Across Downunder: Essence of Sydney, Perth & Adelaide with Airfare

A beautiful hotel with a stunning 1800's sandstone facade, the Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel Sydney is an intimate, boutique-style property. Once home to the Fairfax newspaper empire and the prestigious Bank of New South Wales, this accommodation offers a location near Sydney Opera House and major shopping precincts. There is a wide array of upscale facilities, including on-site dining at the recently refurbished restaurant and a modern health club. The staff ensures that your stay at this accommodation in Sydney is both comfortable and unforgettable.

Be touched by the most ancient human culture on earth in a 90-minute leisurely walkabout with an Aboriginal guide in The Rocks, and journey into DreamTime, the culture of Aboriginal People.

The Rocks Dreaming Aboriginal Heritage Tour is 100 per cent Aboriginal-owned and was developed by Aboriginal Elder, Margret Campbell, a Dunghutti - Jerrinjah woman. It is led by Aboriginal guides who have her permission to share her cultural knowledge. The tour gives you the opportunity to discover how the ancient Aboriginal DreamTime is still alive within the modern Sydney landscape and how the billion-year old harbour, marine environment, sandstone strata, waterways, flora and fauna continue to influence how Aboriginal people live today.

The Sydney Opera House is one of the world's most recognizable landmarks and this is your chance to truly get up-close. Run your hands over the world-famous shell tiles, take a seat in the elegant custom-made white birch timber chairs and marvel at the vaulted ceilings. Visit areas off-limits to the public and capture photographs from rare vantage points. Explore theaters and foyers where more than 1600 concerts, operas, dramas and ballets take place each year. Be led through every aspect of the building's 14-year creation and 58-year history. Delve into the stories behind Danish architect Jorn Utzon's masterpiece. What inspired his revolutionary design? How did he solve its engineering challenges to realize his vision? You'll find out on this very special one-hour guided tour.

At the end of the tour, you will have the opportunity to purchase a photo memento in an exclusive Sydney Opera House memory book (additional cost). In this book, you will also be given access to unlimited digital copies of your exclusive tour photos.

Your cruise will begin with a welcome from your crew as you board your luxury cruiser and depart for the harbour. Soft drinks, sparkling wine, beer, still wine, tea and coffee will be available from the time you step aboard.

As we cruise past the world famous landmarks of the Harbour Bridge and the Sydney Opera House, your crew will be on hand to tell you about the past and modern day history of the harbour. Disembark the boat and head down the wharf to the Balmoral Public Dining Room. Here you will choose your main course and have a selection of beverages to choose from as well. After dinner, continue cruising and enjoy your time onboard while you have dessert from the dessert and cheese platters before your return. This cruise is the long dinner and really does show you all the beauty of Sydney Harbour in the evening.

The Blue Mountains National Park is one of seven national parks that make up the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area. This wonderland of sandstone outcrops, deep ravines and hazy blue eucalypt forests boasts luxury retreats and stunning views. Today your guide will take you off the beaten track to visit remote lookout locations and discuss the history, flora and fauna of this magnificent region.

At 7:00am-7:30am depart from the hotel with AEA Luxury Tours. Our first stop of the day is at Calmsley Hill a working farm also home to Kangaroos, Emus, Wombats and Koalas. Enjoy morning tea and time to wander at leisure.

From Calmsley Hill we continue to ascend the Blue Mountains via the highway. We will visit one of the range of stunning outlooks of the Jamison Valley seeing beautiful vistas. Where possible this will be away from the crowds of tours that visit the mountains each day with other operators, thus our guests will enjoy a stress and hurry-free environment taking in the views and information imparted by their guide.

Continuing on we arrive at Eaglehawk Lookout, a remote lookout point away from the crowds for views of the famous 3 Sisters. Whilst the Blue Mountains features so much more than this natural attraction you can't help but admire the unquestionable beauty of this amazing rock formation. The character of the Three Sisters changes throughout the day and throughout the seasons as the sunlight brings out magnificent colors. Here your guide will discuss the legends behind this famous rock formation and the time available for you to take some great photos.

Traveling around the mountains, we arrive at Evans Lookout where you will be issued your lunch pack and instructions on the hiking track. This is, without doubt, one of the most scenic hikes available in the mountains taking you across a number of valleys and ridges as you hike from Evans Lookout to Govetts Leap all the while looking out across Australia's Grand Canyon, The Grose Valley. The Hike Concludes at Govetts Leap, one of the most famous lookouts in Australia. The magnificent waterfalls drop a whopping 180m to the base of the cliff. If you're not mesmerized by the dancing waves of water spray, you'll be transfixed by the sweeping views down the valley to the Grose Wilderness. Suitable for active people with a reasonable level of fitness.

Our last stop at the Blue Mountains Botanic Gardens where there's time for a short inspection of the flora including the ancient Wollemi Pine (Wollemia Nobilis).

From here we commence our return to Sydney to arrive back at your hotel approximately 4:30pm-5:00pm.

Crown Promenade Perth, situated in Burswood Entertainment Complex, offers a relaxed atmosphere combined with friendly service, comfort and great value. There are 291 guest rooms on 8 levels, all offering modern, spacious and comfortable facilities with everything you expect from an international hotel. Featuring a sparkling outdoor pool with modern gym facilities for those who need a workout, an internet kiosk, reception and concierge are all available 24 hours a day. Offering convenient and quick access to Perth CBD and surrounding areas it is the ideal location for leisure or business. With access to a range of award winning restaurants and bars, there is always regular international entertainment and countless leisure options right on the Hotel's doorstep.

This fabulous day out explores the world-renowned Pinnacles Desert. Other highlights include off-road driving, sand boarding, feeding kangaroos, photographing koalas and wildflowers (seasonal) with an optional Lobster Lunch Upgrade. Stop off at Caversham Wildlife Park in the Swan Valley to view and take pictures with koalas and wombats as well as having the opportunity to hand feed the kangaroos.
Travel along quiet back roads to the lobster fishing town of Cervantes. Once here, enjoy a behind-the-scenes factory tour on the processing of Western Australia Rock Lobster, followed by an included fish and chips lunch (or why not upgrade to half a grilled lobster - additional cost).
Then it's onwards to Nambung National Park to see the mystical Pinnacles Desert for an easy paced walk through the fascinating landscape, giving you the opportunity to really embrace this amazing and mystical place. The highlight of the tour involves 4-wheel driving over the vast sand dunes of Lancelin. This is followed by the thrilling experience of downhill sand boarding over these constantly moving dunes. After an amazing day return to Perth.

Known as one of Australia's finest wine regions, the Margaret River region is an area blessed with natural beauty. Providing a diverse range of activities, this tour allows you to experience this high-profile Western Australian area in one day.

Travel south from Perth driving through farmland with grazing cattle and passing by coastal towns. Arriving at Busselton, known as the gateway to the Margaret River Region and stop for morning tea (own expense) at the iconic Busselton Jetty, the longest timber jetty in the southern hemisphere. Driving into the heart of the region head to one of Margaret River's oldest breweries for a gourmet platter lunch of local produce, with complimentary beer and cider tastings.

Following lunch, continue south through the forest to an internationally renowned winery to taste some of their best award-winning wines, whilst gaining some industry insight on wine production with the opportunity to purchase. Next, it's on to Mammoth Cave for a guided tour through this gothic cave with vast chambers that reveal fascinating information on the region's flora and fauna. Continuing south, through the Boranup Forest of enormous Karri Trees, reach the most fascinating part of the region - Augusta. Here at Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse, marvel at the dividing point between the Southern and Indian Oceans, a rare phenomenon to view the meetings of the two Oceans.

Then head north up to the township of Margaret River for a brief stop to stroll the main street. After a long but fantastic day giving you a full taste of this wonderful region, break at a restaurant en route for a light dinner (own expense) then it's back to Perth arriving at approximately 9:30pm.

Starting in Perth, this tour takes in all major attractions of the revitalised Perth downtown area, including the Western Australian Cricket Ground (WACA) and Optus Stadium. Visit Kings Park Botanical Gardens, and have the opportunity to view wildflowers or take in the stunning views from the war memorial looking back over the city skyline. Continue through the affluent Western Suburbs of Perth, known as Millionaire's Row, passing by Cottesloe Beach where the Indian Ocean sparkles. Travel on into historic Fremantle, viewing the impressive facades of this heritage listed city including a brief stop. Next, a fabulous a Swan River Cruise from Fremantle back to Perth City's Barrack Street Jetty.

Stamford Plaza Adelaide Hotel is superbly situated in the heart of the city on Adelaide's key cultural boulevard, North Terrace. The excellent location means that you're just a short stroll to the Adelaide Convention Centre, Casino, Festival Centre and Rundle Mall shopping, with the beach only 20 minutes away door to door, via the new tram. One of Adelaide's leading hotels, it caters to a mix of business and leisure travelers and is renowned for providing service that is exceptional in every sense. It provides 334 elegantly furnished, spacious guest rooms and suites, with views of the Adelaide parklands, Adelaide oval or city, along with three restaurants and two bars to cater to every taste and occasion.

Explore the Cultural Boulevard, walking amongst the statuesque Government and University buildings. Visit famous Art Gallery, Museum, and the Artlab to view the talented team restoring historic paintings, books and fabrics. Enjoy visits of little streets and lanes whilst indulging from the famous icon producer Haighs, SA's own Jurlique store, discovering hidden secrets along the way.

Your journey begins with a city orientation tour. You travel through the scenic Torrens Gorge to the Barossa Valley. Perhaps you'll stop at a local bakery to taste the best of the fine German pastries. Travel over the Jacobs Creek for your first tasting of the fine wines at the Peter Lehmann winery. Then visit Torbreck wine cellars, a small winery with rustic charm, making wines in traditional Barossa methods. After, you'll stop for a stroll in the German town of Tanunda with time to discover the small shops. Before lunch take the picturesque drive up to Menglers Hill for an unsurpassed view over the entire Valley. Continue into historic Angaston - one of the more English villages in the Barossa. Lunch will be alfresco under the vines or at Vintners restaurant just out of Angaston. Your next stop may be Henschkes winery in Keyneton, a fifth generation German winery or the historic Yalumba, the biggest family run winery in Australia. If time permits you may visit small boutique producers such as Charles Melton or Turkey Flat.