DAY 10 • Sydney Enjoy a day at leisure in Sydney and a chance to get to know Australia ’ s largest and oldest city better . Meals : B | View Sydney or similar
DAY 11 • Sydney • Te Anau , New Zealand You ’ ll have a boxed breakfast this morning as you depart early for the airport for a flight to Queenstown . Upon arrival , you ’ ll transfer to Te Anau , where you ’ ll have an orientation walk before an included dinner at a your hotel . Meals : B , D | Distinction Luxmore Hotel Lake Te
Anau or similar
DAY 12 • Te Anau • Milford Sound cruise • Optional Fiordland Jet-boat ride
Today , enjoy a cruise on Milford Sound . You ’ ll witness spectacular scenery as we travel to the sound , and up-close views as you cruise along this dramatic fjord . This afternoon , you might choose to join an optional jet-boat ride on the Upper Waiau River for a thrilling look at the wilderness of Fiordland National Park . Dinner is included at a restaurant in Te Anau this evening . Meals : B , L , D | Distinction Luxmore Hotel Lake Te
Anau or similar
DAY 13 • Te Anau • Arrowtown • Winery tour • Queenstown
During a guided walking tour of charming Arrowtown , you ’ ll stroll the main street , which has been faithfully reconstructed with wooden buildings that evoke a bygone era . The town today contains some of the best shops in the country — selling popular products like jewelry , gold nuggets , jade , and woolen goods . After an included lunch in town , you ’ ll visit a local winery to sample some of New Zealand ’ s famous wines . Arrive in Queenstown late this afternoon for an evening at leisure . Meals : B , L , D | Holiday Inn Express & Suites
Queenstown or similar
DAY 14 • Queenstown • Lake Wakatipu • Walter Peak Sheep Station
This morning , board the historic steamer TSS Earnslaw for an included tour , and travel across Lake Wakatipu for a visit to the Walter Peak Sheep Station . Meals : B | Holiday Inn Express & Suites
Queenstown or similar
DAY 15 • Queenstown • Rotorua • Optional Te Puia Dinner
After breakfast , fly to Rotorua on New Zealand ’ s North Island . Upon arrival , you ’ ll check in to your hotel . This evening , perhaps you ’ ll join an optional excursion to Te Puia Cultural Center , featuring a visit to New Zealand ’ s national carving and weaving schools ; a tour of natural geysers and thermal pools ; and a traditional dinner with Maori storytelling and entertainment . Meals : B | Sudima Hotel Lake Rotorua or similar
DAY 16 • Rotorua • Ohinemutu community visit
On today ’ s included tour , explore the city of Rotorua with your Program Director . Begin with an Exclusive Discovery Series event when you visit the village of Ohinemutu to learn about Maori traditions , where you can admire a hand-carved meetinghouse built on a marae , an ancient Maori ceremonial site . This evening , take the Skyline Gondola to the top of Mount Ngongotaha to enjoy dinner at Stratosfare , while taking in panoramic views of Rotorua . Meals : B , D | Sudima Hotel Lake Rotorua or similar
DAY 17 • Rotorua • Auckland This morning , continue your explorations of New Zealand ’ s North Island as you transfer by motorcoach to Auckland . En route , enjoy an included lunch . Meals : B , L | Sudima Auckland City Hotel or similar
DAY 18 • Auckland • Harbor cruise This morning , enjoy a hands-on sailing experience during an included cruise of Auckland Harbor , followed by a city tour . The rest of the afternoon is yours to enjoy before you rejoin your fellow travelers for a Farewell Dinner tonight . Meals : B , D | Sudima Auckland City Hotel or similar
DAY 19 • Return to U . S . Transfer early this morning to the Auckland airport . If you ’ ve chosen our post-trip extension to Fiji , you ’ ll fly to Nadi to begin your journey . Otherwise , you ’ ll begin your flight home to the U . S .
Meals : B
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