Get close to the remarkable penguins and wildlife of Australia. Come and watch a wonderful spectacle as the penguins of Phillip Island catch the surf waves into shore, waddle up the beach to feed their families and settle in for a night's rest. As well as the world-famous Penguin Parade, this tour takes you to a working cattle farm and a Koala Conservation Center.

Private motorcoach

Farm tour at Warrook

Admission to Penguin Reserve on Phillip Island

Admission to the Koala Conservatory

Hot lobster dinner at The Jetty Restaurant

Local guide

Discover the wonders of the spectacular Great Ocean Road by private motorcoach

This region boasts powerful seas, golden beaches, peaceful townships, giant cliffs and lush forests. Of course you can not and will not, ever forget the Twelve Apostles - the world's largest limestone towers! Hear legends of the 'Shipwreck Coast' over a traditional Aussie Billy tea. Bring spare camera film and prepare yourself for a wonderful day

Spend the day getting close to nature. Travel by coach through the rolling hill country of North Canterbury, enjoying the beauty of its rural pastoral scenes, to Kaikoura where mountains meet sea (a journey of approximately 3 hours by coach). Kaikoura is world renowned for the variety of marine mammals which can be seen, not least of all the giant sperm whales and the acrobatic Dusky Dolphins.

On arrival in Kaikoura you will be transferred to a whale watch tour by boat. On the tour you may view the giant sperm whale and often other whale species, dolphins, seals and the Royal Albatross. Following the tour, lunch has been arranged at the Craypot Cafe and Bar. There will be the opportunity this afternoon to visit a seal colony where fur seals may be viewed at close quarters. On returning to Christchurch this afternoon (a journey of approximately 3 hours by coach), a stop will be made at a a North Canterbury vineyard where a wine tasting has been arranged for your pleasure.
 

2 Nights Hotel

Private transfer to airport

Air to Christchurch

* Pricing is not yet available for tickets to the Melbourne Cup and not included in price.

2 Nights Hotel

Private transfer from Rydges Hotel Christchurch to Airport

Meet and greet assistance at Queenstown Airport

Private transfer from Queenstown Airport to Rydges Hotel Queenstown (Deluxe Lake Room)

Day 1   

Historic TSS Dinner Cruise on on beautiful Lake Wakatipu

Day 2

Transfer to Milford Sound, Scenic Milford Sound Cruise with buffet lunch

2 Nights Hotel - Rydges Hotel Christchurch

Private coach tour from Queenstown to Christchurch via the Mt. Cook National Park

Lunch at Hermatage Hotel in Mt. Cook