Save $600 on a 11-night New Zealand & Australia escape with flights

view of Cairns North Queensland Australia

Down Under Answers customizes vacations for independent travelers to Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific Islands to suit and style, taste and budget.

A new offer combines the best of Australia with a 3-city visit to Melbourne, Cairns & Sydney. This 12-night air-inclusive getaway with Virgin Australia offers you four nights in each city, with plenty of time to explore and fill your days with must-do experiences. You can choose your own activities to make your trip just your style.

This bundled trip includes:

Round-trip airfare on Virgin Australia from Los Angeles to Melbourne, Cairns and Sydney
Flights between the three destinations
Four nights in Melbourne
Four nights in Cairns
Four nights in Sydney
All taxes and fees
Not included: An Australian visa/ETA and associated costs of about $128.

Here are per person rates based on various departure seasons for double occupancy and triple occupancy (three persons traveling and sharing accommodations) in the Standard hotel categories:

Depart April 1-June 28: $1,859 double / $1,739 triple
Depart July 24-September 17: $1,859 double / $1,849 triple
Depart January 20-March 31: $2,049 double / $1,949 triple
Depart June 29-July 23: $2,129 double $1,989 triple
Depart through December 10: $2,399 double / $2,199 triple

Travel is based on midweek days with weekend averaging $55 higher, each way. First Class and Deluxe hotel categories are also available at higher per person rates. Air add-ons available from other departure airports, however, compare the purchase of the quote vs. purchasing a separate round-trip ticket from your hometown to LAX. Just be sure to add an overnight before the overwater departure, or at least several hours between the separately ticketed itinerary.

Trip Tips: Don’t miss the opportunity to go beyond Melbourne to take one of the world’s best drives through down the scenic Great Ocean Road past seaside towns and coastal landscapes including the Twelve Apostles. And from Caines, find a dive adventure in the Great Barrier Reef and an exploration tour of Daintree Rainforest, the oldest living rainforest on earth.

Book this independent trip on or before December 31. See Clark’s travel planning and booking guide for the best tips on stress-free travel.

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