ROCS Guided Holidays 22 Day grand East Coast Tour Of Australia & New Zealand 2024

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A Land Of Staggering Natural Beauty And Cultural Complexities 22 Day Grand East Coast Tour Of Australia & New Zealand

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THE GRAND EAST COAST TOUR OF AUSTRALIA & MAGNIFICENT CRUISE TO NEW ZEALAND NORTH AND SOUTH ISLAND ON THE OVATION OF THE SEAS

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22 DAYS 18 TH NOVEMBER - 09 TH DECEMBER 2024

Visiting: Melbourne, Canberra, Sydney, Blue Mountains, Milford Sound, Doubtful Sound, Dusky Sound, Dunedin, Christchurch, Wellington, Picton.

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DAY 1 MALTA - MELBOURNE

Meet your Tour Manager at Malta International Airport for your flight to Melbourne.

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DAY 2 MELBOURNE

Arrival in Melbourne, transfer and check in at The 5* Crown Metropol Hotel.

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DAY 3 MELBOURNE

Proceed to Melbourne city tour. We will travel through the city centre past China Town and Parliament house to Fitzroy Gardens, St Patrick’s Church. Visit Captain Cook’s Cottage (entrance ticket included). 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.

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DAY 4 MELBOURNE

Today we travel to Melbourne’s Eastern Suburbs, we will take a ride on the historic steam train Puffing Billy. 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 Yarra Valley for lunch and wine tasting.

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DAY 5 MELBOURNE

Day at leisure - shopping or visiting relatives.

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DAY 6 MELBOURNE - CANBERRA

Depart Melbourne and transfer to Canberra - Australia’s Capital City. Check in at The 4* QT Canberra Hotel.

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    QT CANBERRA HOTEL

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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 5* Hilton Sydney Hotel.

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DAY 8 SYDNEY

Today we will tour this magnificent city known to be one of the most beautiful and picturesque cities in 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.

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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 beauty, 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.

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DAY 10 SYDNEY - MANLY - TARONGA ZOO

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 Taronga Zoo and 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. One of Sydney’s most famous attractions, the award-winning Taronga Zoo is home to over 4,000 animals, including Australian native wildlife, as well as rare and endangered exotic animals. Taronga Zoo Sydney’s beautiful outdoor harbourside location provides you with the chance to connect with animals and nature and enjoy time safely with family and friends. Overlooking the magnificent Sydney Harbour, Taronga Zoo is just 12 minutes from the city by ferry.

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DAY 11-20 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 groundbreaking 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.

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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.

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PORT OF CALL MILFORD SOUND CRUISING

Situated on the west coast of the South Island Milford Sound is a fusion of spectacular natural features with amazing visual cues around every corner. Described by Rudyard Kipling as the ‘eighth wonder of the world’, Milford Sound was carved by glaciers during the ice ages and it is breath taking in any weather. The fjord’s cliffs rise vertically from the dark waters, mountain peaks scrape the sky and waterfalls cascade from as high as 1000 metres. When it rains in Milford Sound, and it often does, those waterfalls multiply with magnificent effect.

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PORT OF CALL DOUBTFUL SOUND CRUISING

Immerse yourself in the vast and untouched wilderness of Doubtful Sound, the second largest fjord in Fiordland National Park. With its rugged peaks, verdant rainforest and twisting, hidden inlets, Doubtful Sound will take your breath away. Home to abundant wildlife you may see bottlenose dolphins and fur seals at play or catch a glimpse of a rare Fiordland Crested Penguin. Getting to Doubtful Sound is an adventure in itself. This isolation makes the fjord a very special place, a place only those in the know get to see.

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PORT OF CALL DUSKY SOUND CRUISING

One of the most complex fjords on New Zealand’s southern coast, Dusky Sound is a place of serene beauty, accessible today only by sea or air. European explorers first spotted this treasure when Captain Cook and his crew happened upon its opening in the late eighteenth century. Although they returned to explore its waters months later, Cook and his crew named it Dusky Sound for the time of night when they first found it.

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PORT OF CALL DUNEDIN

It is New Zealand’s best kept secret, located in the South Island, this city is full of authentic welcoming characters that tell it like it is. Known as the Edinburgh of New Zealand, Dunedin is the country’s city of the south, wearing its Scottish heritage with pride. Surrounded by dramatic hills and at the foot of a long, picturesque harbour, Dunedin is one of the best-preserved Victorian and Edwardian cities in the Southern Hemisphere.

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PORT OF CALL CHRISTCHURCH

Bordered by hills and the Pacific Ocean, Christchurch is the gateway to New Zealand’s South Island, and it is situated on the edge of the Canterbury Plains that stretch to the Southern Alps. Known for its English heritage, it is the largest city in the South Island, and is known as the Garden City because of its many beautiful parks, gardens, and tree-lined streets. Enjoy the beauty and marvel and the relaxed friendliness of the people, as you discover all the things that make Christchurch one of New Zealand’s most attractive holiday and lifestyle destination.

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PORT OF CALL 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.

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PORT OF CALL PICTON

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.

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DAY 21-22 SYDNEY - MALTA

Following our departure from the cruise we travel north over the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Then we head to the Northern beaches of Queensclift, Curl Curl, Deewyn, Coolaroy, Narrabeen and Monavale to see some of Sydney’s famed surfing and holiday destinations and to see the spectacular view of the Pacific ocean. Free time for lunch (not included) and then head South to see the world-famous Bondi Beach, Coogee and Maruaba. See the beautiful beaches along the shore of Botany Bay including Bright-Le-Sands, Ramsgate and Sansouci. After our final day in Sydney, we board our coach transfer to the airport for our flight to Malta via Dubai.

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

€ 5599 22 DAY GUIDED TOUR FROM

18 NOV - 09 DEC 2024

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 to Melbourne city tour. We will travel through the city centre past China Town and Parliament house to Fitzroy Gardens, St Patrick’s Church. Visit Captain Cook’s Cottage (entrance ticket included). 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. 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 Yarra Valley for lunch and wine tasting. 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 5*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 beauty, 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 - TARONGA ZOO 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 Taronga Zoo and 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. One of Sydney’s most famous attractions, the award-winning Taronga Zoo is home to over 4,000 animals, including Australian native wildlife, as well as rare and endangered exotic animals. Taronga Zoo Sydney’s beautiful outdoor harbourside location provides you with the chance to connect with animals and nature and enjoy time safely with family and friends. Overlooking the magnificent Sydney Harbour, Taronga Zoo is just 12 minutes from the city by ferry.

DAY 11 / 20 - 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 groundbreaking 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. PORTS OF CALL MILFORD SOUND CRUISING Situated on the west coast of the South Island Milford Sound is a fusion of spectacular natural features with amazing visual cues around every corner. Described by Rudyard Kipling as the ‘eighth wonder of the world’, Milford Sound was carved by glaciers during the ice ages and it is breath taking in any weather. The fjord’s cliffs rise vertically from the dark waters, mountain peaks scrape the sky and waterfalls cascade from as high as 1000 metres. When it rains in Milford Sound, and it often does, those waterfalls multiply with magnificent effect. DOUBTFUL SOUND CRUISING Immerse yourself in the vast and untouched wilderness of Doubtful Sound, the second largest fjord in Fiordland National Park. With its rugged peaks, verdant rainforest and twisting, hidden inlets, Doubtful Sound will take your breath away. Home to abundant wildlife you may see bottlenose dolphins and fur seals at play or catch a glimpse of a rare Fiordland Crested Penguin. Getting to Doubtful Sound is an adventure in itself. This isolation makes the fjord a very special place, a place only those in the know get to see. DUSKY SOUND CRUISING One of the most complex fjords on New Zealand’s southern coast, Dusky Sound is a place of serene beauty, accessible today only by sea or air. European explorers first spotted this treasure when Captain Cook and his crew happened upon its opening in the late eighteenth century. Although they returned to explore its waters months later, Cook and his crew named it Dusky Sound for the time of night when they first found it.

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DUNEDIN It is New Zealand’s best kept secret, located in the South Island, this city is full of authentic welcoming characters that tell it like it is. Known as the Edinburgh of New Zealand, Dunedin is the country’s city of the south, wearing its Scottish heritage with pride. Surrounded by dramatic hills and at the foot of a long, picturesque harbour, Dunedin is one of the best-preserved Victorian and Edwardian cities in the Southern Hemisphere. CHRISTCHURCH Bordered by hills and the Pacific Ocean, Christchurch is the gateway to New Zealand’s South Island, and it is situated on the edge of the Canterbury Plains that stretch to the Southern Alps. Known for its English heritage, it is the largest city in the South Island, and is known as the Garden City because of its many beautiful parks, gardens, and tree-lined streets. Enjoy the beauty and marvel and the relaxed friendliness of the people, as you discover all the things that make Christchurch one of New Zealand’s most attractive holiday and lifestyle destination. 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. PICTON 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.

DAY 21-22 - SYDNEY - MALTA Following our departure from the cruise we travel north over the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Then we head to the Northern beaches of Queensclift, Curl Curl, Deewyn, Coolaroy, Narrabeen and Monavale to see some of Sydney’s famed surfing and holiday destinations and to see the spectacular view of the Pacific ocean. Free time for lunch (not included) and then head South to see the world-famous Bondi Beach, Coogee and Maruaba. See the beautiful beaches along the shore of Botany Bay including Bright-Le-Sands, Ramsgate and Sansouci. After our final day in Sydney, we board our coach transfer to the airport for our flight to Malta via Dubai.

THE GRAND EAST COAST TOUR OF AUSTRALIA & MAGNIFICENT CRUISE TO NEW ZEALAND 2024

PACKAGE PRICE PER PERSON TRIPLE SHARING IN INSIDE CABIN TWIN SHARING IN INSIDE CABIN

€ 5599 € 5999 €8199

SINGLE IN INSIDE CABIN

CABIN UPGRADES PER PERSON

TRIPLE

TWIN €319

SINGLE

OCEAN VIEW

N/A N/A

€ 638 € 1044

BALCONY

€1022

OPTIONAL BREAKFAST IN MELBOURNE, CANBERRA AND SYDNEY

€ 244 PER PERSON

OUR PACKAGE INCLUDES P RETURN INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS MALTA/MELBOURNE/SYDNEY/MALTA ON EMIRATES AIRLINE P AIRLINE TAXES & CHARGES P PORT TAXES P 4 NIGHTS ACCOMMODATION IN MELBOURNE AT THE 5* CROWN METROPOL HOTEL P 1 NIGHT ACCOMMODATION IN CANBERRA AT THE 4* QT CANBERRA HOTEL P 4 NIGHTS ACCOMMODATION IN SYDNEY AT THE 5* HILTON SYDNEY HOTEL P 10 NIGHTS NEW ZEALAND CRUISE ON ROYAL CARIBBEAN’S OVATION OF THE SEAS ON FULL BOARD BASIS P ALL TRANSFERS AS PER ITINERARY P ALL EXCURSIONS AS PER ITINERARY P 10 BREAKFASTS P 12 LUNCHES P 10 DINNERS P COMPREHENSIVE GUIDED SIGHTSEEING P ACTIVE ITINERARY WITH UNIQUE CULTURAL FEATURES P SERVICES OF AN EXPERIENCED ROCS TRAVEL TOUR MANAGER

OBLIGATORY CRUISE GRATUITIES €209 PER PERSON CRUISE EXCURSIONS ARE OPTIONAL VISA REQUIRED

All quoted prices are per person unless otherwise specifically indicated. Please note that all prices and packages quoted are subject to the ROCS Travel terms and conditions listed at ROCS Travel Terms and Conditions. All prices are in EUR and are subject to change without any prior notice. ROCS Travel reserves the right to discontinue any offer at any time without prior notice. Additional terms and conditions may apply.

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