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Exclusive Journeys WONDERS OF AUSTRALIA +

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Cairns 3 Great Barrier Reef

Queensland

AUSTRALIA Queenstown New South Wales 3 Sydney

Unique excursions planned just for AAA Members 1 Rotorua

NEW 2 ZEALAND make this journey truly unforgettable. Our attentive Tasman Sea North AAA Host and engaging native-born guides are what Island 1 Milford Sound make the experiences so very special! 3 Queenstown 1

Pacic Ocean

DAYS 1 +2 | Fly to Australia DAY 7 | Sydney Sightseeing This captivating city boasts INSPIRING Your adventure begins with your flight to the South Pacific, a spectacular harbor setting EXPERIENCES crossing the International Date and many well-known landmarks. AUTHENTIC Line en route. Take in terrific views of the harbor ENCOUNTERS and enjoy a private guided tour DAY 3 | Welcome to Cairns through the iconic Opera House. ONLY FROM AAA Upon arrival here in northern Then admire St. Mary’s Cathedral Queensland, you’ll be met and and drive through Kings Cross to • Join our marine naturalists escorted to the Pacific Hotel. The stroll on Bondi Beach. meals b on a catamaran adventure rest of the day is yours to relax. to the Great Barrier Reef. DAY 8 | At Leisure in Sydney DAY 4 | Great Barrier Reef • Elevated walkways and an Enjoy this day at leisure. meals b Board our comfortable aerial cableway offer two DAY 9 | Fly to New Zealand unique perspectives of the catamaran and sail to the Fly to Queensland and transfer to Queensland rainforest and edge of Australia’s Continental the Millennium Hotel. Later, our its wildlife inhabitants. Shelf to explore this underwater ecosystem with our expert guide will take you by gondola • Expertly guided touring of marine biologists. Enjoy free to the top of Bob’s Peak. Enjoy Sydney’s iconic landmarks snorkeling equipment and lunch traditional New Zealand fare and is enriched by a free day to - plus afternoon tea as you sail spectacular views! meals b+d explore at your own pace. back to Cairns. meals b+l • Sample fine New Zealand DAY 10 | Around Queenstown vintages at the lovely DAY 5 | Kuranda + Rainforest Sample the wines of the Gibbston Gibbston Valley Winery. Ride the Kuranda Scenic Valley Winery and cruise Lake • Travel the Milford Road, Railway through the Barron Wakatipu on a turn-of-the century hailed as one of the Gorge. Observe native species steamer. Enjoy a lakeside dinner world’s finest Alpine like Koalas and kangaroos at and farm show at a working high- drives, and embark on an Rainforest Station and then learn country homestead. meals b+d about Aboriginal traditions. afternoon cruise through DAY 1 1 | Milford Sound Milford Sound. After an authentic Australian barbecue, ride the Skyrail Hailed as one of the finest • Delight in the English alpine drives in the world, the ambience of Christchurch Cableway for an aerial view of the tropical canopy. meals b+l Milford Road brings you to and the strong Scottish our comfortable cruiser. With heritage of Dunedin. DAY 6 | Onward to Sydney an expert crew, your afternoon • Step into the Shire as you We include your flight today to adventure takes you past sheer explore settings from the Sydney where you’ll be met and cliffs, waterfalls, glaciers and Lord of the Rings films. escorted to the charming Grace rainforests - with a chance to • Includes 2 UNESCO Hotel. The balance of the day is spot wildlife including basking World Heritage sites. at leisure before this evening’s seals and dolphins. meals b+l congenial dinner. meals b+d

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DAY 12 | Onward to Dunedin Christchurch. Enjoy a city tour A lively show with working dogs Delight in the scenic journey and then fly to Rotorua where and sheep is a fun way to learn to Dunedin, with its strong you’ll check in to the Millennium about the country’s thriving Scottish heritage. Enjoy a tour Hotel. This evening’s Hangi Feast agricultural industries. meals b+l and concert promises a convivial and overnight at the Scenic Hotel DAY 16 | The Shire + Auckland Southern Cross. meals b+d meal and fascinating insight into New Zealand’s indigenous Maori Visit the family-owned farm that DAY 13 | To Christchurch culture. meals b+d became the setting for the Shire Today’s drive takes you past lush in The Lord of the Rings films. DAY 15 | Discover Rotorua farmland and quiet towns. Check Then drive along the scenic in to the Hotel Novotel in New Your guided exploration at the coastal highway to Auckland and Zealand’s “Garden City” and dine Wai-O-Tapu thermal wonderland check in to the Heritage Hotel. tonight at the Curator’s House is a great place to experience the meals b+d Earth’s geothermal activity. Then Restaurant. meals b+d DAY 17 | Auckland + Fly Home learn about the island’s flora and DAY 14 | Fly to Rotorua fauna at the Rainbow Springs You’ll enjoy a tour of the city before transferring to the airport With its lovely parks, Anglican Wildlife Park. Enjoy lunch as for your homeward flight.meals b Cathedral and Gothic buildings, you cruise aboard a there’s an English ambience to genuine stern-wheel paddleboat.

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SYDNEY – • International air on from THE GRACE HOTEL Los Angeles Behind the Neo-Gothic facade • Fully escorted by our attentive AAA Host of this 1920’s landmark hotel, with the services of professional New you’ll find Art-Deco style, fine Zealand and Australian guides service and modern comfort. • Complete and comprehensive sightseeing with all entry fees • Guided cruise excursions including Lake QUEENSTOWN – Wakatipu, Milford Sound and Lake Rotorua MILLENNIUM HOTEL • 14 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 7 dinners Guestrooms at our stylish • 14 nights in our first class hotels hotel are well-appointed with a minibar, coffee making • All on-tour transportation including all facilities and in-room safe. three internal flights • Complete hotel to hotel luggage handling, all hotel taxes, and all airline service fees DUNEDIN – SCENIC HOTEL SOUTHERN CROSS Built in 1883 and now splendidly restored, our per person landmark hotel offers modern 2O15 Rates double comfort in the heart of this charming town. DEPART U.S. AIR INCLUSIVE 2O15 LOS ANGELES Sep 10, Oct 8, Nov 19 $8,699 CHRISTCHURCH – HOTEL NOVOTEL Land only rate $6,099 $5,734*. Land only rate does not include internal air. Our premier hotel promises Single supplement $1,800. an enviable location in the Air Inclusive prices are per person and based on heart of town near the historic double occupancy. Roundtrip airfare on designated Cathedral Square. group flights, fuel surcharges and government imposed taxes and fees are included. Prices are guaranteed. Additional airline baggage charges ROTORUA – may apply. Pre/post nights are available. MILLENNIUM HOTEL Stylish well-appointed guestrooms and a city-center setting on the shores of Lake Savings UP TO $365* Rotorua distinguish our fine • AAA Members always save hotel. $115 per person.

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