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Best of Australia
21 DAYS FROM £2469
It was absolutely wonderful, taking in all the best that Australia had to offer. "Ayers Rock", the "Barrier Reef" and the thrill of climbing the "Sydney Harbour Bridge." The organisation and knowledge of the Tour Director made sure we missed nothing. We also took the option of the Add-on to Singapore and Bangkok which really made this a "Trip of a Lifetime".
We were met at Perth airport by our rep Susi Stark who was wonderful the whole way round as she could not do enough for us all .The things she taught us, all done with professionalism and humour will stay with us for ever. Perth was a lovely city.
Ayers Rock was amazing, especially viewed with champagne and canapés! Cairns was great we had two lovely days out, one to Green Island and another to Kuranda, and then it was on to Sydney. We wish we had longer there; we climbed the bridge, which had to be done! We even managed to catch up with family there.
Canberra was next which was really interesting, then on to Melbourne. The rain followed us around but did not dampen our spirits! In fact next time they have a drought we are more than willing to go back. The others in the group were all good fun and really nice people; in fact we all left each other as friends.
We would certainly recommend Archers to all our friends and cant wait for the new brochure to decide what is next!
Australia is a country of great variation from temperate beautiful Perth in the west to the hot and arid fascinating Ayers Rock and Alice springs. Then north to gorgeous tropical Cairns and amazing Great Barrier Reef. Sydney is a great bustling city full of life and spectacular scenery. Melbourne is stunning and more sedate and Bangkok is an amazing vibrant city of wonderful golden temples and incredible food.
During this wonderful holiday we watched little penguins emerging from the sea and waddling up the beach to their nests in the dunes as darkness fell. We watched an Aboriginal display of spear and boomerang throwing. We saw the biggest crocodiles imaginable in Cairns Zoo then cuddled the adorable Koala Bears and stroked and fed kangaroos and wallabies.
We rode over the rain forest in an amazing cable car surrounded by flocks of parrots. We stroked the incredibly cute wombats and watched shoals of beautiful rainbow coloured fish from a glass bottom boat. We had lunch on the famous Bondi Beach, sailed past the Sydney Opera House and under the bridge then in Ballarat we rode up the dusty high street of a mining town as it was in 1852 in an authentic stage coach.
Afterwards we watched tourists panning for gol at the old mine. We had a wonderful day at sea watching dolphins during which we had a superb lunch. We had a superb BBQ in the desert outback under the brilliant starlit sky and an interesting time in Canberra at the seat of government.
Each of the ten hotels that we stayed in were of extremely good quality and most had a swimming pool. All the food was excellent. We flew on 8 flights and each went smoothly and efficiently.
Altogether worth every penny!
Not only was the tour well organised by your staff but they were most helpful in organising our extension to Adelaide & Bangkok. Everything worked like clockwork. Our tour guide was first class - told us what we needed to know and extra tours which were available but also offered to make enquiries of any others which we might be interested in. There was no pressure from her to take any tours but she was there if we needed her for any reason - a good professional job done.
Although the weather in Cairns was not of the best we enjoyed our visit to the Green Island, in a full gale. Fortunately we are both good sailors although there was much "feeding of the fish" by others! We particularly enjoyed our time in Alice Springs and the optional meal out in the country when we not only had good fun but a wonderful, wonderful moment when we had the talk on the stars.
Again our thanks to all your team. We have already told many friends about Archers and we hope to be travelling with you again soon.
Our tour director, Bo was a joy to be with so caring and friendly, always there to advise Hat- Sunscreen- Water, but not at all intrusive.
Our first stop Perth was great and much enjoyed, then on to Ayers Rock watching the sun go down over the rock whilst sipping champagne, then on to Alice Springs a once in a lifetime experience.
Cairns very nice, Melbourne was busy and with a cosmopolitan air to it. The capital of Australia Canberra quite small but very interesting, but the jewel in the crown is Sydney it has such a friendly and welcoming city. Imagine having dinner in a restaurant in the harbour with a view of the bridge to your left and in front the moonlight over the opera house, what more could you ask.
We had some great optional tours in the three weeks, the Melbourne Colonial Tram Dinner is a must too, trundling through the streets eating a wonderful meal and drinking wine in a tram car decorated not unlike the orient express, what a night.
The people on the tour were a great crowd, we started off strangers and became friends over our journey.
The Australian people, the weather and the fantastic food made this the most unforgettable holiday of a lifetime, I had a tear in my eye when it became time to leave this wonderful country, we would make a return trip in a heart beat. We would recommend this tour having been on several with your company this is the best and will take some beating.
We added on the Singapore and Bangkok and found it very beneficial to break the long journey, while both Asian countries they are so very different and interesting.
We had some very nice hotels along the way and now look forward to our next adventure with Archers on the Spanish Panorama.
I would like to say a very big thank you to Alison Diddams who was our tour director, she was fantastic and we her sense of humour and her professional manner she made sure our holiday run smoothly. She made sure we did not miss an opportunity to see as much as possible. With her background knowlegde she made sure we made the best of our time. She must be a real assest to the company.
It was one holiday I will never forget. A big thank you to Archers and Alison.
There were 21 people on the tour, everyone from Britain. The tour started in Perth where we spent 3 nights and while there we had a city tour on the first day and then the choice of an optional tour. The optional tour I chose was the wine-tasting cruise up the Black Swan River on which we visited 2 vineyards for some wine-tasting and had a very scenic cruise on the river.
From Perth we flew to Ayers Rock for some fantastic sightseeing before flying to Alice Springs and visiting the old telegraph station and a visit to Alice Springs Desert Park. After Alice Springs our next stop was Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef where we had a trip in a glass bottomed boat to see the wonders of the reef and a visit to Green Island.
After Cairns our next city to visit was Sydney where we had 2 days of sightseeing before leaving to drive to the capital, Canberra. In Canberra after our city tour we had a visit to the Parliament building for a tour and a visit to the War museum.
Next we had another full day's drive to Melbourne for the last stop on our tour where we had two days to see the city before our final flight home to Britain. In Melbourne I did the optional Sports Lovers tour on which we visited Melbourne Racecourse, Melbourne Cricket Ground and finally had a visit to a brewery. Then next day it was goodbye to Australia as we left for the long flight home to Britain.
It was a 3 week tour which I really enjoyed and as with all the other Archers tours I have been on, it was really well organised and easy to book.
We returned home last Saturday and had fantastic time in Oz. Everything was first class, transfers and accommodation were excellent. Our reps were 1st class (Steve & Susie) and very helpful. Sightseeing and trips were fantastic.
The full holiday was absolutely brilliant and I would recommend this holiday and Archers Direct to anyone.
The Australian courier, Judy Thompson, was one hundred per cent plus. To the rest of your staff please say a huge thank you.
I would like to commend the tour leader Alison Diddams who is a true professional and one of the best tour leaders I have ever experienced.
We met people who had used your company up to 10 times so that has to be a recommendation to anyone considering your holidays for the first time.
From laid-back Perth and the massive rock monolith of Ayers Rock, to the stunning Great Barrier Reef and one of the most beautiful cities in the world, Sydney - experience the Best of Australia.
Holiday highlights
Perth City sightseeing
Ayers Rock The Olgas & rock base tour
Alice Springs Old Telegraph Station, School of the Air & RFDS
Cairns Great Barrier Reef cruise
Sydney City sightseeing and harbour cruise
Canberra Sightseeing & BBQ
Albury
Melbourne City sightseeing
Your Price Includes
Flights: UK - Perth - Ayers Rock; Alice Springs - Cairns - Sydney; Melbourne - UK
Accommodation on tour in twin room with private facilities
Meals on tour 2 lunches (L)
Local Guides (driver/guide in Alice Springs and Ayers Rock) will accompany the tour at each centre
Porterage at hotels during tour
Transfers between overseas airports and hotels
All local and airport taxes/service charges excluding personal departure tax (see price panel)
Holiday Itinerary
DAY 1: Depart UK.
Overnight flight to Perth, via Singapore.
DAY 2: Arrive Perth.
On arrival in Perth you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel for a three night stay. The rest of the day is yours to relax.
DAY 3: Perth.
Beautifully located on the Swan River, Perth is a laid-back, sunny city with a glittering, high-rise centre. This morning you'll experience the unique atmosphere and impressive landmarks of this vibrant, modern city on our included sightseeing tour. Soak up views of Perth's soaring skyline and Swan River from Kings Park, see the city's exclusive suburbs, the University of Western Australia and the Old Mill, and stop to feed the Black Swans at Lake Monger. The rest of the day is yours to relax or explore further.
DAY 4: Perth.
A day to see more of this beautiful city at your own pace.
DAY 5: Perth - Ayers Rock.
A morning flight will take you to Ayers Rock, Australia's legend-swathed monolith. After transferring to your hotel, you'll enjoy an afternoon tour of the Olgas, 28 spectacular rock domes rising from the Outback. Another sacred Aboriginal site, these incredible formations are known as 'Kata Tjuta', or 'Heads of Giants' and are divided by a series of high gorges. Walk into Olga Gorge before heading for the Sunset Strip vantage point, where you will enjoy champagne and canapés while experiencing, and of course photographing, one of the world's great spectacles - Ayers Rock at sunset.
DAY 6: Ayers Rock - Alice Springs.
Enjoy a morning tour around the base of this extraordinary monolith, whose circumference is studded with caves decorated with ancient Aboriginal paintings and carvings. After returning to your hotel, we drive to the outback town of Alice Springs.
DAY 7: Alice Springs.
The Red Centre of Australia is a totally unique area. In the geographic centre of the country, Alice Springs is close to some of the most awe-inspiring and colourful natural wonders of the world, including MacDonnell Ranges, Simpson's Gap and Standley Chasm. You'll enjoy a morning tour with a visit to the Old Telegraph Station, the School of the Air, which broadcasts lessons to children living in remote communities, and the Royal Flying Doctor Service (subject to opening times). The afternoon is yours to relax or explore further.
DAY 8: Alice Springs - Cairns.
Fly to Cairns, the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and Australia's tropical rainforests, for a four night stay.
DAY 9: Cairns - Great Barrier Reef.
The world's largest coral reef, made up of over 3,000 individual reefs very close to each other and over 1,250 miles long, is one of our planet's most amazing natural wonders. Our included catamaran cruise to Green Island, a 6,000 year old coral cay will offer opportunities for strolling through cool rainforest, lazing on white coral sands, swimming or snorkelling on the surrounding coral reef. You may wish to take a ride on a glass bottom boat to see some of the world's most colourful coral and other marine life in the crystal clear waters. (L)
DAY 10-11: Cairns.
Set amongst lush rainforests, soaring peaks and the ocean, Cairns is one of Australia's most popular tourist destinations and has many attractions, including the Esplanade, a scenic railway which runs to the picturesque market town of Kuranda and a cable car that glides over Australia's World Heritage listed Tropical Rainforest canopy and deep into the forest. You have two full days to relax or explore.
DAY 12: Cairns - Sydney.
Fly to Sydney for a three night stay.
DAY 13: Sydney. Included sightseeing.
The capital of the state of New South Wales, Sydney is Australia's oldest and largest city, and boasts one of the largest and most beautiful harbours in the world, home to the instantly recognisable Sydney Harbour Bridge and world famous architectural wonder - the Sydney Opera House. In the morning our included sightseeing tour will take you through the commercial and shopping heart of Sydney. You'll see Chinatown and Darling Harbour before heading to historical Mrs Macquarie's Chair, where you will have a breathtaking view of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge. You'll also enjoy an included cruise around the main harbour, offering magnificent views of the city skyline, harbour side beaches and magnificent waterfront homes.
DAY 14: Sydney.
A full day to see more of this wonderful city at leisure.
DAY 15: Sydney - Canberra. Included sightseeing.
We travel through undulating sheep and cattle country to the outskirts of Canberra, where we will stop for a BBQ lunch at an authentic Australian sheep station. This afternoon tour Australia's gracious capital. Highlights include Parliament House, Lake Burley Griffin, National Library, High Court and Australian War Memorial Museum. (L)
DAY 16: Canberra - Albury.
We drive to Albury, which along with its twin settlement Wodonga, lies on the New South Wales and Victoria border, for an overnight stay.
DAY 17: Albury - Melbourne.
This morning we travel to Melbourne for a three-night stay, stopping at the historic gold mining town of Beechworth on the way.
DAY 18: Melbourne. Included sightseeing.
The capital of the State of Victoria and the second largest city in Australia. Melbourne's charm lies in the magnificently preserved Victorian architecture of its many public buildings and gracious homes. This morning our city tour will take in the main highlights, starting in the city centre, then on to the exclusive suburbs of South Yarra and Toorak and finally to the Westgate Bridge for panoramic views of Port Phillip Bay. Melbourne is perhaps best known for its fine parks and gardens, so why not spend your afternoon exploring the 'Garden City'?
DAY 19: Melbourne.
A full day to relax and explore this fine and culture-full city at your own pace.
DAY 20: Melbourne - UK.
Transfer to Melbourne airport for your overnight flight to the UK, via Singapore.
DAY 21: Home landing in the UK.
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Accommodation on Tour
Perth: Mercure Perth; Ayers Rock: Outback Pioneer; Alice Springs: All Seasons Oasis; Cairns: The Lakes; Sydney: Wynyard Travelodge; Canberra: Novotel Canberra; Albury: Country Comfort Albury; Melbourne: Mercure Spring Street
Note: Tour hotels will be as specified or alternatives of a similar standard.
Australia Extensions
Why not extend your Australian encounter? We have a range of pre and post tour extensions available. For information on the various possibilities please contact our Specialist Sales team on: 0871 423 8497
Note: Your holiday insurance must cover the complete duration of your holiday.
Visa Information
A visa is required for entry into Australia. If you are a British Citizen, we can arrange the visa for you. For details please contact our Specialist Sales Team on 0871 423 8497.
Add New Zealand
You can combine the Best of Australia tour with one of our exciting New Zealand tours.
Choose either Naturally New Zealand tour, and fly from Melbourne to Christchurch on day 20 of your Best of Australia tour, joining the Naturally New Zealand tour on day 3; or you may choose our Highlights of New Zealand tour, remain at your Melbourne hotel for 2 more nights before flying to Auckland to join the Highlights of New Zealand tour on day 3.
Stopover in Bangkok with Singapore or Hong Kong
You can combine your Australia tour with stopovers in Bangkok and Singapore or Hong Kong. Either visit Singapore for two nights on your outward journey and Bangkok for three nights on the way home, or Hong Kong on your outward journey for two nights and Bangkok for three nights on the way home. You have the choice of superior (Radisson in Bangkok, Copthorne Kings in Singapore, and Metropark Kowloon in Hong Kong) or deluxe (Landmark in Bangkok, Orchard Parade in Singapore, and Ramada Hong Kong Island in Hong Kong) accommodation.
Holiday Extensions
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View Holiday PhotosBest of Australia + Highlights of New Zealand - 14 Extra nights from £1096
You can combine your Best of Australia tour with our Highlights of New Zealand tour.
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View Holiday PhotosBest of Australia + Naturally New Zealand - 17 Extra nights from £1286
Combine the Best of Australia with our new Naturally New Zealand tour. This 38 day holiday will give you a comprehensive look at these two neighbouring, yet contrasting countries.
Accommodation on Extensions
Best of Australia + Highlights of New Zealand - 14 Extra nights from £1096
Accommodation on Tour
Auckland: City Life Auckland; Rotorua: Ibis Rotorua; Napier: Te Pania; Wellington: Mercure Wellington; Christchurch Copthorne Durham Street; Franz Josef: Franz Josef Glacier Hotel; Queenstown: A-Line; Twizel: MacKenzie Country Inn.Note: Tour hotels will be as specified or alternatives of a similar standard.
Best of Australia + Naturally New Zealand - 17 Extra nights from £1286
Accommodation on Tour
Christchurch: Ibis; Queenstown: A-line; Te Anau: Luxmore Hotel; Dunedin: Mercure; Hanmer Springs: Heritage Hanmer Springs; Nelson: Trailways Inn; Wellington: Ibis; Rotorua: Sudima Hotel Lake Rotorua; Bay of Islands: Scenic Circle Bay of Islands; Auckland: Mercure.Note: Tour hotels will be as specified or alternatives of a similar standard.
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