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  WONDERS OF AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND
Connoisseurs Series with A&K

WONDERS OF AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND ITINERARY:

DAYS 1-2: USA or Canada/Melbourne, Australia
Depart on an overnight flight to Melbourne crossing the International Dateline.

DAY 3: Melbourne
Your room is available for immediate occupancy. After lunch, venture out for a brief introduction to this beautiful city. Tonight dine at Radii, one of Melbourne's finest restaurants. Park Hyatt Melbourne L D

DAY 4: Melbourne/Coliban Park/Melbourne
Set off on a drive to Coliban Park, a private sheep station set in its own secret valley. Enjoy lunch at this historic homestead with the resident Barber family. This evening dine at Grossi Florentino restaurant. Park Hyatt Melbourne B L D

DAY 5: Melbourne/Ayers Rock
Fly north to Australia's incredible Outback. This afternoon, travel overland to Kata Tjuta (the Olgas) to walk among the valleys between these huge formations with a special view of this beautiful landscape. This evening is at leisure. Sails in the Desert B

DAY 6: Ayers Rock/Cairns/Palm Cove
This morning rise to the spectacular sight of Uluru at dawn. Fly from the Outback desert to lush green tropics of Palm Cove. Sea Temple Palm Cove B D

DAY 7: Palm Cove/Cairns/Lizard Island
Fly from Cairns to Lizard Island on the Great Barrier Reef where every suite has views of the ocean.  Lizard Island B L D

DAYS 8-9: Lizard Island
Two full days on Lizard Island to relax and choose from among the many optional activities available: snorkel or scuba diving at the famous "Cod Hole"; sail on board a catamaran; or reef or blue-water game fishing. Alternatively, pamper yourself with a full range of spa treatments or just relax under a palm tree. Lizard Island B L D

DAY 10: Lizard Island/Cairns/Sydney
After breakfast fly to Sydney where your room boasts outstanding harbor views.
Four Seasons Hotel Sydney B D

DAY 11: Sydney
This morning choose from a number of Design Your Day options, including a private tour of Sydney's famous Opera House; a walk through the historic Rocks district, or a private tour of the Museum of Contemporary Art. This afternoon enjoy lunch during a private harbor cruise.
Four Seasons Hotel Sydney B L

DAY 12: Sydney
Explore Sydney on your own today before tonight's farewell dinner at Aria - one of the city's signature restaurants. Four Seasons Hotel Sydney B D

DAY 13: Sydney/Auckland, New Zealand
Travellers returning to the USA or Canada today fly home from Sydney. Those travelling onward continue with an early morning flight to Auckland. Langham Hotel Auckland B

DAY 14: Auckland/Rotorua
After a morning tour of Auckland, drive south toward Rotorua, famous for its bubbling mud pools and geysers. After lunch at Longlands Farm, visit the Rotorua Museum, arriving at your hotel late this afternoon. Duxton Hotel Okawa Bay B L D

DAY 15: Rotorua
Enjoy a leisurely morning at your hotel, situated on Lake Tarawera. Then board the 'Clearwater' for a private lunch cruise. Duxton Hotel Okawa Bay B L D

DAY 16: Rotorua/Queenstown
After a tour of the sights of Rotorua, enjoy lunch accompanied by ancient stories of Maori legends. Later today, fly to Queenstown. Millbrook Resort B L

DAY 17: Queenstown/Milford Sound/Queenstown
At breakfast get expert advice when a local photographer shares tips in photographing Milford Sound. Weather permitting, a helicopter whisks you off for a flightseeing excursion to Milford Sound. After a picnic lunch at a scenic lookout, return to Queenstown. Dine this evening in the charming home of a local family. Millbrook Resort B L D

DAY 18: Queenstown
This morning Design Your Day with options as adventurous or relaxed as you please. Return to your resort or opt to visit the historic gold miners' village of Arrowtown. Millbrook Resort B

DAY 19: Queenstown/Christchurch
Fly to Christchurch for a tour and a gentle cruise in a punt along the tree-lined River Avon. This evening, join your fellow travellers at a farewell dinner. The George B L D

DAY 20: Christchurch/Auckland/USA or Canada
This morning board a flight back across the Pacific Ocean. B

This program contains some active elements and a minimum level of fitness is required.

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Our "flagship" tour in unhurried style - superbly choreographed to reveal the secrets of Australia's remarkable continent and the rich tapestry of New Zealand.
 
                   THE A&K ADVANTAGE
  • Exclusive access to the internationally acclaimed Lizard Island Resort -- offered only to A&K's small groups
  • "Behind the scenes" privately guided tour of the Lizard Island Research Station
  • Private helicopter ride through the Milford Sound, setting down for a gourmet lunch and champagne
  • Tips from an expert photographer before visiting New Zealand's most photographed area: Milford Sound
  • Design Your Day with a selection of activities and sightseeing options available in designated cities
  • Club Floor access in Melbourne, Sydney and Auckland
                       DATES & RATES
Departure Dates: Priced From:
01/05/2008 to 01/17/2008 $10,995 AU only
01/05/2008 to 01/24/2008 $16,435 Entire
01/15/2008 to 01/24/2008 $5,955 NZ only
01/19/2008 to 01/31/2008 $10,995 AU only
01/19/2008 to 02/07/2008 $16,435 Entire
01/29/2008 to 02/07/2008 $5,955 NZ only
02/09/2008 to 02/21/2008 $10,995 AU only
02/09/2008 to 02/28/2008 $16,435 Entire
02/19/2008 to 02/28/2008 $5,955 NZ only
02/23/2008 to 03/06/2008 $10,995 AU only
02/23/2008 to 03/13/2008 $16,435 Entire
03/04/2008 to 03/13/2008 $5,955 NZ only
03/22/2008 to 04/03/2008 $10,995 AU only
03/22/2008 to 04/10/2008 $16,435 Entire
04/01/2008 to 04/10/2008 $5,955 NZ only
09/13/2008 to 09/25/2008 $10,995 AU only
09/13/2008 to 10/02/2008 $16,435 Entire
09/23/2008 to 10/02/2008 $5,955 NZ only
10/11/2008 to 10/23/2008 $10,995 AU only
10/11/2008 to 10/30/2008 $16,435 Entire
10/21/2008 to 10/30/2008 $5,955 NZ only
11/08/2008 to 11/20/2008 $10,995 AU only
11/08/2008 to 11/27/2008 $16,435 Entire
11/18/2008 to 11/27/2008 $5,955 NZ only
11/29/2008 to 12/11/2008 $10,995 AU only
11/29/2008 to 12/18/2008 $16,435 Entire
12/09/2008 to 12/18/2008  $5,955 NZ only
12/18/2008 to 12/30/2008 $10,995 AU only * +
12/18/2008 to 01/06/2009 $16,435 Entire * +
12/28/2008 to 01/06/2009 $5,955 NZ only * ++

  The price shown is in USD. Price is per person, based on double occupancy.

Price Per Person:  Land arrangements

Entire program:
Double occupancy..... $16,435
Single supplement..... $5,995

Australia only:
Double occupancy..... $10,995
Single supplement..... $4,590

New Zealand only:
Double occupancy..... $5,955
Single supplement..... $1,405

Internal airfare:
Australia:
Melbourne/Ayers Rock/Cairns/Lizard Island/Cairns/Sydney
New Zealand: Rotorua/Queenstown/Christchurch)

Entire program: ..... $2,695
(economy class, including airport departure taxes)

Australia only: ..... $2,040
(economy class, including airport departure taxes)

New Zealand only: ..... $690
(economy class, including airport departure taxes)

+ Departs on Thursday
++ Departs on Sunday

20 Days | Departs Saturday, returns Thursday | Limited to 20 passengers |  Minimum age 13 years

* Holiday surcharge will apply. Call for details. Departure dates, prices and availability may change at any time.
 

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