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Explore the land “Down Under” with Central Holidays West on our once-in-a-lifetime South Pacific Highlights 2017 travel program to Australia and New Zealand. Explore the deep blue sea on a catamaran cruise and snorkel adventure to the Great Barrier Reef, enjoy the magnificent beauty of Sydney Harbor on a coffee cruise and learn about Australia’s rich history while exploring aboriginal villages – these are just a few of the highlights on your adventure through Cairns, Sydney, Melbourne, Christchurch, Queenstown and more. Panoramic city tours and outdoor adventures into caves and along beaches will open your eyes to the true beauty of the South Pacific. Join us on the journey in 2017! SOUTH PACIFIC HIGHLIGHTS FEATURING AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND SEPTEMBER 10-26, 2017 FROM $7,399 AIR & LAND 17 DAYS, 14 NIGHTS INCLUDING HOTELS, MEALS, DAY TRIPS AND AIRFARE FROM BOISE, ID For more details and reservations contact: Theresa Hardin at the Caldwell Chamber of Commerce E-mail: [email protected] • Telephone: (208) 459-7493 Reservations can also be made on our online booking engine www.centralholidayswest.com/booking. The group booking code is: B002147 Member of Hurry, at this price the trip will sell out quickly.

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Explore the land “Down Under” with Central Holidays West on our once-in-a-lifetime South Pacific Highlights 2017travel program to Australia and New Zealand. Explore the deep blue sea on a catamaran cruise and snorkel adventureto the Great Barrier Reef, enjoy the magnificent beauty of Sydney Harbor on a coffee cruise and learn about Australia’srich history while exploring aboriginal villages – these are just a few of the highlights on your adventure through Cairns,Sydney, Melbourne, Christchurch, Queenstown and more. Panoramic city tours and outdoor adventures into caves andalong beaches will open your eyes to the true beauty of the South Pacific. Join us on the journey in 2017!

SOUTH PACIFIC HIGHLIGHTSFEATURING AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND

SEPTEMBER 10-26, 2017FROM $7,399 AIR & LAND

17 DAYS, 14 NIGHTS INCLUDING HOTELS, MEALS, DAY TRIPS AND AIRFARE FROM BOISE, ID

For more details and reservations contact:Theresa Hardin at the Caldwell Chamber of CommerceE-mail: [email protected] • Telephone: (208) 459-7493

Reservations can also be made on our online booking engine www.centralholidayswest.com/booking. The group booking code is: B002147

Member of

Hurry, at this price the trip will sell out quickly.

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Days 1 & 2 Depart USA Exhilaratingly diverse, intriguing, welcoming,and full of adventure, Australia & New Zealand await with near endlessopportunities for discovery and fun! The sixth largest country in the world,this land “Down Under” presents a dazzling range of landscapes andseascapes to enjoy – from renowned beaches and reefs, to rainforests,deserts, and a rugged interior terrain known as the Outback. Yourfascinating Aussie experience begins today as you board your flight boundfor Australia. As you travel en route from the USA to Australia, you will crossthe International Dateline, an imaginary line running from the North Poleto the South Pole that denotes the place where a new day begins. Crossingthe line from the east to the west adds a day while crossing it from westto the east subtracts a day. You’ll “regain” a day when flying from Australiaback to the USA at the conclusion of your Australian escapade!Day 3 Arrive Cairns, Australia Upon arrival in Cairns, you will be greetedat the airport by your private driver and coach and embark on asightseeing tour en-route to your hotel. Check into your hotel then say helloto Cairns, the major center in Tropical North Queensland. This area is awell-known and traveled gateway to the Great Barrier Reef. Along thefringes of this city you will find abundant rainforests, yet to the North andSouth the vast ocean teeming with marine life and sandy white beachesawaits to be explored. In this mesmerizing area you can delve intoaboriginal cultural, cuddle an Australian Koala, or have an underwateradventure in the Great Barrier Reef. This evening there will be a Welcomedinner with your fellow travelers. (D)Day 4 Cairns/Great Barrier Reef Catamaran Cruise After breakfasttoday, the Great Barrier Reef beckons with moments to relish and shareon your full-day cruise experience to breathtaking Michaelmas Cay. TheGreat Barrier Reef is the world’s most impressive coral reef systemboasting amazing white sand cays, an expansive array of fish and diversemarine life that can be found within its depths, and hundreds of lushtropical islands. An exclusive beach island welcomes you at MichaelmasCay. This Cay is a protected seabird sanctuary that hosts more than20,000 migratory seabirds and is one of the most important nesting sitesin the Southern Hemisphere. Your sailing experience on a large Australiancatamaran will offer you a variety of ways to explore The Great BarrierReef. You can snorkel and dive from the beach rather than from a pontooninto deep waters. Featuring a large environmentally friendly sailingcatamaran that glides along at low speeds, you are assured maximumcomfort at sea. The vessel offers a spacious wide open foredeck perfectfor sun bathing as well as comfortable lounge seating. Included in thisexcursion are morning and afternoon refreshments, as well as a delicioushot and cold buffet freshly prepared onboard with seafood selections.Return to Cairns in the late afternoon. (B,L)Day 5 Cairns The amazing experiences continue today after breakfastin your hotel with the opportunity to explore a rainforest environment. The“Village in the Rainforest” – Kuranda – welcomes you on an optionalexcursion where you will learn about Tropical North Queensland's history.During this relaxing journey by train, take-in the breathtaking scenery asyou traverse the rainforest. On your way to Kuranda, you will enjoy the rareopportunities to stop in Barron Gorge and along Stoney Creek Bridge tophotograph the unique settings. Take some time to delve into Kuranda onyour own where you can have lunch at a local restaurant or enjoy someshopping at the area’s heritage markets. The Asian Butterfly Sanctuary isyour next stop on this exciting day trip where you can partake in a wildlifeencounter. Leaving Kuranda, we enjoy a spectacular Skyrail experience.Spanning over 10 miles over pristine rainforest, this cable car journeyallows you to explore the wonders of an ancient tropical rainforest andlearn about one of the most botanically fascinating and diverse areas onearth. Gliding just meters above the rainforest canopy, the Skyrail journeyimmerses you in an intimate rainforest experience where you’ll see, hear,smell and become part of the tropical rainforest environment. We will alsovisit the Tjapukai Aboriginal Culture Park to interact with Australia’s40,000 year old aboriginal culture. Tonight enjoy your included dinner ata local restaurant. (B,D)Day 6 Cairns – Sydney This morning we head to the airport to departCairns and head to Sydney. Welcome to spectacular Sydney, Australia’sfirst and most vibrant city. From its relaxed coastal ambiance with vastoutdoor lifestyle activities, to its sophisticated arts scene, shopping, andexceptional food & wine, Sydney beckons with excitement for all. Onarrival, transfer by private coach to your hotel. Settle into your hotel, ideally

TOUR FEATURES•ROUND TRIP INTERNATIONAL AIR TRANSPORTATION - Air

transportation from Boise, ID and inner Australia and NewZealand flights

•FIRST-CLASS ACCOMMODATIONS - Hotel accommodations for 14 nights

•SUPERB CUISINE - 21 included meals consisting of 14 buffetbreakfasts, 2 lunches and 5 dinners

•COMPREHENSIVE ROUTE - Visiting Cairns, Sydney, Melbourne,Christchurch, Queenstown, Rotorua and Auckland

•SIGHTSEEING TOUR PROGRAM - Sightseeing, including localguide and all entrance fees as per the day to day

•CULTURAL DISCOVERY SERIES - Our program encompassescultural connections, in-depth learning on the local economy,social systems and interaction with locals

•PROFESSIONAL TOUR DIRECTOR - Assistance of a professionalTour Director upon arrival

•DELUXE MOTORCOACHES - Touring by private deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach

•BAGGAGE HANDLING AND TRANSFERS - Baggage handling forone piece of checked luggage outside of the airport

TOUR HIGHLIGHTSVisit the Southern Hemisphere, cross the Equator andInternational Date Line, experience the culture and traditions of Australia and New Zealand.

Cairns - Catamaran Cruise to Great Barrier ReefSydney - Sydney city tour seeing Bondi Beach, Opal Presentation,Sydney Harbor Coffee CruiseMelbourne - Melbourne City TourChristchurch - Christchurch panoramic city tour including lunch atthe foot of Mt. CookQueenstown - Queenstown city tour including Bungy BridgeRotorua - Thermal Reserve and Maori Village, Rainbow SpringsNature Park, Maori Hangi Feast farewell dinnerAuckland - Waitomo Glow Worm Caves, Auckland panoramic citytour including the Auckland Tower

(3) Cairns - (3) Sydney – (2) Melbourne – (1) Christchurch – (3) Queenstown – (2) Rotorua

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Sydney

Melbourne

Blue Mountains

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QueenstownChristchurch

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Milford Sound3

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SOUTH PACIFIC HIGHLIGHTS FEATURING AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND17 days from$7,399 air & land

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located in the city-center near Sydney’s many must see attractions, such asSydney Harbour, Darling Harbour, Centrepoint Tower, The Rocks, and therenowned Opera House. (B)Day 7 Sydney/City Tour/Capt. Cook Coffee Cruise Start your day with ahearty full breakfast at your hotel. Then embark on a rousing half day tour ofSydney with a professional and insightful guide. Visit Sydney’s famedChinatown. Take-in the Royal Botanic Gardens, situated on the edge ofSydney Harbor along Farm Cove, where you can enjoy an outstandingcollection of plants from Australia and across the globe. Tour the city’sfashionable Eastern Suburbs. Venture along to Sydney Harbour National Parkand discover breathtaking views from “the Gap” – ocean cliffs facing theTasman Sea and Sydney Harbor. Experience the area’s iconic Bondi Beach.Then discover one of the world’s most captivating architectural sights, theSydney Opera House, poised grandly on Sydney Harbour. Cultural DiscoverySeries - Along the way we will visit an establishment to learn about AustralianOpals. After lunch (on your own) you take a Capt. Cook coffee cruise. On thisexcursion you will sail around the Sydney Harbour, taking-in some of Sydney’smost spectacular sights from a different perspective. As you cruise the MainHarbor, you will glide past the Opera House, The Royal Botanic Gardens,exuberant mansions of the exclusive Eastern Suburbs, Garden Island Navalbase, and Watsons Bay beach. Sail under Sydney Harbour Bridge thenaround Goat Island, entering Darling Harbour prior to arriving in Circular Quay.(B)Day 8 Sydney After enjoying breakfast, outdoor recreation calls with theopportunity to enjoy an optional day trip to the Blue Mountains, a UNESCOWorld Heritage site. From Echo Point, take-in the awe inspiring vistas of theMegalong Valley and view the Three Sisters formations overlooking JamisonValley that change color as the light shifts throughout the day. This afternoon,Aboriginal culture comes to life at the Waradah Aboriginal Centre. Next it’s avisit to Featherdale Wildlife Park where you will have the unique chance tohand-feed kangaroos and wallabies, and have an encounter with koalas. TheAustralian bush offers superb opportunities for photographing exquisitewildlife. As you return to Sydney, drive along the world-renowned SydneyHarbour Bridge and past the site of the 2000 Olympics. You may also chooseto explore Sydney at your leisure today instead. (B)Day 9 Sydney – Melbourne This morning enjoy breakfast before headingto Sydney’s airport for a short flight to Melbourne. Melbourne is Australia’ssecond largest city and cultural capital, with Victorian-era architecture,extensive shopping, museums, galleries, theatres, and large parks andgardens. The busy Docklands are filled with shops and restaurants to exploreor you can visit Eureka Tower, the tallest residential building in the SouthernHemisphere. Melbourne is an exciting city we will showcase for you! (B)Day 10 Melbourne/City Tour Enjoy a delicious breakfast at your hotel thismorning and then Central Holidays escorts you on a Melbourne City Tourthrough the Fitzroy Gardens, the Shrine of Remembrance and the ParliamentHouse. In the afternoon we will have an opportunity to explore the city at yourleisure or join us for an optional tour to Phillip Island, a beautiful naturereserve and home to the world-famous Little Penguin Parade. At sunset, theworld’s smallest penguins emerge from the sea and waddle ashore to theirsand dune burrows – a wonderful photo opportunity and memorableexperience. We will enjoy dinner on Phillip Island before returning toMelbourne. (B)Day 11 Melbourne - Christchurch, New Zealand This morning we transferto Melbourne’s airport for your departure flight to charming Christchurch,New Zealand. Often referred to as the world’s most English city outside ofEngland, Christchurch has fine older buildings and neo-gothic architecture.Nicknamed the “Garden City” there are numerous trees that grow throughoutthe city, giving it a forest feel. Highlights include the Canterbury Museum,Christchurch Cathedral, Arts Centre and much more. Enjoy dinner tonightwith your fellow travelers. (B,D)Day 12 Christchurch/Panoramic City Tour – Queenstown After enjoyingbreakfast you will have a panoramic Christchurch city tour highlighting thebeautiful gardens and unique architecture. We’ll enjoy lunch at the foot ofMount Cook and then travel to Queenstown for the next two nights.Queenstown’s stunning scenery, huge range of activities and renownedwarm welcome cement its reputation as New Zealand’s favorite visitordestination. Surrounded by majestic mountains and set on the shores ofcrystal clear Lake Wakatipu, the natural beauty and the unique energy of theregion create the perfect backdrop for your extension of adventure,exploration or relaxation. Rest well this evening for upcoming adventures!(B,L,D)Day 13 Queenstown/City Tour After breakfast you will have a half daytour of this magnificent town in the South Island of New Zealand set alongthe edge of Lake Wakatipu and surrounded by the Southern Alps. Check outBungy Bridge for death-defying jumps, Arrowtown and the Shotover Jet, a

high speed jet boat tour that performs stunts like 360 degree pirouettesin the water. You will also have time to explore the city at your leisure –Queenstown is best known for its spectacular mountain-view scenery.Maybe enjoy a gondola ride to the top of Bob’s Peak for awe-inspiring vistasover the country or just take a ride through the curving roads and becomeone with this beautiful country. (B)Day 14 Queenstown Enjoy a delicious breakfast at your hotel and thenjoin us for an optional full day tour of Milford Sound or stay and exploreQueenstown further at your leisure. If you join us for the optional tour wewill travel through lush and beautiful countryside, through the famousFiordland National Park to Milford Sound. Admire the awe inspiring sightsof Milford Sound on a scenic cruise! As you marvel at one of the world’smost incredible natural miracles, see dolphins, and seals against abackdrop of gushing waterfalls and a lush green rainforest. Lunch isincluded on this day tour. (B)Day 15 Queenstown – Rotorua/Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserveand Maori Village This morning we head to the airport after breakfast foryour flight to Rotorua, situated on New Zealand’s North Island and knownas the Thermal Wonderland. Upon arrival begin your adventure by headingto the Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve and Maori Village set amidst alandscape of erupting geothermal activity, hot thermal springs & bubblingmud pools. Enjoy the natural wonders here and touch the warming watersto feel their healing energy. Later we return to the hotel where you spendyour first night in Rotorua on the shores of Lake Rotorua. (B)Day 16 Rotorua/Rainbow Springs Nature Park/Maori HangiFeast Sightseeing After breakfast this morning depart for RainbowSprings Nature Park to see live kiwi foraging, feed large rainbow trout. Enjoya walking journey through the native New Zealand bush where we’ll seethe local flora and fauna. Cultural Discovery Series - This evening youexperience true New Zealand culture during your Maori Hangi FeastFarewell Dinner featuring a traditional meal & entertainment. Dine onauthentic local cuisine and drinks as you enjoy a final dinner with yourtravel companions on this South Pacific travel adventure. (B,D)Day 17 Rotorua – Waitomo Glow Worm Caves – Auckland/Panoramic City tour to USA Today enjoy the beautiful scenery of theNorth Island as you travel to Auckland following breakfast at your hotel. Onthe way we will visit the Waitomo Glow Worm Caves, one of New Zealand’smost famous and beautiful attractions. Be sure to have your camerasready! Later, we arrive in Auckland for a panoramic city tour to see thescenic waterfront area and the Auckland Tower. Afterwards you arrive tothe airport for your return flight to the USA. On your homeward flight youcross the international dateline heading east to west, giving you back aday and a lifetime of cherished memories from your amazing vacationDown Under. (B)(B) – Breakfast, (L) – Lunch, (D) – Dinner

TOUR PRICETour price is $7,399 per person, double occupancy.For single occupancy, add $1,099Fuel surcharges/taxes and fees of $895 per person are included inthe price and are valid at the time of printing but are subject tochange. Please note: Though rare, it may be necessary to substitute hotelsand adjust itineraries at guide’s discretion due to local conditions.

Great Barrier Reef

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TRAVEL PROTECTION (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED):

I want Trip Cancellation & Interruption Insurance: � Yes � No

The policy price is based on the total cost of the tour, including taxes and any optional tours. Insurance premium for trips $7,001 to $8,000 per person is: $657, fortrips $8,001 to $9,000 per person is: $727, for trips $9,001 to $10,000 per person is: $807

Central Holidays strongly recommends protecting your investment with our optional travel insurance. The premium must be paid with your initial deposit or within 15 days of your initial deposit/payment for your trip to qualify for the preexisting conditions policy. The policy (without preexisting conditions) can be purchased all theway to final payment but not afterwards.

For a disclosure of coverage, terms and conditions of our travel protection plan please visit: http://www.centralholidays.com/files/Travel-Protection.pdf

PAYMENT METHOD & REQUIREMENTS:Deposit: $500 per person at the time of registration, plus any optional tours or optional travel insurance. I am including payment for _______ people.Reservations are on a first come first served basis. Please sign up early to secure your place.Final payment is due: 90 days before departureChecks: Make checks payable to Central Holidays West and send to: Caldwell Chamber of Commerce – 704 Blaine Street, Caldwell, ID 83605Credit Card: � Discover � Visa �MasterCard � Amex Credit Card# ________________________________________________________ Security code#: ___________________ Exp. date: ____________________________

Billing Address: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Name that appears on the card: ____________________________________________ Signature: _________________________________________________________

I authorize $_____________________________ to be charged to my card (including optional tour/extension and insurance premium if applicable).

Cancellation Policy:Cancellations with more than 90 days prior to departure 10% of total cost per person (or a minimum of $325 per person) is retainedCancellations between 89 and 46 days prior to departure: 30% of total cost per person is retainedCancellations between 45 and 31 days prior to departure: 50% of total cost per person is retainedCancellations between 30 and 15 days prior to departure: 75% of total cost per person is retainedCancellations 14 days or less prior to departure, or no show: 100% of the package price is retainedNote: A person becoming a single as a result in the roommate’s cancellation must pay the single supplement.

I have read the schedule of activities for the Caldwell Chamber of Commerce – South Pacific Highlights program – September 10-26, 2017 and accept the terms andconditions outlined on our website www.centralholidayswest.com/terms

Signature: ________________________________________________________________________ Date: _________________________________________________

CALDWELL CHAMBER OF COMMERCESOUTH PACIFIC HIGHLIGHTS FEATURING AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALANDSEPTEMBER 10-26, 2017PLEASE PRINT— NAMES MUST BE LISTED AS THEY APPEAR ON YOUR PASSPORT

To register for this trip, please complete the form below and e-mail it with a clear copy of your passport information page to Theresa Hardin at [email protected] or fax to(208) 454-1284. Reservations can also be made on our online booking engine www.centralholidayswest.com/booking. The group booking code is: B002147

Passenger 1: ___________________________ ___________________________ ___________________________ Date of Birth:_________________________ M / F First Name Middle Name Last Name

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Email Address: ______________________________________ Home Ph#: _____________________________ Business/Cell Ph#: _____________________________

� Yes Please reserve me in a single room (limited availability)

Notes:_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Optionals: Kurunda $199 per person ____Yes; ____No How Many: _____Blue Mountains & Featherdale Wildlife Park $149 per person ____Yes; ____No How Many: _____Philip Island $89 per person ____Yes; ____No How Many: _____Milford Sound $189 per person ____Yes; ____No How Many: _____

A minimum of 15 passengers are required for the optional day tours.

Group Booking #: _________B002147

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