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New Zealand, Australia · 38 days · Moderate
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Australia or New Zealand? Do both! There’s never been a better time to get a taste of the world Down Under, and on this adventure, you’ll do so via trains, canopy cable cars, and private yachts. There’ll be no lack of sights to see as you explore Sydney, Melbourne and Auckland, walk around iconic Uluru, visit Aboriginal villages, and explore ancient rain forests. Add in an overnight wilderness cruise and you’ve got yourself a trip that memories are made of.
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Day 1Arrival dayArrivalPlease make your own way to the joining hotel. If you arrive early enough, you'll have time to head into the city to visit the Botanical Gardens or the famous Opera House.
Please make your own way to the joining hotel. If you arrive early enough, you'll have time to head into the city to visit the Botanical Gardens or the famous Opera House.
Day 2Explore Sydney Harbour and walk to the iconic…
SydneyExplore Sydney Harbour and walk to the iconic Opera House and the Rocks area. Enjoy an early lunch then board a sleek former America's Cup racing yacht for a thrilling sailing adventure on one of the world’s finest harbours.
Day 3Fly to Cairns then travel up the coastal…
Fly to Cairns then travel up the coastal road to Mossman Gorge. Take an interpretive walk with a local Aboriginal guide and learn about traditional ways of life and survival techniques in the Daintree Rainforest.
Day 4On Day 4, opt to go snorkelling on the Great Barrier ReefEnjoy the colourful resort town of Port Douglas. Take time to stroll the main streets, window-shopping on your way.
Great Barrier ReefEnjoy the colourful resort town of Port Douglas. Take time to stroll the main streets, window-shopping on your way.
Day 5Return to Cairns, with free time to enjoy this tropical city
Return to Cairns, with free time to enjoy this tropical city.
Day 6Take an excursion to the UNESCO-designated Queensland rainforest…
Take an excursion to the UNESCO-designated Queensland rainforest on the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway and explore the canopy on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway.
Day 7Catch a flight to Uluru and witness…
Catch a flight to Uluru and witness the incredible sunset with a glass of bubbly.
Day 8Visit the Aboriginal Cultural Centre and take…Awake before sunrise to watch the colours change over Uluru. The Mala Walk around the base of Uluru provides insight into its significance to the local Aboriginal people. Visit the cultural centre and learn about ancient beliefs and traditions portrayed in art, food and music. The afternoon is at your leisure.
Awake before sunrise to watch the colours change over Uluru. The Mala Walk around the base of Uluru provides insight into its significance to the local Aboriginal people. Visit the cultural centre and learn about ancient beliefs and traditions portrayed in art, food and music. The afternoon is at your leisure.
Day 9Enjoy another sunrise over Uluru
Enjoy another sunrise over Uluru, then take a walk in Kata Tjuta National Park and view the beautiful red-domed rock formations. Continue to Alice Springs for the night.
Day 10Catch a flight and arrive in the afternoon
Catch a flight and arrive in the afternoon. This evening, board the historic colonial tramcar diner for a fun meal while cruising around the city streets.
Day 11Enjoy a free day with option to explore…
Enjoy a free day with option to explore the Great Ocean Road or the many wineries in the area.
Day 12Fly to Auckland
Fly to Auckland, New Zealand and enjoy an orientation walk with the CEO.
Day 13Enjoy a free day with option to embark…
Enjoy a free day with option to embark on a dolphin and whale watching boat excursion (seasonal) or explore the city.
Day 14Take the scenic route to an artsy beach townTravel from Auckland to Raglan, going through the world's most productive dairy farming country. Stop at a working eco farm for lunch and to learn more about local conservation efforts, then head towards to the arts and surf town of Raglan for the night. In the afternoon, enjoy a cruise in the harbour including a light afternoon snack. Overnight in a holiday home overlooking one of the world's most famous surf breaks.
Travel from Auckland to Raglan, going through the world's most productive dairy farming country. Stop at a working eco farm for lunch and to learn more about local conservation efforts, then head towards to the arts and surf town of Raglan for the night. In the afternoon, enjoy a cruise in the harbour including a light afternoon snack. Overnight in a holiday home overlooking one of the world's most famous surf breaks.
Day 15Enjoy breakfast and a free morning in RaglanRotorua sits over an active volcano with bubbling mud pits and multi-coloured pools in different areas around the town. This is a fascinating region with Maori history and cultured tied directly to the geothermal aspects of the land. Relax in one of the hot pools at the hotel fed by water coming directly from the natural springs.
Rotorua sits over an active volcano with bubbling mud pits and multi-coloured pools in different areas around the town. This is a fascinating region with Maori history and cultured tied directly to the geothermal aspects of the land. Relax in one of the hot pools at the hotel fed by water coming directly from the natural springs.
Day 16This morning visit Whakarewarewa
This morning visit Whakarewarewa, a Maori village with a local guide who explains the geothermal aspects of the region and enjoy a light lunch of corn cooked in a natural hot pool and a traditional hangi pie. Fly to Christchurch and take an orientation walk with the CEO.
Day 17Enjoy one of the world’s great scenic train…Board the TranzAlpine train, considered to be one of the world's great train journeys. It crosses the stunningly scenic Southern Alps, traversing the entire country. Disembark the train and transfer to a beautiful rainforest lodge for the night.
Board the TranzAlpine train, considered to be one of the world's great train journeys. It crosses the stunningly scenic Southern Alps, traversing the entire country. Disembark the train and transfer to a beautiful rainforest lodge for the night.
Day 18Options are plentifulOpt for various hiking adventures in the area, the most popular being a glacier trek. If relaxing is more your style, there are shorter day hikes and bush walks or local hot pools to take a dip.
Opt for various hiking adventures in the area, the most popular being a glacier trek. If relaxing is more your style, there are shorter day hikes and bush walks or local hot pools to take a dip.
Day 19Travel through the rugged rainforest along the west…QueenstownEarly start to travel to the picturesque Lake Matheson. When the weather is right, you can get a great photo of the Southern Alps reflected in the lake. Follow the wild West Coast Road, through the rainforest before stopping for some short walks and waterfall visits.
QueenstownEarly start to travel to the picturesque Lake Matheson. When the weather is right, you can get a great photo of the Southern Alps reflected in the lake. Follow the wild West Coast Road, through the rainforest before stopping for some short walks and waterfall visits.
Day 20Embark on an amazing wilderness cruise through Doubtful…Drive the scenic route around the lake to the town of Manapouri, to arrive at an eco cruise boat which will be our home for the next 24 hours. After an afternoon of stunning scenery, spend the night moored in a secluded bay (seasonal), with time to stargaze from the deck with a glass of New Zealand wine
Drive the scenic route around the lake to the town of Manapouri, to arrive at an eco cruise boat which will be our home for the next 24 hours. After an afternoon of stunning scenery, spend the night moored in a secluded bay (seasonal), with time to stargaze from the deck with a glass of New Zealand wine
Day 21Cruise back to portQueenstownEnjoy the morning on the boat before return to Queenstown late afternoon and opt for a farewell dinner with your group.
QueenstownEnjoy the morning on the boat before return to Queenstown late afternoon and opt for a farewell dinner with your group.
Day 22Departure dayDepartureIf you want more time to explore Queenstown, we recommend booking post nights with your agent if you are interested in the countless adrenaline-packed activities in the town known as the 'adventure capital of the world'. Jet boating, bungy jumping, mountain biking, and sky diving are some of the activities available.
If you want more time to explore Queenstown, we recommend booking post nights with your agent if you are interested in the countless adrenaline-packed activities in the town known as the 'adventure capital of the world'. Jet boating, bungy jumping, mountain biking, and sky diving are some of the activities available.
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