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DZINER'S BEST OF AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND 17 DAYS

For most, it’s the ultimate dream journey to a land of beauty and contrasts. Strikingly vast it appears like a timeless land once an abode of aborigines. Today the ancient cultures blend with modern life to create a unique cosmopolitan and social fabric. A land of immense natural beauty varying from lush green tropical rain forest to miles of pristine sandy beach, from alpine ski slopes to searing parched desert, the country has all the ingredients for an excellent Touristic destination. Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Cairns and Perth are highly advanced cities offering value entertainment and shopping with all year round marvellous climate. The Great Barrier Reef with is Coral fringed islands offers a visual treat in the special glass bottomed boats. The scenic coastal drives, the amusement parks like the Dream world and Movie world are worth a visit and feel. New Zealand is known as “the land of Scenic Splendours”……Nature has bestowed on it immense natural beauty.From tropical rain forests to rugged mountain landscape, alpine forest, a long coastline, meadows, lakes and mountains like Mount Cook , New Zealand is a connoisseur’s delight.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS


* Brisbane * Goldcoast * Cairns * Sydney * Canberra * Christchurch 
*Grey mouth glacier region * Tranz Alpine train * Franz Josef Glacier * Queenstown
* Milford Sound * Rotorua * Waitomo Auckland 

THE TOUR FEATURES

Day 1 : Brisbane

Arrive Brisbane Airport where you will be greeted at the airport arrival lounge by our representative who will be waiting for you with a placard bearing your name. Direct transfer by SIC coach to your Gold Coast Hotel for Check-in (early check-in subject to room availability). After you freshen up after your long flight we will take you to Brisbane's famous Pacific Fair Shopping Centre for your first experience of this beautiful Australian city. Evening return to Hotel. Indian Dinner [-/-/D] Night at your beautiful Hotel at Gold coast.
Day 2 : Brisbane

Breakfast at Hotel We transfer you by SIC coach to the Scenic Paradise Country which includes a Farm Tour experience and you see a typical Australian farm where at the end a Barbeque Lunch is served.After an interesting day we return by evening to our Hotel. We have a transfer to an Indian restaurant for dinner - [B/L/D]
Day 3 : Brisbane

Breakfast at Hotel We proceed today for a Full Day O'Reillys / Mt Tamborine Tour which is very refreshing and different from theme parks. Enjoy the beauty of Nature. [B/-/-] 
Day 4 : Cairns
After breakfast at Hotel we check out of Hotel for transfer to the Brisbane Airport for onward flight to Cairns. We arrive at Cairns Airport where we proceed directly for our scenic Kuranda Tour which also includes the Sky Rail. This is one of the star attractions of Cairns. After this thrilling encounter we check into our Hotel. Relax and enjoy the evening. Later we have dinner at an Indian Restaurant. - [B/-/D]

Day 5 : Cairns

Breakfast at Hotel - Return SIC Transfer to Full Day Arlington Reef Cruise (Lunch Included) - Evening Return Transfer to Indian Dinner -[B/L/D]

Day 6 : Sydney

After breakfast we check out of the Hotel - Direct SIC Transfer to to Cairns Airport for onward flight to Sydney. Arrive Sydney Airport - Direct SIC Transfer to Sydney Hotel for check In (standard check in time is 1400hrs) - Paxs to make own arrangements to George Street for Afternoon City Sights Tour - SIC Transfer back to Hotel - Evening Return Transfer to Showboat Dinner Cruise (Indian Banquet) - [B/-/D]

Day 7 : Canberra

After breakfast at the Hotel we proceed for a Full Day Canberra city tour ( Includes guided entry to Parliament House and the National Museum) We have this very special visit for you. Canberra is the capital city of Australia and we see its major attractions on both sides of the lake Burley Griffin.
Visit Duntroon House, Changi Chapel also. - [B/-/-] 
Day 8 : Sydney

Breakfast at Hotel - Return SIC Transfer for Full Day Blue Mountains Tour and the Wildlife Park - We go to Indian restaurant for dinner - [B/-/D]
Day 9 : Sydney Christchurch

Breakfast at Hotel - Check Out of Hotel - Direct SIC Transfer to Sydney Airport for onward flight to Christchurch. On arrival in Christchurch, 'The Garden City', you will be welcomed and transferred to your hotel with Christchurch city sightseeing tour en route. Dinner at a local Indian Restaurant this evening with return shuttle transfers. [B/-/D] 
Day 10 : Christchurch - Grey mouth -  Glacier Region (B, D) 

Cooked breakfast is included at your hotel this morning. Shuttle transfer to the Christchurch Railway Station then depart Christchurch on the world famous Tranz Alpine train and travel beside the Waimakariri River, over the Southern Alps and onto the alpine village of Arthur's Pass before arriving on Grey mouth. Travel along the rugged West Coast to arrive at the glacier region of Franz Josef Glacier. A western dinner is included at your hotel this evening. Stay: Franz Josef Glacier Hotel (Graham Wing) 
Day 11 : Glacier Region - Queenstown (B, D) 

Cooked breakfast is included at your hotel this morning. Travel by seat in coach down the West Coast past spectacular mountain ranges, native forests and lakes to the Haast Pass. Follow the shores of Lakes Hawea and Wanaka to the resort city of Queenstown. Dinner at a local Indian Restaurant this evening with return shuttle transfers. 

Day 12 : Milford Sound (B, D) 

Cooked breakfast is included at your hotel this morning. Depart your hotel by seat in coach and follow the southern arm of Lake Wakatipu to Lumsden, and onward to Lake Te Anau. Enter the Eglinton Valley and travel through the breath taking man made Homer Tunnel to reach Milford Sound. Enjoy a cruise on this world famous fiord, dominated by Mitre Peak and the cascading Bowen Falls. Return to Queenstown. Dinner at a local Indian Restaurant this evening with return shuttle transfers.

Day 13 : Queenstown (B, D) 

Cooked breakfast is included at your hotel this morning. An opportunity today to explore the endless optional attractions available. Queenstown offers bungee jumping, jet boating, white water rafting, gondola rides and much more. Optional activities not included in the tour price. Dinner at a local Indian Restaurant with return shuttle transfers.
Day 14 : Queenstown - Rotorua (B, D) 

Cooked breakfast is included at your hotel this morning. Transfer to Queenstown Airport today by seat in coach, for your flight to the 'Thermal City' of Rotorua. Arrival transfer Rotorua by seat in coach. Dinner at a local Indian Restaurant with return shuttle transfers. 
Day 15 : Rotorua (B, D) 


Cooked breakfast is included at your hotel this morning. Depart your hotel by seat in coach and visit Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve to see boiling mud pools and roaring geysers. Following this see bird life, trout and other wildlife before viewing a New Zealand farm show featuring sheep dog demonstrations, cow milking and an introduction to the stars of our sheep industry. This afternoon is at leisure. Dinner at a local Indian Restaurant with return shuttle transfers.
Day 16 : Rotorua - Waitomo - Auckland (B, D) 


Cooked breakfast is included at your hotel this morning. Travel over the forested Mamaku Ranges by seat in coach to Waitomo for a guided tour of the world famous Waitomo Glowworm caves. View the millions of glow worms on the cavern roof before continuing through the fertile Waikato area to Auckland. Dinner at a local Indian Restaurant with return shuttle transfers. 
Day 17 : Departure Day (B) 


Cooked breakfast is included at your hotel this morning. Departure transfer by seat in coach to Auckland Airport. Your arrangements conclude today. We trust you enjoyed your Vacation!

MELBOURNE TWO NIGHTS PERTH, FIJI OR TASMANIA THREE NIGHTS ADD ON

FOREX TIPS
Always purchase the forex as per the destination you are travelling viz. USD or Euro etc. Always exchange currency and travellers cheques authorized government money changers. Avoid changing money at airports, hotels, shops where they charge a heavy commission. Always distribute cash and travellers cheques amongst all members of the group.

NEW ZEALAND 
Land Area 267,515 sq km
Climate 
Wellington elev.126 m Jan 16C(60F) Jul 8C(46F) 
Rain 1300mm
Major Physical features
Highest point Mt.Cook 3,754 m 
Largest Lake:Lake Taupo 606 sq km
Form of Govt:Multiparty constitutional monarchy 
with legislature
Armed forces: army 4900 navy 2500 air force 3900
Largest cities: Auckland (885,000) Wellington 
(Capital-325,000) Christchurch (307,000) 
Hamilton (148,000)
Official language: English Maori
Official religion None
Currency 1 New Zealand dollar ($NZ) = 100 cents

AUSTRALIA
Land Area 7,682,300 sq km
Climate 
Sydney elev.42 m Jan 22 C(72 F) Jul 12 C(54F) 
Rain 1,214 mm
Major Physical features
Highest point Mt.Kosciusko 2230 m Lowest point:Lake 
Eyre 16 m Longest river Murray Darling 3,780 km
Population (1994) 17,746,600
Form of Govt: Federal multiparty Parliamentary state 
with two legislative houses.
Armed forces: army 30300 navy 15700 air force 22300
Largest cities: Sydney (3,699,000) 
Melbourne (Capital-3,154,000) Brisbane (1,302,000) 
Perth (1,193,000)
Official language: English 
Official religion None
Currency 1 Australian dollar ($A) = 100 cents