Icons of Sydney

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                      Icons of Sydney
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                      Icons of Sydney
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                      Icons of Sydney

The Concept

Sydney offers a large variety of cross-curriculum itineraries.  Design your own Arts, History or Environment tour around the Australian curriculum requirements or follow our suggested program and explore the unique history and culture of Australia’s busiest city.

Please note this itinerary is based on travel by coach. It can also be done as a fly/fly tour depending on your length of stay and budget.

Itinerary Day By Day

DAY 1 SCHOOL – SYDNEY (D)

An early morning departure to Sydney with brief stops along the way.

DAY 2 SYDNEY (B, L)

Following breakfast, today's program may include:

Captain Cook Harbour Cruise
One of the best ways to experience Sydney Harbour.

Pylon Lookout at Sydney Harbour Bridge
Get a great view of Sydney and the Harbour.

Harbour Bridge Walk
Take the pedestrian path over the harbor bridge, taking in the sights of Sydney.

Manly
Drive across to Manly Beach and enjoy a fish'n'chip dinner.

Manly Quarantine Station Evening Ghost Tour
Located at North Head where for 150 years immigrants to Australia were quarantined.

DAY 3 SYDNEY (B, L, D)

Following breakfast, today's program may include:

The Power House Museum
With constantly changing exhibitions, educational programs and a technology special effects exhibition - a fascinating place for all ages.

Madame Tussauds
Take a walk through Madame Tussauds and come face to face with the world’s most iconic people.

Some free time this afternoon to explore Darling Harbour at teacher's guidance. Perhaps take a tour of the Sydney Opera House (additional cost) or do the Bondi to Coogee coastal walk.

DAY 4 SYDNEY - BLUE MOUNTAINS - SYDNEY (B, L, D)

Following breakfast, travel to the Blue Mountains for a day in this spectacular region. Today's program will include:

Echo Point Information Centre
From the lookout enjoy the views of the Jamison Valley and the Three Sisters.

Scenic World
Ride the Scenic Railway through ancient rainforests. The Scenic Railway is the world’s steepest incline railway and takes you to the rainforest boardwalk, connecting to the Cableway platform.

Cableway
Ride the steepest aerial cable car in Australia to see more of the World Heritage listed rainforests.

On your way back to Sydney spend some time in Katoomba.

Tonight's dinner is at the Nine Dragons Restaurant in Chinatown.

DAY 5 SYDNEY – SCHOOL (B, L)

Early breakfast this morning then begin your trip back to school.

OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES (ADDITIONAL COSTS MAY APPLY)

• Taronga Zoo
• Historic Rocks precinct
• Hyde Park Barracks
• Street Art tour
• Vaucluse House, Government House
• Surfing lesson at Manly or Bondi Beach
• Sydney Aquarium
• Sydney Wildlife World
• Belvoir Theatre performance
• Griffin Theatre performance
• Australia Theatre for Young People (daytime or evening workshops)
• Sydney Theatre Company
• Sydney Dance Company (matinee or evening performances)

Inclusions
  • 4 nights accommodation
  • 4 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 4 dinners
  • Coach with air-conditioning and seatbelts
  • Entrance fees where applicable
Conditions
  • All travellers will be required to bring their own towel, re-usable water bottle and toiletries.