DAY 1, Wednesday - Depart the USA
Depart the USA for Australia. Your flight includes meals, drinks, and in-flight entertainment for your journey |
DAY 2, Thursday - En Route
En route to Australia. Cross over the international dateline and lose one day |
DAY 3, Friday - Arrive in Sydney
Arrive in Sydney and transfer to your hotel. Balance of the day at leisure
Optional: Welcome Dinner at the Waterfront Restaurant
Overnight: Sydney |
DAY 4, Saturday - Sydney City Tour
Today begins with a morning tour of Sydney. View the historic Rocks area and Mrs. Macquarie's Chair, with its views of the Sydney Opera House, the Harbour Bridge and the famous Bondi Beach. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure
Optional: Sydney Opera House Tour & Harbour Luncheon Cruise
Overnight: Sydney
Meals: Breakfast |
DAY 5, Sunday - Full Day in Sydney
Enjoy a full day at leisure in Sydney, the original British settlement site. Now the largest city in Australia, Sydney is the country's principle financial and cultural center
Optional: Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb
Overnight: Sydney
Meals: Breakfast |
DAY 6, Monday - Full Day in Sydney
Spend your last full day in Sydney at leisure. Perhaps stroll through Circular Quay to see the Museum of Contemporary Art and the Customs House, a symbol of Sydney's heritage
Optional: Full Day Blue Mountains Tour
Overnight: Sydney
Meals: Breakfast |
DAY 7, Tuesday - Flight to Cairns
This morning, transfer to the airport for your flight to Cairns. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. The balance of the day is free at leisure to swim in the hotel lagoon, walk the Esplanade, or shop in the local galleries
Overnight: Cairns
Meals: Breakfast |
DAY 8, Wednesday - Green Island Tour
Today, enjoy half day cruise to Green Island by The Great Adventure. Green Island is a large coral cay surrounded by coral reefs and colorful marine life. Today's trip includes return air-conditioned fast catamaran cruise, morning tea, choice of Glass Bottom Boat coral viewing tour or use of snorkelling equipment, self-guided walk through the rainforest and entry to the resort's swimming pool
Overnight: Cairns
Meals: Breakfast |
DAY 9, Thursday - Full Day in Cairns
Spend a full day at leisure in Cairns, famous for its tropical climate and lush scenery. Take a ride on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, try your luck at the casino, or just relax and enjoy the city's atmosphere
Optional: Kuranda Train Tour
Overnight: Cairns
Meals: Breakfast |
DAY 10, Friday - Flight to Melbourne
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Melbourne. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. Enjoy the balance of the day exploring the city on your own
Overnight: Melbourne
Meals: Breakfast |
DAY 11, Saturday - Melbourne City Tour
This morning, enjoy a tour of Melbourne, the second-largest city in Australia. Melbourne is renowned for its fine restaurants and shops as well as its gardens and historical charm. Highlights include the Italian Quarter, the Shrine of Remembrance, the Botanical Gardens, Fitzroy Gardens, and a spectacular view of the city from Westgate Bridge. Enjoy the balance of the day at leisure
Optional: Half Day Penguin Parade
Overnight: Melbourne
Meals: Breakfast |
DAY 12, Sunday - Full Day in Melbourne
Enjoy a full day at leisure in Melbourne, often regarded as the sporting capital of Australia. Renowned for its excellent climate and vibrant street life, especially live music, Melbourne offers visitors plenty to see and do
Optional: Full Day Savannah Walkabout
Overnight: Melbourne
Meals: Breakfast |
DAY 13, Monday - Flight to Christchurch
Early morning transfer to the airport for your flight to Christchurch, known as the "Garden City." Arrive and transfer to your hotel. Upon arrival, meet with your Christchurch local guide for a brief orientation and welcome drink. The evening is free to shop and dine at leisure
Overnight: Christchurch
Meals: Breakfast |
DAY 14, Tuesday - Christchurch City Tour
Today begins with a tour of the beautiful parks and formal gardens which give Christchurch its moniker. View the 19th-century Anglican Cathedral as well as many other Gothic-style churches that reflect the influence of early English settlers along the square. The balance of the day is free to explore the Avon River, International Antarctic Centrem, and other significant sites
Optional: Christchurch Tramway Dinner
Overnight: Christchurch
Meals: Breakfast |
DAY 15, Wednesday - Mt. Cook, Queenstown
This morning, depart Christchurch and travel through the fertile Cantebury Plains to reach New Zealand's highest mountain, Mt. Cook. Mt. Cook reaches over 12,300 miles high. Here, enjoy the beautiful scenery. Next, continue through the McKenzie country region to arrive in Queenstown, New Zealand's alpine adventure capital
Overnight: Queenstown
Meals: Breakfast |
DAY 16, Thursday - Full Day in Queenstown
Enjoy a full day at leisure in Queenstown. A mountain resort city, Queenstown is set along placid Lake Wakatipu, with the mountain range known as The Remarkables creating a stunning backdrop
Optional: Shotover Jet Ride, Walter Peak Evening Dinner Excursion
Overnight: Queenstown
Meals: Breakfast |
DAY 17, Friday - Full Day in Queenstown
Enjoy another full day at leisure in Queenstown
Optional: Full Day Gourmet Wine Tour
Overnight: Queenstown
Meals: Breakfast |
DAY 18, Saturday - Flight to Auckland
This morning transfer to the Queenstown airport by private vehicle for your flight to Auckland. Arrive and privately transfer to your Auckland hotel. Enjoy the remainder of the day at lesiure
Overnight: Auckland
Meals: Breakfast |
DAY 19, Sunday - Depart for the USA
This morning, transfer to airport by private vehicle. En route, enjoy an Auckland city tour including a visit to the Auckland War Memorial Museum with an onsite Maori concert. Afterward, continue to the airport for your flight to the USA
Meals: Breakfast |
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