THE COMPLETE SOUTH PACIFIC
TRAVEL STYLE:
CLASSIC
25 DAYS • 36 MEALS STARTING AT £6,899 Pricing is per person, land only, double occupancy, and varies by departure date.
HIGHLIGHTS Cairns • Great Barrier Reef • Uluru • Barossa Valley Wine Tasting • Melbourne • Little Penguins • Tasmania • Sydney Opera House • Queenstown • Milford Sound • Mt. Cook • Christchurch • Wellington • Rotorua • Auckland
CULTURAL EXPERIENCES • Learn about the endangered Tasmanian Devil and the conservation efforts aimed at its survival. • See koalas in their natural setting during a stop at a koala conservation center. • Witness the little penguins on the beach at Phillip Island.
IT’S YOUR CHOICE! Be sure to choose your option before departure. • Day 10 — Embark on an early morning walking tour of Hobart -OR- take the morning to relax and enjoy a walking tour in the afternoon.
Queenstown
From the Great Barrier Reef to towering Mt. Cook – this is the South Pacific. Day 1: Cairns, Australia - Tour Begins
Your tour opens in Cairns, the tropical gateway to one of the world’s most spectacular natural attractions – the Great Barrier Reef (UNESCO). Established as a marine park in 1975, the reef is a haven for thousands of species of sea life, as well as turtles and birds. Day 2: Cairns
Fly to Uluru (the Aboriginal name for Ayers Rock) in the heart of the Australian Outback. Tour the sandstone domes known as Kata Tjuta and the beautiful area surrounding the base of “The Rock.” As the day draws to a close, sip a glass of champagne as Uluru’s hues change dramatically with the setting sun. (B)
Rise high on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway for an unforgettable ride over the rainforest canopy. Embrace the opportunity to explore the forest floor up close with access to specially designed boardwalks. This evening, gather with fellow travellers for a welcome dinner. (B, D)
Day 5: Uluru - Adelaide - Barossa Valley
Day 3: Cairns - Great Barrier Reef Cairns
Day 6: Barossa Valley
Board a glass-bottom catamaran and sail to the Low Isles to discover the aquatic realm of the Great Barrier Reef. Spend the day however you please, perhaps choosing from a selection of included activities. Maybe you’ll soak up the sun on a tiny remote island, located along the outer reef. Or consider snorkeling in the rolling waves, uncovering a pod of vibrant sea life. You can also meet with a marine biologist, or join an expert on a heritage trail walk along the island. (B, L) 70
Day 4: Cairns - Uluru (Ayers Rock)
Fly to Adelaide and make your way to Barossa Valley, Australia’s beloved wine region. Renowned among connoisseurs, the valley’s award-winning winemakers attract visitors from around the world. (B) Today, enjoy a free morning before you travel to the Seppeltsfield Winery for a private tour and tasting of their world-class wines. Quench your palate with varietals ranging from fruit-forward Chardonnays to earthy Pinot Noirs. Tonight, enjoy a scenic dinner overlooking the vineyards. (B, D)
