What's Included Highlights - Australia Tour
the geothermal sites of Rotorua Cross New Zealand’s Southern Alps on the
TranzAlpine train View spectacular Franz Josef Glacier Cruise majestic Milford
Sound Enjoy a cruise on Sydney Harbour, taking in the Opera House and Harbour
Bridge Take a cruise over the Great Barrier Reef From Cairns, ride the Kuranda
Skyrail and the Kuranda Scenic Railway and see a performance by the Pamagirri
Aboriginal Dancers Explore the cosmopolitan city of Melbourne
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Dining 18 Breakfasts (B), 2 Lunch (L) and 12 Dinners (D) including
Traditional Maori Hangi feast Sydney Harbour Luncheon Cruise
Hotels:
Guaranteed Mt Cook views rooms at The Hermitage, Mt Cook National Park Three
nights at the Shangri-La, Sydney and Cairns Stay at Sails in the Desert, Ayers
Rock Resort Two nights at the Sofitel Melbourne on Collins Street, in the heart
of this vibrant city
Fully Escorted in New Zealand and Australia
Feature Benefits Tour prices include all touring as listed plus all air
from North America and within Australia, New Zealand and Fiji Friendly and
professional Tour Director and Driver/Guide at your service Luxury
motorcoaches feature large windows, reclining seats and restroom Cultural
Touring Experiences Free travel kit including stylish travel bag Outstanding
Places to Stay All hotel porterage and tipping included Additional Information
Fully inclusive air/land tour prices include all international and domestic
airfares in New Zealand and Australia and are based on flights starting and
finishing in
Rates:
Airfares, Taxes and Fees Land with air price includes all flights to/from Los
Angeles including US/foreign taxes, September 11 Security Fee and Fuel
Surcharges totalling $395. Prices and itineraries are current at the time of
printing and are subject to change without notice. Airlines frequently change
their prices as a result of fare increases and/or fuel surcharges so prices may
differ when you book your travel and are not guaranteed until full payment is
received.. Contact Us for prices with domestic air only and further
details.
Land Only tour prices available upon request Special add-on airfares from other
US and Canadian cities available upon request Air taxes and departure taxes not
included *Special events in Melbourne, surcharge may apply Contact Us for
Further Details
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| 3 week Escorted Tour of Australia and
New Zealand 21 day Royal Escorted – our most popular South Pacific
vacation |
Duration |
Trip Style |
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21 Days |
Fully Escorted Vacations from North America |
From relaxed tropical islands to the rugged Australian Red Centre and from
bustling cities to the pristine alpine scenery of New Zealand, you can discover
it all with a friendly local guide by your side every step of the way.
GUARANTEED Fully Escorted Australia & New Zealand Vacations 2012:
Jan 1, 15, 22, Feb 5,12,19, 26, Mar 4,11,18 |
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3 week Itinerary Australia New
Zealand Vacation:
Day 1 Mon. Los Angeles. Board your evening flight to Auckland, New
Zealand. (D)
Day 2 Tue. In Flight. Cross the international dateline and
‘lose’ a day.
Day 3. Arrive Auckland You will be met on arrival in Auckland and transferred
to your hotel. This afternoon, enjoy a city tour and visit Kelly Tarlton’s
Antarctic Encounter and Underwater World. Join your fellow travelers at our
Welcome Dinner. Stay: Auckland, Crowne Plaza Hotel Dx1
Day 4. Rotorua, Maori Hangi Feast This morning you will journey to the Waitomo
Caves for a tour of the limestone caverns and glow-worm grotto. Then continue
to Rotorua, a region rich in Maori heritage. Here tonight you will enjoy a
traditional Hangi feast and Maori cultural performance of song and dance. Two
Night Stay: Millennium Rotorua Bx1 Dx1
Day 5. Rotorua, Te Puia Thermal Reserve Today visit the Agrodome to learn about
the sheep farming industry. Then head to Te Puia Thermal Reserve to see the
power of geothermal energy first-hand. The rest of the afternoon is at your
leisure to explore or relax as you choose. A Country Homestay option is also
available tonight. Bx1 Dx1
Day 6. Rotorua, Fly to Christchurch Enjoy free time in Rotorua after breakfast
before flying to Christchurch. On arrival, you can relax or explore. Stay:
Christchurch, Crowne Plaza Hotel Bx1 Dx1
Day 7. Southern Alps, Franz Josef Board the TranzAlpine train for one of the
top rail journeys in the world. Disembark and continue down the rugged West
Coast to Franz Josef. Stay: Franz Josef, Te Waonui Forest Retreat Bx1 Dx1
Day 8. Franz Josef, Queenstown, Dine Around Dinner Journey over Haast Pass and
along the shores of lakes Wanaka and Hawea to Queenstown. Tonight, you may
choose to cruise on the vintage steamboat TSS Earnslaw to Walter Peak High
Country Farm for dinner. Or select from a range of other fantastic restaurants
on our Dine Around Dinner. Two Night Stay: Queenstown, Crowne Plaza Hotel Bx1
Dx1
Day 9. Milford Sound Cruise Considered one of the most scenic alpine drives,
absorb the majesty of Fiordland National Park on the journey to Milford Sound.
On arrival, enjoy a cruise along the full length of the sound, passing beneath
cliffs, tumbling waterfalls and towering mountains. Return to Queenstown by
coach, or perhaps take an optional scenic flight back (own expense). Bx1
Lx1
Day 10. Queenstown, Mt Cook Enjoy free time this morning before travelling to
World Heritage-listed Mt Cook National Park, home to Australasia’s highest
mountain. On arrival, settle in to your room and take some time to admire the
view before dinner in the hotel tonight. Stay: Mt Cook National Park, The
Hermitage, with guaranteed Mt Cook views Bx1 Dx1
Day 11. Fly to Sydney, Australia Travel via Lake Pukaki, Lake Tekapo, Burkes
Pass and the Canterbury Plains before arriving in Christchurch in the
afternoon. Head to the airport and board your flight to Sydney. On arrival,
check in to your luxurious hotel, then tonight enjoy an evening at leisure to
relax or explore at your own pace. Three Night Stay: Sydney, Shangri-La Hotel
Bx1
Day 12. Sydney Sights, Sydney Harbour Cruise, Opera House Guided Tour Today,
step inside the Sydney Opera House during a guided tour. Then board a luncheon
cruise on Sydney Harbour, viewing the iconic Harbour Bridge and Opera House
from a different perspective. Later, discover Hyde Park and the famous Bondi
Beach on a guided city tour. Bx1 Lx1
Day 13. Sydney at Leisure Enjoy this vibrant city at your own pace today.
Perhaps take an optional sightseeing tour to the Hunter Valley, or visit the
Blue Mountains (both at own expense). Bx1
Day 14. Sydney, Fly to Cairns This morning after breakfast, fly to Cairns. On
arrival, check in to your hotel before the rest of the day is at your leisure
to explore this tropical city. Perhaps go shopping, or spend a relaxing
afternoon by the pool or at the beach. Three Night Stay: Cairns, Shangri-La
Hotel, The Marina Bx1 Dx1
Day 15. Great Barrier Reef Cruise After breakfast, take a guided cruise out to
the World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef. Aboard your catamaran cruise out
to Moore Reef and view the colorful coral and diverse range of marine life
through the glass bottom of your boat. While out on the reef you have the
option to go for a snorkel or a swim, an experience you’ll never forget.
Afterwards visit your boat’s underwater observatory before enjoying a
tropical lunch of local specialties. Bx1 Lx1
Day 16. Skyrail, Kuranda, Wildlife, Cairns This morning take a guided tour of
Cairns before a ride on the scenic Kuranda Skyrail Rainforest Cableway over
lush rain forest to Kuranda. On arrival in Kuranda, visit a wildlife park and
learn about native Australian animals. Perhaps even have your photograph taken
with a koala (own expense). After seeing a performance by the Pamagirri
Aboriginal Dancers, take in the stunning landscapes as you travel aboard the
Kuranda Scenic Railway back through the rain forest to Cairns. Bx1
Day 17. Cairns, Fly to Uluru (Ayers Rock), Uluru Base Tour, Sounds of Silence
Dinner This morning, board a flight to Uluru from Cairns. Join your coach and
head into Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park for a tour of Uluru’s base. Your
guide will show you ancient caves and traditional Aboriginal rock art. Walk to
Mutitjulu waterhole and hear Aboriginal stories and legends. See Aboriginal
artists at work at the Maruku Arts and Crafts Gallery. Tonight you will be
treated to the unforgettable Sounds of Silence dinner, where you’ll dine
under the stars with vistas of Uluru. Later, go star gazing with an expert
guide. Stay: Ayers Rock Resort, Sails in the Desert Bx1 Dx1
Day 18. Kata Tjuta (Olgas), Alice Springs Today, after breakfast head out to
Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park again. Here, visit the stunning Kata Tjuta
(Olgas), a cluster of 36 unique domes, and learn about this sacred place from a
local guide. You’ll walk through the domes to the majestic Walpa (Olga)
Gorge, a tranquil place of much significance to local Aboriginal people. Later,
re-board your coach and travel to Alice Springs. Stay: Alice Springs, Crowne
Plaza Hotel Bx1
Day 19. Alice Springs Tour, Fly to Melbourne, City Tour, Tramcar Dinner On a
tour of Alice Springs, visit the Royal Flying Doctor Service Base and Anzac
Hill. Following this board a flight for Melbourne, where on arrival you’ll
take a brief sightseeing tour. Tonight, indulge in a unique meal aboard the
Colonial Tramcar Restaurant. Two Night Stay: Sofitel Melbourne on Collins Bx1
Dx1
Day 20. Melbourne at Leisure Today spend the day at leisure in Melbourne. There
are many optional activities available, such as a journey along the Great Ocean
Road or a tour to Philip Island to see the famous penguin parade. Or perhaps
explore Melbourne at your own pace. You could visit the Queen Victoria Market,
go shopping in the city or perhaps stroll through one of the many gardens. Bx1
Day 21. Depart Melbourne After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your
flight to Los Angeles. Bx1 (Land, International & Domestic Air) 21 day
itinerary:
Royal Escorted Tour - 01 Apr 11-31 Mar 12 (USD) Prices From
2012: Jan 15, 22 (Land Only) $8335*
2012: Jan 15, 22 (Air Inclusive) $10405*†
2012: Feb 5, 12; Mar 4, 11, 18 (Land Only) $8335*
2012: Feb 5, 12; Mar 4, 11, 18 (Air Inclusive) $10075*†
2012: May 20 (Land Only) $8735*
2012: May 20 (Air Inclusive) $10250*†
2012: June 24 (Land Only) $8890*
2012: June 24 (Air Inclusive) $10525*†
2012: Sep 05 (Land Only) $8890*
2012: Sep 05 (Air Inclusive) $10300*†
2012: Sep 30; Oct 7, 21, 28 Nov 4, 18 (Land Only) $8890*
2012: Sep 30; Oct 7, 21, 28 Nov 4, 18 (Air Inclusive) $10525*†
2012: Dec 16 (Land Only) $8890*
2012: Dec 16 (Air Inclusive) $10855*†
2013: Jan 13, 27 (Land Only) $8890*
2013: Jan 13, 27 (Air Inclusive) $10855*†
2013: Feb 3, 10, 24 Mar 3, 17, 24 (Land Only) $8890*
2013: Feb 3, 10, 24 Mar 3, 17, 24 (Air Inclusive) $10525*†
Additional cost for Single supplement from between $2250-$2695*
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