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Exploring Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park with our expert guide.
7-22 day 5-19 day Fully Guided Experiences Small Group Journeys From page 10 From page 32 Explore. Connect. Smile.
Discover two lands of extraordinary landscapes, a tapestry of ancient cultures and rugged wilderness, on two remarkable island nations.
Explore Australia and New Zealand with AAT Kings.
Toast to an iconic sunset in the outback town of Alice Springs; moments to cherish forever. 3
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Guided Vacations 10-31
Highlights of Australia & New Zealand 10
Contrasts of Australia & New Zealand 12
Outback Adventure 14
East Coast Islands & Rainforest 16
Tastes of Southern Australia 18
Tasmanian Wonders 20
New Zealand Uncovered 22
Southern Spectacular 24
Kia Ora New Zealand 26
New Zealand Marvel 28
Southern Spotlight 30
Inspiring Journeys Small Group Experiences 32-41
Outback Australia: The Color of Red 32
Outback Contrasts: A Journey to the Centre 34
Kakadu’s Ancient Secrets 36
A Journey to the West 38
Victoria’s Hidden Gems 39
The Long White Cloud 40 4
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Choose your Travel Style Everyone dreams a little differently, so we have three distinct styles of Guided Vacation to offer you the perfect journey. From travelers seeking the relaxation and seamlessness of a fully inclusive experience, to explorers wanting the freedom to discover their own special moments, or even first-time visitors ready to fulfil their ultimate sightseeing Bucket List, there’s a style of travel that’s ideal just for you.
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AAT Kings can also tailor an itinerary for you save 5% and your group of 15 people or more. Ask us Book a triple room and save on the twin for more details. price 6 EXPLOREAustralia &
Kakadu National Park A gazetted Ramsar site, Kakadu is replete DARWIN with waterfalls and wildlife. Litchfield National Park Kakadu National Park
Great Barrier Reef Katherine Gorge The Daintree Port Douglas Cairns
Atherton NORTHERN Tablelands TERRITORY QUEENSLAND Alice Springs Kings Canyon Uluru Uluru Australia’s most sacred Kata Tjuta Indigenous site, mighty Uluru stands proud, watching over WESTERN the Red Center, with a history AUSTRALIA filled with myth and legend.
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Coober Pedy Flinders Ranges NEW SOUTH WALES PERTH Rottnest Island The Barossa Fremantle Blue Mountains Busselton ADELAIDE CANBERRA
Margaret River Kangaroo Island VICTORIA MELBOURNE Mount Gambier
Great Ocean Road
Kangaroo Island Launceston An island paradise where sea lions roam free, the Remarkable Cradle Mountain Rocks lean precariously and the Admirals Arch boasts Gordon River thousands of stalactites. HOBART Port TASMANIA Arthur
Freycinet National Park 7
Australia & THE AAT KINGS WAY Great Barrier Reef The two southern lands of Australia and New Zealand are breathtaking One of the seven natural wonders of the world, to in their diversity. experience the Great Barrier Reef is to explore Your Australian adventure could take you to magnificent Uluru, the an underwater paradise of glittering subtropical waters of the Great Barrier Reef or the sublime color and life. wilderness of Tasmania. While New Zealand is an enchanting land of fire and ice – majestic, world-renowned Milford Sound, vibrant Māori traditions in Rotorua, and glorious mountain-to-beach scenery.
Wherever you roam with us, there are a thousand ways in both countries to make memories that last a lifetime. Mission Beach Hamilton Island
Bay of Islands Discover a subtropical haven of more than 140 islands, cruising by deserted beaches, secret coves and abundant marine wildlife.
Fraser Island Bay of Islands Noosa Paihia BRISBANE Whangarei Gold Coast Franz Josef Orewa Glacier AUCKLAND Waiheke Island Byron Bay Witness this stunning South Island wonder, its rivers of ice and mantle of snow (perhaps on an unforgettable Rotorua helicopter flight!) Waitomo Caves Hunter Valley Taupo SYDNEY NORTH Hawke’s Bay ISLAND Napier Nelson
Arthur’s Pass Kapiti Coast
Greymouth SOUTH WELLINGTON ISLAND Franz Josef Glacier TranzAlpine Train CHRISTCHURCH Mt. Cook Milford Sound Twizel Omarama Cruise this multifaceted Milford Sound jewel of magnificent Queenstown Fiordland, once QUEENSTOWN described as the Take on New world’s 8th natural Zealand’s amazing wonder, by day or Dunedin adventure capital even overnight. with a wide range of activities, from elegant cruisers to high-speed thrills! 8 Over 100 Years of A PASSION FOR Experience SERVICE
Experience places that will fill you with wonder, where we take you beneath the surface to show you the enchanting beauty and soul of these two truly diverse countries. From the white sandy beaches of the Great Barrier Reef to the snow-capped mountains of New Zealand’s South Island, you’ll learn the history of these lands and be inspired by their ancient cultures. Our experts’ knowledge and passion for showcasing Australia & New Zealand is unrivaled, making our Guided Vacations a truly unforgettable experience. But we’ll let you Independently rated 5/5 see it for yourself and hear it in their own words.
Good information on tour and what to expect was received early. Easy transfers from airport We were very pleased with the service, the tour “ at start of tour and at the end. Fabulous itinerary guide was very informative and well organized. that was well paced and interesting. The driver “ The accommodations and meals were very and our guide were exceptional, both with their good. We would recommend AAT. We really commentaries and their easy-going relaxed enjoyed New Zealand and hope to return one day. style and complemented each other perfectly. Aldo B Alistair G ” ”
@livelifesarah @Brettmorrison87 Uluru sunset, Northern Territory Lake Tekapo, New Zealand 9
ENJOY YOUR STAY
AAT Kings’ knowledge and experience ensures you stay in accommodations that’s Discover Australia’s selected for comfort, location spiritual heartland and facilities. Our range as you stay only includes brands like Crowne moments from Uluru. Plaza, Stamford Plaza, Sofitel, Ayers Rock Resort and features resorts like First Choice Guided Vacations Cable Beach Club Resort & Uluru, NT Spa, Te Waonui Forest Retreat and Voyages Ayers Rock Resort, just to name a few.
Beneath the towering peaks of the Darran Stay at the gateway to the magical north- This property is close to the edge of Mountains, experience the majesty of this west of Tasmania. one of New Zealand’s most spectacular World Heritage destination. natural attractions. Milford Sound Lodge Tall Timbers Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier Inspiring Journeys Best Buys Guided Vacations Best Buys Guided Vacations Milford Sound, NZ Smithton, TAS Franz Josef Glacier, NZ
Experience the ultimate in bush luxury on Comfortable and environmentally friendly Experience stunning views over the Coral the fringe of Kakadu National Park. beachfront resort with rainforest and Sea from your private balcony at the Reef ocean views. View Hotel. Wildman Wilderness Lodge Punakaiki Resort Hamilton Island Inspiring Journeys First Choice Guided Vacations Best Buys Guided Vacations Mary River, NT Punakaiki, NZ The Whitsundays, QLD 10 Highlights of Australia & New Zealand 22 DAYS MELBOURNE CHRISTCHURCH IMZB
HIGHLIGHTS
Join a local family for a 'Be My Guest' morning tea and hear tales of the amazing world-
LOCAL record-setting motorcycle CONNECTION designed in their garage.
Explore the vibrant, cosmopolitan streets of Melbourne, gaining an in-
INSIDER depth perspective on iconic KNOWLEDGE sights and hidden gems.
Visit a traditional Māori marae at Tamaki Māori Village, and enjoy a concert
CULTURAL and an authentic earth- IMMERSION oven 'hangi' dinner.
Your contribution to National Parks and Wildlife protects Australia’s wilderness, including SUSTAINABLE Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. FOOTPRINTS
START END 1 Number of night stays Sightseeing stops
Cairns Great Barrier 3 Reef Cruise
Ayers Rock Resort 1 Alice Springs Kata 22 Auckland Tjuta Uluru 2
Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park The Red Barn 1 Rotorua
Arthur's Pass TranzAlpine Sydney 3 Hokitika Train Franz Josef Glacier 1 2 CHRISTCHURCH Milford 3 Sound 3 MELBOURNE Queenstown
TranzAlpine Train 11
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Enjoy an exclusive, local outback dinner under the stars Journey on the TranzAlpine through the Southern Alps Take a private tour of the Sydney Opera House Walk through the spectacular Field of Light at Uluru
1 Welcome to Melbourne 12 Sydney Free Time Meet your Travel Director this evening at a Enjoy a free day to explore Sydney. Celebrate your Welcome Reception and dinner. Hotel: last evening in Sydney with your Travel Director at Crowne Plaza, 3 nights. DW a restaurant right on the waterfront. B DW
2 Melbourne 13 Sydney – Auckland per person twin From $6995 share land only Explore Melbourne on a city sights tour this Fly across the Tasman Sea this morning to morning, then discover its gracious arcades, the island nation of New Zealand, and meet eclectic laneways and vibrant street art on a your Travel Director for dinner at your hotel. DEPARTURES AND PRICES private walking tour. B Hotel: Stamford Plaza, 2 nights. B DW 2019 2020 continued Start End Twin Share Start End Twin Share 3 Melbourne Free Time 14 Auckland Oct 13 Nov 02 7875 Dec 13 Jan 03 7925 Nov 03 Nov 23 7875 Dec 27 Jan 17 7925 Today is free to further explore Melbourne. B A morning city sightseeing tour is followed Nov 10 Nov 30 7875 by free time to relax or explore Auckland. B Dec 15 Jan 04 7875 2021 4 Melbourne – Alice Springs 2020 Start End Twin Share Fly to Alice Springs and visit the School of the 15 Auckland – Rotorua Jan 03 Jan 24 7925 Start End Twin Share Air and the Royal Flying Doctor Service. Join Discover native flora and fauna at Rainbow Jan 10 Jan 31 7925 Jan 05 Jan 25 8075 Jan 17 Feb 07 7925 the Falzon family for a home-cooked Be My Springs Nature Park. This evening, enjoy a Jan 12 Feb 01 8075 Jan 24 Feb 14 7925 Guest gourmet barbecue dinner. Hotel: Mercure traditional Māori Hangi Highlight Dinner and Jan 19 Feb 08 8075 Jan 31 Feb 21 7925 Jan 26 Feb 15 8075 Feb 07 Feb 28 7925 Alice Springs Resort. B BG a concert at the Tamaki Māori Village. Hotel: Feb 02 Feb 22 8075 Feb 14 Mar 07 7925 Millennium. B HD Feb 09 Feb 29 8075 Feb 21 Mar 14 7925 Feb 23 Mar 14 8075 Feb 28 Mar 21 7925 5 Alice Springs – Uluru Mar 01 Mar 21 8075 Mar 07 Mar 28 7925 Travel through the West MacDonnell Ranges to 16 Rotorua – Queenstown Mar 08 Mar 28 8075 Mar 14 Apr 04 7925 Mar 15 Apr 04 8075 Mar 21 Apr 11 7925 Uluru. Sparkling wine is served as you watch the There’s time this morning to consider an Apr 12 May 03 6995 Mar 28 Apr 18 7925 sun set over the world’s largest monolith. Hotel: optional experience before boarding your flight May 31 Jun 21 6995 Apr 11 May 02 6995 Jun 28 Jul 19 6995 May 30 Jun 20 6995 Desert Gardens, Ayers Rock Resort, 2 nights. B to Queenstown. Hotel: Millennium, 3 nights. B Aug 09 Aug 30 6995 Jun 27 Jul 18 6995 Aug 30 Sep 20 6995 Aug 08 Aug 29 6995 Sep 13 Oct 04 6995 Aug 29 Sep 19 6995 6 Uluru & Kata Tjuta 17 Milford Sound Sep 27 Oct 18 6995 Sep 12 Oct 03 6995 Witness the magical Uluru sunrise, then tour Drive through Fiordland National Park to Milford Oct 11 Nov 01 7925 Sep 26 Oct 17 6995 Nov 01 Nov 22 7925 the caves at the base of Uluru. Later, travel over Sound. Cruise among sheer cliffs, massive Nov 08 Nov 29 7925 red desert plains to Kata Tjuta, and take a walk waterfalls, glaciers and rainforest before you Nov 15 Dec 06 7925 Nov 22 Dec 13 7925 through the towering domes of this majestic return to Queenstown in the late afternoon. B L Nov 29 Dec 20 7925 rock formation. Share a drink with your traveling companions over another glorious sunset. B Single Supplement (add to price above): $2760pp 18 Queenstown Free Time Exceptions 13/10/19 to 15/03/20: $2915pp Relax and explore in Queenstown today. Exceptions 11/10/20 to 28/03/21: $2925pp 7 Uluru – Cairns This evening, join your fellow travelers for a Departures between 13/10/2019 & 15/03/2020 operate as Depart the resort in total darkness for the Highlight Dinner at The Boatshed. B HD per the 2019/20 brochure itinerary, are one day shorter and short drive to Bruce Munro’s renowned Field end in Queenstown. of Light. Later, join an Indigenous artist for a Itinerary, departure dates and prices may change from 01/04/21. 19 Queenstown – Franz Josef fun introduction to Western Desert Art. In the Visit the historic gold-mining village of afternoon, fly to Cairns. Hotel: Shangri-La, Arrowtown before indulging in delicious 3 nights. B stone fruit at Cromwell and then journey SMART WAYS TO SAVE over the Haast Pass and along the Early bird savings 8 Cairns Free Time coastal road to Franz Josef Glacier. Today is free time for you in tropical Cairns. B Hotel: Te Waonui Forest Retreat. B D Save up to $790pp See page 5 for more great savings < Kings Club Benefits for past guests 9 Great Barrier Reef 20 Franz Josef – Christchurch Young traveler discount Save up to $810pp Board a high-speed catamaran and cruise Stop at Hokitika for a demonstration by Triple share Save up to $405pp to the iconic Great Barrier Reef. You can go a master jade carver. Take an unforgettable snorkeling (equipment provided), or view the journey through the spectacular Southern Alps DINING coral and tropical fish from the underwater to Christchurch on the legendary TranzAlpine 21 Full buffet breakfasts B 4 Dinners with wine DW observatory and semi-submersible craft. train. Hotel: Distinction, 2 nights. B 1 Be My Guest morning tea BG 2 Highlight Dinners HD 3 Lunches L 1 Farewell Dinner FD Enjoy a tropical buffet lunch on board 1 Be My Guest dinner BG before you return to Cairns. Dine tonight at 21 Christchurch a restaurant on the waterfront. B L DW Meet Isabelle and Tim Weston for a FLIGHT INFORMATION By My Guest morning tea at their home, Day 1 – flights to arrive prior to 12 noon into Melbourne Airport 10 Cairns – Sydney Britten Stables. Formerly horse stables, Day 22 – flights to depart anytime from Christchurch Airport This afternoon you’ll fly to Sydney for an evening the couple restored the property and Flights are not included in the vacation price Internal-vacation flights: Land Only price requires the at leisure. Hotel: InterContinental, 3 nights. B transformed it into the exquisite home it following internal-vacation flights to be purchased is today. Spend the last evening with your separately in order to fulfil the vacation itinerary: Travel Director at a Farewell Dinner. BG FD Day 4 – Melbourne to Alice Springs: QF796 11 Sydney Day 7 – Ayers Rock to Cairns: QF1854 Join a local guide for a tour of the Sydney Day 10 – Cairns to Sydney: QF923 Day 13 – Sydney to Auckland: QF143 22 Opera House before visiting legendary Bondi Farewell from Christchurch Day 16 – Rotorua to Christchurch: NZ5785 (until 31/03/20) Beach. Prime your sea legs next as you Say farewell when your vacation comes to Day 16 – Rotorua to Queenstown: NZ5785/5653 (from 01/04/20) board a Captain Cook Lunch Cruise. B L an end this morning after breakfast. B 12 Contrasts of Australia & New Zealand 18 DAYS MELBOURNE CHRISTCHURCH QCANA
HIGHLIGHTS
Join a local family for a 'Be My Guest' morning tea and hear tales of the amazing world-
LOCAL record-setting motorcycle CONNECTION designed in their garage.
Immerse yourself in incredible tropical North Queensland, taking in its diverse nature
INSIDER and wildlife aboard a local KNOWLEDGE crocodile-watching cruise.
Visit a traditional Māori marae at Tamaki Māori Village, and enjoy a concert and an
CULTURAL authentic earth-oven 'hangi' IMMERSION dinner.
Plant native trees as part of our Rainforest Restoration project in Queensland,
SUSTAINABLE providing sanctuary for FOOTPRINTS local birds and wildlife.
START END 1 Number of night stays Sightseeing stops
Cairns Great Barrier 3 Reef Cruise
Auckland 2
The Red Barn 1 Rotorua
Arthur's Pass TranzAlpine Sydney 3 Hokitika Train Franz Josef Glacier 1 2 CHRISTCHURCH Milford 3 Sound 2 MELBOURNE Queenstown
Hongi greeting, Te Puia 13
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Cruise Sydney's glorious harbor and the Great Barrier Reef Visit a local home and former stables for morning tea Cruise the magnificent and world-famous Milford Sound Plant a tree at a Queensland rainforest restoration project
1 Welcome to Melbourne 9 Sydney – Auckland Get to know your Travel Director and fellow Fly across the Tasman Sea to the island nation travelers this evening at a Welcome Reception of New Zealand. You’ll meet your Travel Director and dinner. Hotel: Crowne Plaza, 2 nights. DW over dinner this evening at your hotel. Hotel: Stamford Plaza, 2 nights. B DW 2 Melbourne per person twin From $5895 share land only Explore Melbourne on a city sights tour 10 Auckland this morning, then discover its gracious A morning city sightseeing tour is followed by arcades, eclectic laneways and vibrant free time when you can relax or explore. B DEPARTURES AND PRICES street art on a private walking tour. B 2019 2021 11 Auckland – Rotorua Start End Twin Share Start End Twin Share 1 Melbourne – Cairns Discover New Zealand’s native flora and fauna, Oct 03 Oct 19 6295 Jan 07 Jan 24 6475 Oct 17 Nov 02 6295 Jan 14 Jan 31 6475 Depart Melbourne by air this morning including the iconic kiwi, at Rainbow Springs Nov 14 Nov 30 6295 Jan 21 Feb 07 6475 for Cairns, where you’ll join a local expert Nature Park. This evening, enjoy a Hangi Dec 19 Jan 04 6295 Jan 28 Feb 14 6475 for a wildlife journey at Hartley’s Crocodile Highlight Dinner and cultural performance at the Feb 04 Feb 21 6475 Adventures. Enjoy a cruise where you’re Tamaki Māori Village. Hotel: Millennium. B HD 2020 Feb 11 Feb 28 6475 Feb 18 Mar 07 6475 sure to encounter koalas, wallabies and Start End Twin Share Feb 25 Mar 14 6475 crocodiles. Then join us and take part in a Jan 02 Jan 18 6295 Mar 04 Mar 21 6475 12 Rotorua – Queenstown Rainforest Restoration project to protect this Jan 23 Feb 08 6295 Mar 11 Mar 28 6475 There’s free time for an optional experience. Feb 06 Feb 22 6295 Mar 18 Apr 04 6475 natural wonder. Hotel: Hilton, 3 nights. B Perhaps visit Te Puia, where a Māori guide will Feb 13 Feb 29 6295 Mar 25 Apr 11 6475 Feb 27 Mar 14 6295 Apr 01 Apr 18 5895 introduce you to their gift from the gods – mud Mar 05 Mar 21 6295 Apr 15 May 02 5895 4 Great Barrier Reef pools, thermal springs and New Zealand’s largest Mar 12 Mar 28 6295 May 13 May 30 5895 Board a high-speed catamaran today and geyser, Pohutu. This afternoon, board your flight Mar 19 Apr 04 6295 Jun 03 Jun 20 5895 Jul 01 Jul 18 5895 cruise out to the iconic Great Barrier Reef to Queenstown. Hotel: Millennium, 3 nights. B Apr 02 Apr 19 5895 Apr 16 May 03 5895 Aug 12 Aug 29 5895 beneath the sparkling blue waters of the May 14 May 31 5895 Sep 02 Sep 19 5895 Coral Sea. You’ll have the opportunity to go Jun 04 Jun 21 5895 Sep 16 Oct 03 5895 13 Milford Sound Cruise Sep 30 Oct 17 5895 snorkeling (equipment provided), or view Jul 02 Jul 19 5895 Travel through Fiordland National Park to Aug 13 Aug 30 5895 the spectacular coral and tropical fish from glorious Milford Sound. Cruise among sheer Sep 03 Sep 20 5895 the underwater observatory and semi- Sep 17 Oct 04 5895 cliffs, massive waterfalls, glaciers and rainforest submersible craft. Enjoy a tropical buffet lunch Oct 01 Oct 18 6475 before you return to Queenstown in the late Oct 15 Nov 01 6475 on board before you return to Cairns. B L afternoon. B L Nov 12 Nov 29 6475 Nov 19 Dec 06 6475 Nov 26 Dec 13 6475 5 Cairns Free Time Dec 03 Dec 20 6475 14 Queenstown Free Time Today is free for you to pursue your own Dec 10 Dec 27 6475 Explore exciting Queenstown your way today. Dec 17 Jan 03 6475 interests in this vibrant tropical city. Join your fellow travelers at The Boatshed, set Dec 31 Jan 17 6475 This evening, you’ll be treated to a Highlight in the historic New Zealand Railways Shipping Dinner at Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park. Single Supplement (add to price above): $2330pp Office, for a Highlight Dinner. B HD Exceptions 03/10/19 to 19/03/20: $2450pp Experience a personal Welcome to Country Exceptions 01/10/20 to 25/03/21: $2475pp ceremony, witness an entertaining high- Departures between 03/10/2019 & 19/03/2020 operate as impact performance by an indigenous 15 Queenstown – Franz Josef per the 2019/20 brochure itinerary, are one day shorter and dance group and enjoy dinner accompanied Visit the historic gold-mining village of end in Queenstown. by the sounds of the didgeridoo. B HD Arrowtown, then indulge in some delicious stone Itinerary, departure dates and prices may change from 01/04/21. fruit in Cromwell. Drive over the epic Haast 6 Cairns – Sydney Pass, past thundering waterfalls and ice-blue lakes. Continue to the magnificent Franz Josef This morning you’ll fly to Sydney, where SMART WAYS TO SAVE Glacier. Hotel: Te Waonui Forest Retreat. B DW you’ll have time to relax or explore before Early bird savings boarding a Captain Cook Sunset Cruise. Save up to $645pp Glide past magnificent waterfront homes, 16 Franz Josef – Christchurch See page 5 for more great savings < the legendary Harbor Bridge and Sydney Journey to Hokitika, known for its beautiful Kings Club Benefits for past guests Opera House. Hotel: Hyatt Regency greenstone (jade) to witness a master Young traveler discount Save up to $645pp (Darling Harbor View), 3 nights. B DW carver at work. At Arthur’s Pass board the Triple share Save up to $320pp TranzAlpine for one of the world’s most scenic 7 Sydney train rides through the Southern Alps to DINING Christchurch. Hotel: Distinction, 2 nights. B 17 Full buffet breakfasts B 3 Highlight Dinners HD Enjoy a tour of the Sydney Opera House 1 Be My Guest lunch BG 5 Dinners with wine DW then head to Bondi Beach to visit an Australian 2 Lunches L 1 Farewell Dinner FD 1 Be My Guest morning tea BG institution, the Returned Servicemen’s Club. 17 Christchurch Your host, a local surf lifesaver, will lead Join Isabelle and Tim Weston, for a Be My you on an exclusive Be My Guest tour through Guest experience at their home, Britten Stables. FLIGHT INFORMATION the Members Only facility of Australia’s Day 1 – flights to arrive prior to 12 noon into Melbourne Airport Formerly horse stables, the couple restored the Day 18 – flights to depart anytime from Christchurch Airport oldest surf lifesaving club, followed by lunch property and transformed it into the exquisite Flights are not included in the vacation price overlooking the Pacific Ocean. B BG home it is today. Spend the last evening with Internal-vacation flights: Land Only price requires the your Travel Director at a Farewell Dinner. B BG FD following internal-vacation flights to be purchased separately in order to fulfil the vacation itinerary: 8 Sydney Free Time Day 3 – Melbourne to Cairns: QF702 Day 6 – Cairns to Sydney: JQ957 18 Explore Sydney at your leisure. This evening, Farewell from Christchurch Day 9 – Sydney to Auckland: QF143 join your Travel Director for dinner at a Say goodbye when your vacation comes to Day 12 – Rotorua to Christchurch: NZ5785 (until 31/03/20) restaurant by the waterfront. B DW an end this morning after breakfast. B Day 12 – Rotorua to Queenstown: NZ5785/5653 (from 01/04/20) 14 Outback Adventure 15/11 DAYS ADELAIDE DARWIN NAAD NUAD
HIGHLIGHTS
Visit an extraordinary, self- sufficient outback property powered by sun and wind,
LOCAL and explore the night skies CONNECTION with the family’s telescopes.
Local experts take you through Adelaide Central Market, underground for
INSIDER opals, through vineyards, and KNOWLEDGE into indigenous life in Kakadu.
Delve into Aboriginal rock art as you walk through, under and around ancient sites at
CULTURAL Ubirr and Nourlangie IMMERSION in Kakadu.
Your contribution to National Parks and Wildlife protects Australia’s wilderness including
SUSTAINABLE Uluru-Kata Tjuta, Kakadu, and FOOTPRINTS Litchfield National Parks.
START END 1 Number of night stays Sightseeing stops
DARWIN 2 1 Jabiru Kakadu National Park 1 Katherine Gorge Mataranka Litchfield National Park
1 Tennant Creek Karlu Karlu
Kings Canyon 2 Alice Springs 1 Kata Tjuta 2 Uluru
Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park Coober Pedy 1
Woomera 1 Flinders Ranges Port Augusta 1 Clare Valley
1 ADELAIDE
Mala Walk, Uluru 15
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Experience sunrise over Uluru on a two-night stay Experience Earth Sanctuary with the Falzon family Explore outback towns of Coober Pedy and Tennant Creek Enjoy handcrafted experiences touring Nitmiluk & Kakadu
1 Welcome to Adelaide of the Australian outback. On arrival in Alice On arrival today, explore the major sights of the Springs visit the historic Telegraph Station and city. Later, join a local food expert for a guided learn how it relayed message between Darwin tour of the vibrant Adelaide Central Market. and Adelaide for 60 years. Hotel: Mercure Alice Relax this evening at a Welcome Reception Springs Resort, 2 nights. B and dinner. Hotel: Stamford Plaza. DW $ per person twin 9 Alice Springs From 5750 share land only 2 Adelaide – Wilpena Pound Join a local Aboriginal guide at Alice Springs Drive through the rolling hills of the Clare Desert Park to learn about the culture and DEPARTURES AND PRICES traditions of the Arrernte People. Then visit Valley for a wine-tasting at Sevenhill Cellars, NAAD: Adelaide to Darwin | 15 Days the headquarters of the Royal Flying Doctor the region’s oldest winery. Later, travel through 2020 2021 the Flinders Ranges to Wilpena Pound. Service. This evening, join the Falzon Start End Twin Share Start End Twin Share Hotel: Wilpena Pound Resort. B DW family at Earth Sanctuary World Nature Center for a Be My Guest barbecue dinner. Hear Apr 14 Apr 28 5750 Apr 13 Apr 27 5750 from brothers, Tom and Danny, about the May 05 May 19 5750 Apr 27 May 11 5750 3 Wilpena Pound – Port Augusta sustainable lifestyle they have established. B BG May 19 Jun 02 5750 May 11 May 25 5750 Take a walk with your Travel Director to Jun 02 Jun 16 6175 May 25 Jun 08 5750 the faithfully-restored Hills Homestead Jun 23 Jul 07 6175 Jun 08 Jun 22 6175 Jul 07 Jul 21 6175 Jun 22 Jul 06 6175 and Wangarra Lookout, which affords 10 Alice Springs – Tennant Creek Visit the legendary School of the Air, then Jul 21 Aug 04 6175 Jul 06 Jul 20 6175 panoramic views over Wilpena Pound. Aug 04 Aug 18 6175 Jul 20 Aug 03 6175 Journey through the historic town of Quorn travel north, stopping to view Karlu Karlu, an intriguing outcrop of precariously-balanced Aug 18 Sep 01 6175 Aug 03 Aug 17 6175 to Port Augusta. Visit Wadlata Outback Sep 01 Sep 15 6175 Aug 17 Aug 31 6175 Center before dining at a local restaurant. granite boulders. You'll stay tonight in the Sep 15 Sep 29 6175 Aug 31 Sep 14 6175 Hotel: Majestic Oasis Apartments. B DW former gold-mining town of Tennant Creek. Sep 29 Oct 13 6175 Sep 14 Sep 28 6175 Hotel: Bluestone Motor Inn. B DW Sep 28 Oct 12 6175
4 Port Augusta – Coober Pedy NUAD: Ayers Rock to Darwin | 11 Days 11 Tennant Creek – Katherine Visit a former rocket-testing site at Woomera 2020 2021 before traveling through salt-lake country to Call in to the quirky Daly Waters Pub before Start End Twin Share Start End Twin Share isolated Coober Pedy, regarded by many as continuing to Mataranka, where a swim Apr 11 Apr 21 4425 Apr 03 Apr 13 4425 the opal capital of the world. View an opal in the warm, crystal-clear waters of the Apr 18 Apr 28 4425 Apr 17 Apr 27 4425 demonstration with a local expert, who’ll then thermal springs is a must-do. Journey on to Katherine. Hotel: Paraway Motel. B DW May 09 May 19 4425 May 01 May 11 4425 lead you through some of the town’s iconic May 23 Jun 02 4425 May 15 May 25 4425 underground buildings. Hotel: Desert Cave. B DW Jun 06 Jun 16 4725 May 29 Jun 08 4425 12 Katherine – Kakadu National Park Jun 27 Jul 07 4725 Jun 12 Jun 22 4725 Jul 04 Jul 14 4725 Jun 26 Jul 06 4725 5 Coober Pedy – Uluru Travel to Nitmiluk National Park and take a tranquil cruise along the spectacular Katherine Jul 11 Jul 21 4725 Jul 10 Jul 20 4725 Cross the border into the Northern Territory Jul 25 Aug 04 4725 Jul 24 Aug 03 4725 Gorge. Then journey deep into Kakadu and continue to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Aug 08 Aug 18 4725 Aug 07 Aug 17 4725 Park. Sparkling wine is served this evening as for a cruise on Yellow Water Billabong, famed Aug 22 Sep 01 4725 Aug 21 Aug 31 4725 you witness the sunset over Australia’s most for its birdlife and estuarine crocodiles. Hotel: Sep 05 Sep 15 4725 Sep 04 Sep 14 4725 renowned natural landmark. Guests join this Mercure Kakadu Crocodile, Jabiru. B DW Sep 19 Sep 29 4725 Sep 18 Sep 28 4725 afternoon in Uluru (Code: NUAD). Hotel: Desert Oct 03 Oct 13 4725 Gardens, Ayers Rock Resort, 2 nights. B 13 Kakadu – Darwin Included Choice Visit Ubirr, one of Kakadu’s renowned Single Supplement NAAD (add to price above): $1525pp Exceptions 02/06/20 to 29/09/20: $1725pp 6 Aboriginal rock art sites, then walk to nearby Uluru Sunrise – Kata Tjuta Exceptions 08/06/21 to 28/09/21: $1725pp Rise early to experience a majestic Uluru Nadab Lookout, for views over the surrounding wetlands. This afternoon in Darwin, choose Please enquire for Single Supplement prices for NUAD. sunrise. After a tour of the base of Uluru, take Itinerary, departure dates and prices may change from 01/04/21. a guided walk to the Mutitjulu Waterhole where an Included Choice sightseeing experience. your Travel Director will explain the significance Visit the colorful Mindil Beach Sunset of the ancient Aboriginal rock paintings you’ll Market where we’ll treat you to dinner or visit encounter. This afternoon’s journey takes you Crocosaurus Cove to explore at your leisure. to Kata Tjuta, thirty-six magnificent domes of Hotel: Mantra on the Esplanade, 2 nights. B SMART WAYS TO SAVE red-hued sedimentary rock. B Early bird savings 14 Litchfield National Park Save up to $615pp 7 Uluru – Kings Canyon Travel to Litchfield National Park, pausing to See page 5 for more great savings < Travel through a stark red desert landscape examine the park’s amazing termite mounds. Kings Club Benefits for past guests Stop to view Florence Falls, then venture on Young traveler discount Save up to $615pp to awe-inspiring Kings Canyon. The Triple share Save up to $305pp 6-kilometer walk around the rim of the to Wangi Falls to swim in the large waterhole canyon will reward you with marvelous views before heading back to Darwin. Join your Travel of Watarrka National Park. A shorter, more Director for a Darwin Harbor Farewell Dinner DINING relaxed walk takes you along the sandy creek Cruise. B FD 14 Full buffet breakfasts B 8 Dinners with wine DW 1 Be My Guest dinner BG 1 Farewell Dinner FD bed, and leads to a lookout point affording excellent views of the towering canyon 15 Farewell from Darwin walls. Hotel: Kings Canyon Resort. B DW Bid a fond farewell to your fellow travelers when FLIGHT INFORMATION your vacation comes to an end this morning Day 1 – flights to arrive prior to 12.30pm into Adelaide Airport Day 5 – flights to arrive prior to 3.00pm into Ayers Rock Airport (NUAD) 8 after breakfast. B Kings Canyon – Alice Springs Day 15 – flights to depart anytime from Darwin Airport Traveling past vast cattle properties, you’ll Flights are not included in the vacation price develop a true appreciation for the magnitude 16 East Coast Islands & Rainforest 12/9 DAYS SYDNEY CAIRNS QSC QGC
HIGHLIGHTS
Choose your own adventure on the Gold Coast: perhaps taste a new cuisine or hike FLEXIBLE out to a waterfall! VACATIONS
Spend two nights on incredible Fraser Island, then enjoy a day out further north, ICONIC on the Great Barrier Reef. SITES
Live it up on Hamilton Island as you please: take a ferry to Whitehaven Beach or TIME enjoy an indulgent dinner. FOR YOU
Take a sneak peek at Australia Zoo’s Wildlife Hospital and koala rehabilitation project, SUSTAINABLE supported by AAT Kings. TRAVEL
START END 1 Number of night stays Sightseeing stops
Great Barrier Reef Kuranda Cruise 2 Atherton CAIRNS Tablelands 1 Mission Beach Townsville Hamilton Airlie Beach 2 Island Sarina
Rockhampton 1 Fraser Island 2
Gold Coast 2 Byron Bay
1 Coffs Harbour SYDNEY
Great Barrier Reef 17
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Soak up island life with two nights on Hamilton Island Gain insight into farm life at Langmorn Cattle Station Snorkel the world-famous Great Barrier Reef Relax and enjoy four two-night stays on this tour
As this vacation departs at 7.30am from family and take a guided tour of the property Rydges Sydney Central, accommodations will including the original family homestead, built in need to be pre-booked for the previous night. 1873. Enjoy afternoon tea in the garden in the company of the pet kangaroo! Cross the Tropic 1 Sydney – Coffs Harbor of Capricorn as you arrive in Rockhampton, the beef capital of Australia. Your night is free Start discovering the landscapes of Australia’s per person twin east coast as you travel northward to the so why not try some local beef at one of the From $4175 share land only coastal town of Coffs Harbor. From your town's steakhouses. Hotel: Quality Regent. B accommodations nestled amongst sprawling DEPARTURES AND PRICES tropical gardens, you’ll have the opportunity 7 Rockhampton – Hamilton Island to wander down to Little Diggers Beach and Travel north to Sarina today for a guided tour of QSC: Sydney to Cairns | 12 Days Diggers Head. Enjoy the early evening sea its unique miniature sugar mill and distillery. 2020 2021 breeze just like the locals do. Tonight enjoy a At Airlie Beach you’ll catch the ferry to Welcome Reception and dinner with your Hamilton Island, one of 74 tropical islands that Start End Twin Share Start End Twin Share Travel Director. Hotel: BreakFree make up the Whitsunday group in the heart of Apr 06 Apr 17 4175 Jan 11 Jan 22 4175 Jul 27 Aug 07 4175 Feb 08 Feb 19 4175 Aanuka Beach Resort. D the Great Barrier Reef. The spectacular island Sep 21 Oct 02 4175 Mar 08 Mar 19 4175 boasts pristine beaches and a kaleidoscope of Oct 19 Oct 30 4175 Apr 05 Apr 16 4175 2 Coffs Harbor – Gold Coast coral and marine life. Hotel: Reef View, Nov 16 Nov 27 4175 Jun 07 Jun 18 4175 Journey to Cape Byron Lighthouse for superb 2 nights. B L Dec 14 Dec 25 4175 Jul 12 Jul 23 4175 views from Australia’s eastern-most point Sep 13 Sep 24 4175 over the Pacific Ocean. Afterwards spend 8 Hamilton Island Free Time QGC: Gold Coast to Cairns | 9 Days time discovering the relaxed bohemian vibe Today is yours to indulge in your own of Byron Bay. For lunch we recommend fresh pleasures – consider an optional experience. 2020 2021 fish and chips on the beach, there’s nothing Perhaps cruise to famous Whitehaven Start End Twin Share Start End Twin Share more Australian. Continue to the famous Beach, take a scenic flight over the iconic Apr 09 Apr 17 3395 Jan 14 Jan 22 3395 vacation destination, the Gold Coast. Hotel: Heart Reef or sit back with a good book Jul 30 Aug 07 3395 Feb 11 Feb 19 3395 Novotel Surfers Paradise, 2 nights. B by one of the resort’s stunning pools. B Sep 24 Oct 02 3395 Mar 11 Mar 19 3395 Oct 22 Oct 30 3395 Apr 08 Apr 16 3395 Nov 19 Nov 27 3395 Jun 10 Jun 18 3395 3 Gold Coast Free Time 9 Hamilton Island – Mission Beach Dec 17 Dec 25 3395 Jul 15 Jul 23 3395 Today you have the freedom to enjoy the Take the ferry back to the mainland this Sep 16 Sep 24 3395 Gold Coast in your own style. Nature lovers morning, from where you'll head north to may head to Mt. Tamborine, foodies explore the seaside town of Mission Beach. Nestled Single Supplement QSC (add to price above): $1075pp the growing culinary culture or those needing between World Heritage rainforest and the Please enquire for Single Supplement prices for QGC. relaxation just stroll down to the sand and salt Great Barrier Reef, your accommodations Visit aatkings.com/qcs for the reverse itinerary from Cairns of Surfers Paradise Beach. B offers superb views over the Coral Sea. to Sydney (Code: QCS). Itinerary, departures dates and prices may change from 01/04/21. Ask our team about starting this vacation on the Hotel: Castaways Resort and Spa. B D Gold Coast the morning of Day 4 (Code: QGC). 10 Mission Beach – Cairns 4 Gold Coast – K’gari (Fraser Island) Today’s journey takes you to the Atherton This morning visit Australia Zoo made famous Tablelands, with its lush rainforests, spectacular SMART WAYS TO SAVE by the Crocodile Hunter, the late Steve Irwin waterfalls and peaceful lakes. Visit Millaa See page 5 for great savings < Millaa Falls and the heritage listed 500-year- and his family. Enjoy a sneak peek into the Kings Club Benefits for past guests Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital and see how old Curtain Fig Tree, and keep an eye out for Young traveler discount Save up to $415pp Triple share Save up to $205pp AAT Kings works with the Wildlife Warriors the magnificent Ulysses butterfly. Spend to support the koala rehabilitation project at some free time in Kuranda, the ‘village in the the hospital, the country’s largest and busiest rainforest’, before traveling on the Skyrail DINING Rainforest Cableway. Your six-person gondola wildlife facility. This afternoon the ferry 11 Full buffet breakfasts B 2 Dinners D will take you across to the World Heritage will provide spectacular views of the rainforest 3 Lunches L 1 Farewell Dinner FD listed K’gari, also known as Fraser Island. and the Coral Sea. Hotel: Pacific, 2 nights. B Hotel: Kingfisher Bay Resort, 2 nights. B FLIGHT INFORMATION 11 Great Barrier Reef Day prior – flights to arrive anytime into Sydney Airport 5 K’gari (Fraser Island) Board a high-speed catamaran today and Day 3 – flights to arrive anytime into Gold Coast Airport (QGC) cruise out to the iconic Great Barrier Reef, Day 12 – flights to depart anytime from Cairns Airport A day of discovery lies ahead as your 4WD Flights are not included in the vacation price tour takes you for a ride around the island’s the only living organism that can be seen must-see sites. Visit Lake McKenzie, ringed with from the moon. You’ll have the opportunity magnificent white sandy beaches. Walk through to go snorkeling (equipment provided) or the ancient rainforest at Central Station and view the spectacular coral and tropical Wanggoolba Creek with its huge satiny, scribbly fish from the underwater observatory and gum and kauri trees. Across the island to glass bottom boat. Enjoy a tropical buffet 75 Mile Beach, the sand highway will take you lunch on board, before you return in the late up the eastern coast to the Pinnacles Colored afternoon for a Farewell Dinner with your Sands; cooling, calm waters of Eli Creek and Travel Director and new-found friends. B L FD the famous sinking Maheno Shipwreck. B L 12 Farewell from Cairns 6 K’gari (Fraser Island) – Rockhampton Say farewell to your fellow travelers Visit Langmorn Station, a fully operational when your vacation comes to an end Barron Falls Lookout family run cattle station. Meet the Creed this morning after breakfast. B 18 Tastes of Southern Australia 11/7 DAYS SYDNEY ADELAIDE ESMA EMKA
HIGHLIGHTS
Meet a local sheep farming family at Gold Creek Station – an AAT Kings specialty LOCAL experience for 40 years! CONNECTION
Take in historical Parliament House followed by a moving visit to the Australian
INSIDER War Memorial, led by KNOWLEDGE your specialist guide.
Gain a new understanding of both wildlife and traditional Aboriginal lifestyle, touring
CULTURAL the regenerated land at IMMERSION Tower Hill with local guides.
Support the conservation and protection of the Australian Sea Lion with
SUSTAINABLE your guided walk at Seal FOOTPRINTS Bay Conservation Park.
START END 1 Number of night stays Sightseeing stops
The Barossa SYDNEY Berrima 2 ADELAIDE Canberra 1 2 Kangaroo Naracoorte Glenrowan 1 Island 1 Beechworth Tower Mt. Gambier Hill 2 1 Melbourne Warrnambool Lorne Great Ocean Road
Jacob's Creek vineyard 19
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Soak up local vibes in your boutique B&B in Beechworth Gain insight into Australian farming life at Gold Creek Station Explore the iconic Great Ocean Road and Twelve Apostles Enjoy two nights absorbing the beauty of Kangaroo Island
As this vacation departs at 7.30am from Rydges 7 Naracoorte – Kangaroo Island Sydney Central, accommodations will need Journey today to the Fleurieu Peninsula, where to be pre-booked for the previous night. rolling hills are complemented by rugged clifftops, sandy beaches and the winding 1 Sydney – Canberra Murray River. Visit the charming seaside town Depart Sydney this morning and travel through of Victor Harbor before a ferry takes you to $ per person twin the rolling hills and verdant pastures of the Kangaroo Island, famous for its unspoiled From 4125 share land only Southern Highlands. Pause at historic Berrima, natural beauty and fine produce. Visit South then visit Gold Creek Station to meet a Australia’s only boutique distillery to taste a DEPARTURES AND PRICES local grazier and enjoy a Welcome Reception selection of award-winning Australian gins ESMA: Sydney to Adelaide | 11 Days and Be My Guest lunch. On arrival in and delicious liqueurs. Your destination is 2019 2020 continued Canberra you’ll join a local guide for a tour of Kingscote, South Australia’s oldest European Parliament House, then visit the impressive settlement. Hotel: Aurora Ozone, 2 nights. B DW Start End Twin Share Start End Twin Share Australian War Memorial. Get to know your Oct 15 Oct 25 4125 Oct 13 Oct 23 4150 Nov 05 Nov 15 4125 Nov 03 Nov 13 4150 Travel Director and fellow travelers tonight 8 Kangaroo Island Nov 26 Dec 06 4125 Nov 24 Dec 04 4150 over dinner. Hotel: Crowne Plaza. BG DW Dec 08 Dec 18 4150 Begin your exploration of fascinating Kangaroo 2020 Island today with a visit to the spectacular 2021 Start End Twin Share 2 Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch. Enjoy Canberra – Beechworth Jan 07 Jan 17 4125 Start End Twin Share Before leaving Canberra this morning, drive a delicious lunch at Vivonne Bay before Jan 14 Jan 24 4125 Jan 05 Jan 15 4150 to the summit of Mt. Ainslie to experience experiencing the only ‘in-flight’ birds of prey Jan 28 Feb 07 4125 Jan 12 Jan 22 4150 display in South Australia, where you’ll see an Feb 11 Feb 21 4125 Jan 26 Feb 05 4150 panoramic views of the city and surrounds. Feb 25 Mar 06 4125 Feb 09 Feb 19 4150 Cross the Murray River into Victoria, taking array of birds including the majestic Wedge- Mar 10 Mar 20 4125 Feb 23 Mar 05 4150 the scenic route to historic Beechworth. tailed Eagle. Later, join a ranger at Seal Bay Mar 24 Apr 03 4125 Mar 09 Mar 19 4150 There's free time to explore the antique shops, Conservation Park for a guided walk among a Apr 14 Apr 24 4150 Mar 23 Apr 02 4150 colony of rare sea lions in one of the country’s May 05 May 15 4150 Apr 13 Apr 23 4150 galleries and museum. Tonight you'll stay in Sep 01 Sep 11 4150 May 04 May 14 4150 a unique bed-and-breakfast property. Hotel: most important breeding colonies. B L Sep 22 Oct 02 4150 Aug 31 Sep 10 4150 Boutique Country Accommodations. B Sep 21 Oct 01 4150 9 Kangaroo Island – Adelaide EMKA: Melboune to Adelaide | 7 Days 3 Beechworth – Melbourne Included Choice 2019 2020 continued Travel to historic Glenrowan and on This morning, board your ferry to cross back Start End Twin Share Start End Twin Share through Ned Kelly country to cosmopolitan to the mainland and travel to picturesque Oct 19 Oct 25 2750 Nov 07 Nov 13 2825 Melbourne, Australia’s sporting and cultural Adelaide, the ‘City of Churches’. You’ll take Nov 09 Nov 15 2750 Nov 28 Dec 04 2825 Nov 30 Dec 06 2750 capital. Gain some interesting insights on an orientation tour with your Travel Director Dec 12 Dec 18 2825 an orientation tour of the city, then take before checking into your hotel and then 2020 2021 embarking on an Included Choice sightseeing some time to explore independently. Hotel: Start End Twin Share Start End Twin Share Savoy on Little Collins, 2 nights. B experience: hear fascinating stories about Jan 11 Jan 17 2750 Jan 09 Jan 15 2825 the early history of Adelaide on a guided city Jan 18 Jan 24 2750 Jan 16 Jan 22 2825 walking-tour; or visit the Art Gallery of South Feb 01 Feb 07 2750 Jan 30 Feb 05 2825 4 Melbourne Free Time Feb 15 Feb 21 2750 Feb 13 Feb 19 2825 Australia. Hotel: Stamford Plaza, 2 nights. B Feb 29 Mar 06 2750 Feb 27 Mar 05 2825 Today Melbourne is all yours to explore. B Mar 14 Mar 20 2750 Mar 13 Mar 19 2825 Mar 28 Apr 03 2750 Mar 27 Apr 02 2825 10 Adelaide Hills & The Barossa Apr 18 Apr 24 2825 Apr 17 Apr 23 2825 5 Melbourne – Warrnambool Discover the rolling Adelaide Hills and the May 09 May 15 2825 May 08 May 14 2825 Guests join this morning in Melbourne Sep 05 Sep 11 2825 Sep 04 Sep 10 2825 renowned Barossa today, stopping first at Sep 26 Oct 02 2825 Sep 25 Oct 01 2825 (EMKA). Embark on one of the world’s picturesque Hahndorf, Australia’s oldest Oct 17 Oct 23 2825 premier road trips – the Great Ocean Road. surviving German settlement. Wander down Just off shore in the Port Campbell National its tree-lined streets and take time to explore Single Supplement ESMA (add to price above): $1050pp Park, the towering limestone stacks of the the quaint shops and taste some of the town’s Exceptions 14/04/20 to 21/09/21: $1125pp Twelve Apostles rise 50 meters above the Please enquire for Single Supplement prices for EMKA. artisan produce. Continue to the Barossa Itinerary, departure dates and prices may change from 01/04/21. wild Southern Ocean. You’ll also see nearby for lunch before visiting the Jacob’s Creek Loch Ard Gorge and visit the impressive vineyard to sample some world famous wines. London Bridge natural rock formation before Travel back to Adelaide through a tranquil SMART WAYS TO SAVE arriving in the rural town of Warrnambool. landscape dotted with stone cottages and olive Hotel: Deep Blue Hotel & Hot Springs. B DW groves to join your Travel Director and traveling Early bird savings companions for a Farewell Dinner. B L FD Save up to $415pp 6 Warrnambool – Naracoorte See page 5 for more great savings < Kings Club Benefits for past guests Visit the Worn Gundidj Aboriginal Co- 11 Farewell from Adelaide Young traveler discount Save up to $415pp operative at Tower Hill State Game Reserve, Say farewell to your fellow travelers when your Triple share Save up to $205pp where your guide will provide you with an vacation comes to an end after breakfast. B Indigenous perspective on the area’s flora, wildlife and volcanic formations. Cross the DINING 10 Full buffet breakfasts B 4 Dinners with wine DW border into South Australia and continue 1 Be My Guest Lunch BG 1 Farewell Dinner FD to the world-renowned Coonawarra 2 Lunches L wine region, pausing at a vineyard for a tasting. Before arriving in Naracoorte you’ll FLIGHT INFORMATION be joined by a local expert for a guided Day prior – flights to arrive anytime into Sydney Airport tour through the Alexandra Cave. Hotel: Day 4 – flights to arrive anytime into Melbourne Airport (EMKA) William MacIntosh Motor Lodge. B DW Day 11 – flights to depart anytime from Adelaide Airport Flights are not included in the vacation price 20 Tasmanian Wonders 10 DAYS HOBART HOBART FHLH
HIGHLIGHTS
See Tasmanian Devils or the wild penguins returning home to their nests (seasonal)
FLEXIBLE on optional experience VACATIONS tours in Bicheno.
Discover Cradle Mountain, view The Nut at Stanley, cruise the Gordon River at
ICONIC Strahan, and explore SITES Port Arthur.
Enjoy a free afternoon in historic Launceston to
TIME explore at your own pace. FOR YOU
AAT Kings donates annually to the Save the Devil foundation and your
SUSTAINABLE vacation contributes directly TRAVEL to this important cause.
START END 1 Number of night stays Sightseeing stops
St. Helens Smithton ‘The Nut’, Stanley 1 Devonport Bridestowe
Burnie
Cradle Sheffield 2 Mountain 1 Launceston
Tullah Bicheno 1 Rosebery Queenstown Strahan 1 Freycinet Gordon National River Richmond Park Russell Cruise Falls 1 2 HOBART Port Arthur
Eaglehawk Neck
Cataract Gorge 21
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Stay the night of Day 3 overlooking the iconic wilderness Indulge in artisan produce at Ashgrove Tasmanian Farm Encounter an amazing 2000-year-old Huon Pine Try famous Tasmanian Salmon on the Gordon River Cruise
1 Welcome to Hobart 6 Launceston Your Tasmanian vacation begins with an This morning, visit the unique natural formation afternoon tour of Hobart. You’ll see historic of the Cataract Gorge, home to the longest Battery Point, Salamanca Place, the Botanic single-span chairlift in the world, followed by an Gardens, Constitution Dock, the destination of orientation tour of the city. The afternoon yachts participating in the Sydney to Hobart is yours to spend at leisure, exploring all that per person twin race each year, and Mt. Nelson, which affords Launceston has to offer. Consider an optional From $3155 share land only panoramic views over Australia’s southernmost experience on a Cataract Gorge River Cruise. B city. Enjoy the company of your Travel Director DEPARTURES AND PRICES and fellow travelers this evening at a Welcome 7 Launceston – Bicheno Reception and dinner. Hotel: Wrest Point. D 2019 2020 continued Bridestowe Lavender Estate, producer of high- quality lavender since 1922, is your first stop. Start End Twin Share Start End Twin Share 2 Hobart – Strahan Later, visit the Legerwood Carved Memorial Oct 02 Oct 11 3275 Oct 10 Oct 19 3155 Oct 12 Oct 21 3275 Oct 24 Nov 02 3155 Trees site, then follow the picturesque east This morning, you’ll head west to New Norfolk Oct 26 Nov 04 3275 Oct 28 Nov 06 3155 and magnificent Mt. Field National Park. coast to Bicheno. This evening you might like Oct 30 Nov 08 3275 Nov 04 Nov 13 3155 Here, you'll take a walk through lush rainforest to take an optional experience tour to see either Nov 06 Nov 15 3275 Nov 07 Nov 16 3155 to the many-tiered cascade of picturesque Bicheno’s wild penguins as they emerge from Nov 09 Nov 18 3275 Nov 18 Nov 27 3155 Russell Falls. Then enjoy the scenic drive to the ocean (seasonal), or the iconic Tasmanian Nov 20 Nov 29 3275 Nov 28 Dec 07 3155 iconic Lake St. Clair, the deepest freshwater Devil. Hotel: Beachfront Bicheno. B D Nov 30 Dec 09 3275 Dec 02 Dec 11 3155 lake in Australia, and continue through the Dec 04 Dec 13 3275 Dec 09 Dec 18 3155 rainforest to the coastal town of Strahan. Dec 11 Dec 20 3275 Dec 26 Jan 04 3155 8 Bicheno – Hobart Nestled on the shores of massive Macquarie Dec 21 Dec 30 3275 Today, experience the grandeur of Freycinet Dec 28 Jan 06 3275 Harbor, Strahan is the gateway to the World 2021 National Park, taking a guided walk to Heritage listed Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers Start End Twin Share the lookout at Cape Tourville that affords 2020 National Park. Hotel: Strahan Village. B D Jan 06 Jan 15 3155 astonishing views across brilliant blue water, Start End Twin Share Jan 13 Jan 22 3155 verdant forest and golden beaches. On your Jan 08 Jan 17 3275 Jan 16 Jan 25 3155 3 Strahan – Cradle Mountain way to Hobart, you’ll travel through Swansea Jan 15 Jan 24 3275 Jan 27 Feb 05 3155 Today's highlight experience is a lunch and Orford and make a lunch stop in historic Jan 18 Jan 27 3275 Feb 03 Feb 12 3155 cruise on the Gordon River. You’ll be awestruck Richmond. The village is famous for its elegant Jan 29 Feb 07 3275 Feb 06 Feb 15 3155 by the beauty of the dark waters. Stained Georgian architecture, with beautiful heritage Feb 05 Feb 14 3275 Feb 13 Feb 22 3155 amber by buttongrass tannins, they reflect the buildings dating to the 1820s now housing Feb 08 Feb 17 3275 Feb 17 Feb 26 3155 untouched wilderness that surrounds them. galleries, tea shops, craft boutiques and Feb 15 Feb 24 3275 Feb 24 Mar 05 3155 Stop at Sarah Island for an insight into a relic museums. Hotel: Wrest Point, 2 nights. B Feb 19 Feb 28 3275 Mar 03 Mar 12 3155 Feb 26 Mar 06 3275 Mar 13 Mar 22 3155 of Tasmania’s lesser-known convict history, Mar 04 Mar 13 3275 Mar 17 Mar 26 3155 the Macquarie Harbor Penal Settlement. See 9 Port Arthur Mar 14 Mar 23 3275 Mar 20 Mar 29 3155 Hells Gates, the treacherous entrance to the Explore the Port Arthur Historic Site today, Mar 18 Mar 27 3275 Mar 24 Apr 02 3155 harbor, and Heritage Landing, site of a 2,000- taking a cruise around the Isle of the Dead and Mar 21 Mar 30 3275 Apr 03 Apr 12 3155 year-old Huon Pine. Travel through the mining Mar 25 Apr 03 3275 Apr 14 Apr 23 3155 a fascinating guided walk of the remains of Port towns of Rosebery and Tullah on your way to Apr 04 Apr 13 3275 Apr 24 May 03 3155 Arthur’s infamous convict prison. There will be your hotel. Hotel: Cradle Mountain. B L D Apr 08 Apr 17 3275 May 05 May 14 3155 time for you to wander the site at your leisure. Apr 15 Apr 24 3275 May 15 May 24 3155 On the drive back to Hobart, see the amazing Apr 22 May 01 3275 Sep 08 Sep 17 3155 4 Cradle Mountain – Smithton natural rock formations of the craggy Tasman May 02 May 11 3275 Sep 29 Oct 08 3155 This morning, marvel at the inspiring beauty Arch, the Devil’s Kitchen and the Blowhole. May 13 May 22 3275 of Cradle Mountain National Park. Join your This evening, mingle with your Travel Director Sep 09 Sep 18 3155 Travel Director for a guided walk by Dove and fellow travelers at a Farewell Dinner in Sep 30 Oct 09 3155 Lake, where you may spot Bennetts wallabies, one of Hobart’s popular restaurants. B FD echidnas and pademelons along the way. Travel Single Supplement (add to price above): $795pp on through rolling green hills to Table Cape for Exceptions 09/09/20 to 29/09/21: $3155pp 10 Farewell from Hobart spectacular views of Bass Strait. Picturesque Departures between 02/10/19 to 25/03/20 operate as per Say farewell to your fellow travelers Stanley is in your sights as you head west. Enjoy the 2019/20 brochure itinerary. when your vacation comes to an end views of the sheer-sided Stanley bluff known as Itinerary, departures dates and prices may change from 01/04/21. this morning after breakfast. B ‘The Nut’ and take some time to explore. Your destination is Smithton. Hotel: Tall Timbers. B D SMART WAYS TO SAVE 5 Smithton – Launceston See page 5 for great savings < Travel through the picturesque coastal Kings Club Benefits for past guests townships of Burnie, Penguin and Ulverstone Young traveler discount Save up to $330pp before heading inland to Sheffield, home to Triple share Save up to $165pp over 60 murals depicting the area’s rich history. You’ll learn about dairy production methods and DINING indulge in a cheese tasting at the award-winning 9 Full buffet breakfasts B 5 Dinners D Ashgrove Tasmanian Farm on your way to 1 Lunch L 1 Farewell Dinner FD Launceston, Tasmania’s ‘northern capital’. Hotel: Best Western Plus, 2 nights. B FLIGHT INFORMATION Day 1 – flights to arrive prior to 12.30pm into Hobart Airport Day 10 – flights to depart anytime from Hobart Airport Flights are not included in the vacation price 22 New Zealand Uncovered 17 DAYS AUCKLAND CHRISTCHURCH ZAAC
HIGHLIGHTS
Discover New Zealand's horse-racing traditions, visiting a former famous
LOCAL jockey’s farm in the CONNECTION picturesque Hinuera Valley.
Explore Milford Sound on a nature cruise with a specialist guide, and discover the
INSIDER area’s spectacular wildlife KNOWLEDGE and natural landscapes.
Delve into New Zealand’s national identity, exploring an expansive collection related
CULTURAL to this country's culture IMMERSION and history at Te Papa.
Contribute to AAT King's Sustainable Tourism Commitment to planting
SUSTAINABLE indigenous trees in the FOOTPRINTS wildfire-affected Port Hills.
START END 1 Number of night stays Sightseeing stops
AUCKLAND 2 Tauranga 1 The Red Barn 2 Rotorua Huka Falls Lake Taupo
Picton 1 Wellington Punakaiki 1 1 Blenheim Greymouth Kaikoura Hokitika Mt. TranzAlpine Train Franz Josef 1 Cook Glacier 1 1 Haast 1 CHRISTCHURCH Milford Twizel Sound 2 Queenstown Morelea 1 Te Anau 1 Dunedin
Huka Falls 23
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Experience New Zealand's amazing sights and delights Connect with locals for lunch on their Waikato Dairy Farm Witness Milford Sound's waterfalls and Mitre Peak Explore Tamaki Māori Village & Walter Peak Sheep Station
1 Welcome to Auckland 10 Twizel – Dunedin Included Choice On arrival in Auckland you'll have time at leisure Journey along the Waitaki River, with a photo to explore or relax. Tonight, enjoy a Welcome stop at the Waitaki Hydro Power Scheme and Reception and dinner with your Travel Director. Benmore Dam. Travel through to Oamaru and Hotel: Stamford Plaza, 2 nights. DW on to Dunedin. Choose an Included Choice sightseeing experience. Take a wildlife cruise out per person twin to Otago Peninsula, visit the famous Speight's From $ share land only 2 Auckland 5875 Brewery or ride the historic Taieri Gorge Railway. After a city sights tour enjoy time at leisure. B Hotel: Scenic Southern Cross. B DW DEPARTURES AND PRICES
3 Auckland – Tauranga 2020 2021 11 Dunedin – Te Anau You’re invited to a Be My Guest lunch at Start End Twin Share Start End Twin Share After free time, travel through lush sheep- the Red Barn on the Waikato farm of Lance and Apr 07 Apr 23 5875 Jan 05 Jan 21 6575 farming land. Then the rolling, grassy hills turn Bridgette O’Sullivan, New Zealand horse racing Apr 14 Apr 30 5875 Jan 12 Jan 28 6575 back into forested, rugged mountains, as you royalty. Later, travel to Tauranga, in the Bay of Apr 21 May 07 5875 Jan 19 Feb 04 6575 meander your way up into Fiordland National Plenty. Hotel: Trinity Wharf. B BG DW Apr 28 May 14 5875 Jan 26 Feb 11 6575 Park to Te Anau. Hotel: Distinction B DW Jun 02 Jun 18 5875 Feb 02 Feb 18 6575 Jun 30 Jul 16 5875 Feb 09 Feb 25 6575 4 Tauranga – Rotorua Jul 28 Aug 13 5875 Feb 16 Mar 04 6575 12 Te Anau – Queenstown Travel through Te Puke to visit Kiwifruit Country, Aug 11 Aug 27 5875 Feb 23 Mar 11 6575 You will take the scenic journey through then on to Rotorua for an orientation tour. This Aug 25 Sep 10 5875 Mar 02 Mar 18 6575 the rainforests, beech forests and meadows of Sep 01 Sep 17 5875 Mar 09 Mar 25 6575 afternoon explore Te Puia Thermal Reserve. Then Fiordland National Park and out to Milford Sound Sep 08 Sep 24 5875 Mar 16 Apr 01 6575 an evening of culture, history and a Hangi feast to cruise on this natural wonder. Afterwards, Sep 15 Oct 01 5875 Mar 23 Apr 08 6575 Highlight Dinner awaits you at the Tamaki Māori travel to Queenstown for an orientation tour. Sep 22 Oct 08 5875 Mar 30 Apr 15 6575 Village. Hotel: Millennium, 2 nights. B HD Hotel: Millennium, 2 nights. B Oct 06 Oct 22 6575 Apr 06 Apr 22 5875 Oct 13 Oct 29 6575 Apr 13 Apr 29 5875 Oct 20 Nov 05 6575 Apr 20 May 06 5875 5 Rotorua Included Choice 13 Queenstown Included Choice Oct 27 Nov 12 6575 Apr 27 May 13 5875 Embark on one of your Included Choice Choose an Included Choice sightseeing Nov 03 Nov 19 6575 Jun 08 Jun 24 5875 sightseeing experiences. Glide through the experience. Ride the Shotover Jet, take a Nov 10 Nov 26 6575 Jul 27 Aug 12 5875 Waitomo Glowworm Grotto, take an ancient gondola to Bob’s Peak and visit Kiwi Birdlife Park Nov 17 Dec 03 6575 Aug 24 Sep 09 5875 forest zipline adventure with Canopy Tours, visit Nov 24 Dec 10 6575 Sep 07 Sep 23 5875 or a minibus tour through Skippers Canyon. This the Hobbiton Movie Set, or explore Rotorua and Dec 01 Dec 17 6575 Sep 14 Sep 30 5875 evening, cruise across Lake Wakatipu aboard its lakes in an amphibious WWll-era Duck. B Dec 08 Dec 24 6575 Sep 21 Oct 07 5875 TSS Earnslaw to Walter Peak High Country Farm Dec 15 Dec 31 6575 for a gourmet barbecue Highlight Dinner. B HD Dec 22 Jan 07 6575 6 Rotorua – Wellington Dec 29 Jan 14 6575 Journey through forests and farmland to the 14 Queenstown – Franz Josef turquoise torrent known as Huka Falls. The Visit the gold mining settlement of Arrowtown. Single Supplement (add to price above): $1825pp road unfolds in a broad panorama of stunning Exceptions 06/10/2020 to 30/03/2021: $2065pp From here you will travel to Cromwell to taste Lake Taupo. Continue south and along the Itinerary, departure dates and prices may change from 01/04/21. delicious stone fruit at a local orchard. It is a Kapiti Coast to the capital city, Wellington. day of gorgeous lakes, as you travel further into Hotel: James Cook Grand Chancellor. B Central Otago. Cross over the Haast Pass as the landscape changes from alpine scenery to SMART WAYS TO SAVE 7 Wellington – Blenheim the rainforest marvels of the wild West Coast. Early bird savings Explore Te Papa Museum of New Zealand. Your destination is the extraordinary Franz Josef Save up to $655pp This afternoon cruise the Cook Strait into Glacier. Hotel: Scenic Franz Josef Glacier See page 5 for more great savings < tranquil Queen Charlotte Sound. The village (Douglas Wing). B DW Kings Club Benefits for past guests of Picton is next, then it’s on to Blenheim Young traveler discount Save up to $655pp Triple share Save up to $325pp for a city sightseeing tour. Tonight, enjoy a 15 Franz Josef – Punakaiki 3-course Highlight Dinner celebrating local Visit Hokitika, home of the native greenstone produce and the wines of the Marlborough for a factory visit and jewelery demonstration. DINING region. Hotel: Chateau Marlborough. B HD Later, travel to Punakaiki to view the Pancake 16 Full buffet breakfasts B 3 Highlight Dinners HD 1 Be My Guest Lunch BG 7 Dinners with wine DW Rocks and Blowholes. You’ll spend the night in 1 Lunch L 1 Farewell Dinner FD 8 Blenheim – Christchurch an eco-friendly resort right on the waterfront. 1 Be My Guest Afternoon Tea BG Travel to Kaikoura, where sperm whales can Hotel: Punakaiki Resort. B DW often be seen not far from shore. Travel along FLIGHT INFORMATION the Pacific coast and across the Canterbury 16 Punakaiki – Christchurch Day 1 – flights to arrive prior to 4.00pm into Auckland Airport Plains to Christchurch. Hotel: Distinction. B Day 17 – flights to depart anytime from Christchurch Airport Travel to Greymouth to visit the iconic Flights are not included in the vacation price Monteith’s Brewery and taste some of their 9 Christchurch – Twizel innovative brews before a pub-style lunch. Later This morning, join our Sustainable Tourism you will journey aboard the TranzAlpine train Commitment by planting a native tree in the Port to Christchurch. This evening, join your Travel Hills of Christchurch, an area recovering from Director and new-found friends for a Farewell wildfire. Next, visit the home of Angie and Dinner. Hotel: Distinction. B L FD Stan Taylor at Lake Tekapo, for a Be My Guest afternoon tea and to learn about a lifetime spent 17 Farewell from Christchurch farming. Later, view the little stone-hewn Church Say farewell to your fellow travelers when your of the Good Shepherd on your way to Twizel. vacation concludes after breakfast. B Māori Hongi greeting Hotel: MacKenzie Country Inn. B BG DW 24 Southern Spectacular 10 DAYS CHRISTCHURCH CHRISTCHURCH ZCQR
HIGHLIGHTS
Learn about life on a New Zealand sheep farm in Tekapo, then be treated to a LOCAL homemade afternoon tea. CONNECTION
Cruise Milford Sound on a nature cruise with a specialist guide, and discover the
INSIDER area’s spectacular wildlife KNOWLEDGE and natural landscapes.
Be treated to Southern hospitality and farming culture when visiting Walter
CULTURAL Peak Station for a BBQ dinner IMMERSION and farming demonstration.
Contribute to AAT King's Sustainable Tourism Commitment to planting
SUSTAINABLE indigenous trees in the FOOTPRINTS wildfire-affected Port Hills.
START END 1 Number of night stays Sightseeing stops
Punakaiki 1
Greymouth TranzAlpine Hokitika Train Franz Josef Glacier 1 Morelea 1 1 Haast Mt. Cook CHRISTCHURCH Thunder Creek Falls 1 Twizel Milford Sound Cromwell Mirror Arrowtown Lakes 2 Queenstown Oamaru
1 Te Anau 1 Dunedin
Punakaiki Pancake Rocks 25
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Explore Mackenzie Country and its Mountain lakes Watch the sunset from your beachfront resort in Punakaiki Travel into Franz Josef Glacier on the wild West Coast Cruise Milford Sound and Journey on the TranzAlpine
1 Welcome to Christchurch and then visit a Kiwi Birdlife Park. This Christchurch has bounced back after the evening, settle into a peaceful cruise across earthquakes of 2010 and 2011 and is now Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak High Country thriving once again. Contemporary art Farm, for a gourmet barbecue Highlight galleries, boutiques and open-air markets add Dinner and an entertaining farm show. B HD to the city’s creative vibe. Meet your Travel per person twin Director and fellow travelers this evening for From $ share land only 7 Queenstown – Franz Josef 3475 a Welcome Reception. Hotel: Distinction. Your destination today is the wild west coast of the South Island. Stop to visit the faithfully- DEPARTURES AND PRICES 2 Christchurch – Twizel restored gold-mining settlement of Arrowtown, 2019 2020 continued This morning, join our Sustainable Tourism and enjoy the serenity of the region’s vivid Start End Twin Share Start End Twin Share Commitment by planting a native tree in the Port blue lakes. Drive over the spectacular Haast Oct 13 Oct 22 3925 Oct 13 Oct 22 3775 Hills of Christchurch, an area recovering from Pass, passing the 96-meter Thunder Creek Nov 03 Nov 12 3925 Oct 20 Oct 29 3775 wildfire. Visit the home of Angie and Stan Falls on your way to the extraordinary Nov 17 Nov 26 3925 Oct 27 Nov 05 3775 Taylor for a Be My Guest afternoon tea, and hear Franz Josef Glacier. Hotel: Scenic Franz Nov 24 Dec 03 3925 Nov 03 Nov 12 3775 Josef Glacier, Douglas Wing. B DW Dec 01 Dec 10 3925 Nov 10 Nov 19 3775 about a lifetime spent farming in the Southern Dec 08 Dec 17 3925 Nov 17 Nov 26 3775 Alps. See Lakes Tekapo and Pukaki, and view Dec 15 Dec 24 3925 Nov 24 Dec 03 3775 the famed Church of the Good Shepherd. Dec 29 Jan 07 3925 Dec 01 Dec 10 3775 8 Franz Josef – Punakaiki Continue to the outdoor-adventure hub of Twizel. Jan 05 Jan 14 3925 Dec 08 Dec 17 3775 Consider an optional experience helicopter Dec 15 Dec 24 3775 Hotel: MacKenzie Country. B BG DW flight over the glaciers, or you may wish 2020 Dec 22 Dec 31 3775 Dec 29 Jan 07 3775 to take a stroll through the small but lively Start End Twin Share 3 Twizel – Dunedin Included Choice Franz Josef village. Travel on to Hokitika, Jan 12 Jan 21 3925 2021 home of New Zealand’s famous greenstone. Jan 19 Jan 28 3925 This morning, visit the spectacular Waitaki Start End Twin Share Continue to Punakaiki to view the intriguing Jan 26 Feb 04 3925 Hydro Power Scheme on the mighty Waitaki Feb 02 Feb 11 3925 Jan 05 Jan 14 3775 River. Explore the historic town of Oamaru, with Pancake Rocks and Blowholes. You’ll spend Feb 09 Feb 18 3925 Jan 12 Jan 21 3775 its stately tree-lined streets and celebrated the night in an eco-friendly resort right on the Feb 16 Feb 25 3925 Jan 19 Jan 28 3775 limestone buildings, then make your way to waterfront. Hotel: Punakaiki Resort. B DW Feb 23 Mar 03 3925 Jan 26 Feb 04 3775 Mar 01 Mar 10 3925 Feb 02 Feb 11 3775 New Zealand’s southernmost city, Dunedin, Mar 08 Mar 17 3925 Feb 09 Feb 18 3775 home to many fine examples of Victorian Mar 15 Mar 24 3925 Feb 16 Feb 25 3775 9 Punakaiki – Christchurch and Edwardian architecture. This afternoon, Mar 22 Mar 31 3925 Feb 23 Mar 04 3775 Join your personal guide for a tour of Monteith’s choose one from a range of Included Choice Mar 29 Apr 07 3925 Mar 02 Mar 11 3775 Brewing Company, including tastings at the Apr 05 Apr 14 3475 Mar 09 Mar 18 3775 sightseeing experiences. Tour imposing brewers’ table, before sitting down to lunch. Apr 14 Apr 23 3475 Mar 16 Mar 25 3775 Larnach Castle, ride the historic Taieri Gorge Apr 21 Apr 30 3475 Mar 23 Apr 01 3775 Afterwards, board the iconic TranzAlpine railway, take a wildlife cruise, or experience an Apr 28 May 07 3475 Mar 30 Apr 08 3775 train in Greymouth and embark on one of the interactive tour of famous Speight’s Brewery. May 05 May 14 3475 Apr 06 Apr 15 3475 world’s great train journeys, passing through Jun 09 Jun 18 3475 Apr 13 Apr 22 3475 Hotel: Scenic Southern Cross. B DW magnificent landscapes ranging from the fertile Jul 07 Jul 16 3475 Apr 20 Apr 29 3475 Aug 04 Aug 13 3475 Apr 27 May 06 3475 farmlands of the Canterbury Plains to rugged Aug 18 Aug 27 3475 May 04 May 13 3475 4 Dunedin – Te Anau gorges and pristine ice-fed streams and lakes. Sep 01 Sep 10 3475 Jun 15 Jun 24 3475 Today, travel through lush green sheep-grazing Back in Christchurch, join your Travel Director Sep 08 Sep 17 3475 Aug 03 Aug 12 3475 for a Farewell Dinner. Hotel: Distinction. B FD Sep 15 Sep 24 3475 Aug 31 Sep 09 3475 country on your way to the spectacular Sep 22 Oct 01 3475 Sep 14 Sep 23 3475 Fiordland National Park and the town of Te Sep 29 Oct 08 3475 Sep 21 Sep 30 3475 Anau, nestled in the southwestern corner of the Sep 28 Oct 07 3475 10 Farewell from Christchurch South Island. Tonight, enjoy dinner at your hotel. Say farewell to your fellow travelers when your Hotel: Distinction. B DW Single Supplement (add to price above): $935pp vacation comes to an end this morning after Exceptions 13/10/19 to 29/03/20: $1110pp breakfast. B Exceptions 13/10/20 to 30/03/21: $1080pp 5 Te Anau – Queenstown Departures between 13/10/2019 & 05/04/2020 operate as Your experience in magnificent Milford per the 2019/20 brochure itinerary. Sound today is sure to be one of the highlights Itinerary, departure dates and prices may change from 01/04/21. of your journey. Travel first through native rainforests and lush meadows to Mirror Lakes and the hand-hewn Homer Tunnel, SMART WAYS TO SAVE and marvel at the stunning Cleddau Valley. Early bird savings Your unforgettable Milford Sound cruise Save up to $375pp takes in cascading waterfalls, hanging glacial See page 5 for more great savings < valleys, and the sheer pinnacle of Mitre Peak. Kings Club Unlock VIP benefits After disembarking, travel on to beautiful Young traveler discount Save up to $395pp Queenstown. Hotel: Millennium, 2 nights. B Triple share Save up to $195pp
6 Queenstown Included Choice DINING Today, choose one from a range of Included 9 Full buffet breakfasts B 5 Dinners with wine DW Choice sightseeing experiences. If you’re 1 Be My Guest Afternoon Tea BG 1 Farewell Dinner FD 1 Highlight Dinner HD feeling energetic you have the option of riding the exhilarating Shotover Jet boat. For a more laid-back experience, a minibus excursion will FLIGHT INFORMATION take you through spectacular Skippers Canyon, Day 1 – flights to arrive prior to 4.00pm into Christchurch Airport or take the gondola to Bob’s Peak for amazing Day 10 – flights to depart anytime from Christchurch Airport views over Queenstown and Lake Wakatipu Flights are not included in the vacation price 26 Kia Ora New Zealand 17 DAYS AUCKLAND CHRISTCHURCH LABC LCBA
HIGHLIGHTS
Enjoy a full day to explore Queenstown at your own pace. Why not try one of the FLEXIBLE optional activities on offer? VACATIONS
Explore famous Milford Sound and the spectacular Fiordland National Park, a UNESCO ICONIC World Heritage site. SITES
Travel to the very top of the North Island or just relax by
TIME the resort pool – its up to you! FOR YOU
Lunch is supplied through Eat My Lunch, an organisation that has given over 1 million SUSTAINABLE lunches to Kiwi kids. TRAVEL
START END 1 Number of night stays Sightseeing stops
Bay of Islands 2 Paihia
AUCKLAND 1 1 Rotorua Waitomo Caves 2 Lake Taupo Huka Falls Mt. Ruapehu
Franz Josef Glacier Picton 1 1 Wellington
Mt. Cook Arthur’s Kaikoura Hokitika Pass TranzAlpine Train 1 Haast 1 1 CHRISTCHURCH Omarama Milford 1 Queenstown Sound 2 Oamaru 1 Te Anau 1 Dunedin
Tamaki Māori Village 27
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Spot wildlife as you cruise on magical Milford Sound per person twin From $4550 share land only Take the famed TranzAlpine across the Southern Alps DEPARTURES AND PRICES Experience the Waitomo Caves and Tamaki Māori Village LABC: Auckland to Christchurch 2019 2020 continued Start End Twin Share Start End Twin Share Oct 12 Oct 28 4995 Oct 03 Oct 19 4750 Oct 26 Nov 11 4995 Oct 10 Oct 26 4750 1 Welcome to Auckland 10 Christchurch – Omarama Nov 09 Nov 25 4995 Oct 17 Nov 02 4750 Nov 16 Dec 02 4995 Oct 24 Nov 09 4750 After settling in to your hotel, you’ll have time Explore Christchurch at leisure this morning, Nov 30 Dec 16 4995 Oct 31 Nov 16 4750 to explore Auckland at your own pace. This then travel over the fertile plains to serene Lakes Dec 07 Dec 23 4995 Nov 07 Nov 23 4750 Dec 14 Dec 30 4995 Nov 14 Nov 30 4750 evening, enjoy a Welcome Reception with your Pukaki and Tekapo. View the Church of the Dec 21 Jan 06 4995 Nov 28 Dec 14 4750 Dec 28 Jan 13 4995 Dec 05 Dec 21 4750 Travel Director. Hotel: VR Queen Street. Good Shepherd and soak up the scenery of Mt. Dec 12 Dec 28 4750 Cook National Park. Hotel: Heritage Gateway. B D 2020 Dec 19 Jan 04 4750 Dec 26 Jan 11 4750 Start End Twin Share 2 Auckland – Bay of Islands Jan 04 Jan 20 4995 2021 Travel along the scenic Hibiscus Coast to the 11 Omarama – Dunedin Jan 11 Jan 27 4995 Jan 18 Feb 03 4995 Start End Twin Share Bay of Islands. Enjoy spectacular scenery as Visit the Waitaki Hydro Power Scheme and Jan 25 Feb 10 4995 Jan 02 Jan 18 4750 Feb 01 Feb 17 4995 Jan 09 Jan 25 4750 you cruise to Cape Brett, and through the ‘Hole the monumental spillway of the nearby Feb 08 Feb 24 4995 Jan 16 Feb 01 4750 in the Rock’. Hotel: Copthorne Resort, Garden Benmore Dam. Then travel to the town of Feb 15 Mar 02 4995 Jan 23 Feb 08 4750 Feb 22 Mar 09 4995 Jan 30 Feb 15 4750 View, 2 nights. B D Oamaru, with its celebrated white limestone Feb 29 Mar 16 4995 Feb 06 Feb 22 4750 buildings. Continue to Dunedin, New Zealand’s Mar 07 Mar 23 4995 Feb 13 Mar 01 4750 Mar 14 Mar 30 4995 Feb 20 Mar 08 4750 southernmost city. Hotel: Scenic Dunedin City. B Mar 21 Apr 06 4995 Feb 27 Mar 15 4750 3 Bay of Islands Free Time Mar 28 Apr 13 4995 Mar 06 Mar 22 4750 Apr 18 May 04 4550 Mar 13 Mar 29 4750 Explore the Bay of Islands at leisure today. B Apr 25 May 11 4550 Mar 20 Apr 05 4750 12 Dunedin – Te Anau May 30 Jun 15 4550 Mar 27 Apr 12 4750 Jun 27 Jul 13 4550 Apr 17 May 03 4550 Enjoy free time in Dunedin and then travel Jul 25 Aug 10 4550 Apr 24 May 10 4550 4 Bay of Islands – Auckland across the fertile sheep-dotted pastures Aug 08 Aug 24 4550 May 29 Jun 14 4550 Enjoy a relaxed morning before traveling Aug 22 Sep 07 4550 Jun 26 Jul 12 4550 of South Otago en route to Te Anau. Hotel: Sep 05 Sep 21 4550 Jul 24 Aug 09 4550 through lush farmland on your way back Sep 12 Sep 28 4550 Aug 07 Aug 23 4550 Luxmore. B D Sep 26 Oct 12 4550 Aug 21 Sep 06 4550 to Auckland. Hotel: VR Queen Street. B Sep 04 Sep 20 4550 Sep 11 Sep 27 4550 Sep 25 Oct 11 4550 13 Te Anau – Queenstown 5 Auckland – Rotorua Your experience in Milford Sound today is sure LCBA: Christchurch to Auckland After a tour of Auckland’s city highlights, trace to be one of the highlights of your journey. 2019 2020 continued the Waikato River to the Waitomo Caves where Travel first through tall native rainforests and you’ll explore the Waitomo Glowworm Grotto Start End Twin Share Start End Twin Share rugged mountains, then cruise the serene Oct 14 Oct 30 4995 Oct 05 Oct 21 4750 by boat. Your journey continues to Rotorua for Oct 28 Nov 13 4995 Oct 12 Oct 28 4750 waters of this natural wonder. On the way an orientation tour with views of Lake Rotorua. Nov 04 Nov 20 4995 Oct 19 Nov 04 4750 to Queenstown see Mirror Lake, Cleddau Nov 11 Nov 27 4995 Oct 26 Nov 11 4750 This evening, enjoy a Māori Hangi feast Nov 25 Dec 11 4995 Nov 02 Nov 18 4750 Valley, the Chasm, Mitre Peak and Bowen Dec 02 Dec 18 4995 Nov 09 Nov 25 4750 Highlight Dinner and concert at the Tamaki Falls, then travel along the Devil’s Staircase Dec 09 Dec 25 4995 Nov 23 Dec 09 4750 Māori Village. Hotel: Ibis, 2 nights. B HD Dec 16 Jan 01 4995 Nov 30 Dec 16 4750 and the shores of Lake Wakatipu. Hotel: Dec 23 Jan 08 4995 Dec 07 Dec 23 4750 Dec 30 Jan 15 4995 Dec 14 Dec 30 4750 Copthorne Hotel and Resort, 2 nights. B Dec 21 Jan 06 4750 6 Rotorua Free Time 2020 Dec 28 Jan 13 4750 Start End Twin Share Your morning is free. You might like to visit 14 2021 Queenstown Free Time Jan 06 Jan 22 4995 Rainbow Springs Nature Park for a glimpse Explore New Zealand’s adventure capital at Jan 13 Jan 29 4995 Start End Twin Share of New Zealand’s iconic kiwi bird, or Te Puia, Jan 20 Feb 05 4995 Jan 04 Jan 20 4750 your own pace today. Later in the afternoon, Jan 27 Feb 12 4995 Jan 11 Jan 27 4750 the Māori Arts and Crafts Institute. B Feb 03 Feb 19 4995 Jan 18 Feb 03 4750 cruise across Lake Wakatipu aboard TSS Feb 10 Feb 26 4995 Jan 25 Feb 10 4750 Earnslaw to Walter Peak High Country Farm for Feb 17 Mar 04 4995 Feb 01 Feb 17 4750 Feb 24 Mar 11 4995 Feb 08 Feb 24 4750 7 Rotorua – Wellington a gourmet barbecue Highlight Dinner. B HD Mar 02 Mar 18 4995 Feb 15 Mar 03 4750 Mar 09 Mar 25 4995 Feb 22 Mar 10 4750 Journey through tall pine forests and verdant Mar 16 Apr 01 4995 Mar 01 Mar 17 4750 farmland to spectacular Huka Falls and serene Mar 23 Apr 08 4995 Mar 08 Mar 24 4750 15 Queenstown – Franz Josef Mar 30 Apr 15 4995 Mar 15 Mar 31 4750 Lake Taupo. Drive along the shores of New Apr 06 Apr 22 4550 Mar 22 Apr 07 4750 Visit the faithfully-restored gold mining Apr 13 Apr 29 4550 Mar 29 Apr 14 4750 Zealand’s biggest lake through the alpine settlement of Arrowtown and travel on to May 04 May 20 4550 Apr 05 Apr 21 4550 scenery of Mt. Ruapehu, Tongariro National May 11 May 27 4550 Apr 12 Apr 28 4550 Cromwell to taste its sensational stone fruit. Jun 15 Jul 01 4550 May 03 May 19 4550 Park and the dairy farms of Manawatu. Then Jul 13 Jul 29 4550 May 10 May 26 4550 You will then travel over Haast Pass and view Aug 10 Aug 26 4550 Jun 14 Jun 30 4550 follow the Kapiti Coast to Wellington for a the sheer drop of Thunder Creek Falls on your Aug 24 Sep 09 4550 Jul 12 Jul 28 4550 city orientation tour. Hotel: Travelodge. B Aug 31 Sep 16 4550 Aug 09 Aug 25 4550 way to Franz Josef Glacier. Hotel: Scenic Sep 07 Sep 23 4550 Sep 06 Sep 22 4550 Franz Josef Glacier, Graham Wing. B D Single Supplement LABC (add to price above): $1450pp 8 Wellington – Picton Exceptions 12/10/19 to 28/03/20: $1650pp Exceptions 03/10/20 to 27/03/21: $1575pp Your special packed lunch today won’t only 16 Franz Josef – Christchurch Please enquire for Single Supplement prices for LCBA. Departures between 12/10/2019 & 30/03/2020 operate as be wholesome, it will also feed a Kiwi child who This morning’s destination is Hokitika, home may otherwise go without, through the charity per the 2019/20 brochure itinerary. of New Zealand’s famous greenstone. Then Itinerary, departures dates and prices may change from 01/04/21. ‘Eat My Lunch’. Enjoy a sightseeing tour of continue to Arthur’s Pass to board the iconic Wellington, and then visit Te Papa Museum of TranzAlpine train and take one of the world’s New Zealand. Cruise across the Cook Strait and most scenic rail journeys. This evening, join SMART WAYS TO SAVE explore the maze of inlets of Queen Charlotte your Travel Director for a Farewell Dinner. See page 5 for great savings < Sound. Later you’ll travel to the seaside village Hotel: Ibis. B FD Kings Club Benefits for past guests of Picton and take a tour of the city before Young traveler discount Save up to $500pp dinner. Hotel: Picton Beachcomber Inn. B L D Triple share Save up to $250pp 17 Farewell from Christchurch Your vacation comes to an end this morning DINING 9 Picton – Christchurch after breakfast. B 16 Full buffet breakfasts B 6 Dinners D Travel to Kaikoura, where sperm whales can 1 Lunch L 1 Farewell Dinner FD often be seen not far from shore. Travel along 2 Highlight Dinners HD the Pacific Ocean coast and across the colorful FLIGHT INFORMATION Canterbury Plains to Christchurch. Hotel: Ibis. B Day 1 – flights to arrive prior to 4.00pm into Auckland Airport Day 17 – flights to depart anytime from Christchurch Airport Flights are not included in the vacation price 28 New Zealand Marvel 14 DAYS CHRISTCHURCH AUCKLAND LCCA LAAC
HIGHLIGHTS
Choose from a wide variety of sightseeing options – there is something to suit all tastes FLEXIBLE and travel styles. VACATIONS
Explore famous Milford Sound and the spectacular Fiordland National Park, a UNESCO ICONIC World Heritage site. SITES
Feel free to explore, with two nights in Rotorua and Queenstown to wine and TIME dine where you choose. FOR YOU
Lunch is supplied through Eat My Lunch, an organisation that has given over 1 million SUSTAINABLE lunches to Kiwi kids. TRAVEL
START END 1 Number of night stays Sightseeing stops
AUCKLAND 1 Rotorua Waitomo Caves 2 Lake Taupo Huka Falls Mt. Ruapehu
Franz Josef Glacier Picton 1 1 Wellington
Mt. Cook Arthur’s Kaikoura Hokitika Pass TranzAlpine Train 1 Haast 1 1 CHRISTCHURCH Omarama Milford 1 Queenstown Sound 2 Oamaru 1 Te Anau 1 Dunedin
TSS Earnslaw, Lake Wakatipu 29
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Cruise Milford Sound and journey on the TranzAlpine train per person twin From $3750 share land only Delight in the Waitomo Glowworm Grotto by boat DEPARTURES AND PRICES Take to the dance floor on the TSS Earnslaw LCCA: Christchurch to Auckland 2019 2020 continued Start End Twin Share Start End Twin Share Oct 14 Oct 27 4175 Oct 05 Oct 18 3995 Oct 28 Nov 10 4175 Oct 12 Oct 25 3995 1 Welcome to Christchurch elegant tree-lined streets and celebrated Nov 04 Nov 17 4175 Oct 19 Nov 01 3995 white limestone buildings. Later, follow the Nov 11 Nov 24 4175 Oct 26 Nov 08 3995 On arrival in Christchurch there’s time for Nov 25 Dec 08 4175 Nov 02 Nov 15 3995 relaxing or exploring. This evening, your vacation course of the mighty Waitaki River, passing Dec 02 Dec 15 4175 Nov 09 Nov 22 3995 monumental Waitaki Hydro Power Scheme and Dec 09 Dec 22 4175 Nov 23 Dec 06 3995 begins at a Welcome Reception with your Travel Dec 16 Dec 29 4175 Nov 30 Dec 13 3995 the Benmore Dam on your way to Omarama. Dec 23 Jan 05 4175 Dec 07 Dec 20 3995 Director and fellow travelers. Hotel: Ibis. Dec 30 Jan 12 4175 Dec 14 Dec 27 3995 Hotel: Heritage Gateway Hotel. B D Dec 21 Jan 03 3995 2020 Dec 28 Jan 10 3995 2 Christchurch – Franz Josef Start End Twin Share 2021 8 Omarama – Christchurch Board the iconic TranzAlpine train for one of Jan 06 Jan 19 4175 Journey through the awe-inspiring Aoraki/ Jan 13 Jan 26 4175 Start End Twin Share the world’s great rail journeys. Pass through Jan 20 Feb 02 4175 Jan 04 Jan 17 3995 Mt. Cook National Park this morning. See Jan 27 Feb 09 4175 Jan 11 Jan 24 3995 the lush pasture-land of the Canterbury Plains Feb 03 Feb 16 4175 Jan 18 Jan 31 3995 to the rugged gorges and ice-fed streams majestic Lakes Pukaki and Tekapo, and stop Feb 10 Feb 23 4175 Jan 25 Feb 07 3995 to view the famous Church of the Good Feb 17 Mar 01 4175 Feb 01 Feb 14 3995 and lakes of the Southern Alps. Arrive at Feb 24 Mar 08 4175 Feb 08 Feb 21 3995 Arthur’s Pass and continue to Hokitika, Shepherd. Later, traverse the fertile Canterbury Mar 02 Mar 15 4175 Feb 15 Feb 28 3995 Mar 09 Mar 22 4175 Feb 22 Mar 07 3995 home of New Zealand’s famous greenstone. Plains to Christchurch. Hotel: Ibis. B D Mar 16 Mar 29 4175 Mar 01 Mar 14 3995 Mar 23 Apr 05 4175 Mar 08 Mar 21 3995 Continue to Franz Josef Glacier. Hotel: Scenic Mar 30 Apr 12 4175 Mar 15 Mar 28 3995 Franz Josef Glacier, Graham Wing. B D 9 Apr 06 Apr 19 3750 Mar 22 Apr 04 3995 Christchurch – Picton Apr 13 Apr 26 3750 Mar 29 Apr 11 3995 Travel along the rugged Pacific Ocean coast May 04 May 17 3750 Apr 05 Apr 18 3750 May 11 May 24 3750 Apr 12 Apr 25 3750 3 Franz Josef – Queenstown this morning to Kaikoura, where sperm whales Jun 15 Jun 28 3750 May 03 May 16 3750 Jul 13 Jul 26 3750 May 10 May 23 3750 Drive over the spectacular Haast Pass, passing can often be seen not far from shore. Pass the Aug 10 Aug 23 3750 Jun 14 Jun 27 3750 pink-tinged crystallization ponds of the Lake Aug 24 Sep 06 3750 Jul 12 Jul 25 3750 the 96-meter Thunder Creek Falls, and serene Aug 31 Sep 13 3750 Aug 09 Aug 22 3750 Lakes Wanaka, Hawea and Dunstan. Stop Grassmere Salt Works, then travel on to the Sep 07 Sep 20 3750 Sep 06 Sep 19 3750 at the town of Cromwell and enjoy delicious pretty seaside village of Picton. Hotel: Picton LAAC: Auckland to Christchurch stone fruit. Next, you’ll visit the historic gold- Beachcomber Inn. B D 2019 2020 continued mining settlement of Arrowtown, where over Start End Twin Share Start End Twin Share seventy buildings from the gold-rush era 10 Picton – Wellington Oct 15 Oct 28 4175 Oct 06 Oct 19 3995 are still beautifully preserved. You’ll arrive in Cruise tranquil Queen Charlotte Sound, then Oct 29 Nov 11 4175 Oct 13 Oct 26 3995 Nov 12 Nov 25 4175 Oct 20 Nov 02 3995 Queenstown in time for an orientation tour. cross the Cook Strait to Wellington on the North Nov 19 Dec 02 4175 Oct 27 Nov 09 3995 Hotel: Copthorne Hotel and Resort, 2 nights. B Dec 03 Dec 16 4175 Nov 03 Nov 16 3995 Island. Take a city tour before enjoying some Dec 10 Dec 23 4175 Nov 10 Nov 23 3995 free time. Later, visit Te Papa Museum of New Dec 17 Dec 30 4175 Nov 17 Nov 30 3995 Dec 24 Jan 06 4175 Dec 01 Dec 14 3995 4 Queenstown Free Time Zealand, where you’ll have time to explore the Dec 31 Jan 13 4175 Dec 08 Dec 21 3995 Dec 15 Dec 28 3995 Explore New Zealand’s adventure capital many fascinating exhibits. Hotel: Travelodge. B 2020 Dec 22 Jan 04 3995 Dec 29 Jan 11 3995 today. There are jet-boat rides for thrill-seekers, Start End Twin Share and wine tours or intimate cafés for those who 11 Jan 07 Jan 20 4175 2021 Wellington – Rotorua Jan 14 Jan 27 4175 enjoy a more leisurely pace. Enjoy a peaceful Your special packed lunch today won’t Jan 21 Feb 03 4175 Start End Twin Share cruise this evening across Lake Wakatipu Jan 28 Feb 10 4175 Jan 05 Jan 18 3995 only be wholesome, it will also feed a Kiwi Feb 04 Feb 17 4175 Jan 12 Jan 25 3995 aboard the TSS Earnslaw to Walter Peak High Feb 11 Feb 24 4175 Jan 19 Feb 01 3995 child who may otherwise go without, through Feb 18 Mar 02 4175 Jan 26 Feb 08 3995 Country Farm for a gourmet barbecue Highlight the charity ‘Eat My Lunch’. Travel along Feb 25 Mar 09 4175 Feb 02 Feb 15 3995 Dinner and an entertaining after-dinner show Mar 03 Mar 16 4175 Feb 09 Feb 22 3995 the scenic Kapiti Coast through lush dairy- Mar 10 Mar 23 4175 Feb 16 Mar 01 3995 offering glimpses of high-country farm life. B HD Mar 17 Mar 30 4175 Feb 23 Mar 08 3995 farming country to Tongariro National Park Mar 24 Apr 06 4175 Mar 02 Mar 15 3995 and snow-capped Mt. Ruapehu. Panoramic Mar 31 Apr 13 4175 Mar 09 Mar 22 3995 Apr 21 May 04 3750 Mar 16 Mar 29 3995 5 Queenstown – Te Anau views of Lake Taupo will unfold around every Apr 28 May 11 3750 Mar 23 Apr 05 3995 corner. View mighty Huka Falls and pass the Jun 02 Jun 15 3750 Mar 30 Apr 12 3995 Travel the highway known as the Devil’s Jun 30 Jul 13 3750 Apr 20 May 03 3750 Wairakei Geothermal Power Station. Enjoy Jul 28 Aug 10 3750 Apr 27 May 10 3750 Staircase and along the shores of Lake Wakatipu Aug 11 Aug 24 3750 Jun 01 Jun 14 3750 to the town of Te Anau. On your journey to an evening of fun and laughter and gain an Aug 25 Sep 07 3750 Jun 29 Jul 12 3750 insight into traditional Māori culture followed Sep 08 Sep 21 3750 Jul 27 Aug 09 3750 Milford Sound you’ll be awestruck by the native Sep 15 Sep 28 3750 Aug 10 Aug 23 3750 by a Hangi Highlight Dinner at the Tamaki Sep 29 Oct 12 3750 Aug 24 Sep 06 3750 rainforests and rugged mountains of Fiordland Sep 07 Sep 20 3750 National Park. Your cruise on the Sound provides Māori Village. Hotel: Ibis, 2 nights. B L HD Sep 14 Sep 27 3750 views of cascading waterfalls, hanging glacial Sep 28 Oct 11 3750 Single Supplement LCCA (add to price above): $1125pp valleys, and towering Mitre Peak. Return to 12 Rotorua Free Time Exceptions 14/10/19 to 30/03/20: $1350pp lakeside Te Anau, where this evening you can Relax or explore Rotorua at your own pace. Exceptions 05/10/20 to 29/03/21: $1300pp consider an optional experience visiting the Te Perhaps you might visit Rainbow Springs Please enquire for Single Supplement prices for LAAC. Departures between 14/10/2019 & 31/03/2020 operate as Anau Glowworm Caves. Hotel: Luxmore. B D Nature Park to observe the native fauna of New per the 2019/20 brochure itinerary. Zealand, including the country’s iconic kiwi. B Itinerary, departures dates and prices may change from 01/04/21. 6 Te Anau – Dunedin Journey through lush green sheep-grazing 13 Rotorua – Auckland SMART WAYS TO SAVE country on your way to Dunedin this morning. This morning, explore the Waitomo Glowworm See page 5 for great savings < The afternoon is yours to enjoy as you please. Grotto by boat, and walk through towering Kings Club Benefits for past guests Sit back and relax, or consider an optional limestone caverns. Later, you’ll follow the noble Young traveler discount Save up to $420pp experience. Perhaps ride the historic Taieri Waikato River into Auckland. Take an orientation Triple share Save up to $210pp Gorge Railway, or take a wildlife cruise to spot tour of the city before joining your Travel Director penguins and Royal Albatross. Hotel: Scenic for a Farewell Dinner. Hotel: VR Queen Street. DINING Dunedin City. B B FD 13 Full buffet breakfasts B 5 Dinners D 1 Lunch L 1 Farewell Dinner FD 2 Highlight Dinners HD 7 Dunedin – Omarama 14 Farewell from Auckland FLIGHT INFORMATION Consider an optional experience to visit Your vacation comes to an end this morning Larnach Castle this morning. Then set out Day 1 – flights to arrive prior to 4.00pm into Christchurch Airport after breakfast. B Day 14 – flights to depart anytime from Auckland Airport for the historic town of Oamaru, with its Flights are not included in the vacation price 30 Southern Spotlight 9 DAYS CHRISTCHURCH CHRISTCHURCH LCQR LRQC
HIGHLIGHTS
With 150 bars and cafés in the Queenstown, you'll have plenty to choose from on your FLEXIBLE free evening in Queenstown. VACATIONS
No visit to the South Island is complete without a journey on
ICONIC the iconic TranzAlpine train. SITES
Enjoy free days and afternoons on this guided vacation, so there is plenty of TIME down-time. FOR YOU
Your visit to Fiordland National Park will contribute to protecting New Zealand
SUSTAINABLE wilderness and native birdlife TRAVEL in the area.
START END 1 Number of night stays Sightseeing stops
Arthur's Pass Hokitika TranzAlpine Train Franz Josef Glacier 1 Morelea 1 1 Haast Mt. Cook CHRISTCHURCH Thunder Creek Falls 1 Omarama Milford Sound Cromwell 2 Arrowtown Queenstown Oamaru
1 Te Anau 1 Dunedin Mirror Lakes
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Visit the gold-mining village of Arrowtown per person twin From $2650 share land only Witness glacial waterfalls in stunning Milford Sound DEPARTURES AND PRICES View the spectacular grandeur of the Franz Josef Glacier LCQR: Christchurch to Christchurch 2019 2020 continued Start End Twin Share Start End Twin Share Oct 13 Oct 21 2795 Oct 04 Oct 12 2795 Oct 20 Oct 28 2795 Oct 11 Oct 19 2795 1 Welcome to Christchurch across Lake Wakatipu aboard the century-old Nov 03 Nov 11 2795 Oct 18 Oct 26 2795 TSS Earnslaw, the only remaining commercial Nov 10 Nov 18 2795 Oct 25 Nov 02 2795 You’ll have time to relax before meeting your Nov 17 Nov 25 2795 Nov 01 Nov 09 2795 Travel Director and fellow travelers this evening passenger-carrying coal-fired steamship in Nov 24 Dec 02 2795 Nov 08 Nov 16 2795 the Southern Hemisphere. Your destination is Dec 08 Dec 16 2795 Nov 15 Nov 23 2795 for a Welcome Reception. Hotel: Ibis. Dec 15 Dec 23 2795 Nov 22 Nov 30 2795 Walter Peak High Country Farm, where you’ll Dec 22 Dec 30 2795 Dec 06 Dec 14 2795 Dec 29 Jan 06 2795 Dec 13 Dec 21 2795 enjoy a gourmet barbecue Highlight Dinner Dec 20 Dec 28 2795 2 Christchurch – Omarama and entertaining after-dinner show offering 2020 Dec 27 Jan 04 2795 See how Christchurch is has rebuilt itself after glimpses of high country farm life. B HD Start End Twin Share 2021 the devastating earthquakes of 2010 and 2011, Jan 05 Jan 13 2795 Jan 12 Jan 20 2795 Start End Twin Share and pop into the Transitional Cathedral, the Jan 19 Jan 27 2795 Jan 03 Jan 11 2795 7 Queenstown – Franz Josef Jan 26 Feb 03 2795 Jan 10 Jan 18 2795 temporary home of the Christchurch Cathedral, Feb 02 Feb 10 2795 Jan 17 Jan 25 2795 built almost entirely of cardboard. Later, travel Your destination today is the wild west coast of Feb 09 Feb 17 2795 Jan 24 Feb 01 2795 the South Island. Stop to visit the gold-mining Feb 16 Feb 24 2795 Jan 31 Feb 08 2795 over the fertile Canterbury Plains to soak up Feb 23 Mar 02 2795 Feb 07 Feb 15 2795 spectacular scenery. You’ll view the famous settlement of Arrowtown, where more than 70 Mar 01 Mar 09 2795 Feb 14 Feb 22 2795 Mar 08 Mar 16 2795 Feb 21 Mar 01 2795 Church of the Good Shepherd, and stop for a original buildings from the gold-rush era are Mar 15 Mar 23 2795 Feb 28 Mar 08 2795 faithfully preserved. Sample luscious stone Mar 22 Mar 30 2795 Mar 07 Mar 15 2795 quick photo with the bronze statue of a collie Mar 29 Apr 06 2795 Mar 14 Mar 22 2795 dog. You may wish to view Mount Cook fruit in Cromwell and enjoy the serenity of the Apr 05 Apr 13 2650 Mar 21 Mar 29 2795 region’s vivid blue lakes, the most famous Apr 26 May 04 2650 Mar 28 Apr 05 2795 National Park from the air this afternoon on May 03 May 11 2650 Apr 04 Apr 12 2650 of which is tranquil Lake Wanaka. Drive Jun 07 Jun 15 2650 Apr 25 May 03 2650 an optional experience scenic flight. Your day Jul 05 Jul 13 2650 May 02 May 10 2650 finishes in the heart of the Mackenzie Country over the spectacular Haast Pass, passing the Aug 02 Aug 10 2650 Jun 06 Jun 14 2650 96-meter Thunder Creek Falls and stopping Aug 16 Aug 24 2650 Jul 04 Jul 12 2650 at Omarama. Hotel: Heritage Gateway. B D Aug 30 Sep 07 2650 Aug 01 Aug 09 2650 for a leisurely rainforest walk on your way to Sep 13 Sep 21 2650 Aug 15 Aug 23 2650 Sep 20 Sep 28 2650 Aug 29 Sep 06 2650 the extraordinary Franz Josef Glacier. Hotel: Sep 12 Sep 20 2650 3 Omarama – Dunedin Scenic Franz Josef Glacier, Graham Wing. B D Sep 19 Sep 27 2650 Visit to the Waitaki Hydro Power Scheme, an intricate series of interconnected lakes LRQC: Christchurch to Christchurch 8 and canals, and the monumental spillway Franz Josef – Christchurch 2019 2020 continued of the nearby Benmore Dam. Then travel to Travel on this morning to Hokitika, home of New Start End Twin Share Start End Twin Share Zealand’s famous greenstone. Pounamu (its Oct 14 Oct 22 2795 Oct 05 Oct 13 2795 the historic town of Oamaru, with its elegant Oct 28 Nov 05 2795 Oct 12 Oct 20 2795 tree-lined streets and celebrated white Māori name) is of great cultural significance in Nov 04 Nov 12 2795 Oct 19 Oct 27 2795 Māori culture and was prized for its strength, Nov 11 Nov 19 2795 Oct 26 Nov 03 2795 limestone buildings. Continue to Dunedin, Nov 25 Dec 03 2795 Nov 02 Nov 10 2795 durability and beauty. It was used for weapons, Dec 02 Dec 10 2795 Nov 09 Nov 17 2795 New Zealand’s southernmost city, where your Dec 09 Dec 17 2795 Nov 23 Dec 01 2795 afternoon is at leisure. You may like to take a tools and personal ornaments, and also Dec 16 Dec 24 2795 Nov 30 Dec 08 2795 denoted great status. Continue to Arthur’s Dec 23 Dec 31 2795 Dec 07 Dec 15 2795 wildlife cruise, or ride the historic Taieri Gorge Dec 30 Jan 07 2795 Dec 14 Dec 22 2795 Railway. Hotel: Scenic Dunedin City. B Pass to board the iconic TranzAlpine train and Dec 21 Dec 29 2795 embark on one of the world’s most renowned 2020 Dec 28 Jan 05 2795 rail journeys. Pass through magnificent Start End Twin Share 2021 4 Dunedin – Te Anau Jan 06 Jan 14 2795 landscapes ranging from the rugged gorges Jan 13 Jan 21 2795 Start End Twin Share This morning you’re free to explore and pristine ice-fed streams and lakes of the Jan 20 Jan 28 2795 Jan 04 Jan 12 2795 Jan 27 Feb 04 2795 Jan 11 Jan 19 2795 Dunedin at your own pace: you might like to Southern Alps, to the lush pasture-land of the Feb 03 Feb 11 2795 Jan 18 Jan 26 2795 visit stately Larnach Castle. This afternoon, Feb 10 Feb 18 2795 Jan 25 Feb 02 2795 Canterbury Plains. This evening in Christchurch, Feb 17 Feb 25 2795 Feb 01 Feb 09 2795 travel through lush green sheep-grazing join your Travel Director and new-found friends Feb 24 Mar 03 2795 Feb 08 Feb 16 2795 Mar 02 Mar 10 2795 Feb 15 Feb 23 2795 country on your way to Fiordland National for a Farewell Dinner. Hotel: Ibis. B FD Mar 09 Mar 17 2795 Feb 22 Mar 02 2795 Park and the town of Te Anau. Tonight, why Mar 16 Mar 24 2795 Mar 01 Mar 09 2795 Mar 23 Mar 31 2795 Mar 08 Mar 16 2795 not consider an optional experience and Mar 30 Apr 07 2795 Mar 15 Mar 23 2795 9 Farewell from Christchurch Apr 13 Apr 21 2650 Mar 22 Mar 30 2795 take a boat tour of the mysterious Te Anau May 04 May 12 2650 Mar 29 Apr 06 2795 Glowworm Caves. Hotel: Luxmore. B D Say farewell to your fellow travelers when your May 11 May 19 2650 Apr 05 Apr 13 2650 vacation comes to an end this morning after Jun 15 Jun 23 2650 Apr 12 Apr 20 2650 Jul 13 Jul 21 2650 May 03 May 11 2650 breakfast. B Aug 10 Aug 18 2650 May 10 May 18 2650 5 Te Anau – Queenstown Aug 24 Sep 01 2650 Jun 14 Jun 22 2650 Aug 31 Sep 08 2650 Jul 12 Jul 20 2650 Your experience in magnificent Milford Sep 07 Sep 15 2650 Aug 09 Aug 17 2650 Sound is sure to be one of the highlights of your Sep 06 Sep 14 2650 Single Supplement LCQR (add to price above): $810pp trip. Travel through tall native rainforests and Exceptions 13/10/19 to 29/03/20: $885pp rugged mountains of Fiordland National Park, Exceptions 04/10/20 to 28/03/21: $845pp then cruise the serene waters of this natural Please enquire for Single Supplement prices for LRQC. Departures between 13/10/2019 & 05/04/2020 operate as wonder. On the way to Queenstown see Mirror per the 2019/20 brochure itinerary. Lake, Cleddau Valley, the Chasm, Mitre Peak Itinerary, departures dates and prices may change from 01/04/21. and Bowen Falls, then travel along the Devil’s Staircase and the shores of Lake Wakatipu. Enjoy an informative orientation tour on arrival. SMART WAYS TO SAVE Hotel: Copthorne Hotel and Resort, 2 nights. B See page 5 for great savings < Kings Club Benefits for past guests Young traveler discount Save up to $280pp 6 Queenstown Free Time Triple share Save up to $140pp Explore New Zealand’s adventure capital at your own pace today. There are jet boat rides DINING and white water rafting for the thrill-seekers, and 8 Full buffet breakfasts B 3 Dinners D wine tours or intimate cafés for those who enjoy 1 Highlight Dinner HD 1 Farewell Dinner FD a more leisurely rhythm. You might like to visit the picturesque Queenstown Gardens and enjoy FLIGHT INFORMATION its beautiful tulips in spring or glorious roses Day 1 – flights to arrive prior to 4.00pm into Christchurch Airport in summer. Take a peaceful cruise this evening Day 9 – flights to depart anytime from Christchurch Airport Flights are not included in the vacation price 32 Outback Australia: The Colour of Red 5 DAYS ULURU ALICE SPRINGS REVERSE ON PAGE 34 CRUA
HIGHLIGHTS
The unforgettable feeling of awakening to sunrise at Uluru, and see the stunning natural wonders of Angkerle (Standley DISCOVER Chasm) and Simpsons Gap.
Hike Kings Canyon for magnificent views, then travel along the Mereenie Loop EXPLORE Road on a 4WD experience.
Discover the rich culture of the Anangu people, and gain an insight into the logistics of running a million-acre cattle IMMERSE property.
Experience a unique dining experience, Under a Desert Moon, then toast the iconic Uluru sunset with sparkling RELAX wine.
START END 1 Number of night stays Sightseeing stops
ALICE West MacDonnell SPRINGS Ranges Angkerle Mereenie Loop 2 Ellery Kings Creek Kings 1 Creek Canyon Station Big Hole Simpsons Gap AYERS ROCK Curtin RESORT Springs Station 1
Kata Uluru Uluru–Kata Tjuta Tjuta National Park
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Have a campfire barbecue dinner under the Milky Way Embrace the magic of an Uluru-Kata Tjuta sunrise Experience Kings Canyon’s spectacular 6km Rim Walk Take a walk through wildly beautiful Simpsons Gap
1 Welcome to Uluru 4 West MacDonnell Ranges Welcome to Uluru. This afternoon you’ll meet This morning you will visit the historic Overland your Journey Director and fellow travelers and Telegraph Station and learn about the overland then take a drive to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National telegraph line and why Alice Springs is in this Park. Having lived in the region for tens of location. Then you will travel out to the thousands of years, Traditional Owners, the West MacDonnell Ranges, where you’ll will per person twin Anangu, have a strong connection with this take a walk into Angkerle (Standley Chasm) From $2225 share land only land. You'll learn about Tjukurpa, the history, and Simpsons Gap. Tonight, enjoy a Local knowledge, religion, morality and law of the Dining Experience with your hosts at an open-air DEPARTURES AND PRICES local Aboriginal people and their ancestors. barbecue dinner with campfires as the Milky Traveling to the spectacular domes of Kata Way lights up the wide Australian sky. B L DE 2020 2021 Tjuta, you’ll take a guided walk through Walpa Start End Twin Share Start End Twin Share Gorge, following the natural creek bed between Apr 14 Apr 18 2225 Mar 09 Mar 13 2225 5 Farewell from Alice Springs two of the largest domes. Kata Tjuta has great Apr 21 Apr 25 2225 Mar 16 Mar 20 2225 This morning you'll visit the Royal Flying Doctor cultural significance for the Anangu people, Apr 28 May 02 2225 Mar 23 Mar 27 2225 Service, to see how this facility provides medical specifically for Anangu men. Later enjoy May 12 May 16 2225 Apr 13 Apr 17 2225 assistance to those living in remote outback canapés and wine at the Uluru sunset viewing May 26 May 30 2225 Apr 20 Apr 24 2225 Australia. Before your trip comes to an end, visit Jun 09 Jun 13 2225 Apr 27 May 01 2225 area. As the sun sets over the western horizon, the School of the Air and learn how children Jun 23 Jun 27 2225 May 11 May 15 2225 the evening sky brings out the many shades of living in the far reaches of the Outback receive Jul 07 Jul 11 2225 May 25 May 29 2225 color for which Uluru is renowned. This evening an education over the air waves. Your Inspiring Jul 21 Jul 25 2225 Jun 08 Jun 12 2225 get to know your fellow travelers over a delicious Journey concludes in the late morning. B Aug 04 Aug 08 2225 Jun 22 Jun 26 2225 meal at Ilkari Restaurant at your hotel. Hotel: Aug 18 Aug 22 2225 Jul 06 Jul 10 2225 Sails in the Desert, Ayers Rock Resort. DW Sep 01 Sep 05 2225 Jul 20 Jul 24 2225 Sep 15 Sep 19 2225 Aug 03 Aug 07 2225 Sep 29 Oct 03 2225 Aug 17 Aug 21 2225 2 OPTIONAL EXPERIENCE Uluru – Kings Canyon Oct 13 Oct 17 2225 Aug 31 Sep 04 2225 Start the day with an impressive sunrise Sep 14 Sep 18 2225 over Uluru from the sunrise viewing area. Sep 28 Oct 02 2225 Take a walk at the base of Uluru and hear timeless stories, see rock art, and visit Mutitjulu Single Supplement* (add to price above): $635pp Waterhole, once an important water source Itinerary, departure dates and prices may change from 01/04/21. for the Aboriginal people and animals in the *Single traveler must pay the single price. area. Visit Curtin Springs Station at lunch time. Curtin Springs has been home to the Severin family since 1956, when Peter Severin arrived with his young wife Dawn, their toddler son Ashley and 1,500 head of cattle. Take SMART WAYS TO SAVE part in a paper-making workshop at Curtin Early bird savings Springs Paper then sit down to a BBQ lunch Save up to $220pp and meet one of the locals as you hear about Field of Light the Severin family and the logistics of running DINING a million-acre cattle property. This evening For a chance to witness this once-in-a- 4 Full buffet breakfasts B 2 Local Dining Experiences DE you're treated to Local Dining Experience, lifetime event, consider arriving a day 3 Lunches L 2 Dinners with wine DW Under a Desert Moon, set in the wilderness early into Uluru to experience the Sunrise under a canopy of the southern night sky Field of Light the following morning. (weather permitting). Enjoy sparkling wine Internationally acclaimed artist Bruce FLIGHT INFORMATION Day 1 – flights to arrive prior to 12.30pm into Ayers Rock Airport and canapés followed by a four-course dinner, Munro’s Field of Light is installed in a Day 5 – flights to depart after 12.30pm from Alice Springs Airport prepared from fresh produce. Hotel: Kings remote desert area within sight of majestic Flights are not included in the holiday price Canyon Resort, Deluxe Spa Rooms. B L DE Uluru. On arrival, take it all in from a private dune-top as your host provides details of the artist and this incredible undertaking. 3 Kings Canyon – Alice Springs Wander through the paths surrounding Perfect for observing the changing colors the 50,000 hand-crafted glass spheres of the landscape, today you're off on a sunrise in colors of ochre, deep violet, blue and six-kilometer Rim Walk exploration of the gentle white. Return to the dune-top, spectacular Kings Canyon. As you venture where you’ll be served a warming tea or around the rim, highlights include the domed coffee. Then watch as the dawn creeps ‘Lost City’, and the luscious ‘Garden of Eden’. across the desert plain and lights up Uluru If you’d prefer a more relaxed walk you can opt – and look out for Kata Tjuta behind you! for a walk along the Creek Bed. Afterwards Mereenie Loop you’re off the beaten track, traveling along the We recommend you book your accommodations Mereenie Loop Road past Gosses Bluff, through and Sunrise Field of Light at the same time as the West MacDonnell Ranges and then continue your vacation. to Alice Springs for dinner at your hotel. Hotel: Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters, 2 nights. B L DW
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Experience outback town life in Alice Springs, and journey through the magnificent, sprawling West MacDonnell DISCOVER Ranges.
Venture into Kings Canyon on the six-kilometre guided Rim Walk, and the 36 mystical EXPLORE domes of Kata Tjuta.
Learn about ancient Indigenous rock art at Uluru, and visit the Royal Flying Doctor Service and School IMMERSE of the Air.
Enjoy a unique open-air barbecue dinner in Alice Springs, and toast an unforgettable Uluru sunset RELAX with sparkling wine.
START END 1 Number of night stays Sightseeing stops
ALICE West MacDonnell SPRINGS Ranges Angkerle Mereenie Loop 2 Ellery Kings Creek Kings 1 Creek Canyon Station Big Hole Simpsons Gap AYERS ROCK Curtin RESORT Springs Station 1
Kata Uluru Uluru-Kata Tjuta Tjuta National Park
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Learn about the history of the local Anangu People Hike to the top of awe-inspiring Kings Canyon Taste local ingredients unique to the Australian Outback Witness the iconic Uluru sunset and sunrise
1 Welcome to Alice Springs 4 Kings Canyon – Uluru This afternoon you’ll meet your Journey Director This morning, you're off on a six-kilometre who will share their take on what life is like Rim Walk exploration of the spectacular in such an isolated Australian town like Alice Kings Canyon. As you venture around the rim, Springs. We’ll visit the Royal Flying Doctor highlights include the domed ‘Lost City’, and Service to see how this facility provides medical the luscious ‘Garden of Eden’. Now you will per person twin assistance to those living in outback Australia. journey to Uluru. Your first stop is Curtin From $2225 share land only Then a visit to the School of the Air, a crucial Springs which has been home to the Severin service providing education to children living family since 1956 when Peter Severin arrived DEPARTURES AND PRICES in remote Australian communities. Tonight, with his young wife Dawn, their toddler son you will enjoy a Local Dining Experience with Ashley and 1,500 head of cattle. Sit down to a 2020 2021 your hosts at an open-air barbecue dinner BBQ lunch and meet one of the locals as you Start End Twin Share Start End Twin Share with campfires as the Milky Way lights up hear about the Severin family and the logistics Apr 10 Apr 14 2225 Apr 09 Apr 13 2225 the wide Australian sky. Hotel: Crowne Plaza of running a million acre cattle property. This May 08 May 12 2225 May 07 May 11 2225 Alice Springs Lasseters, 2 nights. DE afternoon we enter Uluru-Kata Tjuta National May 22 May 26 2225 May 21 May 25 2225 Park and make our way to the domes of Kata Jun 05 Jun 09 2225 Jun 04 Jun 08 2225 Tjuta. Here you’ll join your Journey Director Jun 19 Jun 23 2225 Jun 18 Jun 22 2225 2 West MacDonnell Ranges for a guided walk through Walpa Gorge. The Jul 03 Jul 07 2225 Jul 02 Jul 06 2225 This morning you will visit the historic Overland Jul 17 Jul 21 2225 Jul 16 Jul 20 2225 large, steep dome-like formations of Kata Tjuta Telegraph Station and learn about the overland Jul 31 Aug 04 2225 Jul 30 Aug 03 2225 are amazing to walk through and have great telegraph line and why Alice Springs is in this Aug 14 Aug 18 2225 Aug 13 Aug 17 2225 cultural significance for the Anangu people. location. Then you will drive to Simpsons Aug 28 Sep 01 2225 Aug 27 Aug 31 2225 As the sun sets, you’ll see spectacular Gap and Angkerle (Standley Chasm), which Sep 11 Sep 15 2225 Sep 10 Sep 14 2225 changing colours over Uluru from the prime was created over millions of years, the deep Sep 25 Sep 29 2225 Sep 24 Sep 28 2225 sunset viewing area. This evening share a Sep 15 Sep 19 2225 red sandstone formation contrasts with the few laughs with your fellow travellers over a Sep 29 Oct 03 2225 lush green ferns and gum trees on the valley delicious meal at Ilkari Restaurant. Hotel: Sails Oct 13 Oct 17 2225 floor. This afternoon you have some free in the Desert, Ayers Rock Resort. B L CD time to relax by the pool or choose to explore more of Alice Springs on your own. B L DW Single Supplement* (add to price above): $635pp 5 Kata Tjuta – Farewell from Uluru Itinerary, departure dates and prices may change from 01/04/21. You’ll start the day with an impressive *Single traveller must pay the single price. 3 Alice Springs – Kings Canyon sunrise over Kata Tjuta and Uluru from the Today we drive further through the West sunrise viewing area. From here it’s off to MacDonnell Ranges to Kings Canyon. Along the Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre for an the way there'll be time to see the cool waters insight into the history of the local Anangu at Ellery Creek Big Hole. Travelling off-road People. Having lived in and looked after along the Mereenie Loop Road we will travel the Uluru and Kata Tjuta region for tens of SMART WAYS TO SAVE past Tylers Lookout and Gosses Bluff. This thousands of years, the Anangu (Traditional evening you’re treated to the unique Local Early bird savings Owners), have a strong connection with Dining Experience, Under a Desert Moon, Save up to $220pp this land. At the base of Uluru hear timeless set in the wilderness under a canopy of the stories, view spectacular rock art, and visit the Southern Night sky (weather permitting). culturally-significant Mutitjulu Waterhole. In DINING The only light comes from the moon and the the late morning, when your Inspiring Journey 4 Full buffet breakfasts B 1 Dinner with wine DW flickering glow of the fire and the only sound 3 Lunches L 1 Celebration Dinner CD comes to an end, you’ll be transferred to 2 Local Dining Experiences DE is soft music intertwined with the whispering Ayers Rock Airport for your onward flight. B of the breeze through the Desert Oak trees and the crackling flames. Enjoy sparkling wine FLIGHT INFORMATION and canapés followed by a four-course dinner, Day 1 – flights to arrive prior to 12.30pm into Alice Springs Airport prepared from fresh produce and ingredients Day 5 – flights to depart after 1.00pm from Ayers Rock Airport unique to the Australian Outback. Hotel: Kings Flights are not included in the holiday price Canyon Resort, Deluxe Spa Rooms. B L DE
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Refresh in the picturesque swimming holes of Litchfield National Park, then discover World Heritage listed DISCOVER Kakadu National Park.
Uncover the Mary River on a safari cruise, spotting wildlife along the way, then embark on a 4WD journey EXPLORE on the Marrakai Track.
Admire ancient rock art at Ubirr and Nourlangie, and meet didgeridoo expert, Manuel Pamkal and gain IMMERSE an insight into bush life.
Unwind at Wildman Wilderness Lodge, and board a dinner cruise where you will learn about the history and culture RELAX of the local Jawoyn people.
START END 1 Number of night stays Sightseeing stops
Mary River DARWIN Ubirr 1 Jabiru 1 Wangi Nourlangie Falls Kakadu National Park Gunlom Falls Litchfield National 2 Park Katherine Gorge
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Swim in a natural infinity pool that overlooks Kakadu Immerse in an exclusive Indigenous cultural experience Embark on a sunset walk at the rock art galleries of Ubirr Take a dinner cruise along majestic Katherine River
As this journey departs at 7.30am from Mantra that dates some 20,000 years. Later you’ll on the Esplanade Darwin, accommodations will veer off the sealed road and onto a gravel need to be pre-booked for the previous night. track for a scenic cross-country journey to Gunlom Falls. You'll have time to take a hike to the top of the falls for a splash in picturesque 1 Darwin – Mary River natural plunge pool where you’re awarded with per person twin Welcome to Darwin! This morning, meet spectacular views over the National Park. Take From $2850 share land only your Journey Director and board your luxury in the natural beauty of the area while you enjoy 4WD vehicle to begin your journey of discovery a picnic lunch. This afternoon you continue in the Top End. Travel across the Finniss River through Katherine to Nitmiluk National Park. DEPARTURES AND PRICES to Litchfield National Park. You'll enjoy a swim Indulge in five-star luxury at Cicada Lodge, 2020 2021 to cool off at tumbling Florence Falls and a stunning architect designed eco-lodge Start End Twin Share Start End Twin Share you'll also visit Wangi Falls, surrounded by surrounded by nature, where each room has Apr 26 Apr 30 2850 Apr 25 Apr 29 2850 tropical monsoon rainforest and hear about a private balcony that opens to the glories of May 03 May 07 2850 May 02 May 06 2850 its importance in Aboriginal custom before Nitmiluk National Park. Hotel: Cicada Lodge, May 17 May 21 2850 May 16 May 20 2850 stopping for lunch. Get ready for a cross- Nitmiluk National Park, 2 nights. B L DW May 31 Jun 04 2850 May 30 Jun 03 2850 country journey via the unsealed Marrakai Jun 07 Jun 11 2850 Jun 06 Jun 10 2850 Track (seasonally accessible), through cattle Jun 14 Jun 18 2850 Jun 13 Jun 17 2850 4 Katherine Gorge stations and back country to the Mary River Jun 21 Jun 25 2850 Jun 20 Jun 24 2850 region. Late-afternoon you'll arrive at Today meet Manuel Pamkal who will Jun 28 Jul 02 2850 Jun 27 Jul 01 2850 Wildman Wilderness Lodge, where you’ll stay welcome you with a traditional tune on the Jul 05 Jul 09 2850 Jul 4 Jul 08 2850 in private permanent safari tents. Situated in didgeridoo. Manuel was born and raised Jul 12 Jul 16 2850 Jul 11 Jul 15 2850 Jul 19 Jul 23 2850 Jul 18 Jul 22 2850 the Mary River Wetlands and renowned for immersed in his rich traditional culture. He’ll share with you stories of growing up in the Jul 26 Jul 30 2850 Jul 25 Jul 29 2850 its incredible wildlife, the property seamlessly Aug 02 Aug 06 2850 Aug 01 Aug 05 2850 combines comfort and chic with the beauty of bush and teach you the fine art of rarrk (cross hatch) painting using a special brush from Aug 09 Aug 13 2850 Aug 8 Aug 12 2850 the surrounding landscape. Enjoy a beverage Aug 16 Aug 20 2850 Aug 15 Aug 19 2850 a reed called Julk. Call on the artist within while the sun sets over the floodplains and after Aug 23 Aug 27 2850 Aug 22 Aug 26 2850 you and paint your own masterpiece to take dinner maybe sit back with a nightcap by the fire Aug 30 Sep 03 2850 Aug 29 Sep 02 2850 pit. Hotel: Wildman Wilderness Lodge. L DW home! This evening, relax on a Local Sep 06 Sep 10 2850 Sep 05 Sep 09 2850 Dining Experience cruise along Katherine Sep 13 Sep 17 2850 Sep 12 Sep 16 2850 River. You’ll marvel at the gorges while you Sep 20 Sep 24 2850 Sep 19 Sep 23 2850 2 Mary River – Kakadu spot wildlife and learn about the history and Sep 27 Oct 01 2850 Sep 26 Sep 30 2850 Wake up to the evocative sounds of the culture of the local Jawoyn people. Enjoy the Oct 04 Oct 08 2850 floodplains. Head out to Corroboree Billabong peaceful ambiance during the candle-lit three and enjoy a wonderful wildlife cruise on a safari course dinner onboard your boat. B L DE Single Supplement* (add to price above): $850pp style boat to see a myriad of different bird Itinerary, departure dates and prices may change from 01/04/21. species, spot estuarine crocodiles and simply 5 Katherine – Farewell from Darwin *Single traveler must pay the single price. enjoy the stunning Mary River floodplains. Next stop is Australia’s largest National Enjoy a leisurely start to your day or get up early Park – Kakadu. World Heritage listed, as to experience the National Park completely both a cultural and natural sanctuary, Kakadu immersed in the mystical morning light. Travel National Park is an Australian icon. Visit park north along the Stuart Highway stopping at Edith headquarters, Bowali Visitor Center then check Falls along the way for a relaxing dip. Continue in to your hotel where the building is shaped to Adelaide River War Cemetery. During WWII, SMART WAYS TO SAVE to represent a crocodile – the region’s most Adelaide River was the headquarters to a large Early bird savings famous resident. Relax and unwind with a military base and a cemetery was created Save up to $285pp refreshing dip in the hotel’s shaded outdoor especially for those who gave their lives in the service and defence of their country. Your pool or even wander through the on-site art DINING gallery before you join your Journey Director Inspiring Journey concludes on arrival in Darwin. B L 4 Full buffet breakfasts B 1 Local Dining Experience DE on a sunset walk at Ubirr rock art site. You'll 5 Lunches L 3 Dinners with wine DW see ancient rock art and take a walk to discover remarkable views over the surrounding wetlands and escarpments from the fantastic FLIGHT INFORMATION vantage point, Nadab lookout. An Ubirr Day Prior – flights to arrive anytime into Darwin Airport sunset is something that has to be seen to be Day 5 – flights to depart after 8.00pm from Darwin Airport believed, you will remember it forever. Return Flights are not included in the vacation price to your hotel for a delicious dinner. Hotel: Mercure Kakadu Crocodile, Jabiru. B L DW
3 Kakadu – Katherine If you’re an early riser there’s a chance to take an optional experience early morning scenic flight over Kakadu and Arnhem Land, or perhaps you might just want to sleep in before your day of activities. This morning you’ll visit Nourlangie to see its fascinating Aboriginal rock art for yourself. You’ll also hear first-hand from your Journey Director a detailed interpretation of the art and the rich Aboriginal culture as you explore the various outdoor ‘galleries' with art Gunlom Falls 38
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2 PERTH Rottnest 1 Island 1 FREMANTLE Penguin Island Cruise Rockingham Shoalwater Islands Marine Park
Cape Naturaliste Fremantle street art Bunker 2 Bay Busselton Margaret River A Journey to the West 7 DAYS PERTH FREMANTLE IJWA
HIGHLIGHTS See the sights of Perth, Learn about Indigenous culture including beautiful Kings at Cape Naturaliste, and take per person twin Park, and make the journey to a locally guided walking tour From $3050 share land only DISCOVER spectacular Penguin Island. IMMERSE through historic Fremantle. DEPARTURES AND PRICES Experience Shoalwater Bay’s Visit the world-renowned important wildlife sanctuary and Margaret River for an exclusive 2019 2021 walk the length of wonderfully wine experience, then watch Start End Twin Share Start End Twin Share EXPLORE historic Busselton Jetty. RELAX the sunset on Rottnest Island. Oct 19 Oct 25 3575 Jan 09 Jan 15 3050 Feb 06 Feb 12 3050 2020 Mar 06 Mar 12 3050 Apr 03 Apr 09 3050 Start End Twin Share 1 Welcome to Perth 5 Margaret River – Rottnest Island May 01 May 07 3050 Feb 08 Feb 14 3575 Sep 18 Sep 24 3050 Meet your Journey Director and traveling Journey back up the beautiful south-west Mar 07 Mar 13 3575 companions at your hotel for a Welcome coastline to Fremantle. Board your boat and Apr 04 Apr 10 3050 Reception. Hotel: InterContinental, 2 nights. escape across the open ocean to the Rottnest May 02 May 08 3050 Island. Kick back on soft sand beaches, Sep 19 Sep 25 3050 2 Perth see abundant marine life and meet the Oct 17 Oct 23 3050 Your Journey Director will show you the happiest little animal on earth, the Quokka. Nov 14 Nov 20 3050 Dec 12 Dec 18 3050 best city sights. Tonight, you will dine in Hotel: Discovery Rottnest Island. B DW the heart of Perth’s historical, cultural and dining precinct at the State Buildings. B DW 6 Rottnest Island – Fremantle Single Supplement* (add to price above): $945pp Take a leisurely stroll along the white sandy Exceptions 04/04/20 to 18/09/21: $985pp Itinerary, departure dates and prices may change from 01/04/21. 3 Perth – Margaret River beaches and perfect turquoise waters or just *Single traveler must pay the single price. Board your boat to cruise through Shoalwater enjoy the seclusion of your island paradise from Bay’s Wildlife Sanctuary to see dolphins, sea the balcony of your eco tent. Later, embark on lions, penguins and sea birds. Continue a locally guided Discovery Rottnest tour of the south to explore the historic Busselton Jetty island. You’ll experience the island's diverse that has been standing for more than 150 flora, fauna, history and culture and get the years. Tonight, enjoy dinner at the Other chance to spot a quokka or two. This afternoon Side of the Moon restaurant, where you will cruise back to seaside Fremantle. Meet up dine on an array of fresh locally sourced with your fellow travelers for a Celebration SMART WAYS TO SAVE seasonal produce with local wines. Hotel: Dinner. Local Western Australian wines will Pullman Bunker Bay Resort, 2 nights. B DW match the seasonal farm-to-table menu. Hotel: Early bird savings Esplanade Fremantle by Rydges. B CD Save up to $305pp 4 Margaret River 7 Your day begins with a ‘Welcome to Farewell from Fremantle DINING Country’ ceremony as part of your Indigenous Join your local expert guide for a walking 6 Full buffet breakfasts B 3 Dinners with wine DW 1 Local Dining Experience DE 1 Celebration Dinner CD experience at Cape Naturaliste with a local guide. tour of historic Fremantle, that is designed Afterwards, drive through the vineyard-lined to entertain and educate. Walk into the past, roads to your Margaret River winery experience. present and future and get unique insight into the FLIGHT INFORMATION The winemakers will take you on a guided walk well-preserved architectural heritage. End your Day 1 – flights to arrive prior to 4.30pm into Perth Airport through a rolling vineyard, followed by a Local walking tour at the intriguing Fremantle Markets Day 7 – flights to depart after 1.00pm Domestic or Dining Experience at a degustation lunch with or back at your hotel as your Inspiring Journey 3.00pm International from Perth Airport matching wines. After lunch, it's time to explore comes to an end. You will be transferred by Flights are not included in the vacation price the quaint town of Margaret River. B DE private car to the airport for your onward travel. B 39
START END 1 Number of night stays Sightseeing stops
The Grampians Daylesford Clunes 1 Halls Gap Ballarat MELBOURNE 1 Dunkeld 1
Torquay 1 Port 1 Red Hill Campbell 1 Lorne Apollo Sorrento Bay The Twelve Queenscliff Apostles
Dunkeld Kitchen Garden Warrnambool Victoria’s Hidden Gems 7 DAYS MELBOURNE MELBOURNE IJVIC
HIGHLIGHTS Delve into Daylesford – its Enjoy a taste of farm life at antique shops, bazaars and Green Olive Farm, then gain per person twin cottage industries, and Torquay – an insight into the traditional From $3375 share land only DISCOVER mecca for Australian surf culture. IMMERSE people of Gariwerd. DEPARTURES AND PRICES Uncover Melbourne’s laneways Indulge in wine tasting at the and arcades with a local guide, Jack Rabbit Vineyard, then enjoy 2019 2021 then drive the famously scenic an exclusive dining experience Start End Twin Share Start End Twin Share EXPLORE Great Ocean Road. RELAX at the Royal Mail Hotel. Oct 11 Oct 17 4095 Jan 15 Jan 21 3375 Nov 08 Nov 14 4095 Feb 05 Feb 11 3375 Dec 06 Dec 12 4095 Feb 26 Mar 04 3375 Mar 19 Mar 25 3375 1 Welcome to Melbourne at the Brambuk Cultural Center. Admire 2020 Sep 10 Sep 16 3375 the views over the Grampians Mountain This evening, meet your Journey Director Start End Twin Share Range before heading to the coastal town and see the city from a different perspective Jan 17 Jan 23 4095 of Warrnambool. Tonight it’s a Local Dining at a Welcome Reception on the Melbourne Feb 07 Feb 13 4095 Star Observation Wheel, followed by dinner. Experience and Stage Show at Flagstaff Hill. Feb 28 Mar 05 4095 Hotel: Sofitel Melbourne on Collins. DW Hotel: Deep Blue Hotel & Hot Springs. B DE Mar 20 Mar 26 4095 Sep 11 Sep 17 3375 5 2 Melbourne – Daylesford Warrnambool – Lorne Oct 09 Oct 15 3375 Prepare for one of the world’s most scenic Nov 06 Nov 12 3375 Explore the vibrant laneways and arcades as Dec 04 Dec 10 3375 you wander the streets of Melbourne with your coastal drives. Golden beaches stretch endlessly knowledgeable local guide. Visit Lavandula Swiss along the route. Wind through lush forests and Italian Farm for morning tea. We head for the stop to admire highlights. Stretch your legs Single Supplement* (add to price above): $1105pp eclectic spa town of Daylesford, then relax in the this afternoon in Apollo Bay before arriving in Exceptions 11/09/20 to 10/09/21: $1075pp healing waters of the historic Hepburn Bathhouse picturesque Lorne. Hotel: Cumberland Lorne. B Itinerary, departure dates and prices may change from 01/04/21. & Spa. Hotel: Peppers Mineral Springs. B DW *Single traveler must pay the single price. 6 Lorne – Mornington Peninsula 3 Daylesford – Dunkeld The last leg of the Great Ocean Road brings Visit the family-owned and operated Creswick us to the surf capital of Torquay, where you’ll Woollen Mills, the only remaining colored learn about Australia’s beloved surf culture before woollen spinning mill of its kind in Australia. continuing to the Bellarine Peninsula. Indulge Continue to the historic town of Clunes, where in an exclusive Local Dining Experience lunch SMART WAYS TO SAVE you’re free to grab a spot of lunch in one of its and wine tasting at the award-winning Jack Early bird savings cafés. En route to Dunkeld visit the Museum Rabbit Vineyard. Board a ferry to Queenscliff Save up to $335pp of Australian Democracy at Eureka in Ballarat. to Green Olive farm, for a taste of farm life with a local guide. Hotel: Jackalope. B DE DW We’ll check in to the Royal Mail Hotel at the DINING base of the Grampian Mountains, and indulge 6 Full buffet breakfasts B 4 Dinners with wine DW in a exclusive dinner, prepared with fresh local 7 Mornington – Farewell from Melbourne 2 Local Dining Experiences DE 1 Celebration Lunch CL ingredients and produce growing in the extensive The aroma of coffee beans beckon as you kitchen garden. Hotel: Royal Mail. B DW head back to Melbourne after breakfast. As this Inspiring Journey nears its end, venture FLIGHT INFORMATION Day 1 – flights to arrive prior to 2.00pm into Melbourne Airport 4 into the hallowed grounds of the Melbourne Dunkeld – Warrnambool Day 7 – flights to depart after 5.00pm Domestic or We’ll head to Halls Gap at the top of Cricket Ground. Later, enjoy a Celebration 7.00pm International from Melbourne Airport the Grampians for a 'Welcome to Country' Lunch with new-found friends. For now, all Flights are not included in the vacation price ceremony by the local Indigenous people that’s left to say is a fond farewell. B CL 40 The Long White Cloud 19/12/8 DAYS CHRISTCHURCH AUCKLAND NZIJ NZSI NZNI
HIGHLIGHTS
Hike the path of where the Franz Josef glacier once stood, and wander through New Zealand’s vibrant capital DISCOVER Wellington.
Visit the magical Glowworm Grotto in Waitomo, then take a guided walk through the EXPLORE Redwood Forest.
Lean about Rainbow Springs kiwi hatchery program, and tour the grounds and castle of the Larnach Family in IMMERSE Dunedin.
Unwind in Rotorua’s healing waters, and wake up to the beauty of Milford Sound when staying at the bespoke RELAX Milford Sound Lodge.
START END 1 Number of night stays Sightseeing stops
AUCKLAND 1 Rotorua Waitomo Caves 2 Huka Lake Taupo Falls Hawke’s 2 Bay
Picton 2 Wellington
Hokitika Arthur’s Kaikoura Pass Franz Josef TranzAlpine Glacier Train 2 1 Makarora Haast 1 CHRISTCHURCH Milford 2 Sound 3 Queenstown
Te Anau 2 Dunedin Gore
Redwoods Treewalk 41
CHOOSE THIS TRIP IF YOU’D LOVE TO: per person twin Traverse the Canterbury Plains onboard the TranzAlpine From $9450 share land only Gain insight into the Fiordland National Park DEPARTURES AND PRICES Immerse yourself in traditional Māori life NZIJ: Christchurch to Auckland 2019 2020 continued Start End Twin Share Start End Twin Share Oct 14 Nov 04 10895 Apr 06 Apr 24 9450 Nov 11 Dec 02 10895 Apr 13 May 01 9450 1 Welcome to Christchurch 11 Dunedin – Christchurch Dec 09 Dec 30 10895 Apr 27 May 15 9450 On arrival at Christchurch Airport you'll be driven Travel up the east coast through Omarau. Oct 05 Oct 23 9450 2020 Oct 12 Oct 30 9450 by private car to your hotel. Spend the afternoon Back in Christchurch, embark on a sightseeing Nov 09 Nov 27 9450 Dec 07 Dec 25 9450 at leisure before joining your Journey Director tour of the city. Hotel: Montreal. B DW Start End Twin Share Jan 06 Jan 27 10895 and fellow travelers for a Welcome Reception. Jan 13 Feb 03 10895 2021 Jan 27 Feb 17 10895 Hotel: Montreal. 12 Christchurch – Wellington Feb 03 Feb 24 10895 Start End Twin Share Feb 10 Mar 02 10895 Jan 04 Jan 22 9450 Guests depart this morning in Christchurch Feb 24 Mar 16 10895 Jan 11 Jan 29 9450 2 Christchurch – Franz Josef (Code: NZSI). Travel along the Pacific coast to Mar 02 Mar 23 10895 Feb 01 Feb 19 9450 Mar 09 Mar 30 10895 Feb 08 Feb 26 9450 Travel in comfort across the Canterbury the whale-watching capital of Kaikoura. Continue Mar 16 Apr 06 10895 Mar 01 Mar 19 9450 Mar 23 Apr 13 10895 Mar 08 Mar 26 9450 Plains through the Southern Alps aboard to the seaside village of Picton. Later cross the Mar 22 Apr 09 9450 TranzAlpine train. From Arthur's Pass, Cook Strait to Wellington for a city sights tour, visit the small town of Hokitika, and meet and then visit Te Papa Museum of New Zealand. NZSI: Christchurch to Christchurch a local greenstone (jade) carver. Later we Guests join this afternoon in Wellington (Code: 2019 2020 continued continue to Franz Josef, where you’ll spend NZNI). Hotel: Sofitel, 2 nights. B DW Start End Twin Share Start End Twin Share two nights in an eco-friendly retreat. Hotel: Oct 14 Oct 25 6395 Apr 06 Apr 17 6245 Te Waonui Forest Retreat, 2 nights. B DW Nov 11 Nov 22 6395 Apr 13 Apr 24 6245 13 Wellington at Leisure Dec 09 Dec 20 6395 Apr 27 May 08 6245 Oct 05 Oct 16 6245 Today see Wellington your way. Why not visit 2020 Oct 12 Oct 23 6245 3 Franz Josef Glacier (Relaxed Start) Weta Cave, home of the creative wizards behind Nov 09 Nov 20 6245 Dec 07 Dec 18 6245 After a relaxed start we explore this area, The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies Start End Twin Share Jan 06 Jan 17 6395 where a local guide explains the history behind or go on a walking tour around Wellington. B Jan 13 Jan 24 6395 2021 Jan 27 Feb 07 6395 the Franz Josef Glacier. B Feb 03 Feb 14 6395 Start End Twin Share 14 Feb 10 Feb 21 6395 Jan 04 Jan 15 6245 Wellington – Hawke’s Bay Feb 24 Mar 06 6395 Jan 11 Jan 22 6245 4 Franz Josef – Queenstown Travel through the dairy farming land of Mar 02 Mar 13 6395 Feb 01 Feb 12 6245 Mar 09 Mar 20 6395 Feb 08 Feb 19 6245 This morning it’s time for an adventure as Manawatu to Napier in Hawke's Bay. This Mar 16 Mar 27 6395 Mar 01 Mar 12 6245 Mar 23 Apr 03 6395 Mar 08 Mar 19 6245 we travel in a purpose-built fully enclosed river evening, enjoy dinner at your hotel. Hotel: Mar 22 Apr 02 6245 jet boat and journey down the Haast River. Porters Boutique, 2 nights. B DW After a lunch break at Makarora we head to NZNI: Wellington to Auckland Queenstown, taking time to stop and explore 15 Napier (Relaxed Start) 2019 2020 continued the historic gold-mining village of Arrowtown Enjoy a relaxed start before you venture out Start End Twin Share Start End Twin Share on the Arrow River, and then an orientation tour to explore Napier. Join a local guide for a Oct 25 Nov 04 4850 Apr 17 Apr 24 3475 on arrival. Hotel: St. Moritz, 3 nights. B DW Nov 22 Dec 02 4850 Apr 24 May 01 3475 walking tour where you’ll gain an insight into Dec 20 Dec 30 4850 May 08 May 15 3475 the city's Art Deco style. This evening, enjoy Oct 16 Oct 23 3475 2020 Oct 23 Oct 30 3475 5 Queenstown at Leisure wine-tasting and Local Dining Experience at Nov 20 Nov 27 3475 Dec 18 Dec 25 3475 Enjoy Queenstown your way. Why not join one of their world-famous wineries. B DE Start End Twin Share Jan 17 Jan 27 4850 a wine tour, view The Lord of the Rings film Jan 24 Feb 03 4850 2021 locations or spend time at the spa. B Feb 07 Feb 17 4850 16 Hawke’s Bay – Rotorua Feb 14 Feb 24 4850 Start End Twin Share Feb 21 Mar 02 4850 Jan 15 Jan 22 3475 Enjoy a leisurely start before continuing the Mar 06 Mar 16 4850 Jan 22 Jan 29 3475 6 Queenstown at Leisure journey to nearby Rotorua. Visit the spectacular Mar 13 Mar 23 4850 Feb 12 Feb 19 3475 Mar 20 Mar 30 4850 Feb 19 Feb 26 3475 Today, why not brace some of Queenstown's Huka Falls, before arriving in Rotorua for a Mar 27 Apr 06 4850 Mar 12 Mar 19 3475 Apr 03 Apr 13 3475 Mar 19 Mar 26 3475 most daring activities. This evening, enjoy a sightseeing tour. Later, visit the Whakarewarewa Apr 02 Apr 09 3475 Local Dining Experience at one of Queenstown’s Living Village for an insight into Māori life. exclusive restaurants. B DE This evening, your Local Dining Experience Single Supplement* NZIJ (add to price above): $3850pp is an authentic Māori Hangi and concert at the Exceptions 05/10/20 to 22/03/21: $3410pp Please enquire for Single Supplement prices for NZSI & NZNI. 7 Queenstown – Milford Sound Tamaki Māori Village. Hotel: Pullman, 2 nights. B DE Departures between 14/10/19 & 03/04/20 operate as per Travel south along the shores of Lake Wakatipu the 2019/20 brochure itinerary, are three days longer and to Te Anau and then through the rainforest 17 Rotorua include the Bay of Islands. of World Heritage Fiordland National Park. Ascending to the breathtaking Redwoods Departures between 14/10/19 & 23/03/20 operate as per Tonight, stay at Milford Sound Lodge, with Treewalk, enjoy an elevated bird’s eye view the 2019/20 brochure itinerary. views of the magical Cleddau Valley. Hotel: of the 115-year old redwood giants redwood Itinerary, departure dates and prices may change from 01/04/21. Milford Sound Lodge, 2 nights. B DW giants. Next stop is Rainbow Springs Nature *Single traveler must pay the single price. Park. Discover native flora that grows around 8 Milford Sound the crystal clear mineral water springs and Wake up to the startling beauty of Milford you might even spot a kiwi or two. B SMART WAYS TO SAVE Sound. Learn more about Fiordland National Early bird savings Park with an informative talk by a local expert. 18 Rotorua – Auckland Save up to $945pp Later, board the Southern Discoveries vessel for Make your way to the famous Waitomo a half day exploration of Milford Sound. B L DW Caves for an exclusive 5-star Eco Glowworm experience. Later, travel through the dairy DINING 9 Milford Sound – Dunedin farming district of Waikato, and onto Auckland. 18 Full buffet breakfasts B 8 Dinners with wine DW 1 Lunch L 1 Celebration Dinner CD We leave the majestic Fiordland National Park This evening, toast your trip together at a 3 Local Dining Experiences DE for the picturesque of South Otago. Travel Celebration Dinner. Hotel: Sofitel. B CD through the musical town of Gore, before arriving in Dunedin. Hotel: Distinction, 2 nights. B DW 19 Farewell from Auckland FLIGHT INFORMATION Time to say farewell as your Inspiring Journey NZIJ: Christchurch to Auckland Day 1 – flights to arrive prior to 4.00pm into Christchurch Airport 10 Dunedin (Relaxed Start) comes to an end and you are transferred to Day 12 – flights to depart anytime from Christchurch Airport (NZSI) This morning, join an exclusive tour of Auckland Airport for your onward flight. B Day 12 – flights to arrive prior to 4.00pm into Wellington Airport (NZNI) Larnach Castle. Spend the afternoon at leisure. B Day 19 – flights to depart anytime from Auckland Airport Flights are not included in the vacation price 42
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AAT Kings shall not be responsible for Quad share rooms are not available and clients are required to book two Travel Director and AAT Kings staff will not be available for such purpose. matters concerning frequent flyer miles. twin rooms. Inter-connecting rooms are available on request and subject • Regrettably, motorized scooters are not allowed on any AAT Kings Air Transportation: Not included unless otherwise indicated in the price to availability. vacations. panel. Please be advised that due to the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) Secure Flight Program, airlines must collect Solo Travelers • AAT Kings does not employ medical personnel; any necessary medical required information from guests. For more information regarding TSA’s Where single rooms are available, an additional charge applies. Refer to attention must be sought at a local facility, if available, at the guest’s Secure Flight Program, please visit www.tsa.gov individual programs. Single rooms in some remote locations cannot expense. AAT Kings is not responsible or liable for losses or costs Booking Changes, Cancellations & Refunds always be guaranteed and in some cases, the single charge is obligatory. incurred due to unavailability of medical service, or medical services If you would prefer not to pay the single supplement on Guided Vacations obtained while on vacation, or for the quality of the care or services A fee of $35 or more per person, per change and any further costs we you can share with a guest of the same gender at no extra cost. If we can’t received. Medical care in other countries is not always comparable to incur, will be charged for any revisions or alterations made to a reservation pair you up, we’ll accommodate you in a single room. Please request at care that you may receive in your local area. You are encouraged to after the booking is confirmed with payment unless the change increases time of booking. Does not apply to Inspiring Journeys and Short Breaks. purchase medical insurance that will cover you while on vacation. Your the price of the booking. Costs and changes may increase the closer to regular health insurance may not apply abroad. the departure date that changes are made. We will try to make your Hotel Check-in/Check-out • In purchasing your vacation, you attest that you are physically fit for it, if requested change but it may not be possible. A change of Guided Vacation Check-in time at most hotels is 3pm. If you are arriving early into a city, you you have concerns please request additional details about your journey date or itinerary within 45 days of departure date will be treated as a may wish to request an early check-in to your hotel room, so as to allow for from your travel agent or AAT Kings. cancellation. Cancellation fees will apply except when changing to an immediate check-in. An additional nights charge will apply. earlier departure date and the vacation price is equivalent or greater, in • Some vacations include rough terrain, extensive walking over which case a $35 (or more) per person amendment fee will be charged. Extended Stays cobblestone streets, uneven pavement, steps, and/or locations which Name changes or corrections will be treated as a cancellation and fees If you arrange with AAT Kings to remain at a destination before or after may not be easily accessible or accessible by wheelchair. During the may apply. You must also pay any charges or fees imposed by airlines for your vacation, your stay will be at your sole expense as is the transfer to vacation, AAT Kings may make arrangements with carriers, hotels and any changes, including name and date changes. This can be up to 100% of either the hotel or airport. Please see the ‘Why not stay a little longer’ other independent suppliers to provide travel services. These parties are the value of the ticket. section of this brochure for a list of pre and post vacation independent entities which AAT Kings does not control. accommodations. Space is limited and if available is for up to three nights Accommodations in international vacations may differ from those in Smart Ways to Save before and/or after each vacation. Breakfast and luggage handling is not North America. AAT Kings cannot guarantee disability access or 1. Early bird savings apply only to the land component of the First Choice or included unless otherwise noted. If your extra night/s accommodations is accommodations for guest traveling on international vacations. Inspiring Journeys vacation, for departures from 01 April 2020 to 31 March 2021. They do not apply to Best Buys guided vacations, Short Breaks, Day not the hotel where your vacation begins or ends, you will be responsible Many Optional Experiences are operated by independent third party Tours, pre or post accommodations, rail or cruise components, or third party for your transfer arrangements at your own expense. suppliers, not AAT Kings. These are not part of the vacation package operated tours. Subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time. provided by us. Your contract will be with the operator of the experience. Refunds and Penalties We are not responsible for providing of the experience, or anything that 2. Kings Club Past Guest Benefits – one benefit will be available per person, Illness or absenteeism: in the event of your withdrawal from a tour after per AAT Kings operated Guided Vacations (First Choice, Best Buys) & happens during the experience. Some experiences involve outdoor commencement for reasons of illness you must obtain a medical Inspiring Journeys. You must have traveled with us before you can redeem certificate in support of any insurance claim. We regret that no refunds activities and/or can be physically demanding. You must make your own a benefit. Please advise previous tour details at time of booking, subject to decisions about experiences and participate only in activities that suit verification. can be made for absences from a tour, including but not limited to, missed your physical ability; we suggest that you speak with your medical meals or sightseeing. AAT Kings makes no representation or guarantees providers if you have questions about your abilities. We recommend you 3. Add Ons – 2nd vacation discount applies to AAT Kings operated Guided concerning reimbursement of funds paid by you under any insurance check whether any insurance you have also includes your participation in Vacations (First Choice, Best Buys) & Inspiring Journeys. Vacations must claim. adventure activities you may undertake. AAT Kings may, in its sole be booked at the same time and the discount is per person off the land only discretion, decline booking any guests or remove any guest who cannot portion of the vacation with the shortest duration. Travel Insurance comply or refuses to comply with AAT Kings’ terms and conditions. If this 4. The triple share discount is available when 3 guests share a twin or double AAT Kings recommends that all guests purchase comprehensive Travel occurs, you are responsible for the cost of travel back to your hometown room with an extra bed (foldaway, sofa bed or rollaway) and is not available Insurance. Certain countries have a requirement for foreign visitors to and AAT Kings shall not be liable for your losses and no refund shall be with Young Traveller discount. Triple rooms are not available on Inspiring have valid medical insurance on entry. AAT Kings cannot be held provided. Journeys, third party operated tours, cruise and rail vacations. Please refer responsible for denied entry if a guest is unable to provide details to to Triple Rooms section of booking conditions for more details. authorities of insurance or denial of entry for any reason. You agree that AAT Kings is released from all liability for, and you agree not to hold AAT Kings responsible for termination of your tour 5. Our ‘traveling solo’ single supplement discount applies to AAT Kings operated First Choice and Best Buys Guided Vacations. Shared rooming for Vacation Inclusions arrangements in accordance with the previous conditions, or any decision solo travelers is not available on Inspiring Journeys, third party operated Transportation, entrance fees and boat cruise prices as per itinerary, made by AAT Kings or by any service provider who refuses to provide you tours, cruise and rail vacations. services of a Travel Director and/or Driver Guide and meals as specified. with special accommodations facilities or services that are not available Accommodations on a twin share basis (unless otherwise specified). or who refuses to carry you by reason of any disability or medical 6. Group Travel option applies only to AAT Kings & Inspiring Journeys operated Subject to a minimum number of clients, AAT Kings reserves the right to vacations. Additional conditions apply, please enquire for more details. condition. You agree that our AAT Kings’ Travel Director or Representative operate touring on a smaller vehicle with a Driver Guide. On some may take photographs and videos of you while you are on vacation and Please refer to aatkings.com/combined or call AAT Kings for a full list of which occasions coach restrooms may be inaccessible depending on that these may be used in our brochures and/or advertising or publicity discounts can be combined. operational conditions. material without obtaining any further consent or payment in respect of such photographs and/or films. Cancelations & Cancelation Fees Itinerary Variations Travel arrangements for any member of the party may be canceled at any AAT Kings strives to improve vacation itineraries, services and features. If Passports, Visas and other Entry/Exit Requirements time by written notice by the person who made the booking. Please note improvements can be made, or if circumstances beyond our control make To enter and leave Australia and New Zealand, all guests including children the following: changes necessary, we reserve the right to vary itineraries and to must be in possession of a machine-readable passport valid for 6 months substitute hotels. At certain peak periods multiple departures may 43 operate, sometimes in reverse order, hotels may vary from those stated Complaints Choice of Law and Venue Selection on the itinerary pages. On vacations which include cruises, the ship may If an issue arises or you need assistance, you should immediately inform This Agreement is deemed to be entered into in Orange County, California. be changed for operational reasons and on Milford Sound may be shared. the relevant supplier (for example the hotel) and your Travel Director or our The exclusive venue for any action concerning the interpretation, Departures in early and late season are potentially operated in cool local representative who will endeavor to assist you. Prompt action will enforcement, or breach of any term, obligation, or duty as contained or weather conditions. As a result, itinerary variations may occur. Certain assist the supplier of the services to rectify the situation and ensure related to these Terms and Conditions shall be solely in the Superior Court activities may not be precisely as described or may not be available due to enjoyment of your vacation. It is a legal requirement that you advise the of California in or for Orange County or the United States District Court for seasonality or weather conditions. We will try to notify you or your travel supplier of any issues you may have whilst on tour. If you fail to give the the Central District of California. This Agreement shall be construed agent of changes. If your enjoyment may be diminished by such supplier and/or AAT Kings the opportunity to investigate and rectify your according to the internal laws of California without regard to conflicts of limitations, please check with us or your travel agent before making a complaint at the time, this may affect your rights under this contract if law principles, all guests claims must be submitted in writing and received reservation. AAT Kings ‘Be My Guest’ experiences are unique and take your complaint cannot be resolved locally or through our office (detailed by AAT Kings no later than 60 days after completion of the AAT Kings place in singular locations. In the unlikely event that our local hosts are below). You should make contact with the travel agent with whom you vacation. GUEST CLAIMS NOT SUBMITTED AND RECEIVED WITHIN unable to welcome AAT Kings guests, AAT Kings will attempt to find an booked your vacation who will contact us to advise of the problem so that THIS TIME SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE WAIVED AND BARRED. alternative experience or a highlight meal will be provided in place of the we may endeavor to resolve it. Should a problem remain unresolved, we ‘Be My Guest’ experience. request that a complaint be made in writing within 28 days of completion Errors and Omissions of your tour to: In the case of computer or human billing errors, we reserve the right to Vacations & Changes re-invoice participants with correct billing. Every effort is made to ensure During local or regional vacations, certain facilities such as museums, Guest Relations Department, AAT Kings Tours (USA), brochure accuracy at the time of going to press however AAT Kings sightseeing trips and shopping may be limited or unavailable. In such 5551 Katella Avenue, Cypress, California 90630 cannot be held responsible for printing or typographical errors, or errors instances itinerary changes are made by AAT Kings seeking to reduce Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park Entry Fees arising from unforeseen circumstances. Moreover, photographs and inconvenience to guests. Such changes are deemed not to be a major descriptions of locations or attractions are merely representative of change to the itinerary and no compensation will be payable to guests. The entry fee for Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park is USD20/CAD27 per adult and USD10/CAD14 per child and is valid for a period of 3 conditions that existed at time of brochure printing and conditions may Vacations, closing days and other occurrences may necessitate a change not be the same at the time of your journey. of the day of the week for scheduled highlight dinners, regional meals, consecutive days. The entry fee is included on all Short Breaks. The entry sightseeing or other activities. If, you feel your enjoyment might be fee is not included on any Day Tours and must be pre-purchased at time The airline(s) featured or nominated in this brochure do not by virtue of diminished by any of these circumstances please check with the of booking or on day of travel. This is an additional compulsory their endorsement of this brochure commit or represent themselves respective national, state or territory tourist office before selecting a government charge and is subject to change without notice. You must either as contracting with any purchaser of a vacation from AAT Kings or specific departure date. carry your entry ticket with you every time you enter the National Parks or as having any other legal relationship with them. All bookings made within you will be required to purchase another ticket. Child age is 5-15 years. any provider of any transport, facilities, meals, other goods or of any Airport Transfers These prices are subject to change without notice. services are subject to terms and conditions and exclusions and/or Where indicated in this brochure, complimentary arrival and departure limitations and liability imposed by them in relation to matters not covered transfers are provided between designated airports and AAT Kings’ hotels Disclaimer for Warranties particularly and expressly by our agreement with AAT Kings. The Operator warrants only that the services shall be generally, though in on the scheduled start and end days of your tour only (Guided Vacations & If you decide that you do not want to visit a country or part of a country inspiring Journeys only). Complimentary transfers are only included with view of the vagaries of travel, not necessarily precisely, as described, and subject to change and the other terms and conditions herein. All other you intended to visit because of any law, condition or requirement of any pre/post tour accommodations booked with AAT Kings, and where flight government or governmental authority, official, servant or agent, you are arrival and departure details are advised. warranties, express and implied, including warranties of fitness for a specific purpose and merchantability are expressly excluded. There is no responsible for any costs, expenses, charges, fees, losses or damage warranty that extends beyond the description of the face hereof. incurred as a consequence and any cancellation or amendment fees. Special Meals None of the companies in the AAT Kings group of companies, or any other Please advise AAT Kings of any special dietary requirements at least Responsibility servants or agent, accept responsibility or liability for your acts, omissions, 14 days before departure. Note that any special meal requirements will be defaults conduct, state of health, condition or circumstances. on a request basis only. AAT Kings cannot guarantee the availability of 1. This brochure represents the entire agreement between the Guest and special meal types. AAT Kings Tours International Ltd., who is the product owner. Guests who purchase from within California 2. AAT Kings and its agents (collectively ‘AAT’) act only as agent for the Transactions entered into with AAT Kings are covered by the California Travel Not Included in Your Tour Price guest and upon express condition that AAT Kings shall not be liable or Consumer Resolution Fund (TCRF) if the guest is located in California at the Any items and matters not referred to above, including airlines to and responsible for any direct, indirect, consequential or incidental damage, time of payment. Eligible guests may file a claim with TCRF if the guest is from your destination, air-related taxes and fees (except where specified); injury, loss, accident, delay or irregularity of any kind, which may be owed a refund of more than $50 for transportation or travel services with the additional fees charged by airlines such as checked and/or excess occasioned by reason of any act, or omission of any third party seller of travel failed to forward to a proper provider or such money was not baggage, seat selections and any other services, passport and visa fees, (including without limitation, any act, inaction or breach of contract of refunded when required. The maximum amount which may be paid by the insurances or all kinds, tips/gratuities to Motorcoach Driver, Local Host, any third party which is to, or does supply any goods or services for this TCRF to any one guest is the total amount paid on behalf of the guest to the Local Specialists and Travel Director; laundry; phone calls; minibar; tour). Without limiting the foregoing, AAT Kings does not own or seller of travel, not to exceed $15,000. A claim must be submitted to the TCRF beverages and meals not detailed in the itinerary; Optional Experiences; operate any third party suppliers of services such as hotels, within 12 months after the scheduled completion date of travel. A claim must and all items of a personal nature. Additional taxes and surcharges may restaurants, transportation companies, sightseeing companies or local include sufficient documentation to prove your claim and a $35 processing be collected by foreign government and non-governmental entities. The tour operators with the exception of Down Under Tours. It is not fee. Claimants must agree to wave their rights to other civil remedies against price does not cover costs and expenses, including your return home, if responsible for any injury, death, loss or expense due to overbooking of a registered participating seller of travel for matters arising out of a sale of you leave the guided vacation whether of your own volition, our decision accommodations, default of any third parties, sickness, weather, which you file a TCRF claim. You may request a claim form by writing to: based on behavior that disrupts the trip, due to illness, action by any strikes, acts of God, government/s, acts of terrorism, criminal activity, Travel Consumer Restitution Corporation, P.O. Box 6001, Larkspur, CA government or other reason. This list is illustrative and not a complete list war, quarantine, force majeure events or any other cause beyond its 94977-600; or faxing a request to (213) 897-8846 of every item not included. control. All such risk, loss and expense must be borne by the guest. Guests purchasing from outside of California Luggage Allowance 3. Most coach tours are subject to a minimum number of guest bookings. Where this is not reached, we endeavor to give ample notice and Transactions entered into with AAT Kings are not covered by the California One medium size suitcase per person plus one piece of hand luggage Travel Consumer Restitution Fund. which may be carried on board the coach. Please note that hand luggage suggest suitable alternatives. Any additional costs incurred are the with an adjustable handle and wheels will not fit in the overhead responsibility of the guest. Data Protection compartments of the vehicle and cannot be accepted as hand luggage. 4. Legal proceedings against the company may be instituted only in a To process your vacation booking, AAT Kings will need to use personal Maximum weight of the suitcase is not to exceed 50lbs (23kg). We are State or Federal Court within the State of California, or in the U.S. information for you and guests in your booking. Personal information may required by strict Government vehicle weight regulations to enforce and District Court for the Central District of California. The applicable law include each guests name, address, phone number, email address, adhere to this limit. If your luggage exceeds this limit, we ask that you shall be the law of the State of California. passport number, and sensitive information such as health, medical, make alternative arrangements for the excess to be forwarded to the dietary, mobility, religious or other special requirements. This personal 5. We reserve the right to change the hotels and vehicles used, if termination point of your tour. We suggest that you have wheels on your information may be passed on to other suppliers of your travel operational considerations require this. suitcase, as there are certain places where assistance is not available (e.g. arrangements in addition to public authorities (such as customs and railway stations and cruise terminals). Airlines may impose stricter weight immigration), security and credit checking organizations, and otherwise and size limits for luggage and may also charge fees for checked Additional Risks Additional risks and damages may arise including, but not limited to, as required by law. We may need to provide personal information to baggage, including the first checked bag. Please check with your contractors who provide services to or for us (e.g. sending mail, providing airlines/s directly for their most current baggage regulations and related hazards of traveling in undeveloped areas, hazards of travel by boat, train, automobile, aircraft and other means of conveyance , animal interactions, marketing assistance, etc.). This may involve sending personal fees. AAT Kings is not responsible for additional fees imposed by carriers information (including sensitive). In making your booking you consent to in regard to luggage. All luggage and personal effects are at all times, and forces of nature, political unrest, other unrest, hazardous local customs and practices, differing levels of sanitation, differing standards of safety, your personal data being passed to relevant third parties as set above. We in all circumstances at the risk of the tour participant. Luggage insurance may also use personal information you provide us to review and provide is strongly recommended. risks associated with water, food, plants, insects and differing animal regulation, accident or illness in areas lacking means of rapid evacuation the vacations and services we offer, and to contact you (by post, email, Tipping/Gratuities: of medical facilities and acts of national and local governments and telephone or other means) about other vacations and services offered by unrest and acts of others against governments. These risks are not an AAT Kings that may interest you, if you do not want to receive this While it’s not compulsory in Australia or New Zealand, tipping is becoming information, or if you want a copy of the personal information we hold an increasingly accepted practice in all areas of the service industry. exhaustive list but are examples of many kinds of risks. You are voluntarily participating in these activities with the knowledge that there are about you, write to us at AAT Kings 801 East Katella Avenue, Anaheim, Tipping is on a voluntary individual basis, with a guideline of $5 per day, to California 92805. AAT Kings may charge a fee for supplying you this your Travel Director or Driver Guide at the end of your vacation. significant dangers involved and you hereby agree to accept any and all risks. As lawful consideration for the agreement with AAT Kings to information as permitted by law. Smoking and Seat Rotation participate in such trips and activities you agree you will not make a claim Photography against AAT Kings or its related companies or its personnel or sue for Government regulations prohibit smoking inside tourist coaches, A selection of images in this brochure have been supplied by Hamilton bodily injury, emotional trauma, death, property loss or damage or other including e-cigarettes. Please restrict smoking to the ample stops en Island, South Australia Tourism Commission, Tourism Australia, Destination loss, cost or expense, however caused, as a result of or related to your route. To enable everyone the opportunity of enjoying window and front New South Wales, Tourism Northern Territory, Tourism and Events contracting for, traveling to or from, or on any and every other way seats, guests change seats daily during the course of the tour. Queensland, Tourism Tasmania, Tourism Tropical North Queensland, participating in the trip. You release AAT Kings, its related companies and Visions of Victoria, Voyages Indigenous Tourism Australia, Wildlands Liability its personnel from any and all claims, known or unknown, arising from Wetlands Cruises, Wildman Wilderness Lodge, Te Puia, Real Journeys, contracting for, traveling to or from, and in any and every way participating In any legal action, arbitration, or other proceeding to enforce, interpret or Tamaki Maori Village, Destination Queenstown, Destination Rotorua. construe the terms and conditions, or concerning any grievance relating in a trip. This release of liability and assumption of risk agreement is to the booking, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover its entered into on behalf of you and all members of your family and party, Images in this brochure are indicative only and may not reflect specific reasonable legal fees and expenses on a solicitor/client basis. also including minors accompanying you. This agreement also binds your destinations visited. heirs, legal representatives and assigns. Front cover: Uluru Guided Base Walk, Northern Territory, Australia What to Bring We recommend casual, lightweight, drip-dry clothing with some warmer Safety Brochure Validity articles for the evenings and cooler days. For the winter months, a warm Where the guest occupies a motorcoach seat fitted with a safety belt, 01 April 2020 – 31 March 2021 jacket is recommended. Pack shorts, pullover, rubber-soled walking neither AAT Kings nor the operator nor its agents or co-operating For tour pricing and itineraries departing before 01 April 2020, refer to our shoes, swimsuit, towel, sleeping clothes and waterproof jacket. Do not organizations or service providers will be liable for any injury, illness or 2019 brochure. Please note surcharges and minimum night stays may forget a hat, camera, sunglasses, insect repellent, sunscreen, toiletries death for any loss or damages or claims whatsoever arising from any apply, and itineraries may vary due to special events, New Year’s Eve, and a bottle for drinking water. Note that regular laundry facilities may not accident or incident, if the safety belt is not being used at the time of such Christmas, Easter etc. The tours advised in this brochure are operated by always be available. Dress is usually casual, so bring comfortable an accident or incident. The exclusion and limitation of liability shall not be AAT Kings Tours Pty. Ltd., on behalf of AAT Kings Tours International Ltd. clothing. In Central Australia, Southern Australia and New Zealand nights used to imply that the operator or its agents or affiliated entities are liable in winter (May to August) can be cold, frosts and snow do occur and in other circumstances. AAT Kings Tours Pty. Ltd. ABN 97 079 722 464 occasionally cold winds blow, so bring warm clothing to suit. Days are 82-86 Bourke Road Alexandria NSW Australia 2015 usually sunny and mild. In Northern Australia warmer conditions apply, so International Treaties Website: aatkings.com come prepared. Transportation companies, airlines etc. are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time the guests are not on board Financial Protection US$20 MILLION – your peace of Wi-Fi planes, transportation or conveyances. We rely on international mind guarantee Complimentary Wi-Fi service is available in many hotel guest rooms and/ convention which may apply to the services provided by us, our suppliers The traveling public has always been concerned about protection of or the public areas of most hotels. Complimentary Wi-Fi is also provided or agents with respect to any claim of any nature brought by you against advance bookings. As part of AAT Kings’ commitment to providing our on-board most of our touring coaches. Wi-Fi on coaches uses a mobile/ us as a result of the provision of those services. International conventions customers with peace of mind in all dealings with AAT Kings, Travcorp cellular network and as a result the connection will be slower than regular which apply may include: Warsaw Convention 1929, (as amended by Financial Services Ltd has provided a letter of credit to Trafalgar of broadband and at times may not be available in some areas. Please note Hague Protocol and Montreal Protocol) in relation to air travel, or Montreal US$20Million in respect of all customers traveling with AAT Kings. that Wi-Fi may not be available on transfer coaches and other local Convention, the Berne Convention for rail travel, Athens Convention 1974 services. for carriage by sea, the Geneva Convention for carriage by road and the The USTOA $1 Million Travelers Assistance Program Paris Convention 1962 for Hotels. We are to be regarded as having all the AAT Kings shares the coverage available under the USTOA $1 Million Independent Touring benefits of these conventions on limiting our liabilities in relation to any Travelers Assistance Program with affiliates of the Travel Corporation Companies other than AAT Kings operate some touring in this brochure. claim of death, injury, loss, damage and delays to guests and luggage. who, as an Active Member of the USTOA is required to post $1 Million Enrolment in and payment for a vacation shall constitute agreement and with USTOA to be used to reimburse, according to the terms and Third Party Suppliers acceptance by the guest of the terms and conditions in this brochure. conditions of the USTOA Travelers Assistance Program, the advance IMPORTANT: Scenic Flights, Boat Cruises, Helicopter Flights, Cable Car These cannot be varied except in writing by and office of the Company. payment of AAT Kings customers in the unlikely event of The Travel Rides, some 4WD Tours, White Water Rafting, Camel Rides, Hot Air Corporation bankruptcy, insolvency or cessation of business. Further, you Ballooning, Rail etc. These excursions are not operated by AAT Kings AAT Kings Limited Role should understand that the $1 million posted by the Travel Corporation Tours, or by persons or companies associated with AAT Kings Tours. AAT Kings, a California corporation, serves only as a sales representative, may be sufficient to provide only a partial recovery of the advance These activities may involve inherent risk of injury, death, accident, delay and is not responsible for any activity beyond its limited role in arranging payments received by AAT Kings. Complete details of the USTOA and loss, and guests assume all such risk with regard to any reservations and ticketing. 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