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See all the colors of the Australian rainbow by adding a 3-day Monograms vacation to its mystical Red Center. You won’t see a sunrise or sunset as inspiring as the rays dancing across the face of Ayers Rock or the equally impressive Kata Tjuta.
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Total meals included:
- 19 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 5 dinners
ARRIVE IN AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND.
Day1
Welcome to Auckland! Hotel check-in available upon arrival. A pre-night is not required for early check-in. Schedule flights to arrive by 4:30 pm in time for a welcome meeting and dinner.
Meals included:
- Dinner
AUCKLAND. EXCURSION TO WAIHEKE ISLAND
Day2
AUCKLAND Guided sightseeing includes Queen Street, Auckland Domain (Auckland’s oldest park), and historic Parnell Village. Ferry crossing to Waiheke Island. Free time this evening.
WAIHEKE ISLAND Guided sightseeing of the island includes a visit to an olive grove, plus a tour, tasting, and lunch at a LF local vineyard.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
AUCKLAND–WAITOMO–MATAMATA–ROTORUA.
Day3
Scenic drive through the pastoral region of Waikato en route to Waitomo.
WAITOMO Sightseeing with Local Guide at the Waitomo Glowworm Caves includes a boat trip through the Glowworm Grotto. MATAMATA Guided tour of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit Hobbiton movie set includes the hobbit holes, the Green Dragon Inn, and structures built for the filming. Continue to Rotorua.
ROTORUA Free time this evening.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
ROTORUA
Day4
ROTORUA Guided sightseeing includes Te Puia with its geysers, boiling mudpools, and silica terraces. Visit Rainbow Springs Nature Park to see native bush and wildlife including the shy Kiwi bird. Free time this afternoon. In the evening, enjoy a traditional LF Hangi dinner (roasted meats and vegetables cooked underground with hot stones), followed by an authentic Máori (indigenous Polynesian people) cultural performance with singing, dancing, and storytelling.
ENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME in Rotorua with a flightseeing excursion over volcanoes, lakes, and mountains. This and many more options throughout your tour are available for purchase with MyGlobus. Get local maps and tips for free time on your GlobusGO mobile app.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
ROTORUA–QUEENSTOWN.
Day5
Fly to Queenstown.
QUEENSTOWN A scenic gondola ride to the top of Bob’s Peak includes dinner with amazing views of Coronet Peak, The Remarkable Mountains, Lake Wakatipu, and Queenstown.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
QUEENSTOWN. EXCURSION TO MILFORD SOUND.
Day6
MILFORD SOUND Full-day sightseeing in Fiordland National Park (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) includes a scenic cruise on Milford Sound with the chance to see marine wildlife, waterfalls, glaciers, and rainforest. Late evening return to Queenstown. Please note that the excursion to Milford Sound may happen on Day 7 depending on weather and road conditions today.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
QUEENSTOWN.
Day7
QUEENSTOWN Free day.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
QUEENSTOWN–MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA
Day8
Fly to Melbourne.
MELBOURNE Free time the remainder of the day.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
MELBOURNE.
Day9
MELBOURNE Guided sightseeing includes Parliament House, the Shrine of Remembrance, Queen Victoria Market, and beautiful Fitzroy Gardens. A ride on the LF Melbourne Star Observation Wheel includes a sparkling drink, appetizers, and views of Melbourne and the bay. Free time the remainder of the day.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
MELBOURNE.
Day10
MELBOURNE Free day.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
MELBOURNE–CAIRNS
Day11
Fly to Cairns, “Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef.”
CAIRNS Visit to Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures includes kangaroos, wombats, echidnas, and more native species. LF Have your photo taken with a koala or a crocodile. Dinner this evening at a local restaurant.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
CAIRNS. EXCURSION TO THE OUTER GREAT BARRIER REEF
Day12
OUTER GREAT BARRIER REEF Scenic catamaran cruise to the Outer Great Barrier Reef (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) includes the option of snorkeling, a glass-bottom-boat tour, an underwater observatory, and watching a fish feeding.
CAIRNS Free time this evening.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
CAIRNS
Day13
CAIRNS Free day.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
CAIRNS–SYDNEY
Day14
Fly to Sydney
SYDNEY Free time the remainder of the day.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
SYDNEY.
Day15
SYDNEY Sightseeing includes a tour of the Sydney Opera House (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) with a Local Guide. See the financial district, Mrs Macquarie’s Chair, the botanic gardens, and the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Visit to world-famous Manly Beach includes free time, followed by ferry crossing to Sydney Harbour. Free time this evening.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
SYDNEY.
Day16
SYDNEY Free day before a farewell dinner at a waterfront restaurant this evening.
ENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME in Sydney with a guided climb to the top of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. This and many more options throughout your tour are available for purchase with MyGlobus. Get local maps and tips for free time on your GlobusGO mobile app.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
SYDNEY–THE OUTBACK (ULURU/AYERS ROCK).
Day17
Fly to Uluru (Ayers Rock) (a UNESCO World Heritage Site).
ULURU Remainder of your day at leisure.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
THE OUTBACK (ULURU/AYERS ROCK).
Day18
This morning, rise early for an inspiring sunrise over Uluru and Kata Tjuta (the Olgas). Witness incredible views over the dunes and stunning desert landscape. Continue to Walpa Gorge for a guided walk through Kata Tjuta. Later this afternoon, visit the Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre, which houses an amazing collection of ceramics, paintings, and punu (woodwork) from the Anangu people, the traditional custodians of Uluru. Finish the day at “Sunset Strip” for a drink and canapes, and to witness the changing colors of the rock.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
THE OUTBACK (ULURU/AYERS ROCK).
Day19
A full day to experience more of this unique part of Australia. For an unforgettable experience, you may choose to rise early for an optional camel ride to watch the sunrise at Uluru. You can also choose to take in the grandeur of the Outback on a scenic helicopter flight or via Harley-Davidson motorcycle. In the evening choose from an optional star-gazing program, as well as a special dinner under the stars.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
THE OUTBACK (ULURU/AYERS ROCK).
Day20
Transfer to Ayers Rock Connellan Airport where your tour ends.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Extend your stay
Hotels
It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative hotels of a similar standard to those shown.
SKYCITY Hotel
First-Class
This spacious hotel allows you to relax in style while enjoying more than 20 restaurants, cafes and bars, a theatre, free live entertainment on selected nights and the iconic Sky Tower - all right on your doorstep! Complimentary wireless Internet access is available in public areas. Additional amenities include a casino, spa services, and a fitness facility. This is a smoke-free property.
Location
Corner Victoria & Federal St., Auckland, New Zealand
Hotel Facilities
- Business Center
- Gift Shop
- Fitness Room
- Parking/Valet
- Bar/Lounge
- Pool
- Luggage Storage
- Elevator
- Concierge desk
- Currency Exchange
- Restaurant On-Site
- Spa Services
- ATM
- Free WiFi
- Laundry Available
Room Facilities
- Alarm Clock
- Coffee Maker
- Air Conditioning
- Desk
- Television
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Voicemail
- Climate Control
- Cable/Satellite
- In-Room Safe
- Wake-Up Calls
- Phone
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Room Service
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Internet Access
- Mini-bar
- Pay Movies
- Hair Dryer
Distinction Hotel Rotorua
First-Class
Situated adjacent to the Whakarewarewa Forest, Distinction Hotel Rotorua is located minutes away from the city center of Rotorua. The hotel features a heated outdoor pool and spa, underground private grotto spas, on-site restaurant and bar, laundry facilities and dry cleaning, and complimentary Wi-Fi.
Location
390 Fenton St. PO Box 983, Rotorua, New Zealand
Hotel Facilities
- Pool
- Luggage Storage
- Free WiFi
- Bar/Lounge
- Laundry Available
- Elevator
- Restaurant On-Site
- Concierge desk
- Hot Tub
Room Facilities
- In-Room Safe
- Desk
- Coffee Maker
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Internet Access
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Hair Dryer
- Cable/Satellite
- Phone
- Room Service
- Television
Heritage Hotel Queenstown
Superior First-Class
The Heritage Queenstown is a lodge-style hotel constructed from stone & cedar, standing proud above the shores of Lake Wakatipu, with views of the majestic Remarkables mountains. The hotel features coin-operated, self-service laundry, fitness room, on-site restaurant and bar, and pool.
Location
91 Fernhill Road, Queenstown, New Zealand
Hotel Facilities
- Currency Exchange
- Gift Shop
- Business Center
- Concierge desk
- Pool
- Parking/Valet
- Luggage Storage
- Free WiFi
- Spa Services
- Hot Tub
- Bar/Lounge
- Ice Machine
- Fitness Room
- Restaurant On-Site
- Elevator
Room Facilities
- Television
- Internet Access
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Climate Control
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Pay Movies
- Desk
- Cable/Satellite
- Air Conditioning
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Room Service
- In-Room Safe
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Mini-bar
- Hair Dryer
- Phone
- Alarm Clock
- Coffee Maker
- Complimentary Toiletries
Vibe Melbourne
First-Class
The Vibe Melbourne is currently under construction. Originally built in 1873 in the Renaissance Revival style, the Cobden Building that once served as offices for the maritime trade and later as the clothing manufacturer and retailer Fletcher Jones will be transformed into a stunning new 24-story glass-fronted hotel and residential tower. The hotel will take in views of the Yarra River and Southbank, all the way to Port Philip Bay. The new hotel, which will preserve its classic heritage, will feature 206 guestrooms, an indoor heated swimming pool and gym, and ground floor lobby and restaurant. Please check back for more information about the hotel's amenities. Updates will be made as information is received.
Location
Corner of Queen and Flinders Street, Melbourne, Australia
Hotel Facilities
- Fitness Room
- Pool
Pullman Cairns International
Superior First-Class
Pullman Cairns International is an upscale hotel exuding the architectural grandeur of the city's rich colonial past. Overlooking Cairns Harbour and the lush mountain hinterland, this 321-room hotel is perfectly positioned in the CBD to take advantage of all the city has to offer. After a great day of sightseeing, dine in Coco's Restaurant, grab a drink at the Lobby Bar, or pamper yourself at Vie Spa. Laundry is available through the hotel for a fee.
Location
17 Abbott St, Cairns, Australia
Hotel Facilities
- Elevator
- Parking/Valet
- Gift Shop
- Bar/Lounge
- Concierge desk
- Beauty Salon
- Spa Services
- Restaurant On-Site
- Business Center
- Currency Exchange
- Hot Tub
- Fitness Room
- Luggage Storage
- Pool
Room Facilities
- Pay Movies
- Air Conditioning
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Desk
- Hair Dryer
- Climate Control
- Wake-Up Calls
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Internet Access
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Coffee Maker
- Window Opens
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- In-Room Safe
- Cable/Satellite
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Room Service
- Mini-bar
- Television
- Phone
Swissotel Sydney
Deluxe
The Swissotel Sydney is surrounded by Sydney's most exclusive shopping centres, such as the beautiful Queen Victoria Building and iconic Westfield Sydney and is within walking distance to all of Sydney's famous landmarks and cultural attractions. Enjoy a seasonally inspired dinner menu at JPB or delight in a unique buffet high tea at Crossroads Bar. The hotel offers a wide choice of treatments at the Day Spa as well as a gym, heated outdoor pool and Jacuzzi.
Location
68 Market Street , Sydney, Australia
Hotel Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Restaurant On-Site
- Currency Exchange
- Concierge desk
- Gift Shop
- Spa Services
- Beauty Salon
- Parking/Valet
- Fitness Room
- Business Center
- Pool
- Laundry Available
- Elevator
Room Facilities
- Climate Control
- Coffee Maker
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Desk
- Cable/Satellite
- Television
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Alarm Clock
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Room Service
- Air Conditioning
- Internet Access
- Phone
- Voicemail
- In-Room Safe
- Hair Dryer
Desert Gardens Hotel
First-Class
Centrally located to all resort facilities, the hotel offers a range of accommodation, outdoor pool, coin-operated self-service laundry, and the popular Bunya bar. It's only a short stroll to the Resorts' numerous lookouts, where you can view what is arguably Australia's best sunset, with the spectacular play of colors across the face of Uluru and the surrounding desert.
Location
Yulara Drive, Uluru, Australia
Hotel Facilities
- Concierge desk
- Bar/Lounge
- Spa Services
- Pool
- Luggage Storage
- Restaurant On-Site
- Business Center
- Gift Shop
- ATM
- Beauty Salon
- Parking/Valet
- Currency Exchange
Room Facilities
- Room Service
- Mini-bar
- Climate Control
- Hair Dryer
- Internet Access
- Air Conditioning
- Coffee Maker
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Television
- Desk
- Phone
- Complimentary Toiletries
