Kuranda Village & Rainforest - Day 5

Departs in the morning (8.5 hours) - $149 USD

This fascinating excursion takes you deep into the heart of the tropical rainforest aboard the Kuranda Scenic Railway. After free time for lunch and browsing in the markets of Kuranda, you’ll ride the skyrail over the treetops for magnificent views of Barron Falls and Red Peak.

Aboriginal Dreamtime - Day 7

Departs in the morning (4 hours) - $99 USD

Journey into the bush to learn about the culture, stories and history of Australia’s Aboriginal people. You'll meet Aborigine artists and see how their people's traditions live on today. You'll sample "damper" and "tucker" and learn to throw a boomerang during your time in the Outback.

Sunrise Ballooning - Day 8

Departs in the morning (4 hours) - $259 USD

Sail through the morning sky high above Alice Springs on this breathtaking excursion. Watch as kangaroos and wallabies greet another day in the Outback. Your balloon ride lasts 30 minutes, and upon landing, you'll enjoy breakfast accompanied by champagne. Please note: This excursion is weather dependent.

Fairy Penguin Parade - Day 10

Departs in the afternoon (7.5 hours) - $139 USD

Every night, the tiny Fairy Penguins of Phillip Island waddle ashore in an adorable parade. On this excursion, you'll journey to Summerland Beach to see the penguins come home after a long day of fishing. They're returning to feed their babies, and you'll watch as the penguins arrive for dinner on the beach. Please note: This excursion is weather dependent.

Yarra Valley Winery via Steamtrain - Day 11

Departs in the morning (9 hours) - $179 USD

Enjoy a delicious lunch in Melbourne’s Yarra Valley vineyards, along with a wine-tasting event to sample the region’s vintages. Later, tour the majestic eucalyptus forest and fern gullies of the Dandenong Mountains aboard “Puffing Billy,” an authentic steam-powered train, en route to Emerald Lake Park.

Sydney Tower Dinner - Day 13

Evening w/ dinner (4 hours) - $135 USD

Ascend to the top of Sydney Tower for a festive evening of Asian-fusion cuisine and panoramic views of Sydney. You'll dine in one of the Tower's revolving restaurants and take in the city's sights, including the Coat Hanger Bridge and the Sydney Opera House.

The Blue Mountains - Day 14

Departs in the morning (9 hours) - $155 USD

On a clear day, the Blue Mountains are imbued with an exquisite blue hue, the result of sunlight striking drops of eucalyptus oil hanging in the air. On this excursion, you'll pass by the Sydney Olympic Park, stop to feed kangaroos and wallabies at a wildlife park, enjoy an included lunch at Echo Point in the shadow of the famed Three Sisters and browse through the shops in the quaint village of Leura. Please note: This excursion is weather dependent.

Walter Peak - Day 17

Evening w/ dinner (5 hours) - $99 USD

Board the steam-powered TSS Earnslaw in Queenstown for a cruise across Lake Wakatipu. Your destination is Walter Peak, one of New Zealand’s most famous sheep and cattle stations. You'll enjoy dinner at the Colonel’s Homestead Restaurant and watch a sheap-shearing demonstration before embarking on another scenic cruise back to Queenstown. Please note: From May through July, the cruise portion of this excursion will not be offered. A wind- and waterproof jacket and comfortable shoes are recommended.