Crikey! If you’ve always wanted a complete tour of Down Under, with no red stone left uncovered, this is it. Doubling the fun with sightseeing in Australia and New Zealand, this exciting vacation covers Australia’s vibrant cities, golden beaches, and mystical Red Center as well as New Zealand’s North and South Islands . As you hop from Sydney to Cairns to Uluru to Melbourne, you’ll marvel at the architectural masterpieces of Australia’s renowned cities, the natural wonders of the Great Barrier Reef, and a special highlight of this encompassing journey–an awe-inspiring dinner under the starlit
Tour Itinerary
Day 1
ARRIVE IN SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA
Welcome To Sydney! Your room is available for immediate check-in. A pre-night is not required for early check-in. Please schedule your flights to arrive by 3pm in order to attend this evening’s welcome briefing and dinner. (D)
Day 2
SYDNEY
Sights & Bites Explore one of the world’s most beautiful cities. Visit the Sydney Opera House and travel to Mrs Macquarie’s Chair in the city’s botanic gardens for a great photo opportunity and sweeping views of the harbor, Opera House, and Harbour Bridge. Next, visit world-famous Bondi beach for an insider’s tour of [LOCAL FAVORITE] Bondi Surf Bathers’ Life Saving Club with one of the lifesavers. Afterward, a cruise on Sydney Harbour Highlights some of the city’s best views (B,L) LOCAL FAVORITE HISTORIC SPOT Enjoy lunch at the historic North Bondi Returned Servicemen’s Leagues Club. Learn abo
Day 3
SYDNEY
Spectacular Sydney Enjoy a full day at leisure for your own discoveries. (B) ENHANCED FREE TIME EXPLORE MORE You may choose to take an optional excursion to the Blue Mountains for a wilderness experience or to the Hunter Valley, one of Australia’s leading wine-growing regions. You can even climb to the top of Sydney’s Harbour Bridge. Your Tour Director will have suggestions to help you make the most of this exciting city.
Day 4
SYDNEY–CAIRNS
Sunrise & Wheels Up Your Outback adventure continues with free time this morning. Later, fly to Cairns, “Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef,” one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. (B) ENHANCED FREE TIME EXPLORE MORE Cairns is known for its mild winters, great nightlife, and plenty of fun things to see and do. Why not explore the Cairns Night Markets whose vendors sell a vast array of souvenirs, delicious foods, and the work of local artisans and designers.
What's Included
Meals
22 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 6 Dinners
Hotels
Sydney
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Swissotel Sydney
Deluxe
Sydney,
Australia
68 Market Street
Free WiFi
The Swissotel Sydney is surrounded by Sydney's most exclusive shopping centres, such as the beautiful Queen Victoria Building and iconic Westfield Sydney and is within walking distance to all of Sydney's famous landmarks and cultural attractions. Enjoy a seasonally inspired dinner menu at JPB or delight in a unique buffet high tea at Crossroads Bar. The hotel offers a wide choice of treatments at the Day Spa as well as a gym, heated outdoor pool and Jacuzzi.
Cairns
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Bailey, a Crystalbrook Collection Resort
Superior First-Class
Cairns,
Australia
163 Abbott Street
Free WiFi
Modern and innovative with an appreciation for the arts, Bailey, a Crystalbrook Collection Hotel, celebrates originality and individuality. Positioned in the heart of the Cairns Central Business District, the Bailey is just a short stroll from the Cairns Esplanade boardwalk, lagoon, and the Great Barrier Reef departure terminal. At the hotel, you'll find artists-in-residence and artwork from across Australia displayed in and around the hotel with a different artist featured on each level. The hotel features a swimming pool, on-site restaurant and bar, fitness center, gift shop, and complimentary Wi-Fi. A laundry service is available for a fee.
Uluru
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Desert Gardens Hotel
First-Class
Uluru,
Australia
Yulara Drive
Free WiFi
Centrally located to all resort facilities, the hotel offers a range of accommodation, outdoor pool, coin-operated self-service laundry, and the popular Bunya bar. It's only a short stroll to the Resorts' numerous lookouts, where you can view what is arguably Australia's best sunset, with the spectacular play of colors across the face of Uluru and the surrounding desert.
Melbourne
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The Savoy Hotel on Little Collins
First-Class
Melbourne,
Australia
630 Little Collins Street
Free WiFi
Situated in the heart of downtown Melbourne, The Savoy Hotel on Little Collins is ideally located for exploring the city. The hotel features an on-site restaurant, bar, gym, and complimentary Wi-Fi.
Queenstown
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Ramada Queenstown Central
First-Class
Queenstown,
New Zealand
Corner Stanley Street & Frankton Road
Free WiFi
The Ramada Queenstown Central is ideally positioned in the heart of Queenstown with spectacular views of Lake Wakatipu, The Remarkables Mountain Range, and Walter Peak. The hotel features a fitness center, on-site restaurant and bar, laundry services, and complimentary Wi-Fi.
Mount Cook
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The Hermitage
Moderate First-Class
Mount Cook,
New Zealand
Mount Cook National Park
Free WiFi
A haven for adventurous travelers for more than a century, the world renowned Hermitage Hotel in the heart of Aoraki Mount Cook National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, offers a complete year-round alpine retreat. The hotel features self-service coin-operated laundry, outdoor tennis court, and a selection of on-site bars and restaurants.
Rotorua
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Distinction Hotel Rotorua
First-Class
Rotorua,
New Zealand
390 Fenton St. PO Box 983
Free WiFi
Situated adjacent to the Whakarewarewa Forest, Distinction Hotel Rotorua is located minutes away from the city center of Rotorua. The hotel features a heated outdoor pool and spa, underground private grotto spas, on-site restaurant and bar, laundry facilities and dry cleaning, and complimentary Wi-Fi.
Auckland
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SKYCITY Hotel
First-Class
Auckland,
New Zealand
Corner Victoria & Federal St.
Free WiFi
This spacious hotel allows you to relax in style while enjoying more than 20 restaurants, cafes and bars, a theatre, free live entertainment on selected nights and the iconic Sky Tower - all right on your doorstep! Complimentary wireless Internet access is available in public areas. Additional amenities include a casino, spa services, and a fitness facility. This is a smoke-free property.
Coral Coast
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Outrigger Fiji Beach Resort
Deluxe
Coral Coast,
Fiji
Sydney Drive, off the Queens Highway
Free WiFi
Outrigger Fiji Beach Resort is situated in an exquisite seaside setting reminiscent of a time-honored Fijian village. The hotel features sweeping views from the hilltop Bebe Spa Fiji, magnificent tropical pool, beach access with complimentary kayaks, snorkeling gear, and paddle boards, Fijian culture activities, entertainment, and daily kava ceremony, daily Fijian handicraft demonstrations, fitness center, an ATM/currency exchange, and self-service laundry and dry cleaning.
Itinerary Dates & Prices
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Jan 23, 2026
End Date
Feb 14, 2026
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$12,987
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Feb 20, 2026
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Mar 14, 2026
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$10,699
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Feb 27, 2026
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Mar 21, 2026
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$12,987
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Mar 13, 2026
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Apr 04, 2026
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$11,369
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Mar 27, 2026
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Apr 18, 2026
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$13,277
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Apr 03, 2026
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Apr 25, 2026
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$13,327
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