Championship Tennis Tours - 2011 Australian Open Champion Tour

Australian Open

January 17th - January 30th, 2011
Melbourne, Australia

Australian Open "Champion Tour" and the Champion Tour "Lite". Tour Code (AOTR1)

Depart : Jan 20th - Return: Feb 3rd
Final 5 Sessions of the Australian Open
From $7,495 with return air from L.A. Without air from $5,495

Visit: Auckland, NZ with a luxury Farmstay, then onto Melbourne and Sydney

Since 1987, thousands of satisfied clients have traveled with us to the Australian Open on our Champion Tour. Join us and discover the enchanting lands of New Zealand and Australia while experiencing the Grand Slam excitement of the Australian Open.

Our Australian Open Champion Tour and Champion Tour "Lite" version are both designed for the tennis fan and traveler alike. They both include round trip airfare on award winning Qantas from Los Angeles. It's an exhilirating 13 day journey that begins with an unforgetable luxury Farmstay in New Zealand's spectacular North Island. A New Zealand farmstay gives you an opportunity to get to know the land, breathe in some fresh country air, and experience some real New Zealand hospitality.

Your Farmstay will be followed by two nights in Auckland at the five star Langham Hotel, a haven of tranquillity for you to explore this vibrant city. From there we'll fly to Melbourne, Australia for six nights and the last five sessions of action at the Australian Open. After all the excitement from Melbourne Park we'll fly to Sydney for the final leg of our journey where we've organized some very special activities to help you discover this gem of a city. Throughout this vie star Australian Open Champion Tour you'll be spoiled with warm hospitality in luxurious accommodations.

The "Lite" version of the Champion Tour includes the same hotel properties throughout the tour. The only differences is you will receive Upper level tickets on center court as opposed the Lower Level at the Australian Open. (Upper Level seats offer plenty of refreshing shade during the Day Sessions where Lower level seats are routinely in the sun). Otherwise, in Sydney, the "Lite" version includes a sightseeing cruise as opposed to the Dinner Cruise.

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Farmstay, Langham Auck, Langham Mel, Observatory

01/20/2011 - 02/03/2011

Champion Tour Package-Final Rounds

Th(D&E) Fri - Sa & Sun

$7495

$9595

AOTR2

Langham and Observatory

01/23/2011 - 02/03/2011

Melbourne/Sydney Combo Package- Final Rounds

Th(D&E) Fri - Sa & Sun

$6795

$7995

AOTR3

Langham

01/23/2011 - 01/31/2011

Melbourne Only Package-Final Rounds

Th(D&E) Fri - Sa & Sun

$5295

$6595

AOTR4

Hayman Island Resort

02/03/2011 - 02/06/2011

Resort Only - No Matches Included

N/A

$2495

SOLD OUT

AOTR5

Langham

01/14/2011 - 01/21/2011

Opening Rounds

Mon-Thu Day/Eve

$4995

$5795

The 2011 Australian Open "Champion Tour" (AOTR1)
Includes:

International Round trip air on Qantas Airlines and Domestic Air between Cities (L.A.-Auckland-Melbourne-Sydney-L.A) and all Airport transfers.

Luxury Farmstay on a real New Zealand Farm.

5 star accommodations throughout your stay. You'll enjoy two nights in Auckland at the Langham Auckland with a host of tour activities planned.
* 6 nights of accommodations in Melbourne at the award winning 5 star Victorian classic Langham Hotel situated just 20 minutes by foot to Melbourne Park in the heart of Southbank culturual center. , site of the Aussie Open, and finally t
* 3 nights at the highest rated hotel in Australia, the fabulous Observatory Hotel Sydney right off the Harbor in the Rocks area. Your accommodations include daily gourmet buffett breakfast.

Guaranteed Lower Level Australian Open Tickets

Professionally Guided Tours in Sydney

A sunset cruise in Auckland and Dinner Cruise on Sydney Harbour

A visit to Taranga Kangaroo and Koala Wildlife Park, Bondi Beach, and plenty of time for tennis and shopping

Full Time On-Site Tour Hosts

The Champion Tour "Lite" Includes:

International Round trip air on Qantas Airlines and Domestic Air between Cities (L.A.-Auckland-Melbourne-Sydney-L.A) and alll Airport transfers.
Farmstay on a real New Zealand Farm.
Guaranteed Australian Open Tickets for the exciting final 5 sessions on Rod Laver Arena in the shaded Upper level.
A sunset sightseeing cruise on Sydney Harbor
Full Time On-Site Tour Hosts

Have you considered a Post-Tour Option to the Hayman Island in the Great Barrier Reef?

Champion Tour Itinerary.....


Thursday 20th:	Air Travel	Depart L.A.- Air Travel from L.A. to Auckland Our Qantas flight 26 for Auckland will depart at 8:30 p.m. Thursday evening from LAX and arrives into Auckland Saturday at 6:00 a.m. Your flight service includes Dinner and Breakfast. Award winning Qantas entertainment and friendly service will make this flight go much quicker than expected.
Saturday 22nd:	Farmstay	Arrive Auckland: Upon arrival we'll be greeted and make our way to a nice laid back breakfast, followed by a visit or two to some of the country’s finest vineyards. After a gourmet lunch we'll head to our drop-off point where we'll break out into groups where you'll spend the remainder of the afternoon and night on a real New Zealand Farm. Chances are you'll enjoy a good old fashion kiwi BBQ under the bright stars of the southern sky!
Sunday 23rd	Langham (D)	10:00 a.m. After a hearty farm breakfast and big hugs with your host families we'll all meet up at the same Drop-off point from the night before to rejoin our group and our Coach. We'll make our way to Auckland and the check into the Langham hotel where you'll have the remainder of the afternoon free. Auckland's waterside location has fostered the locals' love affair with the sea, earning this place the nickname "City of Sails". Auckland's temperate climate, easy access to the coast and variety of activities earn the city consistent top five rankings in international lifestyle surveys. 6.00 pm - This evening we'll enjoy a twilight cruise.
Monday 24th	Langham (B)	Auckland: Day at leisure. There's no shortage of activities when it comes to Auckland. From sailing in the harbour to bungy jumping off the Auckland Harbour Bridge, horse-riding along a white sand beach or playing a round of golf on a scenic peninsula - Auckland has it all. It's not hard to see why Auckland is regularly named as one of the best lifestyle cities in the world. For our Tennis fanatics, tennis play is organized at a private Auckland Tennis club.
Tuesday 25th:	Air Travel to Melbourne	Depart Auckland for Melbourne: After breakfast the rest of the morning is at your leisure. We'll have an early morning transfer to Auckland International airport for our 10:20 a.m. flight to Melbourne.
	Langham Hotel Melbourne (D)	Arrive Melbourne: Upon arrival into Melbourne we'll be met and taken to the beautiful Langham Hotel in Southgate. After getting checked in you'll have time to relax before meeting up around 8:30 in the lobby and walk over to Zampelis Cafe Greco, a very popular spot in the Southgate area next to the Casino for a memorable Dinner overlooking the Yarra.
Wednesday 26th	Langham Hotel Melbourne(B)	Melbourne: Wednesday is a free day for you to explore Melbourne's fabulous fashion arcades, shopping streets, and plethora of great restaurants. Don't miss Chapel Street or a visit to St. Kilda and the beach.
Thursday 27th-Sunday 30th	Langham Hotel Melbourne(B)	Melbourne: After your gourmet buffet breakfast, you're free to stroll over to Melbourne Park, site of the Australian Open, and enjoy today's Australian Open Men's and Women's Semifinals, the beginning of your tennis odessy at Melbourne park. You've got great tickets right through the end of this Grand Slam Event. We'll Roger and Serena repeat? You'll be there to see it live! On Sunday the Men's Final session will begin at 4:00 pm, with the actiual Men's final set to start at 7:30. Dress at the Australian Open is very casual. Layers, sun protection, and lots of water are the keys to your comfort. The food is not bad at the event, but we always recommend bringing your own water and food as it's a lot oless expensive. For your short commute to Melbourne from the hotel it's an easy 20 minute stroll through a park or you may consider taking one of the many boat taxis right outside the hotel which take clients right to the entrance of Melbourne Park.
Monday 31st:	Langham Hotel Melbourne (B)	Air Travel to Sydney: After an early breakfast, you'll be transferred to Melbourne airport for our 12:25 flight to Sydney which arrives at 1:30 p.m.
:	Observatory Hotel- Sydney	Sydney: Upon arrival we'll be met and taken to the Observatory Hotel in the famous Rocks area of Sydney. The rest of the day is for you to settle into this fabulous city.
Tuesday 1st:	Observatory Hotel- Sydney (B,L,D)	Sydney: We visit Taronga Park Zoo to see unique Australian animals including kangaroo, koala, platypus, wombat and echidna. After lunch at the famous Doyles Seafood Restaurant, we tour this stunning city with a of the famous Sydney Opera House and Harbor Bridge before returning to the Hotel.
Wednesday 2nd	Observatory Hotel- Sydney (B,D)	Sydney: Today is a free day for you to explore Sydney and its environs as you please. Options include an adventurous climb on the famous Harbour Bridge; a scenic flight by floatplane or helicopter; or an excursion to the Blue Mountains to the west of the city. Tonight we meet unforgettable farewell dinner cruise.
Thursday 3rd	Observatory Hotel- Sydney (B)	Air Travel Sydney to L.A. We have time this morning for last minute shopping before boarding our coach to Sydney International Airport for our 3:10 in the afternoon QF 11 flight back across the Pacific Ocean that arrives at 9:10 a.m. on the 3rd into Los Angeles.

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