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Once In A Lifetime Jamboree!
Sydney DAY TOURS
 Welcome to Sydney
Chem Nut - IAP attendees arriving on Qantas group flights will be met outside customs by Travel Staff carrying CNI - IAP clipboards. Please check in with your Travel Staff! Staff will assist you with luggage and direct you to CNI-IAP motor coach transportation to your Sydney hotel. Following your arrival at the Shangri-La Hotel, you will have an opportunity to relax and freshen up prior to our group lunch in the Hotel.
Following lunch attendees can board Chem Nut - IAP motor coaches for a two and a half-hour familiarization tour of the sites and landmarks of Sydney.
This evening there is a two-hour “Welcome Cocktail Reception” and hors d'oeuvres at the hotel. The remainder of the evening is at leisure for relaxing or sampling Sydney’s nightlife. The views from the hotel's top floor "Horizons" cocktail lounge  are spectacular.
DAY TOUR OPTIONS
Sydney Harbor Bridge Climb
Available Sunday, Monday or Tuesday
January 16, 17 or 18, 2005
This truly is a once in a lifetime experience!
A professional team will take you on an exhilarating climb all the way to the top! Come and feel the thrill of making your way over the catwalk to the Pylon and then setting out across the arch on your way to the summit.
Before you lies a spectacular 360 degree view of one of the greatest harbors and one of the greatest cities.
The climb leader will be equipped with the latest in digital photographic technology to ensure that every climber has that all important picture of themselves and their team members at the summit of the Bridge.
Note: This is available daytime, twilight & night.
 Sydney Harbor Dinner Cruise
Monday, January 17, 2005
We can think of no better way to experience the magic of Sydney Harbor than a sunset dinner cruise aboard the elegantly appointed harbor cruise ship, “Sydney 2000”.
The superb cruising restaurant 200+ foot 'M.V. Sydney 2000' offers the ultimate dining experience on Sydney Harbor. This special Chem Nut - IAP cruise offers 3-enclosed decks, 1-open top deck, million dollar harbor views, licensed bar, first class service and quality contemporary Australian cuisine.
The magic begins with cocktails on the top deck. Gaze at the beautiful sunset as it majestically disappears on the horizon quickly followed by stars and spectacular city lights dancing upon the calm waters of the Sydney Harbor. You’ll want to remember this "once in a lifetime" evening forever.
Enjoy a premium three-course dinner with an unlimited bar of beer, wine and soft drinks. To complete this enchanting evening, dance the night away to our five piece live band in the lounge bar or watch the stars float by on the upper deck.
A deluxe dinner cruise aboard the ‘M.V. Sydney 2000’ with your Chem Nut - IAP friends is simply the most luxurious way to end your next to last evening in Sydney.
Sailing Regatta on Sydney Harbor
Available Sunday, Monday or Tuesday
January 16, 17 or 18, 2005
Sydney to Hobart…. Well maybe not today…
Cast Off for a taste of a millionaire's lifestyle!!
Set sail on fantastic sailing yachts with your skipper while the “crew” rehearses their sailing maneuvers. Discuss team tactics on your way to the start area where your group is taught safety and fundamental sailing techniques.
Guns go off and the Regatta begins. Yachts jockey for the best positions in up to 3 individual races. Great exhilarating & fun afternoon out on the water.
Yachts arrive back at the Marina for post event presentation. Prizes will be awarded at the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia, surrounded by sailing trophies and the fabulous panorama of Elizabeth Bay.
TOUR DURATION:4 hours AM or PM
THE NUMBERS:Minimum 10 / Maximum 200
Grand Homes and High Tea
Available Sunday, Monday or Tuesday, January 16, 17 or 18, 2005
Travel past the eastern Harbor foreshores enroute to visiting two of Sydney’s historic homes.
This tour gives a snapshot of the upper class life in the young colony’s early years with commentaries from qualified guides.
Enjoy exclusive high tea in drawing rooms of yesteryear before returning to your hotel.
Sydney Shopping Tour
 Available Sunday, Monday or Tuesday
January 16, 17 or 18, 2005
Shop until you drop, buy ‘til you die, spend to the end !
Jump aboard your private shopping shuttle that to Sydney’s best retail outlets and markets.
We’ll visit a nearby large shopping centre (mall) and take in some of the “Factory Outlet” shopping that is available in Sydney.
“The Rocks” Walking Tour
 Available Sunday, Monday or Tuesday
January 16, 17 or 18, 2005
“Explore the Past – Enjoy the Present”
“The Rocks” is a historic area in Sydney founded by the first settlers. The many historic streets, narrow alleyways, cobbled lanes, sandstone steps and beautiful churches combine to weave a rich tapestry of life past and present.
Let us show you some of Sydney's earliest buildings, shops old and new, homes of the 'well-to-do' and the quaint cottages of the working class.
Visit the pubs and hotels once frequented by the locals and sailors alike and the haunts of larrikins and rogues.
TOUR DURATION:1.5 hours
 Sydney Harbor Jet Boat Ride
Available Sunday, Monday or Tuesday
January 16, 17 or 18, 2005
A truly unique way to see Sydney Harbour and get an adrenaline rush at the same time!
During this adventure you will experience all the rush of the “Jet Blast” – speeds of up to 75 kilometers per hour and a continual mix of turns, spins, fishtails and awesome power brake stops.
After heading through the main Harbor out to sea, ride the ocean swells. Check out the exclusive harborside mansions as we pass under the Spit Bridge and into the tranquil waters of Middle Harbor.
Bonus: Want more wind in your hair? Double the adrenalin rush by including the Jet Boat Harbor Tour with the Harley Davidson City Tour (special rates apply).
Blue Mountains Eco Tour
Great Dividing Range National Park
Available Sunday, Monday or Tuesday
January 16, 17 or 18, 2005
This fantastic Ecotour begins at your hotel AT 6:30am. We leave the city and head westward across the coastal plain making our way to the Great Dividing Range of Australia.
It is here we leave the ‘average’ Blue Mountains tourist behind & enter the National Park to unlock a piece of Australia you would never have known existed.
We visit an ancient Aboriginal site & outstanding lookouts. Examine rock formations, unusual plants, and wildlife that abound the area. From the quaint little village of Leura we skirt around to Katoomba where you can view the magnificent Jamieson Valley (Australia’s Grand Canyon) & the Three Sisters.
Enjoy a delicious barbeque lunch including a selection of fine Australian wines and cheeses under the canopy of the Australian bush.
 Before returning to Sydney we drop into a hidden valley to seek out some of the many kangaroos that graze in the wild (conditions permitting).
Reluctantly we leave the National Park and return via the Olympic 2000 site, arriving at your hotel around 5.30pm.
Morning with the Koalas
Available Sunday, Monday or Tuesday
January 16, 17 or 18, 2005
An excellent opportunity to observe Australia’s most unique native animals – close up!
Meet the locals; Kangaroos, Wombats, Goannas, Emus, colourful parrots, Tasmanian Devils and more. Walk through Koala enclosures; perhaps have your photo taken with our cuddly koala! Return to Sydney passing the 2000 Olympic Games site.
Out Back Sheep Station Experience
Available Sunday, Monday or Tuesday
January 16, 17 or 18, 2005
Head out to a working sheep station to witness Aussie farm life first hand. 
This impressive property is located just 70 minutes drive west of Sydney. Along the journey there are several points of interest and some grand colonial homes to look out for.
On arrival you will be met by the stockmen and directed to the Drovers Camp for morning tea (baked in a “camp oven”) by the fire.
See the stockmen and dogs muster and yard the sheep. Try your hand at shearing or visit the Wool Room to learn a little about wool classing.
Then its time for a dose of country hospitality with a home cooked Aussie barbeque lunch accompanied by our bush entertainers. After lunch practice your whip cracking skills and try a little boomerang throwing.
Mid afternoon departure for the journey back to your hotel.
 Welcome to Sydney Harley Davidson Tour
Available Sunday, Monday or Tuesday
January 16, 17 or 18, 2005
Experience the free wheelin’ legend that is Harley Davidson. This is an unforgettable way to see the Sydney.
Feel the wind in your hair as your biker guide takes you on a one hour cruise along Sydney Harbor and the city sites. Tour begins with a blast over the world famous Sydney Harbor Bridge, then travel to Kings Cross, China Town and Darling Harbor for a look at Star City Casino. Finish with a run through the historic Rocks.
This is the perfect fun way to get a good overview of beautiful Sydney. Helmet and jacket provided.
TOUR DURATION:one hour
 A Once in a Lifetime Experience
Dinner & the Opera
Tuesday, January 18, 2005
The Sydney Opera House: A cultural and architectural masterpiece, our foremost tourist attraction is home to some of the world's most celebrated performing arts companies.
To tantalize all your senses, begin with a tour of the Opera House and dinner at a fine restaurant. Complete the evening with a world class performance and drinks overlooking stunning Sydney Harbour.
We invite Downunder Jamboree guests to be part of the Sydney Opera House experience with a fascinating tour 'behind the scenes' in this specially tailored performance package.
Dinner: There is nothing quite like a front row table with bridge and Opera House views for making people rigid with jealousy. If you were any closer to the opera house, you’d be in the audience. From Bordeaux to Penfolds, this famous restaurant has the best fine wine and dining experience in Sydney; the service is indulgent, but discrete, the food a revelation, the experience can not be duplicated anywhere in the world.
The Main Event: This is a wonderful year of Opera, whether you are a passionate opera lover of long standing or taking your first journey into opera's miraculous world of entertainment. Opera Australia is proud to present the laughter, passion, tenderness and musical magic of opera at the Sydney Opera House in January 2005. The 2005 Opera Calendar has not been published at this time; however, the current summer season has such greats as “The Magic Flute”, “La Traviata”, “The Flying Dutchman”,
“The Merry Widow, and “The Cunning Little Vixen”.
Dine around restaurants sign up sheets will be available in Sydney at the Chem Nut – IAP Hospitality Desk for those who would prefer another option on this evening.
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