Itinerary
- Day 1
Auckland
Landmarks Auckland International Airport 
- Day 2
Auckland
Included Activities
- Small-group half-day tour of Auckland including Queen Street, Domain park, Ponsonby, Harbour Bridge, North Shore beaches with coffee stop, Mt Victoria summit with panoramic views, Devonport, and Westhaven Marina
Optional Activities
- Auckland Harbour Dinner Cruise - 2.5 hours with canapés, welcome drink, sailing experience, dinner above or below deck, and dessert from cockpit; licensed bar with local wine and beer available for purchase
- Sky Tower including Sky Deck - 328-metre iconic landmark with 360° views of Auckland city, volcanoes, and harbours
Landmarks Domain Ponsonby Auckland Harbour Bridge Mt Victoria Devonport Westhaven Marina Sky Tower - Day 3
Auckland - Waitomo - Rotorua
Included Activities
- Guided 45-minute tour of Waitomo Caves including limestone caverns, stalactites, stalagmites, and boat ride through Glowworm Grotto
- Visit to Māori Arts and Crafts Institute and Te Puia's marae with traditional welcome and Māori cultural performance
Landmarks Waitomo Caves Glowworm Grotto Rangiriri Te Puia Māori Arts and Crafts Institute 
- Day 4
Auckland to Christchurch
Optional Activities
- Christchurch Hop On Hop Off Tram & Punting on the Avon - all-day heritage tram ticket with 18 stops (operating 9:50-17:00 daily) and 30-minute punt ride on the Avon River (operating 9:00-17:00 summer or 10:00-16:00 winter). Collect tickets from Christchurch Attractions office in Cathedral Junction from 9:00 or any attractions. Arrive 15 minutes early for punt check-in and safety briefing.
Landmarks Cathedral Junction Avon River Antigua Boat Sheds 
- Day 5
Christchurch
Included Activities
- Half-day coach tour of Christchurch including Botanic Gardens, Museum, Arts Centre, Avon River, Bridge of Remembrance, container-based retail precinct, Mona Vale homestead and gardens, Sign of the Takahe, Port Hills, Lyttelton, Sumner, and Cave Rock
Landmarks Botanic Gardens Canterbury Museum Arts Centre Avon River Bridge of Remembrance Mona Vale Sign of the Takahe Port Hills Lyttelton Sumner Cave Rock - Day 6
Christchurch to Queenstown
Landmarks Lake Wakatipu 
- Days 7 - 8
Queenstown
Optional Activities
- Central Otago Wine Tour - visit boutique vineyards in Gibbston, Bannockburn, and Cromwell sub-regions with cool-climate wine sampling, platter-style lunch at a vineyard restaurant, and optional stroll through historic Old Cromwell (weather permitting)
- Full Day Milford Sound Experience - full-day journey into Fiordland aboard a glass-roof coach with scenic stops, extended cruise on a purpose-built vessel with chances to spot waterfalls and wildlife such as dolphins, seals, and penguins in season, return to Queenstown by coach
- Walter Peak Farm Tour with Vintage Steamship Cruise - cross Lake Wakatipu aboard the historic TSS Earnslaw to Walter Peak High Country Farm, entertaining farm demonstration featuring sheepdogs and seasonal shearing, afternoon tea at Colonel's Homestead
Landmarks Gibbston Bannockburn Cromwell Old Cromwell Milford Sound Fiordland Walter Peak High Country Farm TSS Earnslaw Colonel's Homestead - Day 9
Queenstown to Melbourne
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Queenstown International Airport Melbourne Airport 
- Day 10
Melbourne
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Half-day city tour of Melbourne including city centre highlights, St Paul's Cathedral, Princess and Regent Theatres, Royal Exhibition Buildings, Federation Square, Royal Botanic Gardens, Fitzroy Gardens, Queen Victoria Market, Albert Park, and Shrine of Remembrance
Landmarks St Paul's Cathedral Princess Theatre Regent Theatre Royal Exhibition Buildings Federation Square Royal Botanic Gardens Fitzroy Gardens Captain Cook's Cottage Queen Victoria Market Albert Park Shrine of Remembrance 
- Day 11
Melbourne
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Full Day Great Ocean Road & Twelve Apostles - Departure 08:00 - visit charming coastal township of Lorne, travel along spectacular coastline through fern-filled gullies and river inlets, lunch stop in Apollo Bay (own expense), continue along Great Ocean Road with limestone cliffs and forests, visit iconic Twelve Apostles with boardwalk views, see Loch Ard Gorge with shipwreck story, explore Port Campbell National Park, view remnants of London Bridge, return to Melbourne approximately 20:00 with hotel drop-offs
- Puffing Billy Heritage Steam Train Journey - Departure 08:10 - travel to Dandenong Ranges (approximately 35 km east of Melbourne), opportunity to hand-feed Crimson Rosella birds, ride restored steam train through Sherbrooke Forest with mountain ash and fern-filled gullies, enjoy Devonshire tea, visit quaint village of Sassafras known for antiques and local crafts with free wandering time, return to Melbourne around 13:00 ending at Federation Square
- Afternoon Phillip Island - travel through Melbourne's affluent suburbs and rural landscapes to Phillip Island, visit Penguin Parade Visitor Centre to learn about island history and Little Penguins, evening visit to Summerland Beach to witness the Penguin Parade with Little Penguins emerging from sea after sunset (tour ends approximately 22:30 April-September or 23:30 October-March with hotel drop-offs)
- Afternoon Lanes and Arcades Tour - Departure 14:00 from Time Out Café near Visitor Centre at Federation Square - guided afternoon walk through Melbourne's famous laneways and arcades discovering artisan and specialty shops, quirky cafés, independent designers, street art and notable architecture, includes afternoon tea, finishes around 17:00 in the city
Landmarks Great Ocean Road Lorne Apollo Bay Twelve Apostles Loch Ard Gorge Port Campbell National Park London Bridge Dandenong Ranges Puffing Billy Steam Train Sherbrooke Forest Sassafras Phillip Island San Remo Penguin Parade Visitor Centre Summerland Beach South Gippsland Highway - Day 12
Melbourne to Sydney
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Southern Cross Railway Station Sydney Central Station 
- Day 13
Sydney
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Half-day city tour of Sydney including historic Rocks area, Sydney Opera House, Mrs Macquarie's Chair, Bondi Beach, Sydney Harbour Gap, Double Bay, Paddington, and Kings Cross
Optional Activities
- Harbour Highlights Cruise - Departure 14:30 from No. 6 Jetty, Circular Quay - travel aboard motor vessel with classic views of Sydney Harbour including Opera House, Harbour Bridge, exclusive harbourside suburbs, and Darling Harbour, returns to same departure point
Landmarks The Rocks Sydney Opera House Mrs Macquarie's Chair Bondi Beach Sydney Harbour Gap Double Bay Paddington Kings Cross Darling Harbour Sydney Aquarium Circular Quay 
- Day 14
Sydney
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Blue Mountains, Featherdale Wildlife Park, and River Cruise - hotel collection and transfer to Wheat Road behind Sydney Aquarium in Darling Harbour to board coach, travel west to Blue Mountains with driver-guide commentary, visit charming village of Leura with morning tea opportunity (own expense), continue to Scenic World for impressive Jamison Valley views with optional rides on Railway, Cableway, or Skyway (own expense), stop at Echo Point with spectacular views of Megalong and Jamison Valleys and Three Sisters rock formation with Aboriginal Dreamtime story, optional visit to Waradah Aboriginal Centre (own expense), continue to Featherdale Wildlife Park for hand-feeding kangaroos, wallabies, emus, and close-up koala encounters, conclude with relaxing Parramatta River cruise into Sydney Harbour passing waterfront suburbs and landmarks, disembark at Darling Harbour or Circular Quay, tour finishes approximately 18:00
Landmarks Blue Mountains Leura Scenic World Jamison Valley Echo Point Three Sisters Megalong Valley Waradah Aboriginal Centre Featherdale Wildlife Park Parramatta River - Day 15
Sydney to Fiji
Landmarks Sydney International Airport Nadi International Airport 
- Day 16
Coral Coast
Optional Activities
- Sigatoka River Safari - guided safari into Fiji's interior from Sigatoka town, travel to Sigatoka River Safari jetty while learning about local history and villages, board jet boat heading up the river with commentary and photo stops to host village, meet village guide and participate in traditional Sevusevu (kava) ceremony with opportunity to taste kava and meet village chief and elders, followed by lunch and local entertainment, return by jet boat and travel back towards Sigatoka town with brief shopping stop, includes courtesy transfers from Nadi and Coral Coast hotels
- Off Road Cave Safari - ATV safari to explore Fiji's interior and largest cave system, travel along Sigatoka River learning about local legends and history, arrive at home of Bete (High Priest), venture into Naihehe Cave with guide hearing stories of this sacred place, freshwater swimming hole within cave system (change of clothes recommended for swimming), includes courtesy transfers from Nadi and Coral Coast hotels
- Sleeping Giant Zipline with Lunch - world-class zipline course in pristine tropical rainforest near Sleeping Giant area, 10 ziplines spanning over 1.3 km with some up to 160 metres long at speeds up to 60 km/h, deli-style lunch included featuring freshly made sandwiches, salads, and fruit drink, alcoholic beverages available for purchase at sky bar, departs from Nadi
Landmarks Sigatoka River Sigatoka Naihehe Cave Sleeping Giant - Day 17
Fiji Departure
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Nadi International Airport
