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Circumnavigation of Australia on board The Dawn Princess and Indian Pacific March 19 to April 9, 2011  

Day 1 Saturday 19 March 2011 Sydney
This afternoon we meet at Central Station for our journey to Perth. We board the Indian Pacific in the mid-afternoon and enjoy the views as we travel through the Blue Mountains in your Gold Service cabin.

Day 2 Sunday 20 March 2011 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 Broken Hill and Adelaide where you can enjoy an optional off-train sightseeing tour.

Day 3 Monday 21 March 2011 Indian Pacific A day on the Indian Pacific train to enjoy the facilities and watch outback Australia as we travel. This afternoon we have a short stop in gold-rich Kalgoolie.

Day 4 Tuesday 22 March 2011 Fremantle This morning we arrive in the port of Fremantle, gateway to the city of Perth and Western Australia. We disembark and have a sightseeing tour of Perth with a local guide. We will travel to Kings Park, an area of natural bushland, which has spectacular views over the city. We will see the Governor’s Residence, Parliament House, Perth University and learn about the early settlement of Perth. We are then transferred to our hotel in Fremantle.

Day 5 Wednesday 23 March 2011 Dawn Princess The morning will be free. This afternoon board the Dawn Princess to begin our fantastic circumnavigation of Australia from Fremantle to Sydney.

Day 6 Thursday 24 March 2011 At sea Our first day at sea. This afternoon we will have a welcome cocktail party to celebrate the start of the cruise.

Day 7 Friday 25 March 2011 At sea This afternoon we have a fun session of Bingo. The rest of the day will be free to enjoy the ship.

Day 8 Saturday 26 March 2011 At sea A day to enjoy the facilities of the ship.

Day 9 Sunday 27 March 2011 Padang Bay, Bali Today we call in to the exotic island of Bali and 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 10 Monday 28 March 2011 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 11 Tuesday 29 March 2011 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 Wednesday 30 March 2011 At sea A day at sea to enjoy the facilities of the ship. This afternoon we enjoy a fun session of Bingo. Prizes will be awarded to the winners.

Day 13 Thursday 31 March 2011 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 14 Friday 1 April 2011 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 15 Saturday 2 April 2011 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 16 Sunday 3 April 2011 Port Douglas Today we arrive in stunning Port Douglas and have a sightseeing tour of this beautiful area. We will 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 17 Monday 4 April 2011 At sea A day at sea to enjoy the facilities of the ship.

Day 18 Tuesday 5 April 2011 At sea A day at sea to enjoy the facilities of the ship.

Day 19 Wednesday 6 April 2011 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 20 Thursday 7 April 2011 At Sea The final day at sea. Enjoy the facilities of the ship.

Day 21 Friday 8 April 2011 Sydney This morning we arrive into Sydney. We disembark and the cruise concludes.