2012: HIGHLIGHTS OF NEW ZEALAND W/ CNS, OUTBACK, MEL, SYD & FIJ (IPZW)
25 days from Cairns to Fiji, or 27 days incl. travel
American breakfast (B) daily; Local Host service in Cairns, Auckland & Fiji; driving directions; map; sightseeing as outlined in the day-by-day itinerary (inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE).
Details
- Tour Operator
- Monograms
- Duration
- 25 Days
- Escorted
- Escorted - No
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Day 1 | Cairns | Welcome to Cairns, 'Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef' and one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. The balance of the day is at your leisure. |
| Day 2 | Cairns | Today, board a fast catamaran for a CRUISE to Green Island, one of the many tropical islands on Australia's famous Great Barrier Reef. Here you can choose to SNORKEL, take a GLASS-BOTTOM BOAT TOUR, or walk through the island's cool rainforest. Return to Cairns and enjoy the afternoon at your leisure. (B) |
| Day 3 | Cairns | A full day at leisure to explore tropical Cairns. (B) |
| Day 4 | Ayers Rock | Today, fly to Ayers Rock. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. (B) |
| Day 5 | Ayers Rock | This morning, included sightseeing takes you to Kata Tjuta (the Olgas), where you will enjoy a GUIDED WALK. This afternoon, a guided sightseeing tour includes a visit to the CULTURAL CENTRE and a WALKING TOUR around the base of Uluru (Ayers Rock). Late in the day, travel to 'Sunset Strip' for a drink, canapes, and to witness the changing colors of the rock. (B) |
| Day 6 | Alice Springs | Today, fly to Alice Springs for guided sightseeing that includes visits to the OLD TELEGRAPH STATION, ANZAC HILL, SCHOOL OF THE AIR, and the ROYAL FLYING DOCTOR SERVICE. (B) |
| Day 7 | Melbourne | Today, fly to Melbourne. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. (B) |
| Day 8 | Melbourne | Your morning guided sightseeing tour includes Queen Victoria Market (when open), the Italian Quarter, the Shrine of Remembrance, the BOTANIC GARDENS, FITZROY GARDENS, and spectacular city views from Bolte Bridge. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. (B) |
| Day 9 | Melbourne | A full day at leisure for independent activities. (B) |
| Day 10 | Sydney | Today, fly to Sydney. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. (B) |
| Day 11 | Sydney | Enjoy a morning guided sightseeing tour that includes a Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge photo stop, the historic 'Rocks' area, and a visit to world-famous BONDI BEACH. The afternoon is at your leisure. (B) |
| Day 12 | Sydney | Enjoy a full day at leisure in this beautiful city. (B) |
| Day 13 | Auckland | Today, fly to Auckland. Meet your Local Host this afternoon and pick up your rental car. (B) |
| Day 14 | Rotorua | Travel south through the rich pastoral province of Waikato to Waitomo. Here, enjoy a guided tour of the famous GLOWWORM GROTTO, featuring a fascinating underground boat ride. Continue on to Rotorua via Lake Karapiro. (B) |
| Day 15 | Rotorua | Today, visit the AGRODOME for a hands-on experience focusing on New Zealand's farming history. Next, visit RAINBOW SPRINGS, a unique showcase of New Zealand's flora and fauna. Finally, on to TE PUIA to view Maori carving, weaving demonstrations, and to walk through the thermal reserve to see boiling mud pools and shooting geysers. The afternoon is at leisure. (B) |
| Day 16 | Dunedin | Return your rental car and fly to Dunedin, one of the best-preserved Victorian and Edwardian cities in the Southern Hemisphere. Upon arrival, pick up your rental car and enjoy the remainder of the day at your leisure. (B) |
| Day 17 | Dunedin | A free day at your leisure to explore the city and the surrounding area. (B) |
| Day 18 | Mount Cook Region | Today, head north and west to stunning Mount Cook. (B) |
| Day 19 | Queenstown | Head south and travel through the wine-making region of Central Otago to Queenstown. (B) |
| Day 20 | Queenstown Milford Sound Excursion | Travel by motorcoach along the shores of Lake Wakatipu to Te Anau, gateway to FIORDLAND NATIONAL PARK. View the Mirror Lakes as you pass through Eglinton Valley. From the Homer Tunnel, emerge into Cleddau Valley. Join your Milford Sound CRUISE for an unforgettable experience. (B) |
| Day 21 | Queenstown | A full day at leisure in the 'Adventure Capital of the World.' (B) |
| Day 22 | Nadi | Today, fly to Fiji. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. (B) |
| Day 23 | Fiji | Your morning guided sightseeing tour includes a visit to a LOCAL VILLAGE, a stunning ORCHID GARDEN, and a TROPICAL FRUIT FARM where you will sample fruit and juice from the orchard. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. (B) |
| Day 24 | Fiji | Enjoy a full day at your leisure. (B) |
| Day 25 | Fiji | Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B) |
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