After the show, you may choose from three optional post-show tours which build on one another to allow you to explore more of Australia.

The first tour runs from 25th - 27th March, travelling to Uluru with a two-night stay at the Desert Gardens Hotel.  The second tour extends this journey from 25th-30th March continuing on from Uluru to Queensland for a three-night stay at the Sheraton Mirage Resort. The third, and most comprehensive, option runs from 30th March - 5th April travelling on from Queensland to Melbourne for a three-nights stay at the Rendezvous Hotel and in Perth where you will stay for three nights at the Westin Hotel. 

Please note that Tours 1 and 2 return to the UK from Sydney, while Tour 3 returns from Perth. 

Dates including the extension to the Sydney itinerary:

• Singapore, Sydney & Uluru Friday 12^th - Monday 29^th March 15 nights 18 days.
• Singapore Sidney Uluru and Port Douglas Friday 12^th March - Thursday 1^st April 18 nights 21 days.
• Singapore Sidney Uluru, Port Douglas, Melbourne, Perth- Friday 12^th March - Tuesday 6th April 23 nights 26 days.

POST SHOW TOUR 1 – ULURU Tour Extension

TOUR DATES: Thursday 25th  – Saturday 27th March 2027

ARRIVE ULURU – Thursday 25th March

2x nights at DESERT GARDENS HOTEL

RETURN SYDNEY – Saturday 27th March

                             1x night at a SYDNEY AIRPORT HOTEL 4*

Complete dates departs Thursday 25^th March, lands in the UK Monday 29^th March

Note: Timings provided are subject to change.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

• 2x nights’ accommodation (twin/double sharing basis)
• Daily breakfast
• Uluru Sunset tour
• Buffet dinner at Illkari Restaurant (25/03)
• Uluru Sacred Sites and base tour
• Uluru Sunrise tour
• Admission pass to the Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park
• Transfers
• Overnight room only Sydney airport hotel 27^th March
• OPTIONAL EXCURSION – Kata Tjuta (26/03)  Price £170/person 
• OPTIONAL EXCURSION-Field of Light (26/03)  Price £85/person

DAY 15                                           Thursday 25th March

Check out of Sydney hotel

07:00/07:30 approx. - coach transfer to Sydney Airport 

Olympic Park > Circular Quay 

Circular Quay > Airport 

09:30 - depart SYD on Qantas flight QF728 to Ayers Rock, arriving 11:25 (flight times may change) 

Flight time 3hrs 25mins

Transfer by private coach to Ayers Rock Resort /Yulara and check-in to Desert Gardens Hotel       

16:00 - Guided Garden Walk – an Indigenous guide will lead a walk around the Resort Gardens, highlighting the seasonal local flora, bush foods, trees native to Australia and the medicines traditionally used. Approx. 45 min duration.

EVENING EXCURSION – ULURU SUNSET TOUR 

17:30 - transfer to the sunset viewing platform to see the spectacular changing colours of Uluru as the sun sets. Refreshments are served (antipasto shared platter with a selection of vegetables, cheese, crackers, and dips with sparkling/red/white wine/orange juice).

Return to hotel approx. 30 minutes after sunset.

20:30 - buffet dinner at Illkari Restaurant at the Sails in the Desert Hotel

Day 16               Friday 26th March (Good Friday)

EXCURSION - SACRED SITES & BASE

09:00 approx. - depart the hotel on a morning tour to the base of Uluru inside the Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park. Rising 348 metres above the desert, Uluru's landscapes have been central to Anangu culture and enchanted visitors for millennia. Visit sacred sites and take a short walk to the Mutitjulu Waterhole where you will explore tjukuritja (physical evidence) of the Mala Tjukurpa (creation story) and gain a deeper understanding of this ancient story. (Approx 3 hours)

Afternoon free time

Relax, swim in the hotel pool, visit the Gallery of Central Australia or join one of the complimentary indigenous activities offered at the resort.  

OPTIONAL EXCURSION – Kata Tjuta  Additional cost £170 Min numbers 10 max 15

14:30 – Optional small group tour to Kata Tjuta – 3hr duration. Includes: professional guide, 1 x bottle water and refill water. Please note, due to the heat this is a modified tour not including walpa gorge walk.

Travel to Kata Tjuta where your guide will reveal the many attributes of this diverse environment. Stop at the Southern Dune viewing platform for panoramic views of Kata Tjuta and Uluru in the distance. Then travel closer to Kata Tjuta and, from the Western lookout, you will learn about these mighty conglomerate domes and how they have eroded over millions of years. Finally, take a short drive on the famous Great Central Road to the western boundary of the National Park before returning to the resort, arriving back in time for any dinner experiences you may have planned.

OPTIONAL EVENING EXCURSION – Field of Light Additional cost £85/person. Non-exclusive experience, no minimum pax numbers. 

18:30 - Optional tour: Evening Field of Light star pass - 2.5hrs duration. Includes: canapés. sunset drinks and return coach transfers. 

Experience Bruce Munro's esteemed Field of Light exhibition. The tour commences with a convenient hotel pick-up, followed by a brief transfer to a remote desert site offering views of Uluru. Guests are invited to explore a carefully curated installation featuring 50,000 solar-powered stems, each topped with a radiant frosted glass sphere that responds subtly to wind and illuminates the Uluru landscape. Covering an area equivalent to seven football fields, Uluru Field of Light is the largest installation in Bruce Munro’s portfolio.

Departs 30 mins prior to sunset. Return to the resort around 20:45 

DAY 17                             Saturday 27th March

EXCURSION  - ULURU SUNRISE

05:00 – depart for the Sunrise viewing area to watch the incredible spectacle of sunrise in the desert. The rock formations change colour before your eyes as the sunlight plays with the landscape and shade dances on the surface of the rocks. Coffee/tea/biscuits are served at the platform

07:15 - return to the hotel for breakfast

Check out

08:45  - transfer to Ayres Rock Airport for flights to Sydney             

13:10 - depart on Jetstar (starter plus) flight JQ661 , arriving SYD 17:45

Flight time 3hrs 5mins

Overnight room only overnight stay at 4* Sydney airport hotel including complementary shuttle.

DAY 18                             Sunday 28th March

16:15 - depart SYD on Qantas flight QF1 for London Heathrow, via Singapore

DAY 19                             Monday 29th March

06:15 - arrive LHR T3.

Flight time 25hrs 

 

 

POST SHOW TOUR 2 – Uluru + Queensland Tour Extension

 

TOUR DATES: Thursday 25th – Monday 30th  March 2027

ARRIVE ULURU – Thursday 25th March

2x nights at DESERT GARDENS HOTEL

ARRIVE PORT DOUGLAS, QL – Saturday 27th March

3x nights at SHERATON MIRAGE RESORT 

Complete dates: departs Thursday 25^th March, lands in the UK Thursday 1^st April

Note: Timings provided are subject to change.     

WHAT’S INCLUDED

• 5x nights accommodation (twin/double sharing basis)
• Daily breakfast
• Uluru Sunset tour
• Buffet dinner at Illkari Restaurant (25/03)
• Uluru Sacred Sites and base tour
• Uluru Sunrise tour
• Admission pass to the Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park
• Port Douglas Sunset Cruise
• Great Barrier Reef tour
• Lunch (buffet) on Reef platform
• Koala Breakfast & Wildlife Adventures with BBQ Lunch
• Overnight room only Sydney airport hotel (30/3)
• Transfers as per itinerary
• OPTIONAL EXCURSION – Kata Tjuta (26/03)  Price £170/person
• OPTIONAL EXCURSION – Field of Light (26/03) Price £85/person
• OPTIONAL EXCURSION – Daintree Rainforest / Mossman Gorge (29/3) Price £35/person
• OPTIONAL EXCURSION – Daintree Rainforest / Dreamtime Guided Walk (29/3) Price £85/person

DAY 14                                           Thursday 25th March 2027

Check out of hotel

07:00/07:30 - coach transfer to Sydney Airport (48 seater). There will be one transfer picking up form both locations:  

Olympic Park > Circle Quay 

Circular Quay > Airport 

09:30 - depart SYD on Qantas flight QF728 for Ayres Rock (2026 times) 

Flight time 3hrs 25mins

Transfer by private coach to Ayers Rock Resort /Yulara and check in at Desert Gardens Hotel. Rooms available for check in from 15:00

16:00 - Guided Garden walk – an Indigenous Guide will show participants around the Resort Gardens highlighting the seasonal local flora, bush foods, trees native to Australia, and the medicines traditionally used. Approx. 45 min duration. Please note, this is non-exclusive tour it is a scheduled activity offered by the resort

EVENING EXCURSION – ULURU SUNSET TOUR

17:30 - transfer to the sunset viewing platform to see the spectacular changing colours of Uluru as the sun sets. Refreshments are served (antipasto shared platter with a selection of vegetables, cheese, crackers, and dips with sparkling/red/white wine/orange juice).

Return to hotel approx. 30 minutes after sunset.

20:30 - Buffet dinner at Illkari Restaurant at the Sails in the Desert Hotel

Day 15               Friday 26th March (Good Friday)

EXCURSION - SACRED SITES & BASE

09:00 approx - depart the hotel on a morning tour to the base of Uluru inside the Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park. Rising 348 metres above the desert, Uluru's landscapes have been central to Anangu culture and enchanted visitors for millennia. Visit sacred sites and take a short walk to the Mutitjulu Waterhole where you'll explore tjukuritja (physical evidence) of the Mala Tjukurpa (creation story) and gain a deeper understanding of this ancient story. (Duration approx 3 hours)

Afternoon - free time

Relax, swim in the hotel pool, visit the Gallery of Central Australia or join one of the complimentary indigenous activities offered at the resort.  

OPTIONAL EXCURSION – Kata Tjuta  Additional cost £170 Min numbers 10 max 15

14:30 – Optional small group tour to Kata Tjuta – 3hr duration. Includes: professional guide, 1 x bottle water and refill water. Please note, due to the heat this is a modified tour not including walpa gorge walk.

Travel to Kata Tjuta where your guide will reveal the many attributes of this diverse environment. Stop at the Southern Dune viewing platform for panoramic views of Kata Tjuta and Uluru in the distance. Then travel closer to Kata Tjuta and, from the Western lookout, you will learn about these mighty conglomerate domes and how they have eroded over millions of years. Finally, take a short drive on the famous Great Central Road to the western boundary of the National Park before returning to the resort, arriving back in time for any dinner experiences you may have planned.

Return approx. 17:30

OPTIONAL EVENING EXCURSION – Field of Light Additional cost £85/person. Non-exclusive experience, no minimum pax numbers. 

18:30 - Optional tour: Evening Field of Light star pass - 2.5hrs duration. Includes: canapés. sunset drinks and return coach transfers. 

Experience Bruce Munro's esteemed Field of Light exhibition. The tour commences with a convenient hotel pick-up, followed by a brief transfer to a remote desert site offering views of Uluru. Guests are invited to explore a carefully curated installation featuring 50,000 solar-powered stems, each topped with a radiant frosted glass sphere that responds subtly to wind and illuminates the Uluru landscape. Covering an area equivalent to seven football fields, Uluru Field of Light is the largest installation in Bruce Munro’s portfolio.

Departs 30 mins prior to sunset. Return to the resort around 20:45 

DAY 16                             Saturday 27th March

EXCURSION  - ULURU SUNRISE

05:00 – depart for the Sunrise viewing area to watch the incredible spectacle of sunrise in the desert. The rock formations change colour before your eyes as the sunlight plays with the landscape and shade dances on the surface of the rocks.  Coffee/tea/biscuits are served at the platform

07:15 - return to hotel for breakfast

Check out

08:45 - transfer to Ayres Rock Airport for your flight to Cairns

10:45 - depart on Qantas flight QF1932 (around 90 seats), arrives Cairns 13:50 (2026 timings)

Flight time 2hrs 35mins

Transfer by private coach from Cairns Airport to Port Douglas. A local guide will meet you at the airport and provide commentary about the area as you travel to your hotel.

Check in to Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas for a 3-night stay

Experience beachfront luxury at Port Douglas’ stunning five-star resort. Nestled between the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest, this tropical haven features lagoon-style pools, lush gardens and direct access to Four Mile Beach. Stay in stylish rooms, dine at award-winning restaurants, sip cocktails by the pool, or unwind at the Mirage Country Club with its golf, tennis, and fitness facilities. The Sheraton blends relaxed sophistication with unforgettable natural adventures. 

Settle into your room before departing on our evening excursion

EXCURSION: SUNSET CRUISE 

17:00 -transfer to Port Douglas Marina and set sail on a catamaran to soak up the tranquillity of a tropical sunset over the Coral Sea. The 90-minute journey along the coast includes a  welcome drink and canapes. (There is a fully licenced bar onboard for additional drinks.)

Return to Hotel around 19:15

DAY 17             Sunday 28th March  (EASTER SUNDAY)

EXCURSION – GREAT BARRIER REEF (Full day)

09:00 approx – transfer from your hotel to the Marina

Experience the dazzling kaleidoscope of colour of the outer edge of the Great Barrier Reef. Depart Port Douglas harbour by wave-piercing catamaran and voyage to the Agincourt Reef, a magnificent ribbon reef with clear water, rich coral and spectacular marine life. Disembark onto a large pontoon with a viewing platform a meter above the reef and an underwater observatory where you can view the reef without even getting wet! There are options to snorkel (gear provided) and a friendly team of safety officers can give tips and advice. The Semi-Sub Coral Viewing Tour will glide through reef lagoons and coral gardens, enabling visitors to view the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef while staying dry and in air-conditioned comfort. The tour is accompanied by an informative commentary. 

Lunch - a hot and cold tropical buffet lunch will be served on the platform . There are full bar facilities where drinks can be purchased.

15:00 - the catamaran returns to Port Douglas

16:30 – arrive Port Douglas Marina and transfer to hotel

DAY 18              Monday 29th March

Morning free time or

EXCURSION: – KOALA BREAKFAST & WILDLIFE ADVENTURE

07:45 – depart hotel for Hartley’s Wildlife Adventures

A unique breakfast experience overlooking a beautiful lagoon at a crocodile farm and wildlife centre near Port Douglas. A wildlife keeper will be on the deck with a Koala from 09:00 as you enjoy a cooked breakfast. This is a great time to ask questions, meet a Koala and take photos. (Please note – holding the koalas is not allowed, this is an opportunity for a close encounter and to learn about them from their keepers).

At 09.30 you will enjoy a fully escorted private group guided tour with one of the experienced wildlife keepers. Meet the koalas, see and feed the wallabies and kangaroos.  

12:00 - BBQ lunch

12:45 - depart Hartleys and return to hotel OR  continue on the next tour:-

 

OPTIONAL TOUR - DAINTREE RAINFOREST NATIONAL PARK 

Visit Mossman Gorge in the Daintree rain forest, which has more ancient families of flowering plants than anywhere else in the world. The Ribbonwood (aka Idiot Fruit) is one of the rarest and most primitive plants dating back 110million years and may be flowering if found at this time of year (the end of wet season). Look out for cassowary’s, rare species of possums and tree kangaroos, birds and chameleons.

The Mossman Gorge Cultural Centre is an award-winning ecotourism facility conveniently located at the entrance to the World Heritage listed Daintree Rainforest. Learn about local Indigenous art and culture at the onsite gallery.

Please note. the Mossman Gorge Cultural Centre, shuttle bus and the main boardwalk (Baral Marrjanga) are designed to be accessible for people with mobility limitations. The lower river track, the beach area, and the Rex Creek bridge track are not easily accessible due to steps, uneven terrain or lack of ramps).

OPTION 1 – Explore the Mossman Gorge at your own pace  Additional cost £35/person  Min numbers 10

 OPTION 2 -  Indigenous Dreamtime Ngadiku guided walk, conducted by Kuku Yalanji people, which explores culturally significant sites along gentle tracks. Additional cost £85 /person Min numbers 10

14:00 - the 90-minute Dreamtime Walk begins with a traditional ‘smoking’ ceremony to cleanse and ward off bad spirits, after which you will enjoy a meandering stroll through lush rainforest. Traditional plant use, bush food sources and enchanting narratives of the rainforest and their special relationship with this unique tropical environment will be demonstrated. Discover traditions such as bush soap making and ochre painting. At the end of the tour, enjoy traditional bush tea and damper – the perfect treat after your journey. 

Please note the level/grade of the walk is classified as easy, however the track can have uneven terrain, be slippery in wet weather conditions and has some inclines. The tour itself is broken up with interpretive talks and demonstrations. We advise guests to wear appropriate footwear and stay well hydrated before, during and after their walk.

16:00 - return to Port Douglas accommodation. The remainder today is at leisure.

 

DAY 19              Tuesday 30th March

09:00 approx. - check out and return transfer to Cairns airport

 

For guests returning to Sydney:

12:40 - depart Cairns on Qantas flight QF923, arriving SYD 16:35 (2026 timings)

Flight time 2 hrs 55mins

Overnight Sydney Airport hotel 4*

DAY 20            Wednesday 31st March

16:15 - depart Sydney on Qantas flight QF1 for London Heathrow via Singapore

DAY 21              Thursday 1st April

06:15 - arrive LHR T3

Flight time 25hrs 

 

For guests continuing on tour to Melbourne - DAY 19              Tuesday 30th March

11:35- depart Cairns on Qantas flight QF703, arriving MEL 16:00 (2026 timings)

Flight time 3hrs 25mins

POST SHOW TOUR –

ULURU, QUEENSLAND, MELBOURNE & PERTH

TOUR DATES:

Thursday 25th March 2027 – Monday 5th April 2027

ARRIVE ULURU – Thursday 25th March

2x nights at DESERT GARDENS HOTEL

ARRIVE PORT DOUGLAS, QL – Saturday 27th March

3x nights at SHERATON MIRAGE RESORT 

ARRIVE MELBOURNE – 30th March 2027

3x nights at RENDEZVOUS HOTEL

ARRIVE PERTH  – 2nd April 2027

3x nights at The WESTIN HOTEL

Complete tour dates: depart Thursday 25^th March – lands in the UK Tuesday  6^th April

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WHAT’S INCLUDED

• 11x nights accommodation (twin/double sharing basis)
• Daily breakfast
• Uluru Sunset tour
• Buffet dinner at Illkari Restaurant (25/03)
• Uluru Sacred Sites and base tour
• Uluru Sunrise tour
• Admission pass to the Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park
• Port Douglas Sunset Cruise
• Great Barrier Reef tour
• Lunch (buffet) on Reef platform
• Koala Breakfast & Wildlife Adventures with BBQ Lunch
• Puffing Billy steam train / Cloudehill /Yarra Valley
• Melbourne City sights & Royal Botanic Garden
• Perth – cruise to Fremantle
• Perth city sights tour
• Swann River Dinner Cruise
• Transfers as per itinerary
• OPTIONAL EXCURSION – Kata Tjuta (26/03) £170/person
• OPTIONAL EXCURSION – Field of Light (26/03) £85/person
• OPTIONAL EXCURSION – Daintree Rainforest / Mossman Gorge (29/3) £35/person
• OPTIONAL EXCURSION – Daintree Rainforest / Dreamtime Guided Walk (29/3) £85/person

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DAY 14                                           Thursday 25th March

Check out of hotel

07:00/07:30 - coach transfer to Sydney Airport (48 seater). There will be one transfer picking up from both locations:  

Olympic Park > Circle Quay 

Circular Quay > Airport 

9:30 - depart SYD on Qantas flight QF728, arriving Ayres Rock 11:25 (2026 flight times)

Flight time 3hrs 25mins

Transfer by private coach to Ayers Rock Resort /Yulara and Desert Gardens Hotel. Rooms available for check in from 15:00

16:00 - Guided Garden Walk – an Indigenous guide will show participants around the Resort Gardens highlighting the seasonal local flora, bush foods, trees native to Australia, and the medicines traditionally used. Approx. 45 min duration. Please note, this is non-exclusive tour it is a scheduled activity offered by the resort

EVENING EXCURSION – ULURU SUNSET TOUR

17:30 - transfer to the sunset viewing platform to see the spectacular changing colours of Uluru as sun sets. Refreshments are served (antipasto shared platter with a selection of vegetables, cheese, crackers, and dips with sparkling/red/white wine/orange juice).

Return to hotel approx. 30 minutes after sunset.

20:30  -  Buffet dinner at Illkari Restaurant at the Sails in the Desert Hotel

Day 15               Friday 26th March  (Good Friday)

EXCURSION - SACRED SITES & BASE

09:00 approx. - depart the hotel on a morning tour to the base of Uluru inside the Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park. Rising 348 metres above the desert, Uluru's landscapes have been central to Anangu culture and enchanted visitors for millennia. Visit sacred sites and take a short walk to the Mutitjulu Waterhole where you will explore tjukuritja (physical evidence) of the Mala Tjukurpa (creation story) and gain a deeper understanding of this ancient story. (Duration approx 3hrs)

Afternoon - free time

Relax, swim in the hotel pool, visit the Gallery of Central Australia or join one of the complimentary indigenous activities offered at the resort.  

OPTIONAL EXCURSION – Kata Tjuta Additional cost £170 Min numbers 10 max 15

14:30 – Optional small group tour to Kata Tjuta – 3hr duration. Includes: professional guide, 1 x bottle water and refill water. Please note, due to the heat this is a modified tour not including walpa gorge walk.

Travel to Kata Tjuta where your guide will reveal the many attributes of this diverse environment. Stop at the Southern Dune viewing platform for panoramic views of Kata Tjuta and Uluru in the distance. Then travel closer to Kata Tjuta and, from the Western lookout, you will learn about these mighty conglomerate domes and how they have eroded over millions of years. Finally, take a short drive on the famous Great Central Road to the western boundary of the National Park before returning to the resort, arriving back in time for any dinner experiences you may have planned.

Return approx. 17:30 

OPTIONAL EVENING EXCURSION – Field of Light Additional cost £85/person. Non-exclusive experience, no minimum pax numbers. 

18:30 - Optional tour: Evening Field of Light star pass - 2.5hrs duration. Includes: canapés. sunset drinks and return coach transfers. 

Experience Bruce Munro's esteemed Field of Light exhibition. The tour commences with a convenient hotel pick-up, followed by a brief transfer to a remote desert site offering views of Uluru. Guests are invited to explore a carefully curated installation featuring 50,000 solar-powered stems, each topped with a radiant frosted glass sphere that responds subtly to wind and illuminates the Uluru landscape. Covering an area equivalent to seven football fields, Uluru Field of Light is the largest installation in Bruce Munro’s portfolio.

Departs 30 mins prior to sunset. Return to the resort around 20:45

DAY 16                             Saturday 27th March

EXCURSION  - ULURU SUNRISE

05:00 – depart for the Sunrise viewing area to watch the incredible spectacle of sunrise in the desert. The rock formations change colour before your eyes as the sunlight plays with the landscape and shade dances on the surface of the rocks.  Coffee/tea/biscuits are served at the platform

07:15 - return to hotel for breakfast

Check out

08:45  - transfer to Ayres Rock Airport for your flight to Cairns

10:45 - depart Ayres Rock on Qantas flight QF1932 (around 90 seats), arriving Cairns 13:50 (2026 timings)

Flight time 2hrs 35mins

Transfer by private coach from Cairns Airport to Port Douglas. A local guide will meet you at the airport and provide commentary about the area as you travel to your hotel.

Check in to Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas for a 3-night stay

Experience beachfront luxury at Port Douglas’ stunning five-star resort. Nestled between the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest, this tropical haven features lagoon-style pools, lush gardens and direct access to Four Mile Beach. Stay in stylish rooms, dine at award-winning restaurants, sip cocktails by the pool, or unwind at the Mirage Country Club with its golf, tennis and fitness facilities. The Sheraton blends relaxed sophistication with unforgettable natural adventures.

Settle into your room before departing on our evening excursion

EXCURSION: SUNSET CRUISE 

17:00 -transfer to Port Douglas Marina and set sail on a catamaran to soak up the tranquillity of a tropical sunset over the Coral Sea. The 90-minute journey along the coast includes a  welcome drink and canapes. (There is a fully licenced bar onboard for additional drinks.)

Return to Hotel around19:15

DAY 17              Sunday 28th March (Easter Sunday)

EXCURSION – GREAT BARRIER REEF (Full day)

09:00 approx. - transfer from hotel to the Marina

Experience the dazzling kaleidoscope of colour of the outer edge of the Great Barrier Reef. Depart Port Douglas harbour by wave-piercing catamaran and voyage to the Agincourt Reef, a magnificent ribbon reef with clear water, rich coral and spectacular marine life. Disembark onto a large pontoon with viewing platform a meter above the reef and an underwater observatory where you can view the reef without even getting wet! There are options to snorkel (gear provided) and a friendly team of safety officers can give tips and advice. The Semi-Sub Coral Viewing Tour will glide through reef lagoons and coral gardens, enabling visitors to view the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef while staying dry and in air-conditioned comfort. The tour is accompanied by an informed commentary.

Lunch - a hot and cold tropical buffet lunch will be served on the platform. There are full bar facilities where drinks can be purchased.

15:00 - the catamaran returns to Port Douglas

16:30 – arrive Port Douglas Marina and transfer to your hotel

DAY 18              Monday 29th March

EXCURSION: – KOALA BREAKFAST & WILDLIFE ADVENTURE

07:45 – depart hotel for Hartley’s Wildlife Adventures

A unique breakfast experience overlooking a beautiful lagoon at a crocodile farm and wildlife centre near Port Douglas. A wildlife keeper will be on the deck with a Koala from 09:00 as you enjoy a cooked breakfast. This is a great time to ask questions, meet a Koala and take photos. (Please note – holding the koalas is not allowed, this is an opportunity for a close encounter and to learn about them from their keepers).

At 9.30am, enjoy a fully escorted private group guided tour with one of the experienced wildlife keepers. Meet the koalas, see and feed the wallabies and kangaroos, explore the centre and see some captivating presentations – witness the powerful jaws of a crocodile. You will also take a serene boat cruise across the lagoon.

12:00 - BBQ lunch

12:45 - depart Hartleys and return to hotel OR  continue on the next tour:-

OPTIONAL TOUR - DAINTREE RAINFOREST NATIONAL PARK

Visit Mossman Gorge in the Daintree rain forest which has more ancient families of flowering plants than anywhere else in the world. The Ribbonwood (aka Idiot Fruit) is one of the rarest and most primitive plants dating back 110million years and may be flowering if found at this time of year (the end of wet season).  Look out for cassowary’s, rare species of possums and tree kangaroos, birds and chameleons

The Mossman Gorge Cultural Centre is an award-winning ecotourism facility conveniently located at the entrance to the World Heritage listed Daintree Rainforest. Learn about local Indigenous art and culture at the onsite gallery.

Please note – The Mossman Gorge Cultural Centre, shuttle bus and the main boardwalk (Baral Marrjanga) are designed to be accessible for people with mobility limitations. The lower river track, the beach area and the Rex Creek bridge track are not easily accessible due to steps, uneven terrain or lack of ramps).

OPTION 1 –

Explore the Mossman Gorge at your own pace   £35/person

OPTION 2 -

Indigenous Dreamtime Ngadiku guided walk, conducted by Kuku Yalanji people. This tour explores culturally significant sites along gentle tracks. £85/person

14:00 - the 90-minute Dreamtime Walk begins with a traditional ‘smoking’ ceremony to cleanse and ward off bad spirits and is followed by a meandering stroll through lush rainforest. Traditional plant use, bush food sources and enchanting narratives of the rainforest and their special relationship with this unique tropical environment will be demonstrated. Discover traditions such as bush soap making and ochre painting. At the end of the tour, enjoy traditional bush tea and damper – the perfect treat after your journey. 

 Please note the level/grade of the walk is classified as easy, however the track can have uneven terrain, be slippery in wet weather conditions and has some inclines. The tour itself is broken up with interpretive talks and demonstrations. We advise guests to wear appropriate footwear and stay well hydrated before, during and after their walk.

16:00 - return to Port Douglas accommodation. The remainder today is at leisure.

DAY 19              Tuesday 30th March

09:00 approx. - check out and return to Cairns airport for your flight to Melbourne

11:35 - depart Cairns on Qantas flight QF703, arriving MEL 16:00 

Flight time 3hrs 25min.

Transfer to Rendezvous Hotel 

 

DAY 20                             Wednesday 31st March

 EXCURSION  - Puffing Billy, Cloudehill & Yarra Valley

Embark on a full-day escape to the Yarra Valley, one of Victoria’s premier wine regions, renowned for its rolling vineyards, boutique wineries and stunning natural beauty.

08:15 approx. - depart hotel for Belgrave Train Station

10:00 - ride the Puffing Billy, one of the best kept steam railways in the world. The restored century-old steam train whistles its way through Melbourne’s Dandenong Ranges past towering mountain ash, fern-lined gullies, and storybook bridges. Opt (if you dare!) to follow tradition and sit on the breezy sills of open-sided carriages for an uninterrupted view of the lush eucalyptus-scented forest.  Arrive at Lakeside Station 60 minutes later and re-board the coach.

11:30-13:45 - transfer to Cloudehilll for a guided tour of 25 beautifully designed gardens set in one of the world's finest areas for cool climate gardening.

Each garden has its own character and season of interest. Expect to see autumn effects opening and softening the perennial borders. 

Lunch (not included)

Continue to the Yarra Valley for a sparkling wine tasting and guided tour at award-winning, premium winery, Domaine Chandon Vineyard. You will learn about the region’s viticulture from expert sommeliers and enjoy a curated tasting of cool-climate varietals, including Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Shiraz

Late afternoon return to Melbourne Hotel

                           

DAY 21                            Thursday 1st April

EXCURSION  -  City Sights and Royal Botanic Garden

City Tour & Botanical Gardens

09:00 approx - depart by coach for tour of city. You will pass sites including Melbourne’s Cricket Ground, and Rod Laver Tennis Centre and make a stop at Queen Victoria Market. You will also enjoy a self-guided tour of Melbourne Royal Botanic Gardens.

Afternoon return to hotel by coach

 

DAY 22                            Friday 2nd April

Morning – free time in Melbourne

Transfer to airport for your flight to Perth

15:10 - depart MEL on Qantas flight QF775, arriving Perth 16:15

Flight time 4hrs 5mins

Transfer to the WESTIN Hotel and check in for a 3-night stay

DAY 23              Saturday 3rd April

EXCURSION – SWAN RIVER – FREMANTLE -CITY TOUR

10:30 approx. - transfer from the hotel to cruise departure point

              11:15 – boat departs Perth for Fremantle

              Free time in Fremantle, approx. 1.5 hours

14:00 - meet your local guide and board coach for the return to Perth, passing highlights of the city. The tour will stop at Kings Park, one of the world’s largest inner-city parks, overlooking the Swan River and Perth skyline. Explore the Botanic Garden, showcasing Western Australia’s unique flora, from vibrant wildflowers to rare species. Stroll scenic trails, visit the DNA Tower and take in breathtaking views.

Please note, this is a self-guided tour – your local guide has good general knowledge but is not a botanic expert.

 Plants flourishing in April:

• Banksia coccinea: This striking plant features vibrant red flowers and is a favourite among visitors for its unique appearance.
• Callistemon (Bottlebrushes): Known for their distinctive brush-like flowers, these plants continue to bloom in April, attracting various bird species.
• Grevillea species: Many Grevillea varieties, such as Grevillea 'Eleanor', display soft pink blooms throughout the year, including April.
• Hakea laurina (Pincushion Hakea): This plant is renowned for its spherical pink flowers, resembling pincushions, and is in bloom during April.
• Everlastings (Xerochrysum species): These resilient flowers maintain their colour and shape even after drying, making them a notable feature in the park during April.

• Spider, Pansy, and Cowslip Orchids: These native orchids can still be spotted in the park during April, adding delicate beauty to the landscape.
• Eucalyptus kruseana: This species, known for its unique foliage and flowers, continues to be a highlight in the park during April.

EVENING EXCURSION – SWANN RIVER DINNER CRUISE

Transfer to  Barrack Street Jetty

Round off your Australian tour with an elegant Swan River cruise. As night falls on the Sunset Coast, glide along the tranquil waters while taking in spectacular views of Perth’s twinkling city lights. Savour a delicious hot and cold buffet and immerse yourself in the serene beauty of the river, with the illuminated skyline providing a magical backdrop for an unforgettable evening. This refined 2.5hrcruise offers a unique and captivating perspective of the city, blending scenic splendour with a truly memorable dining experience.. Full bar facilities on board to purchase drinks throughout the evening. Complimentary tea and coffee are also available. 

Return to Barrack Street Jetty around 21:30 and return to the hotel by transfer.

DAY 24              Sunday 4th April

Free time

DAY 25              Monday 5th April

Morning – free time in Perth

14:30/15:00 - return to airport for your flight to London Heathrow

18:35 - depart Perth on Qantas flight QF9 

DAY 26              Tuesday 6th April

05:05 – arrive LHR T3 

Flight time 17hrs 30mins

WAFA Australia 2027 Optional excursion prices

Singapore

• Sunday 14th March River Cruise £18/person

Sydney

• Monday 22nd March  Firescreek Botanical Winery & Lunch £280/person 
• Tuesday 23rd March  The Blue Mountains £165/person
• Wednesday 24th March (competitors only)  Walking tour Sydney Rocks £105

Uluru

• Friday 26th March : Kata Tjuta £170/person
• Field of light £85/person

Queensland 

• Monday 29th March Option 1: Daintree Rainforest/Mossman Gorge £35 Option 2: Daintree Rainforest/Dreamtime Guided Walk £85