AAT Kings Escorted Brochure 2017 | Page 23

It ’ s the perfect mix of modern cities and ancient landscapes . With gems like the amazing Great Barrier Reef , Sydney Harbour and breathtaking Milford Sound , paired with a world of ancient Aboriginal tradition in Australia ’ s Red Centre and the pounding Maori Haka in Rotorua .

Guided Vacations

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CAIRNS 3
22 days from
USD 7095 CAD 9053
1 ALICE SPRINGS
2 AYERS ROCK
Queenstown
Great Barrier Reef Cruise
AUSTRALIA
Start End
MELBOURNE
3
Overnight stays Sightseeing stops
SYDNEY
3
NEW ZEALAND
2 AUCKLAND
Waitomo Caves 1 ROTORUA
Arthur ’ s Pass
Hokitika TranzAlpine
Mt .
Train
FRANZ JOSEF GLACIER 1 Cook 1 1 Milford Sound
CHRISTCHURCH 3 QUEENSTOWN
Per Person Twin Share Land Only
Melbourne to Christchurch
Code : IMZB All dates are Definite Departures
USD 7250 | CAD 9228 Per Person Twin Share
USD 2485 | CAD 3161 Single Supplement Option
2017
Start
End Apr 02 Apr 23 Apr 16 May 07
USD 7095 | CAD 9053
Per Person Twin Share
USD 2465 | CAD 3141
Single Supplement Option
Jun 04
Jun 25
Jul
02
Jul
23
Sep 03
Sep 24
Sep 17
Oct 08
USD 7575 | CAD 9668 Per Person Twin Share
USD 2565 | CAD 3256 Single Supplement Option
Oct 01 Oct 22 Oct 15 Nov 05 Nov 05 Nov 26 Nov 12 Dec 03 Nov 26 Dec 17 Dec 17 Jan 07
USD 7575 | CAD 9668
Per Person Twin Share
USD 2565 | CAD 3256
Single Supplement Option
2018
Start
End
Jan 14
Feb 04
Jan 21
Feb 11
Jan 28
Feb 18
Feb 04
Feb 25
Feb 11
Mar 04
Feb 18
Mar 11
Feb 25
Mar 18
Mar 04
Mar 25
Mar 11
Apr 01
Mar 18
Apr 08
Mar 25
Apr 15
USD 7495 | CAD 9325 Per Person Twin Share
USD 2575 | CAD 3195 Single Supplement Option Apr 01 Apr 22 Apr 15 May 06
USD 7350 | CAD 9125
Per Person Twin Share
USD 2550 | CAD 3155
Single Supplement Option
Jun 03
Jun 24
Jul
01
Jul
22
Sep 02
Sep 23
Sep 16
Oct 07
Sep 30
Oct 21
while you enjoy a fresh seasonal menu . Spend the rest of your day seeing the sights of your choice or maybe even take an optional experience to see an opera under the famous sails of Sydney Opera House . B HL
Day 12 : Sydney ‘ Free Time ’ Enjoy a full free day in exciting Sydney . Maybe take an optional experience to the Blue Mountains or climb the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge on a ‘ BridgeClimb ’. Spend your last evening in Sydney together along with your Travel Director and companions in a local restaurant by the water . B DW
Day 13 : Sydney – Auckland This morning you say goodbye to Australia and fly to New Zealand ! This evening meet your Travel Director for your highlight dinner at ‘ Eight ’ at The Langham . Your personal degustation is prepared for you from the freshest , quality ingredients , including mouth-watering seafood and delicious desserts . Hotel : The Langham , Auckland , 2 nights . B HD
Day 14 : Auckland Sightseeing & ‘ Free Time ’ A morning city sightseeing tour is followed by a cruise on Waitemata Harbour . Later , you ’ ll have free time to relax or explore . B
Day 15 : Auckland – Rotorua Join a guide for a boat tour through the Waitomo Glowworm Grotto . Continue to Rotorua where a Maori guide will accompany you at Te Puia Thermal Reserve . This evening experience the heart-pounding wero ( challenge ) from a Maori warrior during a Powhiri , a ceremonial welcome at a By My Guest experience at the Tamaki Family Marae . Journey into the village and gain a cultural insight into life in New Zealand
before European settlement . Feast on succulent meats and vegetables cooked in a hangi , the traditional Maori method of cooking in the earth . Hotel : Millennium Hotel , Rotorua . B BG
Day 16 : Rotorua – Christchurch Explore Rainbow Springs Nature Park and discover the native flora and fauna . You may even spot a kiwi ! Next stop is the Agrodome Sheep Show for a taste of farm life . Later , you ’ ll fly to Christchurch . Hotel : Novotel , Christchurch . B
Day 17 : Christchurch – Franz Josef Journey through the Southern Alps on the TranzAlpine train . Depart for Hokitika , home of the native greenstone ( jade ), for a factory visit and live demonstration by a local greenstone carver . Continue to Franz Josef Glacier . Hotel : Te Waonui Forest Retreat , Franz Josef . B DW
Day 18 : Franz Josef – Queenstown Drive over the Haast Pass , past Thunder Creek Falls and a trio of lakes . Enjoy delicious stone fruit at Cromwell then visit the historic gold mining village of Arrowtown before arriving in Queenstown for an orientation tour . This evening join your Travel Director for a highlight dinner at The Boatshed , set in the historic New Zealand Railways Shipping Office built in 1936 . Relocated to its lakefront setting , The Boatshed , with its spectacular views of Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkables , is the perfect venue for your exclusive meal . Hotel : Millennium Hotel , Queenstown , 3 nights . B HD
Day 19 : Milford Sound Cruise Drive along the shores of Lake Wakatipu to Te Anau then through the rainforest of Fiordland National Park . Travel through the hand-hewn Homer Tunnel to abundant photo
opportunities afforded by the Mirror Lake , Cleddau Valley and the Chasm , on your way to Milford Sound to board your cruise . Return to Queenstown this afternoon . B L
Day 20 : Queenstown ‘ Free Time ’ Today you may like to consider taking one of our optional experiences . You could ride the Shotover Jet , the most thrilling jet boat ride in the world ! Perhaps join a wine tour at Gibbston Valley Winery or play a round of golf on one of Queenstown ’ s spectacular courses . This evening , consider taking the gondola ride to Bob ’ s Peak for dinner at the Stratosphere Restaurant . B
Day 21 : Queenstown – Christchurch Visit Lake Tekapo , stopping at the Church of the Good Shepherd .
You are welcomed by your hosts Angie and Stan Taylor at Morelea Farm for a By My Guest lunch in their 600 acre garden . Join your Travel Director this evening in Christchurch for a farewell dinner . Hotel : Novotel , Christchurch . B BG FD
Day 22 : Farewell from Christchurch Your vacation concludes this morning . You will be transferred to Christchurch Airport for your onward flight . B
Flight information
Day 1 – Flights to arrive prior to 12 noon into Melbourne Airport
Day 22 – F lights to depart anytime from Christchurch Airport
Airfares are not included in the prices above .
Internal-vacation flights
Land Only price requires the following internalvacation flights to be purchased separately in
order to fulfil the vacation itinerary :
Day 4 from Melbourne to Alice Springs – QF796 Day 7 from Ayers Rock to Cairns – QF1854 Day 10 from Cairns to Sydney – QF925 Day 13 from Sydney to Auckland – QF143 Day 16 from Rotorua to Christchurch – NZ5785
Note : Itinerary , departure dates & prices may change from 01 / 10 / 17 . For additional departure dates visit : aatkings . com / imzb
Looking for a winter escape ?
We also have Guided Vacations departing between December 2016 & March 2017 . Prices and itinerary may vary from those quoted on this page . For details visit aatkings / com / imzb
2016 2017
Start
End
Dec 04
Dec 25
Dec 18
Jan 08
USD 7850 | CAD 9775 Per Person Twin Share
USD 2615 | CAD 3245 Single Supplement Option
Oct 14 Nov 04 Nov 04 Nov 25 Nov 11 Dec 02 Nov 25 Dec 16 Dec 16 Jan 06 Dec 30 Jan 20
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Jan 01
Jan 22
Jan 15
Feb 05
Jan 22
Feb 12
Jan 29
Feb 19
Feb 05
Feb 26
Feb 12
Mar 05
Feb 19
Mar 12
Feb 26
Mar 19
Mar 05
Mar 26
Mar 12
Apr 02
Mar 19
Apr 09
Ways to Save
Early payment discount Pay by 14 Apr 2017 Save up to USD760 | CAD965 Pay by 2 Jun 2017 Save up to USD570 | CAD725 Pay by 31 Jul 2017 Save up to USD380 | CAD485
Kings Club early payment discount Pay by 14 Apr 2017 Save up to USD1140 | CAD1450 Pay by 2 Jun 2017 Save up to USD950 | CAD1210 Pay by 31 Jul 2017 Save up to USD760 | CAD970
Young traveler Triple share Kings Club
Save up to USD760 | CAD965 Save up to USD380 | CAD485 Save up to USD380 | CAD485
All savings are per person . For discounts see page 19 .