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Blue Mountains Day Trip

Experience the best of the Blue Mountains, Australia's most visited World Heritage National Park with bushwalks and incredible views. Visit a wildlife park to see and touch our unique animals such as kangaroos and koalas! Listen to Aboriginal legends and visit charming mountain villages. Highlights include: Featherdale Wildlife Park - Get close and personal with some unique Australian animals, including koalas, kangaroos and wombats. Snuggle up to a koala! Wentworth Falls - Enjoy a short bushwalk to Prince's Rock for incredible views of the waterfalls and cliffs of the Blue Mountains National Park. Leura - Have lunch in this lovely Blue Mountains village. The Three Sisters - See the famous Three Sisters rock formation and hear the Aboriginal legends. Katoomba Scenic Railway - Hold on tight as you ride on the world's steepest railway up and out of the Jamison Valley! Rainforest Walk - Discover the secrets of this World Heritage listed national park, including its cliffs, waterfalls, and rainforests. Olympic Park - See the home of the 2000 Olympic Games.

Canberra Day Trip

The essence of Australia's culture, history and way of life is reflected in the national museums, galleries and institutions of Canberra. Our day trip will give you an insight into Australia's character, and our journey from an Indigenous continent to a modern nation. Highlights include: Mt. Ainslie - 360 degree views over the city and surrounding mountain ranges. National Museum of Australia - A modern, interactive experience exploring Australian culture through the three themes of land, nation, and people. Parliament House - An architectural masterpiece and home to Australian democracy in the national capital of Canberra. Australian War Memorial - Highlighting the significance of Gallipoli and the ANZAC legend as well as Australia's participation in various wars, the Australian War Memorial has been rated as one of the best war museums in the world. National Embassies - Take a look at many national embassies, each one unique and designed to reflect aspects of the country's culture. Captain Cook Memorial Jet - See the spectacular 145 metre high spire of water soaring above Lake Burley Griffin. Kangaroos - We often see wild kangaroos we'll stop for photos.

Dolphin Watching Day Trip

The sparkling blue waters of Port Stephens are home to a large pod of friendly bottlenose dolphins. See them up close and learn more about these intelligent creatures. This is one of our most popular tours. Highlights include: Bottlenose dolphins - Get to know about these delightful creatures, well-known for their friendly character and curiosity towards humans. They even have the nickname, Man's best friend in the Sea. Cruise Boat - Sail on a fun boat with a boom net and water slide! Enjoy free tea and coffee as we discover the dolphins, beaches and national parks of Port Stephens. Stockton Beach - Check out this amazing beach which is over 30 kilometres long. Sand Sliding - Feel like you are in the desert with ‘Sahara-like' sand dunes. Jump on one of our custom made boards and feel the thrill of sand sliding in this huge natural playground. Nelson Bay - Spend time at the marina on the bay having lunch, shopping and swimming.

Hunter Valley

A Hunter Valley Wine Tour amongst the charming vineyards of Australia's oldest wine production area is a must do. This day trip is all about having fun, trying new things and enjoying the beautiful Australian countryside. Leave your cares behind and enjoy the good life! Highlights include: Award Winning Wineries - Visit four distinct wineries offering a range of experiences including sampling a great selection of red, white and fortified wines, not to mention the famous chilli schnapps! Regional Food - Enjoy free tastings of local produce, including mustards and sauces. Delicious Cheese Tasting - You'll sit down to a private group tasting of a range of award winning, local cheese. Aqua Golf Swing a golf club for fun and you can win a prize. Hawkesbury River Witness the beautiful national parks and magnificent sandstone cuttings found along the Hawkesbury River. Sausage sizzle barbecue. At a boutique winery and surrounded by vineyards, you'll enjoy a traditional Aussie sausage sizzle barbecue. lunch.

South Coast Day Trip

The amazing South Coast of NSW features beautiful beaches, spectacular mountains and valleys, and charming towns. From tasting traditional Aboriginal food to feeling the peacefulness of a Buddhist monastery, all five of your senses will be stimulated in this great day of exploration. Highlights include: Southern Highlands - The hometown of Australia's greatest sportsperson - Donald Bradman, and also where the popular movie “Babe” was filmed. Fitzroy Falls - Take a bushwalk along the edge of a rugged gorge with an 80 metre plunging waterfall - spectacular scenery. Kingsford Smith Lookout - Learn about the mysterious disappearance of Australia's greatest aviator. Take photos of the spectacular coastal panorama. Aboriginal Experience - Be guided by a local Aboriginal National Park Ranger to sample bush tucker and learn about bush medicine. Berry - Travelling via the serene Kangaroo Valley, we check out Berry - one of Sydney's most popular weekend retreats with its trendy cafes, local arts and crafts. Seven Mile Beach National Park - Get your feet wet and search for pippies (a seafood delicacy loved by the Aboriginals) buried in the sand of this amazing and untouched 10 kilometres long beach. Kiama Blowhole - Drive through stunning coastal scenery and see the blowhole, an awesome natural sea formation attracting thousands of tourists each year. Nan Tien Temple - Visit the biggest Buddhist temple in the southern hemisphere and experience the tranquillity of this beautiful place.

Whale Watching Day Trip

Every year close to 5,000 Humpback and Minke whales migrate along the south-east coast of Australia. Witness the greatness of these extraordinary creatures on our whale watching trip in Port Stephens, and spot some of the dolphins that live in these waters, while enjoying the comfort of a beautiful sailing catamaran. Humpback Whales Be amazed as you sail among the biggest creatures on earth. Learn more about these animals and the fight to protect them from hunting. Watch carefully to see the Humpback Whales playfully show off some whale acrobatics as they migrate along our coast. Imagine Cruises On the magnificent sailing boat, Imagine, you will join the friendly crew who are pioneers in protecting the marine environment and researching dolphin and whale behaviour. Stockton Beach Hang out at this 30 kilometre long beach with amazing sand dunes. Gan Gan Lookout Take in the superb views of the coastline and mountains.

Experiences

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
• Adventure
• Beach
• Cruise
• Educational Tourism
• Flora/Fauna
• Food and Wine
• Lakes/Rivers/Dams
• Marine
• Nature based
• Rainforest
• Shopping
• Wildlife