CAIRNS ULURU (AYERS ROCK) PERTH SYDNEY MELBOURNE AUCKLAND THE VERY BEST OF australia & New zealand 31 day tour Longlands Homestead ROTORUA Combining the Very Best of Australia and New Zealand, this 31 day tour will take you to all the must-see sights of these fascinating countries and beyond. Staying in the finest hotels and including many spectacular excursions, this brand new tour is sure to sell out fast. Wanaka Milford Sound Mount Cook LAKE TEKAPO QUEENSTOWN CHRISTCHURCH 36 37
DAY 6 Swan River, Perth DAY 1 DEPART FROM THE UK Fly with QANTAS, Australia s award winning national carrier, to an included three night stopover destination of your choice. Connecting flights from regional airports within the UK can be arranged at the special price of only 95 per person. For more information on these regional UK departure airports, please see pages 20-21. Meals: On board full meal and complimentary bar service DAY 2 ARRIVE AT YOUR CHOICE OF STOPOVER Choose from three outbound stopovers. Whichever you choose there s no extra cost: Singapore* Hong Kong Bangkok** Arrive at your selected stopover destination for your three night stay - all included in your holiday price. You will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel with the remainder of the day at leisure. Meals: On board full meal service and complimentary bar service DAY 4 FREE DAY After breakfast, the day is free to explore at your leisure, shop or just relax and make use of your hotel s facilities. DAY 5 ONWARDS TO AUSTRALIA A full buffet breakfast will be served at your hotel. The rest of your day is at leisure until you are transferred to the airport for your onward flight to Perth. Check in and depart for your overnight flight to Perth., On board full meal and complimentary bar service DAY 6 ARRIVE PERTH Welcome to Australia! On arrival in Perth we transfer you to The Duxton Hotel for a three night stay in Deluxe category rooms. The hotel is located close to the riverside walkways and parklands which line the Swan River and just a short stroll from the city s many great restaurants. Tonight meet your Tour Director and fellow guests for our welcome dinner. Meals: Dinner DAY 3 SIGHTSEEING After a full buffet breakfast, enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of your stopover destination, take in the many spectacular sights. On returning to your hotel, the rest of the day is free to relax or further explore the city. Opposite page: Hong Kong. Stopovers For details on all your included three night outbound stopover options please see pages 102-103. *If you choose Singapore as your included three night stopover, you will depart the UK one day later. On your last day in Singapore, you will be transferred to the airport for an early morning flight to Perth, arriving mid-afternoon. From here, you will follow the itinerary on the following pages from day 6. ** Your flight from Bangkok to Perth is via Singapore (Bangkok Singapore with Cathay Pacific). Pre-night accommodation in Perth may be required. 38 TO BOOK PLEASE CALL 0161 236 2444 39
CAIRNS ULURU (AYERS ROCK) PERTH MELBOURNE DAYs 6-16 DAY 9 Uluru (Ayers Rock) Top: DAY 13 Kuranda scenic railway Bottom: DAY 14 Dinner onboard the historic Melbourne Tramcar DAY 12 Helicopter flight over the Great Barrier Reef DAY 7 PERTH After breakfast, we take a city tour of Perth, Australia s sunniest city beautifully set on the banks of the sparkling Swan River. We will visit Kings Park and the Botanical Gardens for an insight into Australia s bushland and native flora and fauna, before heading to the coast to experience the beach lifestyle enjoyed by so many Australians. The remainder of the day is free to explore. DAY 8 PERTH Cruise and tour of Rottnest Island Winery tour and lunch cruise along the scenic Swan River Cruise to Fremantle followed by a tram tour of the port city A thrilling jetboat ride on the Swan River A round of golf at Burswood Park Golf Course Full details on Scenic FreeChoice inclusions are shown on page 86. Scenic freechoice Enjoy a thrilling jetboat ride on the Swan River on day 8. For details on all Scenic FreeChoice inclusions, see page 86. DAY 9 Perth - Uluru (Ayers Rock) After breakfast, we fly to Uluru (Ayers Rock) and transfer to the Desert Gardens Hotel for an overnight stay. Your highlight dinner tonight is the Sounds of Silence experience, an evening of dining under the Outback sky. As the sun sets, you will feast on a gourmet barbeque, served with complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks. After sunset, attention turns to the sky as our startalker takes you on a tour of the southern night sky., Highlight Dinner Why not upgrade your accommodation to spend one night at Longitude 131, a 5-star luxury tented, eco-sensitive and romantic resort, set in the wilderness of Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park and with unparalleled views of Uluru (Ayers Rock)? Please see page 97 for details*. DAY 10 Uluru (Ayers Rock) - cairns This morning watch in awe at the many changing colours as the sun rises over Uluru (Ayers Rock). Following breakfast, we take a base tour of the Rock including the Mala Walk and Mutitjulu Waterhole and visiting the Cultural Centre. Later, we transfer to the airport for the flight to Cairns. On arrival, transfer to the Sebel Hotel where we check in for a four night stay. The Sebel Hotel is centrally located, close to the marina and Cairns restaurant and shopping district. *Passengers choosing this option may not partake in brochured touring activities and meals, alternative meals and activities will be included. Why not upgrade your accommodation to a four night stay at the multi award winning, boutique Sebel Reef House & Spa, set across from the white sandy beach in Palm Cove. With its casual elegance and colonial charm of a bygone era it s the perfect setting to relax and unwind. See page 97 for full details. DAY 11 CAIRNS After an action packed couple of days we give you a free day to relax or make the most of the many attractions in and around Cairns. Ochre Restaurant - an authentic Australian dining experience Sunset cruise followed by dinner at a waterfront restaurant Dine at award winning Coco s Restaurant at the Sebel Hotel Full details on Scenic FreeChoice dining are shown on pages 86-87., Highlight Dinner DAY 12 CAIRNS No trip to Cairns would be complete without a visit to the Great Barrier Reef. We take a high speed catamaran to our pontoon moored on the Outer Barrier Reef, where you can enjoy snorkelling under supervision (all equipment provided), coral and sea life viewing from a semi-submersible boat and fish and coral viewing from an underwater observatory. A delicious smorgasbord lunch is served onboard the pontoon. One of the highlights of today will be an included helicopter flight over the Outer Barrier Reef. This scenic flight will give you a bird s eye view of one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World and is sure to provide many fantastic photo opportunities., Lunch DAY 13 CAIRNS Today we journey into the rainforest to the picturesque village of Kuranda, nestled amidst lush tropical forest and on the banks of the Barron River. We have plenty of time to explore this peaceful village before boarding the Kuranda Scenic Rail in the afternoon for a memorable journey through the rainforest. DAY 14 CAIRNS - MELBOURNE This morning we fly to Melbourne and on arrival transfer to the Crown Promenade Hotel, ideally located on the South Bank of the Yarra River, for a two night stay. Dinner onboard the historic Melbourne Tramcar restaurant Take dinner at one of the Crown Promenade s excellent restaurants An Aussie Rules football match with a pie and a pint (during the Australian Rules Football season) Full details on Scenic FreeChoice dining are shown on page 88., Highlight Dinner 40 41
SYDNEY MELBOURNE DAYs 14-19 DAY 19 Drinks and canapés on board the historic Christchurch Tram DAY 15 MELBOURNE DAY 17 SYDNEY See the wildlife at Phillip Island and the penguin parade Enjoy a gentle cruise along the Yarra River Tour the magnificent Great Ocean Road and Twelve Apostles A guided tour of Melbourne Cricket Ground Visit Ramsey Street on the Official Neighbours Ultimate Tour Guided bicycle tour of Melbourne s highlights Full details on Scenic FreeChoice inclusions are shown on page 88. DAY 16 MELBOURNE - SYDNEY After breakfast, fly to Sydney and transfer to the Four Seasons Hotel for a three night stay in luxurious City View rooms. Early this evening, enjoy incredible views of Sydney Harbour as we take a dinner cruise including complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks., Highlight Dinner Why not upgrade to one of the Four Seasons rooms with views over the harbour? The Opera View rooms offer incredible views of Sydney Harbour for just 99 per person for three nights. And if you really want to pamper yourself, Premier Opera View rooms (which are the equivalent of a Junior Suite) are also available. See page 97 for prices and full details. Sail on an America s Cup yacht - no experience necessary Botanical Gardens picnic Sydney Tower and Skywalk Sydney Opera House tour Visit Sydney Wildlife World and Aquarium Whale watching cruise (May - October) A guided bicycle tour around Sydney Full details on Scenic FreeChoice inclusions are shown on page 88. DAY 18 SYDNEY Today is free to explore Sydney at your leisure. Your Tour Director will be on hand to help plan your day of sightseeing in this fantastic city. DAY 19 SYDNEY - CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND This morning transfer to the airport for your flight to Christchurch on New Zealand s South Island. On arrival, you will be transferred to the Millennium Hotel (or similar), centrally located in Cathedral Square, for a three night stay. Tonight s highlight dinner begins aboard the historic Christchurch tram for drinks and canapés, then continue to a local restaurant for a private dinner., Highlight Dinner Opposite page: Sydney Harbour. Bottom left: Day 17 Enjoy a whale watching cruise. 42 Bottom right: Opera View Room, Four Seasons Hotel, Sydney 43
DAYs 19-28 AUCKLAND ROTORUA Wanaka Milford Sound Mount Cook CHRISTCHURCH LAKE TEKAPO QUEENSTOWN DAY 25 An exhilarating jet boat ride through Shotover Canyon DAY 24 An included cruise on Milford Sound DAY 20 CHRISTCHURCH A punting trip which glides you along the Avon River A guided bicycle tour of the city Explore the city at leisure with a historic tram sightseeing pass Visit the Antarctic Centre and see the penguins Take a guided tour of the city s botanical gardens onboard the Caterpillar electric shuttle Full details on Scenic FreeChoice inclusions are shown on page 95. DAY 21 CHRISTCHURCH Scenic freechoice Enjoy a punting trip along the Avon River on day 20. For details on all Scenic FreeChoice inclusions, see page 95. Today is a free day for you to make the most of the many attractions in and around Christchurch at your leisure. DAY 22 CHRISTCHURCH - LAKE TEKAPO This morning travel south to Lake Tekapo. En route visit the Church of the Good Shepherd, situated on Lake Tekapo s edge. Continue your journey to our hotel with views of Lake Tekapo. Overnight at Peppers Bluewater Resort., Dinner DAY 23 LAKE TEKAPO - QUEENSTOWN Our journey continues as we head south, viewing New Zealand s highest mountain, Mount Cook (subject to weather) and stopping at picturesque Lake Wanaka before continuing to Queenstown. Nestled on the shores of Lake Wakatipu and surrounded by the majestic peaks of the Southern Alps, Queenstown is recognised as New Zealand s premier visitor destination. Stay four nights at Hotel St Moritz in a one bedroom Lake View suite*. Why not upgrade your accommodation to spend four nights at Evergreen Lodge? See page 101 for details. DAY 24 MILFORD SOUND Enjoy the beauty of Fiordland National Park as we take a scenic journey to awe-inspiring Milford Sound. Experience unforgettable vistas as we cruise on Milford Sound, the most accessible of Fiordland s magnificent glacier-carved fiords. Sheer peaks rise all around and spectacular waterfalls plunge into the calm waters. The cruise includes majestic Mitre Peak and often dolphins can be seen playing in the waters. *Guests requiring twin share can not be accommodated in a one bedroom Lake View suite and will be accommodated in a guest room with twin beds. DAY 25 QUEENSTOWN A tour of local country gardens followed by morning tea Enjoy a guided tour of local wineries with lunch Take an exhilarating ride through Shotover Canyon in a jet boat See the scenery of the Southern Lakes region on a 4WD tour Enjoy a scenic guided tour to historic Skippers Canyon Relax onboard the legendary Million Dollar Cruise An indulgent therapeutic massage or foot revitalisation Full details on Scenic FreeChoice inclusions are shown on page 94. DAY 26 QUEENSTOWN With rugged mountains and crystal clear air, there s just so much to do in Queenstown. So today you have the chance to explore Queenstown at your own pace. Scenic freechoice Take a tour of local country gardens followed by morning tea on day 25. For details on all Scenic FreeChoice inclusions, see page 94. A cruise on Lake Wakatipu onboard the TSS Earnslaw historic steamship, then dine at Walter Peak station Ride the gondola to Skyline Restaurant and dine with spectacular views over Queenstown Enjoy a relaxing gourmet dinner at Lombardi s Restaurant Full details on Scenic FreeChoice dining are shown on page 94., Highlight Dinner DAY 27 QUEENSTOWN - ROTORUA This morning we board our flight to Auckland and then head south. Visit Whakarewarewa Village for a guided tour by one of the village locals and a fascinating insight into how geothermal activity is part of their everyday life. See Pohutu Geyser which shoots boiling water up to 30m into the air, before continuing to the Novotel Lakeside Resort in Rotorua for an overnight stay in a Lake View room. Tamaki Village Hangi and Cultural Show International buffet dinner at the Atlas Café and Restaurant Full details on Scenic FreeChoice dining are shown on page 93., Highlight Dinner Why not upgrade your accommodation to spend one night at the Hamurana Country Estate or Treetops Lodge & Estate? See page 101 for details. 44 TO BOOK PLEASE CALL 0161 236 2444 45
DAYS 28-30 AUCKLAND Longlands Homestead ROTORUA DAY 28 Rotorua, on New Zealand s volcanic plateau DAY 28 ROTORUA - AUCKLAND Enjoy the Agrodome sheep shearing show and then see the rare Kiwi at Rainbow Springs An amphibious duck tour of Rotorua s city and lakes Relax in the geothermal pools of the Polynesian Day Spa Visit Rotorua Museum Enjoy a tour of Te Puia Thermal Reserve and the Maori Arts and Crafts institute Late morning we journey north to Longlands Homestead, a working dairy farm, for a tour by one of the farm hosts followed by a home cooked roast lamb lunch. Continue to Auckland for a two night stay at the luxurious Langham Hotel. Full details on Scenic FreeChoice inclusions are shown on page 93., Highlight Lunch DAY 29 AUCKLAND Sail on an America s Cup yacht - no experience necessary Explore beautiful Waiheke Island Cruise in search of dolphins and whales on a high speed catamaran Visit Waitakere Ranges, walk in the rainforest and along the west coast s black sand beaches Cruise Auckland Harbour including morning tea Discover Auckland on a morning sightseeing tour Enjoy Kelly Tarlton s Antarctic Encounter & Underwater World Visit Sky Tower, New Zealand s tallest man made structure Tonight we say farewell to New Zealand and our fellow passengers in style, with great food and 360 degree views to match. Located 190m up Sky Tower, Orbit Revolving Restaurant stands out as one of Auckland s top dining experiences. Full details on Scenic FreeChoice inclusions are shown on page 90., Highlight Dinner DAY 30 AUCKLAND Your tour concludes this morning and you ll be transferred back to the airport for your flight home. Alternatively why not extend your holiday in New Zealand or Australia, visit family and friends or arrange a stopover on the way back? See over page for details. DAY 31 ARRIVE UK Welcome home! Opposite page: Day 29 An amazing farewell dinner in Sky Tower, Auckland 46 TO BOOK PLEASE CALL 0161 236 2444 47
- DEPARTURE DATES AND PRICES - DEPARTURE DATES AND PRICES Day15 Twelve Apostles, Great Ocean Road 31 day VERY BEST OF AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND TOUR Top: Outrigger Hotel, Fiji. Bottom: Santa Monica San Francisco what s included flexible holiday extensions Early booking offer FLIGHTS WITH AUSTRALIA s national carrier: Return economy flights with QANTAS from London Heathrow. Regional UK flights for only 95 per person, see pages 20-21 for more details. Premium Economy and Business Class upgrade prices are available on request. Choice of THREE night outbound stopover: Choose from: Singapore, Bangkok or Hong Kong Your three night stopover includes return airport - hotel transfers, accommodation, breakfast and a city sightseeing tour Scenic FreeChoice inclusions: Perth - choice of 5 Scenic FreeChoice inclusions Melbourne - choice of 6 Scenic FreeChoice inclusions Sydney - choice of 7 Scenic FreeChoice inclusions Christchurch - choice of 5 Scenic FreeChoice inclusions Queenstown - choice of 7 Scenic FreeChoice inclusions Rotorua - choice of 5 Scenic FreeChoice inclusions Auckland - choice of 8 Scenic FreeChoice inclusions 2011 08 October 05 November 5,895 5,895 Scenic DINING: 39 Superb meals including; 27 breakfasts, 1 highlight lunch, 1 lunch, 8 highlight dinners, 2 dinners (excludes in-flight meals) SCEnic freechoice DINING in great locations: Cairns, Melbourne, Queenstown, Rotorua departure dates and prices (per person) Prices are per person based on two people sharing a twin or double room. Single supplement 1,395. SO much more included with scenic tours: Our tours are fully inclusive, with no hidden extras. In addition to the many things highlighted above, we also include: Services of a Scenic Tour Director and Coach Captains in Australia & New Zealand First class air-conditioned coaches with experienced coach captains All accommodation as detailed in the itinerary (or of a similar standard) All non-uk airport/hotel transfers if making arrangements with Scenic Tours All excursions, tours and entrance fees as detailed in the itinerary All pre-payable airport taxes, security charges and UK Air Passenger Duty (APD) All porterage (one piece of luggage per person) 2012 21 January 04 February 03 March 21 April 5,995 5,995 5,995 5,495 Hotels 96-101 Scenic FreeChoice Inclusions 86-95 s 20-21 Stopovers 102-107 Weather & Visas 108 Booking Conditions 109-111 CHOICE OF Return stopovers Choose from a range of beach or city stopovers in Asia, the South Pacific or even California on your way home. We have a selection of fabulous stopovers for you to choose from with savings of up to 360 per couple if you book early. EXTEND YOUR HOLIDAY IN AUSTRALIA Want to see more of Australia or New Zealand after your holiday? Scenic Tours would be delighted to help you with your arrangements wherever possible, and we are normally able to offer special rates on flights and hotels. What s more, unlike other companies, Scenic Tours will not charge an administration fee for this service. VISIT FRIENDS AND FAMILY If you would like to see family and friends in Australia or New Zealand then let Scenic Tours take care of this for you. Afterwards you still have the opportunity to take advantage of our fantastic range of stopovers on the way home. And once again, we will not charge an administration fee for this service. HOW TO BOOK To book your Very Best of Australia & New Zealand tour simply call our friendly and knowledgeable team on: 0161 236 2444 When making a booking please have the following information ready; your passport details, choice of airline, choice of outbound stopover and choice of inbound stopover. save up to 360 per couple ON YOUR INBOUND STOPOVER If you book the 31 day Very Best of Australia & New Zealand tour early, Scenic Tours will offer you a saving on your homeward stopover of up to 360 per couple. So whether you prefer to relax on a beach, visit California or explore one of Asia s vibrant cities, there s something to suit everyone. SOUTH PACIFIC & CALIFORNIA three nights from ONLY 169 PP Choose from Fiji, Los Angeles, San Francisco or Santa Monica. ASIA CITy three nights from only 119 PP Your options include Hong Kong, Singapore, Bangkok and our new stopover destination Tokyo. ASIA beach three nights from only 199 PP From the island paradise of Bali, the relaxing resorts of Sentosa and Bintan near Singapore or even a Thai Beach. BOOK EARLY TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THESE GREAT SAVINGS For prices and more detailed information on your inbound stopover options, see pages 102-107 48 49