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YOU ’ LL LOVE THIS TRIP BECAUSE :
Cruise Sydney ' s glorious harbor and the Great Barrier Reef
Cruise the magnificent and worldfamous Milford Sound
Discover the UNESCO Dark Sky Reserve at Lake Tekapo
Breakfast with movie magic in charming Hobbiton
1 Welcome to Melbourne
Get to know your Travel Director and fellow travelers this evening at a Welcome Reception and dinner . Hotel : Crowne Plaza , 2 nights . DW
2 Melbourne
Explore Melbourne on a city sights tour this morning , then discover its historic arcades , eclectic laneways and vibrant street art on a private walking tour . B
3 Melbourne – Cairns
Depart Melbourne by air this morning for Cairns , where you ’ ll join a local expert for a wildlife journey at Hartley ’ s Crocodile Adventures . Enjoy a cruise where you ’ re sure to encounter koalas , wallabies and 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
Board a high-speed catamaran today and cruise out to the iconic Great Barrier Reef . You ’ ll have the opportunity to go snorkeling ( equipment provided ), or view the spectacular coral and tropical fish from the underwater observatory and semisubmersible craft . Enjoy a tropical buffet lunch on board before you return to Cairns . B L
5 Cairns Free Time
Today is free for you to pursue your own interests in this vibrant tropical city .
This evening , you ’ ll be treated to a Highlight Dinner at Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park . Experience a personal Welcome to Country ceremony , witness an entertaining highimpact performance by an indigenous dance group and enjoy dinner accompanied by the sounds of the didgeridoo . B HD
6 Cairns – Sydney
This morning you ’ ll fly to Sydney , where you ’ ll have time to relax or explore before boarding a Dinner Cruise . Glide past magnificent waterfront homes , the legendary Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House . Hotel : Hyatt Regency ( Darling Harbour View ), 3 nights . B DW
7 Sydney
Enjoy a tour of the Sydney Opera House then head to Bondi Beach to visit an Australian institution , the Returned Servicemen ’ s Club .
Your host , a local surf lifesaver , will lead you on an exclusive Be My Guest tour through the Members Only facility of Australia ’ s oldest surf lifesaving club , followed by lunch overlooking the Pacific Ocean . B BG
8 Sydney Free Time
Explore Sydney at your leisure . This evening , join your Travel Director for dinner at a restaurant by the waterfront . B DW
9 Sydney – Auckland
Fly across the Tasman Sea to the island nation of New Zealand . You ’ ll meet your Travel Director over dinner this evening at your hotel . Hotel : The Grand by SkyCity , 2 nights . B DW
10 Auckland
A morning city sightseeing tour is followed by free time when you can relax or explore . B
11 Auckland – Rotorua
On arrival in Rotorua , visit Rainbow Springs Nature Park for a guided tour of the National Kiwi Hatchery Aotearoa , the country ’ s leader in kiwi husbandry . This evening , enjoy a Hangi Highlight Dinner and cultural performance at the Tamaki Māori Village . Hotel : Millennium . B HD
12 Auckland – Queenstown
Enjoy breakfast in the charming village of Hobbiton , the movie set of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit Trilogies , before continuing to Auckland to board your flight to Queenstown . Hotel : Millennium , 3 nights . B
13 Milford Sound Cruise
Travel through Fiordland National Park to glorious Milford Sound . Cruise among sheer cliffs , massive waterfalls , glaciers and rainforest before you return to Queenstown in the late afternoon . B L
14 Queenstown Free Time
Explore exciting Queenstown your way today . Join your fellow travelers at The Boatshed , set in the historic New Zealand Railways Shipping Office , for a Highlight Dinner . B HD
15 Queenstown – Lake Tekapo
Leave the alpine wonderland for Lake Tekapo , traveling through Arrowtown , and Cromwell with its gorgeous stone fruit before viewing the Church of the Good Shepherd . Spend the evening stargazing in the UNESCO Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve . Hotel : Peppers Bluewater Resort . B DW
16 Lake Tekapo – Christchurch
Travel through South Canterbury , visiting the charming village of Geraldine on your way to Christchurch . Hotel : Distinction , 2 nights . B
17 Christchurch
After a city sights tour , you ’ re invited by hosts Tim and Isabelle Weston for a unique Be My Guest experience over morning tea in their home , which was formerly horse stables . This evening , join your Travel Director for a Farewell Dinner . B BG FD
18 Farewell from Christchurch
Say farewell to new-found friends as you are transferred to Christchurch Airport for your onward flight . B
From $ 5775
DEPARTURES
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Dec 09 |
Dec 26 |
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Feb 24 |
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A limited number of single rooms are available at a supplement . Ask your travel agent at time of booking if available .
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DINING
17 Full buffet breakfasts B 3 Highlight Dinners HD 1 Be My Guest lunch BG 5 Dinners with wine DW 2 Lunches L
1 Farewell Dinner FD
1 Be My Guest morning tea BG
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Day 1 – flights to arrive prior to 12 noon into Melbourne Airport Day 18 – flights to depart anytime from Christchurch 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 Auckland Day 12 – Auckland to Queenstown