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Australia’s remote beaches, windswept deserts, coastal cities and tropical rain forests provide the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable family vacation.

Upon arrival at Sydney airport, you’ll be met and transferred to the Shangri- la Hotel, where your Australian adventure begins. Stay two nights in a family suite at this sophisticated deluxe hotel overlooking Sydney harbor and wake to one of the most famous sights in the world, the stunning Sydney Opera House. Included in your stay is a morning tea cruise on Sydney harbor and a half-day private tour with lunch. While in Sydney, you’ll bask in the natural beauty of its unspoiled beaches, meander through public gardens and along the harbor and dine your way through the many thriving restaurants and markets.

Just a 2.5 hour drive west of Sydney, Wolgan Valley is situated between two national parks in the Greater Blue Mountain World Heritage Area. Experience two nights at Emirates One & Only Wolgan Valley, an ultra-luxury conservation-based resort on a 7,000-acre nature reserve. Enjoy locally sourced and masterfully prepared meals each day: a gourmet breakfast, lunch and dinner are included daily. In addition, choose two complimentary nature based activities such as, horseback riding, bushwalking, a historical tour or get your hands dirty with conservation work! Each night, enjoy your luxurious villa with its own pool and veranda.

Return to Sydney and take a short flight to your next stop - Hobart, Tasmania, a place of wild and beautiful landscapes, friendly people, wonderful food and wine, and haunting history. Imagine a place where over 40 percent of land is reserved as national parks and world heritage wilderness: this is Tasmania. You’ll spend two nights at The Islington Hotel, an 11 room luxury urban lodge, the perfect destination for those seeking a gracious and elegant retreat amid a charming and tranquil setting. Spend your days trekking into the wilds, sipping on a crisp Riesling or taking a ferry up- river to MONA for an out-of-this-world modern art experience. Included is one full day tour from Hobart to Port Arthur, Australia’s foremost historical site. You’ll explore sites such as Tasman Arch, and the colonial village of Richmond, known for its high quality locally produced arts and crafts. Lunch is included. Enjoy dinner one night at The Glass House Restaurant, a floating masterpiece on the Hobart waterfront. Relax over elegant cocktails, Tasmanian inspired fare and take in the 280 degree water views.

Your final destination is the infamous Gold Coast... Uniquely nestled in Northern New South Wales, Cabarita Beach is home to some of the best kept culinary and cultural secrets of Australia. For two nights, your home will be Halcyon House, Australia’s most unique boutique hotel, where the tranquil, carefree days of Australian summers passed are recaptured. Enjoy complimentary use of bicycles and surf boards as you explore Cabarita Beach and its glittering surf and soft white sand. Nearby you can explore Byron Bay and check out impressive surfing breaks, take an eco-walk or discover the charms of a Bangalow, a deceivingly sophisticated bush town.The hotel’s restaurant, Paper Daisy, is where one of Australia’s most promising young chefs produces satisfying and memorable coastal cooking. Daily a la carte breakfast is included. 

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Sydney: Arrival transfer from Sydney International Airport to the Shangri-La Hotel. Two nights in a deluxe Opera House City view family suite with buffet breakfast for four. Valid: Monday to Thursday until April 27, 2019. Blackout dates: Easter and New South Wales public holidays, 12/24-1/2, 1/14-2/15, 5/13, 9/2. Shared Morning tea cruise on Sydney Harbor. Half day private city tour of Sydney.

Wolgan Valley: Emirates One & Only Wolgan Valley - two nights mid-week accommodation. Sunday - Thursday only. Accommodations will be either two Heritage Villas or one Wollemi Villa for up to two adults and two children. Allocation is at the resort’s discretion. Gourmet breakfast, lunch & dinner daily including selected local wines & beer with meals and non-alcoholic beverages and in-villa mini-bar. Two on-site nature based activities per person per day from the complimentary activity schedule. Valid for Travel: Up to April 2019 (excludes all public holiday periods, Festive season & Easter).

Tasmania: The Islington Hotel: Two Garden rooms for two nights. Complimentary full breakfast daily. Dinner for 4 people at the Glass House Restaurant, Hobart waterfront. Valid: Monday to Thursday until June 30, 2019, some black-out periods apply. One full day tour from Hobart to Port Arthur. Lunch is included.

Cabarita Beach: The Halcyon Hotel: Two classic rooms for two nights. Complimentary daily a la carte breakfast and in room minibar. Free use of bicycles. Complimentary McTavish surfboards. Welcome drink upon arrival. Valid: Until 4/26/19, subject to availability, some blackout periods apply.

International airfare/domestic airfare and transfers between hotels not included.

Donated By: Camilla and Peter Bates, Swain Destinations