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Contrasts of Australia & New Zealand
19 Days from $7,300 Tour Code: ANZ

 

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Come and experience the contrasts between Australia and New Zealand. These two countries “down under” are extremely diverse and cover every landscape imaginable. Australia & New Zealand are worth the trip!

Begin in Auckland, city of sails. This city is based on the water and you will cruise Waitemata Harbor and stop at Viaduct Harbor, home to the 2000 America’s Cup. From Auckland, on to Rotorua, New Zealand’s thermal wonderland. En-route stop to visit the incredible Waitomo Glow Worm Grotto on a guided boat tour. Upon arrival in Rotorua visit Te Puia Thermal reserve and gaze at the countries biggest geyser while wandering the pathways from one bubbling mud geyser pool to the next. With dinner enjoy a traditional Maori Hangi show. After a visit to the Agrodome Sheep show fly to Christchurch, on the South Island.

To cross the Southern Alps you will board the TranzAlpine train. Enjoy spectacular scenery as you cross over Arthur’s Pass to the Western coastline, continuing south to Franz Josef. Here you will have the opportunity to walk to view the glaciers and perhaps, even take a scenic flight! Continue south, winding via Mount Aspiring National Park and Lake Wanaka to the adventure capital, Queenstown. An included Milford Sound Excursion will thrill you before having the balance of your time free to enjoy this picturesque town.

Head back to Christchurch by way of Mount Cook National Park. Along the route visit Lake Tekapo, and the Church of the Good Shepherd. Upon arrival in Christchurch one of the highlights of the trip; visit with a local Kiwi family and tour their historic home and gardens before a delicious 3-course dinner. What a wonderful way to end your time in this amazingly diverse country.

After enjoying time in the sparsely populated New Zealand, fly to bustling Melbourne, Australia. Enjoy your first afternoon at leisure before included sightseeing of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Queen Victoria Market and much more. A short flight brings you to Cairns, jump off point to the Great Barrier Reef. Visit Rainforestation Nature Park for a “be my guest” lunch and learn about the indigenous Aboriginal culture along with Australia’s host of wildlife. The next day take a high speed catamaran and cruise the Great Barrier Reef, observing the coral and tropical fish from the underwater observatory. You have the opportunity to snorkel and a highlight lunch is included.

On to Sydney, Australia’s captivating city on the water. Your included sightseeing includes Sydney Harbor, and the world famous Opera House. Board your luxury cruise boat and enjoy a highlight lunch while enjoying the views of the city from the water. Later, plenty of time at leisure to shop for Opals or perhaps take an optional tour into the Blue Mountains. As you enjoy your Farewell Dinner, think back on all you’ve seen and done in these two diverse, but magnificent countries.

Stay in a fantastic selection of First Class accommodations throughout the tour as well as 26 meals, including 16 Buffet Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 4 Highlight Lunches, 3 Three-Course Dinners with tea or coffee, 1 Highlight Dinner and 1 Farewell Dinner.

To ensure a comfortable travel experience, our motorcoaches are equipped with large panoramic windows, reclining seats, air-conditioning and restroom facilities.

Tour price is per person and is based on two people sharing a twin bedded room. Single rooms are available at a supplement or you can choose to participate in our room share program

***This tour is operated by our sister company.

Your Tour Price Includes

VIP Door-to-Door Transfer Travel Documents
Inter-Tour Flights First Class Hotels
Transportation 25 Meals
Professional Tour Director

Included Tour Highlights

Auckland sightseeing Milford Sound
Glow Worm Grotto and Te Puia Thermal Reserve Lake Tekapo
Rainbow Springs and Agradome Sheep Show Melbourne sightseeing
Christchurch sightseeing Visit Rainforestation Nature Park
Ride the TranzAlpine Train Great Barrier Reef
Visit Arrowtown Sydney sightseeing

Optional Excursions

Optional excursions can be purchased upon arrival.
The list below is a sampling of excursions that may be offered by your tour director.

Rotorua - Heli Pro: Lake Views Scenic Flight Melbourne - Colonial Tramcar Restaurant
Rotorua - Heli Pro: Mt. Tarawera Direct Cairns - Crocodile Explorer
Rotorua - Float Plane Scenic Air Tours Cairns - Great Adventures
Queenstown - Rafting Kawarau River Cairns - Cairns Night Zoo
Queenstown - Shotover Jet (30-minute ride) Cairns - Cape Tribulation Day Tour
Queenstown - Dart River Jet Ride Cairns - Kuranda Rail, Skyrail & Tjapukai Day Tour
Queenstown - Walter Peak Dinner Cairns - Flames of the Forest Rainforest Dinner
Queenstown - Skyline Restaurant Cairns - Hot Air Ballooning
Queenstown - Kiwi Haka Cairns - Ochre Restaurant and Catering
Queenstown - Skyline Restaurant & Kiwi Haka Combo Cairns - Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park
Queenstown - Nomad 4WD Safari Cairns - Tjapukai by Night
Queenstown - Garden Tours Sydney - The Blue Mountains & Wildlife Dinner
Queenstown - Queenstown Wine Trail Sydney - Hunter Valley Wine Tasting
Queenstown - Remarkable Experience Sydney - Captain’s Dinner
Queenstown - Queenstown Heritage: Skippers Canyon Tour Sydney - Sydney Tower Restaurant
Queenstown - Sail Queenstown Sydney - Italian Village
Melbourne - Penguins with Kangaroos & Koalas
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