Australia & New Zealand

16 Days / 15 Nights - October 13, 2009 - Guaranteed Departure

Trip of a lifetime - a 16 day leisurely paced tour! Come see the "Wonders Downunder" as we visit both the North and South Islands of New Zealand plus the East Coast of Australia. People buy this tour for Australia, but love it for New Zealand. Learn of the native cultures, both the Maori's of New Zealand and Aborigines of Australia. See incredible scenic wonders at Milford Sound, Queenstown, Mt. Cook, and Rotorua. Visit big cities like Auckland, Melbourne, and Sydney.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Auckland w/ Waitomo Glowworm Caves
• Rotorua with Maori Arts Institute, Hangi feast & concert, sheep dog show, kiwi bird & trout farm, and Whaka thermal area
• Queenstown w/ Milford Sound & Mt. Cook
• Christchurch w/ city tour
• Melbourne w/ city tour
• Capital city Canberra with Aussie sheep station
• Sydney with city tour & harbor cruise
• Round Trip Airfare from LAX to New Zealand & Australia on Air New Zealand
• All New Zealand inter-island flights, all flights between N. Zealand & Australia, and all intra Australia flights
• Airport Transfers
• Motorcoach Transportation
• Tour Manager
• Attractions Listed & City Tours
• Gratuities (except tour manager and driver)
• Luggage Handling
• Australian Visa
• 20 Meals: 13 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 5 Dinners, plus 5 In Flight Meals
• Featured 1st Class Hotels: Auckland (1 night) - Crowne Plaza Rotorua (2) - Distinction Rotorua Queenstown (3) - Lakeland Inn Christchurch (1) - Holiday Inn Melbourne (3) - Citigate Hotel Sydney (3) - Holiday Inn Darling Harbor

ITINERARY

Day 1	Depart LAX Fly to LAX airport (on own) to meet our evening flight on Air New Zealand to Auckland with in-flight meals	In-Flight Meals
Day 2	Cross International Dateline Cross the Equator & the International Date Line (lose a day) on our overnight flight.	In-Flight Meals
Day 3	Arrive Auckland Arrive in Auckland, on New Zealand's lush North Island. Morning city tour of New Zealand's largest city. Arrive at our hotel and relax prior to our Get Acquainted Welcome Dinner at the Auckland Tower.	Dinner
Day 4	Auckland to Rotorua Scenic drive through the gorgeous countryside of the Waikato Valley, world's richest sheep farming area. Tour Waitomo Caves where we will take a boat ride through the world famous Glowworm Grotto. Then arrive in Rotorua, home of the native "Maori" Polynesians. Tonight, a Maori Concert & Hangi Feast.	Breakfast Dinner
Day 5	Rotorua Sights Rotorua is known as the "Yellowstone of New Zealand". Tour the Maori Arts & Crafts Institute, the Whaka thermal area with its boiling pools, geysers and the Rainbow Springs.	Breakfast
Day 6	Fly Rotorua to Queenstown Morning scenic flight over the Southern Alps as we fly to the South Island. Arrive in Queenstown, New Zealand's premier resort town, for a 3 night stay. Tonight, enjoy dinner at our hotel.	Breakfast Dinner
Day 7	Day Trip to Milford Sound Full day tour to Milford Sound. A breathtaking day of magnificent scenery awaits us as we drive through Fjordland National Park. Board our cruise of this incredible deep water inlet.	Breakfast Lunch
Day 8	Free Day in Queenstown Relax and sleep in. Shop in the village, take a lake cruise, visit a high country sheep station, visit the Gold Rush history of quaint Arrowtown or take the optional thrilling Shotover River "jet boat" ride.	Breakfast
Day 9	Mt. Cook / Christchurch Scenic drive along the Kawarau River Gorge, over Lindis Pass to lake Pukaki and a view of Mt. Cook. Leave the Alps and cross the Canterbury Plains farming region to Christchurch.	Breakfast Dinner
Day 10	Christchurch City Tour / Fly to Melbourne Morning city tour of Christchurch, with Cathedral Square, Avon River drive, and Cashmere Hills Lookout. Then transfer to the airport for our afternoon flight across the Tasman Sea to Melbourne, Australia for a 3 night stay.	Breakfast In-Flight Meals
Day 11	Melbourne / Phillip Island Option Tour Melbourne, city of parks and home to Australia's traditional wealth. See Fitzroy Gardens, Victoria Market, the Cricket Grounds, and the Shrine of Remembrance.	Breakfast
Day 12	Melbourne Free Day A full free day to explore this great city. We may wish to shop for opals, ride a streetcar to the Captain Cook House, walk through the Royal Botanic Gardens, or tour the Victorian Arts Centre (Melbourne's answer to the Sydney Opera House).	Breakfast
Day 13	Fly to Canberra / Coach to Sydney Fly to the capital city of Canberra, a beautiful, completely planned city built around an artificial lake. See Parliament House, Embassy Row, and the Australian War Memorial Museum. Visit a working sheep station for an Aussie BBQ and sheep show. Then coach to Sydney for a 3 night stay.	Breakfast Lunch
Day 14	Sydney City Tour Our morning tour of this world class city will include all the must see sights such as the famous Opera House, Darling Harbor, naughty Kings Cross, the historic "Rocks" area, and Bondi Beach.	Breakfast
Day 15	Sydney Free Day Enjoy a free day exploring or shopping. Visit the 2000 Olympic Park or Featherdale Wildlife Park, home to 2200 native Australian animals. End the night with our Farewell Dinner Harbor Cruise of Sydney's sparkling waters.	Breakfast Dinner
Day 16	Fly Home to U.S.A Arrive home mid day on the same day we left, after crossing the International Dateline.	Breakfast In-Flight Meals

Prices shown are per person based on occupancy category.

	Twin/Double	Triple	Quad	Single
US$	$3999	$3869	Call	$4899

Also ADD $175 air taxes & fees Plus $210 fuel surcharge to above rates.

For Great Barrier Reef Optional Extension, ADD per person to the above rates: Double: $879 Single: $1079 Triple: $849

Schedule Your Flights as Follows:

Arrive Los Angeles LAX by 7:30pm
Depart Los Angeles after 3:00pm.

Call Ambassatours Gray Line toll free at 1 800 565-7173 or email us for more information and assistance.