Board one of our selected evening flights to Auckland, New Zealand. (D)
Day 2 In Flight
Cross the international dateline.
Day 3 Arrive Auckland
On arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. An early check-in has been arranged before an afternoon tour of Auckland. Enjoy a fascinating visit to Kelly Tarlton’s Antarctic Encounter & Underwater World before a special Welcome Dinner this evening. (D)
Overnight: Auckland, Crowne Plaza Hotel
Day 4 Rotorua, Maori Hangi Feast
Visit the Waitomo Caves for a tour of the limestone caverns and glow-worm grotto. Then continue to Rotorua, rich in Maori heritage. Enjoy a traditional Hangi feast and Maori cultural performance. (B, D)
Overnight: Rotorua, Millennium Rotorua for 2 nights
Day 5 Rotorua, Te Puia Thermal Reserve
Today visit the Agrodome to learn about the sheep farming industry. Then head to Te Puia Thermal Reserve to see the power of geothermal energy. Watch as geysers erupt, mud pools bubble and steam hisses. The afternoon is at leisure. A Country Homestay option is also available tonight. (B, D)
Day 6 Rotorua, Fly to Christchurch
Enjoy free time in Rotorua after breakfast before flying to Christchurch. On arrival, you can relax or explore in this historic city, packed with colonial architecture and fascinating landmarks. (B, D)
Overnight: Christchurch, Crowne Plaza Hotel
Day 7 Southern Alps, Franz Josef
This morning after breakfast, board the TranzAlpine train for one of the top rail journeys in the world. Travel through the visually spectacular Southern Alps before disembarking to continue to Franz Josef. (B, D)
Overnight: Franz Josef, Te Waonui Forest Retreat
Day 8 Franz Josef, Queenstown, Dine Around Dinner
Journey over Haast Pass and along the shores of lakes Wanaka and Hawea to Queenstown. Tonight, you may cruise on the vintage steamboat TSS Earnslaw to Walter Peak High Country Farm for dinner. Or select from a range of other restaurants on our Dine Around Dinner. (B, D)
Overnight: Queenstown, Novotel Queenstown Lakeside for 2 nights
Day 9 Milford Sound Cruise
Considered one of the most scenic alpine drives, absorb the majesty of Fiordland National Park on the journey to Milford Sound. On arrival, enjoy a cruise along the full length of the sound. Return to Queenstown by coach, or perhaps take an optional scenic flight back (own expense). (B, L)
Day 10 Queenstown, Mt Cook
Enjoy free time this morning before travelling to World Heritage listed Mt Cook National Park, home to Australasia’s highest mountain. (B, D)
Overnight: Mt Cook National Park, The Hermitage, with guaranteed Mt Cook views
Day 11 Fly to Sydney, Australia
Travel via Lake Pukaki, Lake Tekapo, Burkes Pass and the Canterbury Plains before arriving in Christchurch in the afternoon. Head to the airport and board your flight to Sydney. Tonight, enjoy dinner and a glass of wine overlooking Sydney Harbor. (B, D
Overnight: Sydney, The Sebel Pier One for 3 nights
Day 12 Sydney Sights, Sydney Harbor Cruise, Opera House Guided Tour
Today, step inside the magnificent Sydney Opera House during a guided tour. Then board a cruise on Sydney Harbor, viewing the iconic Harbor Bridge and Opera House during a delicious lunch. This afternoon, discover Hyde Park and the famous Bondi Beach on a city tour. (B, L)
Day 13 Sydney at Leisure
Enjoy this vibrant city at your own pace today. Perhaps take an optional sightseeing tour to the famous wine region of the Hunter Valley, or visit the Blue Mountains (both at own expense). (B)
Day 14 Sydney, Fly to Cairns
Fly to Cairns today. On arrival, check in to your hotel before the rest of the day is at your leisure to explore this tropical city. Perhaps go shopping, explore the city’s markets, or spend a relaxing afternoon soaking up the tropical ambience by the pool or at the beach. (B, D)
Overnight: Cairns, Shangri-La Hotel, The Marina for 3 nights
Day 15 Great Barrier Reef Cruise
Cruise out to the World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef today. Board your catamaran cruise out to Moore Reef and view the colorful coral and diverse range of marine life through the glass bottom of your boat. While out on the reef you have the option to snorkel or swim. Afterwards, visit your boat’s underwater observatory before a tropical lunch. (B, L)
Day 16 Skyrail, Kuranda, Wildlife, Cairns
This morning take a guided tour of Cairns before a ride on the scenic Kuranda Skyrail Rainforest Cableway over lush rain forest to Kuranda. On arrival in Kuranda, visit a wildlife park and learn about native Australian animals. Perhaps even have your photograph taken with a koala (own expense). After seeing a performance by the Pamagirri Aboriginal Dancers, take in the stunning landscapes as you travel aboard the Kuranda Scenic Railway back through the rain forest to Cairns. (B)
Day 17 Cairns, Fly to Uluru (Ayers Rock), Uluru Base Tour, Sounds of Silence Dinner
This morning, board a flight to Uluru from Cairns. Join your coach and head into Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park for a tour of Uluru’s base. Your guide will show you traditional Aboriginal rock art. Walk to Mutitjulu waterhole and hear Aboriginal stories and legends. See Aboriginal artists at work at the Maruku Arts and Crafts Gallery. Tonight you will enjoy the Sounds of Silence dinner, where you’ll dine under the stars with vistas of Uluru. Later, go star gazing with an expert guide. (B, D)
Overnight: Ayers Rock Resort, Desert Gardens Hotel
Day 18 Kata Tjuta (Olgas), Alice Springs
Today, head out to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park again. Visit stunning Kata Tjuta, a cluster of 36 unique domes, and learn about this sacred place from a local guide. You’ll walk through the domes to the majestic Walpa (Olga) Gorge, a place of much significance to local Aboriginal people. Later, re-board your coach and travel to Alice Springs. (B)
Overnight: Alice Springs, Crowne Plaza Hotel
Day 19 Alice Springs, Fly to Melbourne, Tramcar Dinner
On a tour of Alice Springs, visit the Royal Flying Doctor Service Base and Anzac Hill. Board a flight for Melbourne, where you’ll take a brief sightseeing tour before a unique meal aboard the Colonial Tramcar Restaurant tonight. (B, D)
Overnight: Melbourne, Sofitel Melbourne on Collins for 2 nights
Day 20 Melbourne at Leisure
Today spend the day at leisure in Melbourne. There are many optional activities available, such as a journey along the Great Ocean Road or a tour to Philip Island to see the famous penguin parade. (B)
Day 21 Depart Melbourne
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Los Angeles. (B)
Touring Date |
Land Only |
Land + Air |
Single (Land Only) |
Single (Land + Air) |
6/24/2012 - 7/14/2012 |
$8,890 |
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9/5/2012 - 9/25/2012 |
$8,890 |
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9/30/2012 - 10/20/2012 |
$8,890 |
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10/7/2012 - 10/27/2012 |
$8,890 |
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10/21/2012 - 11/10/2012 |
$8,890 |
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10/28/2012 - 11/17/2012 |
$8,890 |
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11/4/2012 - 11/24/2012 |
$8,890 |
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11/18/2012 - 12/8/2012 |
$8,890 |
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12/16/2012 - 1/5/2013 |
$8,890 |
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1/13/2013 - 2/2/2013 |
$8,890 |
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1/27/2013 - 2/16/2013 |
$8,890 |
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2/3/2013 - 2/23/2013 |
$8,890 |
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2/10/2013 - 3/2/2013 |
$8,890 |
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2/24/2013 - 3/16/2013 |
$8,890 |
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3/3/2013 - 3/23/2013 |
$8,890 |
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3/17/2013 - 4/6/2013 |
$8,890 |
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3/24/2013 - 4/13/2013 |
$8,890 |
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