Highlights of Australia & New Zealand

ARRIVE IN AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND

Auckland, New Zealand

Kia Ora—welcome to New Zealand! Hotel rooms are available for immediate check-in. Please schedule flights to arrive by 4:30 pm in order to attend this evening’s welcome briefing.

SKYCITY HOTEL

AUCKLAND - EXCURSION TO WAIHEKE ISLAND

Auckland, New Zealand

This morning, enjoy an orientation tour of Auckland, the “City of Sails.” See bustling Queen Street, the city’s oldest park, Auckland Domain, and the historic Parnell Village.

Breakfast, Lunch

Waiheke Island, New Zealand

Then, take a ferry to beautiful Waiheke Island, where we’ll visit a winery for a tour, tasting, and lunch.

Auckland, New Zealand

The remainder of the day is yours to explore more of Auckland.

Breakfast, Lunch

SKYCITY HOTEL

AUCKLAND–WAITOMO–MATAMATA–ROTORUA

Waitomo Caves, New Zealand

This morning, depart Auckland and travel through the green pastoral region of Waikato to the famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Experience a guided tour through the limestone chambers and passages of the cavern. Take a silent boat trip through Glowworm Grotto as you glide quietly beneath the lights of thousands of glowworms suspended from the cave ceiling.

Matamata, New Zealand

Next, stop at a picturesque farm near Matamata that was transformed into the Hobbiton Movie Set from The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit films. During your visit, see the hobbit holes, the Green Dragon Inn, and other structures built for the movies.

Rotorua, New Zealand

Continue on to Rotorua for a 2-night stay.

Breakfast

MILLENNIUM HOTEL ROTORUA

ROTORUA

Rotorua, New Zealand

This morning, visit Te Puia, Rotorua’s most prominent thermal area with New Zealand’s largest geyser, boiling mud pools, and silica terraces. Next visit Rainbow Springs to view native bush and wildlife including the shy Kiwi bird. This evening, enjoy a traditional Hangi Dinner, followed by an authentic Maori Cultural Performance.

Breakfast, Dinner

MILLENNIUM HOTEL ROTORUA

ROTORUA–QUEENSTOWN

Queenstown, New Zealand

Fly to Queenstown, the “Adventure Capital of the World.” Tonight, take a scenic gondola ride to the top of Bob’s Peak. Take in the spectacular mountain views and the lights of Queenstown below as you dine in the Skyline Restaurant.

Breakfast, Dinner

COPTHORNE HOTEL & RESORT QUEENSTOWN LAKEFRONT

QUEENSTOWN - EXCURSION TO MILFORD SOUND

Milford Sound, New Zealand

Today, travel into Fjordland National Park through the Homer Tunnel to Milford Sound. Boasting some of the most breathtaking scenery in the world, this region of New Zealand has been honored as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. cruise on the fiord, with sheer rock walls rising thousands of feet from the water’s great depths.

Queenstown, New Zealand

Overnight in Queenstown.

Breakfast, Lunch

COPTHORNE HOTEL & RESORT QUEENSTOWN LAKEFRONT

QUEENSTOWN

Queenstown, New Zealand

A full day at leisure for your own discoveries. Consider an optional visit to a local vineyard and sample some of the prize vintages—or maybe take a thrilling jetboat ride on the Dart River. Your Tour Director will have suggestions to help you plan your day to explore, shop, and enjoy optional activities.

Breakfast

COPTHORNE HOTEL & RESORT QUEENSTOWN LAKEFRONT

QUEENSTOWN–MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA

Melbourne, Australia

This morning, board your flight across the Tasman Sea to Melbourne. Overnight in Melbourne

Breakfast

NOVOTEL MELBOURNE ON COLLINS

MELBOURNE

Melbourne, Australia

Today’s sightseeing tour includes landmarks such as Parliament House and the Shrine of Remembrance, a tribute to Australia’s war heroes. Visit beautiful Fitzroy Gardens, then drive past the lush Royal Botanic Gardens. You’ll soon discover the different architectural influences of this city as you see the Victorian Arts Centre and other buildings of significance. Next, enjoy a unique lunch experience on board the historic Colonial Tramcar Restaurant as it winds its way through the streets of Melbourne. Tonight’s optional excursion to see the world-famous Penguin Parade on Phillip Island is highly recommended.

Breakfast, Lunch

NOVOTEL MELBOURNE ON COLLINS

MELBOURNE

Melbourne, Australia

Enjoy a full day at leisure to explore this multicultural and cosmopolitan city. Dine at a local restaurant and immerse yourself in Melbourne’s passionate food and wine scene or walk along Chapel and Brunswick Streets, famous for great shopping. Take a trip out of town to sample award-winning wines in the Yarra Valley or drive along the spectacular Great Ocean Road to see the “Twelve Apostles.”

Breakfast

NOVOTEL MELBOURNE ON COLLINS

MELBOURNE–CAIRNS–PORT DOUGLAS

Cairns, Australia

Today, fly to Cairns, the “Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef.”

Port Douglas, Australia

Continue to Port Douglas, a beachside town surrounded by rainforest and the Coral Sea. Enjoy a 3-night stay in this tropical paradise. Dinner tonight is at a local restaurant.

Breakfast, Dinner

QT PORT DOUGLAS HOTEL

PORT DOUGLAS - EXCURSION TO THE OUTER GREAT BARRIER REEF

Great Barrier Reef, Australia

Today, prepare for the experience of a lifetime when you board a catamaran and cruise to the Outer Great Barrier Reef, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Explore this underwater world that is a dazzling kaleidoscope of color and brilliance. Choose to snorkel, take a semi-submersible watercraft tour, or attend a presentation by a marine biologist.

Port Douglas, Australia

Overnight in Port Douglas.

Breakfast, Lunch

QT PORT DOUGLAS HOTEL

PORT DOUGLAS

Port Douglas, Australia

A full day at leisure. You may wish to take a trip into the Daintree Forest, the world’s oldest living rainforest and to beautiful Cape Tribulation. Other activities include hiking, relaxing by your resort’s pool, or window shopping at the unique boutiques and art galleries in downtown Port Douglas, where you are sure to find a favorite souvenir.

Breakfast

QT PORT DOUGLAS HOTEL

PORT DOUGLAS–CAIRNS–SYDNEY

Port Douglas, Australia

This morning, enjoy a special visit to the Hartley's Crocodile Adventures for your chance to meet Australia’s native animals.

Sydney/Australia, Australia

Afterward, fly to Sydney, the largest city in Australia.

Breakfast

SWISSOTEL SYDNEY

SYDNEY

Sydney/Australia, Australia

Explore one of the world’s most beautiful cities. Visit the Sydney Opera House, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, for a guided tour of its interior and theaters. Travel to Mrs. Macquarie’s Chair in the city’s Botanic Gardens for a great photo opportunity and sweeping views of the harbor, Opera House, and Harbour Bridge. Visit world-famous Manly Beach with time to explore the shops or perhaps go for a stroll on the beach. Afterward, take a ferry back to Sydney Harbour and enjoy some of the city’s best views. Make sure to have your camera ready!

Breakfast

SWISSOTEL SYDNEY

SYDNEY

Sydney/Australia, Australia

Enjoy a full day at leisure. Perhaps join our optional excursions to the Blue Mountains or to the Hunter Valley, one of Australia’s leading wine-growing regions. You can even climb to the top of Sydney’s Harbour Bridge! Your Tour Director will help you make the most of this exciting city.

Tonight, enjoy a special farewell dinner at a waterfront restaurant overlooking Sydney Harbour.

Breakfast, Dinner

SWISSOTEL SYDNEY

SYDNEY

Sydney/Australia, Australia

Your tour ends with breakfast this morning.

Breakfast

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