15-DAY AUSTRALIA NEW ZEALAND HIGHLIGHTS TOUR

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INCLUDED FEATURES:

DAY TO DAY ITINERARY

Day 1 Sat. Los Angeles: This evening board your flight bound for Australia. Dx1

Day 2 Sun. In Flight: Cross the international dateline and lose a day. AP

Day 3 Mon. Arrive in Cairns, Welcome Dinner: Today arrive in the tropical city of Cairns. Be met at the airport on arrival of one of our selected flights, and transferred to your hotel, with the rest of the day at leisure to explore or relax before tonight’s Welcome Dinner.  Three Night Stay: The Hotel Cairns. Bx1 Dx1

Day 4 Tue. Upolu Cay, Barrier Reef: Discover the beauty of the World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef. Stretching for over 1,250 miles, the Great Barrier Reef is visible from outer space and is composed of more than 2,800 individual reefs. Spend an unforgettable day at the magnificent Upolu Cay and reef edge. Swim, snorkel or join the glass bottom boat to view the brilliantly colored coral, giant clams, tropical fish and other marine life. Enjoy a tropical lunch. Bx1 Lx1

Day 5 Wed. At Leisure in Cairns: Today is free for you to explore the delights of Queensland’s tropical north as you choose. Perhaps take an optional tour to Kuranda, a village deep in the heart of the rain forest. Here you have the opportunity to ride the Skyrail Cableway over the rain forest, visit the local markets, or embark on a unique journey aboard the Kuranda Scenic Railway - passing over 40 bridges, tropical rain forest, rushing waterfalls and traveling through 15 tunnels (own expense). Bx1

Day 6 Thur. Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park, Sydney: Spend the morning at Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park. Meet and interact with the Tjapukai people as they demonstrate their ancient skills and knowledge of the natural world. This afternoon board your flight for Sydney, Australia’s largest city.  Three Night Stay: Sydney, Travelodge Wynyard. AP. Bx1

Day 7 Fri. Sydney Sights and Opera House Tour: Today tour Sydney. Cruise Sydney Harbour and visit the Opera House, before exploring Sydney Wildlife World, getting up close to koalas, kangaroos and other native animals. Visit an opal display and learn about Australian gemstones, then tonight enjoy 360o views of the city as you dine at the Sydney Tower Restaurant. Bx1 Dx1

Day 8 Sat. At Leisure in Sydney:  Today enjoy Sydney at leisure. Perhaps join an optional sightseeing tour to the Hunter Valley, known for its wines. Maybe visit the Blue Mountains to see the Three Sisters rock formation (own expense). Bx1

Day 9 Sun. Queenstown, New Zealand:  This morning, transfer to the airport and board your flight for New Zealand and the city of Queenstown. Met on arrival and transfer to your hotel. Three Night Stay: Queenstown Copthorne Lake Front Resort.   Bx1

Day 10 Mon. Milford Sound Cruise: An amazing day in World Heritage-listed Fiordland National Park awaits. Cruise the full length of Milford Sound, below Mitre Peak, past waterfalls, dense rain forest and rugged mountains.
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Day 11 Tue. At Leisure in Queenstown, Walter Peak Dinner: Today is free to explore the alpine resort town of Queenstown. Perhaps go shopping, take a jetboat or helicopter ride, play a round of golf or enjoy a winery tour (own expense). This evening cruise to the Colonel’s Homestead at Walter Peak for dinner.  Bx1 Dx1

Day 12 Wed. Mt. Cook, Christchurch:  View spectacular scenery as you journey to New Zealand’s highest peak, Mt Cook. Weather permitting, take a ski plane flight over this spectacular region, including a landing on the glacier (own expense). Continue to Christchurch. Stay: Christchurch Copthorne Central Hotel..Bx1

Day 13 Thur. Christchurch, Rotorua: This morning take a tour of elegant Christchurch before your flight to Rotorua. On arrival, visit the Agrodome and learn about New Zealand’s farming history then tonight indulge in a Maori Hangi (feast) and cultural performance. Stay: Rotorua, Heritage Hotel Bx1 Dx1

Day 14 Fri. Te Puia Thermal Reserve, Auckland: Tour Te Puia Thermal Reserve and witness the power of geothermal energy, see boiling mud pools and exploding geysers. Continue to Auckland, New Zealand’s largest city, with beautiful harbors, dormant volcanoes and unique visitor attractions. Tonight is a Farewell Dinner at The Observatory Restaurant. Stay: Auckland Skycity Hotel. Bx1 Dx1

Day 15 Sat. Auckland, Los Angeles: Tour Auckland then enjoy the rest of the day free, before your flight to North America. Bx1

DEPARTURES 2008: Apr 12; June 07; July 26; Sept 13, 27; Oct 11; Nov 01, 15, 29; Dec 13;

PRICE: From $4985 per person. Based on double occupancy. Taxes extra

HOTELS:  Listed in the itinerary above