See what life is like “Down Under” on this incredible journey through Australia and New Zealand. Discover the wonders of Aboriginal culture. Experience Queenstown, the “Adventure Capital of the World.” Cruise Lake Wakatipu and enjoy a lakeside BBQ. Cruise Milford Sound and Sydney Harbour. From the tropical splendour of Australia's Great Barrier Reef to the ethereal beauty of New Zealand's glacial fjords, enjoy the best of the South Pacific.
Your Tour Includes
4 Handpicked Accommodations
22 Meals
2 Choice on Tour Options
Must-See Inclusions
Board a catamaran for an exciting excursion to the Great Barrier Reef.
See where the original colonists first settled during a city tour of Sydney.
Cultural Experiences
Come to know Australia’s ancient traditions at the Rainforestation Nature Park.
Take a guided tour of the fascinating Sydney Opera House.
Included Highlights
Christchurch
Queenstown
Lake Wakatipu Cruise & Sheepdog Demonstration
Milford Sound
Choice on Tour
Cairns
Great Barrier Reef
Sydney Opera House
Culinary Inclusions
Enjoy a BBQ on the western shore of Lake Wakatipu.
Take in the sights during a dinner cruise of Sydney Harbour.
Cross the International Dateline, skipping a day ahead, and begin your adventure of a lifetime.
Dinner
Arrive in the historic city of Christchurch. Devastated by an earthquake in early 2011, see firsthand how the city known as “the Garden City” is recreating itself. Meet your fellow travellers during a welcome dinner and start your South Pacific journey off on the right foot.
Breakfast
Start your morning with a city tour of Christchurch. Then, pay a visit to Willowbank Wildlife Reserve. A leader in the conservation of New Zealand species, Willowbank offers the chance to view New Zealand’s “Big 5” - the Kiwi, the Kea, the Tuatara, the Kaka, and the Takahe - up close and personal.
Breakfast & Dinner
Depart Christchurch and make your way south to Queenstown. Known as the “Adventure Capital of the World,” Queenstown is nestled against a picturesque bay and snowcapped mountains. Arrive in Queenstown in the afternoon and have time to explore independently before dinner.
Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner
Cruise Lake Wakatipu on board the TSS Earnslaw, an iconic coal-fired steamship and head to Walter Peak High Country Farm, an operating sheep farm. En route, see Walter Peak, Cecil Peak, and The Remarkables mountain range. During your visit, you’ll get a tour of the farm and have the opportunity to see the sheep dogs in action during a herding demonstration. Enjoy a BBQ lunch before cruising back. Enjoy free time to explore the town before enjoying dinner.
Breakfast & Lunch
Enjoy the rugged grandeur of the Hollyford Valley as you travel through an ancient beech forest via the Homer Tunnel. Cruise the Milford Sound and see why this fjord is one of the most visited sights on the South Island. Following your cruise, you may choose to return to Queenstown via a short optional flight (weather permitting) for spectacular views of New Zealand’s Southern Alps.
Breakfast & Dinner
A free day offers a variety of optional activities to enhance your tour. Shop or people-watch in the village; partake in an optional tour taking you through the majestic Queenstown countryside showcasing many of the locations where blockbuster movies have been filmed. Later, it's your choice! Go bird watching at the Kiwi Birdlife Park -OR- take a gondola to the top of Bob’s Peak for stunning panoramic views of the area. Gather for a “farewell to New Zealand” dinner.
Breakfast
Fly to Cairns, the tropical gateway to one of the world’s most spectacular natural attractions and a World Heritage site - the Great Barrier Reef. Established as a marine park in 1975, the reef is a haven for thousands of species of sea life, as well as turtles and birds.
Included Activity
Attraction-Kiwi Birdlife Park or Attraction-Skyline Gondola
Breakfast & Dinner
Come to know the history of Australia’s original inhabitants at the Rainforestation Nature Park where an Indigenous Pamagirri guide will show you through some of their oldest customs and traditions. Then, visit Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures to see crocodiles on a nature cruise. Head through rainforests on boardwalks to see animals such as birds, reptiles, and wallabies. Visit with a koala and chat with a wildlife naturalist to learn more about these furry creatures. End your visit at Hartley’s with a dinner of local favorites.
Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner
Board a high-speed catamaran for an exciting excursion to the Great Barrier Reef. Explore the reef from your base on Green Island. Enjoy a glass-bottom boat ride, stroll the island’s walking trails, relax on the beach, snorkel or just watch the fish and sea turtles swim past from the pier. For a more adventurous encounter with the reef, an optional outer reef tour is also available.
Breakfast
The morning is yours. Enjoy your last few hours in Cairns by relaxing and taking in the tropical atmosphere and surrounding neighbourhood. Then, fly to the bustling city of Sydney.
Breakfast
See where English colonists first settled during a city tour of Sydney, featuring Kings Cross, the Harbour Bridge, Chinatown, the Rocks, Circular Quay, the Botanic Gardens, and the fashionable suburb of Darlinghurst. Take an expert-led tour of the Sydney Opera House, poised majestically on Sydney Harbour. Then, have the chance to join a special presentation at the National Opal Collection. In the evening, consider an optional dinner and engaging performance at the Sydney Opera House.
Breakfast & Dinner
Embrace the exciting city of Sydney during a day of independent exploration. Tonight, say farewell to Australia while on a delightful dinner cruise of Sydney Harbour. Marvel at the scenic vistas of the harbour, showcasing Sydney’s magnificent skyline, the iconic Sydney Opera House, and the Harbour Bridge.
Breakfast
Your tour comes to a close today, leaving you with many pleasant memories of a wonderful adventure.
Board a catamaran for an exciting excursion to the Great Barrier Reef. See where the original colonists first settled during a city tour of Sydney.
Come to know Australia’s ancient traditions at the Rainforestation Nature Park. Take a guided tour of the fascinating Sydney Opera House.
Enjoy a BBQ on the western shore of Lake Wakatipu. Take in the sights during a dinner cruise of Sydney Harbour
Outer Great Barrier Reef - Day 11 | Cairns ($)
Jump in and explore the vibrant, colorful world teeming with life at the very edge of the Continental Shelf of the Great Barrier Reef. This massive reef system, the largest in the world, can actually be seen from space. Cruise across the water by catamaran to the Outer Reef pontoon where a diverse, bountiful ecosystem is yours to discover. See the kaleidoscopic underwater sea life up close as you snorkel along the reef. You’re sure to have a once-in-a-lifetime experience exploring one of the seven natural wonders of the world.
Dinner and Performance at the Sydney Opera House - Day 13 | Sydney, NS ($)
Enjoy a world-class experience featuring a 3-course dinner at a waterfront restaurant with views of Sydney Harbour. Following dinner, take in a dazzling performance at the famous Sydney Opera House – a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most distinctive buildings built in the 20th century.
Gold Seeker – Metal and Movie Discovery Tour - Day 8 | Queenstown ($)
Embark on a four-wheel drive adventure through the primeval, mystical landscapes of the New Zealand high country. In the vastness of an unspoiled wilderness, become lost in the grandeur of New Zealand’s South Island – a world immortalized on film in "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy. Trek to the place where the word “otherworldly” was tailor-made, the Remarkable Mountains, and the entrance to Skipper Canyon. Across roads created by pioneers 150 years ago, follow the miner’s old wagon trail along the Arrow River, and stop to try your hand at panning gold. Discover something incredible around every dramatic turn, narrow and twist of this thrilling safari tour.
"South Pacific Wonders"
