ESCORTED COACH TOURING AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND

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ESCORTED COACH TOURING
AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND
2016 – 2017
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Dream vacation maps
Australia and New Zealand are blessed with diverse landscapes
filled with many amazing experiences. Choose a destination
or experience below and go straight to that page.
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Awesome by air, THE Bungle Bungle
will take your breath away
Nothing beats THE KIMBERLEY
for wild grandeur & excitement
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Hike up the
grandeur of
Kings Canyon
Native WA wildflowers
a pageant of colour
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Swim under
the waterfalls
at Litchfield
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Pretend to surf
WAVE ROCK
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Explore rugged
ALICE SPRINGS
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SpRings
You’ll never
forget Uluru
& Kata Tjuta,
Australia’s dreaming heart
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Indulge your senses
in THE BAROSSA.
A food lover’s dream
Kangaroo
ISLAND
wildlife
Adelaide
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The iconic beauty of kangaroos on
the beach at Cape Le Grand
National Park
Savour fish & chips
in cosmopolitan
Fremantle
CaIRNS
The WHITSUNDAYs,
home of glorious
Hamilton Island
Queensland
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See how
Brisbane
AAT Kings
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helps the Wildlife
Warriors at Australia ZOO
New South Wales
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Savour gourmet
food & wine in the
HUNTER Valley
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We’ll show you
the Sydney
Opera house,
Harbour Bridge &
Bondi Beach
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Victoria
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Margaret River,
famous for its food &
wine for a reason!
TROPICAL
CAIRNS
the exciting
gateway to Far North
Queensland adventures
South Australia
Explore the surreal moonscape
of The pinnAcles
Perth
Marvel at
Kakadu’s
flora & fauna
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Ayers
Rock
The only place in the
world where two World
Heritage Sites meet –
The DAINTREE RAINFOREST
Northern Territory
Western Australia
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Monkey MIA
DOLphins
THE Great Barrier ReeF
Darwin
Bask in glorious isolation
on Broome’s Beaches
Get up close to
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Don’t miss one of the 7
natural wonders of the world –
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Experience
the Great
Ocean Road
Tasmania
Walk around magical
Dove Lake at
Cradle Mountain
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Melbourne
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Delight in
the LITTLE
Penguins
on Phillip Island
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Hobart
Discover fresh produce
& handicrafts at Hobart’s
SalAmanca market
WinEgLASS BAY
is Australia’s
hidden miracle
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Welcome to our AAT Kings family.
Thank you for allowing us the opportunity
to share our fabulous new catalogue of
vacations with you. We hope you are inspired
to come and share your dream vacation
with us. We are very conscious of the fact that your vacation is your
precious time with your friends and loved ones, and you are giving
us permission to be involved, to bring Australia and New Zealand to
life for you. We take this responsibility very seriously, and we know
it is absolutely vital that we provide the best possible experience
and a truly wonderful level of friendly Aussie and Kiwi service.
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Thanks to all of our guests who have written to me over the past
twelve months to provide feedback and ideas on your previous
AAT Kings vacations. We have taken so many of your ideas on
board, the list of new experiences and itinerary enhancements
contained in the pages of this brochure is quite exciting. New
destinations, new experiences, an increased focus on food
and wine, culture, nature…even a casual bike ride or bush
walk if you want it. It’s all here waiting for you to explore.
AUCKLAND
Our goal, every day, is to share our home with our guests, to
bring Australia and New Zealand to life. So what are you waiting
for? Your dream vacation starts right now. Happy vacation.
Dolphins and whales in
THE Bay of ISLANDS
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Maori culture in
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South
Island
Feel the thrill of high speed
JET BOATING in adventure
capital Queenstown
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Experience the majesty
of Spectacular
LIVING Glaciers
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RotoRua
North
Island
Be inspired by the magical
underground realm of the
Waitomo Glowworm Grotto
Breathtaking by air
NZ’s Snow CAPPED
MOUNTAINS
Cruise the
pristine
grandeur
of Magical Fiords
AUCKLAND cosmopolitan
gateway to New Zealand
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Christchurch
gateway to the
South Island
View mighty
MT. Cook
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Dazzling island vistas
on Scenic DRIVES
CHRISTCHURCH
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Explore wild
Stewart
ISLAND
Steaming geysers
and thermal wonders
in Rotorua
Savour New Zealand’s
fresh and unique
Food & Wine
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Our signature vacation options
Select from AAT Kings’ famous complete-package Guided Vacations, flexible Short Breaks
with your choice of accommodation, and our one or half day sightseeing Day Tours.
Guided
Vacations
Look out for these symbols on itinerary pages
First Choice vacations offer premium
accommodation in central locations, more
meals and sightseeing inclusions, plus
unique ‘You’re invited’ dining experiences.
Best Buys vacations offer great value,
comfortable accommodation with easy
access to city centres and more free time.
Our fully-guided
vacation experiences
We offer two standards of Guided Vacation to suit
your budget. From 5 to 22 days, an AAT Kings Guided
Vacation fully explores a destination, so you can
immerse yourself in its landscape, history and culture.
Guided Vacations feature quality hotels, with porterage
included. All breakfasts are included, plus up to half
of your dinners, using quality local produce, and all
feature a ‘welcome reception’ and a ‘farewell dinner’.*
For other meals, we offer tips on where the locals eat.
*Welcome receptions & farewell dinners vary by Guided Vacation. Refer to itinerary page for inclusions.
Short
Breaks
2-7 day breaks with your
choice of accommodation
Ranging from 2 to 7 days in length, Short Breaks combine
the must-see highlights of a destination with your choice of
accommodation, plus selected meals. Travel with different
Driver Guides each day to benefit from their combined
experience. Plus, you’ll meet a new group of like-minded
travellers each day. AAT Kings has hand-picked a range of
hotels to suit all kinds of budgets. Choose from a range of three
accommodation standards. Please see page 12 for more details.
Day
Tours
One day or half day
sightseeing tours
If you’ve got a day to spare, AAT Kings offers one day and half day
sightseeing tours across Australia including Sydney, Melbourne,
Cairns, Darwin, Uluru, Alice Springs, Perth, Adelaide, Brisbane and
the Gold Coast. Leave the stress of driving in an unknown city to a
friendly local expert and enjoy the stories they’ll share along the
way. We’ll show you all the must-see sights of the region and share
our knowledge of its history and culture. We also offer free courtesy
hotel pick-ups so all you need to do is relax and enjoy your day.
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AAT Kings offers a huge range of vacations. No matter which way you choose to travel, we’ll bring
each destination to life. A vacation is your time to relax, and at AAT Kings we’ve included just
about everything, so you don’t have to worry about a thing. Expert commentary, stress-free travel,
luxury air-conditioned vehicles, and all the must-see highlights. Our friendly Travel Directors and
Driver Guides will enhance your experience with stories, local knowledge and a sense of fun.
Our small group experiences
Our boutique vacation experiences offer an intimate style of travel and take you off the beaten
track. Choose from our immersive Inspiring Journeys or our fun and affordable Aussie Adventures.
Inspiring
Journeys
Immersive & boutique
small group journeys
On an Inspiring Journey we’ll introduce you to rich and immersive
experiences in an intimate small group setting. You’ll travel in
luxury coaches or 4wd vehicles and stay in boutique retreats,
lodges and resorts with great cuisine to match. Our fascinating
guides will take care of everything, leaving you free from the
stress of vacation planning but also allowing you the flexibility
to choose from a wide range of hands-on experiences. Best of all,
you’ll share your vacation with a small-sized group of up to 20
like-minded travellers, giving you the chance to really get to know
each other and create incredible vacation memories together.
Aussie
Adventures
Affordable, easy going
small group adventures
Aussie Adventures heads off the beaten track and actively explores
the great outdoors in a small group of fun and friendly travellers.
You’ll experience the real Australia with our authentic and downto-earth Driver Guides and uncover hidden places and experiences
that you’d miss if travelling on your own. We keep things simple,
with a focus on real value for money, but we don’t skimp on the
must-see highlights and excitement of travelling in the Top End.
You’ll travel with approximately 20 guests, all with the spirit of
adventure running through their veins. For details of our full range
of adventures in the Blue Mountains, Hunter Valley, Kangaroo
Island, Cairns, the Top End and the Red Centre, visit aatkings.com
You are in the very best of hands.
Our team work tirelessly to ensure
your vacation will be one you will
remember for years to come!
Kristina Sales Manager USA & Canada
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Australia & New Zealand Panorama
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QPACA
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Australian Highlights 13
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Perfect Tasmania
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Tastes of Southern Australia
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ESMA
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Great Ocean Road &
Kangaroo Island Escape
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Southern Capitals – City Meets Bush
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Best of New Zealand
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New Zealand Splendour
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Southern Spotlight
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Inspiring
Journeys
Small Group Tour
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Tasmanian Harvest
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Kakadu’s Ancient Secrets
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Outback Australia – The Colour of Red
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Included choice
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Sydney & the Blue Mountains
Melbourne & the Great Ocean Road
Kakadu & East Alligator River
Kakadu & Katherine Gorge Uluru Highlights
Red Centre Sights & Sounds
Alice Springs Explorer
Uluru & Kings Canyon Discovery
Hobart Harvest Long Weekend
Brisbane & Australia Zoo
Cairns & the Great Barrier Reef
Port Douglas & Reef Retreat
Adelaide & Kangaroo Island
Spectacular Bay of Islands
Adventure to Middle-Earth
Bay of Islands & Rotorua Unearthed
Fiordland Experience
Great Glacier Explorer
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Uluru – Kata Tjuta National Park Piti & Ochre Passes
Sightsee ‘n’ Save Pass
Exclusive Uluru Aussie Barbecue Dinner
Sydney & Melbourne
Cairns, Brisbane, Adelaide & Perth
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Inspiring
Journeys
Walking Tours
The 12 Apostles Lodge Walk
Tassie Trails – Bay of Fires Walk
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I love where
I work.
You will too.
Ricky Driver Guide
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
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Australia &
N EW ZEAL AN D
covered
Kakadu National Park
More people choose to travel with AAT Kings in Australia and New Zealand than any other guided
vacation company. With more than 100 years experience, we’re highly regarded within our industry
for great guest service, professionalism, safety and of course, amazing vacations. We’re committed
to maintaining our high standards and creating a memorable experience for our guests.
Our people and our service
At AAT Kings we pride ourselves on having the friendliest, happiest
and most experienced Travel Directors and Driver Guides. We’ll
tell fascinating stories and offer insights that will bring each
destination you visit to life. We’ll provide advice, recommendations
and directions and reveal ‘Hidden Gems’ you simply couldn’t
experience if travelling on your own. Our number one goal, every
day, is to share our love of travel and put a smile on your face.
A stress-free vacation
We take care of absolutely everything, so there’s no detailed
planning required on your behalf, other than finding the
time to go and choosing the right vacation for you.
Our history
AAT Kings’ story began in 1912 when the Pyke family pioneered
coach touring in Australia. Starting with self-drive car-hire in
7 seater vehicles in Sydney, we expanded to guided sightseeing tours.
By the 1960s, the company, then known as AAT, had become
Sydney’s largest tour operator and in the 1980s we teamed up
with pioneering adventurer Bill King’s Northern Safaris,
which ultimately led to the creation of what we know today as
AAT Kings. Connect to our history page: aatkings.com/history
AAT Kings cares
At AAT Kings we’re serious about our commitment to the community
and the environment. See page 83 for more information or visit:
treadright.org
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Great service
When you’re away from home, you need to know you can rely on someone with all the
answers; someone who will look after all your needs. Our fantastic team of Travel Directors,
Driver Guides and operations experts all work together to ensure your trip runs smoothly
from beginning to end. Come and meet the team – they’ll put a smile on your face!
Milford Sound
Meet Kevin
Hobart
Sydney
Travel Director
I have a fun-filled passion
for bringing to life New
Zealand’s culture, history and
landscape. From the sea to
the sky with a love of the
many majestic places such
as Queenstown and Milford
Sound, the journey for
every guest with us has been
a life-changing experience.
Meet Mark
Meet Carolyn
Aussies and international
visitors alike are always
energised by a visit to
iconic Bondi Beach. I
love sharing the history
and stories of Bondi,
especially the historic
role it played in moving
swimming from being a
controversial pastime!
I’m a born and bred
Tasmanian and proud
to share my home with
visitors. Apart from
sharing my favourite
places, I most like to tell
the stories of the amazing
characters who first
settled this gorgeous
part of the world!
Driver Guide
Travel Director
Indi g enous
experiences
Ngadiku Aboriginal Dreamtime Gorge Walk
What an absolute honour it is for our team to have the
opportunity to forge such strong relationships with indigenous
communities throughout Australia and New Zealand.
We are proud to work with and share the stories of the Anangu people in
Central Australia, with interactive dot painting lessons a definite highlight.
At Mossman Gorge in North Queensland, being welcomed with a traditional
smoking ceremony by a local Kuku Yalanji guide is mesmerising.
In New Zealand the Maori culture is ever present throughout all our vacations, but
a visit to the Tamaki Family Marae is an opportunity to get truly hands-on. Get a
taste of weaving, carving, dancing and even train to be a Maori warrior, then whet
Tamaki Maori Village
your appetite with a traditional Maori hangi feast of food cooked in the ground.
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I ncluded Choice on
AAT Kings offers a range of Included Choice options on selected First Choice Guided Vacations. At
certain destinations, just choose an experience and our Travel Directors will tailor your itinerary
on itinerary pages for Included Choice options.
at no additional expense. Look for this symbol
Australia
Melbourne
Eureka Skydeck
Visit Eureka Skydeck for fantastic views of Melbourne.
With 360 degree floor to ceiling views, it’s the
Southern Hemisphere’s highest viewing platform.
Laneways Walking Tour
Melbourne’s laneways hide many hidden treasures
and a walking tour is the ideal way to discover
the city’s quirkiest cafés, independent designers,
street art, architecture and historical tales.
New Zealand
Hunt & Gather Food Tour
Join a Hunt & Gather Food Tour of Queen Victoria
Market to take in the life, sounds and stories of the
historic marketplace and taste your way around
the market’s seemingly endless food stalls.
Queenstown
Rotorua
Bay of Islands
Dunedin
Shotover Jet
Rotorua Skyline & Luge
Dolphin Eco Encounter
Larnach Castle Tour
Hold on tight and experience a
thrilling, high-speed adventure
skimming on the Shotover River
with its backdrop of mountains.
Wine Tastings
Explore the vineyards of New Zealand’s
premier wine regions – Queenstown
and Central Otago. Sample wines at
four wineries and taste local cheeses.
Golf in Queenstown
Play 9 holes at your choice of one
of three spectacular golf courses in
Queenstown.
Skyline Restaurant
Ride the gondola cableway 450 metres
above Queenstown for a buffet
dinner with breathtaking views.
Skippers Canyon
Travelling via 4WD mini-bus, the
grandeur of this ancient canyon
is a photographer’s delight.
Spa Treatment
Treat yourself at the scenic and
award-winning Millbrook spa, the
ultimate in rest and relaxation.
Horse Trekking
Enjoy a leisurely, scenic 40 minute
horse ride around Walter Peak
Station – for riders of all abilities.
Take a Gondola ride 487 metres
above sea level for panoramic
views of Rotorua. At the top the
Luge awaits. Part go-cart, part
toboggan you’ll descend with tracks
winding through Redwood Forest.
Rainbow Springs
Kiwi Encounter
A tour of New Zealand’s most
successful kiwi conservation centre,
kiwi-nursery and hatchery.
Spa Facial
Relax at the Lake Spa Retreat
where hot mineral bathing
is a part of all therapies.
Te Puia
Take a range of 30-75 minute walks
through New Zealand’s most diverse
geothermal sightseeing attraction.
Agrodome Sheep Show
See live sheep shearing, an auction
and farm dog trials. Visit the
Nursery with 19 breeds of sheep!
Watch or swim with the dolphins
in the beautiful waters of the
beautiful waters Bay of Islands.
Kerikeri
Discover the new wine-producing
region of Kerikeri.
Tall Ship Sailing
Sail to secluded islands and enjoy an
antipasto platter and wine at sunset.
Russell Mini Tour
Visit the town’s historic icons
including Flagstaff Hill, Christ’s
Church and the Pompallier Mission.
Dinner Cruise
Relax on a scenic dinner cruise down
the Waitangi River to Haruru Falls.
Golf at Waitangi
Try your hand at 9 holes of golf at the
Waitangi Golf Course and enjoy
a panorama of islands and sea.
Learn about Larnach Castle’s
history and take in 360°views
from the Tower, to Dunedin,
Otago Peninsula and the Pacific.
Taieri Gorge Railway
Take the Taieri Gorge Railway to the
rugged mountain interior of Central
Otago. Cross magnificent stone and
wrought iron viaducts and tunnels.
Monarch Wildlife Cruise
Cruise the beautiful Otago Harbour
and see albatross, fur seals and more.
Cadbury World Tour
A chocolate-lover’s dream,
see the amazing one tonne
chocolate waterfall.
Speight’s Brewery Tour
Discover the brewing secrets
of Speight’s legendary ales
on an interactive tour.
Rotorua Duck
Jump on an amphibious vehicle and
journey across Rotorua’s three lakes.
Polynesian Spa
Relax in the seclusion of your
own private hot mineral pool
to relieve aches and pains.
Rural Homestay
If your First Choice Guided Vacation travels to Rotorua,
you can choose to stay a night with a nearby Kiwi
family. Enjoy wholesome meals and comfortable
accommodation in the home or cottages. Tour the
property, meet the animals, and relax with your
friendly Kiwi hosts in the pristine countryside.
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New experiences in 2016
Adventure
to Middle
Earth
Special
Events
Food & Wine
We’ve found more taste-bud
blowing local experiences to share
with our guests, like scallop pies in
Richmond, vanilla slice in Ross or
fish and chips at the beach – yum!
A touch of
Aussie & Kiwi
Why not choose a date that coincides with
a special event. For example, the Field of
Light art installation by Bruce Munro will
illuminate the heart of Australia in 2016
with 50,000 radiant frosted spheres.
Unique to AAT Kings
You can’t travel around Australia & not
take a selfie with a kangaroo or play
an end of lawn bowls. Or what about
meeting a hobbit in New Zealand!
We’ll introduce you to local specialists
like botanists or stockmen and women to
really get beneath the skin of the places
we visit – oh & we’ll give you a group photo
as a memento of your fabulous vacation.
Included meals
AAT Kings’ included meals feature quality local produce, with many
breakfasts, lunches and dinners included, depending on the itinerary.
Breakfast daily on all vacations
On all AAT Kings Guided Vacations,
Inspiring Journeys & Aussie Adventures
a hearty breakfast is included every day.
Lunches & dinners
On Guided Vacations, Inspiring Journeys
& Aussie Adventures some lunches and
many dinners are included. On selected First
Choice Guided Vacations dinners include
wine. Check itinerary pages for details.
‘Highlight dinners’ & ‘You’re invited’
AAT Kings ‘First Choice’ Guided Vacations
include special dining occasions like our
‘Highlight dinners’ and ‘You’re invited’
local dining experiences. Encounters that
capture the essence of a place through its
history, its locals and its unique cuisine.
‘Welcome receptions’ & ‘Farewell dinners’
At the start of a Guided Vacation, your Travel
Director gathers the group together to outline
your vacation and introduce everyone. When
travelling with people from around the world,
it’s a great way to get to know your travelling
companions. And at the end of your vacation,
you’ll also want to celebrate after experiencing
so much together, with many laughs and
smiles. It’s also a chance to exchange contact
details, as many people make lifelong friends
on an AAT Kings vacation.
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Stay in
comfort
AAT Kings’ accommodation has been selected for
comfort, location and facilities. Comfort means a clean
room with a soft bed and an en-suite. Plus extras
like a bar, often a pool and guest laundry. Our hotel
range includes brands like Crowne Plaza, Novotel, Vibe,
Mercure and Stamford Plaza, and feature resorts like
Hamilton Island, Cradle Mountain Lodge, Voyages Ayers
Rock Resort and Punakaiki Resort to name but a few.
Upon arrival
When you travel with AAT Kings, we look after everything. So when you arrive
at your hotel for the night on our signature Guided Vacations and Inspiring
Journeys, there’s no need to check-in. Your luggage will be taken straight to
your room. Plus, we’ve already taken care of porterage and housekeeping
tips as well. On easy going Aussie Adventures the facilities may be shared.
Hamilton Island, The Whitsundays
Our signature vacation accommodation
Guided
Vacations
Style, ease & comfort
We look for great locations, great
views and great service when
choosing our Guided Vacation hotels.
We are constantly reviewing our
guest feedback to ensure experiences
meet our high expectations. We
need to know you are waking up
refreshed and relaxed to ensure you
make the most of your day with us.
Short
Breaks
Your choice of accommodation
With numerous standards of
quality accommodation on offer,
guests can choose an option that
best suits their needs and budget.
Cradle Mountain Hotel, Tasmania
It’s the feeling of being immersed in the Tasmanian
wilderness that makes this hotel so special. Breathe
in the pristine air and spot native nocturnal wildlife
as they come out to feed, as dusk draws near.
Four Points by Sheraton, Sydney
Guaranteed rooms with views of Darling Harbour for all our
Guided Vacation guests. You’re just a short walk away from
a myriad of harbour front dining choices, but with views
from your room like these, you may just order room service!
Te Waonui Forest Retreat, Franz Josef
Encircled by a touch of New Zealand’s pristine wilderness,
this five star eco-friendly retreat is truly a place to relax
and refresh. Enhanced by soft timbered detailing, natural
light and colour schemes and recycled local material,
this hotel is at one with its magical surroundings.
Travelodge Mirambeena Resort,
Darwin (Budget)
Simple, clean and comfortable. This budget
accommodation is no-frills, but everything you need and
more. You can’t look past a refreshing drink at the pool bar.
Vibe Hotel, Sydney (Standard)
You’re only a stone’s throw from the city’s funkiest bars
and restaurants in Surry Hills, the vibe of Chinatown
and world-class shopping precincts. And you can’t go
past the in-house Spanish tapas restaurant, deliciosa!
The Langham, Auckland (Superior)
You may be located walking distance to the Auckland
waterfront, but once you’ve seen the amazing ‘Eight at
The Langham’ restaurant, you may not wander far. With
eight interactive kitchens, every dish is prepared using the
freshest, locally-sourced produce, seafood, and meats.
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Sleep on the reef with us! All
our coastal Queensland Guided
Vacations stay at the beautiful
resort on Hamilton Island.
Ant Managing Director
Our small group accommodation
Inspiring
Journeys
Boutique, unique, luxurious
Hand-picked for unique
elements available at each
property, with personalisation
of experiences at the fore,
we have chosen the absolute
best available accommodation
option in each location.
Aussie
Adventures
Affordable & fun
Our Aussie Adventures guests want
value for money, but they also
want clean and comfortable when
it comes to their bed for the night.
All our Aussie accommodation
partners deliver on this premise.
We also look for central locations
and a fun, social atmosphere.
Millbrook Resort, Queenstown
Set on 500 acres of natural beauty, with a backdrop of
gorgeous mountain ranges, you’ll start to relax the minute
you make your way up the picturesque driveway!
Henry Jones Art Hotel, Hobart
It’s all about personal touches. Like arriving in your room to
a letter that lists the names of all the Tasmanian convicts
bearing your surname. And the charming staff have mastered
the knack of making you feel like the only person in-house.
Sails in the Desert, Ayers Rock
The perfect contrast to Uluru’s raw natural beauty,
‘Sails’ combines the outback with luxury and
one of the best bits is the in-house art gallery
showcasing unique Indigenous artworks.
Anbinik Kakadu Resort, Jabiru
Clean, comfortable, spacious rooms in the heart
of Kakadu National Park. The pool is perfect
for cooling off after a day of sightseeing.
YHA, Hunter Valley
A hostel among the vines? Absolutely! Only when
you’re travelling with Aussie Adventures.
Outback Pioneer Lodge, Ayers Rock
This is where all the action happens at Ayers Rock Resort.
With live entertainment every night of the week, it’s the
place to be.
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Travel in style
Rex Lookout, Queensland
Throughout your vacation your mode of
transport will vary depending on the area
we’re travelling to. The most common mode
of transport will be luxury coach. This allows
us to explore the core of each destination in
style and comfort. All AAT Kings’ itineraries
include scheduled and regular rest breaks.
Our fleet
Our fleet of over 70 luxurious
vehicles is the newest in Australia.
All our fully air-conditioned coaches
feature reclining seats with seat
belts and footrests, panoramic
windows, an on-board restroom,
two-door access and state-of-the-art
technologies, including DVD player,
GPS and PA. With an extensive
network of depots across Australia,
our vacations are fully supported.
Friendly team
Our Driver Guides have years of
experience in ensuring that our
guests have a comfortable
and smooth journey aboard an
AAT Kings coach. They provide doorto-door service from your hotel to
major sights and destinations along
the way and work closely with our
Travel Directors and Guides. Your
Travel Director will ensure that
your luggage is collected from your
room and your Driver Guide will
load it on to the coach every time.
WiFi
All of our coaches are equipped with
charging points and free WiFi, to
keep you in touch with the outside
world (WiFi speed and reception
may vary in remote areas).
Airport transfers
All guests receive complimentary
transfers between designated
airports and AAT Kings’ hotels on
the scheduled start and end day
of Guided Vacations, Inspiring
Journeys and Short Breaks; and on
other days in conjunction with pre
and post vacation accommodation
when booked with AAT Kings.
Our fleet is the newest in
Australia with state-of-the-art
technology, including ‘kneeling’
coaches that can be lowered to
the ground at the front to ensure
the step in and out is minimised.
Jimi Head of Coach, Australia
More ways to travel
Over the course of your vacation, depending
on the itinerary or optional experience, you
could also find yourself on scenic train rides
and flights, helicopter and boat rides, river and
ocean cruises, on foot or maybe even a camel.
Daintree River cruise
Shotover Jet
The finishing
touches
All guests on AAT Kings Guided
Vacations and Inspiring Journeys
receive a complimentary travel
wallet and luggage tag. Plus, we’ll
give you a map of Australia and
New Zealand to follow your journey
as a memento of your vacation.
Franz Josef scenic flight
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Ways to save
Combine an early payment
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discount with your Kings
Club past guest discount &
save more! Ask us how.
Early payment discounts
Jade USA Reservations
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when you pay in full by 31 January 2016
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when you pay in full by 31 March 2016
Available on selected Guided Vacations (First Choice, Best Buys) or Inspiring Journeys – see itinerary pages. Discount applies only to the land content portion of the vacation. Can be combined with other discounts where
applicable. The full amount must be paid by the designated date. Subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time. For more info: aatkings.com/booking-conditions
Kings Club past guest discount
Save 5%
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Kings Club is for guests who have previously travelled with
AAT Kings and our family of companies including Trafalgar,
Insight Vacations, Contiki and Uniworld. Membership is free
and you are automatically entitled to our Kings Club Past
Guest Discount of 5% off your next Guided Vacation.
2nd vacation discount
Travelling alone?
3 sharing a room
Young travellers
2.5% off
Save when you book 2 or more
vacations at the same time.
5% off
Save 5% on the twin share price
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when you book a triple room.
If you don’t want to pay the single supplement on Guided Vacations
you can share with a guest of the same gender at no extra cost. If
we fail to match you, we will accommodate you in a single room.
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Children 5-15 years of age get a discount when sharing a room
with an adult (limit of one discount per room), and receive a
discount off the adult price of AAT Kings operated Day Tours.
Add a Day Tour
10% off
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Day Tours when purchased with
an AAT Kings Guided Vacation.
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We can also tailor an itinerary for you and your group. For specialised group bookings (15 people or more) email: [email protected]
Conditions
1. Discounts only apply to the land component
of the vacation (do not apply to pre or post
accommodation, vacations incorporating rail
or cruise components, or third party operated
vacations/day tours).
2. Kings Club Past Guest Discount – one discount
will be available per person, per Guided Vacation.
You must have travelled with us before you can
redeem the discount.
3. 2nd vacation discount applies to AAT Kings operated
guided vacations (First Choice, Best Buys & Inspiring
Journeys). Vacations must be booked at the same
time and the discount is per person off the Land Only
portion of the vacation with the shortest duration.
Fiordland National Park
4. The triple share discount is available when 3 guests
share a twin or double room with an extra bed
(foldaway, sofabed or rollaway). Triple share is not
available at all hotels.
5. Travelling alone discount applies to only to AAT Kings
operated Guided Vacations (First Choice & Best
Buys). It does not apply to Inspiring Journeys,
Uluru (Ayers Rock)
Short Breaks and Aussie Adventures.
6. Group Travel option applies to only to AAT Kings
operated vacations.
7. Refer to aatkings.com/combined or call AAT Kings
for a full list of which discounts can be combined.
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After a few days in the wide open spaces
and fresh air, surrounded by stunning
scenery and new friends, I can see our
guests relax before my eyes. I love sharing
this unique part of the world. Our history is
full of stories of colourful characters and
our ancient culture is just so unique. One
of my favourite spots is Kings Canyon. The
walk through the canyon is full of amazing
plants and animals that I’m not sure most
people would notice if we didn’t point them
out. I feel lucky to share my home with
visitors from all over the world. Come and
explore Central Australia with me!
Peter Driver Guide
Carmichael Crag at Kings Canyon
Guided
Vacations
Our famous fully-guided
touring experiences
If you’re ready to set off on an unmatched adventure, an AAT Kings
Guided Vacation is the best way to discover Australia and New
Zealand in all their glory. Our experienced and fun loving Travel
Directors and Driver Guides will share their detailed knowledge
and local insights to make sure you experience each destination
to the fullest and have an incredible time along the way. We
offer Guided Vacations through Tasmania, Southern Australia,
Queensland, Western Australia and the Kimberley, the Red Centre
and the Top End in the Northern Territory, as well as the North
and South Islands of New Zealand. If Tasmania, Queensland,
Western Australia or New Zealand is your destination, you can
choose from two travel styles including First Choice or Best Buys.
Look out for these symbols on itinerary pages
First Choice vacations offer premium
accommodation in central locations, more
meals and sightseeing inclusions, plus
unique ‘You’re invited’ dining experiences.
Best Buys vacations offer great value,
comfortable accommodation with easy
access to city centres and more free time.
*Welcome receptions & farewell dinners vary by Guided Vacation. Refer to itinerary page for inclusions.
Learn more about AAT Kings Guided Vacations at
aatkings.com
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Highlights of Australia &
New Zealand
• Unique dining experience
on board Melbourne’s
Colonial Tramcar Restaurant
• Discover Melbourne’s
colourful hidden
laneways and arcades
• Indulge in a unique
Aussie BBQ experience at
Earth Sanctuary
• Toast an Uluru sunset with
gourmet canapés and wine
• Discover rock art at Uluru
and learn about sacred sites
• Hike through Walpa Gorge
at Kata Tjuta (the Olgas)
• Create your own
dot painting
• Cruise and snorkel on
the Great Barrier Reef
• View Darling Harbour from
your Sydney hotel room
• Dip your toes in the
Pacific Ocean on Bondi Beach
• Experience Sydney Opera
House on a guided tour
• Discover the glowworms of
• Immerse yourself in rich
Maori arts and culture at an
exclusive cultural dinner
• Travel on the
TranzAlpine Train
• Discover spectacular Milford
Sound on a lunch cruise
• Experience warm
Kiwi hospitality at
Morelea Farm
• Experience a pristine
wilderness setting at
Te Waonui Forest Retreat
• Experienced Travel Director
& Driver Guide
22 days
Uluru sunset drinks
Day 1: Welcome to Melbourne
Welcome to Melbourne. On arrival
you’ll be transferred to your hotel. This
evening join your Travel Director for
a welcome reception and dinner on
board Melbourne's famous Colonial
Tramcar Restaurant. Hotel: Crowne
Plaza, Melbourne, 3 nights. DW
Day 2: Melbourne
Explore Melbourne on a city sights tour
then discover its eclectic little laneways,
arcades, café society and street art
on a private walking tour. The rest of
your day is free. You may like to take
an optional experience to Phillip Island
to see the famous penguin parade. B
Day 3: Melbourne ‘Free Time’
Today is free for you to explore the
delights of Melbourne. You may like
to take a full day optional experience
to the Great Ocean Road to discover
the stunning coastline and the
Twelve Apostles. Or maybe treat
yourself to a theatre production or
indulge in some world class fare at
one of the city's famous eateries. B
Day 4: Melbourne – Alice Springs
Today you fly from Melbourne to Alice
Springs. On arrival visit the School
of the Air and hear how this school
delivers education to children living in
remote areas. Next stop is the Royal
Flying Doctor Service, where you'll
learn about this facility that provides
a 'mantle of safety' to the people of
the outback.
‘You're invited’ this
evening by Joe, Dan, Tommy and Ben
Falzon for a home-cooked gourmet BBQ
dinner at Earth Sanctuary World Nature
Centre. Join them as they share stories
of ecology, culture and astronomy
and even lead you on a sing-a-long
accompanied by the didgeridoo and
guitar. It will be a night to remember!
Hotel: Chifley Alice Springs Resort. B YD
Day 5: Alice Springs – Ayers Rock
Travel through the West MacDonnell
and James Ranges and pause to view
majestic Atila (Mt. Conner) often
mistaken for Uluru, before arriving at
Ayers Rock Resort. This afternoon is free
for you to enjoy the resort’s facilities.
Later, travel to the Uluru sunset viewing
area. Witness and photograph the
striking colour changes of Uluru at
sunset while enjoying gourmet canapés
and wine. Hotel: Desert Gardens
Hotel, Ayers Rock Resort, 2 nights. B
Day 6: Uluru and Kata Tjuta
This morning view the magical Uluru
sunrise. Afterwards, gain insight into
the traditional owners of the land,
the Anangu, as you tour the caves
at the base of Uluru discovering
ancient rock art and hearing stories
of the Aboriginal Dreamtime. Travel
through the desert plains to Kata
Tjuta and take a walk at Walpa Gorge.
Later experience a Kata Tjuta sunset
with sparkling wine and nibbles. B
Day 7: Ayers Rock – Cairns
Join an Aboriginal artist for a fun
introduction to Western Desert Art.
Your Anangu artist will provide you
with cultural insight, explaining the
meanings of their totems, before
assisting you to complete your own
painting to take home as a memento
of your experience. In the afternoon
you will fly from Ayers Rock to Cairns.
Hotel: Hilton Hotel, Cairns, 3 nights. B
Enjoy a tropical buffet lunch before
you return to Cairns. This evening
you'll dine at Dundee's Restaurant
enjoy a delicious meal overlooking
the Cairns waterfront. B L DW
Day 9: Cairns ‘Free Time’
Today is free for you to do as you
choose! Perhaps take an optional
experience to the Tjapukai Aboriginal
Cultural Park for an insightful look
at indigenous culture or journey to
Hartley's Crocodile Adventures for
an opportunity to encounter native
Australian animals. Or maybe travel
to the ‘village in the rainforest’ on
the Kuranda Scenic Railway. B
Day 10: Cairns – Sydney
Spend time at Cairns Wildlife Dome
for the chance to see some cuddly
Australian wildlife. This afternoon
fly to Sydney where you will have
a free evening to do as you please.
Hotel: Four Points by Sheraton,
Darling Harbour, (Harbour View
Room), Sydney, 3 nights. B
Day 11: Sydney
A day of sightseeing around this
stunning harbour city awaits! Join a
guided tour of the iconic Sydney Opera
House before discovering Sydney's
Eastern Suburbs and putting your
feet in the sand at famous Bondi
Beach. Take to the water on a Captain
Cook highlight lunch cruise, sailing
around the glistening harbour while
you enjoy a fresh seasonal menu.
Spend the rest of your day seeing
Day 8: Great Barrier Reef
Get ready for an experience of a lifetime the sights of your choice or maybe
even take an optional experience
- board a high speed catamaran and
cruise out to the Great Barrier Reef. You to see an opera under the famous
sails of Sydney Opera House. B HL
can snorkel and view this natural living
wonder up close (equipment provided)
Day 12: Sydney ‘Free Time’
or stay dry and explore the stunning reef
Enjoy a full free day in exciting Sydney.
from the comfort of a semi-submersible
Maybe take an optional experience
craft, just one metre underwater.
to the Blue Mountains or climb the
It’s the perfect mix of modern cities and ancient landscapes. With gems like the
amazing Great Barrier Reef, Sydney Harbour and breathtaking Milford Sound,
paired with a world of ancient Aboriginal tradition in Australia’s Red Centre
and the pounding Maori Haka in Rotorua.
Queenstown
CAIRNS 3
19
Guided
Vacations
22 days from
USD 6725
CAD 8350
Per Person Twin Share Land Only
Great Barrier
Reef Cruise
Melbourne to Christchurch
Code: IMZB
1 ALICE SPRINGS
2
AYERS ROCK
2016
2
AUCKLAND
Waitomo Caves
1
ROTORUA
AUSTRALIA
Start
End
Overnight stays
Sightseeing stops
NEW ZEALAND
SYDNEY 3
MELBOURNE
Arthur’s
Pass
Hokitika
TranzAlpine
Train
FRANZ JOSEF GLACIER 1 Mt.
Cook 1 1
Milford Sound
3
CHRISTCHURCH
QUEENSTOWN
Start Apr03
Apr 17
Jun05
Jul03
Aug14
Sep04
Sep18
Oct02
Oct 16
Nov06
Nov13
Nov20
Nov27
Dec04
Dec18
End
Apr24
May08
Jun26
Jul24
Sep 04
Sep25
Oct09
Oct23
Nov06
Nov27
Dec 04
Dec 11
Dec 18
Dec25
Jan 08
Jan01
Jan08
Jan15
Jan22
Jan22
Jan29
Feb05
Feb12
2017
22 days Melbourne
to Christchurch
Code: IMZB
Dining
•Full buffet breakfasts (21) B
•‘You’re invited’ lunch (1) YL
•Highlight lunch (1) HL
•Lunches (2) L
•‘You’re invited’ dinners (2) YD
•Dinners with wine (4) DW
•Highlight dinners (2) HD
•Farewell dinner (1) FD
iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge on a
'BridgeClimb'. Spend your last evening
in Sydney together along with your
Travel Director and companions in a
local restaurant by the water. B DW
Day 13: Sydney – Auckland
This morning you say goodbye to
Australia and fly to New Zealand! This
evening meet your Travel Director
for your highlight dinner at 'Eight'
at The Langham. Your personal
degustation is prepared for you from
the freshest, quality ingredients,
including mouth-watering seafood
and delicious desserts. Hotel: The
Langham, Auckland, 2 nights. B HD
Day 14: Auckland Sightseeing
& ‘Free Time’
A morning cruise on Waitemata
Harbour is followed by a city
sightseeing tour. Later, you'll have
free time to relax or explore. B
Day 15: Auckland – Rotorua
Join a guide for a boat tour through
the Waitomo Glowworm Grotto.
Continue to Rotorua where a Maori
guide will accompany you at Te Puia
Thermal Reserve.
‘You’re invited’
this evening to experience the heartpounding wero (challenge) from a Maori
warrior during a Powhiri, a ceremonial
welcome, at the Tamaki Family Marae.
Journey into the village and gain a
cultural insight into life in New Zealand
before European settlement. Feast
on succulent meats and vegetables
cooked in a hangi, the traditional Maori
method of cooking in the earth. Hotel:
Millennium Hotel, Rotorua. B YD
Park. Travel through the hand-hewn
Homer Tunnel to abundant photo
opportunities afforded by the
Mirror Lake, Cleddau Valley and
the Chasm, on your way to Milford
Sound to board your cruise. Return
to Queenstown this afternoon. B L
Day 16: Rotorua – Christchurch
Explore Rainbow Springs Nature Park
and discover the native flora and fauna.
You may even spot a kiwi! Next stop is
the Agrodome Sheep Show for a taste of
farm life. Later, you'll fly to Christchurch.
Hotel: Novotel, Christchurch. B
Day 20: Queenstown ‘Free Time’
Today you may like to consider taking
one of our optional experiences. You
could ride the Shotover Jet, the most
thrilling jet boat ride in the world!
Perhaps join a wine tour at Gibbston
Valley Winery or play a round of golf
on one of Queenstown’s spectacular
courses. Choose from the immaculately
groomed greens of a resort course or a
simple fairway with rugged mountain
peaks as your backdrop. You could take
a 4WD minibus excursion through
Skippers Canyon alongside the Shotover
River to Skippers Point in Mount Aurum
Conservation Area. Or why not enjoy a
relaxing spa. You’ll be pampered at one
of Queenstown’s luxurious day spas.
Sink into a therapeutic hot pool or treat
yourself to a selection of therapies at
a local salon. This evening, consider
taking the gondola ride to Bob’s Peak for
dinner at the Stratosphere Restaurant. B
Day 17: Christchurch – Franz Josef
Journey through the Southern Alps
on the TranzAlpine train. Depart
for Hokitika, home of the native
greenstone (jade), for a factory visit
and live demonstration by a local
greenstone carver. Continue to
Franz Josef Glacier. Hotel: Te Waonui
Forest Retreat, Franz Josef. B DW
Day 18: Franz Josef – Queenstown
Drive over the Haast Pass, past Thunder
Creek Falls and a trio of lakes. Enjoy
the tastes of delicious stone fruit
at Cromwell then visit the historic
gold mining village of Arrowtown
before arriving in Queenstown for an
orientation tour. This evening join your
Travel Director for a highlight dinner
at The Boatshed. Set in the restored
historic New Zealand Railways Shipping
Office and relocated to its lakefront
setting in 1936, The Boatshed, with its
spectacular views of Lake Wakatipu
and the Remarkables mountain
range, is the perfect venue for your
exclusive meal. Hotel: Millennium
Hotel, Queenstown, 3 nights. B HD
Day 19: Milford Sound Cruise
Drive along the shores of Lake
Wakatipu to Te Anau then through
the rainforest of Fiordland National
Day 21: Queenstown – Christchurch
Visit Lake Tekapo, stopping at
the Church of the Good Shepherd.
You are welcomed by your hosts
Angie and Stan Taylor at Morelea
Farm for a ‘You’re invited’ lunch
in their 240 hectare garden. Join
your Travel Director this evening in
Christchurch for a farewell dinner.
Hotel: Novotel, Christchurch. B YL FD
Day 22: Farewell from Christchurch
Your vacation concludes this
morning after breakfast. You will
be transferred to Christchurch
Airport for your onward flight. B
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Feb05
Feb 12
Feb 19
Feb 26
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Mar12
Apr02
Apr 16
Jun04
Jul02
Aug13
Sep03
Sep17
Oct01
Oct 15
Nov05
Nov12
Nov19
Nov26
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Feb19
Feb26
Mar05
Mar12
Mar19
Mar26
Apr 02
Apr23
May07
Jun25
Jul23
Sep 03
Sep24
Oct08
Oct22
Nov05
Nov26
Dec 03
Dec 10
Dec 17
Highlighted dates indicate Definite Departures. Visit
aatkings.com for additional Definite Departure dates.
Note: Itinerary, departure dates & prices may change
from 01/10/16.
Prices
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2017 continued
01 Apr 16 – 31 May 16
01 Jun 16 – 30 Sep 16
01 Oct 16 – 17 Dec 16
18 Dec 16 – 31 Dec 16
01 Jan 17 – 31 Mar 17
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01 Jun 17 – 30 Sep 17
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USD Twin
Per Person
CAD Twin
Per Person
6895
6725
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7495
7195
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01 Apr 16 – 31 May 16
01 Jun 16 – 30 Sep 16
01 Oct 16 – 17 Dec 16
18 Dec 16 – 31 Dec 16
01 Jan 17 – 31 Mar 17
01 Apr 17 – 31 May 17
01 Jun 17 – 30 Sep 17
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2755
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2790
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Flight Information
Airfares are not included in the prices above. Land
Only price requires the following internal-vacation
flights to be purchased separately in order to fulfil
the vacation itinerary:
Day 4 from Melbourne to Alice Springs – QF796;
Day 7 from Ayers Rock to Cairns – QF1854; Day 10
from Cairns to Sydney – QF925; Day 13 from Sydney
to Auckland – QF143; Day 16 from Rotorua to
Christchurch – NZ5379.
Ways to Save
Early payment discount
Pay by 31 Jan 16 Save up to usd720 | cad895
Pay by 31 Mar 16 Save up to usd360 | cad445
Kings Club early payment discount
Young traveller Save up to usd720 | cad895
Triple share Save up to usd360 | cad445
Kings Club Save up to usd360 | cad445
All savings are per person. See discounts details on
page 15.
Palm Cove
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Contrasts of Australia &
New Zealand
18 days
Sydney Opera House
• Indulge in lunch overlooking
spectacular Bondi Beach
• Learn about Aussie surf
culture at Bondi Beach
• Venture inside Sydney
Opera House on
a guided tour
• Toast the sunset on a dinner
cruise on Sydney Harbour
• Discover native Australian
animals at Hartley’s
Crocodile Adventures
• Snorkel and cruise on
colourful hidden laneways
Maori arts and culture
with the Tamaki family
over dinner
• Experience farm life at the
Agrodome Sheep Show
• Journey over the
Southern Alps on the
TranzAlpine Train
• Visit a jade factory and
marvel at artists at work
• View Franz Josef Glacier
• Discover spectacular Milford
Sound on a lunch cruise
• Enjoy warm Kiwi hospitality
at Morelea Farm
• Experience a pristine
wilderness setting at
Te Waonui Forest Retreat
& Driver Guide
Welcome to Melbourne! On arrival
you will be transferred to your
hotel. This evening join your Travel
Director and fellow travellers for
a welcome reception and dinner
on board the famous Colonial
Tramcar Restaurant. It’s a great
opportunity to get to know everyone
in a unique setting. Hotel: Crowne
Day 2: Melbourne
Join your Travel Director for your city
tour including a private walk through
Melbourne’s famous hidden laneways.
You’ll discover the city’s eclectic
little lanes, arcades, café society and
fascinating street art. Then there’s
time to explore the city on your own.
Why not visit Eureka Skydeck for
fantastic 360° views of Melbourne? B
Day 3: Melbourne – Cairns
Say farewell to Melbourne as you fly
to Cairns. On arrival join your local
guide for a private wildlife journey
at Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures.
Enjoy a boat cruise and encounter
koalas, wallabies, birds and of course,
crocodiles! This evening feast on
a delicious meal of fresh seasonal
produce at Salt House with views
of the Cairns waterfront. Hotel:
Hilton Hotel, Cairns, 3 nights. B DW
Spend your free day relaxing or
exploring. Perhaps take an optional
experience to Tjapukai Aboriginal
Cultural Park to discover the secrets
of this ancient culture through
theatre, didgeridoo and fire-making
demonstrations and the famous
Tjapukai dance. You could travel to
Kuranda, the 'village in the rainforest',
on the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway
and return to the lowlands above the
breathtaking canopy of the Barron
Gorge National Park through some of
the oldest rainforest in the world on
the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. B
This afternoon if you want to see
Sydney from above, take the climb of
your life on Sydney Harbour Bridge
‘BridgeClimb’ (own expense). B YL
Board a high speed catamaran
and cruise out to the Great Barrier
Reef. You can snorkel and view
this natural living wonder up close
(equipment provided) or stay dry
and explore the stunning reef from
the comfort of a semi-submersible
craft. Enjoy a tropical buffet lunch
before you return to Cairns. B L
The day is yours to explore this
wonderful city. Why not take an
optional experience to the spectacular
Blue Mountains. This evening join your
fellow travellers for a stroll to Darling
Harbour to enjoy a delicious meal
overlooking the city’s waterfront. Dine
on fresh seasonal produce when you
indulge in a selection of signature
dishes that are bound to create a
memorable dining experience. B DW
Depart Cairns and fly to Sydney. On
arrival there’s time to relax before
boarding a Captain Cook sunset
highlight dinner cruise. Enjoy a
two course à la carte dinner and
the mesmerising views of Sydney
at night. You’ll pass magnificent
waterfront homes and all the
main harbour attractions including
the Harbour Bridge and Sydney
Opera House. Hotel: Four Points by
Sheraton Darling Harbour (Harbour
View Room), 3 nights. B HD
Day 7: Sydney
Kick off this highlight day of
sightseeing on a guided tour of
Sydney Opera House with a local
guide. Later board your coach to see
the Royal Botanic Gardens and visit
Mrs. Macquarie’s Chair.
‘You’re
invited’ to Bondi Beach for an iconic
Australian experience. You’ll be
greeted by a local surf lifesaver before
lunch at an Aussie institution, the
Returned Servicemen’s Club, with its
views over the Pacific Ocean. Your
host will take you on an exclusive
tour through Australia’s oldest surf
lifesaving club to learn about the
history of Bondi and surf lifesaving.
It’s farewell to Australia as you fly
to Auckland, New Zealand. This
for a highlight dinner at ‘Eight’
and delicious desserts. Hotel: The
Langham, Auckland, 2 nights. B HD
Day 10: Auckland
A morning cruise on Waitemata
Harbour is followed by a city
sights tour. Later, you’ll have free
time to explore the city. B
Join a guide for a boat tour through
the Waitomo Glowworm Grotto.
Continue to Rotorua where a Maori
guide will accompany you at Te
Puia Thermal Reserve.
‘You’re
invited’ this evening to experience
the heart-pounding wero (challenge)
from a Maori warrior during a
Powhiri, a ceremonial welcome, at
the Tamaki Family Marae. Journey
into the village and gain a cultural
insight into life in New Zealand
Contrast the secrets of Melbourne’s hidden laneways with a cruise to the Great Barrier
Reef. Then there’s Bondi Beach where you’ll lunch with the locals and a Hangi feast
that you’ll share with your Maori hosts in Rotorua. You’ll spot crocodiles and kiwis.
It’s just a taste of what’s to come. Read on!
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Guided
Vacations
18 days from
USD 5325
CAD 6650
CAIRNS 3
Melbourne to Christchurch
Great Barrier
Reef Cruise
Code: QCANA
2016
AUCKLAND
AUSTRALIA
Start
End
2
Waitomo Caves
1 ROTORUA
Overnight stays
Sightseeing stops
NEW ZEALAND
FRANZ JOSEF
GLACIER
Milford Sound
1
1 1
•‘You’re invited’ lunches (2) YL
•Lunches (2) L
•‘You’re invited’ dinner (1) YD
3
QUEENSTOWN
method of cooking in the earth. Hotel:
views of Lake Wakatipu and the
Remarkables mountain range, is
the perfect venue for your exclusive
meal with wine. Hotel: Millennium
Explore Rainbow Springs Nature
Park with a local guide and discover
the native flora and fauna. You may
even spot a kiwi! Next stop is the
Agrodome Sheep Show for a
taste of farm life. Now you’ll fly to
Christchurch. See how the city is
slowly being rebuilt as a consequence
of the earthquake of February 2011.
Hotel: Novotel Christchurch. B
Day 15: Milford Sound Cruise
Journey over the Devil’s Staircase and
along the shore of Lake Wakatipu
to Te Anau. Travel through the
hand-hewn Homer Tunnel en route
to majestic Milford Sound. Enjoy
lunch as you cruise with Mitre Peak
and Bowen Falls high above you. B L
Board the TranzAlpine train for your
journey over the Southern Alps
to Arthur’s Pass. At Hokitika visit
a New Zealand greenstone (jade)
factory, to see a master carver at
work. Travel along the coastal road
to Franz Josef Glacier for a short walk
to view the glacier and perhaps take
an optional scenic flight (weather
permitting). Hotel: Te Waonui
Forest Retreat, Franz Josef. B DW
Optional
Experience:
Franz Josef
Glacier Scenic
Helicopter Flight
Explore these massive rivers of ice
on a 30-minute scenic helicopter
flight. Highlights include a snow
landing at the head of the Franz
Josef or Fox Glacier. Ask your Travel
Director for details.
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Enjoy a coastal drive with views of
the Tasman Sea. Climb over the Haast
Pass winding through Mount Aspiring
National Park. Then your journey
takes you past Lakes Wanaka and
Hawea and heads along the Kawarau
River through the Kawarau Gorge.
Finally you will visit the historic village
of Arrowtown, before arriving in
Queenstown. This evening join your
Travel Director a highlight dinner at
The Boatshed. Set in the restored
historic New Zealand Railways
Shipping Office and relocated to
its lakefront setting in 1936, The
Boatshed, with its spectacular
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Mirror Lakes
Dining
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SYDNEY 3
MELBOURNE 2
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Today you may like to consider taking
one of our optional experiences. You
could ride the Shotover Jet boat, join
a wine tour, play a round of golf, take
a 4WD minibus excursion through
Skippers Canyon, relax with a spa
treatment at Millbrook Resort or just
explore Queenstown on your own.
This evening perhaps ride a gondola
to the Skyline Restaurant for dinner. B
Stop to see the morning sun glisten
on Lakes Pukaki and Tekapo, and visit
the Church of the Good Shepherd.
‘You’re invited’ to join us for a visit
to Morelea Farm. You’re welcomed
into the home of your hosts Angie and
Stan Taylor for to enjoy a barbecue
lunch in their 240 hectare garden and
gain an insight into the day-to-day
operation of farm life. Just wait until
you try the Pavlova. In Christchurch
this evening celebrate your trip at
a farewell dinner with your Travel
Director and new-found friends.
Hotel: Novotel Christchurch. B YL FD
Time to bid you farewell as we
transfer you to Christchurch
Prices
18 days Melbourne to
Christchurch
Code: QCANA
USD Twin
Per Person
CAD Twin
Per Person
01 Apr 16 – 31 May 16
01 Jun 16 – 30 Sep 16
01 Oct 16 – 21 Dec 16
22 Dec 16 – 28 Dec 16
29 Dec 16 – 31 Mar 17
01 Apr 17 – 31 May 17
01 Jun 17 – 30 Sep 17
01 Oct 17 – 27 Dec 17
28 Dec 17 – 29 Dec 17
30 Dec 17 – 31 Dec 17
5495
5325
5795
6089
5795
5725
5525
5995
6290
5995
6875
6650
7225
7590
7225
7125
6895
7475
7840
7475
01 Apr 16 – 31 May 16
01 Jun 16 – 30 Sep 16
01 Oct 16 – 21 Dec 16
22 Dec 16 – 28 Dec 16
29 Dec 16 – 31 Mar 17
01 Apr 17 – 31 May 17
01 Jun 17 – 30 Sep 17
01 Oct 17 – 27 Dec 17
28 Dec 17 – 29 Dec 17
30 Dec 17 – 31 Dec 17
1805
1775
1840
2135
1840
1825
1795
1870
2165
1870
2245
2210
2290
2655
2290
2265
2230
2325
2690
2325
Flight Information
Day 3 from Melbourne to Cairns – QF702; Day 6
from Cairns to Sydney – JQ957; Day 9 from Sydney
to Auckland – QF143; Day 12 from Rotorua to
Christchurch – NZ5379.
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Discover Australia &
New Zealand
• Create your own dot
painting in Uluru
(Ayers Rock)
• Discover wildlife great
& small in Cairns
• Dine under the stars at
our exclusive Uluru BBQ
• Experience a spectacular
Red Centre sunrise
• Explore Kata Tjuta and hike
through Walpa Gorge
• Experience Sydney Opera
House on a guided tour
• Dip your toes in the Pacific
Ocean on Bondi Beach
• Discover the Glowworms
at the Waitomo Caves
• Immerse yourself in
rich Maori arts and
culture at an exclusive
cultural dinner
• Experience Rotorua’s
geysers and thermal
wonderland
• Spot a kiwi at Rainbow
Springs Nature Park
• Let your hair down in the
adventure capital of New
Zealand, Queenstown
• Indulge in dinner
overlooking Lake Wakatipu
in Queenstown
& Driver Guide
15 days
Tamaki Maori Village
Day 1: Welcome to Cairns
On arrival in Cairns you will be
transferred to your hotel. This evening
join your Travel Director for a welcome
reception and delectable dinner at Salt
House on the Cairns waterfront. Hotel:
Hilton Hotel, Cairns, 3 nights. DW
Encounter unique Australian animals
at the Cairns Wildlife Dome. Then
board a high speed catamaran and
cruise out to the Great Barrier Reef.
You can snorkel and view this natural
living wonder up close (equipment
provided) or stay dry and explore the
stunning reef from the comfort of a
semi-submersible craft, just one metre
underwater. Enjoy a tropical buffet
lunch before you return to Cairns. B L
Today is all yours to relax or explore.
Maybe take an optional experience
to Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural
Park to discover the secrets of this
ancient culture. Or visit Hartley's
Crocodile Adventures for an
opportunity to encounter an array
of wildlife including koalas, tropical
birds, reptiles and insects. Perhaps
journey through the rainforest on
the Kuranda Scenic Railway. B
Day 4: Cairns – Ayers Rock
Today fly from Cairns to Ayers Rock.
Join an Aboriginal artist for a fun
introduction to Western Desert Art.
Your Anangu artist will explain the
meanings of their totems, before
painting to take home as a memento of
your experience. Later, travel through
the desert plains to Kata Tjuta (the
Olgas). Take a walk at Walpa Gorge and
experience a Kata Tjuta sunset with
sparkling wine. Hotel: Desert Gardens
Hotel, Ayers Rock Resort, 2 nights. B
Day 5: Uluru (Ayers Rock)
View the magical Uluru (Ayers Rock)
sunrise. Afterwards, gain an insight
into the traditional owners of the land,
the Anangu, as you tour the caves at
the base of Uluru. This evening relax
with gourmet canapés and sparkling
wine as you watch an Uluru sunset.
Afterwards, enjoy our award-winning
Uluru Barbecue Dinner. After dinner
gaze at the tremendous southern
night sky as a your guide gives you
insight into the constellations. B DW
Day 6: Ayers Rock – Sydney
You may like to relax over a leisurely
breakfast and take an optional
experience camel ride or even a scenic
flight for a bird's eye view of the
desert landscape before your flight to
Sydney. Your evening is free for you
to explore. Your Travel Director can
point you in the direction of some
restaurants nearby your hotel. You'll be
spoiled for choice. Hotel: Four Points
by Sheraton Darling Harbour (Harbour
View Room), Sydney, 3 nights. B
Day 7: Sydney
stunning harbour city awaits! Join
a guided tour of the iconic Sydney
Opera House to take a sneak peek
behind the scenes before discovering
Sydney's Eastern Suburbs and putting
your feet in the sand on famous
Bondi Beach. Later, take to the water
for a Captain Cook highlight lunch
cruise. Enjoy a fresh seasonal menu
while you sail around the glistening
harbour. You'll pass magnificent
waterfront homes, beaches and
parklands and all the main harbour
attractions. Then spend the rest of the
day seeing the sights of your choice.
This evening, why not experience a
performance under the iconic sails
of the Sydney Opera House. B HL
The day is yours to explore this
wonderful city. Why not take an
optional experience to the spectacular
Blue Mountains. See the famous
Three Sisters rock formation and visit
Featherdale Wildlife Park. If you've
always wanted to climb Sydney
Harbour Bridge, today could be your
chance on a thrilling ‘BridgeClimb'.
This evening, join your fellow travellers
for a stroll to Darling Harbour to
enjoy a delicious meal overlooking
the city's waterfront. Dine on
fresh seasonal produce when you
memorable dining experience on
your last evening in Australia. B DW
Say goodbye to Australia and fly to
New Zealand. This evening meet
your Travel Director for a highlight
dinner at 'Eight' at The Langham. Your
personal degustation is prepared
for you from the freshest, quality
ingredients, including mouth-watering
seafood and delicious desserts. Hotel:
The Langham, Auckland. B HD
Travel to the Waitomo Caves to
see the incredible Glowworm Grotto
on a boat tour with a local guide.
‘You’re invited’ this evening to
experience the heart-pounding wero
(challenge) from a Maori warrior during
a Powhiri, a ceremonial welcome, at
the Tamaki Family Marae. Journey
into the village and gain a cultural
insight into life in New Zealand
method of cooking in the earth.
Hotel: Millennium Hotel,
Rotorua, 2 nights. B YD
Kicking off in tropical Cairns and finishing up in the adventure capital Queenstown,
this vacation has it all! From the Sydney Opera House, Bondi Beach and sacred
Uluru, the Great Barrier Reef to New Zealand’s spectacular mountain scenery and
Rotorua’s bubbling geysers and rich Maori traditions.
Great Barrier Reef
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Guided
Vacations
15 days from
USD 4695
CAD 5825
Cairns to Queenstown
3
Code: CANZQ
CAIRNS
Kata Tjuta
(the Olgas)
2016
Start Apr 18
May16
Jul04
Sep12
Oct03
Oct 31
Dec12
Great Barrier
Reef Cruise
2 AYERS ROCK
Uluru
(Ayers Rock)
AUCKLAND
End
Waitomo
Caves
2
Overnight stays
Sightseeing stops
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Feb 20
Mar06
Apr 17
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Jul03
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Oct02
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1
AUSTRALIA
Start
2017
End
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May30
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Sep26
Oct17
Nov14
Dec26
NEW ZEALAND
ROTORUA
from 01/10/16.
Prices
SYDNEY
3
Arrowtown
3 QUEENSTOWN
End
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Mar06
Mar20
May01
May29
Jul17
Sep25
Oct16
Nov13
Dec25
15 days Cairns to
Queenstown
Code: CANZQ
USD Twin
Per Person
CAD Twin
Per Person
01 Apr 16 – 31 May 16
01 Jun 16 – 30 Sep 16
01 Oct 16 – 31 Mar 17
01 Apr 17 – 31 May 17
01 Jun 17 – 30 Sep 17
01 Oct 17 – 31 Dec 17
4725
4695
4850
4850
4775
4995
5895
5825
6050
6050
5950
6225
Day 11: Rotorua
A Maori guide will accompany you
around the Whakarewarewa Living
Thermal Village. See New Zealand's
biggest geyser, bubbling mud pools
and thermal springs. Your next stop
is Rainbow Springs Nature Park for
a tour where you may even spot a
kiwi! Then visit the Agrodome Sheep
Show, the multi-award-winning stage
show, for a taste of farm life. B
Day 12: Rotorua – Queenstown
This morning you'll fly to Queenstown.
On arrival explore the historic gold
mining village of Arrowtown before
an orientation of Queenstown and
surrounds. See Lake Wakatipu, the
Remarkables Mountain Range and
the home of the Bungy Jump at
Kawarau Bridge. Hotel: Millennium
Hotel, Queenstown, 3 nights. B
relax with a spa treatment at Millbrook
Resort or explore Queenstown on
your own. This evening join your Travel
Director for a farewell dinner at The
Boatshed. Set in the restored historic
A free day to do as you choose in New
New Zealand Railways Shipping
Zealand's adventure capital. Why not
Office and relocated to its lakefront
take an optional experience through the
setting in 1936, The Boatshed, with its
rainforest of World Heritage Fiordland
spectacular views of Lake Wakatipu
National Park for an unforgettable
and the Remarkables mountain
cruise on Milford Sound? B
range, is the perfect venue for your
exclusive dinner with wine. B FD
Today you may like to relax or consider
Day 15: Farewell from Queenstown
taking another of our optional
experiences. You could ride the
morning after breakfast. You’ll
Shotover Jet boat, join a wine tour, play
be transferred to Queenstown
a round of golf, take a 4WD minibus
excursion through Skippers Canyon,
01 Apr 16 – 31 May 16
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1575
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1890
1925
1940
1905
1950
Flight Information
Day 4 from Cairns to Ayers Rock – QF1851; Day 6
from Ayers Rock to Sydney – JQ661; Day 9 from
Sydney to Auckland – QF143; Day 12 from Rotorua
to Queenstown – NZ5863/629.
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Optional Experience: Kuranda
Scenic Railway & Skyrail
All aboard! Sit back, relax and take in spectacular views as you
wind your way up to the quaint village of Kuranda on board the
Kuranda Scenic Railway. Once there you’ll have plenty of time
to explore the village in the rainforest, including the Heritage
Markets. Then it’s time to board Skyrail Rainforest Cableway for
your return journey, gliding silently over the rainforest, enjoying
beautiful views along the way. Ask your Travel Director for details.
There are some
really unique arts
and crafts in the
markets in Kuranda,
so save some room
in the suitcase!
Ricky Driver Guide
Dining
•Lunch (1) L
•Highlight dinner (1) HD
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Australia & New Zealand
Panorama
15 days
Whakarewarewa Living Maori Village
colourful laneways
and arcades
• Discover wildlife great
& small in Cairns
• Sail on Sydney Harbour
on a dinner cruise
• Venture inside Sydney
Opera House on
a guided tour
• Experience Aussie
surf lifesaving culture
at Bondi Beach
• Let your hair down in
the adventure capital of
New Zealand, Queenstown
• Step into another era in
historic Arrowtown
• Spot the famous kiwi bird
in Rotorua
• Experience Rotorua’s
geysers and thermal
wonderland
Welcome to Melbourne! On arrival
you will be transferred to your
Director for a welcome reception and
dinner on board the famous Colonial
Tramcar Restaurant. It’s a great
Day 2: Melbourne
Explore Melbourne on a city sights
tour then discover its eclectic little
laneways, arcades, café society
and fascinating street art on your
private walking tour. The rest of
your day is free for you to do as
you please. You may like to take
an optional experience to Phillip
Island to see the famous Penguin
Parade on Summerland Beach or
maybe you'd prefer to relax or even
experience some of Melbourne's
well-known food and culture. B
Day 3: Melbourne – Cairns
This morning you’ll depart Melbourne
and fly to Cairns. On arrival join your
local guide for a private wildlife
Maori arts and culture
over dinner
• Discover the fascinating
glowworms of Waitomo
Glowworm Grotto
• Feast on an indulgent
degustation of mouthwatering treats in Auckland
& Driver Guide
Salt House, Cairns
journey at Hartley’s Crocodile
Adventures. Enjoy a boat cruise and
encounter koalas, wallabies, birds,
crocodiles and more! This evening,
feast on a delicious meal of fresh
seasonal produce at Salt House with
views of the Cairns waterfront.
Hotel: Hilton Hotel, Cairns,
3 nights. B DW
Today is free for you to discover
Cairns. Perhaps take an optional
experience to explore the
‘village in the rainforest’ on the
Kuranda Scenic Railway. B
Get ready for an experience of
a lifetime – board a high speed
catamaran and cruise out to the
Great Barrier Reef. You can snorkel
and view this natural living wonder
up close (equipment provided) or
stay dry and explore the stunning
reef from the comfort of a semisubmersible craft, just one metre
underwater. Enjoy a buffet lunch
before you return to Cairns. B L
This morning you’ll fly to Sydney. On
arrival there’s time to relax or explore
before boarding a Captain Cook
sunset highlight dinner cruise. Enjoy
a two course à la carte meal and the
mesmerising views of Sydney at night.
You’ll pass magnificent waterfront
homes, beaches and parklands and
all the main harbour attractions
including the Harbour Bridge and
Sydney Opera House. Hotel: Four
Points by Sheraton Darling Harbour
(Harbour View Room), 3 nights. B HD
Day 7: Sydney
Kick off this highlight day on a guided
tour of Sydney Opera House with
a local guide.
‘You’re invited’ to
Bondi Beach for an iconic Australian
experience. You’ll be greeted by a
local surf lifesaver before lunch at
an Aussie institution, the Returned
Servicemen’s Club, with its views
over the Pacific Ocean. Your host
will take you on an exclusive tour
through Australia’s oldest surf
lifesaving club for an insight into the
history of Bondi and surf lifesaving.
Later spend free time exploring
or shopping, enjoy an optional
experience or maybe just take a
stroll along the harbour front. B YL
Spend today as you please. Why not
take an optional experience to the
spectacular Blue Mountains. See the
famous Three Sisters rock formation
and visit Featherdale Wildlife Park.
If you’ve always wanted to climb
Sydney Harbour Bridge, today
could be your chance on a thrilling
‘BridgeClimb’. This evening, join your
fellow travellers for a stroll to Darling
Harbour to enjoy a delicious meal
overlooking the city’s waterfront. Dine
on fresh seasonal produce when you
your last evening in Australia. B DW
Day 9: Sydney – Queenstown
This morning say farewell to Sydney
and fly to Queenstown, New Zealand.
On arrival explore the historic gold
mining village of Arrowtown, before
an orientation tour of Queenstown
and surrounds. This evening join your
Travel Director for a highlight dinner
at The Boatshed. Set in the restored
historic New Zealand Railways
Shipping Office and relocated to
its lakefront setting in 1936, The
Boatshed, with its spectacular
views of Lake Wakatipu and the
Australia and New Zealand are revealed on a vacation that captures Cairns and the
Great Barrier Reef, Melbourne’s colourful hidden laneways and the delights of Sydney
Harbour with the Opera House, along with Waitomo Caves, Maori culture in Rotorua
and all things adventurous in spectacular lakeside Queenstown.
25
Guided
Vacations
15 days from
USD 4375
CAD 5475
CAIRNS 3
Melbourne to Auckland
Great Barrier
Reef Cruise
Code: QPACA
2016
AUCKLAND
1
AUSTRALIA
Start
End
Waitomo Caves
Overnight stays
Sightseeing stops
NEW ZEALAND
3
QUEENSTOWN
You have a free day to do as
you choose in New Zealand’s
adventure capital. Why not
take an optional experience to
breathtaking Milford Sound for a
cruise on the majestic fiord. B
Today you may like to consider
taking another of our optional
experiences. You could ride the
Shotover Jet boat, join a wine tour,
play a round of golf, take a 4WD
minibus excursion through Skippers
Canyon, relax with a spa treatment
at Millbrook Resort or just explore
Queenstown on your own. This
evening perhaps ride a gondola to
the Skyline Restaurant for dinner. B
Day 12: Queenstown – Rotorua
Fly from Queenstown to Rotorua,
the cultural centre of New Zealand.
‘You’re invited’ this evening to
experience the heart-pounding wero
(challenge) from a Maori warrior
during a Powhiri, a ceremonial
welcome, at the Tamaki Family
Marae. Journey into the village
and gain a cultural insight into life
in New Zealand before European
settlement. Feast on succulent meats
and vegetables cooked in a hangi, the
traditional Maori method of cooking
in the earth. Hotel: Millennium
Hotel, Rotorua, 2 nights. B YD
Day 13: Rotorua
This morning a Maori local
expert will accompany you around
the Whakarewarewa Living
Thermal Village, where you’ll gain
an appreciation of Maori culture.
See New Zealand’s biggest geyser,
bubbling mud pools and thermal
springs. Your next stop is Rainbow
Springs Nature Park for a tour with
a local expert. You may even spot
a kiwi! Then visit the Agrodome
Sheep Show, the multi-awardwinning stage show, for a cultural
insight and taste of farm life. B
Day 14: Rotorua – Auckland
Travel to the Waitomo Caves to
see the incredible Glowworm
Grotto and Limestone Caves with
a local expert. Later, on arrival in
Auckland you’ll see the sights on
a city tour. This evening join your
Travel Director and new-found
friends for a farewell dinner at ‘Eight’
and delicious desserts. Hotel:
The Langham, Auckland. B FD
Day 15: Farewell from Auckland
morning after breakfast. It’s
time to bid you farewell as we
transfer you to Auckland Airport
for your onward flight. B
The first sight of Milford Sound will
take your breath away. A shimmering,
moody mist created by cascading
waterfalls, as sheer rocky cliffs
rise out of still, dark waters.
Marty Travel Director
Optional Experience: Milford Sound Cruise
Grab your camera for a Day Tour to one of the most beautiful places on earth –
Milford Sound. Travel to Milford Sound in a custom built glass roofed coach so you won’t
miss views of the mountains, glaciers and rainforest. Or for a different perspective of the
Sound, take a scenic flight from or back to Queenstown. Ask your Travel Director for details.
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Apr20
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Jun 01
Jul20
Sep21
Oct19
Nov02
Nov23
Dec21
from 01/10/16.
Prices
Great Barrier Reef
Remarkables mountain range, is
the perfect venue for your exclusive
dinner with wine. Hotel: Millennium
Start Jan05
Jan26
Feb09
Feb 23
Mar09
Mar16
Apr06
Apr 20
May18
Jul06
Sep07
Oct05
Oct 19
Nov09
Dec07
2
Arrowtown
2
2017
End
Apr21
May05
Jun 02
Jul21
Sep22
Oct20
Nov03
Nov24
Dec22
ROTORUA
SYDNEY 3
MELBOURNE
Start Apr07
Apr 21
May19
Jul07
Sep08
Oct06
Oct 20
Nov10
Dec08
15 days Melbourne
to Auckland
Code: QPACA
USD Twin
Per Person
CAD Twin
Per Person
01 Apr 16 – 31 May 16
01 Jun 16 – 30 Sep 16
01 Oct 16 – 31 Mar 17
01 Apr 17 – 31 May 17
01 Jun 17 – 30 Sep 17
01 Oct 17 – 31 Dec 17
4425
4375
4525
4550
4475
4695
5525
5475
5675
5695
5595
5875
01 Apr 16 – 31 May 16
01 Jun 16 – 30 Sep 16
01 Oct 16 – 31 Mar 17
01 Apr 17 – 31 May 17
01 Jun 17 – 30 Sep 17
01 Oct 17 – 31 Dec 17
1460
1425
1455
1470
1440
1480
1815
1775
1810
1825
1790
1835
Flight Information
Day 3 from Melbourne to Cairns – QF702; Day 6
from Cairns to Sydney – JQ957; Day 9 from Sydney
to Queenstown – QF121; Day 12 from Queenstown
to Rotorua – NZ636/5378.
Ways to Save
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Dining
•Lunch (1) L
26
Australian Highlights
13 days
Sydney Opera House tour
• Indulge with a unique
dining experience on board
Melbourne’s Colonial
Tramcar Restaurant
colourful hidden
laneways and arcades
• Savour a unique Aussie
BBQ experience at
Earth Sanctuary
Red Centre sunrise
• Discover Aboriginal
rock art and learn about
sacred sites at Uluru
• Explore Kata Tjuta and hike
through Walpa Gorge
• Interact with local
Aboriginal artists and
create your own dot
painting masterpiece
On arrival you’ll be transferred to your
Director and fellow travellers for a
welcome reception and dinner on
board Melbourne's famous Colonial
Tramcar Restaurant. It's a great
Day 2: Melbourne
Explore Melbourne on a city sights
tour then discover its eclectic little
laneways, arcades, café society and
fascinating street art on your private
walking tour. The rest of your day is
free for you to do as you please. You
may like to take an optional experience
to Phillip Island to see the famous
Penguin Parade on Summerland Beach
or maybe you'd prefer to relax or
even experience some of Melbourne's
well-known food and culture. B
Day 3: Melbourne ‘Free Time’
Today is free for you to explore the
delights of Melbourne. You may like
to take a full day optional experience
to the Great Ocean Road to discover
• Cruise and snorkel on the
Great Barrier Reef
• Cuddle a koala at Cairns
Wildlife Dome
• Dip your toes in the
Pacific Ocean at
famous Bondi Beach
• Experience the
Sydney Opera House
on a guided tour
and Driver Guide
Uluru sunset drinks
the stunning coastline and the
Twelve Apostles. Or maybe treat
yourself to a theatre production or
indulge in some world class fare at
one of the city's famous eateries. B
Today you fly to Alice Springs. On
arrival visit the School of the Air and
hear how it delivers education to
children living in remote areas. Next
stop is the Royal Flying Doctor Service,
where you'll learn how this facility
provides a 'mantle of safety' to the
people of the outback.
‘You’re
invited’ this evening to join us on a
discovery tour at Earth Sanctuary
World Nature Centre. Enjoy an Aussie
barbecue dinner and afterwards
hear from the Falzon brothers, Tom
and Danny, about the sustainable
lifestyle they have established. Hotel:
Chifley Alice Springs Resort. B YD
Travel through the West MacDonnell
and James Ranges and pause to view
majestic Atila (Mt. Conner) often
mistaken for Uluru, before arriving at
Ayers Rock Resort. This afternoon is free
for you to enjoy the resort’s facilities.
Later, travel to the Uluru sunset viewing
area. Witness and photograph the
striking colour changes of Uluru at
sunset while enjoying gourmet canapés
and wine. Hotel: Desert Gardens
Hotel, Ayers Rocks Resort, 2 nights. B
Day 6: Kata Tjuta (the Olgas)
This morning experience the magical
Uluru (Ayers Rock) sunrise. Afterwards,
gain an insight into the traditional
owners of the land, the Anangu, as
you tour the caves at the base of
Uluru discovering ancient rock art
and hearing stories of the Aboriginal
Dreamtime. Travel through the desert
plains to Kata Tjuta (the Olgas). Take
a walk at Walpa Gorge and later
experience a Kata Tjuta sunset while
enjoying sparkling wine and nibbles. B
Day 7: Ayers Rock – Cairns
Join a local Aboriginal artist for a
fun introduction to Western Desert
Art. Your Anangu artist will explain
the meanings of their totems, before
painting to take home as a memento
of your experience. In the afternoon
Diverse red desert landscapes, cosmopolitan cities and the clear waters of the Great Barrier
Reef make this vacation one that ticks all the boxes. Wander through Melbourne’s eclectic
laneways, meet the Falzon family in Alice Springs and feel the ancient heartbeat of the
Red Centre, then snorkel on the reef and cruise around Sydney’s spectacular harbour.
USD 4025
CAD 4975
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CAIRNS
3
Great Barrier
Reef Cruise
AYERS ROCK 1
ALICE SPRINGS
2
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(the Olgas)
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(Ayers Rock)
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MELBOURNE
3
Get ready for an experience of
a lifetime - board a high speed
catamaran and cruise out to the Great
Barrier Reef. You can snorkel and view
this natural living wonder up close
(equipment provided) or stay dry
and explore the stunning reef from
the comfort of a semi-submersible
craft, just one metre underwater.
Enjoy a tropical buffet lunch before
you return to Cairns. This evening
you'll dine at Dundee's Restaurant
on the Cairns waterfront. B L DW
Spend your free day relaxing or
exploring. Perhaps take an optional
experience to Tjapukai Aboriginal
Cultural Park to discover the secrets
of this ancient culture through
theatre, didgeridoo and firemaking demonstrations and the
famous Tjapukai dance. Or visit
Hartley's Crocodile Adventures for
an opportunity to encounter native
Australian animals. You could travel to
Melbourne to Sydney
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you will fly from Ayers Rock to Cairns.
Hotel: Hilton Hotel, Cairns, 3 nights. B
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Kuranda, the 'village in the rainforest',
on the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway
and return to the lowlands above the
breathtaking canopy of the Barron
Gorge National Park through some of
the oldest rainforest in the world on
the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. B
a fresh seasonal menu. Spend the
rest of your day seeing the sights of
your choice or relax and take a stroll
around the harbour front. Maybe even
take an optional experience to see a
performance under the famous sails
of the Sydney Opera House. B HL
Spend time at Cairns Wildlife Dome,
where you'll have the chance to see
some Australian wildlife, including
the cuddly koala. Later, you'll fly
from Cairns to Sydney where you
will have a free evening to do as
you please. Hotel: Four Points by
Sheraton Darling Harbour (Harbour
View Room), Sydney, 3 nights. B
Enjoy a full free day in exciting Sydney.
Maybe take an optional experience to
the Blue Mountains to see the Three
Sisters or climb the iconic Sydney
Harbour Bridge on a 'BridgeClimb'.
Spend your last evening in Sydney
at a farewell dinner with your Travel
Director and new-found friends at a
local restaurant by the water. B FD
Day 11: Sydney
stunning harbour city awaits! Join a
local guide for a guided tour of the
iconic Sydney Opera House before
discovering Sydney's Eastern Suburbs
and putting your feet in the sand on
famous Bondi Beach. Then take to the
water on a Captain Cook highlight
lunch cruise, sailing around the
glistening harbour while you enjoy
Day 13: Farewell from Sydney
This morning after breakfast say
goodbye to your fellow travellers
as your memorable vacation
throughout Australia comes to an
end. You will be transferred to the
airport for your onward flight. B
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1965
1590
1620
Flight Information
Day 4 from Melbourne to Alice Springs – QF796;
Day 7 from Ayers Rock to Cairns – QF1854; Day 10
from Cairns to Sydney – QF925.
Optional Experience:
BridgeClimb
Sydney
You haven’t seen Sydney until
you’ve seen it from the iconic
Sydney Harbour Bridge. Climb the
Bridge for sensational views of
Sydney Harbour, Sydney Opera
House and beyond. Guided by your
energetic climb leader, you’ll rise
to the peak of the lower arch and
breakthrough to the upper arch
where you’ll celebrate your arrival
at the summit. What a thrill! Ask
your Travel Director for details.
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Perfect Tasmania
6/7/12 days
Tasmanian rainforest
• Explore Hobart’s city sights
• Discover famous
Salamanca Market
• Visit spectacular
Russell Falls
• Cruise on the Gordon
River with a delicious
included lunch
• Step back in time
on Sarah Island
• Hike around Dove Lake
at Cradle Mountain
• Explore the town of
murals – Sheffield
• Taste Tasmanian salmon
at 41° South Salmon Farm
• Indulge in local cheeses at
Ashgrove Cheese Farm
• Savour Tassie’s famous food
and wine at Josef Chromy
• Explore Launceston
• Visit Bridestowe
Lavender Estate
• Cruise on Wineglass Bay
Day 1: Welcome to Hobart
Meet your Travel Director and fellow
travellers for a tour of Hobart including
Battery Point, Salamanca Place, the
Botanic Gardens and Constitution
Dock. The last stop is Mt. Nelson for
amazing views of Hobart. Tonight you’ll
get to know everyone at a welcome
reception and dinner. Hotel: Hotel
Grand Chancellor, Hobart, 2 nights. D
Gordon Wild Rivers National Park, and
on to coastal Strahan. Hotel: Strahan
Village. B D
Day 4: Strahan – Cradle Mountain
Start the day with a Gordon River
cruise, where the wilderness comes to
the water’s edge. You’ll be awestruck
by the beauty of the dark waters
reflecting the untouched wilderness.
Stop at Sarah Island and discover the
Day 2: Salamanca Market ‘Free Time’ ruins of the penal colony. See Hell’s
Gate and Heritage Landing, site of the
A free day to enjoy the sights, sounds,
flavours, action and colour of Salamanca 2,000 year old Huon Pine. Later pass
the mining and hydro electric towns
Market. Stroll along the hundreds of
of Rosebery and Tullah, as you travel to
stalls and meet the friendly people
Cradle Mountain National Park. Hotel:
who make or grow what they sell. B
Cradle Mountain Hotel, 2 nights. B L D
Day 3: Hobart – Strahan
Day 5: Cradle Mountain
This morning you’ll head west to New
Norfolk and the magnificent Mt. Field
This morning it’s time to explore
National Park, Tasmania’s oldest, and
Cradle Mountain National Park. Join
location of the spectacular three-tiered your Travel Director for a guided walk
Russell Falls. This afternoon visit the
around Dove Lake, then choose to
Wall in the Wilderness, a fascinating
meander through the forest and alpine
sculpture where artist Greg Duncan
heathlands on a purpose built board
has hand-carved a series of scenes into walk or for a more challenging hike,
a collection of panels commemorating head to Marion’s Lookout. If a close
those who have shaped the area’s past up encounter with a Tasmanian Devil
and present. Travel to Queenstown,
or a pampering spa treatment sounds
along the rainforest bordered road of
more like you, your Travel Director can
World Heritage protected Franklinassist you to make a booking. B D
Day 6: Cradle Mountain – Launceston
Departing Cradle Mountain this
morning you’ll head to Sheffield,
where history and art merge to create
an entire town of murals. Next it’s on
to 41° South Salmon & Ginseng Farm
for a guided tour to see the twenty
freshwater ponds that house around
10,000 Tasmanian Atlantic Salmon.
Taste the salmon before you visit
Ashgrove Farm Cheese Factory for
a mouth watering presentation on
cheese making and some delicious
tastings. Continue to Tassie’s ‘northern
capital’ Launceston. Hotel: Hotel Grand
Chancellor, Launceston, 2 nights. B D
Day 7: Launceston
This morning you’ll discover the Tamar
Valley.
‘You’re invited’ to lunch at
Josef Chromy Wines. The views over
the surrounding vineyards and lakes
provide an idyllic location to enjoy
tasting some of the estate-grown cool
climate wines followed by Tasmania’s
fresh local produce for lunch. This
afternoon is free for you to relax or
explore on your own. Guests depart
this afternoon in Launceston (Code:
THHL). Guests join this afternoon
in Launceston (Code: TLHH). B YL
• Taste freshly
shucked oysters
• Experience the Museum
of Old and New Art
• Learn about historic
Port Arthur
• Discover Bicheno’s
little Blue Penguins
• Step back in time at
Shene Estate
and Driver Guide
Tasmanian Devil
MONA
Experience what this island state is world renowned for – idyllic scenery, abundant wildlife,
gourmet food and wine, art and friendly locals. Explore Hobart’s Salamanca, witness the
stunning natural beauty of Russell Falls, Cradle Mountain and Freycinet National Park and
tantalise your taste buds with Tasmanian Salmon, local cheese and other delicious treats.
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Vacations
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•Lunches (2) L
•Dinners (7) D
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Sightseeing stops
Weldborough
Pass
41° South
Salmon Farm
St. Helens
Sheffield
2 LAUNCESTON
CRADLE
Ashgrove Farm
Josef Chromy
MOUNTAIN 2 Cheese Factory
Wines
Queenstown
STRAHAN 1
Gordon
River Cruise
Mt. Field
National Park/
Russell Falls
MONA
BICHENO
2
Ross
Wineglass
Bay
Freycinet
National Park
Shene Estate
HOBART 2 2
Eaglehawk
Neck
Port
Arthur
Isle of the
Dead Cruise
Hobart return
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Day 9: Freycinet National Park
Discover the exquisite beauty of
Wineglass Bay on a four hour lunch
cruise of the Freycinet Peninsula
with a local guide. Cruise from
the gentle shores of Coles Bay
along the Freycinet coast to one
of the world’s best beaches. Later,
experience breathtaking Freycinet
National Park, with its pink granite
mountains, coastal dunes and
dry eucalypt forests. A guided
walk will unveil astonishing views
across brilliant blue water, forest
and golden beach. Cape Tourville
Lookout will amaze you. B L D
Day 10: Bicheno – Hobart
Journey to historic Ross, considered
the finest nineteenth century village
in Australia. Visit the exquisite Ross
Bridge with its 186 carvings depicting
Celtic symbols, flora, fauna and
notable personalities of the day.
As you travel south towards
Hobart you’ll stop at Shene Estate,
a reflection of early Australian
architecture and the colonial era
for a ‘You’re invited’ experience. A
walking tour of this iconic property
with a local expert is followed by
a basket of home-made treats for
morning tea. On the way to Hobart
you’ll visit Australia’s largest privately
funded museum, the Museum of
Old and New Art (MONA), with
its mix of ancient, modern and
contemporary art. Hotel: Hotel Grand
Chancellor, Hobart, 2 nights. B YM
Day 11: Port Arthur
En route to Port Arthur cross
Eaglehawk Neck to the Tasman
Peninsula. Enjoy a fascinating guided
walk of Port Arthur Historic Site and
infamous convict prison and a cruise
Gordon River cruise
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Day 8: Launceston – Bicheno
The beautiful Bridestowe Lavender
Estate is our first stop today. Treat
yourself to their famous lavender
ice-cream! Later learn about the
Legerwood Carved Memorial Trees in
honour of fallen WWI soldiers, visit
the old mining town of Derby then
drive through lush myrtle rainforest
at Weldborough Pass. You’ll visit
the seaside town of St. Helens at
lunchtime, en route to Bicheno.
This evening discover Bicheno’s
little Blue Penguins on a guided
tour at dusk. Hotel: Best Western
Beachfront at Bicheno, 2 nights. B D
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2350
2495
around the Isle of the Dead. View
the rugged sea cliffs from Pirate’s
Bay Lookout, and feast your eyes on
the amazing vistas of Tasman’s Arch,
Devil’s Kitchen and the Blowhole on
your return to Hobart. This evening
celebrate a wonderful vacation
with your Travel Director and fellow
travellers at a farewell dinner. B FD
Day 12: Farewell from Hobart
be transferred to Hobart Airport
Flight Information
01 Jan 16 – 31 Aug 16
01 Sep 16 – 30 Apr 17
545
565
6 days Launceston to Hobart
(Days 7-12) Code: TLHH
01 Jan 16 – 31 Aug 16
01 Sep 16 – 30 Apr 17
1825
1825
1220
1235
2925
3095
675
695
2250
2250
01 Jan 16 – 31 Aug 16
01 Sep 16 – 30 Apr 17
435
450
540
555
Day 1 Flights to arrive prior to 12.30pm into Hobart
Airport (THLH, THHL) Day 7 Flights to arrive prior
to 3.00pm into Launceston Airport (TLHH), Flights
to depart after 4.00pm from Launceston Airport
(THHL) Day 12 Flights to depart anytime from
Hobart Airport (THLH, TLHH)
The stories of the colourful characters who were
brewing from early colonial days are fabulous !
Tom Driver Guide
Alcohol History of Hobart
On a fantastic stroll around Hobart, taste Tasmanian wines, distilled spirits
and boutique cider. Robyn and Phil weave an incredible narrative of the role
alcohol has played in Hobart from the early colonial days to present.
Ask your Travel Director for details.
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Tastes of
Southern Australia
11 days
• Travel along the magnificent
Great Ocean Road
• Visit the Twelve Apostles
• Visit historic Berrima in
the Southern Highlands
• Experience farm life at
Gold Creek Sheep Station
• Enjoy a guided tour
through impressive
Parliament House
• Explore the Australian
War Memorial
• Enjoy views over Canberra
from Mt Ainslie
• Discover historic
Beechworth
• Visit Ned Kelly Country
• Throw a boomerang and
taste bush tucker at Tower
Hill Nature Reserve
• Visit the Coonawarra
for a wine tasting
• Indulge in food &
wine in the Barossa
• Visit a micro distillery
on Kangaroo Island
• Explore seaside
Victor Harbor
• Taste delicious local
cuisine & wine on
Kangaroo Island
• Walk amongst Sea
Lions at Seal Bay
• Explore picturesque
Hahndorf
• See the Blue Lake
at Mt Gambier
• Included Choice
experiences
and Driver Guide
The Barossa
As this Guided Vacation departs early
morning, accommodation will need to
be pre-booked for the previous night.
Day 1: Sydney – Canberra
This morning begin your journey to
Canberra via the Southern Highlands.
Stop at historic Berrima, famous for
its gaol and early colonial architecture
then visit Gold Creek Station and meet
local sheep farmer, Craig Starr. Get a
taste of life on the farm before you
join Craig and his family for an Aussie
BBQ highlight lunch. Your destination
is the country’s capital where you’ll
enjoy a tour through Parliament
House with a local guide. Later visit
the Australian War Memorial and
stay to hear the evocative Last Post.
Join your Travel Director and fellow
travellers tonight and get to know
each other over a delicious meal.
Hotel: Novotel, Canberra. HL DW
Day 2: Canberra – Beechworth
Before leaving Canberra this morning,
you’ll visit the summit of Mt. Ainslie
to take in views of the city and
surrounding ranges from the lookout.
Journey over the mighty Murray River
into Victoria taking the scenic route
to historic Beechworth, Victoria’s
best preserved gold rush town for
your unique overnight stay in one
of the Bed and Breakfast properties.
The region offers plenty of great
photo opportunities, with towering
winter snow-capped mountains, treecovered ranges, magical lakes, wild
rivers and tranquil rural farmlands.
Get to know Beechworth with an
orientation and enjoy some free
time to explore the antique shops,
galleries and the museum. Why not
grab a coffee and delicious treat from
the legendary Beechworth Bakery!
Tonight, if you’re feeling up to it, head
down to Hotel Nicholas for a good
pub meal. The hotel was built in 1857
during the heady gold rush days and
houses a great collection of local
memorabilia. Hotel: Boutique Country
Accommodation, Beechworth. B
Day 3: Beechworth – Melbourne
This morning ‘You’re invited’ to
join your B&B host for breakfast.
Travel through Glenrowan and Ned
Kelly country to culturally diverse
and cosmopolitan Melbourne for
a sightseeing tour. This evening
perhaps take a relaxing walk along
the Yarra River and grab a bite to
eat at one of the many restaurants
at Southbank. Hotel: Crowne
Plaza, Melbourne, 2 nights. YB
Day 4: Melbourne Included Choice
Today Melbourne is all yours to
explore! Choose from a selection
of Included Choice sightseeing
experiences. Visit Eureka Skydeck for
fantastic views of Melbourne. With
360 degree floor to ceiling views, it’s
the Southern Hemisphere’s highest
viewing platform. Maybe join a Hunt
& Gather Food Tour of Queen Victoria
Market to take in the life, sounds and
stories of the historic marketplace and
taste your way around the market’s
seemingly endless food stalls. Or
you may choose to discover the
city’s famous laneways and arcades
on a walking tour. These hidden
laneways also house some of the
best restaurants the city has to offer.
Treat yourself for dinner tonight. B
Day 5: Melbourne – Warrnambool
Hold on to your seats and make sure
your camera is charged for one of
the world’s great road trips – the
Great Ocean Road! Enjoy spectacular
scenery that never ends and the
quaint seaside towns of Lorne and
Apollo Bay. Visit the amazing Twelve
Apostles. These fascinating limestone
formations tower 45 metres above
the Southern Ocean. Later visit
Loch Ard Gorge and London Bridge
before arriving in Warrnambool.
Hotel: Quality Suites Deep Blue
Hotel & Spa, Warrnambool. B DW
Day 6: Warrnambool – Naracoorte
This morning visit Worn Gundidj
at Tower Hill State Game Reserve.
The area was a rich food source for
the Koroit Gundidj people whose
descendants retain links with this
country. Your guide will provide you
with an Aboriginal perspective about
flora, wildlife, volcanic formations,
bush existence and medicinal
practices. Continue into Mt. Gambier
to visit the mysterious Blue Lake and
then travel on to the world renowned
Coonawarra wine region. Stop at
Brand’s Laira vineyard for a wine
tasting. The vineyard’s first vines were
planted in 1893 when an English Sea
Captain purchased a plot of land in the
Penola fruit colony, naming it “Laira”
after the ship that traded around
the Australian and New Zealand
coasts at the time. Afterwards you’ll
continue to Naracoorte, your stop for
the night. Hotel: William MacIntosh
Motor Lodge, Naracoorte. B DW
Day 7: Naracoorte – Kangaroo Island
Journey to the Fleurieu Peninsula and
visit the seaside town of Victor Harbor
at lunchtime. You might like to take
the horse-drawn tram to Granite
Island or just sit back and relax with
some fish and chips on the beach.
Yum! This afternoon board a ferry at
Cape Jervis, bound for Penneshaw
on Kangaroo Island. Kangaroo Island
is famous for its unspoiled natural
beauty and its fresh local produce.
Kick off your island adventure with a
visit to South Australia’s only boutique
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Leave no stone unturned when you explore country Victoria, cosmopolitan Melbourne and the
spectacular coast and delicious produce of Southern Australia. Meet local farmers, wine makers
and whisky distillers, and indulge in their delectable produce while you take in stunning
scenery on the Great Ocean Road, Kangaroo Island, the Adelaide Hills and the Barossa.
Guided
Vacations
11 days from
Dining
•You’re invited’ breakfast (1) YB
•Highlight lunches (2) HL
Ways to Save
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CAD 4450
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Overnight stays
Sightseeing stops
Sydney
The Barossa
Berrima
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CANBERRA 1
Glenrowan
2
KANGAROO
NARACOORTE
1
ISLAND
1
BEECHWORTH
Great Ocean
Road
2 MELBOURNE
Mt. Gambier
Tower Hill 1 Lorne
WARRNAMBOOL
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11 days
Sydney to Adelaide
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USD Twin
Per Person
CAD Twin
Per Person
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3695
4450
4575
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910
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distillery to taste a selection of their
handcrafted premium spirits. All the
spirits are hand made in small batches
onsite, so you’ll be able to smell the
aroma of botanicals, citrus peel or
even fennel lingering as you taste the
award winning Australian gin and
delicious liqueurs. Finish up with a
short journey to Kingscote, and rest
up for the exciting day that awaits
you tomorrow. Hotel: Aurora Ozone
Hotel, Kangaroo Island, 2 nights. B DW
Day 8: Kangaroo Island
Today explore Kangaroo Island! Visit
spectacular Remarkable Rocks and
Admiral’s Arch in Flinders Chase
National Park and enjoy the stunning
coastal scenery, where you may even
spot koalas, wallabies and kangaroos.
Later ‘You’re invited’ to Andermel
Marron Farm for an experience that
captures much that is very special
about the island. You’ll see the Marron
(freshwater crayfish) tanks and enjoy
a tasting of the farm’s very own
Two Wheeler Creek wine and farmproduced bush tucker before indulging
in some marron for lunch. You can
choose to try a hot or cold marron
dish, or something else equally as
delicious with a glass of wine. It’s up to
you! Afterwards join a ranger at Seal
Bay Conservation Park for a guided
walk among a colony of sea lions. B YL
Day 9: Kangaroo Island – Adelaide
This morning, board your ferry to
cross back to the mainland and travel
to the picturesque Adelaide Hills.
Visit stunning Hahndorf and enjoy its
charm and hospitality as you wander
down the tree lined streets. Take
time to explore the quaint shops and
even taste some of the town’s artisan
produce before sitting down with
a beer in one of the town’s German
inspired pubs or cafés. Enjoy an
orientation tour of Adelaide, the ‘City
of Churches’, with your Travel Director
before checking in to your hotel for the
next two nights. This evening you’ve
got a free night to enjoy a meal at any
of the wonderful local restaurants. Did
you know that Adelaide boasts more
restaurants per capita than any other
city in Australia? You do now! Hotel:
Stamford Plaza, Adelaide, 2 nights. B
Day 10: The Barossa
The rolling hills of The Barossa lay
ahead of you and you’ll have the
opportunity to taste a number of
world-renowned wines. First stop is
Jacob’s Creek Winery. Wander through
the display vineyard with a wine
specialist and taste some of the award
winning collection. Your highlight
lunch is at The Company Kitchen, part
of the South Australian Company
Store. At The Company Kitchen they
believe in locally produced South
Australian food and that a food
experience is to be savoured and
enjoyed. You’ll taste two local wines
with canapés featuring fresh local
produce, followed by a delicious main
meal of your choice. This evening join
your Travel Director and new-found
friends for a farewell dinner. B HL FD
Day 11: Farewell from Adelaide
After an indulgent trip away, it’s time
to bid farewell to your fellow travellers
when your vacation concludes after
breakfast. Not ready to head home
yet? Why not consider a 3 night
cruise on the Murray River aboard
the Murray Princess. Ask your Travel
Agent for details at time of booking. B
The Twelve Apostles
Day prior to vacation – flights to arrive anytime
into Sydney Airport Day 11 Flights to depart
anytime from Adelaide Airport
Penguin Parade
Travel directly to the Penguin Parade.
Enjoy panoramic views of French Island
before witnessing the amazing nightly
ritual. Upgrade to the viewing platform
located in the ‘high penguin traffic
area’ (K11P). Watch penguins march up
the sand to their nests and enjoy time
browsing through the educational centre.
Café meals available (own expense).
Travel express back to Melbourne.
Ask your Travel Director for details.
Tower Hill
32
Great Ocean Road &
Kangaroo Island Escape
Embark on one of the world’s greatest road trips along the Great Ocean Road and
experience for yourself the dazzling scenery of Kangaroo Island and the picturesque
Adelaide Hills. Meet local wine, whisky and marron producers and taste their specialities
in the Coonawarra, on Kangaroo Island and in the Barossa.
Start
End
Overnight stays
Sightseeing stops
The Barossa
2 ADELAIDE
2
KANGAROO
ISLAND
Mt. Gambier
Tower Hill 1
WARRNAMBOOL
Guided
Vacations
7 days from
USD 2325
CAD 2875
1 NARACOOTE
Great Ocean
Road
7 days
Melbourne to Adelaide
Code: EMKA
Melbourne
Lorne
2016
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Sep10
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2017
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Oct28
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Dec09
Dec30
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Kangaroo Island
Great Ocean Road
• Witness the amazing
Twelve Apostles
• Experience Aboriginal
culture at Tower Hill
State Reserve
• Enjoy Barossa food and wine
• Visit Jacob’s Creek winery
• Watch the Sea Lions play
at Kangaroo Island
• Taste locally made spirits
at a micro distillery
• Visit picturesque Hahndorf
• Indulge in local cuisine and
wine on Kangaroo Island
& Driver Guide
Optional
Experience:
Spend a day or
two in Melbourne
before your
vacation
If you’ve always wanted to visit
the Phillip Island Penguin Parade
or indulge in the Yarra Valley, you
can. Or if strolling through the
laneways and arcades and shopping
up a storm is more your style,
talk to us and we can organise a
night or two in the city before you
begin your Guided Vacation.
Ask your Travel Agent for
details at time of booking.
As this Guided Vacation departs
early morning, accommodation
will need to be pre-booked for the
previous night.
Day 1: Melbourne – Warrnambool
This morning make sure your camera
is charged for one of the world’s
great road trips – the Great Ocean
Road! Enjoy spectacular coastal
scenery and the quaint seaside
towns of Lorne and Apollo Bay.
Visit the amazing Twelve Apostles,
Loch Ard Gorge and London Bridge
before arriving in Warrnambool.
Hotel: Quality Suites Deep Blue
Hotel & Spa, Warrnambool. DW
Day 2: Warrnambool – Naracoorte
This morning visit Tower Hill
State Game Reserve. Your guide
will provide you with an Aboriginal
perspective about flora, wildlife,
volcanic formations, bush existence
and medicinal practices in this
dormant volcano. At Mt. Gambier
visit the mysterious Blue Lake,
then travel to the world renowned
Coonawarra wine region. Stop at
Brand’s Laira vineyard for a wine
tasting. Afterwards you’ll continue
to Naracoorte, your stop for the
night. Hotel: William MacIntosh
Motor Lodge, Naracoorte. B DW
Day 3: Naracoorte – Kangaroo Island
Visit the seaside town of Victor
Harbor at lunchtime. Why not relax
with some fish and chips on the
beach. Yum! This afternoon take a
ferry bound for Kangaroo Island. Kick
off your island adventure with a visit
to South Australia’s only boutique
distillery to taste a selection of their
handcrafted premium spirits. All
the spirits are hand made onsite, so
you’ll be able to smell the aroma of
botanicals, citrus peel or even fennel
lingering as you taste the award
winning Australian Gin and delicious
liqueurs. Hotel: Aurora Ozone Hotel,
Kangaroo Island, 2 nights. B DW
Day 4: Kangaroo Island
Today explore Kangaroo Island! Visit
spectacular Remarkable Rocks and
Admiral’s Arch to enjoy the stunning
coastal scenery, where you may
even spot koalas, wallabies and
kangaroos.
Later ‘You’re invited’
to Andermel Marron Farm for lunch.
Enjoy a tasting of the farm’s very
own Two Wheeler Creek wine and
farm-produced bush tucker before
indulging in some marron for
lunch. Try a hot or cold marron dish
with a glass of wine and dessert.
Afterwards join a ranger at Seal Bay
Conservation Park for a guided walk
among a colony of sea lions. B YL
Day 5: Kangaroo Island - Adelaide
This morning, back on the mainland
travel to the picturesque Adelaide
Hills. Discover Hahndorf’s charm
and hospitality as you wander its
tree lined streets. Perhaps enjoy a
beer in one of its German style pubs
or cafés. Take an orientation tour of
Adelaide, before checking in to your
hotel for the next two nights. Hotel:
Stamford Plaza, Adelaide, 2 nights. B
Day 6: The Barossa
The rolling hills of The Barossa lay
ahead. First stop is Jacob’s Creek
winery. Wander through the display
vineyard with a wine specialist and
taste some of the award winning
collection. Lunch is at the South
Australian Company Store. At The
Company Kitchen they believe in
locally produced South Australian
food and that a food experience is
to be savoured and enjoyed. You’ll
taste two local wines with canapés
featuring fresh local produce,
followed by a delicious main meal
of your choice. This evening join
your Travel Director and new-found
friends for a farewell dinner. B HL FD
After an indulgent week
away, farewell your fellow
travellers when your vacation
concludes after breakfast. B
End
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Apr28
May19
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Oct06
Oct27
Nov17
Dec08
Dec29
Prices
7 days Melbourne
to Adelaide
Code: EMKA
USD Twin
Per Person
CAD Twin
Per Person
01 Apr 16 – 31 Mar 17
01 Apr 17 – 31 Dec 17
2325
2375
2875
2950
01 Apr 16 – 31 Mar 17
01 Apr 17 – 31 Dec 17
545
555
675
685
Flight Information
into Melbourne Airport Day 7 Flights to depart
anytime from Adelaide Airport
Ways to Save
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Dining
•Highlight lunch (1) L
The Barossa
Southern Capitals
– City Meets Bush
Visit historic Berrima and meet farmer Craig Starr at his sheep station then tour through
Parliament House and the Australian War Memorial. Have a night out at an old Aussie pub
and stay in Bed and Breakfast accommodation in country Victoria’s picturesque Beechworth.
Travel through Ned Kelly country on the way to thoroughly modern Melbourne.
Start
End
Overnight stays
Sightseeing stops
5 days
Guided
Vacations
5 days from
USD 1475
CAD 1825
Sydney
Berrima
CANBERRA 1
Glenrowan
33
1
Sydney to Melbourne
BEECHWORTH
Code: ESBM
2 MELBOURNE
2016
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May10
Sep06
Sep27
Oct18
Nov08
Nov29
Dec20
2017
End
Apr16
May14
Sep10
Oct01
Oct22
Nov12
Dec 03
Dec24
Start Jan10
Feb31
Feb21
Mar14
Mar28
Apr18
May09
Sep05
Sep26
Oct17
Nov07
Nov28
Dec19
Historic Beechworth
• Visit historic Berrima in
the Southern Highlands
• Experience farm life at
Gold Creek Sheep Station
• Enjoy a guided tour through
impressive Parliament House
• Explore the Australian
War Memorial
• Enjoy views over Canberra
• Discover the charm of
historic Beechworth
• Stay in a Bed and Breakfast
property in country Victoria
• Visit Ned Kelly Country
colourful hidden laneways
on a revealing walking tour
• Included Choice
experiences
& Driver Guide
Optional
Experience:
Great Ocean
Road
Book an extra night's
accommodation and take the
road trip of a lifetime along the
Great Ocean Road. Marvel at the
gorgeous terrain and the white
sandy beaches. Stop in the seaside
village of Apollo Bay at lunchtime.
The rugged splendour of the
approaching Twelve Apostles
will take your breath away! Hear
the shipwreck story of the Loch
Ard. Take a well-earned break in
quaint Port Campbell. Ask your
Travel Director for details.
As this Guided Vacation departs
early morning, accommodation
will need to be pre-booked for the
previous night.
Day 1: Sydney – Canberra
This morning begin your journey
to Canberra via the Southern
Highlands. Stop at historic Berrima,
famous for its gaol and early
colonial architecture, then visit
Gold Creek Station and meet local
sheep farmer, Craig Starr. Get a
taste of life on the farm before
you join Craig and his family
for a good Aussie BBQ lunch.
Your destination is the country’s
capital where you’ll enjoy a tour
through Parliament House with a
passionate local guide. Later visit
the Australian War Memorial and
stay for the evocative Last Post.
Join your Travel Director and fellow
travellers tonight and get to know
each other over a delicious meal.
Hotel: Novotel, Canberra. HL DW
Day 2: Canberra – Beechworth
Before leaving Canberra this
morning, you’ll visit the summit
of Mt. Ainslie to take in views of
the city and surrounding ranges
from the lookout. Journey over
the mighty Murray River into
Victoria taking the scenic route
to historic Beechworth, Victoria’s
best preserved gold rush town.
Your unique overnight stay is
in one of the town’s quaint Bed
and Breakfast properties. The
region offers plenty of great
photo opportunities, with
towering winter snow-capped
mountains, tree-covered ranges,
magical lakes, wild rivers and
tranquil rural farmlands. Get
to know Beechworth with an
orientation and enjoy some
free time to explore the antique
shops, galleries and the museum.
Why not grab a coffee and
delicious treat from the legendary
Beechworth Bakery! Tonight,
if you’re feeling up to it, head
down to Hotel Nicholas for a
good pub meal. The hotel was
built in 1857 during the heady
gold rush and houses a great
collection of local memorabilia.
Hotel: Boutique Country
Accommodation, Beechworth. B
Day 3: Beechworth – Melbourne
This morning ‘You’re invited’ to
join your B&B host for breakfast.
Travel through Glenrowan and Ned
Kelly country to culturally diverse
and cosmopolitan Melbourne
for a sightseeing tour. This
evening perhaps take a relaxing
walk along the Yarra River and
grab a bite to eat at one of the
many restaurants. Hotel: Crowne
Plaza, Melbourne, 2 nights. YB
Day 4: Melbourne
Included Choice
Today Melbourne is all yours
to explore! Choose from a
selection of Included Choice
sightseeing experiences. Visit
Eureka Skydeck for fantastic views
of Melbourne. With 360 degree
floor to ceiling views, it’s the
Southern Hemisphere’s highest
viewing platform. Maybe join
a Hunt & Gather Food Tour of
Queen Victoria Market to take in
the life, sounds and stories of the
historic marketplace and taste
your way around the market’s
seemingly endless food stalls.
Or you may choose to discover
the city’s famous laneways and
arcades on a walking tour. These
hidden laneways also house
some of the best restaurants
the city has to offer. Treat
yourself for dinner tonight. B
Day 5: Farewell from Melbourne
This morning bid farewell to
your fellow travellers when
your vacation concludes
after breakfast. B
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Feb25
Mar18
Apr 01
Apr22
May13
Sep09
Oct30
Oct21
Nov11
Dec 02
Dec23
Prices
5 days
Sydney to Melbourne
Code: ESBM
USD Twin
Per Person
CAD Twin
Per Person
01 Apr 16 – 31 Mar 17
01 Apr 17 – 31 Dec 17
1475
1525
1825
1875
01 Apr 16 – 31 Mar 17
01 Apr 17 – 31 Dec 17
350
355
435
440
Flight Information
into Sydney Airport Day 5 Flights to depart
anytime from Melbourne Airport
Ways to Save
Pay by 31 Jan 16 Save up to usd150| cad185
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Dining
•‘You’re invited’ breakfast (1) YB
•Highlight Lunch (1) HL
•Dinner with wine (1) DW
Canberra
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Best of New Zealand
• Cruise through ‘Hole in the
Rock’ in the spectacular
Bay of Islands
• Discover Waitomo and its
famous Glowworm Grotto
Maori culture with the
Tamaki family over dinner
• Journey through the
magnificent scenery of
Mt. Ruapehu Tongariro
National Park
• ‘You’re invited’ to
Shenandoah for a unique
private afternoon
tea experience
• Explore Te Papa, the Museum
of New Zealand
• Savour a delicious Kiwi
BBQ at Morelea Farm
• Travel past ancient
mountains and magical
rainforest en route
to Milford Sound
• Taste Central Otago stone
fruits at a local orchard
• Discover fascinating
Franz Josef Glacier
• Walk around Punakaiki
Pancake Rocks
• Travel on the
TranzAlpine Train
• Experience Rotorua’s geysers
and thermal wonderland
• Wake up to dramatic West
Coast beachfront views
at Punakaiki Resort
• Included Choice
experiences
and Driver Guide
18 days
Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown
Day 1: Welcome to Auckland
On arrival at Auckland Airport you’ll be
met and transferred by private car to
your hotel. The afternoon is at leisure for
you to explore Auckland. You could visit
the Sky Tower for amazing views of the
city, Viaduct Harbour and surrounding
volcanic hills. This evening meet your
Travel Director for a welcome reception.
Hotel: The Langham, Auckland.
Day 2: Auckland – Bay of Islands
Travel through Orewa and the scenic
Hibiscus Coast. Take a walk among the
Kauri trees at Parry Kauri Park. Explore
Whangarei, the northern-most city
in New Zealand and then it’s off to
the Bay of Islands. Experience natural
wonders and spectacular scenery as
you cruise to Cape Brett and through
the ‘Hole in the Rock’. This evening
enjoy dinner with wine at your hotel.
Hotel: Copthorne Resort (Water
View), Bay of Islands, 2 nights. B DW
Day 3: Bay of Islands Included Choice
Today choose one from a range
experiences. You have the option to
discover the new wine-producing region
of Kerikeri or take a tour to historic
Russell. Perhaps go sailing on a tall
ship or dolphin-watching on the bay.
Play a round of golf or enjoy a dinner
cruise down the Waitangi River. BC
Day 4: Bay of Islands – Auckland
You have free time to relax in the
Bay of Islands. This afternoon
you’ll return to Auckland. Tonight’s
highlight dinner with wine is at The
Langham. Your personal degustation
menu is made from the freshest,
quality ingredients, including mouthwatering seafood and desserts. Hotel:
The Langham, Auckland. BC HD
After a sightseeing tour of Auckland,
trace the Waikato River to the Waitomo
Caves to sail through the fascinating
Glowworm Grotto and discover the
limestone formations. On arrival in
Rotorua an orientation tour takes in
views of Lake Rotorua.
Tonight
enjoy a Maori Hangi feast highlight
dinner and concert for an insight
into Maori culture, at the Tamaki
Family Marae. Hotel: Millennium
Hotel, Rotorua, 2 nights. B HD
your hotel. Hotel: James Cook Grand
Chancellor, Wellington. BC YA DW
Day 8: Wellington – Blenheim
Why not discover more of Wellington
this morning. There’s time to visit
the Parliament buildings and the
Beehive, home to New Zealand’s
politicians. Later, you’ll visit Te
Papa, the Museum of New Zealand
and explore the fascinating exhibits
at your leisure, including their unique
Marae (Meeting House). Cruise
Day 6: Rotorua Included Choice
the Cook Strait into tranquil Queen
Charlotte Sound. The village of Picton
is next, then it’s on to Blenheim for
a city sightseeing tour. Tonight enjoy
join the Kiwi Encounter at Rainbow
a 5-course highlight dinner prepared
Springs Nature Park, discover Maori
culture at Te Puia Maori Arts and Crafts from local produce and matched with
Institute, see the Agrodome Farm Show, wines of the Marlborough region,
including selections from Villa Maria
relax in the seclusion of your own hot
and Saint Clair wineries. Hotel: Scenic
mineral pool or unwind with a facial
Hotel Marlborough, Blenheim. B HD
treatment in the Lake Spa Retreat at
the Polynesian Spa. Maybe ride the
Day 9: Blenheim – Christchurch
amphibious Rotorua Duck or the luge at
En route to the whale-watching haven
Rotorua Skyline. Tonight you have the
of Kaikoura, you’ll pass the Grassmere
option of staying at your hotel or with a
Salt Works and see New Zealand fur
nearby Kiwi family – see next page. BC
seals up close at Ohau Point. Travel to
Day 7: Rotorua – Wellington
Christchurch and see the extensive
work carried out to rebuild the city
View the mighty Huka Falls and drive
along the shores of Lake Taupo. Discover after the earthquake of February 2011.
the alpine scenery of Mt. Ruapehu,
Tongariro National Park and the dairy
Day 10: Christchurch – Twizel
farms of Manawatu.
This afternoon
‘You’re invited’ to Morelea Farm, a
‘You’re invited’ to Shenandoah for a
typical working sheep farm, where you’ll
unique experience. The historic villa’s
get a taste of traditional New Zealand
owners, Simon and Claudia, will show
country life. You’ll be welcomed into
you around their property, which
the home of Angie and Stan Taylor and
includes a unique private collection
their 240 hectare garden. You’ll have the
of Harley Davidson motorcycles.
chance to experience sheep shearing
Enjoy afternoon tea in their garden
and farming demonstrations before
then take a short tour to see the local
enjoying a BBQ lunch, and wait until
wildlife including friendly Highland
you try Angie’s famous Pavlova dessert!
cows. Continue along the Kapiti Coast
Listen to the family’s story of growing
to Wellington. See the city from Mt.
up in rural New Zealand and their
Victoria on your sightseeing tour. This
challenges of farming in the foothills
evening enjoy dinner with wine at
From the sparkling blue waters and sandy white beaches of the North Island, to the snowcapped mountains and rugged coastlines of the South Island, explore every nook and cove of
New Zealand. A heart-pounding haka welcomes you to Rotorua for a taste of Maori culture.
Top-off your time in New Zealand with a world-renowned train journey on the TranzAlpine.
2 BAY OF ISLANDS
•Breakfast of choice (6) BC
•‘You’re invited’ afternoon tea (1) YA
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AUCKLAND
USD 5250
CAD 6525
Auckland to Christchurch
Code: ZABC
Waitomo Caves
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Sightseeing stops
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Picton
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Kaikoura
Hokitika
TranzAlpine Train
FRANZ JOSEF GLACIER 1 Mt. 1 1
CHRISTCHURCH
Cook
Haast
1 TWIZEL
Milford Sound
TE ANAU 1
2 QUEENSTOWN
1 DUNEDIN
2016
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Apr09
Apr 16
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Jul 30
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Sep24
Oct01
Oct08
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Nov19
Nov26
Dec03
Dec10
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Dec31
2017
Jan07
Jan14
Jan21
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Feb04
End
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Apr26
May03
May10
May17
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Aug16
Aug30
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Sep20
Sep27
Oct04
Oct11
Oct18
Oct25
Nov01
Nov08
Nov15
Nov22
Nov29
Dec 06
Dec 13
Dec20
Dec27
Jan 03
Jan 10
Jan 17
Jan24
Jan31
Feb07
Feb14
Feb21
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Feb 18
Feb 25
Mar04
Mar11
Mar18
Mar25
Apr01
Apr08
Apr 15
Apr 22
Apr 29
Jun03
Jul01
Jul 29
Aug12
Aug26
Sep02
Sep09
Sep16
Sep23
Sep30
Oct07
Oct14
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Nov25
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Dec09
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Aug29
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Oct31
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Nov14
Nov21
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Dec 05
Dec 12
Dec19
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Christchurch to Auckland
Code: ZCBA
of New Zealand’s Southern Alps. See
Lakes Tekapo and Pukaki and visit the
iconic Church of the Good Shepherd on
your way to Twizel. Hotel: MacKenzie
Country Inn, Twizel. B YL DW
the village of Te Anau, on the shores
of Lake Te Anau, the South Island’s
largest lake. This evening enjoy
dinner with wine at your hotel. Hotel:
Distinction Hotel, Te Anau. B DW
Day 11: Twizel – Dunedin
View the Waitaki Hydro Power Scheme
and Benmore Dam. Travel through
Oamaru, with its limestone buildings,
to Dunedin for a sightseeing tour of
the city. This evening enjoy dinner
with wine at your hotel. Hotel: Scenic
Hotel Southern Cross, Dunedin. B DW
Day 13: Te Anau – Queenstown
You’ll be awestruck by the
magnificence of the World Heritage
listed Fiordland National Park. Amazing
photo opportunities await you today
as you see rainforest, ancient glaciers,
mountain ranges and the hand-made
Homer Tunnel. Pass the Mirror Lake,
Pop’s Lookout, Cleddau Valley and
the Chasm. Your cruise on Milford
Sound will take you past Bowen Falls
and Mitre Peak. Afterwards, travel
along the shores of Lake Wakatipu
on your way to Queenstown, where
an orientation tour finishes this
highlight day. Hotel: Millennium
Day 12: Dunedin Included Choice –
Te Anau
This morning choose one from a
range of Included Choice sightseeing
tour Larnach Castle, New Zealand’s
only castle, ride the historic Taieri
Gorge Railway or take the Monarch
Wildlife Cruise. Or choose a tour of
Cadbury World or Speight’s Brewery.
Later, travel across farming land to
Rural
Homestay
A warm welcome awaits you
on your rural homestay and your
hosts will provide you with the
wonderful Kiwi hospitality that
really makes you feel ‘at home’.
Enjoy dinner and breakfast, a
tour to introduce you to their
rural way of life and comfortable
accommodation in the home
or cottages. You may choose
to meet the animals or simply
relax and enjoy the company
of your hosts and the scenic
surroundings.
Day 14: Queenstown Included Choice
experiences. You have the option
to ride the Shotover Jet, join a wine
tour, play 9 holes of golf or take the
gondola to the Skyline Restaurant for
dinner. Perhaps take a 4WD minibus
through Skippers Canyon, relax with
a spa treatment at Millbrook Resort
or go horse riding. This evening cruise
across Lake Wakatipu aboard the TSS
Earnslaw to Walter Peak High Country
Farm for a gourmet barbecue highlight
dinner at the Colonel’s Homestead.
An entertaining farm show provides
a glimpse into high-country farm
life. Later, return to Queenstown to
sample the festive nightlife. BC HD
Day 15: Queenstown – Franz Josef
Visit the historic gold mining village
of Arrowtown, then enjoy the tastes
of delicious stone fruit at Cromwell.
See lakes Dunstan, Hawea and
Wanaka. Travel over the Haast Pass
and view Thunder Creek Falls. Then
it’s on to Franz Josef Glacier, the
world’s most accessible and still
advancing glacier. This evening enjoy
Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier
(Douglas Wing), Franz Josef. BC DW
Day 16: Franz Josef – Punakaiki
It’s time for an exhilarating adventure
among temperate rainforest giants
on the West Coast Treetop Walkway.
Explore Franz Josef Glacier – take a
scenic flight or a glacier hike (both
own expense). Then you’ll depart
greenstone (jade) for a factory
visit and jewellery demonstration.
Later, travel to Punakaiki to view the
Pancake Rocks and Blowholes. You’ll
spend the night in an eco-friendly
resort, right on the waterfront. This
your hotel, while watching the surf
thundering at your doorstep! Hotel:
Punakaiki Resort, Punakaiki. B DW
Day 17: Punakaiki – Christchurch
Travel to the alpine village of Arthur’s
Pass and board the TranzAlpine. This
spectacular train journey dates back
to 1914, and is rated as one of the
word’s most scenic train trips. The
train forges through tunnels and over
viaducts with panoramic views of
snow-capped peaks, icy rivers, beech
forests, gorges and river valleys. Join
your Travel Director this evening
for a farewell dinner with wine.
Hotel: Novotel, Christchurch. B FD
Your vacation concludes this morning
after breakfast. You’ll be transferred
by private car to Christchurch
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Nov16
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Code: ZABC
USD Twin
Per Person
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Per Person
01 Apr 16 – 31 May 16
01 Jun 16 – 30 Sep 16
01 Oct 16 – 31 Mar 17
01 Apr 17 – 31 May 17
01 Jun 17 – 30 Sep 17
01 Oct 17 – 31 Dec 17
5450
5250
5825
5650
5450
5975
6775
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6995
6775
7425
01 Apr 16 – 31 May 16
01 Jun 16 – 30 Sep 16
01 Oct 16 – 31 Mar 17
01 Apr 17 – 31 May 17
01 Jun 17 – 30 Sep 17
01 Oct 17 – 31 Dec 17
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1545
1770
1700
1635
1780
2000
1920
2200
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2030
2215
18 days Christchurch
to Auckland
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Per Person
CAD Twin
Per Person
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01-Oct-17 – 31-Dec-17
5825
5975
7250
7425
01-Oct-16 – 31-Mar-17
01-Oct-17 – 31-Dec-17
Flight Information
1770
1780
2200
2215
Day 1 Flights to arrive prior to 4.00pm into
Auckland Airport Day 18 Flights to depart anytime
from Christchurch Airport
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New Zealand Splendour
• Discover Waitomo’s famous
Glowworm Grotto
• Take your pick of a selection
of included local highlight
experiences at Rotorua
Shenandoah Estate for a
unique private afternoon
tea experience
• Wellington’s city sights
and Mt. Victoria
• Sail the Cook Strait
to beautiful Queen
Charlotte Sound
• Indulge in a 5 course
dinner with matching
wines in Blenheim
• Savour a delicious Kiwi BBQ
at Morelea Farm
• Marvel at the crystal clear
waters of Lake Tekapo and
Lake Pukaki
• Discover truly spectacular
Milford Sound on a cruise
• Tailor your trip with a
selection of included
enriching experiences
in Queenstown
• Taste Central Otago stone
fruit at a local orchard
• Discover Franz Josef Glacier
• Walk around Punakaiki
Pancake Rocks
• Journey over the Southern
Alps on the TranzAlpine Train
• Included Choice
experiences
and Driver Guide
15 days
Queenstown wine country
On arrival at Auckland Airport you’ll
be met by private car and transferred
to your hotel. The afternoon is at
leisure for you to explore Auckland,
New Zealand’s largest city. You could
visit the Sky Tower for spectacular
views of the city, picturesque
Viaduct Harbour and surrounding
lush volcanic hills. Perhaps visit the
Auckland Museum or go shopping
in stylish Parnell. This evening meet
your Travel Director and fellow
travelling companions for a welcome
reception and highlight dinner at The
Langham. Your indulgent degustation
is prepared for you from the freshest,
quality ingredients, including mouthwatering seafood and delicious
desserts. A selection of New Zealand
wines is included with your dinner.
Hotel: The Langham, Auckland. HD
trace the Waikato River to the
Waitomo Caves to sail through the
fascinating Glowworm Grotto and
discover the limestone formations.
From Waitomo to Rotorua you’ll
venture through the King Country.
This area was at the centre of the
New Zealand Wars in the 1860s,
when colonial forces invaded the
Waikato region. On arrival in Rotorua
an orientation tour takes in views
of Lake Rotorua.
Tonight enjoy a
Maori Hangi feast highlight dinner
and concert for an insight into Maori
culture at the Tamaki Family Marae.
Hotel: Millennium Hotel, Rotorua,
2 nights. B HD
culture at Te Puia Maori Arts and
Crafts Institute, see the Agrodome
Farm Show, relax in the seclusion of
your own hot mineral pool to relieve
your tired muscles or unwind with
a facial treatment in the Lake Spa
Retreat at the Polynesian Spa. Maybe
ride the amphibious Rotorua Duck or
the luge at Rotorua Skyline. Tonight
you have the option of staying at
your hotel or with a nearby Kiwi
family – see previous page. BC
View the mighty Huka Falls and
drive along the shores of Lake Taupo.
Discover the alpine scenery of
Mt. Ruapehu, Tongariro National Park
and the dairy farms of Manawatu.
This afternoon ‘You’re invited’ to
Shenandoah for a unique experience.
The historic villa’s owners, Simon and
Claudia, will show you around their
property, which includes a unique
private collection of Harley Davidson
motorcycles. Enjoy afternoon tea in
their garden then take a short tour
to see the local wildlife including
friendly Highland cows. Continue
along the Kapiti Coast to Wellington.
See the city from Mt. Victoria on
your sightseeing tour. This evening
enjoy dinner with wine at your
hotel. Hotel: James Cook Grand
Chancellor, Wellington. BC YA DW
Day 5: Wellington – Blenheim
Why not discover more of Wellington
this morning. There’s time to visit the
Parliament buildings and the Beehive,
home to New Zealand’s politicians.
Later, you’ll visit Te Papa, the
Museum of New Zealand. Explore
the exhibits at your leisure, including
their unique Marae (Meeting House).
Cruise the Cook Strait into Queen
Charlotte Sound. The village of Picton
is next, then it’s on to Blenheim for
a city sightseeing tour. Tonight enjoy
a 5-course highlight dinner prepared
from local produce matched with
wines of the Marlborough region,
including selections from Villa Maria
and Saint Clair wineries. Hotel: Scenic
Hotel Marlborough, Blenheim. B HD
Day 6: Blenheim – Christchurch
En route to the whale-watching haven
of Kaikoura, you’ll pass the Grassmere
Salt Works and see New Zealand fur
seals up close at Ohau Point. Travel to
Christchurch and see the extensive
work carried out to rebuild the city
after the earthquake of February 2011.
Stop in and visit the Re:Start Mall, a
project designed to breathe life back
into the devastated Christchurch city
centre. The mall is entirely constructed
from shipping containers and as it was
able to be built quickly, retail shopping
was re-established several years before
it would have otherwise taken place.
‘You’re invited’ to Morelea Farm,
a typical working sheep farm, where
you’ll get a taste of traditional
New Zealand country life. You’ll be
welcomed into the home of Angie
and Stan Taylor and their beautiful
240 hectare garden. You’ll have the
chance to see sheep shearing and
farming demonstrations before
enjoying a barbecue lunch and wait
until you try Angie’s famous pavlova
dessert! Listen to the family’s story
of growing up in rural New Zealand
and their challenges of farming in the
foothills of New Zealand’s Southern
Alps. Later, see spectacular Lakes
Tekapo and Pukaki and visit the iconic
Church of the Good Shepherd on
So many adventures to be had from the top of the North Island to the bottom of the
South. Venture down into the depths of a glowworm grotto, experience the fun and
frivolity of a sing-along on a cruise in Queenstown, then fall asleep to the sound of
waves crashing on the beach outside your hotel in Punakaiki.
Ways to Save
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USD 4450
CAD 5550
AUCKLAND 1
Waitomo Caves
Start
End
Mt. Ruapehu
Overnight stays
Sightseeing stops
2 ROTORUA
Taupo
Picton
1 WELLINGTON
PUNAKAIKI 1
A
Pa rth
ss ur’
s
Guided
Vacations
15 days from
Dining
37
1 BLENHEIM
Greymouth
Kaikoura
Hokitika
TranzAlpine Train
FRANZ JOSEF GLACIER 1 Mt. 1 1
CHRISTCHURCH
Cook
Haast
1 TWIZEL
Milford Sound
TE ANAU 1
2 QUEENSTOWN
1
DUNEDIN
Code: ZAAC
2016
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Apr12
Apr 19
Apr 26
May03
Jun07
Jul05
Aug02
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Sep27
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Nov15
Nov22
Nov29
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Dec 13
Dec20
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Jan31
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2016
and Benmore Dam located on the
shores of New Zealand’s largest
man-made lake, Lake Benmore. You’ll
stop in at the gorgeous harbour town
of Oamaru. Most well-known for its
stunning 19th century white limestone
architecture, Oamaru is also home to
potters, painters, cheese-makers and
many other artisans. And you may
even spot an Oamaru Blue Penguin!
On arrival in Dunedin, you may wish
to take a wander around the beautiful
grounds of New Zealand’s first
university, Otago University. Dunedin,
also known as the Edinburgh of the
South, has strong connections to its
northern hemisphere sister city, even
down to sharing many of the street
names. This evening enjoy dinner
Te Anau
Distinction Hotel, Te Anau. B DW
of Arrowtown then enjoy the tastes
of delicious stone fruit at Cromwell.
See lakes Dunstan, Hawea and
Wanaka. Travel over the Haast Pass
and view Thunder Creek Falls. Then
it’s on to Franz Josef Glacier, the
world’s most accessible and still
advancing glacier. This evening enjoy
dinner with wine at your hotel.
Hotel: Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier
It’s time for an exhilarating adventure
among temperate rainforest giants
on the West Coast Treetop Walkway.
Explore Franz Josef Glacier – take a
scenic flight or a glacier hike (both
own expense). Then you’ll depart
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and for the reverse itinerary from Christchurch to
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Prices
15 days Auckland
to Christchurch
Code: ZAAC
01 Apr 16 – 31 May 16
01 Jun 16 – 30 Sep 16
01 Oct 16 – 31 Mar 17
01 Apr 17 – 31 May 17
01 Jun 17 – 30 Sep 17
01 Oct 17 – 31 Dec 17
USD Twin
Per Person
CAD Twin
Per Person
4650
4450
4975
4825
4595
5095
5795
5550
6195
5975
5725
6350
01 Apr 16 – 31 May 16
01 Jun 16 – 30 Sep 16
01 Oct 16 – 31 Mar 17
01 Apr 17 – 31 May 17
01 Jun 17 – 30 Sep 17
01 Oct 17 – 31 Dec 17
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1410
1355
1465
1645
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to Auckland
Code: ZCCA
USD Twin
Per Person
CAD Twin
Per Person
01-Oct-16 – 31-Mar-17
01-Oct-17 – 31-Dec-17
4975
5095
6195
6350
01-Oct-16 – 31-Mar-17
01-Oct-17 – 31-Dec-17
Flight Information
1455
1465
1810
1825
Auckland Airport Day 15 Flights to depart anytime
from Christchurch Airport
Church of the Good Shepherd
38
Southern Spectacular
10 days
Larnach Castle, Dunedin
• Immerse yourself in farm
life on a working sheep farm
• Experience warm Kiwi
hospitality at Morelea Farm
with a BBQ lunch
• Marvel at the magnificent
clear waters of Lake Tekapo
and Lake Pukaki
• Visit Church of the Good
Shepherd on the shores of
Lake Tekapo
• Take your pick of a selection
of included local highlight
experiences at Dunedin
• Journey through spectacular
Fiordland National Park
with its magnificent scenery
• Cruise on truly inspiring
Milford Sound
• Discover thrilling
Queenstown
• Visit historic Arrowtown
• Savour Central Otago stone
fruit at a local orchard
Day 1: Welcome to Christchurch
On arrival at Christchurch Airport
you will be met and transferred to
your hotel by private car. Meet your
Travel Director and fellow travellers
this evening for a welcome reception.
Hotel: Novotel, Christchurch.
‘You’re invited’ to Morelea Farm,
a typical working sheep farm, where
you’ll get a taste of traditional
New Zealand country life. You’ll be
welcomed into the home of Angie
and Stan Taylor and their 240 hectare
garden. You’ll have the chance to
experience sheep shearing and
farming demonstrations before
enjoying a BBQ lunch, and wait until
you try Angie’s famous pavlova
dessert! Listen to the family’s story
of growing up in rural New Zealand
and their challenges of farming
in the foothills of New Zealand’s
Southern Alps. See Lakes Tekapo
and Pukaki and visit the iconic
Church of the Good Shepherd on
• See awe-inspiring Franz
Josef Glacier
• Visit a green stone
factory and watch the
jade artists at work
• Walk around Punakaiki’s
Pancake Rocks
TranzAlpine Train
• Included Choice
experiences
and Driver Guide
TSS Earnslaw
and Benmore Dam. Travel through
Oamaru, with its limestone buildings,
to Dunedin for a sightseeing tour of
the city. This evening enjoy dinner
Te Anau
dinner with wine at your hotel.
Hotel: Distinction Hotel, Te Anau. B DW
Indulge in a delicious home-cooked barbecue lunch when you visit Morelea Farm and meet
a Kiwi farming family, Angie and Stan Taylor. Make sure you have your camera battery
charged to capture magnificent sight as you journey down into Milford Sound. Watch as
master carvers create works of art out of the blocks of Pounamu.
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Guided
Vacations
10 days from
Dining
Ways to Save
USD 2975
CAD 3695
PUNAKAIKI 1
Arthur’s
Pass
TranzAlpine
Train
Mt.
Cook 1 1
Greymouth
Hokitika
FRANZ JOSEF
GLACIER 1
Haast
Milford Sound
1 TWIZEL
2 QUEENSTOWN
TE ANAU 1
Oamaru
Christchurch return
CHRISTCHURCH
Start
End
Overnight stays
Sightseeing stops
1 DUNEDIN
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Code: ZCQR
2016
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Apr10
Apr17
Apr 24
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Aug21
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Sep11
Sep18
Sep25
Oct02
Oct09
Oct16
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Nov13
Nov20
Nov27
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of Arrowtown, then enjoy the
tastes of delicious stone fruit at
Cromwell. See lakes Dunstan, Hawea
and Wanaka. Travel over the Haast
Pass and view Thunder Creek Falls.
Then it’s on to Franz Josef Glacier,
the world’s most accessible and
still advancing glacier. This evening
enjoy dinner with wine at your hotel.
Morelea Farm
It’s time for an exhilarating
adventure among temperate
rainforest giants on the West
Coast Treetop Walkway. Explore
Franz Josef Glacier – take a scenic
flight or a glacier hike (both own
expense). Then you’ll depart for
Hokitika, home of the native
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Feb19
Feb 26
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Mar12
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Mar26
Apr02
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Christchurch return
Road to Punakaiki
Queenstown views
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Apr19
Apr26
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May10
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Nov08
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Nov22
Nov29
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Dec13
Dec20
Dec27
Jan 03
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Oct 30
Nov13
Nov20
Nov27
Dec04
Dec18
2017
Jan01
Jan15
Jan29
Feb12
End
Oct25
Nov08
Nov22
Nov29
Dec 06
Dec13
Dec27
Jan10
Jan24
Feb07
Feb21
2017 continued
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Feb 26
Mar05
Mar12
Mar19
Mar26
Oct15
Oct 29
Nov12
Nov19
Nov26
Dec03
Dec17
Dec31
End
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Mar28
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Nov07
Nov21
Nov28
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Dec12
Dec26
Jan 09
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Departure dates and for the reverse itinerary
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Prices
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01 Apr 16 – 31 May 16
01 Jun 16 – 30 Sep 16
01 Oct 16 – 31 Mar 17
01 Apr 17 – 31 May 17
01 Jun 17 – 30 Sep 17
01 Oct 17 – 31 Dec 17
USD Twin
Per Person
CAD Twin
Per Person
3150
2975
3425
3225
3075
3495
3895
3695
4250
3995
3825
4350
Not your typical jet boat ride. Stay warm and dry and
soak up the incredible stories of the Haast region.
Haast River Safari
2016
JP Travel Director
Complete your New Zealand vacation with the Haast River jet boating
experience! Your boat is fully enclosed so you remain warm and dry,
yet visibility is ensured. Learn from your experienced jet boat driver
about this remarkable glacial valley. Hear stories of the Kiwi spirit
that enabled the Haast community to survive on the edge of the
wilderness. Ask your Travel Director for details.
01 Apr 16 – 31 May 16
01 Jun 16 – 30 Sep 16
01 Oct 16 – 31 Mar 17
01 Apr 17 – 31 May 17
01 Jun 17 – 30 Sep 17
01 Oct 17 – 31 Dec 17
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895
985
1100
1050
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to Christchurch
Code: ZRQC
USD Twin
Per Person
CAD Twin
Per Person
01-Oct-16 – 31-Mar-17
01-Oct-17 – 31-Dec-17
3425
3495
4250
4350
01-Oct-16 – 31-Mar-17
01-Oct-17 – 31-Dec-17
Flight Information
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985
1220
1225
Christchurch Airport Day 10 Flights to depart
anytime from Christchurch Airport
Contrasts of New Zealand
Take in the contrasts of two islands. From Auckland’s sparkling
harbour, to Rotorua’s geothermal wonders, the rugged beauty of the
West Coast and the serenity of Milford Sound, a different snapshot
of New Zealand’s splendour reveals itself around every corner.
AUCKLAND
2
Waitomo Caves
1
ROTORUA
Start
Overnight stays
Sightseeing stops
End
10 days
Guided
Vacations
10 days from
USD 2850
CAD 3550
A
Pa rth
ss ur’
s
40
Greymouth
Hokitika
TranzAlpine Train
FRANZ JOSEF 1 Mt.
GLACIER
Cook 1 1 CHRISTCHURCH
Haast
Milford
Sound
3 QUEENSTOWN
Te Anau
Maori hongi greeting
• Cruise on Auckland’s
Waitemata Harbour
• Discover Waitomo
Glowworm Grotto
• Immerse yourself in rich Maori
culture at a unique cultural
dinner experience at the
Tamaki Family Marae
• Spot the kiwi bird in Rotorua
Agrodome Sheep Show
• See awe-inspiring
Franz Josef Glacier
• Discover truly spectacular
Milford Sound on a cruise
• Let your hair down in
the adventure capital of
New Zealand, Queenstown
• Marvel at the crystal clear
waters of Lake Tekapo
• Learn about farm life
on a working sheep farm
• Experience warm Kiwi
hospitality at Morelea Farm
with a BBQ lunch
and Driver Guide
Dining
•Lunch (1) L
On arrival at Auckland Airport
you will be transferred by private
car to your hotel. This evening
meet your Travel Director for a
welcome reception and highlight
dinner at The Langham. Hotel: The
Langham, Auckland, 2 nights. HD
Day 2: Auckland
Start the day with a sightseeing tour
then cruise on Waitemata Harbour. B
Tour the amazing Glow Worm
Grotto by boat with a local guide.
From here your journey continues
to Rotorua, where you’ll visit Te
Puia. A local Maori guide will escort
you through the Whakarewarewa
Thermal Reserve.
‘You’re
invited’ to the Tamaki Maori Marae
for a very personal and exclusive
cultural evening. Enjoy a Maori Hangi
feast with local wine and a concert
in their private dining room. Hotel:
Visit Rainbow Springs Nature Park.
You may even spot a kiwi! Next
up is the Agrodome Sheep Show,
the multi-award-winning stage
show, which offers an insight into
agriculture in New Zealand. In the
afternoon you’ll fly to Christchurch.
Journey on the TranzAlpine train
through the Southern Alps to
Arthur’s Pass. At Hokitika visit a New
Zealand greenstone (jade) factory
for a jewellery demonstration. Next
you’ll arrive at Franz Josef Glacier.
Hotel: Te Waonui Forest Retreat,
Franz Josef. B DW
Drive over the Haast Pass, past
Thunder Creek Falls, Lakes Wanaka,
Hawea and Dunstan. Enjoy the tastes
of delicious stone fruit at Cromwell
– the stone fruit capital. Next you’ll
visit historic gold mining Arrowtown
on the Arrow River, before arriving in
Queenstown, where an orientation
tour completes your day. This
evening join your Travel Director for
a highlight dinner at The Boatshed,
with its spectacular views of Lake
Wakatipu and the Remarkables
mountain range. Hotel: Millennium
Day 7: Milford Sound
Journey over the Devil’s Staircase
and along the shores of Lake
Wakatipu to Te Anau. Travel through
the rainforest of World Heritage
Fiordland National Park, sighting
glaciers and mountain ranges. Drive
through the hand-hewn Homer
Tunnel to the numerous photo
opportunities afforded by the Mirror
Lake, Pop’s Lookout, Cleddau Valley
and the Chasm, Mitre Peak and
Bowen Falls before reaching Milford
Sound. Enjoy lunch while you cruise
on this wonder of nature. BC L
Today is free for you to explore
Queenstown. Why not choose one
of our optional experiences? Perhaps
ride the Shotover Jet, join a wine tour,
play a round of golf, take a 4WD tour,
relax with a spa treatment or enjoy
dinner at the Skyline Restaurant. BC
Be awestruck by the alpine beauty
of Mt. Cook National Park. Later,
continue to Lakes Pukaki and Tekapo,
where you’ll stop to view the Church
of the Good Shepherd.
‘You’re
invited’ to Morelea Farm, home of
Angie and Stan Taylor, to enjoy a
barbecue lunch in their 240 hectare
garden and to gain insight into farm
life. Travel over the Canterbury Plains
to Christchurch. Join your Travel
Director and new-found friends
this evening for a farewell dinner.
Hotel: Novotel, Christchurch. BC YL FD
You’ll be transferred to Christchurch
Code: IZANB
2016
Start Apr01
Apr15
Apr 29
May27
Jun17
Jul15
Aug26
Sep02
Sep16
Sep30
Oct14
Oct 28
Nov18
Nov25
Dec02
Dec09
Dec16
Dec23
Dec30
2017
Jan06
Jan13
Jan20
Jan27
Feb03
2017 continued
End
Apr10
Apr24
May08
Jun 05
Jun26
Jul24
Sep 04
Sep11
Sep25
Oct09
Oct23
Nov06
Nov27
Dec 04
Dec11
Dec18
Dec25
Jan 01
Jan 08
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Feb17
Feb 24
Mar03
Mar10
Mar17
Mar 24
Mar 31
Apr 14
Apr 28
May26
Jun16
Jul14
Aug25
Sep01
Sep15
Sep29
Oct13
Oct 27
Nov17
Nov24
Dec01
Dec08
Dec15
Dec22
Dec29
Jan15
Jan22
Jan29
Feb05
Feb12
End
Feb19
Feb26
Mar05
Mar12
Mar19
Mar26
Apr 02
Apr 09
Apr 23
May07
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Jul23
Sep 03
Sep10
Sep24
Oct08
Oct22
Nov05
Nov26
Dec 03
Dec10
Dec17
Dec24
Dec31
Jan 07
from 01/10/16.
Prices
10 days Auckland
to Christchurch
Code: IZANB
USD Twin
Per Person
CAD Twin
Per Person
01 Apr 16 – 31 May 16
01 Jun 16 – 30 Sep 16
01 Oct 16 – 31 Mar 17
01 Apr 17 – 31 May 17
01 Jun 17 – 30 Sep 17
01 Oct 17 – 31 Dec 17
3025
2850
3325
3150
2950
3425
3775
3550
4125
3895
3675
4250
01 Apr 16 – 31 May 16
01 Jun 16 – 30 Sep 16
01 Oct 16 – 31 Mar 17
01 Apr 17 – 31 May 17
01 Jun 17 – 30 Sep 17
01 Oct 17 – 31 Dec 17
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950
1015
985
955
1030
1220
1185
1265
1225
1190
1285
Required Flight
only price requires the following internal-vacation
flight to be purchased separately in order to fulfil
Day 4 from Rotorua to Christchurch – NZ5379
Flight Information
Day 1 Flights to arrive prior to 4.00pm
into Auckland Airport Day 10 Flights to depart
Ways to Save
page 15.
Northern Discovery
Unearth cultural treasures and heartfelt moments as you travel across the
North Island of New Zealand. Reveal the wonders of a meal cooked underground
in a traditional Maori hangi, uncover a part of New Zealand’s war history and find
new friends, both human and animal, on your visit to Shenandoah.
41
8 days
Guided
Vacations
8 days from
2 BAY OF ISLANDS
Start
1 1
AUCKLAND
Waitomo Caves
Mt. Ruapehu
End
Overnight stays
Sightseeing stops
2 ROTORUA
Taupo
Rotorua geothermal valley
• Cruise through ‘Hole in the
Rock’ on the spectacular Bay
of Islands
• Feast on an indulgent
degustation of mouthwatering local produce
in Auckland
• Cruise through Waitomo’s
Glowworm Grotto
Maori culture at a unique
dinner experience with
the Tamaki Family
Shenandoah for a unique
private afternoon
tea experience
• See a private Harley Davidson
collection at Shenandoah
• Journey through the
spectacular scenery of
Tongariro National Park
• Discover New Zealand’s
capital Wellington
on a guided tour
• Explore the Museum of
New Zealand, Te Papa
• Included Choice
experiences
and Driver Guide
Dining
Depart Auckland over the Harbour
Bridge then through Orewa and the
scenic Hibiscus Coast. Walk among
the Kauri trees at Parry Kauri Park.
Explore Whangarei, and then it’s
off to Paihia in the Bay of Islands.
Experience natural wonders and
spectacular scenery as you cruise to
Cape Brett and through the ‘Hole in
the Rock’. Hotel: Copthorne Resort,
Bay of Islands, 2 nights. B DW
Day 3: Bay of Islands Included Choice
Choose one from a range
discover the new wine-producing
region of Kerikeri or take a tour to
historic Russell. Go sailing on a tall
ship or dolphin-watching on the bay.
Play a round of golf or enjoy a dinner
cruise on the Waitangi River. BC
After a morning of free time, enjoy
the lush farmland scenery as you
return to Auckland. Tonight’s
highlight dinner is at The Langham.
Your personal degustation menu is
prepared for you from the freshest
quality ingredients, including mouthwatering seafood and desserts. Hotel:
The Langham, Auckland. BC HD
trace the Waikato River to the
Waitomo Caves to sail through
the fascinating Glowworm Grotto
and discover the limestone
formations. From Waitomo to
Rotorua you’ll venture through the
King Country. On arrival in Rotorua
an orientation tour takes in views
Auckland to Wellington
1 WELLINGTON
On arrival at Auckland Airport you’ll
be met by private car and transferred
to your hotel. The afternoon
is at leisure for you to explore
Auckland, New Zealand’s largest
city. This evening meet your Travel
Director for a welcome reception.
Hotel: The Langham, Auckland.
USD 2325
CAD 2875
of Lake Rotorua.
Tonight enjoy
a Maori Hangi feast highlight
dinner and concert for an insight
into Maori culture at the Tamaki
Family Marae. Hotel: Millennium
Hotel, Rotorua, 2 nights. B HD
culture at Te Puia, see the Agrodome
Farm Show, relax in the seclusion
of your own hot mineral pool or
unwind with a facial treatment in the
Lake Spa Retreat at the Polynesian
Spa. Maybe ride the amphibious
Rotorua Duck or the luge at Rotorua
Skyline. Tonight you have the option
of staying at your hotel or with a
nearby Kiwi family – see page 35. BC
View the mighty Huka Falls and
drive along the shores of Lake Taupo.
Discover the alpine scenery of
Mt. Ruapehu, Tongariro National Park
and the dairy farms of Manawatu.
This afternoon ‘You’re invited’ to
Shenandoah for a unique experience.
The historic villa’s owners, Simon and
Claudia, will show you around their
property, which includes a unique
private collection of Harley Davidson
motorcycles. Enjoy afternoon
tea in their garden then take a
short tour to see the local wildlife
including friendly Highland cows.
Continue along the Kapiti Coast to
Wellington for a sightseeing tour.
This evening enjoy a farewell dinner
with wine with your new-found
friends. Hotel: James Cook Grand
Chancellor, Wellington. BC YA FD
Day 8: Farewell from Wellington
This morning visit Te Papa, the
Museum of New Zealand and explore
the fascinating exhibits at your
leisure. Later you will be transferred
by private car to Wellington
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and for the reverse itinerary from Wellington to
Auckland (Code: ZWBA). Note: Itinerary, departure
Prices
8 days Auckland
to Wellington
Code: ZABW
01 Apr 16 – 31 May 16
01 Jun 16 – 30 Sep 16
01 Oct 16 – 31 Mar 17
01 Apr 17 – 31 May 17
01 Jun 17 – 30 Sep 17
01 Oct 17 – 31 Dec 17
USD Twin
Per Person
CAD Twin
Per Person
2450
2325
2675
2550
2425
2750
3025
2875
3325
3150
2995
3395
01 Apr 16 – 31 May 16
01 Jun 16 – 30 Sep 16
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645
630
710
685
670
715
800
780
880
855
835
890
Flight Information
Auckland Airport Day 8 Flights to depart after
2.00pm from Wellington Airport
Ways to Save
page 15.
42
East Coast Islands
and Rainforest
11/13 days
Lake McKenzie, Fraser Island
As this Guided Vacation departs early
morning, accommodation will need to
• Discover Port Macquarie on
the beautiful NSW coast
• Visit Cape Byron Lighthouse
on the most eastern
point of Australia
• Discover eclectic Byron Bay
• Experience the Gold Coast
• Check out amazing
wildlife at Australia Zoo
• Visit the koalas in Australia
Zoo’s Wildlife Hospital
• Relax in Noosa on the
Sunshine Coast
• Explore the pristine sands of
Fraser Island by 4WD
• Swim in Lake McKenzie
• Discover farm life at
Langmorn Station with
homemade afternoon tea
• Experience island life
on Hamilton Island and
explore the Whitsundays
• Stroll along spectacular
Mission Beach
• Indulge with morning tea
at Mungalli Creek Falls
• Visit Millaa Millaa Falls
• Visit a miniature
sugar cane mill
and Driver Guide
Day 1: Sydney – Coffs Harbour
You’ll visit the picturesque seaside
Port Macquarie at lunchtime on the
way to Coffs Harbour. After lunch why
not grab yourself a take away coffee
and stroll along the waterfront in the
sun. On arrival in Coffs Harbour you’ll
have the chance to freshen up before
you get to know your fellow travellers
over dinner and drinks. Hotel: Opal
Cove Resort, Coffs Harbour. D
Day 2: Coffs Harbour – Gold Coast
Journey to Cape Byron Lighthouse
and enjoy superb views from
Australia’s eastern-most point over
the Pacific Ocean. At the right time
of year you may be lucky enough to
spot migrating whales frolicking off
the coast. Afterwards spend time
discovering the relaxed bohemian
vibe of Byron Bay. For lunch we
recommend fresh fish and chips
on the beach, there’s nothing more
Australian! Continue to the famous
vacation destination, the Gold Coast.
Hotel: Vibe Hotel, Gold Coast. B
Day 3: Gold Coast – Noosa
Guests join this morning in Brisbane
(Code: QBC). After a short orientation
tour of Brisbane, visit Australia Zoo
made famous by the Crocodile
Hunter, the late Steve Irwin and his
family. Enjoy a sneak peek in to the
Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital and
see how AAT Kings works with the
Wildlife Warriors to support the
koala rehabilitation project at the
hospital, the country’s largest and
busiest wildlife facility. Catch one
of the many shows and wander
through the zoo’s fascinating
grounds. It’s bound to be a wildlife
experience you’ll never forget. Later
travel to the resort town of Noosa
for a relaxing stay. Hotel: Sheraton
Noosa Resort & Spa, 2 nights. B
Day 4: Noosa ‘Free Time’
Take time out to discover Noosa for
yourself. Swim at Noosa Main Beach
or venture a little further with an
easy, spectacular walk along the
headland through to Noosa National
Park. If you’re feeling adventurous,
you may like to hire a stand-up
paddle board or even take a boat
ride through the incredible Noosa
Everglades, one of Australia’s most
beautiful wilderness areas. You’ll
love the dark waterways and myriad
of wildlife along the Noosa River.
It’s truly spectacular! This evening
choose one of the town’s eateries and
dine on inspiring local delights. B
Day 5: Fraser Island
A day of discovery lies ahead as
you cross by ferry to explore the
wonders of World Heritage listed
Fraser Island. Your 4WD tour takes
you to the coloured sands of
Rainbow Beach (tidal) and beyond.
Visit Lake McKenzie, ringed with
magnificent white sandy beaches.
Walk through the ancient rainforest
at Central Station with its huge
satiny, scribbly gum and kauri
trees and enjoy a delicious lunch
before arriving in Hervey Bay.
Hotel: Mantra Hervey Bay. B L D
Day 6: Hervey Bay – Rockhampton
Stop at Langmorn Station, a fully
operational cattle station. A
member of the Creed family will
treat you to a guided tour of the
property including their original
family homestead, built in 1873.
Enjoy afternoon tea in the garden in
the company of the pet kangaroo!
Cross the Tropic of Capricorn as you
arrive in Rockhampton, the beef
capital of Australia! Your night is
free so why not try some local beef
at one of the town’s steakhouses.
Hotel: Quality Hotel Regent,
Rockhampton. B
Day 7: Rockhampton –
Hamilton Island
Travel North to the sugar town of
Sarina for a guided tour through
a miniature sugar mill and lunch!
On your tour you’ll get a peek in to
sugar cane processing and witness
fully functioning sugar processing
and distilling equipment in action.
Afterwards you can taste some of
the products made on site before
sitting down for a light lunch.
Continue past Mackay to Airlie
Beach to catch a ferry to Hamilton
Island one of 74 tropical islands that
make up the Whitsundays. You’ll
be surrounded by pristine beaches,
and a kaleidoscope of coral and
marine life! Hotel: Reef View Hotel,
Hamilton Island, 2 nights. B L D
Day 8: Hamilton Island ‘Free Time’
Today in paradise it’s time to let your
hair down and relax. You may like to
take a cruise to famous Whitehaven
Beach or even strap on a snorkel and
mask to spot turtles and other marine
life on the fringing reef. You could
choose to discover native Australian
animals at the island’s wildlife park
or grab a bite to eat at one of the
island’s restaurants and watch the
world go by. Whatever you do, at
some stage, grab a good book and sit
back and relax by the resort pool. B
Day 9: Hamilton Island
– Mission Beach
This morning you’ll board a ferry
back to the mainland and continue
Explore the glittering coastline of Eastern Australia. Travel from Sydney (13 day option)
to Coffs Harbour and the Gold Coast. From Brisbane (11 day option) it’s off to relaxing
Noosa, pristine Fraser Island and Hervey Bay. Tour a Rockhampton cattle ranch, swim
at Hamilton Island, then head to tropical Cairns for a cruise on the Great Barrier Reef.
USD 3595
CAD 4475
•Lunches (3) L
•Dinners (4) D
CAIRNS
3
Atherton Tablelands
page 15.
Guided
Vacations
11 days from
Dining
Ways to Save
43
Sydney to Cairns
Great Barrier
Reef Cruise
1 MISSION BEACH
Townsville
2 HAMILTON
ISLAND
Airlie Beach
Sarina
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May03
May31
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Jul 10
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Oct02
Oct30
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Dec25
ROCKHAMPTON 1
HERVEY BAY 1
Start
End
Overnight stays
Sightseeing stops
Fraser Island
2 NOOSA
Brisbane
GOLD COAST 1
Byron Bay
COFFS HARBOUR 1
Port Macquarie
Sydney
north along the Bruce Highway to
Townsville for a stop at lunchtime.
You’ll have the opportunity to take
a stroll along the Strand with views
to Magnetic Island. Your destination
for the night is Mission Beach
where you’ll stay with views over
the ocean. Magic! Hotel: Castaways
Resort and Spa, Mission Beach. B D
sit down to a delicious morning
tea. Next up visit Millaa Millaa Falls
and the famous Curtain Fig Tree.
Keep an eye out for the spectacular
Ulysses Butterfly while you’re there.
Before heading to Cairns for three
nights you’ll take a serene cruise
on Lake Barrine. Hotel: Novotel
Cairns Oasis Resort, 3 nights. B
Day 10: Mission Beach – Cairns
This morning there will be time to
take a walk along the shore and
feel the golden sand between your
toes before you depart Mission
Beach. Today you’ll travel through
the high tropical plateau known
as the Atherton Tablelands, where
lush rainforests, waterfalls and
lakes abound. First up stop at
Mungalli Creek Dairy. The dairy was
established by the Watson family
who believe that it’s vital that food
be produced as naturally as possible.
You’ll get the chance to taste their
biodynamic cheese and yogurt and
Board a high speed catamaran and
The world heritage listed reef is
the only living organism you can
see from the moon. Imagine that!
You’ll have the opportunity to go
snorkelling and view this natural
living wonder up- close (equipment
provided) and view the spectacular
coral and tropical fish from the
underwater observatory and the
semi-submersible craft. Enjoy a
tropical buffet lunch before you
return to Cairns in the late afternoon.
You have a free evening to do as
you choose. Why not take a stroll
along the esplanade and check
out the Cairns Night Market. B L
Today is free for you to do as you
please. It’s time to let your hair down
before your vacation comes to an
end. You may choose to take an
iconic rail journey on board Kuranda
Scenic Railway to the village in the
rainforest, Kuranda, or even explore
a world of rich culture and traditions
at Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park.
If you just want to relax, lay by your
resort’s pool or even take a walk to a
local café and watch the world go by.
This evening join your Travel Director
and companions for a farewell dinner.
Share a few laughs over a drink or
two and a delicious meal created
with fresh seasonal produce. B FD
Day 13: Farewell from Cairns
Bid farewell to your new-found
friends when your vacation
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Nov26
Dec24
Brisbane to Cairns
Code: QBC
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May05
Jun02
Jun30
Jul 28
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Oct20
Nov17
Dec15
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May15
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Dec25
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Mar09
Apr06
May04
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Jun29
Jul 27
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Sep21
Oct19
Nov26
Dec14
End
Jan22
Feb19
Mar19
Apr16
May14
Jun11
Jul 09
Aug06
Sep 03
Oct01
Oct29
Nov26
Dec24
from 01/04/17.
Prices
13 days
Sydney to Cairns
Code: QSC
01 Apr 16 – 31 Mar 17
01 Apr 17 – 31 Dec 17
USD Twin
Per Person
CAD Twin
Per Person
4050
4195
5025
5195
01 Apr 16 – 31 Mar 17
01 Apr 17 – 31 Dec 17
1140
1155
1410
1430
11 days
Brisbane to Cairns
Code: QBC
USD Twin
Per Person
CAD Twin
Per Person
01-Apr-16 – 31-Mar-17
01-Apr-17 – 31-Dec-17
3595
3725
4475
4595
01-Apr-16 – 31-Mar-17
01-Apr-17 – 31-Dec-17
995
1005
1230
1245
Flight Information
Day prior to vacation – flights to arrive anytime into
Sydney Airport (QSC) Day 2 Flights to arrive anytime
into Brisbane Airport (QBC) Day 13 Flights to depart
anytime from Cairns Airport (QSC, QBC)
Millaa Millaa Falls
44
East Coast Beaches
and Reef
10/13 days
Great Barrier Reef
• Cruise the Great Barrier Reef
• Discover the reef’s
underwater life on a semisubmersible watercraft
• Visit the rainforest
village of Kuranda
• Play a game of cricket on
beautiful Mission Beach
• Stop for lunch in Townsville
• Explore the Whitsundays
• Experience island life
on Hamilton Island
• Explore Langmorn
Station and enjoy
homemade morning tea
• Swim in Lake McKenzie
• Explore the pristine sands
of Fraser Island by 4WD
• Relax on the beaches
of Noosa
• Visit the koalas in Australia
Zoo’s Wildlife Hospital
• Check out amazing
wildlife at Australia Zoo
• Explore Brisbane’s
South Bank
• Try out a local restaurant
on the Gold Coast
Welcome to Cairns! Meet your Travel
Director and fellow travellers for
an orientation tour of the laid back
tropical city. This evening get to know
each other over a drink and delicious
meal featuring fresh seasonal produce
at a local restaurant. Hotel: Novotel
Cairns Oasis Resort, 2 nights. D
Board a high speed catamaran and
The World Heritage listed reef is the
only living organism you can see from
the moon. Imagine that! You’ll have
the opportunity to go snorkelling and
view this natural living wonder upclose (equipment provided) and view
the spectacular coral and tropical fish
from the underwater observatory
and the semi- submersible craft.
Enjoy a delicious tropical buffet lunch
before you return to Cairns in the late
afternoon. You have a free evening
to do as you choose. Why not take a
stroll along the esplanade and check
out the Cairns Night Market. B L
Day 3: Cairns – Mission Beach
This morning travel through the high
tropical plateau known as the Atherton
Tablelands, where lush rainforests,
waterfalls and lakes abound. You’ll
visit Lake Barrine and enjoy a serene
• Discover bohemian
Byron Bay
• Visit Cape Byron Lighthouse
on the most eastern
point of Australia
and Driver Guide
Rockhampton
cruise that will have you up close to
one of the most complex rainforests in
the world. Next up visit Millaa Millaa
Falls and the famous Curtain Fig Tree.
Keep an eye out for the spectacular
Ulysses Butterfly! Before heading
back to the coast, stop at Mungalli
Creek Dairy. The dairy was established
by the Watson family who believe
that it’s vital that food be produced
as naturally as possible. You’ll get
the chance to taste their biodynamic
cheese and yogurt and sit down to a
delicious afternoon tea. There will be
time to take a walk along the shore
and feel the golden sand between
your toes when you arrive in Mission
Beach this afternoon. Hotel: Castaways
Resort & Spa, Mission Beach. B D
Day 4: Mission Beach –
Hamilton Island
Travel down the coast towards
tonight’s stopover in the heart of
the Great Barrier Reef on spectacular
Hamilton Island. You’ll visit Townsville
where there’s time for a stroll along
the Strand, then travel to Airlie Beach
to catch the ferry to the island, one of
74 tropical islands that make up the
Whitsundays. You’ll be surrounded by
pristine beaches and a kaleidoscope of
coral and marine life! Hotel: Reef View
Hotel, Hamilton Island, 2 nights. B D
Day 5: Hamilton Island ‘Free Time’
Today in paradise it’s time to let your
hair down and relax. You may like to
make the most of the many resort
activities. Perhaps take a cruise to
famous Whitehaven Beach or even
strap on a snorkel and mask to spot
turtles and other marine life on the
fringing reef. You could choose to
discover native Australian animals
at the island’s wildlife park or grab
a bite to eat at one of the island’s
restaurants and watch the world
go by. Whatever you do, at some
stage, grab a good book and sit back
and relax by the resort pool. B
Day 6: Hamilton Island –
Rockhampton
Return to the mainland and travel
south through Mackay, Australia’s
sugar capital, to Sarina for a guided
tour through a miniature sugar mill
and lunch! On your tour you’ll get
a peek in to sugar cane processing
and witness fully functioning sugar
processing and distilling equipment
in action. Afterwards you can taste
some of the products made on site
before sitting down for a light lunch.
Continue to Rockhampton, Australia’s
beef capital! Your night is free so why
not try some local beef at one of the
town’s steakhouses. Hotel: Quality
Hotel Regent, Rockhampton. B L
Start your journey in tropical Cairns before boarding a high speed catamaran to the
Great Barrier Reef. Swim at inviting Mission Beach and stay at Hamilton Island. Next
explore Sarina, a cattle ranch at Rockhampton and pristine Fraser Island and Noosa.
You have the option to extend your trip to end in Sydney via Coffs Harbour.
USD 3499
CAD 4375
•Lunches (3) L
•Dinners (5) D
CAIRNS
Ways to Save
Atherton
Tablelands
2
Great Barrier Reef Cruise
1 MISSION BEACH
Townsville
2 HAMILTON
ISLAND
Airlie Beach
page 15.
Sarina
HERVEY BAY 1
Start
End
Overnight stays
Sightseeing stops
Fraser Island
2 NOOSA
Brisbane
Byron Bay
COFFS HARBOUR 1
1 SYDNEY
Day 8: Fraser Island
A day of discovery lies ahead as you
cross by ferry to explore the wonders
of World Heritage listed Fraser Island.
Visit Lake McKenzie, ringed with
magnificent white sandy beaches.
Walk through the ancient rainforest
at Central Station with its huge
satiny, scribbly gum and kauri trees.
Enjoy lunch before your 4WD tour
takes you to the coloured sands of
Rainbow Beach (tidal) and beyond
on to the Sunshine Coast resort
town of Noosa. Hotel: Sheraton
Noosa Resort & Spa, 2 nights. B L
Day 9: Noosa ‘Free Time’
Take time out to discover Noosa for
yourself. Swim at Noosa Main Beach
or venture a little further with an easy,
spectacular walk along the headland
through to Noosa National Park. If
Day 10: Noosa – Gold Coast
Visit Australia Zoo, made famous by
the Crocodile Hunter, the late Steve
Irwin, Terri Irwin and Bindi. Enjoy a
sneak peek in to the Australia Zoo
Wildlife Hospital and see how AAT
Kings works with the Wildlife Warriors
to support the koala rehabilitation
project at the hospital, the country’s
largest and busiest wildlife facility.
Catch a show in the world famous
Crocoseum and wander through the
zoo’s fascinating grounds. It’s bound
to be a wildlife experience you’ll never
forget. Later, you travel to Brisbane
for a sightseeing tour then continue
to the Gold Coast. Guests depart this
afternoon in Brisbane (Code: QCB).
Tonight is free for you to dine at one
of the many restaurants and cafés.
Hotel: Vibe Hotel, Gold Coast. B
Day 11: Gold Coast – Coffs Harbour
Journey to Cape Byron Lighthouse and
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May15
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Oct02
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Jul19
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Feb28
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May23
Jun20
Jul18
Sep12
Oct10
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from 01/04/17.
Port Macquarie
you’re feeling adventurous, you may like
to hire a stand-up paddle board or even
take a boat ride through the incredible
Noosa Everglades, one of Australia’s
most beautiful wilderness areas. You’ll
love the dark waterways and myriad
of wildlife along the Noosa Riverit’s truly spectacular! This evening
choose one of the town’s eateries and
dine on inspiring local delights. B
Cairns to Sydney
Cairns to Brisbane
ROCKHAMPTON 1
GOLD COAST 1
Day 7: Rockhampton – Hervey Bay
Cross the Tropic of Capricorn and
stop at Langmorn Station, a fully
operational cattle station. A member
of the Creed family will treat you to a
guided tour of the property including
their original family homestead,
built in 1873. Enjoy morning tea in
the garden in the company of the
pet kangaroo! Continue to Hervey
Bay, gateway to Fraser Island.
Hotel: Mantra Hervey Bay. B D
Guided
Vacations
10 days from
Dining
45
enjoy superb views from Australia’s
eastern-most point over the Pacific
Ocean. At the right time of year you
may be lucky enough to spot migrating
whales frolicking off the coast.
Afterwards spend time discovering
the relaxed bohemian vibe of Byron
Bay. For lunch we recommend fresh
fish and chips on the beach, there’s
nothing more Australian! Continue
to beachside Coffs Harbour. Hotel:
Opal Cove Resort, Coffs Harbour. B D
Day 12: Coffs Harbour – Sydney
You’ll visit the picturesque seaside Port
Macquarie on the way to Sydney. Why
not grab yourself a take away coffee
and stroll along the waterfront in the
sun. On arrival in Sydney you’ll have
the chance to freshen up before you
join your fellow travellers at Darling
Harbour to enjoy a delicious farewell
dinner overlooking the harbour
city’s famous waterfront. Dine on
fresh seasonal produce, when you
the last evening of your vacation.
Hotel: Vibe Hotel, Sydney. B FD
Say goodbye to your fellow
travellers when your vacation
Prices
13 days
Cairns to Sydney
Code: QCS
01 Apr 16 – 31 Mar 17
01 Apr 17 – 31 Dec 17
USD Twin
Per Person
CAD Twin
Per Person
4050
4195
5025
5195
01 Apr 16 – 31 Mar 17
01 Apr 17 – 31 Dec 17
1140
1155
1410
1430
10 days
Cairns to Brisbane
Code: QCB
USD Twin
Per Person
CAD Twin
Per Person
01-Apr-16 – 31-Mar-17
01-Apr-17 – 31-Dec-17
3499
3639
4375
4495
01-Apr-16 – 31-Mar-17
01-Apr-17 – 31-Dec-17
Flight Information
935
945
1155
1170
Day 1 Flights to arrive prior to 2.00pm into Cairns
Airport (QCS, QCB) Day 10 Flights to depart after
5.00pm from Brisbane Airport (QCB) Day 13 Flights
to depart anytime from Sydney Airport (QCS)
Australia Zoo
Sydney
Noosa
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New Zealand Contrasts
17 days
Tamaki Maori Village, hongi greeting
• Cruise in the stunning Bay
of Islands and through
‘Hole in the Rock’
• Feast on a Maori Hangi at
a unique dinner experience
• Discover the arts and
traditions of New
Zealand’s Maori culture
• Explore New Zealand’s
capital Wellington
• Visit Te Papa the Museum of
New Zealand
• Set sail on Queen
Charlotte Sound
• Marvel at Fur Seals
at Ohau Point and
Whales at Kaikoura
• See spectacular Lake
Tekapo and Lake Te Anau
• Cruise on breath-taking
Milford Sound
• Let loose in the adventure
capital Queenstown
• Sail across Lake Wakatipu
to Walter Peak for a
unique highlight dinner
• See awe-inspiring Franz
Josef Glacier
• Tour through Christchurch
to witness the incredible
rebuild of the city
and Driver Guide
After your airport transfer to your
hotel, explore Auckland your way.
This evening enjoy a welcome
reception with your Travel Director
and fellow travellers. Hotel: VR
Queen Street, Auckland.
Depart Auckland and travel along the
Hibiscus Coast to the beautiful
Bay of Islands. Take a scenic cruise
through game fishing waters to
Cape Brett and, weather permitting,
through the famous ‘Hole in the
Rock’ formation. The return cruise to
Paihia meanders through picturesque
islands – see deserted sandy beaches
and secluded bays and keep your
eyes peeled for the marine life.
Hotel: Copthorne Resort (Garden
View), Bay of Islands, 2 nights. B D
Day 3: Bay of Islands ‘Free Time’
Explore the Bay of Islands. Perhaps
take a ferry to Russell, go sailing on
a tall ship, dolphin-watching on the
bay or play a round of golf or enjoy a
dinner cruise on the Waitangi River. B
Enjoy a leisurely morning before
Rural
Homestay
Option
travelling through lush farmlands on
your way back to Auckland. Hotel:
VR Queen Street, Auckland. B D
After an Auckland city sights tour you’ll
trace the Waikato River to Waitomo
Caves. Tour the amazing Glowworm
Grotto by boat. Then arrive in Rotorua
for an orientation tour.
Tonight
enjoy a traditional Maori Hangi
feast highlight dinner and concert,
for an insight into Maori culture,
at the Tamaki Family Marae. Hotel:
Ibis Hotel, Rotorua, 2 nights. B HD
Day 6: Rotorua
Visit the Agrodome Sheep Show,
then enjoy an afternoon of free time.
Perhaps take a wander around the
lush grounds of Rainbow Springs
and through the Kiwi Encounter,
or head to Te Puia, where a local
Maori guide will lead you through
the Geothermal Valley with its
mud pools and geysers. B
This morning depart Rotorua
travelling south to Wairakei and on to
Taupo, in the very heart of the North
Island. Stop to view mighty Huka Falls
Enjoy genuine New Zealand hospitality this
evening and spend the night on day 6 with a
nearby Kiwi family. You’ll enjoy a wholesome
dinner and breakfast, comfortable accommodation
and a tour to introduce you to their rural way of life.
Additional cost per person usd55 | cad70.
before following the eastern shoreline
of Lake Taupo. Continue through rich
farming lands into the capital city
Wellington. This evening celebrate
your vacation at dinner with your
Travel Director and new-found friends.
Hotel: Travelodge, Wellington. B D
Day 8: Wellington – Picton
This morning enjoy a sightseeing
tour of Wellington. Take in the
panoramic views from the top of
Mt. Victoria. There will be time to
explore the Parliament buildings and
the Beehive, home to New Zealand’s
politicians.
Visit Te Papa, the
Museum of New Zealand and
explore the fascinating exhibits at
your leisure, including their unique
Marae or Maori Meeting House. Later
you will be transferred to Wellington
Airport to connect with your onward
flight. Hotel: Beachcomber, Picton. B D
Day 9: Picton – Christchurch
Get up close and personal with
some New Zealand fur seals at Ohau
Point, watch whales at Kaikoura,
(optional scenic whale-watching
flight is available) and travel across
the Canterbury Plains to Christchurch.
Hotel: Ibis Hotel, Christchurch. B
Begin your New Zealand story with a cruise in the stunning Bay of Islands. Continue
the narrative with the arts and traditions of Maori culture, and the sweeping vistas of
the Marlborough Sounds. Conclude your epic narrative with tales of intrepid settlers in
Central Otago, and thrills in Queenstown, the adventure capital.
2
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PICTON
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Hokitika
FRANZ JOSEF GLACIER 1
Haast
Milford Sound
TE ANAU 1
Arthur’s
Pass
Code: LABC
2 ROTORUA
1
Taupo
1 WELLINGTON
Kaikoura
TranzAlpine Train
Mt.
2 QUEENSTOWN
Oamaru
Park to Milford Sound, where you
will cruise on the waters of this
natural wonder. See Mirror Lake,
Cleddau Valley, the Chasm, Mitre
Peak and Bowen Falls. Travel along
the Devil’s Staircase and the shores
of Lake Wakatipu to Queenstown
for a sightseeing tour on arrival.
Hotel: Copthorne Hotel & Resort,
Queenstown, 2 nights. B
Explore thrilling Queenstown your
way – from wine tours to jet boat rides
and white water rafting. This evening
cruise across Lake Wakatipu aboard
New Zealand’s oldest steamship,
the TSS Earnslaw, to Walter Peak
High Country Farm for a gourmet
barbecue highlight dinner at the
Colonel’s Homestead. An entertaining
after-dinner farm show provides
sample the festive nightlife. B HD
The first stop is historic Arrowtown.
Next is Cromwell to taste its
sensational stone fruit. Then it’s a
trio of lakes – Lake Dunstan, Hawea,
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1
DUNEDIN
Journey through Fiordland National
Mt. Ruapehu
USD 3595
CAD 4450
Waitomo Caves
Day 12: Dunedin – Te Anau
After a free morning, you’ll cross
sheep-filled farming land to the South
Island’s biggest lake and the town of
Te Anau, where tonight you can take a
Glow Worm Caves tour (own expense).
Hotel: Luxmore Hotel, Te Anau. B D
BAY OF
ISLANDS
1 1
AUCKLAND
Ways to Save
Day 11: Omarama – Dunedin
Your day starts along the Waitaki
River with the Waitaki Hydro Power
Scheme and Benmore Dam. Travel
through Oamaru with its famous
white limestone buildings to Dunedin,
where you’ll tour the city. Then
you’ve got the afternoon to yourself
– perhaps take a Wildlife Cruise, visit
the Cadbury Chocolate Factory or ride
the historic Taieri Gorge Railway.
Hotel: Scenic Hotel Dunedin City. B D
Guided
Vacations
17 days from
Dining
Day 10: Christchurch – Omarama
Free time to relax this morning. Later
see Lakes Tekapo and Pukaki, visit the
Church of the Good Shepherd and
soak up the alpine scenery of Mt. Cook
National Park (optional Mt. Cook scenic
flight is available). Hotel: Heritage
Gateway Hotel, Omarama. B D
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Start
End
Overnight stays
Sightseeing stops
Wanaka before you travel through
Haast Pass, view Thunder Creek Falls
and take a rainforest walk. Final
stop is Franz Josef Glacier, a rare,
still advancing glacier (an optional
scenic flight is available). Hotel:
Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier
(Graham Wing), Franz Josef. B D
Day 16: Franz Josef – Christchurch
You’ll visit Hokitika, home of the native
greenstone (jade), for a factory visit
and jewellery demonstration first up
then travel through Greymouth, the
largest town on the West Coast, to
Arthur’s Pass to board the TranzAlpine,
one of the top 6 train journeys in
the world. This spectacular journey
takes you through the Southern Alps
and across the Canterbury Plains to
Christchurch. This evening celebrate
your vacation at a dinner with your
Travel Director and new-found friends.
Hotel: Ibis Hotel, Christchurch. B D
morning after breakfast. You’ll
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Dec25
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Jan 15
Code: LCBA
2016
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Aug29
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Oct 24
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Jan 10
Auckland (Code: LCBA). Note: Itinerary, departure
Prices
17 days Auckland to
Christchurch or v.v.
Codes: LABC/LCBA
USD Twin
Per Person
CAD Twin
Per Person
01 Apr 16 – 31 May 16
01 Jun 16 – 30 Sep 16
01 Oct 16 – 31 Mar 17
01 Apr 17 – 31 May 17
01 Jun 17 – 30 Sep 17
01 Oct 17 – 31 Dec 17
3795
3595
3995
3795
3595
4095
4750
4450
4975
4750
4450
5075
A glass of wine in hand as the sun sets over still
river waters. A wonderful way to end the day!
Darryl's Dinner Cruise
Enjoy a leisurely 2 V hour cruise up the Waitangi River to the gorgeous
Haruru Falls. As the sun sets over calm waters, dine on a scrumptious meal
full of local produce. Sit back and soak up the tranquil surroundings as the
crew provide snippets of information on the abundant bird life and the
historical points of interest down the river. Ask your Travel Director for details.
01 Apr 16 – 31 May 16
01 Jun 16 – 30 Sep 16
01 Oct 16 – 31 Mar 17
01 Apr 17 – 31 May 17
01 Jun 17 – 30 Sep 17
01 Oct 17 – 31 Dec 17
Flight Information
1215
1170
1325
1285
1245
1335
1510
1455
1645
1595
1550
1660
Auckland Airport (LABC)
Christchurch Airport (LCBA)
Day 17 Flights to depart anytime from
Christchurch Airport (LABC)
Day 17 Flights to depart anytime from
Auckland Airport (LCBA)
48
New Zealand Marvel
14 days
Mirror Lakes
• See awe-inspiring
Franz Josef Glacier
• Travel through the
magnificent rainforest
of Haast Pass
• Visit the old gold mining
village of Arrowtown
capital Queenstown
• Sail across Lake Wakatipu
to Walter Peak for a
unique highlight dinner
• Travel past ancient glaciers,
spectacular mountains and
magical rainforest en
route to Milford Sound
On arrival in Christchurch you’ll be
transferred to your hotel. You have
today at leisure before a welcome
reception and dinner with your
Travel Director and fellow travellers.
Hotel: Ibis Hotel, Christchurch. D
This morning you’ll board the
TranzAlpine, one of the top 6
train journeys in the world. This
spectacular railway takes you across
the Canterbury Plains and through
the Southern Alps to Arthur’s Pass.
Later, visit Hokitika home of the
native greenstone (jade) for a factory
visit to see local artists at work. Next
stop is Franz Josef Glacier – a rare,
still advancing glacier (optional scenic
Franz Josef Glacier flight available).
(Graham Wing), Franz Josef. B D
• Cruise on mystical
Milford Sound
• Visit Church of the
Good Shepherd on the
shores of Lake Tekapo
• Marvel at Fur Seals at Ohau
Point and Whales at Kaikoura
• Feast on a Maori Hangi at a
unique dinner experience
• Discover the arts and
traditions of New
Zealand’s Maori culture
and Driver Guide
Lake Tekapo
Travel through the Haast Pass.
See Thunder Creek Falls, take a
rainforest walk and then it’s a trio
of lakes – Wanaka, Hawea, Dunstan.
Next up try sumptuous stone
fruit at a Cromwell orchard. Later,
you’ll visit historic gold mining
Arrowtown on the Arrow River,
previously one of the world’s richest
rivers. On arrival in Queenstown,
New Zealand’s adventure-capital,
you’ll enjoy a sightseeing tour.
Hotel: Copthorne Hotel & Resort
Queenstown, 2 nights. B
Explore exciting Queenstown your
way, all day. From wine tours to
jet boat rides and white water
rafting, Queenstown will surprise
and exhilarate. This evening cruise
across Lake Wakatipu aboard New
Zealand’s oldest steamship, the TSS
Earnslaw, to Walter Peak Station for
a gourmet barbecue highlight dinner
at the Colonel’s Homestead. An
entertaining after-dinner farm show
provides a glimpse into high-country
farm life. Later, return to Queenstown
to sample the festive nightlife. B HD
Day 5: Queenstown – Te Anau
Travel along the Devil’s Staircase
and the shores of Lake Wakatipu
to Te Anau. You’ll be awe-struck
by the great sights of Fiordland
National Park on your journey to
Milford Sound, one of the world’s
most amazing places, where you’ll
take a spectacular cruise on this
natural wonder. En route you’ll
have abundant photo opportunities
at the Chasm, Mirror Lake, Pop’s
Lookout, Cleddau Valley, Mitre Peak
and Bowen Falls. Return to lakeside
From the impressive display of the glaciers of the West Coast, to the sensational alpine
landscape of Lake Tekapo and Mt. Cook National Park, right up to the extraordinary geysers
of Rotorua and the dramatic underground caverns of the Waitomo Caves, there is an
abundance of spectacular natural sights to take your breath away.
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USD 2995
CAD 3725
AUCKLAND 1
Ways to Save
Waitomo Caves
2 ROTORUA
Taupo
Mt. Ruapehu
PICTON 1
Kings Club Save up to usd165| cad210
Arthur’s
Pass
Hokitika
1 WELLINGTON
Kaikoura
TranzAlpine Train
Mt.
FRANZ JOSEF GLACIER 1
Haast
1 OMARAMA
Milford Sound
1 DUNEDIN
End
Day 6: Te Anau – Dunedin
Cross sheep-filled farming land
to Dunedin for a city tour. With
‘Free Time’ this afternoon,
consider a wildlife cruise to see
the Penguins and Royal Albatross,
a visit the Cadbury Factory or ride
the Taieri Gorge Railway. Hotel:
Scenic Hotel Dunedin City. B D
Day 7: Dunedin – Omarama
You have the opportunity to visit
Larnach Castle, New Zealand’s only
castle. Travel through Oamaru,
famous for its limestone buildings,
passing the Waitaki Hydro Power
Scheme and the Benmore Dam on
your way to Omarama. Hotel: Heritage
Day 8: Omarama – Christchurch
Soak up the scenery of Mt. Cook
National Park (optional scenic flight
available). See Lake Pukaki and Lake
Tekapo, visit the Church of the Good
Shepherd and travel across the
Canterbury Plains to Christchurch to
explore the rebuild of this fascinating
city. Hotel: Ibis Hotel, Christchurch. B
Day 9: Christchurch – Picton
Travel along the rugged Pacific Ocean
coast to Kaikoura, famous for its
whales (optional whale watching
flight is available). Get up close and
personal with some New Zealand
fur seals at Ohau Point. Pass the
Grassmere Salt Works then travel to
the pretty seaside fishing village of
Picton for an orientation tour.
Hotel: Beachcomber, Picton. B D
Day 10: Picton – Wellington
Cruise on Queen Charlotte Sound and
across Cook Strait to Wellington for
a city tour before ‘Free Time’ and then
you’ll visit
Te Papa, the Museum
of New Zealand, where you’ll have
time to explore New Zealand’s nature,
art, history and cultural heritage.
Hotel: Travelodge, Wellington. B D
Day 11: Wellington – Rotorua
Travel along the Kapiti Coast, past
the dairy farms of Manawatu to
Tongariro National Park and discover
the alpine scenery of Mt. Ruapehu.
Visit Taupo and drive along the
shores of New Zealand’s largest
lake. View Huka Falls and pass the
Wairakei Geothermal Power Station.
Tonight enjoy a traditional Maori
Hangi feast and concert and gain
an insight into Maori culture. Hotel:
Ibis Hotel, Rotorua, 2 nights. B HD
Overnight stays
Sightseeing stops
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Oamaru
Start
2017
2 QUEENSTOWN
TE ANAU 1
Te Anau, where you have the option
to visit the Te Anau Glowworm Caves.
Guided
Vacations
14 days from
Dining
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49
Lake Tekapo
the multi-award-winning stage
show, for a sample of farm life
where you’ll gain an exciting and
informative insight into agriculture
in New Zealand. See the art of sheep
shearing, sheepdog demonstrations,
cow milking, bottle feeding of lambs
and an exciting sheep auction. Then
enjoy an afternoon of ‘Free Time’
– perhaps visit Rainbow Springs,
abundant with Rainbow Trout and
native fauna including the kiwi, or Te
Puia, where a local Maori will guide
you through the geothermal valley
with its mud pools and geysers. B
This morning travel through lush
Waikato farmland to Waitomo
Caves. See the amazing underground
Glowworm Grotto by boat and walk
through the limestone caves. Later,
you’ll follow the Waikato River, New
Zealand’s longest river, into Auckland.
This evening celebrate your vacation
at a dinner with your Travel Director.
Hotel: VR Queen Street, Auckland. B D
morning after breakfast. You’ll be
transferred to Auckland Airport
Day 12: Rotorua
Visit the Agrodome Sheep Show,
Rural Homestay
Option
Enjoy genuine New Zealand hospitality this evening and
spend the night on day 12 with a nearby Kiwi family. You’ll
enjoy a wholesome dinner and breakfast, comfortable
accommodation and a tour to introduce you to their rural
way of life. Additional cost per person usd55 | cad70.
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2016
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Feb14
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and for the reverse itinerary from Auckland to
Christchurch (Code: LAAC). Note: Itinerary, departure
Prices
14 days Christchurch to
Auckland or v.v.
Codes: LCCA/LAAC
01 Apr 16 – 31 May 16
01 Jun 16 – 30 Sep 16
01 Oct 16 – 31 Mar 17
01 Apr 17 – 31 May 17
01 Jun 17 – 30 Sep 17
01 Oct 17 – 31 Dec 17
USD Twin
Per Person
CAD Twin
Per Person
3175
2995
3325
3175
2995
3395
3950
3725
4150
3950
3725
4225
01 Apr 16 – 31 May 16
01 Jun 16 – 30 Sep 16
01 Oct 16 – 31 Mar 17
01 Apr 17 – 31 May 17
01 Jun 17 – 30 Sep 17
01 Oct 17 – 31 Dec 17
Flight Information
1000
970
1075
1050
1020
1085
1255
1210
1340
1300
1265
1350
Christchurch Airport (LCCA) Day 1 Flights to arrive
prior to 4.00pm into Auckland Airport (LAAC)
Day 14 Flights anytime from Auckland Airport
(LCCA) Day 14 Flights anytime from Christchurch
Airport (LAAC)
50
Southern Spotlight
• Journey past crystal
clear lakes and towering
mountains through Mt.
Cook National Park
• Visit Church of the Good
Shepherd on the shores of
Lake Tekapo
• Stay on the shores of
Lake Te Anau
• Travel past ancient glaciers,
spectacular mountains and
magical rainforest en route
to Milford Sound
• Cruise on mystical
Milford Sound
capital Queenstown
• Sail on Lake Wakatipu
aboard steamship
TSS Earnslaw
• Indulge in a unique dinner
experience in Colonel’s
Homestead at Walter Peak
Milford Sound
On arrival in Christchurch you’ll
be transferred to your hotel. There
will be a Welcome Reception
with your Travel Director and
fellow travellers in the evening.
Hotel: Ibis Hotel, Christchurch.
Day 2: Christchurch – Omarama
You have time at leisure this morning.
Why not head travel around the city
on board the Christchurch Tram,
and hear how Christchurch is slowly
rebuilding after the devastating
2010 and 2011 earthquakes. Later,
travelling over the patchwork
countryside of the Canterbury Plains,
the spectacular sightseeing begins.
Lake Tekapo and Lake Pukaki are first
up. Next you’ll visit the Church of
the Good Shepherd before soaking
up the sensational alpine landscape
of Mt. Cook National Park – a scenic
• Visit the old gold mining
village of Arrowtown
• Taste Central Otago’s
famous stone fruit
at an orchard
• Travel through the
magnificent rainforest
of Haast Pass
• Discover fascinating
Franz Josef Glacier
factory & watch the
TranzAlpine Train
and Driver Guide
9 days
Near Arrowtown
highlight! You may choose to take an
optional scenic flight over Mt. Cook
(weather permitting). Hotel: Heritage
Day 3: Omarama – Dunedin
Your day starts along the Waitaki
River with the Waitaki Hydro
Power Scheme and Benmore Dam.
Travel through Oamaru with its
famous white limestone buildings
to Dunedin, for a city tour. Then
you’ve got the afternoon to yourself
– take a Wildlife Cruise, visit the
Cadbury Chocolate Factory or ride
the historic Taieri Gorge Railway.
Hotel: Scenic Hotel Dunedin City. B D
Day 4: Dunedin – Te Anau
After a morning of time to yourself,
during which you might like to tour
New Zealand’s Larnach Castle and
its stunning gardens, you’ll head off
across South Otago’s fertile, sheepfilled farming land en route to Te
Anau, on the shores of Lake Te Anau,
the largest lake on the South Island.
Tonight you may choose to travel by
boat to the Te Anau Glowworm Caves.
Today is a feast for the senses.
You’ll be awe-struck by great sights
from Fiordland National Park, New
Zealand’s largest, to Milford Sound,
where you’ll cruise on the waters
of this natural wonder. Amazing
photo opportunities await you as
you see rainforests, ancient glaciers,
mountain ranges and the hand-hewn
Homer Tunnel. Along the way you’ll
see the Mirror Lake, Pop’s Lookout,
Cleddau Valley, the Chasm, Mitre
Peak, Bowen Falls, travel along the
Devil’s Staircase and the shores of
Tick all the boxes of must-dos in the South Island. Journey through the Southern Alps
on the TranzAlpine train, have a night out at a High Country Station in Central Otago,
cruise down the still waters of the Milford Sound, and roam through the stone-hewn
campus of New Zealand’s oldest university in Dunedin.
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Code: LRQC
Lake Pukaki
Lake Wakatipu. A sightseeing
tour on arrival in Queenstown
will complete this highlight
day. Hotel: Copthorne Hotel &
Resort, Queenstown, 2 nights. B
Explore the adventure capital,
Queenstown your way, all day. From
wine tours to jet boat rides, from
4WD tour safaris to white water
rafting, Queenstown will surprise
and exhilarate. This evening cruise
across Lake Wakatipu aboard
New Zealand’s oldest steamship,
the TSS Earnslaw, to Walter Peak
Station for a gourmet barbecue
highlight dinner at the Colonel’s
Homestead. An entertaining
after-dinner farm show provides
sample the festive nightlife. B HD
Larnach Castle
First stop is Arrowtown, on the
Arrow River. Second stop Cromwell,
to taste its sensational stone
fruit. Then it’s a trio of lakes –
Lake Dunstan, Lake Hawea, Lake
Wanaka. Through the Haast
Pass, you view Thunder Creek
Falls and enjoy a rainforest walk.
Final stop, majestic Franz Josef
Glacier – a rare, still advancing
glacier. Take the opportunity for
an optional scenic flight over the
glacier (own expense). Hotel:
Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier,
(Graham Wing) Franz Josef. B D
Day 8: Franz Josef – Christchurch
You’ll visit Hokitika, home of
the native greenstone (jade),
for a factory visit and jewellery
demonstration. Travel through
Greymouth, the largest town on
the West Coast, to Arthur’s Pass
to board the TranzAlpine, one of
the top six train journeys in the
world. This spectacular journey
takes you through the Southern
Alps and across the Canterbury
Plains to Christchurch. This evening
celebrate your vacation at a
Farewell Dinner with your Travel
Director and new-found friends.
Hotel: Ibis Hotel, Christchurch. B D
Skipper’s Canyon
Queenstown
Located in Queenstown’s back country, Skippers Canyon
is one of New Zealand’s best kept secrets. You will
travel on Skippers Road alongside the Shotover River at
a leisurely pace. You’ll then reach Skippers Point in the
Mount Aurum Conservation Area and enjoy morning
tea. Ask your Travel Director for details.
2016
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Apr18
May09
May16
Jun20
Jul18
Aug15
Aug29
Sep05
Sep12
Oct03
Oct10
Oct17
Oct 24
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Nov28
Dec05
Dec12
Dec19
Dec26
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Jan17
Jan20
Jan24
Jan31
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Feb07
Feb10
2017 continued
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Feb13
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Feb20
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Mar06
Mar13
Mar20
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Apr17
May08
May15
Jun19
Jul17
Aug14
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Oct17
Oct24
Oct31
Nov07
Nov14
Nov21
Dec 05
Dec12
Dec19
Dec26
Jan 02
Christchurch (Code: LRQC). Note: Itinerary, departure
Prices
9 days Christchurch
to Christchurch or v.v.
Codes: LCQR/LRQC
01 Apr 16 – 31 May 16
01 Jun 16 – 30 Sep 16
01 Oct 16 – 31 Mar 17
01 Apr 17 – 31 May 17
01 Jun 17 – 30 Sep 17
01 Oct 17 – 31 Dec 17
USD Twin
Per Person
CAD Twin
Per Person
2075
1950
2175
2075
1950
2225
2575
2425
2695
2575
2425
2750
01 Apr 16 – 31 May 16
01 Jun 16 – 30 Sep 16
01 Oct 16 – 31 Mar 17
01 Apr 17 – 31 May 17
01 Jun 17 – 30 Sep 17
01 Oct 17 – 31 Dec 17
Flight Information
660
630
680
660
635
680
825
785
845
825
790
850
Christchurch Airport Day 9 Flights to depart
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I’ve been lucky enough to experience a range of our fabulous
vacations and I can honestly say we really do have a vacation
suitable for everyone. If you would like to indulge, perhaps
our luxury Inspiring Journeys is for you. Want to stretch your
vacation a little longer? Then save your pennies and go ‘cheap
and cheerful’ with our value for money Aussie Adventures.
Regardless of the vacation you choose, you’ll be looked after
by our great team who love a laugh and a good story.
David Head of Sales Australia & New Zealand
Queenstown
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Inspiring
Journeys
Immersive & boutique
small group journeys
If you’re after 5 star luxury, rich and immersive experiences, all in an intimate
small group, Inspiring Journeys are for you. You’ll travel in luxury coaches or 4WD
vehicles and stay in boutique retreats, lodges and resorts with great cuisine to
match. Our fascinating guides will take care of everything, leaving you free from
the stress of vacation planning, but allowing you the flexibility to choose from a
wide range of hands-on experiences. Best of all, you’ll share your vacation with an
average sized group of up to 20 like-minded travellers, giving you the chance to
really get to know each other and create incredible vacation memories together.
Learn more about AAT Kings Inspiring Journeys at aatkings.com
Affordable, easy going
small group adventures
Aussie Adventures heads off the beaten track and actively explores the great
outdoors in a small group of fun and friendly travellers. You’ll experience the
real Australia with our authentic and down-to-earth Driver Guides and uncover
hidden places and experiences that you’d miss if travelling on your own. We
keep things simple, with a focus on real value for money, but we don’t skimp
on the must-see highlights and excitement of travelling in Australia. Choose
from a range of adventures in the Blue Mountains, Hunter Valley, Kangaroo
Island, Cairns, the Top End and the Red Centre. You’ll travel with approximately
20 guests, all with the spirit of adventure running through their veins.
Learn more about AAT Kings Aussie Adventures at aatkings.com
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The Long White Cloud
• Journey on the iconic
TranzAlpine Train
Pancake Rocks at Punakaiki
• Visit a Pounamu factory &
marvel at handcrafted jade
• Walk above the lush rainforest
on the Treetop Walkway
• Experience mighty
Franz Josef Glacier
• Explore historic Arrowtown
• Ride a gondola to Bob’s
Peak for stunning views
• Cruise on Milford Sound
for a once in a lifetime
overnight sailing trip
• Kayak on mystical
Milford Sound
• Immerse yourself in the
untouched Stewart Island
• Roam through New
Zealand’s capital Wellington
on a guided tour
• Feast on a Maori Hangi at
a unique dinner experience
Agrodome Sheep Show
glow worms of Waitomo
Glow Worm Grotto
• Cruise through the
‘Hole in the Rock’ in
the Bay of Islands
• Hand-picked accommodation
• Intimate small group
experience
• Small vehicle less
than 20 guests
& Driver Guide
11/12/22 days
Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve
Upon arrival in Christchurch, spend
some time at leisure and relax
or explore on your own. Perhaps
visit the International Antarctic
Centre or Orana Wildlife Park, New
Zealand’s only open-range zoo. This
for dinner and a welcome drink.
Hotel: The George, Christchurch. D
Day 2: Christchurch – Punakaiki
All aboard the famous TranzAlpine
train! Rated as one of the world’s
great scenic railway journeys, you’ll
travel across the Canterbury Plains
through the Southern Alps. Then
re-join your coach at Arthur’s Pass
and travel to Punakaiki to view the
stay in an eco-friendly resort right on
the waterfront. Enjoy dinner while
watching the thundering surf at your
door step! Hotel: Punakaiki Resort. B D
Day 3: Punakaiki – Franz Josef
Today visit Hokitika, the heritage
and cultural centre of the West
Coast, for a greenstone (jade)
jewellery demonstration by a local
carver. Then visit the West Coast’s
Treetop Walkway, where you may
take a stroll through the canopy
of this lush rainforest. Stop at the
gold-mining town of Ross en route
to Franz Josef, where you’ll take a
guided tour to the viewing area at
the mighty Franz Josef Glacier with
a local expert glacier guide. Your
eco-friendly accommodation is set
amid native bush, with an emphasis
on relaxation and rejuvenation. This
evening, why not treat yourself to
Franz Josef’s local geothermal hot
pools or perhaps a massage. Dinner
is at the retreat. Hotel: Te Waonui
Forest Retreat, Franz Josef. B D
You’ll have the opportunity to see the
glacier from the air on an optional
scenic flight. Later today, travel over
the Haast Pass and along the shores
of Lakes Wanaka and Hawea, stopping
at Makarora at lunchtime. Also stop
to explore the historic gold-mining
village of Arrowtown, followed by
an orientation tour of Queenstown.
Surrounded by majestic mountains
and nestled on the shores of crystal
clear Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown’s
scenery is inspiring. Tonight you’ll
stay at Millbrook Resort, set amid
sparkling streams and rolling hills in
the Southern Alps. Hotel: Millbrook
Resort, Queenstown, 3 nights. B D
Today is free for you to explore New
Zealand’s adventure-capital. Perhaps
play a round of golf or indulge in a
spa treatment. Tonight you’ll ride
the Skyline Gondola to Bob’s Peak
for dinner with a view overlooking
stunning Queenstown, the awesome
Remarkables and Lake Wakatipu. B HD
Make the most of your extended
stay in Queenstown. Why not take a
trip to the Gibbston Valley Winery or
take a jet boat ride down the mighty
Shotover River (both own expense).
Tonight you can dine at one of the
many restaurants and cafés in town,
or simply relax at your resort. B
Day 7: Queenstown – Milford Sound
Travel south along the shores of Lake
Wakatipu to Te Anau on the shores of
the South Island’s largest lake. Later
you’ll travel through the rainforest
of World Heritage Fiordland National
Park, sighting glaciers and mountain
ranges before driving through the
hand-hewn Homer Tunnel to the
amazing Mirror Lake. Afterwards,
walk to see the Chasm on your way
into Milford Sound and take some
time to kayak this majestic fiord,
considered by many as the Eighth
Wonder of the World. Tonight it’s
a magical dinner on your overnight
cruise on the Milford Mariner. You’ll
cruise the length of Milford Sound
to the Tasman Sea past waterfalls,
mountains and wildlife. Hotel:
Milford Mariner, Milford Sound. B D
Day 8: Milford Sound – Stewart Island
Enjoy the many early morning
on-board activities. This afternoon
it’s on to the southern-most city in
New Zealand, Invercargill. Board a
ferry at Bluff and cruise to Stewart
Island. With its clear, clean waters,
lush rainforest, flora and fauna and
unspoilt natural beauty, you’ll get a
glimpse of an enviable slower lifestyle.
Dine at one of the cafés or meet
the locals at the hotel. Hotel: Bay
Motel, Stewart Island, 2 nights. B
Day 9: Stewart Island
This morning you’re off on a Village
and Bays tour before taking a lunch
cruise on Paterson Inlet, where you’ll
see many remote sandy beaches and
wildlife. You’ll stop at Ulva Island
and tour with the Department of
Conservation on Ulva Island’s wildlife
sanctuary. Learn about native birds
like the Weka and spend time up
close to native flora and fauna.
Tonight, try your hand at a bit of
kiwi-spotting in the native bush
near your accommodation. B L
Day 10: Stewart Island – Mt. Cook
Board a ferry to the mainland. Admire
the rural farming views of Southland as
you travel back towards Queenstown.
Travel over the Lindis Pass and into the
MacKenzie high country, along the
Delve into the scenic delights of New Zealand with a small group of explorers. Combine
stunning natural beauty with creature comforts as you overnight in the rainforests of Franz
Josef, at the foothills of Mt. Cook and sleep among the treetops in the Coromandel Ranges.
Venture into the deep south with a journey to the pristine landscapes of Stewart Island.
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shores of Lake Pukaki to the foothills
of Mt. Cook, the highest mountain in
the Southern Hemisphere. Tonight
enjoy dinner with a mountain view.
Hotel: The Hermitage, Mt. Cook. B D
Day 11: Mt. Cook – Christchurch
Travel to Lake Tekapo, where you’ll
stop to view the Church of the
Good Shepherd. Later, join us at the
home of Angie and Stan Taylor to
enjoy a barbecue lunch in their 240
hectare garden. Then travel along
the Canterbury Plains to the Garden
City of Christchurch. On a sightseeing
tour see how the city is being rebuilt
after the devastating 2011 earthquake.
Hotel: The George, Christchurch. B L
Day 12: Christchurch – Wellington
Guests depart this morning in
Christchurch (Code: NZSI). Travel
along the rugged Pacific Ocean coast
to Kaikoura, famous for its whales
(optional whale-watching flight is
available). See New Zealand’s fur
seals at Ohau Point, then travel to
the seaside town of Picton. Cruise
on Queen Charlotte Sound and
across Cook Strait to Wellington
for a city sightseeing tour. Guests
join this afternoon in Wellington
(Code: NZNI). Hotel: Museum
Hotel, Wellington, 2 nights. B D
Day 13: Wellington ‘Free Time’
Today is at leisure. Perhaps join an
optional Lord of the Rings movie tour,
or even a cruise to Somes Island. B
Day 14: Wellington – Taupo
Travel the Kapiti Coast, past the dairy
farms of Manawatu to Tongariro
National Park to the alpine scenery
of Mt. Ruapehu. Visit Taupo and drive
along the shores of New Zealand’s
largest lake. View Huka Falls and pass
Wairakei Geothermal Power Station.
Hotel: Hilton Hotel, Taupo. B D
Lindis
Pass
Day 15: Taupo – Rotorua
There’s time to explore the township of
Taupo, or try your hand at trout fishing
before continuing to nearby Rotorua.
Gain an insight into local Maori culture
and history with your special Maori
show, where you’ll experience the
local customs like the Hongi greeting
as well as learn some traditional
words. Enjoy a traditional Maori
Hangi meal cooked in the ground
using geothermal steam. Hotel:
Regent of Rotorua, 2 nights. B HD
Day 16: Rotorua
You’re off to the highly entertaining
Agrodome Sheep Show. Witness the
art of sheep shearing, sheepdog trials,
cow milking, bottle feeding of lambs
and even a sheep auction. Your next
stop is Rainbow Springs Nature Park.
Discover native flora that grows around
the crystal clear mineral water springs
and you might even spot a kiwi or two!
To complete your day you’ll visit the
Whakarewarewa Living Village for an
insight into Maori life and how they
interact with geothermal activity. B
Day 17: Rotorua – Coromandel
Make your way to the famous
Waitomo Caves for an exclusive
5 star Eco Glow Worm experience.
Your guide sets the scene for a
cave experience where you will see
glow worms, cave formations and
appreciate the beauty of Footwhistle
Cave. Next up is Matamata before
a delicious lunch at Longlands Farm
country-style restaurant. Now you’re
off to the Coromandel to Puka Park
Resort, where you’ll stay in Tree Hut
Chalets, set among the native bush.
Hotel: Grand Mercure Puka Park
Resort, Coromandel Ranges. B L D
Day 18: Coromandel – Auckland
After a leisurely breakfast, travel to
Start
End
Overnight stays
Sightseeing stops
Auckland, New Zealand’s largest
city. After a sightseeing tour, you’re
free to explore the town and try
out the Auckland restaurant scene.
Hotel: Sofitel, Auckland. B
Travel to Orewa and the scenic
Hibiscus Coast, birthplace of Sir
Edmund Hillary. Then continue to
the Waipoua Forest, home to the
largest Kauri tree in existence, Tane
Mahuta (over 2,000 years old). You’ll
take a break before a Maori guide
walks you through the native bush
and explains the history and legend
behind the mighty Kauri. Then head
to your waterfront resort in the heart
of the Bay of Islands and tonight it’s
dinner at the resort. Hotel: Copthorne
Resort, Bay of Islands, 2 nights. B D
Day 20: Bay of Islands
This morning you’ll take a ferry
across the harbour to historic Russell
and enjoy a guided tour of the first
European settlement in New Zealand.
A local guide will also take you on a
walking tour of the town. The rest
of the day is at your leisure. B
You’re off to the Bay of Islands, where
you’ll take a cruise to the famous ‘Hole
in the Rock’; see historic Cape Brett as
you explore some of the 165 islands in
the bay. Later, you’ll have some time
in Paihia where you can check out the
local craft shops, go for a walk along
the beachfront or just relax over a
coffee with friends. Celebrate tonight
at a farewell dinner in Auckland.
Hotel: Sofitel, Auckland. B FD
Say farewell to your fellow travellers
as your Inspiring Journey comes to an
end and we transfer you to Auckland
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Inspiring
Journeys
11 days from
USD 3925
CAD 4875
Code: NZIJ
2016
Start Oct 17
Nov14
Dec12
End
Nov07
Dec 05
Jan 02
Jan09
Jan16
Jan30
Feb06
Jan30
Feb06
Feb20
Feb27
2017
2017 continued
Start Feb 13
Feb 27
Mar06
Mar13
Mar20
Oct 16
Nov13
Dec11
End
Mar06
Mar20
Mar27
Apr 03
Apr 10
Nov06
Dec 04
Jan 01
Prices
Auckland
Code: NZIJ
USD Twin
Per Person
CAD Twin
Per Person
8825
9050
10975
11250
01 Oct 16 – 31 Mar 17
01 Oct 17 – 31 Dec 17
11640
11905
14475
14800
Christchurch
Code: NZSI
USD Twin
Per Person
CAD Twin
Per Person
01 Oct 16 – 31 Mar 17
01 Oct 17 – 31 Dec 17
4995
5150
6250
6395
01 Oct 16 – 31 Mar 17
01 Oct 17 – 31 Dec 17
6555
6735
8190
8365
11 days Wellington to
Auckland
Code: NZNI
USD Twin
Per Person
CAD Twin
Per Person
3925
4025
4875
4995
5180
5295
6435
6575
01 Oct 16 – 31 Mar 17
01 Oct 17 – 31 Dec 17
Single*
Single*
01 Oct 16 – 31 Mar 17
01 Oct 17 – 31 Dec 17
Single*
01 Oct 16 – 31 Mar 17
01 Oct 17 – 31 Dec 17
*Single traveller must pay the single price.
Flight Information
Christchurch Airport (NZIJ, NZSI) Day 12 Flights
to depart anytime from Christchurch Airport
(NZSI) Day 12 Flights to arrive prior to 4.00pm into
Wellington Airport (NZNI) Day 22 Flights to depart
anytime from Auckland Airport (NZIJ, NZNI)
Optional
Experience:
Rotorua Duck
City & Lakes
Tour
Discover Rotorua’s spectacular lakes
area from the comfort of a fully
restored World War II amphibious
vehicle, able to travel on land and
water. A 90 minute fun-filled and
scenic journey that ventures onto
the three Rotorua lakes, and is
accompanied by an entertaining and
informative commentary. Ask your
Travel Director for details.
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Tasmanian Harvest
• Stay in luxury boutique
accommodation
MONA’s evocative art
• Taste delicious local
wine at Moorilla Estate
• Enjoy a degustation at
The Source Restaurant
• Explore colourful
Salamanca Market
• Indulge your senses
on Bruny Island
• Step back in time at
historic Shene Estate
• Visit World Heritage
listed Brickendon Estate
• Enjoy a country picnic
at Quamby Estate
• Taste 41° South
Salmon produce
• Visit 7 Sheds micro
brewery
• Experience a Hunter
and Gatherer dinner
at Quamby Estate
• Hike around Dove Lake
at Cradle Mountain
• Enjoy complimentary
refreshments
along the way
• Taste whisky at Hellyers
Road Distillery
• Hand-picked
accommodation
experience
• Small vehicle with a
maximum of 16 guests
• Experienced Driver Guide
7 days
Dove Lake & Cradle Mountain
Upon arrival in Hobart you’ll be
transferred by private car to The
Henry Jones Art Hotel. Designed by
award winning architects, the hotel
is Australia’s first dedicated art hotel,
standing proudly on Hobart’s glorious
waterfront. A handsome row of
historic warehouses dating from the
1820s (the former IXL jam factory) have
been creatively transformed into this
superb first class hotel that seamlessly
combines antique and ultra modern
styling and showcases the work of
Tasmania’s visual artists. At Henry
Jones, they’ve thought of everything!
Meet your Driver Guide and travelling
companions before setting out on your
journey to discover Tasmania’s world
class produce, culture and natural
beauty. Cruise down the Derwent
River for an afternoon of wine
tasting and cultural regeneration at
Hobart’s newest and most fascinating
attraction, MONA. You’ll taste Moorilla
Estate’s fine wines from the tank
on a private tasting experience and
Moo Brew Brewery’s famous beers
before letting loose in the evocative
MONA gallery. After discovering
David Walsh’s famous collections, get
to know your fellow travellers over
a delicious 3 course degustation at
The Source restaurant where Head
Chef Phillipe Leban and his team
have designed an ever evolving menu
featuring seasonal produce from
Tassie and beyond. Hotel: The Henry
Jones Art Hotel, Hobart, 3 nights. D
Day 2: Salamanca Market
This morning is all yours, free to enjoy
the sights, sounds, flavours, colour and
action of Salamanca Market. Explore
the market stalls, wander through
the historic sandstone warehouses
discovering innovative Tasmanian arts
and crafts, and delight in the taste
and aroma of freshly baked goods and
local produce, meeting the friendly
people who make or grow what they
sell. Take a moment to sit back and
relax at one of Salamanca’s cafés
and watch the world pass you by
with a cooling ale or locally produced
cider. This afternoon you’ll have an
opportunity to delve in to Tasmania’s
unique history, from its convict past to
modern day, when you join a walking
tour with a focus on Hobart’s early
colonial days and the fascinating role
alcohol consumption played. You’ll
taste wines from several Tasmanian
wine regions at the Gasworks Cellar
Door, sample some fine Tasmanian
Whisky and finish off with a cooling
cider from a local craft cider house. B
Day 3: Bruny Island
Discover the best of Bruny Island to
experience the spectacular landscapes,
gourmet produce and inspiring local
people. After a short ferry ride to the
secluded island, your first stop will
be the Bruny Island Cheese Company
where you’ll taste a selection of
gourmet cheeses in a beautiful bush
setting, along with fresh sourdough
bread, baked onsite in the baker’s
outdoor wood fired oven. Next it’s
on to Get Shucked to sample freshly
Moorilla Estate
shucked pacific oysters. Delicious!
If you thought that was enough
eating for now, next up enjoy an
al fresco morning tea. Bruny Island
truly does provide Tasmania’s ultimate
wilderness experience so you’ll have
the opportunity to see white wallabies,
native wildlife and birds in their
natural habitat and take a beach walk
to enjoy the fresh unspoiled air. Visit
Australia’s southern most vineyard to
sample the premium wines with lunch.
Then, top off the day with a little
locally made fudge and a visit to Bruny
Island House of Whisky before you
take the ferry back to the mainland.
It’s sure to be a day to remember. B L
Day 4: Hobart – Quamby Estate
Today is all about grand estates
and bygone eras. This morning
take a short trip to Pontville to visit
Shene Estate. Shene’s custodian,
Anne Kernke will give you exclusive
access to the country estate’s iconic
colonial buildings including the
main homestead, the stables, barn,
dairy and outbuildings. Anne and
her family are incredibly passionate
about sharing the rich and colourful
past by throwing open the doors and
inviting you to look, touch and be
inspired by the stunning property. It’s
not uncommon to be strolling around
Only the best of the best will do! It’s all about fresh local produce and superb boutique
accommodation. From Hobart to Cradle Mountain, explore Bruny Island, visit country
estates and taste your way around the Meander Valley. Cruise to MONA, taste local whisky
and wines and indulge with gourmet picnics and degustation dinners.
Inspiring
Journeys
7 days from
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USD 3075
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Burnie
7 Sheds Brewery
Christmas Hills Raspberry Farm
Kings Club 57
2
Launceston
CRADLE 1 41° South QUAMBY
MOUNTAIN Salmon Farm ESTATE
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End
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Brickendon
Estate
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2016
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Hobart to Launceston
Shene
Estate
MONA
HOBART 3
Prices
7 days Hobart to
Launceston
Code: HCLL
01 Jan 16 – 01 Apr 16
01 Sep 16 – 30 Apr 17
USD Twin
Per Person
CAD Twin
Per Person
3075
3125
3825
3875
4020
4080
4995
5055
Single*
01 Jan 16 – 01 Apr 16
01 Sep 16 – 30 Apr 17
Bruny Island
Flight Information
Day 1 Flights to arrive before 12.00pm into
Hobart Airport Day 7 Flights to depart after
5.00pm from Launceston Airport
the property when something shiny
catches the eye and you realise you’ve
uncovered more history in the form
of antiquities, broken china or even
decades-old horse shoes from the
property’s polo days of old. Sit down
with a warm cup of tea or coffee
and a light bite to eat then continue
north through the Midlands. Very
different to Shene is World Heritage
listed Brickendon Estate. While Shene
was owned by gentry, Brickendon is
an original convict working farm and
is still, 7 generations on, owned and
operated by the Archer family. The
stunning grounds are reminiscent of a
quaint English garden with ducks and
geese waddling their way around the
original timber barns and cottages.
You’ll take a guided stroll with one of
the Archer family around the property
including the magnificent gardens that
Angela Archer has been tending for
the last 30 years. The next two nights
you’ll stay at Quamby Estate, an iconic
country manor situated on 150 acres of
picture perfect landscape. The estate
dates back to 1828 and was formerly
the ancestral home of Tasmania’s first
local born Premier, Sir Richard Dry. At
Quamby, the elegance lets you know
you’re staying at one of Tasmania’s
most prestigious properties and
blends old world charm with modern
41 ° South Salmon Farm
touches. Quamby has rediscovered
the lost art of picnics! On arrival, grab
a picnic blanket and a basket full of
goodies and take yourself off to a
private patch of paradise with nothing
between you but countryside. Just
magic! This afternoon you may like to
wander around the property, play a
game of tennis or even grab a bicycle
and take a ride down the surrounding
country lanes. Hotel: Quamby Estate,
Launceston, 2 nights. B L D
Day 5: Meander Valley
Today’s journey will take you through
the Meander Valley, known for its
produce and farm gate sellers. You’ll
visit Christmas Hills Raspberry Farm
to enjoy a morning tea featuring the
farm’s fresh raspberry creations. Then
on to 41° South Salmon & Ginseng
Farm where you’ll join the Pyka family
to hear how they came to be salmon
farmers when they arrived in Australia
from Germany. Take a wander through
their property to learn a little about
aquaculture and feed the salmon
that have been reared in cold pristine
waters sourced from Montana Falls.
Before you leave, you must try the
fresh smoked salmon. Next, it’s off
to a little town called Railton, known
as the Town of Topiary, to visit Willie
Simpson and Catherine Stark at their
micro brewery. Enjoy a guided tour
through their 7 Sheds Brewery and
hop garden and hear how they use
fresh local produce to create great
flavours in the beer brewed on site.
Before you leave you can taste their
craft creations on tap in the tasting
room. Back at Quamby Estate, tonight
you’ll sit down to a special Hunter
and Gatherer dinner crafted by the
estate’s Executive Chef to highlight
the surrounding local produce. B HD
Day 6: Quamby Estate –
Cradle Mountain
This morning it’s time to explore the
pristine inspiring beauty of Cradle
Mountain National Park. Join your
Driver Guide for a guided walk around
Dove Lake before choosing how you
spend your afternoon. For those who
want a more challenging hike, head to
Marion’s Lookout and Wombat Pool.
Or if you’d like a leisurely meander
back to Cradle Mountain Lodge
through the wild ancient forests and
alpine heathlands, you can follow
the purpose built boardwalks and
spot grazing wallabies, pademelons
and echidna along the way. If horse
riding or a pampering Vichy Shower
spa treatment are more your thing,
your Driver Guide can assist you
in making a booking. Tonight have
a delicious meal at the lodge in
Highlands Restaurant. Afterwards, sit
back by one of the log fires and sip
a warming whisky nightcap. Hotel:
Peppers Cradle Mountain Lodge. B L D
Day 7: Farewell from Launceston
Today you head towards Launceston
via Tasmania’s rugged North Coast.
In Burnie you’ll stop at Hellyers
Road Distillery for a Whisky Walk.
You’ll ramble through the working
distillery where you’ll be shown the
ingredients and processes that deliver
one of the finest boutique single malt
whisky’s in the world. After a lunch
stop, continue along the coast with
views of Bass Strait before you arrive
in Launceston where your indulgent
Inspiring Journey concludes. We know
you’ll have plenty of wonderful tales
to tell when you head home, and no
doubt your friends and family will
want to follow in your footsteps! B L
Optional
Experience:
Quamby
Estate Golf
Play 9 or 18 holes with views of
Ben Lomond to the east and the
Great Western Tiers to the south.
Constructed in the early 1900s, the
course is set amongst a landscape of
lakes, cascades, creeks and stunning
greenery, and boasts some of the best
bunkering you’re ever likely to see
on a 9 hole course. After your game,
enjoy a relaxing drink in the 1850s
Georgian clubhouse. Ask your Driver
Guide for details.
Bruny Island
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Kakadu’s Ancient Secrets
5 days
Katherine Gorge dinner cruise
• Swim at Gunlom Falls
overlooking Kakadu
• Indulge in a three course
meal on Katherine Gorge
WWII history at Adelaide
River War Cemetery
• Stay in luxury
accommodation at
Cicada Lodge
• Climb Nourlangie for
spectacular views over
the National Park
• Learn about Aboriginal
rock art at Ubirr
• Relax in luxury at Wildman
Wilderness Lodge
• Cruise the Mary River
on a safari cruise
• Get off road on the
Marrakai 4WD track
• Cool off with a refreshing
dip at Wangi Falls
As this Inspiring Journey departs early
morning, accommodation will need
to be pre-booked for the previous
night.
Day 1: Darwin – Litchfield
– Mary River
Welcome to Darwin! This morning,
meet your local Driver Guide and
board your luxury 4WD vehicle to
begin a journey of discovery in the
Top End. Travel across the Finniss
River to Litchfield National Park.
You’ll enjoy a swim to cool off at
tumbling Florence Falls, then visit
Wangi Falls, surrounded by tropical
monsoon rainforest. Hear about its
importance in Aboriginal custom.
Get ready for a cross-country journey
via the unsealed Marrakai Track
(seasonally accessible), through cattle
stations and back country to the
Mary River region. Late-afternoon
you’ll arrive at Wildman Wilderness
Lodge, where you’ll stay in private
permanent safari tents. Situated
• Enjoy picnic lunches
in secluded locations
off the beaten track
• Enjoy an exclusive
Aboriginal cultural
experience
• Canoe on the
Katherine River
• Hand-picked
accommodation
experience
than 20 guests
Gunlom Falls
in the Mary River Wetlands and
renowned for its incredible wildlife,
the property seamlessly combines
comfort and chic with the beauty of
the surrounding landscape. The lodge
is the definition of ‘outback luxury’.
Enjoy a beverage while the sun sets
over the floodplains and after dinner
maybe sit back with a nightcap
by the fire pit. Hotel: Wildman
Wilderness Lodge, Mary River. L D
Day 2: Mary River – Kakadu
Wake up to the evocative sounds
of the floodplains. Head out to
Corroboree Billabong and enjoy a
wonderful wildlife cruise. You’ll join
a local guide on a safari-style boat
to see a myriad of different bird
species, spot estuarine crocodiles
and simply enjoy the stunning Mary
River floodplains system. Next stop
is Australia’s largest National Park
– Kakadu. World Heritage listed as
both a cultural and natural sanctuary,
Kakadu National Park is an Australian
icon. Visit park headquarters, Bowali
Visitors Centre then check in to
your hotel where the buildings are
shaped to represent a crocodile – the
region’s most famous resident! Relax
and unwind with a refreshing dip in
the hotel’s shaded outdoor pool or
even wander through the on-site art
gallery before you join your Driver
Guide on a sun set walk at Ubirr rock
art site. You’ll see ancient rock art and
take a walk to discover remarkable
views over the surrounding wetlands
and escarpments from the fantastic
vantage point, Nadab lookout. An
Ubirr sunset is something that
has to be seen to be believed, you
will remember it forever. Return to
your hotel for a delicious dinner.
Hotel: Mercure Crocodile
Kakadu, Jabiru. B L D
Day 3: Kakadu – Katherine Gorge
If you’re an early riser there’s a chance
to take an early morning scenic flight
over Kakadu and Arnhem Land, or
Travel in a small group and stay in luxury accommodation in idyllic settings like Cicada
Lodge in Nitmiluk National Park and Wildman Wilderness Lodge on the Mary River.
Swim in nature’s infinity plunge pool at Gunlom Falls and see Aboriginal rock art at Ubirr.
Cruise ancient waterways, spot native wildlife, and enjoy first class fare along the way.
Start
End
Overnight stays
Sightseeing stops
DARWIN
Litchfield
National
Park
MARY
RIVER
1
Kakadu
National
Park
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Inspiring
Journeys
5 days from
USD 2595
CAD 3195
Ubirr
1 JABIRU
Darwin return
Nourlangie
Code: MNDD
Gunlom Falls
2016
2 KATHERINE
Start Apr24
May08
May15
May22
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Jun26
Jul03
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Aug25
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Sep22
Sep29
Oct06
Oct13
Oct20
2017
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May07
May21
Jun04
Jun11
Jun18
Jun25
Jul02
Jul09
Jul16
Jul23
Jul 30
Aug06
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Aug27
Sep10
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Oct15
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May25
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Jun15
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Jul06
Jul13
Jul20
Jul27
Aug03
Aug10
Aug17
Aug24
Aug31
Sep14
Sep21
Sep28
Oct05
Oct12
Oct19
. Note: Itinerary, departure dates & prices may
Prices
Mary River Wetlands
perhaps you might just want to sleep
in before your day of activities. This
morning you’ll visit Nourlangie to see
its fascinating Aboriginal rock art for
yourself. You’ll also hear first-hand
from your Driver Guide a detailed
interpretation of the art and the rich
Aboriginal culture as you explore the
various outdoor ‘galleries’ with art
that dates back some 20,000 years.
Later you’ll veer off the sealed road
and onto a gravel track for a scenic
cross-country journey to Gunlom
Falls. You’ll have time to take a hike
to the top of the falls for a splash
in picturesque natural plunge
pool where you’re awarded with
spectacular views over the National
Park. Take in the natural beauty of the
area while you enjoy a picnic lunch.
This afternoon you continue through
Katherine to Nitmiluk National Park.
Indulge in five-star luxury at Cicada
Lodge, a stunning architect designed
eco-lodge surrounded by nature,
where each room has a private
balcony that opens to the glories
of Nitmiluk National Park. Hotel:
Cicada Lodge, Nitmiluk National
Park, Katherine, 2 nights. B L D
Day 4: Katherine
Today meet Manual Pamkal who
will welcome you with a traditional
song on the didgeridoo. Manual was
born and raised immersed in his rich
traditional culture. He’ll share with
you stories of growing up in the bush
and teach you the fine art of rarrk
painting using a special brush from
a reed called Julk. Call up the inner
artist within you and paint your own
masterpiece to take home! Journey to
Mataranka for a swim in the relaxing
natural spring fed thermal pool.
The pool is said to have the power
to soothe your aches and pains and
bubbles up at a fairly constant 34
degrees. Just glorious! This evening,
relax on a special dinner cruise along
Katherine River. You’ll marvel at
the gorges while you spot wildlife
and learn about the history and
culture of the local Jawoyn people.
Enjoy the peaceful ambiance during
the candle-lit three course dinner
cooked on board your boat. B L D
Day 5: Katherine –
Farewell from Darwin
This morning, either have a lie in
or take the opportunity to grab
a canoe for a paddle on the river
(seasonal). It’s the most relaxing
way to experience the National Park,
completely immersed in nature in
the mystical morning light. Travel
north along the Stuart Highway
stopping at Edith Falls along the
way for a relaxing dip. Continue
to Adelaide River War Cemetery.
During WWII, Adelaide River was
headquarters to a large military base,
and a large cemetery was created
especially for those who gave their
lives in the service and defence of
their country. Your Inspiring Journey
concludes on arrival in Darwin. B L
Say yes to landing
somewhere remote the photos will be
uniquely spectacular!
5 days
Darwin return
Code: MNDD
USD Twin
Per Person
CAD Twin
Per Person
01 Apr 16 – 31 Oct 16
01 Apr 17 – 31 Oct 17
2595
2650
3195
3295
3440
3505
4240
4355
Single*
01 Apr 16 – 31 Oct 16
01 Apr 17 – 31 Oct 17
Flight Information
Day prior to vacation flights to arrive anytime into
Darwin Airport Day 5 Flights to depart after 8.00pm
from Darwin Airport
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•Dinners (4) D
Katie Laird Manager International Sales
Nitmiluk Scenic Flight
Whether it’s a 3 gorge buzz or a journey over all 13 gorges, it’s
definitely worth seeing Nitmiluk’s spectacular and varied scenery
from the air. You can even choose to land at a remote site for a once
in a lifetime photo opportunity. Ask your Travel Director for details.
Nourlangie rock art
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Outback Australia –
The Colour of Red
5 days
Aboriginal Culture
• Explore the domes
of Kata Tjuta
• Hike through Walpa Gorge
Red Centre sunrise
• Discover Aboriginal
rock art at Uluru
• Learn about Uluru’s
sacred sights
• Dine ‘Under a Desert Moon’
at Kings Canyon Resort
• Hike to the top of
Kings Canyon for
magnificent views
• Visit Henbury Meteorites
Conservation Reserve
• Discover Rainbow Valley
• Visit Ormiston Gorge
• Take a dip in Ellery
Creek Big Hole
Day 1: Welcome to Ayers Rock
Welcome to the Red Centre! This
afternoon you’ll meet your Driver
Guide and fellow travellers then take
a drive to Uluru – Kata Tjuta National
Park. Having lived in the region for
tens of thousands of years, Traditional
Owners, the Anangu, have a strong
connection with this land. You’ll
learn about Tjukurpa, the history,
knowledge, religion, morality and
law of the local Aboriginal people
and their ancestors. Travelling to the
spectacular domes of Kata Tjuta,
you’ll take a guided walk through
Walpa Gorge, following the natural
creek bed between two of the largest
domes. Kata Tjuta has great cultural
significance for the Anangu people,
specifically for Anangu men. Later
enjoy gourmet canapés and wine at
the Uluru sunset viewing area, ‘Sunset
Strip’. As the sun sets over the western
horizon, the evening sky brings out
the many shades of colour for which
Uluru is renowned. This evening get
• Explore fascinating
Standley Chasm
• Wander into Simpsons Gap
• Visit School of the Air & the
Royal Flying Doctor Service
• Taste traditional bush
foods in Alice Springs
• Hand-picked
accommodation
experience
than 20 guests
Kings Canyon
to know your fellow travellers over
a delicious meal at Ilkari Restaurant
at your hotel. Hotel: Sails in the
Desert Hotel, Ayers Rock Resort. D
Day 2: Ayers Rock – Kings Canyon
You’ll start the day with an impressive
sunrise over Kata Tjuta (the Olgas)
and Uluru (Ayers Rock) from the
fantastic Kata Tjuta dune viewing
area. From here it’s off to the Uluru
– Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre for
breakfast and an insight into the
history of the local Anangu people.
Then it’s time to get oriented with
Uluru (Ayers Rock) with an indigenous
guide and a translator from the local
Mutitjulu Community (subject to
availability). Take a walk at the base
of Uluru and hear timeless stories, see
rock art, and visit Mutitjulu Waterhole,
once an important water source for
the Aboriginal people and animals in
the area. Visit Curtin Springs Station
at lunch time. Curtin Springs has been
home to the Severin family since 1956
when Peter Severin arrived with his
young wife Dawn, their toddler son
Ashley and 1,500 head of cattle! Sit
down to a BBQ lunch and meet one
of the locals as you hear about the
Severin family and the logistics of
running a million acre cattle property.
Next, view the ‘forgotten wonder’ of
Central Australia – Atila (Mt. Conner),
then head up the Luritja Road towards
Kings Canyon for a quick stop at Kings
Creek Station. Established in 1982 by
Lyn and Ian Conway, the station is
the largest exporter of wild camels
in Australia. Travel a short distance
to Kings Canyon Resort. This evening
you’re treated to the unique dining
experience, Under a Desert Moon,
set in the wilderness under a canopy
of the southern night sky (weather
permitting). The only light comes
from the moon and the flickering
glow of the fire and the only sound
is soft music intertwined with the
whispering of the breeze through the
Desert Oak trees and the crackling
flames. Enjoy a glass of sparkling
Explore the highlights and mind blowing hidden treasures of the Red Centre on our
small group journey. Immerse yourself in local culture and ancient traditions and come
away with a deeper understanding of what makes the Red Centre so unique and
inspiring. Get all of this and first class dining experiences along the way.
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Inspiring
Journeys
5 days from
USD 2175
CAD 2695
Angkerle
(Standley Chasm) Simpsons Gap
Ormiston Gorge
ALICE SPRINGS
2
KINGS CANYON 1
Rainbow Valley
AYERS ROCK 1
Henbury Meteorites site
Kata Tjuta (the Olgas)
Uluru (Ayers Rock)
Ayers Rock to Alice Springs
Code: CRUA
2016
Start Apr19
May03
May17
May31
Jun14
Jun28
Jul12
Jul26
Aug09
Aug23
Sep06
Sep20
Oct04
End
Apr23
May07
May21
Jun 04
Jun18
Jul 02
Jul16
Jul30
Aug13
Aug27
Sep10
Sep24
Oct08
2017
Start Apr18
May02
May16
May30
Jun13
Jun27
Jul11
Jul25
Aug08
Aug22
Sep05
Sep19
Oct03
End
Apr22
May06
May20
Jun 03
Jun17
Jul 01
Jul15
Jul29
Aug12
Aug26
Sep09
Sep23
Oct07
Alice Springs to Ayers Rock
Code: CRAU
2016
Start
End
Start Apr15
May13
May27
Jun10
Jun24
Jul08
Jul22
Aug05
Aug19
Sep02
Sep16
Sep30
Oct14
Overnight stays
Sightseeing stops
wine and canapés followed by a
four course dinner, prepared from
fresh produce. Hotel: Kings Canyon
Resort, Deluxe Spa Rooms. B L D
attractive in the afternoon light.
Continue to Alice Springs and enjoy
dinner at your resort. Hotel: Chifley
Alice Springs Resort, 2 nights. B L D
Day 3: Kings Canyon – Alice Springs
Perfect for observing the changing
colours of the landscape, today
you’re off on a sunrise 6km rim walk
exploration of spectacular Kings
Canyon. As you venture around the
rim, highlights include the domed
‘Lost City’, a stop at Cotterill’s
Lookout, and the luscious ‘Garden of
Eden’. If you’d prefer a more relaxed
walk you can opt for a walk along
the creek bed. Afterwards we’re off
the beaten track, travelling to the
Henbury Meteorites Conservation
Reserve. The 12 fascinating craters
were formed when a meteor hit
the earth’s surface 4,700 years ago.
Next up we stop at Rainbow Valley,
famous for its sandstone bluffs
and cliff faces that form part of the
James Range. The coloured layers in
the sandstone cliffs are particularly
Day 4: West MacDonnell Ranges
The West MacDonnell Ranges are
the ideal place to experience the
geology, land forms and variety of
native flora and fauna. You’ll take a
walk to dramatic Angkerle (Standley
Chasm). Created over millions of
years, the deep red sandstone
formation contrasts with the carpet
of lush, green ferns and gum trees
on the valley floor. There’ll be time to
cool off with a swim at Ellery Creek
Big Hole and to explore the Ochre
Pits. Learn about ochre’s importance,
having been used for thousands of
years by the Aboriginal people for
medicinal and magical purposes.
This afternoon you’ll also visit the
Royal Flying Doctor Service to see
how this facility provides medical
assistance to those living in remote
outback Australia. Tonight you’ll enjoy
an incredible dinner experience in a
bush setting. Have a drink and walk
around before dinner as the sun is
setting, changing the colours of the
rock. Dinner will be cooked in a bush
oven with the burning Mulga wood
giving extra flavour to the meal. It
will be a delicious 3 course meal and
features some traditional bush food.
Your host, Bob, will share some tips on
his cooking style and his knowledge
of Aboriginal bush foods while you
dine under the Milky Way. B L D
Day 5: Farewell from Alice Springs
Before your trip comes to an end, visit
the School of the Air to learn how
children living in the far reaches of
the Outback receive an education
over the air waves. Also visit the
Overland Telegraph Station, once a
school for Aboriginal children and
was known as ‘The Bungalow’. Your
Colour of Red Inspiring Journey
concludes in the late morning. B
End
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May17
May31
Jun14
Jun28
Jul12
Jul26
Aug09
Aug23
Sep06
Sep20
Oct04
Oct18
2017
Start Apr14
May12
May26
Jun09
Jun23
Jul07
Jul21
Aug04
Aug18
Sep01
Sep15
Sep29
Oct13
End
Apr18
May16
May30
Jun13
Jun27
Jul11
Jul25
Aug08
Aug22
Sep05
Sep19
Oct03
Oct17
and for the reverse itinerary from Alice Springs to Ayers
Rock (Code: CRAU). Note: Itinerary, departure dates &
prices may change from 01/04/17.
Prices
5 days Ayers Rock to
Alice Springs or v.v.
Codes: CRUA/CRAU
01 Apr 16 – 30 Jun 16
01 Jul 16 – 31 Oct 16
01 Apr 17 – 30 Jun 17
01 Jul 17 – 31 Oct 17
USD Twin
Per Person
CAD Twin
Per Person
2175
2275
2250
2350
2695
2795
2775
2895
2730
2905
2810
2990
3380
3575
3470
3685
Single*
01 Apr 16 – 30 Jun 16
01 Jul 16 – 31 Oct 16
01 Apr 17 – 30 Jun 17
01 Jul 17 – 31 Oct 17
Flight Information
Day 1 Flights to arrive prior to 1.30pm into Ayers
Rock Airport (CRUA) Day 1 Flights to arrive prior to
12.30pm into Alice Springs Airport (CRAU) Day 5
Flights to depart after 12.30pm from Alice Springs
(CRUA) Day 5 Flights to depart after Midday from
Ayers Rock Airport (CRAU)
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Angkerle (Standley Chasm)
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Ultimate Top End Escape
4 days
It’s the mix of adventurous hikes to natural plunge pools, relaxing dips beneath
tumbling waterfalls, cruises on floodplains, prolific wildlife and waking to the
sounds of nature beneath magical skies that make this affordable adventure one
you’ll never forget.
4 days from
Ubirr
Mary River
Darwin
1 JABIRU
Wangi
Falls
Litchfield
National Park
Start
Katherine Gorge
End
As this Aussie Adventure departs at
8.00am, accommodation will need to
• Cruise the pristine
Mary River Wetlands
Sydney Opera House
• Discover Aboriginal rock art
at Ubirr
• S
wim at spectacular
waterfalls in Kakadu &
Litchfield National Parks
• Go canoeing through
Katherine Gorge
• Learn about the history &
culture of the Jawoyn people
• Relax in outback hot springs
at Mataranka
• Value for money small
group experience
• Travel in air-conditioned
4WD vehicle with
maximum 16 guests
Canoe on Katherine Gorge
Buley Rockhole
Day 1: Darwin – Kakadu
Hit the road and head east along the
Arnhem Highway to the Mary River
for an exciting safari cruise on the
wetlands. The wetland’s abundant
wildlife has to be seen to be believed.
Your expert guide knows exactly
where to spot the resident crocs and
birdlife as he navigates a custommade boat through the rich waters
and lily pads. Continue on to Kakadu
National Park, stopping for lunch
along the way. Visit Bowali Visitor
Centre to view a series of informative
displays on the National Park’s flora
and fauna before you travel to Ubirr
to discover ancient Aboriginal rock
art. Your Driver Guide will interpret
the meaning of the x-ray style
paintings as you walk through the
open air galleries. Ubirr’s natural
rock shelters contain art that depicts
creation ancestors and animals found
around the surrounding floodplain
such as Barramundi, goannas and
long-necked turtles. Climb to Nadab
lookout for spectacular views over
the floodplain and escarpment
country. Settle-in for the night and
make sure your camera batteries are
charged for tomorrow’s adventure.
Hotel: Anbinik Kakadu Resort
(shared facilities), Jabiru. L D
Day 2: Kakadu – Katherine
This morning travel to Gunlom Falls
for the chance to swim in a natural
infinity pool. You have the option
to take a steep but rewarding climb
to the top of the falls (easier walk
with plunge pool access available).
Cool down when you reach the top
and take a dip in the serene plunge
pools surrounded by gum trees with
unbeatable views over the National
Park. Afterwards continue to the
small township of Pine Creek for
lunch, then stop for an afternoon
swim beneath the cascading
waterfall at Edith Falls. Pass through
Pine
Creek
Katherine
2
Gunlom
Falls
Kakadu
National
Park
KATHERINE
GORGE
Mataranka
Overnight stays
Sightseeing stops
the township of Katherine before
you arrive at Nitmiluk Campground.
Enjoy dinner with your fellow
travellers before heading off to
your permanent tent for the night!
Hotel: Nitmiluk Permanent Tents (no
power in tent/torch provided, shared
facilities), Katherine, 2 nights. B L D
Day 3: Katherine
First up is a tasty pancake breakfast
before a day exploring the Katherine
region and what it has to offer. Enjoy
a leisurely morning canoeing through
Katherine Gorge. You’ll be amazed
by the glass-like reflections of the
gorge and experience the beauty of
the ancient waterway up close. Later
you’ll join a guided tour of Cutta
Cutta Caves. The limestone caves
surrounding bushland are home to
five species of bats, including the
rare ghost and horseshoe bats, as
well as up to 170 species of birds.
Next you’ll enjoy a picnic lunch at
Mataranka Hot Springs. Afterwards,
take a relaxing swim in the warm
thermal pool and crystal clear
streams or head off for a short
bushwalk to check out the Roper
River and Mataranka Falls. Return to
the campground for dinner. B L D
USD 799
CAD 995
Darwin return
Code: KNL4
USD 799 adult 985 single*
CAD 995 adult 1225 single*
National Park entry fee is included. This tour does not
accommodate children under 8 years.
Dining
•Breakfasts (3) B
•Lunches (4) L
•Dinners (3) D
Departs
Mon (May-Oct) 8.00am
Concludes
7.30pm in Darwin
Gunlom Falls
Day 4: Katherine – Litchfield
– Farewell from Darwin
Wake to the sounds of native birds
and wildlife. After breakfast, depart
Katherine and travel to Litchfield
National Park. Cool down at Buley
Rockhole, a series of plunge pools
that cascade down the hillside. After
a quick bite to eat at the Wangi
Falls Café, enjoy a dip at Wangi Falls.
Head back to Darwin to visit the
famous Mindil Beach Sunset Market.
Enjoy the amazing sunset while you
are entertained by buskers, bands
and performers and don’t forget
to taste the sensational food on
offer and take home a handmade
souvenir. Your Aussie Adventure
concludes this evening in Darwin. B L
Florence Falls
It’s hard to choose a favourite
spot when you travel the length
of the east coast of Australia,
but the highlight for me was
spending time on the Great
Barrier Reef. The corals, the
spectacular fish and the warmth
of the water were just a delight.
We made such firm friends
from all over the world and
we can’t praise the AAT Kings
crew enough. They delivered
such an amazing vacation with
friendliness, professionalism and
knowledge. I’d travel with them
again in a heartbeat.
Short
Breaks
Paul UK Guest, May 2015
2-7 day breaks with your choice of accommodation
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Best of Australia
19 days
Sydney Harbour Bridge
Great Ocean Road and visit
the Twelve Apostles
• Taste delicious local produce
and marvel at spectacular
scenery on Kangaroo Island
• Walk amongst a colony of
Sea Lions at Seal Bay
• Discover Standley Chasm in
the West MacDonnell Ranges
• Toast an Uluru sunset
with wine and canapés
• Feast on a delicious Aussie
BBQ dinner at Uluru
• Climb spectacular Kings Canyon
• Learn about Aboriginal sacred
sites & see rock art at Uluru
• Discover the wilderness of
• View Aboriginal Rock Art
at Ubirr and Nourlangie’s
open air galleries
• Discover wildlife on the
Yellow Water Billabong
• Cruise the East Alligator River
• Ride the Skyrail
Rainforest Cableway
• Journey aboard the
Kuranda Scenic Railway
• Sail around Sydney Harbour
on a lunch cruise
• Experienced Driver Guides
On arrival at Melbourne Airport you
will be transferred to your hotel.
The remainder of the day is free for
you to explore this cosmopolitan
city. Hotel: Mercure Hotel Welcome
(standard) or Crowne Plaza
(superior), Melbourne, 2 nights.
Day 2: Great Ocean Road
Travel along the Great Ocean Road
to Apollo Bay. Drive through the
lush tree-fern gullies of the Otway
National Park and view the stone
monoliths of the Twelve Apostles,
the Loch Ard Gorge shipwreck site
& the remains of the rock formation
known as London Bridge. B
Day 3: Melbourne – Adelaide
See the sights of Melbourne
including Fitzroy Gardens, Royal
Botanic Gardens and the Shrine of
Remembrance. Later, you will be
transferred to Melbourne Airport
for your flight to Adelaide. Hotel:
Chifley on South Terrace (standard) or
Stamford Plaza (superior), Adelaide. B
Day 4: Adelaide – Kangaroo Island
Enjoy a scenic drive to Cape Jervis to
board the ferry to Kangaroo Island.
First stop is Clifford’s Honey Farm,
followed by a walk among the nation’s
most accessible colony of Australian
sea lions at Seal Bay Conservation
Park with a local guide. Witness the
Birds of Prey free-flight show and see
the pelicans being fed at Kingscote.
Hotel: Aurora Ozone Hotel (standard
or superior), Kangaroo Island. B L
Visit Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Distillery
and later Kangaroo Island Wildlife
Park, where you can feed kangaroos.
At Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary
explore the nocturnal world of
koalas, echidnas, bats and possums.
In Flinders Chase National Park
marvel at the Remarkable Rocks and
Admirals Arch and observe a colony
of New Zealand fur seals. Return to
Adelaide late evening. Hotel: Chifley on
South Terrace (standard) or Stamford
Plaza (superior), Adelaide. B L
Day 6: Adelaide – Alice Springs
You will be transferred to Adelaide
Airport for your flight to Alice
Springs, where on arrival you will be
transferred to your hotel. Tour the
sights of ‘the Alice’ including the
historic Telegraph Station and the
Royal Flying Doctor Service. Stop at
the Alice Springs Reptile Centre where
you can see unique central Australian
reptiles. Stop for a panoramic view of
Alice Springs from Anzac Hill. Hotel:
DoubleTree by Hilton (standard)
or Chifley Alice Springs Resort
(superior), Alice Springs, 2 nights. B
Day 7: West MacDonnell Ranges
Travel through outback scenery and
experience the grandeur of the West
MacDonnell Ranges. First stop is
Angkerle (Standley Chasm), where you
can walk along the stony watercourse
and admire the rich plant and birdlife.
Witness the amazing geology at Ellery
Creek Big Hole. Explore the Ochre Pits
and learn about ochre’s importance,
having been used for thousands
of years by Aboriginal people for
medicinal and magical purposes. Visit
Ormiston Gorge, then sip on a glass of
wine and enjoy a Ploughman’s lunch
at Glen Helen Homestead Lodge with
time to visit Glen Helen Gorge. Top
off the day with a visit to incredible
Simpsons Gap. Walk through the
Gap to the waterhole, keeping an eye
out for the elusive black-footed rock
wallaby. Enjoy the late afternoon sun
reflecting on the MacDonnell Ranges
as you return to Alice Springs. B L
Journey south through the MacDonnell
and James Ranges. Visit a camel farm
where there is time to ride one of these
‘ships of the desert’ (own expense).
View Atila (Mt. Conner) before arriving
at Ayers Rock Resort. Travel to the
Uluru sunset viewing area and enjoy
sparkling wine and canapés as the
sun sets over the western horizon.
Continue to our exclusive venue for an
Aussie barbecue dinner. There is time
for stargazing (weather permitting).
Hotel: Desert Gardens Hotel (standard)
or Sails in the Desert Hotel (superior),
Ayers Rock Resort, 2 nights. B D
Day 9: Kings Canyon
Drive through sandhill country
into Watarrka National Park.
Make the rocky climb with your
guide to the rim of Kings Canyon.
Or you may wish to explore the
canyon floor, an easier walk. B
Day 10: Ayers Rock – Darwin
Travel to the sunrise viewing area
at Uluru and watch the first rays
of sunlight creep across the desert
plains. Transfer to Ayers Rock
Airport for your flight to Darwin.
Hotel: Travelodge Mirambeena
Resort (standard) or Mantra on the
Esplanade (superior), Darwin. B
Day 11: Darwin – Kakadu
Travel along the Arnhem Highway into
Kakadu National Park. Cruise on Yellow
Water Billabong with a local guide.
Search for crocodiles and birdlife for
which the region is renowned. After
lunch visit the Warradjan Cultural
Centre. Later, stop at Nourlangie,
where your Driver Guide will lead
you on a walk to view the Aboriginal
rock art galleries. Hotel: Aurora
Kakadu (standard) or Mercure Kakadu
Crocodile Hotel (superior), Jabiru. B L
Perfect for the independent traveller intent on discovering every hidden corner of the land
down under. Visit Melbourne, Kangaroo Island for spectacular scenery, the Red Centre to
be immersed in ancient Indigenous culture, the Top End for incredible wildlife and the
East Coast for the wonders that are the Great Barrier Reef and the harbour city, Sydney.
Guided
Vacations
KAKADU
1
1 1
DARWIN
Inspiring
Journeys
Short
Breaks
19 days from
Great Barrier
Reef Cruise
Kuranda
CAIRNS
USD 4095
Aussie
CAD
5069
Adventures
Melbourne to Sydney
3
Code: MS19
Accommodation Code
AYERS ROCK
Kata Tjuta
(the Olgas)
2
2
65
ALICE SPRINGS
Low Season
Standard
Superior
Kings
Canyon
USD Twin USD Single*
Per Person Per Person
MS19R
MS19S
4095
4615
5595
6665
MS19R
MS19S
4195
4750
5809
6939
High Season
Uluru
(Ayers Rock)
Standard
Superior
Start
End
Overnight stays
Sightseeing stops
Accommodation Code
Low Season
Standard
Superior
CAD Twin CAD Single*
MS19R
MS19S
5069
5715
6925
8255
MS19R
MS19S
5195
5875
7189
8585
High Season
Standard
Superior
1
ADELAIDE
1
SYDNEY 3
KANGAROO ISLAND 1
MELBOURNE
2
Great Ocean Road
Apollo Bay
Day 12: Kakadu – Darwin
This morning explore the World
Heritage listed area of Ubirr, where
you’ll climb up through the ancient
rock art galleries to the lookout for the
view over the surrounding wetlands.
Join the Guluyambi Cruise along the
East Alligator River with an Aboriginal
guide. With special permission of the
local people, you’re able to go ashore
in Arnhem Land. Visit the Bowali
Visitor Centre before returning to
Darwin. Hotel: Travelodge Mirambeena
Resort (standard) or Mantra on the
Esplanade (superior), Darwin. B L
Day 13: Darwin – Cairns
Transfer to Darwin Airport for your
flight to Cairns. On arrival at Cairns
Airport you will be transferred to
your hotel. Hotel: DoubleTree by
Hilton (standard) or Hilton Hotel
(superior), Cairns, 3 nights. B
Board a high speed catamaran
and cruise out to the Great Barrier
Reef for an unforgettable day. See
The Twelve Apostles
a myriad of coral and tropical fish
from an underwater observatory
and semi-submersible craft. There’s
the opportunity to go snorkelling
and view this natural living wonder
up close (equipment provided).
Enjoy a tropical buffet lunch
before returning to Cairns. B L
Day 15: Tjapukai – Skyrail – Kuranda
Visit the award-winning Tjapukai
Aboriginal Cultural Park. Later, glide
silently above the canopy of the
rainforest on the Skyrail Cableway on
your way to Kuranda, where you’ll have
time to stroll through the Heritage
Markets. Board the famous Kuranda
Scenic Railway for a breathtaking
journey to Freshwater Station. B
Transfer to Cairns Airport for your
flight to Sydney. On arrival at Sydney
Airport you’ll be transferred to your
hotel for an evening of free time.
Hotel: Vibe Hotel (standard) or Four
(superior), Sydney, 3 nights. B
Day 17: Sydney
This morning cross the Sydney Harbour
Bridge and stop at Milsons Point to
photograph fabulous views of the city
skyline. Visit Manly surf beach and
return to the city for a Sydney Harbour
cruise including a delicious buffet
lunch. Later, see the Sydney Opera
House, Royal Botanic Gardens, Mrs.
Macquarie’s Chair and Kings Cross. Top
off the day with a visit to famous Bondi
Beach, where you can wander along the
shoreline and dip your toes in the cool
ocean before returning to the city. B L
Today is free for you to explore Sydney
or per haps shop for last minute
souvenirs in the historic Rocks district. B
be transferred to Sydney Airport to
connect with your onward flight. B
*Single traveller must pay the single price. Note:
Itinerary, departure dates & prices may change
from 01/04/17.
Low Season 01 Apr 16 – 31 May 16 and
01 Dec 16 – 31 Mar 17
High Season 01 Jun 16 – 30 Nov 16
Departs: Daily (Apr-Nov), Mon
(Dec-Feb) and Mon & Fri (Mar)
Flight Information
Any flights referred to in the itinerary are at the
client’s expense and are not included in the land
content price.
Day 1 Flights to arrive anytime into Melbourne
Airport Day 3 Flights to depart after 3.00pm from
Melbourne Airport into Adelaide Airport Day 6
Flights to arrive prior to Midday into Alice Springs
Airport from Adelaide Airport Day 10 Flights to
depart anytime from Ayers Rock Airport into
Darwin Airport Day 13 Flights to depart anytime
from Darwin Airport into Cairns Airport Day 16
Flights to arrive anytime from Cairns Airport into
Sydney Airport Day 19 Flights to depart anytime
from Sydney Airport
Dining
•Boxed breakfast (1) B
•Lunches (7) L
•Dinner (1) D
Ways to Save
See discounts details on page 15.
Alice Springs
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Australian Icons
13 days
Uluru (Ayers Rock)
• Marvel at the Phillip Island
Penguin Parade – so cute!
Great Ocean Road and visit
the Twelve Apostles
• Meet the Red Centre’s
wildlife in Alice Springs
• Enjoy wine while watching
the beautiful Uluru sunset
Red Centre sunrise
• Discover ancient Aboriginal
rock art at Uluru and learn
about sacred sites
• Snorkel and cruise on the
Great Barrier Reef
• Experience Aboriginal
culture in Cairns
• Ride Skyrail Rainforest
Cableway
• Discover Kuranda, the
village in the rainforest
• Journey through tropical
rainforest on the Kuranda
Scenic Railway
• Sail around Sydney Harbour
on a lunch cruise
• Feel the sand between
your toes on Bondi Beach
• Marvel at spectacular views
in the Blue Mountains
• Get up close and personal to
cuddly Australian wildlife
• Experienced Driver Guides
On arrival at Melbourne Airport you
will be transferred to your hotel. The
remainder of the day is at leisure
to explore this cosmopolitan city.
Hotel: Mercure Hotel Welcome
(standard) or Crowne Plaza
(superior), Melbourne, 3 nights.
Day 2: Melbourne & Penguins
Experience the sights of cosmopolitan
Melbourne. See Parliament House,
Queen Victoria Market and visit the
Royal Botanic Gardens. Travel to the
Maru Koala & Animal Park to see
koalas, kangaroos, Tasmanian Devils
and other native animals. View the
Nobbies rock formations overlooking
one of the most treacherous oceans in
the world, Bass Strait. If you think the
koalas are cute, just wait until you see
the Little Penguins on Phillip Island.
Head down to Summerland Beach
and just as the sun sets, the wild Little
Penguins emerge from the sea after
a hard days fishing and waddle across
the sand to their dune burrows. B
Admire the panoramic views of the
Melbourne skyline as you depart the
city. Travel along Victoria’s famous
Great Ocean Road through the coastal
towns of Anglesea and Wye River
before arriving at the beautiful white
sandy beaches of Apollo Bay. The
rugged splendour of the approaching
Twelve Apostles is breathtaking. These
incredible limestone rock formations
of up to 45 metres high are the
result of erosion that began up to 20
million years ago. Enjoy the amazing
shipwreck story of survival of the
Loch Ard and visit its famous Gorge
and Razorback Lookout. View the
rock known as London Bridge, parts
of which collapsed in recent years. B
You will be transferred to Melbourne
Airport for your early morning flight
to Alice Springs. On arrival at Alice
Springs Airport you will be transferred
to your hotel. This afternoon enjoy
a tour of this outback town. See the
historic Telegraph Station, Royal Flying
Doctor Service, School of the Air and
the Alice Springs Reptile Centre. Stop
to enjoy panoramic views from Anzac
Hill. Hotel: DoubleTree by Hilton
(standard), or Chifley Alice Springs
Resort (superior), Alice Springs. B
Depart early for Ayers Rock Resort,
stopping at a camel farm where
you can take an optional ride. This
afternoon join your Driver Guide for a
drive around the base of Uluru. Tour
the caves at the base of monolith
and hear stories of the Aboriginal
creation time. Visit the Uluru – Kata
Tjuta Cultural Centre before returning
to the resort. Enjoy sparkling wine
and nibbles this evening, while
watching the sunset change the
colours of Uluru (Ayers Rock) from the
Great Barrier Reef
special viewing area known as the
‘sunset strip’. Travel to our exclusive
venue to enjoy an Aussie barbecue
dinner. There is time for stargazing
too (weather permitting). Hotel:
Desert Gardens Hotel (standard) or
Sails in the Desert Hotel (superior),
Ayers Rock Resort, 2 nights. B D
Day 6: Uluru & Kata Tjuta (the Olgas)
Rise early to travel through the
desert plains to experience sunrise
at Kata Tjuta (the Olgas). Commence
a 2-3 hour walk to the Valley of
the Winds with your guide. With
views across many of the domes of
Kata Tjuta and out into the sacred
Anangu men’s area, you’ll be in awe
of natural and cultural wonder. B
Day 7: Uluru (Ayers Rock) – Cairns
This morning you are free to enjoy
the facilities of Ayers Rock Resort
or just relax. You will be transferred
to Ayers Rock Airport for your
flight to Cairns. On arrival at Cairns
Airport you will be transferred to
your hotel. Hotel: DoubleTree by
Hilton (standard) or Hilton Hotel
(superior), Cairns, 3 nights. B
From Melbourne, through the Red Centre, on to tropical Cairns and Sydney, you’ll
see Phillip Island’s famous little penguins, discover ancient Uluru and Kata Tjuta,
snorkel on the Great Barrier Reef and float high above the canopy to Kuranda on
board Skyrail Cableway. All this is topped off with a visit to spectacular Sydney!
Guided
Vacations
Short
Breaks
13 days from
Inspiring
Journeys
USD 2709
Aussie
CAD
3355
Adventures
Kuranda
CAIRNS
67
3
Melbourne to Sydney
Code: MS12
AYERS ROCK
2
ALICE SPRINGS
1
Accommodation Code
Great Barrier
Reef Cruise
Low Season
Standard
Superior
Uluru
(Ayers Rock)
Kata Tjuta
(the Olgas)
MS12R
MS12S
2709
3045
3735
4419
MS12R
MS12S
2925
3319
3965
4749
High Season
Standard
Superior
Accommodation Code
Start
End
USD Twin USD Single*
Low Season
Overnight stays
Sightseeing stops
Standard
Superior
CAD Twin CAD Single*
MS12R
MS12S
3355
3769
4625
5469
MS12R
MS12S
3619
4099
4909
5869
High Season
Blue Mountains
SYDNEY
3
MELBOURNE
3
Great Ocean Road
Twelve Apostles
Cruise on a high-speed catamaran
to the Great Barrier Reef. View the
coral and tropical fish from the
underwater observatory and semisubmersible vessel. Snorkelling gear
is included (extra charge for scuba).
Enjoy a reef education presentation
on this natural living wonder
followed by a buffet lunch. B L
Visit the award-winning Tjapukai
Aboriginal Cultural Park, where
the legends of the Dreamtime are
brought to life in a rainforest setting.
Learn about this ancient culture
through theatres, shows and dance
demonstrations. Travel on the Skyrail
Rainforest Cableway high above
the canopy of the rainforest to the
picturesque village of Kuranda,
where you’ll have free time to stroll
through the Kuranda Heritage
Markets. Board the famous Kuranda
Scenic Railway for a breathtaking
rail journey over the Barron Gorge,
through the coastal sugarcane
fields to Freshwater Station. B
The Twelve Apostles
You will be transferred to Cairns
Airport for your flight to Sydney,
where the remainder of your day is
at leisure to explore on your own.
Hotel: Vibe Hotel (standard) or Four
(superior), Sydney, 3 nights. B
Day 11: Sydney Sights
This morning cross over the Sydney
Harbour Bridge and stop at Milsons
Point to photograph fabulous views
of the city skyline. Next is North
Head lookout for a spectacular
panorama of the Sydney Harbour and
beyond. See Sydney’s white sandy
northern beaches including Curl
Curl and Freshwater then feel the
sand between your toes on Manly
Beach. Return to the city for a buffet
luncheon cruise on Sydney Harbour,
and this afternoon see the Opera
House, Royal Botanic Gardens and
Mrs. Macquarie’s Chair. Finish your
day with a visit to famous Bondi
Beach, where you’ll have time to
wander along the shoreline and dip
your toes in the clear cool water. B L
Day 12: Blue Mountains
Head west to the Blue Mountains
and drive through the tourist town
of Katoomba. At Scenic World enjoy
360° views of the Jamison Valley.
Ride the Scenic Railway, the world’s
steepest incline railway (own
expense). From Echo Point you’ll be
treated to a spectacular view of the
famous Three Sisters. According to
Aboriginal legend, this unusual rock
formation represents three sisters
who were turned into stone. Next
stop is the quaint village of Leura. This
picturesque spot will take you back
in time and is famous for its antique
shops and of course its Candy Store!
On your way back down the mountain,
you’ll visit Featherdale Wildlife
Park, where you can pat a cuddly
koala. See our amazing Australian
animals including kangaroos,
crocodiles, goannas and possums. B
Standard
Superior
*Single traveller must pay the single price. Note:
Itinerary, departure dates & prices may change
from 01/04/17.
Low Season 01 Apr 16 – 31 May 16 and
01 Dec 16 – 31 Mar 17
High Season 01 Jun 16 – 30 Nov 16
Departs: Daily (Apr-Nov), Mon
(Dec-Feb) and Mon & Fri (Mar)
Flight Information
Any flights referred to in the itinerary are at the
client’s expense and are not included in the land
content price.
Day 1 Flights to arrive anytime into Melbourne
Airport Day 4 Flights to arrive prior to Midday
into Alice Springs Airport from Melbourne Airport
Day 7 Flights to depart anytime from Ayers Rock
Airport into Cairns Airport Day 10 Flights to
depart anytime from Cairns Airport into Sydney
Airport Day 13 Flights to depart anytime from
Sydney Airport
Dining
•Lunches (2) L
•Dinner (1) D
Ways to Save
See discounts details on page 15.
be transferred to Sydney Airport to
connect with your onward flight. B
The Twelve Apostles
68
Sydney &
the Blue Mountains
l
4 days | code: SS11
Highlights
•Sydney Harbour lunch cruise
•Manly and Bondi Beaches
•The Blue Mountains
•Featherdale Wildlife Park
Departs
Daily
Concludes
Morning of day 4
Day 2: Sydney Sights & Harbour Cruise Lunch
This morning cross the Sydney Harbour Bridge and pause at Milsons Point
for fabulous views of the city. Stop at North Head for a panorama of Sydney
Harbour and beyond. Then feel the sand between your toes on Manly Beach.
Return to the city for a buffet luncheon cruise on Sydney Harbour. This
afternoon tour Sydney and see the Opera House, Royal Botanic Gardens and
Mrs. Macquarie’s Chair. Finish your day with a visit to famous Bondi Beach,
where you’ll have time to wander along the shoreline and dip your toes in the
clear cool water. B L
Day 3: Blue Mountains & Wildlife Park
Head west to the iconic Blue Mountains. From Echo Point be treated to a
spectacular view of the famous Three Sisters. At Scenic World enjoy 360° views
of the Jamison Valley. To ride the Scenic Railway, the world’s steepest incline
railway, the Cableway and Skyway, why not purchase the Unlimited Discovery
Pass? Ask us for details. Next stop is picturesque Leura, famous for its antique
shops and Candy Store. Visit Featherdale Wildlife Park to get up close to some
of Australia’s native animals. Pat a cuddly koala and see kangaroos, crocodiles,
goannas and possums. Why not take an optional cruise down the Parramatta
River to Sydney Harbour. Ask us for details. B
Your short break concludes this morning after breakfast. You’ll be transferred to
Sydney Airport for your onward flight (flights anytime). B
Standard R
Superior S
The Twelve Apostles
Mrs. Macquarie’s Chair
Day 1: Welcome to Sydney
On arrival at Sydney Airport you will be transferred to your hotel (flights
anytime). The rest of the day is at leisure. Perhaps take a stroll through the
historic Rocks, Circular Quay, or maybe walk to the Sydney Opera House and
relax in a concourse café. Hotel: Vibe Hotel (R) or Four Points by Sheraton
Darling Harbour (S), Sydney, 3 nights.
Prices
USD Adult USD Single *
Twin
low high low high
645 645 950 950
785
935 1235 1519
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4 days | code: MM11
Sydney Harbour Bridge
Blue Mountains
Melbourne &
the Great Ocean Road
CAD Adult CAD Single *
Twin
low high low high
795
795
1175 1175
975 1159 1529 1899
Low season: 01 Apr 2016 – 30 Sep 2016 & 18 Dec 2016 – 31 Jan 2017. High season: 01 Oct 2016 – 17 Dec 2016 &
01 Feb 2017 – 31 Mar 2017. All prices are per person, land only. *Single traveller must pay the single price.
Penguins Parade
Highlights
•Melbourne city sights tour
•Native Australian animals
•Little Penguins on Phillip Island
•The Twelve Apostles
Melbourne
Departs
Daily
Concludes
Morning of day 4
On arrival at Melbourne Airport you will be transferred to your hotel
(flights anytime). The rest of the day is yours to enjoy at leisure. Hotel:
Mercure Hotel Welcome (R) or Crowne Plaza (S), Melbourne, 3 nights.
Day 2: Melbourne Sights & Penguin Parade
Experience cosmopolitan Melbourne. See Parliament House, Queen
Victoria Market and the Royal Botanic Gardens. Travel to the
Maru Koala & Animal Park to get up close to koalas, kangaroos,
Tasmanian Devils and other native animals. View the Nobbies rock
formations overlooking the treacherous Bass Strait. Next stop are the
Little Penguins on Phillip Island. Head down to Summerland Beach and
as the sun sets the penguins emerge from the sea and waddle across
the sand to their dune burrows. Why not upgrade to the Penguin Parade
Viewing Platform for a premium position. Ask us for details. B
Admire panoramic views of the Melbourne city skyline before travelling
along Victoria’s famous Great Ocean Road. See the quaint coastal towns of
Lorne and Wye River, spectacular Cape Patton, and the beautiful white sandy
beaches of Apollo Bay. Drive through lush tree-fern gullies and towering
mountain-ash rainforests of Otway National Park. The splendour of the
approaching Twelve Apostles is breathtaking. These incredible limestone
rock formations up to 45 metres high are the result of 20 million years of
erosion. From the cliff top viewing area absorb the grandeur of this iconic
site. Enjoy the amazing shipwreck story of survival of the Loch Ard and
visit its famous Gorge and Razorback Lookout. Visit the rock known as
London Bridge, parts of which have collapsed in recent years. Top off this
highlight day with a break at the little seaside village of Port Campbell. B
Day 4: Farewell from Melbourne
Your short break concludes this morning after breakfast. You’ll be transferred
to Melbourne Airport for your onward flight (flights anytime). B
Prices
Standard R
Superior S
USD
CAD
Adult Twin USD Single* Adult Twin CAD Single*
650
695
885
955
All prices are per person, land only. *Single traveller must pay the single price.
809
859
1099
1179
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Kakadu
& Katherine Gorge
Kakadu
& East Alligator River
2 days | code: DK40
3 days | code: DG42/52
Yellow Water Billabong
Highlights
•Discover Kakadu National Park
•Nourlangie & Ubirr rock art
•Cruise on Yellow Water Billabong
•East Alligator River cruise
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Guluyambi Cruise
Departs
Daily (Apr-Nov) and
Mon & Thu (Dec-Mar) 6.30am
Concludes
7.30pm approximately
Yellow Water Billabong cruise
Edith Falls
Jumping Crocodile Cruise
Highlights
Departs
Mon, Thu & Sat (Apr & Nov), Mon &
Thu (Dec-Mar) 6.30am and Tue & Sat
(May-Oct) 7.15am
•Jumping Crocodile Cruise
•Yellow Water Billabong Cruise
•Cruise on Katherine Gorge
•Refreshing swim at Edith Falls
Concludes 6.00pm (May-Oct)
and 8.30pm (Apr & Nov-Mar)
As this vacation departs at 6.30am, accommodation will need to be pre-booked
for the previous night.
As this vacation departs at 6.30am/7.15am, accommodation will need to be
pre-booked for the previous night.
Day 1: Darwin – Kakadu National Park
Depart Darwin and travel along the Arnhem Highway, passing major river
systems and wetland regions, into Kakadu National Park. Located 257
kilometres east of Darwin, the national park covers 20,000 square kilometres
of landscape varying from rocky escarpment that is home to historic
Aboriginal rock art dating back thousands of years, to the floodplains that
are abundant with wildlife. Join your local guide on a cruise of Yellow Water
Billabong. Search for saltwater crocodiles and the colourful range of birdlife
for which this region is renowned. Afterwards enjoy lunch at Cooinda. Then
visit the Warradjan Cultural Centre to view the informative displays depicting
the traditions of the Aboriginal people in Kakadu. Later, stop at Nourlangie,
where your Driver Guide will lead you on a walk to view the rock art galleries.
Hotel: Aurora Kakadu (B), Aurora Kakadu (R) or Mercure Kakadu Crocodile Hotel
Day 1: Darwin – Kakadu National Park
Join the famous Jumping Crocodile Cruise, then travel into Kakadu National
Park for lunch and visit the Bowali Visitor Centre. This afternoon view ancient
Aboriginal rock art and take a guided walk to the top of Ubirr for magnificent
views of the surrounding habitats. Hotel: Mercure Kakadu Crocodile Hotel,
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Add-on 50 minute scenic flight over Arnhem Land Escarpment for usd223/
cad277.
Day 2: Kakadu National Park – Farewell from Darwin
This morning head off with your Driver Guide to explore the World Heritage
Area of Ubirr, where you’ll climb up through the ancient Aboriginal rock
art galleries, believed to be 20,000 years old, to the lookout for the view
over the surrounding wetlands. Join the Guluyambi Cruise along the
East Alligator River. An Aboriginal guide will provide an insight into their
culture, including local mythology, the river’s abundant food chain, as
well as bush survival skills. With special permission of the local people,
you are able to go ashore in Arnhem Land. Visit the Bowali Visitor Centre
before returning to Darwin, where your short break concludes. L
Prices
Budget B
Standard R
Superior S
Twin
low high low high
485
525
545
619
495
539
559
645
515
585
595
735
Twin
low high low high
599 650
675
769
615
669 695 799
639
725
739 909
Low season: 01 Apr 2016 – 31 May 2016 & 01 Oct 2016 – 31 Mar 2017. High season: 01 Jun 2016 – 30 Sep 2016.
All prices are per person, land only. *Single traveller must pay the single price. National Park entry fee is
included (see page 82). In April & November to March if weather conditions preclude access to East Alligator
region, alternative touring will be arranged on day 2.
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Add-on 30 minute scenic flight over Arnhem Land Escarpment for usd134/
cad166.
Day 2: Kakadu National Park – Katherine
First up, take a guided walk to view Aboriginal rock art at Nourlangie. Continue
to the Warradjan Cultural Centre to view the informative displays and exhibits
depicting the traditions of the Aboriginal people in Kakadu. Join the famous
Yellow Water Billabong cruise to observe saltwater crocodiles and the colourful
range of birdlife for which this region is renowned. This afternoon travel to
Katherine, the third largest town in the Northern Territory, often described as
the place ‘where the outback meets the tropics’. Hotel: ibis Styles, Katherine. L
Day 3: Katherine – Farewell from Darwin
Enjoy a morning cruise through Katherine Gorge and watch for crocodiles
basking in the sun. Afterwards visit Nitmiluk Visitor Centre for an opportunity
to look around before continuing to Edith Falls. The paperbark and pandanus
fringed natural pool at the base of the falls is suitable for swimming
throughout most of the year (conditions permitting). Stop at the Adelaide
River War Cemetery en route to Darwin, where your short break concludes. B
Prices
Superior
low
765
USD Adult Twin
mid
high
low
829
899
945
CAD Adult Twin
mid
high
1025
1109
Low season: 01 Apr 2016 – 30 Apr 2016 & 01 Nov 2016 – 31 Mar 2017. Mid season: 01 May 2016 – 31 May 2016
& 01 Oct 2016 – 31 Oct 2016. High season: 01 Jun 2016 – 30 Sep 2016. All prices are per person, land only. Single
price is available on request. National Park entry fee is included (see page 82). Green season itinerary (Code:
DG52) operates April & November to March. Day 2 overnight in Darwin instead of Katherine.
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Uluru
Highlights
2 days | code: YY43
3 days | code: YY47
Uluru sunset
Walpa Gorge
Highlights
•Explore Kata Tjuta’s Walpa Gorge
•Uluru sunset and sunrise
•Discover Uluru’s sacred sites
•See Aboriginal rock art
Red Centre
Sights & Sounds
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Mutitjulu Waterhole
Departs
Daily 3.00pm (Apr-Oct)
and 3.30pm (Nov-Mar)
Concludes
11.00am approximately
Day 1: Welcome to Uluru (Ayers Rock) – Base Tour & Sunset
On arrival at Ayers Rock Airport you will be transferred to the resort (flights to
arrive prior to 2.00pm). This afternoon join your Driver Guide for a drive around
the base of Uluru. Continue to the Kuniya Walk, where you’ll be escorted to the
Mutitjulu Waterhole. View ancient rock art and learn about the flora and fauna
and the Aboriginal and European history of Uluru. Visit the Uluru – Kata Tjuta
Cultural Centre to see Aboriginal arts and crafts. Later, travel to the Uluru sunset
viewing area to witness the striking colour changes of Uluru at sunset while
enjoying complimentary wine and nibbles. Hotel: Outback Pioneer Hotel (B),
Desert Gardens Hotel (R) or Sails in the Desert Hotel (S), Ayers Rock Resort.
Add-on the Uluru Barbecue Dinner for usd116/cad144. After sunset, join us
under the stars at our exclusive venue. Enjoy sparkling wine on arrival, then
dine on a menu of steak, lamb sausages, chicken skewers and garlic prawns,
salads and a tasty dessert. All accompanied by a selection of wines, beers and
soft drinks. There’s time for stargazing too (weather permitting).
Day 2: Uluru Sunrise – Kata Tjuta – Farewell from Uluru (Ayers Rock)
Watch the first rays of the sun set the Red Centre alight while enjoying a
warming cup of tea or coffee. Watch the gorgeous sunrise at Uluru then travel
to the mystical 36 domes of Kata Tjuta (the Olgas). On the way enjoy panoramic
views of the southern side of Kata Tjuta before arriving at the base of Walpa
Gorge. Spend time exploring the gorge and the unusual conglomerate rock
formations. The walking trail through Walpa Gorge follows the natural creek
bed between two of the tallest domes of Kata Tjuta. This afternoon you will be
transferred to Ayers Rock Airport (flights to depart after 12.30pm).
Sounds of Silence Dinner
Uluru sunrise
Highlights
•Enjoy the Sounds of Silence Dinner
•Experience Uluru sunrise & sunset
•Visit Kata Tjuta (the Olgas)
•Walk through Walpa Gorge
Departs
Daily 75 minutes prior to sunset
Concludes
Morning of day 3
Day 1: Welcome to Uluru (Ayers Rock) – Sounds of Silence Dinner
On arrival at Ayers Rock Airport you will be transferred to the resort (flights to
arrive prior to 3.00pm). This evening dine under a million stars at the awardwinning Sounds of Silence Dinner. Enjoy a gourmet buffet of Australian
delicacies accompanied by fine Australian wines, then sit back and relax as
a star talker takes you on a tour of the night sky (conditions permitting).
Hotel: Outback Pioneer Hotel (B), Desert Gardens Hotel (R) or Sails in the
Desert Hotel (S), Ayers Rock Resort, 2 nights. D
Day 2: Uluru Sunrise & Sunset – Kata Tjuta (the Olgas)
Rise early to watch the first rays of the sun set the Red Centre and Uluru
alight. Then, travel to the mystical domes of Kata Tjuta (the Olgas). Visit
Walpa Gorge, where the walking trail through the gorge follows the
natural creek bed between two of the tallest domes of Kata Tjuta. This
afternoon, join your guide for a drive around the base of Uluru then travel
to the Mutitjulu Waterhole. Here, view Aboriginal rock art and learn
about the area as your Driver Guide indicates native flora and fauna and
explains the history of Uluru. Visit the Uluru – Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre
to see locally-made arts and crafts. Enjoy nibbles and complimentary
wine while watching striking colour changes of Uluru at sunset.
Day 3: Farewell from Uluru (Ayers Rock)
This morning time is available for an optional scenic helicopter flight or
perhaps experience Aboriginal dot painting. You’ll be transferred from the
resort to Ayers Rock Airport for your onward flight (flights anytime).
Field of Light
In 2016 the internationally renowned artist Bruce Munro brings
his outdoor art installation ‘Field of Light’ to Uluru. Ask us about
a sunset or sunrise upgrade to experience this creative wonder.
Prices
Budget B
Standard R
Superior S
Twin
low high low high
369
385
505
529
395
425
555
615
439
475
645
715
Twin
low high low high
455
475
619
655
489
525
685
759
545
589 799 885
Low season: 01 Apr 2016 – 31 May 2016 & 01 Dec 2016 – 31 Mar 2017. High season: 01 Jun 2016 – 30 Nov
2016. All prices are per person, land only. *Single traveller must pay the single price. National Park entry fee
is included (see page 82).
Prices
Budget B
Standard R
Superior S
Twin
low high low high
635
655
855
895
675
725
935 1035
745
799 1069 1185
Twin
low high low high
785 809 1055 1105
839 899 1159 1285
919 989 1325 1469
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Alice Springs
Explorer
2 days | code: AK20
Kings Canyon
•View majestic Atila (Mt. Conner)
•Discover Kata Tjuta (the Olgas)
•Wine & canapés at Uluru sunset
•Climb Kings Canyon
Uluru &
Kings Canyon Discovery
3 days | code: AK43
Alice Springs
Highlights
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Departs
Daily 7.00am
Concludes
7.00pm (Oct-Mar) and
7.30pm (Apr-Sep)
Kings Canyon
Highlights
•Discover Kata Tjuta (the Olgas)
•Marvel at an Uluru sunrise
•Toast the sunset at Uluru
•Climb Kings Canyon
Uluru (Ayers Rock)
Departs
Daily 7.00am
Concludes
7.00pm (Oct-Mar) and
7.30pm (Apr-Sep)
As this Short Break departs at 7.00am, accommodation will need to be
As this Short Break departs at 7.00am, accommodation will need to be
Day 1: Alice Springs – Uluru (Ayers Rock) Sunset
Travelling south you’ll stop to visit a camel farm where there is time for a
short camel ride (own expense). Later, stop to view Atila (Mt. Conner), often
mistaken for Uluru, before arriving at Ayers Rock Resort. This afternoon join
your Driver Guide for a tour around the base of Uluru. Continue to the Kuniya
Walk, where you’ll be escorted to the Mutitjulu Waterhole. View ancient rock
art and learn about the Aboriginal and European history of the area. Visit the
Uluru – Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre. Late afternoon, travel to the Uluru sunset
viewing area. Witness and photograph the striking colour changes of Uluru
at sunset while enjoying nibbles and complimentary wine. Hotel: Outback
Pioneer Hotel (B), Desert Gardens Hotel (R) or Sails in the Desert Hotel (S),
Ayers Rock Resort.
Day 1: Alice Springs – Uluru Ayers Rock Base Tour & Sunset
Travelling south you’ll stop to visit a camel farm where there is time for a
short camel ride (own expense). Later stop to view majestic Atila (Mt. Conner),
before arriving at Ayers Rock Resort. This afternoon join your Driver Guide for
a tour around the base of Uluru. Continue to the Kuniya Walk, where you’ll be
escorted to the Mutitjulu Waterhole. View ancient rock art and learn about
the Aboriginal and European history of the area. Visit the Uluru – Kata Tjuta
Cultural Centre. Late afternoon, witness the striking colour changes of Uluru at
sunset while enjoying nibbles and sparkling wine. Hotel: Outback Pioneer Hotel
(B), Desert Gardens Hotel (R) or Sails in the Desert Hotel (S), Ayers Rock Resort.
under the stars at our exclusive venue. Enjoy sparkling wine on arrival, then
dine on a menu of steak, lamb sausages, chicken skewers and garlic prawns,
salads and a tasty dessert. All accompanied by a selection of wines, beers and
soft drinks. There’s time for stargazing too (weather permitting).
Day 2: Uluru (Ayers Rock) – Kings Canyon – Farewell from Alice Springs
Drive through sandhill country towards Kings Canyon, stopping for a breakfast
at Kings Creek Station. Climb to the rim of the canyon for marvellous views of
Watarrka National Park (for those with a good level of fitness). Continue the
3 hour walk around the canyon with your guide and learn about its geology.
Alternatively, enjoy a more leisurely 1V hour walk along the boulder-strewn
canyon creek bed. Travel to Alice Springs, where your short break concludes. B
As this Short Break concludes after 7.00pm, accommodation will need to be
pre-booked for tonight.
under the stars at our exclusive venue. Enjoy sparkling wine on arrival, then dine
on a menu of steak, lamb sausages, chicken skewers and garlic prawns, salads
and a tasty dessert. All accompanied by a selection of wines, beers and soft
drinks. There’s time for stargazing too (weather permitting).
Day 2: Uluru Sunrise – Kings Canyon
Watch the first rays of the sun set the Red Centre alight while enjoying a
warming cup of tea or coffee. Then travel to the 36 domes of Kata Tjuta (the
Olgas). On the way enjoy panoramic views on the south side of Kata Tjuta before
arriving at the base of Walpa Gorge. Spend time exploring the gorge and the
unusual conglomerate rock formations. This afternoon travel to Kings Canyon.
Hotel: Standard Rooms (B & R) or Deluxe Spa Rooms (S), Kings Canyon Resort.
Day 3: Kings Canyon – Farewell from Alice Springs
Join a guided climb to the rim of Kings Canyon for views of Watarraka National
Park (a good level of fitness is required). An easier walk along the boulder-strewn
canyon creek bed is also available. This afternoon travel on to Alice Springs.
As this Short Break concludes after 7.00pm, accommodation will need to be
pre-booked for tonight.
Prices
Budget B
Standard R
Superior S
Twin
low high low high
645 659
779
805
669 699 829 889
715
750
919 989
Twin
low high low high
799
815
965 995
829 869 1025 1099
885 929 1139 1225
Prices
Budget B
Standard R
Superior S
USD Adult USD Single * CAD Adult CAD Single *
Twin
Twin
low high low high low high low high
905 969 1155 1269 1125 1195 1429 1569
929 999 1205 1345 1155 1245 1495 1675
1019 1095 1375 1529 1265 1350 1705 1885
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Hobart Harvest
Long Weekend
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4 days | code: HHFW
Wine tasting at Moorilla Estate
•Explore Salamanca Market
•Wine tasting & art at MONA
•Bruny Island gourmet produce
•Walking trails on Bruny Island
Salamanca Market
Most Fridays
Morning of day 4
Day 2: Hobart
Explore Salamanca Market. Whether you’re in to fresh produce, arts and
crafts, food and wine, cafés and dining or history, this vibrant market
place has it all. Get lost wandering through cobble-stoned alleyways,
exploring the Georgian sandstone warehouses or one of the art galleries,
or sit back and people-watch while enjoying a refreshing drink or bite
to eat (own expense). This afternoon you may choose to jump aboard
a Segway for a tour of the waterfront, join a trip to historic Richmond
(all own expense) or just enjoy relaxing in the historic city. B
Day 3: Bruny Island
Discover the best of Bruny Island on a tour of the spectacular landscapes,
gourmet produce and inspiring local people. Enjoy short walks in South
Bruny National Park, taste gourmet produce including cheese, oysters,
salmon, wine and berries. See some of the unique wildlife that call the
island home. Bruny Island truly does provide Tasmania’s ultimate wilderness
experience. It has a feeling of being untouched and undiscovered, you’re
just one of the lucky ones. Return to Hobart after a day to remember. B L
Day 4: Farewell from Hobart
Before your long weekend comes to an end enjoy breakfast at one of the
locals' favourite breakfast venues. Then you'll be transferred to Hobart Airport
for your onward flight (flights anytime). B
Prices
Standard
CAD
Adult Twin
829
Glass House Mountains
Brisbane River
•Take in Brisbane’s city sights
•See native Australian animals
•Marvel at crocodile feeding
•Vistas of the Glasshouse
Mountains
Concludes
USD
Single*
935
Australia Zoo
Highlights
Departs
On arrival at Hobart Airport you will be transferred to your hotel (flights
to arrive prior to 1.00pm). Let’s set out for a wine tasting and cultural
regeneration at Hobart’s newest and most fascinating attraction,
MONA. We’ll taste Moorilla Estate’s fine wines and Moo Brew Brewery’s
famous beers before letting loose in the evocative gallery of the
Museum of Old and New Art (MONA). Travel by luxury catamaran
down the Derwent River back to Hobart before joining your guide for
a drink at Salamanca Place. Hotel: Travelodge, Hobart, 3 nights.
USD
Adult Twin
669
Brisbane &
Australia Zoo
4 days | code: BB11
MONA
Highlights
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CAD
Single*
1159
Departs
Daily
Concludes
Morning of day 4
Day 1: Welcome to Brisbane
On arrival at Brisbane Airport you will be transferred to your hotel (flights
anytime). The rest of the day is at leisure to explore this laid-back city, located
on the meandering Brisbane River. Hotel: Ibis Hotel (R) or Novotel (S), Brisbane,
3 nights.
Day 2: Brisbane Sights
On your morning sightseeing tour hear about the history of this beautiful
city and see why people love to call Brisbane home. Brisbane is rich in
history and you will travel past many historical and significant architectural
buildings. The tour concludes at South Bank Parklands with time to
explore the many attractions including a extraordinary man-made beach,
Gallery of Modern Art, restaurants, museum and cultural centre. B
Day 3: Australia Zoo
Your day begins with a trip to Australia Zoo, made famous by the Crocodile
Hunter, the late Steve Irwin, Terri and Bindi Irwin. This wildlife theme
park is too good to rush. Spend almost six hours seeing the many shows
and demonstrations including crocodile feeding and snake handling.
The handlers even walk some animals through the park so you can get
‘up-close and personal’. The zoo has a team of over 500 who believe
in conservation through exciting education, and they will ensure you
have a wildlife experience you’ll never forget. View the majestic Glass
House Mountains bordered by pineapple plantations and pine forests
as you travel along the scenic route on your return to Brisbane. B
Day 4: Farewell from Brisbane
to Brisbane Airport to connect with your onward flight (flights anytime). B
Prices
Standard R
Superior S
USD
Adult Twin
585
699
USD
Single*
839
1049
CAD
Adult Twin
725
869
CAD
Single*
1039
1299
All prices are per person, land only. *Single traveller must pay the single price. Monday & Thursday
departures visit Australia Zoo on Day 2 and City Sights on Day 3.
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Cairns & the
Great Barrier Reef
Port Douglas &
Reef Retreat
4 days | code: CC11
6 days | code: PDCE
Great Barrier Reef
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
Highlights
•Great Barrier Reef cruise
•Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park
•Ride the Skyrail Rainforest
Cableway & Kuranda
Scenic Railway
Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park
Concludes
Morning of day 4
Visit the fascinating Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park, Australia’s largest
indigenous cultural park which has been built in a spectacular rainforest
setting. Discover this ancient culture through bush food lessons, didgeridoo
demonstrations, movie theatres, fire making demonstrations and the famous
Tjapukai Dance. A short distance from Tjapukai is the Skyrail Rainforest
Cableway. This will take you directly above the breathtaking canopy of the
Barron Gorge National Park. En route to Kuranda, there are 2 stations where
you can enjoy a walk through the rainforest and observe its beauty from
spectacular lookouts. On arrival there is free time to explore the ‘village in the
rainforest’ and its many attractions, including the Heritage Markets. After
exploring, board the Kuranda Scenic Railway for a historic journey travelling
through some of the oldest rainforest in the world. Passing the spectacular
Stoney Creek Falls your journey winds through man-made tunnels, across
bridges and around curves to arrive at its final destination, Freshwater Station. B
Your short break concludes this morning after breakfast. You’ll be
transferred to Cairns Airport for your onward flight (flights anytime). B
Standard R
Superior S
USD
Single*
779
859
Kuranda Scenic Railway
Great Barrier Reef
•Discover Mossman Gorge
•Visit Daintree & Cape Tribulation
•Great Barrier Reef cruise
•Ride the Skyrail Rainforest
Cableway & Kuranda Scenic Railway
Daily
Board a high speed catamaran and cruise to the outer edge of the Great Barrier
Reef. Covering approximately 35 million hectares, it is the largest reef structure
and marine park in the world and offers an experience like no other. Enjoy a reef
presentation by a marine naturalist and view the spectacular coral and tropical
fish from the underwater observatory and semi-submersible craft. You’ll have
the opportunity to go snorkelling and experience this natural wonder up-close
(equipment provided). The Great Barrier Reef is home to more different species
of animals and plants in a cubic metre than any other environment in the world.
Enjoy a delicious tropical buffet lunch, with full bar facilities, change rooms,
freshwater showers and sundeck on board. Return to Cairns early evening. B L
USD
Adult Twin
585
629
Mossman Gorge
Highlights
Departs
On arrival at Cairns Airport you will be transferred to your hotel (flights
anytime). The rest of the day is at leisure for you to explore this vibrant city.
Stroll along the Esplanade or simply relax in one of the many cafés or on the
beach. Hotel: DoubleTree by Hilton (R) or Hilton Hotel (S), Cairns, 3 nights.
Prices
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CAD
Adult Twin
725
779
CAD
Single*
969
1065
Departs
Daily
Concludes
Morning of day 6
Day 1: Welcome to Cairns – Port Douglas
On arrival at Cairns Airport you’ll be transferred to your resort in Port Douglas
(flights anytime). The rest of the day is yours to explore or relax in this tropical
paradise. Hotel: QT Port Douglas, 2 nights.
Day 2: Mossman Gorge
Journey through the rainforest and awe-inspiring landscapes of Cape
Tribulation. Visit Mossman Gorge and enjoy an indigenous presentation by
the traditional owners, the Kuku Yalanji people, before a guided walk in this
enchanting rainforest. Wind through the Alexandra Range and stop at a
spectacular lookout for views of Snapper Island and beyond to the Coral Sea
before a Daintree River cruise. B L
Day 3: Great Barrier Reef – Cairns
An experience of a lifetime today – cruise to an underwater world that is a
kaleidoscope of colour and brilliance on an Outer Great Barrier Reef cruise to
Agincourt Reef. Dive, snorkel or just stay dry and explore the stunning reef from
the comfort of a Quicksilver semi-submersible craft. Watch the fish feeding
from a unique underwater viewing platform and enjoy a delicious tropical
buffet lunch before heading to Cairns for the next 3 nights. Hotel: Hilton Hotel,
Cairns, 3 nights. B L
Day 4: Kuranda
Travel on the Kuranda Scenic Railway for a breathtaking journey over the
Barron Gorge and through the ancient rainforest to the picturesque village of
Kuranda, where you’ll have free time to wander through the village markets
and explore the town. Board the Skyrail Cableway and travel high above the
canopy of the rainforest back to Cairns. B
Today, relax and unwind or discover any of a number of Cairns’ hidden gems.
Visit Cairns Wildlife Dome, the new Cairns Zoom for an adventure or stroll
through the Cairns Night Markets. It’s up to you! B
to Cairns Airport for your onward flight (flights anytime). B
Prices
Superior
USD
Adult Twin
1039
USD
Single*
1439
CAD
Adult Twin
1285
CAD
Single*
1779
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Adelaide &
Kangaroo Island
5 days | code: ZZ11
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Spectacular
Bay of Islands
4 days | code: ZB4
Seal Bay, Kangaroo Island
Hole in the Rock
Remarkable Rocks
Saltram Wine Estate
Highlights
•Wine tastings in the Barossa
•Explore Seal Bay Conservation Park
•Wander around Remarkable Rocks
•Enjoy local gourmet produce
Bay of Islands
Departs
Departs
Highlights
Daily
Daily 6.45am
•Cruise in Bay of Islands
• Dolphin & whale spotting
• Hole in the Rock
• Visit Waitangi Treaty Reserve
Concludes
Morning of day 5
Day 1: Welcome to Adelaide
On arrival in Adelaide you will be transferred to your hotel (flights to
arrive prior to 9.00pm). The rest of the day is at leisure. Hotel: Chifley
on South Terrace (R) or Stamford Plaza (S), Adelaide, 2 nights.
Day 2: The Barossa†
Travel to the Barossa, South Australia’s premium wine region. Your first stop
is TeAro Estate. You’ll be treated to wine tastings and morning tea sourced
from the local bakery. Then drive to Kellermeister for tastings of their wines
and crisp apple cider. Next stop is Maggie Beer’s Farm Shop (seasonal)
where Maggie offers tastings and sales of her products. Next is Saltram
Wine Estate at Angaston. You’ll learn about Saltram’s 150 year history, enjoy
a two-course lunch and taste some of their quality wines. Last stop is Wolf
Blass Visitor Centre. Enjoy tastings of some of their award-winning wines
and hear about Wolf Blass the man, the winery and the vineyards. B L
Day 3: Adelaide – Kangaroo Island
Enjoy a scenic coach drive to Cape Jervis to board the ferry to Kangaroo Island.
Visit Clifford’s Honey Farm to hear an informative talk by the beekeeper and get
the chance to sample honey ice-cream. Next, travel on to Vivonne Bay Bistro for a
delicious two-course lunch. Afterwards, walk among the nation’s most accessible
colony of sea lions with a local guide at the popular Seal Bay Conservation Park.
Your last stop is Kingscote to see the daily pelican feeding. Hotel: Aurora Ozone
Hotel, Executive Room (R) or Executive Seaview Room (S), Kangaroo Island. B L
First stop is the Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Distillery, where you can test the
fascinating products. Visit the Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park to feed kangaroos.
See koalas at Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary, and then enjoy a delicious
two-course lunch at Kangaroo Island Wilderness Retreat. Later, walk around
the Remarkable Rocks and continue to Admirals Arch to see playful New
Zealand fur seals resting on the rocks below. Return to Adelaide late evening.
Hotel: Chifley on South Terrace (R) or Stamford Plaza (S), Adelaide. B L
Auckland
Concludes
Morning of day 4
As this Short Break departs at 6.45am, accommodation will need to be pre-booked
Depart Auckland by coach for the Bay of Islands. On arrival in Paihia visit the
historic Waitangi Treaty Reserve, where New Zealand’s founding document,
the Treaty of Waitangi, was signed. You’ll have time on your own to learn about
New Zealand’s early Maori and European history and take in highlights such
as the Maori War Canoe (Waka) and Meeting House (Marae). Then, board the
Dolphin Seeker and meet your local skipper for a cruise through the beautiful
clear waters. Keep a look out for common and bottlenose dolphins, whales
and other marine life as you get up close to the action. Enjoy the views as you
cruise past the Cape Brett Lighthouse before arriving at the majestic ‘Hole
in the Rock’. You’ll be holding your breath as the skipper navigates through
the narrow space. Take in the unique sights of Grand Cathedral Cave before
heading back into the inner islands of the Bay. Hotel: Copthorne Resort, Garden
View (R) or Copthorne Resort, Water View (S), Bay of Islands, 2 nights. D
Day 2: Bay of Islands ‘Free Time’
You’ll have the day at leisure. Relax by the pool, or perhaps take a coach ride
to Cape Reinga, the northern-most point of New Zealand. Tonight, you can
choose to dine at one of the local cafés or restaurants on the waterfront. B
This morning why not spend time in a local café or perhaps take a ferry to
Russell, the first capital of New Zealand. This afternoon enjoy the lush green
farmland scenery as you return to Auckland. Hotel: Scenic Hotel (R) or
The Langham (S), Auckland. B
to Auckland Airport to connect with your onward flight (flights anytime). B
Your short break concludes this morning after breakfast. You’ll be
transferred to Adelaide Airport for your onward flight (flights anytime). B
Prices
Standard R
Superior S
USD
Adult Twin
945
999
USD
Single*
1269
1455
CAD
Adult Twin
1169
1245
CAD
Single*
1575
1805
All prices are per person, land only. *Single traveller must pay the single price. †Sunday, Monday & Thursday
departures operate to an alternative itinerary on Day 2. Please ask for details.
Prices
Standard R
Superior S
USD Adult Twin
2016/1 2016/2 2016/17 2017
819
935
799
879
850
975
819
899
CAD Adult Twin
2016/1 2016/2 2016/17 2017
1019
1159
995
1095
1055
1215
1019
1119
2016/1: 01 Apr 2016 – 30 Apr 2016. 2016/2: 01 May 2016 – 30 Sep 2016. 2016/17: 01 Oct 2016 – 30 Apr 2017.
2017: 01 May 2017 – 30 Sep 2017. All prices are per person, land only. Single price is available on request.
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Adventure
to Middle-Earth
4 days | code: ZRH4
7 days | code: ZBR5
Bag End at Hobbiton
Maori culture at Te Puia
Highlights
• Visit Lord of the Rings film locations
• See Waitomo Glowworm Grotto
• Experience Maori culture at Te Puia
• Enjoy a Maori Hangi
Feast & Concert
Bay of Islands &
Rotorua Unearthed
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Bay of Islands
Cape Brett
Highlights
Departs
•Cruise in the Bay of Islands
•Explore Waitangi Treaty Reserve
• Discover Waitomo Glowworm Grotto
•Experience Maori culture at Te Puia
•Visit the Agrodome Sheep Show
Daily 6.45am
Concludes
Morning of day 4
Agrodome Sheep Show
Departs
Daily 6.45am
Concludes
Morning of day 7
Travel through the lush farmland past Rangiriri, the location of a historic Maori
Land Wars site. On arrival in Waitomo a local guide will take you through
the world-famous Waitomo Caves. Finish with a silent boat ride through the
Glowworm Grotto, a subterranean cavern lit by thousands of tiny Glowworms.
Later, cross the Central North Island and enter Middle-earth! Just outside the rural
township of Matamata is the private farm that was transformed into The Shire
for Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies. Visit Hobbiton,
home to Bilbo, Frodo and friends, for a guided tour and find out how the sets were
created. You’ll get the chance to see Hobbit holes, the Mill, the Green Dragon Inn
and many other structures created for the films. Afterwards, continue to Rotorua.
Hotel: Copthorne Hotel (R) or Millennium Hotel (S), Rotorua, 2 nights. L
Travel to the Bay of Islands and visit the Waitangi Treaty Reserve to learn about
New Zealand’s early Maori and European history. Then, board the Dolphin
Seeker and meet your local skipper for a cruise through the beautiful clear
waters. Watch for bottlenose dolphins, whales and other marine life as you get
up close to the action. Cruise past Cape Brett Lighthouse to the famous ‘Hole
in the Rock’. Hotel: Copthorne Resort, Garden View (R) or Copthorne Resort,
Water View (S), Bay of Islands, 2 nights. D
Day 2: Rotorua
Your first stop is Te Puia, one of New Zealand’s foremost cultural venues.
Immerse yourself in Maori traditions and see master carvers and weavers
at work. Then, enter the neighbouring Whakarewarewa Thermal Valley, an
extraordinary landscape of geysers, steam and bubbling pools of boiling
mud. At Rainbow Springs Nature Park see kiwi in the nocturnal viewing
house and learn about conservation efforts to protect these endangered
birds. You can also get up close to a wide range of native and exotic birds,
fish and reptiles. Then get a taste of New Zealand’s agricultural industry
at the Agrodome, a working farm where you can see all kinds of rural
action! Later, you’ll take a one hour lunch cruise around Lake Rotorua on
board the historic paddle boat, the Lakeland Queen. Take in the sights of
Sulphur Bay, Hinemoa’s Point, Mokoia Island and Kawaha Point. Tonight
enjoy a unique Maori Hangi feast and concert on a local Marae. B L D
Spend a free morning in Rotorua before returning through lush forests to
Auckland. Hotel: Scenic Hotel (R) or The Langham (S), Auckland. B
Prices
Standard R
Superior S
USD Adult Twin
2016/1 2016/2 2016/17 2017
1179
1295
1150
1259
1209
1325
1165
1289
CAD Adult Twin
2016/1 2016/2 2016/17 2017
1469
1609
1429
1565
1499
1650
1450
1609
Day 2: Bay of Islands
The day is at leisure. Perhaps take a coach to Cape Reinga, via Ninety Mile
Beach, enjoy a day of sailing, or a Kerikeri winery tour. B
This morning relax in the Bay of Islands before returning to Auckland.
Hotel: Scenic Hotel (R) or The Langham (S), Auckland. B
Day 4: Auckland – Waitomo Glowworm Caves – Rotorua
Travel to the Waitomo Glowworm Caves, to tour its amazing limestone
formations. Take a silent boat ride through the Glowworm Grotto, a cavern lit by
thousands of tiny Glowworms. Later, travel to the Maori heartland of Rotorua.
Hotel: Copthorne Hotel (R) or Millennium Hotel (S), Rotorua, 2 nights. B
Day 5: Rotorua
Experience Te Puia, Maori cultural centre and a thermal wonderland of geysers
and mud pools. Discover Rainbow Springs Nature Park’s native flora and fauna.
Then, at Agrodome Sheep Show see a sheep shearing display and dog trials.
Tonight enjoy a unique Maori Hangi dinner and concert on a local Marae. B D
Spend a free morning in Rotorua before returning through lush forests to
Auckland. Hotel: Scenic Hotel (R) or The Langham (S), Auckland. B
Prices
Standard R
Superior S
USD Adult Twin
2016/1 2016/2 2016/17 2017
1745
1969
1689
1885
1795
2050
1715
1939
CAD Adult Twin
2016/1 2016/2 2016/17 2017
2169
2450
2099
2345
2229
2550
2135
2415
75
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Fiordland
Experience
5 days | code: ZFE5
Great Glacier
Explorer
7 days | code: ZG7
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Milford Mariner
Patea Explorer
Highlights
•Cruise on Doubtful Sound
•Overnight cruise on Milford Sound
•Spectacular waterfalls & wildlife
•Guided kayaking on Milford Sound
Milford Sound cruise
Departs
Concludes
Morning of day 5
Day 3: Te Anau – Milford Sound
Travel to Milford Sound for your overnight cruise on the Milford Mariner. Cruise
the full length of the Sound to the Tasman Sea, accompanied by a specialist
nature guide. The style is relaxed, allowing plenty of time to view the fiord’s
spectacular waterfalls, rainforests and wildlife. Anchor in a sheltered cove and
explore the surrounding area in kayaks with your expert guide. Or simply relax
on deck. Cruise: Milford Mariner (R & S), Milford Sound. B D
Hotel: Copthorne Hotel & Resort (R) or Millennium Hotel (S), Queenstown
(22 May-16 Sep)^. B D
Day 4: Milford Sound – Queenstown
Today you’ll embark on your return journey to Queenstown. The rest of the
afternoon is yours to do as you wish. Hotel: Copthorne Hotel & Resort (R) or
Millennium Hotel (S), Queenstown. B
Day 5: Farewell from Queenstown
the airport for your onward flight (flights anytime). B
Standard R
Superior S
1509
1609
1209
1289
1650
1765
1315
1389
CAD Adult Twin
2016/1 2016/2 2016/17 2017
1875
1999
Mt. Cook
1499
1599
2055
2189
Departs
Daily
Concludes
Morning of day 7
On arrival at Christchurch Airport you’ll be transferred to your hotel (flights to
arrive prior to 4.00pm). Hotel: Ibis Hotel (R) or Novotel (S), Christchurch. D
Day 2: Queenstown – Doubtful Sound – Te Anau
Immerse yourself in the vast and untouched wilderness of Doubtful Sound. It
will take your breath away. Home to abundant wildlife, you may see bottlenose
dolphins and fur seals at play, or catch a glimpse of a rare Fiordland Crested
Penguin. Your excursion into the pristine fiord of Doubtful Sound begins
with a cruise across Lake Manapouri to West Arm. Then, join your coach to
travel the sub-alpine road through the dense rainforest. Board the catamaran
Patea Explorer for a cruise through some of the fiord’s most stunning
scenery. When you discover Doubtful Sound you will be struck by its silence
– a silence broken only by birdsong or the rushing of a distant waterfall. Its
beauty and vastness will take your breath away. Later, return to Te Anau.
Hotel: Luxmore Resort (R) or Distinction Hotel (S), Te Anau. B L
USD Adult Twin
2016/1 2016/2 2016/17 2017
TSS Earnslaw
•Stay in Mount Cook National Park
•Cruise on the TSS Earnslaw
•Dinner at a sheep station
•Explore Franz Josef Glacier
•TranzAlpine train journey
Day 1: Welcome to Queenstown
On arrival at Queenstown Airport you will be transferred to your hotel
(flights anytime). The rest of the day is at leisure. Hotel: Copthorne
Hotel & Resort (R) or Millennium Hotel (S), Queenstown.
Prices
Franz Josef Glacier
Highlights
Daily
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1635
1725
2016/1: 01 Apr 2016 – 30 Apr 2016. 2016/2: 01 May 2016 – 30 Sep 2016. 2016/17: 01 Oct 2016 – 30 Apr 2017. 2017: 01
May 2017 – 30 Sep 2017. All prices are per person, land only. Single price is available on request. ^Milford Mariner
does not operate 22 May-16 Sep. Alternative is scenic cruise on Milford Sound with night in Queenstown.
Day 2: Christchurch – Mt. Cook
Travel through lush farmland to Lake Tekapo to visit the iconic Church of the
Good Shepherd. Continue into the Southern Alps towards Mount Cook National
Park. You’ll arrive at Mount Cook Village in time to enjoy a 3 course lunch and
overnight stay at the famous Hermitage Hotel. You’ll have the chance to take a
scenic ﬂight over this alpine region (own expense). Hotel: Hermitage Hotel,
Mt. Cook View (R) or Superior Rooms (S), Mt. Cook. B L D
Day 3: Mt. Cook – Queenstown
You’ll have free time to explore Mount Cook National Park. This afternoon, travel
south to Lindis Pass, past Lake Dunstan and Cromwell to Queenstown. Hotel:
Copthorne Hotel & Resort (R) or Millennium Hotel (S), Queenstown, 2 nights. B
Enjoy a day at leisure in Queenstown, the adventure capital of New Zealand.
Tonight make your own way to the Steamer Wharf for your cruise on the
historic TSS Earnslaw. We cruise to Walter Peak High Country Farm for a
gourmet barbecue dinner and entertaining sheep show. B D
Day 5: Queenstown – Franz Josef Glacier
Travel over the Haast Pass to Jackson Bay. Look out for fur seals, dolphins and
penguins. This afternoon there’s free time to explore Franz Josef township.
Perhaps take a scenic flight over the glacier or over Mt. Cook (both own
expense). Tonight enjoy a special West Coast dinner at your hotel. Hotel: Scenic
Hotel Franz Josef Glacier, Graham Wing (R) or Douglas Wing (S), Franz Josef. B D
Day 6: Franz Josef – TranzAlpine – Christchurch
Travel to Greymouth to board the world famous TranzAlpine, one of the top
six train journeys in the world. Your train climbs into the Southern Alps before
descending the Canterbury Plains to Christchurch. Hotel: Ibis Hotel (R) or
Novotel (S), Christchurch. B D
Christchurch Airport to connect with your onward flight (flights anytime). B
Prices
Standard R
Superior S
USD Adult Twin
2016/1 2016/2 2016/17 2017
2045
2245
1965
2079
2119
2279
1979
2099
CAD Adult Twin
2016/1 2016/2 2016/17 2017
2539
2789
2445
2585
2635
2835
2459
2615
Day
Tours
Got a day or half day to spare? Add-on an AAT Kings Day
Tour. Choose tours in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Alice
Springs, the Red Centre, the Top End, Perth or Cairns. See
the must-see sights and learn about a specific destination’s
history and culture. We also offer free hotel pick-ups, so
all you need do is relax and enjoy your day. To see our
full range of Day Tours visit aatkings.com/daytours
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Piti & Ochre Sightseeing Passes (Uluru & Kata Tjuta)
USD 215 CAD 265 Code: Y3
How it works
• Freedom to travel on your day of choice
• The pass is valid for 3 consecutive days
from the start of your first tour
• You may travel once on each included tour
Ochre
Includes:
Uluru Sunrise & Guided Walk,
Uluru Sunset, Kata Tjuta Sunrise
& Valley of the Winds
USD 359 CAD 445 Pass
Piti
Includes:
Uluru Sunrise & Kata Tjuta
Uluru Base Tour & Sunset
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Sightseeing
Passes offer great value
for money for guests
wanting to experience
the complete wonders
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National Park. Buy 2
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Code: Y5
• Uluru – Kata Tjuta National Park Entry Fee is included
• Due to seasonal conditions, please book as far in
advance as possible
Sightsee ‘n’ Save Pass
Purchase a Sightsee ‘n’ Save Pass before you go and save up to
35% on over 60 selected Day Tours. Only available for purchase
prior to arrival in Australia, each pass contains 4 coupons.
The benefits
• On all tours, seats are guaranteed 24 hours prior
to departure. Due to seasonal conditions, please
book as far in advance as possible
• Courtesy pick-ups are available from most hotels
Half coupon Full coupon
• No need to pre-book Day Tours before leaving
home. Simply book your tours in Australia
• No extra fees
Uluru Aussie Barbecue
The only evening dining experience inside Uluru – Kata Tjuta National Park
After sunset continue to our exclusive venue for an Aussie
Barbecue Dinner, with Uluru as your stunning backdrop.
Relax in the company of friends and fellow travellers and
enjoy sparkling wine on arrival then dine on a menu of
steak, kangaroo meat, lamb sausages, chicken skewers,
garlic prawns, salads and a tasty dessert. All accompanied
by a selection of red and white wines, beer and soft drinks.
There’s time for stargazing too (weather permitting).
Double coupon
USD 350
CAD 435
USD116* / CAD144*
*Plus the cost of the Uluru Sunset Y11
or Ultimate Indigenous Uluru Y99
Exclusive to
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Day
Tours
Sydney
Hunter Valley
Harvest Wine
Experience
Blue Mountains
& Australian
Wildlife
Full day | Code: J15
Highlights
•
•
•
•
Spectacular views at Echo Point
Breathtaking panoramic vistas
Admire the Three Sisters
Explore Featherdale Wildlife Park
Half day | Code: J14
Highlights
Departs
Daily 8.00am
Concludes 6.00pm approximately
USD125 CAD155
See the Three Sisters in Katoomba and admire panoramic views
over the Jamison Valley from Echo Point. Ride the world’s steepest
railway at Scenic World (own expense). Enjoy a lunch break in
Leura. Visit Featherdale Wildlife Park and pat a cuddly koala. See
other native animals including kangaroos and crocodiles.
•
•
•
•
Stunning Hunter Valley vistas
Winery tour of Hope Estate
Hunter Resort lunch & wines
Tastings at McGuigan Wines
Spectacular
Sydney
Full day | Code: J4
Full day | Code: J63
• Enjoy views from our doubledecker see-through roof coach
• See the Sydney Opera House
• Visit Bondi Beach
Departs Daily 9.00am & 2.00pm
(pick-ups from Vibe Hotel, YHA Central,
King Street Wharf, Circular Quay) Concludes 3 V hours later approx.
USD35 CAD45
See the iconic sights of Sydney as no one has ever seen it before, from
our exclusive double-decker see-through roof coach. Drive across the
Sydney Harbour Bridge to Milsons Point for panoramic views. In the
Royal Botanic Gardens, enjoy views of the Sydney Opera House and
the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Your tour concludes with a birds-eye
view of the other must-see sights.
Melbourne
Highlights
• View the Twelve Apostles
• Marvel at Loch Ard Gorge
& collapsed London Bridge
• Port Campbell shops & galleries
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•
•
•
Architectural & shopping delights
Stroll the Botanic Gardens
See Captain Cook’s Cottage
Shrine of Remembrance
Highlights
•
•
•
•
City views from Milsons Point
Take a break on Manly Beach
See the Sydney Opera House
Stroll on famous Bondi Beach
CAD195
Departs Daily 8.15am
USD105 CAD129
Cross the Sydney Harbour Bridge for fabulous views of the city skyline.
See Sydney’s white sandy northern beaches, including Manly Beach.
This afternoon see Sydney’s historic Rocks and Circular Quay. View
the Opera House from Mrs. Macquarie’s Chair in the Royal Botanic
Gardens. Visit famous Bondi Beach for afternoon tea (own expense).
Full day | Code: K10
Departs
Daily 8.00am from Federation Square
USD139 CAD169
Highlights
•
•
•
•
Get up-close to koalas & kangaroos
See the Nobbies rock formations
Witness the Penguin Parade
Learn about life on Phillip Island
Departs
Daily 1.15pm from Federation Square
Concludes 9.30-10.30pm (Apr-Sep)
& 10.30-11.30pm (Oct-Mar)
USD135 CAD165
Visit the Maru Koala & Animal Park to see koalas, kangaroos and
other animals. View Seal Rocks and the Nobbies, overlooking one of
the most treacherous oceans in the world, Bass Strait. At the Penguin
Parade witness the wild Little Penguins emerge from the sea after a
hard day’s fishing and waddle across the sand to their nests.
Puffing Billy Steam
Train & Wine
Country in Style
Magnificent
Melbourne Tour
Highlights
USD159 Phillip Island
Penguins,
Kangaroos & Koalas
Travel along the Great Ocean Road and marvel at the golden sandy
beaches. The rugged splendour of the Twelve Apostles is breathtaking.
These incredible limestone rock formations are a result of erosion that
began up to 20 million years ago. Hear the amazing shipwreck story of
survival of the Loch Ard and visit its famous gorge. Visit Port Campbell
for afternoon tea (own expense) before returning to Melbourne.
Half day | Code: K1
Day
Tours
Great Ocean Road
& Twelve Apostles
Full day | Code: K4
Tue, Fri & Sun 8.00am
Visit Hope Estate for a tour and tastings of their Semillon, Chardonnay
and Shiraz wines. At the Hunter Resort enjoy a tasting platter lunch of
seasonal local produce, and a range of wine tastings to complement
the food. Next stop is historic McGuigan Wines, dating back to the
1800s. Your final stop is the Hunter Valley Gardens Village,
where there’s time for shopping and browsing. L
Sydney
Sightseeing
Highlights
Departs
Full day | Code: K35
Departs
Daily 8.10am from Federation Square
Concludes 11.45am approximately
USD59 CAD75
Hear about Melbourne’s wonderful history, its famous buildings,
and sensational shopping. Explore Fitzroy Gardens, including
Captain Cook’s Cottage, the Royal Botanic Gardens and the Shrine of
Remembrance. Travel over the Westgate Bridge, drive along the Grand
Prix Track and see the Melbourne Cricket Ground, St. Paul’s Cathedral,
the Arts Centre, Crown Casino and Port Phillip Bay.
Highlights
•
•
•
•
Beautiful Dandenong Ranges
Enjoy Aussie Billy Tea
Ride Puffing Billy Steam Train
Tastings at Yarra Valley wineries
Departs
Mon, Wed, Fri & Sun 8.20am from
Federation Square
USD139 CAD169
Travel east of Melbourne to the beautiful Dandenong Ranges. Enjoy
morning tea at Grants on Sherbrooke and hand-feed native birds.
Take a ride through the spectacular forest aboard the Puffing
Billy Steam Train. Visit Rochford Winery and another two of
Victoria’s premier wineries including Domaine Chandon for
tastings and wine appreciation.
Day
Tours
Cairns
Kuranda, Skyrail & Tjapukai
Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise
Full day | Code: KQS
Highlights
•
•
•
•
Ride the Scenic Railway
Ride the Skyrail Cableway
Visit Kuranda Heritage Markets
Tjapukai Aboriginal Experience
Departs Daily 8.15-9.00am from Cairns
or Port Douglas Concludes 4.50pm in Cairns or 5.20pm
in Port Douglas approximately
USD135 CAD167
Visit Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park and experience the dreamtime
history, creation and dance theatres. Ride the Skyrail Rainforest
Cableway above the Barron Gorge National Park to Kuranda, where
there is time to stroll through the markets. Board the Kuranda Scenic Railway for a breathtaking journey to Freshwater Station. Brisbane
Full day | Code: CRMC
Highlights
• Cruise to the reef on a catamaran
• Enjoy a reef presentation in semi-submersible craft
• Enjoy snorkelling & a buffet lunch
Full day | Code: B7
Full day | Code: B84
Departs Daily 8.45am
USD117 CAD145
The Sunshine Coast is home to Australia Zoo, made famous by
the antics of the late Steve Irwin (the Crocodile Hunter), Terri and
Bindi Irwin. Spend almost 6 hours at Australia Zoo with shows and
demonstrations including crocodile feeding and snake handling.
The handlers even walk some animals through the park. Adelaide
Morning tea at TeAro Estate
Visit Maggie Beer’s Farm Shop
Lunch at Saltram Wine Estate
Tastings at 3 other wineries
from Adelaide Central Bus Station or
selected Adelaide Hotels
Concludes 5.15pm at ACBS approx.
USD117 CAD145
Perth
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•
See koalas & kangaroos up-close
Enjoy lobster for lunch
Stroll through Pinnacles Desert
Thrilling 4WD on sand dunes
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•
•
•
Discover Brisbane’s must see sights
River cruise with Devonshire Tea
Visit Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
Views from Mt. Coot-tha Lookout
Departs Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat & Sun 9.00am
USD117 CAD145
See the sights of Brisbane and learn about its convict past. Enjoy a river
cruise with Devonshire Tea, experience the Wheel of Brisbane (0wn
expense) and time to see the arts, crafts and restaurants of South
Bank. At Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary cuddle a koala and feed a
kangaroo before taking in city views from Mt. Coot-tha Lookout.
Highlights
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•
Coastal drive & sea-lion walk
2 course lunch in a bush setting
See koalas in their natural habitat
Remarkable Rocks & Admirals Arch
Departs
Daily 6.45am from Adelaide Central Bus Station or selected Adelaide Hotels
Concludes 10.40pm at ACBS approx.
USD233 CAD289
Drive to Cape Jervis to board a ferry for the crossing to Kangaroo
Island. Experience Seal Bay, getting you closer to nature as the
wild Australian Sea Lions frolic and laze about on the beach.
Visit Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary and see Admirals Arch &
Remarkable Rocks in Flinders Chase National Park. L Day
Tours
4WD Pinnacles, Koalas & Sand
Dunes
Highlights
Highlights
Full day | Code: HTCC
Departs Wed, Thu, Sat & Sun 9.15am
Travel through the scenic countryside to Australia’s premier wine region.
Stop for morning tea and tastings at TeAro Estate. Visit Maggie Beer’s
Farm Shop to sample her products. Enjoy a two-course lunch and wine tasting at Saltram Wine Estate. Visit 3 other wineries including Kellermeister, Wolf Blass and Pindarie. L
Full day | Code: P4L
CAD218
Kangaroo Island
Experience
Full day | Code: AS2
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•
USD176 Day
Tours
Barossa Food &
Wine Experience
Highlights
Concludes 5.30pm in Cairns or Port Douglas approximately
Day
Tours
City Sights, Cruise & Wildlife
• See Steve Irwin’s Australia Zoo
• Step aboard Steve’s Safari Shuttle
• Get your adrenalin pumping at the
world-famous Crocoseum show
or Port Douglas
Board a high-speed catamaran and cruise to the Great Barrier
Reef. Enjoy a reef presentation by a marine naturalist. View
spectacular coral and tropical fish from a semi-submersible
craft. There is a chance to go snorkelling (equipment provided).
A tropical buffet lunch is included. Return transfers are extra. L
Crocodile Express
& Australia Zoo
Highlights
Departs Daily 9.00am from Cairns Discover
Rottnest
Full day | Code: PDR3
Highlights
Departs
Daily 8.00am
USD181 CAD224
Visit Caversham Wildlife Park in the Swan Valley and see koalas
and kangaroos up-close. Stop at the Lobster Shack for lunch. At
Nambung National Park walk through the Pinnacles desert’s
limestone pillars. Enjoy a thrilling experience of sand boarding
and 4-wheel driving over the vast sand dunes of Lancelin. L
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Cruise on the Swan River
Experience diverse flora & fauna
Encounter a Quokka
Enjoy a delicious lunch
Departs
Daily 8.00am
USD161 CAD200
Cruise down the Swan River to Fremantle then board the highspeed ferry for the trip to sub-tropical Rottnest. Explore secluded
beaches and sandy bays. You’re sure to encounter a Quokka! Enjoy
a delicious lunch followed by a tour of the island. Later, there's time
at leisure before re-boarding your ferry for your return to Perth. L
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The 12 Apostles Lodge Walk | 4 days | code: GORW
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The Twelve Apostles Lodge Walk
Highlights
•Twelve Apostles helicopter flight
•World-class hiking
•Travel the Great Ocean Road
•Luxury small group experience
Prices
Superior Departs
Approximately every three
days. Please ask us for dates.
Fitness Level: Moderate
Walk up to 15 kms daily
Twin
Twin
1745
1919
1745
1919
2159
2375
2159
2375
Low season: 01 Sep 2015 – 30 Sep 2015, 01 Dec 2015 – 29 Feb 2016 & 01 May 2016 – 31 May 2016. High
season: 01 Oct 2015 – 30 Nov 2015, 01 Mar 2016 – 30 Apr 2016. All prices are per person, land only.
*Single traveller must pay the single price. Single room at Twelve Apostles Lodge has shared facilities.
Inspiring
Journeys
As this Inspiring Journey departs at
before an ascent of 138 steps. The trail
continues with views of the coast to both
Cape Volney and Cape Otway. B L D
Day 1: Melbourne – Twelve Apostles Lodge
The Twelve Apostles Lodge Walk uncovers
the last half of the coastal trail known as
the Great Ocean Walk and is complemented
by three nights of eco-chic pampering
at Twelve Apostles Lodge. Travel to the
Lodge for a briefing and gear fit-out before
commencing the 11km walk at Castle Cove.
The afternoon begins amongst tea-trees
with stunning ocean vistas before entering
an enchanting grass tree forest. Continue
to Johanna Beach for a 2km soft sand walk
followed by a stroll back to the Lodge. Hotel:
Twelve Apostles Lodge, 3 nights. B L D
Day 3: Moonlight Head – Princetown
Meander through native forest before
opening on to the Gables lookout, then
enjoy lunch with views of the Apostles
in the distance. Stunning coastal
views to the west get you through the
afternoon as we walk to Gellibrand
lookout. The walk ends with a swim at
Princetown (weather dependent). B L D
Day 2: Johanna Beach – Moonlight Head
Today you’ll be rewarded with the
most visually spectacular and isolated
sections of the Great Ocean Road. Walk to
beautiful Milanesia Beach. After a beach
stroll, take a trail dissected by gullies
Day 4: Princetown – the Twelve
Apostles – Melbourne
Start a walk that will see the Apostles
emerge as the trail rises and falls along
the coastline. Stop at a lookout exclusive
for walkers and continue to Gibson Steps
– you’ve made it! Now take to the skies on
a helicopter flight for unparalleled views
of this amazing coast, before lunch at Port
Campbell and a transfer to Melbourne. B L
Tassie Trails – Bay of Fires Walk | 4 days | code: BOFW
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Day 1: Launceston – Forester Beach Camp
After a gear check and introductions you’ll
journey to Mt. William National Park to
begin your walk at Boulder Point. Lunch in
the company of native birds and marine
artefacts on one of Tassie’s pristine beaches.
Spend this evening in semi-permanent
tents, enjoying an idyllic dinner on the
deck. Hotel: Forester Beach Camp. B L D
Bay of Fires
Highlights
•Tamar Valley wine tastings
•Stay in the Bay of Fires
Prices
Superior Departs
Daily
Oct 2015-May 2016
Twin
Twin
1999
2165
1999
2165
2485 2679 2485 2679
Low season: 01 Oct 2015 – 25 Dec 2015 & 01 Apr 2016 – 17 May 2016. High season: 26 Dec 2015 –
31 Mar 2016. All prices are per person, land only. *Single traveller must pay the single price. Single
room has shared facilities at the lodge.
Day 2: Bay of Fires
Walk south along sand-dunes, with
magnificent views across heathlands and the
ocean. Lunch is at a sheltered cove behind
the dunes near Eddystone Point Lighthouse.
Bask in the secluded beaches and coves that
lead to the Bay of Fires Lodge. This evening
relax at the lodge, where your meals are
accompanied by fine Tasmanian wine and
beer. Hotel: Bay of Fires Lodge, 2 nights. B L D
Day 3: Bay of Fires ‘Free Time’
Experience the many native birds
accompanying the dawn, and if you’re
lucky, watch whales glide down the coast
or dolphins surfing waves. Or, you can
sleep in and be woken by the aromas of a
hot-cooked breakfast and freshly brewed
coffee. During the day you can choose
to kayak down the Ansons River and
experience the riparian ecology of this
winding river. Other options include fishing,
snorkelling, exploring the nearby shell
coves or relaxing around the lodge. B L D
Day 4: Bay of Fires – Launceston
There’s time for a morning swim or walk
through eucalypt forests and coastal
heath land. After lunch, your return trip
to Launceston takes you through the
picturesque Pipers Brook wine region,
stopping at Dr. Andrew Pirie’s vineyard.
Your Inspiring Journey concludes in
Launceston this afternoon. B
Tassie Trails – Freycinet Experience Walk | 4 days | code: HFEW
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Wineglass Bay
Highlights
•Spectacular sea cruise
•Swim at Wineglass Bay
Prices
Superior Departs
Tue & Fri
Nov 2015-Apr 2016
Twin
Twin
1879 2050 1879 2050 2325
2539
2325
2539
Low season: 01 Nov 2015 – 23 Dec 2015. High season: 24 Dec 2015 – 30 Apr 2016. All prices are per
person, land only. *Single traveller must pay the single price.
Day 1: Hobart – Freycinet National Park
Depart Hobart for the scenic journey
from Hobart to Coles Bay, taking in wide
panoramas of the Freycinet Peninsula
across Great Oyster Bay. A morning tea
break is taken at the historic Spiky Bridge
near Swansea. On arrival at Coles Bay,
board the Naturaliste for a spectacular
sea cruise down the western length of the
peninsula to Schouten Island, the southernmost part of glorious Freycinet National
Park (weather permitting). After a picnic
lunch, walk up Bear Hill for magnificent
views, or go fishing for flathead in
Schouten Passage with our coxswain
Shep. The boat returns to Coles Bay and
you’ll be transferred to Friendly Beaches
Lodge to relax and enjoy a dinner of fresh
fish and fine wine, all to the rhythm of
the waves on Friendly Beaches. Hotel:
Friendly Beaches Lodge, 3 nights. B L D
Take a peaceful walk from Bryan’s Beach,
through sclerophyll forests to the renowned
Wineglass Bay. Here, you can enjoy a swim
in the crystalline waters before climbing
to the bay’s lookout for spectacular views.
Back at the lodge, you’ll enjoy refreshing
hot showers before drinks and dinner. B L D
Today explore geology of White Water Wall
and Little Bluestone Bay, climbing to the
bay’s clifftop through pristine bushland.
This headland is home to native plants
including the giant Xanthorrhoea. Return via
the white sands of Friendly Beaches. B L D
Day 4: Freycinet National Park – Hobart
Take an optional walk along the fossil-rich
ridgeline of Mt. Mary to Saltwater Lagoon, a
nesting ground for black swans and pelicans.
After brunch you’ll arrive at Isaac’s Point via
Friendly Beaches for the trip back to Hobart,
where your Inspiring Journey concludes. B L
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Why not
stay
a little
longer?
Sails in the Desert Ayers Rock
Four Points by Sheraton Sydney
Sofitel Auckland
The Henry Jones Art Hotel Hobart
James Cook Hotel Wellington
QT Port Douglas
Millennium Hotel Queenstown
VR Queen Street Auckland
Booking pre and post
accommodation is easy
Our special discounted rates make adding days either before
or after your vacation both easy and affordable at selected
AAT Kings hotels and resorts. To extend your stay, simply
choose the number of extra nights and ask your travel agent
to reserve the additional accommodation at the time of
booking. It couldn’ t be any easier. Prices are per person per
night and include breakfast, or room only where indicated.
Australian hotels
City
Adelaide
Alice Springs
Ayers Rock
Brisbane
Cairns
Darwin
Hobart
Launceston
Melbourne
Port Douglas
Sydney
Hotel
Chifley on South Terrace
Stamford Plaza
Aurora Alice Springs (Standard)^ + Room only
Lasseters Hotel Room only
Chifley Alice Springs Resort (River Gum) Room only
Chifley Alice Springs Resort (River Gum)
Outback Pioneer Hotel^* Room only
Desert Gardens Hotel^* Room only
Sails in the Desert Hotel ^* Room only
Sails in the Desert Hotel ^*
Ibis Hotel‡
Novotel‡
DoubleTree by Hilton Cairns
Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort
Hilton Hotel
Travelodge Mirambeena Resort (Motel)^x
Room only
Travelodge Mirambeena Resort (Standard) ^x
Room only
DoubleTree Esplanade^ø Room only
Mantra on the Esplanade^ø Room only
Mantra on the Esplanade^ø
Hotel Grand Chancellor (Mountainside)
The Henry Jones Art Hotel
Travelodge
Hotel Grand Chancellor
The Sebel
Crowne Plaza
Mercure Hotel Welcome
Travelodge Southbank
QT Port Douglas
Vibe Hotel
Four Points by Sheraton Darling Harbour
(City Side) † ∞
Four Points by Sheraton Darling Harbour
(Harbour View) † ∞
USD
Twin
71
92
55
65
88
113
151
197
252
298
97
124
76
86
88
USD
Single
120
184
110
130
176
201
302
394
502
548
177
226
152
157
171
CAD
Twin
88
114
69
80
109
140
187
244
312
369
120
154
94
106
109
CAD
Single
148
228
138
160
218
249
374
488
622
679
219
281
188
194
212
82
164
102
204
97
194
120
240
122
105
134
134
181
99
117
123
113
92
105
97
97
244
210
239
231
322
180
205
223
205
164
193
177
194
151
130
165
165
224
123
145
152
140
113
130
120
120
302
260
295
286
399
224
254
276
254
202
239
219
240
172
344
213
426
176
352
218
436
New Zealand hotels
City
Auckland
Christchurch
Queenstown
Wellington
USD
Twin
USD
Single
CAD
Twin
CAD
Single
VR Queen Street
90
180
113
226
Scenic Hotel
90
152
112
190
The Langham
121
210
150
261
Sofitel
137
274
170
340
The George
242
449
301
558
Novotel
122
244
152
304
Ibis Hotel
101
202
126
252
Copthorne Hotel & Resort
86
172
107
214
Millennium Hotel^°
113
226
141
282
Travelodge^°
74
134
92
167
James Cook Grand Chancellor
98
168
121
208
Museum Hotel
121
242
150
300
Hotel
^ Prices for these hotels are based on High Season. Low Season prices are available on request.
‡Prices for these hotels are based on High Season Monday to Thursday. Other prices are available on request.
* High Season:...................01 Jun 2016 – 30 Nov 2016
+ High Season:...................01 Apr 2016 – 31 Oct 2016
ø High Season:...................01 May 2016 – 30 Sep 2016
x High Season:...................01 Apr 2016 – 30 Sep 2016
∞High Season:...................01 Oct 2016 – 17 Dec 2016 & 01 Feb 2017 – 31 Mar 2017
† Surcharge applies.........29 Dec 2016 – 02 Jan 2017
° High Season:...................01 Oct 2016 – 30 Apr 2017
Important: Breakfast is not included in pre/post tour accommodation on Northern Territory Short Breaks.
Only AAT Kings clients qualify for the above accommodation and prices. Surcharges may apply.
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Booking
Conditions
All references to tours in these booking conditions, refer
to all Guided Vacations, Short Breaks, Day Tours, Inspiring
Journeys and Aussie Adventures.
Passports, Visas and Airfares
Check with your travel professional regarding current passport and
visa requirements. Special airfares for travel within Australia and New
Zealand are available to international visitors, in conjunction with
their international air tickets. Again, your travel professional will have
details.
Bookings and Conditions
To confirm your reservation, a non-refundable deposit of USD200.00/
CAD200.00 per person, per tour is required. Reservations will be held
for 7 (seven) days only. Balance for payment for your vacation is to be
paid in full 45 days prior to departure. Once deposit is accepted by our
office, the price for the coach content will guaranteed.
Departure Guarantee
Occasionally airlines and tour operators are forced to reschedule
departure dates. At AAT Kings we appreciate the inconvenience this
may cause you. Therefore, we guaranteed no fully-guided vacation will
be rescheduled within 45 days of the published departure date.
Prices and Concessions
Prices are quoted in USA and Canadian currency, and include Australian
Goods & Services Tax (GST). The prices are for coach content only
(unless stated otherwise), all prices are subject to change without
notice and may be affected by currency exchange rate fluctuations,
fuel and hotel surcharges and legislative changes that include changes
to any taxes to be paid. This clause does not apply if the booking was
made within 10 weeks of travel. All prices in this brochure are valid as
of 01 April 2016 for current pricing and availability please call 866 240
1659. Prices should be checked before making final payment.
Young Travellers: Children 2 to 15 years of age are entitled to child prices
on half an one day Day Tours as well as on Short Breaks that include
overnight accommodation (tent/hotel) when sharing with at least one
adult (unless stipulated otherwise). Only one young traveler discount
is applicable per room. Infants up to and including 1 year old are free
of charge.
Children on AAT Kings Guided Vacations: Child rates apply to children
aged 6 to 15 years inclusive. Children 5 years of age and under are not
eligible any AAT Kings Guided Vacation. Guests under 18 years of age
must be accompanied by an adult.
Children on AAT Kings Inspiring Journeys: Children under 15 years of
age are not eligible to travel on any AAT Kings Inspiring Journey. Guests
under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.
Accommodation
Run of house rooms are used at all hotels featured in this brochure,
unless otherwise specified.
Single Rooms and Triple Rooms
Where single rooms are available, an additional charge applies. Refer
to individual programs. Single rooms in some remote locations cannot
always be guaranteed and in some cases, the single charge is obligatory.
Triple rooms are available on request and a discount per person applies.
The third bed may be a 'fold-away', 'sofa-bed' or 'roll away'.
Quad Share Rooms
Quad share rooms are unavailable and clients are required to book
two twin rooms. Inter-connecting rooms are available on request and
subject to availability.
Solo Travellers
If you are traveling alone on a Guided Vacation and do not wish to pay
the single supplement, AAT Kings will ensure that you share a room
with a person of the same gender. If we are unable to match you, we'll
provide a single room at no additional charge. Please request at time of
booking. Does not apply to Small Group Tours and Short Breaks.
Hotel Check-in/Check-out
Check-in time at most hotels is 3pm. If you are arriving early into a city,
you may wish to request an early check-in to your hotel room, so as to
allow for immediate check-in. An additional night's charge will apply.
Amendment fees
Each amendment or modification after your booking has been
confirmed is subject to USD/CAD 35.00 charge. A change to tour date
or tour itinerary within 45 days of tour departure be will treated as a
cancellation and normal cancellation fees will apply, except when the
change is to an earlier tour departure of equivalent or greater value,
in which case a USD/CAD 50.00 per person amendment fee will be
charged.
If You Have to Cancel
Cancellation fees will be levied relative to the amount of notice given
as follows (minimum USD/CAD200.00 per person):
AAT Kings Guided Vacations, Short Breaks,
Inspiring Journeys & Aussie Adventures
More than 1o weeks
70-45 days prior to departure
44-22 days prior to departure
21-8 days prior to departure 7-1 days prior to departure
Less than 24 hours prior to departure
Full refund
Deposit forfeited
25% of tour price
30% of tour price
50% of tour price
100% of tour price
Day Tours
Less than 6 days
24 hours or no show
50% of tour price
100% of tour price
See Travel Insurance clause.
Tour Participation, Exclusion and Release
Children under eighteen (18) years of age must be accompanied by
an adult. Clients with disabilities are welcome on AAT Kings tours
provided they are accompanied by an able-bodied companion and do
not require special assistance from AAT Kings personnel. You must
advise AAT Kings at the time of booking if you are affected by an
condition, medical or otherwise, that may affect your enjoyment of
the tour or its enjoyment by others. Failure to do so may result in the
termination of your travel arrangements without any liability on the
part of AAT Kings.
AAT Kings reserves the right at its discretion to exclude from a tour,
or to terminate the travel arrangements during the course of the tour
without refund, of anyone who:
• is unable to cope with the requirements of coach tour travel or who
may need or require services or facilities that are not available
• fails to comply with the reasonable instructions of AAT Kings
personnel
• engages in illegal or undesirable behaviour or interferes with the
enjoyment of or jeopardises the safety of other participants
You agree that AAT Kings is released from all liability for, and you
agree not to hold AAT Kings responsible for termination of your tour
arrangements in accordance with the previous conditions, or any
decision made by AAT Kings or by any service provider who refuses to
provide you with special accommodation facilities or services that are
not available or who refuses to carry you by reason of any disability
or medical condition. You agree that our AAT Kings Travel Director or
Representative may take photographs and videos of you while you
are on vacation and that these may be used in our brochures and/or
advertising or publicity material without obtaining any further consent
or payment in respect of such photographs and/or films.
Complaints
Please note that AAT Kings does not incur any liability for airfares
purchased by travel agents or guests online via the internet, in the
unlikely event that a tour is cancelled, AAT Kings cannot be held
responsible for airfare conditions when the airfare is purchased via
the internet or by travel agents. All such risk, loss and expense must
be borne by the travel agent or guest.
Uluru - Kata Tjuta National Park
& Kakadu National Park Entry Fees
Airfares
Refunds and Penalties
Illness or Absenteeism: in the event of your withdrawal from a tour
after commencement for reasons of illness, you must obtain a medical
certificate in support of any insurance claim. We regret that no refunds
can be made for absences from a tour, including but not limited to,
missed meals or sightseeing. AAT Kings makes no representation or
guarantees concerning reimbursement of funds paid by you under any
insurance claim
Travel Insurance
It is strongly recommended that all clients take out comprehensive
travel insurance including international air, cancellation and medical
cover. This may be arranged through your travel agent or credit card
company.
Vacation Inclusions
Transportation, entrance fees and boat cruise prices as per itinerary,
services of a Travel Director and Tour Driver and meals as specified.
Accommodation on a twin share basis (unless otherwise specified).
Subject to a minimum number of clients, AAT Kings reserves the
right to operate touring on a smaller vehicle with a Driver Guide. On
some occasions, coach restrooms may be inaccessible depending on
operational conditions.
Airport Transfers
Where indicated in this brochure, complimentary arrival and
departure transfers are provided between designated airports and
AAT Kings hotels on the scheduled start and end days of your tour
only. Complimentary transfers are only included with pre/post tour
accommodation booked with AAT Kings, and where flight arrival and
departure details are advised.
Special meals
Please advise AAT Kings of any special dietary requirements at least 14
days before departure. Note that any special meal requirements will
be on a request basis only. AAT Kings cannot guarantee the availability
of special meal types.
Not Included in Your Price
Airfares (unless stated), airport taxes, travel insurance and personal
items. Any new or additional government taxes or charges.
Luggage Allowance
One medium size suitcase per person plus one piece of hand luggage
which may be carried on board the coach. Please note that hand
luggage with an adjustable handle and wheels will not fit in the
overhead compartments of the vehicle and cannot be accepted as hand
luggage. Maximum weight of the suitcase not to exceed 50lbs (23kg).
We are required by strict Government vehicle weight regulations to
enforce and adhere to this limit.
If your luggage exceeds this limit, we ask that you make alternative
arrangements for the excess to be forwarded to the termination point
of your tour. We suggest that you have wheels on your suitcase, as
there are certain places where assistance is not available (e.g. railway
stations and cruise terminals). Airlines may impose stricter weight and
size limits for luggage and may also charge fees for checked baggage,
including the first checked bag. Please check with your airlines/s
directly for their most current baggage regulations and related fees.
AAT Kings is not responsible for additional fees imposed by carriers in
regard to luggage. All luggage and personal effects are at all times,
and in all circumstances at the risk of the tour participant. Luggage
insurance is strongly recommended.
Smoking & Seat Rotation
Government regulations prohibit smoking inside tourist coaches.
Please restrict smoking to the ample stops en route. To enable everyone
the opportunity of enjoying window and front seats, guests change
seats daily during the course of the tour.
What to Bring
We recommend casual, lightweight, drip-dry clothing with some
warmer articles for the evenings and cooler days. For the winter
months, a warm jacket is recommended. Pack shorts, pullover, rubbersoled walking shoes, swimsuit, towel, sleeping clothes and waterproof
jacket. Do not forget a hat, camera, sunglasses, insect repellent,
sunscreen, toiletries and a bottle for drinking water. Note that regular
laundry facilities may not always be available. Dress is usually casual,
so bring comfortable clothing. In Central Australia, Southern Australia
and New Zealand nights in winter (May to August) can be cold, frosts
and snow do occur and occasionally cold winds blow, so bring warm
clothing to suit. Days are usually sunny and mild. In Northern Australia
warmer conditions apply, so come prepared.
Wi-Fi
Complimentary WiFi service is available in many hotel guest rooms
and/or the public areas of most hotels. Complimentary WiFi is also
provided on-board most of our touring coaches. WiFi on coaches uses
a mobile/cellular network and as a result the connection will be slower
than regular broadband and at times may not be available in some
areas. Please note that WiFi may not be available on transfer coaches
and other local services.
Independent Touring
Please note companies other than AAT Kings operate some of the
touring in this brochure.
Third Party Suppliers: IMPORTANT: Scenic Flights, Boat Cruises,
Helicopter Flights, Cable Car Rides, some 4WD Tours, White Water
Rafting, Camel Rides, Hot Air Ballooning, Rail, Rural Homestay Options
etc. These excursions are not operated by AAT Kings Tours, nor by
persons or companies associated with AAT Kings Tours. These activities
may involve inherent risk of injury, death, accident, delay and loss, and
guests assume all such risk with regard to any misadventure, death,
injury, delay or loss which occurs during, or as a result of any such
activity.
If an issue arises or you need assistance, you should immediately inform
the relevant supplier (for example the hotel) and your Travel Director
or our local representative who will endeavour to assist you. Prompt
action will assist the supplier of the services to rectify the situation
and ensure enjoyment of your vacation. It is a legal requirement that
you advise the supplier of any issues you may have whilst on tour.
If you fail to give the supplier and/or AAT Kings the opportunity to
investigate and rectify your complaint at the time, this may affect your
rights under this contract if your complaint cannot be resolved locally
or through our office (detailed below). You should make contact with
the travel agent with whom you booked your vacation who will contact
us to advise of the problem so that we may endeavour to resolve it.
Should a problem remain unresolved, we request that a complaint be
made in writing within 28 days of completion of your tour to:
Guest Relations Department
AAT Kings Tours (USA)
801 East Katella Avenue,
Anaheim, CA, 92805
The entry fee for Uluru – Kata Tjuta National Park is USD21/CAD26
per adult and USD11/CAD13 per child and is valid for a period of 3
consecutive days. The fee for Kakadu National Park is USD34/CAD42
per adult (April-October), USD21/CAD26 per adult (November-March),
USD17/CAD21 per child (April-October), USD11/CAD13 per child
(November-March) and is valid for 7 consecutive days. The entry fee
is included on all Short Breaks. The entry fee is not included on any
Day Tours and must be pre-purchased at time of booking or on day
of travel. This is an additional compulsory government charge and is
subject to change without notice. You must carry your entry ticket with
you every time you enter the National Parks or you will be required to
purchase another ticket.
Protection of Funds
AAT Kings shares coverage under Trafalgar Tours' USTOA Active
Membership and $1 million letter of credit, posted with the United
States Tour Operators Association, in the unlikely event of the
company's insolvency AAT Kings Tours (USA) Inc., is a registered seller
of travel with the Attorney General of the State of California pursuant
to section 17550.20 of the California Business and Professions Code
CST#2019957-20
Responsibility
1. This brochure represents the entire agreement between the guest
and AAT Kings Tours International Ltd., who is the product owner.
2.A AT Kings and its agents (collectively 'AAT') act only as agent for the
guest and upon express condition that AAT Kings shall not be liable
or responsible for any direct, indirect, consequential or incidental
damage, injury, loss, accident, delay or irregularity of any kind, which
may be occasioned by reason of any act, or omission of any third party
(including without limitation, any act, inaction or breach of contract
of any third party, which is to or does supply any goods or services
for this tour). Without limiting the foregoing, AAT Kings does not
own or operate any third party suppliers of services such as hotels,
restaurants, transportation companies, sightseeing companies or
local tour operators. It is not responsible for any injury, death, loss or
expense due to overbooking of accommodations, default of any third
parties, sickness, weather, strikes, acts of God, Government, acts of
terrorism, criminal activity, war, quarantine, force majeure events or
any other cause beyond its control. All such risk, loss and expense
must be borne by the guest.
3. Most coach tours are subject to a minimum number of guest
bookings. Where this is not reached, we endeavour to give ample
notice and suggest suitable alternatives. Any additional costs
incurred are the responsibility of the guest.
4. Legal proceedings against the company may be instituted only in a
State or Federal Court within the State of California, or in the U.S.
District Court for the Central District of California. The applicable
law shall be the law of the State of California.
5. We reserve the right to change the hotels and vehicles used, if
operational considerations require this.
Photography
A selection of images in this brochure have been supplied by Hamilton
Island Resort, South Australia Tourism Commission, Tourism Australia,
Destination New South Wales, Tourism Northern Territory, Tourism
and Events Queensland, Tourism Tasmania, Tourism Tropical North
Queensland, Tourism Western Australia, Visions of Victoria, Voyages
Indigenous Tourism Australia, Wildlands Cruises, Wildman Wilderness
Lodge, Te Puia, Real Journeys, Tamaki Maori Village, Destination
Queenstown, Destination Rotorua.
Brochure Validity
01 April 2016 - 31 March 2017
For tour pricing and itineraries departing before 01 April 2016, refer
to our 2015 brochure. Please note surcharges and minimum night
stays may apply, and itineraries may vary due to special events, New
Years Eve, Christmas, Easter etc. The tours advised in this brochure are
operated by AAT Kings Tours Pty. Ltd., on behalf of AAT Kings Tours
International Ltd.
AAT Kings Tours Pty. Ltd., (ABN) 97 079 722 464
Level 7, 35 Grafton St, Bondi Junction, NSW, Australia 2022
Website: www.aatkings.com
Email: [email protected]
The
$1 Million
Travellers Assistance Program
AAT Kings Tours shares the coverage available under the $1million assistance
program with affiliates of Trafalgar Tours who, as an Active Member of the USTOA
is required to post $1millionwith USTOA to be used to reimburse , in accordance with
the terms and conditions of the USTOA Travelers Assistance Program, the advance
payments of AAT Kings Tours customers in the unlikely event of Trafalgar Tours
bankruptcy, insolvency or cessation of business. Further, you should understand that
the $1million posted by Trafalgar Tours may be sufficient to provide only a partial
recovery of the advance payments received by AAT Kings Tours. Complete details
of the USTOA Travelers Assistance Program and the list of affiliates may be obtained
by writing to USTOA at 345 Seventh Avenue, Suite 1801, New York, New York, 10001,
or by email: [email protected] or by visiting their website www.USTOA.com
AAT Kings Tours USA Inc
United States Tour Operator (USTOA) Member #138
Address: 801 East Katella, Anaheim CA 92805
T: + 1 1866 240 1659
83
AAT Kings encourages the sustainable development of tourism in partnership with the
Treadright Foundation – a not-for-profit organisation established by The Travel Corporation
and its family of brands. To date, the foundation has helped support more than 35 sustainable
tourism projects worldwide. Within Australia and New Zealand AAT Kings is also proud to
support a number of important projects with a particular focus on wildlife conservation.
Koalas
AAT Kings has teamed up with Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors to
support the Koala Rehabilitation Project at their Wildlife Hospital
– the country’s largest and busiest wildlife facility. We support
the treatment and rehabilitation of koalas at the centre, as well
as the building of eco-friendly habitats to protect the sick and
orphaned. We now even have an AAT Kings Mascot “Koala Sam”.
Tassie Devils
AAT Kings supports the conservation of
the endangered Tasmanian Devil through
sponsorship of the Tasmanian Devil breeding
program at Tasmania Zoo. We’ve adopted
three little Tasmanian Devils already and are proud to support
the zoo in their efforts to combat the fatal Devil Facial Tumour
Disease that is affecting Tasmanian Devils across the state.
Kiwi birds
AAT Kings supports the conservation of New Zealand’s iconic native bird,
the endangered kiwi. We contribute to the Rainbow Springs Kiwi Breeding
Program in Rotorua to hatch and raise kiwi chicks, perform health checks
and daily monitoring, as well as fund research into kiwi incubation and
rearing. We aim to help Rainbow Springs raise awareness of the protection
of these precious birds and continue to play a vital role in their survival.
Our eco-friendly coaches
Taking a coach is an environmentally sustainable means of transportation.
Coaches use significantly less fuel per passenger than an average sized
car or hybrid. One coach can displace up to 56 cars from the road.
Car vs Coach
Coach emissions
60% less CO2
than 1 car
Little Peng uins
AAT Kings has supported the world’s
leading research facility for Little Penguins
on Phillip Island in Victoria. Our support
has contributed to a penguin weighbridge
to monitor the health of the penguins. Interpretive signs were also
erected to help educate visitors about the local environment and
this important penguin colony.
X56
54% less CO2
than 1 train
X1
86% less CO2
than 1 airliner
Let our family guide you again
No matter what your taste, whether you’re a family or a couple, a group or travelling solo, The Travel Corporation family offers something
for everyone. Our multi award-winning portfolio ranges from luxury hotels and boutique river cruises, to independent vacation package
companies and a variety of guided vacation experiences. Our philosophy is simple – create enriching travel experiences for every one of our
guests by combining an unbeatable mix of exceptional service and quality at great value. Operating in 60 countries across the globe, we are a
worldwide expert in travel. As a fourth generation, family-owned business, we work hard to consistently deliver excellent experiences, no matter
which brand you choose. We value your loyalty, so when you book with us again you’ll be recognised with past guest offers. Find out more at
TheTravelCorporation.com or ask us when you book.
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301, 1117 – 1 Street SW
Calgary, AB
T2R 0T9
Travel Agents Contact:
1 866 814 7378
www.downundersolution.com

ESCORTED COACH TOURING AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND

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