Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Auckland
Auckland- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome meeting and dinner at Orbit Restaurant with 360-degree views of Auckland)
Included Activities
- Welcome meeting and dinner at Orbit Restaurant
Optional Activities
- Sky Tower - Enjoy incredible views of Auckland and the harbor from atop Sky Tower, spot key landmarks, volcanoes, and historical locations (Price: $50 USD and under)
Landmarks SkyCity Orbit Restaurant - Day 2
Auckland - Waiheke Island
Auckland - Waiheke Island- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at winery)
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Auckland including Queen Street, Parnell Village, and Auckland Domain
- Ferry to Waiheke Island
- Olive grove tour
- Stonyridge Vineyards tour and tasting
Landmarks Queen Street Parnell Village Auckland Domain Waiheke Island Stonyridge Vineyards - Day 3
Auckland - Waitomo - Matamata - Rotorua
Auckland - Waitomo - Matamata - Rotorua- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Waitomo Glowworm Caves with boat trip through Glowworm Grotto
- Guided walking tour of Hobbiton movie set with visit to Hobbit Holes, Mill, and Green Dragon Inn with cold beverage
Landmarks Waitomo Glowworm Caves Hobbiton Movie Set Green Dragon Inn Kaimai Mountain ranges - Day 4
Rotorua
Rotorua- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional Hangi dinner with roasted meats and vegetables cooked underground with hot stones)
Included Activities
- Visit Te Puia thermal area with geyser, mud pools, and silica terraces
- Agrodome sheep industry experience with shearing demonstration, farmyard nursery, and farm dog demonstrations
- Māori cultural experience with storytelling, songs, dance, and Haka
- Traditional Hangi dinner in Wharenui (ancestral meeting house)
Optional Activities
- Rotorua Duck Tours - Get a unique view of Rotorua's geothermal wonders on a WWII amphibious vehicle tour (Duration: 2 hours; Price: $51-$100 USD)
Landmarks Te Puia Agrodome Wharenui - Day 5
Rotorua to Queenstown
Rotorua to Queenstown- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner with views at Bob's Peak)
Included Activities
- Scenic gondola ride to Bob's Peak with dinner and views of Queenstown, Lake Wakatipu, and Remarkable Mountains
Landmarks Bob's Peak Lake Wakatipu Remarkable Mountains - Day 6
Queenstown - Fiordland National Park - Milford Sound
Queenstown - Fiordland National Park - Milford Sound- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Full day excursion to Milford Sound with cruise on the fiord
- Experience of rainforest, mountains, glaciers, and waterfalls with marine wildlife viewing
Optional Activities
- Upgrade One-Way Flight from Milford Sound to Queenstown - After your cruise, take a scenic flight back to Queenstown (Duration: 45 minutes; Price: Over $150 USD)
Landmarks Milford Sound Fiordland National Park - Day 7
Queenstown
Queenstown- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit to a local vineyard and wine tasting of prize vintages
- Thrilling jetboat ride on the Dart River
Landmarks Dart River - Day 8
Queenstown to Melbourne
Queenstown to Melbourne- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 9
Melbourne
Melbourne- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (High-tea lunch)
Included Activities
- Parliament House visit
- Shrine of Remembrance visit
- Royal Botanical Gardens drive-past
- Guided tour of Fitzroy Gardens
- Cook's Cottage visit
- High-tea lunch
Landmarks Parliament House Shrine of Remembrance Royal Botanical Gardens Fitzroy Gardens Cook's Cottage - Day 10
Melbourne
Melbourne- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Trip out of town to sample award-winning wines in the Yarra Valley
- Drive along the spectacular Great Ocean Road to see the Twelve Apostles
- Optional visit to Phillip Island to see the famous Penguin Parade
Landmarks Yarra Valley Great Ocean Road Twelve Apostles Phillip Island - Day 11
Melbourne to Cairns
Melbourne to Cairns- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Dinner at local restaurant
- Day 12
Great Barrier Reef
Great Barrier Reef- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Catamaran cruise to Outer Great Barrier Reef
- Access to Great Barrier Reef for exploration
Optional Activities
- Snorkeling
- Semi-submersible watercraft tour
- Marine biologist presentation
Landmarks Great Barrier Reef - Day 13
Cairns
Cairns- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Trip into the Daintree Forest - the world's oldest living rainforest
- Visit to Cape Tribulation
- Ride on the Kuranda Scenic Railway
- Scenic Flight over the Great Barrier Reef - Fly low over the reef to see sea turtles, manta rays, dugongs, and coral displays (Duration: 10 minutes; Price: $101-$150 USD)
Landmarks Daintree Forest Cape Tribulation Kuranda Scenic Railway Great Barrier Reef Cairns Esplanade Night Markets - Day 14
Cairns to Sydney
Cairns to Sydney- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Sydney Opera House Sydney Harbour - Day 15
Sydney
Sydney- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Sydney Opera House interiors and theaters
- Visit to Mrs Macquarie's Chair in the Botanic Garden
- Visit to Manly Beach with time to explore and stroll
- Ferry ride across Sydney Harbour to Circular Quay
Landmarks Sydney Opera House Mrs Macquarie's Chair Botanic Garden Manly Beach Circular Quay - Day 16
Sydney
Sydney- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Special farewell dinner at a waterside restaurant overlooking Sydney Harbour)
Included Activities
- Special farewell dinner at a waterside restaurant overlooking Sydney Harbour
Optional Activities
- Optional excursion to the Blue Mountains
- Optional excursion to the Hunter Valley - one of Australia's leading wine-growing regions
- Climb to the top of Sydney's Harbour Bridge
Landmarks Blue Mountains Hunter Valley Sydney Harbour Bridge Sydney Harbour - Day 17
Sydney to Nadi to Coral Coast
Sydney to Nadi to Coral Coast- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Great Astrolabe Reef - Day 18
Coral Coast
Coral Coast- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Dip in the pool
- Fijian handicraft demonstration
- Water activities with kayaks or paddleboards
- Sunset and drinks
- Day 19
Coral Coast - Sigatoka River
Coral Coast - Sigatoka River- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional Fijian lunch)
Included Activities
- Cruise up the Sigatoka River on safari jet boat
- Visit to authentic Fijian village with welcome from villagers
- Kava ceremony in the village Chief's bure (house) or community hall
- Village tour
- Traditional Fijian lunch
- Traditional Fijian singing and dancing
Landmarks Sigatoka River - Day 20
Coral Coast to Nadi
Coral Coast to Nadi- Meals
- Breakfast
