Traveling Well Includes… • Private Tauck Shore Excursions – $2,875 Value! • 9-night cruise, plus hotel stays & sightseeing in Sydney, Cairns, Melbourne, Queenstown & Auckland • Insider tour of Sydney Opera House; a Great Barrier Reef cruise & jet boating in Queenstown • A Tauck-exclusive lecturer onboard throughout the cruise to provide expert insights
• In-depth exploration of Dunedin, with visits to Larnach Castle, a wildlife preserve & a brewery; sightseeing in Akaroa, including Little River and the Giant’s House and Garden
• Wine tasting in Marlborough and on Waiheke Island & a private tour of Auckland Museum • Bar & restaurant beverages throughout the day aboard ship, including house wines and spirits • Airport transfers upon arrival and departure as noted
• 45 meals on land and sea, all gratuities to Tauck Director, local guides & ship staff, applicable fuel surcharges, service charges, porterage and taxes
Aboriginal legend has it that Australia was created in Dreamtime. Maori gods are credited with making New Zealand into a two-island paradise of stunning natural beauty. So it is only fitting that Tauck’s new 19-day adventure in the lands “down under” includes a dream cruise aboard one of the dreamiest yachts in the South Pacific seas. Blending land stays in Sydney, Cairns, Melbourne and Auckland with 9 nights aboard Le Soléal as you cruise to New Zealand’s natural gems, this enchanted trip includes Tauck’s signature sightseeing, exclusive cultural experiences and included shore excursions to ensure a g’day, every day.
integral part of the waterscapes here; meet them on a guided tour and during a hands-on presentation. Settle into your hotel on the Cairns waterfront before a reception, dinner and an Aboriginal cultural performance. Meals BLD
4. GREAT BARRIER REEF Step outside on the dock of your hotel and board our waiting boat for a cruise to the Great Barrier Reef. Regarded as one of the world’s greatest natural wonders, the reef is home to underwater sights that never cease to amaze. View them while snorkeling or from a glass bottom boat, then come up for air and lunch on our pontoon platform. Back on terra firma in Cairns, the evening is free for you to do as you wish. Meals BL
1. WELCOME TO MELBOURNE Tour begins: 6:30 PM at the Sofitel Melbourne on Collins. A transfer is included upon arrival from Melbourne International Airport to the Sofitel Melbourne on Collins, located at the prestigious ‘Paris end’ of Collins Street. We have arranged for an early check-in so you can enjoy a relaxing start to your journey. Join us for a welcome dinner tonight. Meals D
2. MELBOURNE CITY SIGHTS Explore Melbourne this morning on a city tour that showcases Fitzroy Gardens, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and the Victorian Parliament House. Visit the Shrine of Remembrance before enjoying the remainder of the day as you choose. Meals B
3. FLY TO CAIRNS & MEET THE CROCS Welcome aboard Tauck’s private charter flight as we wing our way to Cairns. First stop is a wildlife park for a boat cruise on Hartley’s Lagoon and a barbecue lunch. Crocodiles are an
Call your travel agent or Tauck at 877-519-1035
5. RAINFOREST CANOPY & FLY TO SYDNEY Soar among the treetops today on a four-mile gondola ride, stopping for views of Barron Falls and other inspiring scenic
Warm up to the thermal landscapes in Rotorua
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