Your Itinerary
Days 1-2
Board your transpacific flight and skip a day as you cross the International Date Line.
Day 3Arrive in Cairns, Australia
Welcome to Cairns, gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. The balance of the day is at your leisure.
Day 4Cairns
Today, board a fast catamaran for a cruise to Green Island, one of the many tropical islands on Australia’s famous Great Barrier Reef. Here you can choose to snorkel, take a glass-bottom boat tour, or walk through the island’s cool rainforest. Return to Cairns and enjoy the afternoon at your leisure. (B)
Day 5Cairns
A full day at leisure to explore tropical Cairns. (B)
Day 6Cairns–Ayers Rock
Today, fly to Ayers Rock. Then, enjoy guided sightseeing that includes a visit to the cultural centre and a walking tour around the base of Uluru. Late in the day, travel to “Sunset Strip” for a drink and canapés as you witness the changing colors of the Rock. (B)
Day 7Ayers Rock
This morning your included sightseeing takes you to Kata Tjuta (the Olgas), where you will enjoy a guided walk. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. (B)
Day 8Ayers Rock–Alice Springs
Today, fly to Alice Springs. Then, enjoy guided sightseeing with visits to the Old Telegraph Station, Anzac Hill, School of the Air, and the Royal Flying Doctor Service. (B)
Day 9Alice Springs–Melbourne
Today, fly to Melbourne, the cosmopolitan heart of Australia. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. (B)
Day 10Melbourne
Your morning guided sightseeing tour includes Queen Victoria Market, the Italian Quarter, the Shrine of Remembrance, the Botanic Gardens, Fitzroy Gardens, and spectacular city views from Westgate Bridge. The rest of the day is at your leisure. (B)
Day 11Melbourne–Sydney
Today, fly to beautiful Sydney. The remainder of the day is at your leisure for independent activities. (B)
Day 12Sydney
Enjoy a morning guided sightseeing tour that includes a Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge photo stop, the historic “Rocks” area, and a visit to world-famous Bondi Beach. The afternoon is at your leisure. (B)
Day 13Sydney
Enjoy a full day at leisure in this beautiful city. (B)
Day 14Sydney–Christchurch, New Zealand
Today, fly to Christchurch. Enjoy some free time to explore on your own. (B)
Day 15Christchurch–Queenstown
Today, fly to Queenstown. The rest of the day is at your leisure. (B)
Day 16Queenstown
Experience beautiful scenery on a full-day guided trip to Fiordland National Park that includes a cruise on Milford Sound. (B)
Day 17Queenstown
A full day at leisure in the “Adventure Capital of the World.” (B)
Day 18Queenstown–Rotorua
Today, fly to Rotorua. The rest of the day is at your leisure. (B)
Day 19Rotorua
This morning, enjoy guided sightseeing with visits to Te Puia, Rainbow Springs, and the Agrodome. This afternoon, explore this geothermal wonderland on your own. (B)
Day 20Rotorua–Waitomo–Auckland
Today, head north for Waitomo, where you will take a boat trip through the Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Continue on to Auckland. (B,L)
Day 21Auckland
Depart Auckland. Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (B)