Sample Accommodations
Rydges Esplanade Resort Hotel / Cairns / Days 1-5
Overlooking the picturesque Coral Sea on the Cairns Esplanade, unforgettable memories are created in the beautifully landscaped surrounds of Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns, with a variety of superbly appointed hotel rooms, outstanding dining facilities, and recreational facilities to suit everyone.
Aurora Alice Springs / Alice Springs / Days 6-7
With the refurbished reception, courtyard and pool areas, this 109 room vibrant property is the only accommodation on the Todd Mall - the most centrally located accommodation in Alice Springs, Australia. Aurora Alice Springs’ location places you in a perfect position to explore both the town and surrounding Outback areas. You will always be welcome at our Alice Springs hotel.
Outback Pioneer Hotel / Ayers Rock / Day 8
The Outback Pioneer Hotel offers an authentic experience of Australia's pioneering past in relaxed and friendly surroundings. Set amongst native landscaped grounds with pool, outdoor barbecue, restaurant and kiosk the property has a rustic Australian outback theme.
Vibe Savoy Hotel Melbourne / Melbourne / Days 9-11
You will love the convenience of staying in the very heart of all the action in the Melbourne city center. Blending the zest of the Vibe Hotel brand with the beautiful façade of a heritage building, Vibe Savoy Hotel Melbourne is located only a couple of blocks from the hub of Melbourne’s Collins Street.
Park Royal Darling Harbour / Sydney / Days 12-14
Be in the thick of everything exciting at this hotel in the heart of Sydney, Australia. You’ll always be in the center of the action at Park Royal Darling Harbour Hotel, with a convenient location just minutes away from the city’s top sights and attractions.The friendly, well-informed hotel associates at are always on hand to share their knowledge of the city’s best-kept secrets with you.
Hotel Ashburton / Ashburton / Days 15-16
Set on the outskirts of Ashburton in Mid Canterbury, New Zealand, this hotel with its large beautifully kept gardens, offers the quiet of the countryside.
The Ashburton Hotel's staff take great pride in providing guests with warm sincere hospitality and the hotel boasts a variety of excellent hotel facilities ensuring that you will you will find a home away from home at Hotel Ashburton.
Rydges Lakeland Resort Queenstown / Queenstown / Days 17-19
Situated on the shores of beautiful Lake Wakatipu, the Rydges Lakeland Resort Queenstown is only a 5 minute walk along the Lakefront to the center of town. The hotels 255 guest rooms are endowed with contemporary amenities to assure you immense pleasure throughout your stay. All the rooms offer spectacular views of the Lake Wakatipu. The Ben Lomond is a stylish and a casual restaurant that offers delicious contemporary New Zealand cuisine for breakfast and dinner. For your comfort and relaxation, the hotel offers a spa pool, heated outdoor swimming pool and a sauna.
Sudima Hotel Lake Rotorua / Rotorua / Day 20
Set on the shores of beautiful Lake Rotorua, adjacent to the world famous Polynesian Spa complex and just a short stroll to all the attractions in Rotorua’s vibrant city center, The Sudima Hotel Lake Rotorua enjoys a location that is second-to-none. Its 248 guest rooms, many with superb views across Lake Rotorua, feature an ensuite bathroom, wireless broadband internet, Sky Television and much more.
Rydges Auckland / Auckland / Days 21-22
March ’10 sees the grand re-opening of the new Rydges Harbour View
Auckland. Auckland’s newest and freshest hotel will set a new standard
in style, and service. The hotel’s close proximity to the centre of the
city makes it ideal for both business and leisure. The central city,
SkyCity Casino, Sky Tower, Vector Arena and a variety of thriving bars,
cafes and restaurants in Auckland’s Viaduct Harbour are just a short
walk away. Freshly refurbished, our superior rooms are stylish, spacious
sanctuaries. These rooms feature a spacious easy accessible bathroom.
Sink into the luxurious new king bed with sumptuous triple sheeting and
feather & down duvets or relax with the 32’ flat-screen LCD
television and convenient mini bar.
Please note: The hotels listed above are the ones we use on the majority of departure dates. While all hotels listed are subject to change, the style and quality of your individual hotel will be consistent with the ones listed above.