SYDNEY STOPOVER - 4 Nights
This Convention post tour introduces the first settlement of Australia. Positioned on one of the most beautiful harbours in the world, Sydney is the capital of New South Wales. As Australia's largest city it boasts an incredibly mixed culture, which only adds to its charm.

Costs :
Share Twin $690.00 per person
Single Room Occupancy $1,150.00

The tour cost includes 4 nights superior hotel accommodation, lunches on Days 2 & 3, National Park entrance fees, transfers, tours and Harbour Cruise as described. The tour cost does not include international or domestic Australian airfares.

Day 1 - Arrival
On arrival you will be transferred to your Hotel - the remainder of the afternoon and evening is at your leisure.

Day 2 - Syd Tour & Harbour Luncheon
This morning's tour passes through King's Cross and the exclusive suburbs of Double Bay, Rose Bay and Watson's Bay for a spectacular view of the Pacific Ocean from the Gap. See Bondi Beach before returning to the city via Paddington with its magnificently restored 19th Century Colonial Terraces. Continue past the picturesque Botanical Gardens, the Conservatorium of Music, Art Gallery and Mrs Macquaries Chair. Enjoy lunch while cruising around Sydney Harbour then an afternoon of leisure.

Day 3 - Blue Mountains National Parks
Your tour begins passing Homebush Bay, site of the 2000 Olympics before commencing the climb up the Mountains. Follow the scenic Cliff Drive enabling you to view the Jamieson Valley. Take a short bush walk to the Three Sisters, a giant rock formation of Aboriginal Legend and enjoy lunch at a Mountain Resort.

Day 4 - At Leisure - Sydney
A full day at your leisure to enjoy the sights of this wonderful city.

Day 5 - Depart Sydney
Transfer is provided to Sydneys' Mascot Airport to connect with your outgoing flight.

TROPICAL FAR NORTH QUEENSLAND / GREAT BARRIER REEF - 3 Nights

This Convention tour introduces the magical coral gardens of the Great Barrier Reef and tropical lush rainforests of Far North Queensland. This region is considered by many to be the most diversely beautiful part of Australia.

Costs :
Share Twin $630.00 per person
Single Room Occupancy $950.00

The tour cost includes 3 nights first class hotel accommodation, lunches on Days 2 & 3, National Park entrance fees, transfers, tours and Great Barrier Reef excursion as described. The tour coast does not include international or domestic Australian airfares.

Day 1 - Arrival
On arrival you will be transferred to your Hotel - the remainder of the afternoon and evening is at your leisure.

Day 2 - The Great Barrier Reef
A full day of activities, highlighting the Outer Reef, cruising by fast moving catamaran style vessel. Snorkel, swim or ride in the underwater viewing boasts to see the brilliantly coloured fish, coral and marine life. Tropical lunch is provided.

Day 3 - Cape Tribulation & Daintree
Enjoy a day out exploring the Rainforest, Rivers and Beaches of Daintree and Cape Tribulation. Drive north along the scenic coastal road towards Mossman and Daintree. At Mossman Gorge enjoy a rainforest walk or a refreshing swim followed by morning tea. Cross the Daintree River by Cable Ferry. Once at Cape Tribulation, indulge in a beach walk and delicious lunch at a rainforest lodge. On the Wildlife River Cruise you can spot crocodiles, pythons, birds and flying foxes before your return to Cairns.

Day 4 - Depart Cairns
A transfer to Cairns airport for your outbound flight.

SKI MT. BULLER
Mt. Buller Alpine Resort is 250km north east of Melbourne and rises to an altitude of 1804 metres above sea level. The resort embodies some of Victoria's most spectacular alpine and sub-alpine terrain. It offers 263 hectares of ski trails as well as side-open spaces above the tree line, with the longest trail being 2.5km. Winner of the Australian Ski Award for "Best Year Round Resort" two years running, Mt Buller offers a multitude of winter activities.

Please note this tour is strictly limited and places will be allocated subject availability at time of booking.

Available only Post Convention

Costs :
Share Twin $543.00 per person
Single Room Occupancy $868.00

The tour cost includes 2 nights moderate (3 star) hotel accommodation, return transfers to/from Mt Buller, unlimited lift pass for 3 days and continental breakfast (2). The tour cost does not include the hire of any ski equipment or ski lessons - these prices are available upon application.

Day 1 - Melbourne to Mt. Buller
An early morning departure by coach for the 4-hour journey to Mt. Buller. On arrival you will be transferred to your hotel situated on the slopes of the mountain. The remainder of your day is free for skiing and enjoying the atmosphere of this Alpine Resort.

Day 2 - Skiing - Mt Buller
A full day of alpine activities at Mt Buller.

Day 3 - Skiing Then Return to Melbourne
Time for a full day's skiing at Mt Buller before rejoining the coach for the return journey to Melbourne with arrival around 8.30pm.

VICTORIA'S GREAT OCEAN ROAD
Dramatic, powerful, dangerous and majestic! How can words describe some of the world's most impressive coastline? This overland Convention tour extends from golden sandy beaches to the stark brutality of wave-tour cliffs backed by mountain ranges reaching skywards from the sea. This is primeval country where man pales into insignificance … the power and the majesty of nature reigns supreme in this awe-inspiring sea and landscape.

Tour Dates :
Post Convention : 8 September - 10 September 2002

Costs :
Share Twin $270.00 per person
Single Room Occupancy $320.00

The tour cost includes 1 nights first class hotel accommodation, tours as described. The tour coast does not include international or domestic Australian airfares.

Day 1 - Melbourne to Lorne
A morning departure by coach as we travel to the surf beach resort of Lorne via the city of Geelong and Surf Coast towns of Torquay and Anglesea. It is here that we disembark with an afternoon at leisure and overnight accommodation at the Cumberland Lorne Resort.

Day 2 - The Shipwreck Coast - Return to Melbourne
Re-join the coach mid-morning as we journey down the Great Ocean Road and stop at picturesque Apollo Bay for lunch (own expense). Continuing, we enter Port Campbell National Parks' rugged coastline, "The Shipwreck Coast" with many stops including the huge stone monoliths of the Twelve Apostles and Lord Ard Gorge - site of the tragic shipwreak of the "Lord Ard". This is a magnificent coastline and provides scope for stunning photography. Early evening sees an arrival back in Melbourne.