Australia Adventure

General Information

Join us as we explore three cities, Brisbane, Cairns & Sydney, in the land down under. Australia really is like nowhere else on Earth. A giant island afloat in the Great Southern Ocean, cut off from the rest of the world for millennia, this most ancient of continents has long hidden its startling physical beauty and remarkable native wildlife from the rest of the world. Inhabited by Aboriginal people who have coexisted with the land for more than 40,000 years.

Our itinerary will give you the chance to experience some of the highlights of Australia.

• Get up close and personal with some of Australia’s most famous wildlife in the city of Brisbane. Located in one of only two states where you can cuddle a koala; this opportunity shouldn’t be missed! You will also have a wonderful opportunity to interact and hand feed the kangaroos. Watch skilled sheep dog handlers and their amazing canine companions as they herd sheep through various obstacles.
  
  
• From Cairns, dive or snorkel on the Great Barrier Reef, the largest structure on Earth made by living organisms, and one of the seven wonders of the natural world. Grab your mask and flippers and plunge into the turquoise waters of the world’s largest coral reef system. Take a helicopter ride to capture views of the reef from above.
  
  
• Sydney makes the perfect place for the end of your Australian adventure. We’ll spend a few days in this beautiful harborside city where you can explore the Sydney Harbour on a luxury yacht, latch yourself onto the exposed spine of the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge, and climb the bridge tower to gaze down upon the white sails of the Sydney Opera House as it takes center stage in the harbor.

Visa and Passport Requirements

Getting a tourist visa for Australia is a straightforward process. An Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) provides authorization to travel to Australia for tourism and is electronically linked to your passport. Americans, as well as many other nationalities, can apply for an ETA online for AUD$20 on the Australian Government website. Your visa will allow you to stay in Australia for a maximum of three months.

Travel Tips

Australian Customs and Border Protection: As an island free from many diseases that are endemic worldwide, you may notice that Australian Customs and Border Protection agents can be unusually vigilant about mud on shoes or carved wooden articles, in their efforts to keep foreign weeds and seeds out. For the same reason, travelers are forbidden from bringing any food, vegetables or fruit into the country.

Currency: The official currency is the Australian Dollar, which is usually worth a little less than the US dollar, although rates do fluctuate over time.

Electrical Plugs: You may need an adapter in order to plug your appliances into the power sockets: the adapter required for Australia is Type 1 Australia plug. The plugs in Australia have two flat metal pins, forming an inverted ‘V’ shape, and occasionally a third pin in the center. The electrical current in Australia is 220 – 240 volts, AC 50Hz.

Tipping: Australian restaurants all charge a mandatory 10% Goods and Services Tax (GST), which goes straight to the government, and tipping, although most welcome, is by no means widespread or expected. Australia does not have a culture of tipping across the board. However, for exceptional and friendly service, a tip will always be received most gratefully.

If you would like to be one of the lucky few to join in this experience, BOOK NOW or call our office at 877-90-SWING for more details!

Itinerary

Main Package Rates

$7495 per person double occupancy
11-day all-inclusive land package including domestic flights

Payment Details

Deposit of $1500 per person is due at the time of booking.

Balance due after deposit will be divided into three (3) equal installments.

• January 10, 2019 – 1st Installment
• March 1, 2019 – 2nd Installment
• June 1, 2019 – Final Installment

Main Package Details

This is a 11-day package that includes but not limited to the following:

• 10 breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 6 Dinners
• All domestic flights
• Airport hotel transfers all locations

Brisbane: (Queensland - Gold Coast inclusions)

• Paddle Boat City Tour
• Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
• Moreton Island National Park Excursion

Cairns: (Queensland - Barrier Reef, Aboriginal & Rainforest Territory)

• Great Barrier Reef Excursion including Snorkeling and semi-submersible (option to dive)
• Aboriginal Cultural Park
• Kuranda Historic Railway
• Cable Way thru rainforest with Ranger Guides

Sydney: (New South Wales)

• Sydney City Tour
• Sydney Harbor Cruise including 6-course dinner with Vintage wine selections
• VIP Sydney Opera House experience
•     Private guided backstage tour of opera house
•     Dinner at opera house restaurant
•     Gold reserve tickets for theater performance

There are a few minor exclusions as follows:

• International Airfare.
• A Tourist Visa is required for US citizens to enter Australia. The Visa cannot be included in the package price. You can apply for a Visa online for AUD$20 on the Australian Government website.

Flight Information

You must book your flight in order to arrive in Brisbane on Friday, September 20, 2019.
Your departure flight must be booked for Monday, September 30, 2019 out of Sydney Airport.

Feel free to contact our office for assistance in finding the best flight times.

Cancellation Policy

• All payments after initial deposit are non-refundable.
• Deposit are non-refundable 60 days after initial payment.
• Any cancellation for a "non insurance covered reason" are non-refundable; however, in the event of unforeseen "non covered" reason, we will do our best to resell the cancelled reservation and return all funds less a facilitation fee but there is no guarantee.
• Reservations may be assigned to a 3rd party subject to the facilitation fee and approval from our office.
• *Cancellations must be in writing by emailing your cancellation request to CustomerService@ToplessTravel.com.