23 Day Land Only From $14229
Down Under Discovery
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800.325.2270
discover Australia and New Zealand
ACCOMMODATIONS
3 nights - ParkRoyal Darling Harbour, Sydney
4 nights - Sofitel Melbourne on Collins, Melbourne
2 nights - Sails in the Desert, Ayers Rock Resort
3 nights - Shangri-La Hotel, Cairns
2 nights - Sky Grand Hotel , Auckland
2 nights - Novotel Lakeside, Rotorua
1 night - Distinction Te Anau Hotel & Villas, Te Anau
3 nights - The Rees Hotel, Queenstown
1 night - The Hermitage, Mount Cook
1 night - Distinction Hotel, Christchurch
Active Rating: Easy to Moderate
Included Meals: 62 Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner every day on tour, plus arrival day dinner and departure day breakfast.
Guests will need to be able to board catamarans
and walk an easy mile.
INCLUDED HIGHLIGHTS
CAPTAINS CLUB DINNER CRUISE
SYDNEY CITY HIGHLIGHTS TOUR
SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE
FEATHERDALE WILDLIFE PARK
BLUE MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK
SCENIC RAILWAY TRAIN RIDE
SCENIC FLYWAY CABLE CAR RIDE
SCENIC SKYWAY GLASS FLOOR RIDE
MELBOURNE CITY TOUR
EUREKA SKYDECK 88
MELBOURNE STAR OBSERVATION WHEEL
GREAT OCEAN ROAD SCENERY
OTWAY NATIONAL PARK
PORT CAMPBELL NATIONAL PARK
TWELVE APOSTLES
QUEEN VICTORIA MARKET
DANDENONG STEAM TRAIN RIDE
PHILLIP ISLAND PENGUIN PLUS VIEWING
MELBOURNE DAY OF LEISURE
AYERS ROCK
KATA TJUTA & WALPA GORGE
STAR GAZING AT SAILS IN THE DESERT
ABORIGINAL SACRED CAVES
DOMES OF KATA TJUTA
CAIRNS
GREAT BARRIER REEF
SNORKLING & GLASS BOTTOM BOAT
KURANDA SCENIC RAIL
SKYRAIL RAINFOREST CABLEWAY
TJAPUKAI – ABORIGINAL CULTURAL PARK
CAIRNS AQUARIUM
AUCKLAND ADVENTURE DAY
THE RED BARN FARM TOUR
HOBBITON MOVIE SET TOUR
ROTORUA GEOTHERMAL REGION
RAINBOW SPRINGS
THERMAL POOLS OF WAIOTAPU
MAORI CULTURAL EXPERIENCE
LAKE TE ANAU
FIORDLAND NATIONAL PARK
MILFORD SOUND CRUISING
QUEENSTOWN RELAXATION DAY
DART RIVER JET BOAT SAFARI
MT. ASPIRING NATIONAL PARK
BEECH FOREST GUIDED WALK
BOB’S PEAK GONDOLA RIDE
STRATOSPHERE RESTAURANT
MT. COOK NATIONAL PARK
CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD
AKAUNUI HISTORIC HOUSE & GARDENS
CHRISTCHURCH CITY TOUR
CHRISTCHURCH EARTHQUAKE WALK


DAY 1: ARRIVE SYDNEY
Welcome to Australia! Upon arrival at Sydney International Airport, we will be met and transferred to our accommodation which is being held for our early check-in. Radiating from the sparkling waters of Sydney Harbour, Australia’s largest city stretches from the shores of the Pacific Ocean to the foot of the Blue Mountains. Our lovely accommodation is at Park Royal Darling Harbour – as the name suggests, situated right on Darling Harbour. We’re well located to wander around the Darling Harbour precinct at our leisure, or just relax and acclimatise after
our flight. We’ve got a great few days ahead of us and this evening will be the start. Enjoy a welcome reception at King Street Wharf then join Captain Cook Cruises for our Captain’s Club Dinner Cruise aboard the MV Sydney 2000. The views are stunning as we cruise, dine and dance aboard Sydney’s flagship MV Sydney 2000. What a wonderful way to begin our adventure!
Dinner Included. Hotel Overnight: ParkRoyal Darling Harbour, Sydney
DAY 2: SYDNEY CITY SIGHTS & SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE
This morning we embark on a city sights tour taking in the historical Rocks area, where the First Fleet landed in 1788 to establish Australia’s first European settlement. Other highlights include China Town, cosmopolitan Kings Cross and world famous Bondi Beach. Returning to town, we make our way to the Sydney Opera House; where we meet our guide for a tour. Sixty years ago Jorn Utzon designed what is now considered one of the greatest buildings of all time. This will be a fascinating tour. It’s now time for lunch so we head to Terrace on the Domaine. The final stop on our tour is Mrs. Macquarie’s Chair on the harbour foreshore. The chair was
carved out of the sandstone by convicts for Governor Lachlan Macquarie’s wife in order for her to watch the activity on the harbour and await the arrival of ships from England. The point provides us with wonderful views of the Sydney Opera House, the Harbour Bridge and Fort Denison. This evening, we have a special dinner outing at the Squires Landing overlooking the beautiful Sydney harbour! We have arranged a transfer back to the hotel – or if you wish to “kick on” to taste Sydney’s nightlife, feel free to do so!
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included. Hotel Overnight: ParkRoyal Darling Harbour, Sydney
Down Under Discovery daily itinerary
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departures and pricing
Per Person Pricing Includes
Australia travel visa, listed attractions & corresponding gratuities, accommodations, fully guided service, 62 meals & corresponding gratuities, taxes, baggage handling & corresponding gratuities, airport meet and greet, fully guided service, adult beverage (wine or beer) with all dinners, and a special Alumni keepsake.

Deposit requirements are $1000 per person and fully refundable along with any other monies paid up until 90 days prior to your departure date. You may call (800) 325-2270 to book. Our Tour Specialists are available for tour bookings 7:30am-5:30pm M-F and 8am-4pm on Saturday.
Inter-island airfare as part of the itinerary is included. Inter-Island flights will be non-stop
when possible, but this is not guaranteed.
This tour begins in Sydney, Australia. You may arrive at any time of day on day 1.
Upon completion of the tour, you may return home on flights from Christchurch, New Zealand at any time on day 23.
How To Reserve This Tour
Deposit requirements are $1000 per person and fully refundable along with any other monies paid up until 90 days prior to your departure date. You may call (800) 325-2270 to book. Our Tour Specialists are available for tour bookings 7:30am-5:30pm M-F and 8am-4pm on Saturday.
Arranging Your Flights
Current Booking Discounts
Check Discount: SAVE $300 per person when you pay your Down Under Discovery tour balance by check or cash versus credit card! $1000 per person deposits may still be made by credit card. All credit card payments are subject to a 4% fee if money needs to be refunded at a later time.
DOWN UNDER DISCOVERY
FEB 18- MARCH 12, 2021
double occupancy
$14,229
single occupancy
$18,569
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