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Day 1: Townsville to Singapore

   

       4:15AM         Meet at Qantas check in at Townsville Airport.
                            Group check in and proceed through security.
       Baggage limit reminder: 1 piece 23kg max checked, 7kg hand luggage


        
       Qantas Airways Flight from Townsville to Brisbane    QF1797

        Departure          Monday    23 September                                       5:55 AM
       Arrival                                                                                              7:40 AM

      
       Qantas Airways Flight from Brisbane to Singapore    QF51

        Departure          Monday    23 September                                      12:00 PM
       Arrival                                                                                              6:15 PM

        


    2019 TGS Stem tourists looking quite lively despite the early departure time.

           
   Stem tourists arrived on time in Singapore after a smooth flight and plenty of movies.
       

   Dinner and a little shopping near our hotel in Katong rounded out the day.

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