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24 Days From £8,295pp

HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS
■ Guided sightseeing tour in Singapore
■ The legendary Ghan in Gold Class and Overland
in Premium
■ Puffing Billy & Kuranda Scenic Railways GRAND TOURS
Kuranda Scenic Railway ■ Great Barrier Reef day cruise
■ Bridge on the River Kwai day trip by rail & road
■ Time to explore in Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney,
Brisbane, Cairns & Bangkok
coach for the last part of the journey to Brisbane for swimming lagoon, explore the Botanic Gardens - a
a 2-night stay. tropical paradise - and walk along the Rainforest SELECTED HOTELS
Boardwalk to Saltwater Creek and Centenary Lakes, Singapore Concorde Hotel
Day 15 - At Leisure in Brisbane a birdwatcher’s delight. This afternoon we fly back to Darwin DoubleTree by Hilton Esplanade
We have a day to relax. Ride the CityCat ferry down Melbourne for an overnight stay in an airport hotel. Adelaide
the Brisbane River, enjoy a free clock tower tour at Ibis Adelaide
the City Hall and dip your toes at Streets Beach - Day 21 - Cairns to Bangkok Melbourne Batman’s Hill on Collins
Australia’s only inner-city, man-made beach boasts Fly to Bangkok today. We have a 2-night stay in this Sydney Mercure Sydney Central
a sparkling blue lagoon surrounded by white, sandy cultural city of contrasts, where the modern mixes Brisbane Mercure King George Square
beaches and sub-tropical plants. with the historical and the people are among the Cairns Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort
friendliest in the world. Melbourne Parkroyal Melbourne Airport
Day 16 - Brisbane to Cairns Bangkok Quarter Hualamphong
A leisurely morning before boarding the Spirit of Day 22 - Bridge On The River Kwai Please note - hotels can be subject to change
Queensland to Cairns. On board, we travel in RailBed A day trip by rail to Kanchanaburi today, home to
class which features a spacious seat by day with a the Bridge on the River Kwai and the start of the
state-of-the-art personal entertainment system, and Burma Railway. Stops include the Bridge itself, a PRICE INCLUDES
■ Flights in Economy Class on scheduled airlines
a lie flat bed by night with all linen provided. Meals are local restaurant for lunch and Kanchanaburi War ■ Accommodation in good quality hotels on a bed
also included on board and are served at your seat. Cemetery. Travelling back by road allows us to visit and breakfast basis
the Thailand-Burma Railway Centre.
Day 17 - Cairns ■ Half day sightseeing tour in Singapore
Afternoon arrival into tropical Cairns where we stay Days 23 & 24 - Bangkok to London ■ Gold Class cabins onboard the Ghan with all
for the next 4 nights. Day at leisure today before an evening check in for meals included
our flight back to the UK, arriving early morning. ■ Lunch at the National Wine Centre
Day 18 - Kuranda Scenic Railway ■ Premium Class seats onboard the Overland with
The famous Kuranda Scenic Railway winds its way all meals included
from Cairns via Freshwater, to Kuranda, the village in ■ First Class tickets on the NSW TrainLink XPT services
the rainforest. En route, we pass spectacular waterfalls ■ RailBed Class onboard the Spirit of Queensland
as we travel through Far North Queensland’s World ■ Excursions as stated
Heritage-listed rainforest, the Wet Tropics. Thousands ■ Services of a tour leader from London and
of species of plants and hundreds of unique creatures throughout the tour
inhabit this lush green world. We return to Cairns
via the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, gliding above Price per person:
the forest canopy learning more about this ancient Escorted holiday £8,295
ecosystem. Single room supplement £1,285
Day 19 - Great Barrier Reef Deposit for this holiday £400
Enjoy a day cruise out to Agincourt Reef, situated on Bridge on the River Kwai
the very edge of the Great Barrier Reef. Stay dry on a
semi submersible and experience a diver’s view of the
reef as you glide slowly through the reef lagoons and
colourful coral gardens in air-conditioned comfort.
Marvel at spectacular coral formations thousands of
years in the making and home to an amazing array
of exotic rainbow-coloured tropical fish. With some
of the highest biodiversity in the world, some 1500
species of fish are found in the Great Barrier Reef!
Lunch is also included at the pontoon, with drinks
available to purchase at the bar.
Day 20 - Cairns at Leisure Spirit of Queensland railbed
We have a morning to relax and reflect upon our
Australian adventure today. Unwind at the Esplanade’s
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