16 Night Komodo & the Australian Coast
Wed Nov 13th 2024
Onboard Viking Orion
Itinerary Summary
Bali/INDONESIA, Lombok/INDONESIA, Komodo/INDONESIA, Darwin (Overnight), Thursday Isl., Cairns, Townsville, Whitsunday Isl., Brisbane, Newcastle, Sydney
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Itinerary

Day 1 : Bali/INDONESIA

-- - 11:00 PM

Day 2 : Lombok/INDONESIA

7:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Day 3 : Komodo/INDONESIA

7:30 AM - 2:30 PM

A rare discovery awaits the traveler who ventures onto this remote island of Komodo. Walking through the dense vegetation, hearing and seeing a variety of bird and animal life, you may feel you've landed in another epoch. Indeed, the last vestiges of long-gone dinosaurs survive here, in the form of the legendary, giant lizards called Komodo Dragons.

Day 4 : At Sea

Day 5 : Darwin

1:00 PM - --

Named after evolutionist Charles Darwin, this tropical city on the top end of Australia is a former frontier town with a rough-and-tumble past. Darwin's growth was achieved back in 1871 with the discovery of gold at Pine Creek, and today a number of historic buildings from that era remain. Darwin is also the center of the aboriginal community, the world's oldest culture. From here, you can visit Kakadu National Park, a World Heritage Site renowned not only for its Australian wildlife but Aboriginal rock art.

Day 6 : Darwin

-- - 1:00 PM

Named after evolutionist Charles Darwin, this tropical city on the top end of Australia is a former frontier town with a rough-and-tumble past. Darwin's growth was achieved back in 1871 with the discovery of gold at Pine Creek, and today a number of historic buildings from that era remain. Darwin is also the center of the aboriginal community, the world's oldest culture. From here, you can visit Kakadu National Park, a World Heritage Site renowned not only for its Australian wildlife but Aboriginal rock art.

Day 7 : At Sea

Day 8 : Thursday Isl.

12:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Day 9 : At Sea

Day 10 : Cairns

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

The Great Barrier Reef city of Cairns is the northernmost city of Queensland and is located amidst endless stretches of white sandy beach, attracting visitors from around the world. Although Cairns is the scuba-diving capital of the Great Barrier Reef, you can also wander along the Esplanade, with its remarkable views over Trinity Bay, or explore the Heritage Walk with its fascinating insights into the city's history.

Day 11 : Townsville

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Day 12 : Whitsunday Isl.

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Day 13 : At Sea

Day 14 : Brisbane

8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Nestled between the Gold Coast to the south and the Sunshine Coast to the north, laid-back Brisbane makes the most of its magnificent beaches, offering an ideal blend of Aussie ease and urban energy. Wander in the lush Botanical Gardens, shop in the Queen Street Mall, or enjoy the countless cafes and restaurants along the banks of the Brisbane River.

Day 15 : At Sea

Day 16 : Newcastle

12:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Day 17 : Sydney

6:30 AM - --

Sydney is Australia''s showcase: the oldest settlement, the largest and most thriving city, the cultural melting pot. It curves around idyllic Port Jackson, where sandstone cliffs and bright islands complement the Opera House and Harbor Bridge. Wander the cobbled colonial streets of the historic Rocks quarter, or tour the mansions of Watson''s Bay.