What's Included Highlights - AustraliaTake
a city tour of Auckland Enjoy a Maori Hangi feast and cultural performance in
Rotorua Tour geothermal Te Puia Thermal Reserve Ride the award-winning
TranzAlpine train See majestic Franz Josef Glacier Explore the resort town of
Queenstown Cruise the full length of Milford Sound Take a cruise over the Great
Barrier Reef Tour the base of Uluru (Ayers Rock) Visit the giant domes of Kata
Tjuta (Olgas)
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Finest Dining21
Breakfasts (B), 2Lunch (L) and 13 Dinners (D) including Traditional Maori Hangi
feast Sydney Harbour Luncheon Cruise 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 and New
Zealand Luxury motorcoaches featuring large panoramic windows, reclining seats
with foot rests and restroom Cultural Touring Experiences Friendly and
professional Tour Director and Driver/Guide at your service 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 Los
Angeles (US$) 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 .
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 Outstanding
Places to Stay New for 2010! Stay at Te Waonui Forest Retreat in Franz Josef
Overnight at The Hermitage, Mt Cook Three nights at the Shangri-La Hotel,
Sydney Stay at Sails in the Desert, Ayers Rock Resort Two nights at the Sofitel
Melbourne on CollinsAll hotel porterage and tipping included
Rates:
Land Only tour prices available upon request
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 $430. 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.
Special add-on airfares from other US and Canadian cities available upon
request Air taxes and departure taxes not included *Special events in ADELAIDE,
surcharge may apply Kangaroo Island Experience Spend a full day on this amazing
island. Discover its natural beauty and Australias wildlife - kangaroos,
koalas and much more. Includes return flights from Adelaide and travel in 4WD
vehicles Must be booked at time of booking tour Contact Us for further details
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Fully Escorted Vacations from North America INCLUDES AIRFARE |
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| 24 Days Fully Inclusive Queenstown Mt Cook Cairns
Alice Springs The GhanPremier Plus Fully Escorted ¦Small
Groups - No more than 30 people! ¦Cruise Sydney Harbour taking in the
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24 Day New Zealand Australia
Vacation:
Southern Explorer Fully Inclusive
Immerse yourself in the cultural and scenic attractions of Australia and New
Zealand with this stylish 24 day holiday. Begin in New Zealand with its natural
beauty and spectacular scenery with highlights including a cruise along Milford
Sound. Once in Australia enjoy a wonderful insight into this diverse continent.
The highlight of this incredible journey is found on board The Ghan from Alice
Springs to Adelaide.
Itinerary
Day 1. Los Angeles Board your evening flight to Auckland, New Zealand Dx1
Day 2. In Flight Cross the international dateline.
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 Tarltons
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 and see the
entertaining Sheep Show to learn the farming industry. Then head to Te Puia
Thermal Reserve to see the power of geothermal energy first-hand. See boiling
mud pools, exploding geysers and hot springs. The rest of the afternoon is at
your leisure to explore or relax as you choose. A Country Homestay option is
available tonight. Bx1 Dx1
Day 6. Rotorua, Fly to Christchurch Enjoy free time in Rotorua today before
flying to Christchurch. On arrival, enjoy free time to explore discover why
Christchurch is known as the Garden City. 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, perhaps
choose to cruise on the TSS Earnslaw to Walter Peak High Country Farm for
dinner, or select from many other restaurants. Two Night Stay: Queenstown,
Crowne Plaza Hotel Bx1 Dx1
Day 9. Milford Sound Cruise Absorb the majesty of Fiordland National Park on
the journey to Milford Sound. On arrival, enjoy a cruise along the sound.
Return to Queenstown by coach, or perhaps take a 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 Australasias
highest mountain. Stay: Mt Cook National Park, The Hermitage 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. Later, board a flight to Sydney. Tonight enjoy an evening at leisure
to dine and explore at your own pace. Three Night Stay: Sydney, Shangri-La
Hotel Bx1
Day 12. Sydney Sights, Sydney Harbour Cruise, Opera House Guided Tour This
morning, step inside the Sydney Opera House during a guided tour. Learn about
this unique Australian landmark, which was designed by Denmarks
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. 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 (own expense). Bx1
Day 14. Sydney, Fly to Cairns This morning, fly to Cairns. Settle in to your
hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure to explore this tropical city.
Three Night Stay: Cairns, Shangri-La Hotel, The Marina Bx1 Dx1
Day 15. Great Barrier Reef Cruise Cruise out to the World Heritage-listed Great
Barrier Reef in a glass-bottom boat. View the colorful coral and diverse range
of marine life of Moore Reef, and maybe go for a snorkel or a swim. Afterwards,
visit your boats underwater observatory before enjoying a tropical lunch
of local specialties. Bx1 Lx1
Day 16. Skyrail, Kuranda, Wildlife, Cairns Today, tour Cairns before riding on
the Kuranda Skyrail Rainforest Cableway to Kuranda. Visit a wildlife park and
perhaps have your photo taken with a koala (own expense). After seeing a
performance by the Pamagirri Aboriginal Dancers, ride the Kuranda Scenic
Railway back to Cairns. Bx1
Day 17. Cairns, Fly to Uluru (Ayers Rock), Uluru Base Tour, Sounds of Silence
Dinner This morning, fly to Uluru from Cairns. Here, take a tour of
Ulurus base, viewing 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 enjoy
the Sounds of Silence dinner, where youll dine under the stars then hear
a talk about the outback night sky. Stay: Ayers Rock Resort, Sails in the
Desert Bx1 Dx1
Day 18. Kata Tjuta (Olgas), Alice Springs Today, visit Kata Tjuta (Olgas), and
walk through the domes to the majestic Walpa (Olga) Gorge. Later, re-board your
coach and travel to Alice Springs. Stay: Alice Springs, Crowne Plaza Hotel Bx1
Day 19. Alice Springs Tour, The Ghan Enjoy a tour of Alice Springs, visiting
the Royal Flying Doctor Service Base and Anzac Hill. Then transfer to the
railway station and travel from Alice Springs to Adelaide aboard The Ghan on a
luxury rail journey through the Red Centre. Stay: The Ghan, travel in Gold
Kangaroo class Bx1 Dx1
Day 20. The Ghan, Adelaide Enjoy breakfast aboard The Ghan as you travel south.
On arrival into Adelaide early this afternoon you will be transferred to your
hotel. Enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure before dinner in the hotel
tonight. Two Night Stay: Adelaide, Sebel Playford Bx1 Dx1
Day 21. Adelaide at Leisure With today free, perhaps take an optional excursion
to the Barossa Valley or Kangaroo Island (both at own expense). Bx1
Day 22. Adelaide, Fly to Melbourne, City Tour Transfer to the airport and fly
to Melbourne. On arrival, join a city tour then head to the Dandenong Ranges.
Two Night Stay: Sofitel Melbourne on Collins Bx1
Day 23. Melbourne at Leisure Today perhaps see the Penguin Parade on Phillip
Island or drive the Great Ocean Road (both at own expense). Bx1
Day 24. Depart Melbourne After breakfast, transfer to the airport to board your
flight home. Bx1 Day 1
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End Date |
Availability |
Twin |
Single |
Triple |
| 12-Sep-10 |
5-Oct-10 |
Yes |
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$12,934.00 |
$10,080.00 |
| 3-Oct-10 |
26-Oct-10 |
No |
$10,579.00 |
$13,034.00 |
$10,180.00 |
| 20-Oct-10 |
12-Nov-10 |
No |
$10,579.00 |
$13,034.00 |
$10,180.00 |
| 7-Nov-10 |
30-Nov-10 |
No |
$10,579.00 |
$13,034.00 |
$10,180.00 |
| 14-Nov-10 |
7-Dec-10 |
No |
$10,579.00 |
$13,034.00 |
$10,180.00 |
| 15-Dec-10 |
7-Jan-11 |
Yes |
$10,579.00 |
$13,034.00 |
$10,180.00 |
| Start Date |
End Date |
Availability |
Twin |
Single |
Triple |
| 16 Jan 2011 |
8 Feb 2011 |
Guaranteed Dept. |
$10,579.00 |
$13,034.00 |
$10,180.00 |
| 23 Jan 2011 |
15 Feb 2011 |
Yes |
$10,579.00 |
$13,034.00 |
$10,180.00 |
| 6 Feb 2011 |
1 Mar 2011 |
Guaranteed Dept. |
$10,579.00 |
$13,034.00 |
$10,180.00 |
| 13 Feb 2011 |
8 Mar 2011 |
Yes |
$10,579.00 |
$13,034.00 |
$10,180.00 |
| 23 Feb 2011 |
18 Mar 2011 |
Guaranteed Dept. |
$10,579.00 |
$13,034.00 |
$10,180.00 |
| 9 Mar 2011 |
1 Apr 2011 |
Guaranteed Dept. |
$10,579.00 |
$13,034.00 |
$10,180.00 |
| 20 Mar 2011 |
12 Apr 2011 |
Yes |
$10,579.00 |
$13,034.00 |
$10,180.00 |
| 27 Mar 2011 |
19 Apr 2011 |
Yes |
$10,579.00 |
$13,034.00 |
$10,180.00 |
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