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18 days, Sydney to Auckland
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Introduction

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

Hotel info (1 nights)

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) 

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After 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) 

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After breakfast today, it’s off to the airport for your flight back home! (B)  

Whats Include

MELBOURNE        

Guided city tour

Meet the Penguins at Philip Island

CAIRNS                

Train ride up to Barron Gorge

Ride the Skyrail Gondola in Kuranda

Experience the Great Barrier Reef

SYDNEY                

Guided city tour

Visit the famous Opera House

See the Three Sisters, Echo Point, and Katoomba Falls

CHRISTCHURCH   

Travel by coach to the Tranz Alpine to Greymouth

FRANZ JOSEF       

Visit the Glacier Region in Franz Josef

QUEENSTOWN     

Guided tour of Milford Sound

Enjoy a cruise on the famous Milford Sound

ROTORUA

Guided tour of Waitomo Glowworm Caves during an underground boat ride (weather permitting)

WAITOMO            

See the Agrodome Farm show

AUCKLAND 

Visit Auckland

NADI          

Visit Nadi