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Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific Vacation Packages
Visit the Southern Hemisphere islands of Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific to enjoy spectacular beaches, forested hinterlands and Polynesian cultures.
Australia is a vast country of sophisticated cities and beautiful landscapes. On the southern shores, follow the Great Ocean Road to enjoy a celebrated scenic drive. Visit Bells Beach, home of a World Championship Tour surfing competition.
Drive farther on to see the 12 Apostles natural rock sculptures rising dramatically out of the sea. In Melbourne, watch cricket and rugby matches, visit the Royal Botanic Gardens and sample Yarra Valley wines.
Continue north to Canberra, Australia’s capital, to see impressive government buildings, monuments and galleries. Farther north, Sydney is noted for its striking opera house and harbor bridge, beautiful beaches, the Taronga Zoo and Hunter Valley wines. Learn about Australia’s indigenous people at the Australian Museum.
The Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast are known for surfing. See this for yourself in the town named Surfers Paradise. Nearby Brisbane is a sophisticated city straddling a winding river. Enjoy the koala sanctuary and venture into hinterland wilderness.
Visit Port Douglas and Cairns in the far north to see the Great Barrier Reef, ideal for snorkeling, diving or viewing colorful fish and coral from a glass-bottom boat. See kangaroos, cassowaries and other animals at the Wildlife Habitat and exotic birds in the Daintree Rainforest.
Fly west to enjoy other famous Australia areas including the giant red rock of Uluru, the Barossa Valley wines of Adelaide and food and wine tours of Perth.
New Zealand is actually two islands. On the North Island, visit Auckland to sail from its lovely harbor and appreciate multiethnic culture and food. Drive to Rotorua to experience sulfur springs, cooking corn on the cob over the hot steam eruptions or relaxing in a natural hot tub. Continue to the southern city of Wellington, the capital, to enjoy a beautiful harbor surrounded by cultural attractions.
The South Island has mountains, glaciers, fjords and blue-green glacial lakes that provided Mount Cook and other locations as fantasy film settings for The Hobbit. Visit Christchurch where the indomitable spirit of its residents has helped to maintain colorful gardens and rebuild the city after a devastating earthquake. Queenstown has an eclectic community of backpackers, artists and adventure seekers. Ski, rock climb and bungee jump. Enjoy New Zealand wines throughout the country.
Elsewhere in the South Pacific, explore islands that were described by James Michener as having “endless ocean” with “coconut palms nodding gracefully” and “lagoons, lovely beyond description.” Find this beautiful scenery at Fiji, Samoa, the Cook Islands and French Polynesia. Learn about the Polynesian explorers who once sailed the high seas in outrigger canoes.
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The Grace Hotel
77 York Street, SydneyLocated in the business, entertainment, and cultural centre, the hotel is bordered by York, King, and Clarence streets, with Darling Harbour and the Royal Botanic Gardens within four blocks.
Sofitel Melbourne On Collins
25 Collins Street, MelbourneThis family-friendly Melbourne hotel is located in the entertainment district, within a 15-minute walk of Princess Theatre and Bourke Street Mall. Melbourne Cricket Ground and Melbourne Museum are also within 1 mi (2 km).
Hilton Sydney
488 George Street, SydneyThe hotel is opposite the historic Queen Victoria Building shopping arcade, and 100 metres from Town Hall train station and major department stores.
Travelodge Hotel Sydney
27 Wentworth Avenue, SydneyJust a 2-minute walk from fashionable Oxford Street and all its lively bars, restaurants and shops. Hyde Park, Chinatown and Darling Harbour are also easily accessible from this central location.
Hotel Grand Chancellor Melbourne
131-137 Lonsdale Street, MelbourneLocated in Melbourne Central Business District, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Comedy Theatre, Melbourne Central, and Bourke Street Mall. RMIT University and Melbourne Museum are also within 15 minutes.
Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne
328 Flinders Street, MelbourneLocated in the very heart of the city, the hotel is walking distance to world class shopping, famous theatres, major sporting venues, vibrant entertainment, exceptional restaurants, Crown Casino, and the Melbourne Exhibition and Convention Centre.
Rydges Wellington
75 Featherston St, WellingtonLocated in The best-rated area in Wellington, this luxury hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Old Government Buildings and Beehive. St Paul's Cathedral and Old St Paul's are also within 10 minutes.
Amora Hotel Wellington
170 Wakefield Street, WellingtonThis family-friendly Wellington hotel is located near the airport, just steps from Wellington Town Hall and Civic Square. Cuba Street Mall and Te Papa are also within 10 minutes.
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