Australia and New Zealand

In October 2003, Louise and Gordon traveled to Australia and New Zealand. Our almost four-week stay included Melbourne, Kangaroo Island (don't miss this unspoiled gem should you travel down under), Alice Springs, an overnight ride on the Ghan Train, Uluru (the Aboriginal name for Ayers Rock), Daintree National Rainforest, the Great Barrier Reef, and Sydney. Our New Zealand trip included the beautiful southern island - Queenstown and Christchurch. Our travel companions were experienced travelers with diverse backgrounds. We became great friends. We had our hair styled by the "Roaring 40" winds; were there just as the spring flowers and trees were erupting with grand color and scents; spent a cold evening with the fairy penguins of Kangaroo Island; tasted wonderful Australian and New Zealand wines; snorkeled at the Great Barrier Reef; and ballooned over the outback.
The women of the Michigan Mafia, the world-class Las Vegas shoppers, the triplets' grandparents, and our southern California neighbors made the trip wonderful, interesting, and comfortable. Tilly, our tour leader, went out of her way to open her heart and her country to us - fantastic!
This "ultimate" trip was sponsored by Overseas Adventure Travel. Yes, they are regularly referred to as "OAT."

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