Day 1:
Arrive in Cairns, Australia. Welcome to Cairns, “Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef” and one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. The balance of the day is at your leisure.

Day 2:
Cairns. Today, board a fast catamaran for a CRUISE to Green Island, one of the many tropical islands on Australia’s famous Great Barrier Reef. Here you can choose to SNORKEL, take a GLASS-BOTTOM BOAT TOUR, or walk through the island’s cool rainforest. Return to Cairns and enjoy the afternoon at your leisure. (B)

Day 3:
Cairns. A full day at leisure to explore tropical Cairns. (B)

Day 4:
Cairns–Melbourne. Today, fly to Melbourne, the cosmopolitan heart of Australia. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. (B)

Day 5:
Melbourne. Your morning guided sightseeing tour includes Queen Victoria Market (when open), the Italian Quarter, the Shrine of Remembrance, the ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, FITZROY GARDENS, and spectacular city views from Bolte Bridge. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. (B)

Day 6:
Melbourne. A full day at leisure for independent activities. (B)

Day 7:
Melbourne–Sydney. Today, fly to beautiful Sydney. The remainder of the day is at your leisure for independent activities. (B)

Day 8:
Sydney. Enjoy a morning guided sightseeing tour that includes a Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge photo stop, the historic “Rocks” area, and a visit to world-famous BONDI BEACH. The afternoon is at your leisure. (B)

Day 9:
Sydney. Enjoy a full day at leisure in this beautiful city. (B)

Day 10:
Sydney–Queenstown, New Zealand. Today, fly to Queenstown. The rest of the day is at your leisure. (B)

Day 11:
Queenstown. Milford Sound Excursion. Experience beautiful scenery on a full-day guided trip to FIORDLAND NATIONAL PARK that includes a CRUISE on Milford Sound. (B)

Day 12:
Queenstown. A full day at leisure in the “Adventure Capital of the World.” (B)

Day 13:
Queenstown. Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)