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Day 1

Sydney, Australia
Sydney is the heart of New South Wales and the state’s capital. A bustling center for industry and business and a major world port, it boasts 3.5 million inhabitants. Spreading over some 670 square miles, the city seems to stretch as far as the eye can see to the west, north and south. Where Sydney’s metropolitan area ends, the wide open bush of New South Wales begins.

Sydney is located roughly the same distance from the equator as San Diego, California, and enjoys an equally superb sunny climate. Its beautiful harbor is studded with bays and inlets and crowned by the billowing sails of the incomparable Opera House.

In 1770, Captain James Cook sailed the Endeavor into Botany Bay, claiming the east coast of the island continent for England and naming it New South Wales. The timing was perfect as England was seeking a suitable venue for a penal colony. On May 13, 1787, Captain Arthur Phillip was dispatched to this new destination with some 1,000 convicts.

Today this international metropolis has long outgrown the stigma of its convict origins. Its harbor is undoubtedly the key to Sydney’s splendor. It gives the city a pronounced maritime character and immense vitality. The city is divided into Sydney proper on one side of the harbor and North Sydney on the other; the famous Harbour Bridge spans the bay linking these two metropolitan areas.

Like many of the world’s major cities, Sydney is a contrast of old and new. Soaring glass and steel skyscrapers and the dramatic Opera House are offset by interesting historical buildings. Where Captain Arthur Phillip and his convicts set foot on the shores of Sydney Cove in 1788, there is now a beautifully restored area, called The Rocks. Within minutes you can walk from the quay to the Opera House and Harbour Bridge and to one of Sydney’s best viewing spots, the 48-story Australia Square Tower, where you can survey the entire city in a convenient orientation course.

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Day 2

Sydney, Australia
Sydney is the heart of New South Wales and the state’s capital. A bustling center for industry and business and a major world port, it boasts 3.5 million inhabitants. Spreading over some 670 square miles, the city seems to stretch as far as the eye can see to the west, north and south. Where Sydney’s metropolitan area ends, the wide open bush of New South Wales begins.

Sydney is located roughly the same distance from the equator as San Diego, California, and enjoys an equally superb sunny climate. Its beautiful harbor is studded with bays and inlets and crowned by the billowing sails of the incomparable Opera House.

In 1770, Captain James Cook sailed the Endeavor into Botany Bay, claiming the east coast of the island continent for England and naming it New South Wales. The timing was perfect as England was seeking a suitable venue for a penal colony. On May 13, 1787, Captain Arthur Phillip was dispatched to this new destination with some 1,000 convicts.

Today this international metropolis has long outgrown the stigma of its convict origins. Its harbor is undoubtedly the key to Sydney’s splendor. It gives the city a pronounced maritime character and immense vitality. The city is divided into Sydney proper on one side of the harbor and North Sydney on the other; the famous Harbour Bridge spans the bay linking these two metropolitan areas.

Like many of the world’s major cities, Sydney is a contrast of old and new. Soaring glass and steel skyscrapers and the dramatic Opera House are offset by interesting historical buildings. Where Captain Arthur Phillip and his convicts set foot on the shores of Sydney Cove in 1788, there is now a beautifully restored area, called The Rocks. Within minutes you can walk from the quay to the Opera House and Harbour Bridge and to one of Sydney’s best viewing spots, the 48-story Australia Square Tower, where you can survey the entire city in a convenient orientation course.

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Day 3

Phillip Island, Australia
Phillip Island - nature island - situated in Western Port, is a place of natural beauty, sandy beaches, tranquil wetlands and unique wildlife experiences.

The Penguin Parade experience is sure to be the highlight of your visit. As the sun fades in the sky, the little Penguins waddle up the beach to the safety of their homes in the sand dunes. Witness this magical procession – it is a treat never forgotten.

Stroll along the Nobbies boardwalk to view the majestic rugged south coast and blowhole. See the Southern Hemisphere's second largest fur seal colony. Seal tours with Wildlife Coast Cruises are available on the luxurious 15mtr catamaran "The Kasey Lee", or NEW the Extreme Seal Rocks Eco-Tour. The Nobbies Centre is Australia’s newest marine attraction. Explore and discover the secrets of the incredible southern marine environment including seals, sharks and dolphins via interactive displays and cameras that allow you to zoom in and out on these marine creatures.

Towering gums at the Koala Conservation Centre and woodlands of the Oswin Roberts Reserve provide a safe home for the island’s koala population. Koalas can be viewed at the close viewing area and tree-top boardwalk at the visitor Centre. Or a gentle stroll can be taken through the woodlands of the Oswin Roberts Reserve.

Churchill Island, accessed by bridge from Phillip Island, is steeped in history. Deliciously fragrant gardens surround the historical homestead amidst a variety of bird life. The island is a working farm with Highland cattle, sheep, ducks, chickens and Clydesdale horses. Ranger talks, machinery demonstrations and festivals bring the island to life throughout the year.

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Day 4

Melbourne, Australia
Melbourne is about the same size as Sydney, but there the similarity ends. Where Sydney is a jumble of hills and inlets, Melbourne spreads serenely over a flat plain. Where Sydney is upbeat and brassy, Melbourne is steadfast and sedate. Broad, tree-shaded parks and gardens, a quiet bay and a proud stateliness become Australia’s cultured capital. Grand municipal buildings and splendid Victorian edifices, which sprang up in the wake of the gold rush, stand proudly along broad avenues.

The only time Melbournians lose their dignity is on the cricket green or at the racetrack; Melbourne is the sporting capital of Australia. The Melbourne Cup, the world’s richest horse race, has been held on the first Tuesday in November since 1861. It is not only a race but also a full-fledged fashion show where most of Melbourne society turn out in full regalia.

Melbourne was the creation of a Tasmanian farmer named John Batment who arrived in 1835; he began trading blankets and utensils for half a million acres of native land. A gold rush in the 1850s resulted in a population explosion; by 1861, Melbourne reached the size of Sydney. Amid today’s skyscrapers stand many of the early Victorian-style buildings, reminders of the city’s history and tributes to the gold rush boom times.

The heart of the inner city, called the Golden Mile, contains the government and commercial hub of Melbourne, its main shopping street, major hotels and theaters. Many of the city’s landmarks are within walking distance of each other. Australia’s major fashion center, Melbourne features a number of upscale department stores and designer boutiques.

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Day 5

Day At Sea

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Day 6

Hobart, Tasmania
Hobart is the state capital and the largest city in Tasmania. Perched on the southeast part of the island, Hobart offers many historic buildings, cultural events, and scenic views to delight visitors. The city is also a great base for day tours to Hastings Caves, Mount Field National Park, and the town of Richmond. The new Wrest Point Casino is Australia's first.

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Day 7

Day At Sea

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Day 8

Day At Sea

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Day 9

Dusky Sound, New Zealand
One of the most complex fjords on New Zealand's southern coast, Dusky Sound is a place of serene beauty, accessible today only by sea or air. European explorers first spotted this treasure when Captain Cook and his crew happened upon its opening in the late eighteenth century. Although they returned to explore its waters months later, Cook and his crew named it Dusky Sound for the time of night when they first found it.

One Thing You Don't Want To Miss

The myriad islands that lie in the sound make for spectacular sightseeing, particularly majestic Resolution Island, whose Five Fingers Peninsula shelters the sound from the northwest. The abundance of sunbathing seals on Seal Rock also sends visitors reaching for their cameras. Finally, keep your eyes peeled for bird and wildlife sanctuaries: Curlew, Shag, Petrel, Pigeon and Parrot Isles; Shag River; Seal Rock; Goose, Duck and Woodhen Coves.

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4:00 PM

Day 9

Doubtful Sound, New Zealand
Doubtful Sound is the deepest of all fiords. A haven with its ancient rain forest and abundant wildlife it is quite simply and unquestionably breathtaking. Practically untouched by man, the physical grandeur of towering peaks, outstanding waterfalls (Browne Falls cascade 619 metres to the fiord near Hall Arm) and lack of wind create a powerful atmosphere of solitude and serenity. See Fiordland crested penguins, bottlenose dolphins and New Zealand fur seals.

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Day 9

Milford Sound, New Zealand
Milford Sound is probably the most sought after destination in NZ, and sometimes acclaimed as 'The 8th wonder of the World'. Milford and Fiordland's mountains rise vertically up out of the sea to a height more than anywhere else in the world. All Milford Sound flights have the option of a boat cruise to the mouth of the Sound and the Tasman Sea.

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Day 10

Dunedin, New Zealand
Dunedin is a little sliver of Scotland, set on the tropical shores of New Zealand's South Island. Founded by Scottish emigrants in 1848, Dunedin (the Gaelic name for Edinburgh) has fine Victorian and Edwardian architecture, including the Olveston stately home and majestic Larnach Castle--as well as New Zealand's only scotch distillery and kilt shop!

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Day 11

Christchurch, New Zealand
Each day you spend in Christchurch there's something fresh for you to experience.

Around every corner there are new surprises. Each day provides a new and different adventure when you visit us.

You can choose to relax in a punt on the Avon River and drift through the city, or plunge towards the ground attached to only a bungy cord.

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Day 12

Wellington, New Zealand
Forested peninsulas, a colorful waterfront, nostalgic buildings and cliff-side houses blend to form an impressive setting for New Zealand's capital.

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Day 13

Volcanic White Island, New Zealand
Whakaari/White Island is one of two New Zealand islands known as White Island. For other islands of this name, see White Island (disambiguation)
Whakaari/White Island is an active andesite stratovolcano, situated 48 km from the east coast of the North Island of New Zealand, in the Bay of Plenty. It is one of the four islands in the Olive island chain. The nearest mainland towns are Whakatane and Tauranga. The island is roughly circular, about two km in diameter, and rises to a height of 321 m above sea level. However this is only the peak of a much larger submarine mountain, which rises up to 1600 m above the nearby seafloor.

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Day 14

Tauranga, New Zealand
The coast with the most...
Tauranga City is in the heart of the Bay of Plenty region. Tauranga City extends from the Wairoa River in the west to the Kaimai-Mamaku ranges in the south and the Pacific Ocean on the north and east.

People come to live here for 'the lifestyle' and they enjoy improving an ever-increasing number of 'bigger' city facilities and attractions.

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Day 15

Auckland, New Zealand
Auckland is New Zealand's largest city in population terms and area-wise one of the biggest in the world. The "Queen" city's suburbs sprawl over more than 500sq kilometers. It is the main point of entry for overseas visitors who either land at the international airport, sited between farmland and the sea, or by disembarking from ships which often moor alongside central city wharves. Auckland is built around more than 60 volcanoes, either extinct or dormant, and the city is seemingly surrounded by water.

The harbour bridge links downtown with northern suburbs built over rolling green hills which is a sunny, wine producing area. Auckland is well endowed with parks and reserves, one of the more outstanding being Albert Park in the central city.

The city is probably New Zealand's fastest growing and its streets are lined with busy department stores, boutiques, coffee shops, night-clubs and craft centres. Parnell Village well worth a visit, is a delightful redevelopment of one older area of the city. There are plenty of sports facilities and more than 30 golf courses and dozens of beaches within easy reach.

The superb Waitemata (Maori: sparkling water) is an anchorage for all types of seacraft. It is the scene of the world's largest one day yacht regatta. The War Memorial Museum houses the world's largest collection of Maori artefacts. This is fitting, the city is said to be the capital of Polynesia.

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