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Maori woman, New Zealand
Day 1- Depart U. S.
• Overnight flight to Melbourne, Australia
Day 2 – Cross International Date Line
• Continue flight to Melbourne, lose a day en route( regained on return)
Day 3 – Melbourne, Australia
• Arrive in Melbourne
• Transfer to hotel and meet fellow travelers, including those who took our optional Tasmania extension
Day 4 – Explore Melbourne & Koorie Heritage Trust
• Visit Koorie Heritage Trust and Birrarung Mar park
• Walking tour of Melbourne
• Welcome Dinner
Day 5 – Melbourne Free Day or Optional Tour
• Free day to explore Melbourne
• Optional tour to Healesville Sanctuary & Dandenong Ranges
Day 6 – Fly to Alice Springs
• Fly to Alice Springs
• Visit Old Telegraph Station and School of the Air
Day 7 – The Outback & Camping Experience
• Explore Simpsons Gap and iconic roadhouse
• Picnic lunch along Finke River
• Sunset views at Outback campsite
Day 8 – Outback, Kings Canyon & Uluru
• Guided walk of Kings Canyon
• Transfer to Yulara near Uluru National Park
Day 9 – Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park
• Explore Uluru-Kata Tjuta with a local guide
• Sunrise and sunset viewings at Uluru
Day 10 – Fly to Cairns
• Fly to Cairns
• Evening at leisure
Day 11 – Mossman Gorge & Great Barrier Reef Discussion
• Visit Cooya Beach and Mossman Gorge
• Marine biologist discussion on Great Barrier Reef health
Day 12 – Great Barrier Reef Cruise
• Catamaran cruise to the Outer Reef for snorkeling and swimming
• Optional helicopter ride over the Reef
Day 13 – Cairns Free Day or Optional Wildlife Tour
• Free day in Cairns
• Optional Best of Australia’ s Wildlife tour
Day 14 – Fly to Sydney
• Fly to Sydney
• Evening free to explore
Day 15 – Sydney Opera House & The Rocks
• Guided tour of Sydney Opera House
• Walking tour of historic Rocks District
Day 16 – Sydney Free Day
• Free day in Sydney
Day 17 – Fly to Christchurch, New Zealand
• Fly to Christchurch
• Welcome Dinner at local restaurant
Day 18 – Christchurch & Waka Canoe Experience
• Paddle a waka canoe on the Avon
• Explore Christchurch
• Home-Hosted Dinner
Day 19 – Farm Visit & Hokitika
• Visit working sheep farm in Rubicon Valley
• Conversation on New Zealand’ s environment
• Transfer to Hokitika
Day 20 – Hokitika Gorge & Local Artists
• Explore Hokitika Gorge
• Guided tour of Hokitika
• Jade carving demonstration and conversation with“ Possum People”
Day 21 – Arthur’ s Pass & Fly to Queenstown
• Stop at Arthur’ s Pass
• Fly to Queenstown
Day 22 – Queenstown & Arrowtown
• Walking tour of Queenstown
• Visit historic Arrowtown
Day 23 – Milford Sound Cruise
• Scenic cruise of Milford Sound
Day 24 – Queenstown Free Time or Optional Jetboat Safari
• Free day in Queenstown
• Optional Dart River Jetboat Safari
Day 25 – Fly to Rotorua & Redwood Walk
• Fly to Rotorua
• Visit Whakarewarewa Forest and walk among giant redwoods
Day 26 – Kiwi Encounter & Maori Village
• Visit kiwi conservation project
• Guided tour of Maori village in Ohinemutu
• Optional canopy tour
Day 27 – Waimangu Volcanic Valley
• Explore Waimangu Volcanic Valley and cruise Lake Rotomahana
Day 28 – Sanctuary Mountain & Auckland
• Visit Arapuni Suspension Bridge
• Bushwalk at Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari
• Transfer to Auckland
Day 29 – Auckland City Tour
• City tour of Auckland
• Learn about early settlements
• Farewell Dinner
Day 30 – Return to U. S.
• Transfer to airport for flight home
• Optional New Zealand’ s Bay of Islands extension begins
OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS
Maximize your discoveries and take advantage of your included airfare by extending your adventure.
Undiscovered Tasmania: Hobart, Cradle Mountain & Launceston 7 nights pre-trip from $ 2,895
New Zealand ' s Bay of Islands 4 nights post-trip from $ 1,495
www. oattravel. com / azo | 1-800-955-1925
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