Lights Of VIVID

Day 1

Brisbane - Port Macquarie
Today you will be welcomed on board by our crew before journeying south along the Pacific Highway. Travel via Maclean and Coffs Harbour, before arriving into Port Macquarie for our overnight stay.

Day 2

Port Macquarie - Sydney
After breakfast, we make our way towards Sydney, stopping along the way to welcome our Hunter passengers onboard. After lunch on the Central Coast, arrive into Darling Harbour to settle into our accommodation prior to a Sunset Dinner Cruise. Ensure you have your walking shoes on, as afterwards we'll spend some time discovering the different light installations at Barangaroo Reserve, a stunning public parkland with rolling green lawns, open spaces and sweeping views the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Harbour.

Day 3

Ku-Ring-Gai - Palm Beach - Darling Harbour
This morning we travel to Ku-Ring-Gai Chase National Park, taking in the magnificent views from West Head Lookout. On a lear day, you can see all the way to Broken Bay, Pittwater and Barrenjoey Headland and Lighthouse. You can also see across the Hawkesbury River to Lion Island Nature Reserve and the beaches of the Central Coast. Continue on to Palm Beach, one of Sydney's high-end beachside suburbs and playground of the nation's rich and famous. Enjoy a picnic lunch before travelling south, taking in glimpses of the Northern Beaches. Stop in Manly for some free time before returning to our accommodation. This evening, dine at Skyfeast, the revolving restaurant located 82 floors above the city in the iconic Sydney Tower, offering a birds-eye view of the Vivid lights below.

Day 4

Sydney - Free Day
Today is at your leisure. With our accommodation being centrally located on Darling Harbour, you can venture out on the light rail or ferry (both terminals are close by), or perhaps stroll along the foreshore at Darling Harbour and enjoy some of the cafes or restaurants. You may choose to visit the Australian National Maritime Museum, Sydney Sea Life Aquarium, or to take a ride on the Darling Harbour Ferris Wheel. At an impressive height of 35 metres, the gondolas offer breathtaking 360 degree views of Sydney's skyline and harbour. The Star City Casino is also within walking distance from our accommodation. This evening, join back together for an early dinner before heading to Circular Quay to see more of the Vivid installations.

Day 5

Sydney - Lake Macquarie - Armidale
Today we bid the Harbour City farewell, before travelling north to Pelican, on the edge of beautiful Lake Macquarie. After saying goodbye to our Hunter passengers, we will journey along Thunderbolts Way and onto the New England Tablelands, before stopping overnight in Armidale.

Day 6

Armidale - Brisbane
This morning, after a continental breakfast, we make our way via Guyra and on to Glen Innes for a cuppa. Continue on through Tenterfield's Boulder Country and Queensland's Granite Belt, before arriving in Warwick for lunch. This afternoon, arrive back into Brisbane, where your transfers will be arranged.

B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner