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Australia and New Zealand Mountain Adventures:
20 Days

Image Credits:
1) Capella Lodge
2) Lord Howe Island
3-6) Voyages Hotels and Resorts
7-12) Tourism New Zealand

Code: MO03

Pricing: From $5030 per person or call 1-888-229-0082 for customized pricing details.

Description: Combine the beauty and solitude of Lord Howe Island, just off the east coast of Australia, with the natural splendor of Tasmania, and the rugged mountains of New Zealand in this amazing adventurous trip.

Package Includes:

• All domestic flights in Australia and New Zealand
• 3 nights at Capella Lodge on Lord Howe Island – suite room, including breakfasts, sunset cocktails and gourmet dinners daily
• 1 nights accommodation at the Henry Jones Art Hotel in Hobart
• 1 night  at Peppers Seaport Hotel in Launceston
• 2 nights at Cradle Mountain Lodge, including breakfasts
• 4 days car hire in Tasmania, 11 days car hire in New Zealand
• 2 nights accommodation at the Rutherford Hotel in Nelson, New Zealand
• 1 Full Day ‘Seals, Bush & Beach Tour’ in Abel Tasman National Park
• 1 night at Hapuku Lodge at Kaikoura, includes breakfast
• 1 nights accommodation at The Millennium Hotel in Christchurch
• 2 nights at the Wilderness Lodge, including dinners and breakfasts
• 2 nights accommodation at Franz Josef Glacier
• Heli-Hike excursion at Franz Josef Glacier
• 2 nights at the Heritage Hotel in Queenstown

** Taxes are included

Note: This itinerary can be split into smaller itineraries as needed. Please let us know your time and budget for your special trip and we will create an itinerary that is exclusively yours.

Itinerary

Day 1

Depart Los Angeles non-stop for Australia.

Day 2

Cross International Dateline.

Day 3

Arrive Australia, connecting to Lord Howe Island.

Lord Howe Island, with its rich green forests, tranquil beaches and incredibly blue seas, is dominated by the ruggedly spectacular volcanic peaks of Mt Gower and Mt Lidgbird. It is a paradise for walkers, bird watchers and anglers - deep sea, beach and rock fishing are all popular as are golf, tennis, bowling, cycling, surfing, snorkelling and scuba diving.

Day 4

At leisure to discover the hidden pleasures of the island.
Take a motorboat to your favorite of the many secluded bays and enjoy the delights of a freshly prepared gourmet picnic hamper.

Day 5

Day at leisure. Let us arrange spa treatments for you (additional cost).

Day 6

Leave Lord Howe Island for Tasmania today. Tasmania has rugged wilderness, friendly wildlife, exquisite accommodations and beautiful wine regions.

Arrive into Hobart, collect your rental car and make your way to your accommodation. One night in Hobart at a fresh, vibrant hotel featuring local artisans work and within walking distance of the famous Salamanca markets.

Day 7

Make your way up the rugged east coast to Launceston. Drive through the scenic Freycinet National Park. Today’s optional touring includes: ‘Freycinet Adventure Tour’; ‘Gourmet Wilderness and Wildlife Tour’; ‘Stream Fishing Brown Trout Tour’; ‘Waterfalls and Wilderness Trail Tour’; ‘Wombat Walkabout Tour’ Accommodation in Launceston is on the waterfront.

Day 8

Make your way to Cradle Mountain today. Two nights at a spectacular alpine wilderness lodge including breakfast daily.

Day 9

At leisure. Optional touring: hiking; Tasmania wine and cheese tasting; horse riding; canoeing; luxurious spa treatments; night wildlife spotting; canoeing.

Day 10

Drop your rental car at the airport today and connect with your onward flight to Nelson, New Zealand.
Welcome to Nelson, located at the geographic centre of New Zealand. On Arrival you will be met by your New Zealand representative. Here you will receive required documents for your New Zealand visit and assisted to the rental car counter for vehicle pick up. Self drive to your hotel.

Day 11

Day trip to Abel Tasman National Park, self-driving. Optional touring: “Sea Kayaking, Seals & Walk Day Trip", "Seals, Bush 'n' Beach Walk" day trip, winery exploration, Scenic Heli-Flight, “WOW – World or Wearable Arts”. Return to your hotel in Nelson.

Day 12

Self drive to Kaikoura. Kaikoura is well known around the world for the proximity of whales to the coastline as the continental shelf runs up close to the shore.  Optional Touring: swim with the dolphins, whale watching.

Day 13

Make your way along the east coast to Christchurch. Founded as a model English settlement, it is known as "the most English City outside of England". The city was planned around the Canterbury Cathedral and, with its well tended gardens, parks and willow-lined Avon River, it gives the impression of stepping back in time to an English provincial town.

Day 14

Leaving Christchurch today turn West towards the peaks of the Southern Alps . As you drive across the fertile Canterbury Plains the scenery changes by the mile as you climb up the foothills into the remote Arthur’s Pass wilderness. Located close to the pass is Wilderness Lodge. The lodge provides a wonderful base to take part in the outdoor activities in the nearby Arthur’s Pass National Park. Optional touring: Guided nature walks, canoeing and adventure trips. During select months you can also go trout fishing, skiing and mountaineering.

Day 15

Leaving the pass today continue to travel west, journeying through dramatic scenery of the Otira Gorge en route to the rainforests of the West Coast. At Hokitika you may have the opportunity to see Greenstone, local New Zealand Jade, being crafted into unique designs for jewellery and ornaments.  Heading into remote countryside you will arrive at the Franz Josef Glacier, headquarters of the Westland National Park.   Subject to weather conditions you may have the chance to take a flight by helicopter or ski plane onto the glacier.

Day 16

Morning Heli-hike onto the glacier will be a memorable experience and offers wonderful photographic opportunities. Each departure is a true voyage of exploration; there are so many changing features that the guides always find something new. The afternoon is free to explore more of the Westland National Park

Day 17

Self drive down to Queenstown today. I recommend a walk around Lake Matheson. Optional touring suggestion: hiking, biking in Wanaka.

Day 18

Self drive down to Queenstown today. I recommend a walk around Lake Matheson. Optional touring suggestion: hiking, biking in Wanaka.

Day 19

The day is yours to enjoy. There are many adventures and activities on offer ranging from the adrenalin producing Bungee Jumping, Jet boating and paragliding to more relaxed activities such as lake cruises, cable car rides and, of course, shopping.  

Day 20

Return your rental car to Queenstown airport for your flight home. Depart New Zealand today and arrive into Los Angeles the same day.

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