Australia And New Zealand Panorama (Base, 2024/25, 15 Days)

Guide

Specialist team of two highly experienced Travel Director and Driver Guide

Meals

TSS Earnslaw and Walter Peak BBQ Dinner Real Country Farm Experience (BMG) Mitai Village, Concert and Dinner

Others

Melbourne Laneways Walking Tour Hartley’s Boat Cruise Great Barrier Reef Cruise Sydney Harbour Cruise Sydney Opera House Locally Guided Tour Mrs Macquarie Chair with views of Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge Ruakuri Cave Tour, Waitomo Rainbow Springs and Kiwi Hatchery Whakarewarewa Living Village Tour Local Specialists (Guides) Centrally located premium hotels

Transport

Travel in luxury coach Airport Transfers (see flight information below)

Accommodation

14 nights quality accommodation: Crowne Plaza Hotel Melbourne Hilton Hotel Cairns Hyatt Regency Darling Harbour Millennium Hotel Queenstown Millennium Hotel Rotorua Stamford Plaza Auckland

Hygieneprotocol

As of December 1st 2021, you must be fully vaccinated to travel with us. Your final vaccine dose must have been administered a minimum of 15 days prior to the start of the trip. This is your second dose of Pfizer, Moderna, or Astra Zeneca, or single dose of Johnson & Johnson.  You must be able to show documented proof of vaccination on trip. Your CDC card is sufficient (we recommend saving a picture on your smart phone as a backup option), but please be aware that certain destinations may require you to fill out additional forms online.

Others

Other activities and services are not included.

Flights

Flights are not included. Flight Information: Day 1 – Flights to arrive prior to 12 noon into Melbourne Airport Day 3 – Melbourne to Cairns: VA1291 Day 6 – Cairns to Sydney: VA1418 Day 9 – Sydney to Queenstown: VA163 Day 12 – Queenstown to Auckland: NZ614 Day 15 - Depart Auckland after midday

Optional

Blue Mountains & Australia Wildlife (J15) (Sydney) Adult Price: AUD 165 Child Price: AUD 82 Blue Mountains & Australia Wildlife (J15) Explore the World Heritage listed Blue Mountains. Stretching over one million hectares, the Blue Mountains is an inspiring mix of rainforest, canyons, tall forests and heathlands. Visit the famous Three Sisters rock formation up close from Echo Point before arriving at Scenic World where you can witness the vastness of the Blue Mountains as you join the Scenic Railway, Cableway and Skyway. These rides are a great way to see the steep valleys and canyons and follow the boardwalk along the valley floor. Stop in picturesque Leura at lunchtime and grab a bite to eat at one of the many cafés. Encounter koalas, kangaroos, wombats and other native animals. Bridge Climb (Sydney) Adult Price: AUD 308.00 Child Price: AUD 208.00 Bridge Climb The Bridge Climb is a 3 1/2 hour guided journey to the top of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. It takes you along the outer arch of the Bridge on catwalks and ladders all the way to the summit, 134 metres above Sydney Harbour. Climbing in groups of up to 14 people, you’ll be led by one of BridgeClimb’s professional Climb Leaders on an adventure of the world’s most recognisable Bridge. Sydney Tower Restaurant Dinner (Sydney) Adult Price: AUD 75.00 Child Price: AUD 22.00 Sydney Tower Restaurant Dinner Enjoy a memorable evening perched high above the city with uninterrupted revolving views. This delicious buffet dinner includes over 40 freshly prepared dishes across a range of international cuisines including a selection of fresh seafood, salads, hot dishes and desserts The Rocks Pub Walk (Sydney) Adult Price: From AUD 95.00 The Rocks Pub Walk Tread in the footsteps of the convicts, larrikin gangs & locals of the past as you share a drink in four of Sydney's oldest pubs. Between watering holes, your guide will take you through the alleys & cobbled streets of The Rocks as they share the gossip, shouts and stories of Australia's first European settlement. Tour includes: A choice of a beer (285ml/10oz), house wine or soft drink at each pub. 2.5 hours in duration. Runs 2:30pm & 6.30pm daily. Commences from Harts Pub, Essex St & Gloucester Street, The Rocks. Great Adventures Introductory Dive (Cairns) Adult Price: AUD 173.00 Great Adventures Introductory Dive For an underwater adventure to remember, experience an introductory dive! It’s fun and no experience is necessary to take a fully supervised introductory dive. Professional and experienced instructors will guide you through every aspect of your dive, allowing you to have a relaxed, enjoyable experience. Ochre Restaurant - 2 Course Dinner (Cairns) Adult Price: AUD 57.00 Child Price: AUD 57.00 Ochre Restaurant - 2 Course Dinner Ochre is an award winning restaurant with a dedication to local produce, crafting native ingredients into modern exciting cuisine. The menu changes seasonally and is unique in its use of Australian native foods and regional produce. Dinner and Harbour Cruise on Spirit of Cairns (Cairns) Adult Price: From AUD 99.00 Child Price: From AUD 45.00 Dinner and Harbour Cruise on Spirit of Cairns A Cairns Dinner Cruise is the perfect way to end a perfect day in paradise. Step aboard the luxury catamaran Spirit of Cairns for a 2.5 hour evening cruise through the calm water inlet and waterfront precinct of Cairn. Enjoy fabulous dining and live music with the lights of Cairns City and mountain sillhouettes as your backdrop. Phillip Island - Penguins, Kangaroos & Koalas (Melbourne) Adult Price: AUD 172.00 Child Price: AUD 86.00 Phillip Island - Penguins, Kangaroos & Koalas If you’re curious about our native wildlife or just love animals, we’ve got you covered today! You’ll get up close to Australian animals, including koalas and kangaroos. On Phillip Island the main attraction awaits – the Little Penguins waddling up the sand to their dune burrow homes returning from their daily fishing excursion. Down Under Tours Daintree Dreaming (Cairns) Adult Price: AUD $235.80 Child Price: AUD $217.80 A cultural journey taking you from coast to rainforest experiencing natural beauty and ancient culture. Learn traditional hunting and gathering skills as you search for bush tucker of mud crabs, fish and mussels before tasting and sharing what you have caught and gathered. A short drive away is the lush rainforest of Mossman Gorge Cultural Centre. Here you will experience the splendour of the World Heritage listed Daintree Rainforest. Enjoy a guided interpretive walk through the ancient rainforest and along the banks of the pristine waters of the Mossman Gorge. Lunch & damper included. Kuranda: Scenic Rail, Skyrail and Hartley's Crocodile (Cairns) Adult Price: AUD $198.90 Child Price: AUD $104.40 Enjoy this historical rail journey to Kuranda, with breathtaking views across the cane fields of Cairns, to the tropical rainforest of Kuranda. Upon arrival you will have around one hour to explore this fascinating village of colourful and interesting arts and crafts. At 11.30am, make your way directly to the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway to experience this iconic rainforest. After arriving at the Smithfield Skyrail Terminal, the coach will transfer you to Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures. Explore the park, including the unique eco experience of the Wetlands cruise through the ecologically significant Melaleuca wetlands; the domain of the saltwater crocodile. (Operates Daily) Cape Tribulation Day Tour (Cairns) Adult Price: AUD $201.60 Child Price: AUD $135.00 Travel in air-conditioned comfort in your luxury purpose-built vehicle to Cape Tribulation, through some of the oldest rainforest in the world. Included is morning tea and a driver guided walk at Mossman Gorge, a cruise on the Daintree River, delicious tropical BBQ lunch set amongst the rainforest, and a walk on famous Cape Tribulation Beach. Down Under Tours Kuranda Skyrail and Scenic Railway (Cairns) Adult Price: AUD $153.90 Child Price: AUD $81.00 Down Under Tours Kuranda Skyrail and Scenic Railway Join your Down Under Tours coach transfer to Smithfield Station. Here you join Skyrail and marvel at the World's Most Beautiful Rainforest Experience, including time at both Red Peak and Barron Falls stations, both with spectacular lookouts. On arrival in Kuranda, the Village is yours to explore. The vibrant and colourful Heritage markets take place daily. Your return to Cairns is aboard the famous Kuranda Scenic Rail. Winding around curves, across bridges and through hand-hewn tunnels this amazing engineering feat is a tribute to our pioneers. Upon arrival at historic Freshwater Station, you will board your coach back to your accommodation. Nautilus Aviation (Cairns) Adult Price: AUD $199 Take a scenic flight over the Great Barrier Reef - spectacular!

Insurance

Insurance is not included.