24 Day Royal Escorted Nights at Destinations: 22 Days New Zealand and Australia: Auckland (1), Rotorua (2), Christchurch (1), Franz Josef (1), Queenstown (2), Mt Cook (1), Sydney (3), Melbourne (2), Alice Springs (1), Ayers Rock (1), Dunk Island (2), Cairns (2)24 Days Fiji, New Zealand and Australia: Same as 22-day plus Coral Coast (2) Highlights NEW ZEALAND Tour the geothermal region of Rotorua Traditional Hangi feast and Maori concert Cross the Southern Alps by rail View spectacular Franz Josef Glacier Cruise beautiful Milford Sound Visit Mt Cook National Park See greenstone made into jewelry AUSTRALIA Sydney sights and southern surf beaches Tour the Sydney Opera House Sydney Harbour luncheon cruise City Sights tour of Melbourne Tour Ayers Rock and the Olgas Relax on tropical Dunk Island Cruise to the Great Barrier Reef See the Pamagirri Aboriginal Dancers Kuranda Scenic Railway Opportunity to cuddle a koala, Kuranda FIJI Explore the Coral Coast Price Includes All domestic flights within Australia and New Zealand Fully escorted touring in New Zealand and Australia with Tour Director and Driver/Guides Luxury motorcoaches and superior accommodations Free travel kit including stylish travel bag and map Centrally-located hotels in key locations 40 meals included—23 breakfasts (B), 5 lunches (L), 12 dinners, (D) Hotel porterage and restaurant gratuities Day 1: Los Angeles 24 day passengers depart today. This evening board your flight bound for Nadi, Fiji Islands (airfare not included). (D) Day 2: In Flight Cross the International Dateline and “lose” a day. Day 3–Day 4 (Optional) Day 3: Arrive Nadi, Fiji 24-day passengers arrive Nadi today. Today you arrive into the beautiful Fiji islands. On arrival in Nadi, transfer to your hotel, where an early check-in has been arranged. Enjoy your luxury accommodation on this tropical island paradise for two nights. Overnight: Coral Coast, Outrigger on the Lagoon Fiji for 2 nights (B) 22-day passengers depart Los Angeles today. Day 4: Fiji at Leisure Today is at leisure to enjoy this beautiful island. Swim in the crystal ocean waters, take a dip in the pool, join an optional cruise to an outer tropical island (own expense) or relax in the stunning surroundings of this tropical hideaway. (B) 22-day passengers cross the International Dateline and “lose” a day. 22-Day passengers join today. Your flight from Los Angeles arrives today. Day 5: Auckland 22-day passengers arrive in Auckland and join the tour. Fly from Fiji to Auckland, New Zealand today. Meet your Tour Director on arrival in the North Island city of Auckland. Make an early- morning check-in at your hotel before an afternoon of sightseeing. Gather this evening for a special welcome dinner hosted by your Tour Director. Overnight: Auckland, Crowne Plaza (B,D) Day 6: Auckland—Rotorua Travel south to Waitomo Caves for a guided boat tour of the fascinating Glow Worm grotto. Continue to the Rotorua thermal region, where you are invited to a special Hangi feast and Maori concert. Overnight: Rotorua, Royal Lakeside Novotel for 2 nights (B,D) Day 7: Thermal Reserve Tour Te Puia Thermal Reserve to discover boiling mud pools and steaming geysers. See an agricultural show and sheep-shearing display, then travel to Rainbow Springs to view the flightless Kiwi bird. Later, choose to experience rural living with a country family: Enjoy a home-cooked dinner and stay the night—or dine and stay at the hotel (B,D) Day 8: Rotorua—Christchurch There is time to relax before flying to the charming city of Christchurch on New Zealand’s South Island. Overnight: Christchurch, Crowne Plaza (B,D) Day 9: Christchurch—Franz Josef Board the TranzAlpine Train for your journey through spectacular alpine scenery in the Southern Alps. Continue down the rugged West Coast to the remarkable Franz Josef Glacier. Overnight: Franz Josef Glacier Hotel (B,D) Day 10: Franz Josef—Queenstown Magical scenery presents itself today as you travel over Haast Pass, then along the shores of Lakes Wanaka and Hawea. Check in to your accommodation, located right on Queenstown’s waterfront. This evening cruise aboard the vintage steamer TSS Earnslaw to historic Walter Peak Station for dinner. Overnight: Queenstown, Crowne Plaza for 2 nights (B,D) Day 11: Milford Sound Cruise Enjoy the beauty of Fiordland National Park as you cruise Milford Sound beneath tumbling waterfalls and famous Mitre Peak. The optional return flight to Queenstown provides a memorable aerial perspective of this untamed region (flight, own expense). (B,L) Day 12: Queenstown—Mt Cook The morning is free before traveling to New Zealand’s highest peak, Mt Cook, where the Tasman Glacier flows down its eastern slopes. If the weather permits, take a ski-plane flight over this spectacular region, including landing on the glacier (optional, own expense). Overnight: Mt Cook National Park, The Hermitage (B,D) Day 13: Mt Cook—Christchurch—Sydney Travel via Lake Pukaki, Lake Tekapo and Burkes Pass, through the plains of Canterbury to Christchurch, where you board your flight to Sydney, Australia (airfare not included). Check into your hotel and relax for the remainder of the day. Overnight: Sydney, Shangri-La Hotel for 3 nights (B,L) Day 14: Sydney Sights & Opera House See Sydney’s famous sights including Hyde Park, Kings Cross and Bondi Beach as you tour the city and its southern beaches. At midday, board a luncheon cruise on Sydney’s beautiful harbor. This afternoon, you have a guided tour of the Sydney Opera House, Sydney’s distinct landmark. The evening is free for your own arrangements. (B,L) Day 15: Sydney at Leisure Relax and enjoy cosmopolitan Sydney today. Perhaps take an optional sightseeing tour to the Hunter Valley or the Blue Mountains (own expense), stroll the famous Rocks area or visit the exclusive Queen Victoria Shopping Complex. (B) Day 16: Sydney—Melbourne After a short flight to Melbourne, the “Garden City,” take an in-depth tour including Victoria Market, Parliament House and beautiful Fitzroy Gardens. Check into your elegant accommodation. This evening, step aboard the Colonial Tramcar for dinner while traveling the streets of Melbourne and the exclusive suburbs of Toorak and South Yarra. Overnight: Melbourne, Hotel Sofitel for 2 nights (B,D) Day 17: Melbourne at Leisure Today enjoy the many delights of Melbourne. Stroll through Southgate on the Yarra River, visit the city’s many shopping arcades, catch a tram to St. Kilda, or take an optional tour to see the world famous “Penguin Parade” on Phillip Island (own expense). (B) Day 18: Melbourne—Alice Springs Morning flight to Alice Springs. On arrival, take a tour of this famous “outback” town located close to the very center of the vast Australian continent. Visit the base of the Royal Flying Doctor Service, see the old Telegraph Station and enjoy views of the town from Anzac Hill. Tonight enjoy an authentic Aussie Outback Camp Oven dinner under the stars. Overnight: Alice Springs Resort (B,D) Day 19: Uluru (Ayers Rock) & Kata Tjuta (the Olgas) Try riding a camel this morning when you make a stop at a Camel Farm (own expense). Continue to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, home of Ayers Rock and the Olgas. Visit the Olgas, a cluster of 36 rocky domes dominating the western skyline. Enjoy sunset at the Rock and be amazed by the changing colors. Overnight: Ayers Rock Resort, Sails in the Desert (B) Day 20: Uluru (Ayers Rock)—Tropical Cairns Tour the base of Ayers Rock this morning viewing rock art, caves and sacred sites, and hearing of the ancient Aboriginal legends of the region. Visit Maruku Arts and Crafts Gallery where there’s the opportunity to purchase original artifacts from local Aborigines. Later in the day, board a flight bound for the tropical city of Cairns, taking in the local sights on arrival. Overnight: Cairns, Shangri- La Hotel, The Marina (B) Day 21: Cairns—Dunk Island This morning travel to tropical Dunk Island, your home for the next two nights. The afternoon is free to relax and enjoy the palm-fringed beaches and lush rainforests, filled with exotic flowers and bird life. Overnight: Dunk Island, Garden Rooms for 2 nights (B,D) Day 22: Great Barrier Reef Cruise Witness the beauty of the Great Barrier Reef as you spend the day at lovely Beaver Cay. Swim, snorkel and join the glass-bottom boat to view brilliantly colored coral, giant clams and tropical fish. (B,L) Day 23: Dunk Island—Cairns—Kuranda Train Depart Dunk Island and follow the coastline north to Cairns. Witness the Pamagirri Aboriginal Dancers and cuddle a koala at the wildlife enclosure (own expense). This afternoon, return to Cairns aboard the Kuranda Scenic Railway, winding down the range through the Rainforest. Tonight, enjoy a special farewell dinner. Overnight: Cairns, Shangri-La Hotel, The Marina (B,D) Day 24: Depart Cairns—Los Angeles Enjoy a late checkout before an evening flight home (airfare not included). (B) (B,L) E22F (24-day ) Departure Dates 2007: Jan 13, 20; Feb 3, 10, 24; Mar 3, 10, 17, 24; May 5; Jul 28; Aug 18; Sep 8; Oct 6, 13, 27; Nov 3, 17, 24; Dec 15 2008: Jan 12, 26; Feb 2, 16, 23; Mar 8, 15, 22 E22 (22-day ) Departure Dates 2007: Jan 15, 22; Feb 5, 12, 26; Mar 5, 12, 19, 26; May 7; Jul 30; Aug 20; Sep 10; Oct 8, 15, 29; Nov 5, 19, 26; Dec 17 2008: Jan 14, 28; Feb 4, 18, 25; Mar 10, 17, 24 Royal Escorted Departure Dates Twin Single E22 - 22-Day Land/Domestic Air only Jan – Mar 07 $7956 $10782 Apr – Jun 07 and Aug 07 – Mar 08 $7528 $10354 Jul 07 $7279 $10105 E22F - 24-Day Land/Domestic Air only Jan – Mar 07 $8342 $11391 Apr – Jun 07 and Aug 07 – Mar 08 $7913 $10963 Jul 07 $7664 $10714 Note: Many dates are guaranteed departures – ask when booking. Fare includes all land arrangements as indicated and flights within Australia and New Zealand flying Qantas Airways. International Trans Pacific and Trans Tasman airfares are not included. Call for the lowest priced Qantas International airfare to suit your tour. Air taxes, security and departure fees are additional, and will be confirmed at time of final payment. Airport transfers are included at no extra charge when your Qantas international air reservation is booked through Qantas Vacations. Persons flying an airline different from Qantas Airways may incur additional charges for transfers and flights within Australia and New Zealand. Tour Code: E22 (22 Day); E22F (24 Day) |
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ZEALAND & FIJI
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