Day 01 – Day 02: UK – Singapore – Perth (AUS)
Today board your overnight flight to Singapore and then on to Perth. Early afternoon you arrive into Perth and check-in to your hotel. On arrival you have the rest of the day to relax and recover from your flight. (Please note you will arrive next day)
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Day 03: Perth - Full day Pinnacles Tour
Today you travel north through Joondalup, Australia's fastest growing city, & on the way pass by lake Monger and other suburbs. You visit a park to meet native Australian wildlife such as kangaroos and koalas and birds like cockatoos, parrots and black swans and a wide variety of native Aussie birds in the forest natural setting. Then you travel north to Cervantes, passing through rural country areas along the way. In the Nambung National park, explore the mystical Pinnacles; these unique limestone formations which took thousands of years to form and look like an extra-terrestrial landscape, a unique sight. Enjoy an eco walk amongst the Pinnacles, studying the various shapes and sizes, photographing the eerie desert formation looking like an outer space landscape. Take a walk on the beach of Cervantes, the local fishing town, before heading back to Perth.
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Day 04: Swan Valley and Perth and Freemantle Tour
This morning drive to the Swan valley and enjoy a visit to a famous winery. Enjoy a glass of wine before going on to a chocolate factory. Later return to Perth and stop for lunch en-route. Later you travel to Fremantle & Monument Hill for a bird’s eye view of Fremantle Port and you visit Fremantle Port to view historic port and then drive through Famous Cappuccino Strip of Fremantle & souvenir shopping. You continue to drive past the Round House, Fishing Yachts, old customs house and historic buildings. Enjoy free time to explore Fremantle at own leisure and then return to hotel in Perth central.
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Day 05: Perth – Melbourne (AUS)
Today board your flight to Melbourne. After arrival you check into our hotel. This evening relax and enjoy a stroll in the city. Arrival time is subject to availability.
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Day 06: Melbourne
This morning is free at leisure for shopping. After lunch enjoy a city tour and experience the beautiful architecture of some of our most famous landmarks including the Melbourne Town Hall, St Paul’s Cathedral, Victorian Parliament, Flinders Street Station and Federation Square. Later Take a Phillip Island evening tour from Melbourne and see the heart-warming phenomenon of these little penguins as they emerge from the surf and waddle to the safety of their dune burrows. From your nearby vantage point you'll be able to watch the penguins feed their waiting young with the pilchards and anchovies they've caught. Late evening return to your hotel.
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Day 07: Great Ocean Road
Today, drive along the Great Ocean Road to Prince town and view the famous ‘Twelve Apostles'. Witness the rugged splendour of the famous 12 Apostles, magnificent rock stacks that rise up majestically from the Southern Ocean on Victoria's dramatic coastline. Created by constant erosion of the limestone cliffs of the mainland beginning 10-20 million years ago, the stormy Southern Ocean and blasting winds gradually eroded the softer limestone, forming caves in the cliffs. The caves eventually became arches and when they collapsed rock stacks up to 45 m high were left isolated from the shore. After dinner you return to the hotel.
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Day 08: Melbourne – Sydney (AUS)
Our flight today takes us into Australia's fashionable city of Sydney. Upon arrival you will be transferred to your central hotel for check-in. Later, depending on time of flight, you have some free time to walk around the city. This evening enjoy a sumptuous Indian meal.
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Day 09: Sydney
Today you tour Australia's oldest and largest settlement and the most vibrant city. You start of the tour by visiting the famous Sky tower eye to enjoy a wonderful panoramic view of this gorgeous city. Later drive to the splendid Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Royal Botanical Gardens, and Bondi Beach & Darling Harbour.
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Day 10: Blue Mountains Tour
This morning you visit the spectacular Blue Mountains, part of the Great Dividing Range. The blue haze, which gives the mountains their name, is a result of the fine mist of oil given off by the eucalyptus trees. Here enjoy a ride on the Skyway and Scenic Railway. Enjoy the views of the Three Sisters. Later return to the city to enjoy a 1 hour harbour cruise before your transfer to the restaurant for dinner.
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Day 11: Sydney – Cairns (AUS)
Today catch your flight to Cairns, a popular travel destination for foreign tourists because of its tropical climate and it also serves as a starting point for people wanting to visit the Great Barrier Reef and Far North Queensland. Upon arrival at this wonderful seaside city you will be transferred to hotel and the rest of the day is at leisure.
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Day 12: Karunda (AUS)
Today you join the famous Karunda Railway for a breath taking journey to the village of Karunda. Famous for its markets, this mountain town is surrounded by spectacular tropical scenery. After some free time you return to the lowlands by the Skyrail Cableway, a beautiful rainforest experience. (NB: You may have to travel up by Skyrail and down by train, depending on availability)
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Day 13: Great Barrier Reef (AUS)
This morning you board the high speed Catamaran to the Outer Reef. Enjoy the splendours of the world's most extensive reef system, this being the biggest structure made by living organisms'. In the 'lagoon' between the outer reef and the coast, the waters are dotted with smaller reefs, quays and islands. You stop to Snorkel along the reef and view the coral and fish from a semi-submersible craft. Today enjoy a buffet lunch aboard your cruise boat. Later you return to Cairns.
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Day 14: Cairns - Brisbane - Gold Coast (AUS)
This morning you catch our flight to Brisbane. Upon arrival you have a short tour of the city and continue on to Gold Coast for our 2 night stay. (Please note that due to hotel shortage we may be staying in Brisbane for the night). This evening enjoy a stroll on the beach before dinner.
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Day 15: Gold Coast
Today enjoy a drive along the beautiful coastline to the Springbrook National Park. Discover the World Heritage Rainforest. Start your day by visiting the spectacular Natural Arch, the amazing natural formation is a waterfall and cave all in one Next drive on to Springbrook National Park. On a 4km walk, discover stunning cascading waterfalls, marvel at the wonders of the rainforest while walking the Twin Falls Circuit. Have some free time or lunch as you overlook the region’s largest waterfall, the Purlingbrook Falls. You continue our journey further into the rainforest to see the endangered 2000 year old Antartic Beech Trees and the extinct Tweed Shield Volcano. Later enjoy sweeping views from Byron Bay to Tweed Heads before returning to your hotel in Gold Coast.
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Day 16: Gold Coast – Christchurch (NZ)
Upon arrival you will be transferred to your hotel for your overnight stay. (Please note that since the earthquake in Christchurch there are not many hotels available so we may have to drive to another nearby town for accommodation). A tour of Christchurch may be only possible if the flight arrives early.
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Day 17: Christchurch - Franz Joseph (NZ)
Transfer to Christchurch railway station and join the Tranz Alpine Express for one of the great train journeys of the world. Crossing the Canterbury Plains, the train winds its way through the rugged snow-capped Southern Alps to the summit of Arthur's Pass where you'll join your coach for the scenic afternoon drive to Hokitika, renowned for its crafted greenstone jade jewelry. Then it's on to the Franz Josef Glacier in the Westland National Park. The West Coast is a rugged and primeval region of rainforests, limestone gorges, glaciers and stunning scenery running alongside the Tasman Sea.
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Day 18: Franz Joseph - Queenstown (NZ)
This morning prior to crossing the Haast Pass, you make a stop to view the Fox Glacier. The pass and its spectacular views are considered one of the best sights in the world. You drive along the shores of Lakes Wanaka and Hawea on its way to the town of Wanaka. You continue driving through the Crown Range and end up on arriving in Queenstown in the afternoon.
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Day 19: Queenstown - Milford Sound Cruise – Queenstown
Today you travel into the heart of Fiordland by one of the most scenic roads in the world. You go through Te Anau and the Homer Tunnel to Milford Sound, making stops en route to view the scenery, including the fabled Mirror Lakes. On arrival, board the MV Milford Monarch for a spectacular cruise through the fiord and out to the Tasman Sea. Milford Sound, with Mitre Peak at its heart has often been referred as one of the natural wonders of the world, due to the combination of its deep blue waters, towering peaks and spectacular waterfalls.
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Day 20: Queenstown – Auckland (NZ)
Today board your flight to travel to the North Island of New Zealand. Auckland is the largest and most populous urban area in the country with over 30 percent of the country's population and has the largest Polynesian population of any city in the world. Upon arrival you will enjoy a city tour before being transferred to your hotel.
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Day 21: Auckland – Rotorua (NZ)
Your first stop on this full day excursion is the famous Waitomo Caves complex. This whole area is riddled with limestone caves and strange limestone formations. Enjoy a guided tour of the famous Glow-worm Grotto, with an unusual assortment of stalactites and Stalagmites, and hundreds of glowworms, experienced on an underground boat ride. Then you continue your journey to Rotorua and on arrival you will get a guided tour of the Te Puia Thermal Reserve with its boiling mud pools and steaming geysers. Later we visit see a model of a Maori Village, the Meeting House and craft centre. Lakeside Rotorua offers you a view of the beautiful black swans. After a drive around the city you return to Auckland. Overnight in Auckland.
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Day 22: Rotorua - Auckland – Bay of Islands
Your day trip starts with a scenic drive from Auckland to visit the Waitangi Treaty House and grounds, and see a traditional Maori meeting house and a huge waka (war canoe). Next you'll board the Bay Belle ferry to cruise from Paihia to historic Russell, a lovely town that retains the charm of its early whaling port days. At Russell, enjoy a short exciting tour of the area. Here you have some free time to wander and enjoy the cafes, museums and craft shops along the waterfront. You will also have some time to explore the arcades and shops in Paihia before driving back to Auckland.
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Day 23: Auckland - Fiji Islands (Viti Levu)
This morning transfer to the airport for your onward 2 night holiday in the Fiji Islands. Upon arrival you will be transferred to your hotel where you will have some time to swim in the pool before dinner.
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Day 24: Island tour
Today enjoy a tour of the Island. We visit the park of the sleeping giants, the Hindu Temple and Nadi city centre. Later visit the markets.
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Day 25: Fiji – London
This morning you catch our flight to London via Los Angeles.
Day 26: LA – UK
Arrival in London where your tour ends.