Janie & Jonathan

We will enjoy a morning tour of Sydney including a visit to Mrs. Macquarie’s Chair in the Royal Botanic Gardens for views of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge. We'll Drive through Chinatown and Kings Cross and stop at South Head for photo opportunities before morning tea at Bondi Beach.

We will visit the award-winning Featherdale Wildlife Park to see Australian animals including kangaroos and crocodiles. We might even pat a cuddly koala! On arrival in the Blue Mountains we'll visit Scenic World for a chance to ride on the Scenic Railway (the steepest in the world), Skyway or Cableway. From Echo Point see the spectacular Three Sisters rock formation. We’ll have time at leisure in the quaint village of Leura to browse through the antique shops or buy souvenirs before returning to Sydney past the site of the 2000 Olympic Games.

We arrive in sydney where we will spend 4 nights.

We arrive in Cairns where we will spend 3 nights. Visit tropical Queensland and enjoy a stay at the Hilton Cairns hotel, overlooking beautiful Trinity Inlet and Cairns Marina. Having recently undergone a $4m refurbishment, the Hilton Cairns hotel is home to some of the most sophisticated rooms, contemporary event spaces, and popular dining venues in the city.

Today we board a high speed catamaran for an unforgettable day on the Great Barrier Reef which includes a tropical Highlight Lunch. Snorkel in the underwater paradise with its colorful coral and tropical fish and view this natural living wonder up close. Visit the underwater observatory and watch the marine life float by plus take a ride in the semi-submersible vessel. Enjoy an informative reef education presentation by a marine naturalist. We will return to Cairns in the late afternoon.

The catch of the day awaits us! As seafood lovers it will be hard to choose from the different types of seafood restaurants and the variety of fresh fish, all complemented by delectable side dishes, fresh vegetables, and an incredible selection of wines. A delicious treat!

What could be better than knowing we'll have breakfast to enjoy between the sheets? We'll order eggs florentine, cinnamon rolls, freshly squeezed orange juice and hot coffee which all seem to taste better served to us in bed!

We simply must take home an aboriginal "didgeridoo." This is the oldest wind instrument in the world. Trying to play all its unusual sounds will keep us and you entertained for a very long time when we get home!

Plenty of time will be spent in the sun, so we won't let the rays ruin our perfect trip. Sunscreens and lotions will soothe and protect our skin.

This camera will allow us to capture even the most elusive marine life. This is the perfect gift for us - the warm water tropical travelers.

We'll need sunglasses that provide 100% UVA and UVB protection. We'll look cool and feel even cooler!

Any help to get to and from our destination is a wonderful gift. We will be thanking you long after take off.

Thank you for allowing us to pre-plan our trip. It all goes towards having the ultimate getaway made possible by your generous registry gift.

There is nothing like waking up to the sweet smell of flowers by our bedside. How romantic!

The nails have to look good to show off my beautiful wedding ring.