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THE ICONIC WONDERS OF AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND

2022/23 www.scenic.co.uk

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Welcome With more than 36 years’ experience creating unforgettable, handcrafted journeys, a fully-inclusive Scenic land journey promises to introduce you to the very best of Australia and New Zealand.

Our guests remain at the forefront of all we do, from the creation of our once-in-a-lifetime Scenic Enrich experiences to the extensive range of Scenic Freechoice activities that allow you to personalise your holiday. We aim to deliver the best experience possible to create memories that will last a lifetime.

You’ll find the Scenic difference is in the details.

Our handcrafted itineraries have set the benchmark in escorted land journeys, where you’ll enjoy accommodation and transport, complemented by fully-inclusive sightseeing and the services of a dedicated Scenic Tour Director, experienced drivers and knowledgeable local guides.

Join us in 2022 and 2023 to explore the wonders of Australasia in unrivalled luxury. We look forward to welcoming you on one of our exceptional journeys.

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DISCOVER Explore a continent of awe-inspiring magnitude, where natural wonder, ancient culture and indigenous wildlife are yours to coexist amongst, and rainforest retreats and grand city centre properties are yours in which to reside.

Northern Territory

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Western Australia

Uluru (Ayers Rock)

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South Australia

South Australia is renowned for its gourmet cuisine and wine. The natural wonders are revealed as you explore Kangaroo Island, the gourmet offerings of Adelaide and world-class wineries.

Tasmania With its pristine wilderness, complex convict history and outstanding local produce, Tasmania is an island not to be missed.

Northern Territory

Journey through the precious wilderness exploring Alice Springs and the wonder of the ‘Red Centre’, explore the delights of Darwin and discover the timelessness of Kakadu.

Queensland

From famous bush ballads, to ‘dinosaur country’, travel in the footsteps of explorers. Queensland’s interior will delight those intrigued by the history.

Outback New South Wales & Victoria

This region is home to rugged ocean and inland landscapes, picturesque drives, ancient wilderness and towns with intriguing history.

Auckland

Auckland, or The City of Sails as it’s affectionately known, straddles the Auckland volcanic field; a band of 50 or so volcanoes known to have produced 90 eruptions in the past 90,000 years. This, coupled with the large Polynesian population, gives Auckland a unique culture and cityscape that’s quite unlike any other city in the world.

Christchurch

Christchurch is the base for South Island exploration. The city is filled with cutting-edge architecture alongside some of the oldest buildings in New Zealand, and the beautiful Avon river cuts through bringing an aura of natural beauty to the area.

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New South Wales

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Bay of Islands (Paihia)

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Barossa Valley

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Adelaide Glenelg Kangaroo Island

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Melbourne

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Smithton Launceston Cradle Mountain Freycinet Strahan National Park Tasmania Hobart

Wellington Blenheim

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Milford Sound Queenstown

Arthur’s Pass Mount Cook Christchurch

South Island Te Anau

Dunedin

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Contents

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The Scenic Experience

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Handcrafted Journeys

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Discover Tasmania

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Discover New Zealand

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Scenic Enrich

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Scenic Additional Journeys

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Scenic Freechoice

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Land Journey & Travel Information

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Scenic Hotels

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Scenic Club

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Scenic Cruising & Rail

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Special Stays

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Hotel Directory

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Scenic Stopovers

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Travel Tailored to You

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Scenic Freechoice Directory

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Discover Australia

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Terms & Conditions

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Land Journeys Overview Duration

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Destinations

Grand Australia Perth > Sydney

Gems of South Australia Adelaide > Adelaide

Ultimate Tasmania Hobart > Hobart

Very Best of Australia & New Zealand Melbourne > Auckland

Ultimate New Zealand Auckland > Christchurch

Royal New Zealand Christchurch > Auckland

New Zealand Panorama Auckland > Queenstown

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OUR COMMITMENT TO YOUR HEALTH AND SAFETY We are members of ABTA and ATOL and are committed to delivering the highest standards for our guests. The Scenic global management team and Journey Designers are working closely with all suppliers and government health agencies to implement a full range of measures for the health and safety of our valued guests. In preparation for the resumption of our land journeys, we will ensure compliance with the strict industry protocols and for further information on these policies, please visit www.scenic.co.uk/assurance.

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THE SCENIC EXPERIENCE

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At Scenic we’ve combined the ease of handcrafted travel with a selection of experiences that offer you a true insight into the culture, landscape and history of Australia and New Zealand.

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Each day was full of interesting and memorable experiences, with many of the locations simply breathtaking. Recommend this tour to get a great coverage of this historical and beautiful area of Australia...

When you travel with Scenic, everything is taken care of. Our handcrafted journeys feature the very best inclusions and a host of memorable moments.

Our expert staff, from Tour Directors to local guides, will go above and beyond to make your experience unforgettable.

Wherever you go, our included Scenic Enrich and Scenic Freechoice programs have been handpicked by our Journey Designers to allow you to discover authentic Australasia. Return flights, accommodation, selected dining, small ship expedition cruises, as well as all transfers and tips are included in the price you pay, ensuring we deliver excellence on every level.

Meet Sally Austin, a Scenic Tour Director and listen to her experiences of Australia

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The Scenic team create unique, handcrafted explorations across the world, with our guests at the heart of everything we do.

Scenic Tour Directors Being a Scenic Tour Director is not just a job, it’s a lifetime passion.

Your Tour Director’s role is to make sure your journey exceeds your expectations and to manage each element of your land journey so you see everything listed in your itinerary at an enjoyable pace.

Scenic Enrich Our expert Journey Designers have handpicked a range of unique and unforgettable experiences that will be among the highlights of your journey. View the Great Barrier Reef as you fly over in a helicopter, dine in the light of a thousand bulbs as the sun sets over Ayers Rock, indulge at Australia’s first biodynamic winery in McLaren Vale, and hear Mãori tales on a tour of New Zealand’s Tane Mahuta.

Scenic Freechoice Your included Scenic Freechoice activities are designed to give you a range of exceptional experiences that allow you to personalise your journey, at a pace that suits you.

Active, medium and comfortable paced options ensure there’s something for everyone. From history to culture, cuisine to nature, there’s a wealth of options, whatever your interests.

Immersive Accommodation Our accommodation is selected on more than reputation alone, but on a combination of location, character and ambiance. This ensures your stays are reflective of your destination for a truly immersive experience.

Stay in a spectacular waterfront location amidst the rugged beauty of the outback, or in a stylish central city hotel. And in smaller, more remote towns, the best available accommodation has been chosen from limited options in the region.

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Rail Journeys Embark on breathtaking rail journeys through New Zealand.

Travel through the heart of the South Island on board the TranzAlpine across the spectacular landscapes of the Southern Alps.

The stunning alpine scenery will leave you in awe.

While on board, you can enjoy beautifully-appointed cabins, delicious snacks and, of course, extraordinary vistas.

Cruise Waking up on Milford Sound is one of life’s great pleasures.

Explore this breathtaking fiord on board the Milford Mariner, with the opportunity to uncover this majestic region further by kayak or small boat during the day. Dine on a delicious evening buffet and wake up to an incredible sunrise amidst this spectacular natural beauty the next morning. Carefully selected to offer you the utmost comfort and intimacy on board, you can expect an awe-inspiring cruise with our partner.

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Enjoy a full range of handcrafted features that will enhance your experience throughout your journey with Scenic.

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Barossa Valley, South Australia Finest local ingredients TranzAlpine rail journey Knowledgeable local guides

Return flights from a choice of UK airports All internal flights throughout Australia and New Zealand Fully escorted small group touring with a maximum of 36 guests Scenic Enrich – unforgettable and exclusive once-in-a-lifetime experiences Scenic Sundowners – exclusive hosted evening drinks in memorable locations Scenic Freechoice – a choice of activities and dining options throughout your journey Scenic Special Stays – iconic hotels, remarkable for their location, character and heritage Helicopter ride over the Great Barrier Reef, and seaplane ride over Sydney Harbour TranzAlpine rail journey Milford Sound overnight cruise Expert handpicked Tour Directors and local guides A Scenic representative to assist you on your arrival and departure Personal airport transfers throughout Australia and New Zealand Health and Safety policies – hotels and experiences are selected for your wellbeing plus, social distancing on our coaches Complimentary Wi-Fi at selected hotels

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By choosing Scenic, you’ll enjoy a truly handcrafted land journey in a class of its own.

We would like to respectfully acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land we live in, work and explore. We pay our respects to the elders past, present and emerging.

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Our Scenic Enrich encounters take you behind the scenes to enjoy private access and special moments you will treasure forever.

CLICK HERE to view our Scenic Enrich Australia Directory

CLICK HERE to view our Scenic Enrich New Zealand Directory

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Scenic Enrich experiences are not only likely to be completely unforgettable, they’ll also enrich your understanding and appreciation of the incredible places and cultures you’ll encounter.

Soar above the magnificent Sydney Harbour in a seaplane, and marvel at the technicolour coral reefs of the Great Barrier Reef from above by helicopter. In Uluru, artist Bruce Munro’s Field of Light installation will bathe this desert landscape in a mystical glow as you indulge in an authentic Australian dinner. Meet the team at South Australia’s Gemtree Winery and hear about its sustainability and biodynamic practices, and in Tasmania discover the amazing Wall in the Wilderness art display.

Venture off the beaten track in New Zealand for an introduction to traditional Mãori life at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, and journey to the mighty Tãne Mahuta, nestled in Waipoua Forest. Look forward to a private dinner and tasting event at Mission Estate winery, one of the oldest and most established wine producers in the country.

These are just some of the unique, personally-curated experiences awaiting you.

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Discover what makes New Zealand’s history and Mãori culture unique on an in-depth tour of Te Papa Museum. Learn about Mãori integration and achievements, the modern meeting house, the Moa and Haast eagle, and conclude with a kapu ti - a hot drink and traditionally inspired food.

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Freechoice

Whether you prefer a relaxed pace or want to fit in as much as possible, Scenic Freechoice offers a diverse range of activities and dining experiences.

And of course, it’s all included.

Embark on a hot air balloon adventure over the Atherton Tablelands, explore the delights of Melbourne’s Yarra Valley wine region on a tasting tour, and step inside the historic Boag Brewery for a beer tasting experience. Enjoy a seafood cruise on the Marlborough Sounds, relaxing amid the stunning scenery, sail through Auckland Harbour on board an America’s Cup yacht, or choose to take the Dart River Wilderness Jet in Queenstown, learning about Mãori culture.

Each guest is different, so we appreciate that you may want to move at your own pace. Perhaps you’ll want to follow a busy day with one at a more relaxed pace, or you may wish to unwind throughout.

We’ve divided our extensive list of Scenic Freechoice activities into active, moderate and relaxed pace so you can choose those which best suit your requirements and interests.

Active – For those keen to explore further afield, for a longer or more demanding journey.

Moderate – A comfortable walking pace at which you can easily discover a beautiful city on a walking tour.

Relaxed – A slower pace to take in a museum or sightseeing tour.

CLICK HERE to view our Scenic Freechoice Australia Directory

CLICK HERE to view our Scenic Freechoice New Zealand Directory

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Your trip has been handcrafted by one of our expert Journey Designers. We have travelled the globe so that every Scenic Freechoice option is one to remember.

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A America’s Cup yacht, Auckland , New Zealand B Hot air balloon ride over the Atherton Tablelands, Australia C Cape Brett Cruise, Bay of Islands, New Zealand D Tour of Larnach Castle and Garden, Dunedin, New Zealand

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Hunter Valley is Australia’s foremost commercial wine-growing region, with the Wyndham Estate the country’s largest vineyard. Enjoy an excursion here to sample the world famous wines.

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Every one of our carefully selected hotels has been handpicked by our expert Journey Designers to introduce the best of each destination.

Pre-and Post-journey hotel stays Pre and post stays are available on all journeys in this brochure. Call for more details.

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Thala Beach Nature Reserve, Cairns Sails in the Desert Hotel, Uluru The Hermitage Hotel, Mount Cook Copthorne Hotel and Resort, Bay of Islands

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You’ll find that the wonders of Australia and New Zealand are all the more special when you’re ensconced in comfort amidst surroundings that reflect the uniqueness of the destination.

As you travel across Australasia, you can look forward to wonderful accommodation in the most iconic locations. The Pullman Reef Hotel is one of Cairns’ most prestigious dwellings promising spectacular views, and the Copthorne Hotel and Resort Bay of Islands, part of the historic Waitangi Treaty Grounds, is your perfect base. Our commitment to excellence continues into New Zealand and Tasmania, with a beautiful stay at the Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier, situated in the Western World Heritage Park, as well as the award-winning Tall Timbers Tasmania, ideally located close to the area’s many attractions.

CLICK HERE to view our collection of Hotels and Special Stays in Australia

Special Stays In select locations, we feature Scenic Special Stays, iconic hotels remarkable for their location, character and heritage. The Sails in the Desert hotel in Australia’s Red Centre acts as a wonderful contrast to Uluru’s natural beauty, while New Zealand’s Hermitage Hotel is a unique hideaway surrounded by Mount Cook. In Cairns, you’ll reside at Thala Beach Nature Reserve, an eco-friendly retreat set on a private stretch of beach in the rainforest, close to the Great Barrier Reef. In Tasmania, Freycinet Lodge consists of a series of eco-cabins built to embrace the environment.

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Scenic Special Stays Look for the symbol above on your itineraries for locations where you will experience these outstanding properties.

CLICK HERE to view our collection of Hotels and Special Stays in New Zealand

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Take an overnight cruise on Milford Sound and wake up to the dawn of a new day in one of the most beautiful places on Earth.

Delight in the majesty and serenity of Milford Sound after the regular day visitors have departed, and view the fiord’s spectacular waterfalls, rainforest, mountains and wildlife, accompanied by a specialist nature guide. Anchor overnight in a sheltered cove, where you can explore in the vessel’s tender craft and kayaks, or simply relax on deck, basking in the beauty of this amazing place. You could even go for a swim. As evening falls, dine on a delicious carvery buffet freshly prepared by your on board chef and enjoy stargazing before you retire to your private cabin. Wake in the morning to the spectacular sunrise over the magnificent Milford Sound.

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One of New Zealand’s grandest rail journeys, the TranzAlpine takes you across the spine of the South Island and into the heart of pristine wilderness, where the extraordinary Southern Alps await.

Spectacular views of the chiselled alpine landscape will take your breath away at every turn, from the magnificent gorges and river valleys of the Waimakariri River to the alpine village of Arthur’s Pass. The expansive Canterbury Plains, with their patchwork fields, provide another perspective of New Zealand’s heartland.

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The TranzAlpine features GPS-triggered journey commentary at your seat via headphones, plus information displays and an overhead HD video. The train also features a café carriage offering a range of drinks, snacks and light meals. Or visit the open viewing carriage for unrivalled views of the Southern Alps.

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Awake to the majesty of Milford Sound Milford Mariner overnight cruise TranzAlpine rail journey Enjoy uninterrupted views on the TranzAlpine

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Before you arrive at your destination, enjoy a stopover in one of our many exciting locations, adding another dimension to your adventure of a lifetime.

Break up your long-haul flight and enhance your journey by including an outbound or inbound stopover from only £180 per person. Choose from one of our exciting destinations and stay in great, centrally located hotels, allowing you the luxury of free time to explore.

From Singapore to Hong Kong, you’ll find plenty to choose from.

Further details of Stopover options can be found on pages 86-90.

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Stopover destinations and flight options Whichever destination you opt for, the stopover will include return transfers between the airport and hotel as well as superior hotel accommodation with a full breakfast each day.

GRAND AUSTRALIA

GEMS OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA

ULTIMATE TASMANIA

VERY BEST OF AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND

ULTIMATE NEW ZEALAND, ROYAL NEW ZEALAND AND NEW ZEALAND PANORAMA

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Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle or Glasgow with Emirates

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CLICK HERE to view our Australia Stopover Directory

CLICK HERE to view our New Zealand Stopover Directory

Please note: Not all flights are direct and may transit through other points, please call for details. Flight routes and operational dates are subject to change. Regional airports offered by Emirates do not route via London Heathrow. Flights with Air New Zealand also offer a direct departure from Manchester to Hong Kong operated by Cathay Pacific for a supplement from £95pp. Singapore Airlines flights departing from Manchester are not operational daily and are subject to availability. *Supplements may apply for regional airport departures. Airline and stopover information: Airline travel is based on a specific class of seat, which are limited in number on each flight. We recommend booking early to avoid paying a supplement.

Please note that airlines release their availability approximately 10 months prior to departure dates. Stopover accommodation is based on a specific category of room and is subject to availability. Stopovers are unescorted by a Scenic Tour Director. For more information on stopovers please see pages 86-90. Please call one of our travel advisors for more information.

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Qantas Airbus A380 Air New Zealand Premium Economy Class Singapore Airlines Business Class Cathay Pacific Economy Class

Seamless travel is integral to your journey, so we’ve made getting to and from your destination easy and comfortable. We’ve included return economy class flights from the UK in every one of our itineraries, to ensure you arrive feeling ready for your trip.

Airlines you can count on Flexibility and choice is key when it comes to travel arrangements, which is why we offer a choice of flights through a range of established airlines.

In our continued commitment to your experience, we only use the best airlines to ensure your journey is stress-free.

Departing from a number of UK airports, we aim to provide a seamless journey that is one of complete luxury and comfort.

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Fly Business Class Relax in an ultra-spacious cabin, enjoying superior in-flight entertainment options, delicious cuisine, and world-class hospitality.

Your spacious seat transforms into a fully flat bed and combines enhanced personal space with luxurious comfort.

Contact us today to find out more about upgrading your flight.

(Additional cost, upgrade not included in the tour price).

Internal Flights We’ve scheduled internal flights so that you don’t have to endure lengthy drives or train journeys.

A number of these flights will be operated by local airline, Jetstar.

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AUSTRALIA Vast desert outback, rocky mountain ranges, winding ocean roads and cosmopolitan cityscapes, take the Scenic route through Australia as the allure of true adventure beckons.

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Cosmopolitan capitals In Melbourne, Perth and Sydney, nature and city living connect seamlessly. Trendy art-adorned alleyways lead on to world-class restaurants, while sandy beaches and lush parks graze the outskirts of vast metropolises.

Wine & gastronomy From the chardonnay of the Yarra Valley, to the rich reds of McLaren Vale, the day’s fresh catch to barbecued bush foods, quality homegrown produce has always been at the heart of Australian cuisine.

Vast outback At the heart of Australia’s Red Centre, Alice Springs is the gateway to the Northern Territory’s ancient outback, while Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park reveals the awe-inspiring monolith that is Ayers Rock, within.

Abundant wildlife From the sea lion colonies of Kangaroo Island, to the Philip Island penguin parade, the sea turtles of the Great Barrier Reef, to the kangaroos of Alice Springs. Australia is home to some of the world’s most unique wildlife.

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Australia Contemporary cities spill out onto golden beaches and vast outback carpets thousands of miles of endless horizon. Where the Great Barrier Reef meets the great outdoors, and world-class wineries and authentic cuisine satisfy a taste for the unknown. It won’t take long to fall under Australia’s enchanting spell.

Cosmopolitan coastlines Australia’s coastal cities boast their own unique identity and unmissable highlights. Sydney is the most iconic of all, a metropolis wrapped around one of the world’s most celebrated harbours and in close proximity to the worldfamous Bondi Beach. Melbourne, considered the cultural capital, is a stylish sanctuary for artists and creatives alike, with its inspiring ocean road drives, treasured lanes and wildlife-rich island neighbours.

And, Perth’s easy-going mentality is shaped by its pristine parklands, offshore nature reserves and paradise-like beaches and bays.

Flavours Down Under Bold flavours, fresh seafood and hearty produce, Australia’s progressive culinary landscape is as diverse as it is flavoursome.

From laidback barbecues to vineyard lunches and awardwinning eateries, the land Down Under is recognised for its myriad achievements in fine food, casual fare and world-class wines.

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Striking landmarks Thousands travel to Australia for its inspiring landscapes and striking natural beauty. The clear Queensland waters are home to the technicolour coral network of the Great Barrier Reef, one of the great natural wonders of the world. The shores of Thala Beach boast idyllic scenes of postcard perfection and indigenous rock carvings tell hidden tales of ancient life as abundant wildlife roams freely across a land without boundaries.

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Tasmania With its pristine wilderness, complex convict history and outstanding local produce, Tasmania is an island not to be missed. Hear stories about its intriguing history, meet with local wildlife and lead your taste buds on a delicious journey.

Food & drink An unwavering focus on preserving the environment enables this tiny island state to produce much of its own fresh produce. Farmers markets, local eateries and friendly pubs are abundant, as well as finer high-end bars and restaurants.

A truly authentic gastronomic experience, here is where you’ll find Australia’s ‘finest cheddar’ in production at the Pyengana Dairy Company, as well as some of the country’s leading cool climate wines, ciders, whisky and gin.

Boutique breweries are all the rage, where producers can show off their wares during tasting sessions.

Nature & wildlife Due to its size, it’s not difficult to venture into the differing environments. National Parks and World Heritage wilderness make up nearly half of Tasmania’s terrain and these are where you can expect to find mammals, birds and reptiles, some of which are unique to this area. Mt. Field National Park is the oldest, while the Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park and Cradle Mountain-Lake Saint Clair National Park promises excellent views of Cradle Mountain on a clear day.

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Grand Australia 20 Day Land Journey

Perth > Sydney

Take an adventure through the heart of Australia From Western Australia’s spectacular landscapes and wine regions, to the Northern Territory famed for its desert outback, and from the tropical Far North to New South Wales and Victoria. Nature coexists in perfect harmony with a bustling urban scene on this adventure through Australia’s vibrant heart.

Begin your adventure with a three-night Special Stay at Perth’s 5-star Duxton Hotel, where you’ll explore the beautiful beaches of Rottnest Island and enjoy a Scenic Enrich dinner cruise on Swan River. Visit Alice Springs Kangaroo Sanctuary for a special experience as the marsupials awake from their slumber and, in Australia’s Red Centre, stay at the Sails in the Desert Hotel, a retreat excellently located for your Scenic Enrich dining experience at Uluru.

Visit Phillip Island for the once-in-a-lifetime penguin parade, before heading north to Cairns, where a stay at Thala Beach Nature Reserve welcomes you between the rainforest and the shores of the Great Barrier Reef. Fly over in a helicopter to witness the technicolour display below and conclude your adventure in Sydney, with a Scenic Freechoice excursion to the Blue Mountains and a seaplane ride over the iconic harbour.

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Scenic Enrich join your fellow guests for an exclusive dinner cruise around Sydney Harbour. Take in the sights and raise a toast to your journey. The views are unparalleled as the sun sets over the harbour city.

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Kangaroo Sanctuary, Alice Springs

To speak to our friendly and expert team call 0808 296 1159

Enjoy a Swan River welcome dinner cruise

Visit the much-loved Kangaroo Sanctuary in Alice Springs on a guided sunset tour

Discover Uluru’s Field of Light exhibition, during an exquisite dining experience

Fly by helicopter over the stunning Great Barrier Reef

Explore the tranquil beauty of the Blue Mountains on a day trip

Take a scenic seaplane flight over Sydney’s top landmarks, including Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House and Bondi Beach

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Grand Australia 20 Day Itinerary Perth > Sydney Day 1

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Uluru (Ayers Rock)

Fly with a world-renowned airline from a choice of UK airports.

Why not include an outbound stopover? For more details see pages 86-90 (additional expense).

Meals: on board meal service and complimentary bar service.

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You’ll be met by a Scenic Representative and transferred to the Duxton Hotel for a three-night Special Stay.

Meals: on board meal service and complimentary bar service.

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Explore the sights, such as Perth’s Mint, Kings Park, and the Botanical Gardens.

Alternatively, the city’s lively shopping precincts are perfect for indulging in a spot of retail therapy.

Enrich: Tonight, you will take to the waters of Swan River for a welcome dinner cruise.

With a glass of sparkling wine in hand and a dinner laid out for you and your fellow Scenic guests, this is the perfect opportunity to raise a toast to the journey ahead with new friends and your Tour Director.

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Freechoice: Explore the beautiful beaches and bays of Rottnest Island or enjoy a tour of Perth, including lunch and a cruise to Fremantle.

Alternatively, enjoy a day out discovering the mysteries behind the desert Pinnacles.

Get to know the heritage and culture that gives Perth its quirks, on an informative and entertaining guided city tour by those who know best.

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You’ll be transferred to Perth Airport for a flight to Alice Springs, a popular gateway for those wishing to embark on an adventure through the country’s infamous Red Centre. Visit the School of the Air and learn about the teaching methods helping to provide an education for children living in remote parts of Australia, then learn about the Royal Flying Doctor Service, which inspired the television series. Check into Crowne Plaza Lasseter’s Hotel, for an overnight stay.

Enrich: Take a laidback walk through the bush of The Kangaroo Sanctuary as they wake from their sleep. A guide will be on-hand to teach you about the significance of the wildlife that inhabits the 90 acres of untouched land, founded by Chris Barnes, star of ‘Kangaroo Dundee’.

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Visit the Telegraph Station before travelling through Australia’s desert landscape before arriving at the UluruKata Tjuta National Park for a two-night Special Stay at the Sails in the Desert Hotel, a unique retreat.

Enrich: Tonight, you’re invited to a dining experience set amidst an outdoor exhibit called Field of Light. The mesmerising artwork, created

by Bruce Munro, will be created from thousands of bulbs planted in the desert surrounding Uluru in the outback. As the sun sets and the lights twinkle, you’ll enjoy canapés, complimentary drinks, and authentic Australian cuisine.

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Uluru (Ayers Rock) > Melbourne

Say goodbye to Australia’s Red Centre and fly to Melbourne to check into the Crown Promenade Hotel, for a three-night stay.

Meals: B

Day 9

Day 6

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Freechoice: Watch the sun rise over Uluru, before choosing from several exciting activities. Take to the asphalt for a leisurely ride on a Harley Davidson™, in the capable hands of an experienced rider, embark on an Uluru Highlights and Cultural Tour, trek around the rock’s giant base, or explore the desert by camel.

This afternoon is yours to discover the mysteries of Kata Tjuta, followed by enjoying the sunset over Uluru from the viewing area.

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On your first full day in the city, it won’t take you long to discover that this cultural hub has many unique characteristics, from bohemian Brunswick Street to the plentiful sporting stadiums. To introduce you, we’ve put together an exciting range of Scenic Freechoice activities.

Freechoice: Take a trip to Phillip Island where you’ll see Australia’s wildlife and the magical penguin parade or embark on an unforgettable adventure down the Great Ocean Road.

Alternatively, explore the city’s treasures on a guided city walking tour. Enjoy a Yarra River Cruise or explore the delights of Yarra Valley on a wine tasting tour.

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Spend today however you please. Visit one of the city’s many art galleries or museums, or head to Federation Square and the Royal Botanic Gardens.

Freechoice Dining: Dine at one of the many restaurants within the Crown Melbourne Casino Complex.

Meals: B.D

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Fly to Cairns and travel north to Thala Beach Resort and Spa for a two-night Special Stay. Spend the day relaxing overlooking the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.

Meals: B.D

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No trip to Australia would be complete without a visit to the Great Barrier Reef, a 2,300km-long ecosystem comprised of thousands of reefs and hundreds of islands made of coral. Travel to Port Douglas and take a high-speed catamaran to a pontoon moored on the Outer Barrier Reef. Snorkel with an instructor and enjoy viewing the coral and sea life from a semi-submersible boat, taking a closer look at the underwater life.

Enrich: After getting up-close-and-personal with one of the ‘Seven Natural Wonders of the World’, you are invited to experience this epic icon from above during a short helicopter flight, offering unparalleled views of one of the planet’s most enchanting treasures (weather dependent).

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Meals: B

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This morning visit an Aboriginal Cultural Park for an educational morning before arriving in Cairns, where we’ve compiled some of the best sightseeing opportunities for you. With so much to offer, we’ll give you the afternoon to do as you please. Navigate one of the walking tracks or swim in the manmade lagoon.

Or unwind and savour the laid-back ambiance of the city. Your two-night stay is at the Pullman Reef Casino Hotel.

Freechoice Dining: Enjoy a meal at the Ochre Restaurant that specialises in crafting native ingredients into modern exciting cuisine, or join the Spirit of Cairns Dinner Cruise, a great way to end a day in paradise.

Meals: B.D

Day 14

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Freechoice: Soar over the Atherton Tablelands on a hot air balloon flight at sunrise, or journey through magnificent rainforest on the Kuranda Scenic Railway before returning by Skyrail. Alternatively, enjoy a great Australian wildlife experience at Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures or a day trip to Cape Tribulation and experience the world’s oldest rainforest.

Meals: B

Day 15

Cairns > Sydney

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Welcome to Sydney. Upon arrival you’ll check into the Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel for a four-night Special Stay, a short stroll from the harbour.

Enrich: Tonight, join your fellow guests for an exclusive dinner cruise around Sydney Harbour. Take in the sights and raise a toast to your journey. The views are unparalleled as the sun sets over the harbour city.

Meals: B.D

Day 16

Sydney

Scenic Freechoice: Hot Air Balloon Flight

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On your first full day in Sydney, we’ve put together a wide range of Scenic Freechoice excursions.

Freechoice: Visit Taronga Zoo or take a day trip to the Blue Mountains discovering some local wildlife along the way. Alternatively, travel to the Hunter Valley and enjoy a taste of its world famous wines, or maybe head out on a walking tour through the Rocks district to discover the stories of Sydney from its early beginnings.

Scenic Freechoice: Penguin Parade, Phillip Island

Meals: B

Day 17

Sydney

Today, Sydney is yours to discover. Stroll the golden shores of Bondi Beach or get your cultural fix at the Art Gallery of New South Wales.

Remember, your Tour Director is on-hand to offer any advice.

Meals: B

Optional Tour Why not take in the best views of Sydney Harbour with a Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb (additional expense, please book prior to departure).

Scenic Freechoice: Great Ocean Road

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Grand Australia 20 Day Itinerary Perth > Sydney Day 18

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For your final day, we have planned unforgettable experiences to ensure your journey ends in true Scenic style. Take a guided tour of Sydney’s most famous house, the Opera House, and discover the stories, history, and magic behind this iconic landmark.

Enrich: After breakfast you’ll be transported to Rose Bay to board a seaplane for a spectacular scenic flight over some of Sydney’s premier attractions. Soar over the sandstone cliffs at the entrance to Sydney Harbour where you can see surfers and beachgoers mingle below.

You’ll then return to Rose Bay via the inner harbour for a circuit above Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge (weather dependent).

Enrich: As evening approaches, you are invited to enjoy an unforgettable farewell dinner at an award-winning restaurant.

As the sun begins to set over Sydney and your final evening ends, this is the perfect opportunity to swap stories with your fellow guests and raise a toast to your unforgettable Australian adventure.

Meals: B.D

Day 19

Sydney > UK

After breakfast, you’ll be transferred to the airport for your flight home.

If you’re not ready for your journey to end, we can arrange an inbound stopover in one of many exciting destinations, see pages 86-90 for details (extra expense).

Alternatively, extend your visit and stay in Australia, please call for details.

Meals: B. On board full meal service and complimentary bar service.

Day 20

Arrive UK

Welcome home.

The itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons. As such Scenic cannot guarantee the tour will operate unaltered from the itinerary stated above. Please refer to our terms and conditions on pages 98-103 for further information.

Melbourne

Handcrafted inclusions: Fly from a choice of UK airports All airport and hotel transfers within Australia Internal flights with Qantas or Jetstar 7 exclusive Scenic Enrich experiences Your choice of 23 Scenic Freechoice activities and dining 4 memorable Scenic Special Stays 25 meals - 17 breakfasts (B), 1 lunch (L) and 7 dinners (D) Fully escorted by expert local Tour Directors All excursions and entrance fees Your Australian visa at no extra cost All tipping and gratuities

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20 Day Itinerary 2022 Departures

DGRA Twin Share

Single

Oct 12

£7,945

£9,930

Nov 16

£7,945

£9,930

2023 Departures Jan 11, 25

Sydney

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Twin Share

Single

£8,240

£10,175

Feb 08

£8,340

£10,375

Mar 08, 22

£8,440

£10,575

Oct 11

£8,540

£10,775

Nov 15

£8,640

£10,975

Terms and Conditions: All prices per person in GBP. Deposit is £1,250 per person. Flights are in Economy class. Airline availability dependent on date selected. Full payment is required 120 days prior to departure. Itinerary and departure date are subject to change. For full terms and conditions please refer to pages 98 to 103.

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Gems of South Australia 10 Day Land Journey

Adelaide > Adelaide

Delectable cuisine, world-class wine and breathtaking wildlife Prepare yourself for a range of once in a lifetime experiences. From tasting vintage Port from your birth year and visiting the d’Arenberg Cube to observing the wondrous and rare native wildlife of Kangaroo Island, here’s to ten unforgettable days of endless adventures.

Begin your exploration of beautiful South Australia in its bustling capital city, and undertake a gourmet tour of Adelaide’s many fantastic restaurants and markets. From food lovers to wildlife enthusiasts, you’ll find an experience that fuels your passion in this compact city. In Barossa Valley, the state’s famous wine region, spend time strolling through its award-winning vineyards and tasting premium Australian wines. Don’t forget to taste vintage Port dating back to your birth year. On Kangaroo Island, you’ll be amazed to discover a land teeming with vibrant wildlife and dramatic scenery. From koala and fur seal to some of nature’s finest works of art – the Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch, there’s plenty to delight the naturalist in you.

South Australia Barossa Valley

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McLaren Vale Seal Bay, Kangaroo Island

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Kangaroo Island 1 Overnight

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Scenic Freechoice activity Since 1869, Adelaide’s Central Market has been a haven of premium food and wine products. Relish a range of delicious samples representing the multicultural community of south Australia.

Remarkable Rocks, Kangaroo Island

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Take a look at just a few of the amazing experiences available with Scenic in South Australia

Highlights: Taste Port from the year of your birth at Seppeltsfield Discover what makes Kangaroo Island so unique Enjoy a guided tour of Adelaide’s Central Market Take a walk through the vines of the Barossa at Jacobs Creek winery See the d’Arenburg Cube, inspired by the complexities and puzzles of wine making Learn about biodynamic farming at Gemtree Wines

Wine tasting at d’Arenberg Winery

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Walk the beach at Seal Bay home to a colony of seals

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Gems of South Australia 10 Day Itinerary Adelaide > Adelaide Day 1

Day 4

UK > Adelaide

Adelaide

Fly with a world-renowned airline from a choice of UK airports.

Why not include an outbound stopover? For more details see pages 86-90 (additional expense).

Meals: on board meal service and complimentary bar service.

Day 2

Adelaide

Welcome to Adelaide, South Australia’s capital, renowned for its gourmet delights and thriving culture. From the airport, you will be transferred to the Intercontinental Hotel, your home for the next three nights. Enjoy a welcome dinner to celebrate the wonders of Australia’s southernmost state with your new friends.

Meals: D

Adelaide Central Market

Day 3

Barossa Valley

Today travel to one of Australia’s oldest wine producing regions, Barossa Valley. Spend the day discovering the Barossa Valley’s famous drop. Visit Maggie Beers Farm shop and pick up some cooking tips during a cooking demonstration. Appreciate the chance to try Port from the year of your birth at Seppeltsfield before lunch, and then take a vineyard tour of the award-winning Jacob’s Creek Winery before returning to Adelaide.

Meals: B.L

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Freechoice: Today, discover the history and culture of Adelaide on a walking tour or taste your way through the Adelaide Central Markets.

Alternatively, take an Adelaide city sights tour including a cruise along the Torrens River.

Meals: B

Day 5

Adelaide > Kangaroo Island

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Journey south today to the Fleurieu Peninsula where rolling hills are complemented by rugged clifftops and sandy beaches. We’ll stop in McLaren Vale where we will visit the d’Arenberg Cube, a five storey contemporary glass structure that almost appears to be floating amongst the vineyards.

Enrich: Meet the winemakers at Gemtree Wines who were the worldwide winner of Sustainable Wine Tourism Practices in 2019. Discover through an interactive experience at the Biodynamic hut all about biodynamic viticulture and finish your visit with a taste of locally sourced snacks. Sample premium wine and capture the sunlight bouncing off the many façades of the building on your camera, before your ferry ride to Kangaroo Island.

Your accommodation here will be at Seafront Hotel for the next three nights.

Sundowners: Unwind over an evening drink while looking out to the stunning views of the beach before dinner tonight.

Meals: B.D

The d’Arenberg Cube, McLaren Vale

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Scenic Enrich: Gemtree Biodynamic winery

Day 6

Day 8

Kangaroo Island

Kangaroo Island > Adelaide

Be inspired by the scenery today at Flinders Chase National Park. Behold the powerful forces of nature at Admirals Arch, a stunning natural rock arc formed by lashing waves. Take a frame-worthy photograph at Remarkable Rocks, spectacular naturally formed granite sculptures shaped over 500 years of erosion.

A special encounter awaits at Seal Bay, home to the third largest sea lion colony in Australia, where you’ll meet your conservation guide for a walk amongst the seals. If you are quiet you might even hear them talking. Tonight’s dinner will showcase Kangaroo Island local produce.

Meals: B.D

Day 7

Kangaroo Island

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Enrich: Tantalise your taste buds as your local epicurean guide introduces you to the magnificent tastes of Kangaroo Island, which have helped to make it famous - gourmet cheese, honey and gin.

Meals: B.L

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Your ferry trip will bring you back to the mainland.

Visit the charming seaside of Victor Harbor. Continue on to Glenelg, a beachside suburb of Adelaide, where you will enjoy a Special Stay at the Stamford Grand Hotel or similar, with a chance to reflect on your adventures over a farewell dinner.

Meals: B.D

Day 9

Adelaide > UK It’s time to say goodbye to newfound friends and the delightful tastes of south Australia.

Cape du Couedic, Kangaroo Island

Meals: B. On board full meal service and complimentary bar service.

Handcrafted inclusions: Fly from a choice of UK airports Fully escorted small group land journey 2 exclusive Scenic Enrich experiences Your choice of 3 Scenic Freechoice activities 1 Scenic Sundowners event 1 memorable Scenic Special Stay 13 meals – 7 breakfasts (B), 2 lunches (L) and 4 dinners (D) Expert Tour Director and knowledgeable local guides Return airport transfers All tipping and gratuities

Day 10

Arrive UK

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Welcome home.

The itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons. As such Scenic cannot guarantee the tour will operate unaltered from the itinerary stated above. Please refer to our terms and conditions on pages 98-103 for further information.

10 Day Itinerary 2022 Departures

DUAA Twin Share

Single

Mar 12

£4,830

£5,225

Apr 05

£4,830

£5,225

May 22

£4,830

£5,225

Jul 23

£4,830

£5,225

Aug 07, 28

£5,030

£5,625

Sep 11, 24

£5,230

£6,025

Oct 11

£5,230

£6,025

Terms and Conditions: All prices per person in GBP. Deposit is £1,250 per person. Flights are in Economy class. Airline availability dependent on date selected. Full payment is required 120 days prior to departure. Itinerary and departure date are subject to change. For full terms and conditions please refer to pages 98 to 103.

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Ultimate Tasmania 16 Day Land Journey

Hobart > Hobart

A cornucopia of riches A great passion for nature, history, culture and food defines this little island. With some of the most magnificent untouched wilderness in the world, a rich convict legacy, world-class galleries and artisan produce, Tasmania is a treat for the senses, no matter what your appetite.

From the salty dockside Salamanca Point to the extraordinary art housed in MONA, you’ll fall in love with Hobart before heading south to the World Heritage-listed convict enclave of Port Arthur. History and art combine with a visit to the incredible ‘Wall in the Wilderness’, before you go deep into the wilderness with visits to the Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers and Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Parks.

Explore many of the quaint little towns scattered across the island, sampling the finest in Tassie hospitality before heading back to the wilds of Freycinet National Park. The extraordinary Wineglass Bay will capture your imagination before you make your way back to lovely Hobart.

Smithton 1

Stanley Burnie

Tasmania

Sheffield

Pyengana 2

Launceston

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Cradle Mountain Strahan 2

Gordon River Cruise

St Helens Bicheno

Lake St Clair Russell Falls

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Ross

Freycinet National Richmond Park

Hobart 2

2 Port Arthur

Port Arthur Bruny Island Extension

1 Overnight

River cruise

Land

Gordon River cruise Cruise the Gordon River on the new Spirit of the Wild, a vessel with state-of-the-art hybrid propulsion system, allowing for quiet cruising through this magnificent World Heritage-listed wilderness area. Enjoy a new and enhanced character-based interpretation program and a menu featuring some of the best in Tasmanian produce.

Hellyers Road Distillery

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Take a look at just a few of the amazing experiences available with Scenic in Tasmania

Highlights: Take in the silence of the Gordon River on your cruise through the Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park Enjoy views of Salamanca from your hotel room in Hobart Taste of Hellyers Whisky during your visit to the Hellyers Road Distillery See the work of the convicts and Australia’s oldest bridge in Richmond Assume the identity of a convict during your visit to Port Arthur Pyengana Dairy

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Ultimate Tasmania 16 Day Itinerary Hobart > Hobart Day 1

Day 5

UK > Hobart

Hobart > Strahan

Fly with a world-renowned airline from a choice of UK airports.

Why not include an outbound stopover? For more details see pages 86-90 (additional expense).

Meals: on board meal service and complimentary bar service.

Day 2

In Flight

Relax as you fly towards your destination.

Meals: on board meal service and complimentary bar service.

Day 3

Hobart

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Welcome to Hobart and the Apple Isle. Your two-night Special Stay at the dockside Hotel Grand Chancellor in Harbour View Rooms includes a special Taste of Tasmania welcome dinner.

Meals: D

Day 4

Hobart

Delve into Tasmania’s convict past with a visit to World Heritage-listed Port Arthur.

Your guided tour includes a cruise to the Isle of the Dead for a fascinating insight into the lives and deaths of Port Arthur’s past residents, both convicts and free settlers.

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Visit the lush rainforest of Mt Field National Park, Tasmania’s oldest National Park, and the location of the spectacular three-tiered Russell Falls.

Enrich: Witness history in the making with your visit to the ‘Wall in the Wilderness’, a wood-carved history of the Central Tasmanian Highlands.

A continuous work in progress, Greg Duncan has hand-carved a series of scenes into panels commemorating those who have shaped the area’s past and present.

Travel to Queenstown before arriving in the picturesque village of Strahan, for your two-night stay at Strahan Village.

Meals: B.D

Day 6

Strahan

Cruise through the World Heritage-listed FranklinGordon Wild Rivers National Park. From the luxury of the Captain’s Premier Upper Deck, enjoy a gourmet lunch of local Tasmanian delicacies. This evening, see a performance of ‘The Ship That Never Was’, a play which highlights the history and classic characters of the convict era in Western Tasmania.

Meals: B.L

Day 7

Day 9

Strahan > Cradle Mountain

Smithton > Launceston

Keep your fingers crossed for clear skies this morning to be treated to magnificent views of Cradle Mountain and breathtaking reflections on Dove Lake. Hear the stories from your local guide about the intrepid early settlers of this area. Take in the pristine alpine vistas of Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park, where you’ll enjoy your overnight stay at the Cradle Mountain Hotel.

Meals: B.D

Day 8

Cradle Mountain > Smithton

Leave the mountains for the coastal towns of Burnie and Penguin. Visit Hellyers Road Distillery and take the whisky walk, learning about how whisky is distilled and matured in Tasmania. Enjoy the rugged coastline on the way to the village of Stanley.

Enjoy Tasmanian hospitality tonight as you stay at the Tall Timbers Hotel.

Meals: B.D

Visit the town of Sheffield and discover its history, geography, wildlife and people from the murals that are painted on the walls across town. Upon arriving in the charming city of Launceston, visit Cataract Gorge and ride the chairlift to take in its beautiful scenic views. Your two-night stay is at the Mantra Charles Launceston.

Meals: B.L

Day 10

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Freechoice: Choose from a tour of the infamous Beaconsfield Mine and Heritage Centre, a visit to the Platypus House and Seahorse World. Alternatively, tour the cool climate wineries, or a beer tasting tour at Boags Brewery. Or enjoy a leisurely lunch cruise on the Tamar River.

Meals: B.L.D

Day 11

Launceston > Freycinet National Park

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Journey to the coast via Legerwood and discover unique tree carvings and a memorial to World War I.

Dove Lake, Cradle Mountain

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Cruise the Gordon River with David Whitehill and find out what makes it so special

Gordon River Cruise

Enrich: Learn about the award-winning cheeses from Pyengana Dairy Company, reputed to produce Australia’s finest cheddar, and delight your tastebuds with a delicious sampling.

Your final destination today is the breathtaking Freycinet National Park, where you’ll discover this incredible wilderness while enjoying a Special Stay at the stunning waterfront Freycinet Lodge.

Sundowners: Enjoy a glass of Tasmanian Sparkling as the sun sets over Coles Bay at Freycinet National Park.

Meals: B.D

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Day 13

Day 15

Freycinet National Park > Hobart

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Enrich: Visit the Tasmanian Wool Centre in the convict town of Ross. Your local guide will share stories of the town’s history and the influence of its first export – wool.

Stop in Richmond and see Australia’s oldest bridge, built by convict labour. During a visit to Bonorong National Park meet Tasmania’s shy and elusive Tasmanian devil, before arriving back at the Hotel Grand Chancellor in Hobart for a two-night Special Stay.

Hobart

Upgrade your stay to a Coastal Pavilion cabin at Freycinet Lodge (at additional cost, please book prior to departure).

Day 12

Freycinet National Park

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Freechoice: Choose between a cruise on Wineglass Bay with its white sandy beaches and sparkling turquoise waters, or join a tour with an oyster farmer to learn about their industry and enjoy a delicious sample.

Meals: B

It’s time to say farewell to new friends and the wonders of Tasmania. If you’re not ready for your journey to end, we can arrange an inbound stopover in one of many exciting destinations see pages 86-90 for details (extra expense).

Meals: B, on board full meal service and complimentary bar service.

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Freechoice: Choose from a range of Hobart attractions.

Enjoy a bus tour viewing some of Hobart’s main highlights or visit the Huon Valley and walk amongst the fruit orchards.

Alternatively, cruise on the MONA ferry and enjoy a tour of the daring Museum of Old and New Art, take a distillery tour into the Derwent Valley or cruise the Derwent River to see Australia’s oldest light house.

Toast your adventures during tonight’s farewell dinner at the Drunken Admiral Restaurant.

Meals: B.L.D

Extend your journey with a full day award-winning tour and cruise to Bruny Island.

(At additional cost, please book prior to departure.

Available before or after your tour).

Day 16

Arrive UK

Welcome home.

The itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons. As such Scenic cannot guarantee the tour will operate unaltered from the itinerary stated above. Please refer to our terms and conditions on pages 98-103 for further information.

Meals: B

Day 14

Extend your journey

Handcrafted inclusions: Fly from a choice of UK airports Fully escorted small group land journey 3 exclusive Scenic Enrich experiences Your choice of 11 Scenic Freechoice activities 1 Scenic Sundowners event 3 memorable Scenic Special Stays 23 meals – 12 breakfasts (B), 4 lunches (L) and 7 dinners (D) Expert Tour Director and knowledgeable local guides Return airport transfers All tipping and gratuities

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16 Day Itinerary 2022 Departures

DGTA Twin Share

Single

Sep 16, 30

£6,295

£7,110

Oct 14

£6,495

£7,510

Nov 04

£6,495

£7,510

Twin Share

Single

Jan 06

£6,595

£7,710

Feb 03, 10

£6,595

£7,710

Mar 03, 17

£6,795

£8,110

Apr 14

£6,845

£8,210

May 05

£6,895

£8,310

2023 Departures

Terms and Conditions: All prices per person in GBP. Deposit is £1,250 per person. Flights are in Economy class. Airline availability dependent on date selected. Full payment is required 120 days prior to departure. Itinerary and departure date are subject to change. For full terms and conditions please refer to pages 98 to 103.

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Very Best of Australia & New Zealand 27 Day Land Journey

Melbourne > Auckland

These generous lands of striking diversity promise proud tradition and endless adventure.

Take to the Great Ocean Road as it winds along the Southern Ocean, walk amongst kangaroos during a Scenic Enrich excursion to a sanctuary and visit the Red Centre for a sunset dining experience at Uluru. View the Great Barrier Reef from above in a helicopter, before a seaplane flight over the iconic harbour unveils Sydney’s most precious sites.

A cruise on the ethereal Milford Sound introduces you to unique New Zealand.

Witness the Franz Josef Glacier, go punting on Christchurch’s River Avon and unwind in the geothermal pools of Rotorua, before a Scenic Enrich Mãori experience. Venture behind-the-scenes of one the most-loved fantasy films, the Lord of the Rings, during a visit to Hobbiton, and end your adventure in Auckland with an excursion to the black sandy beaches and rainforests of Waitakere Ranges.

Port Douglas 2

Northern Territory 1 1

Uluru

Great Barrier Reef 2

Cairns Alice Queensland Springs Brisbane 2

Auckland 2

Rotorua 2

New South Wales

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Sydney

South Island Hokitika

Victoria 3

Melbourne Milford Sound Lake Wakatipu

North Island

2

1 3

Franz Josef

Tamaki Village, Rotorua

Christchurch

Queenstown

1 Overnight

Land

Rail

Included flight

Scenic Enrich Created from thousands of bulbs planted in the desert surrounding Uluru in the outback, you’re invited to a dining experience set amidst a mesmerising outdoor exhibit called Field of Light. As the sun sets and the lights twinkle, you’ll enjoy canapés, complimentary drinks and authentic Australian cuisine.

Phillip Island, Victoria

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Highlights: Enjoy a guided tour through Melbourne’s Botanical Garden before a delicious welcome dinner Explore the delights of Melbourne’s Yarra Valley wine region on a wine tasting tour Visit the Kangaroo Sanctuary in Alice Springs for a guided sunset tour Dine in the light of a thousand bulbs, next to Uluru Fly over the Great Barrier Reef in a helicopter and marvel at the stunning coral below Cruise the spectacular Milford Sound Milford Sound, South Island

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Enjoy an insightful Mãori cultural show at Tamaki Village in Rotorua

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Very Best of Australia & New Zealand 27 Day Itinerary Melbourne > Auckland Day 1

Day 5

Day 8

UK > Melbourne

Melbourne > Alice Springs

Cairns

Fly with a world-renowned airline from a choice of UK airports.

Why not include an outbound stopover? For more details see pages 86-90 (additional expense).

Meals: on board meal service and complimentary bar service.

Day 2

Arrive Melbourne

Welcome to Melbourne.

You’ll be met at the airport by a Scenic Representative and transferred to the Crown Metropol for a three-night stay.

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Today, fly to Alice Springs and begin your adventure through the “Red Centre” of Australia.

Visit the Royal Flying Doctor Service and learn about medical services in the outback. Tonight, stay at Crowne Plaza Alice Springs.

Enrich: Take a laid back walk through the bush of the Kangaroo Sanctuary. A guide will be on hand to teach about the significance of the wildlife that inhabits the 90 acres of untouched land, founded by Chris Barnes, star of Kangaroo Dundee.

Meals: on board meal service and complimentary bar service.

Meals: B

Day 3

Alice Springs > Uluru (Ayers Rock)

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Spend your first day however you please. Why not visit one of the city’s many art galleries and museums, or head to Federation Square?

Enrich: Discover the rare and beautiful plants, breathtaking landscapes and iconic buildings on a guided tour through the Botanical Gardens, before enjoying a welcome dinner. Explore behind the scenes and gain access to the national Herbarium and Melbourne Observatory.

Meals: B.D

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Choose from a collection of Scenic Freechoice excursions.

Freechoice: Take a trip to Phillip Island and see the penguin parade, take a ride down the Great Ocean Road, or explore the city’s treasures on a guided walking tour of the city. Explore the delights of Yarra Valley on a wine tasting tour or enjoy a Yarra River Cruise.

Meals: B

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Travel through Australia’s desert landscape before arriving at the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park for a one-night Special Stay at the Sails in the Desert Hotel, a unique retreat.

Enrich: Tonight, you’re invited to a dining experience set amidst an outdoor exhibit called Field of Light. The mesmerising artwork, created

by Bruce Munro, will be created from thousands of bulbs planted in the desert surrounding Uluru in the outback. As the sun sets and the lights twinkle, you’ll enjoy canapés, complimentary drinks, and authentic Australian cuisine.

Meals: B.D

Day 7

Uluru > Cairns

After watching the sun rise over Uluru, you’ll take a base tour of the gargantuan spectacle, which includes the Mala Walk and Mutitjulu Waterhole.

Later, fly to Cairns for a four-night stay in the Tropical North of Australia. The first two-nights will be at the Pullman Reef Casino hotel.

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Freechoice: Soar over the Atherton Tablelands on a hot air balloon flight at sunrise, or journey through magnificent rainforest on the Kuranda Scenic Railway before returning by Skyrail.

Alternatively, enjoy an Australian wildlife experience at Hartley’s Crocodile adventures or a day trip to Cape Tribulation to experience the world’s oldest rainforest.

Tonight, enjoy the Spirit of Cairns dinner cruise.

Meals: B.D

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Cairns > Great Barrier Reef > Port Douglas

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Travel to Port Douglas and take a catamaran to the Outer Barrier Reef. Snorkel amidst the labyrinth of coral with an instructor and enjoy the underwater observatory on a semi-submersible boat.

Afterwards, a delicious lunch will be served on the pontoon.

Your home for the next two nights will be the Port Douglas Peninsula Boutique Hotel.

Enrich: One of the highlights of your trip will be taking to the skies for a short helicopter flight over the Great Barrier Reef. A bird’s eye view really puts this striking phenomenon into perspective, offering unrivalled views of the extensive network of coral below.

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Travel back to Cairns to fly to Brisbane. Check into the Stamford Hotel for a two-night Special Stay. Feel free to peruse the city at your leisure. You’ll find yourself perfectly located, just a short stroll from the Brisbane river and not far from the heritage-listed Anzac Square.

Meals: B.D

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Freechoice: Take the Croc Express to Australia Zoo, or cruise along Brisbane River to the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary. If you’d prefer, visit Lamington National Park, and experience a thrilling Tree Top Canopy Walk at O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat.

Meals: B

Day 13

Brisbane > Sydney

Welcome to Sydney, upon arrival visit the famous Bondi Beach and then take a guided tour of Sydney’s most famous house, the Opera House, and discover the stories, history, and magic behind this iconic landmark. Later check into the Sheraton Grand Sydney, for a three-night stay. Enjoy its central location, close to the shopping district and Hyde Park of Sydney.

Meals: B

Meals: B.L

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Port Douglas

Relax today and enjoy the resort lifestyle of Port Douglas.

Meals: B

Meals: B

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Sydney

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Freechoice: Visit Taronga Zoo or take a day trip to the Blue Mountains discovering some local wildlife along the way. Alternatively travel to the Hunter Valley and enjoy a taste of its world-famous wines or maybe join a walking tour through the Rocks district to discover the stories of Sydney from its early beginnings.

Meals: B

Day 15

Sydney

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Discover the city independently. Stroll the famous Bondi and Bronte beaches or join a bushwalk through Sydney Harbour National Park.

Freechoice Dining: Take a fabulous cruise which includes dinner, complimentary wine, beer, and soft drinks, dine at the hotel restaurant Feast, or enjoy a seafood platter for two at Nick’s Seafood Restaurant, Darling Harbour.

Meals: B.D

Day 16

Sydney > Queenstown, New Zealand Early this morning, transfer to the airport for your flight to Queenstown. Enjoy a three-night stay at the Millennium Hotel.

The afternoon is yours to spend at your leisure, taking in the magnificent views of the lake and the Remarkables Mountains.

Day 17

Queenstown

Journey to Fiordland National Park for an unforgettable cruise on Milford Sound.

The sublime landscape is an isolated utopia, carved by ancient glaciers.

Meals: B.L

Day 18

Queenstown

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Freechoice: Take the Dart River Wilderness Jet or tour local wineries. Alternatively feel exhilarated on the Shotover jet, a 4WD tour of Skippers Canyon or Safari of the Scenes tour exploring The Lord of The Rings film set.

Freechoice Dining: Take a steamship cruise on TSS Earnslaw and enjoy dinner at Walter Peak, ride the Skyline Gondola and dine overlooking Queenstown or simply relax at the hotel’s restaurant.

Brisbane Skyline

Meals: B.D

Day 19

Queenstown > Franz Josef

Travel to the West Coast via the picturesque town of Wanaka. Arrive in Franz Josef and stand in wonder at Franz Josef Glacier with its ever-changing face. Stay overnight at the Franz Josef hotel.

Shotover Jet, Queenstown

Meals: B.D

Optional Flight

Meals: B.

Take a helicopter flight over Franz Josef or Fox Glacier and experience the wonder of landing in this natural alpine landscape (additional expense, please book prior to departure).

Franz Josef

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Very Best of Australia & New Zealand 27 Day Itinerary Melbourne > Auckland Day 20

Franz Josef > TranzAlpine > Christchurch

Visit the home of New Zealand’s native greenstone, Hokitika. Join the TranzAlpine this afternoon for your rail journey across the Southern Alps back to Christchurch, considered one of the top six train journeys in the world.

Enjoy a two-night stay at the Crowne Plaza Christchurch or similar, situated just moments from Cathedral Square and Hagley Park.

This evening, you’re invited to dinner at your hotel.

Meals: B.D

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Christchurch

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Freechoice: Go punting on the tranquil River Avon or explore the nearby Botanical gardens. Visit the awardwinning Antarctic Centre for a truly immersive experience, or if you’d prefer, embark on a sightseeing tour of the city.

Meals: B

Christchurch > Rotorua

After transferring to the airport and flying to Auckland in the North Island, you’ll travel to Rotorua for a two-night stay at the Millennium Hotel Rotorua.

Meals: B

Rotorua

Meals: B.D

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Rotorua > Auckland

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Day 27

Auckland > UK

Arrive UK

After breakfast, you’ll be transferred to the airport for your flight home.

If you’re not ready for your journey to end, we can arrange an inbound stopover in one of many exciting destinations, see pages 86-90 for details (extra expense).

Welcome home.

The itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons. As such Scenic cannot guarantee the tour will operate unaltered from the itinerary stated above. Please refer to our terms and conditions on pages 98-103 for further information.

Meals: B. On board meal service and complimentary bar service.

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Be amazed by Rotorua’s unique geothermal activity during a breakfast visit to Te Puia. Discover the awardwinning Hobbiton™ movie set on a guided tour with lunch, and experience the real Middle-earth™, where, in the heart of the Waikato region, you can step into the lush pastures of the Shire™, as seen in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies.

Later, continue to Auckland for a two-night Special Stay at the waterfront Sofitel Hotel.

Meals: B.L

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Day 23

Enrich: This evening, you’ll be warmly welcomed at Tamaki Village by local Mãori people, who will put on an insightful cultural show before telling stories of their ancestors.

A delicious dinner will then be served, which has been cooked using a traditional Hangi.

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Freechoice: See the rare Kiwi at Rainbow Springs or embark on an amphibious duck tour of Rotorua’s city and lakes. If you’d prefer, you can relax in the region’s famous geothermal pools on a Polynesian Spa Day or enjoy a ride on the gondola to Skyline with an opportunity to taste local wines.

Day 25

Auckland

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Today, Auckland is yours to discover.

Freechoice: Explore Waiheke Island’s history, nature, beaches, and cuisine, or take a morning cruise through the ‘City of Sails’ harbour.

Alternatively, you can visit the Waitakere Ranges, walk the rainforest, and stroll the black sand beaches, explore the city of Auckland on a guided tour or visit Auckland’s latest attractions: Weta Workshops Revealed and the All-Blacks Experience.

Meals: B.D

Handcrafted inclusions: Fly from a choice of UK airports All airport and hotel transfers within Australia and New Zealand Internal flights with Qantas or Jetstar 5 exclusive Scenic Enrich experiences Your choice of 39 Scenic Freechoice activities and dining 3 memorable Scenic Special Stays 37 Meals - 24 breakfasts (B), 3 lunches (L) and 10 dinners (D) Fully escorted by expert local Tour Directors All excursions and entrance fees Your Australian visa at no extra cost All tipping and gratuities

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DGAN Twin Share

Single

Oct 08

£9,695

£12,225

Nov 12

£9,695

£12,225

2023 Departures

Twin Share

Single

Jan 17, 31

£9,995

£12,460

Feb 14, 28

£10,095

£12,660

Mar 07, 21

£10,295

£13,060

Oct 10

£10,395

£13,260

Nov 14

£10,495

£13,460

Terms and Conditions: All prices per person in GBP. Deposit is £1,250 per person. Flights are in Economy class. Airline availability dependent on date selected. Full payment is required 120 days prior to departure. Itinerary and departure date are subject to change. For full terms and conditions please refer to pages 98 to 103.

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Whitsundays, Queensland S 20° 11’ E 148° 43’

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NEW ZEALAND From the tip of Cape Reinga to the splendour of Milford Sound, where Māori folktales resonate over striking mountain ranges and ancient glaciers have led to this land being depicted as a piece of fictional fantasy. New Zealand is yours to explore your own way, traversing wild waterways and taking rail journeys that weave through the Southern Alps.

TranzAlpine Rail Journey Waimakariri River, South Island S 42° 58’ E 171° 35’

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Mãori culture Delve deep into New Zealand’s heritage and learn about the indigenous Māori people. Visit Tane Mahuta to hear tales of the forest, enjoy a performance at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, and try a traditional Hangi dinner.

Outstanding natural beauty Witness some of the most geographically diverse spectacles on Earth. Wake up to stunning views of Milford Sound, journey to Cape Reinga, and travel by TranzAlpine to witness the plunging Franz Josef Glacier.

The North & South islands Both spectacular islands boast their own identities. The North is celebrated for its national parks, natural phenomena and cosmopolitan cities, while the South’s mountains, glaciers and fiords will leave you awestruck.

Iconic locations Visit the Hobbiton™ movie set to experience the real Middle Earth, take a walking tour of Rotorua’s geothermal bubbling mud pools, and head to the snowy peaks of the Remarkables for adrenaline-fuelled adventures.

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Australia & New Zealand

Discover

New Zealand Charming towns frequented by friendly locals, immense landscapes inhabited by extraordinary wildlife and the powerful Mãori culture still resonate to this day. New Zealand may be divided by north and south, but combine the two and you have the journey of a lifetime.

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Indigenous flora and fauna Milford Sound Franz Josef Glacier Geothermal activity, Rotorua

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The North Island The serene Bay of Islands attracts water lovers, from fishermen to sailing enthusiasts. Multicultural Auckland is the country’s largest city; it’s a place that demands you dig a little deeper to unearth the real charm of the region. In Wellington, the plentiful bars, cafés and museums are encircled by lookout hilltops and a craggy shoreline. Rotorua shies away from the metropolitan buzz, swapping modernity for authentic Mãori culture and substituting silver skylines with natural mineral pools, which are ideal for a relaxing Polynesian spa day.

The South Island In between the cities and towns where locals dwell, great mountains, glimmering waterways and ivory glaciers fill the gaps. One of the best ways to navigate this eclectic landscape is by boarding the TranzAlpine railway and journeying through the magnificent Southern Alps, or by taking to the many rivers and lakes for a tranquil (or exhilarating) boat ride. Peace and tranquillity is easily found on these bountiful lands.

Walk on the wild side Rudyard Kipling once described Milford Sound as the ‘eighth wonder of the world’. Now, this fusion of spectacular treasures is an adventurer’s playground, perfect for rural hikes, diving, kayaking and everything else in between. The conveniently accessible Franz Josef Glacier is a modern-day slice of the ice age, easily explored with an expert guide. And, in Rotorua, orangerimmed geothermal pools emanate clouds of hot steam.

With so few people inhabiting this fertile land, so much of New Zealand remains perfectly unspoilt.

Discover the majesty of New Zealand

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Ultimate New Zealand 22/27 Day Land journey

Auckland > Christchurch

The land of the long white cloud A place of wild beauty and extraordinary friendliness, you’ll love getting to know New Zealand over these days of wonder.

After falling in love with the ‘City of Sails’, Auckland, you’ll discover ancient kauri forests and the spectacular beauty and historical significance of the Bay of Islands. Explore ‘Middle-earth’™ before taking in the geothermal wonders of Rotorua. Continue with a visit to Wellington before hopping on a ferry to the South Island.

Sample crisp Sauvignon Blanc in its place of origin, and marvel at the diverse marine life along the East Coast before arriving in Christchurch. This city will delight visitors with its resilience and positive outlook before crossing the Southern Alps on the TranzAlpine. The Franz Josef Glacier is a highlight, as is the energy and passion of Queenstown, while waking up to the views of Milford Sound and Mount Cook will be a treasured memory for years to come.

Bay of Islands 3 (Paihia)

Cape Reinga

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Rotorua Lake Taupo North Island Tasman Sea 1 Napier Marlborough Sounds Picton 2 Wellington 1 Blenheim Arthur’s Pass TranzAlpine Franz Josef 1 1 Christchurch 2 1 Haast River Mount Cook Queenstown 3 Milford Sound 1 Moeraki Boulders Cruise Te Anau 2 Dunedin Fiordland National Park South Island

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HobbitonTM, North Island

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Scenic Enrich Meet the makers and sample fine New Zealand wines at the award-winning Mission Estate Winery in Hawke’s Bay. Established in 1851 by pioneering French Missionaries, Mission Estate is the birthplace of New Zealand wine.

Orbit 360 at Sky City, Auckland

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Highlights: Be awed by the beauty of Milford Sound Stay at the Hermitage Hotel with picturesque views of Mount Cook Travel to the very top of New Zealand – North Island, Cape Reinga Indulge in a variety of seafood during a cruise around Marlborough Sounds Taste wine from New Zealand’s oldest winery at Mission Estate

Franz Josef Glacier, South Island

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Ultimate New Zealand 22/27 Day Itinerary Auckland > Christchurch Day 1

UK > Auckland

Fly with a world-renowned airline from a choice of UK airports.

Why not include an outbound stopover? For more details see pages 86-90 (additional expense).

Meals: on board meal service and complimentary bar service.

Day 2

In Flight

Relax as your fly toward your destination.

Meals: on board meal service and complimentary bar service.

Day 3

Auckland

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Kia Ora and welcome to Auckland for your two-night Special Stay at the Grand Millennium Hotel. Celebrate the wonder of New Zealand at tonight’s welcome dinner.

Meals: D

Day 4

Auckland

Freechoice Dining: Choose between a sunset dinner yacht cruise, Orbit 360 at Sky City, or dinner at the hotel’s Grand Millennium Brasserie.

Meals: B.D

Day 5

Auckland > Paihia

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Travel north towards the Bay of Islands and visit the Kauri Museum to learn about the history of the local pioneers.

Enrich: Seeing the mighty Tãne Mahuta kauri tree for the first time is unforgettable.

Listen to stories from your Mãori guide about the ‘Lord of the Forest’.

Sundowners: Relax over an evening drink watching the sunset at Copthorne Bay of Islands.

Your base for the next three nights is at the Copthorne Bay of Islands.

Meals: B.D

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Freechoice: Sail on an authentic America’s Cup yacht or explore the wine and cuisine of Waiheke Island.

Alternatively, take a leisurely harbour cruise, discover the black sand beaches of the West Coast, join a small group sightseeing tour of Auckland, or visit Auckland’s latest attractions Weta Workshop Revealed and the All-Blacks Experience.

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Freechoice: Take a lunch cruise or enjoy a ferry ride to Russell. Alternatively, cruise to Cape Brett Lighthouse and through the Hole in the Rock (weather permitting) or join a Taste of the Bay tour.

Meals: B.D

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Paihia

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Enrich: Journey to the top of New Zealand – Cape Reinga – and enjoy the thrill of travelling along Ninety Mile Beach.

Meals: B.L

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Paihia > Auckland

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This morning discover Waitangi Treaty Grounds with a Mãori guide.

Enrich: Be entertained by an authentic Mãori cultural performance inside the meeting house.

Return to the Grand Millennium Hotel Auckland.

Meals: B

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Be amazed by Rotorua’s geothermal activity during a visit to Te Puia.

Freechoice: Take an amphibious duck tour or relax in the geothermal pools.

Alternatively, enjoy the view from Skyline Rotorua while wine tasting.

Tonight, immerse yourself in Mãori traditions at an authentic hãngi dinner.

O ptional Flight Take a floatplane flight over Mt Tarawera (additional expense, please book prior to departure).

Meals: B.D

Guests on the 22 Day Scenic Splendour tour (Tour code: DSHI) will join in Auckland today.

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Day 9

Witness the force of nature at Huka Falls before seeing the magnificent Lake Taupo.

Freechoice: Take a walking tour of Napier’s Art Deco buildings, view the famous landmarks of Napier during a vintage car tour or discover a diverse range of aquatic animals and wildlife at the National Aquarium.

Enjoy your overnight stay at Scenic Hotel Te Pania in the home of Art Deco, Napier.

Enrich: Meet the makers at a special wine tasting and dinner at Mission Estate Winery.

Auckland > Rotorua

Visit the Hobbiton™ movie set before arriving in Rotorua, home of Mãori culture and bubbling mud pools. Later, visit the National Kiwi Trust, before your two-night stay in Club Rooms at Millennium Rotorua or similar.

Meals: B.L

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Meals: B.D

Hawkes Bay Mission Winery, South Island

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Cape Brett Lighthouse, North Island

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Day 15

Napier > Wellington

Blenheim > Christchurch

Heading south to the town of Greytown located in the Wairapa region. It is known for its carefully restored Victorian buildings and its shopping.

Continue to Wellington for a two-night stay at Copthorne Oriental Bay or similar.

Meals: B.D

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Enrich: Take an in-depth journey of Te Papa to discover the treasures and stories of New Zealand.

Meals: B

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Wellington > Blenheim

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Travel in the ferry’s premium lounge across the Marlborough Sounds to the South Island.

Freechoice: Enjoy a tasting at the home of Sauvignon Blanc or a visit to Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre.

Stay overnight at the Scenic Hotel Marlborough or similar.

Meals: B.D

Drive along the spectacular East Coast where rugged mountains meet the ocean.

Experience how Christchurch is recovering and enjoy a two-night stay at Distinction Christchurch.

Meals: B

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Day 13

Optional Flight

Christchurch

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Freechoice: Go punting on the Avon River, take a Botanic Gardens Tour or enjoy a city tour around Christchurch. Alternatively, visit the seaside town of Akaroa or the International Antarctic Centre.

Freechoice Dining: Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant or at the hotel’s restaurant.

Meals: B.D

Christchurch > Franz Josef

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Join the TranzAlpine this morning for your rail journey across the Southern Alps.

Stand in wonder at Franz Josef Glacier with its everchanging face before your overnight Special Stay at Te Waonui Forest Retreat or similar.

Queenstown

Enjoy a day at leisure to discover Queenstown.

Meals: B

Day 21 Take a helicopter flight over Franz Josef or Fox Glacier and experience the wonder in this natural alpine landscape (additional expense, please book prior to departure).

Meals: B.D

Franz Josef > Queenstown

Enjoy a ride on the Haast River Jet boat before you arrive in Queenstown for your three-night stay at the Millennium Hotel Queenstown.

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Freechoice: Take the Dart River Wilderness Jet, or tour local wineries. Feel exhilarated on the Shotover Jet, a 4WD Skippers Canyon, or Safari of the Scenes tour.

Freechoice Dining: Take a steamship cruise on TSS Earnslaw and enjoy dinner at Walter Peak, ride the Skyline Gondola and dine overlooking Queenstown, or simply relax at the hotel’s restaurant.

Meals: B.D

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Queenstown > Milford Sound

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In the darkness of the Te Anau caves, see the shimmer of thousands of glow-worms.

Enjoy an overnight Special Stay on board the Milford Mariner amidst the majesty of Milford Sound.

Meals: B.D

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Meals: B

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Day 22

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Awake to breathtaking beauty in Milford Sound.

Then immerse yourself in New Zealand’s oldest university city, Dunedin, with a two-night Special Stay at the Distinction Dunedin.

Freechoice Dining: Choose between Speight’s Brewery and the hotel’s Parcels Restaurant.

Meals: B.D

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Freechoice: Tour Larnach Castle or visit the breeding colony of Royal Albatross.

Alternatively, take a heritage walking tour or cruise Otago Harbour.

Meals: B

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Ultimate New Zealand 22/27 Day Itinerary Auckland > Christchurch Day 24

Day 26

Dunedin > Mount Cook

Christchurch > UK

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Visit the Moeraki Boulders, featuring huge spherical boulders scattered across a sandy beach. Enjoy a Special Stay at the Hermitage Hotel with Mount Cook view rooms.

Meals: B.D

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Mount Cook > Christchurch

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Visit the Church of the Good Shepherd before returning to Christchurch for your Special Stay at The George Hotel or similar.

Enrich: Celebrate your adventures during an iconic tram ride.

Meals: B.D

It’s time to bid a fond farewell to your new friends and the wonders of New Zealand.

After breakfast you’ll be transferred to the airport for your flight home.

If you’re not ready for your journey to end, we can arrange an inbound stopover in one of many exciting destinations see pages 86-90 for details (extra expense).

Meals: B, on board full meal service and complimentary bar service.

Day 27

Arrive UK

Welcome home.

The itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons. As such Scenic cannot guarantee the tour will operate unaltered from the itinerary stated above. Please refer to our terms and conditions on pages 98-103 for further information.

Scenic Enrich: Tamaki Village

Handcrafted inclusions: Fly from a choice of UK airports All airport and hotel transfers within New Zealand 6 exclusive Scenic Enrich experiences Your choice of 42 Scenic Freechoice activities and dining 1 Scenic Sundowners event 6 memorable Scenic Special Stays 40 meals - 23 breakfasts (B), 2 lunches (L) and 15 dinners (D) Fully escorted by expert local Tour Directors All excursions and entrance fees All tipping and gratuities

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22 Day Itinerary

2022 Departures

DSHI Twin Share

Single

Sep 07, 28

£7,970

£9,800

Oct 19

£8,070

£10,000

£8,070

£10,000

Nov 09 2023 Departures Jan 11, 25

Twin Share

Single

£8,170

£10,200

Feb 08, 22

£8,170

£10,200

Mar 09, 15

£8,270

£10,400

Apr 20, 26

£8,370

£10,600

Twin Share

Single

27 Day Itinerary

2022 Departures

DULI

Sep 02, 23

£8,910

£11,155

Oct 14

£9,010

£11,355

£9,010

£11,355

Nov 04 2023 Departures

Iconic tram ride, Christchurch

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Single

Jan 06, 20

£9,210

£11,755

Feb 03, 17

£9,310

£11,955

Mar 04, 10

£9,310

£11,955

Apr 15, 21

£9,410

£12,155

Terms and Conditions: All prices per person in GBP. Deposit is £1,250 per person. Flights are in Economy class. Airline availability dependent on date selected. Full payment is required 120 days prior to departure. Itinerary and departure date are subject to change. For full terms and conditions please refer to pages 98 to 103.

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Mount Cook

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Royal New Zealand 19 Day Land Journey

Christchurch > Auckland

A tale of two islands From south to north, the spectacular natural wonders never cease. With turquoise waters, ancient forests, sweeping mountainscapes and epic glaciers, New Zealand is and will always be, breathtaking.

Start on the South Island in Christchurch, a city reimagining itself. Experience the amazing TranzAlpine railway and stand in awe before the Franz Josef Glacier. Soak up the adrenaline of Queenstown and savour the beauty of Milford Sound.

In the North Island, your Scenic Freechoice option in Wellington gives you a chance to enjoy a glimpse into the world of the creative geniuses from Weta Workshop who have dreamt up films like the ‘The Lord of the Rings’ trilogy, while in Rotorua, marvel at the bubbling geothermal activity. Explore the ‘City of Sails’ and sail across Auckland Harbour, a beautiful way to end your 19 days of delight and exploration.

Auckland

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Lake Taupo

Marlborough Sounds

Picton 2 Wellington Arthur’s Hokitika Pass Kaikoura TranzAlpine Franz Josef 2 1 Haast River Queenstown 2 Milford Sound Cruise Te Anau

Christchurch

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TSS Earnslaw, Queenstown

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South Island

1 Overnight

Land

Rail

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Scenic Enrich The film of ‘Ata Whenua – Shadowland’ takes you on an unforgettable journey through the expansive beauty of the dramatic Fiordland landscape, across the extremes of season, climate and terrain.

TranzAlpine railway

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Highlights: Delight in the spectacular scenery on one of the most famous train rides of the world – the TranzAlpine View the bubbling mud during a visit to Te Puia Experience a special screening of ‘Ata Whenua Shadowland’, an unforgettable journey over the World Heritage-listed wilderness Visit the Hobbiton™ Movie Set and enjoy a luncheon banquet Experience a traditional Mãori dinner and welcoming as part of your visit to Tamaki Auckland Harbour

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Royal New Zealand 19 Day Itinerary Christchurch > Auckland Day 1

Day 5

Day 7

UK > Christchurch

Christchurch > Franz Josef

Queenstown

Fly with a world-renowned airline from a choice of UK airports.

Why not include an outbound stopover? For more details see pages 86-90 (additional expense).

Meals: on board meal service and complimentary bar service.

Day 2

In Flight

Relax as you fly toward your destination.

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Join the TranzAlpine this morning for your rail journey across the Southern Alps.

Visit the home of New Zealand’s native greenstone, Hokitika. Stand in wonder at Franz Josef Glacier with its ever-changing face before your overnight Special Stay at Te Waonui Forest Retreat.

O ptional Flight

Meals: on board meal service and complimentary bar service.

Day 3

Christchurch

Kia Ora and welcome to Christchurch for a two-night stay at Distinction Christchurch. The wonder of New Zealand begins here.

Celebrate the start of your journey with a welcome dinner.

Meals: D

Day 4

Christchurch

Meals: B.D

Take a helicopter flight over Franz Josef or Fox Glacier and experience the wonder of a landing in this natural alpine landscape (additional expense, please book prior to departure).

Freechoice: Go punting on the Avon River, take a Botanic Gardens Tour or a city tour of Christchurch. Alternatively, visit the seaside town of Akaroa or the International Antarctic Centre – the choice is yours.

Meals: B

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Queenstown > Te Anau

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Enjoy a ride on the Haast River Jet boat before you arrive in Queenstown for your two-night stay at the Scenic Suites.

In the darkness of the Te Anau caves, see the shimmer of thousands of glow-worms.

Enrich: Experience a special screening of ‘Ata Whenua – Shadowland’. Also known as ‘Fiordland on Film’, this short movie takes you on an unforgettable journey over the World Heritage-listed wilderness.

Your base for your two-night stay is the Distinction Hotel and Villas in Te Anau.

Meals: B

Meals: B.D

Meals: B.D

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Freechoice: Wilderness and adventure beckon on the Dart River or enjoy a guided tour of local wineries.

Alternatively, feel exhilarated on the Shotover Jet, take a 4WD Safari of the Scenes tour exploring ‘The Lord of the Rings’ filming locations or opt for a guided tour through Skippers Canyon.

Freechoice Dining: Take a steamship cruise on TSS Earnslaw and enjoy dinner at Walter Peak, or ride the Skyline Gondola and dine overlooking Queenstown.

Alternatively, enjoy dinner at your hotel.

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Franz Josef > Queenstown

Day 9

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Travel to Fiordland National Park to witness the spectacular beauty of Milford Sound. Stand in awe of the towering cliffs, peaks, and waterfalls.

Sundowners: Tonight, enjoy a drink at your hotel as you watch the sunset.

Meals: B.L

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Te Anau > Mount Cook

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See the fertile, sheep-filled farming land of Central Otago en route before soaking up the alpine landscape of Aoraki Mount Cook National Park. Enjoy a Special Stay at the Hermitage Hotel.

Meals: B.D

Day 11

Mount Cook > Christchurch

Visit the Church of the Good Shepherd on the shores of Lake Tekapo. Travel through the patchwork countryside of the Canterbury Plains before arriving back in Christchurch for an overnight stay at Distinction Christchurch.

Meals: B

Day 12

Christchurch > Wellington

Drive along the spectacular East Coast where rugged mountains meet the ocean. Travel in the ferry’s premium lounge across the Marlborough Sounds to start your discovery of the North Island. Discover the nation’s capital city Wellington with your two-night stay at Copthorne Oriental Bay. Meals: B.D

Huka Falls, Waikato River

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Punting, Avon River, Christchurch

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Wellington

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Freechoice: Take an in-depth journey of Te Papa to discover the treasures and stories of New Zealand’s land and people or join a walking tour all about food. Alternatively, learn the secrets behind movie magic with the team from Weta Workshop, responsible for movies like ‘The Lord of the Rings’ Trilogy and ‘King Kong’.

Optional Flight

Meals: B.D

Day 18

Auckland Take a helicopter flight to Mt Tarawera including a volcanic landing (additional expense, please book prior to departure).

Meals: B

Meals: B.D

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Day 16

Wellington > Rotorua Visit the magnificent Lake Taupo and then experience the force of nature at Huka Falls. Your base for the next two nights is Millennium Rotorua.

Meals: B

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Be amazed by Rotorua’s geothermal activity during a visit to Te Puia.

Freechoice: Meet a Kiwi of the feathered kind or take an amphibious duck tour of Rotorua’s city and lakes.

Alternatively, relax in the geothermal pools, or enjoy wine-tasting and the skyline gondola.

Enrich: Immerse yourself in Mãori traditions at an authentic hãngi dinner.

Later, look forward to your farewell dinner at the Orbit 360 Restaurant at Sky City.

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Enjoy the scenery of the rolling hills and farmlands of the Waikato region. Visit the Hobbiton™ movie set before arriving in the ‘City of Sails’ this afternoon for your two-night Special Stay at the Grand Millennium Auckland.

It’s time to bid a fond farewell to your new friends and the wonders of New Zealand.

After breakfast you’ll be transferred to the airport for your flight home.

Auckland

Welcome home.

The itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons. As such Scenic cannot guarantee the tour will operate unaltered from the itinerary stated above. Please refer to our terms and conditions on pages 98-103 for further information.

Meals: B, on board full meal service and complimentary bar service.

Handcrafted inclusions: Fly from a choice of UK airports All airport and hotel transfers within New Zealand 2 exclusive Scenic Enrich experience Your choice of 26 Scenic Freechoice activities and dining 3 memorable Scenic Special Stays 26 meals - 15 breakfasts (B), 2 lunches (L) and 9 dinners (D) Fully escorted by expert local Tour Directors All excursions and entrance fees All tipping and gratuities

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Freechoice: Enjoy an exhilarating sail on an authentic America’s Cup yacht or explore the wine and cuisine of Waiheke Island.

Alternatively, take a leisurely harbour cruise, discover the black sand beaches of the West Coast, join a small group sightseeing tour of Auckland or visit Auckland’s latest attractions, Weta Workshop Revealed and the All-Blacks Experience.

Arrive UK

If you’re not ready for your journey to end, we can arrange an inbound stopover in one of many exciting destinations see pages 86-90 for details (extra expense).

Meals: B.L.D

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DROI Twin Share

Single

Sep 25

£7,125

£8,575

Oct 16

£7,125

£8,575

Nov 06

£7,225

£8,775

2023 Departures

Twin Share

Single

Jan 15

£7,325

£8,975

Feb 12

£7,325

£8,975

Mar 12, 19

£7,425

£9,175

Apr 23

£7,525

£9,375

Terms and Conditions: All prices per person in GBP. Deposit is £1,250 per person. Flights are in Economy class. Airline availability dependent on date selected. Full payment is required 120 days prior to departure. Itinerary and departure date are subject to change. For full terms and conditions please refer to pages 98 to 103.

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New Zealand Panorama 15 Day Land Journey

Auckland > Queenstown

Mother Nature’s Magic This is your chance to see New Zealand’s beauty for yourself and experience every moment to the fullest.

Setting out from Auckland, the City of Sails, take in New Zealand’s finest natural wonders as you head south over 12 days to Queenstown. New Zealand uniquely boasts a vast diversity of landscapes and panoramas - from towering snow-capped mountains and glistening turquoise lakes to bubbling geysers and the greenest of verdant farmland. During this tour, you will be fortunate to experience such staggering landscapes every day.

Along with the stunning backdrops, this tour offers the chance to explore some of New Zealand’s most iconic locations. Tick the Hobbiton™ movie set, Rotoura’s geothermal pools, Lake Tekapo, Mount Cook and an overnight on Milford Sound off your to-do list. Your heartwarming Scenic Enrich experience will be at Willowbank Wildlife Reserve where you will encounter the Kiwi, other native birds and wildlife and learn of the conservation work the team is committed to.

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Scenic Enrich Meet the committed team at Willowbank Nature Reserve in Christchurch and encounter the resident Kiwi, other native birds and wildlife. As a wildlife reserve, protecting and educating the community about endangered species, is one of their most important roles.

HobbitonTM, North Island

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Highlights: Visit the magical Hobbiton™ Movie Set Experience the Mãori tradition of a hãngi dinner Explore the much photographed Church of the Good Shepherd on Lake Tekapo Toast to the stunning scenery during Scenic Sundowners in Te Anau Discover the glow worms of Te Anau caves Stay overnight on Milford Sound on board the Milford Mariner

Willowbank Wildlife Reserve, Christchurch

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New Zealand Panorama 15 Day Itinerary Auckland > Queenstown Day 1

UK > Auckland

Fly with a world-renowned airline from a choice of UK airports.

Why not include an outbound stopover? For more details see pages 86-90 (additional expense).

Meals: on board meal service and complimentary bar service.

Day 2

In Flight

Relax as your fly toward your destination.

Freechoice Dining: Choose between a sunset dinner yacht cruise, Orbit 360 at Sky City, or dinner at the hotel’s Grand Brasserie.

Meals: B.D

Day 5

Auckland > Rotorua

Visit the Hobbiton™ movie set before arriving in Rotorua, home of Mãori culture and bubbling mud pools. Your base for the next two nights is at the Millennium Rotorua.

Meals: B.L

Meals: on board meal service and complimentary bar service.

Day 6

Day 3

Be amazed by Rotoura’s geothermal activity during a visit to Te Puia.

Freechoice: Take an amphibious duck tour or relax in the geothermal pools.

Alternatively enjoy wine-tasting and the Skyline Gondola.

Immerse yourself in Mãori traditions at an authentic hãngi dinner.

Auckland

Kia Ora and welcome to Auckland for a two-night stay at the Grand Millennium Hotel. Celebrate the wonder of New Zealand at a welcome dinner.

Meals: D

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Freechoice: Sail on an authentic America’s Cup yacht or explore the wine and cuisine of Waiheke Island.

Alternatively take a leisurely harbour cruise, discover the black sand beaches of the West Coast, join a small group sightseeing tour of Auckland, or visit Auckland’s latest attractions - Weta Workshop Revealed and the All-Blacks Experience.

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Optional Flight Take a float plane flight to Mt Tarawera (additional expense, please book prior to departure).

Meals: B.D

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Say farewell to New Zealand’s north island and fly to the garden city of Christchurch, the largest city on the picturesque South Island.

Enrich: Discover the native birds of New Zealand during your tour at the family owned Willowbank Wildlife Reserve.

See the native species of New Zealand including the Kiwi.

Hear about the conservation work they are a part of focusing on New Zealand native and endangered species.

Your stay for the next two nights is at the Sudima Christchurch city.

Meals: B.D

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Freechoice: Go punting on the River Avon, take the Botanic Gardens Tour or enjoy a city tour of Christchurch.

Alternatively visit the seaside town of Akaroa or the International Antarctic Centre.

Optional Rail Join the TranzAlpine this morning for your rail journey through the Southern Alps (additional cost, must be booked prior to departure and will replace Scenic Freechoice touring).

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Travel through the patchwork of the Canterbury plains before seeing the Church of the Good Shepherd on the shores of Lake Tekapo.

Visit the Sir Edmund Hillary Centre at Mount Cook and discover the history of the iconic region, it includes a tribute to one of the world’s greatest New Zealanders and explorers - Sir Edmund Hillary. Immerse yourself in the Aoraki Mount Cook National Park as part of your Special Stay at the Hermitage Hotel with Mount Cook view rooms.

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See the fertile, sheep-filled farming land of Central Otago en route to one of New Zealand’s largest lakes - Lake Te Anau. Stay lakeside at the Distinction Hotel and Villas in Te Anau.

Sundowners: Enjoy a drink with lakeside vistas at the end of the day.

Meals: B.D

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Start the day with a movie - Ata Whenua shows you an unforgettable journey through the World heritage site of Fiordland National Park. Filmed mostly from helicopter across all seasons and terrain. Then, cruise across the lake to see in the darkness of Te Anau caves, the shimmer of thousands of glowworms. Stay overnight on board your Special Stay on the Milford Mariner amidst the majesty of the Milford Sound.

Meals: B.D

Two-night special stay at the Rees Hotel in Queenstown

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Skyline Gondola, Queenstown

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Milford Sound > Queenstown

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Awake to breathtaking beauty in Milford Sound, carved by glaciers over 100,000 years ago, stand in awe on your cruise of towering cliffs, peaks, and waterfalls. Milford Sound was described by Rudyard Kipling as the eighth wonder of the world.

Travel to Queenstown through the shadows of the rugged mountain range called the Remarkables.

Your final Special Stay for two nights is at The Rees Hotel with lake view rooms.

Freechoice Dining: Take a steamship cruise on TSS Earnslaw and enjoy dinner at Walter Peak or ride the Skyline Gondola and dine overlooking Queenstown.

Meals: B.D

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Freechoice: Take the Dart River Wilderness Jet or tour local wineries. Alternatively feel exhilarated on the Shotover jet, a 4WD Skippers Canyon or Safari of the Scenes tour exploring The Lord of The Rings filming locations.

Tonight, enjoy a farewell dinner showcasing New Zealand’s finest produce at your hotel.

Meals: B.D

It’s time to bid a fond farewell to your new friends and the wonders of New Zealand.

After breakfast you’ll be transferred to the airport for your flight home.

If you’re not ready for your journey to end, we can arrange an inbound stopover in one of many exciting destinations see pages 86-90 for details (extra expense).

Meals: B, on board full meal service and complimentary bar service.

Day 15

Arrive UK

Welcome home.

Shotover Jet, Queenstown

The itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons. As such Scenic cannot guarantee the tour will operate unaltered from the itinerary stated above. Please refer to our terms and conditions on pages 98-103 for further information.

Handcrafted inclusions: Fly from a choice of UK airports Fully escorted group touring 1 exclusive Scenic Enrich experience Your choice of 24 Scenic Freechoice activities and dining 3 memorable Scenic Special Stays 21 meals – 11 breakfasts (B), 1 lunch (L) and 9 dinners (D) Expert Tour Director and knowledgeable local guides Return airport transfers All tipping and gratuities

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Oct 06, 16

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Dec 31

£6,220

£7,430

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Twin Share

Single

£6,420

£7,830

Feb 12

£6,420

£7,830

Mar 08

£6,520

£8,030

Apr 08

£6,520

£8,030

Oct 07, 31

£6,720

£8,430

Terms and Conditions: All prices per person in GBP. Deposit is £1,250 per person. Flights are in Economy class. Airline availability dependent on date selected. Full payment is required 120 days prior to departure. Itinerary and departure date are subject to change. For full terms and conditions please refer to pages 98 to 103.

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Additional Journeys A

Australia and New Zealand are as vast as they are beautiful. From the coastlines of Western Australia and vivid reds of the Northern Territory, to the beauty of Milford Sound and the fascinating Māori culture, these lands have so much to explore.

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In addition to the outstanding itineraries already featured in this brochure, we also have a selection of further itineraries if you cannot find exactly what you’re looking for in here. Call our friendly Land Journey Experts today on 0808 296 1159 or visit scenic.co.uk/contact-us to find out more about these alternative itineraries.

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Tasmania Revealed

New South Wales City & Outback

Visit Russell Falls, cruise the Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park or ride the West Coast Railway. Wake up to views of Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park, sample the local gin and cool-climate wines of Launceston, and fly to Flinders Island for an unforgettable Scenic Enrich experience. On your flight back to Hobart, enjoy views of Wineglass Bay and the waters that surround Freycinet National Park.

Cross Sydney Harbour Bridge to the Hawkesbury River, taste the wine of the Hunter Valley and marvel at the silo art in Tamworth.

Dunedoo and Gunnedah. Visit Cobar and head to the outback mining town of Broken Hill in NSW. Explore World Heritagelisted Mungo National Park and the city of Griffith, and enjoy the galleries and museums of Canberra before an exclusive Scenic Enrich experience.

2022 Departures 11-day Hobart > Hobart

Tour Code: AUHH Call for Prices

2022 Departures 16-day Sydney > Sydney

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Additional Journeys

Treasures of the West Coast

Historic Norfolk Island

Travel the coast from Darwin to the prehistoric beauty of Katherine Gorge, and be astounded by sparkling waters and deep sandstone cliffs, then find yourself in stunning El Questro Wilderness Park.

From the fascinating history of Kingston to the hospitality and delicious fare from Bounty descendants, there’s plenty to delight on this South Pacific Paradise.

Seek out wildlife, visit the world’s largest diamond mine and meet a traditional landowner. Ride a camel along Cable Beach or get up close with a Bottlenose dolphin in the waters of Monkey Mia, before arriving in Perth.

Discover the wonder of Emily Bay or admire First Fleet artefacts in the maritime museum. Learn about the curious mix of English and Tahitian that forms the unique Norfolk language, and venture into the homes of three Islanders for an entertaining dinner.

2022 Departures

Tour Code: SDA/NABK

14/23-day Darwin > Perth

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2022/2023 Departures 8-day Norfolk Island

Tour Code: NLK Call for Prices

Top End & Kimberley Spectacular

Mystical Kimberley

Discover Kakadu National Park and visit billabongs, spot crocodiles, enjoy a dinner cruise on Katherine Gorge and spend time on breathtaking Ord River. Journey along Gibb River Road to El Questro Wilderness Park and marvel at Chamberlain Gorge.

Meet a landowner to hear his stories, then bid farewell to your new friends in Broome, but not before exploring the tropical waters and beaches of this gorgeous town.

Uncover the delights of the World Heritage-listed Kakadu National Park, then fly into Purnululu National Park for an overnight stay in the Bungle Bungles and discover its 300 million years old striped domes. Travel along Gibb River Road to El Questro Wilderness Park, visit Chamberlain Gorge and take a selfie with the towering magnetic termite mounds of Litchfield National Park.

2022 Departures 13-day Darwin > Broome

Tour Code: KKA Call for Prices

2022 Departures 13-day Darwin > Broome

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A Valley of the Giants, Denmark, Western Australia

South Western Mosaic Embark on an adventure that will reveal the very best of South Western Australia. Discover capital city Perth with its lively cityscape and food scene, plus its quiet national parks. In Rottnest Island, say hello to the quokka and capture a selfie, then discover the poignant World War I history of Albany. Proceed to Margaret River to taste some of the most premium wines produced in Australia.

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2022 Departures

Tour Code: WNA

9-day Perth > Perth

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Oceans to Outback

Territory Explorer

Begin your South Australian adventure with a drive along the Great Ocean Road, before reaching the mysterious Blue Lake, located within a dormant volcanic maar. From endearing wildlife to the world’s best wineries, South Australia has surprises around every corner. Journey back to the creation of the Flinders Ranges and immerse yourself in the country’s outback at Broken Hill and Mildura.

Venture further afield to Kata Tjuta and Walpa Gorge, and be awed by the once-in-a-lifetime ‘Field of Light’ installation in Uluru. Visit the iconic Royal Flying Doctor Service and the School of the Air, both monumentally important in connecting outback Australia to the outside world. The luxurious cabins, fine dining and incredible panoramas that greet you on The Ghan will truly delight as you make your way to Darwin.

2022 Departures 16-day Melbourne > Melbourne

Tour Code: AOMM Call for Prices

2022 Departures 9-day Uluru > Darwin

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LAND JOURNEY & TRAVEL INFORMATION Read on for more information to help plan your journey with Scenic.

Learn about our loyalty program Scenic Club, important booking terms and conditions, the finest hotels, stopovers and Special Stays you can experience, and our Scenic Freechoice excursions.

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Scenic Club Learn more about the benefits and rewards of Scenic Club. The more you travel with us, the greater the rewards and membership is free. Be rewarded for doing what you enjoy most – creating memories with Scenic.

The Finest Hotels Stay in luxurious hotels that will complement your surrounds during your wonderful Land Journey with Scenic.

Special Stays Experience remarkable properties that have been picked because they offer a unique hybrid of luxury, location and first-class facilities.

What’s more, these extraordinary Special Stays are included in the price of your itinerary.

Stopovers Break up your long-haul flight, and enhance your journey by including a stopover. Stay in great, centrally located hotels, allowing you the luxury of free time to explore the destination of your choice.

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Australia & New Zealand

See the world with Scenic

For more than 36 years, the pursuit of wonder has led us to search more than 60 countries to create unique luxury itineraries.

Unforgettable handcrafted Land Journeys USA, Canada, Japan, South Korea and more Scenic’s handcrafted luxury land journeys are meticulously designed to capture the extraordinary wonders of the destinations. The inclusive sightseeing and services of a dedicated Tour Director and knowledgeable local guides make the journey truly unforgettable. Via distinctive elements such as historic hotels for Scenic Special Stays and iconic, luxurious rail journeys to take in the scenery, Scenic’s land journeys are handcrafted to be wonderfully relaxing.

Scenic Jasper, Moselle

Truly All-Inclusive River Cruising Europe and South East Asia Scenic’s 5-star Space-Ships cruise the historic waterways of Europe. Designed to navigate Europe’s rivers, they also provide you with abundant space on board for a relaxing river cruise experience. With only up to 163 guests, our ships provide a more personalised and intimate environment for guests to relax, make friends and enjoy the truly all-inclusive luxury experience. With thoughtful inclusions such as Scenic Culinaire, a cooking school on board the south of France and Bordeaux based ships, and Salt Therapy Lounges on board Scenic Space-Ships that cruise the Rhine, Maine, Danube, south of France and Bordeaux regions, with Scenic you get the best unique experiences in 5-star luxury.

In South East Asia, Scenic’s 5-star luxury boutique ship, Scenic Spirit, cruises the Mekong river. Scenic owns and operates all of its ships – so you can be assured they are of the highest luxury standard. Each suite is well-appointed with separate living and bedroom areas, walk-in wardrobes, a private Scenic Sun Lounge and trademark Scenic Slumber Bed. A range of dining experiences, an extensive international beverage list, Scenic Enrich and Scenic Freechoice excursions are included, so you can enjoy a truly personalised experience.

Extraordinary Ocean Voyages Antarctica, the Arctic, Europe & the Mediterranean and the Americas and more Scenic Eclipse, The World’s First Discovery Yachts™, has set the benchmark in ultra-luxury ocean cruising. Discover our handcrafted journey’s around the world, from the untouched beauty of the Arctic, Russian Far East, Japan and Antarctic regions, to the magnificent Norwegian Fjords, sun drenched Caribbean and the history and cultures of South America and the Mediterranean.

Scenic Eclipse provides truly all-inclusive luxury with up to 10 dining experiences, the finest selection of premium beverages, spacious all-verandah suites, exclusive Scenic Enrich and Freechoice activities and much more. Unrivalled exploration is also featured on the on board submarine – Scenic Neptune^, two helicopters^, a fleet of Zodiacs and kayaks, and up to a 20-member Discovery Team. Scenic Eclipse offers the opportunity for voyages of discovery across the globe, with almost 1:1 staff-to-guest ratio and no more than 228 guests on board (200 in Polar regions). ^Helicopter and submarine experiences at additional cost, subject to regulatory approval, availability, weight restrictions, medical approval and weather and ice conditions. Helicopters are unable to operate in South Georgia and Svalbard.

Submarine is unable to operate in US waters.

Banff, Canada

Scenic Eclipse, Antarctica

Scenic Spirit, Mekong River

We would be delighted to assist you to plan and book your next journey.

For more information, visit scenic.co.uk or your local Travel Agent.

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At Scenic, a little loyalty goes a long way, and a lot goes even further.

With our portfolio of land journeys, river cruising and ocean cruising product we realise that while guests’ journeys may be similar, they should be rewarded differently. So the more you travel with us, the greater the rewards.

Welcome Home voucher* to redeem on your next cruise or tour

£100 £100 £100 £150

Welcome Home voucher* to redeem on your next cruise or tour if two or more tours are booked in the same reservation

£200 £200 £200 £300

Refer a Friend voucher, entitling any new guest referral to a discount. The referring guest will earn a £100 Referral Credit when this voucher is redeemed and deposited*

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Complimentary pre or postnight hotel stay for trips of 20 days or more+ Access to exclusive member only offers and itineraries Choice of either a premium Scenic Club trolley case or a £75 gift card prior to each departure^≈ Extended distance allowance for the private door-to-door chauffeur transfers Exclusive Scenic Club Diamond offers

Choice of a Scenic Club merchandise or luggage received prior to every trip^≈

Exclusive Emerald travel wallet

Dedicated members only help desk, for a quick response to any queries, issues or requests

Upgraded hotel categories for pre or post accommodation when available*

Member only offers on selected itineraries

Exclusive Scenic Club Emerald events

Priority on pre-release tours and cruises

Benefit - River Cruising

Member only competitions and events

Additional benefits are available for Emerald members* (see website)

Scenic Club Wonder magazine The very latest updates and information via Scenic e-news

Benefit - Scenic Eclipse

Scenic Club Member Only mailings

Additional benefits are available for Diamond and Emerald members* (see website)

Private door-to-door chauffeur transfers before and after travel (location and distance restrictions apply)

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Membership is free. Guests will receive a minimum of 100 Scenic Status Points for each paid tour day on any Scenic journey. And when travelling on a Scenic river cruise or an ocean cruise on board Scenic Eclipse, The Worlds First Discovery Yachts™, guests will be rewarded by earning additional points according to the deck travelled and suite category booked.

Qualify after earning 5,000 Points.

Qualify after earning 10,000 Points.

Qualify after earning 25,000 Points.

* Conditions apply. For the most up-to-date details of member benefits and terms and conditions, please visit the Scenic website. All benefits of the loyalty program are subject to availability and may be subject to change. We reserve the right to modify, replace or remove any aspect of the program without notice. ≈Available on trips of 7 days or more only. ^ Select via Tour Personaliser eight weeks prior to departure tp.scenicglobal.com + The 20 days required to qualify for this benefit can be made up of the total paid days for travel, so can include paid add-on days, such as stopovers, tour extensions and/or back-to-back tours.

Hotels available for this benefit are subject to change.

For more information visit scenic.co.uk/loyalty

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Special Stays A

With our range of Scenic Special Stays you will find yourself staying in hotels that are simply unlike any others – iconic properties remarkable for their location, character and heritage. Look for the Special Stays symbol on your itinerary indicating the locations of these outstanding properties.

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Ayers Rock, Uluru, Australia

Sails in the Desert In the heart of Australia’s Red Centre, Sails in the Desert hotel beautifully contrasts Uluru’s raw natural beauty with a unique outback holiday experience. The visionary residence features a gumtree lined swimming pool, brasserie-style restaurant and indigenous inspired rooms.

Freycinet National Park, Tasmania

Freycinet Lodge Freycinet Lodge creates a perfect union of luxury accommodation and superb natural setting. The timber eco cabins are located within Freycinet National Park’s natural environment, surrounded by vegetation and linked to the Lodge by a series of raised timber boardwalks.

Brisbane, Australia

Stamford, Brisbane Located on the bank of the Brisbane River, this luxurious high-rise hotel boasts an array of dining experiences, from a riverside brasserie to a Japanese sushi bar. Meanwhile, the spa and heated outdoor pool are the perfect way to take some time out between excursions.

Hobart, Tasmania

Hotel Grand Chancellor Overlooking the Hobart Harbour, this polished hotel features modern rooms with water or mountain views and all the facilities you need to make your stay one of absolute comfort. Amenities include an upscale restaurant, a lounge, a 10th-floor indoor pool and fitness facilities.

Glenelg, Australia

Stamford Grand Hotel Stamford Grand Hotel is one of the best deluxe accommodations in Glenelg, Adelaide. Located on the beachfront, with all the facilities and services you expect from a Stamford Hotel, you enjoy all the perks of a central location without the constant buzz of the city.

Perth, Australia

Duxton Hotel Perth Located a short walk away from the city’s major shopping, entertainment and restaurant centres is the 5-star Duxton Hotel Perth. Guests staying at this high-end residence will enjoy access to a 24-hour fitness centre with a sauna and steam room, and heated outdoor pool and hot tub.

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A Sails in the Desert, Uluru B Franz Josef, Te Waonui Forest Retreat, New Zealand

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Thala Beach, Thala Beach Nature Reserve Australia Thala Beach Nature Reserve is located on a private headland between Cairns and Port Douglas. This special property between the rainforest and the ocean promises guests a comfortable night’s stay in an eco-friendly setting, set amidst 145 acres of land.

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Mount Cook, Hermitage Hotel New The Hermitage is located in Aoraki Mount Cook Alpine Village in Zealand the South Island of New Zealand. All rooms have en-suites, tea and coffee making facilities, satellite TV, IDD telephones and fridges. Wireless internet is available in all hotel rooms and chalets.

Sydney, Australia

Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel Set in the heart of the city, Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel at Circular Quay boasts an ideal location to explore. Only minutes from famous landmarks like the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge as well as the open-air markets of The Rocks and the shops of Pitt Street Mall.

Christchurch The George New The George is a luxury boutique hotel located in the heart of Zealand Christchurch, and a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World group. Overlooking the picturesque Hagley Park and river Avon, just steps from the cultural precinct and other key attractions.

Auckland, New Zealand

Grand Millennium Auckland A six minute walk from the Sky Tower and opposite the bustling Aotea Square, this wonderfully central hotel boasts an indoor heated swimming pool, stylish bar and Teppanyaki restaurant.

Milford Sound New Zealand

Milford Mariner For the ultimate Milford Sound experience, spend the night aboard the Mariner and wake up to the dawn of a new day in one of the most beautiful places on earth. The cruise style is relaxed, allowing plenty of time to view the fiord’s spectacular waterfalls, rainforest, mountains and wildlife.

Auckland, New Zealand

Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour The centrally located Sofitel Auckland offers a unique maritime experience between the vibrant Viaduct Harbour and Wynyard Quarter. Inspired by New Zealand’s landscape and boasting panoramic views of Waitemata Harbour, this beautifully designed hotel is a landmark destination.

Dunedin New Zealand

Distinction Hotel The 1937 former Chief Post Office in Dunedin has been transformed into an elegant 4.5 star luxury hotel, located in the rejuvenated and vibrant Warehouse Precinct in the heart of the city.

Franz Josef, New Zealand

Te Waonui Forest Retreat At Te Waonui Forest Retreat, all focus has been on creating a healthy, environmentally safe habitat to maximise guests’ wellbeing. With an organic, rural ambience and first-class service, there’s no better place to take a deep breath and simply unwind.

Queenstown The Rees New The Rees Hotel Queenstown is a sophisticated five-star hotel Zealand situated right on the shores of Lake Wakatipu, in the South Island of New Zealand. Quiet, private and sophisticated, this accommodation epitomises southern hospitality at its finest and an authentic New Zealand experience.

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Hotel Directory A

Scenic accommodation is all about luxury. We stay in the finest hotels in each of the locations we visit. Your hotel will always be central, often historic and without exception, luxurious so you can rest easy, wherever you are on your Scenic journey.

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Adelaide, Australia

Intercontinental Adelaide Situated in the heart of Adelaide along the banks of the River Torrens, InterContinental Adelaide effortlessly blends luxury with comfort, and is in an unrivalled location for exploring the city.

Kangaroo Island, Australia

Seafront Hotel Providing four-star accommodation in an idyllic setting, Seafront Hotel offers a pristine environment, perfectly located for exploring wonderful Kangaroo Island, a totally unspoilt landscape with rocky outcrops, a stunning coastline and an abundance of wildlife.

Alice Springs, Australia

Crowne Plaza Lasseters Hotel Lasseters is the centre of entertainment in Alice Springs with four restaurants, four bars, a sports lounge, pool side cafe and an international standard casino. Experience 4.5-star comfort and enjoy access to a resort-style pool and spa during your stay.

Cradle Mountain, Australia

Cradle Mountain Hotel Spectacularly located close to the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area and Cradle Mountain - Lake St. Clair National Park, the alpine accommodation of Cradle Mountain Hotel is the ideal base for an exploration of the Tasmanian Highlands.

Cairns, Australia

Pullman Reef Casino Hotel The five-star Pullman Reef Hotel Casino is Cairns most prestigious hotel, equipped with a roof-top swimming pool, gym, five restaurants and bars, boutique casino, and a unique Wildlife Dome. Each of their luxurious rooms has its own spa bath and garden balcony overlooking the city with mountain backdrop or water views.

Launceston, Mantra Charles Launceston Australia On the edge of the city centre, in Tasmania’s ‘northern capital’, the wonderful Mantra Charles Hotel is a modern hotel with an Art Deco façade, perfectly located close to the Tamar Valley wineries and the city’s museums and galleries.

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Melbourne, Australia

Crown Promenade Crown Promenade luxury Melbourne hotel provides attentive service, a relaxed atmosphere and modern styling combined in a central Melbourne location. Guests are invited to take full advantage of contemporary rooms and state-of-the-art facilities.

Smithton, Tasmania

Tall Timbers Hotel Tall Timbers Hotel is an award-winning property located at Smithton in Tasmania. The retreat boasts unique and stylish accommodation, set out to take advantage of the stunning rural views. Relax and unwind, take a walk around the lake or picnic in the grounds near the waterfall.

Melbourne, Australia

Crown Metropol With rooms featuring specially commissioned works of art, bespoke contemporary fittings and designer furniture, expect a truly unique hotel experience at the luxurious Crown Metropol Melbourne.

Strahan, Tasmania

Strahan Village Hotel Overlooking Macquarie Harbour, the scenic Strahan Hotel is surrounded by mature woodlands and exudes a humble, rustic charm. Amenities include a refined restaurant with exposed wooden beams and a relaxed bar, plus a garden with seating.

Port Douglas, Australia

Port Douglas Peninsula Boutique Hotel This boutique style adults only hotel experience, is the only hotel in Port Douglas with beach and ocean views overlooking Four Mile Beach.

Sydney, Australia

Sheraton Grand Sydney Opposite Hyde Park, a tree-lined oasis in the heart of Sydney, the five-star Sheraton Grand Hotel Sydney is a great destination to connect while savouring the views of Hyde Park, St. Mary’s Cathedral and middle harbour, with plenty of the main attractions nearby.

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Bay of Islands, New Zealand

Copthorne Hotel & Resort Bay of Islands This hotel commands a superb waterfront location, offering uninterrupted views surrounded by 60 acres of subtropical gardens as part of the historic Waitangi Treaty Grounds, with facilities that include a spectacular free form lagoon style swimming pool.

Napier, New Zealand

Scenic Hotel Te Pania This waterfront boutique hotel is in the heart of Napier.

Looking out onto the Pacific Ocean, you’ll be perfectly positioned to explore the city, known for its tree-lined promenade and Art Deco landmarks, including the Daily Telegraph building.

Blenheim, New Zealand

Scenic Hotel Marlborough A multi-million dollar renovation in 2012 has left this contemporary four-star property gleaming with style and comfort. Located in the heart of Marlborough, the hotel is just minutes from the centre of Blenheim and puts some of New Zealand’s finest food and wine virtually on your doorstep.

Queenstown, Millennium Hotel Queenstown New Overlooking Lake Wakatipu and The Remarkables mountain Zealand range, Millennium Hotel Queenstown sits in the heart of the city’s Central Business District. All rooms offer a peaceful place to stay and feature all the amenities you desire from a modern hotel.

Christchurch Crowne Plaza New Located across from Victoria Square in the city centre, this Zealand contemporary space boasts views over the city, to the coast, hills and southern Alps.

Queenstown, Scenic Suites Queenstown New Scenic Suites Queenstown provides one of the most sought Zealand after locations for Queenstown hotels, offering fantastic views of the Southern Alps and over Lake Wakatipu. You’ll find yourself perfectly placed to take in the picturesque beauty of the city and beyond.

Christchurch Distinction Hotel New Located in Cathedral Square, in the very heart of the city, Zealand you’ll be a pleasant stroll from some of Christchurch’s best restaurants and bars.

Rotorua, New Zealand

Millennium Hotel Rotorua This deluxe property is perfectly situated next to mystical Lake Rotorua, and just a swift walk from the city centre, restaurants and bars. Adjacent is one of the world’s best spas, Polynesian Spa, set amidst the picturesque Government Gardens.

Christchurch Sudima Christchurch City New A five-star boutique hotel ideally located on Victoria Street Zealand amidst an array of cafes, restaurants and bars, and is only a stones throw from beautiful Hagley Park and Christchurch’s CBD, experience the ‘garden city’ in style at Sudima Christchurch City.

Te Anau, New Zealand

Distinction Hotel and Villas Surrounded by extensive, colourful gardens and overlooking spectacular Lake Te Anau and the Fiordland ranges, this hotel sets the tone for a stay in one of the world’s most breathtaking regions.

Wellington, New Zealand

Copthorne Hotel Oriental Bay The Copthorne Hotel Oriental Bay overlooks one of the most beautiful harbours in the world, and offers one of the most luxurious accommodation experiences in Wellington. All rooms are decorated in colours that capture the natural beauty of the nearby ocean and earth.

Franz Josef, Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier New In the heart of the village and edge of the Westland World Zealand Heritage Park, the Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier is only a breath away from the spectacular Franz Josef Glacier, offering everything you need to be able to explore this dramatic region in style and comfort.

Church of the Good Shepherd, Lake Tekapo, New Zealand S 38° 08’ E 176° 15’

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Singapore

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InterContinental® Singapore The Lobby Lounge Swimming Pool Ash & Elm Junior Suite

A cosmopolitan mix of contrasts, Singapore is home to people of Chinese, Malay and Indian descent, offering visitors unique sightseeing and culinary opportunities. Easily accessible by Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) or taxi, the shopping district of Orchard Road offers high fashion, high-tech gadgets, souvenirs, and numerous dining options.

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InterContinental Singapore® A luxury landmark set in the heart of a historic precinct, InterContinental® Singapore is deeply rooted in the heritage of the arts and cultural districts of Bugis and Bras Basah, and the hotel architecture encompasses an elegant blend of modern touches with Peranakan undertones representative of colourful shophouses, once home to a multi-ethnic community of settlers known as Bugis from Indonesia.

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The hotel’s central location offers convenient accessibility to the diverse attractions around Singapore.

As a gourmet dining destination, the hotel offers guests a collection of award-winning restaurants presenting a diverse selection of cuisine for the refined palate, including European dining Ash & Elm, authentic Cantonese cuisine at Man Fu Yuan, and Afternoon Tea and cocktails at The Lobby Lounge.

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Complimentary private return airport transfers in Mercedes S Class Complimentary high tea at the Lobby Lounge (2 night package) Complimentary dinner for two at Man Fu Yuan or Ash & Elm (3 night package) 2 x Complimentary dinner for two at Man Fu Yuan and/or Ash & Elm (5 night package) Welcome Amenity and Farewell gift 2 night package twin share from £300 per person 3 night package twin share from £415 per person 5 night package twin share from £680 per person All prices are per person, per package, twin share in GBP and include buffet breakfast, return airport transfers and taxes. Prices advertised are ‘from’ prices and subject to confirmation at the time of booking. Prices are valid until 31 March 2022. Surcharges apply for peak periods and special events.

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Take an evening cruise on the Singapore River, or stroll along its banks to Clarke and Boat Quays and head to the Esplanade for stage plays, artistic performances and concerts. Experience a unique fish pedicure at Sentosa Island’s Underwater World, or take a Night Safari at Singapore Zoo, one of the best zoos in the world.

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Parkroyal on Pickering

The Fairmont Singapore hotel is ideally situated at the crossroads of Singapore’s cultural, entertainment and shopping districts. Enjoy this captivating city by staying in unrivalled elegance and luxury. Indulge in gastronomic delights at one of the 15 restaurants and bars, sip artisan cocktails by the pool or pamper yourself at Willow Stream Spa.

Parkroyal on Pickering’s location close to Raffles Place, bustling Chinatown and the waterfront entertainment along the Singapore River allows you to explore the city’s hidden treasures. Warm earth-toned guest rooms provide a sanctuary away from home. Relax and unwind at St. Gregory Spa, or watch chefs in action at one of three open kitchens at Lime restaurant.

Twin share from £125 per person, per night

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Fairmont Singapore Parkroyal on Pickering, Singapore Marina Bay Sands, Singapore Universal Studios Singapore Orangutan, Singapore Zoo

Relish amongst a boundless variety of activities and excursions in one of Asia’s bucket list destinations filled with charm and culture.

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Morning Zoo Visit (4 hours)

Discover the beauty of Singapore with a guided tour around this astonishing city. A blend of the old and new is merged between the historical spots and modern skyscrapers.

Filled with fabulous shows and street entertainment, Universal Studios Singapore is the place for movie buffs where creativity meets reality.

Enjoy a day of excitement with shopping and rides.

From £20 per person

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A wildlife experience to remember. The wellbeing and safety is a top priority for animals at Singapore Zoo which allows a meaningful experience. Enjoy the wide range of shows, activities and dining during your day of animal discovery.

From £35 per person

All prices are per person, per night, twin share in GBP and include buffet breakfast and taxes. Prices advertised are ‘from’ prices and subject to confirmation at the time of booking. Prices are valid until 31 March 2022. Surcharges apply for peak periods and special events.

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Bangkok

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Immerse yourself into the kaleidoscopic world of Bangkok and indulge all of your five senses.

From delighting in the flavourful delicacies of its busy street markets, to moments of quiet reflection inside its serene monasteries, the city is a melting pot of new experiences. Visit its bustling night markets to try authentic Pad Thai or to take home a locally made souvenir.

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Banyan Tree Bangkok is located on South Sathorn Road in the relaxed Sathorn neighborhood just 10-minutes’ walk from the excitement and hustle and bustle of the Silom area. The Banyan Tree Hotel is a prime example of the marriage of luxury and comfort in the heart of Bangkok.

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This 5-star all-suite hotel offers a wide range of facilities including a rooftop swimming pool, two brilliantly appointed rooftop bars with stunning views of the Bangkok skyline, world-class dining experiences and an award-winning spa.

Start your stay with a complimentary drink upon arrival and exclusive complimentary access to the club lounge on the 19th floor of this landmark building providing you with VIP treatments, including complimentary buffet breakfast, non-alcoholic refreshments, light snacks, and free-flow of local beer.

The Banyan Tree property gives you front row access to this vibrant metropolis.

Explore everything from stunning temples to endless shopping.

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Value added benefits: Complimentary drink upon arrival Complimentary club lounge access for all bookings Twin share from £95 per person, per night

All prices are per person, per night, twin share in GBP and include buffet breakfast and taxes. Prices advertised are ‘from’ prices and subject to confirmation at the time of booking. Prices are valid until 31 March 2022. Surcharges apply for peak periods and special events.

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Visit the ‘Temple of the Reclining Buddha’, Wat Pho, or take a day trip to the floating market of Amphawa. Wherever you choose to go, the BTS (Skytrain), MRT (underground metro), and the colourful taxis, tuk tuks and songthaews will hold you in good stead to discover on your own.

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The Westin Grande Sukhumvit Bangkok

Experience the ultimate in luxury and location at Siam Kempinski Hotel, Bangkok. Apart from being a stone’s throw away from Siam Paragon shopping centre, guests can enjoy a variety of dining experiences including a European style restaurant, poolside dining and the best Thai cuisine. Indulge yourself at Kempinski The Spa or catch up on your health and wellness at the Fitness Centre.

Located in the cultural heart of Bangkok, The Westin Grande Sukhumvit Hotel offers an exceptional location with easy access to the bustling shopping centres of Bangkok. Boasting brilliant on-site facilities, a rooftop swimming pool, and tastefully appointed rooms, The Westin Grande Sukhumvit Hotel offers a lifestyle of urban comfort and convenience.

Twin share from £140 per person, per night

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Siam Kempinski Bangkok The Westin Grande Sukhumvit Bangkok Grand Palace, Bangkok Damnern Saduak Floating Market, Bangkok Traditional Thai cuisine

The hidden gems of Bangkok are like no other. The floating markets combined with astonishing walls of the Grand Palace offer an array of culture.

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Damnern Saduak Floating Market

Thai Cooking Class at Baipai Cooking School

A mesmerising complex of idyllic buildings is in the heart of Bangkok, absorb hundreds of years of royal history and indulge in the graceful architecture and art work as you wander throughout the halls of this grand palace.

Explore the narrow canals of Damnoen Saduak Floating Markets, a must-see attraction during your time in Bangkok. Enjoy the wide selection of traditional foods and snacks or even pick a few local gifts for friends and family to take home.

Thai Cuisine is known to many international travellers as the cuisine of the east. An array of flavours and taste explosions are sourced from locally acquired ingredients and methods. Enjoy a half day cooking class to learn your favourite Thai dishes.

From £40 per person, per night

From £35 per person, per night

From £70 per person, per night

All prices are per person, per night, twin share in GBP and include buffet breakfast and taxes. Prices advertised are ‘from’ prices and subject to confirmation at the time of booking. Prices are valid until 31 March 2022. Surcharges apply for peak periods and special events.

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Hong Kong

Swimming Pool Cordis Hong Kong Michelin-star dining, Ming Court Mongkok Market Tour Street food Giant Buddha

Marrying colonial charm, maritime heritage and absolute modernity; Hong Kong is a melting pot of culture, cuisine and boundless hustle and bustle. Explore the enchanting neighbours of Tsim Sha Tsui and Wan Chai by historic double-decker tram, MRT (Light Rail), or colourful taxi.

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Located in the unique neighborhood of Mongkok, Hong Kong, Cordis Hong Kong offers access to designer boutiques, markets, and trendy restaurants. Indulge in the onsite facilities with a range of vibrant restaurants and bars, experience the art of fine dining at Michelin-starred Ming Court, or relax and rejuvenate at Chuan Spa with a range of treatments inspired by Traditional Chinese. Set against the spectacular views of Kowloon, Cordis Hong Kong rooftop pool offers a tranquil escape. Feel welcome and at home with 665 rooms offering oversized bathrooms, comfortable beds, and a wide selection of pillows to choose from.

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Lantau Island, Big Buddha and Monastery Tour

Uncover the streets of Hong Kong with a guided tour of Hong Kong’s highlights, from, famous Victoria Peak with its spectacular views to Stanley Markets.

Embark on a culinary adventure through the streets of Kowloon, sample famous dishes at handpicked eateries, and discover where the locals eat.

Join a tour of Hong Kong’s largest island. Discover a traditional fishing village, lush scenery, and visit Polin Monastery and the Giant Buddha.

From £40 per person, per night

From £100 per person, per night

From £125 per person, per night

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Freechoice

Harley Davidson™ ride, Uluru

Whether you’re a foodie, keen to learn more about Aboriginal culture or simply a devotee of the great outdoors, our comprehensive range of Scenic Freechoice activities offers something for everyone.

Whether your interests lie in getting to see nature in all its wonder, discovering unique wildlife, tasting the local fare, learning of the region’s multi-faceted history, or going on an outdoor adventure, there are many Scenic Freechoice activities to suit you.

Each guest is different, so we appreciate that you may want to move at your own pace. Perhaps you’ll want to follow a busy day with one at a more relaxed pace, or you may wish to unwind throughout.

We’ve divided our extensive list of Scenic Freechoice activities into active, moderate and relaxed pace so you can choose those which best suit your requirements and interests.

Active – For those keen to explore further afield, for a longer or more demanding journey.

Moderate – A comfortable walking pace at which you can easily discover a beautiful city on a walking tour.

Relaxed – A slower pace to take in a museum or sightseeing tour.

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Whether you want a relaxed pace or you want to fit in as much as possible, Scenic Freechoice offers a diverse range of sightseeing and activities for you to choose from. And of course, they’re all included.

Desert Camel Ride*

Catch the Camel Train and enjoy a ride through the classic Red Centre’s desert landscape with spectacular views of Uluru and Kata Tjuta.

(Weight restrictions apply)

Uluru Base Trek

A guided sunrise trek around the 12-kilometre base trail of Uluru, embracing its culture, geology and environment. Enjoy a picnic breakfast as you listen to the variety of desert sounds form the surrounding environment.

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Rottnest Island Cruise and Tour*

Explore Rottnest Island, home to some of the country’s most spectacular white sandy beaches, unique wildlife - including the famous Quokka - and a fascinating and colourful history.

Pinnacles Tour*

A fascinating day out on a 4WD visiting the world renowned Pinnacles Dessert.

Perth City Tour including Fremantle*

This tour is a great way to get your bearings around Perth, and it gives you a valuable insight to the city and the al-fresco lifestyle that Perth people enjoy.

Hot Air Balloon Flight*

Enjoy the sunrise during a 30 minute hot air balloon flight over the Atherton Tablelands, a region renowned for its wonderful scenery and astounding natural wonders.

Kuranda Rail and Skyrail*

Take a picturesque rail journey to Kuranda, the famous ‘village in the rainforest’ and glide just above the rainforest canopy during a return Skyrail journey.

Great Australian Wildlife Experience*

Discover Australia’s fascinating wildlife during a visit to Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures. Make your way through woodlands and rainforest to see an array of Australia’s wildlife.

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Melbourne Phillip Island and Penguin Parade*

The Phillip Island Penguin Experience is all about the nature, touring the island and experiencing a range of our native animals as close up and personal as possible.

Yarra Valley River Cruise

Meander past Melbourne CBD and discover one of the busiest ports in the Southern Hemisphere.

Victoria Docks will give you a snapshot of the rich maritime heritage. Heading up river you cruise through Melbourne’s picturesque gardens, parklands and some of the famous sporting arenas.

Cape Tribulation

Discover where the rainforest meets the reef.

Spot crocodiles on a Daintree river cruise , learn about flora, fauna and the history of the Daintree on a guided board walk, take a 4WD ride through a World Heritage listed rainforest on the urged Bloomfield Track with your local naturalist guide.

Adelaide Adelaide Heritage Walking Tour*

Explore this sophisticated, cultural and casual coastal city on a walking tour, and find out why it was once voted ‘Australia’s most livable city’.

Morning Central Market Tour*

Australia Zoo

Brisbane Australia Zoo*

Australia Zoo was the vision of Steve Irwin and remains dedicated to the conservation of Australia’s unique wildlife, and in particular to the region’s crocodile population.

With over 80 traders under one roof, the Adelaide Central Market is the largest under cover market in the Southern Hemisphere filled with an abundance of premium food and wine products.

Explore the delights of Melbourne’s Yarra Valley wine region on a wine tasting tour.

Sydney Hunter Valley

O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat & Lamington National Park*

Harley Davidson Ride* ™

Enjoy a ride through the Outback landscape on a Harley Davidson™ with your experienced guide.

Admire the spectacular views which provide many photo opportunities.

City Walking Tour

Yara Valley Wine Tasting

Cruise past Brisbane’s waterfront suburbs and spot fruit bats hidden among the mangroves. At Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary you can hand-feed kangaroos and meet friendly koalas.

Uluru (Ayers Rock)

Witness dramatic landscapes and encounter a rich variety of wildlife as we journey along the Great Ocean Road, passing 100 meter-high cliff faces.

Take a guided stroll around multicultural Melbourne and learn all about the city’s main attractions and hidden gems.

Koala Sanctuary and River Cruise*

Take in spectacular panoramic views of the famous Gold Coast from Tamborine Mountain before a visit to O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat, a nature lover’s paradise.

Great Ocean Road Great Ocean Road*

Morning Central Market Tour City Tour with River Cruise

Enjoy a morning city tour of Adelaide combining the old with the new. Visit the delightful gardens banks of the River Torrens before a scenic cruise on board the famous “Popeye”.

Travelling from Sydney to the Hunter Valley wine region , nestled in the lee of the Great Dividing Range. At 180 years old this is Australia’s oldest wine region. We visit three different boutique wineries , enjoy cheese and chocolate tasting as well as a gourmet lunch.

Walking Tour through the Rocks District

There is no better way to get up close and personal with the living history and heritage of Sydney than on foot. Partake in a leisurely 90 minute walk around Sydney’s historic Rocks District. Hear the story of Sydney from the beginning as you stroll along the shoreline of Sydney Harbour. The Rocks is renowned for having the oldest streets in Sydney which are dotted with beautifully restored nineteenth -century buildings.

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Hobart

Derwent Valley & North Hobart Tour

A rum tasting and distillery tour through Northern Hobart and beyond into the Derwent Valley, home of the Tasmanian hop growing industry. See a farmhouse brewery and take a step back in time at a brew set looks like it came straight out of the Cold War. Includes lunch.

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Launceston

Join our guide on this private tour of Hobart, including the waterfront, Botanical Gardens and Battery Point. Explore the Huon Valley and at the town of Franklin enjoy lunch showcasing local produce.

Taronga Zoo Taronga Zoo*

Take the MONA ferry to Australia’s newest museum, the Museum of Old and New Art. Guided by your own audio visual device, choose a part of the museum which interests you most.

Includes lunch.

The Red Decker Hop On Hop Off Bus tour

Come face to face with Australian Sea-lions, Little Penguins and Tasmanian Devils at the award-winning Taronga Zoo, which has panoramic views of Sydney Harbour.

Enjoy expert commentary of all the sights of Hobart with the opportunity to get on and get off the bus to visit various sights.

Blue Mountains Day Trip

Cruise the renowned waterways of Hobart arriving at Iron Pot, Australia’s oldest lighthouse. Cruise down the Derwent River based historic Battery Point and hear stories of Hobart’s early settlement.

Enjoy morning tea Calmsley Hill, home to Kangaroos, Emus, Wombats and Koalas.

Complete a circle loop of the Blue Mountains, visiting remote regions with stunning views including lunch at Hydro Majestic.

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Hobart and the Huon Valley*

Iron Pot Cruise

Tamar Valley and Beaconsfield Mine

Explore the Tamar Valley and visit Beaconsfield Mine and the Heritage Museum to learn about gold mining. Visit Platypus House and Sea Horse World. Later, enjoy lunch in a local restaurant.

James Boag Brewery Tour

James Boag has been making beer since 1881.

Step inside the historic brewery for a fully guided tour and a chance to taste three different beers.

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Tamar River Cruise

Cruise into picturesque Cataract Gorge and along the Tamar River enjoying the magnificent scenery whilst learning about the history of the region. Morning tea, lunch and wine tasting are included.

Tamar Valley Wine Tour

The Tamar Valley has an excellent reputation for producing cool climate wines and is famous for its sparkling wines and Pinots. Sample their vintages and enjoy a delicious lunch.

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Freycinet Freycinet Marine Farm Visit

Step into a pair of waders and walk into the crisp waters of Freycinet Marine Farm. Learn how to shuck an oyster and how they are grown, while taking in the spectacular view of the Hazard mountains from the waterfront.

Wineglass Bay Cruise

Experience the exquisite beauty of the Freycinet Peninsula on the Wineglass Bay Cruise. A unique perspective of the Peninsula’s sheer granite cliffs, seacaves and hidden coves, while enjoying a Tasmanian Ploughman’s lunch at anchor in relaxed style.

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Auckland

America’s Cup Sailing*

The America’s Cup is the ultimate yachting regatta and this is a unique opportunity to join in as part of the crew or simply enjoy the action.

Waiheke Island Explorer*

Cruise to Waiheke Island for a tour of the island’s history and culture. See beautiful coastal vistas, pass stunning hillside vineyards and look down on sweeping sandy beaches.

Auckland Morning Cruise*

Cruise the sparkling waters of Auckland’s beautiful Waitemata Harbour and learn about the city’s best-loved landmarks. Highlights include views of the Harbour Bridge and Devonport’s historic naval base.

Waitakere Wilderness Experience*

Visit the Waitakere Ranges, with its breathtaking vistas, streams and waterfalls. Walk though the lush native rainforest and along the wild black sand beaches.

Auckland City Highlights Tour*

Explore the history of Auckland during a guided city tour. See the Harbour Bridge, historic Devonport and take in the stunning panoramic views from atop Mount Victoria.

All Blacks Experience & Weta Workshop Unleashed

Step into a guided and interactive journey through the New Zealand Rugby Story, an interactive experience that celebrates New Zealand’s rugby heritage, achievements and culture. Then join a guided tour through original movie projects that were built by Wellingtons Academy award-winning Weta Workshop and discover the magic of making designs come to life in this celebration of creativity.

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Napier Art Deco Walking Tour

Discover the fascinating story of Napier’s heritage on a guided walking tour. Levelled by a devastating earthquake in 1931, the town was completely rebuilt within the contemporary style of the times, Art Deco.

Vintage Car Highlights Tour

Bay of Islands

Bay of Islands Lunch Cruise

Pass Omata Estate Vineyard and Kororareka Oyster Farms as you cruise the waterways of Opua and Okiato. Relax on board with the friendly crew and enjoy lunch.

Enjoy a mini tour of Napier in a luxurious 1930’s vintage car. Learn of the city’s heritage and view some of its most famous landmarks, including New Zealand’s most photographed building in Ahurir.

Guided Tour of the Aquarium

Take a guided tour of the Aquarium and learn how New Zealand fits into the world picture of ocean life. Learn about the breeding cycle of the iconic kiwi and experience a behind the scenes tour of the little penguins.

Visit Russell, where the original street plan and names from the 19th century are still intact.

Cape Brett Cruise

Rotorua Agrodome Sheepshow and Kiwi Encounter Experience an informative insight into farming and visit New Zealand’s best sheep show.

See native plants and witness rare kiwis in a simulated natural environment.

City and Lakes Tour

Discover Rotorua during a fascinating land tour of local landmarks including Lake Rotorua and Mokoia Island. Then continue your adventure on Lake Tikitapu and Lake Okareka.

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Queenstown Dart River Wilderness Jet

Experience incredible scenery, wilderness jet boating and Mãori culture on Dart River in the World Heritage area of Mount Aspiring National Park.

Boutique Wineries Tour

Visit two of Queenstown’s award-winning wineries, both set in picturesque surroundings.

Enjoy an underground wine cave tour, cheese tastings and a gourmet lunch.

Shotover Jet Adventure

As the accelerator hits the floor, your adrenaline hits the roof as you take a unique, breathtaking ride through the dramatic and narrow canyons of the Shotover River.

Skippers Canyon

Take the time to pamper yourself and relax in the natural therapeutic waters at the Spa which overlooks beautiful Lake Rotorua.

Gondola Ride & Volcanic Hills Winery

Sample carefully crafted Volcanic Hills wines from New Zealand’s most recognized and respected wine regions, all while enjoying panoramic views over Lake Rotorua.

Christchurch Avon Punting and Gardens Tour

Relax as the Edwardian punt glides you down the Avon River through the beautiful city of Christchurch. Later tour the Botanic Gardens.

International Antarctic Centre

Open-top Bus Tour

Step into the real locations such as ‘The Lord of the Rings’ and ‘The Hobbit’ trilogy. Bring the films to life with authentic replica props, dress up and take photos or simply soak up the breathtaking mountain and forest scenery.

Polynesian Day Spa

Take a half-day cruise to discover the natural beauty and wildlife of the Otago Peninsula. View the only mainland nesting place of the Northern Royal Albatross in the world and learn about the harbour’s volcanic geology and it’s Mãori and European history.

Explore the historic French settlement of Akora, set on a long harbour, surrounded by volcanic hills, and experience majestic scenery and stunning wildlife on a two-hour Nature Harbour Cruise.

Safari of the Scenes Tour

Polynesian Day Spa

Otago Peninsula Wildlife Tour

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Discover the spectacular scenery in an area that is soaked in rich culture and history and encounter diverse wildlife in their natural surroundings. Visit the iconic ‘Hole in the Rock’ and, if the conditions permit, travel through it.

This completely unique tour is the ultimate way to experience the best the Bay Of Islands has to offer. Travelling with a local guide experience Cottle Hill Vineyard, Makana Chocolate Factory, Olivado Oil, Manuka Honey, Haruru Waterfalls and K4 Kombucha Brewery.

Explore the heritage of Dunedin, once New Zealand’s largest and wealthiest city, and discover one of the finest collections of Victorian and Edwardian buildings in the Southern Hemisphere.

Take a ride on the Penguin Express to the Antarctic Centre where you’ll learn about the wildlife of Antarctica. Make sure to visit the Little Blue Penguins at the Penguin Encounter.

Ferry Ride to Russell

Taste of Bay Tour

Heritage Walking Tour

Skippers Canyon was formed by glaciers approximately 25,000 years ago and this tour of the former gold mining region offers some of the most spectacular mountain scenery imaginable.

Visit all the must-see sights on this bus tour and experience everything there is to see and do in this historic, yet contemporary city.

Botanical Gardens

Explore the Botanic Gardens including commentary by your expert guide and driver.

Discover the natural beauty, history and culture of this central city oasis while at the same time being taken around the gardens in comfort and style.

Blenheim Wine Tasting Marlborough Wineries

Learn and taste why this area is famous for its Sauvignon Blanc wines.

Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre

Enjoy a guided tour through this private collection of WW1 planes and artefacts.

Wellington Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Visit Te Papa, New Zealand’s bold and innovative national museum, a recognised world leader in interactive and visitor-focused museum experiences.

Food tour

Take a peek behind the scenes at some of Wellington’s best food places. Meet owners and passionate food producers and sample their culinary artisan offerings.

Dunedin Larnach Castle and Garden Tour

Surrounded by beautiful gardens, Larnach Castle has magnificent carved ceilings, a collection of antiques and offers spectacular views.

Includes lunch.

Royal Albatross Colony

The Royal Albatross Centre is the only mainland place in the world to view Northern Royal Albatross in their natural habitat.

Weta Workshop Weta Workshop

Embark on an immersive filmmaking experience, as you go on a journey from Middle-earth to Tracy Island and beyond as you explore 20 years of award-winning creativity.

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Sydney

Christchurch

Dinner Cruise

Gumption Restaurant & Bar

Crown Melbourne Casino Complex*

Enjoy incredible views of Sydney Harbour’s iconic sights and magnificent mansions as you take a fabulous cruise which includes dinner, complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks.

Melbourne

Dine in beautiful surroundings at one of the top quality restaurants within the fabulous Crown Melbourne Casino Complex on Melbourne’s South Bank.

Cairns Ochre Restaurant

With a dedication to local produce and an experience like no other in crafting native foraged ingredients into modern exciting cuisine, Ochre Restaurant offers a range of exquisite dishes.

Spirit of Cairns Cruise

Enjoy a delicious buffet dinner, featuring some of the region’s best produce, on board the luxurious Spirit of Cairns sailing catamaran.

Feast, Hotel Restaurant

Overlooking stunning Hyde Park, indulge in all you can eat fresh seafood and Feast favorites from our reimagined Feast buffet.

Nick’s Seafood Restaurant

Enjoy casual dining and panoramic views of Darling Harbour, in this laidback grill restaurant, a brilliant venue for showcasing the best Australian produce from both land and sea.

NEW ZEALAND

Auckland

Grand Millennium Brasserie*

Grand Millennium Brasserie offers delicious local and international cuisine in an inviting environment, using the freshest produce to create innovative dishes.

Sunset Dinner Cruise*

Enjoy a unique dining experience as the sun sets on magnificent Waitemata Harbour and admire the views as the night lights of the ‘City of Sails’ come alive.

Orbit 360 Restaurant at Sky City*

Situated at the top of Auckland’s Sky Tower, the dining room rotates once every hour, providing a truly unique experience with amazing 360° panoramas of the city, the Hauraki Gulf and beyond.

Located on the ground floor of the Distinction Hotel, the food here takes flavour and sophistication seriously.

Botanic Garden Bar & Dining

Enjoy a meal in a casual contemporary space unique to Christchurch, with a menu that is light and healthy yet diverse in flavour.

Queenstown TSS Earnslaw and Walter Peak Station

Cruise aboard the TSS Earnslaw, the only coal-fired steamship in the Southern Hemisphere, followed by dinner at Walter Peak High Country Station.

Skyline Restaurant

Take a gondola ride to Skyline Restaurant and enjoy the ‘Taste of New Zealand’ buffet whilst enjoying the spectacular views of Queenstown and Lake Wakatipu.

The Observatory Restaurant

Located within The Millennium Hotel Queenstown, The Observatory Restaurant lives up to its name. Serving up some of the finest contemporary New Zealand cuisine and carefully curated wines, all while you enjoy the refreshing alpine views.

Dunedin Speight’s Brewery

See, smell and taste the ingredients that are used in making the country’s famous Speight’s beer as you take a tour of the brewery and then enjoy dinner.

Parcels Restaurant

Enjoy your stay here as you dine on delicious and traditional cuisine at the Parcels Restaurant, Great atmosphere and warm welcoming staff complete the occasion.

All Scenic Freechoice activities are subject to minimum numbers and/or seasonal operations. Certain Scenic Freechoice activities don’t include transfers - please call for details. *Scenic Freechoice activities in these destinations must be booked before departing the UK. We recommend making your choice at the time of booking. Please see the tour itinerary for details on which Scenic Freechoice activities are included in your tour. Please note that Scenic Freechoice options may change before your departure.

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Terms and Conditions Booking conditions Important: The following terms and conditions together with the general information contained in our brochure form the basis of your contract with Scenic Tours (UK) Ltd, 4 Piccadilly Place, Manchester, UK, M1 3BN company number 05770868. Please read them carefully as they set out our respective rights and obligations and in particular note that: • If for any reason you cancel your holiday, cancellation charges will apply and may be up to 100% of the booking cost. We may also cancel your booking; • You may make amendments to your booking but there will be a charge for this and we can change your booking where it is necessary for us to do so; • You should take out travel insurance that is appropriate to your needs; • We provide financial security as required

by The Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements Regulations 2018 for package holidays through our membership with ABTA (membership number: Y6328) and for flight inclusive holidays our ATOL membership (number 9294); • Some of the flights and flight-inclusive holidays on this website are financially protected by the ATOL scheme. But ATOL protection does not apply to all holiday and travel services listed on this website. This website will provide you with information on the protection that applies in the case of each holiday and travel service offered before you make your booking. If you do not receive an ATOL Certificate then the booking will not be ATOL protected. Please see our booking conditions for information, or for more information about financial protection and the ATOL Certificate go to: www.caa.co.uk • We are responsible for your package holiday subject to the terms of these Booking Conditions and will pay you compensation when appropriate.

• In order for us to process your booking and provide the journey to you, you will need to provide us, and we will use your personal Information. We will also need to provide your personal Information to service providers. By making a booking you give us your consent to use and disclose your personal information in the manner described.

By asking us to confirm your booking, we are entitled to assume that you have had the opportunity to read and have read these booking conditions and agree to them.

Except where otherwise stated, these booking conditions only apply to journey arrangements (including pre and post journey accommodation, activities and other services) which you book with us and pay for before departure and which we agree to make, provide or perform (as applicable) as part of our contract with you. All references in these booking conditions to “holiday”, “booking”, “cruise”, “journey” or “arrangements” mean such journey arrangements unless otherwise stated. In these booking conditions, “you” and “your” means all persons named on the booking (including anyone who is added or substituted at a later date) or any of them as the context requires. “We”, “us” and “our” means Scenic Tours (UK) Limited.

We are a Member of ABTA. When you book with an ABTA Member you can expect high service standards, fair terms of trading and accurate information. ABTA’s strict joining criteria for Members, code of conduct, customer helpline and approved Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) scheme to resolve complaints are in place to give you confidence and peace of mind

when booking your travel arrangements.

For more information see www.abta.com.

Bookings 1. We welcome passengers with medical conditions or disabilities. If you or any member of your party has any medical condition or disability which may affect your journey or has any special requirements as a result of any medical condition or disability (including any which affect the booking process), it is very important that you tell us of the condition and of any medical or mobility equipment you will need in writing before you confirm your booking so that we can assist you in considering the suitability of the arrangements and/or making the booking. You must also notify us of any changes or deterioration in the disability or medical condition or development of any disability or medical condition after booking. We must reserve the right to decline a reservation of any person or, if full details are not given at the time of booking or the condition/disability develops after booking, cancel when we become aware of these details, if we reasonably feel unable to properly accommodate their particular needs. Any passenger affected by a disability or medical condition must ensure they have notified this to their travel insurers and that their travel insurance will provide a suitable level of cover (see clause 36 for more information about insurance).

2. The operation of all journeys is conditional on us securing the minimum number of bookings required to operate the journey and to ensure an enjoyable group atmosphere.

Where sufficient numbers cannot be achieved, we reserve the right to cancel or change a scheduled journey. Please also see clauses 18 and 19. We will notify you no less than 60 days prior to the departure date of the journey if we have to cancel or significantly change a journey due to lack of numbers.

3. If you have any special requests (including dietary requirements) you must notify us in writing at the time of booking. Please note special requests cannot be guaranteed. Failure to meet any special request will not be a breach of contract by us. Confirmation that a special request has been noted or passed on to the supplier of any service(s) or the inclusion of the special request on your confirmation invoice or any other documentation is not confirmation that the request will be met.

Unless and until specifically confirmed, all special requests are subject to availability.

For your own protection, you should obtain confirmation in writing that a special request will be complied (where it is possible to give this) where it is important to you. We cannot accept any conditional bookings, i.e. any booking which is specified to be conditional on the fulfilment of a particular request. All such bookings will be treated as “standard” bookings subject to the above provisions on special requests.

Payment 4. To make a booking, you must pay the applicable deposit of a minimum of £1,250 per person or full payment if booking 120 days or less before the start of the holiday (if you are travelling Premium Economy or Business Class the deposit amount may be higher and will be confirmed at time of booking). If you make a provisional booking the deposit or full payment, as applicable, must be received by us at the time of booking to ensure a place on the journey is held. We will automatically assume that you do not wish to proceed with a booking if the applicable deposit or full payment, as applicable, is not received by us and we will have no further liability to you. Any

accommodation, sightseeing or flights we book for you which are separate to those stated in your itinerary are not included in the deposit or journey price. An extra payment will be required to cover the costs of these additional services, and these services will not be booked until both your holiday deposit and additional service costs are paid in full.

5. Deposits are non-transferable and nonrefundable except as expressly set out in these terms and conditions. We therefore recommend that you take out adequate insurance prior to booking.

6. The balance of the journey price (after deduction of the applicable deposit) must be received by us no less than 120 days prior to the start of your journey. If we do not receive all payments due (including any surcharge where applicable) in full and on time, we are entitled to assume that you wish to cancel your booking. In this case, we will be entitled to keep all deposits paid or due at that date.

If we do not cancel straight away because you have promised to make payment, you must pay the cancellation charges shown in these terms and conditions depending on the date we reasonably treat your booking as cancelled.

7. Except for flight inclusive bookings, all monies you pay to one of our authorised travel agents for your holiday with us will be held by the agent on your behalf until a contract between us comes into existence. After that point, your agent will hold the monies on our behalf until they are paid to us. For flight inclusive bookings, all monies paid to any authorised travel agent of ours for your holiday with us will be held on behalf of and for the benefit of the Trustees of the Air Travel Trust subject to the travel agent’s obligation to pay such monies to us in accordance with our trading terms unless we fail. In the unlikely event of our financial failure, all monies then held by the travel agent or subsequently paid by you to the travel agent will be held by the agent on behalf of and for the benefit of the Trustees of the Air Travel Trust without any obligation on the agent to pay such monies to us.

8. Credit Card Payments (No charge for debit/ credit cards) Your contract 9. Subject to availability we will confirm your booking by issuing our confirmation invoice.

This invoice will be sent to the lead name on the booking (“Lead Name”) or your Travel Agent. Please check this invoice carefully as soon as you receive it. Contact us immediately if any information on the confirmation or any other document appears to be incorrect or incomplete as it may not be possible to make changes later. We cannot accept any liability if not notified of any inaccuracy in any document within 7 days of our sending it out. We will do our best to rectify any mistake notified to us outside these time limits but you must meet any costs involved in doing so.

10. A binding contract between you and us comes into existence when we issue our confirmation invoice. We both agree that English law (and no other) will apply to your contract and to any dispute, claim or other matter of any description which arises between us (“claim”) (except as set out below). We both also agree that any claim (and whether or not involving any personal injury) must be dealt with by the Courts of England and Wales only unless, in the case of court proceedings, you live in Scotland or Northern Ireland. In this case, proceedings must either be brought in the courts of your home country or those of England and Wales.

If proceedings are brought in Scotland or

Northern Ireland, you may choose to have your contract and any claim or other matter of any description which arises between us governed by the law of Scotland/Northern Ireland as applicable (but if you do not so choose, English law will apply).

What are your obligations?

11. (a) You must follow the Tour/Cruise Director’s instructions at all times. You acknowledge that failure to do so may result in restricted access to areas on journey, or if necessary for your own safety and/or that of other passengers, withdrawal from the journey. (b) We expect all clients to have consideration for other people. If in our reasonable opinion, or in the reasonable opinion of any other person in authority, you behave in such a way so as to cause or be likely to cause danger, upset or distress to yourself or any third party or damage to property we are entitled, without prior notice, to terminate the journey of the person(s) concerned. We will not be liable to you for any loss, cost or damage resulting from your withdrawal. If you are withdrawn from the journey, you must make your own return travel arrangements at your own expense.

Journey price 12. Please note, changes and errors occasionally occur. You must check the price of your chosen holiday at the time of booking.

We reserve the right to make changes to and correct errors in advertised prices at any time before your holiday is confirmed. We will advise you of any error of which we are aware and of the then applicable price at the time of booking. Once the journey price has been confirmed at the time of booking, clause 13 below will apply.

13. Once your journey price has been confirmed at the time of booking, then subject to the correction of errors, it will only be increased or decreased in the following circumstances.

A surcharge or refund (as applicable) will be payable, subject to the conditions set out below, in the event of any change in our transportation costs or in dues, taxes, fuel or fees payable for services such as landing taxes or embarkation or disembarkation fees at ports or airports increase or decrease or in the exchange rates which have been used to calculate your journey price. Even in the circumstances set out in above, only if the amount of the increase in our costs exceeds 2% of your journey price (excluding insurance premiums and any amendment fee) will we levy a surcharge. If any surcharge is greater than 10% of your journey price (excluding insurance premiums and any amendment fee), you will be entitled to cancel your booking and receive a full refund of all monies you have paid to us (except for any amendment fee) or alternatively purchase another journey from us – see clause 18. You have 14 days from the issue date printed on the surcharge invoice to tell us if you wish to cancel or purchase another journey where applicable. Otherwise, we are entitled to assume that you do not wish to do so and will pay the surcharge. Any surcharge must be paid with the balance of the journey price or within 14 days of the issue date printed on the surcharge invoice, whichever is the later. Please note that travel arrangements are not always purchased in local currency and some apparent changes have no impact on the journey price due to contractual and other protection in place. A refund will only be payable if the decrease in our costs exceeds 2% as set out above. Where a refund is due, we will pay you the full amount of the decrease in our costs. No surcharge will be levied within 30 days of departure. No refund will be payable if any decrease in our costs occurs during this period either.

Journey features 14. We make no representations about the

features of any journey other than those expressly set out in this brochure and these terms and conditions.

Brochure validity 15. The brochure and these terms and conditions are valid for the departure dates as stated in the brochure unless extra dates are added or otherwise expressly advised by us.

Variation or cancellation by us 16. We start planning the journeys we offer many months in advance. Occasionally, we have to make changes to and correct errors in the details of advertised journeys both before and after bookings have been confirmed and cancel confirmed bookings.

17. In the event of industrial action affecting air, rail, cruise or other journey related transportation we will make every effort to contact the lead name and advise of alternative arrangements (if any). However, if contact is not made, you should phone 0808 231 3933.

18. Whilst we always endeavour to avoid changes and cancellations, we must reserve the right to do so. However, due to the nature of travel, it may not always be possible for us to adhere strictly to your itinerary and the operator may need to make alterations to the journey or your itinerary, before or after the commencement of the journey. Where, due to circumstances outside the operators control, We are unable to provide the journey in accordance with your Itinerary, we will use reasonable endeavours to:(a) give you reasonable notice of any alterations, but there may be circumstances beyond our control in which alterations will be required with little, or no, advance notice; and(b) provide or arrange appropriate alternative activities, transport and accommodation as required. Occasionally, we have to make a significant change to or cancel a confirmed journey and we must reserve the right to do so. A significant change is a change made before departure which, taking account of the information you give us at the time of booking or which we can reasonably be expected to know as a tour operator, we can reasonably expect to have a significant effect on your journey. If we have to make a significant change or cancel, we will tell you as soon as possible. If there is time to do so before departure, you will be offered the choice of the following options:- (a) (for significant changes) accepting the changed arrangements or (b) purchasing alternative arrangements from us, of a similar standard to those booked if available. We will offer you at least one alternative holiday of equivalent or higher standard for which you will not be asked to pay any more than the price of the original holiday.

If this holiday is in fact cheaper than the original one, we will refund the price difference.

If you do not wish to accept the holiday we specifically offer you, you may choose any of our other then available holidays. You must pay the applicable price of any such holiday.

This will mean your paying more if it is more expensive or receiving a refund if it is cheaper or (c) cancelling or accepting the cancellation and receiving a full refund of all monies you have paid to us. Please note, the above options are not available where any change made is a minor one. A change of flight time of less than 12 hours, airline (except as specified in clauses 48-51 “Flights”), type of aircraft (if advised) or destination airport will all be treated as minor changes.

19. If we have to make a significant change to or cancel a confirmed journey, we will in addition to the options set out in clause 18 pay you compensation depending on the circumstances and when the significant change or cancellation is notified to you subject to the following exceptions.

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clause 18 can be accepted where (1) we are forced to make a change or cancel as a result of unusual and unforeseeable circumstances beyond our control, the consequences of which we could not have avoided even with all due care or (2) we have to cancel because the minimum number of bookings necessary for us to operate your journey has not been reached – see clause 2. No compensation will be payable and the options set out in clause 18 will not be available if we have to cancel as a result of your failure to comply with any requirement of these terms and conditions entitling us to cancel (such as paying on time) or where a change is a minor one.

20. Very rarely, we may be forced by Force Majeure (see clause 34) to change or terminate your journey after departure but before the scheduled end of your time away. This is extremely unlikely but if this situation does occur, we will be unable to make any refunds (unless we obtain any refunds from our suppliers which we do not use to pay for alternative services), pay you any compensation or meet any costs or expenses you incur as a result.

Amendment or cancellation by you 21. If any member of your party is prevented from travelling, the person(s) concerned may transfer their place to someone else (introduced by you) providing we are notified not less than 90 days before departure. Where a transfer to a person of your choice can be made, all costs and charges incurred by us and/ or incurred or imposed by any of our suppliers as a result together with an amendment fee of £50 per person must be paid before the transfer can be effected. Any overdue balance payment must also be received. For flight inclusive bookings, you must pay the charges levied by the airline concerned. As most airlines do not permit name changes after tickets have been issued for any reason, these charges are likely to be the full cost of the flight.

22. If you wish to make any amendments to your confirmed booking you must notify us in writing as soon as possible. It may not always be possible to make such amendments.

Where we can, an amendment fee of £50 per person per booking will be payable together with any costs incurred by ourselves and any costs or charges incurred or imposed by any of our suppliers. A change of journey dates will normally be treated as a cancellation of the original booking and rebooking in which case cancellation charges will apply. Changes may result in the recalculation of the journey price where, for example, the basis on which the price of the original journey was calculated has changed.

23. You may cancel your booking by notice to us in writing and payment of the applicable cancellation fee as shown below. Cancellation notifications are not effective until received by us in writing (if received by us on a weekend day or public holiday the notification will be treated as having been received by us on the next working day).

The following cancellation fees apply to each person(s) cancelling and where shown as a percentage are based on the total cost of the arrangements which are being cancelled excluding any insurance premiums, amendment fee or previously incurred cancellation charges which are all nonrefundable in the event of your cancellation: Cancellation Fees 24. Days of notice prior to journey commencement Cancellation charge (per person) 120 days and over Loss of deposit 119 - 91 days 50% of journey price 90 days & less 100% of journey price NB. Transferring to another date is treated as

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Depending on the reason for cancellation, you may be able to reclaim these cancellation charges (less any applicable excess) under the terms of your insurance policy. Claims must be made directly to the insurance company concerned.

Where any cancellation reduces the number of full paying party members below the number on which the price, number of free places and/ or any concessions agreed for your booking were based, we will recalculate these items and re-invoice you accordingly.

Our liability 25. We will ensure that the journey arrangements we have agreed to make, perform or provide as applicable as part of our contract with you are, made, performed or provided with reasonable skill and care.

This means that, subject to these terms and conditions, we will accept responsibility if, for example, you suffer death or personal injury or your contracted journey arrangements are not provided as promised or prove deficient as a result of the failure of us, our employees, agents or suppliers to use reasonable skill and care in making, performing or providing, as applicable, your contracted journey arrangements. Please note, it is your responsibility to show reasonable skill and care has not been used if you wish to make a claim against us. In addition, we will only be responsible for what our employees, agents and suppliers do or do not do it they were at the time acting within the course of their employment (for employees) or carrying out work we had asked them to do (for agents and suppliers).

We will not be responsible for any injury, illness, death, loss (including loss of enjoyment or possessions), damage, expense, cost or other sum or claim of any description whatsoever which results from any of the following: - the act(s) and/or omission(s) of the person(s) affected or any member(s) of their party or - the act(s) and/or omission(s) of a third party not connected with the provision of your journey and which were unforeseeable/ unavoidable or - Force Majeure as defined at clause 34 below.

26. We cannot accept responsibility for any services which do not form part of our contract with you. This includes, for example, any additional services or facilities which any hotel or other supplier agrees to provide for you where the services or facilities are not advertised in our brochure as part of your journey and we have not agreed to arrange them as part of our contract and any excursion or other services you purchase during your journey. Where any such excursion or services are purchased through or with our assistance, please note that we act only as booking agent. Your contract will be with the operator or provider of the excursion or services in question. We have no liability in relation to the same. In addition, regardless of any wording used by us on our website, in any of our brochures or elsewhere, we only promise to use reasonable skill and care as set out above and we do not have any greater or different liability to you.

27. The promises we make to you about the services we have agreed to provide or arrange as part of our contract and the laws and regulations of the country in which your claim or complaint occurred will be used as the basis for deciding whether the journey arrangements in question had been properly provided. If the particular arrangements which gave rise to the claim or complaint complied with the then applicable local laws and regulations, the services will be treated as having been properly performed or provided. This will be the

Australia & New Zealand case even if the arrangements did not comply with the laws and regulations of the UK which would have applied had those arrangements been provided in the UK. The exception to this is where the claim or complaint concerns the absence of a safety feature which might lead a reasonable journey participant to refuse to take the journey in question. Please note, however, our obligation is to exercise reasonable skill and care as referred to in clause 24. We do not make any representation or commitment that all services will comply with applicable local laws and regulations and failure to comply does not automatically mean we have not exercised reasonable skill and care.

28. As set out in these booking conditions, we limit the maximum amount we may have to pay you for any claims you may make against us. Where we are found liable for loss of and/or damage to any luggage or personal possessions (including money), the maximum amount we will have to pay you is £1000 per person affected unless a different limitation applies to your claim under this clause or clause 29 below. For all other claims which do not involve death or personal injury, if we are found liable to you on any basis the maximum amount we will have to pay you is twice the price (excluding insurance premiums and amendment fees) paid by or on behalf of the person(s) affected in total unless a lower limitation applies to your claim under clause 29 below. This maximum amount will only be payable where everything has gone wrong and you have not received any benefit at all from your journey.

29. Where any claim or part of a claim (including those involving death or personal injury) concerns or is based on any travel arrangements (including the process of getting on and/or off the transport concerned) provided by any air, sea or rail carrier to which any international convention or EU regulation applies, the maximum amount of compensation we will have to pay you will be limited. The most we will have to pay you for that claim or that part of a claim if found liable to you on any basis is the most the carrier concerned would have to pay under the international convention or regulation which applies to the travel arrangements in question (for example, the Warsaw Convention as amended or unamended and the Montreal Convention for international travel by air and/or for airlines with an operating licence granted by an EU country, the EC Regulation on Air Carrier Liability No 889/2002 for national and international travel by air, the Athens Convention for international travel by sea (as amended by the 2002 Protocol where applicable) and COTIF, the Convention on International Travel by Rail). Please note: where a carrier or hotelier would not be obliged to make any payment to you under and in accordance with the applicable international convention or regulation in respect of a claim or part of a claim, we similarly are not obliged to make a payment to you for that claim or part of the claim. When making any payment, we are entitled to deduct any money which you have received or are entitled to receive from the carrier for the claim in question. Copies of the applicable international conventions and regulations are available from us on request.

30. Please note, we cannot accept any liability for any damage, loss, expense or other sum(s) of any description (1) which on the basis of the information given to us by you concerning your booking prior to our accepting it, we could not have foreseen you would suffer or incur if we breached our contract with you or (2) which did not result from any breach of contract or other fault by ourselves or our employees or, where we are responsible for them, our suppliers.

Additionally, we cannot accept liability for any

business losses including self-employed loss of earnings.

31. You must provide ourselves and our insurers with all assistance we may reasonably require. You must also tell us and the supplier concerned about your claim or complaint as set out below. If asked to do so, you must transfer to us or our insurers any rights you have against the supplier or whoever else is responsible for your claim or complaint (if the person concerned is under 18, their parent or guardian must do so). You must also agree to co-operate fully with us and our insurers if we or our insurers want to enforce any rights which are transferred.

Suppliers 32. Many of the services which make up your journey are provided by independent suppliers. Those suppliers provide these services in accordance with their own terms and conditions. Some of these terms and conditions may limit or exclude the supplier’s liability to you, usually in accordance with applicable international conventions (see clause 29).

33. Copies of the relevant parts of these terms and conditions and of the international conventions are available on request from ourselves or the supplier concerned.

Force Majeure 34. Except where otherwise expressly stated in these terms and conditions we regret we cannot accept liability or pay any compensation where the performance or prompt performance of our obligations under our contract with you is prevented or affected by or you otherwise suffer any damage, loss or expense of any nature as a result of Force Majeure. Force Majeure means any event which we or the supplier of the service(s) in question could not, even with all due care, foresee or avoid. Such events are likely to include (whether actual or threatened) an act of God, war, terrorism, fire floor or any other extreme weather conditions, exceptional water levels, lock damage, loss of power, epidemics or pandemics, industrial disputes, slow-downs or other strike activities, political unrest, riots or civil disturbances, prohibitions or acts of Federal, State, Territory, local government, quasi-government bodies or other authorities (Including In each case, their duly constituted or appointed agents), inability to obtain the necessary licence of consent and delays caused by sub-contractors, suppliers or other third parties (including telecommunications carriers), material shortages, any border closures by any country for the UK Government, or other disruptions to the journey beyond our control, set out in clause 25 (which includes the behaviour of any passenger(s) on the flight who, for example, fails to check in or board on time).

Risk and travel insurance 35. You acknowledge and accept that there are inherent risks associated with our journeys for example events of Force Majeure, hazards of travelling in undeveloped areas, travel by boat, train, automobile, aircraft or other means of transportation particularly in underdeveloped countries or more remote locations.

36. We strongly advise you to take out adequate and appropriate travel insurance to cover as a minimum cancellation by you, loss of luggage, early return following death of a relative and emergency repatriation in the event of accident or illness.

37. Please read your policy details carefully and take them with you on your journey. It is your responsibility to ensure that the insurance cover you purchase is suitable and adequate for your particular needs.

Service availability, itinerary changes and travel advice 38. During local or national holidays, certain

facilities such as museums and restaurants, sightseeing tours and shopping may be limited or not available. Alternatives will be offered if possible.

39. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office may have issued information about your journey destination. You are advised to check this information on the internet at www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice.

Smoking 40. Smoking (including e-cigarettes) is not permitted inside tourist coaches and such other places as are prohibited by us or our suppliers. We will use reasonable endeavours to ensure there are frequent stops on any coach trip and there are permitted areas outside decks on-board some cruise vessels which are available for smoking, however we cannot guarantee these facilities will be available.

Baggage allowance and luggage restrictions 41. You are entitled to carry one suitcase per person with the total sum of its length, width and height not exceeding 76 x 53 x 28cm/30 x 21 x 11in and weight up to 23kg (50 lbs) dependent on any airline restrictions. Personal and valuable items such as make-up, cameras, medication, passport, money/credit cards etc. should be carried in a travel bag or on your person. You must ensure that luggage meets the weight requirements as overweight or oversize items will not be carried. Some carriers may impose a small surcharge per day for a second suitcase per person. Excess baggage is always at your cost.

Young travellers 42. Travellers who are less than 21 years old on the departure date must be accompanied by and share a cabin/room with an adult aged 21 or over. Children under 12 years of age are not encouraged and are accepted or rejected at our sole discretion. This is a condition of carriers and cruise operators we use.

Complaints, Alternative Dispute Resolution and Damage 43. If a problem occurs during your journey, you must advise our representative immediately so that steps can be taken to resolve the matter and you can continue to enjoy the remainder of your journey. You must also advise the supplier concerned. Any verbal notification must be put in writing and given to our representative/ agent and the supplier as soon as possible. If we do not have or you cannot contact our local representative or agent and any complaint or problem is not resolved to your satisfaction by the supplier, you must contact us in the UK using the contact details we have provided you with during your holiday, giving us full details and a contact number. Until we know about a complaint or problem, we cannot begin to resolve it. Most problems can be dealt with quickly. If you remain dissatisfied, any complaint must be made either in writing or over the telephone giving us full details within 30 days of the end of the journey. If you fail to follow this procedure, your right to claim compensation you may otherwise have been entitled to may be affected or even lost as a result. Only the lead name should contact us.

Disputes arising out of, or in connection with your booking which cannot be amicably settled may be referred to ABTA’s ADR (Alternative Dispute Resolution Scheme). The scheme provides for a simple and inexpensive method of resolving disputes and, where appropriate, arbitration on documents alone with restricted liability on the customer in respect of costs.

Full details will be provided on request or can be obtained from the ABTA website (www.abta. com). The arbitration scheme does not apply to claims for an amount greater than £5,000 per person. There is also a limit of £25,000 per booking. Neither does it apply to claims which are solely in respect of physical injury

or illness or their consequences. The scheme can however deal with compensation claims which include an element of minor injury or illness subject to a limit of £1,500 on the amount the arbitrator can award per person in respect of this element. Your application for arbitration and other required documents must be received by ABTA within 18 months of your return from the holiday. Outside this time limit arbitration under the scheme may still be available if we agree, although the ABTA Code does not require such agreement. For injury and illness claims, you can request the ABTA mediation procedure and we have the option to agree to this. Where we act as agent, please bear in mind that your contract is with the supplier of the arrangements concerned.

Unless the supplier is also a member of ABTA, only disputes relating to our actions as agent can be dealt with by the arbitration scheme or mediation procedure and not complaints about the arrangements themselves or the acts/ omissions of the supplier.

44. When you book with us, you accept responsibility for any damage or loss caused by you or any member of your party. Full payment for any such damage or loss (reasonably estimated if not precisely known) must be made direct to the accommodation owner or manager or other supplier or to us as soon as possible. If the actual cost of the loss or damage exceeds the amount paid where estimated, you must pay the difference once known. If the actual cost is less than the amount paid, the difference will be refunded.

You will also be responsible for meeting any claims subsequently made against us and all costs incurred by us (including our own and the other party’s full legal costs) as a result of your actions. You should ensure you have appropriate travel insurance to protect you if this situation arises.

Included in your fare 45. Economy airfares from the UK (unless specified at the time of booking, e.g. selected special offers), coach and cruise travel, services of a Cruise Director (if applicable) and/ or Journey Director; local guide in destination (if applicable), airport transfers outside of United Kingdom, port charges, meals as specified in your itinerary, economy class group flights and air taxes as set out in your specific itinerary, accommodation, sightseeing and admissions and other services as expressly indicated in the itinerary, all gratuities and tipping on land journeys except as set out below.

NOT included in your fare 46. Unless expressly listed in your itinerary as an inclusion, your journey price does not include shore excursions on ocean cruises; additional optional activities; accommodation upgrades; overnight accommodation required to meet your journey and/or flight connections; gratuities and tips to any staff on cruise ships not operated by us (unless otherwise expressly advised), meals not specified in the itinerary, drinks, laundry, passport fees, visas, vaccinations, medical assistance, government taxes and charges (excluding VAT), expenses of a personal nature, travel between train stations and any other items which are not expressly included in the cost of your journey. Changes to flight schedules may require additional overnight accommodation at either commencement or completion of journey which is at your own expense. For the avoidance of doubt hotel accommodation is not provided on an all-inclusive basis.

Airfare conditions 47. Air travel is based on a specific class and is subject to availability at time of booking. If booking a promotional journey, all inclusions and conditions may differ. Please check promotional booking conditions. Full details and conditions may be obtained from your

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travel consultant. Changes to original tickets will incur amendment or cancellation fees, are subject to availability and surcharges may apply. Please see clauses 21 and 22 above.

Please note: all airfares are subject to routing restrictions, and route availability.

Flights 48. We are not always in a position at the time of booking to confirm the flight timings which will be used in connection with your flight. The flight timings shown in our brochure, on our website and/or detailed on your confirmation invoice are for guidance only and are subject to alteration and confirmation. Flight timings are outside our control. They are set by airlines and are subject to various factors including air traffic control restrictions, weather conditions, potential technical problems and the ability of passengers to check in on time. The actual times will be those shown on your tickets which will be dispatched to you approximately two weeks before departure. Please note, flights may operate indirect. You must accordingly check your tickets very carefully immediately on receipt to ensure you have the correct flight times. It is possible that flight times may be changed even after tickets have been dispatched - we will contact you as soon as possible if this occurs.

49. In accordance with the UK’s retained EU Legislation on EU Directive (EC) No 2111/2005, we are required to bring to your attention the existence of a list which contains details of air carriers that are subject to an operating ban within the UK. The Community list is available for inspection at https://info.caa.co.uk/ukregulations. We are also required to advise you of the carrier(s) (or, if the carrier(s) is not known, the likely carrier(s)) that will operate your flight(s) at the time of booking. Where we are only able to inform you of the likely carrier(s) at the time of booking, we shall inform you of the identity of the actual carrier(s) as soon as we become aware of this. Any change to the operating carrier(s) after your booking has been confirmed will be notified to you as soon as possible. If the carrier with whom you have a confirmed reservation becomes subject to an operating ban as above as a result of which we/the carrier are unable to offer you a suitable alternative the provisions of clause 18 and 19 will apply. Any change in the identity of the carrier, flight timings, and/or aircraft type (if advised) will not entitle you to cancel or change to other arrangements without paying our normal charges except where specified in these conditions.

50. If you suffer a delay to your outbound travel arrangements, we will do our best to assist you make the start of your journey or, if this cannot be achieved, join it as soon as possible any costs we incur in making any alternative arrangements in this situation will be your responsibility. In the event of a flight delay, the airline concerned may provide refreshments and/or other assistance depending on factors such as the length of the delay, time of day and number of passengers affected. We cannot accept liability for any delay which is due to any of the reasons set out in clause 25 (which includes the behaviour of any passenger(s) on the flight who, for example, fails to check in or board on time).

51. If your flight is cancelled or delayed, your flight ticket is downgraded or boarding is denied by your airline, depending on the circumstances, the airline may be required to pay you compensation, refund the cost of your flight and/or provide you with accommodation and/or refreshments under EC Regulation No 261/2004 – the Denied Boarding Regulations 2004. Where applicable, you must pursue the airline for the compensation or other payment due to you. All sums you receive or are entitled to receive from the airline concerned by virtue of these Regulations represent the full

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102 Scenic° amount of your entitlement to compensation or any other payment arising from such cancellation, delay, downgrading or denied boarding. This includes any disappointment, distress, inconvenience or effect on any other arrangements. The fact a delay may entitle you to cancel your flight does not automatically entitle you to cancel any other arrangements even where those arrangements have been made in conjunction with your flight. We have no liability to make any payment to you in relation to the Denied Boarding Regulations or in respect of any flight cancellation or delay, downgrading of any flight ticket or denial of any boarding as the full amount of your entitlement to any compensation or other payment (as dealt with above) is covered by the airline’s obligations under the Denied Boarding Regulations. If for any reason, we make any payment to you or a third party which the airline is responsible for in accordance with the Denied Boarding Regulations, you must, when requested, assign to us the rights you have or had to claim the payment in question from the airline. If the airline does not comply with these rules, you may complain to the CAA on 020 7453 6888 or by e-mail to passengercomplaints@ caa.co.uk or see www.caa.co.uk – Referring Your Complaint to the CAA. Transfers 52. These are only available on the day your journey commences and the day your cruise/journey terminates at designated times. Transfers outside these times will be at your expense and arrangement. If you have purchased pre and post journey hotel accommodation through us, you will be provided with airport transfers to/from your hotel to the relevant gateway airport and to the ship. If your airline booking is not made by us, you must ensure your flight details are provided to us (this can be entered by Trip Personaliser at www.scenic.co.uk.) Please note: No refund will be given for unused transfers. Transfers cannot be routed to other pick-up points or destinations. Passengers who miss the prebooked transfer will be responsible for making their own way to/from the ship/rail station or hotel at their own expense. Transfers must be booked and flights advised to us a minimum of 60 days prior to travel otherwise transfers cannot be guaranteed. This may not apply to all journeys. Please ask at time of booking.

You will be responsible for any excess baggage charges.

You acknowledge and agree we have no liability to you for any loss, damage, breach of contract or negligence relating to your luggage during this portion of the journey and in the event of any dispute or claim including for loss, damage, breach of contract or negligence arising from the conduct of the service provider, you must pursue Your claim directly against the relevant service provider.

Hotel accommodation 53. IMPORTANT: Unless otherwise expressly stated in the description of the journey in question or expressly advised by us to you, overnight accommodation required to meet journey and/or flight connections is not included in the journey price and is at your own expense.

We may substitute hotel accommodation of a similar standard in the place of the advertised hotel due to hotel availability issues. Any changes will be notified once confirmed with the hotel.

Although we have taken reasonable steps to secure the most suitable hotel accommodation in the area of the journey, we are not liable to you for the quality, size or fitness of hotel rooms.

Passports and visas 54. British (citizen) passport holders should have a valid passport with at least 6

Australia & New Zealand months validity from return date. It is your responsibility to ensure any visas required for countries to be visited on the journey have been obtained prior to the journey departure date. Failure to obtain correct documentation will mean you may be unable to participate in particular shore excursions and may be denied boarding and/or entry into certain countries.

Passport and visa entry requirements and costs are your sole responsibility. We cannot accept any liability if you are refused entry onto any transport or into any country due to failure on your part to carry correct documentation.

If failure to have any necessary travel or other documents results in fines, surcharges or other financial penalty being imposed on us, you will be responsible for reimbursing us accordingly.

Please note: You must ensure that you obtain prior to the journey departure date all required entry visas for all countries to be visited during the journey, as failure to obtain correct documentation may affect your participation in certain shore excursions and entry to certain countries during the journey.

UK passport holders require a visa to enter Australia and New Zealand.

If you do not have the correct visa or other documentation necessary to enter a country or participate in any aspect of a journey (“documentation”): (a) We will not refund to you all or any portion of the journey price; and (b) You will be responsible for any costs You incur as a result of your failure to obtain the required documentation, including any costs associated with re-joining the journey. We recommend that you check www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice for the latest requirements for the countries you are due to visit.

55. A full British passport presently takes approximately 4 to 6 weeks to obtain. If you are 16 or over and have not yet got a passport, you should apply for one at least six weeks before your departure from the UK. The UK Passport Service has to confirm an applicant’s identity before issuing their first passport and will ask them to attend an interview in order to do this. If you are not a British citizen or hold a non-British passport, you must check passport and visa requirements with the Embassy or Consulate of the country(ies) you are travelling through and to which you are intending to travel. Please note, all requirements may change and all clients must check the up-todate position in good time before departure with the Embassy or consulate of the country(ies) you are travelling through and to.

56. It is your responsibility to ensure you are aware of all recommended vaccinations and health precautions in good time before departure. Details are available from your GP surgery and from the National Travel Health Network and Centre www.nathnac.org.

Information on health abroad is also available on www.nhs.uk/Livewell/Travelhealth.

Vaccination and other health requirements/ recommendations are subject to change at any time for any destination. Please therefore check with a doctor or clinic not less than six weeks prior to departure to ensure that you have met the necessary requirements and have the applicable information.

57. It is the lead name’s responsibility to ensure that all members of the party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents before departure. All costs incurred in obtaining such documentation must be paid by you. We regret we cannot accept any liability if you are refused entry onto any transport or into any country due to failure on your part to carry all required documentation. If failure to have any necessary travel or other documents results in fines, surcharges or other financial penalty, costs or expenses being imposed on or incurred by us, you will be responsible for reimbursing us accordingly.

Financial security 58. We hold an Air Travel Organiser’s Licence issued by the Civil Aviation Authority (ATOL number 9294). When you buy an ATOL protected flight or flight inclusive holiday from us, you will receive an ATOL Certificate. This lists what is financially protected, where you can get information on what this means for you and who to contact if things go wrong. We, or the suppliers identified on your ATOL Certificate, will provide you with the services listed on the ATOL Certificate (or a suitable alternative). In some cases, where neither we nor the supplier are able to do so for reasons of insolvency, an alternative ATOL holder may provide you with the services you have bought or a suitable alternative (at no extra cost to you). You agree to accept that in those circumstances the alternative ATOL holder will perform those obligations and you agree to pay any money outstanding to be paid by you under your contract to that alternative ATOL holder.

However, you also agree that in some cases it will not be possible to appoint an alternative ATOL holder, in which case you will be entitled to make a claim under the ATOL scheme (or your credit card issuer where applicable). If we, or the suppliers identified on your ATOL certificate, are unable to provide the services listed (or a suitable alternative, through an alternative ATOL holder or otherwise) for reasons of insolvency, the Trustees of the Air Travel Trust may make a payment to (or confer a benefit on) you under the ATOL scheme. You agree that in return for such a payment or benefit, you assign absolutely to those Trustees any claims which you have or may have arising out of or relating to the non-provision of the services, including any claim against us, the travel agent or your credit card issuer where applicable. You also agree that any such claims may be re-assigned to another body, if that other body has paid sums you have claimed under the ATOL scheme. Please note: Not all holiday or travel services offered and sold by us will be protected by the ATOL scheme *The air inclusive holidays and flights we arrange are ATOL protected providing they are made available in the UK. For further information, visit the ATOL website at www.atol.org.uk.

59. We are a member of ABTA with membership number Y6328. ABTA and ABTA members help holidaymakers to get the most from their travel and assist them when things do not go according to plan. We are obliged to maintain high standards of service to you by ABTA’s Code of Conduct. For further information about ABTA, the Code of Conduct and the dispute resolution scheme available to you if you have a complaint, contact ABTA, 30 Park Street, London SE1 9EQ. Tel: 020 3117 0500 or www. abta.com.

If your holiday does not include flights, ABTA will financially protect your holiday by ensuring you receive a refund or, if your arrangements include return travel to the UK (other than flights) you are returned to the UK in the event that your holiday cannot be provided as a result of our insolvency. Please go to www.abta.com for a copy of the guide to ABTA’s scheme of Financial Protection.

Journey Participation 60.a Facilities: It is important to note that: (a) Requests for modified rooms must be made at the time of booking and are subject to availability; (b) Wheelchairs and walkers can be carried in the luggage compartment of motor coaches subject to space limitations. (c)Some shore excursions will be ‘wet landings’ requiring you to either walk through water and/ or onto wet and potentially slippery surfaces.

If you choose to participate in any sightseeing expeditions forming part of the journey, you should be in appropriate physical condition

and appropriately attired to deal with these conditions.

60.b Our discretion: We may, in our absolute discretion, decline your booking if we are of the view that: (a) We cannot adequately provide for any or all of your special needs; (b) Your health, safety or enjoyment, or that of any other passengers attending the journey may be at risk; or (c) You cannot or will not abide by any reasonable directions of the Tour Director or Cruise Director.

Coaches 61. (a) Seat rotation: To ensure all passengers have the opportunity to enjoy front and window seats, a daily seat rotation system is employed on all of our coaches and you must follow the seat rotation system. (b) Travel sickness: If you suffer from travel sickness, you should arrange medication or other alternatives to treat symptoms, as we cannot make allowances for this.

Medical Services 62. Please consult Your doctor before departure to ensure you have an adequate level of fitness and health.

Vaccinations: It is Your responsibility to ensure you have all required vaccinations for your journey and we recommend you refer to http:// www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Travel-immunisation/ Pages/Introduction.aspx for full details and also consult your doctor.

You will not receive a refund if you are unable to be vaccinated and if as a result decide not to complete the journey.

Sightseeing tours 63. Sightseeing in many historic towns and cities can only be undertaken by walking tours as motorcoach access is not possible.

Consequently, a reasonable level of fitness is required as the sightseeing tour may involve steps and extensive walking over uneven surfaces.

64. Mountain Excursions: Some journeys include mountain excursions involving high altitudes. Please consult with your doctor to ensure that you have an adequate level of fitness and are in good health before participating in these excursions.

Scenic Freechoice: Your Scenic Freechoice activity in your first destination must be booked by 45 days prior to your journey departure date. All other Scenic Freechoice including dining can be booked whilst on journey with your Tour/Cruise Director (unless otherwise stated) and are subject to availability, seasonal and operational factors.

Some activities require a minimum and maximum number of participants to operate.

Scenic Freechoice activities are not always exclusive to Scenic and could have guests from other journey groups on transportation and part of the group.

Scenic Enrich & Scenic Sundowners 65. It may not always be possible to offer every Scenic Enrich activity and Scenic Sundowners in the brochure on your journey. Wherever possible, suitable alternatives will be provided without liability to you.

Map, Pictures, images and data protection 66. Maps or journey depictions contained in our brochures or any other brochures we issue are intended as an indication only and should not be relied upon as the actual route to be taken during the journey. All images in our brochures represent typical scenes and descriptive detail for each journey, however it is possible that the particular subject matter may not be seen or experienced on your journey. Also, some pictures may have been digitally enhanced.

67. For the purposes of the Data Protection Act 1998 we are a data controller. Our privacy policy

is available to view on our website www.scenic. co.uk and sets out how we collect and use the personal information you provide us with. We will only process personal data as set out in our privacy policy (as amended or added to) or otherwise notified to or agreed by you or as we are otherwise permitted to do in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998.

68. The information contained in our brochure, on our website www.scenic.co.uk and in our other advertising material is believed correct to the best of our knowledge at the time of printing or publication. However, errors may occasionally occur and information may subsequently change. You must therefore ensure you check all details of your chosen holiday (including the price) with us or your travel agent at the time of booking.

Promotions 69. Please note that if a different promotion becomes available after your booking has been confirmed this is not applicable to your booking. Scenic does not back date our promotions.

Drones 70(a) General prohibition: Unless provided by us or an operator as part of an organised activity during your journey, the use of Drones is strictly prohibited at all times on your journey. (b) Legal restrictions: You should also be aware that, in addition to the prohibition in paragraph (a), the use of Drones is regulated or prohibited by law in many locations and unlawful use may result in arrest or prosecution by the relevant authorities. (c) Organised Activities: If we or an operator allow you to operate a Drone as part of an organised activity during your journey, you must strictly comply with all instructions of the activity leader.

Solo Passengers and Single Accommodation 71(a) Prices quoted in the brochure are on a twin share basis. If your booking is not a twin share booking we will notify you of the applicable single supplement rate (“Single Supplement Rate”), and you must pay the Single Supplement Rate for the journey, at the time of booking. (b) If You are willing to share a room with another single traveller of the same gender, we will waiver the Single Supplement Rate. If we are unable to find a single traveller of the same gender for you to share a room with, we will also waiver the Single Supplement Rate. We accept no responsibility for the suitability of the allocated rooming partner. (c) If at any time during the journey, you consider your rooming partner unsuitable, you must notify us and we will use reasonable endeavours to arrange single accommodation for you for the remainder of the journey, subject to availability, and at your own cost. (d) A limited number of single rooms and/or cabins are available at a Single Supplement Rate for each journey. In some locations, single rooms are smaller than twin rooms and may not be available. You acknowledge that if there is no availability of single accommodation for the remainder of the journey, you will be required to continue to share with your nominated rooming partner for the remainder of the journey.

72. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office may have issued information about your tour destination. You are advised to check this information on the internet at www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice.

Future Travel Voucher 73. If we issue you with a Future Travel Voucher: (i) You may apply It towards any future booking with a journey departure date within 24 months after the date on which we cancel your booking; subject to availability and any Future Travel Voucher capacity limits applicable to

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your selected journey or cruise; If there are remaining funds on the original booking these will be retained by us for you to use on a future cruise or land journey, these funds are not refundable. (ii) If your original booking was for an ocean or river cruise, the Future Travel Voucher can only be applied to available ocean and river cruises within the Scenic Group (Scenic Luxury Cruises & Journeys and Emerald Cruises). (iii) If your original booking was for a land journey, the Future Travel Voucher can be applied to available land journeys or ocean and river cruises within the Scenic Group (Scenic Luxury Cruises & Journeys and Emerald Cruises). (iv) You may, with our prior written consent, which we will not unreasonably refuse, transfer It to another person to apply towards any future booking for a journey with a journey departure date within 24 months after the date on which we cancel your booking. (v) Its use for any future booking Is subject to availability. (vi) If you do not use the Future Travel prior to the expiry date you will entitled to a refund. (vii) You (or the person to whom it is transferred) must pay any shortfall between the value of the Future Travel Voucher and the journey price for the new booking.

FULL TERMS AND CONDITIONS can be found online at www.scenic.co.uk/terms-andconditions (subject to change).

Published October 2021.

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