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See all the colors of the Australian rainbow by adding a 3-day Monograms vacation to its mystical Red Center. You won’t see a sunrise or sunset as inspiring as the rays dancing across the face of Ayers Rock or the equally impressive Kata Tjuta.
Small Group Discovery
Select Globus South Pacific vacations are limited to an average of just 20 guests per departure. There’s always room to roam with extra space between you and other travelers—while still getting up close and personal to the experiences you’ve been dreaming of. Small-Group Discoveries include all the features of a traditional Globus escorted tour, complete with expert Tour Director, Driver, and Local Guides who ensure that your health and safety is our top priority. A Small-Group Discovery South Pacific vacation is the perfectly sized tour—without the crowds.
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Inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.
Total meals included:
- 14 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners
ARRIVE IN BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA.
Day1
BRISBANE Welcome to Brisbane! Hotel check-in available upon arrival. A pre-night is not required for early check-in. Schedule flights to arrive by 4 pm in time for a welcome meeting and dinner.
Meals included:
- Dinner
BRISBANE. EXCURSION TO THE AUSTRALIA ZOO
Day2
BRISBANE Orientation drive. Excursion to the LF Australia Zoo includes a behind-the-scenes tour of the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital. Free time this evening.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
BRISBANE
Day3
BRISBANE Free day.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
BRISBANE–CAIRNS
Day4
Fly to Cairns, “Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef.”
CAIRNS Orientation tour; visit to the Cairns Aquarium. Dinner at a local restaurant.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
CAIRNS. EXCURSION TO THE OUTER GREAT BARRIER REEF
Day5
OUTER GREAT BARRIER REEF Scenic catamaran cruise to the Outer Great Barrier Reef (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) includes the option of snorkeling, a glass-bottom-boat tour, an underwater observatory, and watching a fish feeding.
CAIRNS Free time this evening.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
CAIRNS
Day6
CAIRNS Free day.
ENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME in Cairns with a trip on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway and the world-famous Kuranda Scenic Railway. This and many more options throughout your tour are available for purchase with MyGlobus. Get local maps and tips for free time on your GlobusGO mobile app.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
CAIRNS–MELBOURNE.
Day7
Fly to Melbourne
MELBOURNE Orientation drive.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
MELBOURNE
Day8
MELBOURNE Free day. We suggest the optional excursion to see the world-famous Penguin Parade or a trip on the scenic Great Ocean Road.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
MELBOURNE–SYDNEY.
Day9
Fly to Sydney.
SYDNEY Guided sightseeing includes the financial district, Mrs Macquarie’s Chair, the botanic gardens, and the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Walking tour with a Local Guide includes the Sydney Opera House (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) with LF panoramic lunch at an Opera House restaurant. Free time this afternoon and evening.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
SYDNEY
Day10
SYDNEY Free day. Your Tour Director will have suggestions for sightseeing, shopping, and dining.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
SYDNEY
Day11
SYDNEY Free day before a farewell dinner at a local restaurant.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
SYDNEY–THE OUTBACK (ULURU/AYERS ROCK).
Day12
Fly to Uluru (Ayers Rock) (a UNESCO World Heritage Site).
ULURU Remainder of your day at leisure.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
THE OUTBACK (ULURU/AYERS ROCK).
Day13
This morning, rise early for an inspiring sunrise over Uluru and Kata Tjuta (the Olgas). Witness incredible views over the dunes and stunning desert landscape. Continue to Walpa Gorge for a guided walk through Kata Tjuta. Later this afternoon, visit the Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre, which houses an amazing collection of ceramics, paintings, and punu (woodwork) from the Anangu people, the traditional custodians of Uluru. Finish the day at “Sunset Strip” for a drink and canapes, and to witness the changing colors of the rock.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
THE OUTBACK (ULURU/AYERS ROCK).
Day14
A full day to experience more of this unique part of Australia. For an unforgettable experience, you may choose to rise early for an optional camel ride to watch the sunrise at Uluru. You can also choose to take in the grandeur of the Outback on a scenic helicopter flight or via Harley-Davidson motorcycle. In the evening choose from an optional star-gazing program, as well as a special dinner under the stars.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
THE OUTBACK (ULURU/AYERS ROCK).
Day15
Transfer to Ayers Rock Connellan Airport where your tour ends.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Extend your stay
Hotels
It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative hotels of a similar standard to those shown.
Next Hotel
Superior First-Class
Ideally located in Brisbane's Central Business District, Next Hotel features and contemporary and chic design with an on-site restaurant, rooftop pool and pool-side bar, fitness center, complimentary Wi-Fi, and city views.
Location
72 Queen Street, Brisbane, Australia
Hotel Facilities
- Concierge desk
- Business Center
- Free WiFi
- Laundry Available
- Elevator
- Bar/Lounge
- Currency Exchange
- Restaurant On-Site
- Luggage Storage
- Fitness Room
- Pool
- Parking/Valet
Room Facilities
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Coffee Maker
- Internet Access
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Television
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Voicemail
- Room Service
- Phone
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Alarm Clock
- Cable/Satellite
- Air Conditioning
- Wake-Up Calls
- Desk
- Mini-bar
- Hair Dryer
Hilton Cairns Hotel
Deluxe
Boasting a superb waterfront location with sweeping views of Trinity Inlet and Cairns Esplanade makes this the ideal base from which to discover the region's natural wonders. Pampered guests will enjoy deluxe furnishings and quality amenities throughout the hotel. Satisfy your appetite for culinary indulgence and superior service in the award-winning Mondo Café Bar and Grill on the waterfront, or an exploration of exotic Asian flavors at the renowned Hanuman restaurant. From an elevated position overlooking the water, the chic Six Degrees Bar and Lounge is the place to meet, for cocktails or a decadent Lindt chocolate fondue.
Location
Wharf Street, Cairns, Australia
Hotel Facilities
- Business Center
- Spa Services
- Currency Exchange
- Parking/Valet
- Fitness Room
- Bar/Lounge
- Concierge desk
- Gift Shop
- Elevator
- Laundry Available
- Restaurant On-Site
- Pool
- Luggage Storage
Room Facilities
- Desk
- Television
- Window Opens
- Room Service
- Internet Access
- Voicemail
- In-Room Safe
- Pay Movies
- Wake-Up Calls
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Coffee Maker
- Cable/Satellite
- Mini-bar
- Air Conditioning
- Climate Control
- Hair Dryer
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Alarm Clock
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Phone
Pullman Cairns International
Superior First-Class
Pullman Cairns International is an upscale hotel exuding the architectural grandeur of the city's rich colonial past. Overlooking Cairns Harbour and the lush mountain hinterland, this 321-room hotel is perfectly positioned in the CBD to take advantage of all the city has to offer. After a great day of sightseeing, dine in Coco's Restaurant, grab a drink at the Lobby Bar, or pamper yourself at Vie Spa. Laundry is available through the hotel for a fee.
Location
17 Abbott St, Cairns, Australia
Hotel Facilities
- Elevator
- Parking/Valet
- Gift Shop
- Bar/Lounge
- Concierge desk
- Beauty Salon
- Spa Services
- Restaurant On-Site
- Business Center
- Currency Exchange
- Hot Tub
- Fitness Room
- Luggage Storage
- Pool
Room Facilities
- Pay Movies
- Air Conditioning
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Desk
- Hair Dryer
- Climate Control
- Wake-Up Calls
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Internet Access
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Coffee Maker
- Window Opens
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- In-Room Safe
- Cable/Satellite
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Room Service
- Mini-bar
- Television
- Phone
Vibe Melbourne
First-Class
The Vibe Melbourne is currently under construction. Originally built in 1873 in the Renaissance Revival style, the Cobden Building that once served as offices for the maritime trade and later as the clothing manufacturer and retailer Fletcher Jones will be transformed into a stunning new 24-story glass-fronted hotel and residential tower. The hotel will take in views of the Yarra River and Southbank, all the way to Port Philip Bay. The new hotel, which will preserve its classic heritage, will feature 206 guestrooms, an indoor heated swimming pool and gym, and ground floor lobby and restaurant. Please check back for more information about the hotel's amenities. Updates will be made as information is received.
Location
Corner of Queen and Flinders Street, Melbourne, Australia
Hotel Facilities
- Fitness Room
- Pool
Amora Hotel Jamison Sydney
Deluxe
The award-winning luxurious Amora Hotel Jamison Sydney combines space, style and warmth to provide guests ultimate ambience. Their two restaurants and bar offer exceptional wining and dining experiences. A dedicated relaxation zone is available at the Amora Day Spa. Guests can also take advantage of the heated indoor pool, steam room, sauna, Jacuzzi, and gym.
Location
11 Jamison St, Sydney, Australia
Hotel Facilities
- Parking/Valet
- Pool
- Laundry Available
- Elevator
- Hot Tub
- Bar/Lounge
- Concierge desk
- Spa Services
- Free WiFi
- Fitness Room
- Business Center
- Restaurant On-Site
- Currency Exchange
Room Facilities
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Pay Movies
- Mini-bar
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Air Conditioning
- Cable/Satellite
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Desk
- Hair Dryer
- Television
- Non-smoking Rooms
- In-Room Safe
- Climate Control
- Coffee Maker
- Internet Access
- Room Service
- Phone
Desert Gardens Hotel
First-Class
Centrally located to all resort facilities, the hotel offers a range of accommodation, outdoor pool, coin-operated self-service laundry, and the popular Bunya bar. It's only a short stroll to the Resorts' numerous lookouts, where you can view what is arguably Australia's best sunset, with the spectacular play of colors across the face of Uluru and the surrounding desert.
Location
Yulara Drive, Uluru, Australia
Hotel Facilities
- Concierge desk
- Bar/Lounge
- Spa Services
- Pool
- Luggage Storage
- Restaurant On-Site
- Business Center
- Gift Shop
- ATM
- Beauty Salon
- Parking/Valet
- Currency Exchange
Room Facilities
- Room Service
- Mini-bar
- Climate Control
- Hair Dryer
- Internet Access
- Air Conditioning
- Coffee Maker
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Television
- Desk
- Phone
- Complimentary Toiletries
