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14 Days - New Zealand, Sydney & Cairns [L37]
New Zealand, Sydney & Cairns  [L37] Starting from USD $4,549* per person.

14 Days / 12 Nights - New Zealand, Sydney & Great Barrier Reef - Auckland, Rotorua, Queenstown, Christchurch, Sydney, Cairns

Begin in New Zealand travelling through Auckland, Rotorua, Queenstown & Christchurch. We have selected the best tours, Doubtful Sound and the amazing Trans Alpine Safari.

Arrive in Sydney from New Zealand and check in to your Downtown Accommodation. Explore this terrific, fast paced harbor city. The nightlife, Restaurants, Opera House and Historical Rocks district will keep you busy. Select from the optional tours nominated.

Next fly to Cairns to explore the Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef (one of the 7 wonders of the World). Cairns is located in tropical North Queensland a beautiful part of the Australia.

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14 Days - New Zealand, Sydney, Reef and Rainforest [L43]
New Zealand, Sydney, Reef and Rainforest [L43] Starting from USD $4,458* per person.

14 Days / 12 Nights New Zealand: Auckland, Rotorua, Queenstown, Christchurch; Australia: Sydney, Port Douglas

Begin your trip in Auckland, New Zealand, where you will marvel at the Waitomo Glow-worm caves and the spectacular geothermal regions of Rotorua. Next travel to the South Island and explore Queenstown and Milford Sound as well as Christchurch

Travel to Australia and visit Sydney. Experience the beauty of the Harbour, the Opera House and marvel at the expansive Sydney Harbour Bridge. You will be walking distance to the Historic Rocks District.

Your final destination is the winning combination of a cosmopolitan township and a friendly village in Port Douglas. It has world class resorts and shopping, award winning restaurants and superb galleries and craft stores. With pristine wilderness, total tranquility, superb golf courses and a wealth of activities including the magnificent underwater world of the Great Barrier Reef, this is a magnetic destination for travelers of all ages and all walks of life.

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17 Days - New Zealand, Sydney, Port Douglas, Brisbane [L41]
New Zealand, Sydney, Port Douglas, Brisbane [L41] Starting from USD $3,480* per person.

17 Days / 15 Nights

New Zealand; Auckland, Queenstown, Christchurch, Australia: Sydney, Port Douglas, Brisbane

Begin your trip in Auckland, New Zealand, where you will marvel at the Waitomo Glow-worm caves and the spectacular geothermal regions of Rotorua. Next travel to the South Island and explore Queenstown and Christchurch, both Beautiful cities with glorious scenery.

Travel to Australia and visit Sydney. Experience the beauty of the Harbour, the Opera House and marvel at the expansive Sydney Harbour Bridge.

Next is the winning combination of a cosmopolitan township and a friendly village in Port Douglas. It has world class resorts and shopping, award winning restaurants and superb galleries and craft stores. With pristine wilderness, total tranquility, and a wealth of activities including the magnificent underwater world of the Great Barrier Reef, this is a magnetic destination for travelers of all ages and all walks of life.

Your final destination is Brisbane, the Capital City of Queensland, home of the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary (the only place you can still cuddle a Koala). Home also of Steve Irwin's Australia Zoo. There are many tour options to choose from in Brisbane. Pick the ones that interest you most.

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21 Days - New Zealand, Australia, & Island Resort Stay [L05]
New Zealand, Australia, & Island Resort Stay [L05] Starting from USD $6,780* per person.

21 Days / 19 Nights - New Zealand, Australia & Island Resort Stay

Your trip begins in Auckland, New Zealand. You will marvel at the pristine beauty of the Bay of Islands and The Waitomo Glow-worm caves and the spectacular geothermal regions of Rotorua, rich with Maori Culture and natural history, make this a truly memorable experience. You then travel to the south island of New Zealand to Queenstown where you will tour Milford Sound and then on to Christchurch where you will have an "Alpine Adventure".

Next, you'll travel to Australia and spend time in Melbourne, a City full of Life. Melbourne is set around the shores of Port Phillip Bay. The city itself, laid out in a large rectangle and boasting a lively and cosmopolitan pulse, sits on the northern banks of the Yarra River, about five kilometres from the bay. From cutting-edge architecture and blockbuster musicals to art exhibitions and popular festivals, Melbourne is a city where cultural pursuits are woven into the fabric of everyday life. Regional Victoria also boasts a flourishing arts scene, with impressive galleries, museums, and heritage buildings. Take a tour of the Great Ocean Road, a Steam Train ride through the Dandenongs or view the cute Fairy Penguins on Philip Island.

Then enjoy the sights of Sydney, a World Class City from your Downtown Accommodation. Sydney is Australia's oldest city, the economic powerhouse of the nation and the country's capital in everything but name. It's blessed with sun-drenched natural attractions, dizzy skyscrapers, delicious and daring restaurants, superb shopping and friendly folk. Bursting with character, Sydney is a vibrant city catering to all your desires whether you seek exhilaration and exploration or 100% relaxation. Discover Sydney's unique blend of dining, shopping and recreation options in one of the world's most attractive city environments. Experience the beauty of the Harbour, the Opera House and marvel at the expansive Sydney Harbour Bridge. Take advantage of the many tour options or just go at your own pace and enjoy the excellent restaurants and Nightlife that only Sydney can offer.

Now it's time to relax and take in the beauty of the Great Barrier Reef on your own private island resort. Lay in the sun, snorkel or dive. The Island is a true coral cay right on the World Heritage Listed Great Barrier Reef. Here you can swim straight off the beach to an endless garden of coral where the waters are literally teeming with beautifully coloured fish and marine life. It's what you don't see around the island that makes the resort so special. You won't see any buildings above the tree line. And you won't bump into any daytrippers either. The reef experience is exclusively for guests, a unique experience few other resorts in the world can offer. There's a relaxed island lifestyle that sets this island vacation resort apart, a sophisticated yet casual resort atmosphere. Here the emphasis is on exploring and discovering the natural attractions that have made the island famous around the world.

Your final destination will be Brisbane, the Capital City of Queensland, home of the Steve Irwin's Australia Zoo. Brisbane has several interesting districts, a good street cafe scene, a great riverside park, a busy cultural calendar and a thriving nightlife. Known locally as Bris Vegas, the city is renowned for its sun and the brash, glitzy hordes that follow it, but it's also a thriving arts capital, with dozens of theatres, cinemas, concert halls, galleries and museums.

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23 Days - New Zealand, Australia, Reef & Rainforest [L24]
New Zealand, Australia, Reef & Rainforest [L24] Starting from USD $8,341* per person.

23 Days / 21 Nights - Australia & New Zealand

Australia: Rainforest Retreat, Great Barrier Reef Resort, Sydney, Ayres Rock (Uluru), Melbourne
New Zealand: Christchurch, Queenstown, Auckland

The Rainforest Retreat is located in World Heritage Lamington National Park - 2 hours by road south of Brisbane and 1 1/2 hours by road west of the Gold Coast. Lamington National Park is home to a vast array of unique flora and fauna. Pademelons, gliders and possums, frogs and the amazing array of birdlife makes the retreat a nature lover’s paradise.

Stay on this Island which is a true coral cay right on the World Heritage Listed Great Barrier Reef. Here you can swim straight off the beach to an endless garden of coral where the waters are literally teeming with beautifully coloured fish and marine life. It's what you don't see around the island that makes the resort so special.

Sydney is Australia's oldest city, the economic powerhouse of the nation and the country's capital in everything but name. It's blessed with sun-drenched natural attractions, dizzy skyscrapers, delicious and daring restaurants, superb shopping and friendly folk. Bursting with character, Sydney is a vibrant city catering to all your desires whether you seek exhilaration and exploration or 100% relaxation.

About 450 kilometres by road from Alice Springs, Uluru-Katatjuta National Park is home to the most recognised Australian landmark - Uluru (previously called Ayers Rock). World-Heritage listed, Uluru - Kata Tjuta National Park covers an area of approximately 1325 square kilometres of striking landscape. In addition to the Rock the park also includes Kata Tjuta (previously called the Olgas).

Melbourne is set around the shores of Port Phillip Bay. The city itself, laid out in a large rectangle and boasting a lively and cosmopolitan pulse, sits on the northern banks of the Yarra River, about five kilometres from the bay. From cutting-edge architecture and blockbuster musicals to art exhibitions and popular festivals, Melbourne is a city where cultural pursuits are woven into the fabric of everyday life.

Located on the east coast of the South Island, Christchurch - just like the rest of New Zealand - is a city of contrasts. It is a place where its residents continue to enjoy a healthy, active lifestyle amidst a natural environment world-renowned for its beauty. A growing cosmopolitan ambience also adds a touch of excitement without overt flashiness.

Queenstown is known as the Adventure Capital of the World. A reputation earned through the actions of a number of locally residing thrill seekers who have developed several unbelievable, adrenalin stirring, sanity-reducing adventures in a wildly exciting environment. Queenstown has, over the years, quietly expanded into all sorts of attractions, including new wineries, art galleries, arts trails and challenging golf courses.

Auckland's blend of landscape, Polynesian culture, glistening harbours and modern city environment creates an unbelievable lifestyle ranked amongst the best in the world. Not only is Auckland close to the beaches but it is also close to over twelve different Islands. The Auckland lifestyle is ranked among the best in the world. It is one of the best cities to visit and one of the best to live in.

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41 Days - New Zealand (Self-Drive) & Australia [L49]
New Zealand (Self-Drive) & Australia [L49] 41 Days / 39 Nights

Auckland, Rotorua, Martinborough, Wellington, Christchurch, Greymouth, Franz Josef, Queenstown, Te Anau, Stewart Island, Melbourne, Great Ocean Road, Kangaroo Island, Barossa Valley, Alice Springs, Ayers Rock, Sydney, Heron Island, Rainforest Retreat, Brisbane



Your vacation begins on the North Island of New Zealand. Arrive in Auckland, a modern city environment surrounded by glistening harbours and a unique blend of landscapes. Then begin your self-drive portion of the trip. You will visit Rotoruaan exciting city with a vast history, tradition and culture. It is surrounded by volcanoes, lakes, parks and is a great place to go hiking or to view native birds and animals. Travel to Wellington, New Zealand's capital city, also known as the arts and culture capital. A special blend of heritage buildings, museums and galleries, fine food and live entertainment. Christchurch is next, located on the east coast of the South Island. Everywhere there is an understated elegance that speaks of times gone by and promises a future where anything is possible. Then to Queenstown, which is known as the Adventure Capital of the World. A reputation earned through the actions of a number of locally residing thrill seekers who have developed several unbelievable, adrenalin stirring, sanity-reducing adventures in a wildly exciting environment.

Then off to Melbourne, which is set around the shores of Port Phillip Bay. The city itself, laid out in a large rectangle and boasting a lively and cosmopolitan pulse, sits on the northern banks of the Yarra River, about five kilometers from the bay. Travel to Kangaroo Island, here is an island seven times the size of Singapore, literally crawling with wildlife. The koalas aren't being cuddled - they're relaxing at home in native trees. The seals aren't performing - they're lazing beside you on the beach. Next is Alice Springs, Australia's most inland town, sitting around 200km south of the absolute centre of the continent. Ayers rock is about 450 kilometers by road from Alice Springs, Uluru-Katatjuta National Park is home to the most recognized Australian landmark - Uluru (previously called Ayers Rock). World-Heritage listed, Uluru - Kata Tjuta National Park covers an area of approximately 1325 square kilometers of striking landscape. In addition to the Rock the park also includes Kata Tjuta (previously called the Olgas). Then on to Sydney is Australia's oldest city, the economic powerhouse of the nation and the country's capital in everything but name. It's blessed with sun-drenched natural attractions, dizzy skyscrapers, delicious and daring restaurants, superb shopping and friendly folk. Travel to Heron Island is a true coral cay right on the World Heritage Listed Great Barrier Reef. Here you can swim straight off the beach to an endless garden of coral where the waters are literally teeming with beautifully colored fish and marine life. The Rainforest Retreat is located in World Heritage Lamington National Park, 2 hours by road south of Brisbane and 1 1/2 hours by road west of the Gold Coast. Lamington National Park is home to a vast array of unique flora and fauna. Last stop is Brisbane, a city that was once described a big country town has now emerged as one of the country's most progressive centers. It has several interesting districts, a good street cafe scene, a great riverside park, a busy cultural calendar and a thriving nightlife.

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* = Based on twin share economy class. Flights within Australia (and New Zealand) are included. International return flights (e.g. from the USA) are not included but can easily be added (view detailed itinerary for more pricing options). Subject to availability.