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O P T I O N A L S H O R E E X C U R S I O N S O N Y O U R J O U R N E Y J U M P I N G C R O CO D I L ES , AU S T R A L I A P I N K B E AC H , KO M O D O, I N D O N ES I A HUNTER VALLEY WINE TASTING Savour the rich viticultural histor y of Australia's oldest wine region Enjoy a scenic drive to the award-winning McGuigan Wines for a tasting, before sampling a variet y of specialt y cheeses at the Hunter Valley Cheese Company Later, visit Tulloch Wines — one of the region's premium labels — to taste their qualit y vintages JUMPING CROCS Head to the Adelaide River floodplains to witness one of Australia's great natural curiosities — jumping crocodiles Stop at the Window on the Wetlands Visitor Centre, then embark on a cruise that will give you breathtaking close -up views of the famous jumping crocodiles Watching them leap out of the water is an unforget table sight INDIGENOUS CULTURE OF TORRES STR AIT Visit the Bayo Blue galler y, a centre focused on traditional ar t work and culture -sharing by the Aboriginal people of the Torres Strait and Cape York region You will be met by a custodian, or Elder, who will per form the "Welcome to Countr y" ceremony Then, enjoy an outdoor dance show and sample local delicacies MOSSMAN GORGE Journey along gentle trails and immerse yourself in the Aboriginal world on an enchanting Ngadiku Dreamtime Walk Af ter a traditional smoking ceremony, stroll through the stunning rainforest past traditional huts Your experienced Aboriginal guide will explain traditional plant use, identif y bush food sources and demonstrate ochre painting Later, enjoy bush tea and damper GREAT BARRIER REEF BY C ATAMAR AN Embark on a scenic cruise past deser ted islands, secluded bays and isolated beaches on your way to Hardy Reef, then transfer to your semi- submersible pontoon vessel Snorkel among the colour ful coral and marine life or view the reef from the vessel's under water viewing chamber Lunch will be ser ved on board PINK BEACH SNORKELLING Swim, snorkel and relax at one of only seven pink beaches in the world, Komodo National Park 's romantic Pink Beach The cr ystal blue waters abound with tropical fish and are framed by scenic headlands and dot ted with coral gardens Later, spend time browsing for mementos produced by local villagers before returning to your ship 158 For complete itinerary details and videos, visit viking.com/oceans