Itinerary
- Day 1
Auckland
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at Orbit Restaurant atop SkyCity with 360-degree views of Auckland)
Optional Activities
- Visit Sky Tower for views of Auckland, harbor, volcanoes, and historical landmarks ($50 USD and under)
Landmarks Sky Tower Orbit Restaurant 
- Day 2
Auckland - Waiheke Island
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Waiheke Island winery)
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Auckland including Queen Street, Parnell Village, and Auckland Domain
- Ferry to Waiheke Island
- Olive grove visit
- Stonyridge Vineyards tour and wine tasting
Optional Activities
- Sky Tower - Enjoy incredible views of Auckland and the harbor from atop Sky Tower. Spot key landmarks, volcanoes, and historical locations. (Price Range: $50 USD and under)
Landmarks Queen Street Parnell Village Auckland Domain Waiheke Island Stonyridge Vineyards - Day 3
Auckland - Waitomo - Matamata - Rotorua
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Waitomo Glowworm Caves including limestone chambers and passages
- Silent boat trip through Glowworm Grotto
- Guided walking tour of Hobbiton movie set including the Hobbit Holes, the Mill, and the Green Dragon Inn with a cold beverage
Optional Activities
- Rotorua Duck Tours - Get a unique view of Rotorua's geothermal wonders on a WWII amphibious vehicle that travels on land and water. 2 hours. (Price Range: $51-$100 USD)
- Rotorua Zipline and Canopy Tour - Soar along 500-year-old Mamaku Forest on New Zealand's only native forest zipline canopy tour. 4 hours. (Price Range: $101-$150 USD)
Landmarks Waitomo Glowworm Caves Glowworm Grotto Hobbiton movie set Green Dragon Inn Kaimai Mountain ranges - Day 4
Rotorua
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional Hangi dinner (roasted meats and vegetables cooked underground with hot stones))
Included Activities
- Visit to Te Puia thermal area with New Zealand's largest geyser, boiling mud pools, and silica terraces
- Agrodome experience including sheep shearing demonstration, farmyard nursery, and farm dog herding demonstration
- Traditional Hangi dinner with Māori storytelling, songs, dance, and Haka in the Wharenui (ancestral meeting house)
Optional Activities
- Rotorua Duck Tours - Get a unique view of Rotorua's geothermal wonders on a WWII amphibious vehicle that travels on land and water. 2 hours. (Price Range: $51-$100 USD)
- Rotorua Zipline and Canopy Tour - Soar along 500-year-old Mamaku Forest on New Zealand's only native forest zipline canopy tour. 4 hours. (Price Range: $101-$150 USD)
Landmarks Te Puia Agrodome - Day 5
Rotorua to 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 of Queenstown, Lake Wakatipu, and the Remarkable Mountains
Optional Activities
- Walter Peak Evening Dinner - Cruise across Lake Wakatipu aboard the 103-year-old TSS Earnslaw steamship for dinner at Walter Peak High Country Farm. 3 hours 30 minutes. (Price Range: $51-$100 USD)
- Wilderness Safari - Take a jet boat journey along the Dart River system with guided walk through Heritage Trail at Paradise and 4WD coach scenic backroad drive. 3 hours. (Price Range: Over $150 USD)
- KJet Thrill Ride - 60 minutes of spins and exhilaration across three waterways. (Price Range: $51-$100 USD)
- Cruise onboard the historic TSS Earnslaw Steamship - Leisurely cruise across Lake Wakatipu showcasing alpine scenery. 1 hour. (Price Range: $50 USD and under)
- Queenstown Wine Trail Tour - Experience local pinot noir and other wine varietals at three premium vineyards. 3 hours. (Price Range: $101-$150 USD)
- Helicopter Flight over the Remarkable Mountains with Landing - See Queenstown's iconic mountain range from one mile high with a landing at the top. 45 minutes. (Price Range: $101-$150 USD)
- Discover Arrowtown and Wanaka - Half-day tour exploring charming streets, Crown Range (New Zealand's highest sealed road), and local history. 6 hours. (Price Range: $101-$150 USD)
Landmarks Bob's Peak Lake Wakatipu Remarkable Mountains - Day 6
Queenstown - Milford Sound
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Full day excursion to Milford Sound in Fiordland National Park
- Cruise on Milford Sound fiord
Optional Activities
- Upgrade One-Way Flight from Milford Sound to Queenstown - After your cruise of Milford Sound, take a scenic flight back to Queenstown. 45 minutes. (Price Range: Over $150 USD)
Landmarks Milford Sound Fiordland National Park - Day 7
Queenstown
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit local vineyard and sample wines
- Jetboat ride on Dart River - 3 hours ($150+ USD)
- Walter Peak Evening Dinner - 3.5 hours cruise on TSS Earnslaw steamship with dinner at farm ($51-$100 USD)
- KJet Thrill Ride - 1 hour across three waterways ($51-$100 USD)
- Cruise on historic TSS Earnslaw Steamship - 1 hour across Lake Wakatipu ($50 USD and under)
- Queenstown Wine Trail Tour - 3 hours at three premium vineyards ($101-$150 USD)
- Helicopter Flight over Remarkable Mountains with Landing - 45 minutes ($101-$150 USD)
- Discover Arrowtown and Wanaka - 6 hours exploring towns and Crown Range ($101-$150 USD)
- Day 8
Queenstown to Melbourne
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Melbourne - Day 9
Melbourne
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (High-tea lunch)
Included Activities
- Visit Parliament House
- Visit Shrine of Remembrance
- Drive through Royal Botanical Gardens
- Guided tour of Fitzroy Gardens
- Visit Cook's Cottage
- High-tea lunch
Landmarks Parliament House Shrine of Remembrance Royal Botanical Gardens Fitzroy Gardens Cook's Cottage - Day 10
Melbourne
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Yarra Valley wine tasting tour
- Great Ocean Road trip to see the Twelve Apostles
- Phillip Island Penguin Parade visit
Landmarks Yarra Valley Great Ocean Road Twelve Apostles Phillip Island - Day 11
Melbourne to Cairns
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at local restaurant)
Landmarks Great Barrier Reef - Day 12
Great Barrier Reef
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Catamaran cruise to Outer Great Barrier Reef
- Choice of snorkeling, semi-submersible watercraft tour, marine biologist presentation, or leisure time at the reef
Landmarks Outer Great Barrier Reef - Day 13
Cairns
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Trip into the Daintree Forest (world's oldest living rainforest) and Cape Tribulation
- Kuranda Scenic Railway ride
- Cairns Esplanade shops and galleries
- Night Markets for dining and shopping
Landmarks Daintree Forest Cape Tribulation Kuranda Scenic Railway Cairns Esplanade Night Markets - Day 14
Cairns to Sydney
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Sydney Opera House Sydney Harbor - Day 15
Sydney
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Sydney Opera House interiors and theaters
- Visit to Mrs Macquarie's Chair in Botanic Garden with harbor views
- Visit to Manly Beach with time to explore
- Ferry ride back to Circular Quay across Sydney Harbour
Landmarks Sydney Opera House Mrs Macquarie's Chair Sydney Botanic Garden Manly Beach Circular Quay Sydney Harbour - Day 16
Sydney
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner at waterside restaurant overlooking Sydney Harbour)
Included Activities
- Farewell dinner at waterside restaurant overlooking Sydney Harbour
Optional Activities
- Blue Mountains excursion
- Hunter Valley wine-growing region tour
- Sydney Harbour Bridge climb to the top
Landmarks Blue Mountains Hunter Valley Sydney Harbour Bridge Sydney Harbour - Day 17
Sydney
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Extend stay in Sydney with additional nights available for purchase
