2024 Australia & New Zealand: The Lands Down Under
Tour Operator:
Tour Code:
59193395-3eb
Start City:
Melbourne
End City:
Auckland
Tour Style:
Tour Quality:
Luxury
Tour Length:
17 days
Age Requirement:
16+ Years Old
Tour Capacity:
18
Dates & Prices
| Start Date | End Date | Offers | Brochure Land Price | Quote |
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| Sunday, Sep 22, 2024 | Tuesday, Oct 08, 2024 | $19,995 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Sunday, Oct 06, 2024 | Tuesday, Oct 22, 2024 | $19,995 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Sunday, Oct 13, 2024 | Tuesday, Oct 29, 2024 | $19,995 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Tuesday, Oct 29, 2024 | Thursday, Nov 14, 2024 | $19,995 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Sunday, Nov 03, 2024 | Tuesday, Nov 19, 2024 | $19,995 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Wednesday, Dec 11, 2024 | Friday, Dec 27, 2024 | $20,995 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
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Tour Itinerary
Venture through stunningly diverse natural settings,from Australia’s fabled Outback and Great BarrierReef to New Zealand’s dazzling Milford Sound, andexperience cultural and culinary wonders in theregion’s most stylish cities.
Auckland , Great Barrier Reef , Melbourne , Palm Cove , Queenstown , Sydney , Uluru , Wellington
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Day 1
Melbourne, AustraliaArrive in Melbourne, where you are met and transferredto your luxurious hotel, with your room pre-registered byA&K for immediate check-in. Roam Melbourne'''s fine artsand sporting precincts as well as its lush parklands, and viewcultural and historic highlights, such as the State Library andthe Royal Exhibition Building. Tonight, gather for a welcomedinner.Hotel: Park Hyatt Melbourne
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Day 2
MelbourneThis morning, join a local expert guide as you explore the heart of Melbourne on foot, and then Ride Like a Local by tram. Takein the city'''s rich and varied architectural landscape and strollthrough its labyrinth of atmospheric arcades and alleyways,home to trendy caf''s and eclectic boutiques, not to mentiongraffiti and street art. Following lunch at a local restaurant, enjoythe rest of the day at leisure.Hotel: Park Hyatt Melbourne
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Day 3
Palm CoveFly to Cairns, gateway to the Great Barrier Reef. Upon arrivaltransfer up the coast to your hotel in Palm Cove, a charming,cosmopolitan beach-side village, where you dine tonight.Hotel: The Reef House
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Day 4
Great Barrier ReefEmbark by boat on a full-day exploration of the GreatBarrier Reef, a dazzling UNESCO World Heritage Site.Join on-board marine biologists for guided snorkelingexpeditions of two different reef locations, and discoverthe marvelous aquatic wonders inhabiting each, viewingthe teeming undersea life ''' including distinctive coralformations and colorful schools of fish ''' up close, before anexhilarating cruise back to port.Hotel: The Reef House
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Day 5
Daintree RainforestTravel overland to Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas, which you explore privately with a park ranger, enjoying access to the koala and wallaby enclosures as well as the opportunity to hold a koala in your arms, on an A&K-exclusive experience. Also, visit the Wildlife Care Center for rescued wild and injured animals and explore the park at your leisure. Next, journey to a private estate in the Daintree Rainforest, where you are welcomed by the family that has owned it for over 30 years. Set out on an interpretive walk through the rainforest, led by a longtime resident intimately familiar with this UNESCO World Heritage Site. It'''s an immersive experience that blends local cultural and natural heritage with ecological values and biodiversity to reveal the fascinating interrelationships of a deeply complex ecosystem.Hotel: The Reef House
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Day 6
UluruFly to Uluru (Ayers Rock), where upon arrival you aretransferred to your luxury tented camp ''' Longitude 131'' ''' overlooking the UNESCO World Heritage-listed wildernessof Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. Enjoy lunch on site,and later, savor a Scenic Sundowner, with chilled glass andcanap'' in hand, witnessing the changing light reflected onUluru'''s surface as the sun slips below the horizon. Tonight,dine among the dunes to the sounds of an indigenousculture and feast on four delicious courses complementedwith Australian wines. Later, join your camp'''s residentastronomer to observe the southerly constellations.Hotel: Longitude 131
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Day 7
UluruRise early and set out for Kata Tjuta (the Olgas), stopping toview sunrise over its majestic domes. In the company of yourguide, walk through Walpa Gorge and learn how its starklandscapes were shaped. Return to Uluru and journey alongthe Mala walk at its base, pausing to view cave paintings andsources of bush tucker. Later, see the walls of Kantju Gorgeablaze with the light of the setting sun. Sip sparkling wineand nibble on canap''s, savoring the solitude of the gorge asthe daylight fades.Hotel: Longitude 131
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Day 8
SydneyFly to Sydney and settle into your hotel near the historicRocks District, in the heart of the city'''s best shopping,dining and attractions. Sydney'''s appeal is wide-ranging,from its stunning harbor and iconic skyline to its fascinatingmuseums and famed Bondi Beach. It is a world-class citythat pulses with the energy of its diverse and cosmopolitaninhabitants.Hotel: Four Seasons Hotel Sydney
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Day 9
SydneyAfter breakfast, privately cruise Sydney Harbour, viewing thecity'''s inspiring highlights, including the Sydney Opera Houseand Harbor Bridge. Back on shore, gather for lunch at theiconic Sydney Opera House, followed by a privately guidedbackstage experience.Hotel: Four Seasons Hotel Sydney
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Day 10
SydneyFinish your journey in Australia with a day at your leisure,until dinner tonight.Hotel: Four Seasons Hotel Sydney
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Day 11
Wellington, New ZealandThis morning, fly to Wellington, New Zealand'''s trendsetting capital, where you encounter authentic '''Kiwi''' life. Thisafternoon, take in highlights of this buzzworthy center of artand cuisine. Ascend by cable car to a scenic outlook point forincredible views over Wellington Harbour and the city to capyour inspiring day.Hotel: InterContinental Wellington
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Day 12
WellingtonSet out on foot to gain an insider'''s understanding of New Zealand'''s culinary capital and enjoy a delightful Chef'''s Table experience, joining your guide for tastings of gourmet products in foodie hotspots only the locals know. Then, enjoy oneof these Design Your Day activities.Visit the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa toview its vast collection of cultural and indigenous treasures.e-Bike the Wellington Waterfront, learning about keyhistorical figures that shaped the city'''s heritage as you ride.Walk the Wellington Waterfront with a Guide whorecounts local legends and stroll to a chic shopping district.Return to your hotel.Hotel: InterContinental Wellington
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Day 13
QueenstownFly to Queenstown, located on New Zealand'''s South Island.Upon arrival, explore the city, visiting the famed bungee-jumpsite and the Lake Hayes area, and then enjoy lunch. Afterward,check into your luxurious hotel. Tonight, dine at a localrestaurant.Hotel: Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa
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Day 14
QueenstownThis morning, fly to Milford Sound (weather permitting),taking in the stunning alpine views along the way. Uponarrival, board a spacious vessel for a tour of the sound'''s majestic scenery. Cruise New Zealand'''s southern fjords amidtowering cliffs, viewing sparkling waterfalls while watchingfor wildlife, such as seals basking on the rocks or dolphinsfrolicking in the water. Return by air to Queenstown for anevening at leisure.Hotel: Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa
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Day 15
QueenstownToday, privately visit the home and gallery of a world-renownedlocal artist to learn about the artist'''s history andtechniques. Stop at a local restaurant for a delicious lunchserved with paired wines, and then proceed to a local wineryfor a private tour and a wine tasting.Hotel: Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa
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Day 16
AucklandFly to Auckland, where you visit the Auckland Museum totake in a cultural performance and go on a guided walk ofHe Taonga Maori Gallery. This evening, gather for a specialfarewell dinner.Hotel: Park Hyatt Auckland
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Day 17
AucklandAfter breakfast, transfer to the airport for your departingflight.
Meals: Breakfast
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