Don’t miss other great air-inclusive deals from Down Under Answers launching this week

• Visit Sydney and Melbourneon a 9-Day Australian Vacation with Airfare from $1,399
• Visit Melbourne, Sydney, and Gold Coast on a 12-Day Australia Vacation with Airfare from $1,699

14-Day Vacation in Australia

Three of Australia’s most popular destinations—Melbourne, Cairns, and Sydney—are yours to explore during this trip. When you’re not taking the included tours of Melbourne and Sydney or the included Great Barrier Reef cruise, you’re free to choose your own sightseeing spots. This vacation from Down Under Answers includes:

• Round-trip airfare from Los Angeles (LAX)
• 2 nights overnight flight
• 4 nights of accommodations at the 4.5-star Swanston Hotel Melbourne Grand Mercure or similar in Melbourne
• 4 nights of accommodations at the 4.5-star Pacific Hotel Cairns or similar in Cairns
• 4 nights of accommodations at the 4-star Holiday Inn Darling Harbour or similar in Sydney
• Flights from Melbourne to Cairns and from Cairns to Sydney
• Full-day Great Barrier Reef cruise
• Full-day Great Ocean Road Tour from Melbourne
• Half-day Bondi Beach and Sydney Highlights Tour
• Arrival transfers in each city

Melbourne

Melbourne, which sits along Port Phillip on the southern tip of the continent, has recently emerged as a top destination Down Under, thanks to the city’s high-end shopping, world-famous street art, and burgeoning foodie scene. Explore one of Australia’s most stylish stops during this trip.

• Take a day trip to Phillip Island to watch a parade of penguins come ashore after a long day of fishing.
• Go shopping at the open-air Queen Victoria Market, which is lined with stalls selling food, clothes, and souvenirs.

Cairns

Set on the Coral Sea on Australia’s northeast coast, Cairns is known as the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, the world’s largest reef system. This underwater paradise supports a mind-blowing assortment of tropical fish, sharks, and colorful coral formations, making scuba diving here a must.

• Skyrail Rainforest Cableway: This gondola ride takes you high above the rainforest’s treetops, where you can enjoy bird’s-eye views of Cairns and Trinity Bay.
• Cairns Esplanade has a vast manmade lagoon whose shallow waters belly up to the playgrounds, parks, and barbecue grills lining the shore.
• Mangrove Boardwalk: Creaky wooden bridges snake their way through a very dense—and very balmy—mangrove forest overflowing with wildlife.

Sydney

With sunny weather essentially year-round, Sydney is a city best experienced outside: you can sail across Sydney Harbour, explore the Royal Botanic Gardens, or take a surfing lesson on the famed waves of Bondi Beach.

• Bondi to Coogee Beach walk: Stroll the cliff-side path that connects Bondi and Coogee Beaches.
• Shop at Paddington Markets: The open-air bazaar, held every Saturday, contains more than 150 stalls selling arts, clothing, and crafts.
• Cross the Harbour Bridge: It takes about an hour to cross the bridge and head back by foot, but the view from high atop the Pylon Lookout is well worth it.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How much would it cost to fly from an airport not listed as part of this deal? This deal is only available from Los Angeles (LAX).

2. Can we extend our trip before or after the promotional dates for the deal? This deal is based on set airfares that cannot be altered.

3. How do I find out if the dates I want to travel are available? Click the “See Options” button to view the available departure dates.

4. What happens if I buy the Groupon and my travel dates are not available? You can either choose another date or be refunded by Groupon. We suggest calling Down Under Answers at (800) 889-1464 to redeem your vouchers as soon as possible so that you do not run into this problem.

5. Does my child need a Groupon, and can they stay in my room? All travelers age 2 and over are required to purchase a Groupon. Different occupancy arrangements can be requested with Down Under Answers at (800) 889-1464 at the time of reservation.

6. Is the price shown for one or two people? Prices shown are per person, based on two people sharing a room. $999 fee to travel solo.

7. Is the price advertised available on every date? Airfare subject to availability. Additional fees may apply for some departure dates. Contact Down Under Answers at (800) 889-1464 for details.

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