Vodafone Ashes Series - Crocodile Tour
Crocodile Tour Itinerary
Meet your dedicated Gullivers Tour Manager at London Heathrow and then fly to Adelaide via Singapore on Qantas.
Thu 02 Dec ADELAIDE
Arrive Adelaide and transfer to the Stamford Plaza Hotel for six nights. Your room is available for immediate occupancy, allowing you to relax after your flight and settle in. This afternoon you have time to explore Adelaide famed for its elegant colonial architecture. Shop up a storm at Rundle Mall or sample the fresh produce from Adelaide Central Market. This evening get to know the rest of your tour party at a welcome drinks reception hosted by your Tour Manager.
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Walk to/from the Adelaide Oval.
Wed 08 Dec PALM COVE
Fly to Cairns via Sydney and then transfer to the resort of Palm Cove just north of Cairns, where you check in to the Peppers Beach Hotel for four nights. Palm Cove has a delightfully laid-back village atmosphere, with cobble-stoned streets fringed with coconut palms and long stretches of white sand.
Thu 09 Dec-Sat 11 Dec PALM COVE
Three full days at leisure to relax and participate in some of the unique activities available to you. Maybe visit the cultural village of Kuranda, set in spectacular rainforest, accessed by scenic railway or by the dramatic Skyrail, the world’s only rainforest cableway. Or explore Daintree National Park and Cape Tribulation – take a cruise along the Daintree river and look out for crocodiles.
On Fri 10 Dec, enjoy a full day out on the Great Barrier Reef aboard Wavedancer, a 30m luxury sailing catamaran. Moor at a coral cay island, then laze on the beach under thatched umbrellas or take to the water and admire the colourful tropical fish by snorkelling or from the comfort of a glass bottomed boat. Most people say this experience is a highlight of any trip to Australia.
Sun 12 Dec PERTH
Leaving Tropical North Queensland behind, fly to Perth. On arrival transfer to the Sheraton Perth for an overnight stay.
Mon 13 Dec MONKEY MIA
A full day’s touring takes you up Western Australia’s Dolphin Coast to Monkey Mia with several stops along the way and a picnic lunch in the quaint lobster fishing town of Port Denison. Overnight accommodation is a Garden Villa at the Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort, in the World Heritage listed Shark Bay region, and right on the beach where the dolphins come in.
Tue 14 Dec KALBARRI
Before leaving this morning, meet the bottlenose dolphins that come to the water’s edge to interact with people. Lunch is included at The Old Pearler Restaurant and this afternoon’s stops include the ancient Stromatolites, the earliest known form of life still living on Earth, and the stunning, 110km long Shell Beach. Tonight’s accommodation is at the Kalbarri Edge Resort.
Wed 15 Dec PERTH
Your excursion continues along the spectacular coastal gorges of Kalbarri, as you head to the rock lobster fishing village of Cervantes, the gateway to the Pinnacles Desert. Here a guided walk takes you through the intriguing limestone spires before continuing back to the Sheraton Perth for a seven night stay.
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Daily transfers to/from the WACA.
Tue 21 Dec PERTH
A final day at leisure. Perhaps take a tour to explore Perth’s key points of interests - the spectacular views from Kings Park botanical gardens, the black swans of Monger, the beaches of Cottesloe and Scarborough and nearby Fremantle.
Wed 22 Dec IN FLIGHT
Return to London Heathrow, via Singapore, on Qantas.
Thu 23 Dec HOME
Arrive London Heathrow.