Highlights

Destinations
Melbourne, Alice Springs, Uluru (Ayers Rock), Cairns, Sydney, Auckland, Rotorua, Christchurch, Franz Josef, Queenstown

Your Itinerary Includes

Services of a professional Tour Director
Extensive fully escorted sightseeing
Round trip airport transfers
3 nights Melbourne
1 night Alice Springs
2 nights Ayers Rock
3 nights Cairns
Great Barrier Reef day cruise
3 nights Sydney
2 nights Auckland
1 night Rotorua
1 night Christchurch
TranzAlpine train (Christchurch to Greymouth)
1 night Franz Josef
2 nights Queenstown
Milford Sound full day tour
1 night Christchurch
Extensive fully escorted sightseeing
20 breakfasts 3 lunches 4 dinner

Tour departs USA on Friday

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Day-By-Day Itinerary

Day 1 Fri Fly USA to Melbourne

Day 2 Sat Cross the International Date Line

Day 3 Sun Arrive Melbourne
On arrival at Melbourne Airport you will be transferred to your hotel. This evening enjoy a welcome drink with your Tour Director and fellow traveling companions.

Accommodation: Crowne Plaza, Melbourne, 3 nights.

Day 4 Mon Melbourne
Enjoy a morning tour of Melbourne including the Royal Botanic Gardens, St. Paul's Cathedral, Parliament House and the Shrine of Remembrance. This afternoon is at leisure. Perhaps take an optional tour to Phillip Island to see the famous Penguin Parade.

Day 5 Tue At leisure, Melbourne
Enjoy a day at leisure in cosmopolitan Melbourne. You may like to join an optional tour and ride on Puffing Billy followed by wine tastings in the Yarra Valley or tour along the famous Great Ocean Road.

Day 6 Wed Alice Springs
You will be transferred to Melbourne Airport for your early morning flight to Alice Springs. Enjoy a tour of this unique outback town. Visit the Telegraph Station, Royal Flying Doctor Service, School of the Air and enjoy panoramic views of Alice Springs from the top of Anzac Hill.

Accommodation: Chifley Alice Springs Resort

Day 7 Thu Uluru
Depart early for Ayers Rock Resort, stopping at a camel farm where you can try your hand riding 'a ship of the desert' (own expense). This afternoon is at leisure to enjoy the facilities at Ayers Rock Resort. Enjoy a glass of wine this evening while watching sunset over Uluru (Ayers Rock) from the special viewing area known as the 'sunset strip'. The subtle color changes are truly amazing.

Accommodation: Desert Gardens Hotel, Ayers Rock Resort, 2 nights.

Day 8 Fri Uluru
Rise early to view Uluru at sunrise. There is the opportunity to climb to the summit (optional). Tour the caves at the base of Uluru and hear stories of the Aboriginal Dreamtime. Later, visit the Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre. This afternoon travel through the desert plains to Kata Tjuta (Olgas). The size and grandeur of these 36 massive domes of conglomerate red rock will amaze you. Take a walk to through Walpa Gorge following the natural creek bed between two of the domes. After sunset with sparkling wine, enjoy a delicious Australian barbecue dinner and stargazing.

Day 9 Sat Cairns
This morning enjoy free time at Ayers Rock Resort. You will be transferred to Ayers Rock Airport for your flight to Cairns (flights anytime, airfare not included). On arrival at Cairns Airport you will be transferred to your hotel. This afternoon is at leisure.

Accommodation: Hilton, 3 nights.

Day 10 Sun Great Barrier Reef
Cruise to the Great Barrier Reef. View the coral and fish from a semi-submersible vessel. Snorkeling gear is included (extra charge for scuba). Enjoy a reef education presentation on this living wonder and a tropical buffet lunch on-board the pontoon. Return to Cairns.

Day 11 Mon At leisure, Cairns
Today is at leisure in Cairns to relax by the hotel pool or go shopping. You may like to join an optional tour to Kuranda including a scenic rail journey on the Kuranda Train, Skyrail Cableway ride above the canopy of the rainforest and visit to the famous Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park.

Day 12 Tue Sydney
You will be transferred to Cairns Airport for your flight to Sydney. On arrival at Sydney Airport you will be transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure.

Accommodation: Old Sydney Holiday Inn, 3 nights.

Day 13 Wed Sydney
This morning, tour Sydney and see the Sydney Opera House, Botanical Gardens, Mrs Macquarie's Chair and Kings Cross. Visit famous Bondi Beach, with time to stroll along the beach, then return to the city for a Sydney Harbour luncheon cruise. Cross the Sydney Harbour Bridge and stop at Milson's Point to photograph fabulous views of the city skyline. Later, visit the Manly surf beach, before returning to the city.

Day 14 Thu At leisure, Sydney
Explore the beautiful harbor city of Sydney further today. Perhaps take an optional tour to the Blue Mountains to see the spectacular Three Sisters or enjoy some wine tasting in the Hunter Valley.

Day 15 Fri Fly Sydney to Auckland
You will be transferred to Sydney Airport to connect with your flight to Auckland. On arrival in Auckland you will be transferred to your hotel. This afternoon enjoy views from Mount Eden and the War Memorial.

Accommodation: Stamford Plaza, Auckland, 2 nights.

Day 16 Sat Auckland
This morning visit Kelly Tarlton's Underwater World and Antarctic Encounter. Later, visit the America's Cup Village. Time at leisure this afternoon to explore Auckland further.

Day 17 Sun Rotorua
Travel into the Waikato District today and visit the Waitomo Glow-Worm Grotto for a guided boat tour. Enjoy a delicious barbecue lunch, before continuing to Rotorua. Visit the Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve and see boiling pools of mud and geysers of all sizes, followed by a delicious Hangi dinner and concert.

Accommodation: Millennium Hotel, Rotorua.

Day 18 Mon Fly Rotorua to Christchurch
This morning visit Paradise Valley Springs, followed by an entertaining look at life on the farm at the Agrodome Sheep Show. This afternoon fly to Christchurch.

Accommodation: Novotel, Christchurch.

Day 19 Tue Franz Josef
Board the famous TranzAlpine train this morning and travel over the Southern Alps to Arthur's Pass. Continue to Greymouth, then follow the coastal road south to Franz Josef, home of the Franz Josef Glacier where you will have the opportunity to take an optional scenic flight (weather permitting).

Accommodation: Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier, Franz Josef.

Day 20 Wed Queenstown
Continue through Mount Aspiring National Park. Visit Arrowtown, before traveling to Queenstown.

Accommodation: Millennium Hotel, Queenstown, 2 nights.

Day 21 Thu Milford Sound
Journey through the Homer Tunnel. Stop briefly at the Chasm, before arriving at Milford Sound. Cruise on Milford Sound with Mitre Peak and Bowen falls high above you.

Day 22 Fri Christchurch
Travel past Mount Cook National Park. Stop at Lake Tekapo and visit the Church of the Good Shepherd, before continuing this afternoon to Christchurch.

Accommodation: Millennium Hotel, Christchurch.

Day 23 Sat Fly Christchurch to USA (Via Auckland)
You will be transferred to Christchurch Airport to connect with your onward flight.

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Pricing

Please note all prices listed below are subject to current rate of exchange adjustments. Please call for exact price quote for your travel dates.

To determine pricing for your tour select the appropriate travel season and desired accommodation level from the table below.

Reference # SWSP4591	Land Per Person	Land Single Supplement

2010 Departures from USA

Jun 11	$5830	$1890

Jul 9; Aug 27; Sep 24	$5955	$1990

Oct 8; Oct 22; Nov 19	$6305	$2050

Dec 3; Dec 24	$6180	$1950

2011 Departures from USA

Jan 7; jan 21; Feb 4; Feb 11; Feb 18; Mar 4; Mar 11	$6180	$1950

International Airfare Pricing
QF: LAX-MEL-ASP//AYQ-CNS-SYD-AKL//ROT-CHC-LAX

4/1-4/30/10, 6/9-7/23/10, 9/22-12/8/10, 2/1-3/31/11		$3460

5/1-6/8/10, 7/24-9/21/10		$3160

12/9/10-1/31/11		$3910

Domestic Airfare Pricing
If you have obtained your international air independently and only require internal Australia and/or New Zealand flights, please refer to pricing and routing below

MEL-ASP//AYQ-CNS-SYD//ROT-CHC-AKL		$1465

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Terms & Conditions

*Prices are per person, twin/double share in USD. Travel may be restricted to certain days of the week and be available from one or multiple US departure points. Add on fares are available from most US cities and surcharges may be applicable for travel on particular days of the week. Seats are limited and may not be available on every flight. Hotels and tours remain subject to availability. US and Foreign Govt. taxes and fees vary depending on the itinerary selected and may range from $90 to $395 per person. Passenger Facility Charges of up to $18 per person and the September 11th Security Fee of up to $10 per person, are not included. After ticketing changes may not be permissible in some circumstances, or a change fee may be applied. Cancellation penalties and other booking or alteration restrictions may exist. Please note that some air segments may be served by an associated carrier. Full payment for special deals may be required within a number of days of the reservation being made as nominated by your consultant at the time of booking (or 60 days prior to departure). Please note blackout dates may apply to Christmas, New Year and local special event periods. Prices indicated remain subject to change without notice. Group inquiries are welcome however specials remain subject to hotel and airline capacity control and therefore may not be applicable for group travel. The best deal available for group travel will always be given in lieu of the offer indicated. Unless otherwise indicated all travel must be completed by March 31, 2011 if not before. CST #2012413-20 See our Complete Terms and Conditions.

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