15-Day Australia, New Zealand, and Cook Islands Vacation

You’ll spend 15 days vacationing in the southern hemisphere, with stops in Sydney, Australia; Auckland, New Zealand; and Rarotonga, Cook Islands. All trips include:

• Round-trip airfare from Los Angeles (LAX) to Rarotonga, Sydney and Auckland
• Airport/hotel transfers throughout
• Four nights standard accommodation at The Edgewater Resort & Spa or similar*, in Rarotonga
• Four nights standard accommodation at Cambridge Hotel Sydney or similar
• Four nights standard accommodation at Rydges Auckland or similar
• Applicable airline fuel surcharges
• US/foreign taxes & fees, including September 11 security fee

Rarotonga, Cook Islands

Lonely Planet calls the Cook Islands “a castaway’s dream comes true.” The archipelago is made up of 15 islands, and Rarotonga—the largest and most populous—is considered the hub. While away your days exploring its white sandy beaches and lush inner jungles.

• Te Vara Nui Village: Here, you can enjoy a buffet dinner and a night show with dancers and fire-twirlers, who perform on a floating island in the middle of a small lagoon.
• Titikaveka Beach is popular for snorkeling, swimming, and kayaking, thanks to its calm and shallow waters.
• Hotel: The Edgewater Resort & Spa

Sydney, Australia

Originally built as a British colony for exiled convicts, Sydney—Australia’s most famous city and the capital of New South Wales—is today a hotbed of art, culture, and architectural wonders. We’ve listed a few highlights below.

• Home to around 100 beaches: The city is full of “Sydneysiders”—flip-flop-clad surfers—who are constantly in search of the best waves; Garie Beach and Shark Island are rumored to be some of the top spots.
• Can’t-miss attraction: The Royal Botanic Gardens, which have been around for nearly two centuries, teem with cacti, well-manicured rose gardens, and tropical trees sheltering hundreds of fruit bats.
• Hotel: Cambridge Hotel Sydney

Auckland, New Zealand

Auckland has more boats per capita than any other place in the world, hence its nickname: “City of Sails.” If you can tear yourself from the beautiful beaches lining the Hauraki Gulf, take a ferry to Rangitoto and Motutapu Islands. Here, you can hike to a volcano summit and tour underground lava tunnels and WWII bunkers. Cap off your day in Auckland’s waterfront Parnell district, where you can browse boutiques set into converted Victorian homes.

• Explore Tolkien-worthy landscapes in the Hunua Ranges, where you can trek dense forests and dive into waterfall-fed swimming holes. If that’s not authentic enough, there are plenty of tours centered around The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings that embark from Auckland.
• Bungee jump off the Auckland Harbour Bridge; the sport was invented in New Zealand.
• Hotel: Rydges Auckland

Frequently Asked Questions

1. From what airport does the deal depart? How much does it cost to fly from a city that isn’t included in the deal options? The departure airport is Los Angeles (LAX). The supplemental cost to depart from additional airports is subject to departure date and availability at the time of booking. Contact Down Under Answers at (866) 908-1242 for availability and pricing.

2. Can we extend our trip before or after the promotional dates for the deal? Yes, you may extend your trip for a supplemental fee at the time of booking. Extensions are subject to availability.

3. How do I find out if the dates I want to travel are available? View the departure dates listed in the deal options above. If there are multiple dates listed in a deal option, call Down Under Answers at (866) 908-1242 for the most up ­to ­date availability.

4. What happens if I buy the Groupon and my travel dates are not available? We suggest calling to redeem your vouchers ASAP so that you do not run into this problem. If Down Under Answers is unable to book your trip during the available departure dates and before the book-by date, Groupon will refund your purchase.

5. Does my child need a Groupon, and can they stay in my room? Children may share a room with parent but parents should contact Down Under Answers for the price of bringing a child or children on this vacation.

6. Is the price advertised available on every date? Airfare and hotel rooms are subject to availability. Additional fees may apply for some departure dates. Contact Down Under Answers for details.

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