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18-DAY CONTRASTS OF
AUSTRALIA/NEW ZEALAND |
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Visits: Auckland, Rotorua, Franz
Josef, Mt. Cook, Tekapo, Melbourne, Cairns & Sydney |
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This First class escorted tour provides an
in-depth experience to the two exciting destinations in the world - Australia &
New Zealand. Thjs tour our
highlights include Auckland, Waitomo, Rotorua, Tranz Apline, Franz Josef,
Milford Sound, Mount Cook, Lake Tekapo, Melbourne, Barrier Reef and Sydney |
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INCLUDED FEATURES: |
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Auckland
Sightseeing including Mount Eden, the America's Cup Village and Kelly
Tarlton's Underwater World & Antarctic Encounter. |
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Waitomo Guided
boat tour of the Glow Worm Grotto. |
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Rotorua
Sightseeing tour including the Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve, Rainbow farm
Show and Rainbow Springs. Plus a traditional Maori Hangi and concert.
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TranzAlpine
Journey through the spectacular Southern Alps. |
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Franz Josef See
the magnificent Franz Josef Glacier. |
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Milford Sound
Cruise on this natural wonder. |
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Mount Cook See the
National Park and New Zealand's highest peak. |
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Lake Tekapo View
the Church of the Good Shepherd. |
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Melbourne
Sightseeing tour including the Royal Botanic Gardens, Captain Cook's Cottage,
Queen Victoria Market and much more. |
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Barrier Reef Great
Barrier Reef cruise including lunch. |
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Sydney Sightseeing
including the Harbour Bridge, Opera House, plus a luncheon cruise on
Sydney Harbor |
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DINNING HIGHLIGHTS: |
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A welcome drink with your Tour Director in
Auckland |
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15 Buffet breakfasts |
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1 Lunch |
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1 Lunch while cruising Milford Sound
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1 tropical buffet lunch on the Great Barrier
Reef |
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1 lunch while cruising the Sydney Harbour
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1 three-course dinner in the hotel |
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1 traditional Maori Hangi dinner in Rotorua |
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21 included meals in total (see day by day
itinerary)
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DAY TO DAY ITINERARY: |
| Day 1: Depart USA
We fly over the international date line on our way to Auckland, New
Zealand.
Day 2: We fly over the international date line on our way to Auckland, New
Zealand.
Day 3:
Arrive Auckland (2nights) On our arrival, we are met and
transferred to our hotel, with a guaranteed early check-in. Later, an
afternoon sightseeing tour will include views from the top of Mount Eden
and the War Memorial. This evening, we enjoy a welcome drink with our Tour
Director.
Day 4:
Auckland sightseeing & at leisure A morning visit Kelly Tarlton's
Underwater World and Antarctic Encounter. Then on to the America's Cup
Village where there's free time to explore. On our return to Auckland the
rest of the day is at leisure. (Buffet breakfast)
Day 5:
Auckland - Rotorua Today we travel into the Waikato region and
visit the incredible Waitomo Glow Worm Grotto on a guided boat tour. Enjoy
a mouth-watering barbecue lunch then continue on to Rotorua where we visit
Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve to view New Zealand's biggest geyser,
bubbling mud pools and thermal springs. Finally, we enjoy a traditional
Maori Hangi dinner and concert. (Buffet breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner)
Day 6:
Rotorua - Christchurch Our morning sightseeing includes a visit to
Rainbow Springs to view the rare, flightless Kiwi bird and the Rainbow
Farm Show. In the afternoon we take our flight to Christchurch on the
South Island. (Buffet breakfast)
Day 7:
TranzAlpine - Franz Josef We board the TranzAlpine train with
stunning scenery on our journey over the Southern Alps to Arthur's Pass.
At Franz Josef Glacier you'll have an opportunity to enjoy an optional
scenic flight (weather permitting). (Buffet breakfast/ Dinner)
Day 8:
Franz Josef - Queenstown (2nights) We enjoy a coastal drive with
views of the mighty Tasman Sea. Climb over the Haast Pass winding through
Mount Aspiring National Park. Our journey passes Lake Wanata, Lake Hawea
and heads along the Kawarau River through Kawarau Gorge. Next we visit
Arrowtown, before reaching Queentown. (Buffet breakfast)
Day 9:
Milford Sound An early start to Fiordland. We drive through the
Homer Tunnel stopping at the Chasm before arriving at Milford Sound. Enjoy
a spectacular cruise including lunch with Mitre Peak and Bowen Falls high
above. Later we return to Queenstown. (Buffet breakfast/ Lunch on cruiseDay 10:Mount Cook - Christchurch Today we travel past Mount Cook National
Park, a world heritage site and home to New Zealand's highest mountain.
Next we visit Lake Tekapo stopping to view the Church of Good Shepherd. We
drive over the Canterbury plains to Christchurch and enjoy a tour of the
city. (Buffet breakfast)
Day 11:
Christchurch - Melbourne (2nights) Free time this morning to
explore. Then we board our flight to Melbourne, Australia. (Buffet
breakfast)
Day 12:
Melbourne sightseeing Our morning sightseeing tour shows us the
Royal Botonic Gardens and Captain Cook's Cottage. Plus we will see the
Queen Victoria Market, the shrine of Remembrance, Parliament House and
much more. We drive over Westgate Bridge for panoramic views over Port
Phillip Bay. (Buffet breakfast)
Day 13:
Melbourne - Cairns (2nights) Later this morning we board our flight
to Queensland and the beautiful city of Cairns. The rest of the day is at
leisure. (Buffet breakfast)
Day 14:
Cairns - Great Barrier Reef Cruise Today we cruise by catamaran to
the Great Barrier Reef. An expert marine biologist guides us through the
myriad of coral and tropical fish seen from the underwater observatory and
the semi-submersible craft. Later enjoy a buffet lunch before we return to
Cairns for the night. (Buffet breakfast/ Buffet lunch on Barrier Reef)
Day 15:
Cairns - Sydney (3nights) Late morning flight to Sydney arriving in
the afternoon. The rest of the day is at leisure to perhaps do some
souvenir shopping. (Buffet breakfast)
Day 16:
Sydney Sightseeing Our morning sightseeing tour includes views of
the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House from Mrs. Macquarie's Chair. We
then join a guided tour of the Opera House, a famous Australian icon.
Later, we'll enjoy a luxury cruise on Sydney Harbour which includes a
delicious lunch on board. (Buffet breakfast/ Dinner on cruise)
Day 17:
Sydney at leisure A full day free to souvenir shop or do some
sightseeing. Why not take a trip to Canberra, Australia's capital, the
Blue Mountains or the Hunter Valley wine region?
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(Buffet breakfast)
Day 18:
Sydney - USA Bid farewell as your Tour Director accompanies you to
the airport at the end of your vacation! (Buffet breakfast) |
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DEPARTURES
2008: Jan 02, 16; Feb. 13, 20, 27; Mar 05, 12 & more |
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PRICE:
From $6150.00 per person. Based on
double room occupancy.Departure taxes extra.
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HOTELS: Auckland:
Hyatt
Regency Rotorua: Millennium Hotel Christchurch: Millennium Hotel
Franz Josef: Franz Josef Glacier Hotel Queenstown: Millennium
Hotel Christchurch: Millennium Hotel Melbourne: The Westin
Cairns: The Oasis Resort Sydney: Sheraton on the Park |
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