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CHOOSE THIS TRIP IF YOU’D LOVE TO:
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Enjoy an exclusive, local outback dinner under the stars Journey on the TranzAlpine through the Southern Alps
Take a private tour of the Sydney Opera House Walk through the spectacular Field of Light at Uluru
Welcome to Melbourne
Meet your Travel Director this evening at a
Welcome Reception and dinner. Hotel:
Crowne Plaza, 3 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 Free Time
Today is free to further explore Melbourne. B
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Uluru & Kata Tjuta
Witness the magical Uluru sunrise, then tour
the caves at 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
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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
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Cairns Free Time
Today is free time for you in tropical Cairns. B
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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
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Cairns – Sydney
This afternoon you’ll fly to Sydney for an evening
at leisure. Hotel: InterContinental, 3 nights. B
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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
Sydney – Auckland
Auckland
A morning city sightseeing tour is followed
by free time to relax or explore Auckland. B
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Auckland – Rotorua
Discover native flora and fauna at Rainbow
Springs Nature Park. This evening, enjoy a
traditional Māori Hangi Highlight Dinner and
a concert at the Tamaki Māori Village. Hotel:
Millennium. B HD
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
Sydney Free Time
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: Stamford Plaza, 2 nights. B DW
Melbourne – Alice Springs
Fly to Alice Springs and visit the School of the
Air and the Royal Flying Doctor Service.
Join
the Falzon family for a home-cooked Be My
Guest gourmet barbecue dinner. Hotel: Mercure
Alice Springs Resort. B BG
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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
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Rotorua – Queenstown
There’s time this morning to consider an
optional experience before boarding your flight
to Queenstown. Hotel: Millennium, 3 nights. B
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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
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Queenstown Free Time
Relax and explore in Queenstown today.
This evening, join your fellow travelers for a
Highlight Dinner at The Boatshed. B HD
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Queenstown – Franz Josef
Visit the historic gold-mining village of
Arrowtown before indulging in delicious
stone fruit at Cromwell and then journey
over the Haast Pass and along the
coastal road to Franz Josef Glacier.
Hotel: Te Waonui Forest Retreat. B D
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Franz Josef – Christchurch
Stop at Hokitika for a demonstration by
a master jade carver. Take an unforgettable
journey through the spectacular Southern Alps
to Christchurch on the legendary TranzAlpine
train. Hotel: Distinction, 2 nights. B
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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
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Farewell from Christchurch
Say farewell when your vacation comes to
an end this morning after breakfast. B
From $ 6995
per person twin
share land only
DEPARTURES AND PRICES
2019
2020 continued
Start End
Oct
Nov
Nov
Dec Nov
Nov
Nov
Jan
13
03
10
15
Twin Share
02
23
30
04
7875
7875
7875
7875
2020
Start End
Jan
Jan
Jan
Jan
Feb
Feb
Feb
Mar
Mar
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Aug
Aug
Sep
Sep
Oct
Nov
Nov
Nov
Nov
Nov Jan
Feb
Feb
Feb
Feb
Feb
Mar
Mar
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Oct
Nov
Nov
Nov
Dec
Dec
Dec
05
12
19
26
02
09
23
01
08
15
12
31
28
09
30
13
27
11
01
08
15
22
29
Twin Share
25
01
08
15
22
29
14
21
28
04
03
21
19
30
20
04
18
01
22
29
06
13
20
8075
8075
8075
8075
8075
8075
8075
8075
8075
8075
6995
6995
6995
6995
6995
6995
6995
7925
7925
7925
7925
7925
7925
Start
End
Twin Share
Dec 13 Jan 03
Dec 27 Jan 17
7925
7925
2021
Start End
Jan
Jan
Jan
Jan
Jan
Feb
Feb
Feb
Feb
Mar
Mar
Mar
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Aug
Aug
Sep
Sep Jan
Jan
Feb
Feb
Feb
Feb
Mar
Mar
Mar
Mar
Apr
Apr
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Oct
03
10
17
24
31
07
14
21
28
07
14
21
28
11
30
27
08
29
12
26
Twin Share
24
31
07
14
21
28
07
14
21
28
04
11
18
02
20
18
29
19
03
17
7925
7925
7925
7925
7925
7925
7925
7925
7925
7925
7925
7925
7925
6995
6995
6995
6995
6995
6995
6995
Single Supplement (add to price above): $2760pp
Exceptions 13/10/19 to 15/03/20: $2915pp
Exceptions 11/10/20 to 28/03/21: $2925pp
Departures between 13/10/2019 & 15/03/2020 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 $790pp
See page 5 for more great savings <
Kings Club
Young traveler discount
Triple share
Benefits for past guests
Save up to $810pp
Save up to $405pp
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: QF796
Day 7 – Ayers Rock to Cairns: QF1854
Day 10 – Cairns to Sydney: QF923
Day 13 – Sydney to Auckland: QF143
Day 16 – Rotorua to Christchurch: NZ5785 (until 31/03/20)
Day 16 – Rotorua to Queenstown: NZ5785/5653 (from 01/04/20)