Day I: Travel Day โ๏ธ
1/31/25 - 2/2/25
โขArrive 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 ๐ฌ๐ฅณ
2/2/25
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Go to Hotel & drop off luggage ๐จ
๐Uber to Quadrant Hotel
โข 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 ๐๏ธ
Fullers360
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Take a ferry to this island ๐๏ธ
~40 min
https://www.fullers.co.nz/timetables-and-fares/?from=WAIH&to=AUCK
Other ferryโs available
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Come back from Island for the Evening ๐
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Waitomo Glowworm Caves
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$79 per person
Known as one of New Zealandโs 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 Natureโs 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! ๐ณ๏ธ ๐บ๏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 โ192 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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Day 4: Tauranga, New Zealand
Tuesday - 2/4/25
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Day 5:
Wed - 2/5/25
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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
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Day 8:
2/8/25
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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 ๐๏ธ๐ค
2/10/25
Milford Sound / Piopiotahi
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Gorgeous Sea day going through a sound
- waterfalls throughout
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Day II: Sea Day ๐๐
2/11/25
Day 12: Sea Day ๐๐
2/12/25
Day 13:
2/13/25
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Day 14: Sea Day ๐๐
2/14/25
Day 15: Disembark Cruise ship ๐๐ผ๐ณ๏ธ
2/15/25
- Arrival at 7:00 AM
Melbourne 15th - 17th
View Melbourne
@kelseyhantz
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
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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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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 ๐
2/16/25
Puffing Billy Railway
@kelseyhantz
Belgrave โก๏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 โ๏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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Bondi Beach
@kelseyhantz
Take an Uber to get here - ~25 min drive
~$29
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