Hi Eric
and thanks for the info.
Did you book your excursions at home in UK or decide which one to partake in when In Aus?
The ARock experience must be wondrous and as you recommend it so, I'll book also.
Do I need to take my scuba suit for the Barrier Reef?
L x
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Hi Lesley,
I did Amazing Australia with JY last October. As Cindy says it is a fantastic holiday, I liked every were except for Sydney for some reason. You will have a fabulous time especially at Ayres Rock with "The sounds of silence" dinner out in the outback after seeing the sun set. Also be prepeared for an early start the next day for sunrise at the rock!
Visits to the reef at Cairns is another inclusive JY day which is an excellent day out. Also at Cairns is the Kuranda Scenice Railway which is an optional excursion but it is not to be missed.
Melbourne is a great place to visit, lots to do and the fairwell dinner is on a tram. We had an excellent time, viewing the city as you went along, good food, wine and company for 3 hours going around Melbourne.
I think Lesley you will enjoy Australia like our group did. Have a good time.
Eric.
Hi Lesley,
Sorry for delay in replying - been busy!!!
You wil not have to book for the "Sound of Silence" at Ayres rock as it is included in your holiday with Just You. Be suprised when you have seen Sunset and find out were you will have dinner. We were!!!! Its a fantastic evening but we got outnumbered by ladybirds that were attracted to the table lights.
No need to bring your scuba gear for the barrier reef. You will be provided with wet suits, masks, snorkels but they do charge hire for them when you get there. Lunch is included and it is another JY inclusive trip. There is an alternative also on this trip. If you do not want to go out to the reef and scuba dive you can stop off at Green Island and spend the day there. Lunch is inclusive at the resort on Green Island.
I did all the extra excurions I wanted to do whilst in Australia except the Kuranda Scenic Railway which I booked on line whilst in the UK, the rest booked through our tour manager. Being a rail geek I wanted to do the train ride both ways. Rest of the group booked the trip whilst in Cairns through the tour manager. That was the skyway to Kuranda over the forest and return journey by the scenice railway.
Whilst in Alice Springs all the group booked the BBQ evening. Unfortunately I was not impressed by it and thought it cost to much for what it was. I did mention this in my feedback to JY on return. I was not the only one who thought this also. My opinion, you may like it.
Regards
Eric.