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AUSTRALIA
2013 / 2014
Head
Down Under and experience unflawed beaches, rugged terrain, bustling
cities and sleeping koalas. On a South Pacific vacation you can
discover Australia's lively cities, New Zealand's charming towns or
Fiji's fabulous coral gardens. Explore the Great Barrier Reef, the
rugged Outback or learn about the Maori history on one of our escorted
tours of Australia, New Zealand or Fiji.
Thoughts
of Down Under bring to mind pristine beaches, rugged terrain, bustling
cities and sleeping koalas. The following Australia vacation
itineraries offer you all this and more. In Australia, enjoy escorted
tours of Sydney, Cairns, Melbourne, Ayers Rock and Alice Springs or
spend your time exploring the Great Barrier Reef, the rugged Outback or
the beautiful bays. Choose your perfect Down Under experience!
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SOUTH
PACIFIC SAMPLER
by Globus Tours
Highlights
Down Under
This
in-depth 16-day Regional Discovery leads you to the best of New Zealand
and Australia. You'll begin in the New Zealand city of Auckland for a
day of sightseeing. Then it's on to the tranquility of Rotorua, home to
the fascinating Maori and the Waitomo Glowworm Caves, before reaching
your next destination, Queenstown. This popular resort offers visitors
a spectacular dinner and vista after riding the gondola to the top of
Bob's Peak. Then you are off to Christchurch for sightseeing along the
winding Summit Road and the charming Avon River. Next, fly across the
Tasman Sea to Melbourne, Australia, where you will visit Fitzroy
Gardens and discover the different architectural influences of this
great city. Next it's on to Cairns, the gateway to the Great Barrier
Reef, for underwater exploration. Next up is Sydney with the world
famous Opera House, trendy Paddington, and the Harbour Bridge. Your
last day is a full day of leisure to discover this unique city for
yourself.
15
Days including air or, 14 Days Sydney/Auckland
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LAND
RATE FROM: $4169
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GET OUR LOW  WITH YOUR CALL OR EMAIL REQUEST |
p/p double
occupancy
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South
Pacific Sampler
15
Day- Deluxe Tour
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SOUTH
PACIFIC WONDERS
by
Collette Vacations
featuring Australia and New Zealand
Explore two great countries of the Southern Hemisphere—Australia and
New Zealand. From the tropical splendor of the Great Barrier Reef on
Australia’s northern coast, to the ethereal beauty of glacial fjords on
New Zealand’s South Island, this 15 day journey to the lands "down
under" brings you the best of both countries at an enjoyable pace.
Cruise Sydney Harbour and Milford Sound. Meet Australia’s wildlife-up
close. Discover the wonders of Aboriginal culture. Experience
Queenstown, the adventure capital of the world.
| 15
Days including air or, 14 Days Cairns/Queenstown |
LAND RATE FROM: $2499 |
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p/p double occupancy
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South Pacific
Wonders
15
Days- Deluxe Tour |
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EXPLORING
AUSTRALIA
by Globus Tours
Australian
Getabout
Welcome to Australia, a country where a
casual, outdoor lifestyle intersects with cosmopolitan cities and
scenic beauty. It offers you so much—unique wildlife, brilliant colors
in the tropics, an Outback adventure, sumptuous restaurants, lively
nightlife, fun shopping, and much more—and on this tour, you’ll have a
chance to experience it all!
Discover some of Australia’s unique wildlife, including the famed
Tasmanian Devil, a carnivorous marsupial with the appearance of a
small, stocky dog; the iconic kangaroo, which number roughly 40 million
in Australia; koala; wallaby; crocodile in Kakadu National Park; and
rare Australian sea lions on Kangaroo Island.
If you want to explore Australia and experience the way of life here,
this vacation is for you. You’re sure to return with lots of photos,
memories, and stories to share with friends and family back home.
| 22
Days including air, or 20 Days Melbourne/Sydney |
LAND
RATE FROM: $7159
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p/p double
occupancy
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Exploring
Australia
22
Day- Deluxe
Tour
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THE
COMPLETE SOUTH
PACIFIC
by
Collette Vacations
featuring Australia and New Zealand
Meet a koala, toss a boomerang and learn to play the didgeridoo – do it
all on The Complete South Pacific, an unforgettable 27-day journey to
Australia and New Zealand, with two nights on the Australian island of
Tasmania. Learn Aboriginal and Maori traditions. Toast the sunset on
Ayers Rock with champagne. Discover the colorful world of the Great
Barrier Reef. Spend 2 nights in geothermal Rotorua and visit an
authentic Maori village. Explore New Zealand’s majestic fjord, Milford
Sound. Enjoy a home stay and dinner with a New Zealand family. Dine
under the Outback stars. Visit the Tasmanian Devil Conservation Center.
See the Penguins of Phillip Island commute home. Cruise the waters of
Kakadu National Park, where the saltwater crocs splash!
| 27
Days including air or, 14 Days Cairns/Auckland |
LAND RATE FROM: $6699 |
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p/p double occupancy
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The Complete South Pacific
27
Days- Deluxe Tour |
DISCOVER
AUSTRALIA by Abercrombie and Kent 
Independent Australia!
Experience
the "must-sees" of Australia on a flexible itinerary that includes a
vast
array of optional activities.
The
A&K
Advantage
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Join an expert
historian for a
"hidden secrets"
walking tour of Melbourne
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Have lunch in a
renowned winery
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Discover the
extraordinary
endemic wildlife at
Healesville Wildlife Sanctuary
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Privately tour
Sydney Opera House
- Board
a private vessel for your farewell dinner
and a cruise of Sydney Harbour
| 11
Days Melbourne/Sydney |
LAND
RATE FROM: $4995
p/p double
occupancy
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Discover
Australia
11
Day- Ultimate
Tour
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AUSTRALIA
- Land of Contrast by Abercrombie and Kent 
The Very Best of Australia!
Australia
has it all - natural beauty stretching as far as the eye can see and
cosmopolitan cities brimming with arts and culture. On this
Connoisseurs journey, experience this and much more as you travel from
charming Melbourne to remote Kangaroo Island and beyond. Lodge in
luxury tents in the Outback, snorkel the Great Barrier Reef and
discover Sydney from an insider's perspective.
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your journey relaxed and well-rested thanks to immediate hotel check-in
upon arrival in Melbourne
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Spend the day
at Coliban
Park with fourth-generation owners, the Barber family, on a private
tour
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Commune with
nature
during a two-night stay in remote Southern Ocean Lodge, an
award-winning, environmentally sound wilderness lodge on Kangaroo Island
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Watch the
sunset and the
stars emerge over Uluru during an al fresco dinner followed
by an exclusive, astronomer-led star-gazing session
| 15
Days Melbourne/Sydney |
LAND
RATE FROM: $11,375
p/p double
occupancy
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Australia -
Land of Contrast
15
Day- Ultimate
Tour
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JOURNEY
DOWNUNDER by Globus Tours
Australian
Independent
Discover Australia from the Great Barrier
Reef to the Outback. In Cairns, enjoy a spectacular half-day trip to
the Great Barrier Reef with time to explore on your own. Visit a local
zoo to see crocodiles, kangaroos, and koalas, and have dinner at the
home of a local Aussie family. Then, travel to the Outback, where the
stunning landscape is sure to inspire you. Enjoy guided sightseeing in
Ayers Rock and Alice Springs, then explore the Outback on your own.
View the vast “Red Centre” from a helicopter—and for a unique desert
experience, ride a camel! Last stop is Sydney, the largest city in
Australia. After the guided sightseeing tour you will have plenty of
time to pursue independent activities. Take surfing lessons at one of
the local beaches, dine at the Sydney Sky Tower for 360-degree views of
the city, and visit the Blue Mountains.
| 12
Days including air, or 10 Days Sydney/Melbourne |
LAND
RATE FROM: $2529
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p/p double
occupancy
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Journey
DownUnder
12
Day- Deluxe
Tour
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AUSTRALIAN
ESCAPE: Cairns, Sydney and Melbourne
by
Globus Tours
Australian
Independent
Explore three fascinating cities during
this 12-day independent vacation. Begin with a three-night stay in
Cairns, where a half-day excursion to tropical Green Island is
included. From lush rainforests to the fascinating Tjapukai Aboriginal
Cultural Park, there are many unique sights for you to see on your own.
Next, fly to Sydney, where you stay for three nights. An included
sightseeing tour shows you the highlights of this beautiful city, and
you have two full days at leisure to spend as you choose. Finally,
spend three nights in Melbourne, where a city tour helps you make the
most of the “Garden City.”
| 12
Days including air, or 10 Days Cairns/Melbourne |
LAND
RATE FROM: $1999
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p/p double
occupancy
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Australian
Escape
12
Day- Deluxe
Tour
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