DAY 01 : India - Hong Kong - Cairns
Assemble at the International airport 3 hours prior to departure time for
the most exciting and wonderful trip of Australia. Board your flight for
Cairns, enroute stop at Hong Kong for plane change. Board your flight for
Cairns and overnight on flight.
DAY 02 : Arrive Cairns -
Optional Kuranda Rain Forest Tour
On arrival at Cairns early this morning, meet our local
representative after immigration and customs formalities and transfer to
your hotel. Rest of the day is free at leisure to relax after a long flight.
OR
ty seeing wildlife and splashes into the lake and cruises through the
jungle at the same time witnessing water dragons and pythons sunbaking and
slithering up trees. Overnight at the Hotel Palm Royale OR similar.
The village of Kuranda is a delightful base for sightseeing and
experiencing the ultimate Rainforests. You shall arrive Kuranda by Sky rail
Rainforest Cable car which overlooks the superb coastal and tableland
panoramas. You can gaze deep into the forest floor as they glide just above
tree level, making two stops in the rainforest including a walk to Barron
falls and a visit to an interpretive center. Next, tour world Heritage
rainforest by amphibious Army duck, a totally unique and exciting experience
on land and water. Army duck takes you on land through the 40 hectare
property seeing wildlife and splashes into the lake and cruises through the
jungle at the same time witnessing water dragons and pythons sunbaking and
slithering up trees. Overnight at the Hotel Palm Royale OR similar.
DAY 03 :
Cairns - Cruise On
The Barrier Reef
Enjoy an early breakfast at your hotel & proceed to board the
Quicksilver for your Barrier Reef Cruise. Trip includes transfers, morning
and afternoon tea, superb lunch, semi submersible viewing and guided
interpretive activities hosted by marine naturalists. Just be seated in the
semi submersible vessel and it would take you to the world where you can
witness countless varieties of coral flourish in the clear cobalt sea, the
amazing array of creatures in astonishing colors & vibrancies. Evening
return to your Hotel. Overnight at the Hotel Palm Royale OR similar.
DAY 04 : Cairns -
Brisbane -
Gold Coast
After a relaxing breakfast, transfer to the airport to board your flight to
Gold Coast- The Surfer's Paradise. Arrive Brisbane and transfer to Gold
Coast. Check into your hotel and rest of the afternoon is at leisure or you
could enjoy the beautiful beaches just across your hotel. Overnight at Hotel
Legends OR similar.
DAY 05 : Gold
Coast - Sea World
Enjoy an early morning breakfast and transfer to the out of the world marine
theme park- Sea world for a day full of thrills and spills. Sea World offers
an entertaining look at the sea animals, together with thrills and
excitement of rides and amazing shows and attractions. Be a witness to the
Ski Spectacular Show, with the addition of the unique marine animal displays
and attractions, Sea world is an amazing world of Fun and discovery for all
ages.
Experience the new dolphin cove, where you can witness the breathtaking
dolphin presentations in a beautiful lagoon setting. Watch the fun antics of
the sea lions in the "Quest for the Golden Seal" show, a great
adventure in search of hidden treasure. Divers hand feed sharks, sting-rays
at the "Shark Encounter" and you can see rare beautiful fish in
the World of the sea Aquarium. Come face-to face with a polar bear at
Australia's only polar bear exhibit. Polar Bear shores offers the chance to
see the animal in a stimulating and naturalistic environment from three
spectacular vantage points- high above the water, at ground level and
through large underwater viewing windows. Overnight at Hotel Legends OR
similar.
DAY 06 : Gold
Coast - Optional Movie World Tour
Enjoy an American breakfast at the hotel restaurant. Rest of the day is at
leisure to bask at the golden beaches of Gold Coast or take on the OPTIONAL
TOUR to Movie World. The tour includes transfer to Warner Brothers Movie
World- where you find the lights, cameras and action of Hollywood shifted to
Gold Coast. Join the fascinating behind the scenes tour of movie making and
experience an exciting line-up of attractions that will leave you
breathless. the whole family will love the new Road Runner Roller Coaster at
Looney Tunes Village- a wonderful area within the award- winning park for
small children. Take a deep breath before boarding the wild Wild West
Adventure Ride, play with all your favorite Looney Tunes characters like
Bugs Bunny, Tweety and the gang. Battle evil in the batman Adventure and
brave the fast and furious Lethal Weapon. Overnight at Hotel Legends OR
similar.
DAY 07 : Gold
Coast - Brisbane -
Auckland
After a sumptuous breakfast at the hotel restaurant, check out and proceed
to the airport for your flight to Auckland. On arrival in Auckland you will
be welcomed and transferred to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight at Hotel Sky City or similar.
DAY 08 : Auckland
-City Tour With Kelly Tarlton's Antartic Encounter & Underwater World
Enjoy an early morning breakfast and depart for the Auckland morning tour
including Victoria Park Market, Westhaven marina, Kelly Tarlton's Antartic
Encounter & Underwater World and the volcanic Crater of Mt. Eden for
spectacular views of the city and Waitemata Harbour. Rest of the day at
leisure. Overnight at Hotel Sky City or similar.
DAY
09 : Auckland- Waitomo-
Rotorua
Enjoy
an early morning breakfast and say farewell to the 'City of Sails' as you
travel south through the fertile Waikato region to arrive at Waitomo.
Enroute you shall enjoy a guided tour of the world famous Waitomo Glowworm
Caves including an underground boat ride viewing the millions of glow worms
on the cavern roof. On completion continue over the forested Mamaku Ranges
to reach the 'Thermal City' of Rotorua. On arrival check into your hotel.
This evening enjoy an authentic Maori Hangi (Feast) and Concert. Overnight
at Hotel Centra or similar.
DAY 10 : Rotorua-Local
Sightseeing Of Sheep Farm & Thermal Reserves-Christchurch
After an early morning breakfast depart for a visit to Whakarewarewa
Thermal Reserve to see boiling mudpools and roaring geysers. Following this
see bird life, trout and other wildlife before viewing a New Zealand farm
show featuring sheep dog demonstrations, cow milking and an introduction to
the stars of our sheep industry. Later in the afternoon transfer to Rotoura
Airport for your flight to Christchurch. On arrival at Christchurch transfer
and check into your hotel. Overnight at Hotel Grand Chancellor or similar.
DAY
11 : Christchurch- Mt. Cook- Queenstown
After an early morning breakfast you travel across the fertile Canterbury
Plains to Lake Tekapo and the 'Church of the Good Shepherd' before
continuing on to New Zealand's Highest mountain- Mt. Cook. Depart Mt. Cook
and follow the shores of Lake Pukaki south through the historic Central
Otago region to the 'Alpine Resort' of Queenstown. On arrival check into
your hotel. Day at leisure to explore the various optional activities like
bungee jumping, jet boating, white water rafting, ballooning and much much
more. Overnight at Hotel Rydges or similar.
DAY 12 :Queenstown-
Milford Sound
Enjoy an early morning breakfast and proceed to follow the southern arm of
lake Wakatipu to Lumsden, and onward to Lake Te Anau. Enter the Eglinton
Valley and travel through the breath-taking man made Homer Tunnel to reach
Milford Sound. Enjoy a cruise on this world famous fiord, dominated by Mitre
Peak and the cascading Bowen Falls. Return to Queenstown. Overnight at Hotel
Rydges or similar.
DAY 13 : Queenstown-
Franz Josef Glacier
Enjoy an early morning breakfast, travel along the shores of Lakes Wanaka
and Hawea to the Haast Pass, gateway to World Heritage Westland National
Park. Continue up the West Coast past spectacular mountain ranges, native
forests and lakes to the glacier region of Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers.
Rest of the day at leisure to explore this magnificent glacier region.
Optional activities include a scenic flight or guided walk on one of the
glaciers. Optional activities not included in the tour price. Overnight at
Hotel Franz Josef Glacier ( Graham Wing ) or similar.
DAY 14 : Franz Josef Glacier-Greymouth-Christchurch
(On Tranz Alpine Scenic Train)
After an early morning breakfast travel north of Greymouth and board the
Tranz Alpine train. Ascend through lush beech forests past the alpine
village of Arthur's pass before crossing the spectacular Southern Alps.
Travel beside the Waimakariri River to Christchurch. Overnight at Hotel
Grand Chancellor or similar.
DAY 15 : Christchurch
- Sydney - Optional Showboat Dnner
Cruise
In the morning after breakfast, you will be taken for city sightseeing tour
of Christchurch. In the afternoon you will be transferred to the airport for
your departure flight to Sydney. On arrival transfer and check-into your
hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.
OR in the evening you could take the OPTIONAL Sydney showboat dinner and
cruise. Step aboard the luxurious vessel and experience first class food and
entertainment as you cruise the Sydney Harbour. Sit back, relax and enjoy
the outstanding array of cabaret performers with a cavalcade of glamorous
Australian and International Artists to entertain you. After dinner transfer
back to your hotel. Overnight at Hotel Millennium OR similar.
DAY 16 :
Sydney - Half Day City Tour
Enjoy an early morning breakfast and board the coach for your half day city
tour. The tour would include harbour bridge & city skyline, King's
Cross, Darling Harbour, Chinatown, Bondi Beach and the Opera House. Rest of
the day at Leisure. Overnight at Hotel Millennium OR similar.
DAY 17 :
Sydney - Optional Blue Montains Tour
After breakfast enjoy the day at leisure or take the OPTIONAL TOUR of Blue
Mountain. Tour would commence right after breakfast, which would include
Jamison valley, Three Sisters and Kattomba. Evening return to Sydney.
Overnight at Hotel Millennium OR similar.
DAY 18 :
Depart Sydney
Enjoy an American breakfast at the hotel restaurant. Rest of the day at
leisure. Afternoon transfer to the Sydney International airport to board
your flight back home via Singapore. End of your tour.
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