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20 Days Classic Downunder Tour Package Duration: 20 Days / 19 Nights Priced From: Contact Travelwizard Departures: Daily from Auckland or Sydney 
Specifically designed for independent travellers who have 3 weeks vacation time, Classic Downunder combines the best of Classic Australia and Classic New Zealand into 20 days. Like all our Classics, this itinerary can be modified. You can stay longer Downunder or stop over enroute on a beautiful South Pacific island. Let us custom design a personalized itinerary including the best airfares. Tour Itinerary Day 1. Arrive Auckland. Haere Mai - you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is free. Day 2. Auckland sightseeing. This morning visit Mt Eden, Parnell Village and Paratai Drive. This afternoon travel to the Waitakere Ranges, with its dense rainforest, Kauri trees, waterfalls and black sand beaches. Day 3. Auckland to Rotorua. Travel by coach to world famous Waitomo Caves before continuing to Rotorua, home to spouting geysers and boiling mud pools. L
Day 5. Rotorua to Queenstown. The morning is at leisure before your flight to Queenstown (airfare not included). On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Day 6. Milford Sound. Travel south into Fiordland, through Homer Tunnel to Milford Sound. Cruise past mile-high Mitre Peak, along this 16km long glacially-carved fiord, and out to the open sea. Return to Queenstown. L Day 7. In Queenstown. At leisure to enjoy New Zealand's favourite holiday resort town. Day 8. Queenstown to Christchurch. Travel past Lake Wanaka and over Lindis Pass and view majestic Mount Cook. Cross the Canterbury Plains to Christchurch, renowned as the "most English city outside of England". L Day 9. Christchurch to Melbourne. Free time to explore Christchurch before transferring to the airport for your flight to Melbourne (airfare not included). Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. Day 10. Melbourne sightseeing and Penguin Parade. This morning's sightseeing tour takes you to cathedrals, parks, gardens and historic landmarks. An afternoon tour to Phillip Island to see the remarkable "Little Penguin Parade". Day 11. Melbourne to Ayers Rock. This morning you are transferred to the airport for your flight to Ayers Rock (airfare not included). This evening, dine a true outback cuisine with the "Sounds of Silence" dinner under the stars. D Day 12. Ayers Rock to Alice Springs. This morning is spent visiting the area with time to climb the Rock if you wish. Hear some of the Aboriginal mythology and legends which surround this region before transferring to Alice Springs by coach.
Day 14. Great Barrier Reef. Today visit the Outer Barrier Reef. There will be time for a swim (snorkel or dive) and to view the abundant sea life from the underwater observatory and see the beautiful coral from a glass bottom boat. L Day 15. Kuranda & Aboriginal Experience. Board the Kuranda train for a scenic ride to Kuranda, famous for its markets. Travel into the towering rainforest on an amphibious army duck. Enjoy an Aussie barbeque lunch and an authentic Aboriginal cultural performance under the canopy of the rainforest. Experience a "Dreamtime" walk with an Aboriginal guide. Throw a boomerang and see Australian native animals including koalas and kangaroos and enjoy a ride on Skyrail. L Day 16. At leisure. A full day for you to enjoy Queensland's tropical north. Day 17. Cairns to Sydney. At leisure until you are transferred to the airport for your flight to Sydney (airfare not included). You will be met and transferred to your hotel. Day 18. Sydney sightseeing. A morning guided walking tour of the historic Rocks area, you will enjoy views of the harbour and see historic buildings and sandstone stairs whilst wandering through the many alleyways. This afternoon a city tour past the Opera House, Botanical Gardens and the southern beaches including Bondi. Day 19. Sydney. Your cruise of Sydney Harbour today includes stops at the Rocks, Opera House, Watson's Bay and Taronga Zoo. Your ticket is flexible enabling you to take any of the 8 daily departures, spending as long as you wish at each stop before rejoining the cruise. Entrance to the Taronga Zoo, where you can see many native animals including kangaroos and koalas, is included in your ticket. Day 20. Sydney to your next stop. At leisure until you are transferred to the airport for your onward flight. Stay longer if you wish.
Hotels New Zealand Portion Economy - Scenic Circle Airdale Hotel Auckland / Sudima Hotel Lake Rotorua / Scenic Circle A-Line Hotel Queenstown / Scenic Circle Cotswold Hotel Christchurch Moderate - Sky City Hotel Auckland / Rydges Rotorua / Rydges Lakeland Resort Queenstown / Hotel Grand Chancellor Christchurch First Class - The Heritage Auckland / Royal Lakeside Novotel Rotorua / Heritage Queenstown / The Heritage Christchurch Small & Special - Aachen House Boutique Hotel Auckland / The Springs Luxury B&B Rotorua / Mount Vista Queenstown / The Charlotte Jane Hotel Christchurch Australia Portion Economy - Grand Chancellor Melbourne / Outback Pioneer Ayers Rock / All Seasons Oasis Alice Springs / Coral Tree Inn Cairns / Park Regis Sydney Moderate - The Swanston Hotel Melbourne / Desert Gardens Hotel Ayers Rock / Alice Springs Resort / 201 Lake Street Cairns / The Menzies Sydney First Class - Crown Promenade Hotel Melbourne / Sails in the Desert Ayers Rock / Alice Springs Resort / Rydges Tradewinds / Radisson Plaza Hotel Sydney Deluxe - Langham Hotel Melbourne / Sails in the Desert Ayers Rock / Alice Springs Resort / Cairns International / Intercontinental Sydney Small & Special - Hotel Lindrum Melbourne / The Lost Camel Ayers Rock / Orangewood B&B Alice Springs / Sebel Reef House Palm Cove / Harbour Rocks Hotel Sydney Save time, money and stress! For reservations: Fill out the vacation planner to be contacted by our New Zealand vacation specialist. Contact: Travelwizard.com 12/09 |
Day 4. Rotorua sightseeing. A morning tour includes Rainbow Springs, Rainbow Farm, Te Whakarewarewa thermal reserve and the Te Puiai Arts and Craft Institute. Tonight enjoy a traditional Maori concert and Hangi (feast). D
Day 13. Alice Springs to Cairns. Today is at leisure until you are transferred to the airport for your flight to Cairns (airfare not included). Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel.|
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