Day 1: Fly to New Zealand
Day 2: Cross the International Date Line
Day 3: Auckland
Meet your Tour Director at the airportTake a tour of AucklandAdd this in-depth excursion:
All Blacks Experience rugby showcase
Participate in the All Blacks Experience rugby showcase, a hands-on activity where you’ll learn about the history of rugby and test your skills firsthand in an interactive play zone.
Day 4: Auckland • Rotorua
Travel to Rotorua
Watch a sheep and dog show at the Agrodome
Day 5: Rotorua
Take a Rotorua duck boat tour
Take a tour of a Rotorua geothermal park
Ride the Skyline Gondola
Learn about jade carving in a local craftsman's shop
Visit a Māori Village for a traditional hāngi feast
Day 6: Rotorua • Auckland • Sydney
Transfer to Auckland airport
Fly to Sydney
Day 7: Sydney
Take a tour of Sydney
Visit the National Opal Collection
Take a boat ride across the harbor to Watsons Bay
Visit the Hyde Park Barracks Museum
Visit the Sydney Tower
Take a walking tour of the Rocks neighborhood
Day 8: Sydney
Add this in-depth excursion:
Sydney Harbor & Opera House
Explore the Sydney Harbor area from multiple perspectives, starting with the arched Harbor Bridge and its stunning pylon lookout offering 360-degree views. Then, take in the sea and sky—perhaps upside down—while enjoying rollercoasters and other rides at the iconic Luna Park. Lunch is included (just try not to lose it!). Finally, take a tour of the world-famous Opera House where you’ll go behind the scenes and see what it takes to get a live production on stage.
Day 9: Sydney • Cairns
Fly to Cairns
Day 10: Cairns
Board a cruise to the Great Barrier Reef for a full day of snorkeling
Add this in-depth excursion:
Snorkeling with a marine biologist
Enhance your time in the world’s largest reef system by opting for a snorkeling adventure with a marine biologist. Learn about the sights and sounds of the Great Barrier Reef from an expert who can teach you more about the animal and plant life you spot in this interactive, aquatic classroom.
Day 11: Cairns
Add this in-depth excursion:
Kuranda
Take an excursion to the picturesque mountain town of Kuranda, where you’ll learn about traditional Aboriginal culture and customs, along with a guided walk through the rainforest, at the Pamagirri Rainforest Walkabout. Then head to the Skyrail gondola, which you’ll board to take a journey through a pristine rainforest that spans Red Peak and Barron Falls stations’ dramatic mountain lookouts.
Day 12: Depart for home
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Day 12: Cairns • Honolulu
Fly to Honolulu
Spend some time exploring the North Shore town of Haleiwa
Visit the Waimea Valley
Day 13: Honolulu
Spend the day relaxing on the beach or exploring more of Honolulu
Add this in-depth excursion:
Luau evening
Follow the gentle sounds of the ukulele to tonight’s luau, a traditional Hawaiian feast under the stars and swaying palm trees. Once you’ve put on your lei, sit back and enjoy the Polynesian art form of hula, as dancers in grass skirts and flowing gowns perform in perfect time to the beat of the drum. A luau feast usually features chicken, fish, pork and a variety of fresh island fruits and vegetables, so be sure to bring your appetite.
Day 14: Honolulu • Depart for home
Visit the USS Arizona Memorial
Tour Honolulu with an expert local guide
Day 15: Arrive home