Ready to wash that monotony right out of your hair? Head to the South Pacific and send it on its way. Combining fun, sun, glee, and the sea, this tour of Australia and New Zealand introduces you to the favorite features and creatures of both fascinating countries. Starting in New Zealand, you’ll witness Waitomo’s Glowworm Caves and Rotorua’s boiling mud pools before cruising through some of the coolest fiord scenery in the world in Queenstown’s Milford Sound. More uplifting sights await in the “Land Down Under” as you take a spin on Melbourne’s Star Observation Wheel, a dip in the colorful, coral-filled ocean at the Great Barrier Reef, and a ferry across Sydney Harbour to see the Opera House and other harmonious sights. While you’re sure to take plenty of pictures on this tour of the South Pacific, we’ll take one of you with a crocodile or koala for the ultimate souvenir.
Day 1
Welcome to Auckland! Hotel check-in available upon arrival. A pre-night is not required for early check-in. Schedule flights to arrive by 4:30 pm in time for a welcome meeting and dinner
DinnerDay 2
AUCKLAND Guided sightseeing includes Queen Street, Auckland Domain (Auckland’s oldest park), and historic Parnell Village. Ferry crossing to Waiheke Island. Free time this evening.
WAIHEKE ISLAND Guided sightseeing of the island includes a visit to an olive grove, plus a tour, tasting, and lunch at a [LF] local vineyard
BreakfastLunchDay 3
Scenic drive through the pastoral region of Waikato en route to Waitomo.
WAITOMO Sightseeing with Local Guide at the Waitomo Glowworm Caves includes a boat trip through the Glowworm Grotto.
MATAMATA Guided tour of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit Hobbiton movie set includes the hobbit holes, the Green Dragon Inn, and structures built for the filming. Continue to Rotorua.
ROTORUA Free time this evening
BreakfastDay 4
ROTORUA Guided sightseeing includes Te Puia with its geysers, boiling mudpools, and silica terraces. Visit Rainbow Springs Nature Park to see native bush and wildlife including the shy Kiwi bird. Free time this afternoon. In the evening, enjoy a traditional [LF] Hangi dinner (roasted meats and vegetables cooked underground with hot stones), followed by an authentic Máori (indigenous Polynesian people) cultural performance with singing, dancing, and storytelling. (B,D)
ENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME in Rotorua with a flightseeing excursion over volcanoes, lakes, and mountains. This and many more options throughout your tour are available for purchase with MyGlobus. Get local maps and tips for free time on your GlobusGO mobile app
Breakfast
DinnerDay 5
Fly to Queenstown.
QUEENSTOWN A scenic gondola ride to the top of Bob’s Peak includes dinner with amazing views of Coronet Peak, The Remarkable Mountains, Lake Wakatipu, and Queenstown
Breakfast
DinnerDay 6
MILFORD SOUND Full-day sightseeing in Fiordland National Park (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) includes a scenic cruise on Milford Sound with the chance to see marine wildlife, waterfalls, glaciers, and rainforest. Late evening return to Queenstown. Please note that the excursion to Milford Sound may happen on Day 7 depending on weather and road conditions today
BreakfastLunchDay 7
QUEENSTOWN Free day
BreakfastDay 8
Fly to Melbourne.
MELBOURNE Free time the remainder of the day
BreakfastDay 9
MELBOURNE Guided sightseeing includes Parliament House, the Shrine of Remembrance, Queen Victoria Market, and beautiful Fitzroy Gardens. A ride on the [LF] Melbourne Star Observation Wheel includes a sparkling drink, appetizers, and views of Melbourne and the bay. Free time the remainder of the day
BreakfastLunchDay 10
MELBOURNE Free day. (B)
BreakfastDay 11
Fly to Cairns, “Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef.”
CAIRNS Visit to Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures includes kangaroos, wombats, echidnas, and more native species. [LF] Have your photo taken with a koala or a crocodile. Dinner this evening at a local restaurant
Breakfast
DinnerDay 12
OUTER GREAT BARRIER REEF Scenic catamaran cruise to the Outer Great Barrier Reef (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) includes the option of snorkeling, a glass-bottom-boat tour, an underwater observatory, and watching a fish feeding.
CAIRNS Free time this evening
BreakfastLunchDay 13
CAIRNS Free day
BreakfastDay 14
Fly to Sydney
SYDNEY Free time the remainder of the day
BreakfastDay 15
SYDNEY Sightseeing includes a tour of the Sydney Opera House (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) with a Local Guide. See the financial district, Mrs Macquarie’s Chair, the botanic gardens, and the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Visit to world-famous Manly Beach includes free time, followed by ferry crossing to Sydney Harbour. Free time this evening. (B)
BreakfastDay 16
SYDNEY Free day before a farewell dinner at a waterfront restaurant this evening. (B,D)
ENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME in Sydney with a guided climb to the top of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. This and many more options throughout your tour are available for purchase with MyGlobus. Get local maps and tips for free time on your GlobusGO mobile app
Breakfast
DinnerDay 17
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning
BreakfastDay 18
ARRIVE IN AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND
Day 19
AUCKLAND. EXCURSION TO WAIHEKE ISLAND
Day 20
AUCKLAND–WAITOMO–MATAMATA–ROTORUA
Day 21
ROTORUA
Day 22
ROTORUA–QUEENSTOWN
Day 23
QUEENSTOWN. EXCURSION TO MILFORD SOUND
Day 24
QUEENSTOWN
Day 25
QUEENSTOWN–MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA
Day 26
MELBOURNE
Day 27
MELBOURNE
Day 28
MELBOURNE–CAIRNS
Day 29
CAIRNS. EXCURSION TO THE OUTER GREAT BARRIER REEF
Day 30
CAIRNS
Day 31
CAIRNS–SYDNEY
Day 32
SYDNEY
Day 33
SYDNEY
Day 34
SYDNEY
Day 35
Dinner
Day 36
BreakfastLunch
Day 37
Breakfast
Day 38
BreakfastDinner
Day 39
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Day 40
BreakfastLunch
Day 41
Breakfast
Day 42
Breakfast
Day 43
BreakfastLunch
Day 44
Breakfast
Day 45
BreakfastDinner
Day 46
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Day 48
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Day 51
Breakfast
Day 52 ARRIVE IN AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND.
Welcome to Auckland! Hotel check-in available upon arrival. A pre-night is not required for early check-in. Schedule flights to arrive by 4:30 pm in time for a welcome meeting and dinner
DinnerDay 53 AUCKLAND. EXCURSION TO WAIHEKE ISLAND.
AUCKLAND Guided sightseeing includes Queen Street, Auckland Domain (Auckland’s oldest park), and historic Parnell Village. Ferry crossing to Waiheke Island. Free time this evening.
WAIHEKE ISLAND Guided sightseeing of the island includes a visit to an olive grove, plus a tour, tasting, and lunch at a [LF] local vineyard
BreakfastLunchDay 54 AUCKLAND–WAITOMO–MATAMATA–ROTORUA.
Scenic drive through the pastoral region of Waikato en route to Waitomo.
WAITOMO Sightseeing with Local Guide at the Waitomo Glowworm Caves includes a boat trip through the Glowworm Grotto.
MATAMATA Guided tour of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit Hobbiton movie set includes the hobbit holes, the Green Dragon Inn, and structures built for the filming. Continue to Rotorua.
ROTORUA Free time this evening
BreakfastDay 55 ROTORUA.
ROTORUA Guided sightseeing includes Te Puia with its geysers, boiling mudpools, and silica terraces. Visit Rainbow Springs Nature Park to see native bush and wildlife including the shy Kiwi bird. Free time this afternoon. In the evening, enjoy a traditional [LF] Hangi dinner (roasted meats and vegetables cooked underground with hot stones), followed by an authentic Máori (indigenous Polynesian people) cultural performance with singing, dancing, and storytelling. (B,D)
ENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME in Rotorua with a flightseeing excursion over volcanoes, lakes, and mountains. This and many more options throughout your tour are available for purchase with MyGlobus. Get local maps and tips for free time on your GlobusGO mobile app
Breakfast
DinnerDay 56 ROTORUA–QUEENSTOWN.
Fly to Queenstown.
QUEENSTOWN A scenic gondola ride to the top of Bob’s Peak includes dinner with amazing views of Coronet Peak, The Remarkable Mountains, Lake Wakatipu, and Queenstown
Breakfast
DinnerDay 57 QUEENSTOWN. EXCURSION TO MILFORD SOUND.
MILFORD SOUND Full-day sightseeing in Fiordland National Park (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) includes a scenic cruise on Milford Sound with the chance to see marine wildlife, waterfalls, glaciers, and rainforest. Late evening return to Queenstown. Please note that the excursion to Milford Sound may happen on Day 7 depending on weather and road conditions today
BreakfastLunchDay 58 QUEENSTOWN.
QUEENSTOWN Free day
BreakfastDay 59 QUEENSTOWN–MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA.
Fly to Melbourne.
MELBOURNE Free time the remainder of the day
BreakfastDay 60 MELBOURNE.
MELBOURNE Guided sightseeing includes Parliament House, the Shrine of Remembrance, Queen Victoria Market, and beautiful Fitzroy Gardens. A ride on the [LF] Melbourne Star Observation Wheel includes a sparkling drink, appetizers, and views of Melbourne and the bay. Free time the remainder of the day
BreakfastLunchDay 61 MELBOURNE.
MELBOURNE Free day. (B)
BreakfastDay 62 MELBOURNE–CAIRNS.
Fly to Cairns, “Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef.”
CAIRNS Visit to Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures includes kangaroos, wombats, echidnas, and more native species. [LF] Have your photo taken with a koala or a crocodile. Dinner this evening at a local restaurant
Breakfast
DinnerDay 63 CAIRNS. EXCURSION TO THE OUTER GREAT BARRIER REEF.
OUTER GREAT BARRIER REEF Scenic catamaran cruise to the Outer Great Barrier Reef (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) includes the option of snorkeling, a glass-bottom-boat tour, an underwater observatory, and watching a fish feeding.
CAIRNS Free time this evening
BreakfastLunchDay 64 CAIRNS.
CAIRNS Free day
BreakfastDay 65 CAIRNS–SYDNEY.
Fly to Sydney
SYDNEY Free time the remainder of the day
BreakfastDay 66 SYDNEY.
SYDNEY Sightseeing includes a tour of the Sydney Opera House (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) with a Local Guide. See the financial district, Mrs Macquarie’s Chair, the botanic gardens, and the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Visit to world-famous Manly Beach includes free time, followed by ferry crossing to Sydney Harbour. Free time this evening. (B)
BreakfastDay 67 SYDNEY.
SYDNEY Free day before a farewell dinner at a waterfront restaurant this evening. (B,D)
ENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME in Sydney with a guided climb to the top of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. This and many more options throughout your tour are available for purchase with MyGlobus. Get local maps and tips for free time on your GlobusGO mobile app
Breakfast
DinnerDay 68 SYDNEY.
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.