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Featured Tours : Discover Australia & New Zealand
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During this 23-day excursion, leave no sigh unseen. Traverse the Southern Alps in New Zealand aboard the world-renowned TranzAlpine train en route to the Franz Josef Glacier. Submerge with a semi-submersible craft in the Great Barrier Reef and visit some of the most beautiful cities in the world. Inclusions Accommodation in first-class, centrally located hotels with private facilities16 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 2 dinnersArrival and departure transfersTransportation by luxury, air-conditioned coachSeat-in-coach tours with professional tour guidesSydney Harbour Bridge & Opera HouseBeautiful Blue MountainsDiscover Uluru (Ayers Rock) & Kata Tjuta (the Olgas)Journey on the Kuranda train & Skyrail CablewayTjapukai Aboriginal Cultural ParkSee the Great Barrier ReefThermal region of RotoruaMaori Hangi and concertSpectacular Milford SoundAmazing Franz Josef GlacierTranzAlpine train journeyBaggage handling |
| Call (907) 376-5231 for more information or to book today! Mention code 5651367 | | SITA World Tours | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Depart North America | Depart North America : Your journey begins as you board your flight to Sydney. | | Day 2 | En route | En route : Cross the International Date Line. | | Day 3 | Sydney | Arrive Sydney : On arrival at Sydney Airport, you will be transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure for you to explore. METRO HOTEL ON PITT (Standard), FOUR POINTS BY SHERATON, DARLING HARBOUR (Superior) or SHERATON ON THE PARK (First Class) | | Day 4 | Sydney | City Sights - Cruise : This morning, visit famous Bondi Beach before taking a Sydney Harbour luncheon cruise. Later, enjoy spectacular views of the city skyline and visit Manly Beach. (BL) | | Day 5 | Sydney | Blue Mountains : Visit Featherdale Wildlife Park, home to koalas and kangaroos. Continue to the spectacular Blue Mountains. Enjoy the views of the Three Sisters. Pass Homebush Bay, site of
the 2000 Olympic Games, on your return to Sydney. (B) | | Day 6 | Alice Springs | Sydney / Alice Springs : This morning, you will be transferred to Sydney Airport for your flight to Alice Springs. On arrival in Alice Springs, you will be transferred to your hotel. This afternoon, enjoy a town tour. AURORA ALICE SPRINGS (Standard), CROWNE PLAZA HOTEL (Superior) or ALICE SPRINGS RESORT, RIVER GUM ROOMS (First Class) (B) | | Day 7 | Kata Tjuta (The Olgas) | Kata Tjuta (the Olgas) : Depart early for Ayers Rock Resort, stopping at a camel farm where you have the option of taking a camel ride. This afternoon, travel to Kata Tjuta (the Olgas) and walk through the domes to Walpa Gorge. After sunset, enjoy a delicious Australian barbecue dinner and spend some time stargazing. OUTBACK PIONEER HOTEL AND LODGE (Standard), DESERT GARDENS HOTEL (Superior) or SAILS IN THE DESERT HOTEL (First Class) (BD) | | Day 8 | Uluru (Ayers Rock) | Uluru (Ayers Rock) : Rise early to view Uluru (Ayers Rock) at sunrise. There is also an optional opportunity to climb to the summit of Uluru. Tour the caves at the base and hear stories of the Aboriginal Dreamtime. View sunset over Uluru this evening. (B) | | Day 9 | Cairns | Uluru (Ayers Rock) / Cairns : You will be transferred to Ayers Rock Airport for your flight to Cairns. On arrival at Cairns Airport, you will be transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure to explore the tropical city of Cairns or do some shopping. MERCURE HOTEL HARBOURSIDE CAIRNS (Standard), THE OASIS RESORT CAIRNS (Superior) or
CAIRNS INTERNATIONAL HOTEL (First Class) (B) | | Day 10 | Great Barrier Reef | Great Barrier Reef : Cruise on the Great Adventures high-speed catamaran to the Great Barrier Reef. Enjoy a reef education presentation and view the spectacular coral and tropical fish from the underwater observatory and semi-submersible craft. Go snorkelling and view this natural living wonder up close (equipment provided). Enjoy a tropical lunch onboard the pontoon at Norman Reef. (BL) | | Day 11 | Tjapukai | Kuranda / Skyrail / Tjapukai : Board the famous Kuranda train for a breathtaking journey to the village of Kuranda. Visit the famous Kuranda markets before returning above the canopy of the rainforest on the Skyrail Cableway. Visit the award-winning
Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park and learn about the ancient aboriginal culture. This afternoon, transfer to your hotel. (B) | | Day 12 | Auckland | Cairns / Auckland : This morning, you will be transferred to Cairns Airport for your flight to Auckland. You will be met on arrival at Auckland Airport and transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure to explore Auckland. You may want to visit the Sky Tower for spectacular views of the harbour and Auckland's surrounding city, an experience
not to be missed. SCENIC CIRCLE AIREDALE HOTEL (Standard), CITY LIFE AUCKLAND (Superior) or SKYCITY
GRAND HOTEL (First Class) (B) | | Day 13 | Rotorua | Auckland / Rotorua : Today travel south and enjoy a barbecue lunch at the Waitomo Caves complex. Experience a guided tour of the famous Glow Worm Grotto, featuring an underground boat ride. Continue to Rotorua. This evening, enjoy a unique Maori Hangi dinner with meat and vegetables cooked in the traditional way. A concert including the spectacular
Haka, Poi dance and traditional Maori songs are also included for your enjoyment. KINGSGATE HOTEL ROTORUA (Standard), PARK HERITAGE ROTORUA (Superior) or MILLENNIUM HOTEL ROTORUA (First
Class) (BLD) | | Day 14 | Queenstown | Rotorua / Queenstown : This morning, see geysers and boiling mudpools at Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve, wildlife at Rainbow Springs and a performing sheep show at the Rainbow Farm Show. Early this afternoon, you will be transferred to Rotorua Airport for your flight to Queenstown. On arrival in Queenstown, you will be transferred to your hotel. The evening
is at leisure. KINGSGATE HOTEL TERRACES (Standard), RYDGES LAKELAND RESORT (Superior) or MILLENNIUM HOTEL QUEENSTOWN (First Class) (B) | | Day 15 | Milford Sound | Milford Sound : Travel to Te Anau, gateway to Fiordland National Park. Enjoy a spectacular cruise on Milford Sound, with Bowen Falls and Mitre Peak standing high above you. (BL) | | Day 16 | Queenstown | Queenstown : Today is free so you can enjoy the many leisure pursuits Queenstown has to offer. You may want to take a jet boat ride. (B) | | Day 17 | Franz Josef | Fox Glacier / Franz Josef : Head north today and enjoy the rugged West Coast scenery through the Haast Pass and continue to the towns of Fox Glacier and Franz Josef. You may want to take an optional scenic flight (weather permitting). FRANZ JOSEF GLACIER HOTEL (Standard and Superior) or TE WEHEKA INN (First Class) (B) | | Day 18 | TranzAlpine Train | TranzAlpine Train : Travel to Greymouth and board the famous TranzAlpine train and traverse the Southern Alps. Travel across the Canterbury Plains to Christchurch, arriving in the early evening. THE ELMS HOTEL (Standard), RYDGES
CHRISTCHURCH (Superior) or HERITAGE CHRISTCHURCH (First Class) (B) | | Day 19 | Christchurch | Depart Christchurch : You will be transferred to Christchurch Airport to connect with your onward flight. (B) |
| | | Price is per person, based on double occupancy, and does not include international airfare. Some departure dates may require a minimum number of passengers to operate. |
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Featured Tours : Discover Australia & New Zealand
