San Rafael, CA 7/29/2009 1:38:20 AM
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Stunning Escorted Tours of New Zealand

New Zealand Tours Featuring the Tasmania, Australia & the Great Barrier Reef

New Zealand is one of those vacation destinations that offers an immense variety of things to do, places to see and is an easy jumping off point to Australia and the South Pacific. Travelwizard.com is featuring seven super escorted tours of New Zealand. Each tour offers a different take on this beautiful destination. Call 1.800.330.8820 to reserve one of these fantastic tours of New Zealand.

Naturally
New Zealand Tour

21 days from $4299 pp

New Zealand is a nature lover’s paradise. You’ll discover just how true this is on this 21-day explorations tour. Spend three nights in the Bay of Islands, where warm waters lap the shores of 144 islands. Visit a Canterbury sheep farm. See Milford Sound and Franz Josef  Glacier. Spend two nights at the luxurious Bayview Chateau Tongariro, in the shadow of three volcanoes, and at the foot of Mount Ruapehu. 

 

Exploring New Zealand's North & South Islands Tour

19 days from $2749 pp
From the steaming geothermal vents of Rotorua, to the ice sheets of Franz Josef Glacier, to the genuine warmth of a homestay with a local family, experience all of New Zealand's many facets on this 19 day journey. Cruise Milford Sound in dramatic Fiordland. Sip wine at a Marlborough vineyard. See the adorable flightless kiwi bird. Overnight at the foot of massive Mt Cook. Dine in a restored Christchurch mansion. Listen to the rhythms of Maori music.

 

The Best of Australia & New Zealand Tour

27 days from $4499 pp
Feed a kangaroo, pet a wombat and pose with a koala, do it all on The Complete South Pacific, a 27-day journey to Australia and New Zealand, with two nights in Tasmania. Learn aboriginal traditions during the "Dreamtime Tour." Toast with champagne as the sun sets on Ayers Rock. Discover the colorful world of the Great Barrier Reef. Spend 2 nights in geothermal Rotorua. Explore New Zealand's Fjiordland and Milford Sound. Enjoy a home stay and dinner with a New Zealand family.

 

Great Trains, Wineries & Cultures of Australia & New Zealand Tour

28 days from $6199 pp

Spend 28 days traveling through Australia and New Zealand. Explore the vast and diverse natural wonders of land and water, from sacred Ayers Rock and the amazing underwater life of the Great Barrier Reef to the geothermal wonders of Rotorua and the magical fjords of Milford Sound. Local specialists enhance your understanding of the cultural history of the unique Aboriginal and Maori cultures as well as the distinct natural history throughout your journey. Travel on the historic Ghan train, the Tranz-Alpine Express, and other fascinating rail journeys. Enjoy special wine tastings at well-known vineyards.

 

From the Outback to the Glaciers Tour

20 days from $3049 pp

Explore the diverse wonders of the lands “down under ” on this 20-day tour. A 3-day adventure in the rugged Outback introduces you to the Aboriginal life and culture of Alice Springs and Ayers Rock. Explore the colorful world of the Great Barrier Reef. Explore the snow-capped peaks, vistas, gorges and waterfalls of New Zealand’s Southern Alps, the Franz Josef Glacier, Milford Sound and Mt. Cook regions. Meet Australia’s famous wildlife up close at Sydney Wildlife World.


South Pacific Wonders Tour

15 days from $2199

Explore two great countries of the Southern Hemisphere -- Australia and New Zealand. From the tropical splendor of the Great Barrier Reef on Australia’s northern coast, to the ethereal beauty of glacial fjords on New Zealand’s South Island, this 15-day journey to the lands “down under” brings you the best of both countries at an enjoyable pace. Cruise Sydney Harbor and Milford Sound. Meet Australia’s wildlife-up close. Discover the wonders of Aboriginal culture. Experience Queenstown, the adventure capital of the world.

 

Journey to the South Pacific Tour

22 days from $3199

Explore the vast wonders of Australia – from the tropical paradise of the Great Barrier Reef to the sophistication of Sydney; and both islands of New Zealand on this 22-day adventure! Throw a boomerang and play the didgeridoo at Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Center. Meet Australia’s wildlife up close at Sydney Wildlife World and while exploring the Great Barrier Reef. Stay at the foot of the massive Mt. Cook on New Zealand’s wild South Island. Cruise the breathtaking fjords of Milford Sound. Celebrate Maori culture and traditions at a traditional Hangi dinner in Rotorua.