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Combine a once in a lifetime adventure 'down under' with a rugby tour. This itinerary includes some of the great icons of this fabulous continent as well as a chance to experience the Aussie way of life and play rugby. We will arrange training sessions at a local pitch and friendly fixtures against local teams, ensuring you also have time in the day to explore. Sydney, the capital in everything except name, where you can visit the spectacular sights of Darling Harbour, the famous Opera House and Harbour Bridge, The Rocks, Sydney’s historic old town quarter, and a chance to try another of Australia's favourite hobby's - surfing. The Gold Coast has magnificent beaches, wildlife and an abundance of nightlife to enjoy. A chance also to see one of Queensland's sporting giants in action awaits in Brisbane. A trip to remember and a chance to experience the passion of a UK/Australia sporting fixture.
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12 days/9 nights
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Includes:
- 9 nights bed and breakfast accommodation
- All flights inclusive of tax
- Coach transfers
- 4 sporting fixtures
- Tangalooma Resort Tour
- 1 surfing lesson for all participants
- City tour of Sydney
- Free staff place ratio 1:10
- Detailed information pack
- Comprehensive travel and medical insurance
- Itinerary planning service
- VAT
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Blue Mountains
Experience fresh mountain air as you rise above Sydney and enter the spectacular Blue Mountains region. The Blue Mountains is perfect for exploring the best that nature has to offer. Bushwalking, galleries, fine dining, shopping, pampering day spas, golf, and numerous attractions.
koala park
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Manly Parasailing
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Sydney North Surf School
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Balmoral Windsurfing, Sailing and Kayaking School.
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Kitepower
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Wet n Wild Waterpark
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| Morning | Afternoon | Evening | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Fly UK to Sydney | ||
| Day 2 | Arrive in Sydney Met on arrival and transfer to acommodation | Rest of the day at leisure to recover from the flight | |
| Day 3 | Breakfast at your acommodation. City sights tour of Sydney | Tour continues into the afternoon. Return to acommodation in the late afternoon | Evening at leisure |
| Day 4 | Breakfast. Morning free to explore Sydney. | Matchday 1 | Evening at leisure |
| Day 5 | Breakfast. Catch the ferry this morning to visit Taronga Zoo. | Catch the ferry to Manly. Go shopping, walking or have a swim | Evening at leisure |
| Day 6 | Breakfast. Free morning to explore Sydney | Matchday 2 with after match function | |
| Day 7 | Breakfast. Transfer to airport for flight to the Gold Coast | Arrive at Gold Coast and transfer to acommodation | Evening at leisure |
| Day 8 | Breakfast followed by a surfing lesson | Matchday 3 | Evening at leisure |
| Day 9 | Breakfast. Travel to Brisbane and catch the ferry to Moreton Island where you can spend the day on the beach and feeding the wild dolphins in the evening | Return to acommodation in Brisbane | |
| Day 10 | Breakfast. Free morning for sightseeing | Matchday 4 | Super 15, NRL or Australian rules fixture subject to scheduling availability |
| Day 11 | Breakfast. Morning at leisure | Transfer to the airport | Fy from Brisbane |
| Day 12 | Arrive UK | ||
Quality Hotel Cambridge
The Quality Hotel Cambridge is a centrally located 4 star hotel ideal for all types of traveller. Whether you are in town on business or pleasure you are guaranteed to have an pleasant and comfortable stay at this central Sydney hotel. Oxford Street is just a half a block away and with trendy Paddington close by, the Quality Hotel Cambridge Sydney is perfect for those looking to enjoy Sydney's shopping and entertainment districts.
There are a total of 143 guest rooms that have been designed with the valued guest foremost in mind. Should you require any assistance during your stay, please contact the 24 hour reception who will be more than happy to help.
Further facilities at the hotel include a spa, a sauna, a swimming pool and a gymnasium for the more active guest.
There are a total of 143 guest rooms that have been designed with the valued guest foremost in mind. Should you require any assistance during your stay, please contact the 24 hour reception who will be more than happy to help.
Further facilities at the hotel include a spa, a sauna, a swimming pool and a gymnasium for the more active guest.
Sydney Harbour Youth Hostel
Stay at Sydney's only backpacker hostel in the city's historic harbourside precinct - The Rocks.
Explore Sydney's history and walk to all the major sights whilst staying in the heart of the city.
Multishare and double/twin accommodation, all with ensuites and many with Sydney Harbour and Sydney Opera House views.
Explore Sydney's history and walk to all the major sights whilst staying in the heart of the city.
Multishare and double/twin accommodation, all with ensuites and many with Sydney Harbour and Sydney Opera House views.
Runaway Bay Sports Super Centre
The Sports Super Centre opened in September 2000 and is arguably the world’s foremost private sporting facility. The Centre was established to promote the concept of ‘Health, lifestyle and the pursuit of excellence’.
The Sports Super Centre is the ideal venue for sporting events and training camps, school and sporting groups, combining superior facilities with professional experts
Brisbane City YHA
YHA's Brisbane Backpackers Hostel, Brisbane City YHA, is only a 10-minute walk from the Brisbane Transit Centre.
Renovated in 2009, this contemporary hostel has a sensational rooftop pool overlooking the city and Brisbane River, as well as Drifters Café/Bar, WiFi throughout, group accommodation facilities and regular Nintendo Wii competitions.
This backpackers' hostel has Australiana-themed decor, decked out with spectacular photographs taken by the winners of a photo competition.
Renovated in 2009, this contemporary hostel has a sensational rooftop pool overlooking the city and Brisbane River, as well as Drifters Café/Bar, WiFi throughout, group accommodation facilities and regular Nintendo Wii competitions.
This backpackers' hostel has Australiana-themed decor, decked out with spectacular photographs taken by the winners of a photo competition.
