You are met by your Tour Director on arrival in Auckland, a city situated between two harbors, the Waitemata and Manukau. Early check-in will be arranged at the hotel so there's time to relax or explore before our afternoon sightseeing tour. Tonight, get to know your fellow travelers at Welcome
Dinner. Overnight Auckland.

Rainbow Springs to view the rare flightless Kiwi bird. Later, you can choose to experience the charms of rural living with a genuine New Zealand country family. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Enjoy free time to relax before joining a flight to Christchurch on New Zealand's scenic South Island. The friendly city of Christchurch is renowned for its elegant gardens, grand architecture and charming English heritage. overnight Christchurch

Board the TranzAlpine Train for a journey through spectacular alpine scenery in the Southern Alps. We continue down the rugged west coast, where there's the opportunity to take a scenic helicopter flight, landing on Franz Josef Glacier (optional excursion).

Witness truly magical alpine scenery as we drive over Haast Pass, then along the picturesque shores of lakes Wanaka and Hawea, to the stunning lakeside resort town of Queenstown. This evening, experience the dining freedom of unique Dinner, when you choose from a selection of Queenstown's finest restaurants.

Absorb the beauty of Fiord land National Park today on our journey through beech forests surrounded by snow-capped mountains to beautiful Milford Sound. On arrival, enjoy a guided cruise along the full length of the sound, passing beneath sheer cliffs and tumbling waterfalls, and viewing the dominant grandeur of the famous mile-high Mitre Peak. The optional return flight to Queenstown provides a truly unforgettable aerial perspective of this untamed region.

This morning is at leisure before our afternoon journey to Mt Cook, New Zealand's highest peak. To
one side is the mighty Tasman Glacier, and, weather permitting, you can take in the spectacular sight during a ski-plane flight.

We travel via Lake Pukaki, Lake Tekapo and Burkes Pass, then through the picturesque plains of Canterbury to Christchurch, where we board our international flight bound for Sydney, Australia. Transfer to your hotel in Sydney.

Visit Hyde Park, Kings Cross and Bondi Beach as we tour the city and its southern beaches. At
midday, board a luncheon cruise on stunning Sydney Harbor viewing the famous Harbor Bridge and
Opera House. The rest of the day is free before another special treat this evening, a guided tour and
dinner at Sydney Opera House.

Relax and enjoy cosmopolitan Sydney at your own pace today. Perhaps take an optional sightseeing
tour to Canberra or the Blue Mountains, stroll the famous Rocks area or visit the exclusive Queen Victoria Shopping Complex. Dinner tonight has been left free for you to further explore the many delights of Sydney.

A short flight brings us to Melbourne, the 'Garden City'. On arrival, we take in the attractions including
Victoria Market, Parliament House and beautiful Fitzroy Gardens. Experience the sights and tastes of Melbourne this evening as we dine aboard the 1927 Colonial Tramcar Restaurant.

You may choose a leisurely breakfast before stepping out to explore Melbourne. Stroll down to Southgate on the Yarra River, visit the city's shopping arcades or take a tour to the Great Ocean Road
or the famous Penguin Parade at Phillip Island.

Morning flight to Alice Springs. On arrival, take a tour of this famous 'Outback' town which is located close to the very center of the vast Australian continent. Visit the base of the Royal Flying Doctor Service, see the old Telegraph Station and enjoy views of the town from Anzac Hill. Dine as you please this evening in one of the many restaurants close to the hotel.

Try riding a camel this morning at a camel farm. We continue to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park where there's time to explore Kata Tjuta (Olgas), 36 giant rocky domes. As the sun sets on Uluru (Ayers Rock), listen to the sounds of the didgeridoo during the 'Sounds of Silence' dinner and dining
experience. After dinner, an astronomer guides you through the stars of the great southern skies using powerful telescopes. Overnight Ayers Rock

Tour the base of Uluru (Ayers Rock), viewing the many caves and fascinating ancient Aboriginal rock
art. Visit the Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre and Maruku Arts and Crafts Gallery, where you can purchase Aboriginal artifacts. This afternoon, we board a flight to the tropical city of Cairns. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel.

We take a short drive south passing lush tropical rain forest and pristine sandy beaches to Mission Beach, where we join a cruise to Dunk Island. Located in the clear blue waters of the Coral Sea, tropical Dunk Island is our home for the next two nights. This afternoon is free for you to relax and enjoy the facilities of the resort, or explore the island's palm-fringed beaches and lush rain forests which teem with exotic flowers and bird life.

The beauty of the Great Barrier Reef is a sight to behold as we spend the whole day at beautiful Beaver Cay. You have the opportunity to swim and snorkel in the crystal waters or join the semi-submersible vessel to view colorful coral, giant clams and tropical fish.

Back on the mainland, we travel north along the scenic coastline and join the Skyrail Cableway, gliding over the canopy of the World Heritage-listed rain forest to Kuranda. See a performance by the
renowned Pamagirri Aboriginal Dancers, cuddle a koala at the wildlife enclosure and browse the Kuranda Markets. In the afternoon, step aboard the Scenic Kuranda Railway for a train ride down the
range, passing waterfalls and twisting through rain forest back to Cairns. Overnight Cairns.

Transfer to the airport for your return flight home