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WHY YOU ' LL LOVE THIS TRIP :
• Cruise on Sydney Harbour , the Great Barrier Reef and Milford Sound
• Discover the Dark Sky Project Crater Experience in Tekapo
• Private behind-the-scenes tour at the Sydney Opera House
• Breakfast and a tour of the famous village of Hobbiton
1 Welcome to Melbourne
Meet your Travel Director this evening at a Welcome Reception and dinner . Hotel : Crowne Plaza , 3 nights . DW
2 Melbourne
Explore Melbourne on a city sights tour this morning , then discover its gracious arcades , eclectic laneways and vibrant street art on a private walking tour . B
3 Melbourne Free Time Today is free to further explore Melbourne . B
4 Melbourne – Alice Springs
Fly to Alice Springs and visit the School of the Air and the historic Telegraph Station . Join the Falzon family for a home-cooked Be My Guest gourmet barbecue dinner . Hotel : Mercure Alice Springs Resort . B BG
5 Alice Springs – Uluru
Travel through the West MacDonnell Ranges to Uluru . Sparkling wine is served as you watch the sun set over the world ’ s largest monolith . Hotel : Desert Gardens , Ayers Rock Resort , 2 nights . B
6 Uluru & Kata Tjuta
Witness the magical Uluru sunrise , and then hear stories of the Anangu , caretakers of this remote arid landscape , while touring the base of Uluru . Later , travel over red desert plains to Kata Tjuta , and take a walk through the towering domes of this majestic rock formation . Share a drink with your traveling companions over another glorious sunset . B
7 Uluru – Cairns
Depart the resort in total darkness for the short drive to Bruce Munro ’ s renowned Field of Light . Later , join an Indigenous artist for a fun introduction to Western Desert Art . In the afternoon , fly to Cairns . Hotel : Shangri-La , 3 nights . B
8 Cairns Free Time Today is free time for you in tropical Cairns . B
9 Great Barrier Reef
Board a high-speed catamaran and cruise to the iconic Great Barrier Reef . You can go snorkeling ( equipment provided ), or view the coral and tropical fish from the underwater observatory and semi-submersible craft . Enjoy a tropical buffet lunch on board before you return to Cairns . Dine tonight at a restaurant on the waterfront . B L DW
10 Cairns – Sydney
This afternoon you ’ ll fly to Sydney for an evening at leisure . Hotel : InterContinental , 3 nights . B
11 Sydney
Join a local guide for a tour of the Sydney Opera House before visiting legendary Bondi Beach . Prime your sea legs next as you board a Captain Cook Lunch Cruise . B L
12 Sydney Free Time
Enjoy a free day to explore Sydney . Celebrate your last evening in Sydney with your Travel Director at a restaurant right on the waterfront . B DW
13 Sydney – Auckland
Fly across the Tasman Sea this morning to the island nation of New Zealand , and meet your Travel Director for dinner at your hotel . Hotel : The Grand by SkyCity , 2 nights . B DW
14 Auckland
A morning city sightseeing tour is followed by free time to relax or explore Auckland . B
15 Auckland – Rotorua
Discover native flora and fauna at Rainbow Springs Nature Park . This evening , enjoy a traditional Māori Hangi Highlight Dinner and a cultural performance at the Tamaki Māori Village . Hotel : Millennium . B HD
16 Auckland – Queenstown
Enjoy breakfast in the charming village of Hobbiton , the movie set of the iconic The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit Trilogies , before continuing to Auckland to board your flight to Queenstown . Hotel : Millennium , 3 nights . B
17 Milford Sound
Drive through Fiordland National Park to Milford Sound . Cruise among sheer cliffs , massive waterfalls , glaciers and rainforest before you return to Queenstown in the late afternoon . B L
18 Queenstown Free Time
Relax and explore in Queenstown today . This evening , join your fellow travelers for a Highlight Dinner at The Boatshed . B HD
19 Queenstown – Lake Tekapo
Visit the historic gold-mining village of Arrowtown before indulging in delicious stone fruit at Cromwell . Spend the evening stargazing in the UNESCO Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve . Hotel : Peppers Bluewater Resort . B D
20 Lake Tekapo – Christchurch
Head north through South Canterbury en route to Christchurch . Hotel : Distinction , 2 nights . B
21 Christchurch
Meet Isabelle and Tim Weston for a By My Guest morning tea at their home , Britten Stables . Formerly horse stables , the couple restored the property and transformed it into the exquisite home it is today . Spend the last evening with your Travel Director at a Farewell Dinner . BG FD
22 Farewell from Christchurch
Say farewell when your vacation comes to an end this morning after breakfast . B
From $ 6750
DEPARTURES
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Nov 28 |
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Dec 26 |
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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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SMART WAYS TO SAVE Early bird savings Save up to 10 % pp
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Kings Club Young traveler discount Triple share
Frequent Traveler 5 % off 5-15 years up to 10 % off 5 % off pp
DINING
21 Full buffet breakfasts B 4 Dinners with wine DW 1 Be My Guest morning tea BG 2 Highlight Dinners HD 3 Lunches L
1 Farewell Dinner FD
1 Be My Guest dinner BG
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Day 1 – flights to arrive prior to 12 noon into Melbourne Airport Day 22 – 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 4 – Melbourne to Alice Springs Day 7 – Ayers Rock to Cairns Day 10 – Cairns to Sydney Day 13 – Sydney to Auckland Day 16 – Auckland to Queenstown
Uluru Base Walk