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      $18,970 CAD
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      Time of Year
      Jan, Mar
      Cities & Landmarks
      Great Barrier Reef, Fiordland National Park, Sydney, Milford Sound, Melbourne, Auckland
      Down Under New Zealand Escorted Tour and Cruise
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      A four-wheel-drive "seal safari" & a food tour in Wellington with behind the scenes visits to eateries

       

      Lunch at Larnach Castle in Dunedin

       

      Private cruise and dinner on Sydney Harbor

       

      tauck value includes

       

      All gratuities to Tauck Director, local guides & ship staff

       

      Three on-tour flights

       

      Tauck's private shore excursions and distinctive inclusions valued at CAD $4,280

       

      Visits to wineries in New Zealand with tastings and food pairing

       

      Visit to Whakarewarewa Maori village in Rotorua

       

      Visit to the state-of-the-art Museum of New Zealand in Wellington

       

      Kayaking on Queen Charlotte Sound / Cycling Queen Charlotte Trail

       

      Snorkeling at the Great Barrier Reef

       

      Treetop gondola ride in a rainforest at Barron Falls

       

      Thunder Jetboat ride through a river gorge in Queenstown

       

      Dinner and show at Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park

       

      Visit to Hartley's Wildlife Park and crocodile farm near Cairns

       

      Private cruise and dinner on Sydney Harbor

       

      Visit to Rainbow Springs Kiwi Encounter

       

      Aboard ship alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are available throughout the day, including house wines and spirits; premium spirits and wines are available at extra cost

       

      Airport transfers upon arrival and departure as noted

       

      46 meals on land and sea, applicable fuel surcharges, service charges, porterage and taxes

       

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      Activity

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      Guests should be able to easily walk one to two miles, which may include climbing one or two flights of stairs and walking over uneven pavement, groomed hiking trails or cobblestones. Standing up to one hour or more may be required.

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      Moderately paced, and may include some early morning hotel departures, one or two on-tour flights, and extended motor coach travel.

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      Our Australia and New Zealand cruise includes two-night land stays in Sydney, Cairns, Melbourne and Auckland with 9 nights aboard the explorer-class yacht, Le Lapérouse.

      Cultural journeys and expeditions

      Aboriginal legend has it that Australia was created in Dreamtime... and Maori gods are credited with making New Zealand into a two-island paradise of stunning natural beauty...

      Blending two-night hotel stays on land in Sydney, Cairns, Melbourne and Auckland with 9 nights aboard Le Lapérouse as you cruise to New Zealand’s natural gems, this enchanted trip includes Tauck’s all-included shore excursion, signature sightseeing, and exclusive cultural experiences – like a private event at Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park for Tauck guests only, an excursion to the Great Barrier Reef, private wine tastings and many more – to ensure a g’day, every day! Read Less

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      Private dinner cruise on Sydney Harbour

      Iconic Sydney Harbour at night

      With its iconic skyline comprising some of the 20th century's most innovative architecture, Australia's Sydney Harbour is perhaps the most recognizable urban waterfront on Earth. Two of the Harbour's most remarkable "residents" include the striking Sydney Harbour Bridge – the world's tallest steel arch bridge, opened in 1932 and dubbed "The Coathanger" by locals due to its shape – and the Sydney Opera House, one of the world's most distinctive buildings since its completion in 1973 and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. There's no better way to enjoy the Harbour's highlights than aboard a private evening cruise featuring a reception and dinner.

      Cruise to the Great Barrier Reef

      Adventures aquatic at the Great Barrier Reef

      Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is longer than the Great Wall of China, and considered the largest living thing on Earth. With a biology presentation and snorkeling demonstration en route, cruise to the Outer Reef to swim, snorkel or sightsee in a glass-bottom vessel – or enjoy optional activities (at additional cost) like scuba diving, helmet diving and more.

      Art Deco celebration in Napier

      Step back to Art Deco days in Napier, New Zealand

      The city of Napier, on the North Island's Hawke's Bay, is one of New Zealand's most unique cities, due in part to a natural disaster. Virtually destroyed by an earthquake in 1931, the city – despite the deprivations of the Great Depression – was rebuilt in just two years... leaving it with a wealth of Art-Deco architecture, much of it surviving to this day, that's unsurpassed anywhere in the world. After sightseeing and wine-tasting in the Hawke's Bay area, attend an Art Deco party with all the trimmings back in Napier.

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      Overnight Accommodations

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      Park Hyatt Melbourne

      Melbourne, Australia

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      Sofitel Melbourne on Collins

      Melbourne, Australia

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      InterContinental Sydney

      Sydney, Australia

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      Shangri-La Hotel, Sydney

      Sydney, Australia

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      All Inclusive, One Upfront Price

      Distinctively "inclusive" means just that – virtually every cruise cost is included in one upfront price, from shore excursions (private to Tauck), all gratuities, premier hotels on land stays, port charges and more. There are no options sold – no extra charges, no hidden costs, no "surprise" expenses.

      Shore Excursion Choice

      The choice is yours... We’re pleased to present an opportunity to customize and personalize your cruise by choosing your shore excursions on select days; choices have been carefully designed to appeal to different interests and preferences, with more active choices available on many days. 90 days prior to your departure date we'll contact you with the information you need to make your selections!

      Book Your Air

      Traveling with Tauck ensures more than a memorable travel experience; it also enables you to take advantage of additional do-it-for-you travel services that take the hassle out of arranging them yourself. As an added service, we can make flight arrangements for your journey, if your travels originate in Canada or the United States, offering you a number of welcome advantages. With Tauck, you can reserve your flights now and pay later when tickets are issued; benefit from Tauck’s lenient change and refund policies; earn Frequent Flyer mileage on most airlines; and more.

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      No matter where your destination may be, you should bring identification with you; a valid passport is always an appropriate form of identification. Contact your booking agent for information about all necessary documents required for your journey, such as passport and visa information or documentation required for transportation security measures.

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      Health and Activity

      You'll find Activity and Pace Levels on all of our trips to give you a better idea of physical activity level – higher numbers mean a more active journey. To fully enjoy most journeys, you should be in good health and able to walk reasonable distances; some of the most memorable sightseeing can only be accomplished on foot and may include unpaved and uneven surfaces. Please consult your physician for pre-departure health advice.

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      Your cruise is an important investment – and to help you protect it, Tauck's Cruise Protection Product provides you with important benefits before your trip and while you are traveling, including 24-hour worldwide emergency assistance services; truly peace of mind travel at its best!

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        About the Weather

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