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Wonders of Australia

OCTOBER 17 - 29, 2021


Courtesy of Tourism Australia

with host LARRY MOORE,


Anchor Emeritus
Great Barrier Reef lights of our tour, a visit to the Great Coast. We visit the Australia Zoo, situ- native plants. After, we reboard our
Barrier Reef, the world’s largest living ated in the shadow of the Glasshouse vessel for a generous morning tea in
organism and one of Australia’s greatest Mountains, home of legendary televi- the shadow of the national park. There’s
national treasures stretching more than sion personality Steve Irwin the time to stroll Noosa’s famous Main
1,200 miles along the coast. We view “Crocodile Hunter.” See colorful birds Beach and visit fashionable Hastings
vividly colored tropical fish and coral and pre-historic saltwater crocodiles Street, home to the best boutiques,
from the reef viewer, underwater in the Crocoseum. Experience hands-on renowned cafes, and restaurants.
observatory, and glass-bottom boat. animal encounters like nowhere else We gather this evening for our
Learn about the fish and marine life in the world. Pet a koala, hand-feed special farewell dinner. D
that inhabit this underwater world. Enjoy kangaroos, wallabies, and see emus,
breathtaking sights of the Great Barrier wombats, dingoes, cassowaries, and DAY 13: FOND FA R EW ELLS
Reef on an included scenic helicopter kookaburras. We arrive at our ocean- This morning we bid farewell to
flight. Swim, snorkel, or just relax in front home for the next three nights, the Australia. We cross the International
this beautiful marine setting. B,L deluxe Monaco Resort in Caloundra. Date Line and return home with
Our luxurious one bedroom apart- cherished memories.
DAY 8: BRISBANE & LAMINGTON ments offer stunning views of the ocean
NATIONA L PA R K and Bribie Island, enabling us to watch
This morning we fly to Brisbane, the the ships go by from our balcony. All

Wonders of Australia
subtropical capital of Queensland rooms are conveniently fitted with a M O D E R ATE
and one of Australia’s most charming full kitchen and laundry facilities. B AC T I V I T Y L E V E L
cities. After a brief visit we travel Refer to General Information for details
inland past dairy farms, wineries, DAY 11: S EA LIFE SUNSHINE
Rainforest, Reef & Wildlife Encounters quaint villages, and ascend a scenic, COAST AQUARIUM
windy road through the Green Today take a fascinating journey from
OCTOBER 17 - 29, 2021 Additional dates may be available Mountains. Our accommodations for the coast to the ocean depths on a
the next two nights are at O’Reilly’s guided tour through the SEA LIFE Larry
Sunshine Coast Aquarium and
Rainforest Retreat, located in the
Oceanarium. Explore 16 zones and
Moore
DAY 1: DEPA RT THE USA bustling Kings Cross, and popular to play the didgeridoo, throw and heart of one of the world’s great
We meet our Tour Director and Bondi Beach. We marvel at the iconic paint a boomerang, marvel at live subtropical rainforests, World get amazing views of the seabed and Larry anchored
prepare for our overnight flight to sails atop the famous Sydney Opera dance performances, gain insight into Heritage Lamington National Park. marine life while walking through the the award-winning
the Land Down Under. House and enjoy a tour through this ancient hunting methods, and learn Enjoy a brief tour of the Retreat and ocean tunnel. See over 10,000 crea- 5 pm, 6 pm and
landmark venue, one of the most the medicinal value of native plants. get ready to explore the magnificent tures up-close including Australia’s 10 pm news at
DAY 2: SY DNEY BOUND recognizable in the world. Enjoy Enjoy three pleasant nights at The rainforest and its many attractions. largest collection of jellyfish and most KMBC-TV. He
Upon crossing the International panoramic views of the harbor and Flynn Hotel Cairns adjacent to the Walk through the treetops on the diverse collection of marine life. Meet has anchored
Date Line, we lose a calendar day. city during lunch at the Sydney Tower waterfront and esplanade. This famous Treetop Walk and inspect the rare weedy sea dragon, over 20 the news for more years than anyone
Revolving Restaurant. Later there’s stunning five-star hotel features three the extensive display of plants and species of sharks and rays, and enjoy in Kansas City. He has been chosen
DAY 3: H A R BOR CRUISE time to visit the attractions of Darling restaurants and bars, glass swimming flowers in the nearby botanical reserved seating at the seal presenta- best television news anchor by Kansas
This morning we arrive in Sydney, Harbor or The Rocks. Darling Harbor pools, and Eléme Day Spa and gar-dens. Later, appreciate the tion. Traveling away from the glistening City Media Professionals and by the
Australia’s largest, oldest, and most is Sydney’s favorite destination for Wellness Center. night sky with its remarkable clarity coastline, we enter the Sunshine Coast readers of Pitch Weekly and Ingram’s
cosmopolitan city. We’re introduced leisure and entertainment with restau- and beauty. Never before has Hinterland with its picture-perfect views Magazine. Squire Publications editors
to Sydney’s sparkling waterfront rants, cafes, museums, theaters, parks, DAY 6: KURANDA SCENIC TRAIN the Southern Cross been viewed of the lush, green Blackall ranges. and readers honored Larry as Kansas
playground during a delightful Captain and specialty shops. The Rocks is Today we experience one of the most so majestically. O’Reilly’s is a Our included lunch is at the award- City TV Person of the Century. Kansas
Cook Harbor Cruise. Gain a glimpse one of the most historic and affluent spectacular rail excursions in the world stargazer’s dream. B,D winning Secrets on the Lake café City Magazine named him as one of
of the Sydney Opera House and areas in Sydney with its restored on the Kuranda Scenic Railway. Our perched in the rain-forest canopy Kansas City’s Top 10 Celebrities. In 2017,
Harbor Bridge, the longest single houses and buildings, spectacular journey reveals lush, wondrous World DAY 9: O ’R EILLY ’S R ETR E AT facing Lake Baroon’s shores. We visit he was inducted into the Missouri
span bridge in the world, and sail views across the harbor, and cobbled Heritage rainforest, steep ravines, and Start the day with O’Reilly’s famous Montville, a charming hinterland village Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame.
past pristine parks, golden beaches, streets and pathways. B,L picturesque waterfalls within Barron bird walk and meet the hundreds of with unique galleries and studios
and charming harborside neighbor- showcasing local artists and their work. Larry and his wife Ruth are recipients
Gorge National Park. Upon arrival in birds that feed each morning at the
of the prestigious Broderick Award,
hoods. This afternoon we arrive at DAY 5: TROPIC A L C A IR NS Kuranda, there’s time to explore this Retreat. During breakfast a rainforest The rest of the afternoon is free to stroll
recognizing their accomplishments
the Rydges World Square Hotel. This morning we fly to tropical fascinating mountaintop village and guide will invite us to participate in the coastal boardwalks of Caloundra
Our superior accommodations for by Bulcock and Kings Beach. L in community and civic leadership.
Cairns in Far North Queensland. visit the Heritage Markets, full of colorful the day’s guided activities. Guided
two nights are conveniently located in Larry was also recipient of the
This is the gateway city to many of and interesting arts and crafts. After walks and a four-wheel drive journey
the central business district. Tonight, DAY 12: N OOSA ECO-CRUISE Zink the Zebra annual community
Australia’s natural wonders including lunch at Frogs Restaurant we descend to a magnificent afternoon tea are
become acquainted with your fellow This morning we follow the stunning involvement award. In 2014, Larry
the Great Barrier Reef. We visit the the magnificent MacAlister Range included. Tonight, enjoy a nature
travelers at a KMBC-TV Welcome coastline rimmed with wide stretches was presented the prestigious
Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park to on a 4.7-mile gondola cableway. Enjoy presentation at the Retreat Theater
Dinner hosted by your Tour Director of clean, white sand beaches to Noosa. Outstanding Kansas Citian of the
explore the rich history of the world’s spectacular views of the Coral Sea or a guided walk to view nocturnal
at the Cyren Restaurant. D We experience the rich history and Year award. Larry and Ruth have
oldest living culture, dating back and lush Cairns Highlands as we glide creatures such as possums, pade-
natural beauty that earned Noosa the five children and seven grandchildren.
over 40,000 years. We join the over the rainforest canopy. B,L melons, and glowworms. B,D
DAY 4: CIT Y SIGHTS & title of Queensland’s first UNESCO Join Larry and KMBC-TV viewers
descendants of the Tjapukai people
OPER A HOUSE DAY 7: G R E AT BA R R IER DAY 10: CROCODILE HUNTER’S biosphere. The Noosa Eco-Cruise on this wonderful vacation!
on the foothills of the Barron Gorge
Today we discover Sydney with an rainforest for an afternoon of perfor- R EEF & SCENIC AUSTR A LI A ZOO provides spectacular views of beaches,
expert local guide. Enjoy views of the mances, activities, and demonstrations. HELICOPTER FLIGHT We depart our secluded rainforest mountains, birds and marine life. We
Queen Victoria Building, Hyde Park, Sample traditional bush foods, learn Today we experience one of the high- retreat and head north to the Sunshine enjoy a short guided walk to discover
Discover Beautiful Australia Your Experience Includes
Witness tropical wonderlands by rail, world-famous architecture & the rainforest Our unmatched Holiday Advantage includes ALL airfare, accommodations, admission to
canopy from a bird’s-eye view. attractions, motorcoach transportation, baggage handling at hotels, professional Tour Director,
and local guides, plus fuel surcharges, government fees, and airport & departure
taxes (minimum value of $895 per person). Reef Helicopter
Flight
Great Barrier
Reef
A fully-refundable deposit of only Kuranda
3 Cairns
$200 per person will reserve your

Courtesy of Kuranda Scenic Railway


Noosa
space and prices are guaranteed Eumundi
upon receipt of the deposit. Call us Caloundra
to LA
3 Caloundra 3
today at 888-554-5208. Steve Irwin’s
Australia Zoo
Brisbane
2 O'Reilly's
Brisbane Lamington National
Park
Kuranda Scenic Train Earn a $100 Holiday O'Reilly's 2
from LA

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Lamington National Park
Motorcoach Sydney
Sydney Opera House View our NEW online travel shows
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14 Excellent Meals Featuring Attractions & Highlights Price Per Person


• KMBC-TV Welcome Dinner in Sydney • Captain Cook Harbor Cruise ALL AIRFARE INCLUDED!
• Sydney’s Darling Harbor Double...............$6999 per person
• Lunch at the Sydney Tower Revolving
Single................... 8199 per person
Restaurant • Bondi Beach
Triple subject to availability
• Lunch at Frogs Restaurant in Kuranda • Sydney city sights
• Sydney Opera House guided tour A valid U.S. passport is required for
• Dinners and breakfasts at O’Reilly’s all U.S. citizens. Passport cards and
Rainforest Retreat • Tropical Cairns enhanced driver’s licenses are NOT
• Lunch at Secrets on the Lake Café • Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park acceptable.
• Holiday Vacations Farewell Dinner featuring the Creation Story, Tjapukai Deposit: $200 per person
in Caloundra Dancers, bush foods and medicines, Guaranteed Price: Your price is
didgeridoo, boomerang & spear guaranteed upon receipt of your deposit.
B=Breakfast L=Lunch D=Dinner throwing demonstrations Final Payment: August 3, 2021
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway • Kuranda Scenic Railway Full refund 76 days prior to departure
• Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
All Accommodations Featuring Departure Point
• Great Barrier Reef cruise, scenic
• 2 nights at the Rydges World Square helicopter flight, reef viewer Kansas City
Hotel Sydney & glass-bottom boat Kansas City International Airport
• 3 nights at the Flynn Hotel Cairns • Brisbane “The Subtropical Capital” Departure point subject to change.
• 2 nights at O’Reilly’s Rainforest • Lamington National Park
Courtesy of Skyrail Rainforest Cableway

Retreat, Lamington National Park • Bird & Glowworm guided walks


• 3 nights at the Monaco Resort • Four-wheel drive guided tour
Caloundra, The Sunshine Coast • O’Reilly’s Rainforest Treetop Walk
• Crocodile Hunter’s Australia Zoo
• SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium
• Sunshine Coast Hinterland
• Noosa Eco-Cruise
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at the double occupancy tour rate. Should a Holiday Vacations reserves the right to
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shared arrangement not be available, the Length accept, decline or retain any person as
made by check or money order. special attention should be reported to us at Activity Level is the responsibility of
single price applies. a participant of these tours.
the time you make your reservation. We will To help evaluate if a tour is right for you, each guest (charged by
Refunds Triple & Quad
Checked
make reasonable attempts to accommodate Holiday Vacations has designed a rating system and paid directly to the Luggage
Deposits and all payments are fully refundable These accommodations are usually in rooms
special needs, but we are not responsible that identifies a tour’s average activity level. airlines). An excess fee
prior to the final payment due date. Holiday with two double beds. A rollaway bed or cot is
for any denial of services by carriers, hotels, or handling charge may
Vacations issues refunds via the payment

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method they were provided. (e.g., payments
Travelers requiring assistance must be “Relaxing” to “Active”. On a tour rated “Relaxing,” airlines for each piece
provided by check will be refunded with a Real ID Domestic Tours: Effective for all
accompanied by a companion who is capable expect to climb some stairs, navigate slight over the designated size
check; payments provided by credit card will domestic flights with a start or finish after
be refunded to that credit card.) of and totally responsible for providing the slopes, stand for reasonable periods of time, (length+width+height=62”)
October 1, 2021, all passengers 18 years of Carry-On
necessary assistance. and walk over relatively level conditions. On a age and older must carry a REAL ID compliant
and weight (50 lbs). United States Tour Operators
tour rated “Active”, expect a high activity level Width Association $1 Million Travelers
driver’s license or another federally approved Carry-On Bags
CANCELLATION FEES with challenging conditions, lots of walking, ID such as a Passport, active Military ID or In addition to your suitcase, each person is Assistance Program Holiday Vacations,
Should you cancel your tour reservations for any reason, the following cancellation fees uneven surfac-es, and possibly high altitudes. Global Entry card. allowed one soft sided carry-on, intended for as an Active Member of USTOA, is
will apply: items you need on a daily basis. We recommend required to post $1 Million with USTOA
Passport Required (FOR INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL)
Motorcoach Tours (no airline flights) RELAXING Your Passport must be valid for 6 months from
a small day bag, such as a soft-sided backpack. to be used to reimburse, in accordance
AC T I V I T Y L E V E L To avoid any charges, the carry-on must fit into
Notice received Cancellation fee the end date of your tour. It is Holiday Vacations’ the overhead bins of a motorcoach (smaller
with the terms and conditions of the
Prior to final payment date Full refund policy that all tours traveling outside of the than airplane overhead bins). You may also USTOA $1 Million Travelers Assistance
Holiday Vacations guests must be able to
United States require a valid U.S. Passport in bring one personal item, such as a camera Program, the advance payments of
Final payment date to 31 days prior to departure date $200 navigate airports with their own luggage.
the form of a Passport book. Passport cards
30 days to 48 hours prior to departure date 25% of tour price Airport personnel can provide wheelchair bag, briefcase or purse. Carry-ons are your Holiday Vacations customers in the
are not advised for any Holiday Vacations tour responsibility to handle and cannot be stored
Less than 48 hours prior to departure or after tour departure 100% of tour price assistance upon request. Guests must also traveling outside of the United States. unlikely event of Holiday Vacations
be able to handle their own carry-on bags on under the motorcoach.
bankruptcy, insolvency or cessation
Air Tours–Canada & Lower 48 U.S. airplanes, on and off motorcoaches, and to Travel to Canada Additional pieces of luggage will be handled of business. Further, you should
Notice received Cancellation fee and from hotel rooms. Checked luggage Even with a required Passport, Canada considers for you at hotels at $6 per bag, per day or
will be delivered to and from guests’ hotel people with certain criminal records as understand that the $1 Million posted
Prior to final payment date Full refund at the cost specified for certain tours. Though
rooms on their behalf. inadmissible. Canada classifies DWI’s, DUI’s by Holiday Vacations may be sufficient
Final payment date to 35 days prior to departure date 25% of tour price every effort will be made to safeguard your
and OWI’s as felonies and considers a person baggage, Holiday Vacations accepts no liability to provide only a partial recovery of the
34 days to 48 hours prior to departure date 50% of tour price If a guest requires mobility assistance, they inadmissible if they have one of these in the
must be accompanied by an able companion for loss or damage. advance payments received by Holiday
Less than 48 hours prior to departure or after tour departure 100% of tour price past 10-15 years on their record. Other offenses
who is totally responsible for providing the Vacations. More details of the USTOA
such as multiple DUIs, theft or assault can bar
International & Cruise Tours, Alaska, Rail, Hawaii guest’s necessary assistance. Holiday Vacations entry even if committed decades ago. More Travelers Assistance Program may be
Notice received Cancellation fee does not provide personal attendant services. information can be found at www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca obtained by writing to USTOA at 345
Prior to final payment date Full refund All activity level ratings are relative to each
or through your lawyer. Holiday Vacations does Seventh Avenue, Suite 1801, New York,
Final payment date to 46 days prior to departure date 25% of tour price not accept any responsibility and travel insurance New York 10001, or by email to
guest’s individual levels of fitness and
will not cover losses or expenses due to
45 days to 8 days prior to departure date 50% of tour price mobility. Holiday Vacations is unable to information@ustoa.com or by visiting
inadmissibility or an individual’s legal status.
7 days or less to departure or after tour departure 100% of tour price determine your travel health and fitness their website at www.USTOA.com.
level. Please consult your doctor when
Note: If you are sharing a room and your partner cancels or leaves the tour evaluating your ability to travel.
en route, you will be responsible for the difference between the double
and single accommodations tour price. ALASKA TRAVEL INDUSTRY
A S S O C I A T I O N
Exceptional Hotels
Incredible Locations, Superb Customer Service & Modern Amenities
These high quality hotels have been carefully selected to match the caliber of experiences you’ll have while traveling
with us. Holiday Vacations thoroughly inspects these properties to ensure they meet the expectations of our guests.
Your comfortable room features modern amenities and provides you with a quiet and relaxing atmosphere after an
exciting day of sightseeing.

Rydges World Square Hotel Sydney ~2 Nights Flynn Hotel Cairns ~3 Nights
Courtesy of Monaco Resort

O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat, Monaco Resort Caloundra,


Lamington National Park ~2 Nights The Sunshine Coast ~3 Nights
Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa
2727 Henry Ave. | Eau Claire, WI 54701

888-554-5208
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