Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Departure
Departure- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sofitel Sydney Wentworth)
- Day 2
Sydney
Sydney- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner in lively Darling Harbour)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sofitel Sydney Wentworth)
Included Activities
- Dinner in Darling Harbour
Landmarks Darling Harbour - Day 3
Sydney
Sydney- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sofitel Sydney Wentworth)
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of The Rocks district
- Expert-led tour of Sydney Opera House
- Visit to Botanic Gardens
Optional Activities
- Special presentation at the National Opal Collection
Landmarks The Rocks Sydney Harbour Bridge Sydney Opera House Circular Quay Botanic Gardens - Day 4
Sydney
Sydney- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Scenic dinner cruise of Sydney Harbour)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Bailey Crystalbrook Collection Hotel)
Included Activities
- Dinner cruise of Sydney Harbour
Landmarks Sydney Opera House Sydney Harbour Bridge - Day 5
Sydney to Cairns
Sydney to Cairns- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Bailey Crystalbrook Collection Hotel)
Landmarks Great Barrier Reef - Day 6
Cairns
Cairns- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Bailey Crystalbrook Collection Hotel)
Included Activities
- High-speed catamaran excursion to Great Barrier Reef
- Glass-bottom boat ride
- Green Island walking trails
- Beach access and snorkeling
Optional Activities
- Outer reef tour
Landmarks Great Barrier Reef Green Island - Day 7
Cairns
Cairns- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Bailey Crystalbrook Collection Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Skyrail Rainforest Cableway tour
- Shopping at Rusty's Markets
- Visit to Cairns Aquarium
Landmarks Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Rusty's Markets Cairns Aquarium - Day 8
Cairns
Cairns- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Desert Gardens)
Included Activities
- Indigenous-led walk through Daintree Rainforest at Mossman Gorge
- Hartley's Crocodile Adventures nature cruise
- Australian wildlife viewing (kangaroos, wombats, birds, reptiles, wallabies, koalas)
Landmarks Mossman Gorge Daintree Rainforest Hartley's Crocodile Adventures - Day 9
Cairns to Uluru
Cairns to Uluru- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Buffet dinner featuring local flavors and Indigenous seasonings)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Desert Gardens)
Included Activities
- Tour of base of Uluru (Ayers Rock)
- Buffet dinner featuring local flavors and Indigenous seasonings
Landmarks Uluru Kata Tjuta - Day 10
Uluru
Uluru- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Champagne toast at Uluru sunset)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Crown Promenade Melbourne)
Included Activities
- Exploration of Kata Tjuta
- Uluru sunset viewing with champagne toast
Optional Activities
- Resort activities
Landmarks Kata Tjuta Uluru - Day 11
Uluru to Melbourne
Uluru to Melbourne- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Crown Promenade Melbourne)
Landmarks Port Phillip Bay Yarra River - Day 12
Melbourne
Melbourne- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Queenstown Lakeside)
Included Activities
- City tour visiting Fitzroy Gardens and laneways
- Melbourne Botanical Gardens
- Shrine of Remembrance
Optional Activities
- Panoramic views from Melbourne Skydeck
- Scenic cruise along Yarra River
- Free city tram ride
- Multicultural dining
Landmarks Fitzroy Gardens Melbourne Botanical Gardens Shrine of Remembrance Melbourne Skydeck Yarra River - Day 13
Melbourne to Queenstown
Melbourne to Queenstown- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Queenstown Lakeside)
Landmarks Queenstown Bay - Day 14
Queenstown to Milford Sound
Queenstown to Milford Sound- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Queenstown Lakeside)
Included Activities
- Cruise of Milford Sound
Optional Activities
- Optional return flight to Queenstown via scenic flight over Southern Alps (weather permitting)
Landmarks Hollyford Valley Homer Tunnel Milford Sound - Day 15
Queenstown
Queenstown- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Hermitage)
Optional Activities
- Shopping and people-watching in village
- Dining at local restaurants
- Wine tasting
- Day 16
Queenstown to Mt. Cook National Park
Queenstown to Mt. Cook National Park- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Distinction Christchurch)
Included Activities
- Visit to Arrowtown
Optional Activities
- Nature walk in Mt. Cook National Park
Landmarks Arrowtown Kawarau River Lindis Pass Mt. Cook National Park - Day 17
Mt. Cook National Park to Christchurch
Mt. Cook National Park to Christchurch- Meals
- Dinner (Home-hosted dinner with locals)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Distinction Christchurch)
Included Activities
- Visit Willowbank Wildlife Reserve to view New Zealand's 'Big 5'
- Home-hosted dinner with locals
Landmarks Willowbank Wildlife Reserve - Day 18
Christchurch
Christchurch- Meals
- Dinner (Farewell dinner with fellow travelers)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour of Christchurch's gardens and park district
- Learn about Maori Indigenous culture
- Paddle on the Avon River in a traditional canoe (waka)
- Farewell dinner with fellow travelers
Landmarks Avon River - Day 19
Christchurch
Christchurch- Meals
- Breakfast
