New Zealand & Australia Trip ๐Ÿ–๏ธ๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ๐Ÿ›ณ๏ธ

New Zealand & Australia Trip ๐Ÿ–๏ธ๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ๐Ÿ›ณ๏ธ

Kelsey Hantz
NZ & Australia Cruise 2025
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Day I: Travel Day โœˆ๏ธ

1/31/25 - 2/2/25

โ€ขArrive at DFW Airport at 8:00 pm - Kelsey drop off

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
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AA35 10:59pm Arrive 2 days later 9:10am Feb 2nd
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Day 2: Arrive at Auckland NZ ๐Ÿ›ฌ๐Ÿฅณ

2/2/25

Auckland Airport
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Land at 9:10 am
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Go to Hotel & drop off luggage ๐Ÿจ

๐Ÿš•Uber to Quadrant Hotel

โ€ข 22 min drive to Quadrant hotel

The Quadrant Hotel & Suites
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Drop off luggage at hotel Booked through AA points Confirmation number: 818561310 Mom booked
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Take a Ferry to Waiheke Island ๐Ÿ๏ธ

Fullers360
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Take a ferry to this island ๐Ÿ๏ธ ~40 min https://www.fullers.co.nz/timetables-and-fares/?from=WAIH&to=AUCK Other ferryโ€™s available
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Waiheke Island
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7:00 - 10:15 ferry schedule
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Mudbrick Vineyard and Restaurant
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Stonyridge Vineyard
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Cable Bay Vineyards
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Come back from Island for the Evening ๐ŸŒ‡

Freeman & Grey
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Chur Bae
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Waitomo Glowworm Caves
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$79 per person Known as one of New Zealandโ€™s best natural attractions, take a boat ride through the glowworm grotto, marvel at thousands of magical glowworms and become part of over 130 years of cultural and natural history. Discover an ancient world 30 million years in the making and marvel at Mother Natureโ€™s light display. Explore the cave by foot before embarking on a boat ride, gliding silently through the starry wonderland of the Glowworm Grotto. Experience the serene ambience as you enter this galaxy of tiny living lights. The glowworm (Arachnocampa Luminosa) is unique to New Zealand, making the Waitomo Glowworm Caves an absolute must-do. See thousands of these tiny creatures as they radiate their unmistakable luminescent light in a subterranean world. The Waitomo Glowworm Caves tours are made up of two levels. The upper chamber is dry and decorated with stunning, delicate cave formations, and the lower level consists of stream passages, glowworms and the Cathedral, the tallest chamber in the cave. Many of our guides are direct descendants of the Maori chief who originally explored the cave, bringing the cave to life through story-telling and explaining the world-famous cave's history, features and legends.
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Day 3: Cruise Boarding Day! ๐Ÿ›ณ๏ธ ๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ

Monday - 2/3/2025

Sky Tower
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Sky Walk 2:30 pm - 90 min Check in 10 min Paid by Darren $45 entry Book online Tickets in email - link here โ€”> 1 hour entry Opening hours (February - April) Monday โ€“ Thursday 9.30am โ€“ 8pm (last entry 7.30pm) Friday โ€“ Sunday 9.30am โ€“ 10pm (last entry 9.30pm) Your ticket gives you access to all three observation levels in the Sky Tower: Main Observation level - 186 metres above street level on Level 51 The Lookout โ€“192 metres above street level on Level 53 Sky Deck - our highest viewing platform at 220 metres above street level located on Level 60 Sky Bar New Zealand's highest bar, in partnership with Moรซt & Chandon, sits a majestic 182 meters in the clouds, offering sensational 360ยฐ views from sunrise to sunset. BOOK A TABLE
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Queens Wharf
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Departure @ 6:00pm
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Day 4: Tauranga, New Zealand

Tuesday - 2/4/25

Tauranga
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Arrival: 8:45 AM Departure: 8:10 PM
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Day 5:

Wed - 2/5/25

Napier
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Arrival: 1:00 PM Departure: 7:00 PM
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Day 6:

2/6/25

Marlborough
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Also known as Picton Arrival: 11:30 AM Departure: 8:00 PM
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Day 7:

2/7/25

Wellington
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Arrival: 7:30 AM Departure: 3:30 PM
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Day 8:

2/8/25

Lyttelton
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Arrival: 8:00 AM Departure: 6:00 PM
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Day 9:

2/9/25

Dunedin
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Port Chambers Arrival: 8:00 AM Departure: 6:00 PM
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Day 10: Sailing through the Sounds ๐Ÿ”๏ธ๐Ÿšค

2/10/25

Milford Sound / Piopiotahi
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Gorgeous Sea day going through a sound - waterfalls throughout
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Doubtful Sound / Patea
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Dusky Sound
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Day II: Sea Day ๐ŸŒŠ๐Ÿ 

2/11/25

Day 12: Sea Day ๐ŸŒŠ๐Ÿ 

2/12/25

Day 13:

2/13/25

Hobart
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Arrival: 7:00 AM Departure: 10:00 PM
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Day 14: Sea Day ๐ŸŒŠ๐Ÿ 

2/14/25

Day 15: Disembark Cruise ship ๐Ÿ–๐Ÿผ๐Ÿ›ณ๏ธ

2/15/25

- Arrival at 7:00 AM

Melbourne 15th - 17th

View Melbourne
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Check in 3pm H-2p88JQ4KS6X3 Booked by Darren Capital - email for confirmation EMAIL CONFIRMATION Pack your bags! Check out your full receipt with itinerary and stay details below. CONFIRMED Capital One Travel H-2P88JQ4KS6X3 Hotel Confirmation HOP-2P88JQ4KS6X3 Manage Your Trip View Melbourne 562 St Kilda Road, Melbourne, VIC, AU 61-3-95298888 Reservation Details Check-in: Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. Checkout: Monday, February 17, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. Your Stay: 2 days, 1 room Guest Name: Darren Taylor Room Type Room - 2 Double Check-in Instructions You must be 18 to check in to this property. Booking Info Pay Now to Reserve Room (2 nights): $215.08 Promotion: -$35.52 Taxes & Fees: US$15.14 Due Today US$194.70 Rewards Applied from Capital One Venture X Visa *6756 19,470 miles
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Great Ocean Road
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GoBoat Melbourne
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Twelve Apostles
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Queen Victoria Market
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Phillip Island
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V line coach stops here Or local bus service
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15th Philip island

16th puffing Billy railway

Day 16: Train Day ๐Ÿšƒ

2/16/25

Puffing Billy Railway
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Belgrave โžก๏ธ Gembrook Booking: ABN99 299 638 143 Booking: 1616302 11:10 AM Belgrave departure / 3:05 PM Gembrook return 1 hr 50 mins each way Allow 6 hours CHECK-IN: Check-in commences 60 minutes prior to the train's scheduled departure. Travel the Puffing Billy Railway line in its entirety! At your destination, you will find Gembrook Township with a selection of eateries along with a lovely playground adjacent to the station. Booking No. 1616302 WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU VISIT This is your booking confirmation for Puffing Billy Railway and must be presented at the Station Ticket Window for collection of tickets. Tickets must be collected in person on the day of travel. Upon arrival, please present this booking confirmation, printed or via a digital device, with the Booking Reference Number clearly visible. Arrive at the station 60 minutes prior to your train departure for check-in, to collect your carriage allocation, and to board the train ahead of its scheduled departure. Please ensure you sit in the same carriage on the return journey. Should you have passengers with special needs (e.g. โ€“ wheelchair access), you must contact our Customer Service Centre on (03) 9757 0700 or info@pbr.org.au so that we can determine if your needs can be accommodated. Please note, it is your responsibility to arrive on time. The train cannot be held and will depart at the scheduled time. GETTING HERE BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT Puffing Billy Railway's Belgrave Station is accessible by public transport through Metro Trains or the Bus. Click here to view public transport options. SOMETHING TO CONSIDER You will be travelling on board a century old steam train that uses coal to fuel the fire and get the locomotive moving! This coal turns into soot and smut and occasionally when sitting in our open carriages can travel through the air and land on your lap or sometimes in your eyes. We want you to enjoy a scenic ride through the magnificent Dandenong Ranges, so please consider this part of the experience before embarking on your journey. To best avoid the soot and marvel at Puffing Billy's steam, passengers can bring along a pair of sunglasses, goggles, or a hat. $240 AUD paid by Kelly
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Fly to Sydney โœˆ๏ธ

VRBO
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Property# 9761895 Reservation ID: HA-uRBkcV4 Arrive: Feb 17, 2025 Depart: Feb 19, 2025 Nights: 2 Guests: 3 adults Host: Advante Homes House Rules Check in after 2:00 PM Check out after 10:00 AM Cancellation Policy 100% refund for cancellations requested by Jan 18, 2025 at 11:59 PM (property's local time). 50% refund for cancellations requested by Feb 3, 2025 at 11:59 PM (property's local time).
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Queen Victoria Building
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Darling Harbour
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Sydney Opera House
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1-2 hours
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Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
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Sydney Harbour Bridge
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1-2 hours
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Central Station
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Blue Mountains
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Three Sisters walk
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Scenic Railway
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Bondi Beach
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Take an Uber to get here - ~25 min drive ~$29
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