Titan Travel Natural Wonders of New Zealand & Australia Cruise & Tour

• Take in the beauty of Fjordland National Park
• Admire the lights of Sydney Harbour on a sunset dinner cruise
• Spend a whole day exploring the Great Barrier Reef

• Return international flights
• 26nts accommodation (inc. 14nts cruise)
• Selected meals: 26 breakfasts, 14 lunches and 16 dinners
• 7 excursions & visits
• Services of a Titan tour manager

Day 1-2: In Flight
You will be collected from your home by Titan Travel’s VIP door-to-door service, ahead of the flight to Auckland.

Day 3: Auckland
After arriving in Auckland in the early afternoon, transfer directly to your hotel.
Grand Millennium****½

Day 4: Bay of Islands
Travel to the Bay of Islands, with a scheduled stop on route at Waipoua Kauri Forest to marvel at the 2,000 year-old tree – Tane Mahuta, before then visiting the Kauri Museum. The journey will continue to the Bay of Islands.
Breakfast and dinner | Copthorne Hotel and Resort ****

Day 5: Cape Brett Peninsula – Waitangi Treaty Grounds
Embark on a Cape Brett Peninsula cruise in the morning, to soak up the incredible views and get up close to the famous ‘Hole in the Rock’. During the afternoon, learn more about New Zealand’s extensive history as you tour the Waitangi Treaty Grounds and enjoy a Maori culture performance.
Breakfast | Copthorne Hotel and Resort****

Day 6: Whangarei – Auckland
Enjoy a morning of free time before travelling back to Auckland through the striking region of Whangarei. You’ll explore this region and the continue along the Hibiscus Coast to Auckland.
Breakfast | Grand Millennium****½

Day 7: Auckland
During the morning, enjoy a guided tour around the city’s highlights, which includes a visit to the iconic Bastion Point. The afternoon will be free for you to explore the vibrant city independently.
Breakfast | Grand Millennium****½

Day 8: Auckland
A morning of free time to explore more of the city before you board your ship.
Breakfast and dinner | Westerdam/Noordam****

Day 9: Tauranga (Rotorua)
The journey continues to Tauranga – an area rich in Maori history. From here you can reach Rotorua’s hot springs
Breakfast, lunch and dinner | Westerdam/Noordam****

Day 10: Napier
The next port of call on your cruise journey will be the town of Napier, located on the coastline of Hawkes Bay, known for its wine production. While here, you could visit the National Aquarium to get a glimpse of kiwi bird.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner | Westerdam/Noordam****

Day 11: Wellington
Stop off at the capital on the southern tip of the northern island where you’ll find a beautiful waterfront and plenty to see including the National Museum.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner | Westerdam/Noordam****

Day 12: Picton
Arrive in the port town of Picton, the ideal base for exploring the Marlborough region, known for its wine.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner | Westerdam/Noordam****

Day 13: Lyttelton (Christchurch)
Enjoy a whole day to take in the sights in Christchurch, capital of the South Island.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner | Westerdam/Noordam****

Day 14: Port Chalmers (Dunedin)
Experience the Victorian and Edwardian-era buildings in Dunedin, or see the variety of rare wildlife in the Opago Peninsula, such as royal albatross and yellow-eyed penguins.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner | Westerdam/Noordam****

Day 15: Cruising Fiordland National Park
Immerse yourself in the incredible surrounding scenery as the ship cruises through Fiordland National Park. Witness a captivating array of mountains, lakes, fjords and rainforests, as you travel through the serene waters.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner | Westerdam/Noordam****

Day 16-17: At sea
Two days at sea as you head towards Hobart to start the second leg of your adventure.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner | Westerdam/Noordam****

Day 18: Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
Commence your journey in Australia as you walk around the historic neighbourhood of Battery Point, in Hobart. Gain fascinating insights into Tasmania’s past while visiting the convict centre of Port Arthur.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner | Westerdam/Noordam****

Day 19: At sea
A day at sea after departing Hobart.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner | Westerdam/Noordam****

Day 20: Melbourne
Arrive in the bustling city of Melbourne. While here, you’ll have the opportunity to wander round the old Edwardian and Victorian buildings or hop on an excursions to a winery or to see the penguins on Phillip Island
Breakfast, lunch and dinner | Westerdam/Noordam****

Day 21: At sea
An additional day at sea.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner | Westerdam/Noordam****

Day 22: Sydney
Disembark after breakfast and head off on a morning city tour to take in the harbour area and Bondi Beach. Then check into your hotel before an evening dinner cruise in the harbour.
Breakfast and dinner | Parkroyal Darling Harbour, Sydney****

Day 23: Sydney
A day of free time for you to spend at your own leisure, exploring more of what the wonderful city has to offer.
Breakfast | Parkroyal Darling Harbour****

Day 24: Sydney
Enjoy another day at leisure to spend as you wish.
Breakfast | Parkroyal Darling Harbour****

Day 25: Sydney – Cairns
Fly north to Cairns. On arrival, check into your hotel
Breakfast | Crystalbrook Flynn Hotel, Cairns****½

Day 26: Great Barrier Reef
Head to Port Douglas for a catamaran journey across the Coral Sea to the Great Barrier Reef. You can explore the reef as you wish, whether that means snorkelling or taking a trip in a glass bottom boat.
Breakfast | Crystalbrook Flynn Hotel, Cairns****½

Day 27-28: Cairns
Enjoy two days at leisure to explore Cairns
Breakfast | Crystalbrook Flynn Hotel, Cairns****½

Day 29: Cairns – In flight
Enjoy a morning at leisure before transfering to the airport for your return flight to the UK.
Breakfast

Day 30: UK
Once you have arrived back in the UK, Titan’s travel service will be waiting to take you home.

• Waipoua Kauri Forest and Kauri Museum
• Cape Brett Peninsula cruise
• Waitangi Treaty Grounds
• City tours of
  • Auckland
  • Sydney
• Great Barrier Reef cruise