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18-DAY CONTRASTS OF AUSTRALIA/NEW ZEALAND

Visits: Auckland, Rotorua, Franz Josef, Mt. Cook, Tekapo, Melbourne, Cairns & Sydney

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This First class escorted tour provides an in-depth experience to the two exciting destinations in the world - Australia & New Zealand. Thjs tour our highlights include Auckland, Waitomo, Rotorua, Tranz Apline, Franz Josef, Milford Sound, Mount Cook, Lake Tekapo, Melbourne, Barrier Reef and Sydney
australia new zealand escorted 18-day to auckland rotorua melbourne cairns syndney and more Visits: Melbourne, Cairns, Sydney, Christchurch, Milford Sound, Queenstown

INCLUDED FEATURES:

Auckland Sightseeing including Mount Eden, the America's Cup Village and Kelly Tarlton's Underwater World & Antarctic Encounter.

Waitomo Guided boat tour of the Glow Worm Grotto.

Rotorua Sightseeing tour including the Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve, Rainbow farm Show and Rainbow Springs. Plus a traditional Maori Hangi and concert.

TranzAlpine Journey through the spectacular Southern Alps.

Franz Josef See the magnificent Franz Josef Glacier.

Milford Sound Cruise on this natural wonder.

Mount Cook See the National Park and New Zealand's highest peak.

Lake Tekapo View the Church of the Good Shepherd.

Melbourne Sightseeing tour including the Royal Botanic Gardens, Captain Cook's Cottage, Queen Victoria Market and much more.

Barrier Reef Great Barrier Reef cruise including lunch.

Sydney Sightseeing including the Harbour Bridge, Opera House, plus a luncheon cruise on  Sydney Harbor

DINNING HIGHLIGHTS:

A welcome drink with your Tour Director in Auckland

15 Buffet breakfasts

1 Lunch

1 Lunch while cruising Milford Sound

1 tropical buffet lunch on the Great Barrier Reef

1 lunch while cruising the Sydney Harbour

1 three-course dinner in the hotel

1 traditional Maori Hangi dinner in Rotorua

21 included meals in total (see day by day itinerary)

DAY TO DAY ITINERARY:
Day 1: Depart USA We fly over the international date line on our way to Auckland, New Zealand.

Day 2: We fly over the international date line on our way to Auckland, New Zealand.

Day 3: Arrive Auckland (2nights) On our arrival, we are met and transferred to our hotel, with a guaranteed early check-in. Later, an afternoon sightseeing tour will include views from the top of Mount Eden and the War Memorial. This evening, we enjoy a welcome drink with our Tour Director.

Day 4: Auckland sightseeing & at leisure A morning visit Kelly Tarlton's Underwater World and Antarctic Encounter. Then on to the America's Cup Village where there's free time to explore. On our return to Auckland the rest of the day is at leisure. (Buffet breakfast)

Day 5: Auckland - Rotorua Today we travel into the Waikato region and visit the incredible Waitomo Glow Worm Grotto on a guided boat tour. Enjoy a mouth-watering barbecue lunch then continue on to Rotorua where we visit Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve to view New Zealand's biggest geyser, bubbling mud pools and thermal springs. Finally, we enjoy a traditional Maori Hangi dinner and concert. (Buffet breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner)

Day 6: Rotorua - Christchurch Our morning sightseeing includes a visit to Rainbow Springs to view the rare, flightless Kiwi bird and the Rainbow Farm Show. In the afternoon we take our flight to Christchurch on the South Island. (Buffet breakfast)

Day 7: TranzAlpine - Franz Josef We board the TranzAlpine train with stunning scenery on our journey over the Southern Alps to Arthur's Pass. At Franz Josef Glacier you'll have an opportunity to enjoy an optional scenic flight (weather permitting). (Buffet breakfast/ Dinner)

Day 8: Franz Josef - Queenstown (2nights) We enjoy a coastal drive with views of the mighty Tasman Sea. Climb over the Haast Pass winding through Mount Aspiring National Park. Our journey passes Lake Wanata, Lake Hawea and heads along the Kawarau River through Kawarau Gorge. Next we visit Arrowtown, before reaching Queentown. (Buffet breakfast)

Day 9: Milford Sound An early start to Fiordland. We drive through the Homer Tunnel stopping at the Chasm before arriving at Milford Sound. Enjoy a spectacular cruise including lunch with Mitre Peak and Bowen Falls high above. Later we return to Queenstown. (Buffet breakfast/ Lunch on cruise

Day 10:Mount Cook - Christchurch Today we travel past Mount Cook National Park, a world heritage site and home to New Zealand's highest mountain. Next we visit Lake Tekapo stopping to view the Church of Good Shepherd. We drive over the Canterbury plains to Christchurch and enjoy a tour of the city. (Buffet breakfast)

Day 11: Christchurch - Melbourne (2nights) Free time this morning to explore. Then we board our flight to Melbourne, Australia. (Buffet breakfast)

Day 12: Melbourne sightseeing Our morning sightseeing tour shows us the Royal Botonic Gardens and Captain Cook's Cottage. Plus we will see the Queen Victoria Market, the shrine of Remembrance, Parliament House and much more. We drive over Westgate Bridge for panoramic views over Port Phillip Bay. (Buffet breakfast)

Day 13: Melbourne - Cairns (2nights) Later this morning we board our flight to Queensland and the beautiful city of Cairns. The rest of the day is at leisure. (Buffet breakfast)

Day 14: Cairns - Great Barrier Reef Cruise Today we cruise by catamaran to the Great Barrier Reef. An expert marine biologist guides us through the myriad of coral and tropical fish seen from the underwater observatory and the semi-submersible craft. Later enjoy a buffet lunch before we return to Cairns for the night. (Buffet breakfast/ Buffet lunch on Barrier Reef)

Day 15: Cairns - Sydney (3nights) Late morning flight to Sydney arriving in the afternoon. The rest of the day is at leisure to perhaps do some souvenir shopping. (Buffet breakfast)

Day 16: Sydney Sightseeing Our morning sightseeing tour includes views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House from Mrs. Macquarie's Chair. We then join a guided tour of the Opera House, a famous Australian icon. Later, we'll enjoy a luxury cruise on Sydney Harbour which includes a delicious lunch on board. (Buffet breakfast/ Dinner on cruise)

Day 17: Sydney at leisure A full day free to souvenir shop or do some sightseeing. Why not take a trip to Canberra, Australia's capital, the Blue Mountains or the Hunter Valley wine region? TT
(Buffet breakfast)

Day 18: Sydney - USA Bid farewell as your Tour Director accompanies you to the airport at the end of your vacation! (Buffet breakfast)

DEPARTURES 2008: Jan 02, 16; Feb. 13, 20, 27; Mar 05, 12 & more

PRICE: From $6150.00  per person.  Based on double room occupancy.Departure taxes extra.

HOTELS: Auckland: Hyatt Regency Rotorua: Millennium Hotel Christchurch: Millennium Hotel Franz Josef: Franz Josef Glacier Hotel Queenstown: Millennium Hotel Christchurch: Millennium Hotel Melbourne: The Westin Cairns: The Oasis Resort Sydney: Sheraton on the Park