FIU Alumni Australia/New Zealand 2013

Itinerary

 Auckland

New Zealands largest city sprawls over seven volcanos and around two picturesque bays. Aucklands amazing geography and warm, humid climate has inspired a lifestyle thats regularly ranked in the worlds top ten. In just half an hour you can be almost anywhere - sailing to an island, trekking through the rainforest, picnicking on a volcano, sampling wines at a vineyard or wandering a wild, black sand surf beach. Aucklands layout makes it easy to jump quickly from one theme to another.

 Tauranga

Tauranga, located in the Bay of Plenty region, is a unique coastal city favoured by abundant sunshine all year round, beautiful beaches and fertile soils. The Bay of Plenty region has a population in excess of 75,000 and is one of the fastest growing areas of New Zealand. One of the biggest influences on the region's prosperity is the Port of Tauranga. As New Zealand's largest export port, it handles locally produced paper and timber products, kiwifruit and dairy products bound for the international market. Tauranga is only 2 and a half hours drive from Auckland and an hour and a quarter from Hamilton.

 At Sea

Relax and enjoy your vacation onboard your ship. You can do as much or as little as you want.

 Wellington

With its bay, steep hillsides and cable cars, Wellington may remind you of San Fransciso. Wander through the Alexander Turnbull Library; shop at Lambton Quay; or tour the National Museum and Art Gallery.

 Christchurch

On the east coast of New Zealands south island, Christchurch is the countrys most English city, with its willow-lined River Avon and ivy-covered Gothic buildings. Visit Catherdral Square and the Botanic Gardens, view the Canterbury Plains and stop for a sumptuous Devonshire tea.

 Dunedin

Visit Dunedins Scottish-influenced architecture including Olveston House and Lanarch Castle, the stunning railway station, and more. Or ride the railway to Pukerangi. You can also see the Otago Peninsula with its colonies of penguins and albatrosses.

 Dusky Sound

Powerful glaciers carving their way toward the sea 14,000 years ago created New Zealand´s magnificent Fjordland, the awesome beauty of which is unmatched outside Norway. Unparalled views of rarely seen Dusky Sound are overpowering in their raw majesty. The largest of New Zealand´s fjords, it was discovered by Captain Cook in 1770 and its haunting beauty remains untouched.

 Doubtful Sound

Powerful glaciers carving their way toward the sea 14,000 years ago created New Zealand´s magnificent Fjordland, the awesome beauty of which is unmatched outside Norway. Doubtful Sound is the deepest of the fiords at 421m deep. There are three 'arms' to the fiord with some dramatic waterfalls amongst the highlights to be seen.

 Milford Sound

Carved by glacial ice thousands of years ago, Milford Sound is a living travel poster. Sheer granite cliffs rise hundreds of feet above you. White plumed waterfalls tumble from mountain valleys into the gorge. Seals sun themselves on the rock islands and penguins swim in the icy blue water.

 At Sea

Relax and enjoy your vacation onboard your ship. You can do as much or as little as you want.

 At Sea

Relax and enjoy your vacation onboard your ship. You can do as much or as little as you want.

 Melbourne

Started by merchants rather than convicts and fueled by a great gold rush, Melbourne reflects its prosperous 19th century beginnings in its glass high-rises. To experience Melbourne, ride a historic tram past terraced houses, visit art galleries, or shop the fashionable "Paris End" boutiques of Collins Street.

 At Sea

Relax and enjoy your vacation onboard your ship. You can do as much or as little as you want.

 Sydney

The distinctive Sydney Opera House greets you as you enter this most picturesque of harbors. Learn more about the birthplace of Australia with a visit to the historic "Rocks" section, or watch the street performers and shop for "Australiana" at Darling Harbor.

 Sydney

The distinctive Sydney Opera House greets you as you enter this most picturesque of harbors. Learn more about the birthplace of Australia with a visit to the historic "Rocks" section, or watch the street performers and shop for "Australiana" at Darling Harbor.