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Journey into the heart of Australia - "The Red Centre" - for a look at Ayers Rock, Aboriginal culture and remote life in the Outback, or take in the world-class sights of Sydney, the lush tropical rain forest of Cairns and the greatest underwater show in the world at the Great Barrier Reef. Delve deeper into the New Zealand countryside, discovering pastoral farms, lovely garden estates and fascinating caves lit by glow worms. Where ever your tastes lie, these pre- and post-cruise tours await to satisfy them.
- Australia & New Zealand Cruises Available in combination with Holland America Australia/New Zealand Land Packages.
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Pre-Cruise Dates 2009: Oct 29; Dec 3
* * post-cruise tour is in reverse, flying from Sydney to Cairns for 2 nights; 1 night in Sydney before flying home.
- Day 1: Once you arrive in Sydney, transfer to your hotel and then set off on an afternoon sightseeing tour. Overnight in Sydney.
- Day 2: Following a morning flight to Cairns, visit an Aboriginal theatre and cultural center. Enjoy a barbecue fest, highlighted by a nighttime crocodile cruise. Overnight in Cairns.
- Day 3: An astonishing variety of brilliant coral, tropical fish and marine creatures await at the Great Barrier Reef. Snorkel from the reef platform or visit the underwater observatory to view this underwater paradise up close. Overnight in Cairns.
- Day 4: Before your Bon Voyage, first take a scenic ride on the Kuranda Railway; then enjoy a chance to glide through Cairns' rain forest canopy on a gondola, traveling at treetop level. A flight to Sydney takes to you to your Holland America ship.
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Pre Cruise Dates 2009: Oct 29; Dec 3
Post-Cruise Dates 2009: Nov 1; Dec 6
* Post-cruise tour is similar, to the description below, though guests will fly from Sydney to Ayers Rock directly and overnight in Sydney before flying home.
- Day 1: The world-class sights of Sydney await you on an afternoon's sightseeing tour. Overnight in Sydney.
- Day 2: Fly to the “Red Centre” of Australia. An afternoon's tour of the Ayers Rock region includes the Olgas and the mighty monolith itself, Ayers Rock, rising from the plain to a height of over 1,100 feet. Overnight in Ayers Rock.
- Day 3: Get up early to watch the sun rise over Ayers Rock, then enjoy the morning at leisure. A scenic flight at noon takes you to Alice Springs, immortalized in the movie A Town Like Alice. Overnight in Alice Springs.
- Day 4: Today you will be treated to a special view of Aboriginal culture and customs, hosted by the Walpiri Tribe. Then fly to Sydney, where your Holland America ship awaits.
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Pre-Cruise Dates 2009: Dec 17
Post-Cruise Dates 2009: Dec 20
- Day 1: Once you arrive in Auckland, check-in at your hotel has been arranged and you'll have the rest of the day to explore the “City of Sails”. Overnight in Auckland.
- Day 2: Travel by motor coach to the Waitomo Caves for a silent boat ride on an underground river into a cavern lit by millions of iridescent glow worms. Lunch awaits at Crosshills, a lovely garden estate. Then return to Auckland for the night.
- Day 3: Head into the farming and wine areas of the west, bound for Muriwai Beach, home to one of only two mainland gannet bird colonies in the world. Enjoy a barbecue lunch at a working sheep farm, followed by demonstrations of sheep-shearing skills. Overnight in Auckland.
- Day 4: Transfer to your Holland America ship for the next part of your journey.
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Pre-Cruise Dates 2009: Oct 27; Dec 1
* Post-Cruise tour includes all of the events described below, in slightly varied order.
- Day 1: This afternoon visit The Rocks district and then on toe Bondi Beach. Overnight in Sydney.
- Day 2: Fly to the “Red Centre” for an afternoon tour of the Ayers Rock region. Overnight in Ayers Rock.
- Day 3: Catch the sunrise over Ayers Rock and then head out after breakfast with your Aboriginal guide on an interpretive walk of discovery. Drive to Alice Springs where you will spend the night.
- Day 4: See Australia's wildlife up close in Alice Springs then fly to Cairns for your overnight stay.
- Day 5: Visit the Great Barrier Reef where you can snorkel from the reef platform, visit the underwater observatory or ride a semi-submersible vehicle to view this underwater paradise up close. Overnight in Cairns.
- Day 6: Today you will tour a rain forest canopy aboard a skyrail in Cairns before flying to Sydney where your Holland America ship awaits.
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* Rates & offers are subject to select dates & categories, cruise only, per person, based on double occupancy, in US Dollars, & include NCCF. Government taxes & fees are additional. All rates & offers are capacity controlled, are subject to availability & confirmation, & may change without notice. Additional restrictions may apply. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed -- please confirm details at time of booking.
- Carnival reserves the right to re-instate the fuel supplement for all guests at up to $9 per person per day if the NYMEX oil price exceeds $70 per barrel.
- Holland America Line reservations are only accepted from clients with a United States or Canadian residence; by reserving on Holland America Line, client warrants that he/she maintains a US or Canadian residence.
- Princess Cruises reservations are only accepted from clients with a United States or Canadian residence; by reserving on Princess Cruises, client warrants that he/she maintains a US or Canadian residence.
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