Aussie Highlights Full day cruise on the Great
Barrier Reef, Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park, Sydney Harbour Cruise and
Opera House tour and Wildlife World and dinner in Sydneys Sky Tower
Revolving Restaurant. Kiwi Highlights Milford Sound cruise, Queenstown cruise
Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak Sheep station for dinner, Travel to Mt. Cook
National Park, Christchurch City Sights, Maori Hangi feast in Rotorua, Te Puia
Thermal Reserve and Auckland Sights.
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15 Day South Pacific
Highlights - the perfect Australia New Zealand tour
6 nights in Australia and 6 nights in New Zealand
Itinerary effective 1 April, 2008.
Day 1 Sat. Los Angeles. This evening board your flight bound for Australia. D
Day 2 Sun. In Flight. Cross the international dateline and lose a
day.
Day 3 Mon. Arrive Cairns, Welcome Dinner. Today arrive in the tropical city of
Cairns. Be met at the airport on arrival of one of our selected flights and
transferred to your hotel, with the rest of the day at leisure to explore or
relax before tonights Welcome Dinner. Three Night Stay: The Hotel Cairns.
B, FD
Day 4 Tue. Upolu Cay, Barrier Reef. Discover the beauty of the World
Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef. Stretching for over 1,250 miles, the Great
Barrier Reef is visible from outer space and is composed of more than 2,800
individual reefs. Spend an unforgettable day at the magnificent Upolu Cay and
reef edge. Swim, snorkel or join the glass-bottom boat to view the brilliantly
colored coral, giant clams, tropical fish and other marine life. Enjoy a
tropical lunch. BL
Day 5 Wed. At Leisure in Cairns. Today is free for you to explore
Queenslands tropical north as you choose. Perhaps take an optional tour
to Kuranda, a village deep in the heart of the rain forest. Here you have the
opportunity to ride the Skyrail Cableway over the rain forest, visit the local
markets or embark on a journey aboard the Kuranda Scenic Railway passing
over 40 bridges, tropical rain forest, rushing waterfalls and traveling through
15 tunnels (own expense). B
Day 6 Thur. Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park, Sydney. Spend the morning at
Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park. Meet and interact with the Tjapukai people
as they demonstrate their ancient skills and knowledge of the natural world.
This afternoon board your flight for Sydney, Australias largest city.
Three Night Stay: Sydney, Travelodge Wynyard. B
Day 7 Fri. Sydney Sights and Opera House Tour. Today tour Sydney. Cruise Sydney
Harbour and visit the Opera House before exploring Sydney Wildlife World,
getting up close to koalas, kangaroos and other native animals. Visit an opal
display and learn about Australian gemstones, then tonight enjoy 360o views of
the city over dinner at the Sydney Tower Restaurant. B, FD
Day 8 Sat. At Leisure in Sydney. Today enjoy Sydney at leisure. Perhaps join an
optional sightseeing tour to the Hunter Valley, known for its wines. Maybe
visit the Blue Mountains to see the Three Sisters rock formation (own expense).
B
Day 9 Sun. Queenstown, New Zealand. Today, transfer to the airport and board
your flight for New Zealand and the city of Queenstown. Met on arrival at the
airport and transferred to your hotel. Three Night Stay: Queenstown, Copthorne
Lake Front Resort. B
Day 10 Mon. Milford Sound Cruise. An amazing day in World Heritage-listed
Fiordland National Park awaits. Cruise the full length of Milford Sound below
towering Mitre Peak, past cascading waterfalls, dense rain forest and rugged
mountains. BL
Day 11 Tue. At Leisure in Queenstown, Walter Peak Dinner. Today is free to
explore Queenstown. Perhaps take a jetboat or helicopter ride, play golf or
enjoy a winery tour (own expense). This evening cruise on Lake Wakatipu aboard
the TSS Earnslaw to the Colonels Homestead at Walter Peak for an
authentic New Zealand farm experience and dinner. B, FD
Day 12 Wed. Mt Cook, Christchurch. View spectacular scenery as we journey to
New Zealands highest peak, Mt Cook. Weather permitting, take a ski plane
flight over this stunning region, including a landing on the glacier (own
expense). Continue to Christchurch. Stay: Christchurch, Copthorne Central
Hotel. B
Day 13 Thur. Christchurch, Rotorua. This morning take a tour of Christchurch
then fly to Rotorua. Here, visit the Agrodome and learn about the
countrys farming history before enjoying a Maori Hangi (feast) and
cultural performance. Stay: Rotorua, Heritage Hotel. B, FD
Day 14 Fri. Te Puia Thermal Reserve, Auckland. Tour Te Puia Thermal Reserve and
witness the power of geothermal energy, see boiling mud pools and exploding
geysers. Continue to Auckland, New Zealands largest city, with beautiful
harbors, dormant volcanoes and unique visitor attractions. Tonight is a
Farewell Dinner at The Observatory Restaurant. Stay: Auckland, Skycity Hotel.
B, FD
Day 15 Sat. Auckland, Los Angeles. Tour Auckland then enjoy the rest of the day
free, before your flight to North America. B and BD
SIGHTSEEING HIGHLIGHTS Full day cruise on the Great Barrier Reef
Visit the Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park Take a cruise on
Sydney Harbour and tour the iconic Sydney Opera House See native animals
at Sydney Wildlife World Presentation on Australian opals, Sydney
Enjoy 360degree panoramic city views over dinner at Sydneys Sky Tower
Restaurant Cruise the full length of Milford Sound In Queenstown,
cruise Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak Sheep Station for dinner Visit
majestic Mt Cook National Park Take a city sights tour of Christchurch
Enjoy a Maori Hangi (feast) in Rotorua Explore Te Puia Thermal
Reserve Tour Auckland, the City of Sails Farewell Dinner with
panoramic views at The Observatory Restaurant in Auckland
QUALITY ACCOMMODATION Stay three nights at The Hotel Cairns,
Travelodge Wynyard in Sydney and Queenstowns Copthorne Lake Front Resort
Fine Dining Includes 23 Meals 14 hot breakfasts (B), 2 lunches
(L) and 2 dinners (D) 5 Feature Meals (FL, FD)
| Dates |
| EV15 |
| 2008 Apr. 12; Jun. 7; Jul. 26; Sept. 13, 27; |
| Oct. 11; Nov. 1, 15, 29; Dec. 13. |
| 2009 Jan. 10, 24; Feb. 7, 21; Mar. 7, 21. |
| Most dates guaranteed ask when booking. |
| Fare (per person, twin share US$) |
| Apr. 08-Mar. 09 |
| 15 Days EV15 |
| Land* $3485 |
| Land With Air** $5005# |
| Single Supplement $1190 |
| #International Seasonal Air: |
| EV15 Add $100 for Apr. 2008; Oct.-Nov. 2008 |
| & Feb.-Mar. 2009. Add $500 for Dec. 2008- |
| Jan. 2009. |
| Important |
| *Land fare includes all New Zealand and Australian |
| domestic flights and is based on Qantas as the |
| international carrier. Fare will differ for other airlines. |
| **Land With Air fare includes all domestic, |
| trans-Tasman and flights to/from Los Angeles. |
| Fuel surcharges included and are subject to |
| change. Departure and air taxes are additional |
| and will be confirmed at the time of final payment. |
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