This
nicely paced journey gives you glow worms, geysers and Maori culture in New
Zealand; in Australia the Great Barrier Reef, Melbourne's local secrets, the
Sydney Opera House and Aboriginal art.
Duration: 16+2 days
Start/Finish City: Sydney to Nadi
Service Level: Premium
Physical Grading: 2
Travel Style: Comfort
Trip
Type:
Small Group
Itinerary
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On arrival you will be met and transferred to the hotel.
Afterwards, depart on a half day tour of Sydney. Visiting Opera house, Sydney’s
wonderful Skyline and many other harborside highlights, you can Enjoy walking
tour of the city’s historical district, the “Rocks” site of Sydney’s original
settlement in 1788. Dinner at a local
Indian restaurant. (D)
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After breakfast, depart on a full day tour of Blue
Mountains and a Wildlife Park. Crisp, clean, mountain top air with distant blue
haze overlooking awesome canyons with rainforest carpeting the valley floor.
Waterfalls, sleepy hamlets and the rich warm smell of the Australian bush make
this a very special place for every visitor. Highlights of this tour include
the Three Sisters, Echo point, Katoomba Falls, Scenic cliff drive and a
Wildlife Park where you can view native Australian animals and birds. Dinner at
a local Indian restaurant. Overnight at the hotel. (B,L,D)
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After breakfast, you have the day free in Sydney to enjoy
the iconic harbor, world renowned beaches or take an optional tour and feel on
top of the world as you climb up the Harbor Bridge! Overnight at the hotel. (B,L,D)
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After breakfast you will be
transferred for your flight to Cairns. On arrival you will be met and
transferred to your hotel. Rest of the day free. Overnight at the hotel. (B,L,D)
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After breakfast, you arrive at Freshwater Rail Station
for this historic train station before it is "All Aboard" for the
historic rail journey which will take you past sugar cane fields and up the
slopes leading to the Barron Gorge. The journey ends in Kuranda, principal town
of the Atherton Tablelands, located some 2000 feet above sea level and a rich
farmland area. Free time to stroll around this beautiful tropical village enjoy
the train station & discover the market independently. After relaxing &
enjoying this tranquil village, take a walk to the Kuranda Skyrail Station
where you catch the scenic Skyrail Gondola for the journey back to the coast,
literally passing through and over the heights of the rainforest. Dinner at a
local Indian restaurant. Overnight at the hotel. (B,L,D)
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After breakfast, wait in the lobby for your coach from Big Cat to pick you
up to transfer you to the Wharf. Enjoy snorkeling, swimming, seeing the fish
feeding and a ride in their semi-submersible. See the beautiful corals with
their amazing range of brilliant colors. Enjoy a delicious lunch, morning and
afternoon tea. You will be transferred back to hotel after the tour. Dinner at a local Indian restaurant.
Overnight at the hotel.(B,L,D)
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This morning you will be transferred to the airport for
your flight to Melbourne. On arrival you will be transferred to your hotel. (B,D)
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After breakfast, depart on a city tour of Melbourne
visiting famous landmarks of the city. Later this afternoon drive to Philip
Island. At Philip Island enjoy the amazing natural phenomenon of the “little
Penguins Parade” and see them exit the surf and make their way to their dune
burrows. Indian dinner (could be packed depending on arrival time from Philip
Island). Overnight at the hotel. (B,L,D)
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Breakfast at the hotel. Today you will be transferred to
the airport for your onward flight to New Zealand. On arrival you will be met
and transferred to your hotel. Enjoy 3 hours sight-seeing in the "Garden
City". At the International Antarctic Centre you have the opportunity to
experience the awesome and challenging Antarctic environment. The displays show both past and present
exploration in an informative way. You can experience the actual weather
conditions as well in the 'snow and ice' room. Dinner at a local Indian restaurant. Overnight at the hotel. (B,D)
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Breakfast at the
hotel then leave by coach, up and across the spectacular Southern Alps via the
alpine village of Arthur’s Pass situated 737 metres above sea level, before
descending through lush beech forests past the beautiful Lake Brunner to the
West Coast town of Greymouth, on the Tasman Sea, continue your journey from
Greymouth to the Glacier Region today, south along the Scenic West Coast, enjoying
views of the Southern Alps to the East and the Tasman Sea to the west as you
make your way to the Glacier Region. Dinner and overnight at the hotel. (B,L,D)
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After breakfast at
the hotel, depart for your coach journey to Queenstown. Depart the Glacier
Region this morning and travel down the West Coast past spectacular mountain
ranges, native forests and lakes to the Haast Pass, gateway to World Heritage
Westland National Park. Follow the
shores of Lakes Hawea and Wanaka to the resort city of Queenstown. Arrive
Queenstown and transfer to the hotel. Dinner at a local Indian restaurant. Overnight at
the hotel. (B,L,D)
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After breakfast, depart for a full day tour to Milford
Sound. Follow the southern arm of Lake Wakatipu to Lumsden, and onward
to Lake Te Anau. The scenery changes dramatically from tussock covered
grasslands to glacier hewn valleys as you enter the Eglinton Valley and travel
through the breath taking man made Homer Tunnel to reach Milford Sound. Enjoy a cruise on this world famous fiord,
dominated by Mitre Peak and the cascading Bowen Falls. On completion you will return to Queenstown
by coach. Arrive Queenstown at approximately 7:45pm. An optional return scenic
flight to Queenstown is available (own expense). Dinner at a local Indian restaurant. Overnight at the hotel. (B,L,D)
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After breakfast, you have the day free at this beautiful
resort town which is also the world’s adventure capital. Brave yourself to
enjoy an optional ride on the speeding jetboat or go on a rafting trip before
you culminate with a bungee jump from the historic Kawaru Bridge. Overnight at
the hotel. (B,L,D)
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After breakfast you will be transferred to the airport
for your flight to Auckland, then continue your visit to the famous sights of
Rotorua which include Te Puia, Geothermal reserve to view the boiling mudpools
and cascading Pohutu geyser, that make Rotorua famous as New Zealand's
"thermal city". Here you can also enjoy a visit to the Maori Arts and
Crafts Institute to view local Maori carvers in action. Witness a sheep
shearing show at Agrodome Farm and a rare opportunity to spot the native bird
Kiwi at Paradise Valley Springs. Dinner
at a local Indian restaurant. Overnight at the hotel. (B, D)
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Breakfast at the hotel, you depart Rotorua and travel
over the forested Mamaku Ranges to reach Waitomo. Upon arrival in Waitomo, enjoy a guided tour
of the world famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves including an underground boat ride
(weather permitting) on a subterranean river.
Overhead thousands of tiny glowworms light up the cave walls and
roof. On completion continue through the
fertile Waikato area through Hamilton, New Zealand’s fourth largest city to
reach Auckland. Arrive Auckland at approximately 5:30pm. On arrival check into
your hotel. Dinner at a local Indian
restaurant. Overnight at the hotel. (B,L,D)
Hotel infoAfter breakfast, transfer to the airport and
board your flight to Nadi, Fiji! Upon
arrival, you’ll be transferred to your hotel to check-in and freshen up. (B,L,D)
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Enjoy breakfast and then half a day
sightseeing then head off to the beach, or relax at the resort. The day is yours to do with as you please!
(B, D)
Hotel infoAfter breakfast today, it’s off to the airport for your
flight back home! (B)