DAY 1 DEPART USA
Leave today for the land
"down under." Connect at Los Angeles for your flight
to Australia.
DAY 2 EN ROUTE
Enjoy the amenities on
board as you travel across the Pacific and cross the International
Dateline, skipping a day ahead of your friends back home.
DAY 3 MELBOURNE, VICTORIA
Early morning, you'll
arrive at Melbourne, in the state of Victoria. You'll be transferred
to your hotel in the heart of Melbourne. Relax and rest until
late afternoon when you board the Colonial Tramcar Restaurant,
which cruises the streets of Melbourne while diners enjoy fine
cuisine, Australian wines and spirits. Overnight: Melbourne D
DAY 4 MELBOURNE SIGHTSEEING
A morning tour will familiarize
you with this cultural capital of Australia. You'll explore the
Botanical Gardens and Fitzroy Gardens, see Captain Cook's Cottage,
along with other highlights of this charming city. The afternoon
is free for more exploration on your own.
Overnight: Melbourne
 DAY
5 YARRA VALLEY WINERIES
This morning you'll embark
on a daylong tour of the wineries of the Yarra Valley. Travel
by coach or private car out through the suburbs to the Blue Dandenongs
and the wine country. Pay a visit to noteworthy wineries with
tasting, including Domaine Chandon. Lunch is spit roast beef
at Fergusson's.
Overnight: Melbourne L
DAY 6 ADELAIDE, SOUTH
AUSTRALIA
Depart on a flight for
Adelaide. You'll be met and transferred to your hotel in the
heart of the city. The remainder of the day is at leisure. You'll
want to explore the cuisine in the city that has more restaurants
per capital than any other Australian city. Overnight: Adelaide
DAY 7 ADELAIDE AND ENVIRONS
SIGHTSEEING
Enjoy a half-day sightseeing
tour of the highlights of Adelaide, and travel to the Adelaide
Hills with its' quaint villages and stunning distant land and
seascapes. Overnight: Adelaide
 DAY 8
THE WINE TRAIN - BAROSSA VALLEY - ADELAIDE
Travel by Barossa Wine
Train to the Barossa Valley today where you'll be treated to
tastings at famous wineries such as Wolf Blass, Langmeil and
Chateau Tanunda and a sumptuous lunch. Walk through vines, meet
the locals and take in the Barossa's German heritage, returning
by train to Adelaide later in the afternoon. Overnight: Adelaide
L
DAY 9 ADELAIDE - LAUNCESTON,
TASMANIA SLEEP IN A VINEYARD
Transfer to the Adelaide
air terminal for your flight to Launceston, Tasmania, in the
island state of Australia. Upon arrival, pick up a rental car
for the short trip to Rosevears Estate, known for its winemaking
excellence and wonderful restaurant. Arrive in time for tea,
enjoy wine tasting, and luxury accommodations in a vineyard setting
with sweeping views over the Tamar River. Overnight: Rosevears
Estate Tea
DAY 10 CRADLE MOUNTAIN
NATIONAL PARK
After breakfast, delivered
to your room, enjoy the vineyard view and learn about the winemaking
at Rosevears. Have lunch in the restaurant, which showcases the
best of Tasmania's fine food. Later depart by rental car for
Cradle Mountain National Park, arriving at Cradle Mountain Lodge,
situated on the edge of the Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National
Park.
Overnight: Cradle Mountain Lodge B, L, D
DAY 11 CRADLE MOUNTAIN LODGE
In the morning or afternoon you can enjoy a walk around Dove
Lake, which sits under majestic Cradle Mountain for an excellent
introduction to the stunning wilderness. Nature walks with guides
are offered. Cradle Mountain Lodge B, L, D
DAY 12 CRADLE MOUNTAIN SYDNEY HUNTER VALLEY
Leaving Cradle Mountain National Park behind after breakfast,
travel by car back to Launceston for your flight to Sydney, where
you'll be met by your driver/guide and tken to Hunter Valley,
the wine growing area north of Sydney. (You may choose to self-drive
to Hunter Valley) Nestled in the heart of Hunter Valley wine
country, surrounded by beautiful country gardens and overlooking
vineyards and bush land, Peppers Guest House is the ideal escape
from today's busy lifestyle. A stay at Peppers Guest House, including
deluxe accommodation and cuisine from the Hunter Valleys most
awarded restaurant, has guests returning year after year. Overnight:
Peppers Guest House B, D
DAY 13 HUNTER VALLEY
- SYDNEY
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast
at Peppers, and then your driver/guide will take you on a tour
of vineyards in this area. Late afternoon your driver will make
his way to Sydney and your hotel. Overnight: Sydney B
 DAY
14 SYDNEY SIGHTSEEING
Enjoy a private tour
this morning with driver/guide of the highlights of Sydney. From
Circular Quay you'll tour past the famous Opera House, the Botanical
Gardens, Mrs. Macquaries Chair, to Kings Cross area. Travel to
Bondi Bay stopping at Watson's Gap to view the ocean and
back across the city through Paddington with its wrought iron
terraces, to Darling Harbour. Your last evening includes dinner
aboard a Captain Cook cruise of the fabulous Sydney harbour.
Overnight: Sydney
DAY 15 SYDNEY TO USA
You'll be transferred to the airport for your departure flight
from Sydney to Los Angeles. Return to Los Angeles, with connections
to continue homeward with fond memories of your trip Down Under.
All itineraries can be modified
to fit your dates and suit your personal taste in accommodations,
and can include meals if so desired. Choose private driver/ guide,
self-drive rental car, or bus transfer/tours.
Want to taste wines in New Zealand?
For information on wine touring and travel in New Zealand, contact
Mary at marytravels@cox.net
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