HIGHLIGHTS OF NEW ZEALAND WITH CAIRNS, THE OUTBACK and SYDNEY (IPZJ2012)

Day 1:
Arrive in Cairns, Australia. Welcome to Cairns, “Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef” and one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. The balance of the day is at your leisure.

Day 2:
Cairns. Today, board a fast catamaran for a CRUISE to Green Island, one of the many tropical islands on Australia’s famous Great Barrier Reef. Here you can choose to SNORKEL, take a GLASS-BOTTOM BOAT TOUR, or walk through the island’s cool rainforest. Return to Cairns and enjoy the afternoon at your leisure. (B)

Day 3:
Cairns. A full day at leisure to explore tropical Cairns. (B)

Day 4:
Cairns–Ayers Rock. Today, fly to Ayers Rock. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. (B)

Day 5:
Ayers Rock. This morning, included sightseeing takes you to Kata Tjuta (the Olgas), where you will enjoy a GUIDED WALK. This afternoon, a guided sightseeing tour includes a visit to the CULTURAL CENTRE and a WALKING TOUR around the base of Uluru (Ayers Rock). Late in the day, travel to “Sunset Strip” for a drink, canapés, and to witness the changing colors of the rock. (B)

Day 6:
Ayers Rock–Alice Springs. Today, fly to Alice Springs for guided sightseeing that includes visits to the OLD TELEGRAPH STATION, ANZAC HILL, SCHOOL OF THE AIR, and the ROYAL FLYING DOCTOR SERVICE. (B)

Day 7:
Alice Springs–Sydney. Today, fly to Sydney. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. (B)

Day 8:
Sydney. Enjoy a morning guided sightseeing tour that includes a Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge photo stop, the historic “Rocks” area, and a visit to world-famous BONDI BEACH. The afternoon is at your leisure. (B)

Day 9:
Sydney. Enjoy a full day at leisure in this beautiful city. (B)

Day 10:
Sydney–Auckland, New Zealand. Today, fly to Auckland. Meet your Local Host this afternoon and pick up your rental car. (B)

Day 11:
Auckland–Waitomo–Rotorua. Travel south through the rich pastoral province of Waikato to Waitomo. Here, enjoy a guided tour of the famous GLOWWORM GROTTO, featuring a fascinating underground boat ride. Continue on to Rotorua via Lake Karapiro. (B)

Day 12:
Rotorua. Today, visit the AGRODOME for a hands-on experience focusing on New Zealand’s farming history. Next, visit RAINBOW SPRINGS, a unique showcase of New Zealand’s flora and fauna. Finally, on to TE PUIA to view Maori carving, weaving demonstrations, and to walk through the thermal reserve to see boiling mud pools and shooting geysers. The afternoon is at leisure. (B)

Day 13:
Rotorua–Dunedin. Return your rental car and fly to Dunedin, one of the best-preserved Victorian and Edwardian cities in the Southern Hemisphere. Upon arrival, pick up your rental car and enjoy the remainder of the day at your leisure. (B)

Day 14:
Dunedin. A free day at your leisure to explore the city and the surrounding area. (B)

Day 15:
Dunedin–Mount Cook Region. Today, head north and west to stunning Mount Cook. (B)

Day 16:
Mount Cook–Queenstown. Head south and travel through the wine-making region of Central Otago to Queenstown. (B)

Day 17:
Queenstown. Milford Sound Excursion. Travel by motorcoach along the shores of Lake Wakatipu to Te Anau, gateway to FIORDLAND NATIONAL PARK. View the Mirror Lakes as you pass through Eglinton Valley. From the Homer Tunnel, emerge into Cleddau Valley. Join your Milford Sound CRUISE for an unforgettable experience. (B)

Day 18:
Queenstown. A full day at leisure in the “Adventure Capital of the World.” (B)

Day 19:
Queenstown. Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. Return your rental car at the airport prior to departure. (B)

Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
6/4/2012 - 6/24/2012	$3,829
6/5/2012 - 6/25/2012	$3,829
6/6/2012 - 6/26/2012	$3,829
6/7/2012 - 6/27/2012	$3,829
6/8/2012 - 6/28/2012	$3,829
6/9/2012 - 6/29/2012	$3,829
6/10/2012 - 6/30/2012	$3,829
6/11/2012 - 7/1/2012	$3,829
6/12/2012 - 7/2/2012	$3,829
6/13/2012 - 7/3/2012	$3,829
6/14/2012 - 7/4/2012	$3,829
6/15/2012 - 7/5/2012	$3,829
6/16/2012 - 7/6/2012	$3,829
6/17/2012 - 7/7/2012	$3,829
6/18/2012 - 7/8/2012	$3,829
6/19/2012 - 7/9/2012	$3,829
6/20/2012 - 7/10/2012	$3,829
6/21/2012 - 7/11/2012	$3,829
6/22/2012 - 7/12/2012	$3,829
6/23/2012 - 7/13/2012	$3,829
6/24/2012 - 7/14/2012	$3,829
6/25/2012 - 7/15/2012	$3,879
6/26/2012 - 7/16/2012	$3,939
6/27/2012 - 7/17/2012	$3,939
6/28/2012 - 7/18/2012	$3,939
6/29/2012 - 7/19/2012	$3,939
6/30/2012 - 7/20/2012	$3,939
7/1/2012 - 7/21/2012	$3,939
7/2/2012 - 7/22/2012	$3,939
7/3/2012 - 7/23/2012	$3,939
7/4/2012 - 7/24/2012	$3,939
7/5/2012 - 7/25/2012	$3,939
7/6/2012 - 7/26/2012	$3,939
7/7/2012 - 7/27/2012	$3,939
7/8/2012 - 7/28/2012	$3,939
7/9/2012 - 7/29/2012	$3,939
7/10/2012 - 7/30/2012	$3,939
7/11/2012 - 7/31/2012	$3,939
7/12/2012 - 8/1/2012	$3,939
7/13/2012 - 8/2/2012	$3,939
7/14/2012 - 8/3/2012	$3,939
7/15/2012 - 8/4/2012	$3,939
7/16/2012 - 8/5/2012	$3,939
7/17/2012 - 8/6/2012	$3,939
7/18/2012 - 8/7/2012	$3,939
7/19/2012 - 8/8/2012	$3,939
7/20/2012 - 8/9/2012	$3,939
7/21/2012 - 8/10/2012	$3,939
7/22/2012 - 8/11/2012	$3,939
7/23/2012 - 8/12/2012	$3,939
7/24/2012 - 8/13/2012	$3,939
7/25/2012 - 8/14/2012	$3,939
7/26/2012 - 8/15/2012	$3,939
7/27/2012 - 8/16/2012	$3,939
7/28/2012 - 8/17/2012	$3,939
7/29/2012 - 8/18/2012	$3,939
7/30/2012 - 8/19/2012	$3,939
7/31/2012 - 8/20/2012	$3,939
8/1/2012 - 8/21/2012	$3,939
8/2/2012 - 8/22/2012	$3,939
8/3/2012 - 8/23/2012	$3,939
8/4/2012 - 8/24/2012	$3,939
8/5/2012 - 8/25/2012	$3,939
8/6/2012 - 8/26/2012	$3,939
8/7/2012 - 8/27/2012	$3,939
8/8/2012 - 8/28/2012	$3,939
8/9/2012 - 8/29/2012	$3,939
8/10/2012 - 8/30/2012	$3,939
8/11/2012 - 8/31/2012	$3,939
8/12/2012 - 9/1/2012	$3,939
8/13/2012 - 9/2/2012	$3,939
8/14/2012 - 9/3/2012	$3,939
8/15/2012 - 9/4/2012	$3,939
8/16/2012 - 9/5/2012	$3,939
8/17/2012 - 9/6/2012	$3,939
8/18/2012 - 9/7/2012	$3,939
8/19/2012 - 9/8/2012	$3,939
8/20/2012 - 9/9/2012	$3,939
8/21/2012 - 9/10/2012	$3,939
8/22/2012 - 9/11/2012	$3,939
8/23/2012 - 9/12/2012	$3,939
8/24/2012 - 9/13/2012	$3,939
8/25/2012 - 9/14/2012	$3,939
8/26/2012 - 9/15/2012	$3,939
8/27/2012 - 9/16/2012	$3,939
8/28/2012 - 9/17/2012	$3,939
8/29/2012 - 9/18/2012	$3,939
8/30/2012 - 9/19/2012	$3,939
8/31/2012 - 9/20/2012	$3,939
9/1/2012 - 9/21/2012	$3,939
9/2/2012 - 9/22/2012	$3,939
9/3/2012 - 9/23/2012	$3,939
9/4/2012 - 9/24/2012	$3,939
9/5/2012 - 9/25/2012	$3,939
9/6/2012 - 9/26/2012	$3,939
9/7/2012 - 9/27/2012	$3,939
9/8/2012 - 9/28/2012	$3,939
9/9/2012 - 9/29/2012	$3,939
9/10/2012 - 9/30/2012	$3,939
9/11/2012 - 10/1/2012	$3,939
9/12/2012 - 10/2/2012	$4,019
9/13/2012 - 10/3/2012	$4,019
9/14/2012 - 10/4/2012	$4,019
9/15/2012 - 10/5/2012	$4,019
9/16/2012 - 10/6/2012	$4,019
9/17/2012 - 10/7/2012	$4,019
9/18/2012 - 10/8/2012	$4,019
9/19/2012 - 10/9/2012	$4,019
9/20/2012 - 10/10/2012	$4,019
9/21/2012 - 10/11/2012	$4,019
9/22/2012 - 10/12/2012	$4,019
9/23/2012 - 10/13/2012	$4,019
9/24/2012 - 10/14/2012	$4,019
9/25/2012 - 10/15/2012	$4,019
9/26/2012 - 10/16/2012	$4,019
9/27/2012 - 10/17/2012	$4,019
9/28/2012 - 10/18/2012	$4,019
9/29/2012 - 10/19/2012	$4,019
9/30/2012 - 10/20/2012	$4,019
10/1/2012 - 10/21/2012	$4,019
10/2/2012 - 10/22/2012	$4,019
10/3/2012 - 10/23/2012	$4,019
10/4/2012 - 10/24/2012	$4,019
10/5/2012 - 10/25/2012	$4,019
10/6/2012 - 10/26/2012	$4,019
10/7/2012 - 10/27/2012	$4,019
10/8/2012 - 10/28/2012	$4,019
10/9/2012 - 10/29/2012	$4,019
10/10/2012 - 10/30/2012	$4,019
10/11/2012 - 10/31/2012	$4,019
10/12/2012 - 11/1/2012	$4,019
10/13/2012 - 11/2/2012	$4,019
10/14/2012 - 11/3/2012	$4,019
10/15/2012 - 11/4/2012	$4,019
10/16/2012 - 11/5/2012	$4,019
10/17/2012 - 11/6/2012	$4,019
10/18/2012 - 11/7/2012	$4,019
10/19/2012 - 11/8/2012	$4,019
10/20/2012 - 11/9/2012	$4,019
10/21/2012 - 11/10/2012	$4,019
10/22/2012 - 11/11/2012	$4,019
10/23/2012 - 11/12/2012	$4,019
10/24/2012 - 11/13/2012	$4,019
10/25/2012 - 11/14/2012	$4,019
10/26/2012 - 11/15/2012	$4,019
10/27/2012 - 11/16/2012	$4,019
10/28/2012 - 11/17/2012	$4,019
10/29/2012 - 11/18/2012	$4,019
10/30/2012 - 11/19/2012	$4,019
10/31/2012 - 11/20/2012	$4,019
11/1/2012 - 11/21/2012	$4,019
11/2/2012 - 11/22/2012	$4,019
11/3/2012 - 11/23/2012	$4,019
11/4/2012 - 11/24/2012	$4,019
11/5/2012 - 11/25/2012	$4,019
11/6/2012 - 11/26/2012	$4,019
11/7/2012 - 11/27/2012	$4,019
11/8/2012 - 11/28/2012	$4,019
11/9/2012 - 11/29/2012	$4,019
11/10/2012 - 11/30/2012	$4,019
11/11/2012 - 12/1/2012	$4,019
11/12/2012 - 12/2/2012	$4,019
11/13/2012 - 12/3/2012	$4,019
11/14/2012 - 12/4/2012	$4,019
11/15/2012 - 12/5/2012	$4,019
11/16/2012 - 12/6/2012	$4,019
11/17/2012 - 12/7/2012	$4,019
11/18/2012 - 12/8/2012	$4,019
11/19/2012 - 12/9/2012	$4,019
11/20/2012 - 12/10/2012	$4,019
11/21/2012 - 12/11/2012	$4,019
11/22/2012 - 12/12/2012	$4,019
11/23/2012 - 12/13/2012	$4,019
11/24/2012 - 12/14/2012	$4,019
11/25/2012 - 12/15/2012	$3,959
11/26/2012 - 12/16/2012	$3,909
11/27/2012 - 12/17/2012	$3,909
11/28/2012 - 12/18/2012	$3,909
11/29/2012 - 12/19/2012	$3,909
11/30/2012 - 12/20/2012	$3,909
12/1/2012 - 12/21/2012	$3,909
12/2/2012 - 12/22/2012	$3,909
12/3/2012 - 12/23/2012	$3,909
12/4/2012 - 12/24/2012	$3,909
12/5/2012 - 12/25/2012	$3,909
12/6/2012 - 12/26/2012	$3,909
12/7/2012 - 12/27/2012	$3,909
12/8/2012 - 12/28/2012	$3,909
12/9/2012 - 12/29/2012	$3,909
12/10/2012 - 12/30/2012	$3,909
12/11/2012 - 12/31/2012	$3,909
12/12/2012 - 1/1/2013	$3,909
12/13/2012 - 1/2/2013	$3,939
12/14/2012 - 1/3/2013	$3,939
12/15/2012 - 1/4/2013	$3,939
12/16/2012 - 1/5/2013	$3,939
12/17/2012 - 1/6/2013	$3,939
12/18/2012 - 1/7/2013	$3,939
12/19/2012 - 1/8/2013	$3,939
12/20/2012 - 1/9/2013	$3,939
12/21/2012 - 1/10/2013	$3,979
12/22/2012 - 1/11/2013	$3,989
12/23/2012 - 1/12/2013	$4,009
12/24/2012 - 1/13/2013	$4,019
12/25/2012 - 1/14/2013	$4,029
12/26/2012 - 1/15/2013	$4,049
12/27/2012 - 1/16/2013	$4,069
12/28/2012 - 1/17/2013	$4,079
12/29/2012 - 1/18/2013	$4,079
12/30/2012 - 1/19/2013	$4,089
12/31/2012 - 1/20/2013	$4,089
Note: Departures appearing above in green are guaranteed to operate by the tour operator.
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