Day 1 - Saturday - Feb 22, 2025
| Sydney, Australia |
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Depart: 16:00:00 |
Day 2 - Sunday - Feb 23, 2025
Day 3 - Monday - Feb 24, 2025
Day 4 - Tuesday - Feb 25, 2025
| Cruising Fiordland National Park, New Zealand |
Arrive: 07:00:00 |
Depart: 16:00:00 |
Day 5 - Wednesday - Feb 26, 2025
| Port Chalmers, New Zealand |
Arrive: 08:00:00 |
Depart: 18:00:00 |
Day 6 - Thursday - Feb 27, 2025
| Lyttelton, New Zealand |
Arrive: 08:00:00 |
Depart: 18:00:00 |
Day 7 - Friday - Feb 28, 2025
| Wellington, New Zealand |
Arrive: 08:00:00 |
Depart: 18:00:00 |
Day 8 - Saturday - Mar 1, 2025
Day 9 - Sunday - Mar 2, 2025
| Tauranga, New Zealand |
Arrive: 06:00:00 |
Depart: 17:15:00 |
Day 10 - Monday - Mar 3, 2025
| Bay of Islands, New Zealand |
Arrive: 08:00:00 |
Depart: 17:00:00 |
Day 11 - Tuesday - Mar 4, 2025
| Auckland, New Zealand |
Arrive: 06:30:00 |
Depart: 22:00:00 |
Day 12 - Wednesday - Mar 5, 2025
Day 13 - Thursday - Mar 6, 2025
Day 14 - Friday - Mar 7, 2025
Day 15 - Saturday - Mar 8, 2025
| Sydney, Australia |
Arrive: 06:00:00 |
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Disembark your ship and enjoy seamless travel as you board a plane to Cairns. Tour the rainforest village of Kuranda before a one-way Skyrail journey for aerial views of Barron Falls. Overnight at the Pullman Cairns.
Day 16 - Sunday - Mar 9, 2025
| Great Barrier Reef, Australia |
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Today's activities are among the most exciting. Unwind aboard a reef cruise to the Great Barrier Reef, one of the world's most phenomenal UNESCO World Heritage Sites! Dive or snorkel among the colorful corals and unusual fish beneath the water's surface, and don't worry about breakfast or lunch, we'll make sure you get fed! Overnight at the Pullman Cairns. (B,L)
Day 17 - Monday - Mar 10, 2025
Wave goodbye to Cairns as you soar into the clouds and fly to iconic Uluru in the Outback. This evening you'll be introduced to the culture and 40,000-year history of Australia's Aboriginal people on an enlightening cultural tour. Walk along the base of Uluru and watch the colors on the rock shift at sunset. Overnight at the Desert Gardens Hotel. (B)
Day 18 - Tuesday - Mar 11, 2025
Rise early and travel to the Uluru sunrise viewing area to watch the first rays of the sun rise over the desert landscape. Be mesmerized by the changing colors of Uluru at first light and experience the wonder of the Australian Outback as the dawn emerges. Visit the cultural center in the national park where you can learn more about the indigenous history and culture, and see traditional arts and crafts on display. After a tour of Kata Tjuta (The Olgas), the rest of the afternoon is at your leisure to do as you please. Perhaps enjoy a guided garden walk at the hotel, watch the Wakagetti Cultural Dancers perform in the town square, or wander the Indigenous Art Markets. Overnight at the Desert Gardens Hotel. (B)
Day 19 - Wednesday - Mar 12, 2025
Enjoy a delicious breakfast before your flight back to Sydney for two nights in this wonderful city. The remainder of the afternoon and evening are yours to explore the city. Overnight at the Hyatt Regency Sydney. (B)
Day 20 - Thursday - Mar 13, 2025
Wake up and satisfy your appetite with breakfast on us, then embark on a guided morning tour of Sydney. You'll take in the renowned architecture of the iconic Sydney Opera House and have a chance to photograph the impressive Sydney Harbour Bridge, known locally as "The Coat Hanger" for its arched hanger-like shape. Dig your toes into the soft sands at the most popular beach in New South Wales, Bondi Beach, and even tour The Rocks, a historic district with well-preserved colonial architecture, trendy restaurants, museums, shops, and an abundance of Old World charm. The remainder of your afternoon and evening are yours to do as you please, whether you'd like to explore more of Sydney or simply rest your feet. Overnight at the Hyatt Regency Sydney. (B)
Day 21 - Friday - Mar 14, 2025
Your tour ends in Sydney today, but you'll take with you memories of your journey that last a lifetime! (B)
