Taylor Family Tailored Australia & Tahiti Vacation
14th-29th December 2024
Summary Itinerary
Included below is a brief itinerary, upon booking a far more detailed itinerary will be provided. *Please click on any bold text & this will take you through to further information*
Day 1 – Saturday 14th December 2024
11.35am Brisbane – Hamilton Island Flight
1.40pm Arrive in Hamilton Island, Whitsundays
You will be transferred from the airport to your accommodation. (1.2km)
Settle in & enjoy this afternoon at your leisure.
Activities included at your accommodation:
- Use of catamarans, windsurfers, kayaks, stand up paddleboards and snorkelling equipment
Accommodation: Beach Club, Hamilton Island
Day 2 – Sunday 15th December 2024
Today take a 10 minute ferry ride across to Dent Island for 9 or 18 holes at the unique & challenging Hamilton Island Golf Course.
This afternoon, cruise the Whitsundays including Whitehaven Beach on a spectacular half day tour.
Accommodation: Beach Club, Hamilton Island
Day 3 – Monday 16th December 2024
Today is a full day diving experience at the Great Barrier Reef.
Day 4 – Tuesday 17th December 2024
11.45am Depart Hamilton Island
3.05pm Arrive in Sydney
You will be privately transferred to your accommodation.
This evening you’ll climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge – Taking on the ‘Ultimate Bridge Climb’ experience!
Day 5 – Wednesday 18th December 2024
Enjoy today at your leisure.
Day 6- Thursday 19th December 2024
Today collect your hire car & head inland to the Blue Mountains. (Approximately 1.5 hour drive)
Enjoy an afternoon of Wine, Cheese & Chocolate at your accommodation.
Day 7 – Friday 20th December 2024
Take a 1 hour drive to Katoomba for your Advanced Canyoning tour in the Blue Mountains National Park.
Day 8 – Saturday 21st December 2024
Full day Rainforest Eco Hiking Tour
Day 9 – Monday 22nd December 2024
Drive to Sydney Airport, return your hire car & take your flight to Hobart, Tasmania.
1.35pm Depart Sydney
3.30pm Arrive in Hobart
Collect your hire car & drive to your accommodation (2.5 hours)
Day 10 – Tuesday 23rd December 2024
This morning enjoy a four hour ATV Adventure Tour to remote areas of Freycinet National Park.
This afternoon head out on a three hour guided kayak tour
Day 11 – Wednesday 24th December 2024
Full Day Freycinet Sea Cliffs Rock Climbing
Day 12 – Thursday 25th December 2024
This morning take a self guided walk before making your way back to Hobart. Enjoy Christmas dinner at Boardwalk Bistro before heading to your accommodation.
Accommodation: Travelodge Hotel Hobart Airport
Day 13 – Friday 26th December 2024
6am: Depart Hobart
Flight to Tahiti (Via Sydney & Auckland)
Day 14 – Thursday 25th December 2024
10pm: Arrive in Papetee, Tahiti. You will be privately transferred to your accommodation (6.2km)
Accommodation: Te Moana Tahiti Resort
Day 15 – Friday 26th December 2024
Today you’ll ride to the heart of the beautiful valleys of Tahiti on The Valleys of Papeari by e-MTB tour.
Accommodation: Te Moana Tahiti Resort
Day 16 – Saturday 27th December 2024
Full day hiking in the Lavatubes with canyoning.
Accommodation: Te Moana Tahiti Resort
Day 17 – Sunday 28th December 2024
Catch your lunch – Half day Private lagoon & Reef fishing tour (including ferry across to Moorea)
Accommodation: Te Moana Tahiti Resort
Day 18 – Monday 29th Decemember – Departure
Today you’ll be privately transferred to the Papetee Airport for your flight home (Own arrangements)
Accommodation
Includes all accommodation as follows:
- 3 nights in a Beach Club Room at Beach Club, Hamilton Island
(x1 King room & x1 with 2 single beds)
- 2 nights in a Deluxe Room at Capella Luxury Hotel, Sydney
(x1 King room & x1 Twin room)
- 3 nights at Spicers Sangoma Retreat, Blue Mountains
(x1 Canopy Suite – King & x1 Escarpment Suite – Twin)
- x3 nights in the Mountain Terrace Family Suite at Freycinet Lodge, Tasmania
(x1 King room & x 1 room with 2 single beds)
- 1 night in the Family Suite at Travelodge Hotel Hobart Airport
(x1 King room & x1 Twin room)
- 4 nights in a 2 bedroom Garden View Duplex Suite at Te Moana Tahiti Resort
(x1 Queen Room & x 1 Room with a Queen bed & a Sofa bed)
Accommodation Inclusions:
- Beach Club – Daily à la carte breakfast
- Capella Luxury Hotel – Full breakfast
- Spicers Sangoma Retreat – Daily à la carte breakfast – Lunch daily for multiple night stays – Chef selection dinner each evening – All beverages (cellar master wines and premium cocktails also available at an extra cost) – Full mini bar (replenished daily)
- Freycinet Lodge – Daily à la carte breakfast
- Te Moana Tahiti Resort – Daily full breakfast
Activities
- Hamilton Island Golf (9 or 18 holes)
- Cruise Whitsundays Whitehaven Beach Half Day Tour – Afternoon tea included (Shared – Larger group)
- Full Day Diving – Great Barrier Reef – Lunch, morning & afternoon tea included (Shared – Small – medium sized group)
- Ultimate Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb (Shared – Group size 14 people max)
- Wine, Cheese & Chocolate Experience (Likely private or small group)
- Butterbox Canyon – Advanced Full Day Canyoning (Likely private or small group) Lunch included
- Full day Rainforest Eco Hiking Tour (Private) Lunch included
- Half Day ATV Tour in Freycinet National Park – Lunch pack & morning refreshments included (Shared – Small group)
- Guided Sea Kayaking in Freycinet National Park (Small group)
- Full Day Freycinet Sea Cliffs Rock Climbing – Lunch & snacks included (Small group)
- Valleys of Papeari e-MTB tour – Sandwich & drinks included (Small group 8 max)
- Hiking in the Lavatubes Tahiti – Lunch included (Shared – small group)
- Catch your lunch – Half day Private lagoon & Reef fishing tour Moorea
Transport
Economy flight from Brisbane to Hamilton Island
Airport transfer Hamilton Island Airport to Beach Club Hamilton Island (Return)
Economy flight from Hamilton Island to Sydney
Airport transfer Sydney Airport to Capella Luxury Hotel
Hire Car (Full-Size SUV Toyota Kluger or similar) from Sydney CBD 19th December -22nd December
Economy flight from Sydney to Hobart
Hire car (Full-Size 4WD Toyota Prado or similar) Tasmania 22nd December – 26th December
Economy flight from Hobart to Tahiti (Via Auckland & Sydney)
All transfers in Tahiti
Cost
NZD $ 65,826
USD $ 40,411*
Price is based on 4 adults
•This quote is valid for 7 days from 20th February and subject to availability
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