Grand Australia & New Zealand A feast for the eyes...
is much more than just an expression when it comes to Australia and New Zealand. There may be nowhere on Earth as colorful – naturally, culturally and metaphorically – as these South Pacific neighbors. Witness the red rock monolith of Uluru (Ayers Rock) rising up out of the desert Outback... the Great Barrier Reef’s many shades of blue... the bloom-laden gardens of New Zealand’s South Island... the pale glow of a Sydney Harbour sunrise... powerfully hopping kangaroos in a wildlife park... the bubbling mudpots of Rotorua... the traditional bright colors of the Maori and the drones of Aboriginal didgeridoos... and spectacular Milford Sound – its impossibly blue sky above and the green forests blanketing the mountains beyond.
1. ARRIVE MELBOURNE Tour begins: 5:30 PM, The Langham Melbourne. A transfer is included from Melbourne Airport to The Langham Melbourne; you’ll enjoy a river-view room. Your tour kicks off with an invitation to join us for a welcome cocktail reception and dinner. Meals D
2. DISCOVER MELBOURNE’S CHARM Melbourne is brimming with Victorian-era charm; landmarks you’ll see today include St. Patrick’s Cathedral, the ANZAC Memorial, Queen Victoria Market and the Royal Botanic Gardens. Melbourne is also home to the world’s oldest tram network; dine on Australian cuisine aboard the Colonial Tram Car Restaurant as it travels the city streets. Meals BD
3. ALICE SPRINGS TO ULURU & THE OUTBACK Touch down in Alice Springs; then fly on to Uluru (Ayers Rock) for a night in the Outback beginning with an enchanting evening. Looking out upon mystical Uluru, enjoy champagne, canapés and conversation and the colors of the desert sunset. Meals BL
4. THE MYSTERIES OF ULURU (AYERS ROCK) Learn about the sacred Aboriginal traditions associated with Uluru on a guided tour around the base of this massive sandstone monolith looming high above the desert floor. After lunch, fly from the Outback to Queensland (Cairns) for a three-night oceanfront stay at the lovely Kewarra Beach Resort & Spa in Cairns, gateway to the Great Barrier Reef. You’ll arrive in time for dinner this evening. Meals BLD
5. CRUISE TO THE OUTER GREAT BARRIER REEF The Great Barrier Reef is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the only living structure on Earth visible from the moon. You’ll cruise to the Agincourt Reef today, at the edge of Australia’s Continental Shelf. Enjoy unbelievable swimming, snorkeling and marine views with superb underwater visibility, then relax this evening at your beach resort. Meals BLD
Call your travel agent or Tauck at 877-519-1035
Tauck Value Includes
Tauck’s exclusive charter flights in New Zealand mean more sightseeing and less waiting
Full-day eco-cruise to the Agincourt Reef – swim and snorkel on the Great Barrier Reef
Ride a skytram through the rainforest, visit a crocodile farm and experience a special dinner that celebrates the culture of Australia’s original people
“Foodie Tour” of Sydney and visits to Bondi Beach & a wildlife park
Sunset champagne party at mystical Uluru (Ayers Rock) and private luncheon cruise on Sydney Harbour
Luncheon cruise on New Zealand’s Marlborough Sounds featuring wine and the delicate green-lipped mussels
A Maori dance performance, sheep-shearing demonstration and dairy farm lunch
In Queenstown, a jet boat ride on the Shotover River rapids at Skippers Canyon, and a helicopter ride to the top of Bob’s Peak
Farewell cocktail reception and dinner at Auckland’s Sky Tower
Airport transfers upon arrival and departure as noted
42 meals (19 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 12 dinners); gratuities to local guides, service charges, taxes and porterage
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