Best of Travel: Australia & New Zealand (Two-Discs Edition) [Blu-ray]

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Product Description ------------------- Rudy Maxa is an award-winning public television series host and public radios original Savvy Traveler. Rudys authoritative tips, trips and secret places capture the vitality and character of the worlds most popular destinations and go beyond the guidebooks to discover hidden treasures and off-the-beaten-path surprises. Program One: Australia: Sydney - Seize the day in a city that knows how to play! Rudy Maxa tours the famed Opera House, goes pub hopping in the Old Rocks quarter, explores the cliffs and rainforests of the Blue ains, and captures glimpses of Australias legendary wildlife at Featherdale Wildlife Park. You will bask in the sun at Bondi Beach, and swim with sharks at Oceanworld Manly. Program Two: Australia: Queensland - Queensland has it all! From the awe-inspiring Great Barrier Reef to the ancient Daintree Rainforest, a trip to Queensland is a once in a lifetime chance to explore a natural world virtually unchanged for millennia. Rudy explores aboriginal culture and visits the remarkable Fraser Island, the worlds largest sand island. Program Three: New Zealand: North Island - Take in New Zealands most historic site, the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, where Maori chiefs signed a controversial treaty with the British. Stops also include the fruit and olive groves of Hawkes Bay, the massive colony of gannet birds at Cape Kippers, a blast from the art deco past at Napier, as well as a primeval forest, an oyster farm, Cape Britt Lighthouse, and regional wineries. Program Four: New Zealand: South Island - South Island is a mecca for extreme sports and outdoor adventures. It is also a haven for wine-country tours and rapturously beautiful scenery. Rudy visits the winding coastal hiking trails of Abel Tasman National Park, takes in the birthplace of bungee jumping in Queenstown, and braves white water rapids in the spirit of adventure. Blu-ray Plus Combo Pack… In addition to the Blu-ray disc, this combo pack also includes: 1. DVD version of the program(s) that you can play in your DVD player, vehicle or computer. 2. Digital copy of the program that you can download to your computer and/or transfer to your mobile devices. Questar is pleased to offer you the ability to watch our award-wining programs whenever and wherever you want! Review ------ Don't even think of hitting the road unless you've consulted Rudy Maxa, one of the country's premier travel gurus. --Paul Theroux, Bestselling Travel Writer Trust Rudy if you want to travel in style for less while minimizing hassles on the road. --The Today Show