Dates & Prices

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Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
7/21/2010 - 8/7/2010	$3,975
9/1/2010 - 9/18/2010	$3,975
12/1/2010 - 12/18/2010	$4,175
12/8/2010 - 12/25/2010	$4,175
12/15/2010 - 1/1/2011	$4,175
1/5/2011 - 1/22/2011	$4,175
2/2/2011 - 2/19/2011	$4,175
2/9/2011 - 2/26/2011	$4,175
2/16/2011 - 3/5/2011	$4,175
2/23/2011 - 3/12/2011	$4,175
3/2/2011 - 3/19/2011	$4,175
3/9/2011 - 3/26/2011	$4,175
3/16/2011 - 4/2/2011	$4,175
3/23/2011 - 4/9/2011	$4,175

What's Included

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Sightseeing Highlights

• Auckland: Auckland Sightseeing including Mount Eden and a cruise on Waitemata Harbour.
• Waitomo Guided boat tour of the Glow Worm Grotto.
• Rotorua: Sightseeing tour including the Te Puia Thermal Reserve, Paradise Valley Springs and the Agrodome Sheep Show. Plus a traditional Maori Hangi and concert. 
• TranzAlpine Journey through the spectacular Southern Alps.
• Franz Josef See the magnificent Franz Josef Glacier.
• Milford Sound Cruise on this natural wonder.
• Mount Cook See the National Park and New Zealand''s highest peak.
• Lake Tekapo View the Church of the Good Shepherd.
• Melbourne Sightseeing tour including the Royal Botanic Gardens, Queen Victoria Market and much more.
• Great Barrier Reef Full day Great Barrier Reef cruise including lunch.
• Sydney Sightseeing including the Harbour Bridge, Opera House and Darling Harbour. Plus a luncheon cruise on Sydney Harbour.

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Dining Highlights

• A welcome drink with your Tour Director in Auckland
• 15 Buffet breakfasts
• 1 lunch while cruising Milford Sound
• 1 tropical buffet lunch on the Great Barrier Reef
• 1 lunch while cruising Sydney Harbour
• 2 three-course dinners in hotels
• 1 traditional Maori Hangi dinner in Rotorua

21 included meals in total (see day by day itinerary)

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First Class Travel Highlights

• The services of two of Trafalgar''s professional Tour Directors on tour, one per country.
• Chauffeur driven on Trafalgar''s luxury air-conditioned motorcoaches with reclining seats in New Zealand
• A qualified local driver in Melbourne, Cairns and Sydney.
• Christchurch to Arthur''s Pass on board the TranzAlpine Train.
• High speed Catamaran to the Great Barrier Reef.
• Airport transfers will be provided on Day 3 in Auckland and Day 18 in Sydney, only for passengers who have booked their flights on a Trafalgar recommended airline and advised Trafalgar of their flight details.
• You''ll stay in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
• All hotel service charges, tips and local taxes are included.
• Travel wallet containing tour documents and helpful information.

Your Tour Itinerary Includes

• Day 1 & 2 Depart USA We fly over the international date line on our way to Auckland, New Zealand.



• Day 3 - Arrive Auckland (2 nights) On arrival in Auckland, you are transferred to your hotel, with a guaranteed early check-in. The afternoon is at leisure for you to explore Auckland or relax at your hotel. This evening, we enjoy a welcome drink and dinner with our Tour Director. (Dinner) 
  
  Hotel: Stamford Plaza



• Day 4 - Auckland Sightseeing & at Leisure A morning cruise on Waitemata Harbour is followed by a sightseeing tour including views from the top of Mount Eden and the War Memorial. Later, we stop at the Viaduct Harbour, home to the 2000 America''s Cup. Here we enjoy some free time, before returning to the hotel. (Buffet breakfast)



• Day 5 - Auckland – Rotorua Today we travel into the Waikato region and visit the incredible Waitomo Glow Worm Grotto on a guided boat tour. Then continue on to Rotorua where we visit Te Puia Thermal Reserve to view New Zealand''s biggest geyser, bubbling mud pools and thermal springs. Finally, we enjoy a traditional Maori Hangi dinner and concert this evening. (Buffet breakfast / Highlight dinner) 
  
  Hotel: Millennium Hotel



• Day 6 - Rotorua – Christchurch Our morning sightseeing includes a visit to beautiful Paradise Valley Springs and the entertaining Agrodome Sheep Show. See sheep shearing and a sheep dog demonstration. Then in the afternoon we take our flight to Christchurch on the South Island. (Buffet breakfast) 
  
  Hotel: Millennium Hotel



• Day 7 - TranzAlpine – Franz Josef We board the TranzAlpine train with stunning scenery on our journey over the Southern Alps to Arthur''s Pass. Travel along the coastal road to Franz Josef. At Franz Josef Glacier you''ll have an opportunity to enjoy a short walk to view the glacier and perhaps take an optional scenic flight (weather permitting). (Buffet breakfast / Dinner) 
  
  Hotel: Franz Josef Glacier Hotel



• Day 8 - Franz Josef – Queenstown (2 nights) This morning we enjoy a coastal drive with views of the mighty Tasman Sea. Climb over the Haast Pass winding through Mount Aspiring National Park. Then our journey passes Lake Wanaka, Lake Hawea and heads along the Kawarau River through Kawarau Gorge. Finally we visit the historic village of Arrowtown, before we arrive at Queenstown, where we spend the next two nights. (Buffet breakfast)
  
  Hotel: Millennium Hotel



• Day 9 - Milford Sound An early start to Fiordland. We drive through the Homer Tunnel stopping at the Chasm, before reaching Milford Sound. Here we enjoy a spectacular cruise including lunch with Mitre Peak and Bowen Falls high above. Later, we return to Queenstown for the night. (Buffet breakfast / highlight lunch)
  
  



• Day 10 - Mount Cook – Christchurch Today our journey takes us past Mount Cook National Park, a world heritage site and home to New Zealand''s highest mountain. Next we visit Lake Tekapo, stopping at the Church of Good Shepherd. We drive over the colorful, patchwork Canterbury Plains to Christchurch and enjoy a tour of the city. (Buffet breakfast) 
  
  Hotel: Millennium Hotel



• Day 11 - Christchurch – Melbourne (2 nights) This morning we will board our flight to Melbourne, Australia. On our arrival we are transferred to the hotel. This evening time is your own to do as you please. (Buffet breakfast)
  
  Hotel: Mantra on Russell / Crown Plaza



• Day 12 - Melbourne Sightseeing & at Leisure Our morning sightseeing tour shows us the Royal Botanic Gardens, Queen Victoria Market, the Shrine of Remembrance, Parliament House and much more. We drive over Westgate Bridge for panoramic views over Port Phillip Bay. After enjoy time at leisure to perhaps explore further or relax back at the hotel. (Buffet breakfast).



• Day 13 - Melbourne – Cairns (2 nights) We board our flight to Queensland and the beautiful city of Cairns. This afternoon spend time at the Cairns Wildlife Dome where you’ll encounter Australian animals. (Buffet breakfast)
  
  Hotel: Cairns International / Hilton



• Day 14 - Great Barrier Reef Mid-morning we join the high speed catamaran and cruise out to the Great Barrier Reef. Enjoy an informative reef education presentation. See a myriad of coral and tropical fish from the underwater observatory and the semi-submersible craft. There is the opportunity to go snorkeling and view this natural living wonder up close (equipment provided). Enjoy an included buffet lunch before we return to Cairns. (Buffet breakfast / Buffet Lunch)



• Day 15 - Cairns – Sydney (3 nights) It''s a late morning flight to Sydney arriving in the afternoon. On our arrival we transfer to the hotel, where the remainder of your day is at leisure. Maybe go out and explore this exciting city. (Buffet breakfast)
  
  Hotel: Sofitel Wentworth



• Day 16 - Sydney Sightseeing & at Leisure Our morning sightseeing tour includes views of Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Opera House from Mrs. Macquarie''s Chair. We then join a guided tour of the Opera House, a famous Australian icon. Later, we''ll enjoy a luxury cruise on Sydney Harbour which includes a delicious lunch on board. Enjoy interesting commentary plus spectacular sights as we cruise by Sydney''s prestigious suburbs. This afternoon you have the chance to learn about Australia''s national gemstone – the opal. (Buffet breakfast / Highlight lunch)



• Day 17 - Sydney at Leisure A full day at leisure in this exciting city. Why not take an excursion to the famous Blue Mountains and see some of Australia''s native wildlife at Featherdale Wildlife Park? Or perhaps take an interesting trip to Canberra, Australia''s capital. (Buffet breakfast)



• Day 18 - Sydney – USA Time to bid farewell as we transfer you to the airport for your flight home. (Buffet breakfast)

Sightseeing Highlights

• Auckland
• Waitomo
• Rotorua
• TranzApline
• Franz Josef
• Milford Sound
• Mount Cook
• Lake Tekapo
• Melbourne
• Great Barrier Reef
• Sydney

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Details & Specials

This itinerary can be purchased as an 8 day tour starting on Day 11 in Melbourne and finishing on Day 18 in Sydney. Ask your Travel Agent for full details.
* This list indicates brochure rates and dates.
** “Land Only” Price requires the following air sectors to be purchased separately: Rotorua-Christchurch, Christchurch-Melbourne, Melbourne-Cairns, Cairns- Sydney. Trafalgar guarantees to offer you the best airfare available at the time of booking. Additional government taxes and fees may apply and these will be confirmed at time of booking.
Please note: In addition to being sold out or on a request basis only, a tour departure may not be displayed on this site for operation reasons.
For details on discounts that apply to this tour please refer to a brochure or see your Travel Agent.
The displayed prices are based on twin-share accommodation. A single supplement price is available on request.

SPECIALS

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Trafalgar Great Ways to Save

Trafalgar offers great savings and discounts to help you stretch your money.

Past passengers save 5% off of the land on most tour itineraries.

There are also Early Payment Discount and Young Traveller Discounts just to name a few.  The early bird catches the worm, so book now - pay early - and save money!

The earlier you pay, the more you save! If you book and pay in full you'll save up to 10% off the LAND-only portion of your tour.

The earlier you pay - the more you save!

Below are our Early Payment Saving options:

Pay (min) 12 months prior to departure Save up to 10%

Pay (min) 10 months prior to departure Save up to 7.5%

Pay (min) 6 months prior to departure Save up to 5%

Please note: See individual itinerary pages for the exact value of how much you will save. All tours must be booked and paid for in full for this discount to apply. This discount does not apply to our City Break Tours, train tours, any products in our Eastern Mediterranean section and extra night accommodation. For 2010 pre-registration bookings, payments are to be made according to 2009 brochured prices. For further details, call 800-942-3301.

Travel with Family and Friend and Save!

5 or more – Save 5%: If a group of 5-8 people travels together, a discount of 5% per person applies to the LAND-only portion of your tour. So it pays to get together with your family and friends!

9 or more: If 9 or more people travel together, we offer attractive group discounts based on how many people travel. In a group of 9 passengers, 1 traveller qualifies for a 50% discount off the LAND-only portion of the tour. In a group of 16 passengers, 1 traveller qualifies for 100% discount off the LAND-only portion of the tour.

Please note: Space is limited to one group per motorcoach. These discounts are not combinable with our Travel Club Discount, any other rooming, young traveller or triple room discounts, and do not apply to our City Breaks, Greek Tours with Mediterranean cruises, Egypt, Israel, and extra night accommodation. All travelling passengers’ names must be advised to Trafalgar at the time of booking in order to qualify.

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When travelling alone, we understand that some clients do not want to incur the expense of an additional single room supplement. With this in mind, on the majority of our itineraries, Trafalgar offers you the opportunity to purchase these tours on a room-sharing basis. We will accommodate you with a fellow passenger of the same gender on a ‘two-bedded’ basis (non-smoking rooms only). Please note that, regrettably, we cannot guarantee that room mates will be of a similar age group. Even so, it is an enjoyable way to travel and get to make new friends, and a positive way to stretch your holiday budget. If we fail to match you, we will provide a single room at no extra cost.

Please note: This service does not apply to our City Breaks, Greek Island Hopper and Best of Greece tours, Greek tours with Mediterranean cruises, train tours, Egypt, Israel and extra night accommodation.