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Iconic Central Australiapage : 69, PIKC

Watch Uluru change colour each minute during a spectacular sunset. Take a guided walk around the rock’s base to learn about its spiritual importance.

Uluru Sunset

Spirit of New Zealandpage : 71, PIKZC

Spend an unforgettable night under ancient kauri trees as privileged guests of a Maori guide. Be enchanted on a twilight walk through the forest.

Maori Forest Stay

Uluru, Northern Territory, Australia - Cameron Gaze

Iconic Central Australia

ITINERARY... Day 1 Alice Springs/Wallace Rockhole/Glen

Helen Leave Alice Springs behind and journey to the Aboriginal

community at Wallace Rockhole. View amazing Indigenous rock

art before joining a dot painting class to learn about traditional

techniques used. Arrive at Standley Chasm in the Western

MacDonnell Ranges in time to see the midday sun cast a red glow

on its sandstone walls. Keep eyes peeled for rock wallabies that

are often seen in this area. Continue on to the gum tree-lined

Ellery Creek and the nearby Ochre Pits, which have been used

for generations by the local Aboriginal people as a mine for this

colourful mineral. Finally, reach the outback motel that will be

home for the night and toast a day well spent with a cold beer on

the back veranda of this restored homestead. Day 2 Watarrka

National Park (Kings Canyon)/Kings Creek Station Travel

into the breathtaking Watarrka National Park, home of Kings

Canyon. Slip on comfortable shoes for an unforgettable hike

around its rim. Discover the Lost City and the Garden of Eden.

Spend the night at a wilderness lodge at Kings Creek Station, a fully

operational cattle and camel station. Be treated to a three-course

gourmet outback dinner - camel, kangaroo and barramundi may

be on the menu. Later, sit back and relax around the campfire with

a glass of wine and soak up the sights and sounds of the Outback.

Day 3 Uluru (Ayers Rock) Pass through red sand dunes and

desert oak country on the way to Yulara, the base for exploring

Uluru (Ayers Rock). Discover caves, view impressive art and learn

about the oldest culture on earth on a guided walking tour around

Uluru’s base. And as the sun sets, prepare to be awed by the

magical sight of the changing colours of this ancient rock. Day 4

Kata Tjuta (The Olgas)/Alice Springs Get up before the sun

and head to Kata Tjuta (The Olgas). Watching the sun rise over the

36 domes here is a moving experience. Be sure to bring a camera to

capture the beauty of this area as dawn breaks. Then, on a guided

walk, discover some of Kata Tjuta’s unique flora and fauna and learn

about the fire management procedures adopted by this park. After

pictures have been taken and vistas sufficiently soaked up, return

back to Alice Springs where the adventure comes to an end.

Get creative in a • dot painting class

Wait for the midday • sun to light up Standley Chasm

Enjoy a beer on the • back veranda

Take a wander around • Kings Canyon

Spend time exploring • Watarrka’s Lost City

Indulge in a delicious • outback feast

Learn of an ancient • culture at Uluru

Have a special • moment as the sun rises at Kata Tjuta

4 days, ex Alice SpringsDeparts every Friday in season

TRIP CODE PIKC

It was a dream come true to visit the Outback and it proved to be every bit as exciting and wonderful as I’d expected it to be.The leader’s knowledge was exceptional.

Dianne,New ZealandTravelled on the PIKC

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ACCOMMODATION Hotel (1 nt), motel (1 nt), permanent tented camping lodge (1 nt) TRANSPORT Air-conditioned all-terrain safari vehicle GROUP SIZE Max 20 MEALS 3 Breakfasts, 3 Dinners BUDGET See trip notes for additional costs of meals not included, optional activities & personal spending DEPARTS Every Fri from Jul-Dec & selected Fri from Jan-Jun GUARANTEE Departure guaranteed CARBON EMISSIONS OFFSET 634 kg pp per trip NOTES 1. This trip starts at 6.00 on day 1 and finishes at 17.00 on day 4. Please consider this when booking flights and accommodation.

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Kings Creek Station Alice SpringsWallace Rockhole

Watarrka NP (Kings Canyon)

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Glen Helen

Kata Tjuta(The Olgas) Uluru (Ayers Rock)

Above: MacDonnell Ranges, Northern Territory, Australia - Sally Johnson Below: Kings Canyon rim walk, Northern Territory, Australia

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Delve into Port • Arthur’s convict history

Admire Freycinet • National Park’s jagged peaks

Experience stunning • Wineglass Bay

Explore the diverse • and rugged beauty of Cradle Mountain

Relax in the charming • town of Strahan

Spot seals sunning • themselves along the coast of Bruny Island

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HobartTASMANIA

Launceston

Bicheno

Bay of Fires

Strahan

PortArthur

Cradle Mountain

Lake St ClairFreycinet NP

Bruny Island

ACCOMMODATION Hotel/motel (6 nts) TRANSPORT Minibus, boat, ferry GROUP SIZE Max 21 MEALS 6 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 3 Dinners BUDGET See trip notes for additional costs of meals not included, optional activities & personal spending DEPARTS Selected Sat from Oct-May GUARANTEE Subject to min 4 NOTES Trip begins at 7.30 on day 1 and finishes on arrival into Hobart around 18.00 on day 7. Please take this into consideration when booking any flights in and out of Hobart. TRAVELLER RATING Not applicable as this is a new itinerary

ITINERARY... Day 1 Hobart/Port Arthur Meet endangered

Tasmanian Devils at a wildlife sanctuary, then head south to the

photogenic Tasman Peninsula. Learn about convict life on a visit to

the historic Port Arthur area. Use free time to explore the buildings

and chilling prison ruins before returning to Hobart for the night.

Day 2 Freycinet National Park/Bicheno Discover the beautiful

Freycinet Peninsula. Don’t miss the optional walk to Wineglass

Bay, voted one of the world’s top beaches. Afterwards, travel to

Bicheno where there’s a chance to encounter penguins at dusk - an

unforgettable experience. Day 3 Bay of Fires/Launceston Soak

up the scenery on a walk through the stunning Bay of Fires. Enjoy

lunch at the charming fishing village of St Helens, before heading

to picturesque Launceston to visit Cataract Gorge. Day 4 Cradle

Mountain Spend the day at scenic Cradle Mountain, taking in

the lush forests, sparkling lakes and spectacular mountains of

this pristine World Heritage-listed national park. Day 5 Strahan

Indulge in Tassie’s famous oysters in the seaside town of Strahan.

Day 6 Lake St Clair/Hobart Enjoy time exploring peaceful Lake

St Clair, home to an amazing array of native wildlife including the

elusive platypus. In the afternoon, travel through the Derwent

Valley back to Hobart. Day 7 Bruny Island/Hobart Board a

boat and take in the rugged coastline around Bruny Island. An

abundance of wildlife such as seals, dolphins, whales, albatross and

other seabirds live here. Enjoy lunch at Adventure Bay, then relax

on the beach before returning to charming Hobart.

7 days, ex Hobart

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Tasmanian devil, Tasmania, Australia - Tom Brakefield

Find your very own • ‘local’ in the historic Rocks precinct

Enjoy a drink at the • oldest pub in Sydney

Take a ferry across the • picturesque harbour

Uncover the city’s • wartime history

Cycle past the iconic • Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge

Soak up up the natural • beauty of the Royal Botanic Gardens

Experience Sydney

ITINERARY... Day 1 Arrive Sydney Enjoy free time to explore

this sensational harbourside city. Later, meet up with a local guide

at Cadman’s Cottage - Sydney’s oldest house - for a walking tour

through some of Australia’s best pubs in Sydney’s Rocks precinct.

With convict-built lanes and cobblestone alleys, this is the location

of Sydney’s first European settlement. Once the home of sailors,

whalers and questionable figures, the Rocks is now one of the

city’s last remaining historical centres and its small alleys are best

explored on foot. Visit the oldest pub in Sydney and discover the

history of this area while sipping a local brew. Cap off the day with

a tasty meal at one of the local restuarants. Day 2 Sydney Get

acquainted with the well-heeled North Shore. Jump on a ferry

at Circular Quay and travel across the harbour to Taronga Zoo.

Take a relaxed walk along the scenic coastline past the historic

Georges Head cannons, which defended Sydney during wartime.

Hear stories of Indigenous and maritime history, then stop off for

a ‘cuppa’ in Balmoral before taking the bus back. Spend the rest

of the day exploring more of the city. Day 3 Depart Sydney

Saddle up for a half-day cycle through the streets of this great

city. Head back through the historic Rocks area, past the iconic

Harbour Bridge and Opera House for views that are nothing short

of sublime. Continue on through the Royal Botanic Gardens,

discovering hidden treasures along the way. Finish with a cold drink

at a local pub. This is a city that truly makes the most of its natural

setting and is the perfect destination for two-wheel exploration.

3 days, ex SydneyDeparts daily

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ACCOMMODATION Hotel (2 nts) TRANSPORT Bus, ferry, bicycle GROUP SIZE Max 12 MEALS 2 Breakfasts BUDGET See trip notes for additional costs of meals not included, optional activities & personal spending DEPARTS Daily GUARANTEE Departure guaranteed NOTES Please note that this trip is available in a basix, original or comfort style of accommodation. Please enquire at time of booking.

Photo Competition, Harbour Bridge, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia - Donna Stockton

Spirit of New ZealandTasmania Wild

ITINERARY... Day 1 Auckland/Waipoua Kauri Forest Leave

the big city behind and head north. Drop in at the Kauri Museum

before joining a local guide to visit Tane Mahuta, the ‘Lord of the

Forest’, in the Waipoua Kauri Forest. After, enjoy a guided twilight

rainforest walk. Days 2-3 Paihia/Bay of Islands Travel to Paihia

to explore the gorgeous Bay of Islands. There are many optional

activities to be enjoyed here. Take a dip with the dolphins, hike to

the Haruru Falls, or perhaps catch the ferry to New Zealand’s oldest

settlement, Russell. Days 4-5 Rotorua With bubbling mud pools,

exploding geysers, hot springs and multi-coloured mineral terraces,

Rotorua never fails to enthrall and excite. From mountain biking

to rafting, mud baths to Maori village visits, the range of optional

activities are endless. Day 6 Tongariro National Park Admire

Lake Taupo, then cross the vast volcanic plateau of Tongariro

National Park. The three mountains at the heart of the park,

Tongariro, Ngauruhoe and Ruapehu, have great significance for

the Maori people. Day 7 Wellington Surrounded by rolling green

hills and perched on a picturesque harbour, Wellington is bound

to impress. Enjoy a guided tour through the impresive Te Papa

Tongarewa museum. Days 8-9 Nelson Cross Cook Strait passing

the magnificent Marlborough Sounds. Continue to Nelson, known

for its wineries, breweries and arts and crafts community. Day 10

Punakaiki Nestled in the foothills of the Paparoa National Park

and boasting spectacular views of the wild west coast beaches,

Punakaiki’s location is unbeatable. Day 11 Fox Glacier Clamp

on some crampons for a guided hike across ancient ice and rock.

Days 12-14 Queenstown Have an adrenaline rush on a visit to

this thrillseekers’ mecca, then change pace with a cruise on Lake

Wakatipu and a visit to the Colonel’s Homestead for an evening

of high-country hospitality. Day 15 Milford Sound/Te Anau

Traverse Fiordland National Park to Milford Sound and take an

unforgettable cruise – be on the lookout for dolphins, seals and

penguins. Overnight in Te Anau. Day 16 Lake Ohau Journey

through Lord of the Rings territory to this lakeside settlement on

the outskirts of Mt Cook National Park. Day 17 Christchurch Visit

Lake Pukaki and Lake Tekapo before heading to Christchurch.

See ancient kauri trees • with a Maori guide

Relax in the sublime • Bay of Islands

Take a tour through • Te Papa Tongarewa

Trek across stunning • Fox Glacier

Explore action-packed • Queenstown

Enjoy high-country • hospitality

Cruise the length of • Milford Sound

17 days, Auckland to Christchurch

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Travel in reverse...

This trip also operates northbound from Christchurch to Auckland. Please see trip code PIKRC.

Our leader’s dedication, humour, enthusiasm and sense of adventure was infectious. If you want a fantastic holiday in NZ we totally recommend doing this trip.

Carissa & Belinda, AustraliaTravelled on the PIKZC

ACCOMMODATION Hotel (13 nts), lodge (3 nts) TRANSPORT Minibus, boat, ferry GROUP SIZE Max 14 MEALS 16 Breakfasts, 6 Dinners BUDGET See trip notes for additional costs of meals not included, optional activities & personal spending DEPARTS Selected Fri from Aug-Apr GUARANTEE Subject to min 4 CARBON EMISSIONS OFFSET 199 kg pp per trip NOTES 1. This trip starts at 7.00 on day 1 and finishes at 18.00 on day 17. Consider this when booking flights and accommodation. 2. This trip runs in reverse. See trip code PIKRC.

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QueenstownTe Anau

Punakaiki

Auckland

ChristchurchFox Glacier

Milford Sound

NelsonWellington

Paihia/Bay of IslandsWaipoua Kauri Forest

Lake Ohau

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Above: Photo Competition, Colourful Rotorua, New Zealand - Hayley Anderson Left: Glacier trekking, New Zealand - Cameron Gaze

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