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01: Welcome aboard! Today enter the world of Vacations Exotica as you begin your memorable journey to the Land down under – Australia. Arrive Brisbane. Proceed to Australia’s surfers’ paradise – Gold Coast - the ‘Fun Capital of Australia’.
Today embark on your tour to Australia as you board your overnight flight to Brisbane. On arrival at the Brisbane airport you will be met by our professional and experienced tour manager in the arrival area outside the customs hall. Enjoy a panoramic tour of Brisbane en route to Gold Coast. Later check into your hotel. Tonight, enjoy an Indian dinner.
Overnight at Courtyard Marriott or similar in Gold Coast.
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02: Visit ‘Dream World’ - home to Tiger Island, Nick Central, the Australian Wildlife Experience some of the tallest, fastest thrill rides in the world. Next, visit Sea World Gold Coast’s best Marine Theme park. Enjoy a scenic helicopter ride.
After an American breakfast at the hotel, proceed to Dream World. Here, you can experience the most thrilling rides and also visit the White Tiger Island – home of the white Bengal Tiger. You also get a chance to cuddle a koala and see kangaroos. Enjoy lunch. Next, visit Gold Coast’s most spectacular marine theme park – Sea World. Today, experience one of the most memorable highlights of your tour – a scenic helicopter ride over stunning Gold Coast beaches – a truly once-in-a-lifetime experience. Tonight enjoy an Indian Dinner. After a fun-filled day, return to the comforts of your hotel.
Overnight at Courtyard Marriott or similar in Gold Coast.
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03: Visit Movie World – the only Australian Movie related theme park where you will experience the glitz and glamour of Hollywood. This evening you have an option to join us for the Spectacular Outback show, an evening dinner show filled with outback music, drama and action!
After an American breakfast at the hotel proceed to Warner Brothers ‘Movie World’ - a fun place for all and is sure to delight kids of all ages, and adults too. Have the time of your life on the suspended roller coaster ‘Lethal Weapon’, enjoy thrilling stunts at the Police Academy stunt show and meet your favourite ‘Looney Toons’ characters. Enjoy lunch inside the theme park. Tonight enjoy Indian dinner.
You also have an option to opt for the spectacular Australian Outback show with dinner set in a giant 1000 seat arena with a cast of larger than life characters and amazing animals. Crack riders from each station show what they are made of as they hang from their saddles at full gallop to race their flags to the finish line. All this and much more awaits you.
Overnight at Courtyard Marriott or similar in Gold Coast.
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04: Onto Tangalooma Island resort.
After an American breakfast at your hotel, check out and drive to Brisbane from where you will board a 75 minute cruise aboard a high speed catamaran across Moreton Bay for your next unique adventure – The Tangalooma wild dolphin resort. The star attraction here is undoubtedly the memorable experience of hand feeding a pod of wild bottlenose dolphins where you can wade into the water and feed these playful creatures. You will also have the opportunity to participate in a wide range of tours and activities including:
Desert Safari tour with sand tobogganing, ATV quad bike tours and much more by yourself. Indian lunch and dinner will be at the resort.
Overnight at Tangalooma Wild Dolphin Resort
Overnight at Courtyard Marriott or similar in Gold Coast.
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05: Fly to Melbourne – Australia’s sporting and cultural capital. Enjoy a guided city tour including entrance to the Melbourne Cricket ground. Later, drive to Phillip Island to marvel at the spectacular ‘Penguin Parade’
After an American breakfast at the hotel, check out and proceed to the airport for your flight to Melbourne. On arrival, enjoy lunch. Later, proceed on a city tour of Melbourne. Visit the famous and beautiful Royal Botanical Gardens, Town Hall, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, National Tennis center, the 1956 Olympic venue, the Shrine of Remembrance, Bourke Street Mall and some beautifully-restored Victorian houses. We also take you on a guided tour of the famous Melbourne Cricket Ground. Later drive to Phillip Island where each night at sunset, the world’s smallest penguins, the Little Penguins, emerge from the sea and waddle ashore to their sand dune burrows. This is a truly memorable natural wildlife experience. Later tonight, enjoy an Indian / local dinner
Overnight at Hotel Holiday Inn or similar in Melbourne
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06: An unforgettable excursion to the Great Ocean Road – Australia’s most spectacular coastal drive
After an early American breakfast at the hotel, get ready to spend the entire day at the Great Ocean Road. Enjoy the spectacular views over golden surf beaches, sheer cliff faces and magnificent stands of Eucalyptus. Enjoy an Indian lunch. The Great Ocean Road hugs the coastline along the entire length of the Port Campbell National Park. The views of twisted shapes of amazing rock formation, the famous ‘Twelve Apostles’ – huge stone pillars rising from the surf, remnants of the London Bridge, a rocky promontory arch carved out by the continual force of the sea, the Loch Ard Gorge (site of the dramatic shipwreck of the ‘Loch Ard’– over 100 years ago), will give a photographer some spectacular pictures Tonight enjoy an Indian dinner.
Overnight at Hotel Holiday Inn or similar in Melbourne.
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07: Fly to Cairns – one of the best tropical cities in the world. Get set for a day of fun and excitement as you visit Kuranda – a rainforest village. Experience the Skyrail and also enjoy the Army Duck ride.
After an American breakfast at the hotel, depart for the airport for your flight to Cairns. After lunch, proceed to Kuranda – a village in the rainforest. Here, experience the Skyrail - a unique rainforest experience taking you on an unforgettable journey through Australia’s world heritage listed Tropical Rainforest. Also enjoy the Army Duck ride and visit the Wildlife park. Tonight enjoy an Indian dinner.
Overnight at Hotel Rydges Plaza or similar in Cairns.
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08: An unforgettable experience to the outer Great Barrier Reef – the largest coral reef in the world and a natural wonder.
After an early American breakfast at your hotel, proceed to board the cruise liner to the Great Barrier Reef – an experience of a lifetime. The Great Adventure cruise will take you to a reef at the very edge of Australia’s Continental shelf, to an underwater world that is a dazzling kaleidoscope of colors. The reef is made up of countless varieties of coral in the clear blue waters. You have a choice of enjoying a wide array of activities like snorkeling, swimming, viewing the corals from a glass-bottom boat or you can stay dry and explore the stunning reef from the comfort of an air-conditioned semi-submersible. Enjoy a delicious continental lunch on board the cruise liner. After spending the entire day at the reef, you return with a lifetime of memories from this living natural wonder. Tonight enjoy an Indian dinner.
Overnight at Hotel Rydges Plaza or similar in Cairns.
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09: Fly to Sydney – a fabulous city on the banks of the Darling river. Enjoy the spectacular showboat dinner cruise along the famous Sydney harbour.
After an American breakfast at the hotel, check out and proceed to the airport for your flight to Sydney. On arrival enjoy Lunch and then proceed to the hotel and check in. Tonight, get set for the time of your life on board the Showboat dinner cruise. Enjoy a three – course Indian dinner, followed by a spectacular cabaret show, with a cavalcade of glamorous Australian and International artistes to entertain you.
Overnight at Four Points Sheraton or similar in Sydney.
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10: Guided city tour of Sydney – Enjoy a tour of the world famous Sydney Opera House. Also visit the famous Sydney Tower and the Sydney Aquarium.
After an American breakfast at the hotel, proceed on an exciting guided city tour of Sydney. Visit the famous Sydney Tower, the tallest tower in the southern hemisphere, enjoy a visit to the observatory deck for the most spectacular 360° aerial view of Sydney. Also experience the largest stimulated ride in the southern hemisphere and the only one of its kind in Australia – ‘Oz Trek’. This ride takes you on an amazing virtual adventure across Australia, gliding effortlessly over the Harbour Bridge, Opera House & the sands of Bondi beach. Also visit the Sydney Aquarium where you can marvel at a large variety of Australian aquatic life assembled under one roof: Enjoy a delicious Lunch . Also included is a guided tour of one the worlds’ most spectacular landmarks – the Sydney Opera House. Tonight enjoy an Indian dinner.
Overnight at Four Points Sheraton or similar in Sydney.
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11: Day at leisure
Today after an American breakfast at the hotel, you can relax in the comforts of your room or explore this beautiful city on your own. Tonight enjoy an Indian dinner
Overnight at Four Points Sheraton or similar in Sydney.
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12: Fly back home with wonderful memories of your holiday OR Fly to Christchurch – the Garden city!
Today after an American breakfast at your hotel, transfer to the airport to board your return flight back home. Return home with great experiences and wonderful memories of your holiday with ‘Vacations Exotica’. OR extend to Spectacular New Zealand. Transfer to the airport to board your flight to Christchurch. On arrival check into your hotel and relax. The rest of the day is for you to either relax or explore this beautiful city on your own. Tonight enjoy an Indian dinner.
Overnight at Rydges hotel, or similar in Christchurch.
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13: City tour of Christchurch including a visit to the International Antarctic centre
Today after an American breakfast at your hotel proceed on a city tour of the ‘Garden city’– featuring the Avon River, The Cathedral, museums, Hagley Park, the famous Gothic-style University building. Drive past the city’s beautiful parks, gardens and proceed to the Cashmere Hills for a breathtaking view of Christchurch and Southern Alps. Enjoy lunch. Also visit the International Antarctic centre – here you can get as close as possible to the real South Pole. This interactive experience takes you on a journey of discovery, into the harshness of early Antarctic explorations, and the beauty of Antarctica's scenery and wildlife. Tonight enjoy an Indian dinner.
Overnight at Rydges hotel, or similar in Christchurch
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14: Get set for the ride of your life on the Trans Alpine Express – the most scenic route in New Zealand.
After an American breakfast at the hotel, check out and proceed to the station, where you will board the Trans Alpine Express. Also enjoy lunch. This scenic train ride will pass through the most scenic sights of South Island. Arrive at Franz Josef and check into your hotel. Tonight enjoy a delicious local dinner in your hotel.
Overnight at Franz Josef / Fox Glacier hotel or similar in Franz Josef.
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15: Onto scenic Queenstown – New Zealand’s adventure capital. Visit the Puzzling world in Wanaka. Experience a Gondola ride that gives you unparalleled views of Queenstown.
After an American breakfast at the hotel check out and drive to Queenstown via the Haast Pass. En route visit the puzzling world at Wanaka. Enjoy lunch. On arrival into Queenstown experience the famous Gondola ride, which is the steepest lift in the Southern Hemisphere and carries visitors high above Queenstown to the Skyline complex located on Bob’s peak. Tonight enjoy an Indian dinner.
Overnight at Copthorne, or similar in Queenstown.
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16: Set out for the most spectacular cruise to the Milford Sound – a spectacular experience.
After an American breakfast at the hotel, travel via Te Anau through the awe-inspiring Homer Tunnel and the stunning glacier-carved Elington Valley, to arrive at Milford Sound. Enjoy the full-day on the unforgettable Milford Sound cruise, which sails right up to the mouth of the Tasman Sea (weather permitting). Enjoy Indian lunch on board the cruise. Experience the untouched paradise of Milford Sound and explore the natural wonders and history surrounding this deep fjord. Tonight enjoy an Indian dinner.
Overnight at Copthorne, or similar in Queenstown.
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17: Day at leisure
After an American breakfast at the hotel, the day is free for you to either relax in the comforts of your hotel or explore this beautiful city on your own. Tonight enjoy an Indian dinner.
Overnight at Copthorne, or similar in Queenstown.
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18: Onto Rotorua – a beautiful town well-known for geothermal activity. Visit the Green and Blue Lakes and enjoy shows at the Agrodome.
After an American breakfast at the hotel, proceed to the airport for your flight to Rotorua. On arrival, visit the scenic Green and Blue Lakes. Enjoy lunch. Later drive to Agrodome to witness the Agrodome Agricultural Show, where you will be entertained by New Zealand’s performing sheep and other attractions. Tonight enjoy an Indian dinner.
Overnight at Rydges hotel or similar in Rotorua.
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19: Visit the Te Puia Thermal Reserve and also the Waitomo Glow worm caves. Onto Auckland – the city of sails
After an American breakfast, check out of your hotel and visit the Te Puia Thermal Reserve and wander around the bubbling mud pools and see the famous ‘Pohutu’ Geyser. Later visit the Waitomo caves through the lush Waikato region. Marvel at Mother Nature's light display, as you glide silently through the starry wonderland caves of Glow-worms situated underground along the Waitomo River and gaze in silence at the myriad of glow-worm lights that make up the Glowworm Grotto. After lunch, Sit back and relax in your coach as we drive you to Auckland. On arrival into Auckland, proceed on a city tour. Visit Mt. Eden from where you have spectacular views of the city, harbor and many more interesting sights. Drive past the Victoria Park market, the West Haven Marina, the War Memorial Museum and through the Parnell, onto Bastion Point, Auckland’s most expensive residential area. Tonight enjoy an Indian dinner.
Overnight at Sky City hotel or similar in Auckland.
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20: Fly back home with wonderful memories of your holiday
Today after an American breakfast in your hotel, transfer to the airport to board your return flight back home. Return home with great experiences and wonderful memories of your holiday with ‘Vacations Exotica’. |
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