Day 1 - Saturday - Feb 8, 2025
| Sydney, Australia |
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Depart: 16:00:00 |
Day 2 - Sunday - Feb 9, 2025
Day 3 - Monday - Feb 10, 2025
Day 4 - Tuesday - Feb 11, 2025
| Cruising Fiordland National Park, New Zealand |
Arrive: 07:00:00 |
Depart: 16:00:00 |
Day 5 - Wednesday - Feb 12, 2025
| Port Chalmers, New Zealand |
Arrive: 08:00:00 |
Depart: 18:00:00 |
Day 6 - Thursday - Feb 13, 2025
| Lyttelton, New Zealand |
Arrive: 08:00:00 |
Depart: 18:00:00 |
Day 7 - Friday - Feb 14, 2025
| Wellington, New Zealand |
Arrive: 08:00:00 |
Depart: 18:00:00 |
Day 8 - Saturday - Feb 15, 2025
| Napier, New Zealand |
Arrive: 07:00:00 |
Depart: 14:00:00 |
Day 9 - Sunday - Feb 16, 2025
| Tauranga, New Zealand |
Arrive: 07:15:00 |
Depart: 18:30:00 |
Day 10 - Monday - Feb 17, 2025
| Auckland, New Zealand |
Arrive: 06:30:00 |
Depart: 20:00:00 |
Day 11 - Tuesday - Feb 18, 2025
| Bay of Islands, New Zealand |
Arrive: 08:00:00 |
Depart: 18:00:00 |
Day 12 - Wednesday - Feb 19, 2025
Day 13 - Thursday - Feb 20, 2025
Day 14 - Friday - Feb 21, 2025
Day 15 - Saturday - Feb 22, 2025
| Sydney, Australia |
Arrive: 06:00:00 |
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Disembark your ship and enjoy seamless travel as you board a plane to iconic Ayers Rock in the Outback. This afternoon, 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 Sails in the Desert Hotel.
Day 16 - Sunday - Feb 23, 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. Travel to the airport for a flight to Darwin. Enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure. Overnight at the Hilton Darwin. (B)
Day 17 - Monday - Feb 24, 2025
After breakfast, start the day with an exciting journey down the Adelaide River witnessing the river's famous "jumping" crocodiles as they shoot out of the water in pursuit of prey. Follow this with lunch at a local restaurant and a trip to the Royal Flying Doctor Service Museum. Overnight at the Hilton Darwin. (B,L)
Day 18 - Tuesday - Feb 25, 2025
Enjoy seamless travel as you board a plane to Cairns. End the day with a twilight tour of the Cairns Aquarium and dinner. Overnight at the Riley Hotel Cairns. (B,D)
Day 19 - Wednesday - Feb 26, 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 Riley Hotel Cairns. (B,L)
Day 20 - Thursday - Feb 27, 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 a Sydney hotel. (B)
Day 21 - Friday - Feb 28, 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, also known as "The Coathanger" 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 a Sydney hotel. (B)
Day 22 - Saturday - Mar 1, 2025
Your tour ends this morning. (B)
