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SYDNEY AND BEYOND TOURING / New South Wales
4 Day Views and Vineyards Self-Drive Operated by Independant Travel
Discover the stunning locations that surround Sydney on this four-day self-drive vacation to the Hunter Valley and the Blue Mountains.
Day 1: Sydney – Blue Mountains (77 miles). Collect your rental vehicle and drive to the World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains. Visit the Three Sisters or check out the Skyway cable car for superb views.
Day 2: Blue Mountains. Enjoy a day at leisure exploring the lookouts, waterfalls and walking trails in the area as well as the interesting cafés, shops and restaurants. Day 3: Blue Mountains – Hunter Valley (154 miles). Travel from the Blue Mountains to the Hunter Valley, one of Australia’s more scenic wine growing areas. Day 4: Hunter Valley – Sydney (134 miles). Wine, art and gourmet food are just some of the delights to experience before returning back to Sydney.
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Magnificent Hunter Valley Wine Taster Operated by AAT Kings
Explore the Hunter Valley and taste awardwinning regional foods and wines. Included in this unforgettable experience are private vineyard inspections, wine tasting at Lindemans and a visit to the Hunter Resort to enjoy a presentation on how the winery operates. The delicious luncheon is accompanied by wine tastings with the opportunity for additional tastings at Bluetongue Brewery, McGuigans Winery and the Hunter Valley Cellars. Visit the Hunter Valley Gardens, where there is free time to explore the many hidden delights of the garden village.
Hunter Valley vineyard
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Blue Mountains & Australian Wildlife
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Tobruk Outback Experience
Operated by AAT Kings
Operated by AAT Kings
World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains National Park is a rugged and beautiful region that forms part of the Great Dividing Range. The tour includes the iconic Three Sisters rock formation seen from Echo Point as well as a visit to the fascinating Waradah Aboriginal Centre with free time for lunch (own expense) in picturesque Leura village. Enjoy the afternoon at Featherdale Park where you can have your photo taken with a koala and admire wildlife including kangaroos, wombats, dingoes and fairy penguins. Last stop is at Homebush Bay, venue of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games.
This Outback show is an exciting and engaging experience for anyone wanting to see the real Australia. Enjoy authentic Aussie tucker in the Tobruk Station Woolshed Restaurant with great photo opportunities over the meandering Hawkesbury River Valley and majestic Blue Mountains. Just over an hour's drive from Sydney, Tobruk offers the chance to relax at Drovers’ Camp and make Aussie damper and billy tea. Watch the stockmen and their dogs demonstrate a real, live sheep muster and take part in a sheep shearing demonstration, boomerang throwing and a whip cracking display.
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4 Day Sydney and Blue Mountains Escorted Tour Operated by AAT Kings
Explore Sydney and the Blue Mountains on this four-day tour that includes transfers, touring and accommodation.
Day 1: Sydney. The afternoon is at leisure. Perhaps take a stroll through the historic Rocks area and on to colorful Circular Quay. Overnight in Sydney.
Day 2: Sydney. Cross the Sydney Harbour Bridge and pause at Milsons Point and Arabanoo lookout for spectacular panoramas. After lunch see the Opera House, Royal Botanic Gardens and Mrs Macquaries Chair and Bondi Beach. Overnight in Sydney. (B,L) Day 3: Sydney – Blue Mountains – Sydney. Marvel at the Three Sisters rock formation, enjoy views of Jamison Valley or visit Scenic World and ride the world’s steepest railway (own expense). Overnight in Sydney. (B)
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$825 per person twin share