MONOGRAMS 2012: NEW ZEALAND EXPLORER W/ CAIRNS, OUTBACK & SYDNEY (IPXJ)
24 days from Cairns to Queenstown, or 26 days incl. travel
American breakfast (B) daily; Local Host service in Cairns & Auckland; driving directions; map; sightseeing as outlined in the day-by-day itinerary (inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE).
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- Tour Operator
- Globus
- Duration
- 24 Days
- Escorted
- Escorted - No
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Day 1 | Cairns | Welcome to Cairns, 'Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef' and one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. The balance of the day is at your leisure. |
| Day 2 | Cairns | Today, board a fast catamaran for a CRUISE to Green Island, one of the many tropical islands on Australia's famous Great Barrier Reef. Here you can choose to SNORKEL, take a GLASS-BOTTOM BOAT TOUR, or walk through the island's cool rainforest. Return to Cairns and enjoy the afternoon at your leisure. (B) |
| Day 3 | Cairns | A full day at leisure to explore tropical Cairns. (B) |
| Day 4 | Ayers Rock | Today, fly to Ayers Rock. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. (B) |
| Day 5 | Ayers Rock | This morning, included sightseeing takes you to Kata Tjuta (the Olgas), where you will enjoy a GUIDED WALK. This afternoon, a guided sightseeing tour includes a visit to the CULTURAL CENTRE and a WALKING TOUR around the base of Uluru (Ayers Rock). Late in the day, travel to 'Sunset Strip' for a drink, canapes, and to witness the changing colors of the rock. (B) |
| Day 6 | Alice Springs | Today, fly to Alice Springs for guided sightseeing that includes visits to the OLD TELEGRAPH STATION, ANZAC HILL, SCHOOL OF THE AIR, and the ROYAL FLYING DOCTOR SERVICE. (B) |
| Day 7 | Sydney | Today, fly to Sydney. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. (B) |
| Day 8 | Sydney | Enjoy a morning guided sightseeing tour that includes a Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge photo stop, the historic 'Rocks' area, and a visit to world-famous BONDI BEACH. The afternoon is at your leisure. (B) |
| Day 9 | Sydney | Enjoy a full day at leisure in this beautiful city. (B) |
| Day 10 | Auckland | Today, fly to Auckland. Meet your Local Host this afternoon and pick up your rental car. (B) |
| Day 11 | Rotorua | Travel south through the rich pastoral province of Waikato to Waitomo. Here, enjoy a guided tour of the famous GLOWWORM GROTTO, featuring a fascinating underground boat ride. Continue on to Rotorua via Lake Karapiro. (B) |
| Day 12 | Rotorua | Today, visit the AGRODOME for a hands-on experience focusing on New Zealand's farming history. Next, visit RAINBOW SPRINGS, a unique showcase of New Zealand's flora and fauna. Finally, on to TE PUIA to view Maori carving, weaving demonstrations, and to walk through the thermal reserve to see boiling mud pools and shooting geysers. The afternoon is at leisure. (B) |
| Day 13 | Napier | Depart Rotorua and head to Napier via Lake Taupo. (B) |
| Day 14 | Wellington | Drive south today to Wellington, capital of New Zealand. (B) |
| Day 15 | Nelson | Today, board your FERRY and cruise through the Marlborough Sounds to Picton. Continue on to Blenheim. (B)Note: You will drop off your rental car at the ferry terminal in Wellington and pick up a new car at the ferry terminal in Picton. |
| Day 16 | Greymouth | Travel south and east to the coast. The drive between Westport and Greymouth is stunning. (B) |
| Day 17 | Franz Josef | Today, travel to Franz Josef and explore the glacier. (B) |
| Day 18 | Wanaka | Head south along the rugged west coast and via Haast Pass to the charming town of Wanaka. (B) |
| Day 19 | Mount Cook Region | Today, head northwest to stunning Mount Cook. (B) |
| Day 20 | Dunedin | Depart this alpine wonderland and drive to Dunedin, one of the best-preserved Victorian and Edwardian cities in the Southern Hemisphere. (B) |
| Day 21 | Queenstown | Today, travel through the rugged Otago region to Queenstown. Along the way, see signs of the gold rush that boomed in the 1860s. As you near Queenstown you will pass through Central Otago, a popular wine-making region. (B) |
| Day 22 | Queenstown Milford Sound Excursion | Travel by motorcoach along the shores of Lake Wakatipu to Te Anau, gateway to FIORDLAND NATIONAL PARK. View the Mirror Lakes as you pass through Eglinton Valley. From the Homer Tunnel, emerge into Cleddau Valley. Join your Milford Sound CRUISE for an unforgettable experience. (B) |
| Day 23 | Queenstown | A full day at leisure in the 'Adventure Capital of the World.' (B) |
| Day 24 | Queenstown | Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. Return your rental car at the airport prior to departure. (B) |
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