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Contrast the secrets of Melbourne ’ s hidden laneways with a cruise to the Great Barrier Reef . Then there ’ s Bondi Beach where you ’ ll lunch with the locals and a Hangi feast that you ’ ll share with your Maori hosts in Rotorua . You ’ ll spot crocodiles and kiwis . It ’ s just a taste of what ’ s to come . Read on !

CAIRNS

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Great Barrier Reef Cruise

18 days from

USD 5875 CAD 7575

Per Person Twin Share Land Only

Melbourne to Christchurch

Code : QCANA All dates are Definite Departures

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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 12 : Rotorua – Christchurch Explore Rainbow Springs Nature Park with a local guide 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 . Now you ’ ll fly to Christchurch . Hotel : Novotel Christchurch . B

Day 13 : Christchurch – Franz Josef Board the TranzAlpine train for your journey over the Southern Alps to Arthur ’ s Pass . At Hokitika visit a New Zealand greenstone ( jade ) factory , to see a master carver at work . Travel along the coastal road to Franz Josef Glacier for a short walk to view the glacier and perhaps take an optional scenic flight ( weather permitting ). Hotel : Te Waonui Forest Retreat , Franz Josef . B DW

Day 14 : Franz Josef – Queenstown Enjoy a coastal drive with views of the Tasman Sea . Climb over the Haast Pass winding through Mount Aspiring National Park . Then your journey takes you past Lakes Wanaka and Hawea and heads along the Kawarau River through the Kawarau Gorge . Finally you will visit the historic village of Arrowtown , before arriving in Queenstown . This evening join your Travel Director a highlight dinner at The Boatshed . Set in the restored historic New Zealand Railways Shipping Office and relocated to its lakefront setting in 1936 , The Boatshed , with its spectacular views of Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkables mountain range , is the perfect venue for your exclusive meal with wine . Hotel : Millennium Hotel , Queenstown , 3 nights . B HD

Day 15 : Milford Sound Cruise Journey over the Devil ’ s Staircase and along the shore of Lake Wakatipu to Te Anau . Travel through the hand-hewn Homer Tunnel en route to majestic Milford Sound . Enjoy lunch as you cruise with Mitre Peak and Bowen Falls high above you . B L

Day 16 : Queenstown ‘ Free Time ’ Today you may like to consider taking one of our optional experiences . You could ride the Shotover Jet boat , join a wine tour , play a round of golf , take a 4WD minibus excursion through Skippers Canyon , relax with a spa treatment at Millbrook Resort or just explore Queenstown on your own . This evening perhaps ride a gondola to the Skyline Restaurant for dinner . B

Day 17 : Queenstown – Christchurch Stop to see the morning sun glisten on Lakes Pukaki and Tekapo , and visit the Church of the Good Shepherd .

Join your fellow travelers for a Be My Guest experience at Morelea Farm . You ’ re welcomed into the home of your hosts Angie and Stan Taylor for to enjoy a barbecue lunch in their 600 acre garden and gain an insight into the day-to-day operation of farm life . Just wait until you try the Pavlova . In Christchurch this evening celebrate your trip at a farewell dinner with your Travel Director and new-found friends . Hotel : Novotel Christchurch . B BG FD

Day 18 : Farewell from Christchurch Time to bid you farewell as we transfer you to Christchurch Airport for your onward flight . B

Flight information

Day 1 – Flights to arrive prior to 12 noon into Melbourne Airport

Day 18 – Flights 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 3 from Melbourne to Cairns – QF702 Day 6 from Cairns to Sydney – JQ957 Day 9 from Sydney to Auckland – QF143 Day 12 from Rotorua to Christchurch – NZ5785

Optional Experience Day 4 : Kuranda Scenic Railway & Skyrail

Take in spectacular mountain views on the Kuranda Scenic Railway . Explore the quaint ‘ village in the rainforest ’, including the Heritage Markets . Then board Skyrail Rainforest Cableway for your return journey , that glides silently over the rainforest . Ask your Travel Director for details .

* Festive season surcharge applies . Ask us for details . Note : Itinerary , departure dates & prices may change from 01 / 10 / 17 . For additional departure dates and for the itinerary from Melbourne to Sydney ( Code : ACANA ) visit : aatkings . com / qcana

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 / qcana

2016 2017

Ways to Save

Early payment discount Pay by 14 Apr 2017 Save up to USD660 | CAD820 Pay by 2 Jun 2017 Save up to USD495 | CAD615 Pay by 31 Jul 2017 Save up to USD330 | CAD410

Kings Club early payment discount Pay by 14 Apr 2017 Save up to USD990 | CAD1230 Pay by 2 Jun 2017 Save up to USD825 | CAD1025 Pay by 31 Jul 2017 Save up to USD660 | CAD820

Young traveler Triple share Kings Club

Save up to USD660 | CAD820 Save up to USD330 | CAD410 Save up to USD330 | CAD410

All savings are per person . For discounts see page 19 .