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YOU ’ LL LOVE THIS TRIP BECAUSE :

Connect with locals and learn about country life

Meet native wildlife close-up , such as kiwis and koalas

Discover customs and traditions at the Mitai Māori Village

Visit the famous of Sydney Opera House and Bondi Beach

1 Welcome to Melbourne

On arrival in Melbourne you ’ ll be transferred to your hotel . Early this evening , meet your Travel Director for a Welcome Reception and dinner . Hotel : Crowne Plaza , 2 nights . DW

2 Melbourne

Join your Travel Director for an exploration of Melbourne ’ s famous hidden laneways . You ’ ll discover the city ’ s eclectic arcades , café society and fascinating street art . B

3 Melbourne – Cairns

This morning you ’ ll fly to Cairns , Queensland . On arrival join a local expert for a private wildlife journey at Hartley ’ s Crocodile Adventures . On a boat cruise you ’ ll encounter koalas , wallabies , birds and of course , crocodiles ! Then join us and take part in a Rainforest Restoration project to protect this natural Wonder . Hotel : Hilton , 3 nights . B

4 Great Barrier Reef

Get ready for an experience of a lifetime when you board a high-speed catamaran and cruise to the outer edge of the Great Barrier Reef . View the spectacular coral and tropical fish from the underwater observatory and semi-submersible craft . You ’ ll have the opportunity to go snorkeling and experience this natural wonder up-close ( equipment provided ). Enjoy a tropical buffet lunch before you return to Cairns . B L

5 Cairns Free Time

Today is free for you to discover more of Cairns . This evening , prepare for a Highlight Dinner and show at Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park . Experience a personal Welcome to Country ceremony , hear stories of the Dreamtime and witness an entertaining high impact performance by an indigenous group . Then enjoy dinner accompanied by the sounds of the didgeridoo . B HD

6 Cairns – Sydney

This morning you ’ ll fly to Sydney . On arrival there ’ s time to relax before boarding a Magistic Dinner Cruise . Enjoy your meal and the mesmerising views of Sydney at night . You ’ ll pass magnificent waterfront homes and parklands and all the main harbor attractions including the Harbour Bridge and Opera House . Hotel : Hyatt Regency , ( Darling Harbour View ), 3 nights . B DW

7 Sydney

Celebrate the genius of Jørn Utzon , whose Sydney Opera House is your first stop , for a tour with a local expert . Continue to the golden sands of famous Bondi Beach , for an iconic Australian experience . You ’ ll be greeted by a local surf lifesaver at an Aussie institution , the Returned Servicemen ’ s Club . Your host will take you on an exclusive Be My Guest tour of the Members Only facility of Australia ’ s oldest surf lifesaving club , followed by lunch with views over the Pacific Ocean . B BG

8 Sydney Free Time

Today is yours to explore this wonderful city . This evening , join your Travel Director and fellow travelers for dinner by the waterfront . B DW

9 Sydney – Queenstown

This morning say farewell to Sydney and fly to Queenstown . Get your bearings on an orientation tour . This evening , join your Travel Director for dinner at The Boatshed , set in the historic New Zealand Railways Shipping Office built in 1936 . Restored and relocated to its lakefront setting , The Boatshed , with its spectacular views of Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkables mountain range , is the perfect setting for your Highlight Dinner . Hotel : Millennium , 3 nights . B HD

10 Queenstown

Get the feel for real country life at a Be My Guest experience with your host , Southern Girl Laura , who was born and raised on a sheep farm in the deep south of New Zealand . Try your hand at sheep mustering , whip cracking as well as the chance to feed and pet the farm animals . Laura is sure you ’ ll leave feeling more like a local than a visitor . B BG

11 Queenstown Free Time

On your final day in Queenstown , why not take an optional experience to breathtaking Milford Sound for a cruise on the majestic fiord ? B

12 Queenstown – Auckland

Depart Queenstown and fly north to Auckland . The evening is free , so why not dine in the ‘ heart of the city ’, Federal Street , a hotspot for food lovers right on your doorstep . Hotel : The Grand by SkyCity . B

13 Auckland – Rotorua

Journey through King Country , which was at the center of the New Zealand Wars in the 1860s . Join a local guide in a starry wonderland , a cavernous galaxy of twinkling bright green and blue glowworms that light up the Ruakuri Caves at Waitomo . This evening , join your hosts at the Mitai Māori Village for an authentic introduction to Māori culture . Experience a cultural performance and delicious Hangi feast . Hotel : Millennium , 2 nights . B HD

14 Rotorua

Visit Rainbow Springs Nature Park for a guided tour of the National Kiwi Hatchery Aotearoa , the national leader in kiwi husbandry . Continue to the Living Māori Village Whakarewarewa and gain insights into the lives of the Māori people and the special bond they share with this ancient land . Later join your Travel Director for a Farewell Dinner at Terrace Kitchen on the Lakefront . B FD

15 Farewell from Auckland

Time to bid you farewell as you are transferred from Rotorua to Auckland Airport for your onward flight .. B

From $ 4850

DEPARTURES

2021 2022

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per person twin share land only

A limited number of single rooms are available at a supplement . Ask your travel agent at time of booking if available .

Visit our website or call your Travel Agent for current pricing and available departure dates .

SMART WAYS TO SAVE Early bird savings Save up to 10 % pp

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Kings Club Young traveler discount Triple share

DINING

14 Full buffet breakfasts B 1 Be My Guest lunch BG 1 Lunch L

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Waitomo Glowworm Grotto

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Frequent Traveler 5 % off 5-15 years up to 10 % off 5 % off pp

3 Highlight Dinners HD 3 Dinners with wine DW 1 Farewell Dinner FD

FLIGHT INFORMATION

Day 1 – flights to arrive prior to 12 noon into Melbourne Airport Day 15 – flights to depart after 2.00pm from Auckland Airport

Flights are not included in the vacation price

Internal-vacation flights : Land Only price requires the following internal-vacation flights to be purchased separately in order to fulfil the vacation itinerary :

Day 3 – Melbourne to Cairns Day 6 – Cairns to Sydney Day 9 – Sydney to Queenstown Day 12 – Queenstown to Auckland