$310$2,795 * per person Twin Share

ex BNE

* Single Supplement ex BNE

COUNTRY ROCK FESTIVAL BAY OF ISLANDS NEW ZEALAND

hosted by Rodney Vincent & Terry Gordon

TERMS & CONDITIONS: *Price is per person Twin Share fully inclusive. Single Supplement applies. Credit card surcharges apply. Deposit of AUD$500 per person is required to secure tour. Tour requires a minimum number of passengers to depart. Prices may fluctuate if surcharges, fee, taxes or currency change, prices current as at 3 February 2016. Go See Touring Pty Ltd T/A Go See Touring Member of Helloworld QLD Lic No: 3198772 ABN: 72122522276

Return airfare including taxes ex BNE with Air NZ7 Nights Castaway Norfolk IslandCooked Breakfast DailyFull Christmas Buffet LunchScenic BBQ Lunch4 Dinners including:Island Fish Fry

HIGHLIGHTS:Half Day Orientation TourWonderland By NightBehind the HedgesGreenfingers TourColleen McCullough Home TourMutiny on the BountyBreakfast Bush WalkTwo Chimneys Wine Tasting and LunchChristian Brothers Cheese Tour

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Enjoy Christmas with a difference this year - relaxing on beautiful Norfolk Island! Please join Australian garden guide Brian Sams on this 8 day fully escorted tour to beautiful Norfolk Island. If you are lucky enough to have travelled with Brian in the past, you will know you are in for a fabulous time. You will enjoy exclusive touring to some of Norfolk’s loveliest gardens, including some busy working gardens, as well as a host of local touring, special dinners and attractions. Discover the natural beauty and pristine environment of this tiny Island, meet friendly locals, savour the culinary delights and stroll the National Parks and reserves dotted with the iconic Norfolk Island Pines. We plan for a very special Christmas with all the fun and no stress. Book now as places are limited.

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Day 1 - Tuesday 20 December 2016 (D) Welcome Function/Dinner at Hotel

On arrival you need to collect your checked luggage and clear customs and immigration. Once in the main terminal you will be met by our local ground operator - Pinetree Tours and transferred to your hotel, The Castaway Hotel and Resort, which will be your home for the next 7 nights. This boutique hotel has been fully refurbished and is ideally located in a lovely quiet spot just a short walk to the centre of town or a few minutes’ drive to the historic Kingston precinct. Developed from an historic family home, Castaway continues to be family owned and operated with exceptional friendly island hospitality. Enjoy a special welcome gathering of the group with drinks and nibbles provided. Tonight enjoy a three course dinner at your hotel. Day 2 - Wednesday 21 December 2016 (B, L) Half Day Orientation Tour/Picnic Lunch/Wonderland by Night

Pinetree Tours Half Day Orientation Tour is a must for every visitor. Visit historic Kingston, Cascade, Longridge and much more. See and hear about the famous convict buildings, beautiful beaches and golf course, the renowned Melanesian Chapel, local Government laws and lifestyle. Enjoy views from scenic spots on this full commentary conducted tour. Rest for a delicious morning tea in the garden of an historic island home built by Fletcher Quintal - descendant of ‘Bounty’ mutineers Fletcher Christian and Matthew Quintal. Lunch today will be a picnic lunch in a scenic spot. After lunch there is an option (own cost) to visit Fletcher’s Mutiny Cyclorama. This is an unforgettable experience. This is one of only a handful of paintings of this type in the world and is based on an art form made popular in the 1800’s. Walk inside the circular painting and be surrounded by the immense artwork. A spectacular 3D effect is achieved in this painting with its detailed artwork and realistic perspective and the story that traces the history of the Bounty leaving England through Tahiti, Pitcairn Island and arrival at Norfolk Island in 1856. Tonight the setting is 10 acres of magical Norfolk pines and bushland lit up like an enchanted forest. Meander along (or ride in the ‘moon buggy’) a gentle winding path whilst a descendant of one of the Bounty mutineers recites poetry written by local poet Archie Bigg. The dioramas are lit up and the setting is magical. Day 3 - Thursday 22 December 2016 (B, D) Behind the Hedges Tour/Colleen McCullough Tour/Island Fish Fry/Mutiny on the Bounty

Travel to Anson Bay to visit a small hobby farm, which has been instrumental in improving our local livestock industry. Close by see a demonstration at Norfolk’s major pottery and browse at the Cottage Pottery shop. After a delicious morning tea at a scenic location, visit a beautiful private and commercial garden that supplies our local florists with stock. Finish the tour with a visit to a beautiful Banyan tree on a private property. World renowned author Colleen McCullough wrote 24 books. Her first novel “Tim” inspired a movie and actor Mel Gibson played the main role. Her second novel, “The Thorn Birds” has never been out of print and has sold more than 30 million copies worldwide. It has been translated into more than 20 languages. The world renowned author made Norfolk Island her home in 1979 and lived on Norfolk Island until her passing in 2015. Colleen created an amazing majestic home on Norfolk Island with her husband Ric Robinson. Ric and Colleen’s home was never open to the public until her passing. This is an exclusive guided tour to the author’s magnificent property. You will be escorted through Ric and Colleen’s home and view some of their priceless collections from around the world. Tonight enjoy a feast of Island dishes, salads, homemade bread and fresh fried fish, followed by Island desserts and tea or coffee. Watch the sun set from Puppy’s Point on Norfolk’s beautiful western coastline and enjoy some local entertainment. See descendants of the Bounty mutineers bring the story of the famed ‘Mutiny on the Bounty’ and historic events to life in an outdoor amphitheatre on Norfolk’s western coastline.Day 4 - Friday 23 December 2016 (B, L) Garden Tour/Two Chimneys Wine Tasting and Lunch

A tour featuring some of the Island’s loveliest gardens. Throughout the morning you will visit a nursery owned and operated by a young Norfolk Islander. You will also view the hydroponics. Later visit a gorgeous private garden with a spectacular view. Morning tea is served in a scenic location. Your visit to the winery will be directly after this tour. Today transfer to Two Chimneys Wines - Norfolk’s only winery. The winery was established in 2002 and whilst the vines are maturing the family enjoy quality support of many in the wine industry and this is reflected in the wine produced under their own “Two Chimneys Wines” label. After your welcome and introductory talk enjoy a formal wine tasting from the premium wine range. Two Chimneys Wines are renowned for Noelene’s “Vineyard Platter”. The platter of home-made delicacies is the very best example of quality design and presentation and represents the best fresh produce that is available from the family garden. Enjoy a complimentary glass of premium wine and finish your lunch with a decadent home-made exotic gateau and locally sourced plunger coffee.Day 5 - Saturday 24 December 2016 (B) Breakfast Bush Walk

This morning take your choice of a stroll through One Hundred Acres Reserve or for the more energetic, a leisurely 3.5km walk through scenic Mt Bates to Captain Cook Monument. If you prefer not to rise early and bush walk you’ll be picked up a little later and taken to join the walkers at Anson Bay as they return from their walk and where you’ll all enjoy a delicious breakfast barbecue on the cliff top.Day 6 - Sunday 25 December 2016 (B, L) Christmas Day

A full Christmas Buffet will be at your hotel today.Day 7 - Monday 26 December 2016 (B, D) Golf or Convict Settlement Tour/Farewell Dinner at Hotel

This afternoon there is a choice of tours either: Golf afternoon Join us at 12.00 to be transferred to the picturesque golf club where you can buy lunch (own expense) and enjoy the view before we head out to play 9 holes of golf. This golf day is intended to be fun for golfers, hackers and non-golfers alike or Convict Settlement Tour Meet at 1pm to have an interesting and in depth look at the historic Georgian settlement of Kingston. Afternoon tea will be included. Tonight enjoy a two course farewell dinner at your hotel.Day 8 - Tuesday 27 December 2016 (B) Cheese Tour/Depart Norfolk

Christian Brothers Cheese Company is a boutique dairy and cheese producer started by two island brothers Glen and John Christian. The two over two hours will take you through a local farm with beautiful ocean views where you’ll meet the milk cows, try the milking machine, see beehives and hear about producing the local honey. A quick visit to the local sawmill is an added bonus. The tour travels to Glen’s house where you sample the range of cheeses with tasty condiments and complementary wine. Enjoy the scenic ocean and valley views from the verandah whilst cheesemaker John gives you an informative talk.

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