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K O M OD O & T H E AUST R A LI AN C O A ST B A L I – S Y D N E Y o r v i ce v e r s a 1 7 D A Y S | 8 G U I D E D T O U R S | 2 C O U N T R I E S RICH CULTURE AND TROPICAL SPLENDOUR. Discover the shores of Indonesia and Australia. Witness colourful traditions on the island of Lombok. Explore Komodo National Park with a trained naturalist. Experience the charms of Darwin with a local. Marvel at the cerulean beauty of Thursday Island and the Whitsunday Islands. Uncover cosmopolitan cultures as welcoming guides show you their home cities, both little-known and celebrated, from Townsville and Brisbane to Newcastle. D A Y 1 B A L I ( B E N O A ) , I N D O N E S I A Embark in Benoa on the southern tip of the lush and tropical island of Bali. Explore your ship this afternoon. D A Y 2 L O M B O K , I N D O N E S I A Rich in Balinese heritage, the island of Lombok was a major outpost of the Dutch East Indies. Its relaxed town of Senggigi features an idyllic beach and inviting local cafés. D A Y 3 K O M O D O , I N D O N E S I A Visit Komodo National Park and the Tamarind Woods, a menagerie of wildlife including the legendary Komodo dragon. Or, explore the vibrant underwater world at Pink Beach. D A Y 4 C R U I S E T H E T I M O R S E A Sail the Timor Sea. Enjoy some yoga on the Sports Deck or relax and unwind at The Spa. D A Y 5-6 D A R W I N , A U S T R A L I A Arrive for an overnight onboard stay in Darwin, the cultural hub of Australia's "Top End". Take in the city's highlights on an included panoramic tour, join an eco cruise through Darwin Harbour or view the famed jumping crocodiles. D A Y 7 C R U I S E T H E A R A F U R A S E A Sail the shallow tropical waters of the Arafura Sea. As you cruise today, enjoy coffee or a drink in the Explorers' Lounge. D A Y 8 T H U R S D AY I S L A N D , A U S T R A L I A Explore Thursday Island today. The picturesque island is home to a thriving artistic community. D A Y 9 C R U I S E T H E C O R A L S E A Sail the waters of the Coral Sea today. With crystal clear waters lapping at atolls and a vast diversity of marine life, this pristine home to the Great Barrier Reef is a paradise for divers. D A Y 10 C A I R N S , A U S T R A L I A Take in the major sights of Cairns on a city tour, featuring a stop at its historic Royal Australian Navy base, Cairns Botanic Gardens and Palm Cove, a quaint, beach-loving community. D A Y 11 T O W N S V I L L E , A U S T R A L I A Enjoy a tour of North Queensland's unofficial capital, where you will see the Strand — a long stretch of tropical beach lined with gardens. D A Y 12 W H I T S U N D AY I S L A N D S ( A I R L I E B E A C H ) , A U S T R A L I A This morning, anchor in Cid Harbour on Whitsunday Island, off the Great Barrier Reef. This dazzling canvas of turquoise waters and emerald hills is home to countless beaches. D A Y 13 C R U I S E T H E A U S T R A L I A N C O A S T Today, linger on the Sun Deck or your veranda for vistas of azure and turquoise as you sail through some of the world's most beautiful waters. D A Y 14 B R I S B A N E , A U S T R A L I A Delight in the many sights of Brisbane and its surrounding areas during a scenic motor coach drive. D A Y 15 C R U I S E T H E A U S T R A L I A N C O A S T Trace Australia's renowned Gold Coast, lined with resorts and picturesque beaches. D A Y 16 N E W C A S T L E , A U S T R A L I A Enjoy a scenic coastal drive, passing the old Fort Scratchley, the Newcastle and Merewether ocean baths, several picturesque parks and beaches, Queens Wharf and more. D A Y 17 S Y D N E Y, A U S T R A L I A Disembark in Sydney today. Transfer to the airport for your flight home or explore more of this spectacular city. KO M O D O, I N D O N ES I A 152 For complete itinerary details and videos, visit viking.com/oceans