VANTAGE LECTURE SERIES: You'll participate in 6 unique discussions while on this incredible tour to Australia and New Zealand, including a breakfast and discussion on the Antarctic and its penguins at the Antarctic Centre.


Discover the best down under in a Deluxe small group of just 18-24 travelers! You’ll fi nd incredible diversity on this magnifi cent journey from Australia’s tropical Great Barrier Reef to the snowcapped heights of New Zealand’s Southern Alps. New for 2011, this comprehensive tour includes four nights in cosmopolitan Sydney and an overnight on the slopes of scenic Mount Cook. You’ll also explore the undersea world of the Great Barrier Reef, marvel at the world-famous Sydney Opera House, and visit New Zealand’s wineries and the English Gardens of Christchurch. Perfectly located Deluxe hotels make exploring easy, and plentiful small group lectures, demonstrations, and more bring these inviting countries to life. Join this extraordinary journey for the best of Down Under and the best value in Deluxe small group travel!


Your Small Group Itinerary Includes


25 Sightseeing Tours & Cultural Connections  DAY   1 -2


Depart Home / In fl ight / Cross International Dateline (Or depart 4 days earlier for Melbourne/Ayers Rock extension)


3 4 -6 7 8 -1 0 11 12 -13 14 15 -17


Arrive Cairns, Austrailia Hilton Cairns Hotel 


Cairns, Australia Hilton Cairns Hotel 


Cairns / Sydney, Australia Sofi tel Sydney Wentworth 


Sydney, Australia Sofi tel Sydney Wentworth 


Sydney, Australia / Queenstown, New Zealand / Copthorne Hotel & Resort Lakefront 


Queenstown, New Zealand Copthorne Hotel & Resort Lakefront 


Queenstown / Mount Cook, New Zealand / Hermitage Hotel 


Christchurch, New Zealand Millennium Hotel Christchurch 


18-19 20


Christchurch / Auckland, New Zealand / Stamford Plaza Auckland 


Welcome Dinner


Great Barrier Reef cruise; Marine biologist presenta- tion in Great Barrier Reef; Lecture by an expatriate on why he lives in Australia; KuKu Yanlanji Dream Tour, Orientation tour of Mossman


Afternoon fl ight to Sydney


City tour of Sydney with tour of the Opera House; Opal talk and demonstration; Coff ee cruise on Sydney Harbour


Fly to Queenstown; Special lecture on Queenstown and Its’ People


Panoramic tour of Arrowtown; Gondola ride up Bob’s Peak; Gibbston Valley winery tour and tasting with lunch; Home-hosted dinner


Motorcoach transfer to Queenstown; Guided walk in Mt. Cook National Park


Motorcoach transfer to Christchurch; Breakfast with penguins, and lecture on the Antarctic; Tour of Christchurch Botanical Garden & Fendlaton Bowling Demonstration; Curator’s House garden talk and dinner; Plus New Zealand home hosted dinner


City tour of Auckland with entry to Auckland Museum; Maori concert at Auckland Museum; “Meet the Friendly New Zealander” cocktail party and cheese reception; Farewell Dinner at Harborside Restaurant


Auckland, New Zealand / USA (or depart for 5-day Fiji post-extension) Reserve Today! Call Toll-Free 1 800 322-6677 57 cultural connections


 Experience the world's largest coral reef fi rsthand. You'll discover an incredible diversity of marine life and learn about it during an on board presentation given by a marine biologist.


 Mingle with the members of a New Zealand family and learn about their daily life when you join them for dinner in their home.


 Enjoy an insightful cultural experience at the Auckland Museum. This traditional performance of song and dance will introduce you to the story of Aotearoa (New Zealand.)


PHOTO: A Vantage passenger makes a new friend with a koala at the Sydney Australia wildlife park.


Cairns Australia


Ayers Rock


Sydney Melbourne Mount Cook Queenstown


Destination Excursion


Motorcoach Optional Extensions Christchurch Flight Great Barrier Reef Fiji Islands New


Zealand Auckland


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