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Auckland\u2019 The City of Sails' inspires both her inhabitants and her visitors with staggering location mild climate and wealth of thing to see and do. Overnight at Hotel"},{"title":"","content":"After breakfast depart for Rotorua. Enroute be transferred through the ever changing scenery onto the Waitomo region where we stop at today\u2019s highlight, your guided tour through the famous Waitomo Glow worm Caves which have spectacular limestone formations and the roof is studded with the lights of thousands of tiny Glow worms, including an underground boat ride viewing the millions of glow worms on the cavern roof. Later transfer to Rotorua. Dinner at Indian Restaurant by short walk. Overnight at Hotel "},{"title":"","content":"Morning depart for Rotorua Sightseeing tour, visit Te Puia Thermal Reserve, famous Pohutu Geyser which erupts 10 to 25 times each day to heights of 16 to 20 meters. The reserve is also filled with boiling mud pools generated by the extreme thinness of the earth's crust in the area. Follow your reserve experience with entry to the Maori Arts & Crafts Institute which is preserving the remarkable heritage of our Maori people and teaching the young crafts people the traditional arts of bone and greenstone (jade) carving and weaving etc. Agro dome Sheep and Farm tour for a New Zealand farm show featuring sheep dog demonstrations, cow milking and an introduction to the stars of our sheep industry. Dinner at Indian Restaurant by short walk "},{"title":"","content":"After breakfast depart for Auckland. On arrival in Auckland get transfer to hotel. Proceed for city orientation tour and Enjoy Sky tower ride; nothing compares to the 360 degrees views of Auckland City that you will get from the viewing platform once you have ridden up the Sky Tower lift. As you walk around taking in the views the free hand held audio guide gives a fascinating commentary on the sights and view from each window. Overnight at Auckland "},{"title":"","content":"Early morning transfer to airport for flight to Queenstown. Upon arrival enjoy spectacular half day tour highlighting the 'Must-Do\" sights and attractions in Queenstown covering Bungy jumping site (Bungy jump on own at extra charges), Shot over Site (Jet Boat ride on own at extra charges). Visit Arrow town- The picturesque town retains its old world charm through careful preservation of its colorful history and colonial style architecture. Highlights are the Lakes District Museum, Remarkable Sweet Shop and the great shops and cafes in the high street. Visit Skyline Gondola ride and one luge ride - The gondola ride takes you to Bob's Peak perched high above Queenstown.  From here get the best views over picturesque Queenstown, Lake Wakatipu and Remarkable Mountains spread before you in a magnificent panorama. Dinner at Indian Restaurant by short walk "},{"title":"","content":"Early morning depart for Full day tour to Milford Sound. Follow the southern arm of Lake Wakatipu to Lumsden, and onward to Lake Te Anau. Enter the Eglinton7 Valley and travel through the breath taking man made Homer Tunnel to reach Milford Sound. Enjoy a cruise on this world famous fiord, dominated by Mitre Peak and the cascading Bowen Falls. Return to Queenstown. Dinner at Indian Restaurant by short walk "},{"title":"","content":"After breakfast at hotel, day trip to Wanaka including Wanaka Puzzling world- Puzzling World offers the world\u2019s first \"3-D\" Great Maze, incredible Illusion Rooms, a Puzzle Centre\/Caf\u00e9, large Gift Shop, eccentric architecture and the intriguing Challenge, it is most photographed attraction in NZ, Mrs. Jones Fruit stall-whereby you can see the different fresh fruits in Kiwi Way .Dinner at Indian restaurant. Overnight at Queenstown "},{"title":"","content":"After breakfast drive through beautiful scenery and to Mt. Cook region. The region is renowned for its incredibly clear starry nights, brilliant sunny days, and remarkable turquoise blue lakes, valleys of emerald green and snow-capped mountains. Shaped by the giant forces of nature, massive glaciers have scoured the land leaving a trail of lakes and rivers across the landscape. Today you will see awesome mountain ranges - the snow capped Southern Alps stretching across the western horizon.(B, CL, CD) Overnight at Hotel. You can opt for Helicopter ride here as an optional activity. Continental Lunch and Dinner"},{"title":"","content":"After breakfast depart for Christchurch. Take a brief Stop at Lake Tekapo to view Church of Good Shepherd. On arrival visit International Antarctic Centre - One of New Zealand's best tourist attractions, it provides visitors of all ages with an interactive, fun and exciting experience of Antarctica. Also enjoy Hagglund & 4D Theatre. Check-in and overnight at hotel. Dinner at Indian restaurant "},{"title":"","content":"After breakfast depart for your flight to Sydney. Arrive Sydney. Transfer to Hotel. Sydney Australia's Olympic City. Set on the beautiful blue Sydney Harbor, this fast paced city of cosmopolitan character is one of the world's most beautiful places. Colonial history, stunning architecture, superb waterways and friendly people epitomize the vibrancy of this spectacular city. Arrive and depart to Bondi Beach one of Australia's most famous beaches and well-known worldwide. It has probably featured on more postcards and more television shows and films than any other in Australia  later check in at the hotel. Dinner at Indian restaurant by short walk "},{"title":"","content":"Morning depart for day tour \u2013Sydney City Orientation tour. Explore the beautiful beaches and famous harbor sites of Sydney. Discover the tempo of the city as you explore Sydney, capture the beauty and lifestyle of the harbor city from specially selected vantage points. Continue for guided tour at Opera House. Evening enjoy beautiful views of Sydney Harbour by experiencing highlight Cruise on Sydney Harbour.Dinner at Indian restaurant by short walk. Overnight at Sydney"},{"title":"","content":"After breakfast transfer for flight to Cairns Arrive and transfer to Kuranda Village by taking Sky Rail enjoying a bird\u2019s eye view of pristine World Heritage Rainforest with stops at Barron Falls and Red Peak stations, explore the village including the famous Kuranda markets. Check-in at the hotel. Evening free at leisure. Dinner at Indian Restaurant by short walk "},{"title":"","content":"After breakfast transfer for full day Big Cat Green Cruise to beautiful Coral Island. One of the natural wonders of the world. Join the Big Cat catamarans for a full day cruise on the Barrier Reef to Green You have five and a half hours on Green Island to take part in the many activities or simply relax on the beach. Continental Lunch, Semi Submarine and Glass Bottom Boat or snorkeling included Evening at leisure. Dinner at Indian Restaurant by short walk"},{"title":"","content":"Check-out from Cairns and transfer to airport for flight to Melbourne. Arrive Melbourne- known as most livable city; It is the coastal capital of the southeastern Australian state of Victoria. At the city's centre is the modern Federation Square development, with plazas, bars, and restaurants by the Yarra River. Check-in at the hotel and Dinner at Indian Restaurant by short walk"},{"title":"","content":"Arrive Melbourne- known as most livable city, on arrival have your lunch Drive to Great Ocean road. The Great Ocean Road is an Australian National Heritage listed 243-kilometre (151 mi) stretch of road along the south-eastern coast of Australia between the Victorian cities of Torquay and Warrnambool. Drive to Twelve Apostles; take in the big picture with the Great Ocean Road's famous limestone towers. There's no better place to lose life's daily trivia than the dramatic, rugged and windswept coastline where the world-famous Twelve Apostles sit. These limestone pillars rise out of the Southern Ocean in Port Campbell National Park like the noble, craggy sentinels of an ancient world.   Once upon a time - or up to 20 million years ago - they were connected to the cliffs of the mainland. The waves and wind carved them into caves, then arches, and eventually battered them down into columns that rise up to 45 meters high. Later drive to Melbourne. Dinner at Indian Restaurant by short walk. "},{"title":"","content":"After breakfast proceed for MCG ground tour (subject to no event). See the beautifully maintained lawns and feel the aura of sitting in the stands of one of the best Cricket grounds in the world. After lunch proceed for Phillip Island Home to the Little Penguins, idyllic beaches, captivating coastlines, unique wildlife, family fun activities and world-class events, adventure awaits you on Phillip Island. Get up close and personal with the Little Penguins from our extra special Penguins Plus grandstand. Return back to Melbourne and overnight at Melbourne "},{"title":"","content":"Early morning depart with wonderful memories of your tour depart for flight back 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