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Australia (NSW8)
Introduction:
Three days to visit Sydney, style, atmosphere and lots of fun! Built around one of the world’s most beautiful harbours the city is full of surprises, action and adventure, historic, stylish shopping and fine dining. Then off to the Hunter Valley to sample some of the fine wines produced by over 120 wineries before heading up into the stunning rugged scenery of the Blue Mountains, hike, sightsee, photograph picture postcard locations and stroll boutiques and galleries in historic villages. Something for everyone on a great 8 day Sydney Hunter Valley Blue Mountains self drive holiday or short break.
Itinerary Overview:
Day1 - Arrive Sydney
Day 2 - Full day Sydney
Day 3 - Full day Sydney
Day 4 - Sydney to Hunter Valley
Day 5 - Full day Hunter Valley
Day 6 - Hunter Valley to Blue Mountains
Day 7 - Full day Blue Mountains
Day 8 - Blue Mountains to Sydney and end trip
Itinerary Details:
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Sydney, style atmosphere and lots of fun!
Built around one of the world’s most beautiful harbours
the city is full of surprises, standing at Circular Quay,
there’s the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge on your left, the
Opera House on your right and the glorious harbour stretching
in all directions. Looking for action, want to discover
cultural heritage or architecture Sydney offers it all.
Wander through the historic Rocks area or head to Darling
Harbour, with its great waterfront bars, restaurants, stylish
shops and regular free open-air concerts and events. Accommodation: Options Activities: Options |
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The heart of Sydney is its harbour and
what better way to experience this fabulous environment
than by sailboat. Cruise with Harbourdays Sailing at a relaxed
pace under the harbour Bridge, past the Opera House and
Fort Denison before crossing the Harbour Heads to historic
Spring Cove for lunch. Trip runs from 10.00am to 3.00pm
so time left at days end to enjoy a stroll and select one
of Sydney's fine restaurants for this evening. Accommodation: Options Activities: Options |
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Take a tour behind the scenes with a breakfast
tour of the Sydney Opera House. A walk in the Rocks
area leads you to many of the old port warehouses that now
house galleries and trendy shops. Visit Darling Harbour
the location of to the Maritime and Powerhouse Museums as
well as a number of waterfront shopping complexes, restaurants
and cafes. For the adventurous and those with a head for
heights join the Sydney Bridge Climb. Accommodation: Options Activities: Options |
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With more than 120 wineries, the Hunter
Valley produces some terrific wines, loved at home and abroad,
including the crisp Hunter Semillon and the ripe Hunter
Shiraz. Complement the wine with superb cuisine and stylish
boutique accommodation. Wine and food buffs can join a winery
tour to sample some of the region’s gourmet delights. Others
may prefer to indulge in some serious pampering at a day
spa or teeing off from one of the region’s championship
golf courses.
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Wine tasting and sampling other local
produce such as cheeses and olives can be combined with
touring the historic towns and villages of the region including
Maitland and nearby Cessnock. The Maitland High Street has
a fine collection of original buildings and is classified
by the National Trust, and the town has a number of art
galleries, antique and craft shops.
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A day of contrasts from the gentle landscapes
of the Hunter Valley to the deep gorges and rugged geology
of the Blue Mountains, enjoy great views to the west of
the Yengo and Wollemi National Parks and the Great Dividing
Range. The grand scale of the Blue Mountain vistas will
take your breath away, as you find yourself perched on the
edge of the escarpment looking across the vast canyon. Relax
after today's journey by just soaking up the fantastic views.
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The many scenic viewpoints around the
escarpment are a photographers dream with endless 'picture
postcard' scenes. The numerous walking tracks help
you discover the depths and special places within this rugged
landscape, for a more leisurely experience take the
cable car from Katoomba - the steepest cable car in Australia!
Whilst in Katoomba enjoy the many galleries and visitor
facilities available there. This area, with its cooler summer
temperatures and mountain air, has been a rejuvenating spa
region for visitors from Sydney for over 100 years. The
region also features a number of gardens to visit plus the
chance to meet some local wildlife. A string of townships
form a vibrant cultural community where artists, musicians
and writers flourish.
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