Day 1 - Sunday - Jan 11, 2026
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 Amora Hotel Jamison Sydney.
Day 2 - Monday - Jan 12, 2026
After breakfast, board a plane and take in the views as you soar through the skies on your flight 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 Sails in the Desert Hotel. (B)
Day 3 - Tuesday - Jan 13, 2026
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. This evening you will be treated to the Field of Lights where you will enjoy canapes. Overnight at the Sails in the Desert Hotel. (B)
Day 4 - Wednesday - Jan 14, 2026
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 Riley Hotel Cairns. (B)
Day 5 - Thursday - Jan 15, 2026
| 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 Riley Hotel Cairns. (B, L)
Day 6 - Friday - Jan 16, 2026
Fly back to Sydney for two more nights. Overnight at the Amora Hotel Jamison Sydney. (B)
Day 7 - Saturday - Jan 17, 2026
| Blue Mountains, Australia |
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Today's highlight is a full-day tour to the Blue Mountains. After breakfast, drive to a wildlife park at the base of the Blue Mountains where you will be treated to a Koala Encounter (including photo). After some free time, continue to the Blue Mountains Lookout where you can admire the stunning landscape. Ride the Southern Hemisphere's steepest aerial cable car and take in the unparalleled views of the iconic Three Sisters and Katoomba Falls from the Skyway gondola. Lunch will be served at a restaurant with picturesque views over the Jamison Valley. Transfer back to the hotel for an evening at leisure. Overnight at the Amora Hotel Jamison Sydney. (B, L)
Day 8 - Sunday - Jan 18, 2026
Wake up and satisfy your appetite with breakfast on the house, then embark on a guided morning tour of Sydney. 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 9 - Monday - Jan 19, 2026
Day 10 - Tuesday - Jan 20, 2026
Day 11 - Wednesday - Jan 21, 2026
Day 12 - Thursday - Jan 22, 2026
| Tauranga, New Zealand |
Arrive: 06:45:00 |
Depart: 18:00:00 |
Day 13 - Friday - Jan 23, 2026
| Auckland, New Zealand |
Arrive: 06:30:00 |
Depart: 19:00:00 |
Day 14 - Saturday - Jan 24, 2026
Day 15 - Sunday - Jan 25, 2026
| Picton, New Zealand |
Arrive: 07:00:00 |
Depart: 17:00:00 |
Day 16 - Monday - Jan 26, 2026
| Lyttelton, New Zealand |
Arrive: 07:00:00 |
Depart: 16:00:00 |
Day 17 - Tuesday - Jan 27, 2026
| Port Chalmers, New Zealand |
Arrive: 05:45:00 |
Depart: 18:00:00 |
Day 18 - Wednesday - Jan 28, 2026
| Cruising Fiordland National Park, New Zealand |
Arrive: 09:00:00 |
Depart: 18:00:00 |
Day 19 - Thursday - Jan 29, 2026
Day 20 - Friday - Jan 30, 2026
Day 21 - Saturday - Jan 31, 2026
| Sydney, Australia |
Arrive: 06:00:00 |
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