Itinerary
- Day 1
Sydney
You'll arrive in Sydney with your room ready for check-in. Plan to get there by 3pm so you can join the welcome briefing and grab dinner with the group this evening.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Day 2
Sydney
Start with the Opera House and then head to Mrs Macquarie's Chair for harbor views. After that, you'll get an insider's tour of the surf lifesaving club at Bondi Beach. There's a scenic cruise around the harbor before lunch at the historic North Bondi RSL Club, which overlooks the water.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at the historic North Bondi Retired Servicemen's Leagues Club with waterfront views)
Included Activities
- Private guided tour of Sydney Opera House
- Visit to Mrs Macquarie's Chair in the Botanic Gardens
- Insider's tour of Bondi Surf Bathers' Life Saving Club with a lifesaver
- Sydney Harbour cruise
Landmarks Sydney Opera House Mrs Macquarie's Chair Bondi Beach Sydney Harbour Bridge - Day 3
Sydney
This day is all yours to explore Sydney at your own pace. Your Tour Director is around if you want suggestions on what to do throughout the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Optional excursion to the Blue Mountains for a wilderness experience
- Optional excursion to the Hunter Valley wine region
- Climb to the top of Sydney's Harbour Bridge
- Day 4
Sydney to Cairns
You'll fly to Cairns, which sits as the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef. After you land, the rest of the day is open for you to check out this tropical city and its nightlife and activities.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore the Cairns Night Markets with souvenirs, local foods, and artisan work
Landmarks Great Barrier Reef - Day 5
Cairns
Board a catamaran for a full-day cruise to the Outer Great Barrier Reef. You'll explore the coral and sea life underwater, then head back to Cairns late in the afternoon. Your evening is free to do as you like.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Catamaran cruise to the Outer Great Barrier Reef
Optional Activities
- Snorkeling among fish and coral
- Semi-submersible watercraft tour
- Informative presentation by a marine biologist
Landmarks Great Barrier Reef - Day 6
Cairns
You have the full day to yourself in Cairns. Your Tour Director can recommend places to shop, eat, or see sights if you want guidance on where to go.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Optional trip to Kuranda via the scenic rail route on a restored historic mountain train
- Skyrail Rainforest Cableway return journey option
- Explore the Daintree Rainforest, the planet's oldest surviving tropical rainforest
Landmarks Kuranda Daintree Rainforest - Day 7
Cairns to Uluru
You'll fly into Australia's Outback and tour the base of Uluru (Ayers Rock). Then you'll visit caves with ancient Aboriginal paintings and check out the Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Center to learn about local indigenous culture. Later this evening, you'll have champagne and a toast at the Sunset Strip while watching Uluru change colors at sunset.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Tour at the base of Uluru
- Visit to Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Center
- Champagne toast at Sunset Strip during Uluru sunset experience
Optional Activities
- Interactive cultural talk with local Anangu people
Landmarks Uluru Kata Tjuta Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Center 
- Day 8
Uluru
Wake up early to catch the sunrise over Uluru and Kata Tjuta. During the day, you'll visit a lookout to see Kata Tjuta's 36 domes. The afternoon is free for you to explore. This evening, you'll experience the Sounds of Silence dinner with canapés, sparkling wine, a didgeridoo welcome, bush tucker menu, and someone to help you understand the southern night sky.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Bush tucker inspired menu with Australian wines and beers, canapés and sparkling wine upon dune top overlooking Uluru)
Included Activities
- Sunrise viewing over Uluru and Kata Tjuta
- Visit to lookout for Kata Tjuta views
- Sounds of Silence dinner experience with canapés and sparkling wine
Landmarks Uluru Kata Tjuta - Day 9
Uluru to Melbourne
You'll fly into Melbourne and head straight to the Melbourne Skydeck before getting settled at your hotel. This observation deck sits nearly 1,000 feet up and gives you sweeping views across the city and out toward the surrounding areas. It's a solid way to get oriented and see what you're working with for the next few days. After that, you'll check in and have the rest of the evening to settle in.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Melbourne Skydeck observation deck
Landmarks Melbourne Skydeck 
- Day 10
Melbourne
A guided tour takes you through Parliament House and the Shrine of Remembrance, which honors Australia's war heroes. You'll also walk through Fitzroy Gardens and the Royal Botanic Gardens, seeing the Victorian Arts Centre and other notable buildings that show off the city's architecture. Lunch happens at a local restaurant, and then you've got free time to wander around Melbourne on your own and check out whatever catches your interest.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour including Parliament House
- Visit Shrine of Remembrance
- Explore Fitzroy Gardens
- Drive past Royal Botanic Gardens
- View Victorian Arts Centre and architectural landmarks
- Lunch at local restaurant
Optional Activities
- Penguin Parade on Phillip Island - watch little penguins return home at sunset from the Penguins Plus grandstand at one of Australia's largest penguin colonies
Landmarks Parliament House Shrine of Remembrance Fitzroy Gardens Royal Botanic Gardens Victorian Arts Centre Penguin Parade - Day 11
Melbourne
This day is completely open. You can head to the local restaurants to try different cuisines and get a feel for Melbourne's food scene, or spend time shopping on Chapel and Brunswick Streets. If you want something beyond the city, there are optional trips to the Yarra Valley for wine tasting or the Great Ocean Road to see the Twelve Apostles. It's your call based on what you're interested in.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Dine at local restaurant to experience Melbourne's food and wine scene
- Walk and shop on Chapel and Brunswick Streets
- Optional day trip to Yarra Valley to sample award-winning wines
- Optional drive along Great Ocean Road to see the Twelve Apostles
Landmarks Yarra Valley Great Ocean Road Twelve Apostles - Day 12
Melbourne to Queenstown
You'll take a flight across the Tasman Sea to Queenstown, known as the Adventure Capital. Once you land, the rest of the day is yours to do as you please.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 13
Queenstown to Milford Sound
Travel into Fiordland National Park for a full-day trip to Milford Sound. You'll cruise past sheer rock walls rising thousands of feet, see rainforest, mountains, glaciers, and waterfalls. There's a good chance to spot dolphins, seals, and penguins. You'll return to Queenstown late this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Full-day excursion to Milford Sound
- Cruise on the fiord
Landmarks Fiordland National Park Milford Sound - Day 14
Queenstown
You'll have the full day to make your own discoveries before tonight's dinner. Consider taking a scenic gondola ride up to Bob's Peak, where you'll have dinner with views of Queenstown, Lake Wakatipu, and the Remarkable Mountains.
- 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
Optional Activities
- Optional visit to a local vineyard
- Optional thrilling jet boat ride on the Dart River
Landmarks Bob's Peak Lake Wakatipu Remarkable Mountains Dart River - Day 15
Queenstown to Mount Cook
Head to Mount Cook National Park and visit the Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre to learn about the region's history and culture. The afternoon is free for you to explore. If the weather cooperates, there's a stargazing program this evening to view the southern night sky.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre
Optional Activities
- Stargazing program this evening in Mount Cook (weather permitting)
Landmarks Mount Cook National Park Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre 
- Day 16
Mount Cook to Rotorua
You'll travel to Christchurch, the largest city on New Zealand's South Island, then fly to Rotorua, the heart of Maori culture. Your evening is open to relax or try optional activities.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Optional dinner at a New Zealand family's home
- Optional hot springs or massage therapies at the Polynesian Spa
Landmarks Christchurch Polynesian Spa 
- Day 17
Rotorua
Take a guided tour and special visit to the National Kiwi Hatchery to see conservation work firsthand. You'll check out the Agrodome to learn about sheep farming, one of New Zealand's main industries. Then you'll go to Te Puia, Rotorua's key thermal area. This evening, enjoy a Hangi dinner with Maori traditions, storytelling, and the chance to join in the Haka dance.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Hangi dinner with roasted meats and vegetables cooked underground with hot stones)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of National Kiwi Hatchery
- Visit to the Agrodome
- Visit to Te Puia thermal area
- Hangi dinner with Māori village tour and entertainment
Landmarks National Kiwi Hatchery Agrodome Te Puia - Day 18
Rotorua to Auckland
Leave Rotorua and cross the Mamakue ranges to reach the famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves. You'll tour the limestone chambers and passages, then glide through the Glowworm Grotto to see thousands of glowing creatures in this underground space. After that, you'll travel through the Waikato region to Auckland.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Waitomo Glowworm Caves
- Glide through the Glowworm Grotto
Landmarks Waitomo Glowworm Caves Waikato 
- Day 19
Auckland
Start with a visit to the All Blacks Experience to learn about New Zealand's iconic rugby team and its legacy. Then take a sightseeing tour of Auckland to see Queen Street, Auckland Domain (the city's oldest park), and historic Parnell Village. Your afternoon is free. Tonight, you'll have a festive farewell dinner atop Sky Tower with 360-degree rotating views.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Festive farewell dinner at Sky Tower with 360-degree rotating views of Auckland and harbor)
Included Activities
- Visit to the All Blacks Experience
- Sightseeing tour of Auckland including Queen Street, Auckland Domain, and Parnell Village
- Festive farewell dinner at Sky Tower
Landmarks All Blacks Experience Queen Street Auckland Domain Parnell Village Sky Tower - Day 20
Auckland to Fiji
You'll fly to Fiji for three nights in this tropical setting. After arriving in Nadi, you'll travel about 1.5 hours to your resort on the Coral Coast, passing through scenic coastal areas and charming villages. The rest of your day is at leisure. Note: Your Tour Director won't go to Fiji, but a Local Host will be available.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Great Astrolabe Reef - Day 21
Coral Coast
Take a custom-built safari jet boat up the Sigatoka River deep into Fiji's interior. You'll travel through villages, meet locals, participate in a kava ceremony, and tour the village. There's a traditional Fijian lunch included, plus traditional singing and dancing before you return to your resort. The rest of the day is yours to relax on the beaches or try local food.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional Fijian lunch in village)
Included Activities
- Safari jet boat cruise up Sigatoka River to visit authentic Fijian village
- Kava ceremony participation
- Village tour
- Traditional Fijian lunch
- Traditional Fijian singing and dancing
Landmarks Sigatoka River - Day 22
Coral Coast
You have the full day to yourself. Check what activities your resort offers and spend time relaxing or exploring. Use the pool, learn about Fijian handicrafts, try water activities like kayaking and paddleboarding, or simply watch the sunset with a drink.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Pool activities
- Fijian handicraft demonstration
- Kayaking or paddleboarding
- Underwater diving or snorkeling adventure
- Sunset experiences with drinks
- Day 23
Fiji
Your vacation ends this morning after breakfast.
- Meals
- Breakfast
