Shortly after departing Los Angeles you will be served dinner and you will be given breakfast before landing in Auckland.

Relax, watch some movies, and try to get some sleep!

Please confirm with the airline at check-in that they have all your Frequent Flyer information on record (if applicable).

International flight from Auckland to Adelaide

Travel by private luxury sedan from the Airport to your vacation accommodation in Adelaide, Australia.

Need to Know
Up to 3 passengers/2 suitcases/2 small bags.

Upgrades
4 Passengers/5 suitcases/3 small bags
6-7 Passengers/6 suitcases or Trailer
8-14 Passengers/Trailer

Travel to your accommodation in Adelaide, Australia, where you will be staying whilst on vacation for 7 nights.

Your 4 Star boutique style hotel, is located in the heart of Adelaide’s central district. The hotel is within walking distance to the city’s major cultural attractions, shopping precinct’s and entertainment centres.

Adelaide is known as the city of food and wine, a place to experience the buzz, culture and convenience of a big city without big city frustrations. The city centre, surrounded by parklands, is a charming blend of historic buildings, wide streets, numerous shops, street cafes and restaurants.

Event Dates: January 17- January 25, 2015

Experience the largest cycling race in the southern hemisphere and start off your year in exhilarating style! The Santos Tour Down Under attracts top WorldTour professional cycling teams each year to compete for WorldTour points and the Santos Ochre Leaders Jersey. Enjoy many events and festivals across South Australia during this event!

In 2008, the Santos Tour Down Under joined the UCI WorldTour becoming the first event outside of Europe to be added to the cycling tour! The UCI WorldTour brings together the best cyclists from across the globe to compete in the most amazing races.

The 2015 Santos Tour Down Under event takes place from January 17 – 25 in Adelaide, South Australia and kicks off the cycling calendar for the UCI WorldTour! This prestigious cycling event brings many activities and festivals to Adelaide and the South Australia region. Explore Adelaide and the Santos Festival of Cycling while enjoying the Santos Tour Down Under. Enjoy music concerts, city sights, special events and meet some of cycling’s best at the Legends’ Night Dinner event!

Amateur cyclists can also experience the thrill of the race with the SKODA Breakaway Series by giving people the chance to ride part of the race route! The Bupa Challenge Tour presented by The Advertiser lets you ride a full stage of the Bupa Stage 4 route! Push yourself along the same path as some of the best road cyclists have done in the past, and experience the thrill of being in a world class cycling race! For information on road closures and safety, please visit: https://www.tourdownunder.com.au/safety-at-the-event.htm For more information on the event, please visit: https://www.tourdownunder.com.au/ Photo Credit: John Veage & the Government of South Australia

Rest, Relax or Explore Adelaide

This elegant city is known for its colonial stone architecture, expansive parklands, lively festivals and incredible sense of space. Explore the museums and libraries of North Terrace, dine on dedicated “eat streets” or picnic in gardens that sprawl over almost half the city. Go bike riding in Botanic Park or row past rose gardens in Rymill Park. Swim with dolphins or fish from the jetty in Henley or take the tram to Glenelg Beach and learn to sail. Glenelg Beach is also a fabulous area to explore and full of terrific restaurants. Just beyond the city centre you’ll find the picturesque Adelaide Hills and the world-class wineries of the Barossa Valley.

Photo Credit: South Australia

Event Dates: January 17- January 25, 2015

Experience the largest cycling race in the southern hemisphere and start off your year in exhilarating style! The Santos Tour Down Under attracts top WorldTour professional cycling teams each year to compete for WorldTour points and the Santos Ochre Leaders Jersey. Enjoy many events and festivals across South Australia during this event!

In 2008, the Santos Tour Down Under joined the UCI WorldTour becoming the first event outside of Europe to be added to the cycling tour! The UCI WorldTour brings together the best cyclists from across the globe to compete in the most amazing races.

The 2015 Santos Tour Down Under event takes place from January 17 – 25 in Adelaide, South Australia and kicks off the cycling calendar for the UCI WorldTour! This prestigious cycling event brings many activities and festivals to Adelaide and the South Australia region. Explore Adelaide and the Santos Festival of Cycling while enjoying the Santos Tour Down Under. Enjoy music concerts, city sights, special events and meet some of cycling’s best at the Legends’ Night Dinner event!

Amateur cyclists can also experience the thrill of the race with the SKODA Breakaway Series by giving people the chance to ride part of the race route! The Bupa Challenge Tour presented by The Advertiser lets you ride a full stage of the Bupa Stage 4 route! Push yourself along the same path as some of the best road cyclists have done in the past, and experience the thrill of being in a world class cycling race! For information on road closures and safety, please visit: https://www.tourdownunder.com.au/safety-at-the-event.htm For more information on the event, please visit: https://www.tourdownunder.com.au/ Photo Credit: John Veage & the Government of South Australia

Rest, Relax or Explore Adelaide

This elegant city is known for its colonial stone architecture, expansive parklands, lively festivals and incredible sense of space. Explore the museums and libraries of North Terrace, dine on dedicated “eat streets” or picnic in gardens that sprawl over almost half the city. Go bike riding in Botanic Park or row past rose gardens in Rymill Park. Swim with dolphins or fish from the jetty in Henley or take the tram to Glenelg Beach and learn to sail. Glenelg Beach is also a fabulous area to explore and full of terrific restaurants. Just beyond the city centre you’ll find the picturesque Adelaide Hills and the world-class wineries of the Barossa Valley.

Photo Credit: South Australia

Be sure to see the world’s largest display of Aboriginal culture and artifacts in the South Australian Museum and Tandanya (National Aboriginal Cultural Institute).

As a visitor to Tandanya, you can meet Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, walk through diverse and exciting exhibitions in the art galleries, watch a cultural presentation and yidaki (didgeridoo) or dance performance (Tuesday – Sunday at 12pm) and browse in the colourful award winning shop. On Thursdays at 11am join in learning more about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and history on a free guided cultural tour.

Free Entry (Cultural Performance is an additional cost)
Open Daily: 10am to 5pm & Closed Good Friday, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day

Be sure to visit the Adelaide Central Market, the largest fresh produce market in the Southern Hemisphere.

The Adelaide Central Market is a community of people: traders, artisans and shoppers, who share a passion for food. It buzzes with life and colour all year round.

The range of fresh food is extensive! You can find fruit & vegetables, meat & poultry, seafood, gourmet cheeses, cakes and more all under one roof. People love to return again and again for the delicious aromas, vivid colours and atmosphere of this international and cultural melting pot.

Hours of Operation: Closed Sunday & Monday; Tuesdays – 7:00am to 5:30pm; Wednesdays* – 9:00am to 5:30pm; Thursdays – 9:00am to 5:30pm; Fridays – 7:00am to 9:00pm; Saturdays – 7:00am to 3:00pm

*Be sure to visit their website for their most update to date hours and current events: https://adelaidecentralmarket.com.au/

Photo Credit: Adelaide Central Market

South Australia’s capital city, Adelaide, is a cosmopolitan city with a blend of European and modern architecture, offering a wealth of experiences including great food and wine, arts and culture, and world-class sporting events. This tour is an ideal introduction to see the best of Adelaide and learn more about its history on a friendly and relaxed tour.

In the morning, board your coach for your tour. Your guide will introduce you to this delightful city, which is surrounded by parklands with a blend of historic buildings, wide streets, cafés and restaurants. Your morning will include a drive past Adelaide’s cultural precinct – North Terrace, Adelaide Botanic Gardens and the beautiful Botanic Park, home to the Bicentennial Conservatory and the Adelaide Zoo. Drive through the historic North Adelaide, where you’ll see tree-lined streets, mansions and historic buildings. A stop will be made at the National Wine Centre of Australia, located on the edge of Adelaide’s stunning Botanic Gardens where you will have free time to explore the Wine Discovery Journey Museum. Your morning will also include a visit to the iconic St Peters Cathedral (subject to availability) or the newly developed Adelaide Oval precinct.

Operates
Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, & Sunday (excluding Good Friday, Anzac Day, Boxing Day, and Christmas)
Departs 9:15am from Adelaide Central Bus Station or selected Adelaide hotels and returns 12:15pm (approx.)

Includes
– Half day tour
– Pick up and drop off
– Expert commentary from local driver/guide

Need to Know
Itinerary subject to change.

National Wine Centre in Adelaide

The Wine Discovery Journey is a state-of-the-art, award-winning interactive wine experience. This outstanding Australian wine industry showcase examines everything from the challenges of winemaking to the pure enjoyment of drinking fine Australian wine. The exhibition is where visitors come to understand the role wine has played in history, recognise the position of Australian wine in today’s international market and appreciate the relationship between food and wine.

The exhibition is where visitors come to understand the role wine has played in history, recognise the position of Australian wine in today’s international market and appreciate the relationship between food and wine.

The open cellar is one of the largest in the Southern Hemisphere with the capacity to store up to 38,000 bottles at any one time. Approximately 12,000 bottles of Australian wine is cellared year round. All wines are used in function packages, consumed in the Concourse Cafe and sold to visitors.

The Wine Discovery Journey, located on level one, is a free interactive experience to be enjoyed at your leisure. Complimentary Self Guided Tour brochures can be collected from reception. Free hosted daily tours leave reception at 11.30am daily, and guided group tours can be booked – subject to availability.

Enjoy morning tea and wine tasting at award-winning Jacob’s Creek Visitor Centre, lunch at the South Australian Company Store in Angaston and taste more wines at Saltram Wine Estate.

Travel through the city of Adelaide northwards to the world-renowned Barossa wine region. Enjoy the change of scenery as you make your way into the vineyards of South Australia’s premium wine district. Your first stop is at the multi-award-winning Jacob’s Creek Visitor Centre where you will have the opportunity to sample their famous wines in a structured tasting, be taken on a tour of the surrounding vines and cellar door then enjoy morning tea as you overlook the vineyards. Leaving Jacob’s Creek Visitor Centre, travel to Mengler Hill Lookout for sweeping views over the valley and then onto Lambert Estate in Angaston for wine tasting and a 2-course lunch. Leaving the Barossa, drive past the Herbig Family Tree at Springton. This hollow tree trunk provided a ‘home’ for Friedrich & Caroline Herbig and two of their 16 children until 1860. Travel to the picturesque Adelaide Hills and on arrival into Hahndorf (Adelaide’s oldest German settlement) and visit Beerenberg Farm Shop where you can read about the story of how Beerenberg began and the history of Hahndorf. You will also have time to explore the entire range of products in the Farm Shop, plus a selection of souvenirs and gifts. After Beerenberg you will have time to walk Hahndorf’s main street with many shops and galleries full of local arts, crafts and produce and pubs where you can sample some German Beers.

Operates
Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday (excluding Boxing Day)
Departs Adelaide Central Bus Station at 9:15am or selected Adelaide or Glenelg hotels. Returns at 5:15pm (approx.)

Includes
– Full day tour
– Expert commentary by local driver/guide
– Morning tea & wine tastings
– Two-course lunch
– Pick up and drop off

Need to Know
Tour not recommended for children.
You will need money for shops and galleries should you choose to make a purchase.
This experience can be catered to your dietary needs. Please advise of any special dietary requirements when completing your Traveler Information Form.

Relax on this lunch-time cruise along the historic Murray River. Gain an insight into this unique river system with its magnificent landscapes and spectacular cliffs. Then travel alongside the Murray River in your coach, taking in the spectacular views and stopping regularly for great photo opportunities. On the return journey, visit Melba’s Chocolate Factory and Woodside Cheese Wrights at Woodside.

Your tour departs Adelaide and travels to the mighty Murray River. On your arrival, board the MV Proud Mary and relax as you cruise the historic river enjoying the wildlife and surrounding scenery. Enjoy lunch on board the Proud Mary as you continue your journey along the river and gain insight into the river system and unique landscapes of the region.
Upon disembarking, enjoy a tour along the riverbank of the Murray River taking in spectacular views and stopping regularly for great photo opportunities, including the Mannum Lookout.
Travel back to Adelaide via the delightful Adelaide Hills, stopping at Melba’s Chocolate Factory where you can purchase afternoon tea and delight in cheese tastings at Woodside Cheese Wrights in Woodside (both at own expense).

Operates
Mondays only
Departs 9:15am from Adelaide Central Bus Station or selected Adelaide hotels and returns 5:15pm (approx.)

Includes
– Full day tour
– Two-hour cruise
– Two-course lunch with complimentary water, tea, & coffee
– Scenic drive
– Pick up and drop off
– Expert commentary by local driver/guide

Need to Know
Itinerary is subject to change. Vessel type may vary. If a minimum of 10 people not booked, then an alternate date or refund will be offered. This experience can be catered to your dietary needs. Please advise of any special dietary requirements when completing your Traveler Information Form.

Your day begins at the Adelaide bus terminal for a scenic coach trip down through the Fleurieu Peninsula to Cape Jervis.

You’ll then board SeaLink’s fast and comfortable ferry for the 45 minute crossing to Kangaroo Island (KI). On arrival, settle back in the comfort of your SeaLink coach and let the scenery slide past on your way to Seal Bay where you will enjoy a beach walk among a breeding colony of Australian sea-lions. Guided by a National Parks Guide, this really is the experience of a lifetime. Bring your camera!

Travel by private luxury sedan from your vacation accommodation to the airport in Adelaide, Australia.

Today depart Auckland and fly to the USA. Enjoy an in-flight dinner and movie with arrival in the USA. Note: you will be traveling back across the International Date Line. Gain that day back you lost on the way over, you actually arrive in the USA on the same day you leave Auckland.

Note: Flight may include a stop over in Australia.

All prices are in US dollars and correct as of October 1, 2014. Taxes and Fuel levy included. Visa required additional $15 per person. Pricing is from “per person” based on Double Occupancy (2 Adults) in hotels. Single Supplements apply. Upgrades available on request (upgrade supplements apply). Subject to availability. Blackout dates may apply. Seasonal supplements will apply. No refunds allowed. Changes are permitted (fees may apply). Other restrictions may apply. Not combinable with any other offer or discounted vacation package. About Australia reserves the right to adjust the amount of any outstanding balances at any time according to USA Exchange Rate variations. Prices may vary when you book your travel package and are not guaranteed until payment in full is received. Airlines, hotels and tour operators frequently change their prices as a result of rate increases, fuel surcharges, government imposed taxes or fees. Prices may increase prior to full payment for those and/or other reasons. All prices, itineraries and routings are subject to change. After full payment, prices are guaranteed except only due to an increase in government imposed taxes or fees. By paying your deposit, you understand and agree to the possibility of such increases. Contact About Australia directly to get a firm quote based on current prices for your travel dates.

Event and/or festival tickets are not included in package.

For more information on the Santos Tour Down Under, please visit:
http://www.tourdownunder.com.au/about-the-santos-tour-down-under.htm

Book By: December 28, 2014

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