Australian Grandeur
12 Nights/13 Days
Highlights of the tour
• A complete all-inclusive tour at an honest price.
• Maximum sightseeing with minimum traveling time.
• Enjoy daily American breakfast at the hotels
• Stay at centrally located hotels.
• Explore the adventurous Australia extensively.
• Stay 04 nights at the fun capital of Australia – Gold Coast!
• Enjoy a full day at Sea World – enjoy antics of different sea creatures like Dolphins, Seals and the Polar bear.
• An enthralling experience – A Helicopter Ride.
• Experience the glamour at the famous Conrad Jupiters.
• Spend the day at Movie World – get to meet your favourite movie characters, enjoy rides & shows, which give you a feel of the Movie world.
• Enjoy a Splashduckular tour aboard the Adventure Duck.
• Enjoy fascinating wildlife shows and displays at the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary!
• Spend the full-day at Dream World – Australia’s premier theme park.
• Get a chance to hug a Koala and see the kangaroo’s only at Dream World.
• Slide in to WhiteWater World for the ultimate water fest!
• Stay 02 Nights in Cairns.
• Enjoy a cable car ride to Kuranda – a village in the rainforest.
• Visit the spectacular Great Barrier Reef.
• Enjoy a full-day Great Adventure cruise to the Outer Great Barrier Reef with a continental lunch on board.
• Stay 02 nights at the beautiful city of Melbourne.
• Full day excursion on the world’s most scenic route – The Great Ocean Road.
• See the famous Twelve Apostles.
• Enjoy an exciting city tour of Melbourne.
• A guided tour inside the famous Melbourne Cricket Ground.
• Stay 03 Nights in Sydney.
• Enjoy an Indian Dinner on board the Showboat cruise with a cabret show.
• Get close to the animals at the Sydney Aquarium - an exhibit of aquatic life.
• Enjoy a full-day city tour of Sydney visiting the famous Harbour Bridge and Darling Harbour.
• A guided tour inside the famous Opera House.
• Go up the Sydney Tower, the tallest free-standing tower in Sydney and get a 360° view of the city.
• Experience the largest simulated ride the Oz Trek at the Sydney Tower.
• Visit the famous Bondi beach.
• Enjoy delicious Indian Jain/Vegetarian/ Non-vegetarian lunches and dinners at the finest 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.
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Day | 01
Welcome aboard Thomas Cook’s ‘Australian Grandeur’ tour. Depart for Brisbane.
Bon voyage! Today, you are off on 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.
On arrival at Brisbane airport 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 kms of untouched virgin beaches and is fondly called the ‘Fun Capital of Australia’.
On arrival, enjoy a sumptuous Indian dinner at a local Indian restaurant and then check-in to the hotel.
Overnight at Hotel Mantra Legends/ Watermark or similar, in Gold Coast.
Day | 03
Today, get set to meet your aquatic friends at ‘Sea World’. What’s more, enjoy an exciting helicopter ride – truly an exhilarating experience. A grand night at the spectacular music and dance extravaganza at Conrad Jupiters awaits you tonight.
After an American breakfast at the hotel this morning, we proceed to spend the 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. Step back in time at Sea World’s water ski “Wipe Out”, an energetic show set in the Golden Era of Surfer’s Paradise. You can also see dazzling and dare-devil stunts by the park’s international ski team.
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.
Today enjoy a hot Indian lunch.
Later also visit Sea World’s attraction – the Polar Bear shores. 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.
After an early delicious dinner at a local Indian restaurant, we take you to experience Gold Coast’s most famous glamour and entertainment theatre at Conrad Jupiters. Here, take an awe-inspiring journey through an exotic world of breathtaking colour, mesmerizing global rhythms and explosive energy at this live stage show.
Overnight at Hotel Mantra Legends/ Watermark or similar, in Gold Coast.
Day | 04
Join us on a fun-filled day to Movie World where you can mingle with the stars. Enjoy a unique amphibious ride touring Gold Coast on the Adventure Duck!
Enjoy an American breakfast at the hotel, after which we proceed to Warner Brothers ‘Movie World’ where movie magic happens every day. As the only Australian movie-related theme park, you will experience adventure with all the glitz and glamour of Hollywood. Meet your favourite stars and enjoy all the behind-the-scene actions, comedy stunts along with exhilarating rides, shows and attractions.
Get more speed riding the new Superman Escape. Have the time of your life on the suspended roller coaster ‘Lethal Weapon’ – where you will see your feet against the sky, encounter five complete upside down experiences. Enjoy thrilling stunts at the Police Academy stunt show.
Today enjoy a hot Indian lunch.
At this premier theme park, you have a chance of meeting and taking off on the ultimate Batman adventure ride. Continue your fun-filled day with your favourite Looney tunes characters at ‘Looney Village’. Here, 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.
Later, get ready for some more fun and excitement as we take you on a great land and water adventure with Gold Coasts' Adventure Duck ride. Travel along Gold Coasts' roads, Surfers Paradise beachfront and the magnificent Gold Coast Waterways on the original amphibious Adventure Duck.
Enjoy a delicious dinner at a local Indian restaurant.
Overnight at Hotel Mantra Legends/ Watermark or similar, in Gold Coast.
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Day | 05
Today, enjoy various shows and attractions at the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary. Later proceed to Dream world and WhiteWater World, which provide a one stop shop for thrills, spills and family fun. It's double the thrills and double the fun!!!
Today after an American Breakfast at the hotel, we visit the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary where there are more than 1400 animals and birds and the Sanctuary is home to one of the largest collections of Australian native wildlife in the world.
Later proceed to Dream World and Whitewater world. At Dream World, be ready for spine tingling, knee-knocking thrills. Brave some of the tallest and fastest rides in the world such as the Giant Drop, Tower of Terror, Wipe out, Cyclone roller coaster and Dream World’s latest scream machine - The Claw!
Other highlights of this park include Wild Tiger Island, home to rare white Bengal tigers and their playful cubs. Only at Dream World do you get the experience to cuddle a koala and see kangaroos.
Today enjoy a hot Indian lunch.
Slide in to WhiteWater World on the Gold Coast for the ultimate water fest! Here there are thrills for all ages and the hottest water rides on the planet. Woof it up on all four of the "world's best" water slides and the newest addition The Little Rippers. Plus, there's something for the whole family with Nickelodeon’s Pipeline Plunge and the toddler playground, Wiggle Bay.
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 Hotel Legends/ Watermark or similar, in Gold Coast.
Day | 06
Onto Cairns – the captivating city. Today, get set for a day of fun and excitement as you visit Kuranda – a village in the rainforest.
After an American breakfast at the hotel, we transfer you to the airport for our flight to Cairns.
On arrival proceed to Kuranda – a village in the rainforest, enroute enjoy a hot Indian lunch. Here we experience the Skyrail - a unique rainforest experience taking you on an unforgettable journey through Australia’s world heritage listed Tropical Rainforest. A cableway traverses the rainforest, making two descents to the forest floor on a 7.5 km journey. Kuranda’s tree-lined pathways take you through an environment where birds fly free over lakes, waterfalls, and simulated rainforest. After a 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 Indian dinner at a local Indian restaurant.
Overnight at Rydges Esplanade Resort/ Oasis Resort or similar, in Cairns.
Day | 07
Join us on an unforgettable experience to the outer Great Barrier Reef – the only living structure visible from the moon!
This morning after an early American breakfast at your hotel, we proceed to board the cruise liner to the Great Barrier Reef – an experience of a lifetime. The Great Adventure cruise will take you to a reef at the very edge of Australia’s Continental shelf, to an underwater world that has a dazzling kaleidoscope of colours. The Reef is made up of countless varieties of coral in the clear blue waters, their colours surpassed only by the magnificent tropical fishes that make the reef their home. You have the choice of enjoying a wide array of activities like snorkeling, swimming, or you can stay dry and explore the stunning reef from the comfort of an air-conditioned semi-submersible. Seated below water level you are treated to a diver’s view of the coral reef and marine life with informative commentary and live fish feeding.
Enjoy a delicious continental lunch on board the cruise liner. After spending the entire day at the reef, you return home with a lifetime of memories of this living natural wonder.
Tonight, a delicious Indian dinner awaits you at a local Indian restaurant.
Overnight at Rydges Esplanade Resort/ Oasis Resort or similar, in Cairns.
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Day | 08
Onto Melbourne – one of the most beautiful cities in Australia. Be dazzled by the spectacular scenery and the beautiful sights that Melbourne has to offer you on the city tour.
After an American breakfast at the hotel, the morning is at leisure.
Later this afternoon check out of your hotel and then proceed to the airport to board your flight to Melbourne. Today we have a packed Indian lunch.
On arrival, we proceed on an exciting city tour, which includes a visit to the famous and beautiful Royal Botanical Gardens, Town Hall, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, National Tennis center, the 1956 Olympic venue, the Shrine of Remembrance, Bourke Street Mall and some beautifully-restored Victorian houses.
Later tonight, proceed for a sumptuous dinner at a local Indian restaurant.
Overnight at Hotel Swanston/Grand Mercure or similar, in Melbourne.
Day | 09
Join us for a memorable excursion to the Great Ocean Road, where you will enjoy a breathtaking view of the ‘Twelve Apostles’.
After an early American breakfast at the hotel, get ready to spend the entire day at the Great Ocean Road. Enjoy the spectacular views over golden surf beaches, sheer cliff faces and magnificent stands of Eucalyptus. From here, the road leaves the coast and winds through the ferny slopes of the Otway Mountain ranges – a rainforest country, silent and untouched. At Prince town the Great Ocean Road returns to hug the coastline along the entire length of Port Campbell National Park.
Today enjoy a Continental lunch.
The coastline with it’s twisted shapes of amazing rock formation, the famous ‘Twelve Apostles’ – huge stone pillars rising from the surf, remnants of the London Bridge, a rocky promontory arch carved out by the continual force of the sea, the Loch Ard Gorge (site of the dramatic shipwreck of the ‘Loch Ard‘– over 100 years ago), will give a photographer some spectacular pictures this evening.
A delicious dinner awaits you at one of the best Indian restaurants.
Overnight at Hotel Swanston/Grand Mercure or similar, in Melbourne.
Day | 10
Onto Sydney – one of the most famous cities in the world on the banks of the Darling River. Have the time of your life on a breathtaking dinner cruise along the famous Sydney harbour.
After a delicious American breakfast at the hotel, we check out and enjoy a guided tour of the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Today enjoy a packed Indian lunch.
Later, proceed to the airport to board your flight to Sydney. On arrival we check in to the hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure for you to explore this enchanting city on your own.
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 Pacific International/ Vibe or similar, in Sydney.
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Day | 11
Marvel at the city sights of Sydney. Visit the famous Sydney Tower, Rocks area, Harbour Bridge, Bondi Beach on your exciting city tour. Also visit the Sydney Aquarium and enjoy a spectacular guided tour of the world-famous Sydney Opera house.
After an American breakfast at the hotel, we 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 Harbour Bridge, Mrs. Macquarries Chair, Eastern suburbs – home to the city’s rich and famous and the world renowned Bondi beach.
Today enjoy an Indian lunch at an Indian restaurant.
Later, we 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. Next, we take you on a guided tour of one the worlds’ most spectacular landmark – the Sydney Opera House. Remain enthralled as you go on a fascinating journey through the extraordinary history, breathtaking architecture and the unseen workings of its daily life. We also visit the famous Sydney Tower, the tallest free 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 simulated ride in the southern hemisphere and the only one of its kind in Australia – ‘Oz Trek’. This ride takes you on an amazing virtual adventure across Australia, gliding effortlessly over the Harbour Bridge, Opera House & the sands of Bondi beach.
Enjoy a delicious Indian dinner at a local Indian restaurant.
Overnight at Hotel Pacific International/ Vibe or similar, in Sydney.
Day | 12
Day at leisure at the oldest & largest city of Australia. You can enjoy the day in Sydney on your own or take an optional day trip to either Canberra or The Blue Mountains.
After a delicious and leisurely breakfast at the hotel, you can go out and experience the laid back outdoor lifestyle and physical allure that make Sydney one of the easiest and most pleasant cities to visit.
You can sit back and relax in the comforts of your hotel room. Or 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.
Or you can take a full day excursion to either the Capital city of Canberra or the Blue Mountains.
Enjoy a delicious Indian dinner at a local Indian restaurant.
Overnight at Hotel Pacific International/ Vibe or similar, in Sydney.
Day | 13
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 Grandeur tour.
WHAT YOUR TOUR PRICE INCLUDES
SIGHTSEEING AND EXCURSIONS
• Gold Coast : A day at Sea World.
An exhilarating Helicopter Ride at Sea World.
Famous show at the Conrad Jupiters.
Full day at Movie World.
Adventure Duck Ride.
Breakfast with the birds at Currumbin Bird Sanctuary.
Day at Dream World & WhiteWater World.
• Cairns : Kuranda rainforest with Skyrail Cableway.
The Great Barrier Reef on board the Great Adventure Cruise with lunch.
• Melbourne : Full day excursion to the Great Ocean Road.
City tour of Melbourne.
Guided tour of the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
• Sydney : Sydney Showboat Cruise with dinner.
City tour of Sydney with Bondi Beach.
Visit the Sydney Aquarium.
Guided tour from Inside the Sydney Opera House.
Go up the Sydney Tower to the observatory with Oz Trek.
ACCOMMODATION
• 04 nights accommodation at Hotel Mantra Legends/Watermark or similar in Gold Coast.
• 02 nights accommodation at Hotel Rydges Esplanade Resort/Oasis Resort or similar in Cairns.
• 02 nights accommodation at Hotel Swanston/Grand Mercure or similar in Melbourne.
• 03 nights accommodation at Hotel Pacific International/Vibe or similar in Sydney.
AIRFARE
• Return economy class airfare to Australia.
MEALS
• Daily American buffet breakfasts at the hotel.
• 05 Indian basic Jain/vegetarian lunches.
• 02 Basic vegetarian packed lunches.
• 02 Continental vegetarian/non-vegetarian lunches.
• 11 Indian Jain/vegetarian/non-vegetarian dinners.
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.
VISA REQUIREMENTS
• Single-entry Australian Visa
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.
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 what is 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.
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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. • In case of any matches scheduled at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, there will be no guided tour and the same will be viewed from outside. • 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). • In co-operation with Qantas Airways. • 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’.
