Grand Australia & New Zealand 2022
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- Explore desert Outback
- tropical rainforests
- coral reefs
- glacier-capped mountains
- dramatic fjords
- and some of the worlds most popular cosmopolitan cities on our in-depth exploration of Australia and New Zealand...Keep your camera at the ready to capture the amazing sights of the Great Barrier Reef
- the dramatic waters of Milford Sound
- and the setting sun on Uluru (Ayers Rock). Froma 'Foodie Tour' of Sydney to a green-lipped mussel cruise
- jet boat
- sky tram and helicopter rides
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- TAUCK EXCLUSIVE – Tour and 3-course "Dinner with the Warbirds" at Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre featuring World War I and II aircraft, owned by Sir Peter Jackson Private charter flights make the most of your travel time in the lands down under, speeding you from city to city in Australia and from one natural wonder to the next in New Zealand (6 flights in total) In Queenstown, take a jet boat ride on the Shotover River rapids at Skippers Canyon followed by helicopter sightseeing Farewell cocktail reception and dinner at The Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour Full-day eco-cruise to the Agincourt Reef – swim and snorkel on the Great Barrier Reef Visit World Heritage Rainforest with Skyrail
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In 1882, Herman Tauck arrived in New York City from Germany in search of the American dream. His determination and values were passed on to his son, Arthur Tauck, who would realize that dream. With ingenuity and an innovative spirit, Arthur started Tauck Motor Tours, a travel company that would give birth to a new industry. The first tour, through the back roads of New England, was created by this 27-year-old in 1925. It embodied the same successful formula used by Tauck today: do the right thing. Craft a life-enriching travel experience; provide it at a single all-inclusive price; ensure there is great value for money; and rely on recommendations of satisfied customers to build a following and grow the business.
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