Down Under Discovery with Fiji

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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 New Zealand’s North and South Islands as well as Australia’s vibrant cities, golden beaches, and mystical Red Center. From Rotorua’s boiling mud pools to Wait...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Auckland: Sightseeing; dinner atop Sky Tower
    • Waitomo: Visit Waitomo Glowworm Caves
    • Rotorua: Enjoy a Maori cultural performance and Hangi dinner; visit Te Puia, the Agrodome, and Rainbow Springs; behind the-scenes visit at the Kiwi Encounter
    • Mount cook: Sightseeing in Mount Cook National Park; visit the Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Center
    • Queenstown: Visit Fiordland National Park and cruise on Milford Sound; cruise on Lake Wakatipu; dinner & farm demonstration at Walter Peak High Country Farm
    • Melbourne: Sightseeing tour; visit Fitzroy Gardens; Colonial Tramcar Restaurant lunch
    • Alice springs: Sightseeing tour; visit the School of the Air and the Old Telegraph Station; Outback barbecue; meet members of the Warlpiri Aboriginal tribe
    • Uluru (ayers rock): Visit Kata Tjuta (the Olgas); sunset toast; sightseeing tour around the base of the rock
    • Cairns: Great Barrier Reef cruise with choice of activities; Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures
    • Sydney: Sightseeing tour; visit the Opera House, botanic gardens, and Bondi Surf Bathers’ Life Saving Club; lunch at the North Bondi Returned Servicemen’s Leagues Club; Sydney Harbour cruise; farewell dinner at Waterfront restaurant overlooking Sydney Harbour

What's this trip about?

    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 New Zealand’s North and South Islands as well as Australia’s vibrant cities, golden beaches, and mystical Red Center. From Rotorua’s boiling mud pools to Waitomo’s Glowworm Caves, you’ll kick off your tour 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. As you hop from Melbourne to Uluru (Ayers Rock) to Cairns to Sydney, 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–a boomerang-throwing barbecue under the starlit Outback sky. Did you know the koala sleeps an average of 20 hours a day? You'll enjoy three nights in Fiji to dream about your tour of Australia and New Zealand while snoozing in a beachside hammock yourself. Between naps, you’ll enjoy a Sigatoka River Safari and the sun, fun, and genuine warmth of the islanders.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age range6 years and up
Flights and transportN/A
Start City AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND
End CityCORAL COAST–NADI

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Cultural

Destinations

  • Australia
  • New Zealand
  • Fiji

Attractions

  • Alice Springs
  • Auckland
  • Cairns
  • Christchurch
  • Great Barrier Reef
  • Melbourne
  • Milford Sound
  • Mount Cook
  • Queenstown
  • Rotorua
  • Sydney
  • Waitomo

Activities

  • Culture

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: ARRIVE IN AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND

A Māori Welcome Welcome to Aotearoa, Māori for “land of the long white cloud.” 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 4:30pm in order to attend this evening’s welcome briefing and dinner. (Dinner)

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Day 2: AUCKLAND

The City of Sails Start your day with a visit to the All Blacks Experience followed by a sightseeing tour of Auckland. See bustling Queen Street, the city’s oldest park, Auckland Domain, and historic Parnell Village. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. Your ...

Day 3: AUCKLAND–WAITOMO–ROTORUA

New Zealand Treasures Depart Auckland and travel through the green pastoral region of Waikato to the Famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Continue over the Mamaku Ranges to Rotorua. Enjoy a [LF] Hangi dinner this evening. (Breakfast,Dinner)

LOCAL FAVORITE CULTURE &...

Day 4: ROTORUA

Earthly Wonders This morning, enjoy a guided tour and a special visit to the [LF] National Kiwi Hatchery. Then, visit the Agrodome to learn more about one of the country’s major industries–sheep! Continue to Te Puia, Rotorua’s most prominent thermal area. The remaind...

Day 5: ROTORUA–CHRISTCHURCH–MOUNT COOK AREA

Night Lights Fly to Christchurch, the largest city on New Zealand’s South Island, then travel south to magnificent Mount Cook region, named after New Zealand’s highest peak. The Mount Cook region offers some of the darkest skies in the world – perfect for viewing the southern night sky. (Breakfast,Dinner)

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Day 6: MOUNT COOK AREA–QUEENSTOWN

Alpine Adventures Start the day with a visit to the Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre for unique insight into the history and culture of this region. Then, time to explore on your own. Continue to Queenstown, the “Adventure Capital of the World. (Breakfast)

ENHA...

Day 7: QUEENSTOWN. EXCURSION TO MILFORD SOUND

Fjords, Forest & Falls 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,...

Day 8: QUEENSTOWN

Vineyards & Views A full day at leisure for your own discoveries. (Breakfast,Dinner)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT AN ELEVATED EXPERIENCE This evening, take a scenic gondola ride to the top of Bob’s Peak where you’ll enjoy a delicious dinner and breathtaking views of Que...

Day 9: QUEENSTOWN–MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA

On to Australia Board your flight across the Tasman Sea to Melbourne. Enjoy three nights in the city often referred to as Australia’s cultural capital. Melbourne is a blend of world-class restaurants, museums, shopping, and interesting hidden laneways. (Breakfast)

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Day 10: MELBOURNE

G’day Melbourne! Today’s sightseeing tour includes landmarks such as Parliament House and the Shrine of Remembrance, a tribute to Australia’s war heroes. Visit beautiful Fitzroy Gardens, then drive past the Royal Botanic Gardens. You’ll soon discover the different ar...

Day 11: MELBOURNE

Cosmopolitan Cool Enjoy a full day at leisure to explore this multicultural and cosmopolitan city. (Breakfast)

ENHANCED FREE TIME EXPLORE MORE in Melbourne by dining at a local restaurant to immerse yourself in Melbourne’s passionate food and wine scene, or wa...

Day 12: MELBOURNE–ALICE SPRINGS

Into the Outback Today, fly to the Outback where sightseeing includes a visit to the Royal Flying Doctor Service and the Old Telegraph Station. Tonight, a unique [LF] Outback Barbecue features typical campfire fare and awe-inspiring Outback ambiance. (Breakfast,Dinne...

Day 13: ALICE SPRINGS–ULURU (AYERS ROCK)

Rock Stars Travel by coach to Uluru. Upon arrival, visit a popular lookout to enjoy views of the magnificent Kata Tjuta (the Olgas), a geological spectacle of some 36 brilliant domes. There is time to take photos before visiting the “Sunset Strip” for a drink and to ...

Day 14: ULURU–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. (Breakfast)

NOTE: Due to this remote location and limited flights, ...

Day 15: CAIRNS. EXCURSION TO THE OUTER GREAT BARRIER REEF

Below the Surface 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. Retu...

Day 16: CAIRNS

Ticket to Paradise A full day at leisure. (Breakfast)

ENHANCED FREE TIME EXPLORE MORE For a truly amazing experience consider an optional trip to Kuranda via the old scenic rail route. See magnificent scenery from the comfort of a restored, historic mountain t...

Day 17: CAIRNS–SYDNEY

Koalas, Crocs & Roos, Oh My! This morning, enjoy a special visit to the Koala Gardens. Later, fly to Sydney, Australia’s largest city. Sydney is home to first-class restaurants, grand shopping arcades, and top tourist attractions such as the Sydney Opera House an...

Day 18: 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...

Day 19: SYDNEY

Spectacular Sydney Enjoy a full day at leisure for your own discoveries. This evening, your Tour Director hosts a special farewell dinner at a restaurant overlooking Sydney Harbour. (Breakfast,Dinner)

ENHANCED FREE TIME EXPLORE MORE You may choose to take an o...

Day 20: SYDNEY–NADI, FIJI–CORAL COAST

Island Bound Board your flight and fly to Fiji for three nights in this tropical paradise. Arrive in Nadi and transfer to your resort on the Coral Coast. Composed of more than 300 islands, you are sure to enjoy the laid-back lifestyle and friendly Fijians. From white ...

Day 21: CORAL COAST

Sand & Sees This morning, cruise up the magnificent Sigatoka River to visit an authentic Fijian village. Return to your resort where the remainder of the day is yours to explore the beautiful beaches or perhaps sample some local cuisine. (Breakfast,Lunch)

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Day 22: CORAL COAST

Living on Island Time Today is at leisure. (Breakfast)

ENHANCED FREE TIME EXPLORE MORE Make sure to check the daily activities offered at your resort. You may wish to take a dip in the pool, enjoy a Fijian handicraft demonstration, spend some time in the water...

Day 23: CORAL COAST–NADI

Until We Meet Again! Transfer from the Coral Coast to the Nadi International Airport today where your vacation ends. (Breakfast)

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