What's Included Highlights - Australia
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Perhaps even have your photograph taken with a koala (own expense).
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17 Days |
Fully Escorted Vacations from North America |
| Join this stylish 17 Day Premier Plus Fully Escorted Tour of Australia and
New Zealand. Start in New Zealand with its natural beauty and spectacular
scenery with highlights including a cruise along Milford Sound and the thermal
regions of Rotorua. Your discovery of Australia starts in Sydney before
traveling to the colourful sights of the Great Barrier Reef. 17 Days Escorted
Vacations from North America |
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Includes airfare |
17 day Itinerary Australia New
Zealand Vacation:
Day 1. Los Angeles Board one of our selected evening flights to Auckland, New
Zealand. Dx1
Day 2. In Flight Cross the international dateline. Day 3. Arrive Auckland You
will be met on arrival and transferred to your hotel for early check-in. This
afternoon, enjoy a city tour and visit Kelly Tarlton’s Antarctic Encounter
& Underwater World. Join your fellow travelers at our Welcome Dinner.
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. Tonight, take the short trip to
Mitai Maori village, an authentic Maori village. Here you will enjoy a
traditional Hangi feast of meat and vegetables cooked in the ground in a
special earth oven. You will also be treated to a cultural performance of song
and dance by the locals. Two Nights: Millennium Rotorua Bx1 Dx1
Day 5. Rotorua, Te Puia Thermal Reserve Visit the Agrodome to see the Sheep
Show and gain an insight into this farming industry. Then head to Te Puia
Thermal Reserve to see the power of geothermal energy first-hand. Watch as
geysers erupt, mud pools bubble, steam hisses and warm water rains down. Here
in the reserve there are more than 500 pools and 65 geysers, including Lady
Knox Geyser. Many of these are active and intermittently send explosions up to
30 metres into the air. After an extended stay here the rest of the afternoon
is at your leisure to explore further or relax at the hotel as you choose. A
Country Homestay option is available tonight. Bx1 Dx1
Day 6. Rotorua, Fly to Christchurch Fly to the garden city of Christchurch on
the South Island this morning. On arrival, enjoy time at leisure to explore
your new surroundings. Perhaps go for a wander through one of the many parks,
or walk the path along the Avon River and discover why Christchurch is widely
known as the Garden City. Check in to your centrally located hotel and settle
in for the evening. Christchurch, Crowne Plaza Hotel Bx1 Dx1
Day 7. Southern Alps, Franz Josef This morning after breakfast, board the
TranzAlpine train for one of the top rail journeys in the world. Cross the
Canterbury Plains, climb up into the Main Divide, then traverse spectacular
gorges, valleys and the Southern Alps. At the end of this memorable journey,
disembark and continue down the rugged West Coast to Franz Josef. . Franz
Josef, Te Waonui Forest Retreat Bx1 Dx1
Day 8. Franz Josef, Queenstown, Dine Around Dinner Journey over Haast Pass and
along the picturesque shores of lakes Wanaka and Hawea to Queenstown. Tonight,
you can choose to cruise on the vintage steamboat TSS Earnslaw to Walter Peak
High Country Farm. Watch the original steam engines in operation and learn
about the history of the TSS Earnslaw. On arrival at the farm enjoy a special
carvery dinner at the Colonel’s Homestead. Or select one of the other many
restaurants available on our Dine Around Dinner. Two Nights: Queenstown,
Novotel Queenstown Lakeside Bx1 Dx1
Day 9. Milford Sound Cruise Considered one of the most scenic drives in the
world, absorb the majesty of Fiordland National Park on the coach journey to
Milford Sound. On arrival, enjoy a memorable cruise along the full length of
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 some free time this morning before travelling
to World Heritage-listed Mt Cook National Park, home to Australasia’s
highest mountain. Mt Cook National Park, The Hermitage, with guaranteed Mt Cook
views Bx1 Dx1
Day 11. Fly to Sydney, Australia This morning, travel via Lake Pukaki, Lake
Tekapo, Burkes Pass and the Canterbury Plains before arriving in Christchurch
in the afternoon. Board a flight to Sydney. On arrival, check in to your
centrally located hotel and enjoy dinner and a glass of wine overlooking
majestic Sydney Harbour. Three Nights: Sydney, The Sebel Pier One Bx1 Dx1
Day 12. Sydney Sights, Sydney Harbour Cruise, Opera House Guided Tour This
morning after breakfast, step inside the World Heritage-listed Sydney Opera
House during a guided tour. Learn about this unique Australian landmark, which
was designed by Denmark’s Jørn Utzon in 1957 and is considered a
truly remarkable piece of architecture. Then board a luncheon cruise on Sydney
Harbour, viewing the iconic Harbour Bridge and Opera House from a different
perspective and dining on a delicious lunch. Later, discover the sights of 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 go shopping, stop for lunch in one of the many cafés and
restaurants available on the harbor, or relax in a park or on the beach.
Alternatively, you could take an optional sightseeing tour to the Hunter Valley
and discover some of Australia’s fine wines, or visit the Blue Mountains
and unwind surrounded by nature (all at own expense). Bx1
Day 14. Sydney, Fly to Cairns After breakfast this morning, fly to vibrant
Cairns. On arrival, check in to your hotel before the rest of the day is at
your leisure to explore this bustling tropical city. You could head out to the
shops and absorb the relaxed atmosphere in a café, indulge in a cocktail
by the hotel pool or spend a blissful afternoon unwinding at the pristine sandy
beach. Three Nights: Cairns, Shangri-La Hotel, The Marina Bx1 Dx1
Day 15. Great Barrier Reef Cruise After breakfast, take a guided cruise on a
catamaran out to the World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef. The world’s
largest coral reef – it can be seen from space! – it is home to an
abundance of marine life. Your cruise takes you to Moore Reef, where you can
view the colorful coral and diverse range of fish and other sea creatures
through the glass bottom of your boat. While out on the reef you also 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. Enjoy the evening at leisure to relax in
your hotel or further explore. 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. Depart Cairns Today after breakfast your tour concludes as you board
your return flight to Los Angeles. Bx1
Price per person based on twin share: 17 Day Essence of New Zealand and
Australia Price per person based on twin share: (USD) Prices From 2012: Jan 15,
22 (Land Only) $6075* 2012: Feb 5, 12; Mar 4, 11, 18 (Land Only) $6075* 2012:
May 20 (Land Only) $6275* 2012: June 24 (Land Only) $6330* 2012: Sep 05 (Land
Only) $6330* 2012: Sep 30; Oct 7, 21, 28 Nov 4, 18 (Land Only) $6330* 2012: Dec
16 (Land Only) $6330* 2013: Jan 13, 27 (Land Only) $6330* 2013: Feb 3, 10, 24
Mar 3, 17, 24 (Land Only) $6330* Additional cost for Single supplement from
between $1695-$1945*
2012: May 20 (Land Only) $6275* 2012: May 20 (Air Inclusive) $7755*†
2012: June 24 (Air Inclusive) $7995*†
September 2012
| Room Type |
Passenger Price |
| Single |
$9,715 USD |
| Double - 2 Adults |
$7,770 USD |
| Twin - 2 Adults |
$7,770 USD |
| Triple - 3 Adults |
$7,485 USD |
2012: Sep 30; Oct 7, 21, 28 Nov 4, 18 (Air Inclusive) $8325*†
2012: Dec 16 (Air Inclusive) $8325*†
2013: Jan 13, 27 (Air Inclusive) $8325*†
2013: Feb 3, 10, 24 Mar 3, 17, 24 (Land Only) $6330*
2013: Feb 3, 10, 24 Mar 3, 17, 24 (Air Inclusive) $7995*† Request a price quote
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