ROCS Guided Holidays 2023 23Day Grand East Coast Tour Australia & New Zealand

The Grand East Coast Tour of Australia & Magnificent Cruise to New Zealand on The Ovation of The Seas VISITING : MELBOURNE, CANBERRA, SYDNEY, BLUE MOUNTAINS, PICTON, NAPIER, WELLINGTON, DUNEDIN, DUSKY SOUND, DOUBTFUL SOUND, MILFORD SOUND

€ 5559 23 DAY GUIDED TOUR FROM

02 DEC - 24 DEC 2023

DAY 1 - MALTA - MELBOURNE Meet your Tour Manager at Malta International Airport for your flight to Melbourne. DAY 2 - MELBOURNE Arrival in Melbourne, transfer and check in at The 5* Crown Metropol Hotel. DAY 3 - MELBOURNE Proceed for Melbourne city tour. We will travel through the city centre past China Town and Parliament house to Fitzroy Gardens stopping to view Captain Cook’s Cottage. We will then go to the Melbourne Cricket Ground, national Tennis centre and the famous Australian Grand Prix Track. We will then travel over Westgate Bridge for panoramic views and visit the Botanic Gardens. Entry to the Eureka Sky deck 88 to view the city from the Observation Deck. Proceed to the Shrine of Remembrance which was built in 1934. The Shrine is the Victorian state memorial to Australians who have served in war and peacekeeping operations. Enter the Classical interior and discover the reverent solitude of the Sanctuary. View breath taking vistas of Melbourne from the Balcony. DAY 4 - MELBOURNE Today we travel to Melbourne’s Eastern Suburbs, we will take a ride on the historic steam train Puffing Billy where we will ride through the forest from Belgrave to Menzies Creek and pass through the spectacular Blue Dandenong Ranges, with towering mountain ash forests, lyrebirds and fern gullies. Proceed to Warrock farm including lunch. DAY 5 - MELBOURNE Day at leisure - shopping or visiting relatives. DAY 6 - MELBOURNE - CANBERRA Depart Melbourne and transfer to Canberra - Australia’s Capital City. Check in at The 4* QT Canberra Hotel. DAY 7 - CANBERRA - SYDNEY There is plenty to see and do in Canberra. The most well known are Parliament House, Old Parliament House, The Aboriginal Tent Embassy, The Australian War Memorial and Lake Burley. Another place you can visit is the attractive Government House and the gardens. Depart Canberra and proceed to Sydney. Check in at The 4* Hilton Sydney Hotel. DAY 8 - SYDNEY Today we will tour this magnificent city known to be one of the most beautiful and picturesque cities of the world. We will see the Harbour Bridge, visit the famous Opera House and Mrs Macquarie’s Chair which is a Sydney landmark. The chair was carved out

of a sandstone rock ledge by convicts in 1810. Specially commissioned by Governor Macquarie for his wife Elizabeth who was known to love the area this is one of the best vantage points to view the sights of Sydney Harbour. We then return to King Street Wharf to board the cruise vessel for a luncheon on the overwhelming Sydney Harbour. DAY 9 - SYDNEY - BLUE MOUNTAINS Today we will travel past the site of the Sydney Olympics to the Blue Mountains National Park. With stunning natural, this world heritage region of the Blue Mountains is an Australian highlight, this slate-coloured haze that gives the mountains their name comes from a fine mist of oil exuded by the huge eucalyptus that form a dense canopy across the landscape of deep valleys. Upon arrival at Echo Point we take a ride on the Scenic Skyway and/or Scenic Railway (rides not included) and awe in wonder at the Three Sisters rock formation. DAY 10 - SYDNEY - MANLY Visit Circular Quay which is the hub of Sydney Harbour, situated at a small inlet called Sydney Cove, the founding site for Sydney and Australia. It is a stepping-off point for most attractions based around the harbour. The quay is a vibrant, bustling place with ferries leaving every few minutes to different parts of the harbour, including Manly, where we will visit today. Manly has well been considered Australia’s favourite seaside resort; on the water’s edge, a destination for all seasons and all ages. It’s an attraction famous for its breath taking natural beauty, scenic walkways alongside harbour and ocean beaches and cultural events. DAY 11 / 21 - NEW ZEALAND CRUISE ON ROYAL CARIBBEAN’S OVATION OF THE SEAS Transfer to Sydney Cruise Terminal for embarkation of your cruise on board the Ovation of The Seas. Marvel at the newest and third ship in the Quantum Class, Ovation of the Seas. Featuring the same ground breaking venues as its sister ships, Quantum of the Seas and Anthem of the Seas, this ship is continuing to take cruisers to new heights. Ovation will offer guests a variety of activities, entertainment and dining options. NEW ZEALAND CRUISE ON ROYAL CARIBBEAN’S OVATION OF THE SEAS Ovation of the Seas is all about elevated exploration. Open up exotic shores and untamed spectacular landscapes not to mention a world of elevated experiences onboard. It’s scenery scoping from an unrivalled perspective. Take adventure to new heights on the rock climbing wall, then experience the thrill of a free fall on RipCord by iFLY, or catch a wave on the FlowRider surf simulator

before ascending over 300 feet above sea level in North Star — all while soaking up breath-taking views of New Zealand’s unspoiled landscape. Leave it to us to literally and figuratively take you to a higher place. The exclusive North Star promises to elevate you both physically and emotionally, revealing 360-degree views of a world you’ve truly never seen before! On this cruise you can simply step into the North Star intimate, jewel-shaped capsule and gently ascend over 300 feet above sea level, where you can take in breath-taking views of the ocean, the ship, and the exciting destinations that we visit. A town on the north coast of the South Island, in New Zealand. It’s known as a gateway to the islands and inlets of the Marlborough Sounds. The Edwin Fox Maritime Museum is a 19th-century former convict and cargo ship. EcoWorld Aquarium shelters and rehabilitates native animals such as tuatara reptiles and blue penguins. Nearby, the Queen Charlotte Track traverses coastal forest, skyline ridges and bays. Picton offers passengers an enjoyable shore experience with its shopping, swimming, marinas, and nearby vineyards. NAPIER A gateway to a one-of-a-kind tourist experience. Hawke’s Bay is a popular destination for both local and international cruises and our twin cities, Napier and Hastings, are known for sunny climes, fresh food, sprawling vineyards, and awe-inspiring landscapes. Rebuilt in the Art Deco style after a devastating earthquake in 1931, Napier is one of the best-preserved examples of Art Deco architecture in the world today. From October to April every year, Napier Port welcomes cruise ships from around the world. Passengers arriving at Napier Port are greeted in typical Hawke’s Bay style – by friendly locals, dressed with a touch of our Art Deco heritage. Wellington On a sunny, windless day, Wellington is up there with the best of them. For starters it’s lovely to look at, sitting on a hook-shaped harbour ringed with ranges that wear a cloak of snow in winter. Victorian timber architecture laces the bushy hillsides above the harbour, which resonate with native birdsong. As cities go, it’s really rather small but the compact nature of the downtown area gives it a bigger-city buzz and, being the capital, it’s endowed with museums, theatres, galleries and arts organisations completely disproportionate to its size. Wellingtonians are rightly proud of their kick in caffeine and craft-beer scene, and there’s no shortage of beard-wearing, skateboard-lugging, artsy types doing interesting things in old warehouses across town. PORTS OF CALL PICTON

THE GRAND EAST COAST TOUR OF AUSTRALIA & MAGNIFICENT CRUISE TO NEW ZEALAND 2023

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