Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras

 

2010 Mardi Gras
Cruise Options

Land and Air


LAND PACKAGE PRICING

Double

Single

Auckland Pre-Cruise Package

Feb 15-17, 2010
2 nights Heritage Auckland (4 star) deluxe room with porterage and all taxes, airport arrival transfer by private car, half day Waiheke Island Explorer and gay welcome information. Optional half day whale and dolphin safari - $109.
4-star Deluxe Room 250 465
     Extra Nights 80 160


Queenstown Package

Feb 12-15, 2010
3 nights Heritage Queenstown (4 star) deluxe room with porterage and all taxes, roundtrip airport shuttle transfers, and half day Lord of the Rings Safari. Optional Walter Peak BBQ lunch - $65. Optional full day fjord cruising on Doubtful Sound with lunch - $265.
4-star Deluxe Room 375 595
     Extra Nights 75 150


Sydney Mardi Gras Package

Feb 27-Mar 1, 2010
2 nights Rydges World Square (4 1⁄2 star) with porterage and all taxes, Hospitality Desk (Feb 27), Mardi Gras welcome packet and shuttle transfer from hotel to airport. “Reserved Parade Grandstand Seats” (Feb 27) - $149 estimated. “Harbour 10” Party ticket (Feb 28) - $125 estimated.
4 1⁄2-star Deluxe Room 255 455
     Extra Nights  100 200
Executive Floor 305 555
     Extra Nights  125 250
*Includes Continental Breakfast daily.

"Tropical Daze" Recovery Package

Mar 1-5, 2010
4 nights hotel with porterage and all taxes, roundtrip airport shuttle transfers, International Gay Charter to the Great Barrier Reef including lunch with fuel surcharge and EMC (Mar 2), “Farewell to the Tropics” Dinner (Mar 4) and special Tropical Daze appreciation gift. Details on Optional Tours will be provided soon. (see details)


The Mardi Gras Dance Party will be held Sat, March 6. 
Contact us for details.


Sample Air Fares

LAX/SFO to Auckland and Sydney to LAX/SFO                                               

Qantas Economy Class - $1139 plus taxes and fuel surcharge

Air New Zealand Premium Economy Class - $2799 plus taxes and fuel surcharge

Qantas economy rates are based on contract fares and must be purchased by December 1. Special sale fares will most likely become available; we will monitor these and alert you to purchase your ticket when discounted rates are announced. Air fares are limited in availability and subject to change until ticketed. Certain fares are available only with Mardi Gras Cruise pre- and post-land packages. Air fares quoted do not include airline taxes or fuel surcharges which fluctuate daily until the tickets are purchased. Airline tickets are bound to the penalties and restrictions of each applicable fare.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: Prices for land packages are based on the current exchange rate of NZ $1.00 = US $.60 and AU $1.00 = US $.75 and are subject to adjustment until final payment is received.  We monitor exchange rates continuously.  We will advise when it is best for final payment.

Deposits: A deposit of $200 per person for one package or $300 per person if doing two or more packages is required to confirm.  Final payment is due Dec 1.  Late payments are subject to $50 fee.  First change is free; additional changes are $25 per person.

Cancellations: Before Dec 1 - $100; from Dec 1 to 45 days prior to departure - $200; from 3 to 44 days before departure – 50% of the land; no refund within 2 days of departure.

We strongly recommend Comprehensive Travel Insurance!



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