Rotary Convention 2024 - Australia Tour itinerary
Get the best of Australia to cover in 09 Nights / 10 Days. Visit Sydney, Gold Coast & Melbourne. Stay in 4* hotels, enjoy breakfast at hotels, meals in Indian restaurants. Tour includes your airport transfers & Excursions.
Australia's spectacular natural environment, multicultural communities, excellent food and wine, it’s weather and lifestyle and the friendliness and openness of its people make it one of the world's most attractive tourist destinations.
As well as the beautiful beaches, Australia is also home to snowy mountains, incredible national parks, rainforests and desert. The landscape truly differs from state to state, which is why this country is so fun to explore
Day-1 – 21st May
Sydney - Airport Transfer Welcome to Australia. Upon arrival at Sydney Airport, you will be transferred to the hotel.
Day-2 - 22nd May
Sydney Harbour Sunset Dinner Cruise
Morning Sydney Half Day City Tour. After lunch, relax in the room. Evening,
Enjoy a deluxe sunset cruise on Sydney Harbour accompanied by a delicious three-course dinner. From the water, admire iconic sights such as Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House, Fort Denison, Luna Park and more.
(Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
3-Day - 23rd May
Sydney Tour - Full Day Blue Mountain with Featherdale Wildlife
Visit Featherdale Wildlife Park, Sydney's ultimate hands-on wildlife experience. Hand feed kangaroos, see Koalas, penguins, wombats and a crocodile. At Echo Point, you will enjoy splendid views of the Jamison Valley and the Three Sisters, a towering rock formation from the Dreamtime.
(Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner).
Sydney Attractions (Optional)
Visit your choice of Sydney’s top attractions SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium, Wild Life Sydney Zoo, Sydney Tower Eye or Madame Tussauds Sydney.
Sydney Free Time
It’s time for some last-minute shopping. Explore on your own to George St, Pitt St, visit the glamorous Bondi Beach or just walk in City Central.
Day-4 - 24th May - Sydney Airport Transfers - Departure from Airport
It's time to say goodbye to Sydney. Transfer to the airport to board your flight to your next destination.
Gold Coast airport to Gold Coast Hotel
Start your visit to the Gold Coast with airport pickup and transport to your hotel.
(Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
Day-5 – 25th May - Gold Coast day pass -Movie World
All Movie World tickets entitle you to an exciting day of thrill rides, shows and entertainment the whole family can enjoy. Movie World is a magical place where all your favourite superheroes, supervillains and comic characters spring to life so it's no wonder that it is one of the most popular Gold Coast theme parks.
(Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
Day-6 - 26th May
Gold Coast day pass - Sea World
Sea World is a marine mammal park, oceanarium, and theme park located on the Gold Coast, Australia. It includes rides, animal exhibits and other attractions
(Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
Day-7 - 27th May
From Gold Coast to Melbourne Airport.
It's time to say goodbye to the beautiful Gold Coast and Surfer Paradise. Transfer to the airport (late afternoon) and to board your flight to your next destination.
Melbourne - Arrival at the Airport
Upon arrival at Melbourne Airport, you'll be transferred to your hotel.
Visit Melbourne Convention Center / Free Time
Rotarians can go to the Convention centre for the Grand opening of House of Friendship.
Melbourne is a cosmopolitan city. Enjoy some shopping on finder street or spend some time on Yarra river to see its beauty.
(Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
Day-8 - 28th May
Visit Melbourne RI Convention / Tour - Phillip Island Tour with Penguin Parade. Photoshoot at the Convention Centre and time to visit various fellowship areas. Later, for members not attending the convention, discover the natural delights of Phillip Island with an eco-tour from Melbourne. See the iconic Brighton Beach bathing boxes, visit the beach and take some time to admire these historic landmarks. Visit the Moonlit Sanctuary Conservation Park for an up-close encounter with koalas and other Australian wildlife. Finish the day at a local beach where you can watch hundreds of some of the world's tiniest penguins waddle out of the ocean and across the sand to their burrows.
(Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
Day-9 - 29th May
Visit Melbourne RI Convention / Great Ocean Road Tour
Members can attend 3rd day of the convention or join the day tour. This Great Ocean Road tour includes many of the route's highlights, including the Twelve Apostles, Apollo Bay, London Bridge etc.
Day -10 - 30th May Departure
It's time to say goodbye to Australia. Transfer to the airport for your flight back home or to New Zealand, your next destination.
Note: If you want to extend your stay in Melbourne, please inform us before. Additional 2 nights stay , 30th and 31st May will cost an additional amount as mentioned in the cost.
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Itinerary subject to change as per individual requirements.
ACCOMMODATION: 3.5 / 4* Hotels on Twin sharing basis with Breakfast. Below Mentioned hotels or Similar.
SYDNEY – HOLIDAY INN OR SIMILAR
ACCOMMODATION: 3.5 / 4* Hotels on Twin sharing basis with Breakfast. Below Mentioned hotels or Similar.
SYDNEY – HOLIDAY INN OR SIMILAR
GOLD COAST – NOVOTEL / MANTRA / WYNDHAM RESORT SURFERS PARADISE OR SIMILAR
MELBOURNE – HOTEL TRAVELODGE, DOCKLANDS / ATLANTIS HOTEL OR SIMILAR
Inclusions
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Accommodation as per the itinerary mentioned above
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Daily Breakfast at the hotel.
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Lunch & Dinner at Indian Restaurants.
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Sightseeing tours/excursions as per itinerary.
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Admission tickets wherever applicable unless mentioned
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All transfers to sightseeing/excursion on SIC in comfortable A/c vehicle
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Return Airport Transfer on a Seat in Coach basis unless specified
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All local permit/road tax/state tax
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All local taxes
Exclusions
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International and Domestic Air tickets
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Australia Visa
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Overseas Travel Insurance (Strongly recommended)
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Laundry, telephone, optional excursions and other items of a personal nature.
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Portage Charges and/or luggage trolley in Hotel/Airport/During Tours.
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Tips to Driver and Guide
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High Season Surcharges as applicable
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Use of the vehicle other than the specified itinerary.
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Any increase in entrance tickets or taxes for theme parks;
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NOTE: Anything not in inclusions is excluded
COSTING AND PAYMENT TERMS:
PACKAGE COST PER PERSON: Rs. 1,70,000 + 5% GST & 5% TCS. Total: Rs. 1 ,87,000/-.
(TCS refund can be claimed by the guest from the IT Department. Challan will be provided).
2 Nights additional stay in Melbourne will cost Rs. 17,000/- per person extra on twin haring basis.
International Airfare Approximate: Rs. 75,000.
(At actual to be paid. Guest can book their own flight tickets).
3 Domestic Airfare Approximate: Rs. 25,000.
- Sydney to Gold Coast, Gold Coast to Melbourne & Melbourne to Sydney
{At actual to be paid. Guest can book their own flight tickets or we can help on the same).
Visa & Insurance: Rs. 15,000.
PAYMENT:
Payment can be made directly to our bank as per the details below:
CANARA BANK:
Beneficiary name - Shikhar travels India Pvt. Ltd.
Bank name - Canara Bank
Address : F-19 Connaught Circus, New Delhi 110001
Account no. - 0143256089029
IFSC CODE : CNRB0000143
SWIFT CODE : CNRBINBBDDC
Online Payment through our website:
LAND PACKAGE:
BOOKING AMOUNT: Rs. 50,000
BALANCE AMOUNT: 2 Months before departure (20th March, 2023).
AIRFARE:
AIR TICKETS WILL BE BOOKED IN FEB END OR MARCH 1ST WEEK. AIRFARE HAS TO BE PAID AT THE TIME OF BOOKING. AMOUNT AS TO BE TRANSFERRED TO SAID ACCOUNT.
VISA AND INSURANCE:
AUSTRALIAN VISA TAKES 20-25 WORKING DAYS. WE WILL CONNECT YOU TO VISA AGENT WHO WILL ASSIST IN DOCUMENTATION AND SUBMISSION. KINDLY NOTE, VISA IS AT THE SOLE DISCRETION OF THE EMBASSY. THE CHARGES HAVE TO BE PAID DIRECTLY TO THE VISA ASSISTANCE AGENT.
For Any clarification / Booking, Call, WhatsApp or Email,
Rtn. Capt. Swadesh Kumar
Shikhar Travels (India) Pvt. Ltd
New Delhi, India
Mobile/WhatsApp : +91-9810024642, (Capt. Kumar)
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