20 days tour

Down Under Discovery

$ 9,837 .00 USD

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Down Under Discovery

This tour includes:

Guide

An expert guide is included.

Transport

Transport is included.

Hygieneprotocol

The health and safety of our guests remains our top priority and while we highly recommend that travellers are vaccinated against COVID-19, after 1 March, 2023 , we will no longer require it. Destinations and other transportation operators โ€“ like airlines โ€“ have their own rules and regulations. It will be up to the responsibility of our guests to understand and comply with those policies to move freely across the globe. The Globus family of brands previous policy โ€“ requiring all guests be vaccinated against COVID-19 โ€“ remains in effect until 1 March, 2023 . Anyone travelling before that date on a Globus, Cosmos or Avalon Waterways holiday must be fully vaccinated. ------------------------------------------------------------------- The following requirements are in place traveling Internationally and domestically beginning Sept. 1, 2021: - Full vaccination against COVID-19 in the form of written documentation (paper or electronic copy), in English. Vaccination documentation must include information that identifies the person and vaccination date(s). Proof of full vaccination must show that official vaccination dose(s) were administered at least 14-days prior to the start of your first service purchased from the Globus family of brands. Globus accepts vaccines authorized or recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO), Centers for Disease Control (CDC), European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC). Travelers may encounter additional requirements if their vaccine is not recognized by the travel destination. - For children who do not qualify for vaccination, one of the two forms of documentation are required to travel: 1) Verifiable negative COVID-19 test result in the form of written documentation (paper or electronic copy), in English. Testing must be performed by an entity recognized by your government of residence, using a viral test (NAAT/PCR or antigen). The test result documentation must include information that identifies the person, a specimen collection date and the type of test. A negative test result must show the test was done within 72 hours before the start of your first service purchased from the Globus family of brands. 2) If you recovered from COVID-19 in the last three months, and have met the criteria to end isolation, you may travel instead with documentation of recovery, which includes a positive test result and a letter from your health care provider that states you have been cleared to end isolation (return to work, travel, etc.) The test result documentation and letter must include information that identifies the person, a specimen collection date and the type of test. A positive test result must show test was done within 3 months of the start of your first service purchased from the Globus family of brands. A SAFE & WARM WELCOME: We will enact new tour check-in procedures and pre-trip health screenings to offer guests a safe start to their journey, including adherence to social distancing requirements. BLENDING CULTURAL PROXIMITY WITH SOCIAL DISTANCE: We will ensure safe distances for our guests throughout the journey, on coach and during excursions. This includes providing masks for our guests use at any time where social proximity could be an issue as well as the possibility of reducing group sizes, if required. And wireless listening technologyโ€”including our Go Beyond Devices in Europeโ€”enables safe distances between our guests and other travelers on excursions. FOCUS ON GUEST AND TEAM MEMBER HEALTH: To ensure a healthy environment for our team and our guests, we will conduct regular temperature checks for both guests and our team, and when necessary, masks will be worn by our team when with guests. TOUCHING HEARTS, NOT HANDS: Traveling with the Globus family of brands removes many of the โ€œtouch pointsโ€ of travel, including luggage handling, check in/out, expedited entry into attractions and more. We are further reducing risk with hands-free services, including all self-services replaced by staff, including buffet meals replaced with table service. We will also ensure hand sanitizing is available throughout each trip, on coach and in hotels. COMMITMENT TO CLEAN: As a part of our commitment to clean, we are requiring enhanced cleaning procedures with our hotel partners, on our motorcoaches, vehicles and throughout every trip, including additional daily disinfecting procedures that go above-and-beyond our already strict health and safety procedures. PARTNERS IN DISCOVERY AND IN HEALTH: The Globus family of brands has strict health and safety protocols, which have been in place for years, focused on ensuring all aspects of our operationโ€”from vehicles and equipment used on trip to excursions and hotel procedures. This process will continue with new, elevated health and safety checks, to maintain our promise that each touch-point of our tours and cruises are considered in our commitment to guest and team member well-being.

Accommodation

As stated in itinerary

Meals

Breakfast daily, 4 lunches, 6 dinners

Not included:

Flights

Others

Optional

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Itinerary of your trip Down Under Discovery

  • Day 1 Day 1: Arrive In Auckland, New Zealand
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Arrive In Auckland, New Zealand

      A Mฤori Welcome Welcome to Aotearoa, Mฤori for โ€œland of the long white cloud.โ€ Your room is available for immediate check-in. A pre-night is not required for early check-in. Please schedule your flights to arrive by 4:30pm in order to attend this eveningโ€™s welcome briefing and dinner. (D)

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  • Day 2 Day 2: Auckland
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Auckland

      The City of Sails Start your day with a visit to the All Blacks Experience followed by a sightseeing tour of Auckland. See bustling Queen Street, the cityโ€™s oldest park, Auckland Domain, and historic Parnell Village. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. Your Tour Director will have suggestions for additional sightseeing, shopping, and dining. (B)

      TOUR HIGHLIGHT
      LEGENDS OF THE GAME Emerge yourself into the legacy, culture and people who have made the All Blacks rugby team an important part of the history of New Zealand. Youโ€™ll experience first-hand the excitement and emotion of game day and be inspired by the full force of the haka. Hear about past and present legends of the game and enjoy hands-on interactions. Youโ€™ll quickly understand how deeply this team and sport are intertwined with the heart and heritage of the country.


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  • Day 3 Day 3: Aucklandโ€“Waitomoโ€“Rotorua
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Aucklandโ€“Waitomoโ€“Rotorua

      New Zealand Treasures Depart Auckland and travel through the green pastoral region of Waikato to the Famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Continue over the Mamaku Ranges to Rotorua. Enjoy a Hangi dinner this evening. (B,D)

      LOCAL FAVORITE
      CULTURE & TRADITION Journey back to a time of proud warriors and ancient Mฤori traditions. Tour the village and learn about Mฤori traditions and customs followed by a delicious Hangi dinner (roasted meats and vegetables cooked underground with hot stones). Youโ€™ll be entertained by master storytellers and singers, and you might even be asked to join in a Haka, the traditional war dance.

      TOUR HIGHLIGHT
      NATURAL WONDERS Your visit to Waitomo Glowworm Caves starts with a guided tour through the limestone chambers, delicate formations, and passages of the cavern. Next, discover an ancient world of 30 million years in the making and marvel at Mother Natureโ€™s light display as you glide silently through the starry wonderland of the Glowworm Grotto. See the lights of thousands of these tiny creatures as they radiate their light in a subterranean world. The glowworm (Arachnocampa Luminosa) is unique to New Zealand making the Waitomo Glowworm Caves an absolute must-do.


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  • Day 4 Day 4: Rotorua
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Rotorua

      Earthly Wonders This morning, enjoy a guided tour and a special visit to the National Kiwi Hatchery. Then, visit the Agrodome to learn more about one of the countryโ€™s major industriesโ€“sheep! Continue to Te Puia, Rotoruaโ€™s most prominent thermal area. The remainder of the day is at leisure. (B)

      LOCAL FAVORITE
      CONSERVATION HEROES Only about 5% of all Kiwi birds hatched in the wild survive to adulthood making them endangered. At The National Kiwi Hatchery, youโ€™ll see conservation in action. Known as the national leader in hatching techniques and kiwi chick rearing, youโ€™ll see each stage a kiwi chick goes through before being released into the national parks. 100% of your entry goes straight back to the Kiwi hatching program.


      ENHANCED FREE TIME
      EXPLORE MORE in Rotorua with an optional floatplane for flightseeing of this beautiful region, join a New Zealand family for dinner in their home, or indulge yourself in the relaxing hot springs, sumptuous spa treatments, and massage therapies at the Polynesian Spa. These and more options are available throughout your tour at MyGlobus. Your Tour Director and your GlobusGO mobile app have all the tips and guidance to enjoy your free time.


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  • Day 5 Day 5: Rotoruaโ€“Christchurchโ€“Mount Cook Area
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Rotoruaโ€“Christchurchโ€“Mount Cook Area

      Night Lights Fly to Christchurch, the largest city on New Zealandโ€™s South Island, then travel south to magnificent Mount Cook region, named after New Zealandโ€™s highest peak. The Mount Cook region offers some of the darkest skies in the world โ€“ perfect for viewing the southern night sky. (B,D)


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  • Day 6 Day 6: Mount Cook Areaโ€“Queenstown
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Mount Cook Areaโ€“Queenstown

      Alpine Adventures Start the day with a visit to the Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre for unique insight into the history and culture of this region. Then, time to explore on your own. Continue to Queenstown, the โ€œAdventure Capital of the World. (B)

      ENHANCED FREE TIME
      EXPLORE MORE with one of the many spectacular scenic walks or perhaps an optional scenic flight that lands on nearby Tasman Glacier.


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  • Day 7 Day 7: Queenstown. Excursion To Milford Sound
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Queenstown. Excursion To Milford Sound

      Fjords, Forest & Falls Today, travel into scenic Fiordland National Park. Boasting some of the most breathtaking scenery in the world, this region of New Zealand has been named as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and was famously described by author, Rudyard Kipling, as the โ€œeighth wonder of the world.โ€ Late evening return to Queenstown. (B,L)

      NOTE: The excursion to Milford Sound may happen on Day 8 depending on weather and road conditions today.

      TOUR HIGHLIGHT
      PICTURE PERFECT Cruise on the fiord with sheer rock walls rising thousands of feet from the waterโ€™s great depths. Experience dense rainforest, towering mountains, glaciers, and waterfalls. Have your cameras ready for marine life such as playful dolphins, seals, and penguins. It will be a day to remember as you experience New Zealandโ€™s wild side at its absolute best!


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  • Day 8 Day 8: Queenstown
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Queenstown

      Vineyards & Views A full day at leisure for your own discoveries. (B,D)

      TOUR HIGHLIGHT
      AN ELEVATED EXPERIENCE This evening, take a scenic gondola ride to the top of Bobโ€™s Peak where youโ€™ll enjoy a delicious dinner and breathtaking views of Queenstown, Lake Wakatipu, and the Remarkable Mountains. Make sure to have your camera ready for fantastic photo opportunities.

      ENHANCED FREE TIME
      EXPLORE MORE with an optional visit to a local vineyard, or maybe take a thrilling jet boat ride on the Dart River. These and more options are available throughout your tour at MyGlobus. Your Tour Director and your GlobusGO mobile app have all the tips and guidance to enjoy your free time.


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  • Day 9 Day 9: Queenstownโ€“Melbourne, Australia
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Queenstownโ€“Melbourne, Australia

      On to Australia Board your flight across the Tasman Sea to Melbourne. Enjoy three nights in the city often referred to as Australiaโ€™s cultural capital. Melbourne is a blend of world-class restaurants, museums, shopping, and interesting hidden laneways. (B)

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  • Day 10 Day 10: Melbourne
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Melbourne

      Gโ€™day Melbourne! Todayโ€™s sightseeing tour includes landmarks such as Parliament House and the Shrine of Remembrance, a tribute to Australiaโ€™s war heroes. Visit beautiful Fitzroy Gardens, then drive past the Royal Botanic Gardens. Youโ€™ll soon discover the different architectural influences of this city as you see the Victorian Arts Centre and other buildings of significance. Following lunch at a local restaurant, travel to the top of the Melbourne Skydeck. Enjoy free time the remainder of the day. (B,L)

      TOUR HIGHLIGHT
      REACH NEW HEIGHTS Be ready to be wowed when you travel to the top of the Melbourne Skydeck, the southern hemisphereโ€™s highest observation deck. The city comes to you when you take it all in from nearly 1,000 feet/300 metres high. Enjoy awe inspiring views of Melbourne from the observation deck. The Skydeck will change the way you look at Melbourne and maybe the world.

      ENHANCED FREE TIME
      EXPLORE MORE Tonightโ€™s optional excursion is a visit to see the world-famous Penguin Parade on Phillip Island. Experience the magic of little penguins returning home at sunset to one of the largest penguin colonies in Australia. Watch as these beloved fairy penguins waddle from the ocean to their burrows in the sand around you. Youโ€™ll get up close and personal from the special Penguins Plus grandstand. This and more options are available throughout your tour at MyGlobus. Your Tour Director and your GlobusGO mobile app have all the tips and guidance to enjoy your free time.


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  • Day 11 Day 11: Melbourne
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Melbourne

      Cosmopolitan Cool Enjoy a full day at leisure to explore this multicultural and cosmopolitan city. (B)

      ENHANCED FREE TIME
      EXPLORE MORE in Melbourne by dining at a local restaurant to immerse yourself in Melbourneโ€™s passionate food and wine scene, or walk along Chapel and Brunswick Streets, famous for great shopping. Take a trip out of town to sample award-winning wines in the Yarra Valley or drive along the spectacular Great Ocean Road to see the โ€œTwelve Apostles.โ€


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  • Day 12 Day 12: Melbourneโ€“Alice Springs
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 12: Melbourneโ€“Alice Springs

      Into the Outback Today, fly to the Outback where sightseeing includes a visit to the Royal Flying Doctor Service and the Old Telegraph Station. Tonight, a unique Outback Barbecue features typical campfire fare and awe-inspiring Outback ambiance. (B,D)

      NOTE: Due to the remote location and limited flights, you may be booked on a connecting flight from Melbourne to Alice Springs.

      LOCAL FAVORITE
      LOCAL TASTES A fun filled evening of entertainment and outback cuisine is in store for you this evening. Huddle around a cozy campfire, learn about bush damper cooking, enjoy music, local storytelling, and a boomerang demonstration. Sink your teeth into a mouth-watering meal of prime Australian beef and wet your whistle with a cold drink. Thereโ€™s even time for some star gazing to finish off this memorable evening.

      TOUR HIGHLIGHT
      FLIGHT FOR LIFE The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) was established in 1928 to bring much needed medical care to the residents of the remote Outback. Learn the history of Reverend John Flynn, the founder, and hear the heroic tales of the birth and growth of the RFDS. Through the interactive displays you can experience what itโ€™s like to fly with an RFDS pilot and the issues they have faced from dirt runways, inadequate maps, and more.


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  • Day 13 Day 13: Alice Springsโ€“Uluru (Ayers Rock)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 13: Alice Springsโ€“Uluru (Ayers Rock)

      Rock Stars Travel by coach to Uluru. Upon arrival, visit a popular lookout to enjoy views of the magnificent Kata Tjuta (the Olgas), a geological spectacle of some 36 brilliant domes. There is time to take photos before visiting the โ€œSunset Stripโ€ for a drink and to witness the changing hues of light painting the rock. (B)

      TOUR HIGHLIGHT
      NATURAL WONDERS Experience a spectacular way to end the day at Uluru. This fascinating icon stands 1,141 feet (348 meters) high, however, most of its mass is below ground level. Youโ€™ll be overwhelmed by its incredible size, presence, and inherent spirituality. As the sun sinks over the horizon and the evening sky brings out the many shades of color for which Uluru is famous, youโ€™ll enjoy sparkling wine and nibbles and say goodbye to another wonderful day.


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  • Day 14 Day 14: Uluruโ€“Cairns
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 14: Uluruโ€“Cairns

      Sunrise & Wheels Up Your Outback adventure continues with free time this morning. Later, fly to Cairns, โ€œGateway to the Great Barrier Reef,โ€ one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. (B)

      NOTE:
      Due to this remote location and limited flights, you may be booked on a connecting flight from Uluru to Cairns. Arrival in Cairns may be late in the evening. Luggage restrictions may apply to this flight. Please speak to your Tour Director for full details.

      ENHANCED FREE TIME
      EXPLORE MORE with the extraordinary experience of an optional camel ride to watch the sunrise at Uluru. For an even more amazing view of Uluru, perhaps take an optional aircraft ride to see this scenic region.


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  • Day 15 Day 15: Cairns. Excursion To The Outer Great Barrier Reef
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 15: Cairns. Excursion To The Outer Great Barrier Reef

      Below the Surface Prepare for the experience of a lifetime when you board a catamaran and cruise to the Outer Great Barrier Reef, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Explore this underwater world that is a brilliant kaleidoscope of coral and sea life. Return to Cairns late this afternoon. Your evening is at leisure. (B,L)

      TOUR HIGHLIGHT
      BUCKET LIST. CHECK! The only living structure on Earth that can be seen from space, the Great Barrier Reef is a masterpiece of Mother Nature. Comprising of over 3,000 individual reefs and spanning over 135,135 miles (350,000 square kilometres), your day at the Reef will be one to remember. After your scenic catamaran cruise, the day is yours to explore the Reef how you like. Choose to snorkel amid a dazzling array of fish and coral, take a semi-submersible watercraft tour, attend an informative presentation by a marine biologist, or just relax and enjoy the serenity of your surroundings.


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  • Day 16 Day 16: Cairns
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 16: Cairns

      Ticket to Paradise A full day at leisure. (B)

      ENHANCED FREE TIME
      EXPLORE MORE For a truly amazing experience consider an optional trip to Kuranda via the old scenic rail route. See magnificent scenery from the comfort of a restored, historic mountain train. For the return journey, you may choose to take the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway; or maybe spend the day in the magical Daintree Rainforest thought to be the planetโ€™s oldest surviving tropical rainforest. Your Tour Director will have recommendations for shopping, dining, and additional sightseeing.


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  • Day 17 Day 17: Cairnsโ€“Sydney
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 17: Cairnsโ€“Sydney

      Koalas, Crocs & Roos, Oh My! This morning, enjoy a special visit to the Koala Gardens. Later, fly to Sydney, Australiaโ€™s largest city. Sydney is home to first-class restaurants, grand shopping arcades, and top tourist attractions such as the Sydney Opera House and the Taronga Zoo. (B)

      TOUR HIGHLIGHT
      WILD & WONDERFUL See Australiaโ€™s famous animals this morning with a visit to the Koala Gardens. See kangaroos, wombats, quokkas, wallabies, gliders and of course the famous salt-water crocodiles. Youโ€™ll also have a chance to see koalas doing what they do best โ€“ eating, sleeping, and looking adorable. Before your visit ends, youโ€™ll have a photo taken with a koala โ€“ the perfect souvenir!


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  • Day 18 Day 18: Sydney
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 18: Sydney

      Sights & Bites Explore one of the worldโ€™s most beautiful cities. Visit the Sydney Opera House and travel to Mrs Macquarieโ€™s Chair in the cityโ€™s botanic gardens for a great photo opportunity and sweeping views of the harbor, Opera House, and Harbour Bridge. Next, visit world-famous Bondi beach for an insiderโ€™s tour of Bondi Surf Bathersโ€™ Life Saving Club with one of the lifesavers. Afterward, a cruise on Sydney Harbour Highlights some of the cityโ€™s best views (B,L)

      LOCAL FAVORITE
      HISTORIC SPOT Enjoy lunch at the historic North Bondi Returned Servicemenโ€™s Leagues Club. Learn about the history of this place and the courageous โ€œRats of Tobrukโ€ that stopped the Nazis in North Africa during WWII. Youโ€™ll enjoy delicious food while looking out at amazing waterfront views.


      TOUR HIGHLIGHT
      CULTURAL GEM The Sydney Opera House is one of the most well-known buildings in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The building was designed by Jorn Utzon, a Danish architect, and was finally completed in 1973, after sixteen years of construction, at a cost of over $100 million dollars. Youโ€™ll enjoy a private guided tour of the Opera House and see its interiors and theaters. Hear untold stories, be awed by the acoustics, and learn the history and future of this amazing hall beneath the sails.


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  • Day 19 Day 19: Sydney
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 19: Sydney

      Spectacular Sydney Enjoy a full day at leisure for your own discoveries. This evening, your Tour Director hosts a special farewell dinner at a restaurant overlooking Sydney Harbour. (B,D)

      ENHANCED FREE TIME
      EXPLORE MORE You may choose to take an optional excursion to the Blue Mountains for a wilderness experience or to the Hunter Valley, one of Australiaโ€™s leading wine-growing regions. You can even climb to the top of Sydneyโ€™s Harbour Bridge. Your Tour Director will have suggestions to help you make the most of this exciting city.


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  • Day 20 Day 20: Sydney
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 20: Sydney

      Until We Meet Again! Your tour ends with breakfast this morning. You may also choose to extend your time in Sydney and explore more on your own. Extra nights are available for purchase. (B)

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 5 / Max: 80

Age range allowed for this experience.

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