12. THE WONDERS OF WELLINGTON New Zealanders like to think of Wellington as the capital of cool, as well as the seat of the country’s government. Discover it on a tour that begins with a cable car ride up to the city’s Botanic Garden to see the award-winning rose garden and great views of the city, harbor, and Parliament Buildings. At Te Papa Tongarewa, New Zealand’s national museum, a guide introduces you to five floors of exhibits focusing on the country’s natural wonders, art, history, and the Pacific and Maori cultures; you’ll feel like you’re actually experiencing thousands of years of New Zealand’s history yourself, as motion simulators and interactive exhibits immerse you in the journey. Dinner tonight is a “dine-around” at a choice of select local restaurants. Meals BD
Toast the sunset at Uluru in the Australian Outback, glass of champagne in hand
13. MARLBOROUGH SOUNDS & TE ANAU Hop on Tauck’s charter flight to Blenheim and the Marlborough Sounds on New Zealand’s South Island, prized for its seafood and wine-growing expertise. Celebrate the bounty of land and sea here on a wine and green-lipped mussel cruise. Fly via charter to Manapouri (Te Anau) for two nights in the Fiordland resort area; attend a “Taste of Fiordland” dinner. Meals BLD
personally guided tour. A private luncheon cruise on Sydney Harbour is a fabulous way to unwind and relax, while getting a good look at some of this extraordinary city’s landmark sites from the water. Sydney discoveries continue as you view The Rocks, Kings Cross and other historic city highlights on an orientation tour; spend the rest of the day and evening pursuing what interests you most in Australia’s cultural capital. Meals BL
9. WILDLIFE PARK & A “FOODIE” CITY TOUR Accompanied by an informative, knowledgeable local guide, head to Sydney’s Featherdale Wildlife Park this morning to visit some of Australia’s native animals that thrive in a natural bush setting, from cuddly koalas to friendly kangaroos and wallabies; watch resident koalas dine on eucalyptus leaves and just be their adorable selves. Then taste your way through some very cool culinary nooks and crannies on a Sydney “Foodie Tour”; stop at a variety of local eateries including an Italian deli, a gelato shop, a fish market, a 150-year-old pub (with a craft beer tasting), and a post-World War II pie-cart-turned-café. Meals B
10. ENJOY SYDNEY YOUR WAY
The city of Sydney is yours to enjoy just as you please today. There is so much to see and do here; from museums to shopping, from Aboriginal art to an array of historic sites that tell the story of Australia’s earliest days, Sydney’s got it all – and the temperate climate makes exploring a pleasure. Cap the day with an included dinner at a local restaurant tonight. Meals BD
11. ON TO NEW ZEALAND
Fly across the Tasman Sea to Wellington, New Zealand’s intimate waterfront capital with an artistic and cultural edge. Stay two nights at the Copthorne Hotel Wellington, Oriental Bay; enjoy a 3-course à la carte dinner at the hotel tonight. Meals BD
Drive through lush South Island landscapes en route to Queenstown 124
14. CRUISE THE MILFORD SOUND A morning drive through the breathtaking scenery of New Zealand’s Fiordland National Park leads to a luncheon cruise (aboard a private boat, with a naturalist onboard) on Milford Sound, showcasing its sheer cliffs and glacier-hewn inlets. The evening is at leisure at your Te Anau hotel. Meals BLD
15. WINERY LUNCH & MORE IN QUEENSTOWN Travel across beautiful South Island landscapes to Queenstown. Have lunch at the Amisfield Winery, set in an iconic stone building with gorgeous mountain views and known for its Pinot Noir. Your accommodations at the Sofitel Queenstown exude French-inspired sophistication in the heart of the city. Meals BL
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