On arrival at Sydney Airport you will be met by your private driver and vehicle and transferred to your accommodation. Accommodation for three nights in a King Deluxe Full Harbour View Room including breakfast at: Four Seasons Hotel Sydney Today you will be met at your accommodation by your guide and vehicle for a small group sightseeing tour of Sydney. Travel through the historic Rocks precinct. See the birthplace of Sydney and explore the convict built cottages, pubs and the first church in Australia. Continue east to the stunning Royal Botanic Gardens in the heart of Sydney. En route pass through Macquarie Street where you will see Australia’s first Parliament House, Mint, Hyde Park Barracks and St Mary’s Cathedral. Stop at Mrs Macquarie’s Chair situated on the water’s edge to enjoy magnificent views of Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Opera House. Enjoy lunch at the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia, Australia’s premier yacht club and home of the famous Sydney to Hobart Yacht race. Then travel along the harbour foreshore through to Sydney’s exclusive Eastern suburbs before arriving at famous Bondi Beach. Here you can soak up the atmosphere of this beachside mecca and stroll along the esplanade. Re-join your vehicle and travel back to the city via the charming suburb of Paddington with its leafy streets and historic terrace houses, before arriving at your accommodation at approximately 3:30pm. While at leisure in Sydney we suggest the following optional activities: - Tour the city’s sights and colourful inner city villages with a local to uncover the Sydneysider’s Sydney - Climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge for spectacular panoramic views - Catch a performance at the Sydney Opera House or enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour beneath its iconic sails - Join a guided cycling tour of the Sydney waterfront, its parklands and beautiful Botanic Gardens - Take to the skies in a seaplane to enjoy a bird’s eye view of the city and its coastline (or let them fly you to lunch at a waterside table in one of Sydney’s beautiful national parks) - Learn to surf on Sydney’s iconic Bondi Beach (or let us introduce you to one of the world’s surfing legends with a private lesson in Manly) - Stretch your legs with a guided walk through Sydney’s harbourside national parks and enjoy lunch a local’s private home or follow the stunning coastal walk from Bondi to Bronte and reward yourself with a flat-white (coffee) - Enjoy some retail therapy in the city’s boutiques, arcades and malls, or explore a little further to the stylish streets of Paddington (the Intersection at Glenmore Road is a who’s who of Australian fashion and the Saturday markets are a great place to pick up a few unique Australian mementos) - Explore Sydney’s public and private galleries to see ancient indigenous works and thought provoking contemporary art - Enjoy fine dining at one of the world’s best restaurants or a relaxing beachside picnic to sample fresh Australian produce and the Sydney way of life - Wander the cobbled laneways of the historic Rocks precinct to uncover Sydney’s convict and colonial past - Take the scenic ferry ride to the beachside suburb of Manly to swim, surf, snorkel, stroll or sip cocktails with the locals - Taste your way around Sydney with a hosted progressive dinner tour to introduce you to some of Sydney’s hottest eateries and meet the personalities behind them - For a truly memorable experience – let us arrange a personalised indigenous welcome to country ceremony on one of the city’s stunning harbour islands - Or ask us about the options to explore a little further afield with the World Heritage Listed Blue Mountains National Park, the Hunter Valley wineries and the Southern Highland foodie trails all on the city’s doorstep Today commence independent arrangements to Hertz city depot to collect your full size sedan automatic rental vehicle including daily insurance, unlimited kilometres, accident excess reduction, GPS and drive to your accommodation (approximately a two hours’ drive). On arrival you will be met by a representative of the lodge for an introduction to your Pretty Beach House experience. The serene bushland setting offers rest and relaxation, whilst a number of secluded beaches are within easy walking distance of your luxurious guest house. Accommodation for two nights in a King Bayview Room including meals, selected beverages, selected activities and welcome indigenous ceremony at: Pretty Beach House Bouddi National Park The following activities are included in your Pretty Beach House experience: - Indigenous Didgeridoo Smoking Ceremony, including canapés and cocktails - Mountain bike riding - Bush Walking - Lunch or dinner at sister property Bells at Killcare, with private transfers and tour of kitchen gardens Other activities are available at additional cost: - Private pearl farm tour including champagne, fresh oysters and a private cruise - Luxury “picnic” cruise to secret coves and bays - Fishing Charters (Calm Water or Game Fishing) - Guided Indigenous Cultural Tour hosted by traditional Aboriginal Elder - Guided bushwalks - Private Cooking Classes with your own personal chef - Private Wine Tasting in the Wine Cellar with local wine expert - Gourmet Wine Tour of the Hunter Valley Region - Kayaking and Paddle boarding - Horse riding - Quad biking - Golf - Australian Walkabout Park and Australian Reptile Park Tour - Personal training session at Killcare Surf Club - Treatments at the Bouddi Spa Please note that some of the optional activities listed on your itinerary, including Spa treatments, require advance notice. Please contact Southern Crossings or the property direct for any booking requests. Today depart your accommodation and drive to Port Macquarie (approximately a four hours’ drive). While at leisure in the Port Macquarie area we suggest the following optional activities: - Join a Dolphin and Whale watch cruise - Camel riding on Lighthouse Beach - Play a round of Golf at the locals favourite Port Macquarie Golf Club - Visit the many beautiful beaches in and out of town - Visit Lorne Valley Macadamia Farm - Enjoy lunch and taste wine at some of the out of town vineyards such as Cassagrain and Bago - Join a horse riding tour along the beach - Learn to Surf - Kayak up the river Accommodation for one night in a King Waterview Deluxe Room including breakfast at: Sails Port Macquarie by Rydges Port Macquaire Today depart your accommodation and drive to Byron Bay (approximately four hours and thirty-minute drive). While driving through Coffs Harbour on your way to Byron Bay, make some time to explore the following options below: - Join a Whale watching tour (May to November) - Visit the famous Vincent Tree - Drive to Sealy lookout for panoramic views of the city, coastline and hills - Be adventurous and join a Whitewater rafting, sailing or parasailing tour - Visit one of the sandy beaches for swimming and snorkeling - Try game, beach or estuary fishing - Take a 4wheel drive or Harley Davidson tour - Join a Horse riding tour - Enjoy a bush walk in Dorrigo National Park or a walk through Bruxner Park Flora Reserve Accommodation for two nights in a King Superior Suite including breakfast at: Byron at Byron Byron Bay While at leisure in Byron Bay we suggest the following optional activities: - Head for the beach! There’s a few to choose from. Our favourites are the beautiful Little Watego’s and secluded but stunning Whites Beach - Learn to surf on Main Beach or ride the peeling waves at ‘the Pass’ on Clarke’s Beach - Relax and unwind with an early morning yoga session, a spiritual healing therapy or a pampering massage at one of the many local day spas - Watch the sun-rise from Cape Byron Lighthouse. In fact the walk to Cape Byron headland is beautiful any time of day (and is often rewarded with whale sightings on their annual migration up and down the coast between May and November) - Take a guided kayak tour for the chance to spot resident dolphins and turtles - Enjoy a leisurely long lunch at one of the region’s award-winning restaurants - Indulge in a little retail therapy; enjoying fresh local produce at the Thursday morning Farmer’s Markets or some local fashion and homewares - from surf to sophisticated - at the boutiques along Lawson and Fletcher Streets - Enjoy people watching from the balcony bar and oyster co; a colourful parade of hippies and hipsters, surfers and celebs, barefoot bohemians to eco-entrepreneurs. - Stretch your legs in one of the surrounding national parks; visit Nightcap National Park’s stunning Minyon Falls or join a guided hike to the peak of Mount Warning. - Snorkel or dive at Julian Rocks. Just 5 minutes off the coast this marine park is home to turtles, rays and more than 400 species of exotic fish. - Explore the pretty hinterland villages of Bangalow, Clunes, Newrybar and Federal to uncover colourful local art-galleries, beautiful scenery and delicious diversions such as The Farm, Harvest and Folk Today depart your accommodation and drive to the Gold Coast (approximately one-and-a-half-hour drive). Accommodation for two nights in a King Superior Room including breakfast at: Palazzo Versace Main Beach While at leisure on the Sunshine Coast we suggest the following optional activities: - Build sand castles or bury yourself in a good book on Noosa’s Main Beach. Whilst keen surfers should head to one of the more secluded National Park Beaches such as Alexandria Bay (or ‘A-Bay’ to the locals) - Browse the beautiful galleries and designer boutiques that line Noosa’s Hastings Street. The popular strip also offers plenty of opportunities for refreshments at cosmopolitan cafes and alfresco tables but if that doesn’t satisfy your thirst for shopping, head to Peregian Beach village square and Noosa Junction for more stylish boutique shopping and local labels or the colourful Eumundi markets (Wednesdays and Saturdays) for quirky artisan finds - Explore the Sunshine Coast’s beautiful beaches and bushland by horseback or look out for koalas, dolphins and whales as you stroll the stunning boardwalk through the Noosa National Park - Venture into the hinterland to explore the pretty mountain villages of Montville, Mapleton and Maleny or the stunning Glass House Mountains national park.