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20 Days Wonders of Australia & New Zealand Tour Package
Duration: 20 Days / 18 Nights
Priced From: $16,435 ( Price is per person, based on double occupancy )
Dates: Oct, Nov, Dec
Our "flagship" tour in unhurried style - superbly choreographed to reveal the secrets of Australia's remarkable continent and the rich tapestry of New Zealand.
Tour Itinerary
DAYS 1-2: USA or Canada/Melbourne, Australia
Depart on an overnight flight to Melbourne crossing the International Dateline.
DAY 3: Melbourne
Your room is available for immediate occupancy. After lunch, venture out for a brief introduction to this beautiful city. Tonight dine at Radii, one of Melbourne's finest restaurants. Park Hyatt Melbourne L D
DAY 4: Melbourne/Coliban Park/Melbourne
Set off on a drive to Coliban Park, a private sheep station set in its own secret valley. Enjoy lunch at this historic homestead with the resident Barber family. This evening dine at Grossi Florentino restaurant. Park Hyatt Melbourne B L D
DAY 5: Melbourne/Ayers Rock
 Fly north to Australia's incredible Outback. This afternoon, travel overland to Kata Tjuta (the Olgas) to walk among the valleys between these huge formations with a special view of this beautiful landscape. This evening is at leisure. Sails in the Desert B
DAY 6: Ayers Rock/Cairns/Palm Cove
This morning rise to the spectacular sight of Uluru at dawn. Fly from the Outback desert to lush green tropics of Palm Cove. Sea Temple Palm Cove B D
DAY 7: Palm Cove/Cairns/Lizard Island
Fly from Cairns to Lizard Island on the Great Barrier Reef where every suite has views of the ocean.
Lizard Island B L D
DAYS 8-9: Lizard Island
Two full days on Lizard Island to relax and choose from among the many optional activities available: snorkel or scuba diving at the famous "Cod Hole"; sail on board a catamaran; or reef or blue-water game fishing. Alternatively, pamper yourself with a full range of spa treatments or just relax under a palm tree. Lizard Island B L D
DAY 10: Lizard Island/Cairns/Sydney
After breakfast fly to Sydney where your room boasts outstanding harbor views.
Four Seasons Hotel Sydney B D
DAY 11: Sydney
This morning choose from a number of Design Your Day options, including a private tour of Sydney's famous Opera House; a walk through the historic Rocks district, or a private tour of the Museum of Contemporary Art. This afternoon enjoy lunch during a private harbor cruise.
Four Seasons Hotel Sydney B L
DAY 12: Sydney
Explore Sydney on your own today before tonight's farewell dinner at Aria - one of the city's signature restaurants. Four Seasons Hotel Sydney B D
DAY 13: Sydney/Auckland, New Zealand
Travellers returning to the USA or Canada today fly home from Sydney. Those travelling onward continue with an early morning flight to Auckland. Langham Hotel Auckland B
DAY 14: Auckland/Rotorua
After a morning tour of Auckland, drive south toward Rotorua, famous for its bubbling mud pools and geysers. After lunch at Longlands Farm, visit the Rotorua Museum, arriving at your hotel late this afternoon. Duxton Hotel Okawa Bay B L D
DAY 15: Rotorua
Enjoy a leisurely morning at your hotel, situated on Lake Tarawera. Then board the 'Clearwater' for a private lunch cruise. Duxton Hotel Okawa Bay B L D
DAY 16: Rotorua/Queenstown
After a tour of the sights of Rotorua, enjoy lunch accompanied by ancient stories of Maori legends. Later today, fly to Queenstown. Millbrook Resort B L
DAY 17: Queenstown/Milford Sound/Queenstown
At breakfast get expert advice when a local photographer shares tips in photographing Milford Sound. Weather permitting, a helicopter whisks you off for a flightseeing excursion to Milford Sound. After a picnic lunch at a scenic lookout, return to Queenstown. Dine this evening in the charming home of a local family. Millbrook Resort B L D
DAY 18: Queenstown
This morning Design Your Day with options as adventurous or relaxed as you please. Return to your resort or opt to visit the historic gold miners' village of Arrowtown. Millbrook Resort B
DAY 19: Queenstown/Christchurch
Fly to Christchurch for a tour and a gentle cruise in a punt along the tree-lined River Avon. This evening, join your fellow travellers at a farewell dinner. The George B L D
DAY 20: Christchurch/Auckland/USA or Canada
This morning board a flight back across the Pacific Ocean. B
This program contains some active elements and a minimum level of fitness is required. B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner
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