American breakfast (B) daily, 1 lunch (L); Local Host service in Cairns and Christchurch; sightseeing as outlined in the day-by-day itinerary.

HOTELS
Cairns: Rydges Esplanade
Location: Centrally located on the Esplanade and a short walk to shopping and dining in the heart of the city.
Amenities & Services: The hotel features a restaurant and bar, 3 pools, fitness center, tennis courts, and 24-hour room service. Rooms feature air-conditioning, private balcony, minibar, coffee/tea maker, in-room safe, TV, iron/ironing board, and hairdryer in bathroom.

Ayers Rock: Desert Gardens Hotel
Location: Set among magnificent ghost gums and native shrubs in the Ayers Rock Resort complex.
Amenities & Services: The hotel features 2 restaurants and a bar, outdoor pool, tennis courts, Internet access, safe deposit boxes, and laundry facilities. The resort complex also features a shopping center with a supermarket, food outlets, bank, post office, and specialty shops. Rooms feature a private balcony or courtyard, air-conditioning, minibar, TV, tea/coffee maker, iron/ironing board, and hairdryer in bathroom.

Alice Springs: Lasseters Hotel
Location: Set against the MacDonnell Ranges, 2 km from the town center.
Amenities & Services: The hotel features 24-hour front desk service, outdoor pool, 3 restaurants, room service, fitness center, tennis courts, and laundry services. Rooms are non-smoking and feature comfortable furnishings, private balcony or courtyard, coffee/tea maker, cable TV, air-conditioning, and minibar.

Sydney: Travelodge Wynyard
Location: In the heart of the Central Business District and adjacent to the Wynyard railway station, the hotel is ideally situated within close proximity to Sydney's wonderful attractions, like Sydney Opera House, The Rocks, Darling Harbour, and a great selection of major shopping outlets.
Amenities & Services: The hotel features a restaurant and bar, currency exchange, fitness center, and room service. Rooms feature air-conditioning, coffee/tea maker, Internet access, minibar, cable TV, and hairdryer in bathroom.

Christchurch: Ibis Christchurch
Location: Ideally located in the heart of Christchurch behind Cathedral Square in the Central Business District and surrounded by art galleries, museums, cafes, restaurants, and popular attractions.
Amenities & Services: The hotel features a restaurant and bar, laundry facilities, 24-hour reception, and safe deposit boxes.

Queenstown: Mercure Queenstown
Location: Approximately 1.5 km from the town center and overlooking beautiful Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkable Mountains.
Amenities & Services: The hotel features 2 restaurants, a bar, outdoor pool, spa, fitness center, currency exchange, and 24-hour room service. Rooms feature minibar, coffee/tea maker, in-room safe, high-speed Internet access, and hairdryer in bathroom.

Rotorua: Ibis Rotorua
Location: Situated on the shores of Lake Rotorua and a short walk to the city center.
Amenities & Services: The hotel features a restaurant and bar, currency exchange, 24-hour reception, and safe deposit boxes. Rooms feature air-conditioning, high-speed Internet access, cable TV, coffee/tea maker, iron/ironing board, and hairdryer in bathroom.

Auckland: Mercure Auckland
Location: Situated steps from the harbor in the heart of the Auckland waterfront district, within easy walking distance of shopping, restaurants, and nightlife.
Amenities & Services: The hotel features a fitness center, a rooftop bar and restaurant, currency exchange, safe deposit boxes, and 24-hour room service. Rooms are non-smoking and feature air-conditioning, cable TV, minibar, Wi-Fi Internet access, and hairdryer in bathroom.