This 3 sentence summary provides the key details about the 15 day South Pacific Wonders tour with optional Fiji extension:
The itinerary highlights visits to Cairns, the Great Barrier Reef, Sydney, Mt. Cook National Park, Queenstown, and Milford Sound in New Zealand, as well as optional tours, with accommodations in hotels and a homestay, and includes 21 meals. Book by April 28th to get the discounted rates starting at $5,799 per person double occupancy for the land tour, or add a 3 night Fiji extension.
1. Travel Time Vacations presents...
South Pacific Wonders
with Optional 3-Night Fiji Post Tour Extension
October 28 - November 11, 2013
HIGHLIGHTS...
Cairns • Great Barrier Reef • Sydney
Sydney Opera House • Mount Cook National Park
Queenstown • Arrowtown • Milford Sound
2. South Pacific Wonders
with Optional 3-Night Fiji Post Tour Extension
15 Days • 21 Meals:
12 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 6 Dinners
DON'T MISS OUT! BOOK NOW
Double $5,799 * These prices good if
Single $6,899 booked by April 28.
Triple $5,749
Regular rates:
Double $6,299; Single $7,399; Triple $6,249
Included In Price: Round Trip Air from Houston IntI, Air Taxes and Fees/Surcharges, Hotel Transfers
Not included in price: Cancellation Waiver and Insurance of $260 per person
* All Rates are Per Person and are subject to change
IMPORTANT CONDITIONS: Your price is subject to increase prior to the time you make full payment.
Your price is not subject to increase after you make full payment, except for charges resulting from
increases in government-imposed taxes or fees. Once deposited, you have 7 days to send us written
consumer consent or withdraw consent and receive a full refund. (See registration form for
consent.)
YOUR ITINERARY AT A GLANCE
Days 1,2 Overnight Flight Day 9 Rendezvous Hotel Christchurch,
Days 3 - 5 Novotei Cairns Oasis Resort, Christchurch
Cairns Day 10 Mackenzie Country Inn, Twizel
Days 6 - 8 Novotei Rockford Darling Days 1 1 - 1 4 Millennium Hotel Queenstown,
Harbour, Sydney Queenstown
On some dates alternate hotels may be used.
4. SOUTH PACIFIC WONDERS
Cairns, the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef. Don't renowned Sydney Opera House and the Harbour
forget to look up at the Southern Hemisphere's stars Bridge. {B, D)
, this evening after you join your mates for a welcome Day 9: Tuesday, November 5 , 2 0 1 3
dinner. (D) Sydney - Chrlstchurch, New Zealand You leave
Day 4: Thursday, October 31, 2 0 1 3 Australia behind and fly to New Zealand and the
' C a i r n s Today visit the Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural historic city of Chrlstchurch. Chrlstchurch is known as
. You'll see traditional Aboriginal dances, learn "the most English city outside of England," dotted with
about the Aboriginal lifestyle, and even throw a magnificent gardens and an elegant park district that
' boomerang or play a didgeridoo, a traditional earned the city the moniker of "the Garden City." Make
' instrument. Browse the renowned art gallery and visit yourself right at home this evening when a New
the interpretation center, which houses a collection of Zealand family welcomes you into their home for
; interesting artifacts. This afternoon a great experience dinner! This is sure to be an unforgettable evening
( awaits as you search for crocodiles in their natural during which you will make new friends, learn
! habitat during a visit to Hartley's Croc Farm! about the customs of the "Kiwis" and enjoy a
; Boardwalks take you on a path of adventure through home-cooked meal. (B, D)
' rainforests and woodlands to see animals such as wild
Day 10: Wednesday, November 6, 2013
' birds, reptiles and wallabies. While visiting you also
C h r i s t c h u r c t i - Mt. Cook R e g i o n This morning you
j have the chance to meet some of the local koalas
will have some leisure time to explore Christchurch on
I and have a private talk with a wMWie naturalist to
your own. You may wish to visit the International
1 learn more about these cuddly creatures. Then,
Antarctic Centre to learn about the 7th continent. Later,
• enjoy an exciting cruise in the lagoon looking for depart for the Mt. Cook region. En route, visit a
; crocodiles before enjoying a delicious Aussie Canterbury farmyard for a fantastic opportunity to learn
! barbecue. (B, D) how a New Zealand family farm operates. You may
!• Day 5: Friday, November 1, 2013 even catch a sheep shearing demonstration! Next,
' G r e a t B a r r i e r R e e f Board a high speed catamaran traverse the spectacular countryside to New Zealand's
^ for an exciting excursion to the Great Barrier Reef. most famous national park, Mt. Cook. Mt. Cook is one
( This is an immense series of 2,800 coral reefs which of the most impressive mountains in the world with
! are home to amazingly diverse marine life. From your jagged contours and nearly vertical slopes. (B, D)
• base on Green Island, you are able to explore the reef Day 11: Thursday, November 7, 2013
' in many ways. Enjoy a glass bottom boat ride*, a stroll Mt. Cook Region - Q u e e n s t o w n This morning, if the
; on the walking trail to take in the rain forest, relax on weather permits, you may choose to view the massive
; the beaches, snorkel or just watch the fish and sea glaciers and extensive snow-covered mountain top
/ turtles swim past from the pier. For a more terrain on an optional glacier flightseeing tour. Or,
i adventurous encounter with the reef, optional scuba perhaps enjoy nature during free time in Mt. Cook
* diving and an outer reef tour are also available. National Park. Then, depart for Queenstown, one of
' Whichever way you choose, you'll see some of the New Zealand's loveliest cities and a top adventure
I world's most fascinating marine and plant life. (B, L) destination. En route, stop at a local fruit stand to gain
I Day 6: Saturday, November 2, 2013 an inside look at the produce of New Zealand. (B)
' Cairns - Sydney Your morning is at leisure for Day 12: Friday, Novembers, 2 0 1 3
' independent exploration. Later today, fly to the bustling Queenstown - Arrowtown - Queenstown Enjoy a
i city of Sydney. (B) leisurely touring day as you set off for the beautiful
' Day 7: Sunday, November 3, 2013 turn-of-the-century Gold Rush town of Arrowtown.
' Sydney This morning enjoy a city tour of Sydney Take time to explore independently and stroll its quaint,
where the English explorer James Cook first dropped historic streets. Next you will explore the Central Otago
' anchor in 1770. Highlights of your tour include Kings region where m a n y of New Zealand's best wines are
Cross, the Harbour Bridge, Chinatown, the Rocks, grown and produced. During a stop at a local winery
i Circular Quay, the Botanic Gardens and the you visit their storage cave for a wine tasting of some
fashionable suburb of Paddington. Then, discover one of their famous wines. After the tasting, enjoy an
• of the world's most fascinating architectural wonders exquisite lunch - complete with wine, of course! (B, L)
j during a guided tour of the Sydney Opera House, "^'nxt, Day 13: Saturday, November 9, 2 0 1 3
enjoy a unique opportunity to learn first-hand how raw Q u e e n s t o w n - M i l f o r d S o u n d - Q u e e n s t o w n En
opals are transformed from the dark mine shafts to route to Milford Sound, enjoy the rugged grandeur of
beautiful works of art. This evening is free to explore the Hollyford Valley. You'll travel through beech forest
Sydney at your leisure. Maybe try one of Sydney's via the Homer Tunnel. During a cruise of the
eclectic restaurarii:s! (B) breathtakingly beautiful Milford Sound you'll see
Day 8: Monday, November 4, 2 0 1 3 why this fjord is one of the most visited sights on
Sydney Enjoy a leisurely day to explore Sydney your the South Island. With rock faces that rise nearly
way. Your tour manager will be on hand to offer 4,000 feet on either side, the scenery will take your
suggestions. Tonight, experience the best of Sydney. breath away. Following your cruise, you return to
As you say your farewell to Australia, chat with Queenstown. You may choose to return via a short
new friends and take in the sights during a optional flight (weather permitting) for spectacular
delightful dinner cruise of Sydney Harbour. The views of New Zealand's Southern Alps. (B, L)
cruise takes in the beauty of Sydney's skyline and
Day 14: Sunday, November 10, 2013
passes by Australia's two most famous icons: the
Q u e e n s t o w n A leisurely day in Queenstown offers
several options to enhance your vacation. Shop or
5. people watch in the village or perhaps take the optional Due to changes in air schedules while on tour, the order of days in the
itinerary may change.
"Journey through Middle Earth" tour, which takes you
through the majestic Remarkable Mountains and the Previous clients have indicated that a small gift from your area is
appropriate and appreciated the night of your home hosted dinner in
breathtaking Queenstown countryside showcasing New Zealand.
many of the spots where the Lord of the Rings movies
*lf you purchase the outer reef option in the Great Barrier Reef, the
were filmed. This evening, take in the city of glass bottom boat ride will be replaced by a semi-submersible boat on
Queenstown from above and soak in the the outer reef pontoon.
breathtaking views during a gondola ride to dinner The internal flights on this program are not included in the land price
at the Skyline Restaurant overlooking Queenstown, of your vacation. These flights need to be arranged and purchased
Lake Wakatipu and the mountains. (B, D) separately if you arrange your own air. Internal flights are included
with the air portion of your vacation if you purchase air through
Day 15: Monday, November 11, 2013 Collette Vacations.
Queenstown - Tour Ends Your tour ends today. (B) Hotel capacity in and around Christchurch is very restricted. Due to
this, on certain departures, there will be re-routing around the city and
alternate hotels and routes may be used
Please Note: This tour requires average physical activity. You should be in good
To complete your vacation, we include roundtrip airport-to-hotel health, able to climb stairs and walk reasonable distances, possibly
transfers when purchasing Collette airfare with your tour. If you have over uneven grounds and cobblestone streets.
arranged for your own air, we are pleased to provide you the option of
purchasing these transfers. Please note that all transfers will leave at Book Now rates valid until Apr 28, 2013, valid on air inclusive
pre-scheduled times. packages only.
Due to early arrival times in some cities, rooms may not always be Air rate and schedule are applicable for groups of 10 or more traveling
ready for immediate check-in. on the same flights and dates.
EXTEND YOUR VACATION WITH
Optional 4 Days 3-Night Fiji Post Tour Extension
Rate: $949.00 USD per person, double, land & air inclusive
4 Meals: 3 Breakfasts, 1 Dinner
Day 15: Queenstown - Nadi, Fiji
Today you will arrive in the beautiful paradise island of Fiji. Fiji retains all the primitive cultural fascination of
the South Pacific. The expansive sandy beaches and clear ocean waters are world-famous.
Day 16: Fiji
Today, your day is free to explore what the resort has to offer on this tropical paradise. There are a number
of relaxing and fun, adventurous activities you can engage in. Tonight, enjoy a lovely dinner. Today
breakfast arid dinner will be included.
Day 17: Fiji
Today, your day is free to explore what the resort has to offer on this tropical paradise. There are a number
of relaxing and fun, adventurous activities you can engage in. Today breakfast will be included.
Day 18: Fiji-Tour Ends
Before your tour ends today in Fiji, an optional island tour is offered. Today breakfast will be included.
PLEASE NOTE:
This extension is hosted by a local representative who will provide all included services.
Extensions not purchased at time of deposit are subject to availability and applicable charges at time of
request.
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