Journey Down Under

Get ready to experience New Zealand and Australia’s unrivaled natural wonders. Discover the Rotorua region known for its geysers and mud pools, walk the historic Rocks in Sydney, and explore the Great Barrier Reef. Girl Scouts even get to visit a Maori village and discover the traditions that are unique to its inhabitants. Packed with culture, excitement, and discovery, this trip is a true eye opener.

 

 

2012 Itinerary

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Days 1-2: Fly to New Zealand
Cross the International Date Line

 

Day 3: Auckland • Rotorua
Arrive in Auckland
Travel to Rotorua
Take a Rotorua Duck Tour
Enjoy a Hangi feast

 

Day 4: Rotorua
Take a guided tour of Rotorua

Visit the Whaka geothermal area
Visit the Whaka Maori Village
Ride the Skyline Gondola
See a jade-carving demonstration

 

Day 5: Rotorua • Auckland
Visit the Agrodome
Travel to Auckland
Take a tour of Auckland

 

Day 6: Auckland • Sydney
Fly from Auckland to Sydney
Take a walking tour of the Rocks

 

Day 7: Sydney
Take a tour of Sydney
Visit Sydney Tower
Take a harbor cruise
Visit Sydney Wildlife World
Visit an opal museum

 

Day 8: Sydney
Enjoy a free day in Sydney
Optional: Blue Mountains of Katoomba

 

Day 9: Sydney • Cairns
Fly from Sydney to Cairns

 

Day 10: Cairns
Take an excursion to the Great Barrier Reef

 

Day 11: Cairns
Enjoy a free day in Cairns
Optional: Kuranda

 

Day 12: Depart for home