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AUSTRALIA
& NEW
ZEALAND
Come along and experience spectacular scenery, fascinating
cultures and the sights and sounds unique to the South Pacific.
October 26 - November 14, 2022
Included Highlights
• Included dinner at a New Zealand restaurant with local
• Roundtrip coach airfare from SGF,MCI or STL
specialty dishes served family style
(other city departures and upgraded airfare rates available
• Train ride thru the Tieri Gorge
upon request)
• Milford Sound Cruise
• Adelman Discoveries Signature hosted program
• Visit to Arrowtown (old gold mining town)
• All intra country flights, transfers and designated meals
• Photo stop for Shotover River with jet boats
(3 Dinners, 1 Lunch and 1 Breakfast)
• Visit to A.J. Hackett Bungy Center
• Ten nights’ accommodations in New Zealand
• Breakfast and dinner at the world famous Hermitage
• Seven nights’ accommodations in Australia
Lodge/ Mt Cook
(Exceptional care taken in selecting location, quality, and
• Lamington National Park (bird and wildlife sightings)
ambiance of all accommodations)
• Lone Tree Koala Park (photo opportunities with koalas)
• Hobbiton-setting for the Lord of the Rings and The
• Cruise to the Great Barrier Reef including lunch
Hobbit movies
• Day trip to Kuranda, an Aborigine village
• Maori Hangi , a traditional dinner and celebration of
• Sydney Opera House Tour
the Maori people
• Harbor Cruise in Sydney
• Agrodome Sheep Ranch
• Visit to Penguin Place, habitat of the Yellow Eyed
Penguin
Day
Oct 26 Depart US for Australia
1-5
We lose a day due to crossing the International
Day 6-7
Zealand’s major industries- sheep! Thi s will be a
great day. Upon returning to the city we will take
Day
Nov 2 Queenstown
8-10
In store today is a trip to breathtaking Milford
Date Line (don’t worry, you get it back on the a Rotorua City Tour. Thi s evening, enjoy a Maori Sound where we will enjoy a boat excursion to
return). Hangi, the traditional dinner meal and celebration see cascading waterfalls, sheer cliff wa lls, tropical
of the Maori people, indigenous to this area. rainforest, wildlife including seals and dolphins
Oct 28 Auckland and fantastic scenery on this beautiful inlet from
Kiaora and welcome to New Zealand! Our flight Oct 31 Dunedin the Tasman Sea. Thi s area was discovered by
arrives in Auckland this morning. Aft erc learing Thi s morning , meet in the lobby of the hotel for Captain Cook and it has become a popular area
Immigration/Customs, you will get a quick departure to the airport and our short flig ht to for locals and visitors alike. We will continue from
overview of the city before checking into our hotel the South Island and Dunedin. Upon arrival, we here to Queenstown for our stay for the next 3
in the downtown area. You might indulge in a transfer to our hotel in the center of the city. This nights.
quick nap (only a couple of hours) then get up and afternoon, visit Yellow-Eyed penguins in their
out and stay awake until 9 or 10pm this evening so natural habitat. Hoiho is the Maori name for the Nov 3 Queenstown
you will be ready to go tomorrow. Yellow-eyed Penguin, meaning “noise shouter”, Our 3 nights in Queenstown is just the right
referring to their calls. Yellow-eyed Penguins are amount of time to enjoy the “Adventure Capital”.
Oct 29 Rotorua one of the rarest species of penguin in the world Our day begins with a trip to Arrowtown, a
Thi s morning we board the bus and leave and may very well be the most ancient of all charming and quirky – delightful gold rush village
Auckland behind. Our drive this morning will existing penguin species. Tonight enjoy an nestled below the beautiful peaks that surround
take us south through lush farm land to Rotorua, included dinner at a local restaurant where the the sparkling Arrow River. You’ll be enchanted by
home to New Zealand’s Maori culture and owner will prepare a wonderful meal of New this New Zealand treasure. Later this afternoon,
geothermal wonders. A stop in Hamilton, located Zealand specialty dishes. Dinner is served family we will take you to see where bungee jumping
on the banks of the mighty Waikato River , will style. started and yes, you might even give it a try at the
give us an opportunity to stretch our legs. Next, A J Hackett Bungy Center. Another optional tour
just down the road, we will arrive in Hobbiton, the Nov 1 Lake Te Anau offered is to ride the jet boats of the Shotover
large constructed project that became one of the Today enjoy a train ride thru the incredible Tieri River or perhaps you would like to sign up to
major sets of the Hobbit and the Lord of the Rings Gorge. This was the means of transportation have dinner atop the mountain peak overlooking
movies. After touring the areas where many of the for miners and farmers to the back country for picturesque Queenstown.
movies’ most iconic moments were filmed, we decades. The train was used as a supply route
will continue on to Rotorua where we will spend to and from the coast. The ride is about 2 hours Nov 4 Queenstown
the next 2 nights. and travels through the spectacular Tieri Gorge. Enjoy a free day in Queenstown. Stroll the
Following the train, board the motorcoach for a streets, shop, cruise on Queenstown’s iconic
Oct 30 Rotorua drive to Lake Te Anau. The lake covers an area of vintage steamship the TSS Earnslaw or simply
This morning, we head out into the New Zealand 133 sq miles, making it the second-largest lake by relax. Optional tours will be presented prior to
countryside. The world-renowned Agrodome is a surface area in New Zealand (after Lake Taupo) departure. Thed ay is yours to enjoy.
must on every visit to Rotorua and it affords and the largest in the South Island. It is the largest
visitors the opportunity to learn about one of New lake in Australasia by fresh water volume.
South Pacific Australia Optional Tour Excursions
• Helicopter ride in Mt Cook area
& New Zealand (weather permitting)
• Cruise on the TSS Earnslaw,
a heritage steamship, to Walter Peak
• High Country Farm with BBQ Lunch
• Old Sydney Bridge Climb
• Jet boating on the Shotover River
• Vineyard tour in Queenstown
• Bungee Jump in Queenstown
• Sydney Opera House performance
(depending on program)
Tour Itinerary
Day
Nov 5 Mt. Cook
11-13
Travelers will be surrounded by natural beauty
Day 14-17
Nov 8 Surfers Paradise
Today visit Lamington National Park, a beautiful
Day 18-20
two market locations, the Original Markets and
the Heritage Markets, both of which are open
today as we make our way to Mt. Cook’s well- space in the Gondwana Rain Forest (part of the every day of the year. Stalls offeraw ide range of
known Hermitage Lodge. Here we will delight Australian World Heritage region). See a variety Aboriginal artifacts, handmade leather goods,
in the area’s various walking trails, including one of tropical birds, exotic wildlife, and endangered wood and jewelry. Not a shopper, no worries,
that leads to a breathtaking nearby glacier. We will species while exploring the park’s picturesque there are picturesque nature trails you can hike at
enjoy an included group dinner at the lodge this walking trails, ancient trees and much more. leisure. You will have free time to visit the butterfly
evening. Sanctuary, Birdworld, or the Koala Gardens
Nov 9 Surfers Paradise which hosts crocodiles, wombats, kangaroos and
Nov 6 Christchurch Today we travel to the Lone Tree Koala Park to wallabies as well as the adorable koalas. Your
After an included breakfast, depart from Mt. spot the native marsupials, including both Koalas choice!
Cook to Christchurch. Enjoy your last look at the and Kangaroos. Get your cameras ready! Get
New Zealand countryside. Upon arrival in a picture with a Koala or take one yourself of a Nov 12 Sydney
Christchurch, our accommodations are city new mother and her baby. Don’t forget to get a Today we flys outh to Sydney. Our downtown
center and you will have the afternoon to do any few kangaroo shots as well. We fly to Cairns this hotel is near the Old Sydney Bridge as well as the
last minute shopping before we fly to Australia in afternoon for a 3 night stay. city’s most famous landmark, the Opera House.
the morning. Perhaps a stroll thru Christchurch Enjoy an included tour of the Opera House this
Botanic Gardens, located in the central city of Nov 10 Cairns afternoon. This evening, you won’t have to walk
Christchurch, which were founded in 1863 when Today’s agenda features a trip by vessel to the far for entertainment in this lively area, including
an English oak was planted to commemorate the Great Barrier Reef, an iconic Australian treasure. shopping, craft festivals and dining opportunities.
marriage of Prince Albert and Princess Alexandra Explore the reef from a covered platform built
of Denmark, might be a nice finale to your visit to into the side of this natural wonder. From the Nov 13 Sydney
New Zealand. platform, travelers may snorkel, swim or watch Our second day in Sydney features a three-hour
the awe-inspiring underwater life forms from cruise on the city’s famous harbor. The unique
Nov 7 Brisbane/ Surfers Paradise the platform’s special viewing area. Perhaps you vantage point from our vessel allows you to take
Our 3 ½ hour flight across the Tasman Sea lands will choose to ride the semi-submersible around in the most inspiring sights of the city and see why
us in Brisbane around lunchtime. We will transfer the reef, your option. Lunch is included. Back Sydney is one of the most popular places on
to our accommodations for the next 2 nights in in Cairns this evening, be sure to get out and Earth. This afternoon perhaps a walk to the top of
Surfer’s Paradise which is located about 50 miles about the town and enjoy the outdoor dining the Old Sydney Bridge is on your bucket list…you
south of Brisbane. Surfer’s Paradise is a seaside opportunities and the wonderful, fresh seafood. will have free time.
resort on Queensland’s Gold Coast in eastern Another great day!
Australia. It is known for its expansive beach and Nov 14 Sydney
beachfront esplanade hosting a plethora of dining Nov 11 Cairns Sadly we say goodbye to Australia today and head
and entertainment venues. Today, take a scenic tram ride across the rain to the airport for our flight home. We trust you
forest treetops to the Aboriginal village of have accrued a wealth of memories on this
Kuranda. This picturesque town is world famous fabulous journey “Down Under”!
for its markets. The Village in the Rainforest has
South Pacific Australia and New Zealand
General Information & Tour Conditions
Prices: Cost of the trip is $8099 per person based on double occupancy. Th e single rate is $9699.
Reservations: Complete the Reservation Form. A deposit of $500 per person is required to hold your
reservation and the balance is due on or before July 1, 2022. Deposits can be made with your credit card but
final payment must be by check to avoid a 3% processing fee.
Cancellations: All cancellations must be made in writing and received by Adelman Travel,
3424 S National, Springfield, Mo 65807 during normal business hours to be considered officially canceled.
Refunds for any payments made toward this tour will be based on the following guidelines:
Cancellation received by: Refund will be:
(Per person)
Prior to July 1, 2022 Full refund less cost of optional insurance
July 1, 2022 - departure No Refund
Premium Coach Upgrade: Air New Zealand offers Premium Coach seating on the Houston –
Auckland round-trip segments. We will offer this option when it becomes available.
Cancellation Waiver Protection: Adelman Discoveries considers travel insurance very important.
Therefore we strongly recommend insurance on this package. Details of coverage are available from our agents
upon reservations or on request. Any eventual claim for refund based on covered reasons will have cost of
insurance deducted from any refund. Trip insurance is non-refundable.
Responsibility: Adelman Travel, 3424 S National, Springfield, Mo 65807 acts on behalf of each client in arranging travel
services. Although we take great care in choosing our suppliers, we do not control them and therefore cannot be responsible for their
acts or omissions. Your tour and travel services are subject to conditions imposed by suppliers who may limit their liability by tariffs,
contract and or agreements. Therefore, unless we are negligent in booking your travel services, we are not responsible to you for any
claims, losses, damage, loss or delay of baggage or other property, delay, inconvenience, loss of enjoyment, frustration, whether physical
or mental, mechanical breakdowns, government actions, strikes, weather, acts of God or other factors beyond our control. Each
participant of this cruise tour as described herein from Adelman Travel agrees to these conditions when purchasing such services.
Refund Policy: Validating carrier has complete responsibility for refund of unused coupons. We are not responsible for airline, supplier
and or vendor bankruptcies and refund of unused coupons involving such carriers.
South Pacific Tour - Australia and New Zealand
RESERVATION FORM
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Mail all deposit and payments to Adelman Discoveries
Attn. Marvin McDaniel or Sarah Van Elsen Dunn
3424 S National
Springfield, MO 65807
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Marvin: mmcdaniel@adelmantravel.com
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