SCENIC AUSTRALIA – SELF DRIVE

6N/7D Australia Starting from AUD1172* only

{3N Melbourne – 3N Sydney}

 

Suggested Itinerary,

Day 1: Arrive Melbourne

Welcome to Australia. Arrive at Melbourne airport and transfer to hotel. Rest of the day is free for leisure. Overnight stay in Melbourne.

Day 2: Melbourne -Self Drive to Philip Island- Penguin Parade

Today after breakfast ready to drive on the scenic roads of Australia.The total drive Between Melbourne and Phillip Island is two hours but we recommend allocating more time for scenic stops in between. Take the coastal drive and make your first stop at Brighton Beach – the colorful row of bathing boxes make a great photo opportunity.Just 10 minutes from the Phillip Island bridge is a small island off Phillip Island — Churchill Island Heritage farm, the site of Victoria’s very first farm. Stop by San Remo, just before crossing the bridge to Phillip Island for some fish & chips!A 7-minute drive from Rhyll will bring you to Phillip Island’s very own Koala conservation centre. First stop, you’ll want to locate one of the two tree top broadwalks which allow you to come up close with the Koalas.Last stop before the Penguins arrive on the beach, the Nobbies Antarctic Centre is on the westernmost end of Phillip Island and just 5 minutes from the Penguin parade.Finally, head down to the penguin beach at least an hour before they’re due to arrive. Check out the penguin arrival time calendar for a good gauge. Enjoy Penguin parade & return to Melbourne. Overnight stay in Melbourne.

Day 3: Melbourne -Self Drive to Great Ocean Road

After early breakfast proceed to enjoy drive on one of the most beautiful roads of the world. It’s a road that hugs the ocean, twisting and turning along the coast delivering you exceptional views of the water as you drive. First stop at Teddy’s LookoutIt offers spectacular views over the Great Ocean Road from a height that you won’t find elsewhere along your drive.Apollo Bay is a cute coastal town filled with restaurants and local shops along the bay. Quite often markets pop up and you will find amazing seafood here.No Great Ocean Road trip is complete without a stop at the most famous spot along the road: the Twelve Apostles. Now it’s closer to eight depending on if you count the one that has fallen but still has a bit of the base. They’re limestone stacks just off the shore of a cliff that gives you views that seem out of this world. After visiting Twelve Apostles will return to Melbourne. Overnight stay in Melbourne.

 

Day 4: Melbourne-Sydney

Today morning check out from hotel & transfer to Melbourne Airport for your flight to Sydney. Arrive at airport and transfer to hotel for check in.Overnight stay in Gold Coast.

Day 5: Sydney -City tour & 2 attraction Pass

In the morning you will be picked up for the Sydney City Tour including Manly Beach. Your Driver will provide expert commentary as you weave your way through the beautiful northern beach suburbs of Sydney. You’ll head out over the Sydney Harbour Bridge, one of the largest steel arch bridges in the world. Just a few kilometers from Sydney city on the lower North Shore is Milsons Point. One of Sydney’s more affluent suburbs, the streets are filled with beautiful homes, churches and schools, many built in the late 1800s. With its incredible views of the

harbour and Opera House, and an abundance of leading restaurants, cafés and boutique shops, Milsons Point is a popular destination for both locals and visitors. From Milsons Point you’ll get a fantastic view of the iconic Sydney Opera House. This World Heritage listed building designed by JørnUtzon is considered a masterpiece of modern architecture and a world class performing arts venue. Time to feel the sand between your toes! The exciting suburb of Manly is famous for its beaches that stretch from Queenscliff up to the North Steyne Beach to Manly Beach. With its relaxed, outdoor lifestyle, manly is a great place to take some time wandering on the beaches and checking out the sights. Tour ends at Darling Harbour. Later utilize your 2 in 1 pass- Choice of any 2 – The Sydney Tower Eye, SEA Life Aquarium, Madame Tussauds OR Wildlife Sydney. Make your own way to the hotel. Overnight stay inSydney.

Day 6: Sydney-Grand Pacific Self Drive

This morning after breakfast proceed of Grand Pacific drive.With so much to do and beautiful scenery to see along the drive, it makes for the perfect day out. One of the best coastal views in Australia” taking your eye on a tour of about 20 kilometers, from the spectacular Bald Hill Lookout to the perfect coastal village of Stanwell Park, to the engineering artistry of Sea Cliff Bridge. Shaped like a snake, it majestically sweeps over the waters of the Pacific! To drive it is exhilarating, but take our Bridgewalk and you’ll see deep into the aqua waters clear to the bottom, looking down on sea life like massive manta rays, every kind of water bird, jagged rock platforms and pools like mirrors to the sky. Take a next stop at Austinmer Beach. There are reasons to stop at safe, beautiful Austinmer Beach apart from the gelato and the fish and chips. It’s also home to several boutique shops for those shopaholics who are looking for something unique. Austinmer is a must stop location along the Grand Pacific Drive! Continue to Wollongong. Wollongong’s foreshore is the perfect spot to sit back and enjoy the beautiful scenery overlooking Wollongong’s historic harbour and beachfront ‘Blue Mile’ boardwalk, hugging the coastline from Wollongong’s City Beach through to North Wollongong Beach. Continue & stop at Nan Tien Temple. One of the world’s largest Buddhist temples with massive prayer halls, an eight level pagoda and beautiful oriental gardens. In Chinese, Nan Tien literally means ‘Paradise of the South’. Later return to Sydney. Overnight stay in Sydney.

Day 7: Sydney – Departure

After breakfast it’s time to check out.Transfer to the airport for your onward flight or back home.

 

 

Hotel Details:-

 

City	Standard
Melbourne	Victoria Hotel / Causeway Inn on the Mall or similar
Sydney	Rendezvous Sydney Central / Cambridge Sydney or similar

 

 

Price per person in AUD:-

 

Category	Twin
Standard	1172

 

 Inclusions:-

• 3 Nights in Melbourne with breakfast
• 3 Nights in Sydney with breakfast
• Self-Drive to Philip Island – Penguin Parade with Standard Viewing Option
• Self-Drive to Great Ocean Road
• Sydney City Tour with Bondi Beach
• Sydney 2 Attraction Pass (No Transfers)
• Grand Pacific self-drive from Sydney
• Self-drivesedan vehicle for 3 days
• Melbourne & Sydney return airport transfers on SIC

{Note: –Kindly be on time for SIC transfer as coach will not wait for more than the confirmed pick up time and there will be no refund provided for missed transfers}

 

Exclusions:-

• Airfare & Taxes
• Visa &Insurances charges
• Any up gradation in hotel room category
• Any meals other than specified above
• Any sightseeing other than mentioned above
• Any Entrance fees or Fees for video or camera permit
• Any item of personal nature like tips, laundry, telephone calls, etc.
• GST will be applicable on total invoice

 

Notes:-

• The above prices are valid for travel till 31^st March 2020
• High season surcharges will be applicable
• The Rate of Exchange (R.O.E) will be the prevailing rate on the day/date of booking
• Rates are subject to change without prior notice
• Rooms/Seats are subject to availability at the time of booking. Kindly note that the drivers are not guides
• Confirmation of Hotels and other services is subject to availability
• International hotel check in is 1400hrs and checkout would be 1000hrs
• Early check in and late checkout subject to availability. Itineraries are subject to change
• Cancellation charges applicable as per company policy
• In case we are not able to provide the same hotels as mentioned, then we shall provide similar alternate properties, change in the cost if any will be advised
• Passport copies of all the passengers are must to initiate the booking
• We will not be liable for claims or expenses arising from circumstances beyond ourcontrol such as accidents, injuries delayed or cancelled flights & acts or forces of nature
• **Self-Drive Car :-
• Minimum Age – 21
• Drivers age 21 – 24 are required to pay AUD 16.50, per day , maximum charge of AUD 115.50, per month, VAT included, paid locally
• Driver’s License Requirements – Full License must be written in the Roman alphabet and held for at least 1 year/s.
• International Driver’s License – If renter’s home license is not in English, than an International Driver’s license is mandatory. Both licenses must be presented.
• Supplier Deposit Information – Credit Cards Accepted Locally: Visa, American Express, MasterCard & Diners. Must be in the primary driver’s name.Credit Card Block: AUD 200.00 will be blocked on the client’s credit card at time of pick up.
• Liability Insurance: Included, Provides the following coverage: – Unlimited coverage for personal injuries to a third party. – Coverage up toAUD 10,000,000.00 for damage to property outside the vehicle.
• Refueling Charge: Vehicles are rented with a full tank of fuel and must be returned with a full tank of fuel. If not a locally determined refueling fee will apply.
• Optional Equipment Information – Child Seats: AUD 22.00, per day, paid locally, maximum ofAUD 88.00, per month, VAT included, paid locally per month.

We wish you a happy holiday!!