The Grand East Coast Tour of Australia

Day 1 – Malta – Dubai.
Meet the tour leader at the Malta International Airport for our flight to Melbourne via Dubai.

Day 2 / 3 – Dubai – Melbourne.
Arrival in Melbourne and transfer and check in to our hotel The 4 Star Clarion Suites. We will travel through the city centre past China Town and Parliament house to Fitzroy Gardens stopping to view Captain Cook’s Cottage. We will then go to the Melbourne Cricket Ground, national Tennis centre and the famous Australian Grand Prix Track. We will then travel over Westgate Bridge for panoramic views and visit the Botanic Gardens. Entry to the Eureka Skydeck 88 to view the city from the Observation Deck.

Day 4 – Melbourne.
Today we travel to Melbourne’s Eastern Suburbs, we will take a ride on the historic steam train Puffing Billy where we will ride through the forest from Belgrave to Menzies Creek and pass through the spectacular Blue Dandenong Ranges, with towering mountain ash forests, lyrebirds and fern gullies.

Day 5 – Melbourne.
Today we will visit Sovereign Hill to relive the gold rush days! Shop in 1850`s style, meet costumed characters, watch craft men at work and pan for gold. Ride a coach and tour an underground mine (at own expense). We will then proceed to Ballaret Wildlife Park and experience close contact with koalas, wombats, kangaroos, crocodiles and more.

Day 6 – Melbourne.
For the visitor to Australia, the Queen Victoria Market offers a type of local experience in the buying and selling of goods. It is also an open-air bazaar, with a range of uniquely Australian items and souvenirs to take back home.

Day 7 – Melbourne – Canberra.
Depart Melbourne and transfer to Canberra – Australia’s Capital City. We check into our hotel The 4* Rydges Capital Hill

Day 8 – Canberra – Sydney.
There is plenty to see and do in Canberra. The most well known are Parliament House, Old Parliament House, The Aboriginal Tent Embassy, The Australian War Memorial and Lake Burley . Another place you can visit is the attractive Government House and the gardens. Depart Canberra and proceed to Sydney. We check in to our hotel The 4 Star Vibe Hotel

Day 9 – Sydney.
Today we will tour this magnificent city known to be one of the most beautiful and picturesque cities of the world. We will cross the Harbour Bridge, visit the famous Opera House, see some of the nicest beaches that Sydney boasts about. We then return to King Street Wharf to board the cruise vessel for a luncheon on the overwhelming Sydney Harbour.

Day 10 – Sydney.
Right in the heart of Sydney lies the waterside visitors’ mecca that is Darling Harbour. It’s close enough to walk to from the central business district — you can see the city skyline up close from the Harbourside Shopping Centre. Darling Harbour is one of Sydney’s most popular recreation spots with over 1.3 million people visiting the sunny foreshore precinct each year. The area has a colourful history playing an integral role in Sydney’s early market days.

Day 11 – Sydney – Manly.
Visit Circular Quay which is the hub of Sydney Harbour, situated at a small inlet called Sydney Cove, the founding site for Sydney and Australia. It is a stepping-off point for most attractions based around the harbour and an exciting place to be on a warm summer’s day. The quay is a vibrant, bustling place with ferries leaving every few minutes to different parts of the harbour, including Manly, where we will visit today. Manly has well been considered Australia’s favourite seaside resort; on the water’s edge, a destination for all seasons and all ages. It’s an attraction famous for its breathtaking natural beauty, scenic walkways alongside harbour and ocean beaches and cultural events.

Day 12 – Sydney.
Sydney’s market scene provides shoppers with an earthy alternative to the more glitzy retail outlets. If you get the weather right, then browsing through all the little stalls and knick knacks is a very pleasant way to spend your time, you never know, you might even buy something. Chinatown is a colourful mixture of asian culture, shopping and cuisine. The area’s distinctly oriental architecture, street lanterns and archways confirm it asa showpiece for Australian Chinese culture.

Day 13 – Sydney – Blue Mountains.
Today we will travel past the site of the Sydney Olympics to the Blue Mountains National Park. On arrival at Echo Point we take a ride on the Scenic Skyway and/or Scenic Railway (rides not included) and see the Three Sisters rock formation.

Day 14 – Sydney – Brisbane.
Transfer to Sydney Airport for our flight to Brisbane.
Transfer to hotel and check in at The 4 Star Outrigger Surfers Paradise Hotel.

Day 15 – Movie World.
Today we will visit Movie World. A great day to discover the fascinating world of movie making. This is a place where you are likely to meet on the street — and have your picture taken with them — Batman and Robin, Wonder Woman, Marilyn Monroe, and many other characters from movies and comic strips, A fun filled day.

Day 16 – Surfers Paradise.
Surfers Paradise (previously known as the Paradise Centre) where you will discover a world of shopping, dining, fun, laughter and entertainment right in the heart of Surfers Paradise.

Day 17 – Sea World.
Sea World Gold Coast is one of the largest and nicest Sea World Parks internationally. We will have the opportunity to see sharks, whales and the best of all the chance to swim with the dolphins. The day is full of first class shows, parades and much more, such as helicopter rides over the impressive coast. Today we can also swim in one of the many pools here plus try out one of the daring slides that Sea World Gold Coast offers. A day you will remember forever.

Day 18 – Australia Fair.
Australia Fair is a fairly old shopping centre by Gold Coast standards, but is doing well for it’s 20th year of business. It has all the shops you’d expect in a big centre.

Day 19 – Stradbroke Island.
Just a short boat cruise from Surfers Paradise, Stradbroke Island offers a unique style of Gold Coast holiday. Relax amongst the natural beauty of the bush and escape the stresses of city life just minutes away from the heart of Australia’s premier holiday destination! Stradbroke Island which is covered by tropical bushland offers a contrast between the calm, protected waters of the western beaches, and the sand dunes and surf of the eastern beaches. Why not take in one of the many island bushwalks or sit back, relax and soak up the sun.

Day 20 – Brisbane.
Today is our final day. We check out from our hotel and our Brisbane city tour provides a great overview of the city center and surrounding suburbs. We then head to Brisbane International Airport for our flight to Dubai.
Day 21 – Dubai – Malta.
Arrival in Dubai where we will board for our connection flight to Malta. Flight Dubai – Malta

Package includes:
Return flights, 17 nights accommodation on room only basis, return airport transfers, all transfers unless otherwise stated, all taxes, service charge and ROCS Travel Tour Manager. Package of Excursions include Melbourne City tour, Puffing Billy incl. lunch Sovereign Hill, Ballaret Wildlife Park, Victoria Markets (transfers not incl.), Canberra city tour, Sydney city tour incl. lunch, Darling harbor (transfers not incl.), Circular Quay, Manly Sydney markets and China town (transfers not incl.), Blue Mountains, Movie World, Pacific fair (transfers not incl.), Sea World, Australia Fair (transfers not incl.), Stradbroke Island incl. lunch and Brisbane city tour.

It is highly recommended that the tour is followed as suggested
above, including all the listed excursions so as to benefit from the
best possible holiday experience.

Rates are per person and include: Return flights, accommodation as stated, all taxes & charges. Prices may vary without notice. For a full list of Terms & conditions please click here. E&OE. T: 2015 1515 | E: travel@rocsgrp.com