Overnight Flight, Christchurch, Queenstown, Cairns, Great Barrier Reef, Sydney
See what life is like “Down Under” on this incredible journey through Australia and New Zealand. Discover the wonders of Aboriginal culture. Cruise Sydney Harbour and Milford Sound. Cruise Lake Wakatipu and enjoy a lakeside BBQ. Experience Queenstown, the “Adventure Capital of the World.” From the tropical splendor of Australia's Great Barrier Reef to the ethereal beauty of New Zealand's glacial fjords, enjoy the best of the South Pacific.
On some dates additional accommodations may be used
Services of a tour manager
All on-tour transportation and related fees
Hotel-to-hotel baggage handling
Round trip home to airport sedan service provided when you purchase airfare through Member Choice Vacations. One transfer per person, per reservation. (Restrictions apply)
11 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 6 dinners
Itinerary
Engaging Experiences These special places and experiences are considered tour highlights. Look for them in the daily itineraries.
Cross the International Dateline, skipping a day ahead, and begin your adventure of a lifetime.
Distinction Christchurch Hotel, Christchurch
Dinner
Included
Arrive in the historic city of Christchurch. Devastated by an earthquake in early 2011, see firsthand how the city known as "the Garden City" is recreating itself. Meet your fellow travelers during a welcome dinner and start your South Pacific journey off on the right foot. Today dinner will be included.
Distinction Christchurch Hotel, Christchurch
Breakfast
Included
Start your morning with a city tour of Christchurch. Then, pay a visit to Willowbank Wildlife Reserve. A leader in the conservation of New Zealand species, Willowbank offers the chance to view New Zealand’s “Big 5” - the Kiwi, the Kea, the Tuatara, the Kaka, and the Takahe - up close and personal. Then, learn about the local Indigenous culture of the Maori with a paddle on the Avon River in a traditional waka (canoe). Today breakfast will be included.
Millennium Hotel, Queenstown
Breakfast,
Dinner
Included
Depart Christchurch and make your way south to Queenstown. Known as the “Adventure Capital of the World,” Queenstown is nestled against a picturesque bay and snowcapped mountains. Arrive in Queenstown in the afternoon and have time to explore independently before dinner. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Millennium Hotel, Queenstown
Breakfast,
Lunch
Included
Cruise Lake Wakatipu surrounded by Queenstown’s stunning landscape aboard an iconic coal-fired steamship. Then, enjoy a BBQ lunch lakeside followed by a sheepdog demonstration before sailing back. This evening is yours to enjoy charming Queenstown. Today breakfast and lunch will be included.
Millennium Hotel, Queenstown
Breakfast,
Lunch
Included
Enjoy the rugged grandeur of the Hollyford Valley as you travel through an ancient beech forest via the Homer Tunnel. Cruise the Milford Sound and see why this fjord is one of the most visited sights on the South Island. Following your cruise, you may choose to return to Queenstown via a short optional flight (weather permitting) for spectacular views of New Zealand’s Southern Alps. Today breakfast and lunch will be included.
Millennium Hotel, Queenstown
Breakfast,
Dinner
Included
A free morning offers an optional tour taking you through the majestic Queenstown countryside showcasing many of the locations where blockbuster movies have been filmed, or perhaps you’ll want to shop and people-watch in the village. Later, it’s your choice! Go bird watching at the Kiwi Birdlife Park -OR- take a gondola to the top of Bob’s Peak for stunning panoramic views of the area. Gather for a “farewell to New Zealand” dinner. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Bailey Crystalbrook Collection Hotel, Cairns
Breakfast
Included
Fly to Cairns, the tropical gateway to one of the world’s most spectacular natural attractions and a World Heritage site - the Great Barrier Reef. Established as a marine park in 1975, the reef is a haven for thousands of species of sea life, as well as turtles and birds. Today breakfast will be included.
Come to know Australia's ancient traditions at the Rainforestation Nature Park.
Bailey Crystalbrook Collection Hotel, Cairns
Breakfast,
Lunch
Included
Come to know the history of Australia’s original inhabitants at the Rainforestation Nature Park where an Indigenous Pamagirri guide will show you through some of their oldest customs and traditions. Enjoy an "Aussie" BBQ lunch before visiting Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures to see crocodiles on a nature cruise. Head through rainforests on boardwalks to see animals such as birds, reptiles, and wallabies. Visit with a koala and chat with a wildlife naturalist to learn more about these furry creatures. Today breakfast and lunch will be included.
Board a catamaran for an exciting excursion to the Great Barrier Reef.
Bailey Crystalbrook Collection Hotel, Cairns
Breakfast,
Lunch,
Dinner
Included
Novotel Sydney Darling Square, Sydney
Breakfast,
Dinner
Included
The morning is yours. Enjoy your last few hours in Cairns by relaxing and taking in the tropical atmosphere and surrounding neighborhood. Then, fly to the bustling city of Sydney. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
See where the original colonists first settled during a city tour of Sydney.
Novotel Sydney Darling Square, Sydney
Breakfast
Included
See where English colonists first settled during a city tour of Sydney, featuring Kings Cross, the Harbour Bridge, Chinatown, the Rocks, Circular Quay, the Botanic Gardens, and the fashionable suburb of Darlinghurst. Take an expert-led tour of the Sydney Opera House, poised majestically on Sydney Harbour. Then, have the chance to join a special presentation at the National Opal Collection. Today breakfast will be included.
Take in the sights during a dinner cruise of Sydney Harbour.
Novotel Sydney Darling Square, Sydney
Breakfast,
Dinner
Included
Embrace the exciting city of Sydney during a day of independent exploration. Tonight, say farewell to Australia while on a delightful dinner cruise of Sydney Harbour. Marvel at the scenic vistas of the harbor, showcasing Sydney’s magnificent skyline, the iconic Sydney Opera House, and the Harbour Bridge. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Breakfast
Included
Your tour comes to a close today, leaving you with many pleasant memories of a wonderful adventure. Today breakfast will be included.
Itinerary featured is for June 2024 – May 2025 tour departures. Departures prior will vary. On some dates alternate hotels may be used.
Pricing is per person,
double occupancy,
land and cruise only, based on October 2, 2024 travel date.
Single supplement from $1,500.
Call AAA for current airfare rates and availability. Airfare to the destination is not included, on-tour flights, when applicable are included..
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