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Scenic FreeChoice Activities and Dining

 
Our award-winning Scenic FreeChoice activities offer you the freedom to choose from an incredible range of included excursions. A hot air balloon flight is an exhilarating way to enjoy the country’s remarkable landscapes and what better way to experience the legend of Uluru than joining your aboriginal guide for a gentle walk through the surrounding bushland. With so many exciting and interesting activities included, you really will be spoilt for choice.

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Perth

SWAN VALLEY LUNCH CRUISE Enjoy lunch and wine as you sail along the Swan Valley. Disembark at Waters EdgeWinery, sample wines at Western Australia’s oldest underground cellar. Then cruise back to Perth. Relaxed Pace ROTTNEST ISLAND CRUISE & TOUR Enjoy a relaxing cruise to Rottnest Island. On arrival tour the Island’s attractions and points of interest. As you go discover its spectacular beaches and bays, history and unique wildlife. A light lunch is included. Active Pace CRUISE TO FREMANTLE Cruise the Swan River from Perth to Fremantle then take a tour of the historic port city by tram.  Re-board your vessel for lunch on your return cruise to Perth. Relaxed Pace JETBOAT ON THE SWAN RIVER Take a fantastic Jetboat ride on Perth’s Swan River on the Swanjet, Perth’s ultimate adrenalin rush and tourist attraction. Active Pace GOLF AT BURSWOOD GOLF CLUB Play a round of Golf at Burswood Golf Club, with fantastic views of Perth’s skyline in the background. Green fees and club hire are included. Moderate Pace SWAN VALLEY WITH WILDLIFE & WINERIES Visit the colonial towns of Swan Valley where you can enjoy wine and chocolate tasting before visiting the Caversham Wildlife Park for a Close up Encounterwith Australian Animals. Relaxed Pace

Uluru (Ayers Rock)

HARLEY DAVIDSON RIDE Enjoy a morning tour through the timeless outback landscape on the back of a Harley Davidson. Active Pace CAMEL RIDE Tour around Uluru in the morning then catch the afternoon Camel Train and enjoy a ride through classic  Central Australian desert. Active Pace ABORIGINAL ULURU TOUR Join your aboriginal guide for a walk through the bushland to Uluru. Retrace the path of ancestors and enjoy breakfast at the cultural centre. Relaxed Pace

Melbourne

PHILLIP ISLAND PENGUIN PARADE Our visit to Phillip Island features: a sheep shearing show; the Koala Conservation Centre; a chance to feed kangaroos and wallabies; and today’s highlight, the famous dusk penguin parade. Lunch and dinner included. Moderate Pace GREAT OCEAN ROAD Explore the breathtaking coastline of the Great Ocean Road. Highlights include: Split Point Lighthouse; wildlife stops to see Kangaroos and Koalas; Lord Ard Gorge; the collapsed London Bridge; and the Amazing Twelve Apostles. Moderate Pace MELBOURNE RIVER CRUISE Enjoy complimentary tea and coffee as you take in the stunning views of Melbourne’s sights on a cruise of the Yarra River. Relaxed Pace MORNINGTON PENINSULA Take a full day excursion to the Mornington Peninsula where you will visit Point Nepean Nation Park,  Ashcombe Maze and Lavender Gardens. A picnic lunch with a glass of wine is included. Moderate Pace MCG & NATIONAL SPORTS MUSEUM Take a guided tour of the Melbourne Cricket Ground and see behind the scenes of this marvelous  stadium along with Australia’s National Sports Museum. Moderate Pace NEIGHBOURS ULTIMATE TOUR Take the Neighbours Ultimate Tour where you will visit the infamous Ramsey Street, the Global  Television Studios and have an exclusive star meeting with autograph and photo opportunities. Relaxed Pace MELBOURNE OBSERVATION DECK Ascend the Rialto Building to the Melbourne Observation Deck and admire the fantastic views over the city as you enjoy a light lunch. Relaxed Pace

Thala Beach (Day 20)

HOT AIR BALLOON FLIGHT Enjoy the views as the sun rises on a 30 minute scenic hot air balloon flight over the Atherton Tablelands. On your return to earth, we will transfer you for an included breakfast. Moderate Pace HARTLEY’S CROCODILE ADVENTURES Board your vessel for a unique eco experience on the lagoon cruise. See these amazing creatures along with the rest of the park’s abundant wildlife. Moderate Pace WHITE WATER RAFTING An exhilarating white water rafting experience through the Barron Gorge National Park. Enjoy up to 2 hours of rafting on this grade 3 river. Active Pace CAIRNS HABITAT CRUISES Explore Trinity Inlet during an interpretative calm water cruise. Then travel to Australia’s largest crocodile farm and learn more about these reptiles. Relaxed Pace KURANDA & RAIL Travel through the rainforest to the picturesque village of Kuranda. Explore at your leisure before  boarding the Kuranda Scenic Rail and head through the Barron Gorge to see the many waterfalls and tunnels. Moderate Pace GOLF AT PARADISE PALM Play a round of Golf at Paradise Palms which has an idyllic setting at the base of rainforest clad mountains. Green fees and club hire are included. Moderate Pace

Thala Beach (Day 21)

NATURE & GARDEN WALK See the amazing flora and fauna on a guided walk through 145 acres of the rare Littoral forest. Moderate Pace COCONUT ODYSSEY On Australia’s only coconut tour, eat and drink from green coconuts as you learn all the health benefits  they are associated with. Moderate Pace GUIDED BIRD WALK Take a guided walk with a local bird and butterfly expert and be thrilled at the colour and variety of species to be found at Thala. Moderate Pace

Sydney

BOTANICAL GARDENS PICNIC Visit Sydney’s stunning botanical gardens and admire views out across Sydney Harbour whilst enjoying an included picnic and bottle of wine. Relaxed Pace WHALE WATCHING CRUISE Take a cruise to see the migration of the Humpback and other whales on their long journey between Antarctica and the Great Barrier Reef. N.B. This excursion only operates between May and November. Relaxed Pace SYDNEY TOWER & SKYWALK Visit the observation deck at Sydney Tower before climbing to the top for an exhilarating walk out across the 260 metre high glass-floored viewing platform. Marvel at the fantastic views of the city and Harbour below. Active Pace SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE TOUR See inside the sails of Sydney’s famous opera house and marvel the amazing architecture and find out its full history on this guided tour. Active Pace SYDNEY AQUARIUM & WILDLIFE WORLD Visit Sydney Aquarium and Sydney Wildlife World to discover the diverse aquatic and wildlife found in Australia. Relaxed Pace DISCOVER BONDI TOUR Spend time with a true blue Bondi lifesaver and learn all about Bondi’s colourful history including the shark attacks and the famous black Sunday. The tour also includes a surf rescue demonstration. Relaxed Pace

Hobart

HALF DAY GUIDED CRUISE TO PEPPERMINT BAY Relax on board a luxury catamaran from Hobart’s harbour to Peppermint Bay. Lunch is included. Relaxed Pace TAHUNE AIRWALK, HUON VALLEY & APPLE MUSEUM Travel through Huon Valley to take a tree top walk, over 20m above the ground. Moderate Pace HOBART HISTORIC WALK & RIVER DERWENT CRUISE Enjoy a leisurely guided walk through Hobart. Learn about its history and visit a number of heritage listed buildings that make up much of Hobart’s charm. This is followed by a cruise along the River Derwent. Moderate Pace

Crystal Mountain

WALDHEIM ALPINE SPA INDULGENCE Relax in the steam room, sauna, hot-tub, cool plunge pool and relaxation lounge at ‘The Sanctuary’. Relaxed Pace TASMANIAN WINE & CHEESE TASTING Savour the delicate flavours and aromas of Tasmanian wine and cheese and learn more about the different varieties. Relaxed Pace PICNIC HAMPER Relax with a gourmet picnic hamper and enjoy the ambience of this amazing World Heritage listed wilderness area. Relaxed Pace GUIDED SPOTLIGHTING TOUR Join your local expert guide after dark to search for the shy nocturnal wildlife, from the comfort of your vehicle. Moderate Pace GUIDED WALK Enjoy a guided walk through age old temperate rainforests to view ancient myrtle, sassafras and King Billy pines dating back 1500 years. Active Pace

Launceston

TAMAR RIVER & BATMAN BRIDGE LUNCH CRUISE Cruise into spectacular Cataract Gorge and along the tranquil Tamar River. Morning tea, lunch and wine tasting are included. Relaxed Pace TAMAR VALLEY EXPERIENCE Explore the beautiful Tamar Valley. Learn about gold mining on a guided tour of the Grubb Shaft Gold and Heritage Museum and discover the amazing Seahorse World. Lunch is included. Relaxed Pace

Australia boasts a wide range of great food and wine, and the 32 included meals on your Grand Australia Tour you will give you the chance to sample some of the nation’s finest cuisine. We include a series of fantastic dining experiences, such as a dinner under the stars in the Australian Outback and a dinner cruise around Sydney’s magnificent harbour. Most of your dinners are included and in some destinations you can enjoy the freedom of Scenic FreeChoice Dining and choose your own dining experience.

Click on the links below for more details on our fabulous Scenic FreeChoice dining options

Melbourne Dining

TRAMCAR RESTAURANT Enjoy fine cuisine and Australian wines as you tour the scenic streets of Melbourne aboard the historical trams that have become The Colonial Tramcar Restaurant. TJANABI With tables made from 500 year old Jarrah trees, mouth-watering Australian game foods and native produce, quality Victorian wines and indigenous artwork, Tjanabi truly is an Aboriginal fine dining experience. AUSSIE RULES FOOTBALL Meet a local host near the ground for a welcome drink and an explanation of the rules. You will watch   the game in premium seats and at Quarter Time sample real Australian footy food, meat pie and a pint! N.B. This option is only available during the Australian football season. THE GRILL RESTAURANT The Grill Restaurant at Melbourne’s Rendezvous hotel serves modern Australian cuisine which blends European and Asian cooking techniques and uses the finest fresh produce, all accompanied with the best local and international wines.