Day I: Travel Day ✈️
1/31/25 - 2/2/25
•Arrive 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 🛬🥳
2/2/25

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Go to Hotel & drop off luggage 🏨
🚕Uber to Quadrant Hotel
• 22 min drive to Quadrant hotel
The Quadrant Hotel & Suites
@kelseyhantz
Drop off luggage at hotel
Booked through AA points
Confirmation number: 818561310
Mom booked

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Take a Ferry to Waiheke Island 🏝️
Fullers360
@kelseyhantz
Take a ferry to this island 🏝️
~40 min
https://www.fullers.co.nz/timetables-and-fares/?from=WAIH&to=AUCK
Other ferry’s available

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Cable Bay Vineyards
@kelseyhantz
Eat lunch or dinner on the Verandah, pizzas and appetizers not expensive

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Come back from Island for the Evening 🌇

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Waitomo Glowworm Caves
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$79 per person
Known as one of New Zealand’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 Nature’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! 🛳️ 🗺️
Monday - 2/3/2025

Sky Tower
@kelseyhantz
Sky Walk
10:30 am - 90 min
Check in 10 min
Paid by Darren
$45 entry
Book online !!
Tickets in email - link here —> https://skytowerticketing.rezdy.com/152524/single-entry?_gl=1*3bbisq*_gcl_au*MjA4NTc2MTU2NS4xNzM2NzI3MzYy*_ga*NjM1NzAzOTU5LjE3MzY3MjczNjM.*_ga_JDT4FQLSN5*MTczODExNTU1Mi40LjAuMTczODExNTU1Mi42MC4wLjA.&_ga=2.30627195.535305396.1738115552-635703959.1736727363
1 hour entry
Opening hours (February - April)
Monday – Thursday 9.30am – 8pm (last entry 7.30pm)
Friday – Sunday 9.30am – 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 –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 Moët & Chandon, sits a majestic 182 meters in the clouds, offering sensational 360° views from sunrise to sunset.

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Queens Wharf
@kelseyhantz
Departure @ 6:00pm
NCL Sun
Kelly’s room #: 7008
Angie & Darren’s room #: 7307

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Cruise Canins
🍱 Dinner - 7:30
• Teppanyaki
Day 4: Tauranga, New Zealand
Tuesday - 2/4/25

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Port of Tauranga Ltd
@kelseyhantz
Meeting point for Hobbiton pick up Van
Go here when you depart cruse in the morning

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Hobbiton™ Movie Set Tours
@kelseyhantz
5.5 - 6 hour Tour
Confirmation: ord_678db55949626
Meeting Point and pick up
Port of Tauranga Ltd
2 Salisbury Avenue, Mount Maunganui 3116, New Zealand
The meeting point for passengers off the cruise ships is on the grass by the flag poll just outside the port pedestrian exit gate on
Tour-specific inquiries
Have questions regarding your tour/activity or need to confirm meeting and pickup details?
Contact the local provider: Cruise Tours Tauranga
+64272977685
Meeting Point
Salisbury Avenue. If you are not travelling on a cruise ship then this is still the meeting point unless you have made an alternative
Billing for this booking is by Evendo
Phone Number: +44 20 3026 1075 Email: bookings@evendo.com
Please note: Thank you for booking with Evendo
What’s included
- Professional Guide
- Alcholic beverages
- air conditioned vehicle
- entry to Hobbiton
Moderate amount of walking wear comfy shoes!!!! Maybe rain jacket!
Kelly paid

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Day 5: Napier ~ Waterfall & Winery
Wed - 2/5/25
Arrival: 1:00 PM
Departure: 7:00 PM
Itinerary
• Centennial garden Waterfall first - close to ship
• Go to bluff hill lookout
• Head to Craggy wine for wine tasting at 3:00 $25 60 min
•Hawks bay - walk around beach
•Walk around shops downtown
For more info on each place click below
Napier
@kelseyhantz
Arrival: 1:00 PM
Departure: 7:00 PM
Do on your own -
Go to centennial garden Waterfall first - close to ship
Go to bluff hill lookout
Walk around shops downtown
Then go to Craggy wine for wine tasting at 3:00
Hawks bay - walk around beach

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Craggy Range
@kelseyhantz
Winery
Open!!!!
Wine experience (60 min)
10:30 - 12:00 - 1:30 - 3:00
5 wine tastings $24 dollars
There is availability!!

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Day 6: Marlborough/Picton - Small town
2/6/25
Walk lower bobs bay track by the sea
Marlborough
@kelseyhantz
25 min from Picton
Arrival: 11:30 AM
Departure: 8:00 PM
Ship shuttle - takes you into Town

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Day 7: Wellington - funky city 🏬🥳
Lots to do!
2/7/25

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Wellington Cable Car
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Do cable car later in the day
5 min ride eves every 10 min

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Cuba Street
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Walk along the vibrant street with shopping and arts

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Dinner - 8:00 pm🌮
• LaCucina
Day 8: Lyttelton/Christchurch - Modern City 🌆
Modern city with all new buildings following earthquake
2/8/25

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Christchurch Adventure Park
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https://christchurchadventurepark.com/experiences/walking-trails/
Free walking trails 15 min from town center with free chair lift ride down
Also have ziplining

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Day 9: Dunedin - Beach & Pool Day 🏝️
2/9/25
Sir Leonard Wright Lookout
@kelseyhantz
Go to lookout point and walk by St. Kilda Beach and lounge
Also tomahawk beach on other side of lookout
Then Uber to St. Clair Hot Salt water pool (2.7 miles from lookout point)
Then tunnel beach uber

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Dunedin
@kelseyhantz
Port Chambers
Arrival: 8:00 AM
Departure: 6:00 PM

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St Clair Hot Salt Water Pool
@kelseyhantz
$8.40
82.5 deg F
6:00am - 7:00 pm

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Day 10: Sailing through the Sounds 🏔️🚤
2/10/25
Milford Sound / Piopiotahi
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Gorgeous Sea day going through a sound
- waterfalls throughout

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Dinner - 8:00 pm
• Cagney’s Steakhouse
Day II: Sea Day 🌊🐠
2/11/25
Day 12: Sea Day 🌊🐠
2/12/25
Day 13: Hobart Tasmania
2/13/25

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Bruny Island Cruises
@kelseyhantz
Through Get Your Guide
Hobart: Bruny Island Wilderness Coast Eco Cruise with Lunch
7:45 am
Reservation #: GYG997W9XAMB
Pin: rtRAh115
What to do on the day
Where to go
Dock Head Building, Franklin Wharf, Hobart TAS 7000, Australia
Go to Pennicott Wilderness Journeys Booking Centre to check in. It is located on Hobart's waterfront on Franklin Wharf, next to the Constitution Dock Lifting Bridge.
When to arrive
7:30 AM - Arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before your chosen time so you don't lose your time slot.
Where your activity ends
Your activity will end at the same place it began.
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Important information
What to bring
Warm clothing
Hataod for all tickets
Jacket
Gloves
Know before you go
Dietary requirements can be accommodated. Please specify during check-out
Kelly paid for all tickets : $501

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Day 14: Sea Day 🌊🐠
2/14/25
Day 15: Disembark Cruise ship 🖐🏼🛳️
2/15/25
- Arrival at 7:00 AM
Melbourne: Queen Victoria Market & Phillips Island 🥬🐆🐾🦘
2/15/25 - 2/17/24
Drop off luggage & head to Queen Victoria Market
Bounce Luggage Storage - St Kilda
@kelseyhantz
Open from 9:00 am - 11:00 pm
Every bag counts!!!
So if you have a small bag to store it will be $5.60 per day and large suitcase is $7.00 per day
I will not lie these places are always sketchy but just trust the process 👌🏼

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View Melbourne
@kelseyhantz
Check in 3pm
Drop off luggage
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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
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Hotel Confirmation
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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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Phillip Island
@kelseyhantz
V line coach stops here
Or local bus service

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Twelve Apostles
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2 hours and 46 min from Melbourne

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Day 16: Train Day 🚃
2/16/25

Puffing Billy Railway
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Belgrave ➡️ 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. – 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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AFLOAT
@kelseyhantz
Cute area with lots of restaurants and bars along the Yarra river!!
Floating restaurant!

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Day 17: Fly to Sydney ✈️
~ Explore Sydney: Opera house, Harbour bridge & Bondi Beach ~

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VRBO
@kelseyhantz
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
Host will email on Feb 14th instructions to get into home & wifi info
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).
Kelly paid

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Bar Ombré Rooftop
@kelseyhantz
Pizza, drinks and Italian food on a rooftop overlooking Harbour bridge

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Queen Victoria Building
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Beautiful shopping mall near y’all!

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Bondi Beach
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Take an Uber to get here - ~25 min drive
~$29

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Restaurants 🥐🍕🍇
Endeavour Tap Rooms
@kelseyhantz
Pub with pub foods
-burgers
-chicken parmigiana
- steak

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Bars
Jimmy's Rooftop
@kelseyhantz
GO TO THIS ROOFTOP BAR IT LOOKS AMAZING
5-7 1/2 off drinks Tuesday - Saturday
Level 4 at the Ivy

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Tucano's
@kelseyhantz
Super eclectic tiki/italian bar with full menu
Cool atmosphere
Eat appetizers here and cheap drinks!
Get mozerella to share
Compilmentary pineapple jerky

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Whalebridge
@kelseyhantz
Go for drinks or breakfast. Call ahead?

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Day 19 - Fly Sydney ➡️ DFW
2/19/25
American Airlines Flight 72
Sydney -> Los Angeles
11:15 departure - 6:05 am
Los Angeles -> DFW
8:25 am - 1:29 pm
AA Flight 2766
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