Sheep, Queenstown, New Zealand Opera House, Sydney, Australia you’ ll enjoy an Exclusive Discovery Series conversation about Australia’ s famed opals. Then you’ ll enjoy an included cruise of Sydney Harbor, for a unique look at Sydney from the sea.
Meals: B | View Sydney or similar
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 • Fly to Queenstown, New Zealand • Te Anau Fly to Queenstown early this morning. Upon arrival, you’ ll transfer to Te Anau.
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.
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. 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.
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 • Fly to Rotorua • Optional Te Puia Dinner After breakfast, fly to Rotorua on New Zealand’ s North Island. 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. 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 Continue your explorations of New Zealand’ s North Island as you transfer by motorcoach to Auckland.
Meals: B, L | Sudima Auckland City Hotel or similar
DAY 18 • Auckland • Harbor cruise 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
Want to know more? Find the full itinerary and dates & pricing at www. gct. com / anz
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