Day 1:
Arrive in Sydney, Australia. Welcome to beautiful Sydney! The remainder of the day is at your leisure.

Day 2:
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 3:
Sydney. Enjoy a full day at leisure in this beautiful city. (B)

Day 4:
Sydney–Auckland, New Zealand. Today, fly to Auckland. Meet your Local Host this afternoon and pick up your rental car. (B)

Day 5:
Auckland–Waitomo–Rotorua. Travel south through the rich pastoral province of Waikato to Waitomo. Here, enjoy a guided tour of the famous GLOWWORM GROTTO, featuring a fascinating underground boat ride. Continue on to Rotorua via Lake Karapiro. (B)

Day 6:
Rotorua. Today, visit the AGRODOME for a hands-on experience focusing on New Zealand’s farming history. Next, visit RAINBOW SPRINGS, a unique showcase of New Zealand’s flora and fauna. Finally, on to TE PUIA to view Maori carving, weaving demonstrations, and to walk through the thermal reserve to see boiling mud pools and shooting geysers. The afternoon is at leisure. (B)

Day 7:
Rotorua–Dunedin. Return your rental car and fly to Dunedin, one of the best-preserved Victorian and Edwardian cities in the Southern Hemisphere. Upon arrival, pick up your rental car and enjoy the remainder of the day at your leisure. (B)

Day 8:
Dunedin. A free day at your leisure to explore the city and the surrounding area. (B)

Day 9:
Dunedin–Mount Cook Region. Today, head north and west to stunning Mount Cook. (B)

Day 10:
Mount Cook–Queenstown. Head south and travel through the wine-making region of Central Otago to Queenstown. (B)

Day 11:
Queenstown. Milford Sound Excursion. Travel by motorcoach along the shores of Lake Wakatipu to Te Anau, gateway to FIORDLAND NATIONAL PARK. View the Mirror Lakes as you pass through Eglinton Valley. From the Homer Tunnel, emerge into Cleddau Valley. Join your Milford Sound CRUISE for an unforgettable experience. (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. Return your rental car at the airport prior to departure. (B)