Choose Your Own Adventure
Australia
The vast majority of activities on you tour are planned for the whole group. However, at a few key points on your tour we want empower YOU to choose your own adventure!
Simply review the options below and then schedule a time with your travel concierge team to review and book your custom CYOA activities. We are happy to expound on these possibilities and answer any questions at that time.
Day 1
En Route
Day 2
Melbourne
Arrival Day! Start of services - Welcome Dinner at 6PM!!
Day 3
Melbourne / Phillip Island
All activities as a group - No CYOA This Day
Day 4
Melbourne / Torquay / Lorne
All activities as a group - No CYOA This Day
Day 5
Lorne / Port Campbell / Melbourne
Choose Your Own Adventure
(May elect to do both options this day)
An energetic flight that packs in the must-see Great Ocean Road sights. Catch the highlights of the Shipwreck Coast from a luxury helicopter.
45km, 16 minute flight, 5 landmarks.
$165 per person
(May elect to do both options this day)
Set along the glorious stretch of Great Ocean Road, the Gibson Steps take visitors down onto a length of lush beach. This is a relatively easy 20 minute, 1km hike.
Included – simply confirm with the concierge team & we will make the arrangements.
Day 6
Melbourne / Yulara
All activities as a group - No CYOA This Day
Day 7
Yulara
Choose Your Own Adventure
Included – simply confirm with the concierge team & we will make the arrangements.
Day 8
Yulara / Cairns / Port Douglas
Choose Your Own Adventure
(Morning-only activity. Choose one activity this day.)
Fly over Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park
Experience the beauty of these great Australian landmarks with an amazing aerial view. The incredible rock formations of Uluru and Kata Tjuta are a must-see from the air.
On this flight, you’ll fly by Uluru and across to the spectacular domes of Kata Tjuta for a view that will leave you speechless. Due to the sacredness of this area, so much of it is off-limits from the ground, so the only way to really appreciate this amazing landscape is to see it from above. You will not be disappointed.
90 minute excursion.
$350 per person
(Morning-only activity. Choose one activity this day.)
Listen to the enchanting sounds of the didgeridoo. Yidaki, the traditional Aboriginal term for the didgeridoo, was discovered in East Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory of Australia.
Included – simply confirm with the concierge team & we will make the arrangements.
(Morning-only activity. Choose one activity this day.)
At the Gallery of Central Australia (GoCA), we celebrate creativity and culture. We aim to educate and inspire through revolving exhibitions, enriching discussions and shining a light on emerging artists through artist in residence programs.
Included – simply confirm with the concierge team & we will make the arrangements.
(Morning-only activity. Choose one activity this day.)
Listen to the stories of Aboriginal culture and tradition where you will be shown men’s weapons that were used for hunting or women’s tools and techniques to gather bush tucker in the central desert. These sessions may also provide an opportunity to learn aspects about the local Pitjantjatjara language.
Included – simply confirm with the concierge team & we will make the arrangements.
Day 9
Port Douglas / Great Barrier Reef
Choose Your Own Adventure
WALLSabout Tip: This is the best option to “Do It All”.
Depart Port Douglas: 10:00 AM
Arrive Port Douglas: 3:30 PM
Cruise to the Agincourt Reef pontoon and return via helicopter taking a scenic route over varying reef locations, Snapper Island & Daintree River along the way.
This is the ultimate reef experience to the renowned Agincourt Reef – a beautiful reef lagoon located on the very edge of Australia’s continental shelf. From the spacious activity platform, the widest range of inclusive and optional activities are available to discover this stunning reef world from above and below.
Highlights include spectacular coral formations, clear outer reef waters in many shades of blue and if you’re lucky, sea turtles, manta rays, dugongs and even whales!
Tour Includes:
- Approx. 35 minute return scenic flight back to Port Douglas
- Approx. 3 hours at the outer reef platform / Reef presentation by marine biologist / Hot and cold tropical buffet lunch
- Snorkelling equipment (mask, snorkel & fins) / Snorkelling instruction provided / Qualified lifeguard supervision
- Buoyancy vests and flotation noodles / Lycra suits /Underwater observatory fish & coral viewing /Semi-submersible coral viewing / Fish feeding
$650 per person
WALLSabout Tip: This is the best option for certified divers or those who wish to maximize snorkel locations on the reef.
Duration: 8+ hours
Depart Port Douglas 8:00 AM
Arrive Port Douglas 5:00 PM
Swim among the fantastic marine life of the outer Great Barrier Reef on this full-day snorkel and scuba catamaran cruise from Port Douglas.
Visit three different dive sites on Agincourt Reef, where you can choose to scuba, snorkel or both. Introductory and certified scuba dives are available, and expert guides are on hand to provide instruction and point out highlights of the underwater world.
Enjoy a total of 5 hours on the reef, breaking to recharge with a buffet lunch plus morning and afternoon tea. Hotel pickup and drop-off from Port Douglas is included.
What’s included
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- Snorkel tour with reef guide
- Lycra suits & Prescription masks
- Buffet lunch
- Afternoon Tea & Coffee/Tea
- Hotel pickup and drop off from Port Douglas area
- Environmental Management Charge
What’s not included
- Drinks
- Gratuities
- Wetsuit hire for snorkellers (approximately AUD $15)]
$300 per person
WALLSabout Tip: Not keen on boats, helicopters, or diving? Relax and enjoy your time in paradise with this option.
Enjoy hectares of swimmable saltwater lagoon pools, whether you’re wanting fun and games or a quiet spot on your own, there is plenty of space for everyone to enjoy.
Included – simply confirm with the concierge team & we will make the arrangements.
By popular demand, you will have a free evening to choose the restaurant of your choice in the charming coastal town of Port Douglas!
Here are a few restaurants to consider.
Make your dinner reservation at 7:30 pm or later. Note: you are responsible for your own transportation. A complimentary shuttle from the resort to Port Douglas is available.
Day 10
Port Douglas
Choose Your Own Adventure Day
Day 9 features a full day of activities in the rainforest & wildlife sanctuary. However, if you would like to skip those activities & spend more time at the resort simply choose one of the options below.
WALLSabout Tip: We recommend participating in the day’s planned activities – rainforest & wildlife sanctuary. However, if you’re knackered from your day on the reef, choose this option to rest up at the resort.
Enjoy hectares of swimmable saltwater lagoon pools, whether you’re wanting fun and games or a quiet spot on your own, there is plenty of space for everyone to enjoy.
Included – simply confirm with the concierge team & we will make the arrangements.
Day 11
Port Douglas / Sydney
All activities as a group - No CYOA This Day
Day 12
Sydney / Manly
Choose Your Own Adventure
Symphony begins at 7PM
Doors at 6PM
One of the world’s great choral conductors, Stephen Layton, brings Bach’s soaring masterpiece Magnificat in D to life.
Stephen Layton is one of the world’s great choral conductors, best known as conductor of the Choir of Trinity College, Cambridge, and a specialist in realizing the radiant brilliance of Bach’s work.
Artists
Stephen Layton conductor
Amy Moore soprano
Chloe Lankshear soprano
Stephanie Dillon mezzo soprano
Christopher Watson tenor
David Greco baritone
Sydney Philharmonia Choirs
Presented by Sydney Symphony Orchestra
Included – simply confirm with the concierge team & we will make the arrangements.
By popular demand, you will have a free evening to choose the restaurant of your choice in the sparkling city of Sydney!
If you choose to go to the symphony, you should make reservations at the restaurant of your choice, close to the Sydney Opera House, around 8:30.
If you skip the symphony, make a dinner reservation at the restaurant of your choice in Sydney any time after 7:00 pm.
Either way, a late lunch and tappas before the symphony are planned.
Here are a few restaurants to consider.
Please Note: you are required to make your own dinner reservations & transportation to the restaurant.
Day 13
Sydney
Choose Your Own Adventure
By poplar demand, this is the day to take on Sydney the way you choose -- Mix and match the following to fill your day from dawn till 4PM! Lunch on your own this day. Be back by 3:30PM to prepare for our Sydney Harbor Sunset Cruise at 4:30PM!
Join your WALLSabout program director for a guided choose your own adventure to the following stops:
- Take an after breakfast stroll through the Royal Botanical Gardens
- Take the hop on, hop off bus en route to the Strand Arcade
- Strand Arcade shopping
- Take the hop on, hop off bus en route to Darling Harbor
- Lunch at Darling Harbor
- Take the hop on, hop off bus en route The Rocks shopping district
- Walk back to The Four Seasons
Included – simply confirm with the concierge team & we will make the arrangements.
MORNING OR AFTERNOON OR FULL DAY ACTIVITY
Take half a day or the full day to shop and explore the Rocks, Darling Harbour, and the shops of the Central Business District. Combine your exploration with the Hop On / Hop Off Bus Tour or a stroll through the botanical gardens. All are within walking distance of our beautiful accommodation in The Rocks — The Four Seasons Sydney.
Here’s a link to some of our favorite shopping destinations.
MORNING-ONLY ACTIVITY – 3 HOUR EXCURSION
(You may also choose an afternoon activity)
Climb begins at 9:00 am.
Experience the breathtaking 360-degree panoramic views of Sydney, whilst scaling the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge. Feel on top of the world as you journey along the upper arch to the peak of an Australian icon, soaking in the stories from your expert Climb Leader and the sights of the Harbour and the City skyline that surround you.
THE JOURNEY:
Latching on at the Climb Base below the Bradfield Highway, you will walk below the road-deck until you reach the South-East Pylon. There you will go up four ladders to the start of the upper arch. With the Summit in your sight, your journey continues along the Bridge’s upper arch on the Opera House side until you hit the top.
Includes Bridge and Sydney history commentary, a BridgeClimb cap and a commemorative certificate of achievement.
HALF OR FULL DAY ACTIVITY (depending on how much time you wish to spend at the zoo)
Taronga Zoo is home to Aussie animals including kangaroos, koalas, and wombats, and lies just across the harbor from downtown Sydney. On this tour, combine all-day entrance to the zoo with round-trip ferry tickets—the quickest and most scenic way to reach the zoo from the city. Enjoy magnificent views as you cruise across Sydney Harbour, then spend as long as you like exploring the zoo.
$53 per person
Passes are valid for 24 hours. May be combined with any other CYOA options this day.
Day 14
Departure
En route home
Destinations
Guest Services
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701 State St.
Bristol VA 24201
Retail Travel Desks
701 State St.
Bristol VA 24201
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