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USA - Auckland (New Zealand) |
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Depart USA for Auckland, the largest city of New Zealand, known as the “City of Sails.” |
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Enroute |
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Cross the International Date Line, overnight on board. |
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Arrive at Auckland - City Tour (D) |
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The international jetliner touches down in Auckland. Our city tour starts immediately by visiting the Harbor Bridge, King’s Domain, Tamaki Drive, Mount Eden, and having a truly incredible experience at the Kelly’s Tarltons Underwater World. |
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Auckland - Waitomo Glowworm Cave -
Rotorua - Maori Hangi Feast (B, D) |
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Drive south along the Waitomo River, visit the Waitomo Glowworm Cave, then Rotorua, a place inhabited by the indigenous Maori People. Spend some time free at leisure by the beautiful Rotorua Lake before dinner. Enjoy traditional Maori Hangi Feast Dinner while watching the cultural performance. |
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Rotorua - Rainbow Springs & Farm -
Maori Village (B, D) |
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Our first stop of sightseeing today is Rainbow Springs and Farm. Set amidst a beautiful environment of native bush, the Rainbow Springs & Farm has a wonderful environment offering an unique experience of New Zealand’s wonderful animals includig the trout and Kiwi birds. In the farm,enjoy performances of sheep shearing, Milking, and sheepdogs herding. Arrive in Maori Village, experience Maori’s unique lifestyle and traditions through its cultural artifacts, handicrafts, buddling mud pools and geysers. If time permits, take an optional hot bath at thermal spring. |
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Rotorua - Redwood Trail - Blue & Green Lakes
- Lake Taupo - Huka Falls - Auckland (B) |
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Drive along the scenic route with a stop at the Redwood Walking Trail. Enjoy good opportunities to look out over the Blue & Green Lakes, home to summer sports activities such as water skilling, swimming, sailing and boating. Later photo stop at Lake Taupo, world famous trout fishing and the largest fresh water lake in New Zealand, and a chance to view the mighty Huka Falls from Lake Taupo. Arrive at Auckland and enjoy some free time at Leisure. |
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Auckland - Melbourne (Australia) -
City Tour (B, D) |
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Fly to Melbourne, the capital city and the second largest city in Australia. Our city tour of Melbourne includes major attractions such as Victoria Market, Fitzory Garden, Royal Botanic Gardens, Shrine of Rememberance, Art Gallery, Southbank, and Federation Square. |
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Melbourne - Dandenong Ranges -
Rainforest Scenery - Puffng Billy Steam Train -
Phillip Island - Penguin Parade - Melbourne (B, D) |
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Morning excursion to Dandenong Ranges for beautiful gardens and magnificent tall forests and views. We travel Through Rainforest Scenery. A chance to hand feed parrots and an option to travel aboard Puffing Billy Steam Train is offered. Later in the afternoon, we arrive in Phillip Island. Visit its range of most popular Australia’s wildlife afftractions including the world famous Penguin Parade and the Nobbies Center. Enjoy lobster dinner while watching the penguin parade. |
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Melbourne - Sydney - City Tour -
Harbour Cruise (B, D) |
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Board a flight bound for Sydney, the largest city in Australia and Oceania. Sightseeing tour starts by visiting the Hyde Park, Mrs. MacQuarie’s Chair, Art Gallery, St. Mary’s Cathedral, and inside visit to the iconic Sydney Operra House. Later in the afternoon, enjoy some leisure time at the Rock’s and Darling Harbour. Dinner is served on the harbour cruise. |
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Sydney - Canberra - Sydney (B) |
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Full Day Excursion to Canberra, the Capital City of Australia. This city’s design was heavily influenced by the garden city movement and have earned Canberra the title “Bush Capital”. Our Sightseeing features the Parliament House, War Memorial Park, Embassies Court, Eruptive Fountain, the diplomatic residential areas, and Mt. Ainslie. |
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Sydney - Blue Mountains - Katoomba Railway
- Australia Wildlife Park - 2000 Summer
Olympics Park - Farewell Dinner (B, D) |
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Bus ride to the top of Blue Mountains. Enjoy amazing views of Echo Point and Three Sisters Rock. Take a scenic ride of Katoomba Railway down the mountains. Continue on to Australia Wildlife Park with a photo stop at 2000 Summer Olympics Park. Complete the evening with an exciting Farewell Dinner. |
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Sydney - USA (B) |
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Board a homebound flight back to the USA. |
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You may extend your trip to |
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Gold Coast & Great Barrier Reef 5 Days 4 Nights |
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