An invitation from Tour Leader, Maree McClelland:

Join us for a pre-cruise 3-day optional tour package including travel on the Northern Explorer, one of the great Rail Journeys of New Zealand. Travel through the central heartland of the North Island from Wellington, the harbour capital and arts and culture centre to Auckland, New Zealand’s largest city. All of this will be a wonderful lead up to our 8 night fully inclusive cruise aboard Crystal Serenity.

Our Lifestyle Travel tailor made itinerary will allow us to indulge in all of this at an easy pace. Throughout the journey we will enjoy five-star comfort, fabulous food and the friendship and security of small group travel.

Please join me!

LIFESTYLE TRAVEL PACKAGE – WELLINGTON TO MELBOURNE

• Twin/Double Share: $11,997.00 per person

• Single Supplement: On Application

BOOKING TERMS & CONDITIONS:

• Non-refundable deposit of $1500.00 per person within 7 days of confirmation.

• Balance of payment: Due by Thursday 20 November 2025.

• Other T’s & C’s available upon request.

PACKAGE INCLUSIONS:

Lifestyle Inclusions

• Tour Manager assistance throughout

• Welcome drinks Wellington

• Group Transfers in Wellington & Auckland

  Accommodation

• 2 nights accommodation in Wellington

• 1 night accommodation in Auckland

  Rail Feature

• Great Journeys of New Zealand - Northern Explorer Rail Journey from Wellington to Auckland

• Inclusive drinks and dining service throughout the journey

• Exclusive kitchen carriage preparing hot & cold meals

• Paddock to Plate regionally inspired food menu

• Paired drinks menu

• Specialist Table Service & Storytelling

• Specialist barista coffee service

• Exclusive Scenic Plus carriage

• Panoramic windows, spacious carriage, and comfy table or paired seating

• Luggage Check In & Drop off

• Personal service

  Meals

• Breakfast daily, lunch and dinner on train, all meals whilst cruising

  Crystal Cruise

• 8 night fully inclusive Crystal Cruise + $150.00 per person on board credit

NOT INCLUDED:

• Airfares / transportation to Wellington

• Meals other than stated

A TOUR WITH A DIFFERENCE:

Friendship, freedom, flexibility and most importantly fun will be the focus of my chosen itinerary, created from the experiences shared and knowledge gained during my 50 years plus of involvement with Norfolk tourism.

Our experience won’t be structured like a coach tour. Instead, as a group we will experience the “must see” tourist highlights, share a special dining experience each day and meet many locals, who Maree has called friends for decades.

Days can be spent re connecting with nature. Enjoy the sandy beach at Emily Bay or perhaps snorkel in the reef protected waters. Go hiking in the National Park with palm and pine filled valleys and magnificent coastal scenery. Play golf, tennis, bowls or simply relax at a scenic spot – deciding which scenic spot will be the greatest challenge! Choose additional tours according to your personal interests.

OUR ACCOMMODATION: OCEAN BREEZE COTTAGES

Located on the edge of town, you will enjoy the spacious fully self-contained cottages at Ocean Breeze. Whilst not luxurious they are well appointed, convenient and allow great flexibility.  Serve breakfast on your balcony after sleeping in, pack a picnic or invite friends for a drink!   Our “Lifestyle Clubhouse” is a great space where we can meet as a group and on occasions dine in the company of locals as they prepare Island specialties for us.

Each unit comes with a hire car so exploring during leisure time is easy.  You will enjoy every minute in this paradise.

TOUR INCLUSIONS:

• Return economy class air fares Melbourne/Brisbane/Norfolk/Sydney/Melbourne

• 1 night hotel pre tour – Alcyone Hotel Residences Brisbane on the river

• 8 nights Ocean Breeze Cottages – Norfolk Island

• One auto rental car per unit (petrol & insurance extra)

• Airport transfers (Brisbane, Norfolk & Sydney)

• Half day orientation tour plus 2 special interest tours

• Cyclorama, 2 unlimited Museum Passes

• 4WD tour

• Coral Reef Cruise

• Pitcairn Settlers Village

• Trial of Fifteen Play

• 7 special dinners, 1 clifftop breakfast walk, farewell morning brunch

• Many other surprise inclusions

• Tour Management by Maree McClelland

Tour Cost Per Person: Ex Melbourne - 2026

Twin share one bedroom cottage:                     $5399.00

Sole use one bedroom apartment:                   Limited Availability - Price on Application

Business Class upgrade                                          $1917.00

BOOKING TERMS & CONDITIONS:

A deposit of $500.00 per person is due within 7 days of booking along with a completed booking form.

Balance of payment: 01 March, 2026

Bookings cancelled after 02 March - Non-Refundable

Bookings cancelled prior to 31 January - $500 booking fee per reservation

Bookings cancelled 01-28 February - Loss of Deposit

*Price is based on a minimum of 17 passengers.  Should we not reach this minimum number, prices may need to be adjusted. Inclusions may vary due to local conditions/availability.

We are excited to launch our newest escorted group tour for 2026, Exploring Africa & The Garden Route! Departing Friday 7 August 2026, this tour will be escorted by Maree McClelland who invites you to answer the "Call of the African Wild".

YOUR INVITATION TO TOUR

I am regularly asked where my favourite place is! My standard response is always, where I am at the time. However, when pressed for a “but where”, I always find myself coming back to Africa! It’s an amazing place and should be visited by all at least once in a lifetime!

One of the first things we learn as children is the African animals: Lion, leopard, giraffe, elephant, hippopotamus, zebra and more! The first time I found myself surrounded by these amazing beasts in the wild, it was an emotional experience. An experience I now hope to share with you on our Lifestyle – Exploring Africa & The Garden Route 2026 Tour.

The itinerary we have designed will take us to South Africa, Zimbabwe for the Victoria Falls, Botswana and back to South Africa to tour the famous Garden Route. These destinations will offer us a variety of Safari experiences – Chobe National Park in Botswana offers open plains and river flats abundant in Elephants and Water Buffalo. At Pilanesberg National Park, situated in a crater near Kruger, lions reign supreme. Our tour will conclude amongst the “Big Five” at KARIEGA, a private Game Reserve. Three quite different but equally amazing experiences.

There is of course more to Africa than Game Parks and animals. We will also take you there! Just 18 participants will have the opportunity to join this tour so answer the call and book early to avoid disappointment.

Maree McClelland - Tour Host

What's included in Exploring Africa & The Garden Route 2026:

• Economy class air flying Qantas return from Australia.

• 1 night accommodation at Sydney Airport.

African Touring

• 1 night accommodation at Johannesburg Airport

• Pre Tour Half Day Trip to Apartheid Museum & Soweto Village

• Touring with Collette.

• 14 nights accommodation

• 29 Meals - 13 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, 10 Dinners

• Inter-flights from Johannesburg

• Hotel Transfers

• Attraction Taxes and Fees

• Tour Gratuities

The Garden Route

• 3 nights luxury accommodation

• 2 nights accommodation in Kariega Game Reserve with Full Board and 2 Daily Game Drives.

• Transport in a modern 32-seater air-conditioned touring vehicle and the services of a professional driver and tour guide.

• Entrance fees into Tsitsikamma National Park, Cango Caves, Cango Ostrich Farm and Whale Cruise Experience, as per the itinerary.

Tour Cost Per Person: Ex Melbourne

Twin Share:                                                  TBA

Single Supplement:                                    TBA (Limited Availability)

Premium Economy upgrade:                    TBA

Business Class upgrade:                            TBA

BOOKING TERMS & CONDITIONS:

• Non-refundable deposit of TBA per person - Due within TBA days of booking along with a completed booking form.

• Balance of payment: Due by Friday 1 May 2026

• Bookings cancelled prior to 1 May 2026 - Loss of Deposit

• Bookings cancelled after 1 May 2026 - 100% Cancellation

 Price is based on a minimum of 15 passengers. Should we not reach this minimum number, prices may be adjusted.