The Sydney, Reef & Rainforest itinerary is a great combination of city, nature & wildlife, with the beach & barrier reef. With the Gold series program, you will stay in centrally located, deluxe hotels with the best rooms/views and enjoy private excursions that give you the opportunity to explore in unhurried comfort and style - from fabulous Sydney, to the lush Daintree Rainforest, on to luxurious and exclusive Lizard Island on the Great Barrier Reef and ending with the 2003 Rotary convention in Brisbane. Take the tour after Convention and you will start with a relaxing stay at Lizard island, than on to the Daintree Rainforest with Sydney as the last stop before your flight home.

Your Sydney, Reef & Rainforest Platinum arrangements include:

• all accommodation as indicated in the itinerary in a twin or single room (includes pre-registration of your hotel room for early arrival in Sydney)
• all transfers and sightseeing by private air-conditioned vehicle
• services of an A&K guide for transfers and sightseeing
• meals as indicated in the itinerary (à la carte whenever possible)
• entrance fees while sightseeing

Not included: Airfares; meals, beverages or sightseeing not included in the itinerary; personal expenses such as laundry and communication charges; travel insurance; excess baggage charges; gratuity to A&K escort; optional activities, departure tax

Highlights:
Sydney Harbor Cruise Private tour of the Sydney Opera House Daintree Rainforest Safari Full Day Great Barrier Reef Cruise

Thu, May 22: USA or Canada - Sydney, Australia
Today we board our flight and soar across the Pacific Ocean to commence a wonderful holiday in Australia.

Fri, May 23: International Date Line
We cross the International Dateline, 'losing' a day that we will regain on our return trip.

Sat, May 24: Arrive in Sydney
Upon arrival at the Sydney Airport you will be met by an Abercrombie & Kent guide and transferred to your hotel by private vehicle. Your hotel room will be ready for immediate occupancy and the remainder of the morning is at leisure.

This afternoon join your A&K guide for an afternoon cruise onboard a private vessel on Sydney Harbour. Enjoy spectacular scenery including the Opera House, Harbour Bridge and the many lovely homes built around this magnificent harbour while relaxing on the deck enjoying champagne and canapes.
Four Seasons Regent Sydney - Deluxe Harbor View Room

Sun, May 25: Sydney Sightseeing
This morning, join your A&K guide for a tour that begins with a visit to the historic Rocks area with its narrow cobbled streets and convict buildings. Enjoy a private tour of the Opera House before visiting the quaint suburb of Paddington to see tiny Victorian houses decorated with cast iron "lacework", much of which came to Australia as ballast in the holds of the wool and grain clippers over 100 years ago. Enjoy lunch at a delightful waterfront restaurant, after which you will explore Sydney further before returning to the hotel.
Four Seasons Regent Sydney - Deluxe Harbor View Room: B,L

Mon, May 26: Day at Leisure
Today is at leisure to explore Sydney on your own or choose from a range of optional tours that can include the Blue Mountains by helicopter, surfing lessons, bridge climbing or touring the shops and galleries of Sydney with a guide.
Four Seasons Regent Sydney - Deluxe Harbor View Room: B

Tue, May 27: Sydney to Port Douglas
Transfer to the Sydney Airport to board your flight to Cairns. Upon arrival you will be met and transferred north to Port Douglas.
Sheraton Port Douglas - Deluxe Lagoon View Rooms: B

Wed, May 28: Full Day Great Barrier Reef Cruise
On today's tour board 'Quicksilver' and cruise to Agincourt Reef lying within the World Heritage Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. This reef is renowned for its water clarity and coral formations. The Agincourt Reef Lagoon is ideal for swimming and snorkelling and the scuba diving is amongst the best in the world. During the day enjoy a beautiful buffet lunch. Sunbake, snorkel, dive or view the reef up close from the semi-submersible. Transfers to and from the marina are included.
Sheraton Port Douglas - Deluxe Lagoon View Rooms: B,L

Thu, May 29: Rainforest Safari
Enjoy a private 4WD safari of World Heritage listed Cape Tribulation and the Daintree Rainforest. The area comprises nearly 900,000 hectares of rainforest and has existed in its present state for many thousands of years. Explore the area with an expert naturalist guide whose diverse knowledge of botany, ornithology and zoology will help unlock the secrets of the rainforest. Cruise on the Daintree River and after lunch enjoy a guided walk through the rainforest to discover a myriad of bizarre and fascinating plants and animals.
Sheraton Port Douglas - Deluxe Lagoon View Rooms: B,L

Fri, May 30: Day at Leisure
Enjoy a day at leisure in this delightful seaside village, swim, sunbake and just relax in the tropical environment or if you are feeling energetic a range of optional tours are available.

Sheraton Port Douglas - Deluxe Lagoon View Rooms: B

Sat, May 31: Cairns to Brisbane
Transfers will be provided back to Cairns. Board your flight to Brisbane.
Commence Rotary Intl Arrangements: B

Thu, Jun 5: Brisbane to Lizard Island
This morning you will be transferred to the Brisbane Airport for your flight to Cairns.
Sheraton Port Douglas - Deluxe Lagoon View Rooms:

Fri, Jun 6: Full Day Great Barrier Reef Cruise
On today's tour board 'Quicksilver' and cruise to Agincourt Reef lying within the World Heritage Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. This reef is renowned for its water clarity and coral formations. The Agincourt Reef Lagoon is ideal for swimming and snorkelling and the scuba diving is amongst the best in the world. During the day enjoy a beautiful buffet lunch. Sunbake, snorkel, dive or view the reef up close from the semi-submersible. Transfers to and from the marina are included.
Sheraton Port Douglas - Deluxe Lagoon View Rooms: B,L

Sat, Jun 7: Rainforest Safari
Enjoy a private 4WD safari of World Heritage listed Cape Tribulation and the Daintree Rainforest. The area comprises nearly 900,000 hectares of rainforest and has existed in its present state for many thousands of years. Explore the area with an expert naturalist guide whose diverse knowledge of botany, ornithology and zoology will help unlock the secrets of the rainforest. Cruise on the Daintree River and after lunch enjoy a guided walk through the rainforest to discover a myriad of bizarre and fascinating plants and animals.
Sheraton Port Douglas - Deluxe Lagoon View Rooms: B,L

Sun, Jun 8: Day at Leisure
Enjoy a day at leisure in this delightful seaside village, swim, sunbake and just relax in the tropical environment or if you are feeling energetic a range of optional tours are available.
Sheraton Port Douglas - Deluxe Lagoon View Rooms: B

Mon, Jun 9: Cairns to Sydney
Transfer to Cairns Airport to board your flight to Sydney. Upon arrival in Sydney you will be met by an Abercrombie & Kent guide and transferred to your hotel by private vehicle.
Four Seasons Regent Sydney - Deluxe Harbor View Room: B

Tue, Jun 10: Sydney Sightseeing
This morning join your A&K guide for a tour that begins with a visit to the historic Rocks area with its narrow cobbled streets and convict buildings. Enjoy a private tour of the Opera House before visiting the quaint suburb of Paddington to see tiny Victorian houses decorated with the cast iron "lacework", much of which came to Australia as ballast in the holds of the wool and grain clippers over 100 years ago. Enjoy lunch at a delightful waterfront restaurant, after which you will explore Sydney further before returning to the hotel.
Four Seasons Regent Sydney - Deluxe Harbor View Room: B,L

Wed, Jun 11: Harbor Cruise
This morning is at leisure to explore Sydney on your own or choose from a range of optional tours that can include the Blue Mountains by helicopter, surfing lessons, bridge climb or touring the shops and galleries of Sydney with a guide.

This afternoon join your A&K guide for an afternoon cruise onboard a private vessel on Sydney Harbour. Enjoy spectacular scenery including the Opera House, Harbour Bridge and the many lovely homes built around this magnificent harbour while relaxing on the deck enjoying champagne and canapes.
Four Seasons Regent Sydney - Deluxe Harbor View Room: B

Thu, Jun 12: Depart Sydney
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight.
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