guided touring | 2018 – 2019 DISCOVER

Amazing destinations. Amazing experiences. We’ll take you there. Discover the enchanting beauty and soul of Australia and New Zealand. Your unforgettable, effortless exploration is brought to life by the guided vacation experts, AAT Kings, who have been sharing their passion, unrivaled knowledge and exceptional service with guests since 1912.

Explore. Connect. Smile.

Delve into the fascinating stories of the Anangu people in Australia or explore the unique and captivating culture of the Maori in New Zealand. Proud of our roots and the traditions of our people, we enjoy showcasing their spellbinding stories – made possible through the strong relationships we have forged with indigenous communities across these diverse lands. DARWIN l Kakadu l l Litchfield Great Barrier Reef l Kununurra l Katherine Gorge Daintree l Bungle l Port Douglas Bungle l l El Questo l l l l l Geikie Atherton Mission Beach Broome Gorge NORTHERN Tablelands Hamilton Island TERRITORY l

Alice Kings Springs l Karijini Canyon l l Longreach l l l Coral Bay Kata l l Uluru Rockhampton Tjuta WESTERN Fraser Island l l AUSTRALIA Noosa l Monkey Mia SOUTH l BRISBANE Bay of Islands AUSTRALIA Gold Coast l l NORTH Byron Bay l The Pinnacles Coober Pedyl Flinders ISLAND l l Kalgoorlie Ranges l NEW SOUTH WALES l l Auckland PERTH l The Barossa Hunter Valley Wave Rock l l l Blue Mountainsl Margaret l SYDNEY Waitomo Caves l River Cape Le Grand l l CANBERRA l l l l Rotorua Valley of Kangaroo Island Beechworthl the Giants Mount Gambier l lMelbourne

l Great Ocean Road VICTORIA l TASMANIA

Cradle Mountain l l Launceston Franz Josef Glacier l l Freycinet Gordon River l Christchurch l l Port Arthur Mt. Cook l l HOBART Milford l Queenstown SOUTH Sound l ISLAND l Dunedin

Stewart Island 5 Contents The AAT Kings Difference 6 A Family Affair 14 Travel Essentials 85 Traveling with us 8 TreadRight Foundation 16 Booking Conditions 86 2 styles of travel 10 Smart ways to save 18 How to book back cover Where you’ll stay 12 Pre & Post Hotels 84

Guided Vacations

From 6 to 22 days, AAT Kings Guided Vacations fully explore FIRST CHOICE vacations offer premium hotels in central locations, each destination, to immerse yourself in its landscape, history more meals & sightseeing inclusions, plus Be My Guest dining and culture. They feature quality accommodations, with experiences. porterage and all breakfasts included, plus other meals. There BEST BUYS vacations offer great value, comfortable hotels with are 2 styles of Guided Vacation (see page 9 for more details). easy access to city centres and more free time.

Tour type Tour Days Code Page Tour type Tour Days Code Page FIRST CHOICE Highlights of Australia & New Zealand 22 IMZB 36 BEST BUYS Western Wonderland 16 WEMP 52 FIRST CHOICE Contrasts of Australia & New Zealand 18 QCANA 38 FIRST CHOICE Best of New Zealand 18 ZABC/ZCBA 54 FIRST CHOICE Discover Australia & New Zealand 15 CANZQ 40 FIRST CHOICE New Zealand Splendour 15 ZAAC/ZCCA 56 FIRST CHOICE Australian Highlights 13 IMSE 42 FIRST CHOICE Contrasts of New Zealand 10 IZANB 58 FIRST CHOICE Adventure 11/15 NUAD/NAAD 44 FIRST CHOICE Southern Spectacular 10 ZCQR/ZRQC 60 FIRST CHOICE East Coast Islands and Rainforest 10/13 QBC/QSC 46 BEST BUYS Kia Ora New Zealand 17 LABC/LCBA 62 FIRST CHOICE Perfect Tasmania 6/7/12 TLHH/THHL/THLH 48 BEST BUYS New Zealand Marvel 14 LCCA/LAAC 64 FIRST CHOICE Tastes of Southern Australia 11 ESMA 50 BEST BUYS Southern Spotlight 9 LCQR/LRQC 66

Inspiring Journeys Short Breaks

On an Inspiring Journey we will take you off the beaten track with Ranging from 2 to 19 days in length, AAT Kings Short Breaks immersive experiences in a boutique small group setting of up to combine the must-see highlights of a destination with your 20 like-minded travelers. You’ll travel in luxury coaches or 4WD choice of accommodations standard, plus selected meals. Ideal vehicles and stay in boutique retreats, lodges and resorts. Best of all for the independent-minded traveler, travel with different Driver our expert Travel Directors and/or Driver Guides will take care of Guides each day to benefit from their combined experience. everything else, so you can sit back and be inspired by the journey.

Tour Days Code Page Tour Days Code Page The Long White Cloud 11/12/22 NZNI/NZSI/NZIJ 22 Sydney & the Blue Mountains 4 SS11 69 Inspiring New Zealand 10 NZFLY 24 Melbourne & the Great Ocean Road 4 MM11 69 Inspiring Australia 13 IJFLY 26 Best of Australia 19 MS19 70 Victoria’s Hidden Gems 7 IJVIC 28 Australian Icons 13 MS12 72 Kakadu’s Ancient Secrets 5 MNDD 30 Cairns & the Great Barrier Reef 4 CC11 74 Outback Australia – The Colour of Red 5 CRUA/CRAU 32 Port Douglas & Reef Retreat 6 PDCE 74 Kakadu & East Alligator River 2 DK40 75 Kakadu & Katherine Gorge 3 DG42/52 75 Uluru Highlights 2 YY43 76 Uluru & Kings Canyon Explorer 3 YK41 76 Day Tours Uluru & Kings Canyon Discovery 3 AK43 77 Alice Springs to Uluru Explorer 2 AK20 77 Kangaroo Island Discovery 2 ZZ22 78 Do you have a day or half a day to spare? See the must-see sights, learn about a specific destination’s history and culture with our Perth & Rottnest Island 4 PP11 78 Day Tours. Rotorua Discovery 4 ZR5 79 Bay of Islands & Rotorua Unearthed 7 ZBR5 79 Region/Tour Page Fiordland Experience 5 ZFE5 80 Field of Light 81 Queenstown, West Coast & TranzAlpine 5 ZWC5 80 Red Centre Piti & Ochre Sightseeing Passes 81 Sightsee ‘n’ Save Day Tours Pass 81 Red Centre 82 Sydney 82 Melbourne 82 Queensland 83 83

Guided Vacations and Inspiring Journeys in this brochure are definite departures!* *With the exception of Discover Australia & New Zealand (CANZQ) and Victoria’s Hidden Gems (IJVIC). 6

Indulge in an unforgettable voyage of discovery with AAT Kings. From the shimmering Blue Mountains to the untamed Red Centre of Australia, and from the majestic glacial fiords to the lush rolling hills of New Zealand, our vacation experiences ensure you encounter the regions’ extraordinary sights and stories – including the ‘Hidden Gems’ you would not discover on your own. The AAT Kings Difference

100 years of experience

Crafting unforgettable vacations in Australia for over 100 years, AAT Kings’ story begins with the Pyke family, whose spirit for adventure and passion for their homeland saw them launch coach touring in Australia as far back as 1912.

Starting with self-drive car hire 7-seater vehicles, we expanded to guided tours, becoming Sydney’s largest tour operator by the 1960s. In the 1980s, we joined pioneering adventurer Bill King’s Northern Safaris to create what has become AAT Kings today. 7

Authentic experiences

AAT Kings has the inside track on Australia and New Zealand and we delight in sharing it with our guests. Join the thousands of guests who have traveled these great countries, enjoying the life- changing travel experiences we have created with passion, focus and first-hand experience.

Our friendly and experienced Travel Directors and Driver Guides delight in revealing their insider tips to the real Australia and New Zealand – the characters, the special spots and that inimitable Aussie and Kiwi verve you’ll carry in your heart forever.

Extensive range of vacations

Enjoy an effortless, authentic holiday experience, quality hotels and the best value-for-money with over 35 unique itineraries packed with easy adventure, great flavours, and some surprises along the way – all finely crafted to ensure you’ll never worry about a thing.

With AAT Kings, you have a friend in every destination, sharing experiences that will make your visit so memorable. Enjoy time to explore the sights at your leisure – your Travel Director is on hand to recommend the best in town.

See what’s on offer from page 20 >

Unrivaled service

Trust AAT Kings to guide your journey through Australia and New Zealand. Our team of dedicated and experienced staff have been delivering hassle- free and unforgettable vacations for decades, taking care of every little detail along the way.

With the perfect balance of sightseeing and relaxation, your adventure through Australia and New Zealand is made that much more special with the knowledge that travelers have been choosing AAT Kings to share mesmerizing travel experiences for over a century. 8

Traveling with us

Our experts connect you to Australia & New Zealand.

Tony Nellie

‘I love the people you get to meet in this job! ‘My must-see place is the west coast of I love our history, culture and our ancient Tasmania. The region is truly Australia’s last landscape! I love the Australian sayings... it’s untamed frontier. It’s raw and rugged, yet so ‘just down the road’ which could be 100 yards mesmerizing and majestic.’ or 1000 miles. You gotta love that!’

OUR FLEET AIRPORT TRANSFERS With the most modern fleet in the business, you can You will receive free transfers between designated relax in air-conditioned comfort. AAT Kings’ fleet of airports and your AAT Kings hotel on scheduled start 70 vehicles features reclining seats with footrests, an and end days of your vacations and with pre and post on-board restroom, PA and road camera technology, and vacation accommodations booked through AAT Kings. panoramic windows to ensure you won’t miss a thing. 9

Experienced. Friendly. Passionate.

Let our talented Travel Directors take you on a life-changing vacation – a journey filled with fascinating tales, in-depth insights and fond memories made possible by a team of passionate local guides and operations experts who work tirelessly together to ensure your dream vacation is stress-free and seamless, from start to end.

Mark Manuela

‘I feel very proud being able to share with our ‘I’m deeply passionate about Australia’s guests a deeper understanding of our Maori beautiful, unique and ancient environment; culture. The evening at Tamaki Maori Village, its Indigenous people are the world’s oldest where they get to experience, taste and feel the continuous culture. Sharing my knowledge warm hospitality of our people, is truly magical.’ with guests fuels this passion.’

MORE WAYS TO TRAVEL FREE WIFI & USB Leave the comfort of your coach behind and Stay connected and charged during your vacation as enjoy a scenic train ride and flight, helicopter, our entire fleet is equipped with WiFi* and in-seat boat ride and river cruise, or see the sights over USB ports. Charging facilities are also available in all the hump of a camel, depending on the itinerary our off-road vehicles. or optional experience you have selected. *Speed and reception may vary in remote areas. 10

Breaking the boundaries of one-size-fits-all travel experiences, AAT Kings offers two unique travel styles to suit your dream vacation desires. Whether you wish to get under the skin of the destination, are traveling in a small group or simply seek a budget escape, our travel styles all reveal the must-see sights, sounds and flavours of Australia and New Zealand.

2 styles of travel

Guided Vacations 6-22 day fully guided experiences

Enjoy a rare opportunity to delve deeper into your vacation destination with AAT Kings’ 6 to 22 day fully guided experiences, immersing yourself in its fascinating culture, heritage and exquisite beauty. Our quality hotels with breakfast and porterage included, Welcome Reception and Farewell Dinner tick all the boxes, with two styles of Guided Vacations on offer to suit your needs:

FIRST CHOICE Stay in premium hotels in central locations, and enjoy more meals and sightseeing inclusions, plus unforgettable Be My Guest dining experiences to indulge in delicious local flavours.

BEST BUYS Enjoy great value, comfortable hotels with easy access to city centres and more free time to explore and engage with the destination on your own terms. Start exploring on page 34 > 11

Inspiring Journeys 5-22 day small group boutique journeys

Venture off the beaten track and into the depths of these diverse lands in an intimate small-group setting where every detail has been taken care of. Join AAT Kings’ 5 to 22 day small group journeys by luxury coach or 4WD vehicle, staying in boutique retreats, lodges and resorts and savouring gourmet cuisine.

Explore our portfolio on page 20 > 12

Millbrook Resort Inspiring Journeys > Queenstown, NZ Where you’ll stay

AAT Kings’ accommodations are selected for comfort, location and facilities. Our range includes brands like Crowne Plaza, Millennium, Mantra and Stamford Plaza, and feature resorts like Hamilton Island, Cradle Mountain Hotel, Te Waonui Forest Retreat and Voyages Ayers Rock Resort, to name a few.

Hotel Grand Chancellor FIRST CHOICE Guided Vacations > Hobart, TAS

The Langham Inspiring Journeys > Sydney, NSW Stamford Plaza FIRST CHOICE Guided Vacations > Adelaide, SA 13

Crowne Plaza FIRST CHOICE Guided Vacations > Melbourne, VIC

Castaways Resort & Spa FIRST CHOICE Guided Vacations > Mission Beach, QLD

Hamilton Island FIRST CHOICE Guided Vacations > Whitsundays, QLD

Punakaiki Resort FIRST CHOICE Guided Vacations > Punakaiki, NZ

Copthorne Resort BEST BUYS Guided Vacations > Bay of Islands, NZ

Ayers Rock Resort Cicada Lodge FIRST CHOICE Guided Vacations > Yulara, NT Inspiring Journeys > Nitmiluk National Park, NT 14 A Family Affair

AAT Kings is part of The Travel Corporation (TTC), a 4th generation, family-owned business with over 100 years of travel expertise and passion. With a multi award-winning portfolio ranging from luxury hotels and boutique river cruises, to independent vacation package companies and a variety of guided travel experiences, TTC offers something for everyone. We are worldwide experts with 30 travel and tourism brands spanning over 70 countries, managed by 40 sales offices and over 10,000 team members, serving over 2 million customers a family of brands annually. We pride ourselves on taking a long-term view, with an ethos of attention to detail in all areas of the company. ttc.com

Our Commitment Our Passion We are committed to establishing lasting relationships We show pride, energy and determination in with our guests by exceeding their expectations the first all that we do. We are committed to creating time and every time, through consistently delivering exceptional experiences for our guests, outstanding quality of service, experience and value. employees and Travel Directors. 15

Discover the Travel Corporation.

Our Customers Our Responsibility We put our guests at the heart of everything we Through our TreadRight Foundation, we strive to do in order to secure their engagement, loyalty enhance and protect the communities we work in and recommendation. and to be a good corporate citizen. 16

TreadRight Foundation Encouraging global sustainable tourism.

An initiative supported by The Travel Corporation’s (TTC) family of brands, the TreadRight Foundation is a not-for-profit working to ensure the environment and communities we visit remain vibrant for generations to come. The foundation has helped support some 40 sustainable tourism projects worldwide including Sea Turtle Conservancy in Costa Rica, Shark Savers in Ecuador and The Cape Leopard Trust in South Africa. Within Australia and New Zealand we are also proud to support a number of important projects with a focus on wildlife conservation. Inspiring Journeys and AAT Kings encourage the sustainable development of tourism in partnership with the TreadRight Foundation. 17 AAT Kings Cares Our local projects

Kiwis Rainbow Springs in New Zealand Inspiring Journeys and AAT Kings support the conservation of New Zealand’s iconic native bird, the endangered kiwi. • We contribute to the Kiwi Breeding Program in Rotorua to hatch and raise chicks, perform health checks and daily monitoring • Donations assist with funding research into incubation and rearing • The aim is to help raise awareness of the protection of the kiwi and act as a pivotal role in their survival

Tasmanian Devils Save the Tasmanian Devil Devil Facial Tumour Disease (DFTD) threatens the existence of this internationally-recognized icon. • In some areas, more than 80% of the Tasmanian devil population has been wiped out • The threat to the devil due to DFTD continues to spread • Significant advances in the Insurance Population and protecting isolated populations, are enabling a new phase in the species’ conservation and recovery in the wild

Koalas Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors The Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital at Australia Zoo in Queensland, is dedicated to saving Australia’s many native species. • It is the largest and busiest wildlife facility of its kind in the world • Caring for one koala costs an average of $1,500 • The facility treats about 800 koalas each year • The hospital helps rehabilitate and care for injured and orphaned koalas in addition to other animals • Donations contribute to an eco-friendly facility to house them

For more information and details on how you can support the foundation, visit TreadRight.org 18

Smart ways to save

Save by combining the discounts below:

Early 10% saving 7.5% saving 5% saving Payment when you pay in full by when you pay in full by when you pay in full by Discount 31 January 2018 27 April 2018 29 June 2018

Available on selected Guided Vacations and Inspiring Journeys – see itinerary pages. Discount applies only to the land content portion of the vacation. Can be combined with other discounts where applicable. The full amount must be paid by the designated date. Subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time.

For more info visit aatkings.com/booking-conditions

for returning Kings Club 5% saving AAT Kings guests

Kings Club is for guests who have previously traveled with AAT Kings and our family of companies including Trafalgar, Insight Vacations, Contiki and Uniworld. It’s our way of saying thank you for your loyalty. Kings Club Membership is free and you’re automatically entitled to our Kings Club Past Guest Discount of 5% off your next Guided Vacation.

Adds Ons 2.5% saving 10% saving 5% saving When you book 2 or more When purchasing an Book a triple room vacations at the same time AAT Kings operated and we’ll give you 5% Short Break or Day Tour off the twin price with a Guided Vacation 19

And even more ways to save:

Groups 5% saving 1 person free When 5-16 people travel When 17 people travel together, together, everybody saves 5% one person travels for free

AAT Kings can also tailor an itinerary for you and your group of 15 people or more. For more info email [email protected]

Young travelers Children 5-15 years get a discount when sharing a room with an adult (limit of one discount per room), and receive a discount off the adult price of AAT Kings operated Day Tours.

Traveling alone? If you don’t want to pay the single supplement on Guided Vacations you can share with a guest of the same gender in a non-smoking twin room, at no extra cost. If we can’t pair you up, we’ll accommodate you in a single room.

Conditions apply. See page 86 for more information > 20

Inspiring Journeys 5-22 day small group boutique journeys

On an Inspiring Journey we will take you off the beaten track with immersive experiences in a boutique small group setting. You’ll travel in luxury coaches or 4WD vehicles and stay in boutique retreats, lodges and resorts with gourmet cuisine to match. We offer the perfect balance of freedom from the stress of vacation planning, with the flexibility to shape your journey with a choice of optional experiences. You’ll share your vacation with a small group of up to 20 like-minded travelers. Best of all our expert Travel Directors and/or Driver Guides will take care of everything else, so you can sit back and be inspired by the journey. 21

Incredible Stories Traveling has the power to enrich our lives in many ways. It’s not just the places you go, it’s the people you’re with, the experiences you share and the stories you write along the way. Everyone has a story. Start your next chapter on an Inspiring Journey through Australia and New Zealand.

Creating moments Create moments you’ll remember all your life, by connecting with interesting people, amazing places, diverse cultures and unique environments.

Cultural immersion We all dream of traveling the world and discovering ourselves in different cultures. But it’s one thing to hear someone else’s story and another to create yours. At Inspiring Journeys we don’t just show you places, we create immersive experiences you’ll never forget.

The 4 pillars Our Inspiring Journeys allow you to enjoy a cross section of exciting, interesting and enriching experiences. This is why our itinerary highlights have been grouped to cover a number of areas.

Discover These experiences allow you to be observational, to take a step back and take it all in.

Explore These highlights are much more interactive and gives you the opportunity to connect with your surroundings.

Learn/Do Take your vacation to another level as you learn something new through active participation.

Relax Enjoy some down time to simply unwind and appreciate your destination or indulgent experience.

Accommodations On an Inspiring Journey, you will stay in hand-picked accommodations that are situated in both beautiful and unique locations, where there is a real sense of connection. Milford Sound Lodge, award-winning Royal Mail Hotel and Cicada Lodge, feature in our itineraries. 22

Lake Pukaki & Mt. Cook The Long White Cloud 22/12/11 DAYS | CHRISTCHURCH TO AUCKLAND | NZIJ/NZSI/NZNI

HIGHLIGHTS Discover the scenic majesty of the North and South Discover Islands of New Zealand with a small group of fellow- • Stunning Milford Sound in the heart explorers, combining natural beauty with a touch of of Fiordland National Park luxury as you overnight in the Franz Josef rainforest • New Zealand’s capital Wellington in the foothills of Mount Cook, and in magical Milford • Experience Franz Josef Glacier Sound, slumber amidst the treetops in the Coromandel • The Waitomo Glowworm Grotto Ranges, and journey into the deep south to the wild Explore and pristine landscapes of remote Stewart Island. • Journey on the iconic TranzAlpine Train • Historic goldrush Day 1: Welcome to Christchurch Day 5: Queenstown Free Time • Untouched Stewart Island On arrival in Christchurch you’ll be Today is free for you to explore New Learn/Do transferred by private car to your hotel. Zealand’s adventure capital. Ride the This evening meet your Travel Director Shotover Jet Boat or venture out on a • A jade factory & see artists at work for a welcome drink and dinner. Hotel: Wine Tour. Tonight you’ll dine at Bob’s Peak overlooking Queenstown. • Walk the rainforest Treetop Walkway Hotel Montreal, Christchurch. DW B HD Day 2: Christchurch – Punakaiki Day 6: Queenstown Free Time • Experience the Agrodome Farm Show This morning, take one of the world’s Make the most of your extended • Gain an insight into Maori life at great scenic railway journeys on the stay in Queenstown. Why not sit Whakarewarewa Living Village famous TranzAlpine train. Travel back and enjoy a peaceful cruise through the spectacular Southern Alps, across Lake Wakatipu aboard New Relax and spend the night in an eco-friendly Zealand’s oldest steamship, the TSS • Ride a gondola to Bob’s Peak waterfront resort at Punakaiki. Hotel: Earnslaw, to Walter Peak Station. B Punakaiki Resort, Punakaiki. B DW • Cruise the Bay of Islands Day 7: Queenstown – Day 3: Punakaiki – Franz Josef Milford Sound • Stay in chalets & cruise on Visit Hokitika for a demonstration by a Travel to Lake Te Anau, then Fiordland stunning Milford Sound greenstone (jade) carver, then ascend to National Park to the Milford Sound. a treetop walkway to view the canopy Tonight, stay at magical Milford Sound Taste of the lush nearby rainforest. Continue Lodge. Hotel: Milford Sound Lodge, to the mighty Franz Josef Glacier for Fiordland National Park. B DW • A Maori Hangi with the Tamaki family a tour to the viewing area with an expert glacier guide. Day 8: Milford Sound – • 21 Full buffet breakfasts B Hotel: Te Waonui Stewart Island Forest Retreat, Franz Josef. B DW • 1 Be my Guest lunch BG A breakfast cruise to the spectacular Day 4: Franz Josef – Queenstown Tasman Sea begins your day. Later, at • 1 Lunch L Take an optional scenic flight over the Invercargill, travel by ferry to remote • 10 Dinners with wine DW glacier this morning, then travel along Stewart Island, keeping a lookout for the shores of Lakes Wanaka and Hawea. seals, dolphins and albatross. Stewart • 2 Highlight Dinners HD Explore the historic gold-mining village Island is arguably the best place to • 1 Farewell Dinner FD of Arrowtown en route to Queenstown. spot a kiwi in the wild. Hotel: Bay Nestled on the shores of crystal- Motel, Stewart Island, 2 nights. B clear Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown’s Day 9: Stewart Island scenery is inspiring. Hotel: Millbrook A guided tour and cruise today reveals Resort, Queenstown, 3 nights. B DW an unspoiled, a beautiful haven, steeped 23 Bay of Islands l2 l Russell per person twin l Whangarei From $9525 share land only DEPARTURES & PRICES l1 Coromandel Auckland l1 l1 All dates are Definite Departures

NZIJ: Christchurch to Auckland | 22 days

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l $6785 $7840 Te Anau Queenstown l Start Single* Single* l End 2018 2019 Start End Start End l l Overnight stays Jan 15 Jan 25 Jan 14 Jan 24 Stewart Island 2 Bluff Jan 22 Feb 01 Jan 21 Jan 31 l l Sightseeing stops Feb 12 Feb 22 Feb 04 Feb 14 Mar 05 Mar 15 Feb 11 Feb 21 Mar 19 Mar 29 Feb 18 Feb 28 Mar 04 Mar 14 $5850 Mar 18 Mar 28 Per Person Twin Share $5950 in stories of Maori legend. Stewart Day 17: Rotorua – Coromandel $7840 Per Person Twin Share Island is a destination for those who An exclusive 5-star Eco Glow Worm Single* $7975 yearn to go beyond the ordinary. B L experience awaits you today in the Oct 15 Oct 26 Single* famous Waitomo Caves. Later, travel Dec 10 Dec 21 Oct 14 Oct 25 Day 10: Stewart Island – Mt. Cook through the dairy-farming district of Dec 09 Dec 20 Cruise back to the mainland and travel to the Coromandel Peninsula, though lush Southland pastures on NZNI: Wellington to Auckland | 11 days famous for pristine beaches and native your way to Aoraki (Mt. Cook). Hotel: forests. Hotel: Grand Mercure Puka $4495 $5075 Hermitage, Mount Cook. B DW Per Person Twin Share Per Person Twin Share Park Resort, Coromandel. B DW Day 11: Mt. Cook – Christchurch $6140 $6790 Travel to tranquil Lake Tekapo, visit the Day 18: Coromandel – Auckland Single* Single* Travel to Auckland, New Zealand’s Church of the Good Shepherd. Later 2018 2019 largest city. Take a city tour, and then Start End Start End you’ll be welcomed to Morelea Farm by Jan 26 Feb 05 Jan 25 Feb 04 explore, relax and dine at your own your hosts Angie and Stan Taylor for Feb 02 Feb 12 Feb 01 Feb 11 pace. Hotel: Sofitel, Auckland. B Feb 23 Mar 05 Feb 15 Feb 25 lunch in their 600-acre garden. Hotel: Mar 16 Mar 26 Feb 22 Mar 04 Mar 30 Apr 09 Mar 01 Mar 11 Hotel Montreal, Christchurch. B BG Day 19: Auckland – Mar 15 Mar 25 Bay of Islands $5075 Mar 29 Apr 08 Day 12: Christchurch – Travel north to the Waipoua Forest, Per Person Twin Share Wellington $5175 home to the 2,000-year-old Tane Per Person Twin Share Guest depart this morning in $6790 Mahuta. A Maori guide will explain the Single* Christchurch (Code: NZSI). Explore $6900 legend behind the largest Kauri tree Oct 26 Nov 05 Single* Christchurch at your leisure, then in existence. Spend tonight at your Dec 21 Dec 31 Oct 25 Nov 04 you’re off to New Zealand’s capital Dec 20 Dec 30 waterfront resort in the heart of the city, Wellington. Enjoy a city tour and glorious Bay of Islands. Hotel: Copthorne Visit aatkings.com/nzij or nzsi or nzni for additional visit Te Papa, the Museum of New departure dates. *Single traveler must pay the single Resort, Bay of Islands, 2 nights. B DW Zealand. price. Note: Itinerary, departure dates & prices may Guest join this afternoon in change from 01/10/18. Wellington (Code: NZNI). Hotel: Sofitel Day 20: Bay of Islands Hotel, Wellington, 2 nights. B DW Take a ferry to historic Russell for a tour of the first European settlement Day 13: Wellington in New Zealand. The rest of the day WAYS TO SAVE Explore Wellington at your own pace. B is free for relaxing or exploring. B Early payment discount Day 14: Wellington – Taupo Save up to $1050pp Travel through verdant dairy country to Day 21: Bay of Islands – Auckland Experience spectacular scenery See page 18 for more great savings < Tongariro National Park, a near-desert today as you cruise through world- Kings Club discount Save up to $525pp with three active volcanoes, Mounts renowned game-fishing waters to Tongariro, Ruapehu and Ngauruhoe. DINING Cape Brett and, weather permitting, Hotel: Hilton Hotel, Taupo. B DW 21 Full buffet breakfasts B 10 Dinners with wine DW through the famous ‘Hole in the 1 Be my Guest lunch BG 2 Highlight Dinners HD Day 15: Taupo – Rotorua Rock’ formation. The return cruise to 1 Lunch L 1 Farewell Dinner FD Travel to nearby Rotorua via the Paihia meanders through picturesque FLIGHT INFORMATION spectacular Huka Falls. Tonight, islands – see deserted sandy beaches an evening of Maori history, culture and secluded bays and keep your eyes NZIJ: Christchurch to Auckland Day 1 – flights to arrive prior to 4.00pm into Christchurch and traditional food awaits you at peeled for the marine life. Celebrate Airport the Tamaki Family Marae. Hotel: this evening at a Farewell Dinner with Day 22 – flights to depart anytime from Auckland Airport Regent of Rotorua, 2 nights. B HD your Travel Director and new-found NZSI: Christchurch return friends. Hotel: Sofitel, Auckland. B FD Day 1 – flights to arrive prior to 4.00pm into Christchurch Day 16: Rotorua Airport Enjoy the entertaining Agrodome Day 22: Farewell from Auckland Day 12 – flights to depart anytime from Christchurch Airport Sheep Show and a visit to Say farewell to your fellow travelers NZNI: Wellington to Auckland Day 12 – flights to arrive prior to 4.00pm into Wellington Rainbow Springs Nature Park. when your journey comes to an end Airport Gain an insight into Maori life at this morning after breakfast. B Day 22 – flights to depart anytime from Auckland Airport Whakarewarewa Living Village. B Flights are not included in the vacation price 24

Doubtful Sound

Inspiring New Zealand NEW VACATION 10 DAYS | AUCKLAND TO QUEENSTOWN | NZFLY

HIGHLIGHTS This epic New Zealand journey spans both islands revealing Discover cosmopolitan cities, majestic snow-capped mountains, pristine • Stunning Doubtful Sound in the coastlines, as you indulge your taste buds along the way. heart of Fiordland National Park In the , explore vibrant Auckland, experience • Beautiful Lake Rotorua the history and traditions of Maori culture in Rotorua, and • Stunning scenery in ‘Adventure discover cosmopolitan Wellington. And in the spectacular capital’ Queenstown , let your hair down in alpine adventure capital Explore Queenstown and marvel at awesome Doubtful Sound. • Visit Rainbow Springs Nature Park • Historic goldrush Arrowtown • Queenstown Included Day 1: Welcome to Auckland at the home of Lance and Bridgette Choice experiences Upon arrival in Auckland spend some O’Sullivan – New Zealand horse racing time at leisure to relax or explore on your royalty. Enjoy a sumptuous country Learn/Do own. This evening meet your Travel style lunch at the Red Barn on their Director for dinner and a welcome drink. beautiful Waikato Farm. After lunch we • Visit Te Papa the Museum of New Zealand Hotel: Sofitel Auckland, 2 nights. DW travel to Rotorua, for an orientation tour • Experience Maori culture at the with views of Lake Rotorua. Tonight Day 2: Auckland enjoy a Maori Cultural Experience at Tamaki Maori Village A city sights tour will start your morning Tamaki Maori Village; you’ll gain an in Auckland. Travel around the city • Zealandia, the world’s first insight into local Maori culture and waterfront to Mission Bay. Prepare fully-fenced urban ecosanctuary history with our special Maori show and your camera for Bastion Point and traditional Hangi. Experience the heart- the Michael Joseph Savage Memorial, Relax pounding wero (challenge) from a Maori with stunning shots of Auckland, warrior during a Powhiri, a ceremonial • In cosmopolitan Auckland & Wellington the North Shore and the Waitemata Maori welcome. In the village, see Harbour. Next up we take a ferry over • Rotorua Included Choice experiences how Maori lived prior to European to Waiheke Island. At Stonyridge settlement. Experience customs like the Vineyard, enjoy a tour and tastings, Taste Hongi greeting, as well as learn some plus a light lunch over views of the customary phrases. Feast on succulent • On Waiheke Island sample olive vineyard. Depart for Rangihoua Estate, meats and vegetables cooked in a Hangi, oils & visit 3 vineyards which introduces you to Waiheke’s olive the Maori method of cooking in the growing industry, including tasting • Join the O’Sullivans for lunch earth with geothermal steam. Hotel: award winning olive oils. A stop at on their Waikato farm Princes Gate, Rotorua, 2 nights. B BG HD Casita Miro will leave you enchanted • A Maori Hangi with the Tamaki family with the tastes of the Mediterranean. Day 4: Rotorua • 9 Full buffet breakfasts B Your tour finishes with wine tastings Included Choice at the beautiful Mudbrick Vineyard, Today choose one from a range • 1 Be my Guest lunch BG with spectacular views of the Hauraki of Included Choice sightseeing • 2 Lunches L Gulf, before returning to Auckland by experiences. Perhaps unwind with a ferry. Tonight enjoy a free evening; why spa treatment at the Polynesian Spa, • 4 Dinners with wine DW not try one of the many restaurants in take a tour of the Hobbiton movie Wynyard Quarter or the Viaduct? B L set, or why not try zip lining with • 1 Highlight Dinner HD Canopy Tours. Tonight, dinner is at Day 3: Auckland to Rotorua your restaurant of choice – ask your • 1 Farewell Dinner FD Follow the meandering Waikato Travel Director for more details. B DW River to our Be My Guest Experience 25

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your coach and travel to the delightful per person twin Day 5: Rotorua – Wellington From $ share land only This morning visit Rainbow Springs gold rush village of Arrowtown, on 5810 Nature Park. Discover native flora that the sparkling Arrow River, once one of DEPARTURES & PRICES grows around the crystal clear mineral the world’s richest rivers. Afterwards All dates are Definite Departures water springs. You might even spot a you’ll get a feel for Queenstown and kiwi! Next visit Whakawerawera surrounds on an orientation tour. $5810 $5810 Living Village, where a local guide See Lake Wakatipu, Per Person Twin Share Per Person Twin Share will show you New Zealand’s biggest mountain range and home of the $7315 $7315 geyser, bubbling mud pools and thermal Bungy Jump at Kawarau Bridge. Hotel: Single* Single* springs before flying to Wellington. 2018 2019 Heritage Queenstown, 3 nights. B Start End Start End This evening why not venture down Nov 18 Nov 27 Feb 17 Feb 26 to Courtenay Place or Cuba Street and Day 8: Doubtful Sound Mar 17 Mar 26 Travel to an untouched world deep in dine at one of Wellington’s tucked the heart of Fiordland National Park. $5935 away bars or quirky cafés? Hotel: Per Person Twin Share The beauty and vastness of Doubtful Sofitel Wellington, 2 nights. B $7460 Sound will take your breath away as you Single* Day 6: Wellington experience its deep wilderness. Your Nov 24 Dec 03 This morning venture out into day begins in Manapouri with a cruise Wellington’s laneways, enjoy culinary across the picturesque Lake Manapouri Visit aatkings.com/nzfly for additional departure dates. *Single traveler must pay the single price. experiences as well as the city’s history followed by a trip across New Zealand’s Note: Itinerary, departure dates & prices may change and architecture. Discover fresh tastes most expensive road over Wilmot Pass, from 01/10/18. in New Zealand’s cafe and culinary pausing along the way to experience capital, as we introduce you to local the dense Fiordland rainforest and tastes, products and people. With a view Doubtful Sound glistening far personal guide to tell the local stories, below. In Doubtful Sound cruise you will taste gourmet products such through this pristine fiord; look out for as coffee, chocolate, gelato, cheeses and the varied wildlife you may encounter other specialties in top food places the like dolphins, fur seals and the rare locals know. This afternoon we travel to Fiordland crested penguin. Tonight Zealandia, the world’s first fully-fenced enjoy dinner at your hotel. B L DW urban ecosanctuary. The 225 hectare park is a ground-breaking conservation Day 9: Queenstown Included Choice WAYS TO SAVE project that has reintroduced 18 species Today choose one from a range of native wildlife back into the area, six Early payment discount of Included Choice sightseeing of which were previously absent from Save up to $595pp experiences. You have the option to join mainland New Zealand for over 100 See page 18 for more great savings < a wine tour, take a guided walk through years. Tonight it is dinner of your choice Kings Club discount Save up to $295pp native beech forest or travel on a 4WD at one of the local restaurants – ask minibus tour through spectacular your Travel Director for details. B DW DINING Skippers Canyon. Your Travel Director 9 Full buffet breakfasts B 1 Highlight Dinner HD Day 7: Wellington – Queenstown will assist you in booking all of your 2 Lunches L 4 Dinners with wine DW A visit to Te Papa, the Museum of chosen Included Choice experiences. 1 Be My Guest lunch BG 1 Farewell Dinner FD New Zealand will complete your time This evening join your AAT Kings FLIGHT INFORMATION here in Wellington. Discover New Travel Director and your new-found Day 1 – flights to arrive prior to 4.00pm into Auckland Zealand’s nature, history, art and friends for a Farewell Dinner with Airport heritage on a guided walk through wine at a local restaurant. B FD Day 10 – flights to depart anytime from Queenstown Airport its many exhibitions. Later we travel Flights are not included in the vacation price to New Zealand’s adventure capital Day 10: Farewell from Queenstown Internal-vacation flights: Land Only price requires the Queenstown. Airfare is not included following internal-vacation flights to be purchased Say farewell to your fellow travelers and must be booked by you or your separately in order to fulfil the vacation itinerary: when your journey comes to an end travel agent. Upon arrival you’ll board Day 5 – Rotorua to Wellington: NZ 8235 this morning after breakfast. B Day 7 – Wellington to Queenstown: NZ 605 26

Kings Canyon Inspiring Australia 13 DAYS | CAIRNS TO SYDNEY | IJFLY

HIGHLIGHTS This classic Australian journey takes the traveler from the Discover Tropical North to Central Australia’s spiritual heartland • The World Heritage listed Blue Mountains and on to cosmopolitan Sydney. Pristine beaches, dense • Iconic Uluru (Ayers Rock) & rainforests, endless red desert and rugged coastlines await Kata Tjuta (the Olgas) you each day. Experience ancient culture and stunning • Spectacular Sydney Harbour & beaches landscapes, gourmet produce and warm-hearted local • The Great Barrier Reef characters as you visit iconic highlights and venture off the Explore beaten track to discover the magic of this vast continent. • Hike to the top of Kings Canyon • The 36 mystical domes of Kata Tjuta Day 1: Welcome to Palm Cove Day 4: Cairns – Alice Springs Learn/Do This afternoon, join your Travel Fly today from tropical Cairns to Director for a Welcome Reception remote Alice Springs. Visit the School • Enjoy an Indigenous experience and dinner overlooking the stunning, of the Air and Royal Flying Doctor in the Daintree Rainforest waters of the Coral Sea. Dine on Service. An exceptional Be My • Sail a yacht on Sydney Harbour award-winning modern Australian Guest dining experience in a natural cuisine at the ultimate tropical bush setting awaits you this evening. • Snorkel on the Great Barrier Reef beachfront restaurant. Hotel: Enjoy a drink and take some time Alamanda Palm Cove, 3 nights. DW to explore your surroundings and Relax watch the sun set while your host Day 2: Daintree & Culture • Toast an Uluru sunset with sparkling wine cooks a delicious 3-course meal in Today, enjoy an exclusive a bush oven. Dine under the Milky journey to the World Heritage listed • Taste your way through the Hunter Valley Way as he shares his knowledge of Daintree Rainforest. Your Aboriginal traditional Indigenous bush foods Taste guide will share insights into the and stories of the land. Hotel: Crowne relationship between the local Kuku • Experience an exclusive Be My Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters. B BG Yalanji people and their land. Learn Guest dinner under the stars about cultural traditions, bush Day 5: Alice Springs – • Indulge your taste buds under foods and medicine, and traditional Kings Canyon the magical southern stars at the hunting techniques. Enjoy lunch in Travel off the beaten track later today to Sounds of Silence Dinner a tranquil rainforest setting. B L the Henbury Meteorites Conservation Reserve. This afternoon, enjoy a • Enjoy an indulgent dinner at chef Peter Day 3: Great Barrier Reef relaxed walk along the creek-bed of Discover the magic of the Heritage Gilmore’s iconic Bennelong Restaurant spectacular Kings Canyon, and gaze listed Great Barrier Reef today on a under the sails of the Opera House up at the sheer red rock walls that cruise to three secluded outer-reef tower above you. Hotel: Kings Canyon • 12 Full buffet breakfasts B dive sites, on the Quicksilver Silver Resort, Deluxe Spa Room. B L DW • 1 Be my Guest dinner BG Series catamaran. Spectacular coral formations and an underwater world Day 6: Kings Canyon – • 5 Lunches L of unique marine creatures await Ayers Rock you beneath the turquoise waters. This morning at sunrise you have • 4 Dinners with wine DW Snorkel through coral gardens or the opportunity to take the iconic • 1 Highlight Dinner HD bask in the sun on deck. Enjoy a 6 kilometer Rim Walk around delicious tropical lunch on board magnificent Kings Canyon. Highlights • 1 Farewell Dinner FD your air-conditioned vessel before include the domed ‘Lost City’ and returning to Palm Cove. B L Cotterill’s Lookout, for spectacular 27

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views across the plains. Travel on to Hotel: Parklands Country Garden per person twin From $ share land only vast Curtain Springs Station, where and Lodges, Blackheath. B DW 7225 you can join a unique paper-making DEPARTURES & PRICES workshop, then sit down and chat Day 10: Blue Mountains – Hunter Valley All dates are Definite Departures to the locals over a barbecue lunch. Good food, great wine and beautiful This afternoon you’ll enter Uluru – $7225 $7225 scenery await you today in the Kata Tjuta National Park to witness Per Person Twin Share Per Person Twin Share renowned Hunter Valley, one of the truly spectacular Uluru sunset. $9600 $9600 Australia’s major wine regions. Hotel: Sails in the Desert Hotel, Single* Single* Experience exclusive private wine- Ayers Rock Resort, 2 nights. B L 2018 2019 tastings at boutique vineyards, and sit Start End Start End Apr 10 Apr 22 Feb 05 Feb 17 Day 7: Uluru & Kata Tjuta down to an exceptional lunch before Oct 09 Oct 21 Mar 05 Mar 17 Nov 06 Nov 18 Venture to the Uluru – Kata Tjuta returning to your country retreat $7395 Cultural Centre to gain an insight into for an afternoon at leisure. Hotel: Per Person Twin Share the history and culture of the Anangu, Kirkton Park, Hunter Valley. B L DW $9790 the traditional owners of this land. Single* Then, walk amidst the sheer rock-walls Day 11: Hunter Valley – Sydney Take to stunning Sydney Harbour Apr 09 Apr 21 of Walpa Gorge, following the creek Oct 08 Oct 20 this afternoon aboard an authentic bed between two of the largest domes. Nov 12 Nov 24 America’s Cup yacht. You can take This afternoon, explore the base of the helm, work the grinders or simply Visit aatkings.com/ijfly for additional departure Uluru. Afterwards, meet the magical sit back and relax as you sail past the dates. *Single traveler must pay the single price. stars of the Southern Hemisphere Note: Itinerary, departure dates & prices may change architectural marvel of the Sydney this evening at the sensational from 01/04/19. Opera House, the Harbour Bridge, the Sounds of Silence Dinner. B HD Rocks district and the many secluded Day 8: Ayers Rock – Sydney coves surrounded by multi-million- Rise with the creatures of the desert dollar waterfront homes. After an to view the soul-stirring sunrise over unforgettable day, this evening is free Uluru. Afterwards, fly from Ayers Rock for you to dine at your leisure. Hotel: in the Red Centre to cosmopolitan The Langham, Sydney, 2 nights. B Sydney. Easing back into city life upon your arrival in Sydney, your Travel Day 12: Sydney Today, explore the cosmopolitan city Director will be able to give you hints of Sydney. Visit the Eastern Suburbs, on the best places to eat this evening. for a stroll along the coastal walk for WAYS TO SAVE Hotel: The Langham, Sydney. B magnificent views over the Pacific Early payment discount Day 9: Sydney – Blue Mountains Ocean. Later, join a VIP guided tour Save up to $740pp Today you’ll explore the World Heritage of the iconic Sydney Opera House, See page 18 for more great savings < listed Blue Mountains National Park, followed by a Farewell Dinner at chef Kings Club discount Save up to $370pp a pristine environment extending Peter Gilmore’s iconic Bennelong over a million acres. See the soaring Restaurant under the billowing DINING Three Sisters rock formation at Echo sails of the Opera House. B FD 12 Full buffet breakfasts B 4 Dinners with wine DW Point, and spectacular Bridal Veil 5 Lunches L 1 Highlight Dinner HD Falls. Then, traveling off the well-worn Day 13: Farewell from Sydney 1 Be My Guest dinner BG 1 Farewell Dinner FD Say farewell to your fellow travelers track, you’ll discover secluded when your journey comes to an end FLIGHT INFORMATION lookouts and enjoy peaceful short this morning after breakfast. B Day 1 – flights to arrive prior to 2.00pm into Cairns Airport bushwalks. Journey on this afternoon Day 13 – flights to depart anytime from Sydney Airport through spectacular landscapes to Flights are not included in the vacation price your hotel, where there’ll be time to Internal-vacation flights: Land Only price requires the following internal-vacation flights to be purchased relax before dinner, a delicious meal separately in order to fulfil the vacation itinerary: designed around produce sourced Day 4 – Cairns to Alice Springs: QF1949 from local Blue Mountains suppliers. Day 8 – Ayers Rock to Sydney: JQ661 28

The Twelve Apostles

Victoria’s Hidden Gems NEW VACATION 7 DAYS | MELBOURNE RETURN | IJVIC

HIGHLIGHTS Discover the secrets of Victoria’s charm on this eclectic sojourn. Discover In cosmopolitan Melbourne, explore lanes and discover edgy • The eclectic village of Daylesford, with cafés, while in quaint Daylesford uncover antique shops antique shops, bazaars & cottage industries and unique cottage industries. Experience a Welcome to • The iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground Country ceremony with indigenous people in the spectacular Explore Grampians, and take one of Australia’s iconic road trips on the • Melbourne’s vibrant walkways & arcades Great Ocean Road, while staying in boutique accommodations • Green Olive farm in the Mornington Peninsula and indulging your taste buds with gourmet cuisine on the way. Learn/Do • Visit Creswick Woollen Mills, the last Day 1: Welcome to Melbourne beautiful Wombat Hill Botanic colored woollen spinning mill in Australia On arrival in Melbourne there’s Gardens overlooking Daylesford town • Call in at the high-tech Museum of free time to relax or explore. This for a lovely morning stroll, or take Australian Democracy in Ballarat evening meet your Travel Director at the ‘Peace Mile’ Walk around Lake your hotel for a Welcome Reception Daylesford. After exploring, you’ll head • Experience a Welcome to Country ceremony before departing for a magical to Lavandula Swiss Italian Farm for with indigenous people in the Grampians evening aboard the famous Colonial morning tea. See their manicured • Browse Torquay’s Australian Surfing Museum Tramcar Restaurant. Hotel: Sofitel vegetable, herb, lavender and olive Melbourne on Collins. DW plots, set amongst stone farm buildings Relax dating back to 1850 and friendly farm Day 2: Melbourne – Daylesford animals. Next stop, we visit the family- After a leisurely breakfast at the • Indulge in a relaxing mineral bath at the owned and operated Creswick Woollen Sofitel’s 35th floor restaurant historic Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa Mills, the only remaining colored overlooking the city, explore woollen spinning mill in Australia. • The Great Ocean Road & Twelve Apostles Melbourne’s vibrant walkways and In a private tour, learn how luxurious arcades with a knowledgeable local natural fibers are processed into Taste guide. Enjoy morning tea at one of the designer garments. A little way down • Enjoy a magical dining experience aboard local Melbourne cafés. You’re free at the road is the historic town of Clunes. lunchtime, then we’re bound for the the famous Colonial Tramcar Restaurant Step back in time and wander along the eclectic village of Daylesford, notable main street where you’re free to grab • Enjoy a Highlight Dinner & not only for its mineral spring baths, a spot of lunch in one of its cafés or at Stage Show at Flagstaff Hill but antique shops, bazaars and various the country pub, the National Hotel. cottage industries. This afternoon • Enjoy dinner at the acclaimed Because of its historic main street enjoy a relaxing mineral spa at the Royal Mail Hotel in the Grampians façade, the town has been the setting historic Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa for well-known films including Heath • Enjoy a Be My Guest lunch & wine tasting at which has been welcoming visitors Ledger’s Ned Kelly, Mad Max 1 and the the award-winning Jack Rabbit Winery since 1895. Tonight you’ll stay at 1950s classic On the Beach. On our way the beautifully appointed Peppers • Morning tea at Lavandula Swiss Italian Farm to Dunkeld, we’ll visit The Museum Mineral Springs Hotel. Dinner this of Australian Democracy at Eureka evening is at an award-winning • 6 Full buffet breakfasts B in Ballarat. Using the latest digital restaurant, The Argus, in Hepburn technology coupled with historic • 1 Be my Guest lunch BG Springs. Hotel: Peppers Mineral iconic objects, visitors can immerse Springs Hotel, Daylesford. B DW • 4 Dinners with wine DW themselves in a sensory experience • 1 Highlight Dinner HD Day 3: Daylesford – Dunkeld on the birth of Australian democracy. After breakfast, why not visit Located at the base of the Grampian • 1 Farewell Lunch FL 29 Clunes l 1 Daylesford l Start Halls Gap l l l l End The Grampians Ballarat Melbourne l Overnight stays 1 l1 l l Dunkeld l Sightseeing stops Queenscliff Torquay l Red Hill l l l1 l1 Port Warrnambool Campbell l1 Sorrento l Lorne l l The Twelve Apollo Bay Apostles

Mountains, enjoy dinner at the Royal in Apollo Bay before arriving in per person twin From $ share land only Mail Hotel’s acclaimed restaurant. picturesque Lorne late afternoon. Enjoy 3225 Hotel: Royal Mail Hotel, Dunkeld. B DW a free night to dine wherever you wish DEPARTURES & PRICES among the beachfront restaurants. Day 4: Dunkeld – Warrnambool Hotel: Cumberland Resort, Lorne. B $3225 $3225 This morning you might like to sleep Per Person Twin Share Per Person Twin Share in and enjoy leisurely breakfast. Or Day 6: Lorne – $4340 $4340 for the early riser, join the ground’s Mornington Peninsula Single* Single* gardener for a guided walk through We continue this morning along 2018 2019 Start End Start End their kitchen garden, which supplies the last leg of the Great Ocean Road, Sep 14 Sep 20 Jan 18 Jan 24 most of the hotel’s produce. Set on just passing stunning coastline until we Oct 12 Oct 18 Feb 08 Feb 14 Nov 09 Nov 15 Mar 01 Mar 07 over an acre, it’s Australia’s largest arrive in the town of Torquay. It’s a Dec 07 Dec 13 Mar 22 Mar 28 and most productive organic kitchen mecca for Australian surf life, so it’s garden. We’ll head to the top of the only fitting that we visit the Australian Visit aatkings.com/ijvic for additional departure dates. *Single traveler must pay the single price. Grampians today at Halls Gap for a Surfing Museum, for a guided tour to Note: Itinerary, departure dates & prices may change Welcome to Country ceremony by the learn of the culture and much-loved from 01/04/19. local indigenous people at the Brambuk pastime as we leave the Great Ocean Cultural Centre. The traditional people Road behind. Then onwards to the of Gariwerd, the Djab Wurrung and Bellarine Peninsula a wine-growing Jardwidjari, will teach you how to region where we’ll indulge our taste throw a boomerang and then gather buds in a Be My Guest lunch and local bush tucker for you to taste. See wine tasting at the award-winning spectacular natural rock formations, Jack Rabbit Winery. A vehicle ferry waterfalls and panoramic views over will then take us from Queenscliff to the Grampian Mountain range. Then the beautiful Mornington Peninsula. we head down the mountain to coastal Here we’ll visit the Green Olive farm Warrnambool. Tonight it’s a Highlight for some hands-on experience with Dinner and Stage Show at Flagstaff assistance from the farmers, enjoying Hill, where you’ll not only learn about a taste of farm life and fresh produce the region’s maritime history, but with a local guide before heading to will experience it! Hotel: Deep Blue our accommodations. Tonight enjoy a Spa & Resort, Warrnambool. B HD sumptuous dinner together at Linden Tree Restaurant at your hotel. Hotel: Day 5: Warrnambool – Lorne Lindenderry at Red Hill. B BG DW Our departure today will be leisurely, so why not take advantage of the Day 7: Mornington Peninsula – resort’s spa and massage services? Farewell from Melbourne WAYS TO SAVE Be sure to have your camera ready as This morning after breakfast we head Early payment discount we take one of Australia’s most iconic back towards Melbourne and the road trips along the Great Ocean Road. famous Melbourne Cricket Ground, Save up to $330pp We’ll visit all the must-see sights and the MCG, affectionately referred to See page 18 for more great savings < stop at vantage points along the way, by locals as the ‘G’. Explore its inner Kings Club discount Save up to $165pp including the Bay of Islands, London sanctum, walk on the hallowed arena DINING Bridge, Loch Ard Gorge and of course and experience where legends play 6 Full buffet breakfasts B 1 Highlight Dinner HD the Twelve Apostles. There will be some with your guide. Your Inspiring Journey 1 Be My Guest lunch BG 1 Farewell Lunch FL free time for you to grab a bite for lunch is now coming to an end. Enjoy a 4 Dinners with wine DW in the seaside town of Port Campbell Farewell Lunch with your fellow travel FLIGHT INFORMATION and for the adventurous, perhaps companions where you can look back Day 1 – flights to arrive prior to 2.00pm into Melbourne a helicopter flight over the Twelve on the past week and raise a glass or Airport Apostles may appeal (own expense). two to the wonderful memories and Day 7 – flights to depart after 5.00pm (domestic) or Stretch your legs this afternoon great friends that have been made. B FL 7.00pm (international) from Melbourne Airport Flights are not included in the vacation price 30

Gunlom Falls Kakadu’s Ancient Secrets 5 DAYS | DARWIN RETURN | MNDD

HIGHLIGHTS Kakadu is one of the most spiritual environments on our Discover planet. Its immense gorges and crystal-clear rock pools will • World Heritage listed Kakadu National Park leave you with indelible images of a unique journey. Cruising • Litchfield National Park’s many its vast, bird-rich wetlands and witnessing the mystery of wonderful waterfalls its ancient rock-art, you’ll be transported to another place • Cruise the Mary River on a safari cruise and time. At the end of exhilarating days of discovery, relax Explore in safari-style accommodations at Nitmiluk and Mary River, • Climb Nourlangie for spectacular enjoying first-class cuisine in pristine natural settings. views over Kakadu National Park • Get off road on the Marrakai 4WD track As this journey departs early morning comfort and chic in the midst of a Learn/Do from Mantra on the Esplanade in stunning landscape. Hotel: Wildman • Immerse yourself in WWII history Darwin, accommodations will need to Wilderness Lodge, Mary River. L DW be pre-booked for the previous night. at Adelaide River War Cemetery Day 2: Mary River – Kakadu • Learn about Aboriginal rock art at Ubirr Day 1: Darwin – Mary River Wake this morning to a chorus of This morning, meet your Driver Guide native birds on the floodplains. Later, • Enjoy an exclusive Aboriginal and board your luxury 4WD vehicle at Corroboree Billabong, a wildlife cultural experience to begin your journey of discovery cruise on a safari-style boat reveals in the vibrant Top End. Cross the a pristine environment, a myriad of Relax barramundi-rich Finniss River and bird species including thousands • Swim at overlooking Kakadu enter magnificent Litchfield National of magpie geese, and the promise Park, where stunning waterfalls of glimpses of estuarine crocodiles. • Stay in luxury accommodations cascade into crystal-clear pools, Travel on to iconic Kakadu National at Cicada Lodge for 2 nights soaring magnetic termite mounds Park. Australia’s largest, it is also • Relax in luxury at Wildman Wilderness Lodge rise out of the red soil, and tropical World Heritage-listed as both a cultural monsoon forests thrive in ancient and natural sanctuary. Settle into • Cool off with a refreshing dip at gorges. The Park is a haven for your hotel, with its unique exterior hundreds of native bird species and design reminiscent of the shape of a Taste the plateau supports a rich range crocodile, and relax and unwind or • Enjoy picnic lunches in secluded of woodland flora. Enjoy a swim in take a dip the shaded outdoor pool. the clear waters of the pool at the locations off the beaten track Then join your Driver Guide for a base of tumbling , and late-afternoon walk at Ubirr, one of • Experience a 3 course dinner cruise visit Wangi Falls to hear about its Kakadu’s most renowned Aboriginal on peaceful Katherine Gorge importance in Aboriginal custom. rock art sites. At the Main Gallery • 4 Full buffet breakfasts B This afternoon, embark on a rugged you’ll see representations of the many • 5 lunches L cross-country adventure traveling animals the local Indigenous people via the unsealed Marrakai Track hunted. Animals were painted to pay • 1 Highlight Dinner HD (seasonally accessible). You’ll travel respect to them for giving their lives, through vast cattle stations and to ensure future hunting success, or • 3 Dinners with wine DW sparsely-inhabited backcountry to to illustrate a noteworthy catch. A your accommodations at Wildman painting of a thylacine, or Tasmanian Wilderness Lodge in The Mary tiger, which has been extinct in the River Wetlands. Your private area for over 2000 years, attests to the permanent safari tent ensures antiquity of the paintings. Take a walk 31

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to the fantastic vantage point of Nadab stories of growing up in the bush and per person twin From $ share land only Lookout, which affords magnificent teach you about the fine art of rarrk 2775 views over the surrounding (crosshatch) painting using a special DEPARTURES & PRICES wetlands and escarpments, brush made from a reed. Guided by All dates are Definite Departures and witness a remarkable Ubirr Manuel, you can create your own sunset. Hotel: Mercure Crocodile rarrk painting to take home with you. $2775 $2825 Kakadu Hotel, Jabiru. B L DW Per Person Twin Share Per Person Twin Share In the early evening, cruise the $3535 $3595 Day 3: Kakadu – Katherine River as it winds through Single* Single* Katherine Gorge spectacular gorges, the cliff-faces 2018 2019 If you’re an early riser there’s the changing colour with the setting Start End Start End Apr 22 Apr 26 Apr 28 May 02 chance today to take an early morning sun. Spot wildlife and learn about May 06 May 10 May 05 May 09 scenic flight over Kakadu and the history and culture of the local May 20 May 24 May 19 May 23 Jun 10 Jun 14 Jun 09 Jun 13 remote Arnhem Land. Then visit Jawoyn people from a professional Jun 17 Jun 21 Jun 16 Jun 20 Jun 24 Jun 28 Jun 23 Jun 27 Nourlangie, also known as Burrungui, guide. Enjoy a candle-lit three- Jul 01 Jul 05 Jun 30 Jul 04 another of Kakadu’s premier rock course Highlight Dinner cooked Jul 08 Jul 12 Jul 07 Jul 11 Jul 15 Jul 19 Jul 14 Jul 18 art sites, with your Driver Guide on board your vessel. B L HD Jul 22 Jul 26 Jul 21 Jul 25 providing a detailed interpretation Jul 29 Aug 02 Jul 28 Aug 01 Day 5: Katherine – Darwin Aug 12 Aug 16 Aug 11 Aug 15 of the superb ochre paintings and Aug 19 Aug 23 Aug 18 Aug 22 Enjoy some time to yourself this the rich Aboriginal culture they Aug 26 Aug 30 Aug 25 Aug 29 morning in this glorious environment. Sep 09 Sep 13 Sep 08 Sep 12 depict. Later you’ll venture off the Sep 23 Sep 27 Sep 22 Sep 26 Relax in the privacy of your sealed road and hit the gravel for tastefully-furnished room, or rise Visit aatkings.com/mndd for additional departure a scenic cross-country journey to early to experience the mystical dates. *Single traveler must pay the single price. Gunlom Falls. Take your time to hike Note: Itinerary, departure dates & prices may change early-morning light. Later travel to the top of the falls for a splash in from 01/04/19. north along the Stuart Highway, a crystal-clear natural plunge pool. stopping at , a series of It’s a moderately strenuous climb, but cascading waterfalls and pools, you’ll be rewarded with spectacular for a refreshing dip. Continue to views over the National Park. Adelaide River, the headquarters of Take in the natural beauty of the area a large military base during WWII while you enjoy a picnic lunch, then and the site of a well-tended War continue to Nitmiluk National Park, Cemetery created especially for those the home of Nitmiluk (Katherine) who gave their lives in the service Gorge. The Gorge comprises a system and defence of their country. Your of 13 immense gorges carved over Inspiring Journey concludes this the millennia by the Katherine River evening on your arrival in Darwin, through the ancient stone country at Mantra on the Esplanade. B L of the region. Indulge yourself in WAYS TO SAVE five-star luxury for two nights at Cicada Lodge, a stunning architect- Early payment discount designed eco-lodge where each room Save up to $285pp has a private balcony that offers See page 18 for more great savings < views out across the landscape. Hotel: Kings Club discount Save up to $145pp Cicada Lodge, Nitmiluk National DINING Park, Katherine, 2 nights. B L DW 4 Full buffet breakfasts B 1 Highlight Dinner HD Day 4: Katherine 5 Lunches L 3 Dinners with wine DW Today meet renowned Indigenous FLIGHT INFORMATION artist Manuel Pamkal, who was Day Prior – flights to arrive anytime into Darwin Airport born and raised immersed in his Day 5 – flights to depart after 8.00pm from Darwin Airport rich traditional culture. He’ll share Flights are not included in the vacation price 32

Uluru (Ayers Rock) Outback Australia: The Colour of Red 5 DAYS | AYERS ROCK TO ALICE SPRINGS | CRUA/CRAU

HIGHLIGHTS Both the iconic sights and the hidden treasures of Discover Australia’s legendary Red Centre are revealed on this • Iconic Uluru (Ayers Rock) & Kata enthralling journey through never-ending red plains Tjuta (the Olgas) in the Red Centre and sprawling cattle-stations. From world-renowned • Henbury Meteorites Conservation Reserve Uluru and Kata Tjuta to a little-known site where an • Wander into Simpsons Gap immense meteorite struck the Earth more than 5000 Explore years ago, each day will provide genuine opportunities to • The 36 mystical domes of Kata Tjuta experience the life, culture and traditions of the Outback. • Fascinating Standley Chasm Learn/Do Day 1: Welcome to Ayers Rock to Uluru this morning and explore • Hike through Walpa Gorge Your inspiring Outback journey begins the base of the rock. Several rock this afternoon when you meet your shelters house Anangu paintings • Discover Aboriginal rock art at Uluru Driver Guide and take the short drive dating back thousands of years. Your • Learn about Uluru’s sacred sights to Uluru – Kata Tjuta National Park. guide will explain their significance The Park is the setting for the majestic and relate timeless stories of the land. • Hike to the top of Kings Canyon sandstone monolith of Uluru (Ayers Visit beautiful Mutitjulu Waterhole, for magnificent views Rock) and the 36 red-rock domes of the once a vital water source for the local • Visit School of the Air & the Royal Kata Tjuta (the Olgas) formation. The inhabitants, before traveling on to Flying Doctor Service Traditional Owners of this land, the remote Curtin Springs Station. Anangu, have lived in the region for tens Tour the property’s boutique paper- of thousands of years and have a deep Relax making facility, and discover the connection with the land. You’ll learn processes involved in its production. • Toast an Uluru sunset with sparkling wine about Tjukurpa: the history, knowledge, Chat with one of the locals over a religion, morality and law of the local • Take a dip in Ellery Creek Big Hole barbecue lunch, and learn about life on Aboriginal people and their ancestors. • Experience a spectacular Red Centre sunrise the million-acre cattle property that’s First stop is Kata Tjuta, where you’ll been home to the Severin family since Taste walk amidst the sheer rock-walls of 1956. After lunch, follow the Luritja Road Walpa Gorge, following the natural creek towards Kings Canyon and view Atila • Dine ‘Under a Desert Moon’ at bed between two of the largest domes. (Mt. Conner), the ‘forgotten wonder’ of Kings Canyon Resort This evening return to Uluru to see Central Australia. Pause briefly at Kings • Taste traditional bush foods the sun set over the western horizon Creek Station, established in 1982 by Lyn in Alice Springs and witness the remarkable light that and Ian Conway and now Australia’s floods the monolith, changing it from largest exporter of wild camels. • 4 Full buffet breakfasts B red to vibrant orange and finally deep Continue to nearby King’s Canyon • 3 lunches L purple. Later, get to know your traveling Resort, where you can relax and unwind companions over a relaxed meal at before enjoying a unique evening dining • 1 Be my Guest dinner BG Ilkari Restaurant. Hotel: Sails in the experience, Under a Desert Moon, set • 2 Dinners with wine DW Desert Hotel, Ayers Rock Resort. DW in the silent wilderness under a canopy of the southern night sky (weather • 1 Highlight Dinner HD Day 2: Ayers Rock – Kings Canyon permitting). Enjoy canapés and a glass Your day begins with an iconic sunrise of sparkling wine followed by a delicious over Uluru and Kata Tjuta at the Kata four-course meal incorporating fresh Tjuta dune viewing area. Move closer produce and unique ingredients 33

Simpsons Gap Angkerle (Standley Chasm)

l l2 Alice Springs Kings Canyon l l1 Ayers Rock Resort l21 l Henbury Meteorites Kata Tjuta l l Uluru per person twin From $2225 share land only DEPARTURES & PRICES All dates are Definite Departures l Start CRUA: Ayers Rock to Alice Springs l End $2225 $2295 l Overnight stays Per Person Twin Share Per Person Twin Share l Sightseeing stops $2780 $2855 Single* Single* 2018 2019 Start End Start End Apr 17 Apr 21 Apr 16 Apr 20 May 01 May 05 Apr 30 May 04 May 15 May 19 May 14 May 18 May 29 Jun 02 May 28 Jun 01 native to the Australian Outback. Visit Simpsons Gap and dramatic Jun 12 Jun 16 Jun 11 Jun 15 Hotel: Kings Canyon Resort. B L HD Angkerle (Standley Chasm). This Jun 26 Jun 30 Jun 25 Jun 29 formation was created over millions of Day 3: Kings Canyon – $2325 $2425 years, the deep red sandstone walls of Per Person Twin Share Alice Springs Per Person Twin Share the Chasm contrasting dramatically Kings Canyon is a deep, narrow valley $2955 $3065 with the carpet of lush green ferns and Single* Single* cut into the Earth over millennia by towering gum trees on the valley floor. running water. Its ancient red rock Jul 10 Jul 14 Jul 09 Jul 13 Before you leave, there’ll be time to take Jul 24 Jul 28 Jul 23 Jul 27 walls soar 100 meters above Kings Aug 06 Aug 10 a cooling swim in Ellery Creek Big Hole. Aug 07 Aug 11 Creek to a plateau of rocky domes. Aug 21 Aug 25 Aug 20 Aug 24 Sep 04 Sep 08 Sep 03 Sep 07 Wake early this morning to explore Returning to Alice Springs, you’ll visit Sep 18 Sep 22 Sep 17 Sep 21 the spectacular Canyon at sunrise, the the Royal Flying Doctor Service to see Oct 02 Oct 06 Oct 01 Oct 05 best time for observing the changing how this iconic facility has provided colors of the landscape. The 6-kilometer emergency medical assistance to those CRAU: Alice Springs to Ayers Rock Canyon Rim Walk, considered one living in remote outback Australia since $2225 $2295 of the best and most varied walks 1928. An exceptional Be My Guest Per Person Twin Share Per Person Twin Share in central Australia, begins with dining experience in a natural bush $2780 $2855 a strenuous climb but soon evens setting awaits you this evening. Enjoy Single* Single* out once you reach the rim. As you a drink, explore your surroundings 2018 2019 follow the path, you’ll find yourself and watch the sun set while your Start End Start End May 11 May 15 May 10 May 14 among the weathered sandstone host cooks a delicious 3-course meal Jun 08 Jun 12 Jun 07 Jun 11 domes known as The Lost City. in a bush oven. Dine under the Milky Jun 22 Jun 26 Jun 21 Jun 25 Way as he shares his knowledge of There’s also an opportunity to descend $2325 $2425 traditional Indigenous bush foods Per Person Twin Share Per Person Twin Share into The Garden of Eden, a lush, and stories of the land. B L BG sheltered valley with a permanent $2955 $3065 Single* Single* waterhole. A shorter, more relaxed walk Day 5: Farewell from Jul 06 Jul 10 Jul 05 Jul 09 takes you along the sandy creek bed Alice Springs Aug 03 Aug 07 Aug 02 Aug 06 Aug 17 Aug 21 Aug 16 Aug 20 and leads to a lookout point affording At School of the Air this morning excellent views of the towering canyon learn how children living in an area Visit aatkings.com/crua or crau for additional walls. Travel off the beaten track extending over 1.3 million square departure dates and for the reverse itinerary from later today to the Henbury Meteorites kilometers receive education via Alice Springs to Ayers Rock (Code: CRAU). *Single Conservation Reserve. Here, nearly radio and internet. You’ll also visit the traveler must pay the single price. Note: Itinerary, departure dates & prices may change from 01/04/19. 5,000 years ago, a dozen fascinating Overland Telegraph Station. One of the craters were formed when a meteor great engineering feats of 19th-century struck the Earth’s surface with Australia, it allowed communication immense force. Explore the craters, the between the Outback and the rest of largest of which measures 15 meters the world. Say farewell to your fellow in depth, before driving on to Alice travelers when your journey comes to Springs, where you’ll enjoy dinner at an end this morning after breakfast. B your hotel. Hotel: Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters, 2 nights. B L DW WAYS TO SAVE Day 4: West MacDonnell Ranges Early payment discount The town of Alice Springs, the heart of FLIGHT INFORMATION the Red Centre, is located at a gap in the Save up to $245pp CRUA: Ayers Rock to Alice Springs See page 18 for more great savings < MacDonnell Ranges. After breakfast Day 1 – flights to arrive prior to 12.30pm into Ayers Rock Airport Kings Club discount Save up to $125pp this morning, travel the short distance Day 5 – flights to depart after 12.30pm from Alice Spring Airport to the West MacDonnell Ranges, an CRAU: Alice Springs to Ayers Rock DINING ideal location to experience the geology, Day 1 – flights to arrive prior to 12.30pm into Alice Springs Airport 4 Full buffet breakfasts B 2 Dinners with wine DW flora and fauna of this unique region. Day 5 – flights to depart after 1.00pm from Ayers Rock Airport 3 Lunches L 1 Highlight Dinner HD Flights are not included in the vacation price 1 Be My Guest dinner BG 34

Guided Vacations 6-22 day fully-guided experiences

AAT Kings Guided Vacations let you fully explore a destination and immerse yourself in its landscape, history and culture. Guided Vacations feature quality hotels, with porterage included. All breakfasts are included, plus up to half of your dinners, using quality local produce. ‘Welcome Receptions’ ensure your vacation starts off on a good note, with a casual introduction to your fellow travelers. ‘Farewell Dinners’ at the end of your vacation gives you the chance to relive your journey highlights and celebrate. It’s also a chance to exchange contact details, as many people make lifelong friends on an AAT Kings vacation. There are 2 styles of Guided Vacation. 35 FIRST CHOICE Sightseeing Discover the very best that Australia and New Zealand have to offer. Be blown away by the mesmerizing beauty and depth of culture of these stunning places.

Included Choice AAT Kings offers Included Choice options on selected First Choice Guided Vacations. At certain destinations, just choose an experience and your Travel Director will tailor your itinerary at no extra cost. Look for this symbol on itinerary pages for Included Choice options.

Dining Your ‘First Choice’ Guided Vacations include special dining occasions like our ‘Highlight Dinners’ and ‘Be My Guest’ local dining experiences.

Encounters that capture the essence of a place through its history, its locals and its unique cuisine.

Accommodations On a First Choice vacation, we have selected premium hotels that are in great locations, with great views and offer great service. We stay in standout properties like Voyages Ayers Rock Resort, Crowne Plaza Melbourne and Millennium Hotel Queenstown, to name a few.

BEST BUYS

Sightseeing Our Best Buys itineraries offer great value without compromising on visiting the must-see destinations and experiences available in Australia and New Zealand. Best Buys itineraries allow for more free time so you can relax and explore at your own pace.

Accommodations We have selected accommodations that are comfortable and provide easy access to city centres. We stay in properties like the Scenic Hotel Franz Josef, Beachcomber Picton and Esplanade Hotel by Rydges Fremantle. 36

Mt. Cook Highlights of Australia & New Zealand 22 DAYS | MELBOURNE TO CHRISTCHURCH | IMZB

HIGHLIGHTS A perfect mix of modern cities and ancient landscapes • Discover Melbourne’s colorful characterizes this epic journey across two nations. Gems hidden laneways and arcades like the World Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef, Sydney • Enjoy an Aussie BBQ at Earth Sanctuary Harbour and breathtaking Milford Sound complement a • Toast an Uluru sunset with sparkling wine world of ancient Aboriginal tradition in Australia’s Red • Discover rock art at Uluru Centre and vivid Maori culture in Rotorua. From tropical • Hike through Walpa Gorge Cairns to the towering mountain peaks of the Land of at Kata Tjuta (the Olgas) the Long White Cloud, you’ll be amazed at every turn. • Create your own dot painting • Cruise and snorkel on the Great Barrier Reef Day 1: Welcome to Melbourne Day 6: Uluru & Kata Tjuta • Dip your toes in the Get to know your Travel Director this Witness the magical Uluru sunrise, Pacific Ocean on Bondi Beach evening at a Welcome Reception and then tour the caves at the base of Uluru • Experience the Sydney Opera dinner on board Melbourne’s famous and see ancient rock art. Later, travel House on a guided tour Colonial Tramcar Restaurant. Hotel: over red desert plains to Kata Tjuta (the Crowne Plaza, Melbourne, 3 nights. DW Olgas), and take a walk through some • Join the O’Sullivans for lunch of the tallest domes of this majestic on their Waikato farm Day 2: Melbourne rock formation. Enjoy sparkling wine Explore Melbourne on a city sights tour with your traveling companions as • Immerse yourself in rich Maori this morning, then discover its gracious the sun sets over Kata Tjuta. B food, arts & culture arcades, eclectic laneways and vibrant street art on a private walking tour. B Day 7: Ayers Rock – Cairns • Travel on the TranzAlpine Train Join an Indigenous artist for a fun Day 3: Melbourne Free Time introduction to Western Desert Art. • Discover spectacular Milford Today is free for you to further explore Your Anangu artist will provide cultural Sound on a lunch cruise the delights of Melbourne. Alternatively insights, explaining the meanings of you could take an optional trip along • Experience warm Kiwi hospitality local totems and help you paint your the renowned Great Ocean Road. B at Morelea Farm own artwork. In the afternoon, fly to • Experienced Travel Director Day 4: Melbourne – Alice Springs Cairns. Hotel: Hilton Cairns, 3 nights. B Fly to Alice Springs this morning, & Driver Guide and visit the School of the Air and the Day 8: Cairns Free Time Today is free for you to pursue your own headquarters of the Royal Flying Doctor interests in vibrant tropical Cairns. B Service. This evening, join the Falzon family for a Be My Guest home- Day 9: Great Barrier Reef cooked gourmet BBQ dinner, and later Get ready for the experience of a listen as they speak of their passion for lifetime when you board a high-speed ecology, astronomy and culture. Hotel: catamaran and cruise to the Great Mercure Alice Springs Resort. B BG Barrier Reef. You’ll have the opportunity to go snorkeling (equipment provided), Day 5: Alice Springs – Ayers Rock or view the coral and tropical fish Travel through the rugged West from the underwater observatory MacDonnell Ranges to Ayers Rock. and semi-submersible craft. Enjoy a Sparkling wine is served this evening tropical buffet lunch on board before as you watch the sun set behind Uluru you return to Cairns. Dine tonight at a (Ayers Rock). Hotel: Desert Gardens restaurant on the waterfront. B L DW Hotel, Ayers Rock Resort, 2 nights. B 37

FIRST CHOICE Cairns Great Barrier l3 Reef Cruise

Ayers Rock Resort Alice Springs l1 l2 l l FIRST CHOICE Uluru Auckland l2 Kata Tjuta per person twin From $6795 share land only Waitomo Caves l Rotorua l1 DEPARTURES & PRICES All dates are Definite Departures $7150 $7425 Per Person Twin Share Per Person Twin Share Arthur’s Pass $2620 $2670 Sydneyl3 Hokitika l Single Supplement Option Single Supplement Option l TranzAlpine Franz Josef Glacierl1 Train 2018 2019 l l1 l1 Start End Start End l Christchurch Jan 07 Jan 28 Jan 06 Jan 26 Queenstown Melbourne Lake Jan 14 Feb 04 Jan 13 Feb 02 Milford Sound l l3 Tekapo Morelea Farm Jan 28 Feb 18 Jan 20 Feb 09 l3 Feb 04 Feb 25 Jan 27 Feb 16 Feb 11 Mar 04 Feb 03 Feb 23 Feb 18 Mar 11 Feb 10 Mar 02 Feb 25 Mar 18 Feb 17 Mar 09 Mar 04 Mar 25 Feb 24 Mar 16 Mar 11 Apr 01 Mar 03 Mar 23 l Start Mar 18 Apr 08 Mar 10 Mar 30 Mar 25 Apr 15 Mar 17 Apr 06 l End Mar 24 Apr 13 $7275 l Overnight stays Per Person Twin Share $7650 Per Person Twin Share l Sightseeing stops $2620 Single Supplement Option $2565 Single Supplement Option Apr 01 Apr 22 Apr 14 May 04 $6795 $7500 Per Person Twin Share Per Person Twin Share Day 10: Cairns – Sydney Day 17: Christchurch – $2540 Franz Josef $2510 This afternoon, fly on to Sydney, where Single Supplement Option Single Supplement Option your evening is at leisure. Hotel: Sofitel Take an unforgettable journey through Jun 03 Jun 24 Jun 02 Jun 22 Jun 30 Jul 20 Sydney Wentworth, 3 nights. B the spectacular Southern Alps on the $7195 Sep 01 Sep 21 legendary TranzAlpine train. Stop Per Person Twin Share Sep 15 Oct 05 Day 11: Sydney at Hokitika, known for its beautiful Sep 29 Oct 19 Enjoy a tour of the Sydney Opera House $2540 greenstone (jade), then travel on to Single Supplement Option $7900 with a local guide before putting your Per Person Twin Share Franz Josef Glacier. Hotel: Te Waonui Sep 02 Sep 23 feet in the sand at legendary Bondi Sep 16 Oct 07 Forest Retreat, Franz Josef. B DW Sep 30 Oct 20 $2625 Beach. Enjoy lunch on one of Sydney Single Supplement Option Harbour’s most prestigious cruise Day 18: Franz Josef – Queenstown $7350 Oct 13 Nov 02 vessels, and spend the rest of your day Enjoy delicious stone fruit at Cromwell Per Person Twin Share Nov 03 Nov 23 Nov 10 Nov 30 exploring the city at your leisure. B L and then visit the historic gold-mining $2670 Nov 17 Dec 07 village of Arrowtown before arriving Single Supplement Option Nov 24 Dec 14 Dec 15 Jan 04 Day 12: Sydney Free Time in Queenstown for an orientation tour. Oct 14 Nov 03 Today is yours for further exploration Nov 04 Nov 24 This evening join your Travel Director Nov 11 Dec 01 of Sydney. And then celebrate your last for dinner at The Boatshed, set in the Nov 18 Dec 08 evening in Sydney with your Travel Nov 25 Dec 15 restored, historic New Zealand Railways Dec 16 Jan 05 Director at a waterfront restaurant. B DW Shipping Office.Hotel: Millennium Visit aatkings.com/imzb for additional departure Day 13: Sydney – Auckland Hotel, Queenstown, 3 nights. B DW dates. Note: Departures between 01/01/18 to Fly across the Tasman Sea this 31/03/18 operate as per the 2017/18 brochure. morning to the island nation of New Day 19: Milford Sound Cruise Itinerary, departure dates & prices may change from Drive along the shores of turquoise Lake 01/10/18. From 30/09/18 this itinerary changes to 21 Zealand. Meet your Travel Director for Wakatipu to Te Anau, then through the days and ends in Queenstown. dinner at your hotel. Hotel: Stamford temperate rainforest of the Fiordland Plaza, Auckland, 2 nights. B DW National Park to Milford Sound. Cruise Day 14: Auckland among sheer cliffs, massive waterfalls, WAYS TO SAVE A morning city sightseeing tour and glaciers and rainforest before you return cruise on Waitemata Harbour is followed to Queenstown this afternoon. B L Early payment discount by free time to relax or explore. B Save up to $790pp Day 20: Queenstown Free Time See page 18 for more great savings < Day 15: Auckland – Rotorua Relax and explore in Queenstown today, Kings Club discount Save up to $395pp You’re invited to a Be My Guest lunch or you may like to consider taking Young traveler discount Save up to $790pp at the home of Lance and Bridgette one of our optional experiences. B Triple share Save up to $395pp O’Sullivan, New Zealand horse racing royalty. Enjoy a sumptuous country-style Day 21: Queenstown – DINING Christchurch lunch at the Red Barn on their beautiful 21 Full buffet breakfasts B 6 Dinners with wine DW Visit Lake Tekapo , stopping at the 3 Lunches L 1 Highlight Dinner HD Waikato Farm (from 01 April 2018). quaint Church of the Good Shepherd. 2 Be My Guest lunches BG 1 Farewell Dinner FD This evening, enjoy a traditional 1 Be My Guest dinner BG Later you’ll be welcomed to Maori Hangi dinner and a concert picturesque Morelea Farm by your FLIGHT INFORMATION at the Tamaki Family Marae. Hotel: hosts Angie and Stan Taylor for lunch Day 1 – flights to arrive prior to 12 noon into Melbourne Millennium Hotel, Rotorua. B BG HD in their 600-acre garden. Join your Airport Day 22 – flights to depart anytime from Christchurch Day 16: Rotorua – Christchurch Travel Director in Christchurch this Airport Discover native flora and fauna at evening for a Farewell Dinner. Hotel: Flights are not included in the vacation price the Rainbow Springs Nature Park, Novotel (Distinction Hotel from 01 Internal-vacation flights: Land Only price requires the before continuing to Te Puia, where April 2018), Christchurch. B BG FD following internal-vacation flights to be purchased a Maori guide will lead you through separately in order to fulfil the vacation itinerary: Day 4 – Melbourne to Alice Springs: QF796 a geothermal wonderland. Later Day 22: Depart Christchurch Say farewell to your fellow travelers Day 7 – Ayers Rock to Cairns: QF1854 board your flight to Christchurch. when your vacation comes to an end Day 10 – Cairns to Sydney: QF925 Hotel: Novotel (Distinction Hotel – Sydney to Auckland: QF143 this morning after breakfast. B Day 13 from 01 April 2018), Christchurch. B Day 16 – Rotorua to Christchurch: NZ5785/5787 38

Bondi Beach Contrasts of Australia & New Zealand 18 DAYS | MELBOURNE TO CHRISTCHURCH | QCANA

HIGHLIGHTS On this grand, wide-ranging journey, you’ll explore the two • Enjoy a special Be My Guest experience at diverse and fascinating nations that lie on the shores of the the Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park Tasman Sea. Vastly different in size, and each offering unique • Indulge in lunch & learn about Aussie landscapes and experiences, Australia and New Zealand share surf culture at Bondi Beach a well-earned reputation for warm hospitality and great cuisine. • Venture inside the Sydney Opera House on a guided tour Discover the Great Barrier Reef and stunning Milford Sound, • Toast the sunset on a dinner kiwis and crocodiles, and the exciting cosmopolitan cities of cruise on Sydney Harbour Melbourne, Sydney, Cairns, Auckland and Queenstown. . • View Darling Harbour from your Sydney hotel room Day 1: Welcome to Melbourne interests in this vibrant tropical city, • Discover native Australian animals Get to know your Travel Director and or you may choose to visit Kuranda, at Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures fellow travelers this evening at a ‘The Village in the Rainforest’. This • Snorkel & cruise on the Great Barrier Reef Welcome Reception and dinner on evening be prepared for a special Be board Melbourne’s famous Colonial My Guest dinner at Tjapukai Aboriginal • Discover Melbourne’s colorful Tramcar Restaurant. Hotel: Crowne Cultural Park. Experience a personal hidden laneways Plaza, Melbourne, 2 nights. DW Welcome to Country ceremony, hear stories of the Dreamtime, witness an • Join the O’Sullivans for lunch Day 2: Melbourne Sights entertaining high impact performance Explore Melbourne on a city sights tour on their Waikato farm by the indigenous dance group and this morning, then discover its gracious enjoy dinner accompanied by the • Experience warm Kiwi hospitality arcades, eclectic laneways and vibrant sounds of the didgeridoo. B BG at Morelea Farm street art on a private walking tour. • Discover spectacular Milford The rest of the day is at your leisure. B Day 6: Cairns – Sydney Sound on a lunch cruise This morning you’ll fly to Sydney, Day 3: Melbourne – Cairns where you’ll have time to relax Depart Melbourne by air this morning • View Franz Josef Glacier or explore before boarding before for Cairns, where you’ll join a local boarding a Captain Cook vessel for • Visit a jade factory expert for a wildlife journey at Hartley’s a Sunset Dinner Cruise. Glide past Crocodile Adventures. Enjoy a cruise • Journey over the Southern Alps magnificent waterfront homes, and where you’re sure to encounter koalas, of course the legendary Harbour on the TranzAlpine Train wallabies and crocodiles. Hotel: Bridge and Sydney Opera House. Pacific Hotel, Cairns, 3 nights. B • Immerse yourself in rich Maori Hotel: Hyatt Regency (Darling arts & culture with the Tamaki Day 4: Great Barrier Reef Harbour View Room), 3 nights. B HD family over dinner Board a high-speed catamaran today and cruise out to the iconic Great Barrier Day 7: Sydney • Experienced Travel Director Enjoy a tour of the Sydney Opera Reef. You’ll have the opportunity to & Driver Guide House then head to Bondi Beach for go snorkeling (equipment provided), lunch at an Australian institution, the or view the spectacular coral and Returned Servicemen’s Club. Your host, tropical fish from the underwater a local surf lifesaver, will lead you on observatory and semi-submersible an exclusive tour through Australia’s craft. Enjoy a tropical buffet lunch on oldest lifesaving club. Your afternoon is board before you return to Cairns. B L free for exploring or shopping, enjoying Day 5: Cairns Free Time an optional excursion, or maybe just Today is free for you to pursue your own taking a stroll along the harbor front. B L 39

Cairns Great Barrier l3 Reef Cruise

FIRST CHOICE Auckland l2 per person twin From $5675 share land only Waitomo Caves l Rotorua l1 DEPARTURES & PRICES All dates are Definite Departures $5975 $6175 Per Person Twin Share Per Person Twin Share Arthur’s Pass $2205 $2215 Sydneyl3 Hokitika l Single Supplement Option Single Supplement Option l TranzAlpine Franz Josef Glacierl1 Train 2018 2019 l l1 l1 Start End Start End l Christchurch Jan 04 Jan 21 Jan 03 Jan 19 Queenstown Lake Jan 25 Feb 11 Jan 17 Feb 02 Melbourne Feb 08 Feb 25 Jan 24 Feb 09 l l3 Tekapo Morelea Farm l2 Milford Sound Feb 07 Feb 23 $5995 Feb 21 Mar 09 Per Person Twin Share Feb 28 Mar 16 Mar 14 Mar 30 $2140 Mar 21 Apr 06 Single Supplement Option l Start Apr 05 Apr 22 $6260 Per Person Twin Share l End May 17 Jun 03 $2075 l Overnight stays $5675 Single Supplement Option Per Person Twin Share Apr 04 Apr 20 l Sightseeing stops Apr 18 May 04 $2080 May 16 Jun 01 Single Supplement Option Jun 07 Jun 24 $6110 Jul 05 Jul 22 Per Person Twin Share Aug 16 Sep 02 $2020 Day 8: Sydney Free Time Day 14: Franz Josef – Queenstown $5925 Single Supplement Option Per Person Twin Share Jun 06 Jun 22 Spend today as you please. Perhaps see Drive over the epic Haast Pass today, Jul 04 Jul 20 $2080 Aug 15 Aug 31 the famous Three Sisters rock formation past thundering waterfalls and ice-blue Single Supplement Option Sep 05 Sep 21 in the majestic Blue Mountains just lakes. Visit the historic gold-mining Sep 06 Sep 23 Sep 19 Oct 05 outside the city or visit Featherdale village of Arrowtown before arriving Sep 20 Oct 07 $6510 Wildlife Park. This evening join in Queenstown for a tour of the city. $6075 Per Person Twin Share your Travel Director for dinner in a This evening join your Travel Director Per Person Twin Share $2135 restaurant on the waterfront. B DW for dinner at The Boatshed, set in the $2215 Single Supplement Option restored, historic New Zealand Railways Single Supplement Option Oct 03 Oct 19 Day 9: Sydney – Auckland Oct 04 Oct 20 Oct 17 Nov 02 Shipping Office.Hotel: Millennium Oct 18 Nov 03 Oct 31 Nov 23 Fly across the Tasman Sea this morning Nov 14 Nov 30 Hotel, Queenstown, 3 nights. B DW Nov 15 Dec 01 to the island nation of New Zealand. Nov 29 Dec 15 Nov 28 Dec 14 Dec 13 Dec 29 Dec 19 Jan 04 This evening meet your Travel Director Day 15: Milford Sound Cruise Dec 20 Jan 05 Dec 26 Jan 11 for dinner at your hotel. Hotel: Stamford Travel the pristine shores of Lake Dec 27 Jan 12 Plaza, Auckland, 2 nights. B DW Wakatipu this morning to Te Anau, then through the dense rainforest of Visit aatkings.com/qcana for additional departure dates and for the itinerary from Melbourne to Sydney Day 10: Auckland Fiordland National Park. Traverse the A morning city sightseeing tour (Code: ACANA). Note: Departures between 01/01/18 hand-hewn Homer Tunnel for views of to 31/03/18 operate as per the 2017/18 brochure. and cruise on Waitemata Harbour the Mirror Lakes, the Cleddau Valley and Itinerary, departure dates & prices may change from is followed by free time. B 01/10/18. From 01/10/18 this itinerary changes to 17 The Chasm, and continue to glorious days and ends in Queenstown. Day 11: Auckland – Rotorua Milford Sound, judged by many as the You’re invited to a Be My Guest lunch world’s top travel destination. Cruise at the home of Lance and Bridgette among sheer cliffs, massive waterfalls, O’Sullivan, New Zealand horse racing glaciers and rainforest before you return royalty. Enjoy a sumptuous country- to Queenstown this afternoon. B L style lunch at the Red Barn on their beautiful Waikato Farm (from 01 Day 16: Queenstown Free Time Relax and explore in Queenstown today, April 2018). This evening, enjoy WAYS TO SAVE or you may like to consider taking one a Maori Hangi dinner and a concert of our optional activities. You could ride Early payment discount at the Tamaki Family Marae. Hotel: the Shotover Jet boat or join a wine tour. Save up to $650pp Millennium Hotel, Rotorua. B BG HD This evening, perhaps ride a gondola to See page 18 for more great savings < Day 12: Rotorua – Christchurch the Skyline Restaurant for dinner. B Kings Club discount Save up to $325pp Young traveler discount Save up to $650pp Discover native flora and fauna today Triple share Save up to $325pp at the Rainbow Springs Nature Park, Day 17: Queenstown – Christchurch before continuing to Te Puia, where Visit Lake Tekapo today, stopping at DINING a Maori guide will lead you through 17 Full buffet breakfasts B 5 Dinners with wine DW the Church of the Good Shepherd. a geothermal wonderland. Later, 3 Lunches L 2 Highlight Dinners HD Later, be welcomed to Morelea Farm by 2 Be My Guest lunches BG 1 Farewell Dinner FD board your flight to Christchurch. your hosts Angie and Stan Taylor for 1 Be My Guest dinner BG Hotel: Novotel (Distinction Hotel lunch in their 600-acre garden. Join from 01 April 2018), Christchurch. B FLIGHT INFORMATION your Travel Director in Christchurch Day 1 – flights to arrive prior to 12 noon into Melbourne Day 13: Christchurch – this evening for a Farewell Dinner. Airport Franz Josef Hotel: Novotel (Distinction Hotel from Day 18 – flights to depart anytime from Christchurch Journey through the spectacular 01 April 2018), Christchurch. B BG FD Airport Southern Alps today on the legendary Flights are not included in the vacation price Internal-vacation flights: Land Only price requires the TranzAlpine train. Stop at Hokitika, Day 18: Depart Christchurch Say farewell to your fellow travelers following internal-vacation flights to be purchased known for its beautiful greenstone separately in order to fulfil the vacation itinerary: when your vacation comes to an end (jade), then travel on to the magnificent Day 3 – Melbourne to Cairns: QF702 this morning after breakfast. B Franz Josef Glacier. Hotel: Te Waonui Day 6 – Cairns to Sydney: JQ957 Forest Retreat, Franz Josef. B DW Day 9 – Sydney to Auckland: QF143 Day 12 – Rotorua to Christchurch: NZ5785/5787 40

Queenstown Discover Australia & New Zealand 15 DAYS | CAIRNS TO QUEENSTOWN | CANZQ

HIGHLIGHTS Embark on a leisurely adventure ablaze with colour. Discover • Enjoy a special Be My Guest experience at the colorful coral and tropical fish of the Great Barrier Reef, the Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park the vivid red hues of Uluru and Kata Tjuta, the luminously • A day on the spectacular Great Barrier Reef lit Glowworm Grotto to snow-white Aboriginal markings • Enjoy sunset at Kata Tjuta (the Olgas) and the jet-black Ta Moko of the Maoris. Meander past • Experience sunrise & sunset at Uluru ancient totems, modern icons and breathtaking natural • Exclusive barbecue dinner wonders, enjoying a bit of ‘fair dinkum’ fun along the way. in the shadow of Uluru • Paint you own piece of Aboriginal art • Tour the Sydney Opera House Day 1: Arrive Cairns domes of Kata Tjuta while you take • Spend time on Bondi Beach Your leisurely vacation starts in Far in the outback sunset with sparkling • Enjoy lunch on a Sydney Harbour cruise North Queensland in tropical Cairns. wine. Hotel: Desert Gardens Hotel, This evening meet your Travel Ayers Rock Resort, 2 nights. B • Explore the Waitomo Glowworm Grotto Director and fellow travelers for a Welcome Reception and privately Day 5: Uluru • Learn about Maori culture at a Be View the magical Uluru (Ayers Rock) hosted Be My Guest dinner at the My Guest Hangi and concert sunrise. Afterwards, gain insight into Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park. the traditional owners of the land, the • Visit a geothermal valley in Rotorua Hotel: Pacific Hotel, Cairns, 3 nights. BG Anangu, as you tour the base of Uluru. • See a New Zealand icon, the kiwi Day 2: Great Barrier Reef This evening relax with canapés and This morning board a sleek high sparkling wine as you watch an Uluru • 2 free days to explore Queenstown speed catamaran and cruise out sunset. Afterwards, enjoy our award- • Experienced Travel Director to the natural wonder of the Great winning Uluru Barbecue Dinner. & Driver Guide Barrier Reef. You can snorkel and After dinner, gaze at the southern view this natural living wonder up night sky with a local expert. B DW close (equipment provided) or stay dry and explore the stunning reef from Day 6: Uluru – Sydney Join a local Aboriginal artist for the comfort of a semi-submersible introduction to Western Desert Art. craft. Enjoy a tropical buffet lunch Your Anangu artist will explain before you return to Cairns. B L their totems, then help you complete Day 3: Cairns at Leisure your own painting to take home as Today is all yours to relax or a memento. This afternoon you will explore. Maybe take an optional fly to Sydney. Your evening is free experience to Hartley’s Crocodile to explore. Your Travel Director can Adventures to encounter an point you in the direction of some array of wildlife including koalas, restaurants nearby your hotel. Hotel: tropical birds and reptiles, or travel Hyatt Regency (Darling Harbour to the Daintree rainforest. B View Room), Sydney, 3 nights. B Day 4: Cairns – Uluru Day 7: Sydney Today, fly from Cairns to Ayers Rock. A day of sightseeing around this This afternoon enjoy a leisurely drive stunning harbor city awaits. Join a through the desert plains to Kata Tjuta guided tour of the iconic Sydney Opera (the Olgas). Admire the view of the House to take a sneak peek behind the 41

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Queenstown FIRST CHOICE l3 per person twin From $4825 share land only DEPARTURES & PRICES l Start $4825 $5125 l End Per Person Twin Share Per Person Twin Share l Overnight stays $1835 $2020 l Sightseeing stops Single Supplement Option Single Supplement Option 2018 2019 Start End Start End Feb 19 Mar 05 Feb 18 Mar 04 Mar 04 Mar 18 $4975 Per Person Twin Share $5325 Per Person Twin Share scenes before discovering Sydney’s Living Thermal Village. See New $1905 Eastern Suburbs and putting your feet Zealand’s biggest geyser, bubbling Single Supplement Option $1960 in the sand on famous Bondi Beach. mud pools and thermal springs. Your Apr 16 Apr 30 Single Supplement Option May 14 May 28 Apr 15 Apr 29 Later, take to the water for a Captain next stop is Rainbow Springs Nature May 13 May 27 Cook Lunch Cruise. Enjoy a fresh Park for a tour where you may even $4925 Per Person Twin Share $5235 seasonal menu while you sail around spot a kiwi! Then visit the Agrodome Per Person Twin Share the glistening harbor. You’ll pass Sheep Show, the multi-award-winning $1865 magnificent waterfront homes, beaches stage show, for a taste of farm life. B Single Supplement Option $1870 Jul 02 Jul 16 Single Supplement Option and parklands and all the main harbor Sep 10 Sep 24 Jul 01 Jul 15 attractions. Then spend the rest of the Day 12: Rotorua – Queenstown Sep 09 Sep 23 This morning you’ll fly to Queenstown. $5125 Sep 30 Oct 14 day seeing the sights of your choice. On arrival explore the historic gold Per Person Twin Share This evening, why not experience a $5390 mining village of Arrowtown before $2020 Per Person Twin Share performance under the iconic sails an orientation of Queenstown and Single Supplement Option of the Sydney Opera House. B L Oct 01 Oct 15 $1970 surrounds. See Lake Wakatipu, the Oct 29 Nov 12 Single Supplement Option Dec 10 Dec 24 Oct 28 Nov 11 Day 8: Sydney Free Time Remarkables Mountain Range and Dec 09 Dec 23 The day is yours to explore this the home of the Bungy Jump at wonderful city. Why not take an Kawarau Bridge. Hotel: Millennium, Visit aatkings.com/canzq for additional departure dates. Note: Departures between 01/01/18 to optional experience to the spectacular Queenstown, 3 nights. B 31/03/18 operate as per the 2017/18 brochure. Blue Mountains. See the Three Sisters Itinerary, departure dates & prices may change from rock formation and visit Featherdale Day 13: Queenstown Free Time 01/10/18. A free day to do as you choose Wildlife Park. If you’ve always wanted in New Zealand’s adventure to climb Sydney Harbour Bridge, capital. Why not take an optional take a thrilling ‘BridgeClimb’. This experience through the rainforest evening, join your Travel Director of World Heritage Fiordland for dinner on the waterfront. B DW National Park for an unforgettable Day 9: Sydney – Auckland cruise on Milford Sound? B Say goodbye to Australia as we fly to the city of Auckland in New Zealand. Day 14: Queenstown Freetime Today you may like to relax or consider WAYS TO SAVE This evening enjoy dinner at your hotel. taking another of our optional Hotel: Stamford Plaza, Auckland. B DW Early payment discount experiences. You could ride the Save up to $540pp Shotover Jet boat, take a 4WD minibus Day 10: Auckland – Rotorua See page 18 for more great savings < Travel to the Waitomo Caves to see a excursion through Skippers Canyon, Kings Club discount Save up to $270pp galaxy of twinkling glowworms. or explore Queenstown on your Young traveler discount Save up to $540pp This evening experience the own. This evening join your Travel Triple share Save up to $270pp heart-pounding wero (challenge) from Director for a Farewell Dinner at The DINING a Maori warrior during a Powhiri, a Boatshed. Set in the restored historic 14 Full buffet breakfasts B 3 Dinners with wine DW ceremonial Maori welcome. Journey New Zealand Railways Shipping 2 Lunches L 1 Farewell Dinner FD into the village for an insight into life Office and relocated to its lakefront 2 Be My Guest dinners BG in New Zealand prior to the arrival setting in 1936, The Boatshed, with its FLIGHT INFORMATION of European settlers. At your Be My spectacular views of Lake Wakatipu Day 1 – flights to arrive prior to 2.00pm into Cairns Airport Guest dinner feast on succulent and the Remarkables mountain Day 14 – flights to depart anytime from Queenstown meats and vegetables cooked in a range, is the perfect venue for your Airport hangi, the traditional Maori method exclusive dinner with wine. B FD Flights are not included in the vacation price Internal-vacation flights: Land Only price requires the of cooking in the earth. Hotel: Day 15: Depart Queenstown following internal-vacation flights to be purchased Millennium, Rotorua, 2 nights. B BG separately in order to fulfil the vacation itinerary: Say farewell to your fellow travelers Day 4 – Cairns to Ayers Rock: QF1851 Day 11: Rotorua when your vacation comes to an end Day 6 – Ayers Rock to Sydney: JQ661 A Maori Specialist will accompany this morning after breakfast. B Day 9 – Sydney to Auckland: QF143 you around the Whakarewarewa Day 12 – Rotorua to Queenstown: NZ8150/621 42

Kata Tjuta (the Olgas) Australian Highlights 13 DAYS | MELBOURNE TO SYDNEY | IMSE

HIGHLIGHTS Revealing sprawling red desert landscapes, turquoise • Indulge in a unique dining tropical waters and buzzy cosmopolitan cities, this diverse experience on board Melbourne’s journey is one that ticks all the boxes. Wander through Colonial Tramcar Restaurant Melbourne’s lively cobblestoned laneways, share a gourmet • Discover Melbourne’s hidden laneways & arcades barbecue with a local family in Alice Springs, and feel the • Savour a unique Aussie BBQ heartbeat of the ancient Red Centre. Snorkeling on the experience at Earth Sanctuary Great Barrier Reef and cruising on Sydney’s spectacular • Toast an Uluru sunset with sparkling wine harbor are more of the iconic experiences you’ll enjoy. • Experience a spectacular Red Centre sunrise Day 1: Welcome to Melbourne like to take in a production at one of • Discover Aboriginal rock art & learn Get to know your Travel Director and Melbourne’s renowned theatres. B about sacred sites at Uluru fellow travelers this evening at a Welcome Reception and dinner on Day 4: Melbourne – • Explore Kata Tjuta & hike Alice Springs board Melbourne’s famous Colonial through Walpa Gorge Fly to Alice Springs this morning Tramcar Restaurant. Elegant décor and visit the unique School of the • Interact with local Aboriginal and silver-service dining as you Air to learn how this school-with- glide through city streets in a artists & create your own dot a-difference delivers education to vintage W-class tram makes for a painting masterpiece children living in remote outback memorable introduction to Melbourne, areas. Pause at the headquarters • Cruise and snorkel on the frequently judged one of the world’s of the iconic Royal Flying Doctor Great Barrier Reef most liveable cities. Hotel: Crowne Service, renowned for providing a Plaza, Melbourne, 3 nights. DW • Dip your toes in the ‘mantle of safety’ in the Outback for Pacific Ocean at famous Bondi Beach Day 2: Melbourne almost a century. This evening, • Experience the Sydney Opera House Explore Melbourne on a city sights join the Falzon family for a home- tour this morning, then discover its cooked gourmet Be My Guest BBQ on a guided tour gracious arcades, eclectic laneways dinner, and later listen as they • Experienced Travel Director and vibrant street art on a private speak of their passion for ecology, & Driver Guide walking tour. The rest of the day astronomy and culture. Hotel: is at your leisure. You might like Mercure Alice Springs Resort. B BG to take an optional trip to Phillip Island to see the famous penguin Day 5: Alice Springs – Uluru Travel through the red quartzite parade, or simply relax, explore the peaks and gorges of the rugged West galleries, or experience some of MacDonnell Ranges today, then spend the city’s celebrated eateries. B the afternoon relaxing or enjoying Day 3: Melbourne Free Time your resort’s facilities. Sparkling Today is free for you to further wine is served this evening as you explore the delights of Melbourne. watch the sun set behind the massive Alternatively you could take an sandstone monolith of Uluru (Ayers optional journey along the renowned Rock). Hotel: Desert Gardens Hotel, Great Ocean Road to discover a Ayers Rock Resort, 2 nights. B stunning coastline and the towering limestone arches of the Twelve Day 6: Uluru & Kata Tjuta This morning, witness the magical Apostles. In the evening, you might 43

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Ayers Alice Springs Rock l1 Resort l2 l l Start FIRST CHOICE Kata Tjuta l Uluru l End l Overnight stays per person twin From $4075 share land only l Sightseeing stops DEPARTURES & PRICES All dates are Definite Departures $4175 $4575 Per Person Twin Share Per Person Twin Share $1550 $1590 Sydneyl3 Single Supplement Option Single Supplement Option 2018 2019 Start End Start End Jan 07 Jan 19 Jan 06 Jan 18 Melbourne Jan 14 Jan 26 Jan 13 Jan 25 Jan 28 Feb 09 Jan 20 Feb 01 l3 Feb 04 Feb 16 Jan 27 Feb 08 Feb 11 Feb 23 Feb 03 Feb 15 Feb 18 Mar 02 Feb 10 Feb 22 Feb 25 Mar 09 Feb 17 Mar 01 Mar 04 Mar 16 Feb 24 Mar 08 Mar 11 Mar 23 Mar 03 Mar 15 Mar 18 Mar 30 Mar 10 Mar 22 Mar 25 Apr 06 Mar 17 Mar 29 Mar 24 Apr 05 $4495 Per Person Twin Share $4820 Per Person Twin Share $1590 Single Supplement Option $1610 Apr 01 Apr 13 Single Supplement Option Apr 14 Apr 26 $4075 Jun 02 Jun 14 Per Person Twin Share Jun 30 Jul 12 Sep 01 Sep 13 Uluru sunrise, then tour the caves at delicious evening meal overlooking Sep 15 Sep 27 $1575 Sep 29 Oct 11 the base of Uluru and marvel at the the Cairns waterfront. B L DW Single Supplement Option Oct 13 Oct 25 ancient rock art to be found there. Jun 03 Jun 15 Nov 03 Nov 15 Jul 01 Jul 13 Nov 10 Nov 22 Later, travel over red desert plains Day 10: Cairns – Sydney This afternoon, fly on to Sydney, Nov 17 Nov 29 to Kata Tjuta (the Olgas), and take a $4495 Nov 24 Dec 06 where your evening is at leisure. Our Per Person Twin Share Dec 15 Dec 27 walk at Walpa Gorge through some Travel Director will give you hints and of the tallest domes of this majestic $1590 tips on the best places to eat, and after Single Supplement Option rock formation. Enjoy sparkling wine dinner why not take a stroll around Sep 02 Sep 14 with your traveling companions Sep 16 Sep 28 this famous harbor city. Hotel: Sofitel Sep 30 Oct 12 as the sun sets over Kata Tjuta. B Oct 14 Oct 26 Sydney Wentworth, 3 nights. B Nov 04 Nov 16 Nov 11 Nov 23 Day 7: Uluru – Cairns Nov 18 Nov 30 Join an Indigenous artist today Day 11: Sydney Enjoy a tour of the iconic Sydney Nov 25 Dec 07 for a fun introduction to Western Dec 16 Dec 28 Opera House with a local guide Desert Art. Your Anangu artist will this morning before putting your Visit aatkings.com/imse for additional departure provide you with cultural insights, feet in the sand at legendary Bondi dates. Note: Departures between 01/01/18 to explaining the meanings of local 31/03/18 operate as per the 2017/18 brochure. Beach. Enjoy lunch on one of Sydney totems and assisting you to complete Itinerary, departure dates & prices may change from Harbour’s most prestigious cruise 01/04/19. your own painting to take home as vessels, then spend the rest of your a memento of your experience. In day exploring the city at your leisure. the afternoon, board your flight to This evening, you may choose the Cairns. A tropical city in Far North option of attending an opera or theatre Queensland, Cairns is considered the production under the world-famous gateway to Australia’s Great Barrier sails of the Sydney Opera House. B L Reef. Hotel: Hilton Cairns, 3 nights. B Day 12: Sydney Free Time Day 8: Cairns Free Time Today is yours for further exploration Today is free for you to pursue your of Sydney. The energetic might own interests in this vibrant tropical tackle the iconic Sydney Harbour city. You may choose to gain some BridgeClimb, or perhaps you’d prefer to WAYS TO SAVE insights into Indigenous culture at the take an excursion to the majestic Blue award-winning Tjapukai Aboriginal Early payment discount Mountains just outside the city. Spend Cultural Park, or travel to Kuranda, your last evening in Sydney with your Save up to $450pp ‘The Village in the Rainforest’ on the Travel Director and companions in a See page 18 for more great savings < historic scenic railway. Alternatively, local restaurant by the water. B FD Kings Club discount Save up to $240pp just relax and enjoy a delicious Young traveler discount Save up to $460pp lunch at a local restaurant. B Day 13: Farewell Sydney Triple share Save up to $230pp Say farewell to your fellow travelers DINING Day 9: Great Barrier Reef when your vacation comes to an end Board a sleek, high-speed catamaran 12 Full buffet breakfasts B 2 Dinners with wine DW this morning after breakfast. B today and cruise out to the natural 2 Lunches L 1 Farewell Dinner FD 1 Be My Guest dinner BG wonder of the Great Barrier Reef. You’ll have the opportunity to go FLIGHT INFORMATION snorkeling (equipment provided), Day 1 – flights to arrive prior to 12 noon into Melbourne or view the spectacular coral and Airport tropical fish from the underwater Day 13 – flights to depart anytime from Sydney Airport Flights are not included in the vacation price observatory and semi-submersible Internal-vacation flights: Land Only price requires the craft. Enjoy a tropical buffet lunch following internal-vacation flights to be purchased on board before you return to separately in order to fulfil the vacation itinerary: Cairns. After some time to relax, Day 4 – Melbourne to Alice Springs: QF796 join your traveling companions for a Day 7 – Ayers Rock to Cairns: QF1854 Day 10 – Cairns to Sydney: OF925 44

Wilpena Pound Outback Adventure 15/11 DAYS | ADELAIDE TO DARWIN | NAAD/NUAD

HIGHLIGHTS Discover the legendary Australian Outback on a • Join a food expert at Adelaide fascinating northbound journey from Adelaide, through Central Market the Red Centre and onto tropical Darwin in the Top • Wine tasting in the Clare Valley End. The stunning beauty of Australia’s vast and varied • Explore Wilpena Pound landscapes including the rugged , ancient • Discover opals at Coober Pedy Uluru and Kata Tjuta and the lush wetlands of Kakadu • Sparkling wine while watching National Park will provide memories to last a lifetime. the magnificent Uluru sunset • Explore Kata Tjuta (the Olgas) • Learn about indigenous culture in the Red Centre Day 1: Welcome to Adelaide Pedy, regarded by many as the opal • Climb Kings Canyon On arrival in Adelaide, tour the city, capital of the world. A local guide will then join a local expert for a tour of lead you through some of the town’s • Meet the Falzon family at Earth vibrant Adelaide Central Market. iconic underground buildings, including Sanctuary for a Be My Guest dinner This evening, relax with your Travel a church and private residence. Hotel: • Discover the Devils Marbles Director at a Welcome Reception Desert Cave Hotel, Coober Pedy. B DW and dinner at La Boca Bar and Grill. Day 5: Coober Pedy – Ayers Rock • Enjoy a refreshing ale at Daly Hotel: Stamford Plaza, Adelaide. DW Waters Historic Pub Cross the border into the Territory Day 2: Adelaide – Flinders Ranges today and continue to World Heritage • Swim at Mataranka Thermal Springs Travel to the Clare Valley for tastings listed Uluru – Kata Tjuta National • Cruise on Katherine Gorge & at Jesuit-owned Sevenhill Cellars, the Park. Sparkling wine is served discover ancient rock art region’s oldest winery. Explore the this evening as you watch the sun picturesque grounds and St. Aloysius set at Australia’s most renowned • Discover wildlife on the Church, before stopping in Clare at natural landmark. Guests join this Yellow Water Billabong lunchtime. Later, travel through the afternoon in Ayers Rock (Code: Flinders Ranges to Wilpena Pound, a NUAD). Hotel: Desert Gardens Hotel, • View the rock art galleries natural amphitheatre. Hotel: Wilpena Ayers Rock Resort, 2 nights. B of Ubirr in Kakadu Pound Resort, Flinders Ranges. B DW Day 6: Ayers Rock • Swim beneath Litchfield’s Day 3: Flinders Ranges – Experience a majestic Red Centre pristine waterfalls Port Augusta sunrise. After a tour of the base of • Enjoy a Darwin Harbour dinner cruise Walk this morning to Hills Homestead Uluru, you may take either a self-guided and Wangarra Lookout for incredible stroll around its 6.8 mile perimeter, or • Included Choice Experiences in Darwin views of Wilpena Pound. Journey a guided walk to Mutitjulu Waterhole. • Experienced Travel Director through Pitchi Richi Pass and the Your Travel Director will explain historic town of Quorn on your way its ancient Aboriginal rock paintings & Driver Guide to Port Augusta. Hotel: Majestic Oasis and the culture of its traditional Apartments, Port Augusta. B DW owners, the Anangu people. This afternoon, venture to Kata Tjuta (the Day 4: Port Augusta – Olgas), a series of magnificent rock Coober Pedy domes to witness the sunset. B Today visit Woomera, then travel through salt-lake country and observe Day 7: Ayers Rock – Kings Canyon the transformation to a stark, barren After a lunch break at remote Kings landscape as you near isolated Coober Creek Station, a cattle and camel 45 Darwin l2 l1 Jabiru l Kakadu National Park l1 Katherine Gorge l Mataranka Litchfield National Park

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NAAD: Adelaide to Darwin | 15 days $5475 $5595 Per Person Twin Share Per Person Twin Share $1405 $1420 Single Supplement Option Single Supplement Option 2018 2019 property, continue to Kings Canyon, lunchtime. Continue to Mataranka, Start End Start End a spectacular natural formation where you can visit a replica of the Apr 03 Apr 17 Apr 16 Apr 30 May 15 May 29 May 07 May 21 with sheer sandstone walls. A 3.7 original Elsey Homestead used in the May 21 Jun 04 mile rim walk of the canyon will filming of the Australian classic 'We $5750 Per Person Twin Share $5875 reward you with marvelous views of the Never Never'. A swim in the Per Person Twin Share of Watarrka National Park: an easier famous Mataranka thermal springs $1620 Single Supplement Option $1630 walk along the boulder-strewn is a must-do for travelers. Journey Jun 05 Jun 19 Single Supplement Option canyon creek bed is another option. on to Katherine for the night. Hotel: Jul 10 Jul 24 Jun 04 Jun 18 Jul 24 Aug 07 Jul 09 Jul 23 Hotel: Kings Canyon Resort. B DW Paraway Motel, Katherine. B DW Aug 21 Sep 04 Jul 23 Aug 06 Sep 04 Sep 18 Aug 20 Sep 03 Day 8: Kings Canyon – Day 12: Katherine – Kakadu Sep 18 Oct 02 Sep 03 Sep 17 Alice Springs Travel to Nitmiluk National Park, for a Sep 17 Oct 15 Traveling past vast cattle properties cruise along Katherine Gorge. Watch for NUAD: Ayers Rock to Darwin | 11 days today, you’ll develop a true appreciation wildlife and learn about the traditional for the magnitude of the Australian owners, the Jawoyn people. Journey $4125 $4225 Per Person Twin Share Per Person Twin Share Outback. On arrival in Alice Springs, into Kakadu for a cruise on Yellow Water visit the historic Telegraph Station, Billabong, famed for its birdlife and $955 $960 Single Supplement Option Single Supplement Option established in 1872, and drive to estuarine crocodiles. Hotel: Mercure 2018 2019 Anzac Hill for panoramic views Kakadu Crocodile Hotel, Jabiru. B DW Start End Start End over ‘The Alice’. Hotel: Mercure Apr 07 Apr 17 Apr 20 Apr 30 Day 13: Kakadu – Darwin & May 19 May 29 May 11 May 21 Alice Springs Resort, 2 nights. B May 25 Jun 04 Included Choice $4395 Day 9: Alice Springs This morning visit fascinating Ubirr Per Person Twin Share $4525 Per Person Twin Share Join a local Aboriginal guide to learn with its superb Aboriginal rock art $1170 about the culture and traditions of dating back over 20,000 years. Climb Single Supplement Option $1175 the local Arrernte People at Alice to the top of the rocky outcrop for Jun 09 Jun 19 Single Supplement Option Jul 14 Jul 24 Jun 08 Jun 18 Springs Desert Park. Continue to the majestic views over the floodplains Jul 28 Aug 07 Jul 13 Jul 23 headquarters of iconic Royal Flying and escarpment country. This Aug 25 Sep 04 Jul 27 Aug 06 Sep 08 Sep 18 Aug 24 Sep 03 Doctor Service. Join the Falzon afternoon on arrival in Darwin, choose Sep 22 Oct 02 Sep 07 Sep 17 family for a home-cooked Be My from a range of Included Choice Sep 21 Oct 11 Guest BBQ dinner, and later listen sightseeing experiences. Visit the Visit aatkings.com/naad or nuad for additional as they speak of their passion for colorful Mindil Beach Sunset Markets, departure dates. Note: Itinerary, departure dates & ecology, astronomy and culture. B BG Crocosaurus Cove, or perhaps sit prices may change from 01/04/19. back and relax at Darwin’s famous Day 10: Alice Springs – Deckchair Cinema. Tennant Creek Hotel: Mantra on WAYS TO SAVE the Esplanade, Darwin, 2 nights. B Before leaving Alice Springs, visit Early payment discount the School of the Air to witness a live Day 14: Litchfield National Park Save up to $590pp classroom lesson broadcast over 1.3 Travel to Litchfield National Park today, See page 18 for more great savings < million square kilometers to children pausing to examine the amazing termite Kings Club discount Save up to $295pp living in remote locations. Then mounds. Visit Florence Falls, a double- Young traveler discount Save up to $590pp Triple share Save up to $295pp travel north, stopping to visit Karlu plunge waterfall. Venture on to Wangi Karlu (Devil’s Marbles), a series of Falls for a swim in the large waterhole DINING precariously-balanced boulders. Later, before returning to Darwin. This evening 14 Full buffet breakfasts B 8 Dinners with wine DW settle into your accommodations join your Travel Director for a Darwin 1 Be My Guest dinner BG 1 Farewell Dinner FD in the old gold-mining town of Harbour Cruise Farewell Dinner. B FD FLIGHT INFORMATION Tennant Creek. Hotel: Bluestone Day 15: Farewell from Darwin Day 1 – flights to arrive prior to 12.30pm into Motor Inn, Tennant Creek. B DW Adelaide Airport (NAAD) Say farewell to your fellow travelers Day 5 – flights to arrive prior to 3.00pm into Ayers Rock Day 11: Tennant Creek – Katherine when your vacation comes to an end Airport (NUAD) Today you’ll travel north, visiting this morning after breakfast. B Day 15 – flights to depart anytime from Darwin Airport the eccentric Daly Waters Pub at (NAAD, NUAD) Flights are not included in the vacation price 46

Hamilton Island East Coast Islands & Rainforest 13/10 DAYS | SYDNEY TO CAIRNS | QSC/QBC

HIGHLIGHTS Explore the epic coastline of Eastern Australia on a • Enjoy a delicious winery lunch & journey that takes you from buzzy cosmopolitan Sydney wine tasting in the Hunter Valley to the glitzy Gold Coast and laid-back Noosa. Cruise to • Visit Australia Zoo, home pristine Fraser Island and exquisite Hamilton Island in the of the Irwin family Whitsundays, and head to tropical Cairns to discover the • See the cute koalas at Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital world-renowned Great Barrier Reef. There are hinterland • Let your hair down with free time experiences too – you’ll taste premium wines in the Hunter in the vacation town of Noosa Valley and tour a remote Rockhampton cattle station. • Take an exciting 4WD tour on Fraser Island • Taste local produce at the As this Guided Vacation departs at tour, then continue to Australia Zoo, Ohana Exotic Fruit Orchard 7.30am from Rydges Sydney Central, made famous by the late Steve Irwin accommodations will need to be and his family. At Australia Zoo • Experience life on Langmorn Station, pre-booked for the previous night. Wildlife Hospital see how AAT Kings a working cattle property works with its Wildlife Warriors to Day 1: Sydney – Port Macquarie support koala rehabilitation. Your • Stop at the Sarina Sugar Shed for a guided Leave Sydney for the Hunter Valley, one final destination today is the vibrant tour & lunch at a miniature sugar mill of Australia’s major wine regions. Enjoy resort town of Noosa. Join your fellow an exclusive wine-tasting and get to • Stay on Hamilton Island – travelers for dinner this evening at a know your fellow travelers over lunch everyone has a view over the restaurant on Hastings Street. Hotel: at a local winery. Continue north to the Whitsundays from their balcony The Sebel Noosa, 2 nights. B DW seaside town of Port Macquarie. Hotel: • Cruise to spectacular Whitehaven Waters Edge, Port Macquarie. L DW Day 5: Noosa Free Time Beach in the Whitsundays Take time to discover Noosa. Swim in Day 2: Port Macquarie – the clear waters of Main Beach, or take Gold Coast • Relax in idyllic Mission Beach an easy walk along the headland to Travel to Cape Byron Lighthouse Noosa National Park. If you’re feeling • Stop at & for superb views over the Pacific adventurous, hire a stand-up paddle the Ocean. A scenic coastal drive this board or take a boat ride through the afternoon takes you to the vacation • Skirt across the treetops on the Noosa Everglades. This evening, stroll destination of the Gold Coast. Hotel: Skyrail Rainforest Cableway along famous Hastings Street and Novotel Surfers Paradise, 2 nights. B dine in one of its many eateries. B • Snorkel on the Great Barrier Reef Day 3: Gold Coast Included Choice Day 6: Noosa – Hervey Bay • Enjoy a Be My Guest BBQ dinner with Today cross the Great Sandy Strait Today choose one from a range of a local family in their Cairns home by ferry to explore the wonders of Included Choice experiences. Take World Heritage listed Fraser Island, • Included Choice experiences the 4WD track through rainforest to the largest sand island in the world. Tamborine Mountain, a boat trip to • Experienced Travel Director See Lake McKenzie, a freshwater lake try your hand at ‘pumping yabbies’ & Driver Guide ringed with white sandy beaches, and or you may wish to be 270 meters walk through the ancient rainforest up on the SkyPoint Climb. B at Central Station with its scribbly Day 4: Gold Coast – Noosa gum and kauri trees. Enjoy lunch Guest join this morning in Brisbane before traveling on to the beachside (Code: QBC). Head north this morning, vacation destination of Hervey Bay. stopping in Brisbane for an orientation Hotel: Mantra Hervey Bay. B L 47

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Day 7: Hervey Bay – is Mission Beach, where your FIRST CHOICE Rockhampton accommodations offers superb views This morning, enjoy a guided tour of the over the Coral Sea. Hotel: Castaways From $ per person twin Ohana Exotic Fruit Orchard. Later, travel Resort and Spa, Mission Beach. B DW 5095 share land only to Langmorn Station, an extensive, DEPARTURES & PRICES fully-operational cattle property. A Day 11: Mission Beach – Cairns Take some time out this morning to member of the Creed family, whose All dates are Definite Departures wander along the shores of Mission forebears built the original homestead Beach, before setting out on today’s QSC: Sydney to Cairns | 13 days in 1873, will lead you on a guided tour journey to the high tropical plateau of of the station. Enjoy morning tea in the $5095 $5250 the Atherton Tablelands, where lush garden in the company of the family’s Per Person Twin Share Per Person Twin Share rainforests, spectacular waterfalls and friendly pet kangaroo before traveling $1295 $1310 peaceful lakes abound. Visit Millaa on, crossing the Tropic of Capricorn Single Supplement Option Single Supplement Option Millaa Falls and the heritage listed as you arrive in Rockhampton, 2018 2019 continued 500-year-old Curtain Fig Tree, and Start End Start End the beef capital of Australia. Hotel: Jul 23 Aug 04 Jul 22 Aug 03 keep an eye out for the magnificent Sep 17 Sep 29 Sep 16 Sep 28 Quality Regent, Rockhampton. B Oct 15 Oct 27 Oct 14 Oct 26 Ulysses butterfly. Spend some time in Nov 12 Nov 24 Nov 11 Nov 23 Day 8: Rockhampton – Kuranda, ‘The Village in the Rainforest’, 2019 Hamilton Island before traveling on to Cairns via the Jan 07 Jan 19 Travel north to the sugar town of Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. Hotel: Feb 04 Feb 16 Mar 04 Mar 16 Sarina today for a guided tour of a Hilton Hotel, Cairns, 2 nights. B unique miniature sugar mill and QBC: Brisbane to Cairns | 10 days distillery, before you enjoy a light Day 12: Great Barrier Reef Board a sleek, high-speed catamaran lunch. Travel through Airlie Beach $4095 $4225 today and cruise out to the iconic Great then on to catch the ferry to Hamilton Per Person Twin Share Per Person Twin Share Barrier Reef. You’ll have the opportunity Island. One of 74 tropical islands that $980 $995 to go snorkeling (equipment provided) make up the Whitsunday group in Single Supplement Option Single Supplement Option to view this natural living wonder at the heart of the Great Barrier Reef, 2018 2019 continued first hand, or view the spectacular coral Start End Start End Hamilton Island boasts pristine Jul 26 Aug 04 Jul 25 Aug 03 and tropical fish from the underwater beaches and a kaleidoscope of coral Sep 20 Sep 29 Sep 19 Sep 28 observatory and semi-submersible Oct 18 Oct 27 Oct 17 Oct 26 and marine life. Hotel: Reef View Hotel, Nov 15 Nov 24 Nov 14 Nov 23 craft. Enjoy a delicious tropical buffet Hamilton Island, 2 nights. B L DW 2019 lunch on board before you return to Jan 10 Jan 19 Day 9: Hamilton Island Cairns in the late afternoon. This Feb 07 Feb 16 Mar 07 Mar 16 Cruise this morning to spectacular evening join a local family in their Whitehaven Beach, regarded by many home for a leisurely Be My Guest Aussie Visit aatkings.com/qsc or qbc for additional as the best beach in Australia. Wander barbecue. Spend an evening learning departure dates and for the reverse itinerary from Cairns to Brisbane or Sydney (Codes: QCB/QCS). along its 7 kilometers of pure white about life in the tropics. B L BG Note: Itinerary, departure dates & prices may change sand, or if you’re feeling energetic, take from 01/04/19. a walk to Hill’s Inlet for views over the Day 13: Farewell from Cairns Say farewell to your fellow travelers Whitsunday islands and the sparkling when your vacation comes to an end Great Barrier Reef. The afternoon is this morning after breakfast. B WAYS TO SAVE yours in this tropical paradise. B Early payment discount Day 10: Hamilton Island – FLIGHT INFORMATION Save up to $525pp Mission Beach QSC: Sydney to Cairns See page 18 for more great savings < Take the ferry back to the mainland Day Prior – flights to anytime into Sydney Airport Kings Club discount Save up to $265pp this morning and continue north Day 13 – flights to depart anytime from Cairns Airport Young traveler discount Save up to $525pp Triple share Save up to $265pp along the Bruce Highway, stopping QBC: Brisbane to Cairns off in Townsville with time for a stroll Day 3 – flights to arrive anytime into Brisbane Airport DINING along the Strand with its views to Day 13 – flights to depart anytime from Cairns Airport 12 Full buffet breakfasts B 1 Be My Guest dinner BG Magnetic Island. Your next destination Flights are not included in the holiday price 4 Lunches L 4 Dinners with wine DW 48

Gordon River Cruise Perfect Tasmania 12/7/6 DAYS | HOBART RETURN | THLH/THHL/TLHH

HIGHLIGHTS The island of Tasmania is renowned for its pristine wilderness, • Explore Hobart’s city sights abundant wildlife, gourmet food and wine, and friendly locals. • Discover famous Salamanca Market On this wide-ranging journey, you’ll visit Hobart’s bustling • Visit spectacular Salamanca Markets, confront the cultural phenomenon • Cruise on the Gordon River of its Museum of Old and New Art, witness the stunning including a delicious lunch natural beauty of Cradle Mountain and Freycinet National • Step back in time on Sarah Island Park, and indulge your tastebuds with fresh Tasmanian • Hike around Dove Lake at Cradle Mountain salmon, local artisan cheeses and other delicious treats. • Explore the town of murals – Sheffield • Taste Tasmanian salmon at 41° South Salmon Farm Day 1: Welcome to Hobart Lake St. Clair before traveling to The • Indulge in local cheese at Ashgrove Farm Begin your exploration of the beautiful Wall in the Wilderness, a monumental island of Tasmania with a city sights sculpture hand-carved in rare Huon • Savour Tassie’s famous food tour. Hobart was founded in 1803 and Pine. Continue through the rainforest, and wine at Josef Chromy much of its architecture dates back to passing through the moonscape of the Victorian and Georgian eras. Visit the mining town of Queenstown. • Explore Launceston & the Botanic Gardens, historic Battery Your final stop today is Strahan: stunning Cataract Gorge Point, and Constitution Dock, then enjoy views of peaceful Macquarie • Visit Bridestowe Lavender Estate drive to Mt. Nelson for panoramic views Harbour from your hillside hotel. Hotel: over the city and Derwent River. Join Strahan Village, Strahan. B DW • Stay 2 nights at boutique Freycinet Lodge your Travel Director for a Welcome Reception and dinner. Day 4: Strahan – • Cruise on Wineglass Bay Hotel: Hotel Cradle Mountain Grand Chancellor, Hobart, 2 nights. DW A highlight today is your cruise on the • Be My Guest morning tea at Shene Estate Day 2: Salamanca Market & Gordon River. Be awestruck by the dark • Experience MONA Included Choice waters: stained amber by buttongrass • Explore historic Port Arthur This morning, explore the myriad tannins, which reflect the untouched market stalls of Salamanca Market, wilderness. Stop at Sarah Island for • Visit Hellyers Road Distillery and wander through its historic an insight into a relic of Tasmania’s sandstone warehouses. This convict history, the Macquarie Harbour • Included Choice experiences afternoon choose one from a selection Penal Settlement. See Hells Gates, the • Experienced Travel Director of Included Choice sightseeing notoriously treacherous entrance to & Driver Guide experiences. Join a walking tour the harbor, and Heritage Landing, site with a local expert for an insight into of a 2,000-year-old Huon Pine. Travel Hobart’s history, people and places or a through the old towns of Rosebery and guided walk to experience the alcohol Tullah on route to your hotel. Hotel: history of the city. Or visit Mawson’s Cradle Mountain Hotel, 2 nights. B L DW Huts Replica Museum, replicating the huts Douglas Mawson built in Day 5: Cradle Mountain Marvel at the inspiring beauty of Antarctica during his Australasian Cradle Mountain National Park. Join Antarctic expedition of 1911-14. B your Travel Director for a guided walk Day 3: Hobart – Strahan by Dove Lake, maybe taking a little This morning stroll through rainforest more time later to meander back to to the tiered falls of Russell Falls. your hotel along the purpose-built Then take the winding road to iconic boardwalk through the wild ancient 49

FIRST CHOICE Bridestowe From per person twin Burnie l l $4550 share land only Sheffield l Cradle l2 DEPARTURES & PRICES Mountain Launceston l2 l All dates are Definite Departures Josef Chromy Wines THLH: Hobart return | 12 days Wineglass $4550 $4850 l l Bay Per Person Twin Share Per Person Twin Share l Queenstown Ross Strahan l1 l2 $1250 $1365 Freycinet Single Supplement Option Single Supplement Option Gordon National River l Shene 2017 2018 continued Cruise l Estate Park Start End Start End Sep 22 Oct 03 Sep 21 Oct 02 Russell Falls MONA l Oct 13 Oct 24 Oct 19 Oct 30 Nov 24 Dec 05 Nov 16 Nov 27 2 2 l Eaglehawk ll Neck Hobart 2018 2019 l Jan 05 Jan 16 Jan 04 Jan 15 Port Arthur Feb 02 Feb 13 Jan 25 Feb 05 Feb 16 Feb 27 Feb 15 Feb 26 Mar 23 Apr 03 Mar 08 Mar 19 Mar 29 Apr 09

THHL: Hobart to Launceston | 7 days $2525 $2595 Per Person Twin Share Per Person Twin Share $600 $610 Single Supplement Option Single Supplement Option l Start 2017 2018 continued l End Start End Start End Sep 22 Sep 28 Sep 21 Sep 27 Overnight stays Oct 13 Oct 19 Oct 19 Oct 25 l Nov 24 Nov 30 Nov 16 Nov 22 l Sightseeing stops 2018 2019 Jan 05 Jan 11 Jan 04 Jan 10 Feb 02 Feb 08 Jan 25 Jan 31 Feb 16 Feb 22 Feb 15 Feb 21 Mar 23 Mar 29 Mar 08 Mar 14 Mar 29 Apr 04 forests and alpine heathlands. Day 9: Wineglass Bay You may spot Bennetts wallabies, Experience the exquisite beauty of TLHH: Launceston to Hobart | 6 days echidnas and pademelons grazing Wineglass Bay today on a four-hour along the way. For a more challenging cruise of the Freycinet Peninsula. It $2250 $2510 Per Person Twin Share Per Person Twin Share hike, head to Marion’s Lookout and will take you from the shores of Coles return via Wombat Pool. B DW Bay along the Freycinet coast beneath $610 $760 Single Supplement Option Single Supplement Option towering pink granite cliffs to one of 2017 2018 continued Day 6: Cradle Mountain – the world’s best beaches. Anchored Launceston Start End Start End at Wineglass Bay, absorb the beauty Sep 28 Oct 03 Sep 27 Oct 02 Today, enjoy a guided walk through a Oct 19 Oct 24 Oct 25 Oct 30 of the National Park while enjoying a Nov 22 Nov 27 working distillery to see processes that Nov 30 Dec 05 gourmet ploughman’s lunch. B L DW deliver one of the finest single malt 2018 2019 Jan 11 Jan 16 Jan 10 Jan 15 whiskys in the world. Then continue to Day 10: Freycinet – Hobart Feb 08 Feb 13 Jan 31 Feb 05 quirky Sheffield, the ‘Town of Murals’, Journey this morning to historic Ross, Feb 22 Feb 27 Feb 21 Feb 26 Mar 29 Apr 03 Mar 14 Mar 19 before heading to 41° South Salmon considered the finest nineteenth- Apr 04 Apr 09 & Ginseng Farm. The Pyka family century village in Australia. As Visit aatkings.com/thlh or thhl or tlhh for additional will take you on a tour to learn about you travel on through rich pastoral departure dates. Note: Itinerary, departure dates & aquaculture, then let you sample their land towards Hobart, spend time at prices may change from 01/09/18. smoked salmon and ginseng products. Shene Estate, whose custodian Anne Call in at the Ashgrove Cheese Factory Kernke will treat you to a walking tour to try a selection of cheeses, before of the property’s stunning colonial-era you continue through the Meander buildings, and a Be My Guest morning Valley to Tasmania’s ‘northern capital’ tea selection of home-baked goodies in Launceston. Hotel: Hotel Grand her private home. Continue to Hobart Chancellor, Launceston, 2 nights. B DW to visit Australia’s largest privately- funded museum, the Museum of Old Day 7: Launceston and New Art (MONA). The eclectic mix This morning, after visiting of ancient, modern and contemporary Launceston’s magnificent Cataract art will astound you. Hotel: Hotel Grand Gorge, take a scenic drive through Chancellor, Hobart, 2 nights. B BG rolling country hills and pause for lunch and wine-tasting at Josef Day 11: Port Arthur WAYS TO SAVE Chromy Wines. This afternoon you Today, explore the Port Arthur Historic Early payment discount may like to take an optional cruise on Site, taking a cruise around the Isle the beautiful Tamar River or further of the Dead and a walk through the Save up to $485pp explore Launceston and surrounds infamous convict prison. There will See page 18 for more great savings < at your leisure. Guests depart this also be time for you to wander the Kings Club discount Save up to $245pp Young traveler discount Save up to $485pp afternoon in Launceston (Code: site at your leisure. On the drive Triple share Save up to $245pp THHL). Guests join this afternoon back to Hobart, see the amazing in Launceston (Code: TLHH). B L natural rock formations of the craggy DINING Tasman Arch, the Devil’s Kitchen and 11 Full buffet breakfasts B 7 Dinners with wine DW Day 8: Launceston – Freycinet the Blowhole. This evening, mingle 1 Be My Guest morning tea BG 1 Farewell Dinner FD Today, visit Bridestowe Lavender 3 Lunches L with your Travel Director and fellow Estate, producer of high-quality travelers at a Farewell Dinner in one lavender since 1922. Learn about the FLIGHT INFORMATION of Hobart’s fine restaurants.B FD estate and treat yourself to its famous Day 1 – flights to arrive prior to 12.30pm into Hobart Airport (THLH, THHL) lavender ice-cream. Later visit the Day 12: Farewell from Hobart Day 7 – flights to depart after 4.00pm from Launceston unique Legerwood Carved Memorial Say farewell to your fellow travelers Airport (THHL) Trees site. Then follow the picturesque when your vacation comes to an end Day 7 – flights to arrive prior to 4.30pm into Launceston east coast south to Freycinet National this morning after breakfast. B Airport (TLHH) Day 12 – flights to depart anytime from Hobart Airport Park. Hotel: Freycinet Lodge, Freycinet (THLH, TLHH) National Park, 2 nights. B DW Flights are not included in the vacation price 50

The Barossa Tastes of Southern Australia 11 DAYS | SYDNEY TO ADELAIDE | ESMA

HIGHLIGHTS Explore the nation’s capital Canberra, country Victoria, • Visit historic Berrima in the cosmopolitan Melbourne and the spectacular coast and NSW Southern Highlands delicious produce of Southern Australia on this well-paced • Experience farm life at Gold journey. Spend the night in a unique bed-and-breakfast Creek Sheep Station property in historic Beechworth. Meet local farmers, • Free time in cosmopolitan Melbourne winemakers and whisky distillers and indulge in their • Enjoy a guided tour through impressive Parliament House delectable produce while you take in stunning scenery on • Explore the Australian War Memorial the Great Ocean Road, Kangaroo Island and the Barossa. • Enjoy views over Canberra from Mt. Ainslie • Discover historic Beechworth As this Guided Vacation departs at properties. Hotel: Boutique Country • Be My Guest breakfast with your 7.30am from Rydges World Square, Accommodation, Beechworth. B B&B host in Beechworth accommodations will need to be Day 3: Beechworth – Melbourne pre-booked for the previous night. • Visit Ned Kelly Country Join your B&B host for a Be My Guest Day 1: Sydney – Canberra breakfast before traveling to historic • Travel along the magnificent Depart Sydney this morning and travel Glenrowan and on through Ned Kelly Great Ocean Road through the rolling hills and verdant country to the cosmopolitan southern • Visit the Twelve Apostles pastures of the Southern Highlands. capital of Melbourne. Gain some Pause at historic Berrima to see its insights on a guided tour of the city, and • Throw a boomerang and taste bush convict-era sandstone gaol, then visit later, take a walk along the Yarra River tucker at Tower Hill Nature Reserve Gold Creek Station to meet a local sheep and enjoy dinner at one of the many • Visit the Coonawarra for a wine tasting grazier and enjoy a barbecue Highlight Southbank restaurants. Hotel: Crowne Lunch. On arrival in Canberra join a Plaza, Melbourne, 2 nights. BG • Explore seaside Victor Harbor local guide for a tour of Parliament House, then visit the Australian War Day 4: Melbourne Free Time • Taste delicious local cuisine & Today Melbourne is yours to explore. Memorial and experience an evocative Its laneways and arcades house some wine on Kangaroo Island lament held late each afternoon. Get to of the best cafés, boutique shops know your Travel Director and fellow • Visit a micro distillery on Kangaroo Island and street art the city has to offer. Or travelers tonight over a shared dinner. if you would like to see something • Walk amongst Sea Lions at Seal Bay Hotel: Crowne Plaza, Canberra. HL DW famous, then why not take a tour to • Explore picturesque Hahndorf Day 2: Canberra – Beechworth Summerland Beach on Phillip Island • Indulge in food & wine in the Barossa Before leaving the nation’s capital this to witness the Penguin Parade, the morning, drive to the summit of Mt. nightly ritual where the little penguins • Included Choice experiences Ainslie for panoramic views of the city emerge from the sea and waddle up • Experienced Travel Director and surrounds. Cross the mighty the beach to their dune burrows. B Murray River into Victoria, taking the & Driver Guide scenic route to historic Beechworth, Day 5: Melbourne – Warrnambool This morning, embark on one of the Victoria’s best-preserved gold-rush world’s premier road trips – the Great town. Take an orientation tour of Ocean Road. Enjoy endlessly Beechworth before enjoying some free spectacular coastal scenery, pausing in time to explore the antique shops, the quaint seaside towns of Lorne and galleries, museum and historic hotel. Apollo Bay. Just off shore in the Port Your accommodations tonight is at one Campbell National Park, the towering of the town’s unique bed-and-breakfast 51

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limestone stacks of the Twelve Apostles Remarkable Rocks and Admiral’s Arch FIRST CHOICE rise 45 meters above the wild Southern in Flinders Chase National Park and Ocean. Learn the heartbreaking history enjoying stunning coastal scenery and per person twin From $ share land only of Loch Ard Gorge, and visit the an amazing variety of wildlife. At 3795 impressive London Bridge formation Andermel Marron Farm you’ll see the DEPARTURES & PRICES before arriving in Warrnambool. Hotel: marron (freshwater crayfish) tanks Quality Suites Deep Blue Hotel & Spa, and enjoy a tasting of farm-produced All dates are Definite Departures Warrnambool. B DW bush tucker before indulging in some $3825 $4095 marron for a Be My Guest lunch. Per Person Twin Share Per Person Twin Share Day 6: Warrnambool – Naracoorte Afterwards, join a ranger at Seal Bay Visit the Worn Gundidj Aboriginal $975 $995 Conservation Park for a guided walk Single Supplement Option Single Supplement Option Co-operative at Tower Hill State Game among a colony of rare sea-lions. B BG 2018 2019 Reserve where your guide will provide Start End Start End you with an Aboriginal perspective on Day 9: Kangaroo Island – Jan 09 Jan 19 Jan 08 Jan 18 Jan 30 Feb 09 Jan 15 Jan 25 the area’s flora, wildlife and volcanic Adelaide Included Choice Feb 13 Feb 23 Jan 29 Feb 08 formations as well as insights into Board your ferry to return to the Mar 06 Mar 16 Feb 12 Feb 22 Mar 20 Mar 30 Feb 26 Mar 08 Indigenous bush medicine. Cross the mainland and travel to Adelaide for an Mar 12 Mar 22 border into South Australia, stopping in orientation tour. Later, choose one $3795 Mar 26 Apr 05 Per Person Twin Share Mt. Gambier to see the mysterious Blue from a range of Included Choice $4110 $995 Per Person Twin Share Lake, then continue to the world- sightseeing experiences. Visit Adelaide Single Supplement Option renowned Coonawarra wine region, Zoo including entry to the Panda Apr 17 Apr 27 $1000 pausing at a vineyard for a tasting. The enclosure, hear fascinating stories Single Supplement Option $4095 Apr 16 Apr 26 Naracoorte Caves are one of the world’s about the early history of Adelaide on a Per Person Twin Share Sep 03 Sep 13 most important fossil sites. You’ll hear guided walking tour or visit the Art Sep 24 Oct 04 $995 Oct 15 Oct 25 the story of how this came to be on a Gallery of South Australia. Hotel: Single Supplement Option Nov 05 Nov 15 Sep 04 Sep 14 Nov 26 Dec 06 guided tour through one of the caves. Stamford Plaza, Adelaide, 2 nights. B Dec 10 Dec 20 Hotel: William MacIntosh Motor Lodge, Sep 25 Oct 05 Day 10: The Barossa Oct 16 Oct 26 Naracoorte. B DW Nov 06 Nov 16 Discover the world-famous Barossa Nov 27 Dec 07 Day 7: Naracoorte – today, stopping first at picturesque Visit aatkings.com/esma for additional departure Kangaroo Island Hahndorf, Australia’s oldest German dates. Note: Departures between 01/01/18 to Journey to the Fleurieu Peninsula today, settlement. Wander its tree-lined 31/03/18 operate as per the 2017/18 brochure. visiting the charming seaside town of streets, explore its quaint shops and Itinerary, departure dates & prices may change from 01/04/19. Victor Harbor where you might like to taste some of its artisan produce. take the horse-drawn tram to nearby Continue to the Barossa for lunch at The Granite Island, or just sit back and relax Company Kitchen, before visiting WAYS TO SAVE on the foreshore. This afternoon, a ferry Jacob’s Creek to sample some of their Early payment discount takes you to Kangaroo Island, famous world-famous wines. Travel back to for its unspoiled natural beauty and Adelaide through a landscape dotted Save up to $410pp fresh local produce. Visit South with stone cottages and olive groves. See page 18 for more great savings < Australia’s only boutique distillery to Tonight, celebrate with your Travel Kings Club discount Save up to $210pp Young traveler discount Save up to $410pp taste a selection of handcrafted Director at a Farewell Dinner. B L FD Triple share Save up to $205pp premium spirits, including an award- Day 11: Farewell from Adelaide winning gin and delicious liqueurs. Your DINING Say farewell to your fellow travelers final destination today is Kingscote, 9 Full buffet breakfasts B 1 Lunch L when your vacation comes to an end South Australia’s oldest European 1 Be My Guest breakfast BG 4 Dinners with wine DW this morning after breakfast. B 1 Be My Guest lunch BG 1 Farewell Dinner FD settlement. Hotel: Aurora Ozone Hotel, 1 Highlight lunch HL Kangaroo Island, 2 nights. B DW Not ready to head home yet? Why not consider extending your vacation with a FLIGHT INFORMATION Day 8: Kangaroo Island 3-night cruise on the Murray River? Ask Day Prior – flights to arrive anytime into Sydney Airport Explore fascinating Kangaroo Island us for details. Day 11 – flights to depart anytime from Adelaide Airport today, visiting the spectacular Flights are not included in the vacation price 52

The Pinnacles Western Wonderland 16 DAYS | PERTH RETURN | WEMP

HIGHLIGHTS Explore vibrant, cosmopolitan Perth before traveling • Perth city sights touring inland to iconic Wave Rock and Kalgoorlie, then watch in • Enjoy a guided tour of awe as the landscape transitions on your approach to the Boddington Gold Mine southern coast, where you’ll discover white sandy beaches, • ‘Surf’ Wave Rock crystal-clear blue waters, and ancient forests. Seaside • Discover WA’s famous wildflowers Fremantle and Margaret River’s renowned food and wine (seasonal Aug-Nov) culture await you before you head north to spend time • Explore white sandy beaches near Esperance interacting with the friendly dolphins at Monkey Mia. • Commemorate at the National Anzac Centre in Albany Day 1: Welcome to Perth for breathtaking views of wild coastal • Walk high above the trees at Set off on a tour of the city, visiting scenery, rugged peaks and sweeping Valley of the Giants Kings Park and its delightful Botanic heathlands. Stop at awe-inspiring • See the Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse, the Garden on the broad expanse of the Thistle Cove to marvel at its dazzling tallest on the Australian mainland Swan River. This evening, meet your white sand, crystal-clear blue water, and Travel Director over a delicious meal. lazing kangaroos. Hotel: Comfort Inn • Indulge in Margaret River food and wine Hotel: Travelodge Perth. D Bay of Isles, Esperance. B D • Chocolate tasting in Margaret River Day 2: Perth – Wave Rock Day 5: Esperance – Albany • Explore cosmopolitan Today journey through the Golden See the mysterious Pink Lake outside Fremantle & its market Outback to Hyden. Join a local guide on Esperance, and travel through a tour of Boddington Gold Mine. Ravensthorpe and the Fitzgerald • Delve into indigenous culture at Continue to famous Wave Rock. Then Biosphere to Bluff Knoll Lookout to the Yanchep National Park take a short walk to Hippo’s Yawn, rugged beauty of the Stirling Ranges another fascinating rock formation. National Park, one of the world’s richest • Marvel at the Pinnacles Afterwards you may like to wander in flora. Continue to Albany, a town • Visit the HMAS Sydney through the visitor centre’s eclectic imbued with Anzac history. Hotel: Dog Memorial in Geraldton collection of lace and the largest Rock Motel, Albany, 2 nights. B D collection of toy soldiers in the world, or • Learn about Hamelin Pool’s even take a tour of Hyden Wildlife Park. Day 6: Albany This morning, take your time to explore ancient Stromatolites Hotel: Wave Rock Motel, Hyden. BD this historic town. In 1914, 41,000 • Walk on spectacular Shell Beach Day 3: Wave Rock – Kalgoorlie Australians and New Zealanders left • Get up close to the dolphins at Monkey Mia This morning you’ll take an exclusive Albany on their way to WWI. This farm tour to hear about life in the afternoon visit the recently-inaugurated • Experience Kalbarri National Park Outback with Wave Rock local, Sheena. National Anzac Centre. B Take part in the morning cattle feed • Experienced Travel Director then explore a collection of vintage cars. Day 7: Albany – Margaret River Visit the Valley of the Giants Tree Top & Driver Guide Continue to Kalgoorlie, after a visit to Walk this morning to explore the the lookout for views in to the open cut canopy of the ancient Tingle forest. Stop mine, discover the stories of this in Nannup at lunchtime with time to historic town on an orientation tour. explore, then travel on to Cape Leeuwin, Hotel: Rydges Kalgoorlie. B D where the Indian and Great Southern Day 4: Kalgoorlie – Esperance Oceans meet. You may like to take a Today visit Cape Le Grand National Park guided tour to the top of the famous 53

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lighthouse before leaving for Margaret Day 12: Geraldton – Monkey Mia BEST BUYS River, one of Australia’s premier Travel to Shell Beach, one of only two wine-growing regions. Hotel: Quality in the world, formed from billions From $ per person twin Inn Margaret River, 2 nights. B D of coquina bivalve shells. Continue 5195 share land only north to Denham. Visit the Shark Bay Day 8: Margaret River World Heritage Discovery and Visitor DEPARTURES & PRICES First up, see fossils in the impressive Centre with its state-of-the-art displays All dates are Definite Departures Margaret River caves with a local including soundscapes, historical and guide. Then get ready to delight your $5195 $5295 contemporary film footage, interactive Per Person Twin Share Per Person Twin Share tastebuds! Margaret River is known not multimedia and objects of rare scientific only for its fabulous wines but also for $1585 $1595 and historical significance. Continue Single Supplement Option Single Supplement Option its boutique producers. At Vasse Virgin to the crystal blue waters and pristine 2018 2019 you’ll learn about olive oil, taste gourmet beaches of Monkey Mia. Hotel: Monkey Start End Start End produce, and sample a range of beauty May 12 May 27 May 11 May 26 Mia Dolphin Resort, 2 nights. B D Jul 07 Jul 22 Jul 06 Jul 21 preparations made from the oil of olives Aug 11 Aug 26 Aug 10 Aug 25 Aug 25 Sep 09 Aug 24 Sep 08 grown on the property. Continue to a Day 13: Monkey Mia Sep 01 Sep 16 Aug 31 Sep 15 local winery for wine-tastings and a After a breakfast overlooking the Sep 15 Sep 30 Sep 07 Sep 22 Sep 22 Oct 07 Sep 14 Sep 29 lunch prepared from local produce. B L tranquil turquoise waters of the bay, Sep 29 Oct 14 Sep 21 Oct 06 watch as the famous Monkey Mia Oct 06 Oct 21 Sep 28 Oct 13 Oct 05 Oct 20 Day 9: Margaret River – dolphins swim into shore to be fed. Fremantle (Note: As the dolphins are wild Visit aatkings.com/wemp for additional departure On arrival in Fremantle, the afternoon creatures, their appearance cannot be dates. Note: Itinerary, departure dates & prices may is yours to explore. You may like to visit change from 01/04/19. guaranteed.) The rest of the day is at the colorful Fremantle Markets to your leisure: why not take a scenic flight purchase local arts and crafts and taste over Shark Bay Marine Park or an local produce. Enjoy dinner this evening afternoon wildlife cruise aboard a sleek at your hotel. Hotel: Esplanade Hotel catamaran? In the evening, relax with a Fremantle by Rydges, 2 nights. B D cocktail or a glass of wine and watch Day 10: Fremantle the world go by as the sun sets. B Join a local guide this morning for a private tour of historic convict-era Day 14: Monkey Mia – Kalbarri Travel to Hamelin Pool to discover a Fremantle Prison. The rest of the day is unique colony of Stromatolites. Then, at your leisure. You might choose to take venture into Kalbarri National Park a boat trip to nearby Rottnest Island, or a today to the spectacular Murchison ride on the historic Fremantle Tram. B River Gorge. During wildflower Day 11: Fremantle – Geraldton season, the National Park is alive with WAYS TO SAVE Travel north along the West blooms. Hotel: Best Western Kalbarri Australian coastline, stopping in Edge Resort, Kalbarri. B DW Early payment discount Yanchep National Park to enjoy a Save up to $530pp fascinating Aboriginal cultural Day 15: Kalbarri – Perth Today you’ll travel back to your final See page 18 for more great savings < experience in an authentic bush setting. destination, Perth. Join your Travel Kings Club discount Save up to $265pp Continue along the coast to the seaside Director and fellow travelers this Young traveler discount Save up to $530pp hamlet of Lancelin and then to Triple share Save up to $265pp evening for a Farewell Dinner. Hotel: Nambung National Park, home of the Travelodge Perth. B FD marvelous Pinnacles, a stunning series DINING of intriguing limestone formations. 15 Full buffet breakfasts B 9 Dinners D Day 16: Farewell from Perth 1 Lunch L 1 Farewell Dinner FD Explore the seaside township of Say farewell to your fellow travelers Geraldton and visit the evocative HMAS when your vacation comes to an end FLIGHT INFORMATION Sydney memorial. Hotel: Mantra this morning after breakfast. B Day 1 – flights to arrive prior to 12 noon into Perth Airport Geraldton. B Day 16 – flights to depart anytime from Perth Airport Flights are not included in the vacation price 54

Milford Sound Best of New Zealand 18 DAYS | AUCKLAND TO CHRISTCHURCH | ZABC/ZCBA

HIGHLIGHTS From the pristine white beaches of the North Island to the • Cruise through ‘Hole in the snow-capped peaks of the South, you’ll explore every nook of Rock’ in the Bay of Islands New Zealand on this magnificent journey. A heart-pounding • Discover Waitomo & its Glowworm Grotto haka welcomes you to Rotorua for a taste of Maori culture, • Immerse yourself in Maori culture with the Tamaki family over dinner while a world-renowned train journey tops off your time in • Journey through Mt. Ruapehu the Land of the Long White Cloud with scenic splendor. • By My Guest at Shenandoah for an afternoon tea experience • Explore Te Papa, the Museum of New Zealand Day 1: Welcome to Auckland where you’ll cruise the twinkling On arrival in Auckland you’ll have time Glowworm Grotto. Tonight enjoy • Savour a BBQ at Morelea Farm at leisure for relaxing or exploring. This a Highlight Dinner at the Tamaki • Travel past magical glaciers, mountains evening, meet your Travel Director for Maori Village, where you can wander & rainforest en route to Milford Sound a Welcome Reception at your hotel. through the traditional settlement Hotel: The Langham, Auckland. and enjoy an authentic Maori • Taste Central stone hangi meal. Hotel: Millennium Day 2: Auckland – Bay of Islands fruit at a orchard Hotel, Rotorua, 2 nights. B HD Depart Auckland and then travel through • Discover Franz Josef Glacier Northland’s lush farmland. Arriving this Day 6: Rotorua • Visit a jade factory & see artists at work afternoon in the stunning Bay of Islands, This morning enjoy your breakfast you’ll experience spectacular scenery as of choice before embarking on your • Walk around Punakaiki Pancake Rocks you cruise through game-fishing waters Included Choice experience – perhaps to the rugged Cape Brett Peninsula. unwind at the Polynesian Spa, tour the • Travel the TranzAlpine Train Hotel: Copthorne Resort (Water View Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve, or • Included Choice experiences Room), Bay of Islands, 2 nights. B DW visit the . Or even explore Rotorua and its sparkling lakes Day 3: Bay of Islands • New Zealand wines with all hotel dinners in an amphibious WWII era Duck. BC Today, choose one from a range • Experienced Travel Director of Included Choice experiences. Go Day 7: Rotorua – Wellington & Driver Guide sailing aboard a historic tall ship, Journey through tall pine forests and enjoy wine tasting in Kerikeri, join verdant farmland today to spectacular a mini-tour of Russell or explore the Huka Falls and serene Lake Taupo. historic Waitangi Treaty Grounds. BC Later join the owners of a beautiful Shenandoah property for a Be My Guest Day 4: Bay of Islands – Auckland afternoon tea. Your final destination Enjoy time at leisure before returning today is the New Zealand capital, to Auckland. Your journey takes you to Wellington. Hotel: James Cook Grand Whangarei and then Parry Kauri Park Chancellor, Wellington. BC BG DW to walk among New Zealand’s native forest giants. Enjoy a memorable dinner Day 8: Wellington – Blenheim at the Eight Restaurant at The Langham. Visit the Te Papa Museum and Hotel: The Langham, Auckland. BC HD Art Gallery before cruising the Cook Strait into tranquil Queen Charlotte Day 5: Auckland – Rotorua Sound. Travel on to the villages of See the sights of Auckland and then Picton and sunny Blenheim. Tonight head south to the Waitomo Caves, 55 Bay of Islands l2 l Paihia l Whangarei FIRST CHOICE

per person twin From $ share land only Auckland l1 l1 5425 DEPARTURES & PRICES All dates are Definite Departures Waitomo Caves l l2 Rotorua ZABC: Auckland to Christchurch Huka Falls l l Taupo $5795 $6250 Mt. l Ruapehu Per Person Twin Share Per Person Twin Share $1915 $2115 Single Supplement Option Single Supplement Option 2018 2019 Start End Start End Jan 06 Jan 23 Jan 05 Jan 22 Picton l Jan 20 Feb 06 Jan 19 Feb 05 l1 Wellington Jan 27 Feb 13 Jan 26 Feb 12 Blenheim l1 Feb 03 Feb 20 Feb 02 Feb 19 Feb 10 Feb 27 Feb 09 Feb 26 Punakaiki l1 l Feb 17 Mar 06 Feb 16 Mar 05 Kaikoura Mar 03 Mar 20 Mar 02 Mar 19 Arthur’s Mar 10 Mar 27 Mar 09 Mar 26 Pass Mar 17 Apr 03 Mar 16 Apr 02 l Mar 24 Apr 10 Mar 23 Apr 09 Hokitika l TranzAlpine Train Franz Josef Glacier 1 Mt. Cook $5625 $6275 l l l l l1 l1 Christchurch Per Person Twin Share Per Person Twin Share Haast l Morelea Farm l1 $1815 $1990 Church of the Single Supplement Option Single Supplement Option Milford Sound l Good Shepherd Apr 21 May 08 Apr 20 May 07 l2 Queenstown $5425 $5995 Per Person Twin Share Per Person Twin Share l1 Te Anau l Start l1 Dunedin $1725 $1885 l End Single Supplement Option Single Supplement Option Overnight stays Jun 02 Jun 19 Jun 01 Jun 18 l Sep 08 Sep 25 Sep 07 Sep 24 l Sightseeing stops $5950 $6650 Per Person Twin Share Per Person Twin Share $2115 $2130 Single Supplement Option Single Supplement Option Oct 13 Oct 30 Oct 05 Oct 22 Oct 20 Nov 06 Oct 26 Nov 12 enjoy a 3-course dinner prepared from Queenstown. Hotel: Millennium Nov 09 Nov 26 local produce and matched with fine Hotel, Queenstown, 2 nights. B $6250 Nov 23 Dec 10 Per Person Twin Share Dec 07 Dec 24 Marlborough wines. Hotel: Chateau Dec 21 Jan 07 Day 14: Queenstown Dec 28 Jan 14 Marlborough, Blenheim. B HD $2115 Today, choose one from a range of Single Supplement Option Included Choice experiences. Ride Nov 03 Nov 20 Day 9: Blenheim – Christchurch Nov 17 Dec 04 You’ll travel inland through the the Shotover Jet, take a gondola to the Dec 01 Dec 18 Wairau Valley, home to some of the Skyline Restaurant for dinner, visit Kiwi Dec 15 Jan 01 Marlborough region’s world-famous Birdlife Park or take a 4WD minibus Sauvignon Blanc. Continue to through Skippers Canyon. Enjoy a ZCBA: Christchurch to Auckland Kaikoura and then on to Christchurch. peaceful cruise this evening across $5795 Hotel: Novotel, Christchurch. B Lake Wakatipu aboard the TSS Earnslaw Per Person Twin Share to Walter Peak High Country Farm for Day 10: Christchurch – Twizel $1915 a gourmet barbecue dinner. BC HD Single Supplement Option Visit Morelea Farm, where you’ll be 2018 welcomed into the home and 600-acre Day 15: Queenstown – Start End garden of Angie and Stan Taylor to enjoy Franz Josef Jan 14 Jan 31 Feb 11 Feb 28 a Be My Guest barbecue lunch while you Stop to visit the faithfully-restored Feb 25 Mar 14 learn about farming the foothills of New goldmining settlement of Arrowtown, Mar 11 Mar 28 Zealand’s Southern Alps. This afternoon and enjoy the tastes of stone fruit at Visit aatkings.com/zabc or zcba for additional see Lakes Tekapo and Pukaki, and visit Cromwell. You will then travel over departure dates and for the reverse itinerary from the famed Church of the Good Shepherd Haast Pass and view Thunder Creek Christchurch to Auckland (Code: ZCBA). Note: on your way to Twizel. Falls on your way to Franz Josef Glacier. Itinerary, departure dates & prices may change Hotel: MacKenzie from 01/10/18. Country Inn, Twizel. B BG DW Hotel: Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier (Douglas Wing), Franz Josef. BC DW Day 11: Twizel – Dunedin Today head to the township of Oamaru, Day 16: Franz Josef – Punakaiki with its celebrated white limestone Explore the glacier this morning, then buildings. Then you’ll make your way spend some time amongst temperate WAYS TO SAVE to New Zealand’s southernmost city, rainforest giants on the West Coast Early payment discount Dunedin. This afternoon choose Treetop Walkway. Travel to Hokitika, Save up to $665pp one from a range of Included Choice home of New Zealand’s famous See page 18 for more great savings < experiences. Tour stately Larnach greenstone, then on to Punakaiki. You’ll Kings Club discount Save up to $335pp Castle, ride the historic Taieri Gorge spend the night in an eco-friendly Young traveler discount Save up to $665pp Railway, take a wildlife cruise or resort right on the waterfront. Hotel: Triple share Save up to $335pp experience an interactive tour of famous Punakaiki Resort, Punakaiki. B DW DINING Speight’s Brewery. Hotel: Scenic Hotel Day 17: Punakaiki – Christchurch 11 Full buffet breakfasts B 7 Dinners with wine DW Southern Cross, Dunedin. B DW Board the iconic TranzAlpine train 6 Breakfasts of choice BC 4 Highlight Dinners HD 1 Be My Guest lunch BG 1 Farewell Dinner FD Day 12: Dunedin – Te Anau this morning and embark on one of 1 Be My Guest afternoon tea BG Today, travel through lush green sheep- the world’s most scenic rail journeys. grazing country on your way to Te Anau. Back in Christchurch, join your FLIGHT INFORMATION Hotel: Distinction Hotel, Te Anau. B DW Travel Director for a Farewell Dinner. ZABC: Auckland to Christchurch Hotel: Novotel, Christchurch. B FD Day 13: Te Anau – Queenstown Day 1 – flights to arrive prior to 4.00pm into Auckland Airport Today you’ll experience the Day 18: Farewell from Christchurch Day 18 – flights to depart anytime from Christchurch magnificence of Fiordland National Say farewell to your fellow travelers Airport Park. Your unforgettable Milford Sound when your vacation comes to an end ZCBA: Christchurch to Auckland cruise takes in cascading waterfalls, this morning after breakfast. B Day 1 – flights to arrive prior to 4.00pm into hanging glacial valleys, and the Christchurch Airport sheer pinnacle of Mitre Peak. After Day 18 – flights to depart anytime from Auckland disembarking, travel on to beautiful Airport Flights are not included in the vacation price 56

Mt. Cook New Zealand Splendour 15 DAYS | AUCKLAND TO CHRISTCHURCH | ZAAC/ZCCA

HIGHLIGHTS From the tip of the North Island to the bottom of the • Discover Waitomo’s famous Glowworm Grotto glorious South, this journey offers a wealth of wonderful • Rotorua Included Choice experience experiences. Cruise glorious Milford Sound, journey • By My Guest at Shenandoah for an through towering pine forests and verdant pastureland, afternoon tea experience and fall asleep to the sound of waves crashing on the • Wellington’s city sights & Mt. Victoria beach outside your hotel in rugged Punakaiki. • Sail the Cook Strait to Queen Charlotte Sound • Enjoy in a 3 course degustation dinner in Blenheim • Savour a delicious BBQ at Morelea Farm • Marvel at the clear waters of Day 1: Welcome to Auckland verdant farmland today to spectacular Lake Tekapo & Lake Pukaki After arrival in Auckland, the afternoon Huka Falls and serene Lake Taupo. is at leisure for you to explore this Later you’ll join the owners of a • Experience Milford Sound on a cruise vibrant, multicultural city. You might Shenandoah property for afternoon • Taste Central Otago stone like to amble down Queen Street to tea in their magnificent garden fruit at a local orchard the main shopping precinct, or on and the chance to see their private to vibrant Viaduct Harbour. This collection of classic Harley Davidson • Discover Franz Josef Glacier evening, meet your Travel Director motorcycles. Your final destination • Visit a jade factory & see artists at work for a Welcome Reception and today is the New Zealand capital, degustation dinner at your hotel. Wellington. Hotel: James Cook Grand • Explore Punakaiki Pancake Rocks Hotel: The Langham, Auckland. HD Chancellor, Wellington. BC BG DW • Journey over the Southern Alps Day 2: Auckland – Rotorua Day 5: Wellington – Blenheim on the TranzAlpine Train After a tour of Auckland this morning, Visit Te Papa Museum and Art Gallery • Queenstown Included Choice experiences you’ll visit the Waitomo Caves to before cruising the Cook Strait into explore the mesmerising Glowworm tranquil Queen Charlotte Sound. • Enjoy New Zealand wines Grotto. Then cross the rolling hills of Travel on to the villages of Picton with all hotel dinners King Country to Rotorua, where your and sunny Blenheim. This evening orientation tour takes in spectacular enjoy a 3-course dinner prepared from • Experienced Travel Director views of Lake Rotorua. This evening, local produce and matched with fine & Driver Guide gain an insight into Maori culture while Marlborough wines. Hotel: Chateau you enjoy a traditional Maori Hangi Marlborough, Blenheim. B HD dinner and a concert at the Tamaki Day 6: Blenheim – Christchurch Family Marae. Hotel: Millennium You’ll travel inland through the Hotel, Rotorua, 2 nights. B HD Wairau Valley, home to some of the Day 3: Rotorua Marlborough region’s world-famous Today, choose one from a range Sauvignon Blanc. Continue to of Included Choice experiences. Kaikoura and then on to Christchurch. Unwind at the Polynesian Spa, tour the Hotel: Novotel, Christchurch. B Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve, or explore Rotorua and its lakes in Day 7: Christchurch – Twizel Today visit Morelea Farm for a taste an amphibious WWII-era Duck. BC of traditional New Zealand country Day 4: Rotorua – Wellington life. You’ll be welcomed into the home Journey through pine forests and and 600-acre garden of Angie and 57

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per person twin From $ share land only Auckland l1 4625 DEPARTURES & PRICES All dates are Definite Departures Waitomo Caves l l2 Rotorua ZAAC: Auckland to Christchurch Huka Falls l l Taupo $4975 $5395 Mt. l Ruapehu Per Person Twin Share Per Person Twin Share $1590 $1690 Single Supplement Option Single Supplement Option 2018 2019 Start End Start End Jan 09 Jan 23 Jan 08 Jan 22 Picton l Jan 23 Feb 06 Jan 22 Feb 05 l1 Wellington Jan 30 Feb 13 Jan 29 Feb 12 Blenheiml1 Feb 06 Feb 20 Feb 05 Feb 19 Feb 13 Feb 27 Feb 12 Feb 26 Punakaiki l1 Feb 20 Mar 06 Feb 19 Mar 05 l Mar 06 Mar 20 Mar 05 Mar 19 Arthur’s Kaikoura Mar 13 Mar 27 Mar 12 Mar 26 Pass Mar 20 Apr 03 Mar 19 Apr 02 l Mar 27 Apr 10 Mar 26 Apr 09 Hokitika l TranzAlpine Train Franz Josef Glacier 1 Mt. Cook $4795 $5225 l l l l l1 l1 Christchurch Per Person Twin Share Per Person Twin Share Haast l Morelea Farm Twizel l1 $1515 $1585 Church of the Single Supplement Option Single Supplement Option Milford Sound l Good Shepherd Apr 24 May 08 Apr 23 May 07 l2 Queenstown $4625 $4975 Per Person Twin Share Per Person Twin Share l1 Te Anau l Start l1 Dunedin $1435 $1500 l End Single Supplement Option Single Supplement Option Overnight stays Jun 05 Jun 19 Jun 04 Jun 18 l Sep 11 Sep 25 Sep 10 Sep 24 l Sightseeing stops $5195 $5575 Per Person Twin Share Per Person Twin Share $1690 $1705 Single Supplement Option Single Supplement Option Oct 16 Oct 30 Oct 08 Oct 22 Oct 23 Nov 06 Oct 29 Nov 12 Stan Taylor to enjoy a Be My Guest Birdlife Park or take a 4WD minibus Nov 12 Nov 26 barbecue lunch while you learn about excursion through Skippers Canyon. $5395 Nov 26 Dec 10 Per Person Twin Share Dec 10 Dec 24 the joys and challenges of farming Then, enjoy a peaceful cruise this Dec 24 Jan 07 in the foothills of New Zealand’s evening across Lake Wakatipu $1690 Dec 31 Jan 14 Single Supplement Option Southern Alps. This afternoon see aboard the TSS Earnslaw to Walter Nov 06 Nov 20 Lakes Tekapo and Pukaki, and visit the Peak High Country Farm for a Nov 20 Dec 04 Dec 04 Dec 18 famed Church of the Good Shepherd on gourmet barbecue dinner. BC HD Dec 18 Jan 01 your way to Twizel. Hotel: MacKenzie Day 12: Queenstown – Country Inn, Twizel. B BG DW Franz Josef ZCCA: Christchurch to Auckland Day 8: Twizel – Dunedin Stop to visit the faithfully-restored $4975 View the massive Waitaki Hydro goldmining settlement of Arrowtown, Per Person Twin Share Power Scheme and Benmore Dam and enjoy the serenity of the region’s $1590 this morning before stopping in vivid blue lakes. Enjoy the tastes Single Supplement Option at the harborside township of of stone fruit at Cromwell, before 2018 Start End Oamaru with its celebrated white traveling over Haast Pass and view Jan 14 Jan 28 limestone buildings. Then you’ll the sheer drop of Thunder Creek Falls Feb 11 Feb 25 make your way to New Zealand’s on your way to the extraordinary Feb 25 Mar 11 southernmost city, Dunedin. This Franz Josef Glacier. You may want Visit aatkings.com/zaac or zcca for additional afternoon choose one from a range to view the glacier on a helicopter departure dates and for the reverse itinerary from of Included Choice experiences. flight (own expense). This evening, Christchurch to Auckland (Code: ZCCA). Note: Itinerary, departure dates & prices may change Tour stately Larnach Castle, ride the enjoy dinner at your hotel. Hotel: from 01/10/18. historic Taieri Gorge railway, take Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier a wildlife cruise, or experience an (Douglas Wing), Franz Josef. BC DW interactive tour of famous Speight’s Day 13: Franz Josef – Punakaiki Brewery. Hotel: Scenic Hotel Explore Franz Josef Glacier, then Southern Cross, Dunedin. B DW spend some time amongst temperate WAYS TO SAVE Day 9: Dunedin – Te Anau rainforest giants on the West Coast Early payment discount Today, travel through lush green sheep- Treetop Walkway. Afterwards, travel grazing country on your way to the to Hokitika, home of New Zealand’s Save up to $560pp town of Te Anau on the shores of Lake famous greenstone, then on to See page 18 for more great savings < Te Anau, the South Island’s largest lake. Punakaiki. You’ll spend the night Kings Club discount Save up to $280pp Young traveler discount Save up to $560pp Hotel: Distinction Hotel, Te Anau. B DW in an eco-friendly resort right on Triple share Save up to $280pp the waterfront. Hotel: Punakaiki Day 10: Te Anau – Queenstown Resort, Punakaiki. B DW DINING Today you’ll experience the 10 Full buffet breakfasts B 6 Dinners with wine DW magnificence of Fiordland National Day 14: Punakaiki – Christchurch 4 Breakfasts of choice BC 4 Highlight Dinners HD Park. Your unforgettable Milford Sound Board the iconic TranzAlpine train 1 Be My Guest lunch BG 1 Farewell Dinner FD cruise takes in cascading waterfalls, in the village of Arthur’s Pass this 1 Be My Guest afternoon tea BG hanging glacial valleys, and the morning and embark on one of the FLIGHT INFORMATION sheer pinnacle of Mitre Peak. After world’s most scenic rail journeys. disembarking, travel on to beautiful Back in Christchurch, join your ZAAC: Auckland to Christchurch Queenstown. Hotel: Millennium Travel Director for a Farewell Dinner. Day 1 – flights to arrive prior to 4.00pm into Auckland Airport Hotel, Queenstown, 2 nights. B Hotel: Novotel, Christchurch. B FD Day 15 – flights to depart anytime from Christchurch Day 11: Queenstown Day 15: Farewell from Airport Today, choose one from a range Christchurch ZCCA: Christchurch to Auckland of Included Choice experiences. Say farewell to your fellow travelers Day 1 – flights to arrive prior to 4.00pm into Christchurch Airport Ride the heart-stopping Shotover Jet when your vacation comes to an end Day 15 – flights to depart anytime from Auckland boat, take a gondola to the Skyline this morning after breakfast. B Airport Restaurant for dinner, visit Kiwi Flights are not included in the vacation price 58

Franz Josef Glacier Contrasts of New Zealand 10 DAYS | AUCKLAND TO CHRISTCHURCH | IZANB

HIGHLIGHTS Experience the dramatic contrasts of New Zealand’s two • Explore Auckland & cruise very distinct islands on this fascinating journey. From on Waitemata Harbour Auckland’s sparkling harbor to Rotorua’s geothermal • Join the O’Sullivans for lunch on their Waikato farm wonderland, from the rugged beauty of the West Coast to • Experience Maori culture with the the untouched serenity of Milford Sound, new facets of New Tamaki family at dinner Zealand’s natural splendor will reveal themselves each • Journey over the Southern Alps day as you explore the Land of the Long White Cloud. on the TranzAlpine Train • Visit a jade factory • See Franz Josef Glacier Day 1: Welcome to Auckland ground using thermal steam. Hotel: • Taste Central Otago stone After arrival in Auckland your free Millennium Hotel, Rotorua. B BG HD fruits at a local orchard to explore the city. This evening join your Travel Director and fellow Day 4: Rotorua – Christchurch • Discover truly spectacular Milford This morning after breakfast your first travelers for a Welcome Reception and Sound on a lunch cruise destination is Rainbow Springs Nature dinner at your hotel. Hotel: Stamford Park, where you’ll be able to observe • Frolic in the adventure capital of Plaza, Auckland, 2 nights. DW New Zealand, Queenstown many species of the native fauna of Day 2: Auckland New Zealand. The park is a key element • Marvel at crystal clear Lake Tekapo Start the day with a tour of the in a conservation project aimed at • Visit a working sheep farm highlights of this lively multicultural protecting the country’s iconic kiwi, city, stopping to visit lovely Queen and hopefully you’ll catch a glimpse of • Experience warm Kiwi hospitality at Street with its many heritage buildings, this shy little flightless bird. From here Morelea Farm with a BBQ lunch and picturesque Viaduct Harbour. Later, you’ll visit Te Puia thermal reserve, a cruise on the sparkling waters of encountering bubbling mudpools, pools • Enjoy New Zealand wines Waitemata Harbour offers panoramic of boiling water still used for cooking, with all hotel dinners views of the Auckland city skyline. B and stunning geysers. The Pōhutu • Experienced Travel Director geyser is the star of the show. In the Day 3: Auckland – Rotorua afternoon you’ll fly to Christchurch, & Driver Guide You’re invited to a Be My Guest a city that delivers an eclectic mix of lunch at the home of Lance and historic elegance and contemporary Bridgette O’Sullivan, New Zealand culture and is considered the horse racing royalty. Enjoy a gateway to the South Island. Hotel: sumptuous country-style lunch Novotel (Distinction Hotel from at the Red Barn on their beautiful 01 April 2018), Christchurch. B Waikato Farm (from 01 April 2018). This evening, a very personal and Day 5: Christchurch – exclusive cultural evening awaits Franz Josef you at the Tamaki Family Marae. Travel today on the iconic TranzAlpine Experience a powerful Haka challenge train through the Southern Alps to and a spine-tingling Karanga as you Arthur’s Pass, the highest settlement are welcomed to the land. Witness a on the South Island. The TranzAlpine, concert showcasing traditional Maori which is regarded as one of the world’s culture, then enter a private Whare great train journeys, passes through (dining room) for a traditional Maori magnificent landscapes ranging Hangi feast, which is cooked in the from the fertile farmlands of the 59

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Cook l l Jan 05 Jan 14 Jan 11 Jan 19 l l l1 l1 Haast l Christchurch Jan 12 Jan 21 Jan 25 Feb 02 Morelea Farm Jan 19 Jan 28 Feb 08 Feb 16 Jan 26 Feb 04 Feb 15 Feb 23 Church of the Feb 02 Feb 11 Feb 22 Mar 02 Milford Sound l Good Shepherd Feb 09 Feb 18 Mar 08 Mar 16 l3 Feb 16 Feb 25 Mar 15 Mar 23 Queenstown Feb 23 Mar 04 Mar 22 Mar 30 Mar 02 Mar 11 l Te Anau l Start Mar 09 Mar 18 $3240 Mar 16 Mar 25 Per Person Twin Share l End Mar 23 Apr 01 Mar 30 Apr 08 $1090 l Overnight stays Single Supplement Option $3175 Apr 12 Apr 20 l Sightseeing stops Per Person Twin Share $1075 $3075 Single Supplement Option Per Person Twin Share Apr 06 Apr 15 Apr 13 Apr 22 $1030 Apr 27 May 06 Single Supplement Option Jun 14 Jun 22 Canterbury Plains to rugged gorges mountain ranges. Drive through Jul 12 Jul 20 $3075 Sep 27 Oct 05 and pristine ice-fed streams and lakes. the hand-hewn Homer Tunnel to Per Person Twin Share At Hokitika, stop to learn about New the numerous photo opportunities $1015 $3495 Zealand greenstone (jade). Pounamu afforded by the Mirror Lake, Pop’s Single Supplement Option Per Person Twin Share (its Maori name) is of great cultural Lookout, Cleddau Valley and the Jun 15 Jun 24 Jul 13 Jul 22 $1150 significance in Maori culture and was Chasm, Mitre Peak and Bowen Falls Sep 28 Oct 07 Single Supplement Option Oct 11 Oct 19 prized for its strength, durability and before reaching mystical Milford Oct 25 Nov 02 beauty. It was used for weapons, tools Sound. Enjoy lunch while you cruise $3250 Nov 15 Nov 23 Per Person Twin Share Dec 06 Dec 14 and personal ornaments, and also on this wonder of nature. Return Dec 13 Dec 21 $1150 Dec 27 Jan 04 denoted great status. See craftsmen to Queenstown this evening. B L Single Supplement Option creating jewellery from this highly- Oct 12 Oct 20 prized material before continuing to Day 8: Queenstown Free Time Oct 26 Nov 03 Explore exciting Queenstown your way Nov 16 Nov 24 the town of Franz Josef, your final Dec 07 Dec 15 today. Jet boat rides and white water Dec 14 Dec 22 destination for today. Hotel: Te Waonui rafting will tempt the adventurous, or Dec 28 Jan 05 Forest Retreat, Franz Josef. B DW you might prefer to tour the vineyards Visit aatkings.com/izanb for additional departure Day 6: Franz Josef – Queenstown of the nearby Gibbston Valley. B dates. Note: Itinerary, departure dates & prices may Drive over the spectacular Haast Pass change from 01/10/18. From 01/10/18 this itinerary changes to 9 days and ends in Queenstown. this morning, passing the 96-metre Day 9: Queenstown – Christchurch Thunder Creek Falls, and serene Lakes Travel today to Aoraki Mount Cook Wanaka, Hawea and Dunstan. Stop National Park, the home of New at the town of Cromwell and enjoy Zealand’s highest mountains and the tastes of the delicious stonefruit longest glaciers. It is alpine in the for which the region is known. Next purest sense, with skyscraping you’ll visit the historic goldmining peaks and permanent snowfields. settlement of Arrowtown, where Later, continue to Lakes Pukaki and more than 70 original buildings from Tekapo, where you’ll stop to view the the gold-rush era are still extant, famed Church of the Good Shepherd. before arriving in Queenstown. An Morelea Farm, a working sheep orientation tour of the town, which property, will offer you a taste of sits on the shore of crystal-clear Lake traditional New Zealand country life. WAYS TO SAVE Wakatipu among dramatic mountain You’ll be welcomed into the home and Early payment discount ranges, completes your day. This 600-acre garden of Angie and Stan evening, join your Travel Director for Save up to $350pp Taylor to enjoy a Be My Guest barbecue dinner at The Boatshed. Set in the See page 18 for more great savings < lunch while you learn about the joys restored historic Railway Shipping Kings Club discount Save up to $175pp and challenges of farming in the Young traveler discount Save up to $350pp Office and relocated to its lakefront foothills of New Zealand’s Southern Triple share Save up to $175pp setting in 1936, The Boatshed offers Alps. Afterwards, travel through the spectacular views of Lake Wakatipu DINING lush Canterbury Plains to Christchurch, and the Remarkables, and is the 9 Full buffet breakfasts B 2 Dinners with wine DW where you’re invited to join your Travel perfect venue for your exclusive 1 Lunch L 2 Highlight Dinners HD Director and newfound friends this 2 Be My Guest lunches BG 1 Farewell Dinner FD Highlight Dinner. Hotel: Millennium evening for a Farewell Dinner. Hotel: Hotel, Queenstown, 3 nights. B HD Novotel (Distinction Hotel from 01 FLIGHT INFORMATION Day 1 – flights to arrive prior to 4.00pm into Auckland Day 7: Milford Sound Cruise April 2018), Christchurch. B BG FD Airport Journey over the Devil’s Staircase and Day 10 – flights to depart anytime from Christchurch along the shores of Lake Wakatipu to Day 10: Farewell from Airport Christchurch Te Anau and its lake, the largest in Flights are not included in the vacation price Say farewell to your fellow travelers the South Island. Travel through the Internal-vacation flights: Land Only price requires the when your vacation comes to an end following internal-vacation flights to be purchased rainforest of World Heritage Fiordland this morning after breakfast. B separately in order to fulfil the vacation itinerary: National Park, sighting glaciers and Day 4 – Rotorua to Christchurch: NZ5785/5787 60

Mt. Cook Southern Spectacular 10 DAYS | CHRISTCHURCH RETURN | ZCQR/ZRQC

HIGHLIGHTS Spend an afternoon with the owners of a working South Island • Visit a working sheep farm sheep farm, and watch master carvers as they create works • Experience warm Kiwi hospitality of art from blocks of magnificent New Zealand greenstone. at Morelea Farm for Be My Guest a BBQ lunch These personal encounters provide a human touch that • Visit Church of the Good complements the grandeur of the renowned natural beauty Shepherd on Lake Tekapo of the Land of the long White Cloud, with its soaring peaks • Journey through spectacular Fiordland and waterfalls and its serene lakes and pastureland. National Park with its magnificent scenery • Cruise on the truly inspiring natural wonder Milford Sound • Visit historic Arrowtown Day 1: Welcome to Christchurch Zealand’s longest. See the monumental Christchurch’s energy is evident spillway of the Benmore Dam before • See Franz Josef Glacier wherever you go. The city has bounced exploring the historic town of Oamaru, • Visit a green stone factory back after the earthquakes of 2010 with its stately tree-lined streets and 2011 and is now thriving once and celebrated white limestone • Walk around Punakaiki’s again. Contemporary art galleries, buildings. Then you’ll make your Pancake Rocks boutiques and open-air markets add way to New Zealand’s southernmost • Journey over the Southern Alps to the city’s creative vibe. Meet your city, Dunedin, home to many fine on the TranzAlpine Train Travel Director and fellow travelers examples of Victorian and Edwardian this evening for a Welcome Reception. architecture. Designated by UNESCO • Included Choice experiences Hotel: Novotel, Christchurch. as a City of Literature, Dunedin is a • Enjoy New Zealand wines magnificent example of a small city Day 2: Christchurch – Twizel that lives, breathes and connects with all hotel dinners Today, visit Morelea Farm, a through its people, its culture and working sheep property, for a taste its intense love of literature. It is • Experienced Travel Director of traditional country life. You’ll be well known as a university town of & Driver Guide welcomed into the home and 600-acre excellence in research and learning, garden of Angie and Stan Taylor to and a city where writers, books and enjoy a Be My Guest barbecue lunch literature thrive. With the rest of your while you learn about the joys and afternoon at leisure, relax and unwind challenges of farming in the foothills or join an optional experience to see of the Southern Alps. This afternoon more of the region. This afternoon see Lakes Tekapo and Pukaki, and choose one from a range of Included visit the famed Church of the Good Choice experiences. Tour imposing Shepherd on your way to Twizel, a Larnach Castle, ride the historic Taieri base for mountain climbing, kayaking, Gorge railway, take a wildlife cruise mountain biking, skiing, horse or experience an interactive tour of trekking and hiking. Hotel: MacKenzie famous Speight’s Brewery. Hotel: Scenic Country Hotel, Twizel. B BG DW Hotel Southern Cross, Dunedin. B DW Day 3: Twizel – Dunedin This morning after breakfast, visit Day 4: Dunedin – Te Anau Today, travel through lush green the spectacular Waitaki Hydro Power sheep-grazing country on your way Scheme, a series of interconnected to the spectacular Fiordland National lakes and canals used to generate Park and the town of Te Anau, nestled electricity on the Waitaki River, New 61

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per person twin From $3095 share land only DEPARTURES & PRICES Punakaiki l1 All dates are Definite Departures ZCQR: Christchurch return Arthur’s $3425 $3450 Pass Per Person Twin Share Per Person Twin Share Hokitika l l TranzAlpine l Train $1065 $1060 Treetop Walkway Single Supplement Option Single Supplement Option Franz Josef Glacier Mt. Cook 2018 2019 l1 Start End Start End l l l l1 l1 Christchurch Jan 14 Jan 23 Jan 13 Jan 22 Haast Jan 28 Feb 06 Jan 27 Feb 05 l Morelea Feb 04 Feb 13 Feb 03 Feb 12 l Farm Feb 11 Feb 20 Feb 10 Feb 19 Thunder l1 Feb 18 Feb 27 Feb 17 Feb 26 Twizel Feb 25 Mar 06 Feb 24 Mar 05 Creek Church of the Mar 11 Mar 20 Mar 10 Mar 19 Milford Sound l Falls Good Shepherd Mar 18 Mar 27 Mar 17 Mar 26 l Cromwell Mar 25 Apr 03 Mar 24 Apr 02 l Mar 31 Apr 09 Arrowtown Mirror Lakes l l2 $3250 Queenstown l Oamaru Per Person Twin Share $3495 Per Person Twin Share 1 $1010 l Dunedin Single Supplement Option $1015 Te Anau 1 Apr 29 May 08 Single Supplement Option l Apr 28 May 07 $3095 Per Person Twin Share $3295 Per Person Twin Share l Start $950 Single Supplement Option $955 l End Jun 10 Jun 19 Single Supplement Option Sep 16 Sep 25 Jun 09 Jun 18 l Overnight stays Sep 15 Sep 24 l Sightseeing stops $3450 Per Person Twin Share $3665 Per Person Twin Share $1060 Single Supplement Option $1070 Oct 21 Oct 30 Single Supplement Option Oct 28 Nov 06 Oct 13 Oct 22 Nov 11 Nov 20 Nov 03 Nov 12 in the southwestern corner of the gold-rush era are still extant, and Nov 25 Dec 04 Nov 17 Nov 26 Dec 09 Dec 18 Dec 01 Dec 10 South Island. Lake Te Anau covers an enjoy the serenity of the region’s vivid Dec 23 Jan 01 Dec 15 Dec 24 area of 344 km², making it the second- blue lakes, the most famous of which Dec 29 Jan 07 Jan 05 Jan 14 largest lake in New Zealand and the is pristine Lake Wanaka. Drive over largest in the South Island. Tonight, the spectacular Haast Pass, passing ZRQC: Christchurch return enjoy dinner at your hotel. Hotel: the 96-metre Thunder Creek Falls Distinction Hotel, Te Anau. B DW on your way to the extraordinary $3425 Franz Josef Glacier. Hotel: Scenic Per Person Twin Share Day 5: Te Anau – Queenstown Hotel Franz Josef Glacier (Douglas $1065 Your experience at magnificent Milford Wing), Franz Josef. BC DW Single Supplement Option Sound today is sure to be one of the 2018 highlights of your journey. Travel Day 8: Franz Josef – Punakaiki Start End Jan 14 Jan 23 first through native rainforests and Explore the glacier this morning, then Feb 11 Feb 20 lush meadows to Mirror Lakes and spend some time amongst temperate Feb 25 Mar 06 Mar 11 Mar 20 the hand-hewn Homer Tunnel, and rainforest giants on the West Coast marvel at the stunning Cleddau Valley. Treetop Walkway. Travel on to Hokitika, Visit aatkings.com/zcqr or zrqc for additional Your unforgettable Milford Sound home of New Zealand’s famous departure dates and the reverse itinerary from Christchurch return (Code: ZRQC). Note: Itinerary, cruise takes in cascading waterfalls, greenstone. Pounamu (its Maori name) departure dates & prices may change from 01/10/18. hanging glacial valleys, and the is of great cultural significance in Maori sheer pinnacle of Mitre Peak. After culture and was prized for its strength, disembarking, travel on to beautiful durability and beauty. It was used for Queenstown. Hotel: Millennium weapons, tools and personal ornaments, Hotel, Queenstown, 2 nights. B and also denoted great status. Continue to Punakaiki to view the intriguing Day 6: Queenstown Pancake Rocks and Blowholes. You’ll Today, choose one from a range of spend the night in an eco-friendly Included Choice experiences. If you’re resort right on the waterfront. feeling energetic you have the option Hotel: Punakaiki Resort. B DW to ride the exhilarating Shotover Jet WAYS TO SAVE boat or take a gondola to Bob’s Peak Day 9: Punakaiki – Christchurch Early payment discount for thrilling luge rides. For the more Board the iconic TranzAlpine train Save up to $370pp laid-back, a 4WD minibus tour will in the village of Arthur’s Pass this See page 18 for more great savings < take you through spectacular Skippers morning and embark on one of the Kings Club discount Save up to $185pp Canyon, or you might like to visit the world’s great train journeys, passing Young traveler discount Save up to $370pp Kiwi Birdlife Park or journey deep through magnificent landscapes Triple share Save up to $185pp into the mountains to Mt. Nicholas ranging from the fertile farmlands of High Country Farm for lunch. After the Canterbury Plains to rugged gorges DINING an action-packed day, settle into a and pristine ice-fed streams and lakes. 7 Full buffet breakfasts B 5 Dinners with wine DW 2 Breakfasts of choice BC 1 Highlight Dinner HD peaceful cruise this evening across The train forges through tunnels and 1 Be My Guest lunch BG 1 Farewell Dinner FD Lake Wakatipu aboard the iconic over viaducts with panoramic views vintage steamship TSS Earnslaw to of snow-capped peaks, towering FLIGHT INFORMATION Walter Peak High Country Farm for beech forests and lush river valleys. ZCQR: Christchurch return a gourmet barbecue dinner and an Back in Christchurch, join your Day 1 – flights to arrive prior to 4.00pm into entertaining farm show. BC HD Travel Director for a Farewell Dinner. Christchurch Airport Hotel: Novotel, Christchurch. B FD Day 10 – flights to depart anytime from Christchurch Day 7: Queenstown – Franz Josef Airport Your destination today is the wild west Day 10: Farewell from ZRQC: Christchurch return coast of the South Island. Stop to visit Christchurch Day 1 – flights to arrive prior to 4.00pm into the faithfully-restored goldmining Say farewell to your fellow travelers Christchurch Airport settlement of Arrowtown, where more when your vacation comes to an end Day 10 – flights to depart anytime from Christchurch than 70 original buildings from the this morning after breakfast. B Airport Flights are not included in the vacation price 62

Tamaki Maori Village Kia Ora New Zealand 17 DAYS | AUCKLAND TO CHRISTCHURCH | LABC/LCBA

HIGHLIGHTS This epic New Zealand journey spans both Islands of • Cruise in the stunning Bay of Islands this small, proud nation, revealing majestic snowcapped & through ‘Hole in the Rock’ mountains, rugged coastlines, ice-blue lakes and sweeping • Cruise through Waitomo’s famous Glowworm Grotto rural vistas. Stories of the history and traditions of Maori • Feast on a Maori Hangi at culture and the intrepid settlers of Central Otago emerge a unique dinner experience as you travel from the stunning Bay of Islands in the with the Tamaki family north to the vibrant, multicultural city of Queenstown and • Discover the arts & traditions of New Zealand’s Maori culture awesome Milford Sound in the spectacular South Island. • Explore New Zealand’s capital Wellington • Visit Te Papa the Museum of Day 1: Welcome to Auckland continues to Rotorua, for an orientation New Zealand Explore Auckland at your own pace. tour with views of Lake Rotorua. This evening, enjoy a Welcome Hotel: Ibis Hotel Rotorua, 2 nights. B • Set sail on Queen Charlotte Sound Reception with your Travel Director Day 6: Rotorua Hotel: VR Queen Street, Auckland. • See spectacular Lake Tekapo Experience the multi-awarding-winning & Lake Te Anau Day 2: Auckland – Bay of Islands Agrodome Farm Show, for insights • Cruise on breathtaking Travel along the scenic Hibiscus into agriculture in New Zealand. Your Milford Sound Coast to the Bay of Islands. See afternoon is free. You might like to visit spectacular scenery as you cruise to Rainbow Springs Nature Park for a • Let loose in the adventure Cape Brett, and the ‘Hole in the Rock’. glimpse of the New Zealand’s iconic kiwi capital Queenstown As you return to Paihia past through bird, or Te Puia, the Maori Arts and Crafts picturesque islands with deserted Institute. This evening enjoy a Maori • Sail across Lake Wakatipu to Walter sandy beaches and secluded bays. Hangi feast highlight dinner and concert Peak for a unique Highlight Dinner Hotel: Copthorne Resort, Garden at the Tamaki Maori Village. B HD View, Bay of Islands, 2 nights. B D • See awe-inspiring Franz Day 7: Rotorua – Wellington Josef Glacier Day 3: Bay of Islands Journey south through pine forests • Visit a green stone factory & Explore the Bay of Islands at your today to Lake Taupo and mighty Huka watch the jade artists at work own pace today. Perhaps go on a Falls, in the heart of the North Island. dolphin-watching cruise, sail on a Continue along the eastern shoreline of • Tour through Christchurch to witness historic tall ship, take the ferry to the lake and on through rich farmlands the incredible rebuild of the city the charming town of Russell, the to Wellington, the nation’s capital. country’s first sea-port, or explore the Hotel: Travelodge, Wellington. B D • Experienced Travel Director historic Waitangi Treaty Grounds. B & Driver Guide Day 8: Wellington – Picton Day 4: Bay of Islands – Auckland This morning enjoy a tour of Wellington, Enjoy a leisurely morning before including panoramic views from the traveling through lush farmlands on summit of Mt. Victoria. See the your way back to Auckland. Hotel: national Parliament and the ‘Beehive’, VR Queen Street, Auckland. B D home to New Zealand’s politicians, and explore the Te Papa Museum and Art Day 5: Auckland – Rotorua Gallery. Then cruise the Cook Strait After a tour of Auckland’s city highlights, into tranquil Queen Charlotte Sound on trace the Waikato River to the Waitomo the South Island, to picturesque Picton. Caves, where you’ll explore the Waitomo Hotel: Beachcomber, Picton. B D Glowworm Grotto by boat. Your journey 63 Bay of Islands l2 l Paihia BEST BUYS

per person twin From $ share land only Auckland l1 l1 3995 DEPARTURES & PRICES All dates are Definite Departures Waitomo Caves l l2 Rotorua LABC: Auckland to Christchurch Huka Falls l l Taupo $4450 $4795 Mt. l Per Person Twin Share Per Person Twin Share Ruapehu $1395 $1480 Single Supplement Option Single Supplement Option 2018 2019 Start End Start End Jan 06 Jan 22 Jan 05 Jan 21 Jan 20 Feb 05 Jan 19 Feb 04 l1 l1 Wellington Jan 27 Feb 12 Jan 26 Feb 11 Picton Feb 03 Feb 19 Feb 02 Feb 18 Feb 10 Feb 26 Feb 09 Feb 25 Feb 17 Mar 05 Feb 16 Mar 04 Arthur’s l Feb 24 Mar 12 Feb 23 Mar 11 Pass Kaikoura Mar 03 Mar 19 Mar 02 Mar 18 TranzAlpine Mar 24 Apr 09 Mar 23 Apr 08 l Train Hokitika l $4225 $4575 Franz Josef Glacier l1 Mt. Cook Per Person Twin Share Per Person Twin Share l l l1 l1 Christchurch Haast l $1345 $1415 Church of the Good Shepherd Single Supplement Option Single Supplement Option l1 Omarama Apr 21 May 07 Apr 20 May 06 l Milford Sound Queenstown l2 $3995 $4325 l Oamaru Per Person Twin Share Per Person Twin Share l1 Te Anau l Start $1285 $1350 l1 Dunedin Single Supplement Option Single Supplement Option l End Jun 02 Jun 18 Jun 01 Jun 17 Overnight stays Sep 08 Sep 24 Sep 07 Sep 23 l Sep 29 Oct 15 Sep 28 Oct 14 l Sightseeing stops $4795 $4890 Per Person Twin Share Per Person Twin Share $1480 $1490 Single Supplement Option Single Supplement Option Oct 13 Oct 29 Oct 12 Oct 28 Oct 27 Nov 12 Oct 26 Nov 11 Day 9: Picton – Christchurch aboard the TSS Earnslaw to Walter Nov 10 Nov 26 Nov 09 Nov 25 Travel through the Wairau Valley, home Peak High Country Farm for a gourmet Dec 08 Dec 24 Dec 07 Dec 23 Dec 22 Jan 07 Dec 21 Jan 06 to some of the Marlborough region’s barbecue dinner and an entertaining Sauvignon Blanc. Continue to alpine after-dinner farm show. B HD LCBA: Christchurch to Auckland village of Kaikoura and across the rich Day 15: Queenstown – Franz Josef Canterbury Plains to Christchurch. $4450 $4795 Your first destination today is the Per Person Twin Share Per Person Twin Share Hotel: Ibis Hotel, Christchurch. B faithfully-restored goldmining $1395 $1480 Day 10: Christchurch – Omarama settlement of Arrowtown. Travel on Single Supplement Option Single Supplement Option Explore Christchurch at leisure this to Cromwell to taste its sensational 2018 2019 Start End Start End morning, then travel over the fertile stonefruit, then enjoy the region’s vivid Jan 01 Jan 17 Jan 07 Jan 23 Canterbury Plains to serene Lakes blue lakes. You will then travel over Jan 08 Jan 24 Jan 14 Jan 30 Jan 15 Jan 31 Jan 28 Feb 13 Pukaki and Tekapo, visit the Church Haast Pass and view the sheer drop Jan 29 Feb 14 Feb 04 Feb 20 of the Good Shepherd and soak up of Thunder Creek Falls on your way to Feb 05 Feb 21 Feb 11 Feb 27 Feb 12 Feb 28 Feb 25 Mar 13 the scenery of Mt. Cook National Park the extraordinary Franz Josef Glacier. Feb 26 Mar 14 Mar 11 Mar 27 Mar 12 Mar 28 (optional scenic flight available).Hotel: An optional scenic flight is available. $4575 Heritage Gateway Hotel, Omarama. B D Hotel: Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier $4225 Per Person Twin Share (Graham Wing), Franz Josef. B D Per Person Twin Share Day 11: Omarama – Dunedin $1415 Visit the Waitaki Hydro Power Scheme Day 16: Franz Josef – $1345 Single Supplement Option Single Supplement Option Apr 08 Apr 24 and the monumental spillway of the Christchurch Apr 09 Apr 25 nearby Benmore Dam. Then travel to This morning’s destination is Hokitika, $4325 $3995 Per Person Twin Share the town of Oamaru, with its celebrated home of New Zealand’s famous Per Person Twin Share white limestone buildings. Continue to greenstone, Pounamu (its Maori name). $1350 Dunedin, New Zealand’s southernmost Then continue to Arthur’s Pass to board $1285 Single Supplement Option Single Supplement Option Jun 17 Jul 03 city. The afternoon is free for you to the iconic TranzAlpine train and take Jun 18 Jul 04 Sep 30 Oct 16 Aug 27 Sep 12 explore. Perhaps take a wildlife cruise one of the world’s most renowned rail $4890 or ride the historic Taieri Gorge Railway. journeys. Pass through the Southern $4795 Per Person Twin Share Hotel: Scenic Hotel Dunedin City. B D Alps to the lush pastureland of the Per Person Twin Share Canterbury Plains. This evening, $1490 Day 12: Dunedin – Te Anau $1480 Single Supplement Option join your Travel Director and fellow Single Supplement Option Oct 14 Oct 30 Enjoy free time in Dunedin. You might travelers for a Farewell Dinner. Hotel: Oct 01 Oct 17 Oct 28 Nov 13 like to visit Larnach Castle. Then travel Oct 15 Oct 31 Nov 11 Nov 27 Ibis Hotel, Christchurch. B FD Oct 29 Nov 14 Dec 09 Dec 25 across the fertile sheep-dotted pastures Nov 12 Nov 28 Dec 30 Jan 15 of South Otago en route to Te Anau. Dec 10 Dec 26 Day 17: Farewell from Dec 31 Jan 16 Tonight you may choose to cruise the Te Christchurch Anau Glowworm Caves (own expense). Say farewell to your fellow travelers Visit aatkings.com/labc or lcba for additional departure dates and for the reverse itinerary from Hotel: Luxmore Hotel, Te Anau. B D when your vacation comes to an end Christchurch to Auckland (Code: LCBA). Note: this morning after breakfast. B Itinerary, departure dates & prices may change from Day 13: Te Anau – Queenstown 01/10/18. Travel through glorious Fiordland National Park. Your unforgettable WAYS TO SAVE Milford Sound cruise takes in cascading waterfalls, glacial valleys, and Mitre Early payment discount Peak. After disembarking, travel on to FLIGHT INFORMATION Save up to $490pp Queenstown. Hotel: Copthorne Hotel LABC: Auckland to Christchurch See page 18 for more great savings < Kings Club discount Save up to $245pp and Resort, Queenstown, 2 nights. B Day 1 – flights to arrive prior to 4.00pm into Auckland Airport Young traveler discount Save up to $490pp Day 17 – flights to depart anytime from Christchurch Airport Day 14: Queenstown Free Time Triple share Save up to $245pp Explore New Zealand’s adventure capital LCBA: Christchurch to Auckland at your own pace today. This evening, Day 1 – flights to arrive prior to 4.00pm into Christchurch Airport DINING enjoy a cruise across Lake Wakatipu Day 17 – flights to depart anytime from Auckland Airport 16 Full buffet breakfasts B 8 Dinners D Flights are not included in the vacation price 2 Highlight Dinners HD 1 Farewell Dinner FD 64

TranzAlpine Train New Zealand Marvel 14 DAYS | CHRISTCHURCH TO AUCKLAND | LCCA/LAAC

HIGHLIGHTS This classic New Zealand itinerary spans both North and • Journey over the Southern Alps South Islands, leading you through majestic panoramas on the TranzAlpine Train from the glaciers of the West Coast to the sensational alpine • Visit a green stone factory landscapes of Lake Tekapo and Mt. Cook National Park, and • See awe-inspiring Franz Josef Glacier the extraordinary geothermal fields of Rotorua. Glimpses of • Travel through the magnificent rainforest of Haast Pass traditional Maori history and culture deepen your experience • Visit the old gold mining as you explore the marvelous Land of The Long White Cloud. village of Arrowtown • Let loose in the adventure capital Queenstown Day 1: Welcome to Christchurch era are still beautifully preserved, • Sail across Lake Wakatipu to Walter On arrival in Christchurch there’s time before arriving in Queenstown. An Peak for a unique Highlight Dinner for relaxing or exploring. Perhaps take orientation tour of the town, which • Travel past ancient glaciers, a leisurely stroll along the banks of the sits on the shore of crystal-clear Lake spectacular mountains & magical picturesque Avon River. This evening Wakatipu. Hotel: Copthorne Hotel rainforest en route to Milford Sound your vacation begins with a Welcome and Resort Queenstown, 2 nights. B Reception and dinner with your Travel Day 4: Queenstown • Cruise on mystical Milford Sound Director and fellow travelers. Hotel: Explore New Zealand’s adventure Ibis Hotel, Christchurch. D • Visit Church of the Good Shepherd capital today. There are jet-boat rides on the shores of Lake Tekapo Day 2: Christchurch – for thrill-seekers, and wine tours or Franz Josef intimate cafés for a more leisurely • Cruise tranquil Queen Charlotte Sound Board the iconic TranzAlpine train rhythm. Enjoy a peaceful cruise this • Cruise through Waitomo’s for one the world’s great rail journeys. evening across Lake Wakatipu aboard famous Glowworm Grotto Pass through the lush pastureland of the TSS Earnslaw to Walter Peak the Canterbury Plains to the rugged High Country Farm for a gourmet • Discover the arts & traditions of gorges and ice-fed streams and lakes barbecue dinner and an entertaining New Zealand’s Maori culture of the Southern Alps. Alight at Arthur’s after-dinner show offering glimpses • Feast on a Maori Hangi at a Pass and continue to Hokitika, home of high-country farm life. B HD unique dinner experience with of New Zealand’s famous greenstone. Continue to Franz Josef Glacier Day 5: Queenstown – Te Anau the Tamaki family Travel the highway known as The (optional scenic flight available).Hotel: Devil’s Staircase and along the • Experienced Travel Director Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier shores of Lake Wakatipu to the (Graham Wing), Franz Josef. B D & Driver Guide town of Te Anau. On your journey to Day 3: Franz Josef – Milford Sound you’ll be awestruck Queenstown by the native rainforests and rugged Drive over the spectacular Haast mountains of Fiordland National Pass, passing the 96-metre Thunder Park. Your cruise on the Sound takes Creek Falls, and serene Lakes in cascading waterfalls, hanging Wanaka, Hawea and Dunstan. glacial valleys, and towering Mitre Stop at the town of Cromwell and Peak. Return to lakeside Te Anau, enjoy delicious stone fruit. Next where this evening you’ll have you’ll visit the historic goldmining the option of visiting the Te Anau settlement of Arrowtown, where Glowworm Caves (own expense). over 70 buildings from the gold-rush Hotel: Luxmore Hotel, Te Anau. B D 65

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per person twin From $ share land only Auckland l1 3325 DEPARTURES & PRICES All dates are Definite Departures Waitomo Caves l l2 Rotorua LCCA: Christchurch to Auckland Huka Falls l l Taupo $3725 $3995 Mt. l Per Person Twin Share Per Person Twin Share Ruapehu $1180 $1235 Single Supplement Option Single Supplement Option 2018 2019 Start End Start End Jan 01 Jan 14 Jan 07 Jan 20 Jan 08 Jan 21 Jan 14 Jan 27 Pictonl1 l1 Wellington Jan 15 Jan 28 Jan 28 Feb 10 Jan 29 Feb 11 Feb 04 Feb 17 Feb 05 Feb 18 Feb 11 Feb 24 Arthur’s l Feb 12 Feb 25 Feb 25 Mar 10 Pass Kaikoura Feb 26 Mar 11 Mar 11 Mar 24 TranzAlpine Mar 12 Mar 25 Train $3795 Hokitika l l $3525 Per Person Twin Share Per Person Twin Share Franz Josef Glacier l1 Mt. Cook $1180 l l l1 l1 Christchurch $1130 Single Supplement Option Haast l Church of the Good Shepherd Single Supplement Option Apr 08 Apr 21 l1 Omarama Apr 09 Apr 22 Milford Sound l $3575 Queenstown $3325 Per Person Twin Share l2 Per Person Twin Share l Oamaru $1125 l1 Te Anau l Start $1075 Single Supplement Option l1 Dunedin Single Supplement Option Jun 17 Jun 30 l End Jun 18 Jul 01 Sep 30 Oct 13 Aug 27 Sep 09 l Overnight stays $4075 $3995 Per Person Twin Share l Sightseeing stops Per Person Twin Share $1245 $1235 Single Supplement Option Single Supplement Option Oct 14 Oct 27 Oct 01 Oct 14 Oct 28 Nov 10 Oct 15 Oct 28 Nov 11 Nov 24 Oct 29 Nov 11 Dec 09 Dec 22 Nov 12 Nov 25 Dec 30 Jan 12 Day 6: Te Anau – Dunedin Day 11: Wellington – Rotorua Dec 10 Dec 23 Journey through lush green sheep- Travel along the scenic Kapiti Coast Dec 31 Jan 13 grazing country on your way to through lush dairy-farming country Dunedin this morning. The afternoon to Tongariro National Park and LAAC: Auckland to Christchurch is yours to enjoy as you please. Sit snowcapped Mt. Ruapehu. Panoramic $3725 $3995 back and relax, ride the historic Taieri views of Lake Taupo, the largest in Per Person Twin Share Per Person Twin Share Gorge Railway, or take a wildlife cruise Australasia, will unfold around every $1180 $1235 to spot penguins and Royal Albatross. corner. View the mighty Huka Falls Single Supplement Option Single Supplement Option Hotel: Scenic Hotel Dunedin City. B D and pass the Wairakei Geothermal 2018 2019 Power Station. Later relax or explore Start End Start End Day 7: Dunedin – Omarama Jan 02 Jan 15 Jan 08 Jan 21 Rotorua independently. Hotel: Ibis Jan 09 Jan 22 Jan 22 Feb 04 You have the opportunity to visit Jan 23 Feb 05 Jan 29 Feb 11 Hotel, Rotorua, 2 nights. B HD Jan 30 Feb 12 Feb 05 Feb 18 Larnach Castle (own expense) before Feb 06 Feb 19 Feb 12 Feb 25 setting out for historic Oamaru, with its Day 12: Rotorua Feb 13 Feb 26 Feb 19 Mar 04 Feb 20 Mar 05 Feb 26 Mar 11 celebrated white limestone buildings. This morning, experience the multi- Feb 27 Mar 12 Mar 05 Mar 18 Mar 06 Mar 19 Mar 26 Apr 08 Later, pass the monumental Waitaki awarding-winning Agrodome Farm Mar 27 Apr 09 Hydro Power Scheme and Benmore Show, where an entertaining and $3795 $3525 Per Person Twin Share Dam on your way to Omarama. Hotel: educational performance provides Per Person Twin Share Heritage Gateway Hotel, Omarama. B D insights into agriculture in New $1180 Zealand. This evening, a traditional $1130 Single Supplement Option Day 8: Omarama – Christchurch Single Supplement Option Maori Hangi feast and concert will Apr 24 May 07 Apr 23 May 06 Journey through the awe-inspiring give you a greater understanding Aoraki Mt. Cook National Park this $3325 $3575 of traditional Maori culture. B Per Person Twin Share Per Person Twin Share morning. (An optional scenic flight is $1125 available.) See majestic Lakes Pukaki Day 13: Rotorua – Auckland $1075 Single Supplement Option Single Supplement Option and Tekapo, and stop to visit the This morning see Waitomo Glowworm Jun 05 Jun 18 Jun 04 Jun 17 famous Church of the Good Shepherd. Grotto by boat, and walk through Sep 11 Sep 24 Sep 10 Sep 23 Later, traverse the fertile Canterbury towering limestone caverns. Later you’ll $3995 $4075 Plains to Christchurch, a vibrant follow the noble Waikato, New Zealand’s Per Person Twin Share Per Person Twin Share city known for its English heritage. longest river, into Auckland. Take $1235 $1245 Hotel: Ibis Hotel, Christchurch. B an orientation tour of New Zealand’s Single Supplement Option Single Supplement Option Oct 01 Oct 14 largest city before joining your Travel Oct 02 Oct 15 Day 9: Christchurch – Picton Oct 16 Oct 29 Oct 15 Oct 28 Director for a Farewell Dinner. Hotel: Oct 30 Nov 12 Oct 29 Nov 11 Travel over the Lewis Pass, stopping at Nov 13 Nov 26 Nov 12 Nov 25 VR Queen Street, Auckland. B FD Dec 11 Dec 24 Dec 10 Dec 23 the small Alpine village of Kaikoura. Dec 25 Jan 07 Dec 24 Jan 06 More stunning scenery beckons you Day 14: Farewell from Auckland Visit aatkings.com/lcca or laac for additional in the Marlborough region, world- Say farewell to your fellow travelers departure dates and for the reverse itinerary from famous for its Sauvignon Blanc. Top when your vacation comes to an end Auckland to Christchurch (Code: LAAC). Note: off your South Island adventure in the this morning after breakfast. B Itinerary, departure dates & prices may change from 01/10/18. pretty seaside fishing village of Picton. Hotel: Beachcomber, Picton. B D WAYS TO SAVE Day 10: Picton – Wellington Cruise tranquil Queen Charlotte Early payment discount Sound, then cross the Cook Strait to FLIGHT INFORMATION Save up to $410pp Wellington, on the North Island. Take LCCA: Christchurch to Auckland See page 18 for more great savings < Kings Club discount Save up to $205pp a city tour before enjoying some free Day 1 – flights to arrive prior to 4.00pm into Christchurch Airport Young traveler discount Save up to $410pp time, and later visit Te Papa Museum – flights to depart anytime from Auckland Airport Day 14 Triple share Save up to $205pp of New Zealand, where you’ll have LAAC: Auckland to Christchurch time to explore fascinating exhibits. Day 1 – flights to arrive prior to 4.00pm into Auckland Airport DINING Hotel: Travelodge, Wellington. B D Day 14 – flights to depart anytime from Christchurch Airport 13 Full buffet breakfasts B 7 Dinners D Flights are not included in the vacation price 2 Highlight dinners HD 1 Farewell Dinner FD 66

Hokitika Southern Spotlight 9 DAYS | CHRISTCHURCH RETURN | LCQR/LRQC

HIGHLIGHTS Discover all the highlights of New Zealand’s magnificent • Journey past crystal clear lakes & towering South Island on this comprehensive journey. Cross the mountains through Mt. Cook National Park Southern Alps aboard the iconic TranzAlpine train, cruise • Visit Church of the Good Shepherd on the shores of Lake Tekapo the serene waters of incomparable Milford Sound and • Stay on the shores of Lake Te Anau peaceful Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak High Country Farm • Travel past ancient glaciers, in Central Otago, stroll in the beautiful Dunedin grounds of spectacular mountains & magical the country’s oldest university – a series of unforgettable rainforest en route to Milford Sound experiences awaits you in this proud Pacific nation. • Cruise on mystical Milford Sound • Let loose in New Zealand’s ‘adventure capital’ Queenstown Day 1: Welcome to Christchurch and enjoy an orientation tour. New An eclectic mix of historic elegance and Zealand’s southernmost city, Dunedin • Sail on Lake Wakatipu aboard contemporary culture, Christchurch’s is known for its Scottish and Maori steamship TSS Earnslaw art galleries, boutiques and open-air heritage, Victorian and Edwardian • Indulge in a unique dinner experience markets add to the city’s creative architecture, and large student in Colonel’s Homestead at Walter Peak vibe. Meet your Travel Director this population. The afternoon is free for evening for a Welcome Reception. you to relax or explore independently. • Visit the old gold mining Hotel: Ibis Hotel, Christchurch. You might like to take a wildlife village of Arrowtown cruise, or a ride on the historic Taieri Day 2: Christchurch – Omarama Gorge Railway. The train negotiates • Taste Central Otago’s famous See how Christchurch is rebuilding after the deep, narrow gorge with ease as stone fruit in Cromwell the devastating earthquakes of 2010 it travels through ten tunnels and and 2011, and pop into the Transitional over countless bridges and viaducts. • Travel through the magnificent Cathedral, the temporary home of the Hotel: Scenic Hotel Dunedin City. B D rainforest of Haast Pass Christchurch Cathedral built almost • Discover fascinating entirely of cardboard! Later, travel over Day 4: Dunedin – Te Anau Franz Josef Glacier the fertile Canterbury Plains to soak Enjoy some free time here this morning, up spectacular scenery. You’ll visit the during which you might like to visit • Visit a green stone factory & famous Church of the Good Shepherd, the lovely stately home known as watch the jade artists at work and stop for a quick photo with the Larnach Castle. A walk in the lovely • Journey over the Southern Alps bronze statue of a collie dog. You may grounds of the University of Otago, wish to view Mount Cook National New Zealand’s oldest university, is on the TranzAlpine Train Park from the air this afternoon on a another option. Then travel across the • Experienced Travel Director scenic flight (own expense). Your day fertile sheep-dotted pastures of South & Driver Guide finishes in the heart of the Mackenzie Otago en route to Lake Te Anau, the Country at Omarama. Hotel: Heritage largest in the South Island. Tonight you Gateway Hotel, Omarama. B D may choose to travel by flat-bottomed boat through the mysterious Te Anau Day 3: Omarama – Dunedin Glowworm Caves (own expense). The Your day begins on the Waitaki River Te Anau Caves are a culturally and with a visit to the Waitaki Hydro ecologically important system of Power Scheme. See the monumental limestone caves on the western shore spillway of nearby Benmore Dam. Then of Lake Te Anau, with some of the travel to the historic town of Oamaru, caves nearest to the shore providing with its celebrated white limestone a habitat for the bioluminescent buildings. Continue to Dunedin 67

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B D Lake Wanaka. Drive over spectacular Nov 18 Nov 26 Dec 15 Dec 23 Dec 16 Dec 24 Dec 29 Jan 06 Haast Pass, passing the 96-metre Dec 30 Jan 07 Day 5: Te Anau – Queenstown Thunder Creek Falls and stopping Your experience at magnificent Milford for a tranquil rainforest walk on your Sound today is sure to be one of the LRQC: Christchurch return way to the extraordinary Franz Josef highlights of your journey. Travel first Glacier. An optional scenic flight $2450 $2595 through the tall native rainforests and Per Person Twin Share Per Person Twin Share over the glacier is available. Hotel: rugged mountains of Fiordland National Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier, $810 $830 Park, traversing the hand-hewn Homer Single Supplement Option Single Supplement Option (Graham Wing) Franz Josef. B D Tunnel. Milford Sound, named after 2018 2019 Start End Start End Milford Haven in Wales, is a fiord that Day 8: Franz Josef – Christchurch Jan 01 Jan 09 Jan 07 Jan 15 runs 15 kilometers inland from the Travel to Hokitika, home of New Jan 08 Jan 16 Jan 14 Jan 22 Jan 15 Jan 23 Jan 28 Feb 05 Tasman Sea and is home to fur seal Zealand’s famous greenstone. Pounamu Jan 29 Feb 06 Feb 04 Feb 12 colonies, penguins and dolphins. Your (its Maori name) is of great cultural Feb 05 Feb 13 Feb 11 Feb 19 Feb 12 Feb 20 Feb 25 Mar 05 unforgettable cruise takes in cascading significance in Maori culture and Feb 26 Mar 06 Mar 11 Mar 19 Mar 12 Mar 20 waterfalls, hanging glacial valleys, and was prized for its strength, durability $2475 the sheer pinnacle of Mitre Peak, which and beauty. It was used for weapons, $2325 Per Person Twin Share Per Person Twin Share rises 5,560 feet from the water. After tools and personal ornaments, and $780 disembarking, travel on to beautiful also denoted great status. Continue $760 Single Supplement Option Queenstown via the breathtaking to Greymouth to board the iconic Single Supplement Option Apr 08 Apr 16 Apr 09 Apr 17 stretch of highway called The Devil’s TranzAlpine train and embark on $2325 Staircase, and Lake Wakatipu. Enjoy one of the world’s most renowned rail $2195 Per Person Twin Share Per Person Twin Share an informative orientation tour of journeys. Pass through magnificent $725 the city before settling in for your landscapes ranging from the rugged $710 Single Supplement Option Single Supplement Option two-night stay. Hotel: Copthorne Hotel gorges and pristine ice-fed streams Jun 17 Jun 25 Jun 18 Jun 26 Sep 30 Oct 08 & Resort, Queenstown, 2 nights. B and lakes of the Southern Alps to the Aug 27 Sep 04 lush pastureland of the Canterbury $2595 $2650 Day 6: Queenstown Plains. This evening in Christchurch, Per Person Twin Share Explore New Zealand’s adventure Per Person Twin Share join your Travel Director and fellow $840 capital at your own pace today. There $830 Single Supplement Option travelers for a Farewell Dinner. Hotel: Single Supplement Option are jet-boat rides and 4WD safaris for Oct 14 Oct 22 Ibis Hotel, Christchurch. B FD Oct 01 Oct 09 Oct 28 Nov 05 the thrill-seekers, and wine tours or Oct 15 Oct 23 Nov 11 Nov 19 Oct 29 Nov 06 intimate cafés for those who enjoy Day 9: Farewell from Christchurch Nov 12 Nov 20 Dec 09 Dec 17 a more leisurely rhythm. Later this Say farewell to your fellow travelers Dec 10 Dec 18 Dec 30 Jan 07 Dec 31 Jan 08 afternoon, enjoy a cruise across when your vacation comes to an end peaceful Lake Wakatipu aboard the TSS this morning after breakfast. B Visit aatkings.com/lcqr or lrqc for additional departure dates and for the reverse itinerary from Earnslaw to Walter Peak High Country Christchurch return (Code: LRQC). Note: Itinerary, Farm for a gourmet barbecue dinner. departure dates & prices may change from 01/10/18. An entertaining after-dinner farm show completes your evening. B HD WAYS TO SAVE Day 7: Queenstown – Franz Josef Early payment discount Your first destination today is the FLIGHT INFORMATION Save up to $265pp faithfully-restored goldmining See page 18 for more great savings < settlement of Arrowtown, where LCQR: Christchurch return Kings Club discount Save up to $135pp Day 1 – flights to arrive prior to 4.00pm into Christchurch Airport more than 70 original buildings from Young traveler discount Save up to $265pp Day 9 – flights to depart anytime from Christchurch Airport the gold-rush era are still beautifully Triple share Save up to $135pp preserved. Sample luscious stonefruits LRQC: Christchurch return in Cromwell, and enjoy the serenity Day 1 – flights to arrive prior to 4.00pm into Christchurch Airport DINING of the region’s vivid blue lakes, the Day 9 – flights to depart anytime from Christchurch Airport 8 Full buffet breakfasts B 4 Dinners D Flights are not included in the vacation price 1 Highlight Dinner HD 1 Farewell Dinner FD 68 Short Breaks 2-19 day breaks with your choice of accommodations

Our Short Breaks can be added to the beginning or end of any one of our itineraries. Explore the rugged outback, alpine splendor, stunning coastlines, untouched wilderness and the fascinating cultures of Australia & New Zealand. Ideal for the independent traveler, tailor your Short Break with your choice of Budget, Standard or Superior accommodations. Each day you’ll travel with a different Driver Guide, see the iconic sights, and have plenty of free time, ensuing that you experience the ultimate way to discover the unique aspects of a location. 69

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Sydney & Melbourne & the Blue Mountains the Great Ocean Road 4 DAYS | SYDNEY RETURN | SS11 4 DAYS | MELBOURNE RETURN | MM11

Tick the must-see city sights off your list as you view the Take in the sights of cosmopolitan Melbourne and its iconic Sydney Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Bondi Beach glorious natural surrounds. Experience the magical Penguin plus more. Explore the World Heritage listed Blue Mountains Parade at Phillip Island and travel along the scenic Great and see the famous Three Sisters. Ocean Road to the Twelve Apostles.

Day 1: Sydney your way to visit The Gap and Day 1: Melbourne and the Royal Botanic Gardens. On arrival at Sydney Airport you enjoy its stunning views. Stop On arrival at Melbourne Airport Phillip Island is home to an will be transferred to your hotel at world-famous Bondi Beach, you will be transferred to your array of wildlife, including (flights anytime). The rest of the where you’ll have the chance hotel (flights anytime). The rest Australia’s largest fur seal colony, day is at leisure. Perhaps take a to wander along the shoreline of the day is yours to enjoy at the Little Penguins and cuddly stroll through the historic Rocks and dip your toes in the clear leisure. Hotel: Mercure Hotel koalas. Along the way view the and Circular Quay. Or take a walk cool water. Re-board the coach Welcome (R) or Crowne Plaza powerful southern coastline to the Sydney Opera House. Hotel: for your return to the city. B L (S), Melbourne, 3 nights. with its clean, sandy beaches Rydges Sydney Central (R) or and rocky shores. Visit Maru Day 3: Blue Mountains & Day 2: Great Ocean Road Hyatt Regency Darling Harbour, Koala & Animal Park, for up close Wildlife Park Admire panoramic views of the City View (S), Sydney, 3 nights. and personal encounters with Head west to the iconic Blue Melbourne city skyline before koalas, kangaroos, Tasmanian Mountains. From a vantage point traveling along Victoria’s Great Day 2: Sydney Sights & Devils and much more. There’s Harbor Cruise Lunch you’ll be treated to a spectacular Ocean Road. See the quaint the opportunity to pat and feed Travel to Manly Beach for a stroll view of the Three Sisters. At coastal towns of Lorne and kangaroos, wallabies and a host along The Corso to see the beach Scenic World enjoy 360° views Anglesea. Drive through lush of Australian wildlife. View that has made Manly famous. of the Jamison Valley. Why tree-fern gullies and towering spectacular coastal scenery at On your way you’ll view Circular not purchase the Unlimited mountain-ash rainforests the Nobbies, two rocky outcrops Quay and then cross the Sydney Discovery Pass to ride the Scenic of Otway National Park. The abundant in marine life. Browse Harbour Bridge. Stop at Milsons Railway, the world’s steepest splendor of the approaching through the educational Phillip Point for spectacular views of incline railway, the Cableway Twelve Apostles is breathtaking. Island Visitor Information Centre. the Opera House and Harbour and Skyway. Ask us for details. These limestone rock formations Learn about the Little Penguins Bridge. At North Head Lookout Next stop is picturesque Leura for up to 147 feet high are the result of and life on this stunning island. admire a panoramic view of a 2 course lunch. This beautiful 20 million years of erosion. From Watch the Little Penguins as the Pacific Ocean. Enjoy time village will take you back in time the cliff top viewing area absorb they battle the surf and make at Manly Beach before heading and is famous for its antique the grandeur of this iconic site. their way to their dune burrows back to the city. Board a Captain stores and its Candy Store. This Stroll along the boardwalk and to greet their young families, and Cook cruise for lunch on Sydney afternoon visit Featherdale enjoy the scenery from various then learn of the environmental Harbour. Take in the stunning Wildlife Park. See cuddly koalas, viewing platforms. See Loch and conservation methods harbor views and listen to kangaroos, crocodiles, goannas Ard Gorge and be swept away that are initiated to ensure the informative commentary while and possums. Why not take by the romantic and tragic story wildlife and vulnerable geology of you enjoy a buffet lunch of fresh an optional cruise down the of love and lives lost aboard the Phillip Island remains protected. seafood, tender prime meats and Parramatta River to Sydney Loch Ard. Explore Port Campbell Upgrade to the Penguin Parade seasonal fruit. This afternoon Harbour. Ask us for details. B L National Park. Discover the tragic Viewing Platform for a premium drive through the historic Rocks history of over 50 ships wrecked position. Ask us for details. B area and then see the Opera Day 4: Sydney along this rugged coastline. Your short break concludes House, Hyde Park, St Mary’s Continue beyond Port Campbell to this morning after breakfast. Day 4: Melbourne Cathedral, Parliament House the remnants of London Bridge. B Your short break concludes this You’ll be transferred to Sydney and the Art Gallery. Stop at Mrs. morning after breakfast. You’ll Airport for your onward Macquarie’s Chair for magnificent Day 3: Melbourne Sights & be transferred to Melbourne flight (flights anytime).B Penguin Parade views of the Opera House and Airport for your onward Experience cosmopolitan Harbour Bridge. See the colorful flight (flights anytime).B Melbourne. See Parliament Royal Botanic Gardens on House, Queen Victoria Market

HIGHLIGHTS DEPARTS HIGHLIGHTS DEPARTS • Sydney Harbour lunch cruise Daily (Apr-Mar) • Melbourne city sights tour Daily (Apr-Mar) • Manly & Bondi Beaches CONCLUDES • Native Australian animals CONCLUDES • The Blue Mountains • Little Penguins on Phillip Island Morning of day 4 Morning of day 4 • Featherdale Wildlife Park • View the Twelve Apostles

PRICES $ Adult Twin $ Single* low high low high Standard S 800 800 1100 1100 PRICES $ Adult Twin $ Single* Superior S 1025 1150 1525 1700 Standard R 670 975 Low season: 01 Apr 2018 – 25 Apr 2018, 01 Jun 2018 – 31 Jul 2018, 23 Sep 2018 – 28 Sep Superior S 750 1035 2018, 17 Dec 2018 – 02 Jan 2019, 07 Jan 2019 – 14 Jan 2019 and 01 Feb 2019 – 31 Mar All prices are per person, land only. *Single traveler must pay the single price. 2019. High season: 26 Apr 2018 – 31 May 2018, 01 Aug 2018 – 22 Sep 2018, 29 Sep 2018 – 16 Dec 2018, 03 Jan 2019 – 06 Jan 2019 and 15 Jan 2019 – 31 Jan 2019. All prices are per person, land only. *Single traveler must pay the single price. 70

Yellow Water Billabong, Kakadu Best of Australia 19 DAYS | MELBOURNE TO SYDNEY | MS19

HIGHLIGHTS Perfect for the independent traveler intent on discovering • Travel along the magnificent Great Ocean every hidden corner of the land down under. Visit Melbourne, Road and visit the Twelve Apostles Kangaroo Island for spectacular scenery, the Red Centre to • Taste delicious local produce and marvel be immersed in ancient Indigenous culture, the Top End for at spectacular scenery on Kangaroo Island incredible wildlife and the East Coast for the wonders that • Walk amongst a colony of Sea Lions at Seal Bay are the Great Barrier Reef and the harbor city, Sydney. • Discover Standley Chasm • Toast an Uluru sunset with sparkling wine • Feast on a delicious Aussie BBQ dinner at Uluru Day 1: Welcome to Melbourne Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch • Climb spectacular Kings Canyon On arrival the rest of the day is free for and a colony of New Zealand fur seals. you to explore. Hotel: Mercure Hotel Return to Adelaide late evening. Hotel: • Learn about Aboriginal sacred Welcome (standard) or Crowne Plaza Chifley on South Terrace (standard) or sites & see rock art at Uluru (superior), Melbourne, 2 nights. Stamford Plaza (superior), Adelaide. B L • Discover the wilderness of Day 2: Great Ocean Road Day 6: Adelaide – Alice Springs Kakadu National Park Experience the Great Ocean Road and This morning fly to Alice Springs. see the Twelve Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge Tour the sights including the historic • View Aboriginal Rock Art at Ubirr and and learn the history of over 50 ship Telegraph Station and the Royal Flying Nourlangie’s open air galleries wrecks. Continue beyond Port Campbell Doctor Service. Stop at the Alice Springs • Discover wildlife on the to the remnants of London Bridge. B Reptile Centre. Enjoy panoramic views of Alice Springs from Anzac Hill. Yellow Water Billabong Day 3: Melbourne – Adelaide Hotel: DoubleTree by Hilton (standard) Discover the charm of Melbourne on • Cruise the East Alligator River or Mercure Alice Springs Resort a sightseeing tour. This afternoon (superior), Alice Springs, 2 nights. B • Snorkel and cruise on the Great Barrier Reef fly to Adelaide.Hotel: Chifley on • Experience the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway South Terrace (standard) or Stamford Day 7: West MacDonnell Ranges Plaza (superior), Adelaide. B Travel through the West MacDonnell • Journey above tropical rainforest Ranges to Angkerle (Standley Chasm). Day 4: Adelaide – on the See the amazing geology at Ellery Kangaroo Island Creek Big Hole. Explore the Ochre Drive to Cape Jervis for the ferry to • Sail around Sydney Harbour Pits and learn about its importance to Kangaroo Island. First stop is Emu on a lunch cruise the Aboriginal people. Visit Ormiston Ridge Eucalyptus Distillery and Gorge, then enjoy a glass of wine and • A different experienced Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park. Then Ploughman’s lunch at Glen Helen Driver Guide each day see a colony of sea lions with a local Homestead Lodge with time to visit guide. See the Birds of Prey show Glen Helen Gorge. Later, visit incredible at Raptor Domain wildlife refuge. Simpsons Gap and waterhole. B L Hotel: Aurora Ozone Hotel (standard or superior), Kangaroo Island. B L Day 8: Alice Springs – Ayers Rock Day 5: Kangaroo Island – Adelaide Journey through the MacDonnell Visit Clifford’s Honey Farm. At Hanson Ranges to Ayers Rock Resort. This Bay Wildlife Sanctuary see koalas, afternoon travel the base of Uluru. Learn echidnas, bats and possums. In Flinders about native flora, fauna and the culture Chase National Park marvel at the Darwin l1 l1 71 l1 Kakadu l Ubirr

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per person twin of the traditional owners, the Anangu. your Adelaide flight to Cairns. From $4410 share land only Then walk to Mutitjulu Waterhole Hotel: Novotel Cairns Oasis to view ancient Aboriginal rock art. Resort (standard) or Hilton Hotel PRICES Later visit Uluru – Kata Tjuta Cultural (superior), Cairns, 3 nights. B Per Per Centre. Travel to the Uluru sunset Low Code Person Person viewing area and enjoy sparkling Day 14: Great Barrier Reef season Twin Single* Board a catamaran and cruise wine as the sun sets over the ‘rock’. out to the Great Barrier Reef. See Standard MS19R 4410 6090 Continue to our exclusive venue for an a myriad of coral and tropical fish Superior MS19S 5145 7300 Aussie barbecue dinner. There is time from an underwater observatory for stargazing (weather permitting). and semi-submersible craft. Hotel: Desert Gardens Hotel (standard) Per Per There’s the opportunity to go High Code Person Person or Sails in the Desert Hotel (superior), season Twin Single* snorkeling (equipment provided). Ayers Rock Resort, 2 nights. B D Enjoy a tropical buffet lunch Standard MS19R 4615 6465 Day 9: Kings Canyon before returning to Cairns. B L Superior MS19S 5420 7875 Drive through sandhill country into Watarrka National Park. Then Day 15: Tjapukai – Skyrail – Kuranda you’re off on a 3.7 mile rim highlight DEPARTS Visit Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural exploration of Kings Canyon. An Daily (01 Apr-19 Nov) Park, where the Dreamtime is brought easier walk along the boulder-strewn Mon (20 Nov-19 Feb) to life in a rainforest setting. Travel on Mon & Fri (20 Feb-21 Mar) canyon creek bed is also available. B the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway above Daily (22 Mar-31 Mar) Day 10: Ayers Rock – Darwin the rainforest to the village of Kuranda, Travel to the sunrise viewing area with time to stroll the markets. Board CONCLUDES at Uluru and watch the first rays the Kuranda Scenic Railway for a Morning of Day 19 of sunlight creep across the desert journey to Freshwater Station. B Low Season: 01 Apr 2018 – 31 May 2018 and 01 Dec plains. Afterwards, you’ll fly to 2018 – 31 Mar 2019. High Season: 01 Jun 2018 – 30 Darwin, where the rest of your day is Day 16: Cairns – Sydney Nov 2018. *Single traveler must pay the single price. Transfer to Cairns Airport for your Note: Itinerary, departure dates & prices may change a leisure. Hotel: Travelodge Darwin flight to Sydney. This evening is free from 01/04/19. Resort (standard) or Mantra on the for you to relax or explore. Hotel: Esplanade (superior), Darwin. B Rydges Sydney Central (standard) Day 11: Darwin – Kakadu or Hyatt Regency Darling Harbour, Travel on Stuart Highway into Kakadu City View (superior), 3 nights. B National Park for a cruise on the serene Yellow Water Billabong. This Day 17: Sydney Cross the Sydney Harbour Bridge afternoon you’ll stop at Nourlangie to to Milsons Point for fabulous views. see Aboriginal rock art. Hotel: Aurora DINING Visit Manly surf beach and return Kakadu (standard) or Mercure Kakadu 16 Full buffet breakfasts B 7 Lunches L to the city for a Sydney Harbour Crocodile Hotel (superior), Jabiru. L 1 Boxed breakfast B 1 Dinner D dinner. Later, see the Sydney Opera Day 12: Kakadu – Darwin House, Royal Botanic Gardens, Mrs. FLIGHT INFORMATION Travel to Ubirr and see Aboriginal Macquarie’s Chair and Kings Cross. Day 1 – flights to arrive anytime into Melbourne Airport rock art. Later, visit the Bowali Visitor Then visit famous Bondi Beach. B L Day 19 – flights to depart anytime from Sydney Airport Flights are not included in the vacation price Centre. Then join the Guluyambi Cruise Internal-vacation flights: Land Only price requires the along the East Alligator River to spot Day 18: Sydney Free Time Today is free for you to explore following internal-vacation flights to be purchased saltwater crocodiles. Hotel: Travelodge separately in order to fulfil the vacation itinerary: spectacular Sydney. B Darwin Resort (standard) or Mantra on Day 3 from Melbourne to Adelaide – flights to depart after 3.00pm the Esplanade (superior), Darwin. B L Day 19: Farewell from Sydney Day 6 from Adelaide to Alice Springs – QF723 Say farewell to your fellow travelers Day 10 from Ayers Rock to Darwin – QF1940 & QF1936 Day 13: Darwin – Cairns when your vacation comes to an end Transfer to Darwin Airport for Day 13 Darwin to Cairns – flights anytime this morning after breakfast. B Day 16 from Cairns to Sydney – flights anytime 72

Sydney Opera House & Harbour Bridge Australian Icons 13 DAYS | MELBOURNE TO SYDNEY | MS12

HIGHLIGHTS From Melbourne, through the Red Centre, on to tropical • Marvel at the Phillip Island Cairns and Sydney, you’ll see Phillip Island’s famous Penguin Parade – so cute! little penguins, discover ancient Uluru and Kata Tjuta, • Travel along the magnificent Great Ocean snorkel on the Great Barrier Reef and float high above Road and visit the Twelve Apostles the canopy to Kuranda on board Skyrail Cableway. All • Meet the Red Centre’s wildlife in Alice Springs this is topped off with a visit to spectacular Sydney! • Enjoy wine while watching the beautiful Uluru sunset • Experience a spectacular Red Centre sunrise Day 1: Welcome to Melbourne to school children via satellite. Stop at • Discover ancient Aboriginal rock art at On arrival the rest of the day is free for the historic Telegraph Station which Uluru and learn about sacred sites you to explore. Hotel: Mercure Hotel marks the original site of the first • Snorkel and cruise on the Welcome (standard) or Crowne Plaza European settlement in Alice Springs. Great Barrier Reef (superior), Melbourne, 3 nights. Visit the Royal Flying Doctors Service where you will see how medical aid Day 2: Great Ocean Road • Experience Aboriginal culture in Cairns reaches those who live in the remote Experience the Great Ocean Road and outback. At Alice Springs Reptile see the Twelve Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge • Ride Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Centre, get up close to enormous and learn the history of over 50 ship goannas and frill-neck lizards. The • Discover the village in the wrecks. Continue beyond Port Campbell tour concludes with a panoramic view rainforest, Kuranda to the remnants of London Bridge. B of the township of Alice Springs and • Journey through tropical rainforest Day 3: Melbourne & Penguins the MacDonnell Ranges from the top of on the Kuranda Scenic Railway Experience the sights of cosmopolitan Anzac Hill. Hotel: DoubleTree by Hilton • Sail around Sydney Harbour Melbourne. See Parliament House, (standard), or Mercure Alice Springs on a lunch cruise Queen Victoria Market and visit the Resort (superior), Alice Springs. B Royal Botanic Gardens. Travel to the • Feel the sand between your Maru Koala & Animal Park to see Day 5: Alice Springs – Ayers Rock koalas, kangaroos, Tasmanian Devils toes on Bondi Beach Depart early for Ayers Rock Resort, and other native animals. View the stopping at a camel farm where you • Marvel at spectacular views Nobbies rock formations overlooking can take an optional ride. This in the Blue Mountains the treacherous Bass Strait. If you think afternoon travel around the base the koalas are cute, just wait until you • Get up close and personal to of Uluru with a local Driver Guide. see the Little Penguins on Phillip Island. cuddly Australian wildlife Learn about the native flora, fauna Head down to Summerland Beach and intriguing cultural traditions of • A different experienced and just as the sun sets, the wild Little traditional owners, the Anangu, and Driver Guide each day Penguins emerge from the sea after a discover an array of sacred sites. hard days fishing and waddle across Join your Driver Guide for a walk to the sand to their dune burrows. B Mutitjulu Waterhole. You’ll explore a Day 4: Melbourne – Alice Springs number of caves and view Aboriginal This morning you’ll fly to Alice Springs. rock paintings as your Guide interprets Tour the sights of this outback town their meaning and significance. Later including the School of the Air. Hear visit Uluru – Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre how this essential service is delivered where there is time to purchase some 73

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From per person twin locally made Aboriginal art and learn Day 9: Tjapukai – Skyrail – $3165 share land only more about the Western Desert region Kuranda Enjoy sparkling wine and nibbles this Visit Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural PRICES evening, while watching the sunset Park, where the Dreamtime is brought Per Per change the colors of Uluru (Ayers to life in a rainforest setting. Travel on Low Code Person Person Rock) from the special viewing area the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway above season Twin Single* known as the ‘sunset strip’. Travel to the rainforest to the village of Kuranda, Standard MS12R 3165 4400 our exclusive venue to enjoy an Aussie with time to stroll the markets. Board Superior MS12S 3525 4960 barbecue dinner. There is time for the Kuranda Scenic Railway for a stargazing too (weather permitting). journey to Freshwater Station. B Hotel: Desert Gardens Hotel (standard) Per Per Day 10: Cairns – Sydney High Code Person Person or Sails in the Desert Hotel (superior), season Twin Single* Transfer to Cairns Airport for your Ayers Rock Resort, 2 nights. B D flight to Sydney. This evening is free Standard MS12R 3270 4590 Day 6: Uluru (Ayers Rock) for you to relax or explore. Hotel: Superior MS12S 3715 5295 & Kata Tjuta (the Olgas) Rydges Sydney Central (standard) Rise early to travel through the desert or Hyatt Regency Darling Harbour, plains to experience sunrise at Kata City View (superior), 3 nights. B DEPARTS Tjuta (the Olgas). Commence a 2-3 hour Daily (01 Apr-28 Nov) walk to the Valley of the Winds with Day 11: Sydney Mon, Wed & Fri (29 Nov-25 Feb) Cross the Sydney Harbour Bridge Daily (26 Feb-31 Mar) your guide. With views across many of to Milsons Point for fabulous views. the domes of Kata Tjuta and out into the Visit Manly surf beach and return to CONCLUDES sacred Anangu men’s area, you’ll be in the city for a Sydney Harbour lunch Morning of Day 13 awe of natural and cultural wonder. B cruise. Later, see the Sydney Opera Low Season: 01 Apr 2018 – 31 May 2018 and 01 Dec Day 7: Uluru (Ayers Rock) – House, Royal Botanic Gardens, Mrs. 2018 – 31 Mar 2019. High Season: 01 Jun 2018 – 30 Cairns Macquarie’s Chair and Kings Cross. Nov 2018. *Single traveler must pay the single price. This morning you are free to enjoy Then visit famous Bondi Beach. B L Note: Itinerary, departure dates & prices may change from 01/04/19. the facilities of Ayers Rock Resort or just relax. This afternoon you’ll Day 12: Blue Mountains Head west to the Blue Mountains fly to Cairns.Hotel: Novotel Cairns and drive through the tourist town of Oasis Resort (standard) or Hilton Katoomba. At Scenic World enjoy 360° Hotel (superior), Cairns, 3 nights. B views of the Jamison Valley. Ride the Day 8: Great Barrier Reef Scenic Railway, the world’s steepest Board your sleek high speed catamaran incline railway (own expense). See for your cruise to the world-famous famous Three Sisters. Next stop is the Great Barrier Reef, for a dazzling quaint village of Leura for lunch. This undersea kaleidoscope of colour, with picturesque spot will take you back in gardens of coral and teeming schools time and is famous for its antique shops DINING of tropical fish. Enjoy a reef education and of course its Candy Store! On your 12 Full buffet breakfasts B 1 Dinner D presentation by a marine naturalist. way back down the mountain, you’ll 3 Lunches L Choose to snorkel (equipment provided) visit Featherdale Wildlife Park, where or you can stay dry and explore the you can see our amazing Australian FLIGHT INFORMATION stunning reef from the comfort of a animals including koalas, kangaroos, Day 1 – flights to arrive anytime into Melbourne Airport Day 13 – flights to depart anytime from Sydney Airport Quicksilver semi-sub, just one yard crocodiles, goannas and possums. B L Flights are not included in the vacation price underwater. Watch the fish feeding Internal-vacation flights: Land Only price requires the from the unique underwater viewing Day 13: Farewell from Sydney Say farewell to your fellow travelers following internal-vacation flights to be purchased platform and underwater observatory. separately in order to fulfil the vacation itinerary: when your vacation comes to an end A tropical buffet lunch is served before Day 4 Melbourne to Alice Springs – QF796 this morning after breakfast. B Day 7 Ayers Rock to Cairns – flights anytime returning to Cairns this afternoon. B L Day 10 Cairns to Sydney – Flights anytime 74 l l

Cairns & Port Douglas the Great Barrier Reef & Reef Retreat 4 DAYS | CAIRNS RETURN | CC11 6 DAYS | CAIRNS RETURN | PDCE

Enter a tropical paradise at Cairns and the Great Barrier Enjoy an unforgettable day discovering the Great Barrier Reef. Explore the spectacular coral and stunning underwater Reef. Explore Cape Tribulation, wind through the Alexandra world. Immerse yourself in the world’s oldest living culture Range and cruise on the Daintree River, ride the Kuranda and relax on Cairns’ white sandy beaches. Scenic Railway and Skyrail Cableway.

Day 1: Cairns through the breathtaking World Day 1: Cairns – Port Douglas Day 4: Kuranda On arrival at Cairns Airport you Heritage of the Barron Gorge On arrival at Cairns Airport Board the Kuranda Scenic will be transferred to your hotel National Park. There are two you’ll be transferred to your Railway for an amazing journey, (flights anytime).Hotel: Novotel rainforest stations where you can resort in Port Douglas (flights as you travel on one of the world’s Cairns Oasis Resort (R) or Hilton enjoy a ranger guided boardwalk anytime). The rest of the day most scenic rail routes, through Hotel (S), Cairns, 3 nights. and observe this ancient is yours to explore or relax in hand-hewn tunnels and over rainforest from spectacular this tropical paradise. Hotel: QT bridges spanning spectacular Day 2: Great Barrier Reef lookouts. On arrival in Kuranda Port Douglas (R & S), 2 nights. gorges, to the picturesque Board a high speed catamaran there is free time to explore the village of Kuranda. On arrival and cruise to the outer edge ‘village in the rainforest’ and Day 2: Cape Tribulation & there’s free time to explore the of the Great Barrier Reef. Daintree its many attractions, including ‘village in the rainforest’ and Covering approximately 35 Cruise on the Daintree River the Heritage Markets. After its many attractions, including million hectares, it is the largest then enjoy views to the Coral Sea exploring, board the Kuranda the Heritage Markets full of reef structure and marine from Alexandra lookout. Take Scenic Railway for a historic colorful and interesting arts park in the world and offers a short walk along a delightful journey traveling through some and crafts. Afterwards, board an experience like no other. forest creek before a delicious of the oldest rainforest in the the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway View the spectacular coral and tropical lunch. Walk on the world. Passing the spectacular and travel high above the tropical fish from the underwater beach at Cape Tribulation before Stoney Creek Falls your journey Barron Gorge National Park observatory and semi- visiting the Mossman Gorge winds through man-made through some of the oldest submersible craft. You’ll have Gateway Centre for an indigenous tunnels, across bridges and rainforest in the world, on your the opportunity to go snorkeling presentation by the Kuku Yalanji around curves to arrive at its final way back down to Cairns. B and experience this natural people. Your Driver Guide will destination, Freshwater Station. B wonder up-close (equipment take you for a walk in Mossman Day 5: Cairns ‘Free Time’ provided). Enjoy a tropical Day 4: Cairns Gorge, sharing their knowledge Today, relax and unwind or buffet lunch before returning Your short break concludes of this enchanting region. B L discover any of a number of to Cairns early evening. B L this morning after breakfast. Cairns’ hidden gems. Visit You’ll be transferred to Cairns Day 3: Great Barrier Reef – Cairns Wildlife Dome, the Cairns Day 3: Tjapukai – Skyrail – Airport for your onward Cairns Zoo for an adventure Kuranda An experience of a lifetime today flight (flights anytime).B or stroll through the Cairns Visit the fascinating Tjapukai – cruise to an underwater world Night Markets. It’s up to you! B Aboriginal Cultural Park, that is a kaleidoscope of colour Australia’s largest indigenous and brilliance on an Outer Great Day 6: Cairns cultural park which has Barrier Reef cruise to Agincourt Your short break concludes been built in a spectacular Reef. Dive, snorkel or just stay dry this morning after breakfast. rainforest setting. Discover and explore the stunning reef You’ll be transferred to Cairns this ancient culture through from the comfort of a Quicksilver Airport for your onward bush food lessons, didgeridoo semi-submersible craft. Watch flight (flights anytime).B demonstrations, movie theatres, the fish feeding from a unique fire making demonstrations and underwater viewing platform and the famous Tjapukai Dance. A enjoy a delicious tropical buffet short distance from Tjapukai is lunch before heading to Cairns for the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. the next 3 nights. Hotel: Novotel Skyrail takes you over and Cairns Oasis Resort (R) or Pacific Hotel (S), Cairns, 3 nights. B L

HIGHLIGHTS DEPARTS HIGHLIGHTS DEPARTS • Great Barrier Reef Cruise Daily (Apr-Mar) • Discover Mossman Gorge Daily (Apr-Mar) • Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park CONCLUDES • Visit Daintree & CONCLUDES • Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Cape Tribulation Morning of day 4 Morning of day 6 • Ride Kuranda Scenic Railway • Great Barrier Reef cruise • Skyrail Rainforest Cableway • Ride the Kuranda Scenic Railway

PRICES $ Adult Twin $ Single* PRICES $ Adult Twin $ Single* Standard R 715 980 Standard R 1090 1510 Superior S 795 1060 Superior S 1135 1595 All prices are per person, land only. *Single traveler must pay the single price. If you would All prices are per person, land only. *Single traveler must pay the single price. Operated by prefer to spend 3 nights in Port Douglas instead of Cairns, please ask us for details. Code: Down Under Tours & Quicksilver Group. PD11. Operated by Down Under Tours & Great Adventures. l l 75

Kakadu & Kakadu & East Alligator River Katherine Gorge 2 DAYS | DARWIN RETURN | DK40 3 DAYS | DARWIN RETURN | DG42/52

Escape to the Top End and discover a paradise. View Immerse yourself in the beauty and culture of the Top End. Aboriginal rock art at Nourlangie and Ubirr, cruise Yellow View aboriginal rock art at Nourlangie and Ubirr, cruise Water Billabong and East Alligator River then go ashore in Katherine Gorge, Yellow Water Billabong and East Alligator Arnhem Land with special permission of the local people. River, then absorb Aboriginal culture in Arnhem Land.

As this Short Break departs Day 2: Kakadu National Park As this Short Break departs at for a cruise on Yellow Water at 6.30am, accommodations – Guluyambi Cultural Cruise 6.30am/7.15am, accommodations Billabong, Kakadu’s most famous will need to be pre-booked – Farewell from Darwin will need to be pre-booked wetland. The picturesque yellow for the previous night. This morning head off with for the previous night. waters are home to thousands of your Driver Guide to explore saltwater crocodiles and up to 60 Day 1: Darwin – Kakadu the World Heritage Area of Day 1: Darwin – Jumping species of colorful birdlife. This National Park Crocodile Cruise – Kakadu Ubirr, where you’ll climb up afternoon travel to Katherine. Depart Darwin and travel along Cruise on the Adelaide River, through the ancient Aboriginal Hotel: ibis Styles, Katherine. L the Arnhem Highway, passing home to over 1,600 crocodiles, rock art galleries, believed major river systems and wetland on the Jumping Crocodile to be 20,000 years old, to the Day 3: Katherine – Darwin regions, into Kakadu National Cruise. Then you’ll travel into Enjoy an early morning cruise lookout for the view over the Park. Located 160 miles east of Kakadu National Park. It’s through Katherine Gorge. surrounding wetlands. Join Darwin, the national park covers home to a myriad of animals, One of the most visited sites the Guluyambi Cruise along 20,000 square kilometres of hundreds of bird species and in Australia’s Top End, it is a the East Alligator River. An landscape varying from rocky thousands of different insects stunning network of thirteen Aboriginal guide will provide escarpment that is home to and plants. After lunch, stop gorges carved from billion year an insight into their culture, historic Aboriginal rock art dating at Bowali Visitor Centre. old sandstone that are home to including local mythology, the back thousands of years, to the Continue to Ubirr, where you’ll many rapids and falls, flowing river’s abundant food chain, floodplains that are abundant climb up through the ancient from the Katherine River. Next as well as bush survival skills. with wildlife. Visit Warradjan Aboriginal rock art galleries to stop is Leliyn (Edith Falls). With special permission of the Cultural Centre to view the the lookout for a spectacular The paperbark and pandanus local people, you are able to go informative displays depicting view over the surrounding fringed natural pool at base of ashore in Arnhem Land. Visit the traditions of the Aboriginal wetlands. Hotel: Mercure Kakadu the falls is suitable for swimming Bowali Visitor Centre before people in Kakadu. Join your Crocodile Hotel, Kakadu. L throughout most of the year returning to Darwin, where local guide on a cruise of Yellow (conditions permitting). Return your short break concludes. L Water Billabong Cruise. Search Day 2: Kakadu – Nourlangie to Darwin stopping at Adelaide – Yellow Water Billabong for saltwater crocodiles and As this Short Break concludes at Cruise – Katherine River War Cemetery, the resting the colorful range of birdlife for 7.30pm, you may like to pre-book place for many of those killed You’ll be mesmerised as you which this region is renowned. accommodations for tonight. in the World War II air raids wander around the Nourlangie After lunch, stop at Nourlangie, on Darwin. Your short break rock art site. It has provided where your Driver Guide will concludes this evening. B shelter to the indigenous people lead you on a walk to view for many thousands of years, As this Short Break the rock art galleries. Hotel: and while taking shelter, the concludes at 6.00pm/8.30pm, Aurora Kakadu (B), Aurora rock evolved into a canvas you may like to pre-book Kakadu (R) or Mercure Kakadu that illustrates the traditional accommodations for tonight. Crocodile Hotel (S), Kakadu. L owners’ very deep spiritual culture. The Bininj people are the traditional custodians of Kakadu and now you’ll visit Warradjan Cultural Centre where you’ll be introduced to their way of life. Later, join your local guide

HIGHLIGHTS DEPARTS HIGHLIGHTS DEPARTS Mon, Thu & Sat • Discover Kakadu National Park Daily (Apr-Nov) and • Jumping Crocodile Cruise (Apr & Nov-Mar) 6.30am and Tue & Sat (May-Oct) 7.15am • Nourlangie & Ubirr rock art Mon & Thu (Dec-Mar) 6.30am • Yellow Water Billabong Cruise • Cruise on Yellow Water Billabong CONCLUDES • Cruise on Katherine Gorge CONCLUDES 6.00pm (May-Oct) and • East Alligator River cruise 7.30pm approximately • Refreshing swim at Edith Falls 8.30pm (Apr & Nov-Mar) PRICES $ Adult Twin $ Single* low mid high low mid high $ Adult Twin $ Single* Budget B 515 585 615 575 655 715 PRICES low mid high low mid high Standard R 525 595 630 590 670 755 Superior S 925 940 1010 1090 1090 1235 Superior S 540 610 670 630 695 840 Low season: 01 Dec 2018 – 31 Mar 2019. Mid season: 01 Apr 2018 – 31 May 2018 and Low season: 01 Apr 2018 – 30 Apr 2018 & 01 Nov 2018 – 31 Mar 2019. Mid season: 01 May 01 Oct 2018 – 30 Nov 2018. High season: 01 Jun 2018 – 30 Sep 2018. All prices are per 2018 – 31 May 2018 & 01 Oct 2018 – 31 Oct 2018. High season: 01 Jun 2018 – 30 Sep person, land only. *Single traveler must pay the single price. National Park entry fee is 2018. All prices are per person, land only. *Single traveler must pay the single price. included (see page 87). National Park entry fee is included (see page 87). Green season itinerary (Code: DG52) operates April & November to March. Day 2 overnight in Darwin instead of Katherine. 76 l l

Uluru Uluru & Highlights Kings Canyon Explorer 2 DAYS | AYERS ROCK RETURN | YY43 3 DAYS | AYERS ROCK RETURN | YK41

Take in the sights of the marvelous Red Centre. Explore the Nothing can compare to seeing the Red Centre with your domes of Kata Tjuta and venture into Walpa Gorge. Witness own eyes. Be amazed by the breathtaking Uluru sunrise and an unforgettable sunset and sunrise at Uluru and immerse sunset, take in the majesty of Kings Canyon, Uluru and Kata yourself in ancient Anangu culture on a guided base walk. Tjuta and be immersed by the region’s sacred history.

Day 1: Uluru (Ayers Rock) – salads and a tasty dessert. All Day 1: Uluru (Ayers Rock) – skewers and garlic prawns, Base Tour & Sunset accompanied by a selection of Base Tour & Sunset salads and a tasty dessert. All On arrival at Ayers Rock Airport wines, beers and soft drinks. On arrival at Ayers Rock Airport accompanied by a selection of you will be transferred to the There’s time for stargazing you will be transferred to your wines, beers and soft drinks. resort (flights to arrive prior to too (weather permitting). hotel (flights to arrive prior to There’s time for stargazing 1.30pm). This afternoon travel 1.30pm). This afternoon travel too (weather permitting). around the base of Uluru with a Day 2: Uluru Sunrise – around the base of Uluru with a Kata Tjuta (the Olgas) – local Driver Guide. Learn about local Driver Guide. Learn about Day 2: Kings Canyon Uluru (Ayers Rock) Rise early to drive through the native flora, fauna and the native flora, fauna and Rise early this morning to travel sandhill country towards Kings intriguing cultural traditions intriguing cultural traditions to the Uluru sunrise viewing Canyon, stopping for a breakfast of traditional owners, the of traditional owners, the area. Watch the first rays of the at Kings Creek Station. In Kings Anangu, and discover an array Anangu, and discover an array sun set the Red Centre alight Canyon make the rocky climb of fascinating sacred sites. Join of fascinating sacred sites. Join while enjoying a warming cup with your guide to the rim of your Driver Guide for a walk to your Driver Guide for a walk to of tea or coffee. Then travel to the canyon to be rewarded with Mutitjulu Waterhole. You’ll explore Mutitjulu Waterhole. You’ll explore the mystical domes of Kata Tjuta marvellous views over Watarrka a number of caves and view a number of caves and view (the Olgas). On the way enjoy National Park. Or you may wish Aboriginal rock paintings as your Aboriginal rock paintings as your panoramic views of the southern to explore the boulder-strewn Guide interprets their meaning Guide interprets their meaning side of Kata Tjuta before arriving canyon creek bed, an easier walk. and significance. Later visit Uluru and significance. Later visit Uluru at the base of Walpa Gorge. Spend Return to Ayers Rock Resort. B – Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre – Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre time exploring the gorge and where there is time to purchase where there is time to purchase the unusual conglomerate rock Day 3: Uluru Sunrise – some locally made Aboriginal art some locally made Aboriginal Kata Tjuta (the Olgas) – formations. The walking trail and learn more about the Western art and learn more about the Uluru (Ayers Rock) through Walpa Gorge follows Desert region. Travel to the Uluru Western Desert region. Travel to Travel to the Uluru sunrise the natural creek bed between sunset viewing area, ‘Sunset the Uluru sunset viewing area, viewing area. Watch the first rays two of the tallest domes of Kata Strip,’ and relax with sparkling ‘Sunset Strip,’ and relax with of the sun set the Red Centre Tjuta. This afternoon you will be wine and nibbles as the sun sets sparkling wine and nibbles as the alight while enjoying a warming transferred to Ayers Rock Airport. over the western horizon and the sun sets over the western horizon cup of tea or coffee. Then travel to Flights to depart after 12.30pm evening sky brings out the many and the evening sky brings the mystical domes of Kata Tjuta (Oct-Mar) & 1.00pm (Apr-Sep). shades of colour for which Uluru out the many shades of colour (the Olgas). On the way enjoy is renowned. Hotel: Outback Why not extend your stay in for which Uluru is renowned. panoramic views of the southern Pioneer Hotel (B), Desert Gardens Uluru to experience the Sunrise Hotel: Outback Pioneer Hotel side of Kata Tjuta before arriving Hotel (R) or Sails in the Desert Field of Light? Ask us for details. (B), Desert Gardens Hotel (R) at the base of Walpa Gorge. Spend Hotel (S), Ayers Rock Resort. or Sails in the Desert Hotel (S), time exploring the gorge and Ayers Rock Resort, 2 nights. the unusual conglomerate rock Add-on the Uluru Barbecue formations. The walking trail Dinner for $125. After sunset, Add-on the Uluru Barbecue through Walpa Gorge follows join us under the stars at Dinner for $125. After sunset, the natural creek bed between our exclusive venue. Enjoy join us under the stars at two of the tallest domes of Kata sparkling wine on arrival, our exclusive venue. Enjoy Tjuta. This afternoon you will be then dine on a menu of steak, sparkling wine on arrival, transferred to Ayers Rock Airport. lamb sausages, chicken then dine on a menu of steak, Flights to depart after 12.30pm skewers and garlic prawns, lamb sausages, chicken (Oct-Mar) & 1.00pm (Apr-Sep).

HIGHLIGHTS DEPARTS HIGHLIGHTS DEPARTS • Explore Kata Tjuta’s Daily 2.30pm (Apr-Oct) • Walk through Walpa Gorge Daily 2.30pm (Apr-Oct) Walpa Gorge and 3.00pm (Nov-Mar) • View ancient Uluru rock art and 3.00pm (Nov-Mar) • Uluru sunset and sunrise CONCLUDES • Spectacular Kings Canyon CONCLUDES • Discover Uluru’s sacred sites 10.30am (Oct-Mar) and • Sunrise & sunset at Uluru 10.30am (Oct-Mar) and • View Aboriginal rock art 11.00am (Apr-Sep) 11.00am (Apr-Sep) PRICES $ Adult Twin $ Single* PRICES $ Adult Twin $ Single* low high low high low high low high Budget B 415 440 570 610 Budget B 735 780 1000 1075 Standard R 460 500 655 730 Standard R 805 880 1140 1275 Superior S 495 545 740 830 Superior S 880 1010 1280 1500 Low season: 01 Apr 2018 – 31 May 2018 & 01 Dec 2018 – 31 Mar 2019. High season: 01 Low season: 01 Apr 2018 – 31 May 2018 & 01 Dec 2018 – 31 Mar 2019. High season: 01 Jun 2018 – 30 Nov 2018. All prices are per person, land only. *Single traveler must pay the Jun 2018 – 30 Nov 2018. All prices are per person, land only. *Single traveler must pay the single price. National Park entry fee is included (see page 87). single price. National Park entry fee is included (see page 87). 77 l l

Uluru & Alice Springs Kings Canyon Discovery to Uluru Explorer 3 DAYS | ALICE SPRINGS RETURN | AK43 2 DAYS | ALICE SPRINGS RETURN | AK20

Tick off the must-see sights of the Red Centre. Explore the Be captivated by the highlights of the Red Centre. Visit Kata natural wonders of Uluru, Kata Tjuta and Kings Canyon and Tjuta and walk through Walpa Gorge. Witness the striking their sacred history. Then take in an unforgettable Uluru outback sunset at Uluru and take in marvelous views of sunset and sunrise. Kings Canyon on a rim climb or canyon floor walk.

As this Short Break departs Day 2: Uluru Sunrise – As this Short Break departs accompanied by a selection of at 7.00am, accommodations Kings Canyon at 7.00am, accommodations wines, beers and soft drinks. will need to be pre-booked Watch the sunrise set Uluru will need to be pre-booked There’s time for stargazing for the previous night. alight, while enjoying a warming for the previous night. too (weather permitting). cup of tea or coffee. Then travel Day 1: Alice Springs – to the domes of Kata Tjuta Day 1: Alice Springs – Day 2: Uluru (Ayers Rock) Uluru (Ayers Rock) Uluru (Ayers Rock) – Kings Canyon – Alice Base Tour & Sunset (the Olgas). On the way enjoy Base Tour & Sunset Springs panoramic views on the south Travelling south you’ll stop to Travelling south you’ll stop to Drive through sandhill country side of Kata Tjuta before arriving visit a camel farm where there visit a camel farm where there towards Kings Canyon, stopping at the base of Walpa Gorge. Spend is time for a short camel ride is time for a short camel ride for a breakfast at Kings Creek time exploring the gorge and (own expense). Later stop to view (own expense). Later, stop to Station. Climb to the rim of the the unusual conglomerate rock majestic Atila (Mt. Conner), before view Atila (Mt. Conner), often canyon for marvellous views formations. This afternoon travel arriving at Ayers Rock Resort. mistaken for Uluru, before of Watarrka National Park (for to Kings Canyon. Hotel: Standard This afternoon join your Driver arriving at Ayers Rock Resort. those with a good level of fitness). Rooms (B & R) or Deluxe Spa Guide for a tour around the base This afternoon join your Driver Continue the 3 hour walk around Rooms (S), Kings Canyon Resort. of Uluru. Continue to the Kuniya Guide for a tour around the base the canyon with your guide Walk, where you’ll be escorted Day 3: Kings Canyon – of Uluru. Continue to the Kuniya and learn about its geology. to the Mutitjulu Waterhole. View Alice Springs Walk, where you’ll be escorted Alternatively, enjoy a more ancient rock art and learn about Join a guided climb to the rim to the Mutitjulu Waterhole. View leisurely 1½ hour walk along the the Aboriginal and European of Kings Canyon for marvellous ancient rock art and learn about boulder-strewn canyon creek bed. history of the area. Visit the Uluru views of Watarrka National Park the Aboriginal and European Travel to Alice Springs, where – Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre. Late (for those with a good level of history of the area. Visit the Uluru your short break concludes. B afternoon witness the striking fitness). An easier walk along the – Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre. Late As this Short Break concludes colour changes of Uluru at sunset boulder-strewn canyon creek bed afternoon, travel to the Uluru after 7.00pm, accommodations while enjoying nibbles and is also available. This afternoon sunset viewing area. Witness will need to be pre-booked for sparkling wine. Hotel: Outback travel on to Alice Springs, where and photograph the striking tonight. Have a think about Pioneer Hotel (B), Desert Gardens your short break concludes. colour changes of Uluru at sunset extending your stay to explore Hotel (R) or Sails in the Desert while enjoying nibbles and As this Short Break the history and culture in Hotel (S), Ayers Rock Resort. sparkling wine. Hotel: Outback concludes after 7.00pm, and around Alice Springs. Pioneer Hotel ­(B), Desert Gardens Add-on the Uluru Barbecue accommodations will need to Hotel ­(R) or Sails in the Desert Dinner for $125. After sunset, join be pre-booked for tonight. Hotel (S), Ayers Rock Resort. us under the stars at our exclusive venue. Enjoy sparkling wine on Add-on the Uluru Barbecue arrival, then dine on a menu of Dinner for $125. After sunset, steak, lamb sausages, chicken join us under the stars at skewers and garlic prawns, our exclusive venue. Enjoy salads and a tasty dessert. All sparkling wine on arrival, accompanied by a selection of then dine on a menu of steak, wines, beers and soft drinks. lamb sausages, chicken There’s time for stargazing skewers and garlic prawns, too (weather permitting). salads and a tasty dessert. All

HIGHLIGHTS DEPARTS HIGHLIGHTS DEPARTS • Discover Kata Tjuta (the Olgas) Daily 7.00am (Apr-Mar) • View majestic Atila (Mt. Conner) Daily 7.00am (Apr-Mar) • Marvel at an Uluru sunrise CONCLUDES • Visit the Mutitjulu Waterhole CONCLUDES • Toast the sunset at Uluru • Sparkling wine at Uluru sunset 7.00pm (Oct-Mar) and 7.00pm (Oct-Mar) and • Hike at Kings Canyon 7.30pm (Apr-Sep) • Hike spectacular Kings Canyon 7.30pm (Apr-Sep)

PRICES $ Adult Twin $ Single* PRICES $ Adult Twin $ Single* low high low high low high low high Budget B 1005 1075 1285 1420 Budget B 710 735 855 895 Standard R 1035 1130 1360 1530 Standard R 740 780 920 995 Superior S 1130 1240 1520 1725 Superior S 795 855 1025 1130

Low season: 01 Apr 2018 – 31 May 2018 & 01 Dec 2018 – 31 Mar 2019. High season: 01 Low season: 01 Apr 2018 – 31 May 2018 & 01 Dec 2018 – 31 Mar 2019. High season: 01 Jun 2018 – 30 Nov 2018. All prices are per person, land only. *Single traveler must pay the Jun 2018 – 30 Nov 2018. All prices are per person, land only. *Single traveler must pay the single price. National Park entry fee is included (see page 87). single price. National Park entry fee is included (see page 87). 78

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Kangaroo Island Perth & Discovery Rottnest Island 2 DAYS | ADELAIDE RETURN | ZZ22 4 DAYS | PERTH RETURN | PP11

Be captivated by the natural wonders of Kangaroo Island. Take in the sights of stunning Perth. Discover the sub- Walk among sea lions at Seal Bay Conservation Park. See tropical island of Rottnest, visit Fremantle, Swan Valley, kangaroos, koalas and a free-flight Birds of Prey Show. Kings Park and get up close with native Aussie animals at Wander around the spectacular Remarkable Rocks. Caversham Wildlife Park.

As this Short Break departs Day 2: Kangaroo Island – Day 1: Perth nature reserve and home to at 6.45am, accommodations Adelaide On arrival at Perth Airport spectacular white sandy beaches, will need to be pre-booked Your first stop is Clifford’s Honey you will be transferred to your secluded bays, unique wildlife, for the previous night. Farm to enjoy an informative hotel (flights anytime). The rest shipwrecks, and a fascinating talk by the beekeeper followed of the day is at leisure. Hotel: and colorful history. Enjoy a Day 1: Adelaide – by tastings and an opportunity comprehensive coach tour Kangaroo Island Travelodge, Perth, 3 nights. to sample homemade honey and a full circumnavigation of Travel to Cape Jervis via the ice-cream and honey beauty Day 2: Perth – Cottesloe – the island with expert driver Fleurieu Peninsula. Board the Fremantle products. Next, travel to Hanson commentary. You’re sure to SeaLink ferry for the 45 minute Take in the must-see sights of Bay Wildlife Sanctuary to look encounter a Quokka! Stop crossing to Penneshaw on Perth and Fremantle with visits for koalas nestled up in the at some of Rottnest’s most Kangaroo Island. Here you will to Kings Park Botanic Garden and eucalypts, followed by a two spectacular locations, including board your coach and your local Cottesloe Beach, passing Perth’s course lunch at Kangaroo Island the Wadjemup Lighthouse and Driver Guide will take you on a exclusive suburbs. Start at Kings Wilderness Retreat. Then, travel the majestic lookout point at tour of South Australia’s premier Park, the lush green heart of the to Flinders Chase National Park. the rugged West End. Enjoy nature-based tourism destination. city and one of the world’s biggest You will be taken to the rugged Lunch at Rottnest Lodge. Your first stop is Emu Ridge inner city parks. Walk through southern coastline for a walk Later, there is time at leisure Eucalyptus Distillery, a bush the tree canopies on the Tree Top around Remarkable Rocks and before re-boarding your ferry engineered distillery that makes Walkway for views of the Perth Admirals Arch. Remarkable for your return to Perth. B L the most of its environmental city skyline and see the 750 year Rocks provide great photographic resources. After tasting the old Boab tree. Keep your eyes opportunities and stunning sea Day 4: Perth eucalyptus products, continue peeled for vibrant birdlife and be Your short break concludes this views. Admirals Arch boardwalk on to Vivonne Bay Bistro for a sure to listen out for the merry morning after breakfast. You will takes you down a rugged cliff delicious two course lunch. Later, laugh of the native Australia be transferred to Perth Airport face to reveal this spectacular visit Seal Bay Conservation Park Kookaburra. Next enjoy a to connect with your onward arch, a natural nursery and safe for a guided beach walk with a picturesque drive along Cottesloe flight (flights anytime).B haven for playful New Zealand fur National Park Ranger among a beach, or ‘The Cott’, one of the seals that can be seen swimming breeding colony of wild and rare most popular Australian west and playing in the waves or Australian Sea-lions. You’ll then coast beaches. Wander the streets resting on the rocks. Return to visit the fascinating Birds of of historic Fremantle, a centre of Penneshaw Ferry Terminal for Prey free-flight demonstration, cosmopolitan cafés and restored the return journey to Adelaide. an interactive and educational old buildings. Relax on a cruise Hotel drop-offs are available display of native Australian along the Swan River via some of for city-centre hotels. B L birds and raptors. From here, Perth’s most exclusive suburbs you will travel to the Kangaroo As this Short Break and as you near Perth city you’ll Island Wildlife Park where you concludes after 10.40pm, cruise past Royal Perth Yacht can feed the kangaroos, have accommodations will need to Club and the University of WA. B your photograph taken with a be pre-booked for tonight. koala, and join a guided tour of Day 3: Rottnest Island Cruise along the Swan River this wildlife and bird park. Hotel: to Fremantle before heading Aurora Ozone Hotel, Executive to Rottnest Island. Located 19 Room (R) or Executive Seaview Kilometers off the mainland, Room (S), Kangaroo Island. L the car-free island is an A class

HIGHLIGHTS DEPARTS HIGHLIGHTS DEPARTS • Seal Bay Conservation Park Daily (Apr & Oct-Mar) and • Perth city highlights tour Daily (Apr-Mar) Tue, Thu, Sat & Sun (May-Sep) • Free-flight Birds of Prey Show • Explore historic Fremantle CONCLUDES • See kangaroos & koalas • Cruise on the Swan River CONCLUDES Morning of day 4 • Wander around 10.40pm approximately • Discover Rottnest Island Remarkable Rocks

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Rotorua Bay of Islands & Discovery Rotorua Unearthed 4 DAYS | AUCKLAND RETURN | ZR5 7 DAYS | AUCKLAND RETURN | ZBR5

Discover the highlights of Rotorua. Explore the world- Escape to the glorious Bay of Islands. Immerse yourself in famous Waitomo Glow Worm Caves and Glow Worm Grotto. Maori culture at the Waitangi Treaty Reserve, explore the Experience the impressive geysers and boiling mud pools at Waitomo Glow Worm Caves and Te Puia, enjoy a delicious Te Puia, enjoy a unique Maori Hangi dinner and much more. unique Maori Hangi dinner and more.

As this Short Break departs enjoy a demonstration of New As this Short Break departs of New Zealand. This afternoon at 6.45am, accommodations Zealand’s agricultural industry at 6.45am, accommodations enjoy the lush green farmland will need to be pre-booked with a sheep shearing display will need to be pre-booked scenery as you return to for the previous night. and sheep dog trials at the for the previous night. Auckland. Hotel: Scenic Hotel (R) Agrodome Farm Show. Tonight or The Langham (S), Auckland. B Day 1: Auckland – Waitomo an evening of culture, history and Day 1: Auckland – Bay of Caves – Rotorua Islands scrumptious food awaits you at Day 4: Auckland – Waitomo Travel through the lush farmland Travel to the Bay of Islands and Glowworm Caves – Rotorua a local marae. Learn about Maori of the Waikato and King Country visit the Waitangi Treaty Reserve Travel to the Waitomo Glowworm art forms and traditions, followed regions. Enjoy a morning snack to learn about New Zealand’s Caves, to tour its amazing by a concert featuring local as you drive past Rangiriri, the early Maori and European history. limestone formations. Take performers. Then experience location of a historic Maori Land Then board the Dolphin Seeker, a silent boat ride through an authentic Maori Hangi Wars site. On arrival in the small a purpose-built catamaran, and the Glowworm Grotto, a meal, steamed underground town of Waitomo, tour with a meet your skipper for a cruise cavern lit by thousands of in the traditional way. B D local guide through the world- through the beautiful clear tiny Glowworms. Later, travel famous Waitomo Glowworm Day 3: Rotorua – Auckland waters. Watch for bottlenose to the Maori heartland of Caves with their amazing Spend a day at leisure in Rotorua. dolphins, whales and other Rotorua. Hotel: Copthorne stalactites, stalagmites and other Late this afternoon travel marine life as you get up close to Hotel (R) or Millennium Hotel limestone formations. Finish through forests and lush Waikato the action. Cruise past Cape Brett (S), Rotorua, 2 nights. B with a silent boat ride through the farmlands on your way to Lighthouse to the famous ‘Hole Day 5: Rotorua Sightseeing Glowworm Grotto, a subterranean Auckland. Hotel: Scenic Hotel (R) in the Rock’. Hotel: Copthorne Experience Te Puia, Maori cavern lit by thousands of tiny or The Langham (S), Auckland. B Resort, Garden View (R) or cultural center and a thermal glowworms. Later, travel on to Copthorne Resort, Water View Day 4: Auckland wonderland of geysers and Rotorua, the cultural centre of (S), Bay of Islands, 2 nights. D Your short break concludes this mud pools. Discover Rainbow New Zealand. Hotel: Copthorne morning after breakfast. You’ll be Day 2: Bay of Islands Springs Nature Park’s native Hotel (R) or Millennium transferred to Auckland Airport ‘Free Time’ flora and fauna. Then at Hotel (S), Rotorua, 2 nights. to connect with your onward The day is at leisure for you to Agrodome Sheep Show see a Day 2: Rotorua Sightseeing flight (flights anytime).B experience the beauty of the sheep shearing display and Enjoy a morning sightseeing tour Bay of Islands. Perhaps take a dog trials. Tonight enjoy a around three of Rotorua’s iconic coach trip to Cape Reinga, the unique Maori Hangi dinner and visitor attractions. Experience northern-most point of New concert on a local Marae. B D Te Puia, a place of Maori culture Zealand, via idyllic Ninety and a thermal wonderland of Mile Beach, a day of sailing on Day 6: Rotorua – Auckland Spend a day at leisure, then we impressive geysers and boiling a tall ship or play a round of return to Auckland through lush mud pools. Explore Rainbow golf. Tonight, you can choose to farmlands. Hotel: Scenic Hotel (R) Springs Nature Park. Here you’ll dine at one of the local cafés or or The Langham (S), Auckland. B discover the beauty of the native restaurants on the waterfront. B bush, ferns and trees that grow Day 7: Auckland around the crystal clear mineral Day 3: Bay of Islands – You’ll be transferred to Auckland Auckland springs and take a ‘behind the Airport for your onward This morning why not spend time scenes’ tour through a working flight (flights anytime).B in a local café or perhaps take a kiwi nursery and hatchery. Then ferry to Russell, the first capital

HIGHLIGHTS DEPARTS HIGHLIGHTS DEPARTS • Waitomo Glowworm Grotto Daily 6.45am (Apr-Mar) • Cruise in the Bay of Islands Daily 6.45am (Apr-Mar) • Explore Maori culture at Te Puia CONCLUDES • Day at leisure in the CONCLUDES • Visit the Agrodome Sheep Show Bay of Islands Morning of day 4 Morning of day 7 • Enjoy a Maori Hangi & Concert • Visit Waitangi Treaty Reserve • Visit Waitomo Glowworm Grotto

PRICES $ Adult Twin $ Adult Single* PRICES $ Adult Twin $ Adult Single* 2018/1 2018/2 2018/19 2019 2018/1 2018/2 2018/19 2019 2018/1 2018/2 2018/19 2019 2018/1 2018/2 2018/19 2019 Standard R 1090 1060 1145 1110 1310 1255 1370 1315 Standard R 1870 1815 1960 1955 2305 2215 2395 2355 Superior S 1195 1150 1300 1250 1505 1425 1675 1595 Superior S 2050 1950 2385 2280 2645 2475 3160 2980 2018/1: 01 Apr 2018 – 30 Apr 2018. 2018/2: 01 May 2018 – 30 Sep 2018. 2018/19: 01 Oct 2018/1: 01 Apr 2018 – 30 Apr 2018. 2018/2: 01 May 2018 – 30 Sep 2018. 2018/19: 01 Oct 2018 – 30 Apr 2019. 2019: 01 May 2019 – 30 Sep 2019. All prices are per person, twin 2018 – 30 Apr 2019. 2019: 01 May 2019 – 30 Sep 2019. All prices are per person, twin share. *Single traveler must pay the single price. Operated by Great Sights. share. *Single traveler must pay the single price. Operated by Great Sights. 80

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Fiordland Queenstown, West Experience Coast & TranzAlpine 5 DAYS | QUEENSTOWN RETURN | ZFE5 5 DAYS | QUEENSTOWN TO CHRISTCHURCH | ZWC5

Escape to the picturesque Queenstown and journey into Cruise on the TSS Earnslaw for dinner at a sheep station. the pristine fiord of Doubtful Sound. Cruise through the Enjoy a free day in Queenstown then travel through alpine fiordland absorbing stunning scenery, relax on an overnight rainforest. Explore Franz Josef Glacier then board the cruise on Milford Sound plus much more. TranzAlpine train journey for spectacular mountain views.

Day 1: Queenstown Tasman Sea, accompanied by a Day 1: Queenstown (own expense). The magnificent On arrival at Queenstown specialist nature guide. The style On arrival at Queenstown Airport Franz Josef Glacier is widely Airport you will be transferred is relaxed, allowing plenty of time you’ll be transferred to your hotel regarded as the gem of New to your hotel (flights anytime). to view the fiord’s spectacular (flights to arrive prior to 4.00pm). Zealand’s West Coast glaciers. The rest of the day is at leisure. waterfalls, rainforests and The remainder of your day is free Tonight you’ll enjoy a special Hotel: Copthorne Hotel & wildlife. Anchor in a sheltered to take in the many scenic vistas. West Coast dinner at your hotel. Resort (R) or Millennium cove and explore the surrounding Tonight, make your own way to Hotel: Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Hotel (S), Queenstown. area in kayaks with your expert the Steamer Wharf for your cruise Glacier, Graham Wing (R) or guide. Or simply relax on deck. on the historic TSS Earnslaw to Douglas Wing (S), Franz Josef. B D Day 2: Queenstown – Cruise: Overnight Milford Sound Walter Peak High Country Farm Doubtful Sound – Te Anau Day 4: Franz Josef – (R & S). B D for a gourmet barbecue dinner Immerse yourself in the vast and TranzAlpine – Christchurch Hotel: Copthorne Hotel & Resort at the Colonel’s Homestead. untouched wilderness of Doubtful This morning continue to (R) or Millennium Hotel (S), An entertaining sheep show Sound. It will take your breath Greymouth, the largest town on Queenstown (21 May-15 Sep)^. B D between courses provides a away. Home to abundant wildlife, the West Coast. Here you’ll board glimpse into high country farm you may see bottlenose dolphins Day 4: Milford Sound – the world-famous TranzAlpine, life. Hotel: Copthorne Hotel & and fur seals at play, or catch Queenstown one of the top six train journeys Resort (R) or Millennium Hotel a glimpse of a rare Fiordland Today you’ll embark on your in the world. Your train departs (S), Queenstown, 2 nights. D Crested Penguin. Your excursion return journey to Queenstown. Greymouth and climbs into into the pristine fiord of Doubtful The rest of the afternoon Day 2: Queenstown the Southern Alps before Sound begins with a cruise across is yours to do as you wish. Free Time descending the Canterbury Lake Manapouri to West Arm. Hotel: Copthorne Hotel & Enjoy a full day at leisure in Plains to Christchurch. There Then, join your coach to travel Resort (R) or Millennium Queenstown. Perhaps try white are 19 tunnels and four viaducts, the sub-alpine road through Hotel (S), Queenstown. B water rafting, a jet boat ride with Staircase Viaduct being 73 the dense rainforest. Board the or a wine tasting tour (all own meters high. Dinner is at your Day 5: Queenstown catamaran Patea Explorer for expense). You could simply relax, hotel. Hotel: Ibis Hotel (R) or Your short break concludes this a cruise through some of the shop or enjoy time at one the Novotel (S), Christchurch. B D morning after breakfast. You’ll fiord’s most stunning scenery. many cafés and restaurants while be transferred to Queenstown Day 5: Christchurch When you discover Doubtful soaking up the alpine views. B airport for your onward Your short break concludes this Sound you will be struck by its flight (flights anytime).B morning after breakfast. You’ll silence – a silence broken only Day 3: Queenstown – Franz Josef Glacier be transferred to Christchurch by birdsong or the rushing of a Travel along the rugged West Airport for your onward distant waterfall. Its beauty and Coast Road and over the Haast flight (flights anytime).B vastness will take your breath Pass. Through the Gates of away. Later, return to Te Anau. Haast is a lost world that’s so Hotel: Luxmore Resort (R) or spectacular and remote UNESCO Distinction Hotel (S), Te Anau. B L designated it a World Heritage Day 3: Te Anau – area. This afternoon there’s Milford Sound free time to explore Franz Josef Travel to Milford Sound for your township. Perhaps take a scenic overnight cruise. Cruise the flight over the magnificent Franz full length of the Sound to the Josef Glacier or over Mt. Cook

HIGHLIGHTS DEPARTS HIGHLIGHTS DEPARTS • Cruise on Doubtful Sound Daily (Apr-Mar) • Cruise on the TSS Earnslaw Daily (Apr-Mar) • Overnight cruise on CONCLUDES • Dinner at a sheep station CONCLUDES Milford Sound • Free day in Queenstown Morning of day 5 Morning of day 5 • Spectacular waterfalls & wildlife • Explore Franz Josef Glacier • Guided kayaking on • Journey on the TranzAlpine Milford Sound

PRICES $ Adult Twin $ Adult Single* PRICES $ Adult Twin $ Adult Single* 2018/1 2018/2 2018/19 2019 2018/1 2018/2 2018/19 2019 2018/1 2018/2 2018/19 2019 2018/1 2018/2 2018/19 2019 Standard R 1270 1130 1535 1345 1855 1575 2120 1760 Standard R 1245 1210 1400 1390 1660 1595 1835 1795 Superior S 1365 1200 1625 1315 1990 1720 2250 1785 Superior S 1425 1345 1480 1455 1950 1795 2040 1925 2018/1: 01 Apr 2018 – 30 Apr 2018. 2018/2: 01 May 2018 – 30 Sep 2018. 2018/19: 01 Oct 2018/1: 01 Apr 2018 – 30 Apr 2018. 2018/2: 01 May 2018 – 30 Sep 2018. 2018/19: 01 Oct 2018 – 30 Apr 2019. 2019: 01 May 2019 – 30 Sep 2019. All prices are per person, twin 2018 – 30 Apr 2019. 2019: 01 May 2019 – 30 Sep 2019. All prices are per person, twin share. *Single traveler must pay the single price. Operated by Real Journeys. share. *Single traveler must pay the single price. Operated by Great Sights. 81 Day Tours Full or half day tours sightseeing tours

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Uluru: Field of Light

Experience a once-in-a-lifetime MORNING | FOL Uluru event! Acclaimed artist Bruce Munro’s Field of Light, is one of his $ most beautiful installations to date. 65 Under cover of darkness, wander DEPARTS through 50,000 magical spheres of Daily 105 minutes light, before making your way to prior to sunrise the Dune Top viewing area. Watch amazing color changes as the desert CONCLUDES 30 minutes after sunrise awakens. Then, as the first rays of sunlight creep across the desert sky, INCLUSIONS gaze in awe as the sun rises at Uluru,  Tea, coffee or hot with Kata Tjuta in the distance. chocolate at sunrise

Purchase a Sightsee ‘n’ Save Pass before you go Piti & Ochre Sightseeing Passes and save up to 35% on over 60 selected Day Tours. Only available for purchase prior to arrival in The Piti & Ochre Sightseeing PITI PASS Passes offer great value for Australia, each pass contains 4 coupons. Includes: money for guests wanting Uluru Sunrise & Kata Tjuta, to experience the complete THE BENEFITS Uluru Base Tour & Sunset wonders of Uluru – Kata • No need to pre-book Day Tours before leaving home. Tjuta National Park. Simply book your tours in Australia* $ CODE: Y3 • Courtesy pick-ups are available from most hotels 235 THE BENEFITS • On all tours, seats are guaranteed 24 hours prior to departure • Freedom to travel on OCHRE PASS your day of choice • No extra fees Includes: Uluru Sunrise & • Valid for 3 consecutive days Guided Walk, Uluru Sunset, from the start of your first tour Kata Tjuta Sunrise & Valley of the Winds, Kata Tjuta Sunset • You may travel once on $ each included tour 355 $390 CODE: Y5 • Uluru – Kata Tjuta National Park Entry Fee is included Half coupon Full coupon Double coupon

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Red Centre Tours depart from Ayers Rock Resort. *National Park Entry Fee is not included. See page 87 > Uluru Sunrise & Kata Tjuta HALF DAY | Y14 $ Travel to the Uluru sunrise viewing area for incredible view through the 120 dunes and stunning desert landscape as the sun rises over Uluru and Kata DEPARTS Tjuta. Watch the first rays of the sun set the Red Centre alight, while enjoying Daily 90 minutes prior to sunrise a warming cup of tea or coffee. Then it’s off to Kata Tjuta (the Olgas). Your CONCLUDES Driver Guide will lead you on a one hour walk through Walpa Gorge, sharing 10.30am (Oct-Mar)and 11.00am stories of local flora and fauna, and the geology of this amazing formation. (Apr-Sep) (times approximate)

Uluru Sunset with BBQ Dinner HALF DAY | Y11B $190 Experience sunset at Uluru then continue on to our exclusive venue for an Aussie Barbecue Dinner, with Uluru as your backdrop. Relax and enjoy sparkling wine on arrival then dine on a menu of steak, kangaroo meat, DEPARTS lamb sausages, skewered chicken and garlic prawns, salads and a tasty Daily 75 minutes prior to sunset dessert. All accompanied by a selection of red and white wines, beer and CONCLUDES soft drinks. There’s time for stargazing too (weather permitting). D 2½ hours after sunset

Sydney Tours depart from Sydney. Contact us for our hotel pick-up locations & times. Blue Mountains & Australian Wildlife FULL DAY | J15 $ Explore the World Heritage listed Blue Mountains. See the Three Sisters in Katoomba 135 and admire panoramic views of the spectacular Jamison Valley. Ride the world’s steepest railway at Scenic World (own expense). Spend time in picturesque Leura. DEPARTS This village will take you back in time and is famous for its antique shops and Daily from 7.00am Candy Store. Visit Featherdale Wildlife Park. See cuddly koalas and other native CONCLUDES animals. Return to Sydney Harbour by ferry (own expense). Ask for details. 6.00pm approximately

Hunter Valley Harvest Wine Experience FULL DAY | J14 $ Explore the fertile Hunter Valley and taste award-winning food and wine. 165 Join a guided tour to learn about the wine making process at Leogate Estate Winery. At the Hunter Resort enjoy a two-course lunch complemented by DEPARTS specially chosen wines. Next stop is historic McGuigan Wines, with its Tue, Fri & Sun from 7.00am history in wine making dating back to the 1800s. Your final stop is the Hunter CONCLUDES Valley Gardens Village, where there’s time for shopping and browsing. L 6.45pm approximately

Port Stephens, Dolphins & Dunes FULL DAY | J86S $ Travel north to the Central Coast. Cross the Hawkesbury Ranges to the Australian 165 Reptile Park. Board a luxury dolphin watching boat and cruise around the magnificent Port Stephens region, home to pods of bottlenose dolphins. Ride DEPARTS on the boat’s boom net (seasonal). Then take the 4WD sandboarding tour Mon, Wed & Sat from 7.00am to the Stockton Bight Sand Dunes, the largest dune system in Australia CONCLUDES 7.30pm approximately

Spectacular Sydney FULL DAY | J63 $ Cross the Sydney Harbour Bridge for fabulous views of the city skyline. 110 See Sydney’s white sandy northern beaches, including Manly Beach. This afternoon see Sydney’s historic Rocks and Circular Quay. View the DEPARTS Opera House from Mrs. Macquarie’s Chair in the Royal Botanic Gardens. Daily from 7.00am Visit famous Bondi Beach where you can dip your feet into the cool, CONCLUDES clear ocean or visit one of the many cafés along the waterfront. 5.45pm approximately

Melbourne Tours depart from Federation Square. Or earlier from your hotel. Great Ocean Road & the Twelve Apostles FULL DAY | K4 $ Travel along the Great Ocean Road and marvel at the golden sandy 140 beaches. The rugged splendor of the Twelve Apostles is breathtaking. These incredible limestone rock formations are a result of erosion that DEPARTS began up to 20 million years ago. Hear the amazing shipwreck story of Daily 8.00am survival of the Loch Ard and visit its famous gorge. Visit Port Campbell CONCLUDES for afternoon tea (own expense) before returning to Melbourne. 8.00pm approximately

Phillip Island: Penguins, Kangaroos & Koalas FULL DAY | K10 $140 Visit the Maru Koala & Animal Park to see koalas, kangaroos and DEPARTS other animals. View Seal Rocks and the Nobbies, overlooking one of Daily 1.15pm the most treacherous oceans in the world, Bass Strait. At the Penguin CONCLUDES Parade witness the wild Little Penguins emerge from the sea after 9.30-10.30pm (Apr-Sep) a hard day’s fishing and waddle across the sand to their nests. & 10.30-11.30pm (Oct-Mar) 83

Melbourne Tours depart from Federation Square. Or earlier from your hotel. Magnificent Melbourne: Morning City Tour HALF DAY | K1 $ Hear about Melbourne’s wonderful history, its famous buildings 60 and sensational shopping. Explore Fitzroy Gardens, including Cook’s Cottage, the Royal Botanic Gardens and the Shrine of DEPARTS Remembrance. Travel over the Westgate Bridge, drive along the Daily 8.10am Grand Prix Track and see the Melbourne Cricket Ground, St. Paul’s CONCLUDES Cathedral, the Arts Centre, Crown Casino and Port Phillip Bay. 11.45am approximately

Puffing Billy & Wine Country in Style FULL DAY | K35 $ Travel east of Melbourne to the beautiful Dandenong Ranges. Enjoy 145 morning tea at Grants on Sherbrooke and hand-feed native birds. Take a ride through the spectacular forest aboard the Puffing Billy DEPARTS Steam Train. Visit Rochford Winery and another two of Victoria’s Mon, Wed, Fri & Sun 8.20am premier wineries for tastings and wine appreciation. CONCLUDES 5.30pm approximately Queensland Kuranda, Skyrail & Tjapukai FULL DAY | KQST $ Visit the award-winning Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park. Then ride the 181 Skyrail Rainforest Cableway above the Barron Gorge National Park to the village of Kuranda, where there is time to stroll through the markets. Return DEPARTS on the Kuranda Scenic Railway for an amazing journey, as you travel through Daily 8.00am from Cairns hand-hewn tunnels and over bridges spanning spectacular gorges. CONCLUDES 6.00pm approximately

Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise FULL DAY | CRMC $ Board a high-speed catamaran and cruise to the Great Barrier Reef. Enjoy a reef 185 presentation by a marine naturalist. View spectacular coral and tropical fish from a semi-submersible craft. There is a chance to go snorkeling (equipment DEPARTS provided). A tropical buffet lunch is included. Return transfers are extra. L Daily 8.30am from Cairns CONCLUDES 5.30pm approximately

Cape Tribulation, Daintree & Mossman Gorge FULL DAY | CTR $ Cruise the Daintree River, home to the estuarine crocodile and unique flora. Experience 180 the wonders of the Daintree Rainforest. Wind through the rainforest of the Alexandra DEPARTS Range and enjoy views over the Daintree River estuary and the Coral Sea. Enjoy a Daily 6.45am from Cairns or tropical lunch in the rainforest and stroll Cape Tribulation Beach. Then experience 7.45 am from Port Douglas an Indigenous presentation by the traditional owners in Mossman Gorge. L CONCLUDES 4.30pm Port Douglas/6.30pm Cairns

Crocodile Express & Australia Zoo FULL DAY | B7 $ Made famous by the antics of the Crocodile Hunter, the late Steve Irwin, Terri, 117 Bindi and Robert Irwin, this wildlife Sunshine Coast theme park is too good to rush. Spend almost six hours seeing the many shows and demonstrations DEPARTS including crocodile feeding and snake handling. The handlers even walk Daily 8.45am from Brisbane some animals through the park so you can get ‘up-close and personal’. CONCLUDES 5.30pm approximately

Brisbane City Sights, Cruise & Wildlife FULL DAY | B84 $ See the sights of Brisbane and learn about its convict past. Enjoy a river cruise 117 with Devonshire Tea, experience the Wheel of Brisbane (own expense) and DEPARTS time to see the arts, crafts and restaurants of South Bank. At Lone Pine Koala Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat & Sun Sanctuary cuddle a koala and feed a kangaroo before taking in city views 9.00am from Brisbane from Mt. Coot-tha Lookout. CONCLUDES 5.00pm approximately

South Australia Tours depart from Adelaide Central Bus Station. Or earlier from your hotel. Barossa Food & Wine Experience FULL DAY | AS2 $ Travel through the scenic countryside to Australia’s premier wine region. 125 Stop for morning tea and tastings at TeAro Estate. Visit Maggie Beer’s Farm Shop to sample her products. Enjoy a two-course lunch and wine tasting at DEPARTS Lambert Estate. After lunch visit Mengler Hill lookout and finish the day at Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat & Sun 9.15am the Pindarie Cellar Door. L CONCLUDES 5.15pm approximately 84 Pre & Post Accommodations

Why not stay a little longer?

Our special discounted rates make adding days either before or after your vacation both easy and affordable at selected AAT Kings hotels and resorts. To extend your stay, simply choose the number of extra nights and ask your travel agent to reserve the additional accommodations at the time of booking. It couldn’t be any easier. Prices are per person per night and include breakfast, or room only where indicated.

QT, Port Douglas Stamford Plaza, Auckland Sofitel Sydney Wentworth

Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort Crowne Plaza, Melbourne Hyatt Regency Darling Harbour, Sydney

Sails in the Desert, Ayers Rock Resort Millennium Hotel, Queenstown The Langham, Auckland

Sofitel, Wellington James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor, Wellington DoubleTree Esplanade, Darwin 85

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City Hotel Twin Single City Hotel Twin Single

Chifley South Terrace 76 126 Sofitel Sydney Wentworth 197 373 Adelaide Stamford Plaza 101 197 The Langham 265 530

Aurora Alice Springs Room Only 53 105 Sydney Rydges Sydney Central 123 223

Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters Room Only 74 148 Rydges World Square 152 275 Alice Springs Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters (Premium) 98 179 Hyatt Regency Darling Harbour (City View) 193 382

Mercure Alice Springs Resort Room Only 80 159 Perth Travelodge 84 146

Outback Pioneer Hotel Room Only 136 218

Desert Gardens Room Only 180 360 Ayers Rock Desert Gardens 222 402 Sails in the Desert Room Only 232 463 New Zealand hotels Sails in the Desert 276 507

Brisbane Mercure 87 150 City Hotel Twin Single Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort 92 166 Scenic Hotel 122 190 Hilton Hotel 122 214 Cairns VR Queen Street 118 186 Alamanda Palm Cove 223 416 Auckland The Langham 253 464 Pacific Hotel 105 198 Sofitel 166 332 Travelodge Darwin Resort (Motel) 81 164 Room Only Stamford Plaza 166 332 Travelodge Darwin Resort (Standard) 94 188 Room Only Ibis Hotel 83 166 Darwin DoubleTree Esplanade Room Only 117 234 Novotel 135 270 Christchurch Mantra on the Esplanade Room Only 95 191 Montreal 252 463 Mantra on the Esplanade 123 218 Distinction 119 210 Hobart Hotel Grand Chancellor 151 265 Copthorne Resort 115 216 Launceston Hotel Grand Chancellor 118 206 Queenstown Millennium Hotel 121 242 Mercure Hotel Welcome 95 174 Heritage Queenstown 217 406 Melbourne Crowne Plaza 126 227 Travelodge 97 177 Sofitel Melbourne on Collins 182 330 Wellington James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor 129 233 Port Douglas QT Port Douglas 102 184 Sofitel 169 338

All prices for these hotels are based on High Season. Low Season prices are available on request. Important: Breakfast is not included in pre/post tour accommodations on Northern Territory Short Breaks. Only AAT Kings clients qualify for the above accommodations and prices. Surcharges may apply.

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AAT Kings Tours USA Inc. required for all guests prior to release of travel documents. It is the guest’s • If full payment is not received 45 days prior to departure date AAT Kings United States Tour Operator Association (USTOA) Member sole responsibility to secure and/or pay for any and all visas, reciprocity has the right to cancel your reservation. AAT Kings will not be responsible fees, affidavits, immunizations, etc. that are required to be permitted entry for lost reservations. 801 East Katella Avenue, Anaheim CA 92805 into each destination. In some countries you may be subject to • Notice of cancellation must be made in writing directly to AAT Kings or T: 1 866 240 1659 (reciprocity) fees and or departure taxes/exit fees which will be collected through your travel agent. at the airports upon entry/departure by local government authorities. Please note that entry to any country may be refused even if the required • If a person in a party cancels and there is a room change caused by this Booking Conditions information and travel documents are complete and, if this occurs, no cancellation (such as a Twin/Double to Single, or Triple to Twin/Double), refund is due. For up-to-date detailed information on travel documents changes for the new room type will be the responsibility of the remaining All references to tours in these booking conditions refer to all Guided and visas, entry/exit taxes and further information on entry and exit party. Vacations, Short Breaks, Day Tours and Inspiring Journeys. requirements please check with your Travel Agent or local consular • The charges detailed in the Summary Information Table will be applied services. Obtaining and carrying these documents is your sole when notice of cancellation is given after the booking is confirmed. Payments responsibility. AAT Kings bears no responsibility for such information and Deposit required $200 per person per tour will not be responsible for advising and/or obtaining required travel • If a guest fails to join the vacation on the day of departure, cancellation Final Payment 45 days prior to departure documentation for any guest, or for any delays, damages, and/or losses fees will be 100% (unless the guest notifies us of the delay and joins the including missed portions of your vacation related to improper vacation later at their own expense). Disclaimer documentation. Travel is personal and each individual’s goals and experiences may differ, • Cancellation fees applied to additional accommodations and/or AAT Kings will not be bound by, or liable for any description, photograph, Air Arrangements chargeable transfers, prior to and after the vacation reserved through representation or warranty made by or provided by any independent third AAT Kings, are additional to any cancellation or other charges that may Special airfares for travel within Australia and New Zealand are available be levied by your Travel Agent. party sales representative, Travel Agent, or other person or entity relating to international visitors, in conjunction with their international air tickets. to any vacation offered by AAT Kings. Your travel professional will have details. • Additional hotel accommodations and/or chargeable transfers cancelled within 14 days of booked date will incur a 100% cancellation fee. For General Information & Conditions Reservations/Ticketing: Air-inclusive bookings require an additional cancellation outside 14 days before the booking date the following fees Vacation prices are based on costs, charges, tariffs, rates, prices, taxes, non-refundable deposit at time of booking. Upon receipt of air deposit, will be charged. levies, exchange rates and other considerations as of the production date your airfare, taxes and surcharges are final. This will be regardless of of this brochure. All are subject to change. For up-to-date pricing contact future price fluctuations up or down. When booking a guided vacation AAT Kings Guided Vacations, Short Breaks & Inspiring Journeys your travel agent or visit www.aatkings.com. No surcharges regarding including flight, you will be required at the time of booking to provide us cost or currency fluctuation will be made to the LAND only price once the with the full name as detailed on the passport, date of birth, passport PERIOD OF NOTICE CANCELLATION FEE deposit is received. No refund will be made on account of reduction of any number, date and place of issue and expiration date for each guest. For 45 days and over Deposit forfeited of the above. If the total vacation price increases by more than 10%, published airfare bookings, a $75 per person processing fee will be guests will have the option to cancel the vacation within 7 days of charged. Changes to flight itineraries, name changes and/or corrections 44-22 days 25% of tour price notification of the surcharge without penalty. may either not be allowed or may result in penalties charged by the airline. 21-8 days 30% of tour price These are the guest’s responsibility. Airlines (and other travel providers, Fees & Taxes including AAT Kings) change prices and routes from time to time. All air 7-1 days 50% of tour price Other fees and taxes are subject to change without notice and will be routings are in the sole control of the airline and are subject to change at Departure day (no show) 100% of tour price confirmed at time of booking. Any additional fees charged by airlines such any time. as baggage handling, seat selections, and/or any other services are at the Air Cancellation: Cancellations prior to airline ticketing incur a service fee AAT Kings Day Tours sole responsibility of the guest(s). Additional air-related restrictions apply. of $50 per person plus air deposit or after airline ticketing service fees of PERIOD OF NOTICE CANCELLATION FEE $75 per person plus deposit is charged. This is in addition to any airline Tour Participation, Exclusion and Release imposed penalties, which may be up to 100% of the air ticket price, will be Less than 6 days Children under eighteen (18) years of age must be accompanied by an charged for cancellation. Some airfares including published fares booked prior to departure 50% of tour price adult. Clients with disabilities are welcome on AAT Kings tours provided by AAT Kings are non-changeable and non-refundable. Lost ticket 24 hours or no show 100% of tour price they are accompanied by an able-bodied companion and do not require replacement can take up to one year and processing fees may be special assistance from AAT Kings personnel. You must advise AAT assessed. Kings at the time of booking if you are affected by a condition, medical or Hotel and/or Chargeable Transfer Cancellation Fees otherwise, that may affect your enjoyment of the tour or its enjoyment by Airline Availability: Seats are limited in our contracted class of service PERIOD OF NOTICE CANCELLATION FEE others. Failure to do so may result in the termination of your travel and may not be available on every flight. AAT Kings does not hold block arrangements without any liability on the part of AAT Kings. spaces on any airline and does not assure seat availability for every single 45 days and over $35 per person guided vacation departure date. • Guests must advise AAT Kings, at time of booking of any physical, 44-22 days 25% of the price for the accommodations medical or other special needs that require accommodating. Airline Seating: Not all airlines offer pre-assigned seats. Some may and or chargeable transfers AAT Kings will make reasonable modifications to its policies, practices charge for pre-assigned seats. Any additional charges imposed by airlines 21-15 days 30% of the price for the accommodations and procedures when necessary unless doing so will fundamentally alter will be at the guest’s expense. Where pre-assigned seats are not offered or and or chargeable transfers the nature of the services provided. different seats are desired guests must contact the airline(s) directly to arrange seating assignments. Seating is solely under the airline’s control, Travel agent fees and cancellation charges may also apply • Guests must ensure they are medically and physically able to travel. as are itinerary changes due to flight delays and schedule changes. Airline Flights/Tickets: After deposit has been received, any changes • AAT Kings may impose safety requirements. AAT Kings may exclude an AAT Kings reserves the right to offer alternative schedules for itineraries prior to airline ticketing incur a $35 service fee per person or if after individual from participation in a vacation or an activity if the individual’s affected by airline schedule changes and equipment flight delays, flight ticketing a $75 service fee per person. This is in addition to any airfare rate participation poses a threat to the health or safety of others. The cancellations and schedule changes are the responsibility of the airline. increase and any additional change fees imposed by the Airline. Some decision, made solely by AAT Kings, to exclude an individual will be based AAT Kings will not be responsible or liable for such delays or rescheduling. airfares including published fares booked by AAT Kings are on an individualized assessment and reasonable judgment that relies on Price Changes: Airlines and other travel providers (including AAT Kings) non-changeable and non-refundable. See Air Cancellation Section above. current medical evidence or on the best available objective evidence to change pricing and itineraries from time to time. Prior to your booking and AAT Kings is not responsible for other travel arrangements that you or determine the nature, duration and severity of the risk, the probability that paying for travel, all prices and itineraries in this brochure are subject to your party has made outside AAT Kings that are affected by our potential injury will occur and whether reasonable modifications of change at any time. Guest Changes to flight itineraries and name changes cancellations. policy, practices or procedures will mitigate the risk. No refunds will be may result in penalties charged by the airline. These are the guest’s given if the decision is made to exclude the guest. responsibility. Airline Fuel Surcharges and Air-Related Taxes, Fees and If the reason for your cancellation is covered under your insurance, you Restrictions Airfares will be provided at time of booking, will be based on may be able to reclaim these charges from your insurer. You and your • AAT Kings does not provide personal devices (such as wheelchairs, Travel Agent are responsible to make this claim to your insurer. hearing aids or prescription eye glasses) or services of a personal nature round-trip purchase, and will include air-related taxes, fees and fuel (such as eating, toileting or dressing). A traveler who requires services of surcharges imposed by the airlines. Any additional fees charged by the Illness or Absence Early return expenses are the guest’s responsibility. a personal nature should strongly consider bringing a companion to airlines such as baggage handling, seat selections and/or any other There is no refund for absence or early departure from a vacation, provide such assistance and must understand that the other travelers, services are at the sole responsibility of the guest(s). included but not limited to missed hotels, transfers, meals or sightseeing. Travel Director and AAT Kings staff will not be available for such purpose. Airline Special Requests: Seat assignment and special meal requests AAT Kings urges you to purchase travel insurance to cover such can be requested at time of booking. AAT Kings does not assure the circumstances. • Regrettably, motorized scooters are not allowed on any AAT Kings AAT Kings makes no representation or guarantees concerning vacations. request will be granted. Frequent Flyer miles can be accrued on most air carriers. Upgrades using mileage are not permitted. Many airlines do not reimbursement, scope of coverage or other aspects of any travel • AAT Kings does not employ medical personnel; any necessary medical automatically add frequent flyer numbers to records for flights booked insurance policy or claim. attention must be sought at a local facility, if available, at the guest’s and ticketed by AAT Kings. It is the guest’s responsibility to request expense. AAT Kings is not responsible or liable for losses or costs frequent flyer credit from the airline. AAT Kings shall not be responsible for Quad Share Rooms incurred due to unavailability of medical service, or medical services matters concerning frequent flyer miles. Quad share rooms are not available and clients are required to book two obtained while on vacation, or for the quality of the care or services twin rooms. Inter-connecting rooms are available on request and subject received. Medical care in other countries is not always comparable to Air Transportation: Not included unless otherwise indicated in the price to availability. care that you may receive in your local area. You are encouraged to panel. Please be advised that due to the Transportation Security purchase medical insurance that will cover you while on vacation. Your Administration’s (TSA) Secure Flight Program, airlines must collect Solo Travelers regular health insurance may not apply abroad. required information from guests. For more information regarding TSA’s Where single rooms are available, an additional charge applies. Refer to Secure Flight Program, please visit www.tsa.gov individual programs. Single rooms in some remote locations cannot • In purchasing your vacation, you attest that you are physically fit for it, if always be guaranteed and in some cases, the single charge is obligatory. you have concerns please request additional details about your journey Booking Changes, Cancellations & Refunds Triple rooms are available on request and a discount per person applies. from your travel agent or AAT Kings. A fee of $35 or more per person, per change and any further costs we The third bed may be a ‘fold-away’, ‘sofa-bed’ or ‘roll away’. If you are • Some vacations include rough terrain, extensive walking over incur, will be charged for any revisions or alterations made to a reservation traveling alone on a vacation and do not wish to pay the single cobblestone streets, uneven pavement, steps, and/or locations which after the booking is confirmed with payment unless the change increases supplement, AAT Kings will ensure that you share a room with a person of may not be easily accessible or accessible by wheelchair. During the the price of the booking. Costs and changes may increase the closer to the same gender. If we are unable to match you, we’ll provide a single vacation, AAT Kings may make arrangements with carriers, hotels and the departure date that changes are made. We will try to make your room at no additional charge. Please request at time of booking. Does not other independent suppliers to provide travel services. These parties are requested change but it may not be possible. A change of Guided Vacation apply to Small Group Tours and Short Breaks. independent entities which AAT Kings does not control. date or itinerary within 45 days of departure date will be treated as a Accommodations in international vacations may differ from those in cancellation. Cancellation fees will apply except when changing to an Hotel Check-in/Check-out North America. AAT Kings cannot guarantee disability access or earlier departure date and the vacation price is equivalent or greater, in Check-in time at most hotels is 3pm. If you are arriving early into a city, you accommodations for guest traveling on international vacations. which case a $35 (or more) per person amendment fee will be charged. may wish to request an early check-in to your hotel room, so as to allow for Name changes or corrections will be treated as a cancellation and fees immediate check-in. An additional nights charge will apply. Many Optional Experiences are operated by independent third party may apply. You must also pay any charges or fees imposed by airlines for suppliers, not AAT Kings. These are not part of the vacation package any changes, including name and date changes. This can be up to 100% of Extended Stays provided by us. Your contract will be with the operator of the experience. the value of the ticket. If you arrange with AAT Kings to remain at a destination before or after We are not responsible for providing of the experience, or anything that your vacation, your stay will be at your sole expense as is the transfer to happens during the experience. Some experiences involve outdoor Smart Ways to Save either the hotel or airport. Please see the ‘Why not stay a little longer’ activities and/or can be physically demanding. You must make your own 1. Early payment discounts apply only to the land component of the section of this brochure for a list of pre and post vacation decisions about experiences and participate only in activities that suit vacation (do not apply to pre or post accommodations, vacations accommodations. Space is limited and if available is for up to three nights your physical ability; we suggest that you speak with your medical incorporating rail or cruise components, or third party operated before and/or after each vacation. Breakfast and luggage handling is not providers if you have questions about your abilities. We recommend you vacations/day tours). included unless otherwise noted. If your extra night/s accommodations is check whether any insurance you have also includes your participation in 2. Kings Club Past Guest Discount – one discount will be available per not the hotel where your vacation begins or ends, you will be responsible adventure activities you may undertake. AAT Kings may, in its sole for your transfer arrangements at your own expense. discretion, decline booking any guests or remove any guest who cannot person, per Guided Vacation. You must have traveled with us before you comply or refuses to comply with AAT Kings’ terms and conditions. If this can redeem the discount. Please advise previous vacation details at time of booking. Refunds and Penalties occurs, you are responsible for the cost of travel back to your hometown Illness or absenteeism: in the event of your withdrawal from a tour after and AAT Kings shall not be liable for your losses and no refund shall be 3. 2nd vacation discount applies to AAT Kings operated Guided Vacations commencement for reasons of illness you must obtain a medical provided. (First Choice, Best Buys) & Inspiring Journeys. Vacations must be certificate in support of any insurance claim. We regret that no refunds You agree that AAT Kings is released from all liability for, and you agree booked at the same time and the discount is per person off the Land can be made for absences from a tour, including but not limited to, missed not to hold AAT Kings responsible for termination of your tour Only portion of the vacation with the shortest duration. meals or sightseeing. AAT Kings makes no representation or guarantees arrangements in accordance with the previous conditions, or any decision 4. The triple share discount is available when 3 guests share a twin or concerning reimbursement of funds paid by you under any insurance made by AAT Kings or by any service provider who refuses to provide you double room with an extra bed (foldaway, sofabed or rollaway). Triple claim. with special accommodations facilities or services that are not available share is not available at all hotels. or who refuses to carry you by reason of any disability or medical Travel Insurance condition. You agree that our AAT Kings’ Travel Director or Representative 5. Traveling alone discount applies only to AAT Kings operated Guided AAT Kings recommends that all guests purchase comprehensive Travel may take photographs and videos of you while you are on vacation and Vacations (First Choice, Best Buys). It does not apply to Inspiring Insurance. Certain countries have a requirement for foreign visitors to that these may be used in our brochures and/or advertising or publicity Journeys & Short Breaks. have valid medical insurance on entry. AAT Kings cannot be held material without obtaining any further consent or payment in respect of 6. Group Travel option applies only to AAT Kings operated vacations. responsible for denied entry if a guest is unable to provide details to such photographs and/or films. authorities of insurance or denial of entry for any reason. Please refer to aatkings.com/combined or call AAT Kings for a full list of Passports, Visas and other Entry/Exit Requirements which discounts can be combined. Vacation Inclusions To enter and leave Australia and New Zealand, all guests including children Transportation, entrance fees and boat cruise prices as per itinerary, must be in possession of a machine-readable passport valid for 6 months Cancellations & Cancellation Fees services of a Travel Director and Tour Driver and meals as specified. after their trip return date along with applicable visas. Some countries • Travel arrangements for any member of the party may be cancelled at Accommodation on a twin share basis (unless otherwise specified). require multiple entry visas. Please refer to www.aatkings.com ‘All You any time by written notice by the person who made the booking. Please Subject to a minimum number of clients, AAT Kings reserves the right to Need To Know’ section. For Australia, Canadian and US passport holders note the following: operate touring on a smaller vehicle with a Driver Guide. On some require an ETA prior to departure. Please consult AAT Kings or your travel • If the notice of cancellation is received by AAT Kings more than 45 days occasions coach restrooms may be inaccessible depending on agent for further details. Due to government imposed security/ prior to the vacation departure date, deposit will be returned along with operational conditions. immigration measures, passport and emergency contact information is any Travel Protection payment. 87

Itinerary Variations we may endeavor to resolve it. Should a problem remain unresolved, we enforcement, or breach of any term, obligation, or duty as contained or AAT Kings strives to improve vacation itineraries, services and features. If request that a complaint be made in writing within 28 days of completion related to these Terms and Conditions shall be solely in the Superior Court improvements can be made, or if circumstances beyond our control make of your tour to: of California in or for Orange County or the United States District Court for changes necessary, we reserve the right to vary itineraries and to Guest Relations Department, AAT Kings Tours (USA), the Central District of California. This Agreement shall be construed substitute hotels. At certain peak periods multiple departures may 801 East Katella Avenue, Anaheim CA 92805 according to the internal laws of California without regard to conflicts of operate, sometimes in reverse order, hotels may vary from those stated law principles, all guests claims must be submitted in writing and received on the itinerary pages. On vacations which include cruises, the ship may Uluru – Kata Tjuta National Park & by AAT Kings no later than 60 days after completion of the AAT Kings be changed for operational reasons and on Milford Sound may be shared. vacation. GUEST CLAIMS NOT SUBMITTED AND RECEIVED WITHIN Kakadu National Park Entry Fees THIS TIME SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE WAIVED AND BARRED. Departures in early and late season are potentially operated in cool The entry fee for Uluru – Kata Tjuta National Park is USD21/CAD30 per weather conditions. As a result, itinerary variations may occur. Certain adult and USD11/CAD15 per child and is valid for a period of 3 consecutive Errors and Omissions activities may not be precisely as described or may not be available due to days. The fee for Kakadu National Park is USD34/CAD46 per adult seasonality or weather conditions. We will try to notify you or your travel In the case of computer or human billing errors, we reserve the right to (April-October), USD21/CAD30 per adult (November-March), USD17/ re-invoice participants with correct billing. Every effort is made to ensure agent of changes. If your enjoyment may be diminished by such CAD23 per child (April-October), USD11/CAD15 per child (November- limitations, please check with us or your travel agent before making a brochure accuracy at the time of going to press however AAT Kings March) and is valid for 7 consecutive days. The entry fee is included on all cannot be held responsible for printing or typographical errors, or errors reservation. AAT Kings ‘Be My Guest’ experiences are unique and take Short Breaks. The entry fee is not included on any Day Tours and must be place in singular locations. In the unlikely event that our local hosts are arising from unforeseen circumstances. Moreover, photographs and pre-purchased at time of booking or on day of travel. This is an additional descriptions of locations or attractions are merely representative of unable to welcome AAT Kings guests, AAT Kings will attempt to find an compulsory government charge and is subject to change without notice. alternative experience or a highlight meal will be provided in place of the conditions that existed at time of brochure printing and conditions may You must carry your entry ticket with you every time you enter the not be the same at the time of your journey. ‘Be My Guest’ experience. National Parks or you will be required to purchase another ticket. Child age is 5-15 years. These prices are subject to change without notice. The airline(s) featured or nominated in this brochure do not by virtue of Vacations & Changes their endorsement of this brochure commit or represent themselves During local or regional vacations, certain facilities such as museums, Protection of Funds either as contracting with any purchaser of a vacation from AAT Kings or sightseeing trips and shopping may be limited or unavailable. In such AAT Kings shares coverage under Trafalgar Tours’ USTOA Active as having any other legal relationship with them. All bookings made within instances itinerary changes are made by AAT Kings seeking to reduce Membership and $1 million letter of credit, posted with the United States any provider of any transport, facilities, meals, other goods or of any inconvenience to guests. Such changes are deemed not to be a major Tour Operators Association, in the unlikely event of the company’s services are subject to terms and conditions and exclusions and/or change to the itinerary and no compensation will be payable to guests. insolvency AAT Kings Tours (USA) Inc., is a registered seller of travel with limitations and liability imposed by them in relation to matters not covered Vacations, closing days and other occurrences may necessitate a change the Attorney General of the State of California pursuant to section particularly and expressly by our agreement with AAT Kings. of the day of the week for scheduled highlight dinners, regional meals, 17550.20 of the California Business and Professions Code CST#2019957- If you decide that you do not want to visit a country or part of a country sightseeing or other activities. If, you feel your enjoyment might be 20 diminished by any of these circumstances please check with the you intended to visit because of any law, condition or requirement of any respective national, state or territory tourist office before selecting a Disclaimer for Warranties government or governmental authority, official, servant or agent, you are specific departure date. responsible for any costs, expenses, charges, fees, losses or damage The Operator warrants only that the services shall be generally, through in incurred as a consequence and any cancellation or amendment fees. view of the vagaries of travel, not necessarily precisely, as described, and None of the companies in the AAT Kings group of companies, or any other Airport Transfers subject to change and the other terms and conditions herein. All other Where indicated in this brochure, complimentary arrival and departure servants or agent, accept responsibility or liability for your acts, omissions, warranties, express and implied, including warranties of fitness for a defaults conduct, state of health, condition or circumstances. transfers are provided between designated airports and AAT Kings’ hotels specific purpose and merchantability are expressly excluded. There is no on the scheduled start and end days of your tour only. Complimentary warranty that extends beyond the description of the face hereof. transfers are only included with pre/post tour accommodations booked Guests who purchase from within California with AAT Kings, and where flight arrival and departure details are advised. Transactions entered into with AAT Kings are covered by the California Responsibility Travel Consumer Resolution Fund (TCRF) if the guest is located in 1. This brochure represents the entire agreement between the Guest and California at the time of payment. Eligible guests may file a claim with Special Meals AAT Kings Tours International Ltd., who is the product owner. Please advise AAT Kings of any special dietary requirements at least 14 TCRF if the guest is owed a refund of more than $50 for transportation or days before departure. Note that any special meal requirements will be on 2. AAT Kings and its agents (collectively ‘AAT’) act only as agent for the travel services with the seller of travel failed to forward to a proper provider a request basis only. AAT Kings cannot guarantee the availability of guest and upon express condition that AAT Kings shall not be liable or or such money was not refunded when required. The maximum amount special meal types. responsible for any direct, indirect, consequential or incidental damage, which may be paid by the TCRF to any one guest is the total amount paid injury, loss, accident, delay or irregularity of any kind, which may be on behalf of the guest to the seller of travel, not to exceed $15,000. A claim Not Included in Your Tour Price occasioned by reason of any act, or omission of any third party must be submitted to the TCRF within 12 months after the scheduled Any items and matters not referred to above, including airlines to and (including without limitation, any act, inaction or breach of contract of completion date of travel. A claim must include sufficient documentation from your destination, air-related taxes and fees (except where specified); any third party which is to, or does supply any goods or services for this to prove your claim and a $35 processing fee. Claimants must agree to additional fees charged by airlines such as checked and/or excess tour). Without limiting the foregoing, AAT Kings does not own or wave their rights to other civil remedies against a registered participating baggage, seat selections and any other services, passport and visa fees, operate any third party suppliers of services such as hotels, seller of travel for matters arising out of a sale of which you file a TCRF insurances or all kinds, tips/gratuities to Motorcoach Driver, Local Host, restaurants, transportation companies, sightseeing companies or local claim. You may request a claim form by writing to: Travel Consumer Local Specialists and Travel Director; laundry; phone calls; minibar; tour operators. It is not responsible for any injury, death, loss or expense Restitution Corporation, P.O. Box 6001, Larkspur, CA 94977-600; or faxing beverages and meals not detailed in the itinerary; Optional Experiences; due to overbooking of accommodations, default of any third parties, a request to (213) 897-8846 and all items of a personal nature. Additional taxes and surcharges may sickness, weather, strikes, acts of God, government/s, acts of terrorism, be collected by foreign government and non-governmental entities. The criminal activity, war, quarantine, force majeure events or any other Guests purchasing from outside of California price does not cover costs and expenses, including your return home, if cause beyond its control. All such risk, loss and expense must be borne Transactions entered into with AAT Kings are not covered by the California you leave the guided vacation whether of your own volition, our decision by the guest. Travel Consumer Restitution Fund. based on behavior that disrupts the trip, due to illness, action by any 3. Most coach tours are subject to a minimum number of guest bookings. Data Protection government or other reason. This list is illustrative and not a complete list Where this is not reached, we endeavor to give ample notice and of every item not included. To process your vacation booking, AAT Kings will need to use personal suggest suitable alternatives. Any additional costs incurred are the information for you and guests in your booking. Personal information may Luggage Allowance responsibility of the guest. include each guests name, address, phone number, email address, One medium size suitcase per person plus one piece of hand luggage 4. Legal proceedings against the company may be instituted only in a passport number, and sensitive information such as health, medical, which may be carried on board the coach. Please note that hand luggage State or Federal Court within the State of California, or in the U.S. dietary, mobility, religious or other special requirements. This personal with an adjustable handle and wheels will not fit in the overhead District Court for the Central District of California. The applicable law information may be passed on to other suppliers of your travel compartments of the vehicle and cannot be accepted as hand luggage. shall be the law of the State of California. arrangements in addition to public authorities (such as customs and Maximum weight of the suitcase is not to exceed 50lbs (23kg). We are immigration), security and credit checking organizations, and otherwise 5. We reserve the right to change the hotels and vehicles used, if as required by law. We may need to provide personal information to required by strict Government vehicle weight regulations to enforce and operational considerations require this. adhere to this limit. If your luggage exceeds this limit, we ask that you contractors who provide services to or for us (e.g. sending mail, providing make alternative arrangements for the excess to be forwarded to the Additional Risks marketing assistance, etc.). This may involve sending personal termination point of your tour. We suggest that you have wheels on your information (including sensitive). In making your booking you consent to Additional risks and damages may arise including, but not limited to, your personal data being passed to relevant third parties as set above. We suitcase, as there are certain places where assistance is not available (e.g. hazards of traveling in undeveloped areas, hazards of travel by boat, train, railway stations and cruise terminals). Airlines may impose stricter weight may also use personal information you provide us to review and provide automobile, aircraft and other means of conveyance , animal interactions, the vacations and services we offer, and to contact you (by post, email, and size limits for luggage and may also charge fees for checked forces of nature, political unrest, other unrest, hazardous local customs baggage, including the first checked bag. Please check with your telephone or other means) about other vacations and services offered by and practices, differing levels of sanitation, differing standards of safety, AAT Kings that may interest you, if you do not want to receive this airlines/s directly for their most current baggage regulations and related risks associated with water, food, plants, insects and differing animal fees. AAT Kings is not responsible for additional fees imposed by carriers information, or if you want a copy of the personal information we hold regulation, accident or illness in areas lacking means of rapid evacuation about you, write to us at AAT Kings 801 East Katella Avenue, Anaheim, in regard to luggage. All luggage and personal effects are at all times, and of medical facilities and acts of national and local governments and in all circumstances at the risk of the tour participant. Luggage insurance California 92805. AAT Kings may charge a fee for supplying you this unrest and acts of others against governments. These risks are not an information as permitted by law. is strongly recommended. exhaustive list but are examples of many kinds of risks. You are voluntarily Smoking and Seat Rotation participating in these activities with the knowledge that there are Photography significant dangers involved and you hereby agree to accept any and all A selection of images in this brochure have been supplied by Hamilton Government regulations prohibit smoking inside tourist coaches, risks. As lawful consideration for the agreement with AAT Kings to including e-cigarettes. Please restrict smoking to the ample stops en Island, South Australia Tourism Commission, Tourism Australia, participate in such trips and activities you agree you will not make a claim Destination New South Wales, Tourism Northern Territory, Tourism and route. To enable everyone the opportunity of enjoying window and front against AAT Kings or its related companies or its personnel or sue for seats, guests change seats daily during the course of the tour. Events Queensland, Tourism Tasmania, Tourism Tropical North bodily injury, emotional trauma, death, property loss or damage or other Queensland, Visions of Victoria, Voyages Indigenous Tourism Australia, loss, cost or expense, however caused, as a result of or related to your Wildlands Wetlands Cruises, Wildman Wilderness Lodge, The Puia, Real What to Bring contracting for, traveling to or from, or on any and every other way We recommend casual, lightweight, drip-dry clothing with some warmer Journeys, Tamaki Maori Village, Destination Queenstown, Destination participating in the trip. You release AAT Kings, its related companies and Rotorua. articles for the evenings and cooler days. For the winter months, a warm its personnel from any and all claims, known or unknown, arising from jacket is recommended. Pack shorts, pullover, rubber-soled walking contracting for, traveling to or from, and in any and every way participating Images in this brochure are indicative only and may not reflect specific shoes, swimsuit, towel, sleeping clothes and waterproof jacket. Do not in a trip. This release of liability and assumption of risk agreement is destinations visited. forget a hat, camera, sunglasses, insect repellent, sunscreen, toiletries entered into on behalf of you and all members of your family and party, and a bottle for drinking water. Note that regular laundry facilities may not Front cover: Sydney Harbour, Australia also including minors accompanying you. This agreement also binds your Back Cover: Pohutu Geyser, Rotorua, New Zealand always be available. Dress is usually casual, so bring comfortable heirs, legal representatives and assigns. clothing. In Central Australia, Southern Australia and New Zealand nights in winter (May to August) can be cold, frosts and snow do occur and Brochure Validity Safety 01 April 2018 – 31 March 2019 occasionally cold winds blow, so bring warm clothing to suit. Days are Where the guest occupies a motorcoach seat fitted with a safety belt, usually sunny and mild. In Northern Australia warmer conditions apply, so neither AAT Kings nor the operator nor its agents or co-operating For tour pricing and itineraries departing before 01 April 2018, refer to our come prepared. organizations or service providers will be liable for any injury, illness or 2017 brochure. Please note surcharges and minimum night stays may 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, Wi-Fi 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 Complimentary Wi-Fi service is available in many hotel guest rooms and/ 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. or the public areas of most hotels. Complimentary Wi-Fi is also provided used to imply that the operator or its agents or affiliated entities are liable AAT Kings Tours Pty. Ltd. ABN 97 079 722 464 on-board most of our touring coaches. Wi-Fi on coaches uses a mobile/ in other circumstances. cellular network and as a result the connection will be slower than regular 82-86 Bourke Road Alexandria NSW Australia 2015 broadband and at times may not be available in some areas. Please note International Treaties Website: aatkings.com that Wi-Fi may not be available on transfer coaches and other local Transportation companies, airlines etc. are not to be held responsible for Financial Protection US$20 MILLION – your peace of services. any act, omission or event during the time the guests are not on board mind guarantee planes, transportation or conveyances. We rely on international The traveling public has always been concerned about protection of Independent Touring convention which may apply to the services provided by us, our suppliers Companies other than AAT Kings operate some touring in this brochure. advance bookings. As part of AAT Kings’ commitment to providing our or agents with respect to any claim of any nature brought by you against customers with peace of mind in all dealings with AAT Kings, Travcorp Third Party Suppliers us as a result of the provision of those services. International conventions Financial Services Ltd has provided a letter of credit to Trafalgar of which apply may include: Warsaw Convention 1929, (as amended by US$20Million in respect of all customers traveling with AAT Kings. IMPORTANT: Scenic Flights, Boat Cruises, Helicopter Flights, Cable Car Hague Protocol and Montreal Protocol) in relation to air travel, or Montreal Rides, some 4WD Tours, White Water Rafting, Camel Rides, Hot Air Convention, the Berne Convention for rail travel, Athens Convention 1974 The USTOA $1 Million Travelers Assistance Program Ballooning, Rail etc. These excursions are not operated by AAT Kings for carriage by sea, the Geneva Convention for carriage by road and the Tours, or by persons or companies associated with AAT Kings Tours. AAT Kings shares the coverage available under the USTOA $1 Million Paris Convention 1962 for Hotels. We are to be regarded as having all the Travelers Assistance Program with affiliates of the Travel Corporation These activities may involve inherent risk of injury, death, accident, delay benefits of these conventions on limiting our liabilities in relation to any and loss, and guests assume all such risk with regard to any who, as an Active Member of the USTOA is required to post $1 Million with claim of death, injury, loss, damage and delays to guests and luggage. USTOA to be used to reimburse, according to the terms and conditions of misadventure, death, injury, delay or loss which occurs during, or as a Enrolment in and payment for a vacation shall constitute agreement and result of any such activity. the USTOA Travelers Assistance Program, the advance payment of acceptance by the guest of the terms and conditions in this brochure. AAT Kings customers in the unlikely event of The Travel Corporation Complaints These cannot be varied except in writing by and office of the Company. bankruptcy, insolvency or cessation of business. Further, you should If an issue arises or you need assistance, you should immediately inform AAT Kings Limited Role understand that the $1 million posted by the Travel Corporation may be sufficient to provide only a partial recovery of the advance payments the relevant supplier (for example the hotel) and your Travel Director or our AAT Kings, a California corporation, serves only as a sales representative, local representative who will endeavor to assist you. Prompt action will received by AAT Kings. Complete details of the USTOA Travelers and is not responsible for any activity beyond its limited role in arranging Assistance Program and a list of affiliates may be obtained by writing to assist the supplier of the services to rectify the situation and ensure reservations and ticketing. AAT Kings shall not be responsible or liable for enjoyment of your vacation. It is a legal requirement that you advise the USTOA at 275 Madison Avenue, Suite 2014, New York, New York 10016, or any acts, omission or default, whether negligent or otherwise, of any other by email to [email protected] or by visiting their website at www. supplier of any issues you may have whilst on tour. If you fail to give the entity whether or not affiliated with the operator. supplier and/or AAT Kings the opportunity to investigate and rectify your ustoa.com complaint at the time, this may affect your rights under this contract if Choice of Law and Venue Selection your complaint cannot be resolved locally or through our office (detailed This Agreement is deemed to be entered into in Orange County, California. below). 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