Day 1 - DEPART USA
You will fly over the international date line on your way to Auckland, New Zealand.

Day 3 - ARRIVE AUCKLAND
On arrival in Auckland you will be transferred to your hotel, with a guaranteed early check-in. Later, cruise on Waitemata Harbour, the best way to see the city! This evening enjoy a Welcome Drink and dinner with your Travel Director and fellow travelers.(Dinner)
Stamford Plaza (Deluxe)

Day 4 - AUCKLAND - ROTORUA (2 NIGHTS)
Travel into the Waikato region to the Waitomo Caves to see the incredible Glow Worm Grotto on a guided boat tour. Continue on to Rotorua where you'll experience The Realm of Tāne and a traditional Maori Hangi Highlight Dinner accompanied by local wine and a concert.(Buffet Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)
Millennium Hotel (Deluxe)

Day 5 - ROTORUA
After breakfast, a local Maori guide will accompany you around the Whakarewarewa Village where you'll gain an insight into Maori culture. Your next stop takes you to Rainbow Springs Nature Park, where you'll experience native bush, ferns and trees that grow around the crystal clear mineral water springs. You may even spot a kiwi! Then visit the Agrodome Sheep Show, the multi-award-winning stage show, for a taste of farm life. You’ll see the art of sheep shearing, sheepdog demonstrations, cow milking, bottle-feeding lambs and an exciting sheep auction. Later, why not relax in the local geothermal spas.(Buffet Breakfast)

Day 6 - ROTORUA - QUEENSTOWN (2 NIGHTS)
This morning you will fly to Queenstown. Explore the historic gold mining village of Arrowtown on the Arrow River, previously one of the world's richest rivers, before an orientation tour of Queenstown and surrounds. See Lake Wakatipu, the Remarkable Mountain Range and the home of the Bungy Jump at Kawarau Bridge.(Buffet Breakfast)
Millennium Hotel (Deluxe)

Day 7 - QUEENSTOWN AT LEISURE
A full day at leisure in New Zealand's adventure capital. Why not take a day trip to mystical Milford Sound? You will travel along the shores of Lake Wakatipu to Te Anau and its lake then through the rainforest of World Heritage Fiordland National Park, sighting glaciers and mountain ranges. Travel through the hand-hewn Homer Tunnel to abundant photo opportunities afforded by the Mirror Lake, Pop's Lookout, Cleddau Valley and the Chasm, en route to Milford Sound to board your cruise for an unforgettable experience. Ask your Travel Director for details.(Buffet Breakfast)

Day 8 - QUEENSTOWN - MELBOURNE (2 NIGHTS)
This morning board your flight for Melbourne, Australia. On arrival you are transferred to the hotel. This evening is at leisure to explore this cosmopolitan city.(Buffet Breakfast)
Crowne Plaza (Moderate Deluxe)

Day 9 - MELBOURNE SIGHTSEEING - AT LEISURE
See the Royal Botanic Gardens, Queen Victoria Market, the Shrine of Remembrance, Parliament House and much more on a sightseeing tour. Your included hop-on/hop-off city sightseeing ticket will enhance your day and give you freedom and flexibility. Your Travel Director will provide suggestions of sights that can be seen.(Buffet Breakfast)

Day 10 - MELBOURNE - CAIRNS (2 NIGHTS)
This morning board your flight to Cairns, Queensland. Visit Rainforestation Nature Park for lunch. Experience indigenous culture and Australian native wildlife in a World Heritage listed rainforest setting. At the Pamagirri Corroboree you’ll witness a traditional dance performance. Try your hand at boomerang throwing, observe spear-throwing and watch a Pamagirri Guide play the didgeridoo. Visit the Wildlife Park to see native Australian animals including kangaroos, koalas and crocodiles.(Buffet Breakfast / Lunch)
Hilton Hotel (Deluxe)

Day 11 - GREAT BARRIER REEF
Board a high speed catamaran and cruise out to the Great Barrier Reef. Enjoy an informative reef education presentation. See a myriad of coral and tropical fish from the underwater observatory and the semi-submersible craft. There is the opportunity to go snorkeling and view this natural living wonder up close (equipment provided). Enjoy a tropical buffet Highlight Lunch before you return to Cairns.(Buffet Breakfast / Highlight Lunch)

Day 12 - CAIRNS - SYDNEY (3 NIGHTS)
It's a late morning flight to Sydney, arriving in the afternoon. On your arrival we transfer you to your hotel in the center of the city, where the remainder of the day is at leisure. Perhaps take a stroll through Darling Harbour or wander down to the historic Rocks district at Circular Quay for a panoramic view of the Sydney Opera House.(Buffet Breakfast)
Four Points by Sheraton (Superior First Class)

Day 13 - SYDNEY SIGHTSEEING AT LEISURE
This morning enjoy a guided tour of the Sydney Opera House and a cruise on Sydney Harbour. Board your coach to see the Royal Botanic Gardens, Mrs. Macquarie's Chair, Watson's Bay and the Gap. Our destination is famous Bondi Beach for an iconic Australian experience. You’ll be greeted by a local surf lifesaver before a Be My Guest lunch at an Aussie institution, the Returned Servicemen’s Club, with its amazing views over the Pacific Ocean. Your host will take you on an exclusive tour through Australia’s oldest surf lifesaving club to learn about the history of Bondi and surf lifesaving.(Buffet Breakfast / Be My Guest dinner)

Day 14 - SYDNEY AT LEISURE
Spend a day leisure in this exciting city. You may decide to utilise your complimentary hop-on/hop-off city sightseeing ticket or why not take an excursion to the famous Blue Mountains and see some of Australia's native wildlife at Featherdale Wildlife Park. You could visit the Hunter Valley, New South Wales' premier wine-growing region? Or perhaps take an interesting trip to Canberra, Australia's capital. Gather together this evening for a Farewell Dinner at a local restaurant by the water with your Travel Director and new-found friends.(Buffet Breakfast / Farewell Dinner)

Day 15 - SYDNEY - USA
Time to bid farewell as we transfer you to Sydney Airport for your flight home.(Buffet Breakfast)