Great Adventure Down Under With The Legendary Ghan Train & Fiji

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Explore the highlights of following cities: Auckland, Rotorua, Christchurch, Queenstown, Sydney, Melbourne, Alice Springs, Adelaide, Cairns, Tasmania, Hobart, Darwin, Nadi
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

What's this trip about?

    Explore the highlights of following cities: Auckland, Rotorua, Christchurch, Queenstown, Sydney, Melbourne, Alice Springs, Adelaide, Cairns, Tasmania, Hobart, Darwin, Nadi

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeOperator does not provide
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start CityMelbourne
End CityNadi

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • National Parks

Activities

  • Culture
  • Nature
  • Wildlife Viewing

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Itinerary

Day 1 ARRIVE IN MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA

Welcome to Melbourne! Hotel check-in available upon arrival. A pre-night is not required for early check-in. Schedule flights to arrive by 3 pm in time for a welcome meeting and dinner. (D)

Day 2 MELBOURNE

MELBOURNE Morning sightseeing includes Federation Square, Parliament House, the Shrine of Remembrance, Queen Victoria Market, and beautiful Fitzroy Gardens. Free time in the afternoon and evening. (B)

Day 3 MELBOURNE

MELBOURNE Free day. (B) ENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME in Melbourne with an excursion to Yarra Valley, home to award-winning wines or an excursion to see the world-famous Penguin Parade. These and many more options throughout your tour are available for purchase with MyGlobus. Get local maps and tips for free time on your GlobusGO mobile app.

Day 4 MELBOURNE - HOBART

Fly to Hobart. HOBART Guided walking tour of the waterfront district. Dinner at a local restaurant. (B,D)

Day 5 HOBART. EXCURSION TO THE TASMAN PENINSULA

TASMAN PENINSULA Sightseeing includes the blowhole, the Devil's Kitchen, and the Tasman Arch formations. Walking tour with a Local Guide at Port Arthur Historic Site (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), and the Tasmanian Devil Unzoo. HOBART Free time this evening. (B,L)

Day 6 HOBART - ADELAIDE

Fly to Adelaide (via Melbourne). ADELAIDE Orientation drive. Free time this evening. (B)

Day 7 ADELAIDE. EXCURSION TO KANGAROO ISLAND

ADELAIDE Travel by motorcoach and ferry to Kangaroo Island. KANGAROO ISLAND [LF] Sightseeing includes Seal Bay Conservation Park with a Park Ranger plus a visit to the Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park to see native koalas, wallabies, and wombats. Visit Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Distillery before returning to Adelaide this evening. (B,L)

Day 8 ADELAIDE - ULURU (AYERS ROCK)

Fly to Uluru (a UNESCO World Heritage Site). ULURU Sunset drink followed by an [LF]Outback campfire and barbecue. (B,D)

Day 9 ULURU (AYERS ROCK)

ULURU Sightseeing with a Local Guide includes a walking tour at Uluru and Kata Tjuta (the Olgas). Free time this evening. (B)

Day 10 ULURU - ALICE SPRINGS - THE GHAN TRAIN

Scenic drive through the Outback en route to Alice Springs. ALICE SPRINGS Embark on legendary Ghan train. (B,D)

Day 11 THE GHAN TRAIN - KATHERINE - DARWIN

KATHERINE GORGE [LF] Choice of sightseeing includes a scenic cruise or a visit to a working Outback cattle station. DARWIN Free time this evening. (B,L)

Day 12 DARWIN - KAKADU NATIONAL PARK

DARWIN Guided jumping crocodile cruise. KAKADU NATIONAL PARK Guided sightseeing in Kakadu National Park (a UNESCO World Heritage Site). (B,D)

Day 13 KAKADU NATIONAL PARK - DARWIN

KAKADU NATIONAL PARK Guided [LF] wetlands cruise on the Yellow Water Billabong. DARWIN City orientation drive includes the Darwin Museum and lunch at a local roadhouse. (B,L)

Day 14 DARWIN - CAIRNS

Fly to Cairns, "Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef." (B)

Day 15 CAIRNS. EXCURSION TO THE OUTER GREAT BARRIER REEF

OUTER GREAT BARRIER REEF Scenic catamaran cruise to the Outer Great Barrier Reef (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) includes the option of snorkeling, a glass-bottom-boat tour, an underwater observatory, and watching a fish feeding. CAIRNS Free time this evening. (B,L)

Day 16 CAIRNS

CAIRNS Free day. (B) ENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME in Cairns with a 4-wheel-drive excursion in the Daintree Rainforest. This and many more options throughout your tour are available for purchase with MyGlobus. Get local maps and tips for free time on your GlobusGO mobile app.

Day 17 CAIRNS - SYDNEY

CAIRNS Visit to the Koala Gardens includes having your photo taken with a koala. Fly to Sydney. SYDNEY Free time this evening. (B)

Day 18 SYDNEY

SYDNEY Guided sightseeing includes the financial district, Mrs Macquarie's Chair, the botanic gardens, and the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Walking tour with a Local Guide at the Sydney Opera House (A UNESCO World Heritage Site) and Bondi Beach, followed by a Sydney Harbour cruise. Free time this evening. (B)

Day 19 SYDNEY

SYDNEY Free day before dinner at a waterfront restaurant. (B,D)

Day 20 SYDNEY - CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND

Fly to Christchurch. (B)

Day 21 CHRISTCHURCH - MOUNT COOK

CHRISTCHURCH City sightseeing. Scenic drive to Mount Cook National Park (a UNESCO World Heritage area). MOUNT COOK Evening at leisure. (B,D)

Day 22 MOUNT COOK - QUEENSTOWN

MOUNT COOK Free time this morning before a visit to the Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Center. Scenic drive en route to Queenstown. QUEENSTOWN Free time this evening. (B)

Day 23 QUEENSTOWN. EXCURSION TO MILFORD SOUND

MILFORD SOUND Full-day sightseeing in Fiordland National Park (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) includes a scenic cruise in Milford Sound with the chance to see marine wildlife, waterfalls, glaciers, and rainforests. Late evening return to Queenstown. Please note that the excursion to Milford Sound may happen on Day 24 based on weather and road conditions today. (B,L)

Day 24 QUEENSTOWN

QUEENSTOWN Free day before a scenic gondola ride to the top of Bob's Peak, including dinner with amazing views of Coronet Peak, The Remarkable Mountains, Lake Wakatipu, and Queenstown. (B,D) ENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME in Queenstown with a thrilling jet-b...

Day 25 QUEENSTOWN - ROTORUA

Fly to Rotorua. ROTORUA Traditional [LF] Hangi dinner with a Maori (indigenous Polynesian people) cultural performance. (B,D)

Day 26 ROTORUA

ROTORUA Guided sightseeing includes the Agrodome sheep farm, and Rainbow Springs Nature Park to see native bush and wildlife, including the National Kiwi Hatchery and Te Puia with its geysers, boiling mudpools, and silica terraces. Free time this afternoon and evening. (B)

Day 27 ROTORUA - WAITOMO - AUCKLAND

WAITOMO Sightseeing with Local Guide at the Waitomo Glowworm Caves includes a boat trip through the Glowworm Grotto. Continue to Auckland. AUCKLAND Farewell dinner at Sky Tower. (D)

Day 28 AUCKLAND - NADI, FIJI - CORAL COAST

Fly to Nadi, Fiji. Transfer to your resort on the Coral Coast. CORAL COAST Free time the remainder of the day. (B)

Day 29 CORAL COAST

CORAL COAST This morning's highlight is a half-day Sigatoka River Safari. Be transported into the heart and soul of Fiji, aboard a custom-built jet boat. Cruise your way up the magnificent Sigatoka River to visit an authentic Fijian village and experi...

Day 30 CORAL COAST

CORAL COAST Today is at leisure. Make sure to check the daily activities offered at your resort. You may wish to take a dip in the pool, enjoy a Fijian handicraft demonstration, spend some time in the water with kayaks or paddleboards, or simply enjoy an amazing sunset with a cool tropical drink. (B)

Day 31 CORAL COAST - NADI

Transfer from the Coral Coast to Nadi International Airport where your vacation ends. (B)

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Last Updated: 3/10/2022

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