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CHOOSE THIS TRIP IF YOU’D LOVE TO:
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Cruise Sydney's glorious harbor and the Great Barrier Reef Visit a local home and former stables for morning tea
Cruise the magnificent and world-famous Milford Sound Plant a tree at a Queensland rainforest restoration project
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
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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
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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
Then join us and take part in a
crocodiles.
Rainforest Restoration project to protect this
natural wonder. Hotel: Hilton, 3 nights. B
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Great Barrier Reef
Board a high-speed catamaran today and
cruise out to the iconic Great Barrier Reef
beneath the sparkling blue waters of the
Coral Sea. You’ll have the opportunity to go
snorkeling (equipment provided), or view
the spectacular coral and tropical fish from
the underwater observatory and semi-
submersible craft. Enjoy a tropical buffet lunch
on board before you return to Cairns. B L
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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 high-
impact performance by an indigenous
dance group and enjoy dinner accompanied
by the sounds of the didgeridoo. B HD
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Cairns – Sydney
This morning you’ll fly to Sydney, where
you’ll have time to relax or explore before
boarding a Captain Cook Sunset Cruise.
Glide past magnificent waterfront homes,
the legendary Harbor Bridge and Sydney
Opera House. Hotel: Hyatt Regency
(Darling Harbor View), 3 nights. B DW
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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
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From $ 5895
Auckland – Rotorua
Discover New Zealand’s native flora and fauna,
including the iconic kiwi, at Rainbow Springs
Nature Park.
This evening, enjoy a Hangi
Highlight Dinner and cultural performance at the
Tamaki Māori Village. Hotel: Millennium. B HD
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Rotorua – Queenstown
There’s free time for an optional experience.
Perhaps visit Te Puia, where a Māori guide will
introduce you to their gift from the gods – mud
pools, thermal springs and New Zealand’s largest
geyser, Pohutu. This afternoon, board your flight
to Queenstown. Hotel: Millennium, 3 nights. B
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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
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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
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Queenstown – Franz Josef
Visit the historic gold-mining village of
Arrowtown, then indulge in some delicious stone
fruit in Cromwell. Drive over the epic Haast
Pass, past thundering waterfalls and ice-blue
lakes. Continue to the magnificent Franz Josef
Glacier. Hotel: Te Waonui Forest Retreat. B DW
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Franz Josef – Christchurch
Journey to Hokitika, known for its beautiful
greenstone (jade) to witness a master
carver at work. At Arthur’s Pass board the
TranzAlpine for one of the world’s most scenic
train rides through the Southern Alps to
Christchurch. Hotel: Distinction, 2 nights. B
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Christchurch
Join Isabelle and Tim Weston, for a Be My
Guest experience 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. B BG FD
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Farewell from Christchurch
Say goodbye when your vacation comes to
an end this morning after breakfast. B
per person twin
share land only
DEPARTURES AND PRICES
2019
Sydney Free Time
Explore Sydney at your leisure. This evening,
join your Travel Director for dinner at a
restaurant by the waterfront. B DW
Auckland
A morning city sightseeing tour is followed by
free time when you can relax or explore. B
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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:
Stamford Plaza, 2 nights. B DW
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Single Supplement (add to price above): $2330pp
Exceptions 03/10/19 to 19/03/20: $2450pp
Exceptions 01/10/20 to 25/03/21: $2475pp
Departures between 03/10/2019 & 19/03/2020 operate as
per the 2019/20 brochure itinerary, are one day shorter and
end in Queenstown.
Itinerary, departure dates and prices may change from 01/04/21.
SMART WAYS TO SAVE
Early bird savings
Save up to $645pp
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Kings Club
Young traveler discount
Triple share
Benefits for past guests
Save up to $645pp
Save up to $320pp
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: QF702
Day 6 – Cairns to Sydney: JQ957
Day 9 – Sydney to Auckland: QF143
Day 12 – Rotorua to Christchurch: NZ5785 (until 31/03/20)
Day 12 – Rotorua to Queenstown: NZ5785/5653 (from 01/04/20)