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Immersive Small Group Journeys
Immersive Small Group Journeys
2020 / 2021
Australia • New Zealand
START
END
1 Number of
night stays
Daintree Sightseeing
National stops
Park
Palm Cove
3
Alice Great Barrier
Springs Reef Cruise
1 CAIRNS
Ayers 1
Rock 2 Kings Canyon
Resort
Uluru–Kata Tjuta
National Park
2 Auckland
Hunter Valley
1 Rotorua 2
Blue
Mountains 1 1 2
Sydney 2
Palm Cove, Cairns Wellington
Australia & New Zealand Expedition Fiordland
National
Park
3
QUEENSTOWN
22 DAYS CAIRNS QUEENSTOWN ANFLY
Cairns Daintree Great Barrier Reef Alice Springs Kings Canyon Uluru Kata Tjuta unique insights into what life is like in an Walpa Gorge, tracing the cultural significance
isolated Australian town. Spending some of Kata Tjuta’s ancient rocky domes. Spend
Sydney Blue Mountains Hunter Valley Auckland Rotorua Wellington Queenstown time at the School of the Air and Royal the rest of the afternoon at the base of
Flying Doctor Service, learn how these Uluru’s red slopes, embracing the timeless
services provide a much-needed medical stories of the Anangu whose rock art you’ll
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Join your Alice Springs family hosts the Mutitjulu Waterhole, home to the
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Milky Way lights up the sky. Hotel: Crowne of the Southern Hemisphere this evening at
Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters. B DE the sensational Sounds of Silence Dinner. B DE
Day 5 Alice Springs – Day 8 Uluru – Sydney
Kings Canyon Witness a mesmerising sunrise over
This morning’s journey takes you Uluru – perfectly viewed from the dune
HIGHLIGHTS through the West MacDonnell Ranges and viewing area. Afterwards, kick back and
Kings Canyon
along the 4WD Mereenie Loop Road, past enjoy laidback Aussie vibes before your
Discover Tylers Lookout and Gosses Bluff. Take a flight to Sydney. Consider an optional
walk through Angkerle (Standley Chasm), experience scenic helicopter flight over
• Uluru (Ayers Rock) and Kata Tjuta (the Olgas) created over millions of years, and continue Uluru and Kata Tjuta, learn the art of
• Spectacular Sydney Harbour and beaches to your destination, Kings Canyon, where Aboriginal dot painting or simply relax
you can stroll along the shady creek bed with a good book. This afternoon, soulful
• Great Barrier Reef at the foot of the towering sandstone Uluru gives way to cosmopolitan Sydney.
• Doubtful Sound in Fiordland National Park Great Barrier Reef Sydney Sailing cliffs of the canyon. Hotel: Kings Canyon Hotel: The Langham, Sydney. B
Resort, Deluxe Spa Rooms. B L DW Day 9 Sydney – Blue Mountains
• Beautiful Lake Rotorua
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Day 11 Hunter Valley – Sydney Day 15 Auckland – Rotorua time to fly to Queenstown, New Zealand’s Canyon. For a more sedate encounter
The wind in your sails, it’s time to Your leisurely discovery of New adrenalin capital. On arrival, journey to the with the adrenalin capital, visit one of
kick-start your afternoon on famous Zealand’s North Island continues as you gold-rush village of Arrowtown. Enjoy an the nearby wineries to sample award-
Sydney Harbour. Prime your sea legs and follow the Waikato River to the home orientation tour of Queenstown. Hotel: winning vintages. As your final day ends,
join your sailing crew on board a luxury of Lance and Bridgette O’Sullivan, for a Heritage Queenstown, 3 nights. B spend the evening enjoying a Celebration
yacht. Take the helm, work the grinders traditional country-style lunch. Visit Day 20 Doubtful Sound Dinner with wine with your Journey
or simply kick back as you sail past the the Tamaki Māori Village for insights into Director and new found friends. B CD
Journey deep into the heart of Fiordland
billowing sails of the Sydney Opera House, the local rituals and traditions and then Day 22 Farewell from Queenstown
National Park. From the silence of the
Harbour Bridge and small secluded indulge in the mouthwatering flavours
‘Sounds’ to the ancient rainforests, For now, all that’s left to say is a fond
coves surrounded by multi-million dollar of a Hangi Local Dining Experience.
the beauty and vastness will leave you farewell as your journey comes to an end
waterfront homes. An evening at leisure Hotel: Pullman Rotorua, 2 nights. B DE
speechless. Your day begins in Manapouri, after breakfast. B
follows your exhilarating day on the water. Day 16 Rotorua Journey Select where you’ll embark on a cruise across
Hotel: The Langham, Sydney, 2 nights. B
Embark on one of the Journey Select Lake Manapouri. In Doubtful Sound, take to
Day 12 Sydney Sightseeing sightseeing experiences today to explore the waters of this glistening fiord. B L DW
The Red Barn
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you this morning as you stroll along Rotorua. Indulge in the Polynesian Spa’s
Today indulge your adventurous side
the coastal walk. No trip to Sydney would healing waters, tread in the footsteps
on one of the Journey Select sightseeing
be complete without a visit to of Bilbo Baggins in the fantasy-land of
experiences. Enjoy a guided walk through a
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native beech forest or embark on a minibus
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indigenous creatures within the
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Day 13 Sydney – Auckland Māori community at Whakawerawera
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Wellington. Embrace your inner hipster, as
Day 14 Auckland you discover the charming Victorian
Soak up Auckland’s intoxicating charm architecture and savour the city’s coffee
this morning as you embark on a culture. Explore New Zealand’s fascinating
city sightseeing tour. Then travel by culture, nature, heritage and art at Te Papa
ferry to Waiheke Island for a culinary Museum of New Zealand, joining a guide
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your love affair with Waiheke at Casita exhibitions. B DW BEST PRICES AND SERVICES
Miro, savouring delicious Mediterranean Day 19 Wellington – Queenstown
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