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Waitomo Glowworm Grotto
Discover Australia & New Zealand
15 DAYS
CAIRNS
QUEENSTOWN
CANZQ
Cairns Great Barrier Reef Uluru Sydney Auckland Rotorua Queenstown
Embark on a leisurely journey that takes in the vivid red hues of Uluru and Kata Tjuta, the brilliant tropical fish
and corals of the Great Barrier Reef, and a luminous glowworm grotto in New Zealand’s North Island. As well
as breathtaking natural wonders, you’ll discover ancient totems, modern cosmopolitan cities and fascinating
cultural insights.
HIGHLIGHTS
• Enjoy a special Be My Guest experience at
the Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park
• A day on the spectacular Great Barrier Reef
• Enjoy sunset at Kata Tjuta (the Olgas)
• Experience sunrise & sunset at Uluru (Ayers Rock)
• Exclusive barbecue dinner in the shadow of Uluru
• Paint you own piece of Aboriginal art
• Tour the Sydney Opera House
• Spend time on Bondi Beach
• Enjoy lunch on a Sydney Harbour cruise
• Explore the Waitomo Glowworm Grotto
• Visit a geothermal valley in Rotorua
• See a New Zealand icon, the kiwi
• 2 free days to explore Queenstown,
New Zealand’s ‘adventure capital’
Day 1 Arrive Cairns
Day 2 Great Barrier Reef
Your adventure starts in Far North
Queensland.
This evening, meet your
Travel Director for a Welcome Reception
and privately hosted Be My Guest dinner
at the Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park.
Hotel: Pacific Hotel, Cairns, 3 nights. BG
Board a high-speed catamaran and cruise
out to experience the Great Barrier Reef.
You can snorkel and view this natural
living wonder up close (equipment
provided) or stay dry and explore the
stunning reef from the comfort of a semi-
submersible craft. Enjoy a tropical buffet
lunch before you return to Cairns. B L
Day 3
Cairns Free Time
Today is yours to relax or explore at
your own pace. You might like to take
an optional experience to Hartley’s
Crocodile Adventures to encounter
an array of wildlife including koalas,
tropical birds and reptiles, or travel to
the tropical Daintree rainforest. B
Day 4
Cairns – Uluru
Today, fly from Cairns to Uluru. On
arrival, enjoy a leisurely drive through
the red desert plains to Kata Tjuta.
View the majestic sandstone domes
of Kata Tjuta as the outback sun
sets over this ancient, mysterious
landform. Hotel: Desert Gardens Hotel,
Ayers Rock Resort, 2 nights. B
Day 5 Uluru
Day 6 Uluru – Sydney
Day 7 Sydney
View the magical Uluru sunrise, then
gain an insight into the traditional owners
of the land, the Anangu people, as you
tour the base of the giant monolith.
This evening, relax with sparkling wine
as you witness an iconic Uluru sunset.
Savor the flavors of an Aussie barbecue
dinner in the shadow of Uluru, while
a local expert shares insights into the
wonders of the southern night sky. B DW
Join a local Aboriginal artist this morning
for an introduction to Western Desert
Art. Your Anangu artist will explain
local totems, then help you complete
your own painting to take home as a
memento. This afternoon you’ll fly to
Sydney, where your evening is free
to explore. Your Travel Director can
suggest excellent eateries near your
hotel. Hotel: Hyatt Regency (Darling
Harbour View Room), Sydney, 3 nights. B
A day of sightseeing in this stunning
harbor city awaits you. Take a sneak
peek behind the scenes on a guided
tour of the iconic Sydney Opera House,
then explore Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs
and put your feet in the sand on famous
Bondi Beach. Later, take to the water
for a lunch cruise on board one of the
harbor’s most premier vessels, enjoying a
fresh seasonal menu while you glide past