Experience the life of an Australian cowboy, snorkel on the Great Barrier Reef and more—experience Australia firsthand on this remarkable Adventure. We will give you the opportunity to immerse into Australia’s way of life. You will be in the remote Outback, explore the Great Barrier Reef.
Discover the splendidly diverse country of New Zealand. This island nation is known for its stunningly varied range of natural landscapes; you’ll understand why when you cruise through the fjords of Milford Sound or ascend the peaks of the Southern Alps. Amid these spectacular untamed settings, you’ll get a taste of the welcoming Kiwi culture.
ItineraryDay 1: Melbourne Pass By: Melbourne Central, Corner of LaTrobe and Swanston Streets, Melbourne, Victoria 3000 Australia
Start your sight seeing tour
Meals included:
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Lodging accommodations will vary based on availability. Please contact us for info.
Day 2: Sightseeing MelbourneStop At: Carlton Gardens, 1-111 Carlton St, Melbourne, Victoria 3053 Australia
See some of the this country's floral gardens.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: St. Patrick's Cathedral, 1 Cathedral Pl, Melbourne, Victoria 3002 Australia
See some breath taking architecture
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Melbourne City Marina, Melbourne, Victoria 3008 Australia
See the city and the Harbor
Duration: 5 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch: Local lunch spot
• Dinner: Welcome Dinner
Accommodation included: Lodging accommodations will vary based on availability. Please contact us for info.
Day 3: Melbourne to Alice SpringsStop At: Alice Springs Desert Park, Larapinta Drive Desert Park Entrance Road, Alice Springs, Northern Territory 0870 Australia
meet the locals
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Red Centre for an overnight in Sails in the Wilderness
Day 4: Uluru's mystéries and then take a flight to CairnsStop At: Daintree National Park, Tropical Research Station, Cape Tribulation, Queensland 4873 Australia
Aboriginal traditions, in particular, Uluru (Ayers Rock); find this out in the morning guided visit. Dreamtime legends of this huge monolith! Fly private charter to the Great Barrier Reef in Cairns in Queensland. After checking into the hotel we will then, Take the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway to Kuranda Mountain Village and cross the rainforest canopy through it. Daintree National Park.
Duration: 5 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Lodging accommodations will vary based on availability. Please contact us for info.
Day 5: Great Barrier ReefStop At: Great Barrier Reef, Cairns, Queensland Australia
The Great Barrier Reef is the only living structure visible on earth from the moon. Cruise the Agincourt Reef for swimming, snorkeling, diving, and even a glass bottom boat to see the underwater discoveries. On the edge of the Australian Continental Shelf. We then return to the hotel for dinner. (B, L, D)
Duration: 10 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Lodging accommodations will vary based on availability. Please contact us for info.
Day 6: Free Day Cairns Stop At: Cairns Esplanade Lagoon, 52 - 54 The Esplanade Cairns, Cairns, Queensland 4870 Australia
Early risers can boast an optional hot air balloon ride at dawn over the Atherton Tablelands (additional fee per person; for Ali'i Package Ambassador package this is included). The rest of the day is spent in the rainforest and spas you want, or you can explore the area. You can even go back on the reef this day. Tonight, enjoy the theme dinner. (B, L, D,)
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Lodging accommodations will vary based on availability. Please contact us for info.
Day 7: Crocodile adventures and on to SydneyStop At: Hartley's Crocodile Adventures, Harry Freeman Drive Lot 10 Captain Cook Hwy Left from Harry Freeman Drive, Palm Cove, Queensland 4879 Australia
Hartley's Crocodile adventures Learn all about crocodiles; meet and welcome the crocodile, the lizard, and snakes. You'll have the opportunity to hold a koala and take your photograph... to visit a special enclosure where you may meet East Grey Kangaroos, Agile Wallabies, Pademelons, Koalas, Wombats, etc.... Presentation attends a tour and feeding... And take the boat on the lagoon. After dinner, take a private charter ride to the hotel in Sydney to spend three nights in the heart of town. (B, L, D)
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Lodging accommodations will vary based on availability. Please contact us for info.
Day 8: SYDNEY SIGHTSEEINGStop At: Sydney Opera House, Bennelong Point Easy walk from Circular Quay Train Station, Sydney, New South Wales 2000 Australia
The guides will start your first Day excursions: Pass Darling Harbor and the Royal Botanic Gardens. The Sydney Harbor Bridge is a steel through arch bridge across Sydney Harbor that carries rail, vehicular, bicycle, and pedestrian traffic between the Sydney central business district (CBD) and the North Shore. Step inside the UNESCO-listed Sydney Opera House with a local guide Go backstage for a tour of one of the most famous architectural wonders in the world. Discover the remarkable story of how the Sydney Opera House's was designed was conceived and built and the challenges over the years of hosting world-class performances. Sydney Harbor Dinner Cruise - Experience all that Sydney’s magnificent harbor has to offer from the unique perspective of Sydney’s only authentic timber tall ship.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Sydney Harbour, Sydney, New South Wales Australia
Sydney Harbor Dinner Cruise - Experience all that Sydney’s magnificent harbor has to offer from the unique perspective of Sydney’s only authentic timber tall ship.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney, New South Wales 2060 Australia
See the famous bridge
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Sydney Ferries, Circular Quay, Sydney, New South Wales 2000 Australia
The guides will start your first Day excursions: Pass Darling Harbor and the Royal Botanic Gardens. The Sydney Harbor Bridge is a steel through arch bridge across Sydney Harbor that carries rail
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Lodging accommodations will vary based on availability. Please contact us for info.
Day 9: Marveling at the Blue MountainsStop At: The Three Sisters, Echo Point road Echo Point, Katoomba, New South Wales Australia
The Blue Mountains. A fresh green carpet covers the floor, and if you're lucky, a light mist sail through the iconic remnants of the Three Sisters peaks. Your Blue Mountains day tour is full of views and walks, waterfalls and trails. You get a dozen different angles of gushing water, secretive forest, broad valleys, and then the unique marsupials that patrol the land. Such as Kangaroos, wallabies, koalas; you'll see them all as you return to Sydney via a wildlife park. We have some fun excursions here Discover the thrill of a 52-degree incline (128% incline) riding the steepest passenger railway in the world, the Scenic Railway. Discover panoramic views of the World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains from the Scenic Cableway. The 510-meter journey gently descends into the Jamison Valley and also returns visitors to the top of the mountain. The Cableway’s fully enclosed cabin provides a unique vantage point for viewing the Three Sisters, Orphan Rock, Mt Solitary and Katoomba Falls. Glide between cliff tops and gaze at the rainforest canopy through the glass floor of the Scenic Skyway! Suspended 270 meters above ancient ravines, the Skyway provides a unique thrill, since everything will be revealed beneath your feet through the glass cabin floor. For the less adventurous, seating is available with solid flooring is also available
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Lodging accommodations will vary based on availability. Please contact us for info.
Day 10: Taronga Zoo Sydney & the city at leisureStop At: Taronga Zoo, Bradleys Head Road, Mosman, New South Wales 2088 Australia
Visit on of the best Zoos in the world for a few hours then the remainder of the day and evening are yours to spend as you wish in remarkable Sydney. (B)
Duration: 9 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Lodging accommodations will vary based on availability. Please contact us for info.
Day 11: SYDNEY - QueenstownStop At: Auckland Domain, Park Road, Auckland Central, Auckland New Zealand
Welcome to New Zealand There's something indelibly magical to your first glimpses of New Zealand, with the dramatic fjords ringed by snow-capped peaks as the plane carefully swoops between the mountains. A serene lake reflects the landscape, welcoming you to New Zealand's. Smile as you wander along the lake shore, indulge in the opulent beauty of your hotel, and quickly lose yourself in the relaxed pace of New Zealand.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Lodging accommodations will vary based on availability. Please contact us for info.
Day 12: Lost in the Wonder of Milford SoundStop At: Milford Track, Glade Wharf, Fiordland National Park New Zealand
Winding through the South Island is like taking a journey through Middle Earth. It's no wonder that movie director Peter Jackson is a huge fan. Every curve brings new visual euphoria and a surreal immersion in unadulterated landscapes. Today, you meander into the wilderness towards arguably the country's most spectacular sight; Milford Sound. It's a memorable journey, so keep the camera ready and enjoy the continual vistas through your coach's transparent ceilings. Snow clings to mountain passes, blue lakes reflect rain forest and fertile valleys, and each corner takes you further into Fiordland National Park.
Contrary to how it sounds, Milford Sound is a cove and not a sound. Cliffs rise vertically from the calm water, standing a mile above your head and gazing down on your luxury cruise ship. Sail out towards the Tasman Sea and rock your head back to appreciate the scale, and then savor the close-ups on offer during this two-hour cruise. This area is New Zealand at its otherworldly best; waterfalls tumble and flicker with spray, dolphins share the water with seals, and pristine reflections fill the sea. A mysterious mist often hangs in the inlet, increasing the intrigue of your trip. Visit on a clear day, and it's equally hypnotic, a 360-degree panorama greeting you at all times.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Lodging accommodations will vary based on availability. Please contact us for info.
Day 13: AUCKLAND SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIMEStop At: Auckland Hospital, 2 Park Rd, Grafton, Auckland 1023, New Zealand
A cruise on Waitemata Harbor follows a morning city sightseeing tour. Later, you'll have free time to relax or explore.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Lodging accommodations will vary based on availability. Please contact us for info.
Day 14: ROTORUA - CHRISTCHURCHStop At: Whakarewarewa - The Living Maori Village, 17 Tryon Street Whakarewarewa Village, Rotorua 3010 New Zealand
Explore Rainbow Springs Nature Park Join us in nature for an action-packed day out! Get up close with the beautiful birds, bugs, and beasts that call New Zealand home. Continue to Nau Mai haere mai - Welcome to Te Puia. Situated in Rotorua, Te Puia is an iconic destination for visitors. Our tradition of guiding in the Whakarewarewa geothermal valley extends for generations, and many of our guides have direct links to Rotorua’s earliest hosts. We share stories and insight into this unique corner of the world.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Lodging accommodations will vary based on availability. Please contact us for info.
Day 15: CHRISTCHURCH - FRANZ JOSEFStop At: Franz Josef Glacier, Glacier Access Road Westland Tai Poutini National Park, Franz Josef, Westland National Park (Te Wahipounamu) New Zealand
Journey through the Southern Alps on the Tranz Alpine Train Experience the South Island’s striking natural landscape by taking a train between Christchurch and Greymouth. Along with this journey,y you’ll see epic vistas, travel the edges of the ice-fed Waimakariri River, traverse the Southern Alps, and see miles of native beech forest. The TranzAlpine is one of the world's great train journeys covering 223 kilometers (139 miles) one-way, taking just under 5 hours. You’ll traverse the majestic Canterbury Plains, to the backdrop of the mighty Southern Alps - the journey of a lifetime. Depart for Hokitika, home of the native greenstone (jade), for a factory visit and demonstration by a Local Specialist. Continue to Franz Josef Glacier.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Lodging accommodations will vary based on availability. Please contact us for info.
Day 16: FRANZ JOSEF - QUEENSTOWNStop At: Queenstown Hill, Belfast Street, Queenstown New Zealand
Drive over the Haast Pass, past Thunder Creek Falls and a trio of Lakes. Enjoy the tastes of delicious stone fruit at Cromwell then visit the historic gold mining village of Arrowtown before arriving in Queenstown for an orientation tour. This evening joins your Travel Director for dinner at Set in the restored, historic New Zealand Railways Shipping Office, the Boatshed’s building dated back to 1869-78 the building was initially used as a store. This place has a lovely vibe and feels to it. You can go there for coffee, drinks, and lunch by the lake.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Lodging accommodations will vary based on availability. Please contact us for info.
Day 17: Explore the beautiful Milford Sound with Cruise Milford New ZealandStop At: Milford Sound, Te Anau, Fiordland National Park 9679 New Zealand
Milford Sound Stirling Falls with Cruise Milford, you’ll be traveling on smaller boats, which are less crowded and where our local crew offers a much more informative and personal tour of Milford Sound. We love showing visitors to this fantastic place, and we know you will enjoy it as much as we do.
Fiordland is a designated World Heritage Area that takes you back in time to a magical wilderness that you may have thought no longer existed. Driving from Queenstown to Milford Sound, you will see why the Lord of the Rings was filmed in this stunning scenery. Milford Sound Fur Seals
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Lodging accommodations will vary based on availability. Please contact us for info.
Day 18: QUEENSTOWNStop At: Queenstown Garden, Next to Marine Parade, Queenstown New Zealand
Today you may like to consider taking one of our Experiences. You could ride the Shot over Jet, the most thrilling jet boat ride in the world or join the wine tour at Gibbs town Valley Winery- or play nine holes of golf on one of Queenstown's spectacular courses. Choose from the immaculately groomed greens of a resort course or a simple fairway with rugged mountain peaks as your backdrop. You could take a 4WD minibus excursion through Skippers Canyon alongside the Shot over River to Skippers Point in
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Lodging accommodations will vary based on availability. Please contact us for info.
Day 19: Queenstown and lunch at a wineryStop At: Amisfield Winery, 10 Arrowtown-Lake Hayes Road Arrowtown, Lake Hayes, Queenstown 9371 New Zealand
Make your way across more beautiful South Island landscapes to Queenstown, where you'll have lunch at the Amisfield Winery, set in an
iconic stone building with gorgeous mountain views and known for its Pinot Noir. Your accommodations at the Sofitel Queenstown exude French-inspired
sophistication in the heart of the city. (B, L)
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Lodging accommodations will vary based on availability. Please contact us for info.
Day 20: Journey HomeStop At: Skyline Queenstown, Brecon St Top OF Street, Queenstown 9348 New Zealand
Tour ends: Queenstown. Fly home anytime. A transfer is included from The Hotel to the Airport. You should
allow three hours for check-in at the airport. (B) All This Included
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.