Australia and New Zealand

Day 1:

Fly to New Zealand

Day 2:

Cross the International Date Line

Day 3:

Welcome to New Zealand!

• Meet your Tour Director at the airport
  
• Travel to Rotorua
  
• Drift through the Waitomo Caves and visit the Glowworm Grotto, where thousands of tiny lights shimmer on the ceiling like a starry sky
  

Day 4:

Explore Rotorua

• At the National Kiwi Hatchery, visit conservation enclosures and meet New Zealand’s rarest bird as you learn how chicks are raised and released
  
• Ride the Skyline Gondola, rising above geothermal valleys and lush hills for wide-open views of the surrounding landscape
  
• Visit a Māori village and enjoy a traditional hāngi feast to engage with indigenous customs and cuisine passed down through generations
  

Day 5:

Rotorua - Auckland

• Visit Agrodome Farm Experience to watch live sheep shearing, farm demonstrations, and hands-on Kiwi agriculture
  
• Travel to Auckland
  
• Explore Auckland with your Tour Director, walking the city’s waterfront, volcanic hills, and busy commercial core shaped by Māori heritage and Pacific energy
  

Day 6:

Auckland - Sydney

• Fly to Sydney
  
• Explore Sydney on foot with your Tour Director, passing through Circular Quay, the Royal Botanic Garden, and the central harborfront where ferries, skyscrapers, and the Opera House share the stage
  

Day 7:

Explore Sydney

• Walk the Sydney Harbour Bridge, taking in sweeping views of the harbor, skyline, and Opera House from one of Australia’s most iconic landmarks
  
• Take a guided tour of the Rocks district, exploring cobbled lanes and historic buildings as you uncover the stories of Sydney’s earliest settlers
  
• Visit the Sydney Opera House, stepping inside this architectural masterpiece to learn how it became a symbol of modern Australia and a global center for the performing arts
  

Day 8:

Sydney

• Take a boat ride across the harbor to Manly, catching views of the Sydney skyline as you head toward surf and sand
  
• Explore Manly, a laid-back beach town where surf, shops, and seaside paths frame the perfect coastal escape
  
• Free time or Optional Surfing lesson at Manly Beach
• Opt to take a surfing lesson at Manly Beach, where local instructors help you catch your first wave along one of Sydney’s most iconic stretches of sand

Day 9:

Sydney

• Take a full-day excursion to the Blue Mountains, where forested cliffs, deep valleys, and the famous Three Sisters rock formation showcase one of Australia’s most iconic landscapes. Along the way visit a wildlife sanctuary to see koalas, kangaroos, and other native animals up close
  
• Enjoy a special farewell dinner to celebrate your journey and share a final meal with your group
  

Day 10:

Depart for home