19 Day Australia & New Zealand

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Tour Operator

Gate 1 Travel

Duration

19 Days

Escorted

Escorted - Yes

Itinerary

Day	Destination	Description
Day 1	Depart the USA	Depart the USA for Australia. Your flight includes meals, drinks, and in flight entertainment for your journey
Day 2	En route	En route to Australia. Cross over the international dateline and lose one day
Day 3	Arrive in Sydney	Arrive in Sydney and transfer to your hotel. Balance of the day at leisure Optional: Welcome Dinner at the Waterfront Restaurant Overnight: Sydney
Day 4	Sydney City Tour	Today begins with a morning tour of Sydney. View the historic Rocks area and Mrs. Macquarie's Chair, with its views of the Sydney Opera House, the Harbour Bridge and the famous Bondi Beach. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure Optional: Sydney Opera House Tour & Harbour Luncheon Cruise Overnight: Sydney Meals: Breakfast
Day 5	Full Day in Sydney	Enjoy a full day at leisure in Sydney, the original British settlement site. Now the largest city in Australia, Sydney is the country's principle financial and cultural center Optional: Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb Overnight: Sydney Meals: Breakfast
Day 6	Full Day in Sydney	Spend your last full day in Sydney at leisure. Perhaps stroll through Circular Quay to see the Museum of Contemporary Art and the Customs House, a symbol of Sydney's heritage Optional: Full Day Blue Mountains Tour Overnight: Sydney Meals: Breakfast
Day 7	Flight to Cairns	This morning, transfer to the airport for your flight to Cairns. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. The balance of the day is free at leisure to swim in the hotel lagoon, walk the Esplanade, or shop in the local galleries Overnight: Cairns Meals: Breakfast
Day 8	Green Island Tour	Today, enjoy half day cruise to Green Island by The Great Adventure. Green Island is a large coral cay surrounded by coral reefs and colorful marine life. Today's trip includes return air conditioned fast catamaran cruise, morning tea, choice of Glass Bottom Boat coral viewing tour or use of snorkelling equipment, self guided walk through the rainforest and entry to the resort's swimming pool Overnight: Cairns Meals: Breakfast
Day 9	Full Day in Cairns	Spend a full day at leisure in Cairns, famous for its tropical climate and lush scenery. Take a ride on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, try your luck at the casino, or just relax and enjoy the city's atmosphere Optional: Kuranda Train Tour Overnight: Cairns Meals: Breakfast
Day 10	Flight to Melbourne	After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Melbourne. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. Enjoy the balance of the day exploring the city on your own Overnight: Melbourne Meals: Breakfast
Day 11	Melbourne City Tour	This morning, enjoy a tour of Melbourne, the second largest city in Australia. Melbourne is renowned for its fine restaurants and shops as well as its gardens and historical charm. Highlights include the Italian Quarter, the Shrine of Remembrance, the Botanical Gardens, Fitzroy Gardens, and a spectacular view of the city from Westgate Bridge. Enjoy the balance of the day at leisure Optional: Half Day Penguin Parade Overnight: Melbourne Meals: Breakfast
Day 12	Full Day in Melbourne	Enjoy a full day at leisure in Melbourne, often regarded as the sporting capital of Australia. Renowned for its excellent climate and vibrant street life, especially live music, Melbourne offers visitors plenty to see and do Optional: Full Day Savannah Walkabout Overnight: Melbourne Meals: Breakfast
Day 13	Flight to Christchurch	Early morning transfer to the airport for your flight to Christchurch, known as the "Garden City." Arrive and transfer to your hotel. Upon arrival, meet with your Christchurch local guide for a brief orientation and welcome drink. The evening is free to shop and dine at leisure Overnight: Christchurch Meals: Breakfast
Day 14	Christchurch City Tour	Today begins with a tour of the beautiful parks and formal gardens which give Christchurch its moniker. View the 19th century Anglican Cathedral as well as many other Gothic style churches that reflect the influence of early English settlers along the square. The balance of the day is free to explore the Avon River, International Antarctic Centrem, and other significant sites Optional: Christchurch Tramway Dinner Overnight: Christchurch Meals: Breakfast
Day 15	Mt. Cook, Queenstown	This morning, depart Christchurch and travel through the fertile Cantebury Plains to reach New Zealand's highest mountain, Mt. Cook. Mt. Cook reaches over 12,300 miles high. Here, enjoy the beautiful scenery. Next, continue through the McKenzie country region to arrive in Queenstown, New Zealand's alpine adventure capital Overnight: Queenstown Meals: Breakfast
Day 16	Full Day in Queenstown	Enjoy a full day at leisure in Queenstown. A mountain resort city, Queenstown is set along placid Lake Wakatipu, with the mountain range known as The Remarkables creating a stunning backdrop Optional: Shotover Jet Ride, Walter Peak Evening Dinner Excursion Overnight: Queenstown Meals: Breakfast
Day 17	Full Day in Queenstown	Enjoy another full day at leisure in Queenstown Optional: Full Day Gourmet Wine Tour Overnight: Queenstown Meals: Breakfast
Day 18	Flight to Auckland	This morning transfer to the Queenstown airport by private vehicle for your flight to Auckland. Arrive and privately transfer to your Auckland hotel. Enjoy the remainder of the day at lesiure Overnight: Auckland Meals: Breakfast
Day 19	Depart for the USA	This morning, transfer to airport by private vehicle. En route, enjoy an Auckland city tour including a visit to the Auckland War Memorial Museum with an onsite Maori concert. Afterward, continue to the airport for your flight to the USA Meals: Breakfast

Dates/Pricing

Lodging

	Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort		Radisson on Flagstaff Gardens
	The Grace Hotel		Heritage Auckland Hotel & Towers
	Copthorne Christchurch Central		Millennium Queenstown

Disclaimer

*Not Included:
Airport taxes & fees, optional tours, and gratuities.

Additional Information:
Land only price does not include arrival/departure transfers, nor does it include flights Sydney (SYD) Cairns (CNS), Cairns (CNS) Melbourne MEL),Melbourne (MEL) Christchurch (CHC) and Queenstown (ZQN) Auckland (AKL). These flights are included only when using blocked space on Qantas(QF) from LAX. When flying to Australia and New Zealand via any alternative airline or gateway, these flights must be purchased separately at an additional cost of $1734.00 p.p.