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Down Under Journey 2026
20 Days from Sydney to Auckland
Tour Description:
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 Outback sky. From Rotorua’s boiling mud pools to Waitomo’s Glowworm Caves, the stunning sites keep coming with the hottest--and coolest--sights of New Zealand. Aptly named “The Remarkables,” the South Island’s mountain range sets the tone for the incredible sights you’ll see throughout the land of the kiwi--and the home of the kangaroo.
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Dates & Pricing
Start Dates Listed Below are US departure dates, please verify specific dates with your Pavlus Travel Planner
| Wednesday 07 Jan 26 — Wednesday 28 Jan 26 | Starting at $11,265 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 21 Jan 26 — Wednesday 11 Feb 26 | Starting at $11,155 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 28 Jan 26 — Wednesday 18 Feb 26 | Starting at $11,155 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 11 Feb 26 — Wednesday 04 Mar 26 | Starting at $11,155 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 18 Feb 26 — Wednesday 11 Mar 26
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $11,995 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 25 Feb 26 — Wednesday 18 Mar 26 | Starting at $11,155 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 04 Mar 26 — Wednesday 25 Mar 26 | Starting at $11,155 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 11 Mar 26 — Wednesday 01 Apr 26
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $12,415 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 18 Mar 26 — Wednesday 08 Apr 26 | Starting at $11,185 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 25 Mar 26 — Wednesday 15 Apr 26 | Starting at $11,195 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 01 Apr 26 — Wednesday 22 Apr 26 | Starting at $11,245 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 08 Apr 26 — Wednesday 29 Apr 26
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $12,085 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 29 Apr 26 — Wednesday 20 May 26 | Starting at $11,135 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 02 Sep 26 — Wednesday 23 Sep 26 | Starting at $11,245 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 09 Sep 26 — Wednesday 30 Sep 26 | Starting at $11,245 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 16 Sep 26 — Wednesday 07 Oct 26 | Starting at $11,315 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 23 Sep 26 — Wednesday 14 Oct 26 | Starting at $11,695 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 07 Oct 26 — Wednesday 28 Oct 26
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $11,895 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 21 Oct 26 — Wednesday 11 Nov 26 | Starting at $11,535 | Get a Quote |
Destination & Sightseeing
MEALS
MEALS ITINERARY
ITINERARYDay 1
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
Day 2
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 [LF] 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
Day 3
Enjoy a full day at leisure for your own discoveries
Day 4
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
Day 5
Prepare for the experience of a lifetime when you board a catamaran and cruise to the Outer Great Barrier Reef, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Explore this underwater world that is a brilliant kaleidoscope of coral and sea life. Return to Cairns late this afternoon. Your evening is at leisure
Day 6
A full day at leisure
Day 7
Today, fly to the heart of Australia’s Outback. Tonight, a unique [LF] welcome awaits you at the Sounds of Silence dinner experience.
NOTE: Due to this remote location and limited flights, you may be booked on a connecting flight from Cairns to Uluru
Day 8
Day 9
Your Outback adventure continues with free time this morning. Later, fly to Melbourne, as Australia’s cultural capital. The city is a blend of world-class restaurants, museums, shopping, and interesting hidden laneways
Day 10
Day 11
Enjoy a full day at leisure to explore this multicultural and cosmopolitan city
Day 12
Board your flight across the Tasman Sea to Queenstown, the “Adventure Capital of the World.” The remainder of the day is at leisure
Day 13
Today, travel into scenic Fiordland National Park. Boasting some of the most breathtaking scenery in the world, this region of New Zealand has been named as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and was famously described by author, Rudyard Kipling, as the “eighth wonder of the world.” Late evening return to Queenstown.
NOTE: The excursion to Milford Sound may happen on Day 14 depending on weather and road conditions today
Day 14
Day 15
Today’s journey brings you to magnificent Mount Cook National Park. Visit the Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre for unique insight into the history and culture of this region. Weather permitting, you may wish to join a stargazing program this evening. The Mount Cook region offers some of the darkest skies in the world – perfect for viewing the southern night sky
Day 16
Travel to Christchurch, the largest city on New Zealand’s South Island and then fly to Rotorua, the heart of the Māori culture
Day 17
Day 18
Depart Rotorua and cross over the Mamakue ranges to the famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Then, travel through the green pastoral region of Waikato to Auckland. This evening, why not enjoy a glass of New Zealand’s famous wine while dining at one of Auckland’s world-class restaurants?
Day 19
Day 20
Your tour ends with breakfast this morning. You may also choose to extend your time in Auckland and explore more on your own. Extra nights are available for purchase.
Accommodations
Accommodations| Sydney | Cairns | Uluru | Melbourne | Queenstown | Mount Cook Region | Rotorua | Auckland |
Swissotel Sydney
Deluxe
68 Market Street Sydney NSW Australia
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.
Deluxe
68 Market Street Sydney NSW Australia
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.
