SPECTACULAR SOUTH ISLAND WITH CAIRNS, THE OUTBACK, MELBOURNE, SYDNEY and FIJI (IPIW2012)

Day 1:
Arrive in Cairns, Australia. Welcome to Cairns, “Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef” and one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. The balance of the day is at your leisure.

Day 2:
Cairns. Today, board a fast catamaran for a CRUISE to Green Island, one of the many tropical islands on Australia’s famous Great Barrier Reef. Here you can choose to SNORKEL, take a GLASS-BOTTOM BOAT TOUR, or walk through the island’s cool rainforest. Return to Cairns and enjoy the afternoon at your leisure. (B)

Day 3:
Cairns. A full day at leisure to explore tropical Cairns. (B)

Day 4:
Cairns–Ayers Rock. Today, fly to Ayers Rock. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. (B)

Day 5:
Ayers Rock. This morning, included sightseeing takes you to Kata Tjuta (the Olgas), where you will enjoy a GUIDED WALK. This afternoon, a guided sightseeing tour includes a visit to the CULTURAL CENTRE and a WALKING TOUR around the base of Uluru (Ayers Rock). Late in the day, travel to “Sunset Strip” for a drink, canapés, and to witness the changing colors of the rock. (B)

Day 6:
Ayers Rock–Alice Springs. Today, fly to Alice Springs for guided sightseeing that includes visits to the OLD TELEGRAPH STATION, ANZAC HILL, SCHOOL OF THE AIR, and the ROYAL FLYING DOCTOR SERVCIE. (B)

Day 7:
Alice Springs–Melbourne. Today, fly to Melbourne. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. (B)

Day 8:
Melbourne. Your morning guided sightseeing tour includes Queen Victoria Market (when open), the Italian Quarter, the Shrine of Remembrance, the BOTANIC GARDENS, FITZROY GARDENS, and spectacular city views from Bolte Bridge. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. (B)

Day 9:
Melbourne. A full day at leisure for independent activities. (B)

Day 10:
Melbourne–Sydney. Today, fly to Sydney. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. (B)

Day 11:
Sydney. Enjoy a morning guided sightseeing tour that includes a Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge photo stop, the historic “Rocks” area, and a visit to world-famous BONDI BEACH. The afternoon is at your leisure. (B)

Day 12:
Sydney. Enjoy a full day at leisure in this beautiful city. (B)

Day 13:
Sydney–Queenstown, New Zealand. Today, fly to Queenstown. Meet your Local Host this afternoon and pick up your rental car. (B)

Day 14:
Queenstown. Milford Sound Excursion. Travel by motorcoach along the shores of Lake Wakatipu to Te Anau, gateway to FIORDLAND NATIONAL PARK. View the Mirror Lakes as you pass through Eglinton Valley. From the Homer Tunnel, emerge into Cleddau Valley. Join your Milford Sound CRUISE for an unforgettable experience. (B)

Day 15:
Queenstown. A full day at leisure in the “Adventure Capital of the World.” (B)

Day 16:
Queenstown–Mount Cook Region. Head north and make a stop in charming Wanaka en route to stunning Mount Cook. (B)

Day 17:
Mount Cook–Dunedin. Depart this alpine wonderland and drive to Dunedin, one of the best-preserved Victorian and Edwardian cities in the Southern Hemisphere. (B)

Day 18:
Dunedin. A free day at your leisure to explore the city and the surrounding area. (B)

Day 19:
Dunedin–Queenstown. Today, travel through the rugged Otago region to Queenstown. Along the way, see signs of the gold rush that boomed in the 1860s. As you near Queenstown you will pass through Central Otago, a popular wine-making region. (B)

Day 20:
Queenstown–Nadi, Fiji. Today, fly to Fiji. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. (B)

Day 21:
Fiji. Your morning guided sightseeing tour includes a visit to a LOCAL VILLAGE, a stunning ORCHID GARDEN, and a TROPICAL FRUIT FARM where you will sample fruit and juice from the orchard. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. (B)

Day 22:
Fiji. Enjoy a full day at your leisure. (B)

Day 23:
Fiji. Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)

Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
5/23/2012 - 6/16/2012	$4,509
5/24/2012 - 6/17/2012	$4,509
5/26/2012 - 6/19/2012	$4,509
5/28/2012 - 6/21/2012	$4,509
5/30/2012 - 6/23/2012	$4,509
5/31/2012 - 6/24/2012	$4,509
6/2/2012 - 6/26/2012	$4,509
6/4/2012 - 6/28/2012	$4,509
6/6/2012 - 6/30/2012	$4,509
6/7/2012 - 7/1/2012	$4,509
6/9/2012 - 7/3/2012	$4,509
6/11/2012 - 7/5/2012	$4,509
6/13/2012 - 7/7/2012	$4,509
6/14/2012 - 7/8/2012	$4,509
6/16/2012 - 7/10/2012	$4,509
6/18/2012 - 7/12/2012	$4,509
6/20/2012 - 7/14/2012	$4,509
6/21/2012 - 7/15/2012	$4,509
6/23/2012 - 7/17/2012	$4,509
6/25/2012 - 7/19/2012	$4,559
6/27/2012 - 7/21/2012	$4,619
6/28/2012 - 7/22/2012	$4,619
6/30/2012 - 7/24/2012	$4,619
7/2/2012 - 7/26/2012	$4,619
7/4/2012 - 7/28/2012	$4,619
7/5/2012 - 7/29/2012	$4,619
7/7/2012 - 7/31/2012	$4,619
7/9/2012 - 8/2/2012	$4,619
7/11/2012 - 8/4/2012	$4,619
7/12/2012 - 8/5/2012	$4,619
7/14/2012 - 8/7/2012	$4,619
7/16/2012 - 8/9/2012	$4,619
7/18/2012 - 8/11/2012	$4,619
7/19/2012 - 8/12/2012	$4,619
7/21/2012 - 8/14/2012	$4,619
7/23/2012 - 8/16/2012	$4,619
7/25/2012 - 8/18/2012	$4,619
7/26/2012 - 8/19/2012	$4,619
7/28/2012 - 8/21/2012	$4,619
7/30/2012 - 8/23/2012	$4,619
8/1/2012 - 8/25/2012	$4,619
8/2/2012 - 8/26/2012	$4,619
8/4/2012 - 8/28/2012	$4,619
8/6/2012 - 8/30/2012	$4,619
8/8/2012 - 9/1/2012	$4,619
8/9/2012 - 9/2/2012	$4,619
8/11/2012 - 9/4/2012	$4,619
8/13/2012 - 9/6/2012	$4,619
8/15/2012 - 9/8/2012	$4,619
8/16/2012 - 9/9/2012	$4,619
8/18/2012 - 9/11/2012	$4,619
8/20/2012 - 9/13/2012	$4,619
8/22/2012 - 9/15/2012	$4,619
8/23/2012 - 9/16/2012	$4,619
8/25/2012 - 9/18/2012	$4,619
8/27/2012 - 9/20/2012	$4,619
8/29/2012 - 9/22/2012	$4,619
8/30/2012 - 9/23/2012	$4,619
9/1/2012 - 9/25/2012	$4,619
9/3/2012 - 9/27/2012	$4,619
9/5/2012 - 9/29/2012	$4,619
9/6/2012 - 9/30/2012	$4,619
9/8/2012 - 10/2/2012	$4,619
9/10/2012 - 10/4/2012	$4,619
9/12/2012 - 10/6/2012	$4,699
9/13/2012 - 10/7/2012	$4,699
9/15/2012 - 10/9/2012	$4,699
9/17/2012 - 10/11/2012	$4,699
9/19/2012 - 10/13/2012	$4,699
9/20/2012 - 10/14/2012	$4,699
9/22/2012 - 10/16/2012	$4,699
9/24/2012 - 10/18/2012	$4,699
9/26/2012 - 10/20/2012	$4,699
9/27/2012 - 10/21/2012	$4,699
9/29/2012 - 10/23/2012	$4,699
10/1/2012 - 10/25/2012	$4,699
10/3/2012 - 10/27/2012	$4,699
10/4/2012 - 10/28/2012	$4,699
10/6/2012 - 10/30/2012	$4,699
10/8/2012 - 11/1/2012	$4,699
10/10/2012 - 11/3/2012	$4,699
10/11/2012 - 11/4/2012	$4,699
10/13/2012 - 11/6/2012	$4,699
10/15/2012 - 11/8/2012	$4,699
10/17/2012 - 11/10/2012	$4,699
10/18/2012 - 11/11/2012	$4,699
10/20/2012 - 11/13/2012	$4,699
10/22/2012 - 11/15/2012	$4,699
10/24/2012 - 11/17/2012	$4,699
10/25/2012 - 11/18/2012	$4,699
10/27/2012 - 11/20/2012	$4,699
10/29/2012 - 11/22/2012	$4,699
10/31/2012 - 11/24/2012	$4,699
11/1/2012 - 11/25/2012	$4,699
11/3/2012 - 11/27/2012	$4,699
11/5/2012 - 11/29/2012	$4,699
11/7/2012 - 12/1/2012	$4,699
11/8/2012 - 12/2/2012	$4,699
11/10/2012 - 12/4/2012	$4,699
11/12/2012 - 12/6/2012	$4,699
11/14/2012 - 12/8/2012	$4,699
11/15/2012 - 12/9/2012	$4,699
11/17/2012 - 12/11/2012	$4,699
11/19/2012 - 12/13/2012	$4,699
11/21/2012 - 12/15/2012	$4,699
11/22/2012 - 12/16/2012	$4,699
11/24/2012 - 12/18/2012	$4,699
11/26/2012 - 12/20/2012	$4,589
11/28/2012 - 12/22/2012	$4,589
11/29/2012 - 12/23/2012	$4,589
12/1/2012 - 12/25/2012	$4,589
12/3/2012 - 12/27/2012	$4,589
12/5/2012 - 12/29/2012	$4,589
12/6/2012 - 12/30/2012	$4,589
12/8/2012 - 1/1/2013	$4,589
12/10/2012 - 1/3/2013	$4,609
12/12/2012 - 1/5/2013	$4,619
12/13/2012 - 1/6/2013	$4,619
12/15/2012 - 1/8/2013	$4,619
12/17/2012 - 1/10/2013	$4,619
12/19/2012 - 1/12/2013	$4,679
12/20/2012 - 1/13/2013	$4,699
12/22/2012 - 1/15/2013	$4,719
12/24/2012 - 1/17/2013	$4,739
12/26/2012 - 1/19/2013	$4,769
12/27/2012 - 1/20/2013	$4,789
12/29/2012 - 1/22/2013	$4,799
12/31/2012 - 1/24/2013	$4,809
Note: Departures appearing above in green are guaranteed to operate by the tour operator.
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