Ultimate Downunder: Auckland, Queenstown, Sydney, Great Barrier Reef

On arrival at Auckland Airport, meet your driver and transfer to the hotel.

Auckland, the largest city in New Zealand on the North Island, is known as the “City of Sails” due to its attractive harbour, home to thousands of sailing boats, and a beautiful sight on a New Zealand vacation. It occupies a narrow isthmus between the harbour and the sea. It also has the largest Polynesian population of any city in the world.

This modern city combines urban with beautiful beaches, hiking trails, islands and a rugged West Coast. For amazing views of the city during Auckland tours on a New, Zealand vacation, visit the Skytower, the tallest building in the Southern Hemisphere or Mount Eden, an extinct volcano crater and the highest point in Auckland. Both have 360-degree panoramic views of the city and surrounding area.

The balance of the day is at leisure to rest, relax or being exploring the city at your own pace.

Today is completely free to explore New Zealand's largest city.

Your will be transfered to the Auckland Airport in time for your flight to Queenstown (flight not included in price).

On arrival, you will be met by a member of the lodges' staff and transfered to the resort.

Mitre Peak beckons as your helicopter lifts off to begin your journey into Milford Sound. Discover isolated valleys of ancient forests and pristine rivers famous for their fishing as well as mountains sculptured from ice over thousands of years. Upon landing in Milford, enjoy a short nature walk and gain that iconic Mitre Peak photo. Experience an exhilarating flight past spectacular mountains and blue-green ice falls, and land upon Mt Tutoko glacier in the heart of Fiordland National Park.

A full day to explore New Zealand's "Adventure Capital" on your own.

Transfer to the Queenstown Airport for your flight to Sydney (Flight not included in price).

Sydney is located on the east coast of the country in the state of New South Wales. It is Australia’s biggest and most cosmopolitan city and an essential stop on any traveller’s Australia vacation. Surrounding the city is a wonderland of national parks, forests, mountains, river valleys and historic riverside towns. The first settlers arrived in 1788 came here to create a penal colony, finding the world’s largest natural harbour, and 70 beaches along the coast within a reasonable distance of the city. In more recent times, Sydney also hosted the 2000 Olympic Games.

Depart your hotel for an unforgettable Panoramic Sydney half day city sights tour. On tour you'll visit the historic Rocks area and hear early convict history. Enjoy magnificent views of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge. See the shopping heart of the city, QVB, Centre point.

Visit Sydney's trendy new district Oxford Street. Travel through elegant Paddington with its terrace houses before arriving at the Pacific Ocean. See the superb coast cliff walk around Tamarama and Bronte.

Travel on to famous Bondi Beach. Visit the beachfront promenade, enjoy a coffee or cool drink (at own cost). See bronzed Aussie lifesavers and Sydney's best panoramic view at Dover Heights.

Return to Sydney via Double Bay, Kings Cross and Mrs Macquarie's Point for a final magical viewpoint over the harbour before returning to the city centre.

Passengers can join our optional harbour lunch cruises, seaplane tours or return directly to their hotels.

The designated harbour lunch cruise drop-off point is Darling Harbour (adjacent to the aquarium).

Your cruise will begin with a welcome from your crew as you board your luxury cruiser and depart for the harbour. Soft drinks, sparkling wine, beer, still wine, tea and coffee will be available from the time you step aboard.

As we cruise past the world famous landmarks of the Harbour Bridge and the Sydney Opera House, your crew will be on hand to tell you about the past and modern day history of the harbour. Shortly after, you will be past Vaucluse for your appetizer and first stop at the renowned Doyles on the Beach at Watsons Bay. Disembark the boat and head down the wharf to the restaurant where you will have a choice of appetizers and a selection of beverages to choose from. After you have finished dining, it will be time to head back to the boat where we head off again for main course.

Next stop for your main course is the Balmoral Public Dining Room. Here you will choose your main course and have a selection of beverages to choose from as well. After lunch, continue cruising and enjoy your time onboard while you have dessert from the dessert and cheese platters before your return, there is even an opportunity to stop for a swim if you choose-time permitting.

This cruise is the long lunch and really does show you all the beauty of Sydney Harbour.

The Whitsunday Islands are a popular tourist destination off the central coast of Queensland, comprised of a collection of 74 islands spread across the Great Barrier Reef in the Coral Sea. Most of the islands are deserted but there are eight that offer accommodation and tourist facilities.

With 74 beautiful islands to navigate, the Whitsundays offers abundant natural attractions including one of the seven wonders of the world, the Great Barrier Reef.

Enjoy two day to explore the tropical region of Australia.

Following breakfast, you will be transfered to the airport for your onward flight.