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| VANTAGE DELUXE WORLD TRAVEL |
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| Trip Planning |
| The Best of New Zealand, Australia & the Great Barrier Reef |
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Trip Planning |
Travel Notes |
Climate |
Money Matters |
What to Pack
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| Travel Documentation [top] |
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A passport is required for this trip. Your passport must be valid for at least six months after the scheduled
return date of your vacation. Bring with you a photocopy of the pages
of your passport that contain your personal information and extra
passport photographs. These are useful in the event of loss. |
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| Passport and Visa [top] |
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The following information applies to U.S. citizens only.
Those travelling on other than a U.S. passport must
contact the embassies or consulates of the countries to be visited for
further information and special requirements.
| Country | Passport | Visa |
| New Zealand | Y | N |
| Australia | Y | Y |
| Fiji | Y | N |
Please note that a visa for Australia, known as an Electronic Travel Authority, or ETA, is required. This visa is secured by our flights department for you at no additional charge. Complete passport details are required before the ETA application can be processed. Vantage will forward the appropriate applications and instructions to you prior to departure. Please note that your visa is only valid 90 days from the date of issue.
Should the above requirements change, you will be notified in the mailing prior to departure. All Visa, entry requirements, and fees are subject to change without advance notification by action of the government and port authorities. Vantage is not responsible for any additional charges resulting from such changes.
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| Routing |
Via |
Travel Time |
| Optional Pre-Extension: |
| Los Angeles* / Nadi, Fiji |
Air |
10 hours, 45 min |
| Nadi / Auckland, New Zealand |
Air |
3 hours, 10 min |
| Base Program: |
| Los Angeles* / Auckland, New Zealand |
Air |
12 hours, 30 min |
| Auckland / Rotorua, New Zealand |
Motorcoach |
8 hours** |
| Rotorua / Queenstown, New Zealand |
Air |
2 hours, 5 min |
| Queenstown / Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand |
Motorcoach |
7 hours, 30 min** |
| Franz Josef Glacier / Arthur's Pass, New Zealand |
Motorcoach |
6 hours, 30 min** |
| Arthur's Pass / Christchurch, New Zealand |
Train/Motorcoach |
4 hours** |
| Christchurch / Sydney, Australia |
Air |
3 hours, 20 min |
| Sydney / Cairns, Australia |
Air |
3 hours |
| Cairns / Sydney / Los Angeles* |
Air |
15 hours, 20 min |
| Optional Post-Extension: |
| Cairns / Ayers Rock, Australia |
Air |
3 hours |
| Ayers Rock / Melbourne, Australia |
Air |
7 hours |
| Melbourne / Sydney / Los Angeles* |
Air |
16 hours, 35 min |
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* Travel times based on Los Angeles gateway; multiple U. S. gateways offered. Nonstop service is subject to availability.
** Includes time for rest stops, sightseeing and/or lunch. |
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| Flight Information [top] |
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When planning your flights, Vantage considers each airline's reputation for quality, service, and routing options to the destination. Vantage selects flights that both serve our groups' needs and ensure the best balance of quality and cost. Our flight team members will do their utmost to select flights that will get you to your destination as quickly and easily as possible. Click here for more information on flights.
First and Business Class Airfare Upgrades
Many of our programs offer first and/or Business Class upgrades, for more information, please visit our Customer Service page - Flight Information page.
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| Country | Time Difference |
| New Zealand | + 18 hours |
| Australia | + 16 hours |
| Fiji* | + 17 hours |
* Optional Extension
Note: The above times are based on Eastern Standard Time.
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| Vaccination Notes [top] |
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At this time, vaccinations are not required for your tour; however, we advise that you check with your personal physician to verify your particular needs. For more information on health related issues while travelling overseas, contact the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) by visiting http://www.cdc.gov/travel or calling toll free 1 (800) 232-4636.
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