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Australia & New Zealand Escape Downunder
Find out how you can connect with the world’s oldest living culture. Discover it the same way Aboriginal Australians have passed it down for at least 50,000 years - through art, dance, myths, music and the land itself. See Aboriginal art and contemporary dance in the cities.
Day 1: Sunday/Monday, April 11/12, 2027, International Departure from Los Angelas, CA – LAX INTL. Airport
Departing at 10:10pm Flight Connection: AUCKLAND, Arriving Cairns AUSTRALIA time 10:45am Apr. 13, 2027) X ✈ ✈
Day 2: Tuesday, April 13, 2027, Cairns
Arrival in Cairns Meet and greet upon arrival at Cairns airport. Transfer to hotel for check-in. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Cairns. Crystalbrook Riley Hotel or similar
Day 3: Wednesday, April 14, Cairns Great Barrier Reef
Cairns Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
Breakfast at hotel. A full day Marine World Outer Barrier Reef departing from reef Fleet terminal 1.Meeting at 8:30am – returning at5:00pm. Experience the magic ofthe Great Barrier Reef with us.Your Reef Magic cruise lasts around 90 minutes and will take you to ourexclusive pontoon on the Outer Great Barrier Reef. Our Cairns reef tourgives you 5 hours at the pontoon to explore the wonders of the reef, bothabove and below the water.
Includes: Full day outer reef tour to the new Reef Magic pontoon with snorkel equipment, glass bottom boat, semi-submersible, underwater observatory, science laboratory presentations, fish feeding display & buffet lunch included. Guided coral viewing from the semi-submerged vessel and glass bottom boat. (All snorkeling, equipment and expert instructions, fully enclosed kids' pool, underwater observatory, fish feeding presentation, freshwater showers and change rooms, tea and coffee, lunch. Overnight in Cairns. Crystalbrook Riley Hote or similar.
Day 4: Thursday, April 15, Cairns
Cairns Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
Breakfast at hotel. Full day tour of Cape Tribulation and Daintree, to include the following: Daintree River Cruise - Alexandra Lookout - Lunch at Daintree Heritage Lodge - Cape Tribulation - Daintree Ice Cream Company tour - Mossman Gorge Centre: Includes afternoon tea, river/guided walk in Mossman Gorge & shuttles. Overnight in Cairns. Crystalbrook Riley Hotel or similar.
Breakfast at hotel, transfer to Cairns airport for flight to Sydney. Depart at 1:40pm, arrive in Sydney at 4:35pm. Check-in to our hotel. The Shangri-La Hotel, Sydney is perfectly positioned between the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge where guests can enjoy the quintessential Sydney experience in comfort and style that is unmistakably five stars. The Hotel is also within walking distance of the Central Business District, Sydney’s major shopping facilities and tourist attractions. Circular Quay, with its ferry and jet cat terminal, train and bus stations, numerous outdoor dining venues and restaurants and the world-famous Sydney Opera House, are only a short stroll away. Overnight in Sydney. Shangri-La Hotel Sydney or similar.
Day 6: Saturday, April 17, Sydney
Sydney Meal: Breakfast, Lunch Breakfast at hotel. 9:30am pickup for Sydney City with Opal Store Stop & Opera House Guided Tour. Discover the best Private Sydney Tour on this intimate four-hour, half day guided private tour. See the iconic Opera House up close, bustling Kings Cross, the famous Bondi Beach and renowned Harbour Bridge.
Make your way around this vibrant Sydney city tour and explore one of the world’s most recognized harbours. Highlights
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A Private Sydney Tour – just your group on the tour, no one else!
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Stop at Altmann + Cherny’s Opal Showroom
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Guided Tour of Sydney Opera House
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Explore the famous Bondi Beach
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Picture perfect view of the Sydney Harbour Bridge from Mrs Macquarie’s Chair
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Learn about Sydney’s history and culture from an expert guide
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Great way to orient yourself with the city at the start of your stay
Later this evening we will delight in a Sydney Harbour City Dinner Cruise. Overnight in Sydney. Shangri-La Hotel Sydney or similar.
Day 7: Sunday, April 18, Sydney
Sydney Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
Breakfast at hotel. Full Day Blue Mountains Tour
FEATHERDALE WILDLIFE PARK
Your first stop is at Featherdale Wildlife Park, arriving in front of big crowds, and early morning is when the animals are at their most active. Wander the leafy bush setting and get up close and personal with over 2000 of Australia’s unique native animals. Get that perfect picture of a Koala and pet the Kangaroos and Wallabies!
BLUE MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK
Continue to the World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains and enjoy one of the most spectacular views of the Jamison Valley. Your guide will accompany you on a walk through the temperate rainforest to see majestic waterfalls and amazing lookout points. You will learn about the native plants and can watch out for some of our local wildlife.
THREE SISTERS ROCK FORMATION
No visit to the Blue Mountains would be complete without a stop for the best views of the famous Three Sisters. If you are feeling adventurous, you can climb down the Giant Stairway to get within touching distance of this amazing rock formation. Hear about the Aboriginal legends of the area and learn about their culture and history.
MOUNTAIN VILLAGE OF LEURA
Explore the delightful charms of the township of Leura with its Ye Olde Candy Store, Delectable Fudge Shop, Famous Tea Pot Museum, Art Gallery and Craft Shops.
FINE DINING RESTAURANT
Perched at the absolute edge of the World Heritage listed Blue Mountains National Park, with views of mountains, cliff edges and lush rainforest valleys right through the Jamison Valley to Mittagong, 80 kilometres away.
Relax over a 2-course lunch, renowned for its modern Australian cuisine using fresh and local produce. Drinks at own expense.
SCENIC WORLD
Take unlimited rides on the three thrilling attractions. Fly suspended 280m (nearly 1000 feet) above Jamison Valley on the Scenic Skyway. Ride the world’s steepest railway (52-degree incline) to the valley floor and stroll through the cool temperate rainforest. Hop on the Cableway and head back to the top of the escarpment.
Overnight in Sydney. Shangri-La Hotel Sydney or similar.
Day 8: Monday, April 19, Sydney
Day at Leisure Meal: Breakfast
Breakfast at hotel. Full day at leisure. Overnight in Sydney. Shangri-La Hotel Sydney or similar
Day 9: Tuesday, April 20, Sydney – Queenstown, New Zealand ✈
Sydney - Queenstown Meal: Breakfast
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to Sydney airport for flight to Queenstown. Depart at 4:15pm, arrive in Queenstown at 9:15pm. Upon arrival, transfer to hotel for check-in. Overnight QT Queenstown hotel or similar.
Day `10: Wednesday, April 21, Queenstown
Queenstown Meal: Breakfast
Breakfast at hotel. Skyline Gondola departure from Brecon Street. Reputed to be the steepest lift in the Southern Hemisphere, the gondola carries visitors high above Queenstown to the Skyline complex located on Bob's Peak. Situated an easy five-minute walk from central Queenstown, the gondola is an all-weather tourist attraction in its own right. Numerous observation decks around the complex offer breathtaking views of Coronet Peak & The Remarkable, over Queenstown and across Lake Wakatipu to Cecil and Walter Peaks
Day 11: Thursday, April 22, Queenstown
Queenstown Meal: Breakfast, Dinner
Breakfast at hotel. Full day tour of Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise (via Manapouri) with cold seasonal packed lunch, to include the following: - Duration: 7 hours - 1-hour cruise across Lake Manapouri - 45-min coach trip over Wilmot Pass through Fiordland’s rainforest and into the Sound - A 3-hour cruise through the waterways of Doubtful Sound - Commentary by our knowledgeable skipper and nature guide - Wildlife viewing opportunities, including dolphins, fur seals and even occasionally penguins - Snacks and drinks available for purchase onboard Doubtful Sound is a beautiful fiord; three times longer than Milford Sound and a surface area ten times larger with twisting arms. With its rugged peaks, verdant rainforest and twisting, hidden inlets, Doubtful Sound will take your breath away.
There’s no direct road access, so the only way you can to get to Doubtful Sound is a cruise across the picturesque Lake Manapouri, followed by a bus trip over Wilmot Pass - New Zealand's most expensive (and majestic) road. Pause along the way to experience the dense Fiordland rainforest and view Doubtful Sound glistening below. This isolation makes this fiord a very special place, only those in the know get to see. Once you arrive, you will board the Patea Explorer for a 3-hour (approximately) cruise on Doubtful Sound - a spectacular pristine fiord. During the cruise, the knowledgeable and friendly skipper or nature guide will share with you their passion for the region.
They’re always ready to answer questions, point out landmarks and provide all the information about the varied wildlife you may see, including dolphins, fur seals, and the rare Fiordland crested penguins. Overnight in Queenstown. QT Queenstown Hotel or similar.
Australia
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Aussi Splender: 14-Day Island Nation Adventure
This wonderful “Once in a Lifetime” Tour Package includes:
Round Trip International Air from Los Angelas, CA. (LAX) all in-country domestic flights, Transfers, First Class & Deluxe Hotel Accommodations, Breakfast daily and other meals mentioned in the itinerary, Services of professional tour guides, Baggage handling (1 bag per person), Deluxe air-conditioned vehicles, taxes and service charges… and an on-hand CHAMPION SERVICES TRAVEL, representative… Plus lots of fun and new adventures and memories! Not Included: Domestic Air to LAX Intl. is at your own expense. Passport cost and Visas are required. Group domestic airfare from the same location is based on a minimum of 20 passengers travelling on the same itinerary. TBD
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