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NEW ORLEANS

       New Orleans is known for its nonstop
       culture, vibrant live music scene and
       flavourful cuisine reflecting its history
       as a melting pot of French, African and
       American influences.

       Every year, visitors flock to this eclectic
       southern city to be a part of the city’s
       iconic Mardi Gras, famed for colourful
       costumed parades and street parties.

       SEE
       •  Admire the city’s distinct architecture on a
        French Quarter or Garden District walking tour

       DO
       •  Explore the outdoors and get close to wildlife
        on an adventurous swamp tour        French Quarter
       •  Hear great jazz at Preservation Hall or any
        genre of music along Frenchmen Street   LA SALLE  ST  LIBERTY ST TREME  Municipal  New Orleans
                                                                        Theater
       EAT & DRINK                                   TULANE AVE  ELK PL   IBERVILLE  BASIN ST  ST LOUIS Auditorium   Armstrong
                                                                         Park
       •  Try classic Creole seafood gumbo at Antoine’s      RAMPART ST  5
        located in the French Quarter            PERDIDO ST  6  BURGUNDY ST
                                                     1            French Quarter
       •  Order a Hurricane cocktail at Lafitte’s         DAUPHINE ST
                                                           3
        Blacksmith bar, the oldest bar in New Orleans  COMMON ST  BOURBON ST
                                              BARONNE ST 4  CANAL ST  ROYAL ST  CONTI ST  ST LOUIS ST  TOULOUSE ST  ST PETER ST  ST ANNE ST  DUMAIN ST
                                                 CARONDELET ST
       WHAT’S ON                                               BIENVILLE ST  CHARTRES ST
       New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival    LAFAYETTE ST  CAMP ST 2  IBERVILLE ST  Jackson     HOTELS       PAGE
       24 April to 4 May 25                          MAGAZINE ST  PETERS ST DECATUR ST  Square    1    Aloft New Orleans Downtown   61
       New Orleans Mardi Gras Parade                            RIVERWALK         2   The Eliza Jane           61
                                                                                     Hyatt Centric French Quarter New Orleans
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       4 March                                 GIROD ST TCHOUPITOULAS ST  Canal  Mississippi    4   Le Pavillion Hotel    61
                                                                     River
                                                          Place
                                                                       ATTRACTION    5    The Maison Dupuy Hotel   61
                                                                                  6   The Saint Hotel, Autograph Hotel    61
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       STEAMBOAT NATCHEZ PADDLE &           OAK ALLEY PLANTATION TOUR           SWAMP & BAYOU TOUR
       WHEEL COMBO TOUR                     Experience the grandeur of New Orleans’ antebellum   Experience the timeless beauty of South Louisiana as
       Combine the Cemetery & Garden District Tour with the   south on a half-day tour of Oak Alley Plantation. Take   you travel in a custom-built pontoon boat through part
       Steamboat NATCHEZ Daytime Cruise at a discounted   a journey through time to the manicured estate and   of the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park – Barataria
       rate. You’ll enjoy a three hour city sightseeing tour   into the gorgeous home, built in 1839. View stunning   Reserve. Hear stories from your guide about local Cajun
       that covers 25 square miles of iconic neighbourhoods   architecture, oak-lined esplanades, and enduring sugar   culture and the mysteries of the swamps and bayous.
       followed by a two-hour cruise from the heart of the New   cane fields while learning about the plantation’s history   Observe the nesting grounds of alligators, raccoons
       Orleans French Quarter on the last authentic Steamboat   from an expert guide and self-guided exhibits.  and snakes.
       on the Mississippi River.            Includes:                           Includes:
       Includes:                            • Oak Alley Plantation House tour   • Swamp boat tour
       • 3 hour New Orleans City tour       • Informative commentary            • Wildlife viewing
       • 2 hour Steamboat NATCHEZ daytime cruise  • Self-guided tour of grounds  • Informative commentary
       • Self-guided steam engine room tour  Duration:   5 hours 25 minutes     Duration:   3 hours 45 minutes
       • Live jazz music                    Departs:   Daily from Toulouse Street, New Orleans at   Departs:   Daily from Toulouse Street, New Orleans at
       Duration:   5 hours                        10am, 12 noon (Apr – Dec)            8:30am, 10:45am, 12:45pm, 2:45pm
       Departs:   Daily from New Orleans at 10am, 2pm                                  (Apr – Dec)
       Tours can be taken on separate days.

                           Adult  Child 6-12 yrs               Adult  Child 6-12 yrs                Adult  Child 6-12 yrs
       Half Day Tour       $147 *  $77 *    Half Day Tour      $140 *   $67 *   Half Day Tour       $108 *  $54 *

         *  FROM PRICES ARE A GUIDE ONLY, subject to change and availability and are in New Zealand Dollars. Prices are per person, unless otherwise specified and based on travel in low season. For full terms and conditions, refer to
   60    the Booking Conditions on the inside back cover of this brochure.
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