Meet the Travel Director this evening and join the tour group for a Welcome Reception and dinner.

Overnight – Crowne Plaza Hotel (Dinner included)

Explore Melbourne today starting with a morning city sights tour before discovering the gracious arcades, eclectic laneways and vibrant streets on a private walking tour. Day 3 is at your leisure to further explore Melbourne, maybe add on one of the optional experiences; Phillip Island - Penguins, Kangaroos and Koalas.

Overnight – Crowne Plaza Hotel (Breakfast included)

Rise early for a morning flight to Alice Springs and spend time visiting the School of the Air and the Royal Flying Doctor Service. This evening join the Falzon family for a home-cooked gourmet barbecue dinner (Be My Guest).

Overnight – Mercure Alice Springs Resort (Breakfast & Dinner included)

Travel though the West MacDonnell Ranges to Uluru. Enjoy sparkling wine as you watch the sun set over the world's largest monolith. The following morning enjoy the sunrise over Uluru then tour the caves at the base before carrying on over the red desert plains to Kata Tjuta. After walking through the towering domes of Kata Tjuta's majestic rock formation share drinks over another glorious sunset.

Overnight – Comfort Inn Bay of Isles (Breakfast included)

Rise before the sun and travel the short distance to Bruce Munro's Field of Light. Later join an Indigenous artist for an introduction to Western Desert Art. In the afternoon take a flight to Cairns for the next leg of your adventure.

Overnight – Shangri-La, The Marina, Cairns (Breakfast included)

Today is free time for you to enjoy tropical Cairns choose to relax or maybe opt for one of the optional experiences including the Kuranda scenic rail, Cape Tribulation or Tjapukai Aboringinal Cultural Park. 

Overnight - Shangri-La Hotel, The Marina, Cairns (Breakfast included)

This morning board the high-speed catamaran and cruise out to the Great Barrier Reef. The trip will allow you to go snorkelling (equipment provided) or view the coral and tropical fish from the underwater observatory. A tropical buffet lunch is included on board before heading back to Cairns. Dinner tonight is at a waterfront restaurant.

Overnight – Shangri-La Hotel, The Marina, Cairns (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included)

Today take an afternoon flight to Sydney and enjoy an evening at leisure.

Overnight - Intercontinental Hotel Sydney (Breakfast included)

See the sights of Sydney with a tour of the famous Opera House followed by a visit to the legendary Bondi Beach. Later on, gain an alternative view of the city on a Captain Cook Lunch Cruise. Your second day in Sydney is free for you to explore at your leisure, optional experiences options include a Blue Mountains & Australia Wildlife trip or why not climb the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge. 

Overnight – Intercontinental Hotel Sydney (Day 11: Breakfast included, Day 12: Breakfast & Lunch included)

Leave Australia behind as you fly to New Zealand where you’ll spend the afternoon in Auckland at your own leisure before meeting the Travel Director for dinner.

Overnight - Stamford Plaza Auckland (Breakfast & Dinner included)

A morning sightseeing tour is included today and then you have free time in the afternoon to relax or explore. Why not catch the ferry to Waiheke Island and sample some wine at the local vineyards.

Overnight – Stamford Plaza Auckland (Breakfast included)

Leave Auckland behind and discover native flora and fauna at Rainbow Spring Nature Park. In the evening enjoy a traditional Maori Hangi Highlight Dinner and a concert at Tamaki Maori Village. 

Overnight – Millennium Hotel, Rotorua (Breakfast & Dinner included)

Today fly from the North Island to Queenstown in the South Island

Overnight – Millennium Hotel, Queenstown (Breakfast included)

Drive from Queenstown through the Fiordland National Park on to Milford Sound. Cruise among massive waterfalls, glaciers and rainforest, afterwards return to Queenstown late afternoon.

Overnight – Millennium Hotel, Queenstown (Breakfast & Lunch included)

Relax and explore all Queenstown has to offer. This evening join the group for a highlight dinner at The Boatshed.

Overnight – Millennium Hotel, Queenstown (Breakfast & Dinner included)

Visit the gold-mining village of Arrowtown before enjoying delicious stone fruit at Cromwell. Journey on over Haast Pass and along the coastal road to Franz Josef Glacier

Overnight – Te Waonui Forest Retreat (Breakfast & Dinner included)

This morning stop at Hokitika for a demonstration by master jade caver and take an unforgettable journey through the spectacular Southern Alps on the legendary TranzAlpine train to Christchurch.

Overnight – Distinction Christchurch Hotel (Breakfast included)

Meet hosts Isabelle and Tim Weston for a morning tea at their home, Britten Stables. A former horse stables which the couple have now restored and transformed into an exquisite home. Spend your last evening with your Travel Director and the group for a Farewell Dinner.

Overnight – Distinction Christchurch (Breakfast & Dinner included)

Say farewell to New Zealand as your trip comes to an end today.

Breakfast included