Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Sydney
Sydney- Meals
- Dinner
- Day 2
Sydney
Sydney- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at the historic North Bondi Retired Servicemen's Leagues Club with waterfront views)
Included Activities
- Private guided tour of Sydney Opera House including interiors and theaters
- Visit Mrs Macquarie's Chair in the botanic gardens
- Insider's tour of Bondi Surf Bathers' Life Saving Club with a lifesaver
- Cruise on Sydney Harbour
- Lunch at North Bondi Retired Servicemen's Leagues Club
Landmarks Sydney Opera House Mrs Macquarie's Chair Bondi Beach Sydney Harbour - Day 3
Sydney
Sydney- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Optional excursion to the Blue Mountains for a wilderness experience
- Optional excursion to the Hunter Valley wine region
- Climb to the top of Sydney's Harbour Bridge
- Day 4
Sydney to Cairns
Sydney to Cairns- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Flight to Cairns
Optional Activities
- Explore Cairns Night Markets with souvenirs, local foods, and local artisan work
Landmarks Great Barrier Reef Cairns Night Markets - Day 5
Cairns
Cairns- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Catamaran cruise to the Outer Great Barrier Reef
Optional Activities
- Snorkeling among fish and coral
- Semi-submersible watercraft tour
- Informative presentation by a marine biologist
Landmarks Great Barrier Reef - Day 6
Cairns
Cairns- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Optional trip to Kuranda via the scenic rail route on a restored historic mountain train
- Skyrail Rainforest Cableway return journey option
- Explore the Daintree Rainforest, the planet's oldest surviving tropical rainforest
Landmarks Kuranda Daintree Rainforest - Day 7
Cairns to Uluru
Cairns to Uluru- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Tour at the base of Uluru monolith
- Visit Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Center
- Learn about local indigenous culture
- Sunset experience at Uluru with champagne toast
Landmarks Uluru (Ayers Rock) Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Center - Day 8
Uluru
Uluru- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Bush tucker inspired menu with Australian wines and beers, canapés and sparkling wine upon dune top overlooking Uluru)
Included Activities
- Sunrise viewing over Uluru and Kata Tjuta
- Visit to lookout for Kata Tjuta views
- Sounds of Silence dinner experience with canapés and sparkling wine
Landmarks Uluru Kata Tjuta - Day 9
Uluru to Melbourne
Uluru to Melbourne- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Melbourne Skydeck observation deck
Landmarks Melbourne Skydeck - Day 10
Melbourne
Melbourne- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour including Parliament House
- Visit Shrine of Remembrance
- Explore Fitzroy Gardens
- Drive past Royal Botanic Gardens
- View Victorian Arts Centre and architectural landmarks
- Lunch at local restaurant
Optional Activities
- Penguin Parade on Phillip Island - watch little penguins return home at sunset from the Penguins Plus grandstand at one of Australia's largest penguin colonies
Landmarks Parliament House Shrine of Remembrance Fitzroy Gardens Royal Botanic Gardens Victorian Arts Centre Penguin Parade - Day 11
Melbourne
Melbourne- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Dine at local restaurant to experience Melbourne's food and wine scene
- Walk and shop on Chapel and Brunswick Streets
- Optional day trip to Yarra Valley to sample award-winning wines
- Optional drive along Great Ocean Road to see the Twelve Apostles
Landmarks Yarra Valley Great Ocean Road Twelve Apostles - Day 12
Melbourne to Queenstown
Melbourne to Queenstown- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 13
Queenstown to Milford Sound
Queenstown to Milford Sound- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Full-day excursion to Milford Sound
- Cruise on the fiord
Landmarks Fiordland National Park Milford Sound - Day 14
Queenstown
Queenstown- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at Bob's Peak with views of Queenstown, Lake Wakatipu, and the Remarkable Mountains)
Included Activities
- Scenic gondola ride to Bob's Peak
- Dinner at Bob's Peak with views
Optional Activities
- Optional visit to a local vineyard
- Optional thrilling jet boat ride on the Dart River
Landmarks Bob's Peak Lake Wakatipu Remarkable Mountains Dart River - Day 15
Queenstown to Mount Cook
Queenstown to Mount Cook- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre
Optional Activities
- Stargazing program this evening in Mount Cook (weather permitting)
Landmarks Mount Cook National Park Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre - Day 16
Mount Cook to Rotorua
Mount Cook to Rotorua- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Optional dinner at a New Zealand family's home
- Optional hot springs or massage therapies at the Polynesian Spa
Landmarks Christchurch Polynesian Spa - Day 17
Rotorua
Rotorua- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Hangi dinner with roasted meats and vegetables cooked underground with hot stones)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of National Kiwi Hatchery
- Visit to the Agrodome
- Visit to Te Puia thermal area
- Hangi dinner with Māori village tour and entertainment
Landmarks National Kiwi Hatchery Agrodome Te Puia - Day 18
Rotorua to Auckland
Rotorua to Auckland- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Waitomo Glowworm Caves
- Glide through the Glowworm Grotto
Landmarks Waitomo Glowworm Caves Waikato - Day 19
Auckland
Auckland- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Festive farewell dinner at Sky Tower with 360-degree rotating views of Auckland and harbor)
Included Activities
- Visit to the All Blacks Experience
- Sightseeing tour of Auckland including Queen Street, Auckland Domain, and Parnell Village
- Festive farewell dinner at Sky Tower
Landmarks All Blacks Experience Queen Street Auckland Domain Parnell Village Sky Tower - Day 20
Auckland to Fiji
Auckland to Fiji- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Great Astrolabe Reef - Day 21
Coral Coast
Coral Coast- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional Fijian lunch in village)
Included Activities
- Safari jet boat cruise up Sigatoka River to visit authentic Fijian village
- Kava ceremony participation
- Village tour
- Traditional Fijian lunch
- Traditional Fijian singing and dancing
Landmarks Sigatoka River - Day 22
Coral Coast
Coral Coast- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Pool activities
- Fijian handicraft demonstration
- Kayaking or paddleboarding
- Underwater diving or snorkeling adventure
- Sunset experiences with drinks
- Day 23
Fiji
Fiji- Meals
- Breakfast
