Day #1 Arrive in Cairns, Australia. Welcome to Cairns, “Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef,” one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. The balance of the day is at your leisure.

Day #2 Cairns. Today, board a fast catamaran for a CRUISE to Green Island, one of the many tropical islands on Australia’s famous Great Barrier Reef. Here you can choose to SNORKEL, take a GLASS-BOTTOM BOAT TOUR, or walk through the island’s cool rainforest. Return to Cairns and enjoy the afternoon at your leisure. (B)

Day #3 Cairns. A full day at leisure to explore tropical Cairns. (B)

Day #4 Cairns–Ayers Rock. Today, fly to Ayers Rock. This afternoon, enjoy guided sightseeing that includes a visit to the CULTURAL CENTRE and a WALKING TOUR around the base of Uluru (Ayers Rock). Late in the day, travel to “Sunset Strip” for a DRINK AND CANAPÉS, and to witness the changing colors of the rock. (B)

Day #5 Ayers Rock. This morning, included sightseeing takes you to Kata Tjuta (the Olgas), where you will enjoy a GUIDED WALK. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. (B)

Day #6 Ayers Rock–Alice Springs. Today, fly to Alice Springs. Then, enjoy guided sightseeing with visits to the OLD TELEGRAPH STATION, ANZAC HILL, SCHOOL OF THE AIR, and the ROYAL FLYING DOCTOR SERVICE. (B)

Day #7 Alice Springs–Sydney. Today, fly to beautiful Sydney. The rest of the day is at your leisure for independent activities. (B)

Day #8 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 #9 Sydney. Enjoy a full day at leisure in this beautiful city. (B)

Day #10 Sydney–Queenstown, New Zealand. Fly to Queenstown. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. (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. Enjoy a full day at leisure in the “Adventure Capital of the World.” (B)

Day #13 Queenstown–Rotorua. Fly to Rotorua. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. (B)

Day #14 Rotorua. This morning, enjoy guided sightseeing with visits to TE PUIA, RAINBOW SPRINGS, and the AGRODOME. This afternoon, explore this geothermal wonderland on your own. (B)

Day #15 Rotorua–Waitomo–Auckland. Today, head north for Waitomo, where you will take a boat trip through the WAITOMO GLOWWORM CAVES. Continue on to Auckland. (B,L)

Day #16 Auckland–Honolulu, Hawaii. Fly to Honolulu. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. (B)

Day #17 Honolulu. Two full days at your leisure to explore Honolulu and the island of Oahu. Your Local Host will be on hand with suggestions for things to do to make the most of your time.

Day #18 Honolulu. Two full days at your leisure to explore Honolulu and the island of Oahu. Your Local Host will be on hand with suggestions for things to do to make the most of your time.

Day #19 Honolulu. Your vacation ends this morning.