ASIA PACIFIC | Cairns, Great Barrier Reef, Melbourne, Sydney
Australia
Head “down under” to this island continent where you’ll explore tropical rainforests, snorkel the Great Barrier Reef, cruise Sydney Harbour on a jetboat, visit echidnas, wombats and kangaroos at a Melbourne wildlife park and so much more! So, say g’day to adventure on the Adventures by Disney Australia vacation.
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- What steps is Adventures by Disney taking regarding health and safety?
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We've been working to develop health and safety measures after considering guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as well as local and international health authorities. Learn more.
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Please check the Centers for Disease Control website for requirements on vaccinations for travel to this destination.
End of content - How do I book my Adventures by Disney vacation?
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If you are in the United States, please call (800) 543-0865 to speak to a Vacationista, or contact your Travel Agent.
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If you are outside the United States, please call (866) 983-7872 to speak to a Vacationista, or contact your Travel Agent.
Guests under 18 years of age must have parent or guardian permission to call. - When will I receive my Digital Adventure Handbook?
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You should receive your Digital Adventure Handbook approximately 60 days prior to your departure.
End of content - What are the arrival and departure airports?
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ARRIVAL: On this itinerary, we will pick you up at Cairns Airport (CNS) in Cairns on your arrival day. Your flight should arrive no later than 1:00 PM local time.
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DEPARTURE: On the last day of your adventure, we’ll provide ground transportation to Sydney International Airport (SYD) for your return flight home. You can depart at any time. - Are transfers included if my arrival or departure times and locations differ from those listed on the itinerary?
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No. Transfers are only included from the specified arrival and departure airports and hotels.
End of content - Can I extend my vacation beyond the Adventures by Disney itinerary?
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Yes. You’re welcome join us in Palm Cove on our first day and to continue on after final day in Sydney. Pre- and post-night stays in Palm Cove and Sydney are available at special rates if booked through Adventures by Disney Travel Services, Inc. in conjunction with a land package and cannot be combined with any other offer. Please contact a Vacationista at (800) 543-0865 for further information.
End of content - How will our group travel between destinations?
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You will travel by commercial airplane flights and motor coach.
End of content - How strenuous are the activities?
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This is an active trip with most activities being easy to moderate. Some of these hikes may be on unpaved trails and uneven terrain with minimal uphill. Temperatures may be hot during summer months (December-April), particularly in the desert, so be prepared with cool clothes, hats and water. During winter months (May-November), the weather can be very cold, so it is important to dress in layers.
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You will also have the opportunity to swim, snorkel in the Great Barrier Reef, kayak in Melbourne, bike along the Sydney Harbour Bridge, canoe in the Southern Highlands and explore a number of areas by foot. While none of the trip's highlights are strenuous, taken together, the vacation is a physically active experience. - I'm interested in climbing the Sydney Bridge. Will I be able to schedule this into our itinerary?
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Yes. You you'll be able to do the Sydney Bridge Climb during your time on your own in Sydney. Please contact your Vacationista at (800) 543-0865 for information on how to book this activity.
End of content - What ages are appropriate for this adventure?
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While we welcome children ages 5 and up on our Australia adventure, we recommend that children be at least 7 years old at the time of travel. We base this on several factors, such as flight time and jet lag, the length and pace of the vacation, the potential for extreme temperatures in summer months (December-April), and amount of physical activity involved (e.g., hiking, swimming, snorkeling, kayaking). Because each child is different, call a Vacationista at (800) 543-0865 to discuss whether this is the right vacation for your kids.
End of content - What types of meals are served on this Adventures by Disney Trip?
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Typically, breakfast is served family style. Lunches and dinners usually include a variety of options including fish, meat, and pasta or rice entrées along with vegetables, salad, cheese, desserts and fruit. While the menus have been planned to give you a taste of typical Australian cuisine, they also include familiar American fare. Some lunches and dinners are served family style while others offer a limited-choice menu. Because we dine as a group, we regret that á la carte menu choices are not available. Children-friendly options are available at all meals. Menu items are subject to change due to the availability and seasonality of foods.
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In order to give you and your family a chance to dine by yourselves, we've scheduled a few on-your-own meals throughout the vacation. These are planned in towns or cities, where you will have plenty of options available.
If you have any questions or concerns about dining at any time during your vacation, your Adventure Guides will be happy to assist you. - Is alcohol included with meals?
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Alcoholic beverages are typically not included with your scheduled meals. However, you're welcome to purchase them on your own.
End of content - Can you accommodate special dietary needs?
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Adventures by Disney will make a reasonable effort to accommodate special dietary needs at no additional charge. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee we will be able to do so in every case at every dining venue on our itinerary. Please contact a Vacationista in advance of your departure at (800) 543-0865 for more information and dining options so you can enjoy your vacation to the fullest.
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This vacation includes activities that present certain challenges to Guests with special needs. It is strongly recommended that persons requiring assistance be accompanied by a companion who is capable of and totally responsible for providing assistance. Neither Adventures by Disney nor its suppliers may physically lift or assist Guests onto transportation vehicles. Contact a Vacationista at (800) 543-0865 for more information.
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Please note: In accordance with our response to the COVID-19 virus, Adventures by Disney has updated our cancellation policy.
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We will make every reasonable effort to operate the vacations as advertised; however, we reserve the right to curtail or modify the itinerary, or to substitute activities, hotels, meals or transportation as we deem necessary. We further reserve the right to reduce the number of Adventure Guides to one, and to modify other services to accommodate a smaller group, if a minimum number of Guests is not reached. Similarly, we may marginally exceed the stated group maximum size if necessary to accommodate a family. Please also note that during certain holidays and peak periods, some activities may be disrupted or unavailable. None of these modifications or changes shall affect the land package price. We reserve the right to cancel a trip at any time prior to its commencement for any reason, such as if there are too few Guests, or if the quality of the trip or the safety of the Guests would, in our opinion, be compromised, such as may result from unforeseen circumstances (acts of God) or other circumstances beyond our reasonable control. If we cancel your trip prior to its commencement because there are too few Guests: (i) we will attempt to re-book you on another departure of the same itinerary, subject to availability, and we will bear any reasonable airline re-booking charges; however, if we are unable to rebook you, we will issue a full refund of your land package price and Plan (unless you have filed a claim); and (ii) if you booked airfare through us, we will issue a full refund of your airfare; and (iii) if you did not book airfare through us, we will reimburse you for your reasonable out-of-pocket (subject to proof) airline cancellation charges or, in the case of bookings using frequent flier miles, a reasonable cancellation service fee, provided you have exercised best efforts to mitigate such charges/fees; and (iv) the aforesaid payments and/or rebooking by us shall constitute a full settlement. - Is travel insurance available?
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Yes, you can protect your vacation investment by adding the Adventures by Disney Vacation Protection Plan to your reservation.
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Get details about the Adventures by Disney Vacation Protection Plan.
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