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Didgeridoo Tour

 21 December 2010 – 09 January 2011 (20 days)   

Enjoy Christmas in the sunshine, followed by the traditional Boxing Day Test at the mighty MCG. Then fly to Sydney for a truly spectacular New Year’s Eve followed by the New Year’s Vodafone Test at the SCG. Extend your tour to the Great Barrier Reef and/or Uluru (Ayer’s Rock), or include a stopover in Hong Kong, Singapore or Bangkok.

 
 
Tour Prices
(per person)
Double/Twin
Single
Premium Economy Upgrade
International
Business Class Upgrade
 
 
Didgeridoo Tour
£5,950
£7,390
£900*
On application 
 
 
Reef Option
£690
£890
N/A
on request
 
 
Rock Option
£990
£1,150
N/A
on request
 
 
Rock & Reef Option
£1,490
£1,850
N/A
on request
 
  * (LHR-MEL/SYD-LHR only)        
 
     
 

  TOUR ITINERARY

 
           
  Tue 21-Dec       Depart London Heathrow on Qantas Airways to Melbourne  
           
  Wed 22-Dec     Arrive into Melbourne this evening. Coach transfer to the hotel for immediate check-in  
           
  Thu 23-Dec       Day at leisure. 'Welcome Cocktail Party' this evening. Includes canapés and drinks.  
           
  Fri 24-Dec      Morning City tour, followed by a visit to the beautiful wine growing region of Mornington Peninsula. Lunch included.  
           
  Sat 25-Dec      CHRISTMAS DAY
Enjoy a truly memorable Aussie Christmas Day at the wonderfully atmospheric Emu Bottom Homestead. Less than an hour from Melbourne, Emu Bottom - Victoria’s oldest Homestead - is beautifully located in the bush, surrounded by eucalyptus trees. Enjoy a sumptuous Christmas banquet (including drinks) whilst being thoroughly entertained by a traditional Aussie bush band and plenty of other surprises www.emubottom.com.au
 
           
  26- 30 Dec    4th Vodafone Test, Melbourne Cricket Ground
Boxing Day at MCG is truly amazing! In 2006, over 90,000 fans came to the 1st day of the Test! Walk or tram to the ground and enjoy all the action of this traditional fixture from Gold category seats.
 
           
  Mon 27 Dec     This evening, we will be joined by a luminary or two from the cricket world at our ‘Cricket Cocktail Party’. Includes canapés and drinks.  
           
  Fri 31-Dec      NEW YEAR’S EVE
Depart Melbourne on Qantas Airways to Sydney. On arrival, transfer to your hotel and prepare for the most wonderful New Year’s Eve party in the world! The atmosphere in Sydney at New Year has to be seen to be believed – and you will be right in the middle of all the action at the perfectly located Waterfront Restaurant www.waterfrontrestaurant.com.au . A delectable 4-course dinner will be followed by a fun-filled night of entertainment including a live band and, of course, the awesome fireworks over the Sydney Harbour Bridge & Opera House. Premium wines, beer & soft drinks will flow until the 1:30am finish!
 
           
  Sat 01-Jan      NEW YEAR’S DAY
Day at leisure – you may well need it! Although if you want to be busy, there is loads to do! Head to the magnificent Blue Mountains, visit Sydney’s excellent zoo, climb the iconic bridge, take a ferry across the harbour to Manly beach…etc, etc.
 
           
  Sun 02-Jan      Full day tour of the sights of Sydney, including the stunning beaches, followed by a leisurely cruise on Sydney’s magnificent harbour.  
           
  03-07 Jan   5th Vodafone Test, Sydney Cricket Ground 
Sydney welcomes in the New Year with a showpiece Test match at the glorious SCG. Whether the series hangs on it or not, the Sydney Test is always a grand occasion. Coach transfers are included, as are Gold category seats.  
 
           
  Fri 07-Jan      This evening, re-live the highlights of the tour as you enjoy three courses and drinks at our celebratory Farewell Dinner.  
           
Sat 08-Jan Afternoon coach transfer to the airport for Qantas Airways flight home
           
  Sun 09-Jan     Early morning arrival into London Heathrow  
Alternatively continue on our Reef and/or Rock extensions &/or stopover in Bangkok*.   
 
           
        * Group flights stopover in Bangkok. For stopovers in Singapore or Hong Kong a supplement may be payable due to different flights and timings  

HOTEL

Crown Promenade Hotel, Melbourne – 4.5 Star 

Crown Promenade Hotel is located in the heart of the action in Melbourne’s vibrant Southbank entertainment precinct, which is stacked with restaurants, bars, shops and entertainment. The MCG is easily accessible by foot (30 mins), tram, train or even by water taxi. The very spacious guest rooms (min. 34 sq m) are air-conditioned, contain an en-suite shower room (no bath) and have floor to ceiling windows offering stunning views of the city, Yarra River and/or Port Philip Bay. Eat and drink in style at Mesh restaurant or Tonic Bar. Relax and unwind by the 25m infinity pool at The Deck leisure centre or take the airbridge into the 24 hour action of Crown Entertainment Complex.

http://www.crownpromenade.com.au/

HOTEL

Amora Jamison Hotel, Sydney - 5 Star

The 5 star Amora Jamison is ideally located in Sydney’s CBD within easy walking distance to Sydney's spectacular sights, including Circular Quay, the Sydney Opera House, Harbour Bridge and The Rocks.  The hotel features 2 restaurants, 2 bars, health club and Amora Spa. Guest rooms are spacious (min 32 sq m)and feature luxurious bathrooms (with separate bath and shower), individually controlled air conditioning, fully stocked mini bar, and the latest in-room entertainment options ranging from Internet access to computer game consoles.

http://www.amorahotels.com/jamison/

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