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Tour highlights include the amazing Great Barrier Reef, where you can snorkel, take a glass bottom boat tour, or learn about this underwater world that explodes with colors and beauty from a marine touch tank. Visit Kata Tjuta (the Olgas), where you'll witness an amazing sunset and watch the colors change on sacred Uluru (Ayers Rock). In New Zealand, take a cruise through some of the world’s most stunning scenery of Milford Sound at Fiordland National Park and marvel at sheer cliffs, massive waterfalls, glaciers, and rainforest. Witness breathtaking beauty at Mount Cook National Park, home to New Zealand's tallest mountain, glaciers, and beautiful lakes.
To make your Australia and New Zealand tour unique, Globus has included many special experiences, including a special Outback Barbecue. In New Zealand, a visit to Agrodome gives you a unique farm experience to learn about life on a New Zealand farm plus you’ll get to meet the friendly animals.
All of this and much more—including a New Year’s Eve cruise on Sydney Harbour with fireworks at midnight—are included on this once-in-a-lifetime tour through Australia and New Zealand!
Highlights
SYDNEY
Sightseeing tour; visit the Opera House and botanic gardens; New Year’s Eve harbor cruise with fireworks
CAIRNS Great Barrier Reef cruise with choice of activities
ULURU (AYERS ROCK) Sightseeing tour around the base of the rock, visit Kata Tjuta (the Olgas); sunset toast
ALICE SPRINGS Sightseeing tour; visit the School of the Air and the Old Telegraph Station; Outback barbecue
MELBOURNE Sightseeing tour including Fitzroy Gardens; Melbourne Star Observation Wheel
QUEENSTOWN Visit Fiordland National Park and cruise on Milford Sound; gondola ride to the top of Bob’s Peak for a scenic dinner
MOUNT COOK Sightseeing in Mount Cook National Park
ROTORUA Enjoy a traditional Hangi dinner and Maori cultural performance; visit Rainbow Springs; visit the Agrodome and Te Puia
WAITOMO Visit Waitomo Glowworm Caves
AUCKLAND Sightseeing; farewell dinner atop Sky Tower
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Total meals included:
- 20 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 7 dinners
ARRIVE IN SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA.
Day1
Welcome to Australia! Hotel rooms are available for immediate check-in. A pre-night is not required for early check-in. Please schedule flights to arrive by 3 pm in order to attend this evening’s welcome briefing and dinner. This is a good time to meet your fellow travelers, get your questions answered, and prepare for your adventure.
Meals included:
- Dinner
SYDNEY.
Day2
Start your day with a city sightseeing tour, including such landmarks as the SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, for a guided tour of its interior and theaters. See Mrs Macquarie’s Chair in the city’s BOTANIC GARDENS and enjoy sweeping views of the harbor, Opera House, and Harbour Bridge. Enjoy a walk around the Rocks District, the site of the first European settlement in Australia, now home to shops, restaurants, and art galleries. The remainder of the day is at leisure. Your Tour Director will have suggestions for additional sightseeing, shopping, and dining.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
SYDNEY.
Day3
Today is at leisure. You may wish to spend some time in Darling Harbour with its many shops and restaurants or shop for a favorite souvenir. This evening, a special New Year’s Eve celebration awaits. First, take to the water on a LF HARBOR CRUISE complete with canapés and a 4-course dinner followed by music and dancing. At the stroke of midnight, be treated to a champagne toast and some of the most amazing fireworks you’ll ever see. Here is your chance to ring in the New Year under Sydney’s world-famous fireworks. It will be a night to remember!
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
SYDNEY.
Day4
Today, you can relax after your New Year’s Eve celebration. Perhaps venture to the nearby beaches of Manly or Bondi, explore the cobblestone streets of the Rocks District, or stroll through one of the city’s many gardens. Your Tour Director will have suggestions for additional activities.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
SYDNEY–CAIRNS.
Day5
Fly to Cairns, “Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef.” Check in to your Cairns hotel for a 3-night stay. Your Tour Director will have suggestions for sightseeing, shopping, and dining.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
CAIRNS. EXCURSION TO THE OUTER GREAT BARRIER REEF.
Day6
Today, prepare for the experience of a lifetime when you board a catamaran and CRUISE to the Outer Great Barrier Reef, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Explore this underwater world that is a dazzling kaleidoscope of color and brilliance. During your time here, you may choose to SNORKEL, take a GLASS-BOTTOM-BOAT TOUR, view the reef from an underwater observatory, and watch a fish feeding.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
CAIRNS
Day7
A full day at leisure in this tropical paradise. You may wish to visit nearby Cape Tribulation or Mossman Gorge, spend some time at the Cairns Lagoon, enjoy a stroll along the Esplanade, or shop for a bargain at the popular Cairns Night Market. Your Tour Director will have suggestions for additional sightseeing, shopping, and dining.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
CAIRNS–ULURU (AYERS ROCK).
Day8
Fly this morning to Australia’s “Red Center.” Enjoy a TOUR at the base of the rock, learning of its significance to the Anangu Aboriginal people. Visit KATA TJUTA (the Olgas), a geological splendor of some 36 brilliant domes. Later, enjoy an amazing sunset and a celebratory DRINK as you watch the colors change on sacred Uluru.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
ULURU–ALICE SPRINGS.
Day9
Today, fly to Alice Springs located in Australia’s Outback. Sightseeing includes a visit to the SCHOOL OF THE AIR to learn how the school was started, how classes are broadcast, and the difference it makes to children in remote regions of Australia. Also, visit the OLD TELEGRAPH STATION, the birthplace of Alice Springs, and discover the importance of this early settlement in connecting Australia to the rest of the world. Tonight, a unique LF OUTBACK BARBECUE featuring music, stargazing, a boomerang demonstration, and typical campfire fare. Relax underneath a chandelier of stars and enjoy this awe-inspiring Outback experience.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
ALICE SPRINGS–MELBOURNE
Day10
Today, fly to Melbourne, Australia’s cultural capital with Victorian-era architecture, extensive restaurants and shopping, arcades and lanes, and beautiful parks and gardens.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
MELBOURNE.
Day11
This morning’s sightseeing includes landmarks such as Federation Square, the Melbourne Museum, and beautiful FITZROY GARDENS. See Parliament House and the Shrine of Remembrance, a tribute to Australia’s war heroes. Discover Victorian terraced homes in East Melbourne, and see the bustling streets of Chinatown and the Queen Victoria Market. Next, enjoy a unique experience aboard the MELBOURNE STAR OBSERVATION WHEEL. Savor a sparkling drink and nibbles as you admire breathtaking views of Melbourne and the bay. With the remainder of the day at leisure, why not venture to Phillip Island to witness the world-famous Penguin Parade?
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
MELBOURNE.
Day12
Enjoy a full day at leisure to explore more of this vibrant city on your own. Spend time at the Old Melbourne Gaol, once home to legendary outlaw, Ned Kelly; sit at a café and enjoy a coffee; wander along the scenic Yarra River; or take an optional excursion to see the incredible Great Ocean Road. Your Tour Director will have suggestions for additional sightseeing, shopping, and dining.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
MELBOURNE–QUEENSTOWN, NEW ZEALAND
Day13
This morning, bid farewell to Australia as you board your flight to Queenstown, the “Adventure Capital of the World.” The remainder of the day is at leisure.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
QUEENSTOWN. EXCURSION TO MILFORD SOUND
Day14
Today, enoy a full-day excursion to Milford Sound. Travel to FIORDLAND NATIONAL PARK, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Board your ship and CRUISE on the fiord to witness some of the world’s most breathtaking scenery. See sheer cliffs, massive waterfalls cascading into the sea, glaciers, and rainforest. Keep a lookout for fur seals, dolphins, and other wildlife. It will be a day you won’t soon forget! Return to Queenstown late this evening.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
QUEENSTOWN
Day15
A full day at leisure for your own Queenstown discoveries. Consider a visit to a local vineyard to sample some of the prize vintages or a thrilling jet boat ride on the Dart River. Other options include a scenic ride across Lake Wakatipu on the historic TSS Earnslaw Steamship, shopping for souvenirs, or enjoying some fresh seafood at a local restaurant. This evening, take a scenic GONDOLA RIDE to the top of Bob’s Peak where you’ll enjoy a delicious dinner and breathtaking views of Coronet Peak, The Remarkable Mountains, Lake Wakatipu, and Queenstown. Make sure to have your camera ready for fantastic photo opportunities.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
QUEENSTOWN–MOUNT COOK
Day16
Today’s journey brings us to magnificent MOUNT COOK NATIONAL PARK. Weather permitting, you may wish to join a stargazing program this evening. The Mount Cook region offers some of the darkest skies in the world—perfect for viewing the southern night sky.
SPECIAL FEATURE: Spend the evening at the historic Hermitage Hotel, located at the base of Mount Cook. Enjoy splendid views, fresh mountain air, and all the modern amenities of this first-class property.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
MOUNT COOK–CHRISTCHURCH–ROTORUA.
Day17
Travel to Christchurch, the largest city on New Zealand’s South Island, and then fly to Rotorua, the center of the Maori culture. This evening, you may wish to join a New Zealand family for dinner in their home, or indulge yourself in the relaxing hot springs or massage therapies at the Polynesian Spa.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
ROTORUA.
Day18
This morning, visit RAINBOW SPRINGS to view native bush and wildlife. Then, visit the AGRODOME to learn more about one of the country’s major industries—sheep! Continue to TE PUIA, Rotorua’s most prominent thermal area with New Zealand’s largest geyser and boiling mud pools. Enjoy a traditional HANGI DINNER, cooked beneath the ground with hot stones. Dinner is followed by an authentic MAORI CULTURAL PERFORMANCE of singing, dancing, and storytelling.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
ROTORUA–WAITOMO–AUCKLAND
Day19
Depart Rotorua and cross over the Mamaku ranges to the famous WAITOMO GLOWWORM CAVES. Experience a guided tour through the limestone chambers and take a silent boat trip through Glowworm Grotto as you glide quietly beneath the lights of thousands of glowworms. In the afternoon, travel through the green pastoral region of Waikato to Auckland. This evening, why not enjoy a glass of New Zealand’s famous wine while dining at one of Auckland’s world-class restaurants? .
Meals included:
- Breakfast
AUCKLAND.
Day20
Start your day with a sightseeing tour of Auckland, the “City of Sails.” See bustling Queen Street, the city’s oldest park, Auckland Domain, and the historic Parnell Village. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. You can explore on you own or participate in a selection of optional activities. In the evening, your Tour Director hosts a festive farewell dinner atop Auckland’s LF SKY TOWER, where the dining room rotates once every hour providing a unique experience with amazing 360-degree panoramas of the city and harbor below. The perfect ending to your vacation!
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
AUCKLAND
Day21
Your tour ends with breakfast this morning.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Extend your stay
Hotels
It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative hotels of a similar standard to those shown.
Amora Hotel Jamison Sydney
Deluxe
The award-winning luxurious Amora Hotel Jamison Sydney combines space, style and warmth to provide guests ultimate ambience. Their two restaurants and bar offer exceptional wining and dining experiences. A dedicated relaxation zone is available at the Amora Day Spa. Guests can also take advantage of the heated indoor pool, steam room, sauna, Jacuzzi, and gym.
Location
11 Jamison St, Sydney, Australia
Hotel Facilities
- Parking/Valet
- Pool
- Laundry Available
- Elevator
- Hot Tub
- Bar/Lounge
- Concierge desk
- Spa Services
- Free WiFi
- Fitness Room
- Business Center
- Restaurant On-Site
- Currency Exchange
Room Facilities
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Pay Movies
- Mini-bar
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Air Conditioning
- Cable/Satellite
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Desk
- Hair Dryer
- Television
- Non-smoking Rooms
- In-Room Safe
- Climate Control
- Coffee Maker
- Internet Access
- Room Service
- Phone
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
Doubletree by Hilton Alice Springs
Superior First-Class
Experience this eco-friendly hotel and enjoy stunning views of the majestic MacDonnell Ranges. Conveniently located just off of Stuart Highway, the hotel is only 15 minutes' drive from Alice Springs Airport and within walking distance of downtown. Friendly staff and the signature, warm DoubleTree Chocolate Chip Cookie will welcome you when you check-in. Swim in the heated outdoor pool overlooking the lush garden landscape, unwind in the inviting Lobby Bar or enjoy lunch in the bistro-style restaurant. Dry cleaning, as well as self-service laundry, is available.
Location
82 Barrett Drive, Alice Springs, Australia
Hotel Facilities
- Bar/Lounge
- Gift Shop
- Pool
- Currency Exchange
- Fitness Room
- Restaurant On-Site
- Business Center
- Elevator
- Laundry Available
- Spa Services
- Ice Machine
- Parking/Valet
- Concierge desk
- Luggage Storage
Room Facilities
- Room Service
- In-Room Safe
- Air Conditioning
- Climate Control
- Wake-Up Calls
- Window Opens
- Phone
- Hair Dryer
- Cable/Satellite
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Internet Access
- Mini-bar
- Alarm Clock
- Television
- Voicemail
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Coffee Maker
- Desk
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Pay Movies
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
Novotel Queenstown Lakeside
First-Class
Centrally located in one of the most picturesque settings in the world, Novotel Queenstown Lakeside is nestled beside beautiful and tranquil Lake Wakatipu. This fresh, modern hotel offers guests 273 contemporary rooms plus superb, uninterrupted views of the lake, mountains and adjoining gardens. Novotel Queenstown Lakeside also features great facilities including a Jacuzzi, plus the excellent Elements Restaurant and the Elements Cafe and Bar. The hotel also features coin-operated, self-service laundry.
Location
Corner Earl St & Marine Parade, Queenstown, New Zealand
Hotel Facilities
- Business Center
- Currency Exchange
- Concierge desk
- Restaurant On-Site
- Spa Services
- Bar/Lounge
- Luggage Storage
- Elevator
- Parking/Valet
Room Facilities
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Complimentary Newspaper
- In-Room Safe
- Air Conditioning
- Climate Control
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Pay Movies
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Desk
- Television
- Voicemail
- Coffee Maker
- Window Opens
- Cable/Satellite
- Phone
- Room Service
- Mini-bar
- Alarm Clock
- Wake-Up Calls
- Hair Dryer
- Internet Access
The Hermitage
Moderate First-Class
A haven for adventurous travelers for more than a century, the world renowned Hermitage Hotel in the heart of Aoraki Mount Cook National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, offers a complete year-round alpine retreat. The hotel features self-service coin-operated laundry, outdoor tennis court, and a selection of on-site bars and restaurants.
Location
Mount Cook National Park, Mount Cook, New Zealand
Hotel Facilities
- Elevator
- Restaurant On-Site
- Concierge desk
- Currency Exchange
- Gift Shop
- Bar/Lounge
- Ice Machine
- Luggage Storage
- Parking/Valet
Room Facilities
- Alarm Clock
- Hair Dryer
- Coffee Maker
- In-Room Safe
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Window Opens
- Daily Housekeeping
- Phone
- Wake-Up Calls
- Desk
- Cable/Satellite
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Internet Access
- Television
Millennium Hotel Rotorua
Superior First-Class
Next to mystical Lake Rotorua and just a brief stroll from the city center, Millennium Hotel Rotorua is an eco-friendly hotel. Perhaps its most unique feature is that its heating is provided by harnessing the hotel's natural geothermal resource. The hotel's amenities include a heated pool, spa, two restaurants, a lounge, and room service.
Location
Hinemaru Street, Rotorua, New Zealand
Hotel Facilities
- Fitness Room
- Bar/Lounge
- Spa Services
- Parking/Valet
- Business Center
- Laundry Available
- Luggage Storage
- Currency Exchange
- Concierge desk
- Pool
- Elevator
- Hot Tub
- Restaurant On-Site
Room Facilities
- In-Room Safe
- Air Conditioning
- Television
- Voicemail
- Room Service
- Coffee Maker
- Desk
- Cable/Satellite
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Alarm Clock
- Wake-Up Calls
- Phone
- Mini-bar
- Hair Dryer
- Internet Access
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Complimentary Toiletries
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
