Grand Australia 9 days 8 nights
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Explore the diverse wonders of the lands “down under.” A 3-day adventure in the rugged Outback introduces you to the Aboriginal life and culture of Alice Springs and Ayers Rock. Discover the underwater rainbow of coral and fish when you explore the Great Barrier Reef from aboard a glass bottom boat. Enjoy a guided tour of the Sydney Opera House. Meet Australia and New Zealand’s famous wildlife up-close. Explore the snow-capped peaks, vistas, gorges and waterfalls of New Zealand’s Southern Alps. Cruise Milford Sound. Experience the Franz Josef Glacier and the majestic Mt. Cook region.
Your tour begins in Cairns, the tropical gateway to the Great Barrier Reef. One of the world’s most spectacular natural attractions, the reef was established as a marine park in 1975 and is a haven for thousands of species of sea life, as well as turtles and birds. In 1981 the United Nations designated the Great Barrier Reef a World Heritage site.Dinner is included.
Stay Three Nights: Pacific International, Cairns
Spend your day at leisure, enjoying the tropical surroundings. Or, explore the rainforest canopy this morning with an optional ride on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway; make a few stops on the ascent to experience the beauty of this World Heritage site and experience the forest floor from specially designed boardwalks.Breakfast is included.
Board a high-speed catamaran for an exciting excursion on the Great Barrier Reef. From your base on Green Island, explore the reef in many ways. Enjoy a trip on a glass bottom boat* where beautifully colored fish swim beneath in their natural habitat. Choose a stroll on the walking trail to take in the rainforest and the beaches, snorkel or watch the fish and sea turtles swim past from the pier. You may also visit the underwater observatory. For a more adventurous encounter with the reef, optional scuba diving and an outer reef tour are also available.Breakfast and lunch included.
Fly to Uluru (the Aboriginal name for Ayers Rock) in the heart of the Australian Outback. This huge monolith and the sandstone domes known as Kata Tjuta were created through the process of upheaval and erosion. Tour the Olgas and the base of “the Rock,” learning about their significance to Aboriginal culture. As the sun sets, enjoy a champagne toast and watch as Uluru magically changes color. Breakfast is included.
Traverse the “Red Centre” today as you drive to Alice Springs, located in the middle of Central Australia and the Outback. A sightseeing tour includes the Old Telegraph Station and Anzac Hill, with its excellent view of Alice Springs and the surrounding area. A special experience is in store for you this afternoon as you will have the opportunity to meet the young Aboriginal group, Drum Atweme. Supported by the Collette Foundation**, Drum Atweme is a musical group comprised of at-risk youth from the local community. Tonight, enjoy a memorable dinner in the bush complete with entertainment under the stars. Breakfast and dinner included.
Discover the culture of the Aboriginal people this morning during a “Dreamtime Tour.” Your specialist guide, along with members of the Walpiri tribe, will share their stories of creation and show you the everyday activities of the Aboriginals. You will meet these people at their camp and watch as various Dreamtime stories are depicted in paintings. Then, gain insight into the educational system in the Outback with a visit to the School of the Air – you may even see a class in session! Breakfast included.
Leaving behind Australia’s Outback, fly to the beautiful Victorian city of Melbourne. Set around the shores of Port Phillip Bay and the Yarra River, the city boasts a lively and cosmopolitan atmosphere. Breakfast and dinner included.
Explore the rain forest canopy this morning on an optional skyrail tour; make a few stops on the ascent to experience the beauty of this World Heritage site. Depart for the exciting city of Sydney this afternoon. The evening is yours to independently explore one of the world’s friendliest cities. Breakfast is included.
Today you board your flight to begin your exploration of New Zealand. You arrive in Christchurch, considered to be “the most English city outside of England.” Breakfast is included.
After breakfast, check-out from the hotel. You will be transferred to the airport to board your flight back home.
Cairns, Australia – Tour Begins