Senior's Special Australia

Day 1 Sydney (2 Nights)

Scheduled tour guests, joining from other Indian metro cities such as Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Kochi, Trivandrum, etc., will travel independently as per their respective flights booked by Tour Times. Upon arrival, the Tour Times Tour Manager will meet these guests at the airport and guide them with airport formalities and lead the way into the city. Tour Times Travel consultant will provide more information and guidance on the same.

Joining and Leaving (J&L) tour guests will join the group on their own at the first destination as per the information and guidance given by the Tour Times Travel consultant.
J&L guests should book their to and fro air tickets as per the arrival and departure time of the scheduled tour flight to get the airport transfers with the group.

In case of early arrival or early departure, the transfer charges to reach the designated place or hotel will be borne by the J&L guests.
(Kindly note that the standard hotel check-in time is typically at 15:00 hrs onwards but may vary depending on the hotel's policy.)
Today we visit Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) - one of the world's most famous cricketing venues followed by visit to Sydney Tower Observatory deck which gives an unobstructed 360 degree views over the landmarks including Sydney Harbour Bridge and Circular Quay.
In the evening, all Tour Times Tour guests will have a short Meet & Greet session.

• Night Stay in Sydney
• Dinner
• Tea/Coffee at Sydney Cricket Ground

Day 2 Sydney

The day begins with a soak in Sydney’s pleasant weather. We head to Sydney’s most exciting location, Darling Harbour, which is a splendid waterside location at the heart of Sydney, reserved only for pedestrians. Here we visit the Sydney Sea Life Aquarium, wherein you can get up close with sharks, rays, turtles, jellyfish, and much other exotic underwater life. Followed by visit to the Sydney Opera House, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the world's most iconic landmarks with a unique shape. Get to know this iconic building in a better way as you take a guided tour inside, walk through its every aspect and marvel at the vaulted ceilings.
We then drive through and take a photo stop near the Sydney Harbour Bridge – one of the largest steel arch bridges. Later we embark on the Sydney Harbour Cruise. Let’s make our way across the harbour on board this spectacular cruise and marvel at the amazing vistas of Sydney’s skyline and Harbour Bridge.
Then we stroll around Bondi Beach – Sydney’s iconic beach.

• Night Stay in Sydney
• Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
• Soft Drink during Sydney City tour

Day 3 Sydney – Brisbane – Gold Coast (2 Nights)

Today we fly to Brisbane – capital of Queensland, is a large city on the Brisbane River. Upon arrival, we explore Brisbane city, we see South Bank Waterfront - cultural, social, educational and recreational precinct and Town Hall – One of the finest building in Brisbane built in an Italian Renaissance architectural style. Later we proceed to Gold Coast – major tourist destination on Queensland Coast famous for sunny subtropical climate and widely known for its surfing beaches, high rise dominated skyline, theme parks, night life and rainforest hinterland. Here experience the thrills, splashes, and spins as we embark on a jet boat ride while enjoying the breeze and the landmarks.

• Night Stay in Gold Coast
• Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
• Tea / Coffee after Jet Boat ride

Day 4 Gold Coast

Today we explore Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary – a heritage listed sanctuary and a home to the world’s largest collection of Australian native animals and birds, especially for huge flocks of wild Rainbow Lorikeet birds, Koalas and Kangaroos.
Now, it’s time to visit Sea World Gold Coast. Meet dolphins, seals, and penguins up close in exciting animal encounters. Enjoy breathtaking marine life shows, Dive into the excitement with thrilling rides like Storm Coaster and Jet Rescue.

• Night Stay in Gold Coast
• Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
• soft drink during Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary

Day 5 Gold Coast – Cairns (2 Nights)

Today we fly to Cairns – a paradise city in Queensland where the Rainforest meets the Reefs. Upon arrival we proceed to Kuranda Rainforest – world’s oldest living tropical Rainforest. Here we enjoy 7.5 km long scenic ride in Sky Rail Rainforest Cableway running above the Barron Gorge National Park full of lush green, rugged rainforest-clad mountains, gorges and tumbling waterfalls. We then enjoy Pamagirri Aboriginal Experience to discover authentic Indigenous Australian culture one of the oldest surviving cultures in the world. Later we enjoy, Army duck tour – 45 minute amphibious WW11 Army Duck Rainforest tour at Rain Forestation Nature Park to see flora and fauna in their natural habitat.

• Night Stay in Cairns
• Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
• Tea/coffee at Kuranda Rainforest

Day 6 Cairns – Great Barrier Reef – Cairns

Today we have full day excursion to The Great Barrier Reef – one of the planet's most extraordinary natural wonders with 2300 km long coral reef system in Coral Sea, comprising of thousands of reefs and hundreds of islands made of soft and hard corals, is the only living organism that can be spotted from space. We take a catamaran to one of the islands of Great Barrier Reef and experience the world of colorful corals, fish and marine life through a Glass bottom boat or a Semi-Submersible. You also get a chance to enjoy adventure water sport activities like Snorkeling on your own.

• Night Stay in Cairns
• Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
• Ice Cream and Tea/coffee at The Great Barrier Reef

Day 7 Cairns – Melbourne (2 Nights)

Today we fly to Melbourne is one of the most liveable cities in the world. The city’s architecture evokes the Victorian Era and has a European feel to it, which is sure to both rejuvenate and amaze you at the same time. Upon arrival we ride the historic City Circle Tram and get around Central Melbourne, seeing Docklands, the City Museum, the Princess Theatre, etc. We end our City Circle Tram ride at Federation Square, a bustling city square with an iconic structure. We then pass by The Atrium. Later we take a photo stop at Hosier Lane – a most iconic cobbled laneway known for street art and graffiti.
In the evening, we proceed to Philip Island, home to the Fairy Penguins, the smallest of the penguin species, along with captivating coastlines and unique wildlife. See the little penguins in their natural habitat. Upon arrival, we witness the world famous Penguin Parade, where a large number of Fairy Penguins march up to their burrows. Experience the exciting and thrilling moments as you spot the first little penguins emerging from the sea and waddling along the Philip Island beach at dusk.

• Night Stay in Melbourne
• Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
• Tea / Coffee en route to Philip Island

Day 8 Melbourne – Great Ocean Road – Melbourne

Today is the day we will cherish forever. We drive along one of the world’s most beautiful, stunning, and naturally maintained destinations – The Great Ocean Road. We get a unique opportunity to see the 12 Apostles, Shipwreck Coast, and Port Campbell National Park with a breath-taking helicopter ride, making us enjoy the rugged landscapes and endless sea views. Seeing these incredible limestone stacks from the ground level is a sight to behold, and you even get a unique perspective as you see them from the sky above.

• Night Stay in Melbourne
• Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
• Two Tea/Coffee during day

Day 9 Melbourne – Departure to Hometown

Today we explore Melbourne city. We see St. Patrick Cathedral, Town Hall, and Parliament House, followed by a visit to the Fitzroy Garden, which is a Victorian-style garden dotted with ornamental lakes, pavilions, fountains, sculptures, and a huge number of trees. Stroll through the shaded promenades. The garden’s most appealing attraction is the actual 18th-century cottage where Australia’s discoverer, Captain James Cook, spent his childhood — Captain Cook’s Cottage.

• Breakfast

Tour guests will proceed to the airport as per their scheduled group flight departure time to start their journey back home.

Joining and Leaving (J&L) tour guests will leave the group after the scheduled program. If these guests have flight timing and airport same as per the schedule group, they can avail the airport transfers with the group. If not then, any transfer charges to reach their respective airport, cruise, rail, or bus terminal will be borne by the J&L guests.
Tour concludes.