Tropical Highlights - Tour 2A

Arrive in spectacular Sydney, Australia, and motorcoach to your comfortable hotel accommodations where you'll spend the night gearing up for an exciting tour ahead. Join your fellow travelers at a welcome reception. Overnight Swissotel Sydney.Tours in ports outside U.S. territories may not meet ADA standards.

Enjoy seamless travel as you board a plane to Cairns. Tour the rainforest village of Kuranda before a one-way Skyrail journey over the lush rainforest to Caravonica. You'll be treated to dinner at Dundee's at the Cairns Aquarium. Overnight Crystalbrook Riley Cairns. (B, D)Tours in ports outside U.S. territories may not meet ADA standards.

Today's activities are among the most exciting. Unwind aboard a reef cruise to the Great Barrier Reef, one of the world's most phenomenal UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Dive or snorkel among the colorful corals and unusual fish beneath the water's surface, and don't worry about breakfast or lunch we'll make sure you get fed. Overnight Crystalbrook Riley Cairns. (B, L)Tours in ports outside U.S. territories may not meet ADA standards.

After breakfast, prepare for a full-day tour to Paronella Park, a stunning historical site set amidst lush tropical gardens. Explore the fascinating ruins of this once-thriving castle, hear the stories of its creator, and take in the breathtaking waterfalls. Following lunch, head to Josephine Falls, where you can swim in the clear waters or relax on the scenic trails that wind through the rainforest. Overnight Crystalbrook Riley Cairns. (B, L)Tours in ports outside U.S. territories may not meet ADA standards.

Fly back to Sydney for another stay in this fabulous city. Overnight Swissotel Sydney. (B)Tours in ports outside U.S. territories may not meet ADA standards.

Wake up and satisfy your appetite with breakfast on us, then embark on a guided morning tour of Sydney. You'll take in the renowned architecture of the iconic Sydney Opera House and have a chance to photograph the impressive Sydney Harbour Bridge, known locally as "The Coat Hanger" for its arched hanger-like shape. Dig your toes into the soft sands at the most popular beach in New South Wales, Bondi Beach, and even tour The Rocks, a historic district with well-preserved colonial architecture, trendy restaurants, museums, shops, and an abundance of Old-World charm. Embark your ship and sail away for more incredible sights in Australia and New Zealand. (B)Tours in ports outside U.S. territories may not meet ADA standards.

Sydney, Australia

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Bay of Islands, New Zealand

Auckland, New Zealand

Tauranga, New Zealand

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Picton, New Zealand

Christchurch (Lyttelton), New Zealand

Dunedin (Port Chalmers), New Zealand

Fiordland National Park (Scenic Cruising)

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Sydney, Australia