From the underwater splendour of the Great Barrier Reef to the towering Southern Alps of New Zealand – this is the South Pacific. Visit Phillip Island, home to the world’s largest colony of Little Penguins. Spend 3 nights on the island of Tasmania and see the Tasmanian Devil Conservation Center. Toast Uluru (Ayers Rock) at sunset with champagne. Board the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway for a ride over the rainforest canopy. Tour the famous Sydney Opera House. Spend 2 nights each in Rotorua, a geothermal wonderland and the “Garden City” of Christchurch. Marvel at Milford Sound. Discover the intrinsic beauty of Australia and New Zealand.
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24 Nights
38 Meals
24 Breakfasts
3 Lunches
11 Dinners
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What's This?Post Tour Fiji 3 nights Land Portion
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In Hobart, you have the choice between 2 activities. If you’re an early riser, your first option is to embark on an early morning walking tour of the city. If you prefer to sleep in, your second option is to take the morning to relax and enjoy a walking tour later in the afternoon.
Experienced travelers will tell you, “don’t pass up once-in-a-lifetime opportunities.” You’ve come so far; now complete your tour with an incredible 3 night Fiji Extension. Escape into a tropical paradise. Relax with a fresh fruit drink, read a book, go for a swim —you won’t regret adding three nights on this stunning archipelago. Your other option is a post night in Queenstown.
Hotel-Rendezvous Grand Hotel Melbourne
Hotel-Heritage Queenstown Hotel
Jump in and explore the vibrant, colorful world teeming with life at the Agincourt Reef at the very edge of the Continental Shelf of the Great Barrier Reef. This massive reef system, the largest in the world, can actually be seen from space. Cruise across the water by catamaran to the Quicksilver pontoon where a diverse, bountiful ecosystem is yours to discover. You may enjoy the fish feeding from the unique underwater platform. You’re sure to have a once-in-a-lifetime experience exploring one of the seven natural wonders of the world.
Embark on a four-wheel drive adventure through the primeval, mystical landscapes of the New Zealand high country. In the vastness of an unspoiled wilderness, become lost in the grandeur of New Zealand’s South Island – a world immortalized on film in "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy. Trek to the place where the word “otherworldly” was tailor-made, the Remarkable Mountains, and the entrance to Skipper Canyon. Across roads created by pioneers 150 years ago, follow the miner’s old wagon trail along the Arrow River, and stop to try your hand at panning gold. Discover something incredible around every dramatic turn, narrow and twist of this thrilling safari tour.
Experience the majesty of sunrise on Ayers Rock from a unique vantage point – the back of a camel! A peaceful one-hour camel ride brings you across the red sand dunes in the cool, clear morning air. Watch the sunrise over Ayers Rock bring the warm hues of the monolith alive. Learn about the flora and fauna of this UNESCO World Heritage Site from your friendly cameleer. After the ride, enjoy fresh-baked damper bread and hot, fresh tea and coffee.
Tonight, immerse yourself in the fascinating culture of the Maori as you travel to a traditional village. Learn about the warm-hearted Maoris and their lives before European colonists arrived in Aotearoa (New Zealand) and since. Enjoy an in-depth experience featuring authentic Maori entertainment such as the poi dance and the famous “Haka” war challenge. Finish your evening with an authentic Hangi dinner, pulled from the cooking pits right before your eyes. Come away with an appreciation of a unique culture, thousands of years in the making.
Enjoy a world-class experience featuring a 3-course dinner at a waterfront restaurant with views of Sydney Harbour. Following dinner, take in a dazzling performance at the famous Sydney Opera House – a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most distinctive buildings built in the 20th century.
Take a full-day tour of the spectacular landscapes and gourmet local produce of Bruny Island. On this journey, you’ll enjoy “seven courses” around the island, going from delicious stop to delicious stop, all led by a local guide. Visit the Bruny Island Cheese Co. for handcrafted cheese and locally brewed ales, and meet the artisans who make it. Taste fresh oysters straight from the shell at Get Shucked Oysters. Stop at Bruny Island Cruises Café for tea at a beachfront café while you’re regaled with tales of early island explorers and whalers. Taste wines from Australia’s southern-most vineyard at Bruny Island Premium Wines, and satisfy your sweet tooth at the Bruny Island Chocolate Company and Bruny Island Honey. Sample a Tasmanian Single Malt Whisky and Gin at the Bruny Island House of Whisky. Along your tour, you’ll be immersed in the scenery of the island, with deserted beaches and verdant rainforest home to the incredibly rare white wallaby.
Explore the Great Barrier Reef from a glass-bottom catamaran and choose from a collection of included activities.
Tour the sandstone domes known as Kata Tjuta at the base of Uluru (Ayers Rock).
Witness the Little Penguins on the beach at Phillip Island.
IncludedLearn about the endangered Tasmanian Devil and the conservation efforts aimed at its survival.
See koalas in their natural setting during a stop at a koala conservation centre.
IncludedAt sunset, enjoy a champagne toast whilst gazing at Uluru.
Taste world-class wines during a private tour of Chateau Tanunda in the Barossa Valley.
Join a local Kiwi family for a home-hosted dinner.
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