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Circumnavigation of Australia on board The Dawn Princess and Indian Pacific September 3 to 22, 2010  

Day 1 Friday 3 September 2010 Sydney
This afternoon board the Dawn Princess to begin our fantastic circumnavigation of Australia from Sydney to Fremantle. Be up on deck as we cruise out through Sydney Harbour.

Day 2 Saturday 4 September 2010 At sea Our first day at sea. This afternoon we will have a welcome cocktail party to celebrate the start of the cruise.

Day 3 Sunday 5 September 2010 Brisbane This morning we have a sightseeing tour of Brisbane and visit the area along the Brisbane River, which has been very attractively developed. On our tour we will see City Hall, the Treasury building and Parliament House. There will be time to explore the city at leisure.

Day 4 Monday 6 September 2010 At sea This afternoon we have a fun session of Bingo. The rest of the day will be free to enjoy the ship.

Day 5 Tuesday 7 September 2010 At sea A day at sea to enjoy the facilities of the ship.

Day 6 Wednesday 8 September 2010 Port Douglas Today we arrive in stunning Port Douglas. We have a sightseeing tour of this beautiful area and have a spectacular trip on the Skyrail above the canopy of the rainforest to the town of Kuranda. There will be free time to explore the town before we return to the ship.

Day 7 Thursday 9 September 2010 At sea A day at sea to enjoy the facilities of the ship. This afternoon join us and test your knowledge with a fun game of Trivial Pursuit.

Day 8 Friday 10 September 2010 At sea A day at sea. You may choose to attend an informative lecture, have a swim in the pool or just enjoy a good book in a comfy deck chair.

Day 9 Saturday 11 September 2010 Darwin Today we call in to the city of Darwin. We have a sightseeing tour of the capital of the Northern Territory and see the Chinese Temple, the lush Botanical Gardens and tour the historic sites of the city including the East Point Military Precinct. We then travel to a crocodile farm to see these large reptiles.

Day 10 Sunday 12 September 2010 At sea A day at sea to enjoy the facilities of the ship. This afternoon we enjoy a fun session of Bingo with prizes awarded to the winners.

Day 11 Monday 13 September 2010 Broome This afternoon we call in to Broome in the Kimberly region of Western Australia. We have a sightseeing tour of the town and the famous Cable Beach. We see the Japanese Pearler’s cemetery, Monsoon Gallery, the dramatic rock formations, Anastasia’s Pool, the Dinosaur Footprints and much more.

Day 12 Tuesday 14 September 2010 At sea A day at sea to enjoy the facilities of the ship.

Day 13 Wednesday 15 September 2010 Padang Bay, Bali Today we call in to the exotic island of Bali. We have a sightseeing tour to the fascinating village of Ubud in the highlands and see the traditional buildings, arts and crafts – an enjoyable day.

Day 14 Thursday 16 September 2010 At sea A day at sea to enjoy the facilities of the ship. This afternoon join members of the group for a fun session of Trivial Pursuit.

Day 15 Friday 17 September 2010 At sea As we sail on why not head to the movies at the on-board cinema.

Day 16 Saturday 18 September 2010 At sea Our final day at sea to enjoy the facilities of the ship.

Day 17 Sunday 19 September 2010 Indian Pacific This morning we arrive in the port of Fremantle, gateway to the city of Perth and Western Australia. Today we will be transferred to Perth Railway Station to board the Indian Pacific train for our journey to Sydney. Relax in your Gold Service cabin as you watch the countryside go by. This afternoon we have a short stop in gold-rich Kalgoolie.

Day 18 Monday 20 September 2010 Indian Pacific A day on the Indian Pacific train to enjoy the facilities and watch outback Australia as we travel.

Day 19 Tuesday 21 September 2010 Indian Pacific The train will travel through unique landscapes where you will have the chance to spot a fascinating array of wildlife from the comfort of the lounge or your cabin. There will be scheduled stops in Adelaide and Broken Hill where you can enjoy an optional off-train sightseeing tour.

Day 20 Wednesday 22 September 2010 Sydney This morning we arrive in Sydney. The cruise rail experience concludes.