Day 1 - Sunday - Dec 14, 2025
Arrive in spectacular Sydney, Australia, and enjoy a seamless transfer to your comfortable hotel accommodations where you can check in immediately. Meet your traveling companions this evening at a welcome reception hosted by your tour director. Overnight at the Paradox Sydney.
Day 2 - Monday - Dec 15, 2025
Wave goodbye to Sydney as you soar into the clouds and fly to iconic Uluru in the Outback. This afternoon, you will be introduced to the culture and 40,000-year history of Australia's Aboriginal people on an enlightening Kata Tjuta tour. Watch the colors on the rock shift at sunset over Uluru. Overnight at the Desert Gardens Hotel. (B)
Day 3 - Tuesday - Dec 16, 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. Return to your hotel for breakfast before heading back into the National Park to visit the cultural center, where you can learn more about the indigenous history and culture and see traditional arts and crafts on display. After a walk along the base of Uluru, the rest of the afternoon is at your leisure to do as you please. You may choose an optional tour through the resort. 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 4 - Wednesday - Dec 17, 2025
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. (B)
Day 5 - Thursday - Dec 18, 2025
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 - you'll surely get fed! Overnight at the Pullman Cairns. (B, L)
Day 6 - Friday - Dec 19, 2025
Fly back to Sydney for another stay in this fabulous city. Overnight at the Paradox Sydney. (B)
Day 7 - Saturday - Dec 20, 2025
Wake up and satisfy your appetite with breakfast on the house, then embark on a guided morning tour of Sydney. You'll take in the renowned architecture of the iconic Sydney Opera House with a guided tour 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. Embark your ship and sail away for more incredible sights in Australia and New Zealand! (B)
| Sydney, Australia |
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Depart: 16:00:00 |
Day 8 - Sunday - Dec 21, 2025
Day 9 - Monday - Dec 22, 2025
Day 10 - Tuesday - Dec 23, 2025
Day 11 - Wednesday - Dec 24, 2025
| Bay of Islands, New Zealand |
Arrive: 08:00:00 |
Depart: 18:00:00 |
Day 12 - Thursday - Dec 25, 2025
| Auckland, New Zealand |
Arrive: 06:30:00 |
Depart: 16:00:00 |
Day 13 - Friday - Dec 26, 2025
| Tauranga, New Zealand |
Arrive: 06:45:00 |
Depart: 18:15:00 |
Day 14 - Saturday - Dec 27, 2025
Day 15 - Sunday - Dec 28, 2025
| Picton, New Zealand |
Arrive: 08:00:00 |
Depart: 18:00:00 |
Day 16 - Monday - Dec 29, 2025
Day 17 - Tuesday - Dec 30, 2025
| Port Chalmers, New Zealand |
Arrive: 06:45:00 |
Depart: 19:30:00 |
Day 18 - Wednesday - Dec 31, 2025
| Cruising Fiordland National Park, New Zealand |
Arrive: 10:00:00 |
Depart: 19:00:00 |
Day 19 - Thursday - Jan 1, 2026
Day 20 - Friday - Jan 2, 2026
Day 21 - Saturday - Jan 3, 2026
| Sydney, Australia |
Arrive: 06:00:00 |
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