30 Days Away

Fly Cork to Phuket

Private car transfer to hotel

5* Banyan Tree Phuket

8 nights

Pool Villa

 Private car transfer to airport

Fly  Phuket via Bangkok to Sydney

 Private car to Hotel

5* Four Seasons Hotel Sydney

4 nights

Opera View

Day Trip, Blue Mountains

Your tour departs Sydney at 8.15am from the APT Departure Point, Coach Interchange, Lower Level, Star City Pirrama Road. Discover the spectacular Blue Mountains and see native wildlife whilst you explore World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains National Park. This rugged and beautiful region forms part of the Great Dividing Range, linking tropical north to temperate south, while dividing coastal cities from the vast Outback. Pass by Homebush Bay, site of the 2000 Olympics. Discover Leura village, a delightful blend of groomed gardens and quaint shops, enjoy free time to wander the streets of Leura. Next, we stop at Echo Point and see the famous Three Sisters rock formation and hear the ancient Aboriginal legends of this impressive rock formation. Arrive at Scenic World and enjoy a two-course lunch with tea, coffee or soft drink, at the revolving restaurant at Scenic World, with amazing views over the Three Sisters. Join the optional Blue Mountain rides - Scenic Railway, Cableway or Skyway (own expense). These rides are a great way to see the steep valleys, canyons and Three Sisters rock formation. Enjoy a short stop at Narrowneck and Cahill Lookouts for impressive mountain scenery. Next we enjoy an afternoon encounter at Featherdale Park and have your photo taken with a cuddly koala, see kangaroos, wombats, dingoes and cute little fairy penguins.  Our last stop will be at Homebush Bay, the venue of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. Here, you have the opportunity to catch the rivercat ferry back to Sydney and enjoy a relaxing cruise along the Parramatta River (own

expense). If you do not wish to join the ferry, the coach will arrive in Sydney at approximately 5.45pm. Hotel drop offs to most city hotels are available; your Coach Captain will ask you at the end of the day where you would like to be dropped off. Meals: lunch

 Private car to airport

Fly Sydney Hamilton Island

Transfer to hotel

5* Beach Club

3 nights

Day Trip

Cruise with Fantasea Cruises on an adventure to a major Whitsunday icon, Whitehaven Beach. Delight in the six kilometres of glistening white silica sand. There is something for everyone to enjoy at Whitehaven Beach, join in the beach games, take a leisurely stroll, swim in the crystal clear waters or just relax and soak up the sun. Included in your price is a delicious BBQ lunch.

Meals: lunch

Transfer to Airport

Fly  Hamilton Island to Melbourne

Private transfer to hotel

 5* The Langham

1 night

River View

Private transfer to Airport

Fly Melbourne Wellington

Private transfer to hotel

5* Intercontinental Wellington

1 night

Passenger ferry from Wellington to Picton

Train from Picton to Christchurch

The TranzCoastal – Picton to Christchurch - Gateway to South Island adventure.

The TranzCoastal train journey travels between the delightful port of Picton and Christchurch, the South Island’s largest city. This journey is a scenic feast of New Zealand, with the Kaikoura mountain ranges on one side of your train and the rugged Pacific Ocean coastline on the other. Along the way you pass though the village of Kaikoura, where, if you're touring New Zealand, you can break your journey to take in the whale watching or dare to get closer and swim with the dolphins.

Travel through some of New Zealand’s finest horticultural and farmland areas, and see amazing wildlife such as dolphins, seals and penguins from the comfort of your train carriage.

One of the world's most scenic train journeys, the TranzCoastal travels through 22 tunnels and crosses 175 bridges. As on the TranzAlpine, the TranzCoastal includes an open air viewing carriage where all your senses are awakened with the clean, fresh, sea air.

Own arrangments from train station to hotel

 4.5* Heritage Christchurch

2 night

Day Trip

An elegant and environmentally friendly way to see the city. The 2.5 kilometre track takes approximately 25 minutes to complete and encompasses many of the city's 'must see sights' including Cathedral Square, The Arts Centre, Botanical Gardens, River Avon, and Cathedral Junction to name a few. Our tram drivers provide a live commentary throughout the journey identifying points of interest, historic architecture, various activities and places to shop and eat, making the tram ride an informative and entertaining experience. Visitors can hop on and off the trams at leisure. Our Christchurch Tramway Experience is a unique, quality experience that combines the heritage of the trams, historic buildings and 'must see' attractions, with the culture of The Garden City. Meals: No Meals are included

Own arrangements from hotel to train station

Train from Christchurch to Greymouth

The TranzAlpine – Christchurch to Greymouth, rated one of the world’s great scenic railway journeys!

The TranzAlpine scenic train journey travels between Christchurch and Greymouth, from one coast of New Zealand to the other. From your carriage you’ll see the fields of the Canterbury Plains and farmland, followed by the spectacular gorges and river valleys of the Waimakariri River. Your train then climbs into the Southern Alps before descending through lush beech rain forest to the West Coast town of Greymouth – a great base for visits to Punakaiki and the always popular glaciers.

The TranzAlpine journey is an ideal weekend getaway or honeymoon vacation highlight. All carriages include both one way seating and tabled group seating allowing you to experience the amazing views while enjoying the company of other passengers on-board. An open air viewing carriage allows you to get even closer to the stunning scenery and provides many opportunities to photograph your favourite spots. There’s a lot to look forward to!

Our train journey sets off from Christchurch - New Zealand's largest city on the South Island. The trip is 223.8 kilometres long and takes just four and a half hours. There are 19 tunnels, and 4 viaducts, the highest being the Staircase standing at 73 metres.

The TranzAlpine departs Christchurch and Greymouth daily. Whether you are planning a weekend getaway or a longer trip, tour New Zealand's South Island from one coast to the other by train and relax while rediscovering the uniqueness of train travel.

 Car hire pick up 2pm

4* Te Weheka

1 night

Day Trip

Fly over two of New Zealand's most famous glaciers and land at the head of either the  Franz Josef Glacier or Fox Glacier. Incredible close up views exposing extraordinary colours of the ice flow, ice caves and pinnacles in this largely inaccessible alpine region. Meals: No Meals are included

Drive from Fox Glacier to Wanaka

4* Grand Mercure Oakridge Resort

Superior

1 night

Drive from Wanaka to Queenstown

5* Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa

2 nights

Day Trip

7.00am Hotel pick ups commence. 7.20am Depart The middle of Athol St carpark, Queenstown. Travel by luxury coach on an unforgettable journey from Queenstown into Milford Sound. Located within the World Heritage Fiordland National Park, this region is rich with dense rainforest, lakes and waterfalls

cascading from rugged mountain peaks. Travel through the Southern Alps via the Homer Tunnel, a 1.2km tunnel drilled through a solid mountain of rock.  Upon arrival at Milford Sound at 1.15pm , board your Red Boat vessel for a 2 1/4 hour spectacular cruise in New Zealand's most famous waterway. Return by coach to Queenstown. 7.45pm Arrive The Station, Queenstown.

Meals: lunch

Private transfer from hotel to airport

Queenstown Hong Kong via Auckland and Sydney

Private transfer from airport to hotel

5* The Langham

4 nights

Day Trip

An excellent orientation tour, the City changes so rapidly that  it will refresh old memories and delight first timers. Start with a ride up to Victoria Peak for a panoramic view of Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and the surrounding islands.Then  pass by picturesque Repulse Bay.  Proceed next to the famous

fishing village of Aberdeen to see the floating community, still very much a part of Hong Kongs society. Here an opportunity to join a Sampan is available, allowing a close up view of waterborne life. Visit Stanley Market where you can pick up bargains at just a fraction of the price in town. Afterwards, a short visit to a prestigious jewelery factory, where meticulous craftsmen fashion works of art from gold and gems. Return to your hotel or pick up points: Metropark Kowloon, Kowloon Hotel, G/F Kimberley Hotel and Excelsior Hotel in the early afternoon. Meals: No Meals are included

Private transfer to Airport

Hong Kong  London Cork

Cost from €7000 P P

All Subject to time of year,

Call Linda for more information on 021-4277111