 Indian Jain/vegetarian/non-vegetarian dinners.
• 05 Basic Indian vegetarian lunches.
• 01 Continental lunch on board the Cruise at Great Barrier Reef.
VISA
• Cost of visas including documentation, processing and consulate fees.
TICKET TAXES
• All ticket taxes, government taxes as of December 01, 2007.
MEDICAL INSURANCE
• Medical insurance for the duration of the tour.
NOTE
• All local taxes and Government taxes as of December 01, 2007.
IMPORTANT
The tour will be operated subject to a minimum of 15 full-paying passengers travelling together.
MEDICAL INSURANCE
Medical insurance for the duration of the tour is included in the tour price. However, any passengers above the age of 60 years and those who wish to extend their stay will be required to pay additional charges.
VISA REQUIREMENTS
• Single-entry Australian Visa
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WHAT YOUR TOUR PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE
• Rs 2,500/- the cost of deviation, in case you want to deviate from the group departure dates mentioned in the brochure.
• The tour cost does not include any POE charges and passport charges.
• Cost of Basic Travel Quota equivalent to USD 10,000/-.
• Any increase in rate of exchange leading to an increase in surface transportation and land arrangements which may come into effect prior to departure. Price quoted are based on the rates of 1 AUD = INR 35. The tour price is subject to increase without notice, if this rate changes substantially prior to departure.
• Any increase in the air fare charged by the airlines on your air ticket (presently calculated at rates as of December 01, 2007).
• Any expenses of personal nature such as laundry expenses, wines, mineral water, food and drinks not in the regular menus provided by us.
• Tips to the guides, hotel waiters, drivers, etc.
• Meals other than mentioned in your itinerary.
• Cost of excursions, sightseeing, entrance fees and local guides availed of by the passengers, other than that mentioned in the 'What your Tour Price Includes' box.
POINTS TO BE NOTED
• Prices quoted are based as per the rate of exchange of 1 AUD = INR 35. The tour price is subject to increase without notice if this rate changes substantially prior to departure. • All prices are ex-hub city only. Passengers from any other city can join from the hub city; however any expenses borne by the passengers to/from the hub city is at their own expense. • The cost of air fare included in the above tour cost is based on the fare structure as of December 01, 2007. • Any further increase in the airfare due to an increase in the fuel price, change in the Government regulations, taxes, etc., charged by the airline will have to be borne by the passengers; Thomas Cook will not be held responsible for the same. • Any damage caused to the hotel rooms or coach during your stay shall be payable by the passengers. Thomas Cook will not be liable for the same. • The Management reserves the right to claim any additional expenses incurred due to delay or changes in the schedule of trains, flights, coach, cruise or other services. • We reserve the right to amend, alter, vary or withdraw any particular departure; excursions advertised or substitute a hotel of similar class if deemed necessary. • For the convenience of our passengers, we will, sometimes, amend the itinerary. However, all services will remain the same. • There are no refunds for any services, i.e. meals, sightseeing, etc. not utilized on the tour. • The Company reserves the right to alter the order of the itinerary. The same will be informed to the client before the departure. • Due to Trade Fairs and Conventions in the cities, the hotels may be blocked out more than 02 years in advance. In view of this, you may have to stay in hotels further away from the cities and the itineraries may have to be altered/amended. • The Company shall not accept any liability or responsibility for any damages, loss, injury, accident, death, delay, breakdown or irregularity which may occur in carrying out of the tour arrangement (Management reserves the right to claim any additional expenses due to delay or changes in train, plane, bus, ship or other services, weather conditions, strikes, war, quarantine and any other cause, whatsoever, and all such losses or expenses must be borne by the passengers). • Tours operated subject to RBI/GOI regulations. Part of the tour cost will be paid in AUD out of your BTQ. • Please refer to the booking form for detailed ‘Terms & Conditions’.
