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Affordable Australia
and New Zealand
Saturday,
October 17 - Friday, October 30
Join us as we fly to Australia, “The
Land Down”, beginning with a sightseeing tour of
Sydney including the Historic Rocks District and a Sydney
Hotel dinner cruise admiring the skyline of the famous
Opera House and Sydney Harbor Bridge. Experience a
real slice of “Aussie” life as we travel
to Canberra, Australia’s capital with a sheep
shearing demonstration and an authentic “Aussie”
BBQ lunch. In Canberra, visit the Gallery of
Australia, the Australian War Memorial and Parliament
House. Travel through wine country on a sightseeing
tour of Melbourne, the cultural capital of Australia,
including the Italian Quarter, the Shrine of Remembrance,
and Botanic Gardens. We depart on a flight for two
fabulous days in Auckland, New Zealand with a sightseeing
tour of Auckland, including Mt. Eden, Parnell, America’s
Cup Village, Bastion Point and Queen Street with dinner
at Auckland Tower. We will enjoy home hospitality
with a local farm family, including dinner. Explore
Wautoma Caves, lit by millions of glow worms resembling
blue stars on a ceiling and enjoy Rotor, a major spa
resort, well known for its geysers, thermal springs and
hot mud pools. Visit Te Puma and enjoy a
performance showcasing the very best of Maori culture,
then visit the Agro dome, a working sheep and cattle farm,
Rainbow Springs National Park, famous for its trout and
wildlife. We end our trip with a delicious Maori
Hang Feast, complete with traditional music and dancing
for a multitude of memories to last a lifetime. (Free
days to explore Sydney, Melbourne and Auckland on your
own). (Trip includes transfer to/from the airport
from the Senior Center, roundtrip air from Dulles,
departure, arrival taxes, Visa Processing Fee, Fuel
Surcharge) (Not included is a $25 (subject to
change) New Zealand departure tax, payable upon departure
from New Zealand). Passport and Visa required and
travel insurance is highly recommended. See the
Travel Office for a complete day-by-day itinerary and
list of hotels. For optional day excursions
available, see travel agent. Includes services of a
Mayflower tour guide.
Depart: TBa
Return: TBA
Price per Person: $4372 Double, $5370 Single
Minimum Participants: 20
Meals: 4 dinners, 1 lunch, 4 breakfasts
Volunteer Escort:
Deposit Due: $200 by June 1, 2009
Deadline and Final Payment Due: Monday, August
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