Optional Activities

Optional Tours

The below tours have been offered to provide a range of unforgettable experiences in Sydney to help you make the most of your stay in Australia. These tours are optional and are at an additional cost to attendees. Please note that optional tours do not include transfers unless specified. A voucher and additional information will be provided to you upon arrival into Australia.

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Sydney

Day 6- Friday 12 March 2010

1. Scenic Seaplane Flight over Sydney

Time: 10:45am – 11:15am
Price: AUD $180 per person

Taking off from Australia’s from Rose Bay, it is hard not to be awed as beautiful Sydney Harbour unveils itself beneath. An immaculately restored seaplane adds to the nostalgia - such a contrast to the myriad of high-tech cruisers zigzagging the bay. As the Seaplane gently exit the harbour and marvel at the stunning sandstone cliffs rising abruptly from the sea. Reaching world famous Bondi Beach the pilot manoeuvres the aircraft so that all on board have a great view of the scores of surfers waiting for the next big wave.

From Bondi you head back into the harbour and climb to 1000 feet, even for a seasoned local the vista is truly stunning. Track to the Harbour Bridge and Opera House, and complete a circuit above both famous icons. On descent back to Rose Bay the pilot points out the beautiful houses of the rich and famous that punctuate the area before gently splashing back down to earth.

Guests to make their own way to/from Rose Bay Airport.

2. Seaplane Fly & Dine – Jonah's, Palm Beach

Time: 1130am – 04.00pm
Price: AUD $525 per person (Minimum of 2 required)

Perched high on the edge of a cliff, enjoying dramatic views of Whale Beach and the sprawling Pacific Ocean, Jonah's at Palm Beach is one of Australia’s most prestigious ocean retreats. Something of a Sydney institution, Jonah’s salubrious guest list has included Laurence Olivier, Anthony Hopkins, Mick Jagger and Jerry Hall. Departing Sydney Harbour late morning your seaplane flight tracks north past Sydney’s spectacular northern beaches before touching down in the expansive waterway of Pittwater. Jonah’s courtesy vehicle will meet you at the dock and transfer you the short distance to the restaurant. Jonah’s offers Modern Australian cuisine under the direction of award-winning chef George Francisco. George's style of cooking has a significant French influence, but it is his passion for finding and using the best and freshest local produce that will ensure Jonah's diners are as impressed about the food as they are about the restaurant’s 180 degree views of the Pacific Ocean. Enticing you to leave such a stunning location is difficult, but we find the prospect of a glorious afternoon seaplane flight back to Rose Bay, encompassing a Sydney Harbour circuit in front of the Harbour Bridge and Opera House does it for most! 

Guests to make their own way to/from Rose Bay Airport. Tour includes Seaplane Flights and 3 course a la carte Lunch at Jonah’s Restaurant.

3. Tobruk Sheep Station

Time: 09.00am – 04.00pm
Price: AUD $180 per person (Minimum of 30 pax required)

Set high on a plateau above the Hawkesbury River lies a hidden piece of Australia. Spread across 150 acres of untamed land, this classic sheep station breeds a sense of isolation and freshness that feeds the imagination, and excites the soul.  When you step into Tobruk, you take a journey that spans the years, the country and the cultures to an almost – lost piece of Australia.  On arrival you will be met and will be served a cup of Billy Tea and a slice of Damper with Golden Syrup the traditional way. Guests are escorted to a demonstration of the Australian Kelpie dogs as they muster the merino sheep to the command of mounted stockmen.  From the main verandah, you’ll see all the action in perfect comfort as the Kelpies fly over and under the merino’s.  Man, horse and dog forming an age old unbeatable team.

Try your hand at whipcracking and Boomerang throwing before you move inside to the working sheep shed in all its glory.  This shearing shed lets you get close to the action in perfect comfort and when the wool starts to fly, you’ll experience an atmosphere that goes back to the founding of Australia. Following on from this morning’s activities a typical Australian Bush BBQ will be served, with beverages.  Take time to enjoy the breathtaking views of the surrounding bush land before we head back to the city.

Tour includes knowledgeable guide, return transfers in luxury air conditioning coaches, morning tea, Aussie T-Bone Steak BBQ with Beverages and Full Tobruk show.

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