WINTER 2018-19
AUSTRALIAN FIESTA
PREMIUM TOUR
10 days / 09 nights
Cities Covered : Gold Coast, Cairns, Sydney, Melbourne
Your sightseeing includes:
Gold Coast : Sea World , Paradise Country (Aussie Farm), Movie World.
Cairns : Kuranda Rainforest, Skyrail, Pamagirri aboriginal experience, Great Barrier Reef cruise
Sydney : Darling Harbour, Guided tour of Opera House, Sydney SeaLife Aquarium, Sydney
Tower Observation Deck, Panoramic City tour, Bondi Beach, Showboat dinner cruise
Melbourne : Panoramic City tour, Guided tour of Melbourne Cricket Ground, Phillip Island
Day 01 : Begin Your Tour • Arrive Into Brisbane • Onto Gold Coast • Sea World • Optional Australian
Outback Spectacular Show
Welcome to ‘Cox & Kings Spirits Of Australian Fiesta’ tour!
Arrive into Brisbane, transfer to the fun city "Gold Coast”. Gold Coast is also called Surfers’ Paradise. Today
proceed to Sea World theme park. Experience the Penguin Encounter and the Dolphin Nursery Pool, or head
to Shark Bay, Ray Reef and Polar Bear Shores to see some of the Australian larger marine animals. Watch
marine mammals perform at shows. Enjoy thrilling rides like Storm Coaster and Jet Stunt Extreme. Observe
polar bears' graceful underwater swimming. Watch penguins, Seals and Sea Lions. You may opt for a scenic
Helicopter Ride of ten minutes to get panoramic views of Gold Coast skyline.
Check into the Hotel. (Check-in after 1400 hrs). Enjoy Indian dinner at a local Indian restaurant.
You may opt for Australian Outback Spectacular Show. Enjoy the show, and your sumptuous three-course
Aussie dinner! Experience the heart, soul and true Aussie spirit of the outback with Australian Outback
Spectacular and filled with more outback music, drama and action. Enjoy watching the colourful lights and
animal stars ! Return transfer to hotel.
(Indian style Lunch coupon, Indian Dinner)
Please note : if you opt for Australian Outback Spectacular Show, the dinner will be Australian style at the Show
and not at Indian restaurant. Vegetarian meal is available.
Day 02: Optional : Hot Air Ballooning • Included - Paradise Country (Aussie Farm) • Movie World
Optional : Early morning, enjoy 30 minutes of Hot Air Ballooning. The breathtaking views of the Gold Coast
skyline as the balloon flies over the land are memorable. Start your day, watching the sun rise over the rolling
hills of the majestic Gold Coast hinterland. Enjoy your Hot Air balloon ride with sweeping scenic views. Return
to hotel for breakfast.
Today morning we visit Paradise Country to experience an authentic Aussie Farm experience that reflects the
traditional Australian Bush Culture. View the friendly kangaroos, sheep and Koalas. Optional : You can have
your photo taken with a cuddly Koala (at extra cost).
Later proceed to "Movie World". Movie World brings Hollywood to the Gold Coast, with Thrill Rides, Kids Fun
and Family Entertainment shows. The Green Lantern Coaster, Superman Escape and Batwing Spaceshot are
some of the fastest thrill rides on offer, along with the Wild Wild West and Scooby Coaster.
Evening return to hotel. Enjoy Indian dinner at local Indian restaurant.
OPTIONAL : You may opt for Dracula’s Cabaret Show with dinner. Dracula's is a humorous tribute to the B-
grade horror genre that incorporates entertaining musical productions alongside side-splitting comedy to
provide a memorable evening. Return to hotel on Seat in coach basis.
(Breakfast, Lunch coupon of Pizza and Pasta menu, Dinner)
Please note : if you opt for Dracula’s Show, the dinner will be at the Show and not at Indian restaurant.
Day 03: Jet Boat Ride included • Optional Tours : Full day Dream World with Tiger Island OR Full day
Dolphin Watching and Tangalooma Wrecks Cruise OR half day Whale Watching Cruise
Morning enjoy Jet boat ride, enjoy the fresh breeze in the morning as the Jet boat spins and turns as you enjoy
the thrilling ride ! Rest of the day is at leisure to explore the fun city of Gold Coast on own.
OR Optional Tour : Full day Dream World and Tiger Island Today opt for a fun-filled full day at Gold Coast’s
biggest Theme Park, Dream World! Enjoy many thrilling rides like the Giant Drop, Wipeout, etc at Dream
world and view Australian wildlife. Visit Tiger Island at Dream World. Evening return to hotel.
OR Optional Tour : Full day Dolphin Watching and Tangalooma Wrecks Cruise
Opt for and enjoy full day cruise to Moreton Bay National Park and watch Bottlenose Dolphins play, and
Dugongs feed amongst the Giant Logger Head Turtles. The Marine naturalist will enlighten you with
interesting commentary. Enjoy local lunch on board. Enjoy snorkelling around the Tangalooma Wrecks.
Return to Gold Coast and transfer to Hotel.
Bottlenose Dolphins play and Dugongs feed amongst the
OR Optional Tour : Half day Whale Watching Cruise
Opt for a very memorable half day Whale Watching Cruise (duration 3.5 hrs). Watch the Humpback Whales
near the Gold Coast. Standing against rail-side viewing decks, enjoy unobstructed view of the Humpback
Whales doing spectacular acrobatic displays in the water. The crew will entertain you on board. Enjoy cruising
and watch the stunning Nerang waterways. Cruise past the magnificent homes and gardens of the Rich &
Famous Waterways. Enjoy complimentary tea or coffe and cookies on board. Return to Hotel.
Please note: This tour is available from June to November.
Tonight, enjoy Indian dinner at local Indian restaurant.
(Breakfast, Dinner)
Please note: Dream World optional tour includes one lunch coupon for Burger Pack.
Please note: Dolphins and Tangalooma Wrecks Cruise optional tour includes local lunch on board.
Please note: Whale Watching Cruise optional tour includes tea or coffee and cookies on board.
Day 04: Onto Cairns * Kuranda • One way Skyrail Gondola Ride • View of Barron Falls • Pamagirri
Aboriginal Experience
Today morning, transfer to airport for flight to Cairns. Arrive into Cairns. Enjoy lunch. Proceed to
Rainforestation Nature Park in the beautiful World Heritage Rainforest.. Learn about indigenous culture
with the interactive Pamagirri Aboriginal Experience and watch a traditional dance performance in a
rainforest. Then proceed to visit Kuranda village in the Tropical Rainforest. Enjoy one way Skyrail ride
(rainforest cableway) which offers spectacular views over the rainforest canopy, enroute enjoy views of
Barron Falls from boardwalk in the rainforest. Skyrail is a unique rainforest experience taking you on an
unforgettable journey through Australia’s World Heritage listed Tropical Rainforests. Time permitting, browse
through shops. Later check-in at Hotel. (After 14.00 hrs). Enjoy dinner in Indian Restaurant.
(Breakfast, Indian Lunch, Indian Dinner)
Day 05 : Full day Great Barrier Reef Cruise
Proceed on a full day Great Barrier Reef cruise. The Great Barrier Reef, one of the natural wonders of the
world, offers spectacular colourful natural Coral formations in the ocean. Watch amazing corals from a semi-
submersible or you may choose to snorkel. Marvel at the deep waters and amazing underwater reefs. You may
select to enjoy a dive (cost extra, to pay on own). Walk on the white sandy beaches or through the rainforest.
Return to Hotel. Enjoy Indian dinner at local Indian restaurant.
(Breakfast, Indian Lunch, Indian Dinner)
Day 06: Onto Sydney • Guided tour of Opera House • Sydney SeaLife Aquarium * Sydney Tower •
Panoramic City Tour • Bondi Beach
Today morning transfer to airport, flight to Sydney. Arrive and proceed for a guided tour of the iconic Sydney
Opera House, at the Darling Harbour. Later visit the magnificent Sydney SeaLife Aquarium, and watch
Sharks, Manta Rays, octopus and many aquatic and marine life. Visit Sydney Tower Observation Deck to get
bird’s eye view of this beautiful city. Watch fascinating Harbour Bridge. You may opt for Seaplane ride at
the Darling Harbour (without transfers). Proceed for a panoramic city tour to Rocks area, CBD area, Hyde
Park, Kings Cross, Harbour Bridge, Mrs. Macquarie’s Chair, Bondi beach. Check-in at hotel after 1400 hrs.
(Breakfast, Indian Lunch, Indian dinner)
Day 07: Day at leisure • Included: Evening Showboat Dinner Cruise
Optional: Full day Blue Mountains tour & Featherdale Wildlife Park
The day is at leisure to explore the vibrant city on your own.
OR you may opt for full day Blue Mountains Tour. Part of a UNESCO World Heritage site, Blue Mountains
National Park offers a spectacular natural playground just 1.5 hours from Sydney. Your full-day wilderness
adventure includes views of the park’s ancient plateaus and valleys along the spectacular Cliff Drive. Take in
panoramic views of the Megalong Valley and the Three Sisters sandstone rock formation at the awe-inspiring
Echo Point. Later visit Featherdale Wildlife Park.
Included : This evening proceed to Showboat dinner cruise. Watch a dazzling cabaret featuring professional
Australian showgirls with super music and live singing while you enjoy a dinner ! As you sail through the
shimmering Darling Harbour, watch the Sydney skyline glittering at night. Return to hotel.
(Breakfast, Fusion meal Dinner)
Please note:
Jain meals are not available on Sydney Showboat Dinner cruise.
Vegetarian fusion cuisine meals (International + Indian) and non-vegetarian fusion Cuisine meals
(International + Indian) will be served.
Sydney Show Boat cruise is not offered between 30 Dec 2018 – 2nd January 2019.
Day 08: Onto Melbourne * Panoramic City Tour • Guided tour of Melbourne Cricket Ground • Phillip
Island
Transfer to airport, flight to Melbourne. Melbourne is a vibrant city of Victoria ! On arrival, enjoy a panoramic
Melbourne city tour, pass by the Royal Botanical Gardens, Town Hall, visit Fitzroy Gardens, and view
Southbank Waterfront and CBD and the majestic St. Patrick’s Cathedral, War Memorial, Flinders Station. Later
enjoy a guided tour of the big famous Cricket ground, Melbourne Cricket Ground . Enjoy lunch at Indian
restaurant. Check-in at Hotel.
Later proceed to Phillip Island tour. At Phillip Island Nature Park, watch the little penguins emerge from the
sea at dusk, and waddle along the sandy beach heading to their burrows !!! (seating in Standard viewing
platform). Later enjoy Indian Dinner. Return to Hotel.
(Breakfast, Indian Lunch, Indian Dinner)
Day 09: Day at leisure * Optional tour : Full day Great Ocean Road with Twelve Apostles * Optional
Helicopter Ride at Twelve Apostles
Today day is at leisure to explore the beautiful city on own, or opt for Great Ocean Road tour.
Optional tour: Today proceed for full day tour to Great Ocean Road. The Great Ocean Road is world famous
most spectacular scenic coastal drive along the side of the ocean. Enjoy local lunch en-route. View the majestic
Twelve Apostles, limestone shacks majestically rising from the ocean. Option to take a Helicopter ride at the
Twelve Apostles. In the evening, return to hotel.
Enjoy Indian Dinner at local Indian restaurant.
(Breakfast, Indian Dinner)
Day 10: Homeward Bound
Good times need never end!! As you get ready for the airport and your flight back home, relive the high points
of your ‘Cox & Kings Australian Fiesta’ tour. We are confident you will join us again sometime soon.
(Breakfast)
Please note :
The itinerary order may be re-shuffled due to operational reasons.
Certain Attractions/Monuments are closed due to local events/Trade fairs/maintenance.
Please note : At Cairns, Skyrail operation is subject to maintenance.
Please note : At Melbourne, In case of any game or event, Melbourne Cricket Ground guided tour
will not operate.
Please note : At Gold Coast, Whale Watch cruise is available from June to November while Dolphin
Watching Cruise is available year-round.
Please Note: Optional tours are without return transfers for Seaplane ride at Sydney. However
passengers can do same while groups coach is at Darling Harbour.
Blue Mountains and Featherdale Wildlife Park tour in Sydney and Great Ocean Road
tour in Melbourne are on seat-in-coach basis and passengers need to make own
arrangements to reach starting point of tour and return to hotel after tour ends in city.