The Best of Australia and New Zealand
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Sightseeing; Great Barrier Reef; Sydney Opera House; Boat Ride; Cathedral Square; Wildlife Park; Luncheon Cruise; Waitomo Glow Worm Caves; Te Puia Thermal Reserve; Canterbury Museum; Lake Wakatipu; Maori Hangi Feast; Canterbury Plains; Serene Lakes; Turbulent Rivers; Avon River;
Enjoy 13 Days Best of Australia and New Zealand Escorted tour featuring sightseeing and many activities in Australia and New Zealand. See the highlights of "Down Under" with an option to visit the cultural city of Melbourne.
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- Trip Length:
- 13 days
- Price Range:
- From $4700 to $4850 per person See what this includes and what this excludes
- Best Time to Go:
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Oct 11, 2008 to Oct 23, 2008
Jan 31, 2009 to Feb 12, 2009
Nov 22, 2008 to Dec 03, 2008
Nov 08, 2008 to Nov 20, 2008
Feb 14, 2009 to Feb 26, 2009
Mar 07, 2009 to Mar 19, 2009
Oct 18, 2008 to Oct 30, 2008
Feb 21, 2009 to Mar 02, 2009
Mar 21, 2009 to Apr 02, 2009
Apr 04, 2009 to Apr 16, 2009
Dec 20, 2008 to Jan 01, 2009
Oct 25, 2008 to Nov 06, 2008
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15 - 17, 18 - 20, 25 - 30, 31 - 35, 36 - 40, 41 - 50, 51 - 55
Family Trip, Group Retreat, Trip Around the World
Detailed Trip Description
Enjoy 13 Days Best of Australia and New Zealand Escorted tour featuring sightseeing and many activities in Australia and New Zealand. See the highlights of "Down Under" with an option to visit the cultural city of Melbourne.
Trip Itinerary
Day 1 - On the Plane
Depart Los Angeles.
Commercial Flight
Board your overnight flight for Auckland, New Zealand.
Day 2 - On the Plane
En Route.
Commercial Flight
During your flight, cross the International Dateline.
Day 3 - Auckland
Arrive Auckland, New Zealand.
Airport Transfer
Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel where rooms are ready for early check-in.
Relaxation
This afternoon, your Tour Director provides a brief orientation, with the rest of the day at leisure.
Food and Dining
Tonight enjoy a Welcome Dinner with wine. (D)
Hotel
Stay at Rydges Melbourne (SF).
Day 4 - Auckland
Sightseeing
Take a sightseeing tour of Auckland. Cross the busy Harbour Bridge and view Waitemata Harbour and the Yacht Marina.
Museums
See the War Memorial Museum, the gardens of Domain Park and visit Parnell Village. The afternoon is free and your Tour Director will have ideas for things to do. (B)
Day 5 - Rotorua
Auckland - Waitomo - Rotorua.
Sightseeing
Travel south through the Waikato Valley to the Waitomo Glow Worm Caves. Take a short boat ride through the fascinating caverns of the grotto to view the millions of tiny blue glow worms reflected in the stillness of the underground river.
Performing Arts
Continue to Rotorua. This evening, enjoy a Maori Hangi feast and cultural performance. (B,D)
Hotel
Stay at Royal Lakeside Novotel (SF).
Day 6 - Queenstown
Rotorua - Queenstown.
Sightseeing
Visit Te Puia Thermal Reserve, viewing its boiling mud pools and steaming geysers.
Private Jet
Then, early this afternoon, fly to Queenstown, located on the shores of Lake Wakatipu.
Sightseeing
Enjoy a tour before arriving at your hotel. (B)
Hotel
Stay at Millenium (SF).
Day 7 - Queenstown
Sightseeing
A day at leisure. Magnificent scenery and natural attractions are intensified by action for adventure seekers and relaxation for pleasure seekers.
Sightseeing
There are a host of activities available, from jet boat rides to a mountain outing to see many of the sights seen in the movie Lord of the Rings. There is also an optional excursion to Milford Sound to view one of the world’s great natural wonders. (B)
Day 8 - Christchurch
Queenstown - Christchurch.
Sightseeing
Enjoy a scenic drive to Christchurch passing rugged peaks, serene lakes, turbulent rivers and the colorful patchwork of farms of the Canterbury Plains.
Food and Dining
This evening, in small groups, you will be treated to a home-cooked meal as you meet local New Zealanders for a home-hosted dinner. (B,D)
Hotel
Stay at Heritage (SF).
Day 9 - Cairns
Christchurch - Cairns, Australia.
Sightseeing
A sightseeing tour of the "most English city outside of England" includes the willow-lined Avon River, Cathedral Square and the Canterbury Museum.
Commercial Flight
This afternoon, fly to Cairns, Australia, gateway to the Great Barrier Reef. (B)
Hotel
Stay at Pacific International (F).
Day 10 - Cairns
Great Barrier Reef Excursion.
Ocean Cruise
Board a high-speed catamaran and cruise to the outer edge of the Great Barrier Reef, where you will board a luxurious three-level pontoon.
Snorkeling
Enjoy coral viewing from the Underwater Observatory, cruise through the coral on a sub-sea viewer, and snorkel from the pontoon in the deep, clear blue water. A marine biologist enhances the experience, and a smorgasbord lunch will be served.
Relaxation
Late this afternoon, return to Cairns for a relaxing evening on your own. (B,L)
Day 11 - Cairns
Sightseeing
A full day at leisure. Your Tour Director will be happy to arrange an optional excursion on the Kuranda Railroad to Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park.
Food and Dining
Tonight, enjoy dinner at a favorite local restaurant. (B,D)
Rafting
Other activities include river rafting, kayaking, a rainforest walk, hot air ballooning, or perhaps an outing to spot crocodiles.
Day 12 - Sydney
Cairns - Sydney.
Commercial Flight
Late this morning, board your flight for Sydney.
Relaxation
Your evening is at leisure. (B)
Hotel
Stay at The Sebel Pier One (SF).
Day 13 - Sydney
Safari
This morning, visit a wildlife park to see some of Australia’s unusual fauna kangaroos, koalas, wombat and emus.
Sightseeing
Next, board a luncheon cruise on Sydney Harbour for offshore views of the Harbour Bridge, Opera House, Fort Denison and beautiful waterfront homes.
Sightseeing
Afterwards, take a guided tour of the world famous Sydney Opera House. (B,L)
Day 14 - Sydney
Shopping
A free day to relax, shop or sightsee.
Sightseeing
Perhaps join an optional tour to the Blue Mountains, Hunter Valley, or one of the many other choices available.
Food and Dining
Tonight, enjoy a fun-filled evening with your fellow travelers at a special dinner in the Sydney Tower revolving restaurant, affording splendid views of the city. (B,D)
Day 15 - Sydney
Depart Sydney.
Airport Transfer
Later this morning, transfer to the airport for the early afternoon flight home. Cross the International Dateline and arrive in Los Angeles the same afternoon. (B)
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Arrival and departure tranAsfers when Brendan issues your air tickets. All transfers throughout the tour. Services of a professional Tour Director; local host on Melbourne extension. Accommodation in deluxe and superior first class hotels. Pre-registered room in Auckland to accommodate your early arrival. 12 breakfasts (B), 2 lunches (L) and 5 dinners (D) as indicated in the itinerary including: a Welcome Dinner; Maori Hangi feast and concert; home hosted dinner, Christchurch; Farewell Dinner at a revolving restaurant, Sydney. On Melbourne extension: 2 additional meals Complete sightseeing program as detailed in the day-by-day itinerary including admission charges where applicable. NEW ZEALAND: Auckland city tour; Waitomo Glow Worm Caves; Rotorua’s thermal reserve; Queenstown, Christchurch city tour. AUSTRALIA: Great Barrier Reef; Wildlife Park; cruise on Sydney Harbour, Sydney Opera House. On Melbourne extension: city tour. All local taxes. Portfolio of travel documents.
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