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New Zealand and Australia 12 Days |
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Visit: Auckland - Rotorua - Melbourne - Philip Island - Albury - Mt. Ainslie - Canberra - Sydney
Tour Code: RTNZA12 |
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| Detailed Itinerary |
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Day 01 |
USA - Auckland, New Zealand
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| Depart USA for Auckland, the largest city of New Zealand, known as the "City of Sails." |
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| Day 02 |
USA - Auckland
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| Overnight on board. |
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| Day 03 |
Auckland
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| Arrive in Auckland, start our city Tour. Visit the Harbor Bridge, King's Domain, then drive along Tamaki Drive up to Mount Eden, the highest point in Auckland, for a panoramic view of the city. Proceed to the Kelly's Tarltons Underwater World where we see the rare and colorful sea creatures. |
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| Day 04 |
Auckland - Rotorua
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| A southbound drive along the Waitomo River takes us to the well-known Waitomo Glowworm Cave. The next stop on our sightseeing tour is Rotorua, a place inhabited by the indigenous Maori People. Before dinner, free time for leisure stroll along the lovely Rotorua Lake. Enjoy a traditional Maori Hangi Feast and a cultural performance this evening. |
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| Day 05 |
Rotorua
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| A visit to the Rainbow Spring shows us the trout and precious Kiwi birds. Later visit the New Zealand Farm to see the villagers demonstrate the art of sheep shearing and milking, and the smart sheepdogs display their amazing herding skills. Maori Village is set amidst a thermal reserve, the cultural artifacts and traditional handicrafts are exhibited. Visitors are also amazed to see its natural wonders: the numerous buddling mud pools and geysers. Before dinner, a chance to enjoy a hot bath at a thermal spring is served. |
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| Day 06 |
Rotorua - Auckland
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| Depart Rotorua for Auckland. A brief walk on the Redwood Trail is arranged before our photo stops at the breathtakingly beautiful Blue-Geen Lake and Taupo Lake. The mighty Huka Falls and the nearby volcanoes come into view at Lake Taupo. Afternoon arrival at Auckland. The rest of the day is free at leisure. |
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| Day 07 |
Auckland - Melbourne, Australia
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| Flight to Melbourne, the second largest city in Australia, have breakfast on board. Upon arrival, travel to Philip Island, a natural animal reserve renowned for the fantastic parade by the fairy penguins on Summerland Beach. For dinner, we enjoy the famous Australian lobster. |
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| Day 08 |
Melbourne - Albury
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| Our tour of Melbourne features visits to the central commercial area, the Collins Street, Parliament House, Captain Cook's Cottage, and the Shrine of Remembrance. On our way to Albury, our bus passes by the St. Patrick's Cathedral. |
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| Day 09 |
Albury - Canberra
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| Canberra is the capital city of Australia. Our city tour shows us the Royal Australia Mint, Parliament House, War Memorial Park, Embassy Area, Eruptive Fountain, the diplomatic residential areas, and Mt. Ainslie. The Regatta Point Exhibition is also visited for an introduction to the history of the city's development. |
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| Day 10 |
Canberra - Sydney
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| A bus ride takes us up to the top of Blue Mountains for an amazing view of the Echo Point and the Three Sisters Rock. After a cable car ride down the mountains, we visit the Wildlife Park for a close encounter with kangaroos and the cuddly koala. Upon arrival at Sydney, check in to our hotel. |
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| Day 11 |
Sydney
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| A panoramic drive takes us in the famous landmarks: Bondi Beach, Opera House, the historic Rocks, the 2000 Olympic Sites and more. End our tour with a cruise diving us a close view of the magnificent harbor. Enjoy coffee and tea on the cruise. A seafood farewell dinner is served tonight. |
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| Day 12 |
Sydney - USA
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| We board our flight back to the USA. |
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