Australia

Australia is a popular travel destination filled with cultural richness, amazing landscapes, open space, exotic wildlife, and amazing food. There is something for everyone to do whether it’s diving in one of the world’s greatest natural wonders, the Great Barrier Reef, or visit the lush wine regions. Australia is one of those destinations that can deliver an amazing experience no matter your age, budget, or tastes. 

Sydney Tour

  • Day 1: Depart US for Sydney.

    Day 2: Arrive in Sydney, transfer to hotel.

  • City Sight and Bondi Beach: See the historic Rocks area, Sydney Harbor, Circular Quay, Opera House, Chinatown, Darling Harbor, and Bondi Beach. (B)

  • Travel across the Sydney Harbour Bridge for the scenic Blue Mountain National Park. View the Three Sisters pinnacle rock formation from Echo Point. Onward to Scenic World where you’ll have a bird’s-eye view of the vast Jamison Valley. Lunch at the picturesque town of Leura. Afternoon visit to Featherdale Wildlife Park where you can see Australia’s native animals. Stop at the Sydney Olympic Park before returning to the hotel. (B/L)

  • Day 5: Free at leisure for you to explore Sydney at your own pace. (B)

    Day 06: Full-day Hunter Valley Wineries Tour. Travel north to the beautiful Hunter Valley, one of Australia’s most celebrated wine-producing regions. Visit Lindeman’s Winery; lunch at the Hunter Resort with local produce and fine wines. Afternoon visit to the Bluetongue Brewery and the Hunter Valley Garden Village with its boutique stores and chocolate shops. (B/L)

  • Day 07: Free at leisure for you to explore Sydney and do last-minute shopping. (B)

    Day 08: Transfer to airport for departure. (B)

Melbourne Tour

  • Day 1: Depart US for Melbourne

    Day 2: Arrive in Melbourne, transfer to hotel

  • Melbourne half-day tour visiting Fitzroy Gardens & Captain Cook’s cottage; Parliament House; Queen Victoria Market; St. Patrick’s Cathedral; tea at the Botanical Garden Café; Shrine of Remembrance; Port Phillip Bay; the Yarra River and Arts Center. (B/L)

  • Travel east through Melbourne’s outer suburbs; visit Warrook Cattle Farm; cross over to Philip Island by a road bridge, visit Koalas in their natural habitat at the Koala Conservation Center. See the Nobbies rock formations overlooking Bass Strait—one of the most treacherous oceans in the world. Watch the nightly ritual of Penguin Parade at Summerland Beach as the little penguins march up the sand to their nesting places. (B)

  • Day 5: Day free for you to explore Melbourne at your own pace. (B).

    Day 6: Tour one of the most scenic roads in the world. Enjoy morning Devonshire Tea at Torquay, Australia’s surfing capital and home of Rip Curl surfwear. Travel through the beautiful coastal towns of Anglesea, Lorne, Wye River, and Apollo Bay. See the stone monoliths of the Twelve Apostles. (B/L)

  • Day 7: Day at leisure to explore Melbourne at your own pace. (B)

    Day 8: Transfer to airport for departure. (B)

Sydney & Cairns Tour

  • Day 1: Depart Honolulu for Cairns.

    Day 2: Arrive in Cairns, and transfer to your hotel.

  • Experience the natural wonder of the Great Barrier Reef: Board a catamaran and cruise to the Reef. Enjoy a presentation by a marine naturalist to learn more about the reef; view the spectacular coral and tropical fish from a semi-submersible craft and glass bottom boat. You can also snorkel (equipment provided) to take a closer look. (B/L)

  • Travel to the Daintree River and cross it by vehicular ferry. Visit the Daintree Environmental Centre and the Rainforest Canopy Tower. Walk along Cape Tribulation Beach and enjoy lunch in a rainforest setting. Cruise through the mangroves along the Daintree River and visit the Mossman Gorge. (B/L)

  • Day 5: Day free at leisure for you to explore the city of Cairns. (B)

    Day 6: Transfer to airport for domestic flight to Sydney. Transfer to your hotel after arrival. (B)

  • City Sight and Bondi Beach: See the historic Rocks area, Sydney Harbor, Circular Quay, Opera House, Chinatown, Darling Harbor, and Bondi Beach. Enjoy a lunch cruise around the beautiful Sydney Harbour. (B/L)

  • Visit the award-winning Featherdale Wildlife Park; see the historic township of Katoomba, take in the spectacular scenery of Jamison and Megalong Valley; see the Three Sister rock formation; explore antique shops in the village of Leura; finish your day with a visit to the state-of-the-art Sydney Aquarium, the official home of Nemo. (B/L)

  • Day 9: Day at your leisure for you to explore Sydney at your own pace. (B)

    Day 10: Transfer to airport for departure. (B)

Sydney & Melbourne Tour

  • Day 1: Depart Honolulu for Melbourne.

    Day 2: Arrive in Melbourne, and transfer to your hotel.

  • Philip Island and Penguin Parade tour: travel east through Melbourne’s outer suburbs; visit Warrook Cattle Farm; cross over to Philip Island by a road bridge, and visit Koalas in their natural habitat at the Koala Conservation Center. See the Nobbies rock formations overlooking Bass Strait—one of the most treacherous oceans in the world. Watch the nightly ritual of the Penguin Parade at Summerland Beach as the little penguins march up the sand to their nesting places. (B)

  • Melbourne half-day tour visiting Melbourne Cricket Ground, Parliament House, Queen Victoria Market, Flinders Street Station, Fitzroy Gardens, Captain Cook’s cottage, Shrine of Remembrance, Royal Botanic Gardens, and Eureka Skydeck. (B)

  • Day 05: Day free for you to explore Melbourne at your own pace. (B)

    Day 6: Transfer to airport for domestic flight to Sydney. Transfer to your hotel after arrival. (B).

  • City Sight and Bondi Beach; See the historic Rocks area, Sydney Harbor, Circular Quay, Opera House, Chinatown, Darling Harbor, and Bondi Beach. Enjoy a lunch cruise around the beautiful Sydney Harbour. (B/L)

  • Travel across the Sydney Harbour Bridge for the scenic Blue Mountain National Park. View the Three Sisters pinnacle rock formation from Echo Point. Onward to Scenic World where you’ll have a bird’s-eye view of the vast Jamison Valley. Lunch at the picturesque town of Leura. Afternoon visit to Featherdale Wildlife Park where you can see Australia’s native animals. Stop at the Sydney Olympic Park before returning to the hotel. (B/L)

  • Day 9: Day at your leisure for you to explore Sydney at your own pace. (B)

    Day 10: Transfer to airport for departure. (B)

Australia & New Zealand Tour

  • Day 1:

    Depart U.S. for Sydney.

    Day 2: Sydney.

    Arrive in Sydney, after immigration formalities, transfer to hotel.

    Accommodation: Rydges World Square.

  • City Sight and Bondi Beach Tour; see the historic Rocks area, Sydney Harbor, Circular Quay, Opera House, Chinatown, Darling Harbor and Bondi Beach. Enjoy a lunch cruise around the beautiful Sydney Harbour. (B/L)

  • Featherdale Wildlife Park & Blue Mountain Tour. Visit the award-winning Featherdale Wildlife Park with animals unique to Australia; visit the village of Leura with its antique shops; see the historic township of Katoomba, and take in the spectacular scenery of Jamison and Megalong Valley. Onward to Scenic World and ride the world’s steepest railway. After lunch, continue on to Echo Point to see the Three Sister rock formation. Finish your day with a cruise down the Parramatta River to Sydney Harbor. (B/L)

  • Day 5: Sydney.

    Day free for you to explore Sydney at your own pace. (B)

    Day 6: Sydney - Auckland.

    Transfer to the airport, and depart Sydney for Auckland. Transfer to hotel after arrival. (B)

    Accommodation: Rendezvous Grand Auckland.

  • A half-day tour will take you to see this charming city. Visiting the Auckland Harbor Bridge, the Viaduct Harbour, Queen Street, Auckland Domain, Parnell Village, Michael Savage Memorial Park, and Kelly Tarlton’s Underwater World. (B)

  • Depart Auckland for the ‘thermal’ city of Rotorua through the farmland of Waikato. En route, visit the famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves. (B/L)

    Accommodation: Novotel Lakeside Rotorua.

  • A full-day tour will take you to see Te Puia with its thermal geysers and boiling mud pools; Rainbow Nature Park and Agrodome where you’ll see a sheep show. In the afternoon, you will travel across the picturesque Kaimai Ranges for the Hobbiton Movie Set, one of the filming locations of the movie Lord of The Rings. (B)

  • Day 10: Rotorua - Auckland

    Depart Rotorua and transfer to Auckland. (B)

    Day 11: Auckland

    Day free for you to explore the City of Sails at your own pace. (B)

    Day 12: Auckland - U.S.

    Transfer to Auckland airport for departure. (B)