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Worldwide Escorted Bus Tours & River Cruises
New Zealand Explorer W/ Cairns, Outback & Sydney
American breakfast (B) daily; Local Host service in Cairns & Auckland; driving directions; map; sightseeing as outlined in the day-by-day itinerary.
Highlights:
Itinerary:
| Day #1 |
Arrive in Cairns, Australia. Welcome to Cairns, “Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef” and one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. The balance of the day is at your leisure. |
| Day #2 |
Cairns. Today, board a fast catamaran for a cruise to Green Island, one of the many tropical islands on Australia’s famous Great Barrier Reef. Here you can choose to snorkel, take a glass-bottom boat tour, or walk through the island’s cool rainforest. Return to Cairns and enjoy the afternoon at your leisure. (B) |
| Day #3 |
Cairns. A full day at leisure to explore tropical Cairns. (B) |
| Day #4 |
Cairns–Ayers Rock. Today, fly to Ayers Rock. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. (B) |
| Day #5 |
Ayers Rock. This morning, included sightseeing takes you to Kata Tjuta (the Olgas), where you will enjoy a guided walk. This afternoon, a guided sightseeing tour includes a visit to the cultural center and a walking tour around the base of Uluru (Ayers Rock). Late in the day, travel to “Sunset Strip” for a drink, canapés, and to witness the changing colors of the rock. (B) |
| Day #6 |
Ayers Rock–Alice Springs. Today, fly to Alice Springs for guided sightseeing that includes visits to the Old Telegraph Station, Anzac Hill, School of the Air, and the Royal Flying Doctor Service. (B) |
| Day #7 |
Alice Springs–Sydney. Today, fly to Sydney. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. (B) |
| Day #8 |
Sydney. Enjoy a morning guided sightseeing tour that includes a Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge photo stop, the historic “Rocks” area, and a visit to world-famous Bondi Beach. The afternoon is at your leisure. (B) |
| Day #9 |
Sydney. Enjoy a full day at leisure in this beautiful city. (B) |
| Day #10 |
Sydney–Auckland, New Zealand. Today, fly to Auckland. Meet your Local Host this afternoon and pick up your rental car. (B) |
| Day #11 |
Auckland–Waitomo–Rotorua. Travel south through the rich pastoral province of Waikato to Waitomo. Here, enjoy a guided tour of the famous Glowworm Grotto, featuring a fascinating underground boat ride. Continue on to Rotorua via Lake Karapiro. (B) |
| Day #12 |
Rotorua. Today, visit the Agrodome for a hands-on experience focusing on New Zealand’s farming history. Next, visit Rainbow Springs, a unique showcase of New Zealand’s flora and fauna. Finally, on to Te Puia to view Maori carving, weaving demonstrations, and to walk through the thermal reserve to see boiling mud pools and shooting geysers. The afternoon is at leisure. (B) |
| Day #13 |
Rotorua–Lake Taupo–Napier. Depart Rotorua and head to Napier via Lake Taupo. (B) |
| Day #14 |
Napier–Wellington. Drive south today to Wellington, capital of New Zealand. (B) |
| Day #15 |
Wellington–Blenheim. Today, board your ferry and cruise through the Marlborough Sounds to Picton. Continue on to Blenheim. (B) NOTE: You will drop off your rental car at the ferry terminal in Wellington and pick up a new car at the ferry terminal in Picton. |
| Day #16 |
Blenheim–Christchurch. Continue south to Christchurch, the “Garden City.” (B) |
| Day #17 |
Christchurch–Franz Josef. Today, travel to Franz Josef via Arthur’s Pass, a journey famous for the spectacular mountain scenery of the Southern Alps. (B) |
| Day #18 |
Franz Josef–Queenstown. Head south along the rugged west coast and via Haast Pass to Queenstown. (B) |
| Day #19 |
Queenstown. Milford Sound Excursion. Travel by motorcoach along the shores of Lake Wakatipu to Te Anau, gateway to Fiordland National Park. View the Mirror Lakes as you pass through the Eglinton Valley. From the Homer Tunnel, emerge into the Cleddau Valley. Join your Milford Sound cruise for an unforgettable experience. (B) |
| Day #20 |
Queenstown. A free day at your leisure to enjoy the adventure capital of New Zealand. (B) |
| Day #21 |
Queenstown–Mount Cook Region. Head north through the wine-making region of Central Otago to stunning Mount Cook. (B) |
| Day #22 |
Mount Cook Region–Christchurch. Travel north to Christchurch via the Canterbury plains. The stunning turquoise blue water of Lake Tekapo surrounded by the Southern Alps makes a great photo stop. (B) |
| Day #23 |
Christchurch. Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. Return your rental car at the airport prior to departure. (B) |
Pricing Options:
| Depart US | Land-Only |
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| 12/30/2010 | $3,586.00 | | 12/31/2010 | $3,586.00 | | 01/01/2011 | $3,586.00 | | 01/02/2011 | $3,586.00 | | 01/03/2011 | $3,586.00 | | 01/04/2011 | $3,586.00 | | 01/05/2011 | $3,586.00 | | 01/06/2011 | $3,586.00 | | 01/07/2011 | $3,586.00 | | 01/08/2011 | $3,586.00 | | 01/09/2011 | $3,586.00 | | 01/10/2011 | $3,586.00 | | 01/11/2011 | $3,586.00 | | 01/12/2011 | $3,586.00 | | 01/13/2011 | $3,586.00 | | 01/14/2011 | $3,586.00 | | 01/15/2011 | $3,586.00 | | 01/16/2011 | $3,586.00 | | 01/17/2011 | $3,586.00 | | 01/18/2011 | $3,586.00 | | 01/19/2011 | $3,586.00 | | 01/20/2011 | $3,586.00 | | 01/21/2011 | $3,596.00 | | 01/22/2011 | $3,596.00 | | 01/23/2011 | $3,596.00 | | 01/24/2011 | $3,596.00 | | 01/25/2011 | $3,596.00 | | 01/26/2011 | $3,596.00 | | 01/27/2011 | $3,596.00 | | 01/28/2011 | $3,596.00 | | 01/29/2011 | $3,596.00 | | 01/30/2011 | $3,596.00 | | 01/31/2011 | $3,596.00 | | 02/01/2011 | $3,596.00 | | 02/02/2011 | $3,596.00 | | 02/03/2011 | $3,596.00 | | 02/04/2011 | $3,596.00 | | 02/05/2011 | $3,596.00 | | 02/06/2011 | $3,596.00 | | 02/07/2011 | $3,596.00 | | 02/08/2011 | $3,596.00 | | 02/09/2011 | $3,596.00 | | 02/10/2011 | $3,596.00 | | 02/11/2011 | $3,596.00 | | 02/12/2011 | $3,596.00 | | 02/13/2011 | $3,596.00 | | 02/14/2011 | $3,596.00 | | 02/15/2011 | $3,596.00 | | 02/16/2011 | $3,596.00 | | 02/17/2011 | $3,596.00 | | 02/18/2011 | $3,596.00 | | 02/19/2011 | $3,596.00 | | 02/20/2011 | $3,596.00 | | 02/21/2011 | $3,596.00 | | 02/22/2011 | $3,596.00 | | 02/23/2011 | $3,596.00 | | 02/24/2011 | $3,596.00 | | 02/25/2011 | $3,596.00 | | 02/26/2011 | $3,596.00 | | 02/27/2011 | $3,596.00 | | 02/28/2011 | $3,596.00 | | 03/01/2011 | $3,596.00 | | 03/02/2011 | $3,596.00 | | 03/03/2011 | $3,596.00 | | 03/04/2011 | $3,596.00 | | 03/05/2011 | $3,596.00 | | 03/06/2011 | $3,596.00 | | 03/07/2011 | $3,596.00 | | 03/08/2011 | $3,596.00 | | 03/09/2011 | $3,596.00 | | 03/10/2011 | $3,596.00 | | 03/11/2011 | $3,596.00 | | 03/12/2011 | $3,596.00 | | 03/13/2011 | $3,596.00 | | 03/14/2011 | $3,596.00 | | 03/15/2011 | $3,596.00 | | 03/16/2011 | $3,596.00 | | 03/17/2011 | $3,596.00 | | 03/18/2011 | $3,596.00 | | 03/19/2011 | $3,596.00 | | 03/20/2011 | $3,596.00 | | 03/21/2011 | $3,506.00 | | 03/22/2011 | $3,506.00 | | 03/23/2011 | $3,506.00 | | 03/24/2011 | $3,506.00 | | 03/25/2011 | $3,506.00 | | 03/26/2011 | $3,506.00 | | 03/27/2011 | $3,526.00 | | 03/28/2011 | $3,526.00 | | 03/29/2011 | $3,526.00 | | 03/30/2011 | $3,526.00 | | 03/31/2011 | $3,526.00 | | 04/01/2011 | $3,526.00 | | 04/02/2011 | $3,526.00 | | 04/03/2011 | $3,526.00 | | 04/04/2011 | $3,526.00 | | 04/05/2011 | $3,526.00 | | 04/06/2011 | $3,526.00 | | 04/07/2011 | $3,526.00 | | 04/08/2011 | $3,526.00 | | 04/09/2011 | $3,526.00 | | 04/10/2011 | $3,526.00 | | 04/11/2011 | $3,526.00 | | 04/12/2011 | $3,526.00 | | 04/13/2011 | $3,526.00 | | 04/14/2011 | $3,526.00 | | 04/15/2011 | $3,526.00 | | 04/16/2011 | $3,526.00 | | 04/17/2011 | $3,526.00 | | 04/18/2011 | $3,526.00 | | 04/19/2011 | $3,526.00 | | 04/20/2011 | $3,436.00 | | 04/21/2011 | $3,436.00 | | 04/22/2011 | $3,436.00 | | 04/23/2011 | $3,436.00 | | 04/24/2011 | $3,436.00 | | 04/25/2011 | $3,436.00 | | 04/26/2011 | $3,436.00 | | 04/27/2011 | $3,436.00 | | 04/28/2011 | $3,436.00 | | 04/29/2011 | $3,436.00 | | 04/30/2011 | $3,436.00 | | 05/01/2011 | $3,436.00 | | 05/02/2011 | $3,436.00 | | 05/03/2011 | $3,436.00 | | 05/04/2011 | $3,436.00 | | 05/05/2011 | $3,436.00 | | 05/06/2011 | $3,436.00 | | 05/07/2011 | $3,436.00 | | 05/08/2011 | $3,436.00 | | 05/09/2011 | $3,436.00 | | 05/10/2011 | $3,436.00 | | 05/11/2011 | $3,436.00 | | 05/12/2011 | $3,436.00 | | 05/13/2011 | $3,436.00 | | 05/14/2011 | $3,436.00 | | 05/15/2011 | $3,436.00 | | 05/16/2011 | $3,436.00 | | 05/17/2011 | $3,436.00 | | 05/18/2011 | $3,436.00 | | 05/19/2011 | $3,436.00 | | 05/20/2011 | $3,436.00 | | 05/21/2011 | $3,436.00 | | 05/22/2011 | $3,436.00 | | 05/23/2011 | $3,436.00 | | 05/24/2011 | $3,436.00 | | 05/25/2011 | $3,436.00 | | 05/26/2011 | $3,436.00 | | 05/27/2011 | $3,436.00 | | 05/28/2011 | $3,436.00 | | 05/29/2011 | $3,436.00 | | 05/30/2011 | $3,436.00 | | 05/31/2011 | $3,436.00 | | 06/01/2011 | $3,436.00 | | 06/02/2011 | $3,436.00 | | 06/03/2011 | $3,436.00 | | 06/04/2011 | $3,436.00 | | 06/05/2011 | $3,436.00 | | 06/06/2011 | $3,436.00 | | 06/07/2011 | $3,436.00 | | 06/08/2011 | $3,436.00 | | 06/09/2011 | $3,436.00 | | 06/10/2011 | $3,436.00 | | 06/11/2011 | $3,436.00 | | 06/12/2011 | $3,436.00 | | 06/13/2011 | $3,436.00 | | 06/14/2011 | $3,436.00 | | 06/15/2011 | $3,436.00 | | 06/16/2011 | $3,436.00 | | 06/17/2011 | $3,436.00 | | 06/18/2011 | $3,436.00 | | 06/19/2011 | $3,436.00 | | 06/20/2011 | $3,436.00 | | 06/21/2011 | $3,436.00 | | 06/22/2011 | $3,436.00 | | 06/23/2011 | $3,436.00 | | 06/24/2011 | $3,436.00 | | 06/25/2011 | $3,436.00 | | 06/26/2011 | $3,526.00 | | 06/27/2011 | $3,526.00 | | 06/28/2011 | $3,526.00 | | 06/29/2011 | $3,526.00 | | 06/30/2011 | $3,526.00 | | 07/01/2011 | $3,526.00 | | 07/02/2011 | $3,526.00 | | 07/03/2011 | $3,526.00 | | 07/04/2011 | $3,526.00 | | 07/05/2011 | $3,526.00 | | 07/06/2011 | $3,526.00 | | 07/07/2011 | $3,526.00 | | 07/08/2011 | $3,526.00 | | 07/09/2011 | $3,526.00 | | 07/10/2011 | $3,526.00 | | 07/11/2011 | $3,526.00 | | 07/12/2011 | $3,526.00 | | 07/13/2011 | $3,526.00 | | 07/14/2011 | $3,526.00 | | 07/15/2011 | $3,526.00 | | 07/16/2011 | $3,526.00 | | 07/17/2011 | $3,526.00 | | 07/18/2011 | $3,526.00 | | 07/19/2011 | $3,526.00 | | 07/20/2011 | $3,526.00 | | 07/21/2011 | $3,526.00 | | 07/22/2011 | $3,526.00 | | 07/23/2011 | $3,526.00 | | 07/24/2011 | $3,526.00 | | 07/25/2011 | $3,526.00 | | 07/26/2011 | $3,526.00 | | 07/27/2011 | $3,526.00 | | 07/28/2011 | $3,526.00 | | 07/29/2011 | $3,526.00 | | 07/30/2011 | $3,526.00 | | 07/31/2011 | $3,526.00 | | 08/01/2011 | $3,526.00 | | 08/02/2011 | $3,526.00 | | 08/03/2011 | $3,526.00 | | 08/04/2011 | $3,526.00 | | 08/05/2011 | $3,526.00 | | 08/06/2011 | $3,526.00 | | 08/07/2011 | $3,526.00 | | 08/08/2011 | $3,526.00 | | 08/09/2011 | $3,526.00 | | 08/10/2011 | $3,526.00 | | 08/11/2011 | $3,526.00 | | 08/12/2011 | $3,526.00 | | 08/13/2011 | $3,526.00 | | 08/14/2011 | $3,526.00 | | 08/15/2011 | $3,526.00 | | 08/16/2011 | $3,526.00 | | 08/17/2011 | $3,526.00 | | 08/18/2011 | $3,526.00 | | 08/19/2011 | $3,526.00 | | 08/20/2011 | $3,526.00 | | 08/21/2011 | $3,556.00 | | 08/22/2011 | $3,556.00 | | 08/23/2011 | $3,556.00 | | 08/24/2011 | $3,556.00 | | 08/25/2011 | $3,556.00 | | 08/26/2011 | $3,556.00 | | 08/27/2011 | $3,556.00 | | 08/28/2011 | $3,556.00 | | 08/29/2011 | $3,556.00 | | 08/30/2011 | $3,556.00 | | 08/31/2011 | $3,556.00 | | 09/01/2011 | $3,556.00 | | 09/02/2011 | $3,556.00 | | 09/03/2011 | $3,556.00 | | 09/04/2011 | $3,556.00 | | 09/05/2011 | $3,556.00 | | 09/06/2011 | $3,556.00 | | 09/07/2011 | $3,556.00 | | 09/08/2011 | $3,556.00 | | 09/09/2011 | $3,556.00 | | 09/10/2011 | $3,556.00 | | 09/11/2011 | $3,556.00 | | 09/12/2011 | $3,556.00 | | 09/13/2011 | $3,556.00 | | 09/14/2011 | $3,556.00 | | 09/15/2011 | $3,556.00 | | 09/16/2011 | $3,556.00 | | 09/17/2011 | $3,556.00 | | 09/18/2011 | $3,556.00 | | 09/19/2011 | $3,556.00 | | 09/20/2011 | $3,656.00 | | 09/21/2011 | $3,656.00 | | 09/22/2011 | $3,656.00 | | 09/23/2011 | $3,656.00 | | 09/24/2011 | $3,656.00 | | 09/25/2011 | $3,656.00 | | 09/26/2011 | $3,656.00 | | 09/27/2011 | $3,656.00 | | 09/28/2011 | $3,656.00 | | 09/29/2011 | $3,656.00 | | 09/30/2011 | $3,656.00 | | 10/01/2011 | $3,656.00 | | 10/02/2011 | $3,656.00 | | 10/03/2011 | $3,656.00 | | 10/04/2011 | $3,656.00 | | 10/05/2011 | $3,656.00 | | 10/06/2011 | $3,656.00 | | 10/07/2011 | $3,656.00 | | 10/08/2011 | $3,656.00 | | 10/09/2011 | $3,656.00 | | 10/10/2011 | $3,656.00 | | 10/11/2011 | $3,656.00 | | 10/12/2011 | $3,656.00 | | 10/13/2011 | $3,656.00 | | 10/14/2011 | $3,656.00 | | 10/15/2011 | $3,656.00 | | 10/16/2011 | $3,656.00 | | 10/17/2011 | $3,656.00 | | 10/18/2011 | $3,656.00 | | 10/19/2011 | $3,656.00 | | 10/20/2011 | $3,656.00 | | 10/21/2011 | $3,706.00 | | 10/22/2011 | $3,706.00 | | 10/23/2011 | $3,706.00 | | 10/24/2011 | $3,706.00 | | 10/25/2011 | $3,706.00 | | 10/26/2011 | $3,706.00 | | 10/27/2011 | $3,706.00 | | 10/28/2011 | $3,706.00 | | 10/29/2011 | $3,706.00 | | 10/30/2011 | $3,706.00 | | 10/31/2011 | $3,706.00 | | 11/01/2011 | $3,706.00 | | 11/02/2011 | $3,706.00 | | 11/03/2011 | $3,706.00 | | 11/04/2011 | $3,706.00 | | 11/05/2011 | $3,706.00 | | 11/06/2011 | $3,706.00 | | 11/07/2011 | $3,706.00 | | 11/08/2011 | $3,706.00 | | 11/09/2011 | $3,706.00 | | 11/10/2011 | $3,706.00 | | 11/11/2011 | $3,706.00 | | 11/12/2011 | $3,706.00 | | 11/13/2011 | $3,706.00 | | 11/14/2011 | $3,706.00 | | 11/15/2011 | $3,706.00 | | 11/16/2011 | $3,706.00 | | 11/17/2011 | $3,706.00 | | 11/18/2011 | $3,706.00 | | 11/19/2011 | $3,706.00 | | 11/20/2011 | $3,686.00 | | 11/21/2011 | $3,686.00 | | 11/22/2011 | $3,686.00 | | 11/23/2011 | $3,686.00 | | 11/24/2011 | $3,686.00 | | 11/25/2011 | $3,686.00 | | 11/26/2011 | $3,596.00 | | 11/27/2011 | $3,596.00 | | 11/28/2011 | $3,596.00 | | 11/29/2011 | $3,596.00 | | 11/30/2011 | $3,596.00 | | 12/01/2011 | $3,596.00 | | 12/02/2011 | $3,596.00 | | 12/03/2011 | $3,596.00 | | 12/04/2011 | $3,596.00 | | 12/05/2011 | $3,596.00 | | 12/06/2011 | $3,596.00 | | 12/07/2011 | $3,596.00 | | 12/08/2011 | $3,596.00 | | 12/09/2011 | $3,596.00 | | 12/10/2011 | $3,596.00 | | 12/11/2011 | $3,596.00 | | 12/12/2011 | $3,596.00 | | 12/13/2011 | $3,596.00 | | 12/14/2011 | $3,596.00 | | 12/15/2011 | $3,596.00 | | 12/16/2011 | $3,596.00 | | 12/17/2011 | $3,596.00 | | 12/18/2011 | $3,596.00 | | 12/19/2011 | $3,596.00 | | 12/20/2011 | $3,596.00 | | 12/21/2011 | $3,786.00 | | 12/22/2011 | $3,786.00 | | 12/23/2011 | $3,786.00 | | 12/24/2011 | $3,826.00 | | 12/25/2011 | $3,826.00 | | 12/26/2011 | $3,826.00 | | 12/27/2011 | $3,896.00 | | 12/28/2011 | $3,896.00 | | 12/29/2011 | $3,896.00 | | 12/30/2011 | $3,936.00 | | 12/31/2011 | $3,936.00 | | 01/01/2012 | $3,936.00 | | 01/02/2012 | $3,936.00 | | 01/03/2012 | $3,936.00 | | 01/04/2012 | $3,936.00 | | 01/05/2012 | $3,936.00 | | 01/06/2012 | $3,936.00 | | 01/07/2012 | $3,936.00 | | 01/08/2012 | $3,936.00 | | 01/09/2012 | $3,936.00 | | 01/10/2012 | $3,936.00 | | 01/11/2012 | $3,936.00 | | 01/12/2012 | $3,936.00 | | 01/13/2012 | $3,936.00 | | 01/14/2012 | $3,936.00 | | 01/15/2012 | $3,936.00 | | 01/16/2012 | $3,936.00 | | 01/17/2012 | $3,936.00 | | 01/18/2012 | $3,936.00 | | 01/19/2012 | $3,936.00 | | 01/20/2012 | $3,936.00 | | 01/21/2012 | $3,956.00 | | 01/22/2012 | $3,956.00 | | 01/23/2012 | $3,956.00 | | 01/24/2012 | $3,956.00 | | 01/25/2012 | $3,956.00 | | 01/26/2012 | $3,956.00 | | 01/27/2012 | $3,956.00 | | 01/28/2012 | $3,956.00 | | 01/29/2012 | $3,956.00 | | 01/30/2012 | $3,956.00 | | 01/31/2012 | $3,956.00 | | 02/01/2012 | $3,956.00 | | 02/02/2012 | $3,956.00 | | 02/03/2012 | $3,956.00 | | 02/04/2012 | $3,956.00 | | 02/05/2012 | $3,956.00 | | 02/06/2012 | $3,956.00 | | 02/07/2012 | $3,956.00 | | 02/08/2012 | $3,956.00 | | 02/09/2012 | $3,956.00 | | 02/10/2012 | $3,956.00 | | 02/11/2012 | $3,956.00 | | 02/12/2012 | $3,956.00 | | 02/13/2012 | $3,956.00 | | 02/14/2012 | $3,956.00 | | 02/15/2012 | $3,956.00 | | 02/16/2012 | $3,956.00 | | 02/17/2012 | $3,956.00 | | 02/18/2012 | $3,956.00 | | 02/19/2012 | $3,956.00 | | 02/20/2012 | $3,956.00 | | 02/21/2012 | $3,956.00 | | 02/22/2012 | $3,956.00 | | 02/23/2012 | $3,956.00 | | 02/24/2012 | $3,956.00 | | 02/25/2012 | $3,956.00 | | 02/26/2012 | $3,956.00 | | 02/27/2012 | $3,956.00 | | 02/28/2012 | $3,956.00 | | 02/29/2012 | $3,956.00 | | 03/01/2012 | $3,956.00 | | 03/02/2012 | $3,956.00 | | 03/03/2012 | $3,956.00 | | 03/04/2012 | $3,956.00 | | 03/05/2012 | $3,956.00 | | 03/06/2012 | $3,956.00 | | 03/07/2012 | $3,956.00 | | 03/08/2012 | $3,956.00 | | 03/09/2012 | $3,956.00 | | 03/10/2012 | $3,956.00 | | 03/11/2012 | $3,956.00 | | 03/12/2012 | $3,956.00 | | 03/13/2012 | $3,956.00 | | 03/14/2012 | $3,956.00 | | 03/15/2012 | $3,956.00 | | 03/16/2012 | $3,956.00 | | 03/17/2012 | $3,956.00 | | 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