and a visit to the Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre Museum and theatre complex is a must. SKYLINE RESTAURANT Queenstown - Enjoy dinner at Queenstown's most spectacular location which is accessed by scenic gondola. The Skyline Restaurant serves a mouth watering Taste of New Zealand buffet where you can feast on South Island salmon, seafoods, salads, roast meats and delicious desserts with the best views in the region. Enjoy the spectacular 220 degree panorama, with breathtaking views of Coronet Peak, The Remarkables mountain range and across Lake Wakatipu to Cecil and Walter Peaks. Tiered seating guarantees stunning views from every table. TE PUIA Rotorua - New Zealand's premier Maori culture and geothermal visitor experience stands majestic as a symbol of protection for Maori arts, crafts and culture, upholding the values of Maori - past, present and future. A local Maori guide will escort you through the New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute where you will see the students learning to carve weapons, canoes and jewellery and to weave baskets, clothing and mats. Visit the Marae, the meeting place which was the centre of everyday tribal life and see the fully carved meeting house. Walk through the Whakarewarewa geothermal valley, to see the boiling mud, steamy rocks hissing from the ground, smell the sulphur and watch the most famous geyser, Pohutu, erupting up to 30 metres high. Then the evening entertainment begins with an immersive feast of indigenous cultural storytelling, entertainment and food. GLOWWORM CAVES Waitomo - At the Waitomo Glowworm Caves we discover an underground labyrinth of ancient limestone caverns and formations and a galaxy of tiny living lights in the famed Glowworm Grotto. Our guided tour takes us through over 250 metres of stunning underground scenery commencing with the impressive Cathedral where the acoustics are world- renowned. Acclaimed New Zealand Diva, Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, has sung here and was delighted with the purity of the sound. The tour begins at the upper entrance of the cave and proceeds along a low narrow passage to the Tomo, a deep limestone shaft. Our guide will give an informative and entertaining commentary, sharing stories, cultural legends and the natural wonders of this living masterpiece. The highlight however is an unrivalled boat trip through the spectacular Glowworm Grotto. Meander underground along the Waitomo River and gaze in silence at the myriad of glowworm lights that make up the Glowworm Grotto. ORBIT RESTAURANT - SKY TOWER Auckland - At 328 metres Sky Tower offers breath- taking views for more than 80 kilometres in every direction. For a dining experience unlike any you've ever seen, we're taking you for a ride up the Sky Tower to the Orbit Restaurant , Auckland's only revolving restaurant, providing stunning views and fantastic New Zealand cuisine in intimate surroundings. After dinner you can also access Sky Tower's main observation level for 360 degree views of the city. www. all- ways. co. uk l01494 432747 39 Tour Highlights lIcons of Australia & New Zealand 01Swan River Cruise 02Uluru- Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre 03Maori Warrior at Te Puia 04View over Queenstown from the Skyline Restaurant 04 03

INTERCONTINENTAL Singapore - This delightful hotel exudes old-world charm with its distinctive Peranakan architecture, elegant interiors and old Straits artefacts. It is located 20 minutes from Changi Airport at the bustling shopping and business complex of Bugis Junction in the heart of Singapore's civic and cultural district. Hotel Facilities3 award winning restaurants, bar, lounge, 24 hour room service, fitness centre, outdoor swimming pool Room Facilitiesen- suite bathroom with separate bath and shower, TV, radio, mini- bar, telephone, hairdryer, iron and board, safe, down feather duvets and pillows, tea and coffee SHERATON Perth - With panoramic views overlooking the Swan River, and offering warm West Australian hospitality, this luxurious hotel is just a 10 minute stroll from Perth's central shopping and entertainment areas, as well as parklands and riverside walkways. Hotel Facilities Monterey's Brasserie, Origins Restaurant, Lobby Lounge, 24 hour room service, health club, massage treatments, outdoor pool, gift shop Room Facilities en- suite bathroom, bathrobes, air- conditioning, TV, telephone, mini- bar, tea and coffee, hairdryer, iron and board VOYAGES SAILS IN THE DESERT HOTEL Ayers Rock - Voyages Ayers Rock Resort is a luxurious oasis at the gateway to Uluru- Kata Tjuta National Park and Voyages Sails in the Desert is the Resort's premier hotel. Named for the soaring white sails that crown its roof, the hotel is exquisitely furnished and designed. The interior décor focuses on Aboriginal heritage and culture, with significant artworks featured throughout rooms and public areas. Hotel Facilities3 restaurants, bar, room service, heated swimming pool, 2 tennis courts, the acclaimed Mulgara Gallery, gift shop Room Facilitiesen- suite bathroom, private balcony or verandah, air-conditioning, heating, mini- bar, refrigerator, telephone, TV, hairdryer, iron and board, tea and coffee SHANGRI- LA HOTEL The Marina, Cairns - Gently framing the Cairns Foreshore, overlooking Marlin Marina, Trinity Bay and the surrounding mountain ranges, this distinguished hotel sets the standard for contemporary luxury and service. Hotel Facilitiesrestaurant, 2 bars, 24 hour room service, outdoor swimming pool, health club, spa, jacuzzi, sauna, table tennis, shopping arcade Room Facilitiesour Deluxe Marina View rooms capture the oceanside lifestyle of the region and feature en- suite bathroom with separate bath and shower, bathrobes, hairdryer, iron and board, safe, telephone, TV, Sony PlayStation, tea and coffee, mini-bar, air- conditioning, balcony SHANGRI- LA HOTEL Sydney - This stunning hotel is superbly located within the historic Rocks district, with breathtaking views of Circular Quay, Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge, and within easy walking distance of the city's main shopping district. The luxurious guest rooms are among the most 01NORTH Food & Wine, Shangri- La Hotel The Marina Cairns 02Altitude Restaurant, Shangri- La Hotel Sydney 03The Hermitage, Mt Cook 04Lobby at the SKYCITY Grand Hotel 02 01 Hotels 40www. all- ways. co. uk l01494 432747 Icons of Australia & New Zealand lHotels