12 days
Sydney, Rotorua, Auckland, Rarotonga
Tour the South Pacific, from Sydney and Auckland to Rarotonga in the Cook Islands.
Far away on the other side of the globe, Australia and New Zealand boast exotic wildlife, beautiful natural wonders, and some of the world’s most fascinating indigneous cultures. Spend time exploring customs and traditions of Australia’s Aborigines, New Zealand Maori, and the Cook Island’s own indigineous people. Then discover how these cultures continue to thrive and change in a modern world.
Day 1: Fly to Australia
Day 2: Cross the International Date Line
Day 3: Sydney
Meet your Tour Director at the airport
Visit Sydney Tower
Day 4: Sydney
Take a walking tour of Sydney
Visit the Hyde Park Barracks Museum
Enjoy a guided tour of the Royal Botanical Gardens
Visit the National Opal Collection
Day 5: Sydney
Day 6: Sydney • Auckland • Rotorua
Fly to Auckland
Day 7: Rotorua
Take a Rotorua Duck Tour
Watch a sheep and dog show at the Agrodome
Learn about jade carving in a local craftsman’s shop
Day 8: Rotorua
Visit the Wai-O-Tapu geothermal area
Enjoy a local exchange with the Murupara Maori community
Day 9: Rotorua • Auckland
Take a tour of Auckland
Free time in Rarotonga Island
Dinner in Rarotonga Island
Day 10: Auckland • Raratonga Island
Fly to Rarotonga Island, one of the Cook Islands
Discover nearby reefs during a snorkeling tour
Enjoy a beach-side lunch
Relax on the beach during free time
Day 11: Rarotonga Island
Take a cultural tour of the rest of the Cook Islands
Take a cultural tour of the rest of the Cook Islands
Enjoy free time in Rarotonga Island