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| Grand Australia and New Zealand
A 20-Day tour starting from $6,190
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| Cosmopolitan cities, desert outback, tropical rainforests, thermal geysers and majestic mountains await your discovery on Tauck’s ultimate Australia & New Zealand adventure! | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Featured Dining: 19 Breakfasts, 8 Lunches & 12 Dinners
Unique and Distinguished Hotels in the Best Locations: Night 1,2 The Langham Hotel, Melbourne: Melbourne, Australia Night 3 Crowne Plaza Hotel: Alice Springs, Australia Night 4 Sails in the Desert: Ayers Rock, Australia Night 5 Hilton Cairns: Cairns, Australia Night 6,7,8 Hayman island: Great Barrier Reef, Australia Night 9,10,11 InterContinental Sydney: Sydney, Australia Night 12,13 The Langham Hotel, Auckland: Auckland, New Zealand Night 14 Duxton Hotel Okawa Bay: Rotorua, New Zealand Night 15 Te Anau Hotel & Villas: Te Anau, New Zealand Night 16,17 Crowne Plaza Hotel Queenstown: Queenstown, New Zealand Night 18, 19 Crowne Plaza Hotel Christchurch: Christchurch, New Zealand Insightful Tour Directors During your travels, you have the pleasurable advantage of being with a Tauck Tour Director who is fully knowledgeable about the destination, its history and its culture. You can relax knowing that you are accompanied by a professional who manages the flow of events... a problem-solver (in the unlikely event a problem should arise)... an insider who saves you precious time... and a friend who will help transform your trip into a truly memorable journey. Every Travel Expense is Included When you travel with Tauck, you’ll save up to 40% on the cost of traveling the same itinerary on your own. What’s more, virtually every major travel expense is included: Along with most meals, your hotel accommodations, cruises, sightseeing, admissions to museums, galleries and theaters – even taxes and port charges – are built into the price of your trip. Guests are often delightfully surprised at how much is included. You can practically leave your wallet at home! A Tauck vacation offers you both superb quality and extraordinary value.
1. Arrive Melbourne / Yarra River Cruise
Tour begins: 1:45 PM, Langham Hotel, Melbourne. A transfer is included from Melbourne Airport to The Langham Hotel, Melbourne. Afternoon sightseeing includes a cruise on the Yarra River; join us for a welcome dinner aboard the Colonial Tramcar Restaurant. Meals LD 2. Discover Melbourne’s Charm A tour of Melbourne is highlighted by sites such as St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Parliament House, the Royal Botanic Gardens, and the Shrine of Remembrance (ANZAC War Memorial); the rest of the day is free. Meals B 3. Alice Springs – A Town Called Alice A morning flight from Melbourne brings you to Alice Springs, where an Aboriginal Dreamtime lunch precedes a visit to the Alice Springs Desert Park. Learn how the Aborigines have managed the land for tens of thousands of years, and witness the unique flora and wildlife. Attend a barbecue dinner under the stars tonight, featuring bush tucker and stories. Meals BLD 4. Uluru (Ayers Rock), Desert Outback Soar over the remote Australian desert outback on an optional ($175 per person) hot air balloon flight and a champagne breakfast, with incomparable views of red kangaroos and cattle stations. Fly to Uluru (Ayers Rock); the massive monolith looms high above the flat desert and is Aboriginal sacred ground. Have canapés and champagne as you watch the incredible desert sunset, where a spectrum of color changes the face of Uluru. Meals BLD 5. Fly to Cairns, Gateway to the Reef Spend free time this morning at Uluru, then take a flight to Cairns in tropical Queensland; your hotel is close to just about everything. Meals B 6. Hayman Island & The Great Barrier Reef A short flight from Cairns takes you to Hamilton Island, where a catamaran transports you to one of the world’s top resorts, Hayman Island. Tranquility, adventure, indulgence, and relaxation are hallmarks of your three-night stay. The afternoon is free to enjoy a variety of activities from the plentiful resort menu. Meals BLD 7. Full-Day Great Barrier Reef Adventure Explore the Great Barrier Reef on a full-day eco-cruise accompanied by a marine biologist, who provides insights into the fragile ecosystems of the reef. Enjoy snorkeling and swimming, or you can view the fantastic underwater world via a glass bottom boat or a semi-submersible. Meals BLD 8. Sensual Indulgence on Hayman Spend the day your way on Hayman Island. Swim, snorkel or sunbathe; scuba dive down deep or soar high above by seaplane; sail away on a cocktail cruise under the stars; or try your hand at putting – or lobbing – or sending a rush shot to the wicket. Spend the day at the spa, or relax by the extraordinary pool – and when it comes to dining, Hayman promises superbly innovative and traditional cuisine with gracious, unintrusive service. Meals BD 9. Fly to Sydney Depart your tropical paradise this morning for three nights in Sydney, one of the most exciting cities in the world. Your historic hotel is located right in the heart of Sydney, close to the Botanical Gardens and Circular Quay. The rest of the day is free upon your arrival. Meals B 10. Taronga Zoo / Harbour Cruise A city sightseeing tour precedes a visit to Taronga Zoo; set on the waterfront, it is home to over 2,000 Australian, endangered and rare animals in their natural habitats. Enjoy a cocktail cruise on Sydney Harbour followed by dinner at a waterfront restaurant. Meals BD 11. Sydney Opera House A guided visit to the impressive Sydney Opera House takes you inside for a fascinating in-depth, behind-the-scenes look. The remainder of the day is free. Meals B 12. Fly to Auckland, New Zealand Fly to Auckland, known as the “City of Sails” because of its spectacular waterfront location; it is New Zealand’s largest city. Your accommodation, The Langham Hotel, Auckland, is located in the heart of Auckland, close to the waterfront and the commercial center. Meals BD 13. Experience the Sights of Auckland Visit Kelly Tarlton’s Underwater World, an aquarium that offers a close-up look at New Zealand’s unusual marine life, on a morning sightseeing tour. You’ll also visit the Auckland War Memorial Museum, housing one of the world’s most extensive collections of Polynesian and Maori artifacts. Attend a special presentation of Maori dance and entertainment before spending the rest of the day as you please in Auckland. Meals B 14. Rotorua and Maori Traditions Have lunch at Longlands Farm, a combination working farm and country garden, and visit the Agrodome to learn about sheep farming, one of New Zealand’s critical industries. Arrive in Rotorua for a walk through the Whakarewarewa Thermal Village to see the bubbling mud pools and geysers, as well as exhibits detailing village life and crafts of the Maori. Meals BLD 15. Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park Travel by air to the South Island’s Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park, in the heart of the Southern Alps. You have an opportunity to take an optional helicopter flightseeing excursion to view the scenic beauty of Mount Cook if the weather cooperates (additional $195 per person; inquire at time of booking). A short flight takes you to Te Anau this afternoon. Meals BLD 16. Milford Sound Cruise Begin the day in Te Anau, gateway to Fiordland National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A cruise along the stunning waters and dramatic landscapes of Milford Sound includes sights such as rainforests with waterfalls cascading down sheer cliffs, glacier-carved inlets, and occasionally seals on the shore. Journey to Queenstown, New Zealand’s premier alpine resort area. Meals BLD 17. Queenstown / Jet Boat Ride through the narrow gorges of the Shotover River Canyon on a Shotover Jet Boat; the river is famous for its towering rocky canyons; shoot the rapids and navigate narrow channels with breathtaking 360˚ spins. Spend the remainder of the day in Queenstown. Meals B 18. Explore Christchurch Fly to the garden city of Christchurch, where gracious willow trees line the banks of the Avon River. Sightseeing includes beautiful public parks, gardens and historic sites of Christchurch, as well as a visit to the fascinating exhibits of the Canterbury Museum. Meals B 19. Christchurch at Leisure Your entire day is free in Christchurch to pursue your own special interests. Please join us this evening for a farewell reception and dinner. Meals BD 20. Journey Home Tour ends: Christchurch. A transfer is included from Crowne Plaza Hotel Christchurch to Christchurch International Airport. Please allow 2 1/2 hours for flight check-in at the airport. Meals B
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All tour prices are per person, in US dollars.
September - December Departures Single Occupancy Rate = $12,274 Triple Occupancy Rate = $9,310 March 30 - August Departures Single Occupancy Rate = $10,722 Triple Occupancy Rate = $7,910 |
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