Australia, New Zealand and South Pacific Islands Destination Planner 2017 | Page 11

Australia & New Zealand / ESCORTED COACH TOURING

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22 Day Highlights of Australia & New Zealand AAT Kings Fully Escorted
AUSTRALIA
Alice Springs
1
2
Uluru ( Ayers Rock )
Cairns
3
Great Barrier Reef
KEY TO MAP Coach Air No . of nights stay
3
Sydney
Melbourne
3
Waitomo Caves
NEW ZEALAND
2
Auckland
1 Rotorua
This tour is the perfect mix of modern cities and ancient landscapes . It includes gems like the amazing Great Barrier Reef , Sydney Harbour and breathtaking Milford Sound , paired with a world of ancient Aboriginal tradition in Australia ’ s Red Centre and the pounding Maori Haka in Rotorua .
Arthur ’ s Franz Josef Pass
Glacier 1 2
Christchurch Milford
Lake Tekapo
Sound 3
Te Anau Queenstown
( B ) Breakfast , ( L ) Lunch , ( D ) Dinner , ( DW ) Dinner with wine , ( FD ) Farewell Dinner , ( HD ) Highlight Dinner , ( HL ) Highlight Lunch , ( HD ) Highlight Dinner , ( YD ) You ’ re Invited Dinner
Day 1 : Arrive Melbourne This evening join your Tour Director for a welcome reception and dinner onboard Melbourne ’ s famous Colonial Tramcar Restaurant . ( DW )
Day 2 : Melbourne Explore Melbourne on a city sights tour , then discover its eclectic little laneways , arcades , café society and street art on a private walking tour . ( B )
Day 3 : Melbourne at leisure Today is free for you to explore the delights of Melbourne . ( B ) Day 4 : Melbourne – Alice Springs ( flight not included ) Fly from Melbourne to Alice Springs . Visit the School of the Air and the Royal Flying Doctor Service . Tonight enjoy a home-cooked gourmet BBQ dinner at Earth Sanctuary World Nature Centre . ( B , YD )
Day 5 : Alice Springs – Uluru ( Ayers Rock ) Travel through the West MacDonnell and James Ranges and pause to view majestic Atila ( Mt . Conner ) before arriving at Ayers Rock Resort . Later travel to the Uluru sunset viewing area . Witness and photograph the striking colour changes of Uluru at sunset while enjoying gourmet canapés and wine . ( B )
Day 6 : Uluru and Kata Tjuta View the magical Uluru sunrise . Afterwards tour the caves at the base of Uluru , discovering ancient rock art and hearing stories of the Aboriginal Dreamtime . Later experience a Kata Tjuta sunset with sparkling wine and nibbles . ( B )
Day 7 : Uluru ( Ayers Rock ) – Cairns ( flight not included ) Join an Aboriginal artist for a fun introduction to Western Desert Art . In the afternoon you will fly from Ayers Rock to Cairns . ( B )
Day 8 : Great Barrier Reef Board a high-speed catamaran and cruise out to the Great Barrier Reef . You can snorkel and view this natural living wonder up close ( equipment provided ) or stay dry and explore the stunning reef from the comfort of a semi-submersible craft . Tropical buffet lunch included before you return to Cairns . This evening dine at Dundee ’ s Restaurant . ( B , L , DW )
Day 9 : Cairns at leisure Today is free for you to do as you choose ! ( B ) Day 10 : Cairns – Sydney ( flight not included ) Spend time at Cairns Wildlife Dome for the chance to see some cuddly Australian wildlife . This afternoon fly to Sydney where you will have a free evening . ( B )
Day 11 : Sydney Tour the iconic Sydney Opera House before discovering Sydney ’ s Eastern Suburbs and putting your feet in the sand at famous Bondi Beach . Then enjoy a Captain Cook lunch cruise , sailing around the glistening harbour while you enjoy a fresh seasonal menu . ( B , HL )
Day 12 : Sydney at leisure Enjoy a full free day in exciting Sydney . Spend your last evening in Sydney at a local restaurant by the water . ( B , DW )
Day 13 : Sydney – Auckland ( flight not included ) Today fly to New Zealand ! This evening meet your Tour Director for dinner at ‘ Eight ’ at The Langham . ( B , HD )
Day 14 : Auckland sightseeing A morning cruise on Waitemata Harbour is followed by a city sightseeing tour . ( B ) Day 15 : Auckland – Rotorua Join a guide for a boat tour through the Waitomo glowworm grotto . Continue to Rotorua where a Maori guide will accompany you at Te Puia Thermal Reserve . This evening experience the heart pounding wero ( challenge ) from a Maori warrior during a Powhiri , a ceremonial welcome , at the Tamaki Family Marae . ( B , YD )
Day 16 : Rotorua – Christchurch ( flight not included ) Explore Rainbow Springs Nature Park . You may even spot a kiwi ! Next stop is the Agrodome Sheep Show for a taste of farm life . Later , you ’ ll fly to Christchurch . ( B )
Day 17 : Christchurch – Franz Josef Journey through the Southern Alps on the TranzAlpine train . Depart for Hokitika , home of the native greenstone ( jade ), for a factory visit . Continue to Franz Josef Glacier . ( B , DW )
Day 18 : Franz Josef – Queenstown Drive over the Haast Pass , past Thunder Creek Falls . This evening join your Tour Director for a dinner at The Boatshed . ( B , HD )
Day 19 : Milford Sound Cruise Drive along the shores of Lake Wakatipu to Te Anau , then through the rainforest of Fiordland National Park . Enjoy a Milford Sound cruise and return to Queenstown this afternoon . ( B , L )
Day 20 : Queenstown at leisure A free day to enjoy Queenstown . ( B ) Day 21 : Queenstown – Christchurch Visit Lake Tekapo before arriving at Morelea Farm , a typical working sheep farm for a guest lunch . Join your Tour Director this evening in Christchurch for a farewell dinner . ( B , YL , FD )
Day 22 : Depart Christchurch You will be transferred to Christchurch Airport for your flight home . ( B )
Tour includes : 21 nights of accommodation , services of a professional tour guide throughout , airport transfers , sightseeing , meals and attractions as listed above .
Departure dates 2017 : Jan 1 , 8 , 15 , 22 , 29 ; Feb 5 , 12 , 19 , 26 ; Mar 5 , 12 ; Apr 2 , 16 ; Jun 4 ; Jul 2 ; Aug 13 ; Sep 3 , 17
Please call or email for a full list of departure dates and early booking bonuses . Pricing from . $ 8350
Tour Code . IMZB
Pricing is per person , double occupancy
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