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Family 19 Day New Zealand & Australia
Auckland, Rotorua, Queenstown, Christchurch,
Sydney, Ayers Rock and Cairns
* Round-trip airport transfers as
listed
* New Zealand, Auckland city sights, Waitomo Glowworm Caves, Rotorua
thermal activity, Sheep Show, Maori Hangi & Concert, Milford
Sound, Mount Cook, Akaroa excursion with cruise
* Australia, Sydney city sights, lunch at Doyles Restaurant ,
Sydney Harbour Cruise, Kata Tjuta (Olgas) and Uluru (Ayers Rock)
touring, Sounds of Silence dinner, Great Barrier Reef tour
Itinerary may be customized to
suit your requirements. People from countries other than U.S.
can buy land only package.
Day 1 Leave Los Angeles late evening
Day 2 Cross the International
Dateline
Day 3 Auckland
Arrive Auckland and clear customs & immigration. You will
be met and transferred to your hotel. This afternoon, enjoy a
city highlights tour, including Kelly Tarlton’s Underwater
World. Accommodation, 1 night
Day 4 Auckland - Rotorua
Travel from Auckland to Waitomo, where you are taken on a tour
of the glow-worm caves. Time is allowed for lunch before continuing
to Rotorua, an area rich in Maori traditions and culture, and
renowned for it’s geo-thermal activity. (L) Accommodation,
2 nights
Day 5 Rotorua
Today, a half day tour to show Rotorua’s main highlights,
including Whakerewarewa Thermal Reserve with it’s bubbling
mud pools and steaming geysers, and also view a sheep show and
sheep dog demonstration at Rainbow Springs and Farm. You will
have some time at leisure this afternoon, perhaps to visit the
spa pools, then this evening attend a traditional Hangi (feast)
with displays of Maori culture and heritage. (D)
Day 6 Rotorua – Queenstown
Fly to Queenstown, situated on the shores of Lake Wakatipu in
the South Island. The rest of the day is at leisure. Accommodation,
3 nights
Day 7 Milford Sound
Travel along the edge of Lake Wakatipu beneath the rugged Remarkables
Mountain Range, to the town of Te Anua. After a brief stop, continue
into the Fiordland National Park and on to Milford Sound. Board
the vessel for a cruise on the Sound itself, with an opportunity
to see waterfalls, rainforest, seals and perhaps even dolphins.
(L)
Day 8 Queenstown
Some time at leisure in Queenstown to choose from the many tours
and activities available in this exciting resort town.
Day 9 Queenstown – Christchurch
Travel by coach from Queenstown to Mount Cook, via the Lindis
Pass. Time is allowed for optional scenic flights and excursions,
as well as lunch, before continuing the journey to the ‘English’
city of Christchurch.
Day 10 Christchurch
Todays tour travels past beautiful harbors and through green farmland
en route to Akaroa, located on the Banks Peninsula. Join the Nature
& Harbour cruise to explore the volcanic harbour, perhaps
with the opportunity to see dolphins, fur seals, and numerous
sea birds. Enjoy time in the quaint French town of Akaroa before
returning to Christchurch. (L)
Day 11 Christchurch – Sydney
Transfer to your flight to Sydney. On arrival, clear customs and
immigration before transferring to your city hotel. Accommodation,
3 nights
Day 12 Sydney
Enjoy a 2-course lunch at Doyles Restaurant before a highlights
tour of Sydney. Points of interest this afternoon will include
landmarks such as Mrs Macquaries’s Chair, Double Bay and
Rose Bay. inish the afternoon with a coffee Cruise on Sydney Harbour
(L).
Day 13 Sydney
The day is at leisure to explore Sydney on your own.
Day 14 Sydney – Ayers Rock
This morning, transfer for your flight to Ayers Rock. Mid-afternoon,
join a tour to Kata Tjuta (The Olgas), a spectacular rock formation
20 miles from Ayers Rock. Stop at a special viewpoint for a glass
of champagne or juice, as you watch the awe-inspiring desert sun
set. Accommodation, 2 nights
Day 15 Ayers Rock
An early start for The Spirit of Uluru excursion this morning,
which starts with watching the sun rise over Uluru (Ayers Rock)
while enjoying a boxed continental breakfast. Then head off for
a tour around the base of Ayers Rock, stopping at various places
so you may walk up to view more closely the waterholes and rock
art. The tour ends at the Uluru and Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre.
Tonight, a special evening that starts with a didgeridoo welcome,
followed by a buffet dinner under the stars, and an introduction
to ‘The Sounds of Silence’ in the outback. (B)
Day 16 Ayers Rock – Cairns
Today you fly to Cairns, gateway to the Tropical North, and transfer
to your hotel. Accommodation, 3 nights
Day 17 Cairns
Today, the highlight of any tour to Australia, is a trip to the
Outer Great Barrier Reef. Once at the pontoon, you will have the
opportunity to snorkel the clear waters, or view the coral and
marine life from a subsea viewer. A smorgasboard lunch is included
on board as you enjoy some air conditioned comfort, or spend time
enjoy the tropical sun. (L)
Day 18 Cairns
A day at leisure for optional tours, or last minute souvenir shopping.
Day 19 Cairns – Home
Fly Cairns (via Sydney) to Los Angeles.
Pricing per family:
| Departure Date |
1 adult/
1 child |
1 adult/
2 child |
2 adult/
1 child |
2 adult/
2 child |
2 adult/
3 child |
2 adult/
4 child |
| Standard |
|
| Low |
$5303 |
$6116 |
$7243 |
$9195 |
$10594 |
$12017 |
| Shoulder |
$5527 |
$6648 |
$7463 |
$9463 |
$10938 |
$12384 |
| High |
$5527 |
$6648 |
$7463 |
$9463 |
$10938 |
$12384 |
| Peak |
$5527 |
$6648 |
$7463 |
$9463 |
$10938 |
$12384 |
| Superior |
|
| Low |
$5867 |
$6792 |
$7868 |
$10160 |
$10989 |
$13230 |
| Shoulder |
$6046 |
$6986 |
$8100 |
$10413 |
$11784 |
$13530 |
| High |
$6046 |
$6986 |
$8100 |
$10413 |
$11784 |
$13530 |
| Peak |
$6046 |
$6986 |
$8100 |
$10413 |
$11784 |
$13530 |
| Deluxe |
|
| Low |
$7313 |
$8239 |
$9293 |
$13267 |
$14821 |
$16250 |
| Shoulder |
$7566 |
$8506 |
$9599 |
$13751 |
$15288 |
$16730 |
| High |
$7566 |
$8506 |
$9599 |
$13751 |
$15288 |
$16730 |
| Peak |
$7566 |
$8506 |
$9599 |
$13751 |
$15288 |
$16730 |
Prices are per family as indicated.
Children must be 11 years or younger on dates of travel.
Excludes govt. fees and taxes on airfares.
Estimated Air Pricing per person
in US$
low season domestic air = US$955 adult, $715 child, excluding
tax
low season international airfare from Los Angeles = US$1210 adult,
$895 child, excluding tax
Note: Domestic Australian
airfare as above has been quoted on using instant purchase non
refundable airfares. The costs are subject to seats being available
at that time at that fare. Your Travel consultant can advise you
the best fare available when you book.
International airfare has been based on known fares at the time
of preparing this website. Airfares do fluctuate and regularly
the airlines release specials. We will endeavor to take advantage
of these as they come out and will advise you of the most affordable
fare for your tour when you contact your Travel consultant to
book your trip. The fares above are to be used as a guide.
Excludes govt. fees and taxes on
airfares. These can be up to $135 per person, depended on your
trip itinerary.
SEASONS: To determine the
season in which you are traveling, the date of your flight from
Los Angeles or San Francisco is the "start date". Low
season April 26 - June 16; July 19 - August 26; Shoulder season
February 23 - April 25; June 18 - July 18; August 27 - December
4; High Season December 5 - 11; December 29 - February 22; Peak
season December 12 - 28; In some cases airlines also change their
seasons for special deals. Your consultant will advise you of
any changes in your trip at time of booking.
Prices are subject to fluctuations in currency exchange
