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Matt Wahlgren, Travel Agent in Livingston, TX

Matt Wahlgren

Livingston, TX Travel Agent
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Matt Wahlgren

Livingston, TX · 12 Years of Experience

Matt Travel, an independent agent with KHM Travel Group, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
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Matt helped us out with combining a cruise in French Polynesia with pre and post cruise land options. Specifically he arranged our stay in Moorea... Read More >
COUNTRIES VISITED:Australia, New Zealand
PLACES VISITED:Auckland, Bay of Islands, Christchurch, Doubtful Fjord, Dunedin, Dusky Fjord, Milford Sound, Napier, Sydney, Tauranga
SUGGESTED DURATION:13 Days
12 Nights from Sydney, Australia
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DAY1
Sydney
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Sydney, Australia
Considered one of the most cosmopolitan cities in the Southern Hemisphere, Sydney offers so much—from beaches and wineries to stunning landmarks and world-class shopping.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Sydney Opera House
Sydney Harbor Bridge
Sydney Aquarium’s underwater walkways
Sydney Tower
Royal Botanic Gardens
The Rocks
DAY2
Bay of Islands
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Sydney
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At Sea - Cruising
While at sea, take the time to recharge before the next adventure. Lounge by the pool, be spoiled at the spa, taste the delicacies or explore the venues on-board, until we arrive at the next amazing destination.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Lounge by the pool
be spoiled at the spa
taste the delicacies
explore the venues on-board
DAY3
Bay of Islands
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Sydney
Close Day
At Sea - Cruising
While at sea, take the time to recharge before the next adventure. Lounge by the pool, be spoiled at the spa, taste the delicacies or explore the venues on-board, until we arrive at the next amazing destination.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Lounge by the pool
be spoiled at the spa
taste the delicacies
explore the venues on-board
DAY4
Bay of Islands
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Bay of Islands, New Zealand
Discover indigenous New Zealand Maori culture in a land of sparkling seas and pristine beauty. Bay of Islands is a sub-tropical paradise of clear blue water, hundreds of undeveloped islands, diverse wildlife, and historical significance. The pristine oceans, warm weather, and many animal species attract nature lovers from around the globe.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Take an eco-cruise and discover the area’s dolphins, penguins, marlins, whales, and bird life.
Journey into a beautiful cave with majestic rock formations and glow worms.
Kayak, sail, swim, or sunbathe on one of the many beaches.
Kayaking, mountain-biking, parasailing, swimming with dolphins and scuba-diving.
DAY5
Auckland
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Auckland New Zealand
Experience New Zealand's most cosmopolitan city—a melting pot of British, Asian, Pacific, and Maori cultures. Your cruise from Auckland allows you to sample their diverse arts, entertainment, and traditions.
HIGHLIGHTS:
The Auckland Art Gallery
Auckland War Memorial Museum and New Zealand Maritime Museum
National Museum of the Royal New Zealand Navy
Museum of Transport and Technology
Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra
Auckland Festival, Auckland Triennial and New Zealand International Comedy Festival
New Zealand International Film Festival, Auckland Domain, Mount Eden
Mount Victoria, Waiheke Island, Sky Tower, Auckland Harbour Bridge, Auckland Town Hall
Queen Street, Britomart, Ponsonby Road, Karangahape Road, Newmarket, or Parnell
DAY6
Tauranga
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Tauranga, New Zealand
Explore this chic coastal town in the North Island and you’ll discover the land of the Maori. Tauranga’s white sand beaches offer something for everyone.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Relax and sunbathe, The Strand, New Zealand Riviera, Bay of Plenty
Take a dip in the ocean or immerse yourself in a lush waterfall swimming hole.
Watch dolphins frolic in the waves or swim with these lovable creatures.
Learn to sail, try surfing, take a diving lesson, or refine your fishing technique.
DAY7
Napier
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Napier, New Zealand
Discover Art Deco architecture, an alluring seaside town, and some of Hawke’s Bay’s finest wineries. Napier’s devastating 1931 earthquake resulted in a magnificent rebuilding effort that makes the city home to the greatest density of Art Deco buildings in the world.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Enjoy a beer, or fish and chips.
Take a traditional tea break and sample a Pavlova.
Journey outside the city.
Tour the wineries and enjoy exclusive wine tastings.
Explore sheep farms, lush coastal scenery, mountain top lookouts or ....
just sit back and relax at a café in Napier, taking in the ambiance of another era.
DAY8
Christchurch
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Christchurch, New Zealand
At the center of town is Christchurch Cathedral, a stunning example of Gothic Revival architecture.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Gothic Revival architecture
DAY9
Dunedin
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Dunedin, New Zealand
Here in this capital of architectural heritage, you might think your Dunedin cruise had taken you to Edinburgh. The architecture, scenery, and culture—if not the accents—borrow heavily from those in Scotland.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Take a harbor cruise.
Dunedin Botanic Garden, Otago Museum, Speight’s Brewery, Central Octagon neighborhood
Blue Oyster Gallery, Chris Idour, Dunedin Public Art Gallery, Reed Gallery
De Novo and Milford galleries, Taieri Gorge Railway, Otago Peninsula, Larnach Castle
DAY10
Dusky Fjord
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Doubtful Fjord
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Milford Sound
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Dusky Sound - Cruising
Dusky Sound - Steep cliffs that have been carved over centuries by dozens of waterfalls surround the largest and most complex of the many fjords along the New Zealand coast, Dusky Sound. Doubtful Sound - As cold mountain water cascades from the cliffs above Doubtful Sound, it creates an unusual phenomenon-a dual-layered marine ecosystem of fresh and saltwater. Milford Sound - As we sail into the narrow fjords of the Milford Sound, even your massive ship seems to shrink in comparison to the towering cliffs topped by lush mountain terrain. Wahipounamu World Heritage Site and is protected by its natural geography, which makes it a haven for all types of wildlife.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Dusky Sound - Cruising
Doubtful Sound - Cruising
Milford Sound, New Zealand - Cruising
DAY11
Sydney
Close Day
At Sea - Cruising
While at sea, take the time to recharge before the next adventure. Lounge by the pool, be spoiled at the spa, taste the delicacies or explore the venues on-board, until we arrive at the next amazing destination.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Lounge by the pool
be spoiled at the spa
taste the delicacies
explore the venues on-board
DAY12
Sydney
Close Day
At Sea - Cruising
While at sea, take the time to recharge before the next adventure. Lounge by the pool, be spoiled at the spa, taste the delicacies or explore the venues on-board, until we arrive at the next amazing destination.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Lounge by the pool
be spoiled at the spa
taste the delicacies
explore the venues on-board
DAY13
Sydney
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Sydney, Australia
Disembark at Sydney, Australia.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Disembark at Sydney, Australia.