New Zealand and Australia: The People Down Under
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- I like to spend much of the day exploring
- Whether walking through historic neighborhoods at a moderate pace or out and about on a coach, I prefer to keep my days full
- Stairs don’t bother me, and I love to keep up with the group
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A day is "lost" due to crossing the International Dateline.
Walking a little over 1 mile; predominantly flat surfaces. Hotel check-in from 2:00 p.m.
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On our feet most of the morning, walking approximately 3 miles at zoo; undulating, paved surfaces. Walking approximately 2 miles afternoon and evening, undulating paved surfaces & stairs - the Opera House visit involves between 150 and 200 stairs.
We will ta...
Walking along city sidewalks, up to 3 miles. There may be extra walking and/or standing in lines as the group prepares to board the ship.
This morning we check out of our Sydney hotel and head for a guided walking exploration of The Rocks area giving us an insig...
A full day at sea to enjoy the ship's amenities.
This morning we participate in a lecture/discussion on a topic of the Group Leader's choice. We then have time to relax and enjoy the ship's amenities.
At leisure to enjoy the ship's amenities.
At leisure.
On board the ship
On board the ship
On board the ship.
Field trip combines viewing from motorcoach with short walks.
Melbourne, Australia’s second-largest city, is the capital of Victoria, a state in the south-eastern corner of Australia. During the gold era Melbourne possessed great wealth and many of the city’s fi...
This morning we explore northern Tasmania with our Group Leader.
We have this afternoon free to explore Burnie at our leisure.
At leisure.
On board the ship.
On board the ship.
On board the ship.
A full day at sea to enjoy the ship's amenities.
This morning we participate in a lecture/discussion on a topic of the Group Leader's choice. We then have time to relax and enjoy the ship's amenities.
At leisure to enjoy the ship's amenities.
At leisure.
On board the ship.
On board the ship.
On board the ship.
A full day at sea to enjoy the ship's amenities.
This morning we participate in a lecture/discussion on a topic of the Group Leader's choice. We then have time to relax and enjoy the ship's amenities.
At leisure to enjoy the ship's amenities.
At leisure.
On board the ship.
On board the ship.
On board the ship.
A full day at sea to enjoy the ship's amenities.
Today's cruising is no longer ocean cruising. Enjoy scenic cruising of Fiordland National Park, Doubtful Sound, and Milford Sound. Stand on deck and view the teeming wildlife.
We continue to cruise among the...
Walking approximately 2 miles; paved surfaces; undulating, steep in parts. The drive to from Port Chalmers to Taiaroa Head is about 26 miles (42 kilometres), approximately 1 hour each way.
Dunedin, the "Edinburgh of the South", is home to New Zealand’s first uni...
Getting on/off a boat.
We disembark our vessel in Timaru and explore the fertile agricultural heartland of South Canterbury, home to a surprisingly diverse cultural history.
At leisure to enjoy the ship's amenities.
At leisure.
On board the ship.
On board the ship.
On board the ship.
Walking approximately 2 miles; flat, paved surfaces. The drive to from Picton to Blenheim is about 18 miles (30 kilometres), approximately 30 minutes each way.
Today, we disembark our vessel in Picton and drive through to Blenheim. Here we embark on an expert-le...
Walking up to 2 miles; generally flat, paved surfaces; some stairs.
Wellington, the capital of New Zealand since 1865, is located at the southern extremity of the North Island. Its magnificent amphitheatre-like harbour, hemmed in by rugged hills, was formed by t...
Field trip combines viewing from motorcoach with short walks.
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This morning we board our motorcoach and transfer through to Rotorua, a geothermal wonderland at the heart of Maori society and culture. Loc...
A full day at sea to enjoy the ship's amenities
This morning we participate in a lecture/discussion on a topic of the Group Leader's choice. We then have time to relax and enjoy the ship's amenities.
At leisure to enjoy the ship's amenities.
At leisure.
On board the ship.
On board the ship.
On board the ship.
Field trip combines viewing from motorcoach with short walks.
On arrival in Auckland we disembark our vessel for the final time and have an overview introducing us to Auckland.. Auckland, the “City of Sails,” is New Zealand’s largest city and over one-third of a...
Walking up to 2 miles on flat, paved surfaces. Hotel check out is by 10:00 a.m. See your program’s travel details regarding transfers. If you are an independent traveller (POP status), see the information “For participants NOT taking the group transfer”.
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