Embark on a journey of a lifetime, witnessing iconic landmarks, astonishing natural wonders and top locations throughout Australia and New Zealand. Encounter cities like Melbourne and Sydney in southern Australia and the many allures of the tropical north, including the UNESCO-listed Great Barrier Reef.
Then, explore New Zealand's North and South islands, from its wild Pacific coastlines and magnificent Fiordland to its sprawling Franz Josef Glacier. Complete with a ride on board the TranzAlpine Train and visits to Queenstown, and Auckland, this journey leaves a lasting impression. Christchurch
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Your once-in-a-lifetime exploration of Australasia begins today as you arrive in the "Land Down Under." As your plane touches down in Melbourne, make your own way to our five-star hotel on the city's South Wharf. With a central location beside the mighty Yarra River and overlooking the Central Business District on the opposite bank, our hotel puts us in an ideal position to explore the city.
Upon checking in, you are free to settle in and to dine independently tonight. A short distance from our hotel, there is a fantastic choice of restaurants offering everything from Japanese, Vietnamese and Chinese to French, Italian, and local Australian fare. Virtually unheard of in other parts of the world, Australian food is a delicious and inventive fusion of local and international cuisine. Overnight Melbourne.
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The unique Kuranda Scenic Railway has journeyed through tropical North Queensland for more than 125 years and provides its passengers with breathtaking views of one of the most stunning areas of Australia. The 23-mile-long track winds through the lush green World Heritage Rainforest, past cascading waterfalls and a variety of birds, fauna and reptiles before it terminates at the small mountain village of Kuranda. Demand for the Kuranda Scenic Railway began in 1882 when, unsatisfied with the often-unpassable road from Port Douglas, local tin miners began calling for a railway line that would lead them to the coast. Years of debate followed, with railway leagues from both Cairns and Port Douglas fighting for the right to the railway, before construction on the line officially began in 1886. Although initially designed for commuter purposes, the railway began operating as a tourist attraction as early as 1936 and today is used solely for this purpose, transporting tourists through the spectacular rainforest to the tropical village of Kuranda every day of the year except Christmas Day.
Running once a day, the TranzAlpine is arguably the most scenic railway journey in New Zealand. Our route crosses the width of the South Island from Arthur's Pass on the west coast to Christchurch on the east. The journey takes us across the rich grazing farmland of the Canterbury Plain, through the Waimakiriri River Gorge, and over the spectacular mountains of the Southern Alps.