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SYDNEY
AND BEYOND TOURING / New South Wales
Small Group Blue Mountains Day Tour – Luxury Mercedes-Benz
Operated by Blue Diamond Tours
Blue Diamond Tours offers a magical experience . This boutique tour provides a more intimate touch in a luxury Mercedes-Benz seating a maximum of 14 people .
Blue Diamond Tours provides a local experience away from the larger groups . They are highly ranked on TripAdvisor , receiving an award of excellence every year from 2011 to 2015 .
The tour includes complimentary hotel pickup from Sydney Central Business District ; morning tea – freshly baked scones with jam and cream and other homemade desserts with tea , coffee or hot chocolate ; a hot , filling lunch away from the crowds with a glass of Australian beer , wine , soft drink , tea or coffee ; breathtaking lookouts with amazing views and photo opportunities of the Blue Mountains ; Featherdale Wildlife Park entry ; professional photo and river cruise back to Circular Quay at the end of the tour . price guide : $$
Blue Mountains Deluxe Day
Operated by AEA Luxury Tours
Experience a real Australian journey on a guided small group tour into the heart of this unique World Heritage-listed region near Sydney . From temperate rainforests to towering sandstone escarpments , the views in this remote land are sensational , especially when you are discovering them away from the crowds . Your guide will take you off the beaten track to visit remote lookout locations and discuss the history , flora and fauna of this magnificent region .
Other highlights include a stop at Featherdale Wildlife Park to observe the animals before a nature walk at Wentworth Falls and delicious two-course lunch . The afternoon is spent visiting a selection of lookouts . You ' ll understand why the view from Govetts Leap is one of the most famous lookouts in Australia . Also enjoy the spectacular Mount Tomah Botanical Gardens . price guide : $$$
Panoramic Sydney
Operated by AEA Luxury Tours
Wine Lovers ' Adventure
Operated by AEA Luxury Tours
Depart your hotel for an unforgettable Panoramic Sydney half-day city sights tour . On tour , you ’ ll visit the historic Rocks area and enjoy magnificent views of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge . See the shopping heart of the city . Visit Sydney ’ s trendy new district , Oxford Street . Travel through elegant Paddington with its terrace houses before arriving at the Pacific Ocean . See the superb coast cliff walk around Tamarama and Bronte . Travel on to famous Bondi Beach and visit the beachfront promenade . Return to Sydney via Double Bay , Kings Cross and Mrs Macquarie ’ s Point .
Experience Australia ’ s oldest and best known wine region , the Hunter Valley . Enjoy exclusive wine and cheese pairing and tasting with the renowned dry table wines of Semillon and Shiraz . Lunch is a relaxing two-course menu of a selection of platters with a glass of red or white wine , followed by dessert accompanied with a glass of dessert wine . After lunch , there is time to relax and perhaps experience a Wine Theatre presentation or additional wine tasting at local cellar doors or beer tastings ( own expense ). The choice is yours . price guide : $ price guide : $$
Kayak with the Dolphins
Operated by Cape Byron Kayaks
Experience all the fun and adventure of a Cape Byron kayak guided tour . Feel the exhilaration as you paddle with the dolphins , the turtles and the whales that frequent the enticing waters of Byron Bay . Launch from one of Australia ’ s most famous beaches and paddle out to middle reef and through Cape Byron Marine Park , viewing Australia ’ s most easterly point from the water . Keep an eye out for local dolphins and turtles , and from May to November , you may even see majestic humpback whales ! Surf the waves in and finish the tour with a snack on a pristine beach .
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ANDERSON VACATIONS From prices for accommodation are ‘ per room ’ and sightseeing are ‘ per person ’.