What's Included Highlights - AustraliaTour
Uluru (Ayers Rock) and Kata Tjuta (Olgas) Cruise the Great Barrier Reef Tour
Adelaide and visit the National Wine Centre Sightseeing tour of Melbourne Ride
the Skyrail Cableway above the rain forest Guided tour of Sydney and its famous
Opera House City sights tour of tropical Cairns Ride the Kuranda Scenic Railway
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Finest DiningIncludes
37 Meals 22 hot breakfasts (B); 3 lunches (L) 6 dinners, Freedom of Choice
Dining 6 Feature Meals; 1 Feature Lunch (FL), 5 Feature Dinners (FD)
Restaurant tipping included 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 Three nights at Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel Stay Sails in the
Desert, Uluru (Ayers Rock) Two nights at the Hotel Sofitel Melbourne Stay three
nights at Queenstown Crowne Plaza Hotel All hotel porterage and tipping
included
Rates:
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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Trip Style |
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| 23 Day New Zealand Australia Vacation
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23 Days |
Fully Escorted Vacations from North America |
Sep 2008 | Oct 2008 | Nov 2008 | Dec 2008 | Jan 2009 | Feb 2009 | Mar 2009
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| Southern Explorer Fully Escorted, Fully Inclusive, Queenstown, Sydney,
Cairns, Auckland, Melbourne, Uluru, (Ayers Rock), Milford Sound, Alice Springs,
Rotorua Travel in style and comfort aboard the luxurious Ghan Railway,
journeying across Australias Red Centre desert Cruise the full length of
spectacular Milford Sound |
Please ask for dates |
From per person twin $9,505.00 USD
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Single Supplement US$2880 |
23 Day Fiji New Zealand Australia
Vacation:
Itinerary
Day 1 Mon. Los Angeles. This evening board your flight bound for Australia. Dx1
Day 2 Tue. In Flight. Cross the international dateline and lose a
day.
Day 3 Wed. Sydney. Your Tour Director will meet you on arrival, of our selected
flights, in Sydney. After an early check in, relax or step out to explore. Join
fellow travelers this evening for our Welcome Dinner. Three Night Stay: Sydney,
Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel. Bx1 Dx1
Day 4 Thur. City Sights Tour, Sydney Harbour Cruise, Opera House Tour. Today
join a Sydney sightseeing tour including a visit to a wildlife park. Join a
luncheon cruise on Sydney Harbour before touring Kings Cross, the historic
Rocks area and famous Bondi Beach. Join a guided tour of the famous Sydney
Opera House. Bx1 Lx1
Day 5 Fri. At Leisure in Sydney. Relax and enjoy cosmopolitan Sydney at your
own pace today. Perhaps join an optional sightseeing tour of the Hunter Valley,
internationally known for its wines, or visit the stunning Blue Mountains to
see the Three Sisters rock formation (own expense). You might like to stroll
the Rocks area, which features a variety of souvenir and craft shops. Head to
Oxford Street, Pitt Street Mall and discover the citys fabulous shopping
precincts. Bx1
Day 6 Sat. Sydney, Cairns, Tjapukai Aboriginal Dinner and Show. Fly to Cairns.
Enjoy a tour of this tropical city. Tonight experience the Tjapukai Dinner and
Show. Showcasing the culture of the rain forest people, the show is a
theatrical interpretation of Aboriginal culture from the beginning of time into
the future and is followed by a sumptuous buffet dinner that features local
produce and Australian wine. Three Night Stay: Cairns, Shangri La, The Marina.
Bx1 Dx1
Day 7 Sun. Barrier Reef Cruise. Enjoy a guided cruise to the Great Barrier
Reef. At Agincourt Reef, a magnificent ribbon reef, see coral aboard the semi
sub., or swim and snorkel. It's up to you how you choose to explore these clear
waters with their tropical fish, colorful coral and other marine life. Visit
the underwater observatory. Enjoy a tropical lunch. Bx1 Lx1
Day 8 Mon. Skyrail, Kuranda, Cairns. Today ride the Skyrail Cableway, gliding
over the lush World Heritage listed rain forest canopy to Kuranda. Later, take
in the spectacular scenery as you travel aboard the Kuranda Scenic Railway back
down the mountain range, past cascading waterfalls to Cairns. Bx1
Day 9 Tue. Cairns, Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park, Sounds of Silence Dinner.
This morning explore Cairns for yourself, perhaps wander down to the Marlin
Marina or explore the shops. Join a flight to Uluru (Ayers Rock), visit Kata
Tjuta (Olgas) and walk to Walpa (Olga) Gorge. Tonight enjoy the unique
experience of dining in the desert at the Sounds of Silence dinner.
Savor this gourmet dining experience under the stars, followed by a guided tour
of the Outback night sky. Stay: Ayers Rock Resort's premier hotel, Sails in the
Desert. Bx1 Dx1
Day 10 Wed. Uluru Base Tour, Alice Springs. Tour the base of Uluru, viewing
ancient caves and Aboriginal rock art. Walk to Mutitjulu waterhole and hear of
the ancient Aboriginal legends of the region. At the Maruku Arts and Crafts
Gallery, see Aboriginal artists at work. There is also the chance to purchase
original artworks from the artists. En route to Alice Springs, pass vast cattle
stations. Stay: Alice Springs, Alice Springs Resort. Bx1
Day 11 Thur. Alice Springs Tour, The Ghan Train. Tour Alice Springs, visiting
the famous Royal Flying Doctor Base and Anzac Hill. Then board The Ghan and
begin one of the worlds great train journeys through the Outback. Stay:
The Ghan, one of the world's great train journeys. Bx1 Dx1
Day 12 Fri. Adelaide. Arrive in Adelaide this afternoon aboard The Ghan. Visit
the National Wine Centre. This tour and educational tasting will give an
insight into the Barossa wine region and the Australian wine industry. Stay:
Adelaide, Sebel Playford. Bx1 Lx1
Day 13 Sat. Melbourne Tour, Colonial Tramcar Dinner. Fly to Melbourne. On a
sightseeing tour of the city, visit Victoria Market, Parliament House and take
a stroll through the Fitzroy Gardens. This evening enjoy dinner aboard the
Colonial Tramcar Restaurant. Dine as the tramcar winds its way through the
streets of Melbourne. Two Night Stay: Melbourne, Hotel Sofitel. Bx1 Dx1
Day 14 Sun. At Leisure in Melbourne. A free day to enjoy the many delights of
Melbourne ,one of the world's most liveable cities. You may choose to enjoy a
leisurely breakfast before stepping out to explore this beautiful city. Stroll
down to Southbank on the Yarra River to enjoy the many cafés, shops and
Crown Casino complex; visit the city's elegant shopping arcades; or choose an
optional tour to see the renowned Penguin Parade on Phillip Island, or the
famous Great Ocean Road to see the magnificent Twelve Apostles (own expense).
Bx1
Day 15 Mon. New Zealand, Christchurch City Sights Tour. Fly to Christchurch on
New Zealands South Island. Admire the elegant gardens and grand
architecture of this 'Garden City'. Two Night Stay: Christchurch, Crowne Plaza.
Bx1 Dx1
Day 16 Tue. Christchurch. Join a morning sightseeing tour of Christchurch. The
remainder of your day is at leisure to enjoy the English heritage of this city.
Bx1
Day 17 Wed. TranzAlpine Train, Franz Josef. Board the TranzAlpine Train for a
journey through spectacular Southern Alps scenery. Sit back and relax as the
TranzAlpine climbs over the Southern Alps to the West Coast. On arrival in
Greymouth enter the stunning World Heritage listed area of south west New
Zealand to view magnificent glaciers. View the mighty Franz Josef Glacier,
which is over seven miles long. Stay: Franz Josef Glacier Hotel. Bx1 Dx1
Day 18 Thur. Queenstown. Drive over spectacular Haast Pass and journey along
the shores of lakes Wanaka and Hawea to Queenstown. Three Night Stay:
Queenstown, Crowne Plaza. Bx1
Day 19 Fri. Milford Sound Cruise. Today travel to World Heritage Fiordland
National Park. Take an unforgettable cruise though the full length of
spectacular Milford Sound, sailing below towering Mitre Peak, past cascading
waterfalls, dense rain forest and rugged mountains. Bx1 Lx1
Day 20 Sat. At Leisure in Queenstown. Explore the alpine resort town of
Queenstown for yourself today. Perhaps go shopping, take a jet boat or
helicopter ride, play a round of golf or enjoy a winery tour (own expense). Bx1
Day 21 Sun. Rotorua. Fly to Rotorua. Tour Te Puia Thermal Reserve and witness
the power of geothermal energy ,see boiling mud pools and exploding geysers.
This evening enjoy a traditional Maori Hangi (feast) and cultural performance.
Stay: Rotorua, Royal Lakeside Novotel. Bx1 Dx1
Day 22 Mon. Waitomo Caves, Auckland. Enjoy a guided tour of Waitomo Caves, lit
by tiny glow worms. Continue to Auckland, the 'City of Sails'. Stay: Auckland,
Crowne Plaza. Bx1 Dx1
Day 23 Tue. Auckland, Los Angeles. Board your flight to Los Angeles. Bx1 Dx1
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