Touring & Adventure Holidays 2024/2025

Journeys: Iconic Australia and New Zealand
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Best of Down Under: Australia & New Zealand

37 Nights $10752

tourhub | G Adventures | Best of Down Under: Australia & New Zealand

37 Nights $10752

Visiting: Christchurch, Queenstown, Sydney, Halls Gap, ...more

Visiting: Christchurch, Queenstown, Sydney, Halls Gap, Adelaide, Port Campbell, Australia, Byron Bay, Cairns, Wellington, Blue Mountains, Airlie Beach, Franz Josef, Melbourne, Mornington Peninsula, New Zealand, Lake Tekapo, Port Macquarie, Hanmer Springs, Rotorua, Auckland, Kaikoura, Cape Tribulation ...less View Tour

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Best of New Zealand with Sydney

16 Nights $7611 $7167

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Visiting: Bay Of Islands, Auckland, New Zealand, ...more

Visiting: Bay Of Islands, Auckland, New Zealand, Queenstown, Australia, Christchurch, Milford Sound, Franz Josef, Sydney, Rotorua, Wellington ...less View Tour

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Highlights of the South Pacific

16 Nights $7997 $7553

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tourhub | Globus | Highlights of the South Pacific

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Visiting: Auckland, Queenstown, Sydney, Milford Sound, ...more

Visiting: Auckland, Queenstown, Sydney, Milford Sound, Cairns, Great Barrier Reef, New Zealand, Melbourne, Rotorua, Australia ...less View Tour

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Highlights of the South Pacific with Fiji

19 Nights $9714 $9270

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tourhub | Globus | Highlights of the South Pacific with Fiji

19 Nights $9714 $9270

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Visiting: Auckland, New Zealand, Nadi, Coral Coast, Great ...more

Visiting: Auckland, New Zealand, Nadi, Coral Coast, Great Barrier Reef, Milford Sound, Queenstown, Sydney, Fiji, Melbourne, Rotorua, Australia, Cairns ...less View Tour

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Ultimate South Pacific with the Legendary...

30 Nights $18004 $17560

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tourhub | Globus | Ultimate South Pacific with the Legendary Ghan Train & Fiji

30 Nights $18004 $17560

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Visiting: Darwin, Alice Springs, Kakadu National Park, ...more

Visiting: Darwin, Alice Springs, Kakadu National Park, Melbourne, New Zealand, Auckland, Cairns, Hobart, Christchurch, Fiji, Kangaroo Island, Queenstown, Mount Cook National Park, Adelaide, Nadi, Sydney, Australia, Rotorua, Uluru, Coral Coast ...less View Tour

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Highlights of Australia and New Zealand

28 Nights $8499

tourhub | G Adventures | Highlights of Australia and New Zealand

28 Nights $8499

Visiting: Australia, Byron Bay, Sydney, Hanmer Springs, ...more

Visiting: Australia, Byron Bay, Sydney, Hanmer Springs, Franz Josef, Lake Tekapo, Queenstown, Rotorua, Auckland, Cairns, Wellington, Cape Tribulation, Kaikoura, New Zealand, Christchurch, Blue Mountains, Airlie Beach, Port Macquarie ...less View Tour

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New Zealand: South Island Encompassed

15 Nights $2799 $2519

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Visiting: Kaikoura, Abel Tasman National Park, Franz Josef, ...more

Visiting: Kaikoura, Abel Tasman National Park, Franz Josef, Lake Tekapo, Westport, Queenstown, Wellington, New Zealand, Christchurch ...less View Tour

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New Zealand: Best of the North Island

6 Nights $1104

tourhub | G Adventures | New Zealand: Best of the North Island

6 Nights $1104

Visiting: New Zealand, Taupo, Wellington, Rotorua, Raglan, ...more

Visiting: New Zealand, Taupo, Wellington, Rotorua, Raglan, Auckland ...less View Tour

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Highlights of New Zealand

14 Nights $4899 $4164

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tourhub | G Adventures | Highlights of New Zealand

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Visiting: Rotorua, Wellington, New Zealand, Christchurch, ...more

Visiting: Rotorua, Wellington, New Zealand, Christchurch, Auckland, Queenstown, Franz Josef, Hanmer Springs, Lake Tekapo, Kaikoura ...less View Tour

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New Zealand – North Island Multisport

7 Nights $2499 $2124

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tourhub | G Adventures | New Zealand – North Island Multisport

7 Nights $2499 $2124

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Visiting: Tongariro National Park, Waitomo District, ...more

Visiting: Tongariro National Park, Waitomo District, Whanganui National Park, Rotorua, New Zealand, Auckland ...less View Tour

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Ski New Zealand | 2025

6 Nights $1505 $1270

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Save up to 25% on Contiki trips across selected tours and/or departure dates. Book by 5th December.

tourhub | Contiki | Ski New Zealand | 2025

6 Nights $1505 $1270

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Save up to 25% on Contiki trips across selected tours and/or departure dates. Book by 5th December.

Visiting: New Zealand, Queenstown ...more

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New Zealand – South Island Multisport

14 Nights $4399 $3519

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tourhub | G Adventures | New Zealand – South Island Multisport

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Visiting: Marahau, Queenstown, Twizel, New Zealand, Wanaka, ...more

Visiting: Marahau, Queenstown, Twizel, New Zealand, Wanaka, Christchurch, Kaikoura, Franz Josef, Lake Brunner ...less View Tour

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New Zealand Multisport

21 Nights $6999 $5599

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Visiting: Auckland, Marahau, Tongariro National Park, ...more

Visiting: Auckland, Marahau, Tongariro National Park, Christchurch, Twizel, Whanganui National Park, Kaikoura, Rotorua, Waitomo District, Franz Josef, New Zealand, Lake Brunner, Queenstown, Wanaka ...less View Tour

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Journeys: Discover New Zealand

11 Nights $5399

tourhub | G Adventures | Journeys: Discover New Zealand

11 Nights $5399

Visiting: Fiordland National Park, Franz Josef, Queenstown, ...more

Visiting: Fiordland National Park, Franz Josef, Queenstown, Rotorua, Auckland, New Zealand, Christchurch ...less View Tour

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Sydney to Brisbane Experience: Bushwalks &...

6 Nights $1119

tourhub | G Adventures | Sydney to Brisbane Experience: Bushwalks & Surfing

6 Nights $1119

Visiting: Byron Bay, Arrawarra, Sydney, Australia ...more

Visiting: Byron Bay, Arrawarra, Sydney, Australia ...less View Tour

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Best of Australia

13 Nights $3867

tourhub | G Adventures | Best of Australia

13 Nights $3867

Visiting: Byron Bay, Airlie Beach, Cairns, Port Macquarie, ...more

Visiting: Byron Bay, Airlie Beach, Cairns, Port Macquarie, Blue Mountains, Australia, Cape Tribulation, Sydney ...less View Tour

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Rhythm and Alps Festival (4 Days, Summer...

3 Nights $660 $620

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Past guests of Luxury Gold, Insight Vacations, Trafalgar, Costsaver and Contiki receive a 5% Global Tour Reward (GTR) discount on any new tour booking with any of the aforementioned brands

tourhub | Contiki | Rhythm and Alps Festival (4 Days, Summer 2025)

3 Nights $660 $620

6% off

Past guests of Luxury Gold, Insight Vacations, Trafalgar, Costsaver and Contiki receive a 5% Global Tour Reward (GTR) discount on any new tour booking with any of the aforementioned brands

Visiting: Wānaka, Queenstown, New Zealand, Cardrona Valley ...more

Visiting: Wānaka, Queenstown, New Zealand, Cardrona Valley ...less View Tour

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Great Barrier Reef Explorer | Snorkel to...

2 Nights $574

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Past guests of Luxury Gold, Insight Vacations, Trafalgar, Costsaver and Contiki receive a 5% Global Tour Reward (GTR) discount on any new tour booking with any of the aforementioned brands

tourhub | Contiki | Great Barrier Reef Explorer | Snorkel to Adventure

2 Nights $574

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Past guests of Luxury Gold, Insight Vacations, Trafalgar, Costsaver and Contiki receive a 5% Global Tour Reward (GTR) discount on any new tour booking with any of the aforementioned brands

Visiting: Cairns, Australia, Great Barrier Reef ...more

Visiting: Cairns, Australia, Great Barrier Reef ...less View Tour

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Great Barrier Reef Explorer | Dive to...

2 Nights $734

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tourhub | Contiki | Great Barrier Reef Explorer | Dive to Adventure

2 Nights $734

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Save up to 25% on Contiki trips across selected tours and/or departure dates. Book by 5th December.

Visiting: Australia, Great Barrier Reef, Cairns ...more

Visiting: Australia, Great Barrier Reef, Cairns ...less View Tour

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Great Barrier Reef Explorer | Learn to Dive

4 Nights $969

Cyber Sale

Save up to 25% on Contiki trips across selected tours and/or departure dates. Book by 5th December.

tourhub | Contiki | Great Barrier Reef Explorer | Learn to Dive

4 Nights $969

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Save up to 25% on Contiki trips across selected tours and/or departure dates. Book by 5th December.

Visiting: Cairns, Australia, Great Barrier Reef ...more

Visiting: Cairns, Australia, Great Barrier Reef ...less View Tour

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Best of New Zealand

13 Nights $6018 $5574

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Visiting: Auckland, Bay Of Islands, Wellington, Rotorua, ...more

Visiting: Auckland, Bay Of Islands, Wellington, Rotorua, Queenstown, Milford Sound, New Zealand, Franz Josef, Christchurch ...less View Tour

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Best of New Zealand with Fiji

16 Nights $7435 $6991

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16 Nights $7435 $6991

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Visiting: Auckland, Coral Coast, Franz Josef, Queenstown, ...more

Visiting: Auckland, Coral Coast, Franz Josef, Queenstown, Bay Of Islands, Rotorua, Wellington, Fiji, Christchurch, Nadi, Milford Sound, New Zealand ...less View Tour

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Highlights of Australia

11 Nights $5523 $5079

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tourhub | Cosmos | Highlights of Australia

11 Nights $5523 $5079

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Visiting: Arrive In Melbourne, Australia, Uluru, Uluru ...more

Visiting: Arrive In Melbourne, Australia, Uluru, Uluru (Ayers Rock), Cairns. Excursion To The Outer Great Barrier Reef, Melbourne, Sydney, Australia, Cairns ...less View Tour

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South Australia, Melbourne & the Great Ocean...

9 Nights $2337

tourhub | G Adventures | South Australia, Melbourne & the Great Ocean Road

9 Nights $2337

Visiting: Halls Gap, Australia, Melbourne, Mornington ...more

Visiting: Halls Gap, Australia, Melbourne, Mornington Peninsula, Adelaide, Port Campbell ...less View Tour

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Spectacular Australia with the Historic Ghan...

19 Nights $11167 $10723

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tourhub | Globus | Spectacular Australia with the Historic Ghan Train

19 Nights $11167 $10723

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Visiting: Adelaide, Ayers Rock, Tasman Peninsula, Uluru, ...more

Visiting: Adelaide, Ayers Rock, Tasman Peninsula, Uluru, Hobart, Darwin, Sydney, Alice Springs, Great Barrier Reef, Kangaroo Island, Australia, Cairns, Melbourne, Kakadu National Park ...less View Tour

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Great Sights of Australia with Fiji

14 Nights $6659 $6215

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tourhub | Globus | Great Sights of Australia with Fiji

14 Nights $6659 $6215

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Visiting: Sydney, Melbourne, Nadi, Cairns, Brisbane, Fiji, ...more

Visiting: Sydney, Melbourne, Nadi, Cairns, Brisbane, Fiji, Great Barrier Reef, Coral Coast, Australia ...less View Tour

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Australian Safari

20 Nights $10544 $10100

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Visiting: Brisbane, Hobart, Phillip Island, Uluru, Tasman ...more

Visiting: Brisbane, Hobart, Phillip Island, Uluru, Tasman Peninsula, Sydney, Kangaroo Island, Melbourne, Alice Springs, Australia, Cairns, Cradle Mountain ...less View Tour

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South Australia & the East Coast

22 Nights $6672

tourhub | G Adventures | South Australia & the East Coast

22 Nights $6672

Visiting: Australia, Blue Mountains, Cairns, Port ...more

Visiting: Australia, Blue Mountains, Cairns, Port Macquarie, Byron Bay, Cape Tribulation, Airlie Beach, Halls Gap, Port Campbell, Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne, Mornington Peninsula ...less View Tour

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Best of New Zealand with Fiji & Sydney

19 Nights $8937 $8493

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tourhub | Globus | Best of New Zealand with Fiji & Sydney

19 Nights $8937 $8493

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Visiting: Queenstown, Australia, Christchurch, Coral Coast, ...more

Visiting: Queenstown, Australia, Christchurch, Coral Coast, Milford Sound, Auckland, Bay Of Islands, Rotorua, Nadi, Franz Josef, Franz Josef Glacier, Sydney, Wellington ...less View Tour

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Australian Safari with Fiji

23 Nights $11926 $11482

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tourhub | Globus | Australian Safari with Fiji

23 Nights $11926 $11482

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Visiting: Cradle Mountain National Park, Brisbane, Coral ...more

Visiting: Cradle Mountain National Park, Brisbane, Coral Coast, Hobart, Sydney, Uluru, Tasman Peninsula, Adelaide, Melbourne, Phillip Island, Australia, Cairns, Nadi, Alice Springs, Fiji, Great Barrier Reef, Kangaroo Island ...less View Tour

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Journeys: Discover Australia

11 Nights $6899 $5519

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tourhub | G Adventures | Journeys: Discover Australia

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Visiting: Melbourne, Port Douglas, Uluru, Sydney, Australia ...more

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Great Sights of Australia

11 Nights $5196 $4752

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tourhub | Globus | Great Sights of Australia

11 Nights $5196 $4752

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Visiting: Great Barrier Reef, Australia, Melbourne, Sydney, ...more

Visiting: Great Barrier Reef, Australia, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Cairns ...less View Tour

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Feel free to explore before your welcome meeting, but make sure you’re back in time to meet the group. Check for the meeting time on the welcome note at the hotel. After introductions, your CEO will review the details of your tour. Please note that normal check-in times apply at our start hotels, but you can usually store your luggage for the day if you arrive early.","lat":"-36.86667","lng":"174.76667"},{"title":"Day 2: Auckland","name":"Auckland","description":"Take an orientation walk in Auckland, one of the most multicultural cities in the Southern Hemisphere. We’ll then catch a ferry to beautiful Waiheke Island, a haven of world-class vineyards and idyllic beaches. Visit wineries to learn about New Zealand's burgeoning wine industry and the history of viticulture in the country while sampling some of the local blends.ACTIVITY: Enjoy a brief walk with your CEO. He/she will give you some tips on finding things like supermarkets, main squares, and ATMs. For more specific or in-depth information, an official guided tour is recommended.ACTIVITY: Catch the ferry to picturesque Waiheke Island to learn about the evolution of the highly celebrated wine industry in New Zealand in its founding region. Tour picturesque vineyards, tasting well known wines from the region while enjoying the views. Return to Auckland this evening via a scenic ferry ride.","lat":"-36.86667","lng":"174.76667"},{"title":"Day 3: Auckland/Rotorua","name":"Auckland","description":"Drive to the lakeside town of Rotorua, situated over an active geothermal zone and known for its volcanic features and rich Maori heritage. Stop en route at the Waitomo Glowworm Caves, and take a boat ride through this spectacular underground realm to see thousands of flickering glowworms light up in the dark.Rotorua sits over an active geothermal zone with bubbling mud pits and multi-coloured pools in different areas around the town. This is a fascinating region with Maori history and culture tied directly to the geothermal aspects of the land.TRANSPORT: Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.ACTIVITY: Enjoy a peaceful boat ride through 30 million year old caverns covered with magical glowworms that are unique to New Zealand. Hundreds of thousands of these tiny creatures radiate luminescent light in underground caves carved by rivers and time. Take in more than 136 years of cultural and natural history on this unique excursion.","lat":"-36.86667","lng":"174.76667"},{"title":"Day 4: Rotorua","name":"Rotorua","description":"On a full-day excursion, head to the Maori-owned Kohutapu Lodge, our base for exploring New Zealand's indigenous culture. See ancient rock carvings and learn about their spiritual significance to the Maori people, both past and present. Watch as a hangi lunch is prepared the traditional way--buried in an underground pit—and enjoy the resulting feast with your Maori hosts. After lunch, take a walk through the 800-year-old podocarp trees in Whirinaki Rainforest, learning the history of the forest and spotting endemic birds and medicinal plants. Return to Rotorua for an optional evening meal or a well-deserved soak in the hot springs.ACTIVITY: Travel to Kohutapu Lodge, a social enterprise owned by a local Maori family who are making a difference in their local community through community-driven initiatives. Led by your guide, set off on a short hike to the nearby sacred Maori rock carvings, carbon dated 400 years before the Great Migration. Witness the preparation of a ground cooked hangi and taste it for yourself. After a delicious lunch, set off for the Whirinaki rainforest- a Jurassic Podocarp forest- where you will be led by your Maori guide to discover more about the Maori culture and learn about the history of the forest. Spend a final few moments bathed in the forest’s sights and smells while indulging in a cup of hot kawakawa tea.","lat":"-38.13874","lng":"176.24516"},{"title":"Day 5: Rotorua/Christchurch","name":"Rotorua","description":"Enjoy time at leisure this morning before catching a flight to Christchurch on New Zealand’s South Island. Take some time to explore this small city on your own.With free time in Rotorua this morning, opt to relax in one of the hot pools fed by water coming directly from the natural springs.TRANSPORT: Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.ACTIVITY: Enjoy a brief walk with your CEO. He/she will give you some tips on finding things like supermarkets, main squares, and ATMs. For more specific or in-depth information, an official guided tour is recommended.","lat":"-38.13874","lng":"176.24516"},{"title":"Day 6: Christchurch/Franz Josef","name":"Christchurch","description":"Board the TranzAlpine train—one of the world’s most scenic rail routes—for a breathtaking journey through verdant plains, beech forests, and majestic, misty mountains. After a whistle stop at Arthur’s Pass—the highest pass in the Southern Alps— continue to the end of the line in Greymouth, gateway to the West Coast. Continue on a private vehicle to a rainforest lodge near the town of Franz Josef, our home for the next two nights. Additional Information: Please be aware that if you are traveling over the Christmas and New Year period the TranzAlpine train may not be operational. Instead your CEO will drive the group through the Southern Alps on a similar route. An additional group holiday dinner will be provided as a substitute for missing the train experience.TRANSPORT: Climb aboard, take a seat, and enjoy the ride.TRANSPORT: Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.","lat":"-43.53333","lng":"172.63333"},{"title":"Day 7: Franz Josef","name":"Franz Josef","description":"Discover the natural wonders of the Franz Josef area on your own today. Opt to embark on a walk in the area; soak in natural hot pools surrounded by spectacular mountain scenery; and more.Additional Information: Please note that when in Franz Josef optional activities may be cancelled due to adverse weather conditions.FREE TIME: Opt for various hiking adventures in the area, the most popular being trekking to view Franz Josef glacier. If relaxing is more your style, there are shorter day hikes and bush walks or local hot pools to take a dip.","lat":"-43.38905","lng":"170.18189"},{"title":"Day 8: Franz Josef/Queenstown","name":"Franz Josef","description":"Set out towards Queenstown on a drive along the South Island’s magnificent west coast. Stop at tranquil Lake Matheson, where, on a clear day, you can capture a postcard-perfect image of New Zealand’s highest peaks reflected in the water. Continue to Queenstown, pausing for short walks through the rainforest and visits to picturesque waterfalls.Early start to travel to the picturesque Lake Matheson. When the weather is right, you can get a great photo of the Southern Alps reflected in the lake. Follow the wild West Coast Road, through the rainforest before stopping for some short walks and waterfall visits.TRANSPORT: Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.","lat":"-43.38905","lng":"170.18189"},{"title":"Day 9: Queenstown/Fiordland National Park","name":"Queenstown","description":"Discover the glacially carved wilderness of Fiordland National Park on a cruise. Glide past shimmering waterfalls and towering cliffs, and look out for bottlenose dolphins, fur seals, and little blue penguins with our naturalist guides. Depending on the season, we’ll spend the night onboard in comfortable cabins, enjoying time to relax on deck and watch the stars.In the evening, enjoy a delicious three course buffet dinner prepared by our onboard chef and served in the dining saloon. Mingle with fellow travellers, savour some of the fine wines at our licensed bar (additional price) and if the skies are clear in the evening, spend some time on the upper deck gazing at the stars. Please note: your accommodations onboard this vessel are private cabins with en-suite bathrooms. Amenities onboard include viewing decks, a dining saloon, a licensed bar and an observation lounge.ACTIVITY: Cruise through stunning Fiordland National Park, one of the most untouched, remote places in the world. Depending on the departure, the cruise will be in either Milford Sound or Doubtful Sound – two of the most stunning regions within the park. Marvel at the steep cliff walls and cascading waterfalls, and keep an eye out for area wildlife: dolphins, penguins, seals, and a variety of birds. Want to get closer to the water? Feel free to use one of the boats' sea kayaks to explore the area more in-depth. After the day, moor at a secluded bay for the night, and sit back and relax on the spacious viewing decks.TRANSPORT: Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.","lat":"-45.03023","lng":"168.66271"},{"title":"Day 10: Fiordland National Park/Queenstown","name":"Fiordland National Park","description":"Rise early for a wildlife viewing cruise along the pristine fjord. Then navigate back to Queenstown and spend the rest of the day at leisure in this fun-loving lakeside town, known as the adventure capital of the world.TRANSPORT: Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.","lat":"-45.5","lng":"167.25"},{"title":"Day 11: Queenstown","name":"Queenstown","description":"The day is yours to explore Queenstown. Choose to cruise lake Wakatipu on a historic steamer; experience a thrilling jet boat ride; or visit a local winery to sample the region’s award-winning vintages. This evening, enjoy a cable car ride to the top of Bob’s Peak for panoramic vistas of Lake Wakatipu and the Southern Alps.FREE TIME: There's plenty to see and do in Queenstown, and we wanted to make sure that you had some time to take it all in. Feel free to relax or try optional activities like mountain biking and jet boating. Your CEO has more ideas if you need them. Just ask!ACTIVITY: Take a ride up to the top of the mountain by cable car gondola. Get a spectacular 220º view of Coronet Peak, the Remarkables mountain range, and Lake Wakatipu below. ","lat":"-45.03023","lng":"168.66271"},{"title":"Day 12: Queenstown/Melbourne","name":"Queenstown","description":"Fly from Queenstown to Melbourne, Australia, and enjoy free time in the city.TRANSPORT: Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.","lat":"-45.03023","lng":"168.66271"},{"title":"Day 13: Melbourne","name":"Melbourne","description":"Embark on a food tour of Melbourne with a local author and culinary storyteller. Home to many thriving immigrant communities, Melbourne has long been considered one of Australia’s gastronomic hubs. On this foodie walk through the city’s famed laneways, we’ll experience a range of flavors and cuisines over lunch at three popular venues. Start with an Asian entree with wine; move on to an Italian restaurant for a main dish accompanied with more wine, and finish off the tour with a gelato dessert at our third stop. Spend the rest of the day at leisure.Additional Information: Occasionally Monique Bayer may not be available for the Melbourne Foodie Walk. In the event this happens, an equally qualified guide will lead the walk.ACTIVITY: Melbourne has long been considered a major centre for foodie culture in Australia. As home to many immigrant communities, the gastronomic expertise on offer here is both diverse and exciting. Explore this incredible city on a National Geographic Journeys-exclusive guided walk, led by local author and culinary storyteller, Monique Bayer. Enjoy lunch at three popular venues that showcase why contemporary dining in Melbourne is such a special experience. Through European flavours as well as those from across Asia, you’ll gain a greater understanding of the city’s history, its people, and its celebrated (and gorgeous) laneways.FREE TIME: Free time to explore the city or take an excursion.","lat":"-37.814","lng":"144.96332"},{"title":"Day 14: Melbourne","name":"Melbourne","description":"Spend the day exploring vibrant Melbourne. Set out on an optional excursion on the Great Ocean Road, following spectacular sea cliffs along the windswept Southern Ocean. Visit some of the region’s top wineries or wander the city’s narrow cobbled lanes and alleys, discovering quirky cafés and colorful murals.Additional Information: Due to exceptional demand, if you are interested in participating in the 12 Apostles, Otways & Great Ocean Road optional activity, it must be pre-booked in order to secure a spot during your tour.FREE TIME: FULL DAY Melbourne is full of things to do – take advantage of this free day and get out to explore! Head out on a Yarra Valley Wine Tour or book an excursion along the Great Ocean Road.","lat":"-37.814","lng":"144.96332"},{"title":"Day 15: Melbourne/Uluru","name":"Melbourne","description":"Catch a flight to Uluru, in the heart of the Australian outback. Visit the Cultural Centre of the Uluru–Kata Tjuta National Park—a UNESCO World Heritage site—and learn about the beliefs and customs of the Anangu, the area’s traditional Indigenous owners. Then take a guided walk along both the northwest and southern sides of Uluru to learn about the history of the area, hear the stories of the Anangu people and gaze upon these awe-inspiring uplifted sandstone rock formations.Accommodations in Uluru are limited and of varying amenities. We do our best to secure a mid-range hotel, but on occasion a more simple accommodation with fewer amenities may be used.Additional Information: Airline schedules and flight availability are outside of our control and are always subject to change without notice. While we do our best to book direct flights, on occasion we may have to connect through another city. Walking tracks are not permitted if temperatures exceed 36°C (98°F). During these hot months, we try to offer all walks earlier or later in the day to avoid the midday sun. Our CEOs will monitor the weather conditions to gauge the safety of any included walks and may need to call off a given day's walk due to extreme heat.TRANSPORT: Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.ACTIVITY: Learn about the beliefs and customs of the Anangu, the area’s traditional Indigenous owners.ACTIVITY: Gaze upon these awe-inspiring uplifted sandstone rock formations.TRANSPORT: Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.","lat":"-37.814","lng":"144.96332"},{"title":"Day 16: Uluru","name":"Uluru","description":"In the morning make your way to Kata Tjuta, Uluru’s neighboring natural wonder for a morning of exploration as you walk along these ancient, red-hued landscapes. Enjoy some free time in the afternoon before capping off the day with a glass of sparkling wine as you witness a crimson sunset over this fabled monolith.Additional Information: Between November and March, there is extreme heat with temperatures averaging between 43-46°C (109-115°F) in the middle of Australia, especially around Uluru. This can lead to heat exhaustion and potentially become very dangerous. Be sure to drink plenty of water and replenish electrolytes by drinking sports drinks, coconut water or water mixed with electrolyte powder packets.ACTIVITY: While Uluru is the most famous landmark in the park, we explore a bit further afield at Kata Tjuta walking through these red domed rocks that comprise this stunning landscape.FREE TIME: Enjoy some time at leisure.ACTIVITY: Enjoy a glass of sparkling wine while watching the sunset over Uluru. Marvel at the changing colours over the desert and keep reminding yourself that yes, you really are there.","lat":"-25.34434","lng":"131.03282"},{"title":"Day 17: Uluru/Sydney","name":"Uluru","description":"Awaken at dawn to witness the famous Field of Light installation, the artist Bruce Munro created an art installation that becomes illuminated in the changing light. Enjoy your final moments in the heart of the outback before it’s time to pack up and head off to the airport for an afternoon flight to Sydney.Observe the stunning display and watch the sun rise with views of Uluru (Ayers Rock) in the distance. Return to the hotel for breakfast and your final moments in the heart of the outback before it’s time to pack up and head off to the airport for an afternoon flight to Sydney. Check in to our Sydney hotel and opt to join our CEO for a dinner out on the town in one of Sydney's famous neighbourhoods.ACTIVITY: Head to the Field of Light for a sunrise experience you won't soon forget. The artist Bruce Munro created an art installation that becomes illuminated in the changing light. Observe the stunning display and watch the sun rise with views of Uluru (Ayers Rock) in the distance.TRANSPORT: Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.","lat":"-25.34434","lng":"131.03282"},{"title":"Day 18: Sydney","name":"Sydney","description":"Take it slow with a leisurely morning, or get up early and join your CEO for a walk around the Rocks area, a waterfront neighborhood that marks the spot of the first European settlement in Australia. It also holds a spiritual significance for the area’s indigenous people. Around midmorning, circle back and meet for a private tour of the Sydney Opera House. This afternoon, step aboard a private catamaran for a sunset sail around Sydney's famous harbor. Tuck into a delicious Australian Barbecue dinner as the sun sets in the background.TRANSPORT: Get around underground via public transit.ACTIVITY: During today’s private tour of the Sydney Opera House the group will learn about the history of the opera house and how the architecture functions within the theatres to produce sound. You’ll learn how during the mid-1950’s a man from Denmark named Jørn Utzon created a sculpture on Sydney Harbour that dramatically shifted twentieth-century architecture. Hear stories of the how the architects, engineers, and artists built this engineering masterpiece together and spend time in the theatres themselves witnessing how the architecture of each space contributes to sound, as well as the ways that this space manipulates it.ACTIVITY: Board a private yacht and enjoy a four-hour cruise navigating the bays and coves of Sydney Harbour. Relax and enjoy the iconic scenery as our crew share stories of Sydney and its famed harbour. Enjoy a casual Aussie BBQ as the sun sets over the Harbour Bridge and Opera House and watch the city lights come alive across the water.","lat":"-33.86785","lng":"151.20732"},{"title":"Day 19: Sydney","name":"Sydney","description":"Enjoy a day at leisure to explore the best of Sydney. Walk the Rocks and stop by Maybe Sammy for a drink, which happens to be one of the best bars in Sydney. Take the ferry to Manly Beach or walk the Bondi Coastal walk and snap some photos. Or, spend a full day exploring the Blue Mountains on an optional excursion.FREE TIME: FULL DAY Today is a free day and we recommend visiting the Australian Museum, Bondi Beach, or Darling Harbour.","lat":"-33.86785","lng":"151.20732"},{"title":"Day 20: Sydney/Port Douglas","name":"Sydney","description":"Fly to Cairns today and travel up the scenic coastal road to Daintree Rainforest, the world’s oldest tropical rainforest and part of a UNESCO World Heritage site. Embark on an interpretive walk with an indigenous guide at the lush Mossman Gorge, learning about the traditional ways of life of the region’s Kuku Yalanji people. Continue to the resort town of Port Douglas, our home for the next three nights.We catch a very early flight to ensure we make the most of the day.Additional Information: Please note that the max luggage allowance on domestic flights within Australia is 1 checked bag (20 kgs) and 1 carry on (7 kgs) per person. Any additional luggage is subject to airline fees and is not included.TRANSPORT: Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.TRANSPORT: Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.ACTIVITY: Take an interpretive walk through the Daintree Rainforest. Follow an Indigenous guide and learn about bush food, medicinal plants and the lasting relationship of the Kuku Yalanji people with their natural environment. Find out how to make bush soap, watch an ochre painting demonstration and sample some bush tea.","lat":"-33.86785","lng":"151.20732"},{"title":"Day 21: Port Douglas","name":"Port Douglas","description":"Explore the Great Barrier Reef on a full-day catamaran tour to the Outer Reef. Immerse yourself in the largest coral reef system in the world, which teems with 1500 species of tropical fish, as well as whales, dolphins and porpoises. Hop into the warm waters off Australia's east coast and experience this marine wonderland for yourself. Lunch will be served onboard. Back in Port Douglas the evening is yours to do as you please.ACTIVITY: You haven't truly visited Australia until you've experienced the Great Barrier Reef. Climb aboard the Sailaway VII, a 25m (82ft) sailing vessel and take the journey to the Outer Barrier Reef. Spend time in the largest coral reef system in the world, snorkel amongst colourful fish and keep an eye out for nemo (of course). You’ll sail along the coastline with spectacular views of the Daintree Rainforest and pass Snapper Island on the way out to the reef. You’ll enjoy a guided snorkel tour, and a glass bottom boat which offers extra viewing opportunities for those not looking to get in the water. Afternoon tea, coffee, cakes, fruit, and a buffet lunch are included and all necessary snorkelling gear and equipment.","lat":"-16.48383","lng":"145.46726"},{"title":"Day 22: Port Douglas","name":"Port Douglas","description":"Enjoy a free morning in charming Port Douglas. Stroll the town’s boutique-lined streets and idyllic beaches or head to the Sunday markets to browse the stalls. Later in the day, join your fellow travelers for an exclusive cultural experience at Cooya Beach. Meet Indigenous guides for a welcome ceremony, and get acquainted with members of the Kuku Yalanji people. Our CEO will organize an optional farewell dinner to toast your adventures down under.FREE TIME: HALF DAY In the morning explore charming Port Douglas. Head to the Sunday markets to see what souvenirs you can take home.ACTIVITY: Enjoy an exclusive Indigenous experience at Cooya Beach featuring a welcome ceremony and a smoking ceremony, during which travellers will learn the purpose and meaning of these rituals and their significance to the Kuku Yalanji people.","lat":"-16.48383","lng":"145.46726"},{"title":"Day 23: Port Douglas/Cairns","name":"Port Douglas","description":"After one last breakfast in Port Douglas, transfer back to Cairns where our tour ends at the airport mid-morning. Alternatively, extend your stay in Port Douglas.Additional Information: Please book your departing flights no earlier than 1pm out of Cairns. The tour will end at the airport in Cairns. If you have booked extra nights you will be staying at the final hotel in Port Douglas about an hour north from the airport. Please note that should you book extra nights you will be responsible for getting yourself to the airport in Cairns from Port Douglas.TRANSPORT: Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.","lat":"-16.48383","lng":"145.46726"}]

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