WARNING: this may be more fun that you are used to having. People on this tour have been seen acting like teen agers in spite of advanced years. We are not responsible for too much ​enjoyment or spoiling your fuddy duddy image with your grandkids. 
           
    Oct. 15 - Nov 5, 2026 - now booking
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​    Oct. 14 - Nov 3, 2027 - now booking
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(March 2027 tour is no longer open.)

​​            All escorted by Liz and Mark Stoddard
Call Liz with questions or
​to register for this tour
801.669.1777
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Note: we are now offering three options to accommodate those with restricted travel times. Choose the portion of the trip that fits your schedule and budget.  New Zealand alone, Australia alone, or both combined as Wonders Down Under.
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"I tell my friends that I had more adventure in these 21 days than I have had in all my 20 years of traveling. I loved it so much! For this adventure, for helping me go out of my comfort zone, I thank you, again!"    Pat Parker

​"My Australian brother-in-law took a look at our itinerary and said he couldn't do what we are doing for this price!  We knew this was a deal we couldn't pass up!"       Gordon and Susan Christiansen

​Call Elizabeth Stoddard today to get your questions answered. Her personal line is 801-669-1777. Talk about personal service, she answers your calls between 9 AM and 10 PM every day except Sunday.
Photos taken by customers on the 2025 tours.
Note from Mark:       Liz  and I curate and personally escort Bucket List tours. We escorted this tour many times. Liz's mother is from Australia, her father served a mission there and they later served as senior missionaries. I served in Sydney, Brisbane, and Canberra.
           We keep our groups small so we can make this a personal experience where you can go at your own pace - fast or slow with many options along the way. Yet so many things included.

"Beyond fabulous!
​Liz & Mark are great tour guides
and this is a wonderful,
adventure-filled itinerary!"
Michele and Bob Sundstrom

​'A "don't miss experience." 
Liz and Mark are the best friends and tour guides. 
You see so much more doing a land trip
than having to ​rush back to a cruise ship
just as the fun begins!     
Sandee and Buddy Spencer 

​in 21 days we do more than 28 "wow" events!
​far more than any other tour!

         "So many "wows" in one trip!" 
                                           Bob Arbuckle
"While on the tour I told my son about each day's "wow" activities and he said, "Mom, you have become an "adrenaline junkie."  So much fun and so much beauty. Yes!"                                                                   LaDonne Loveday

​MORE THAN 28 "WOW" HIGHLIGHTS
           RE-DISCOVER THE "KID" IN YOU...               and RELISH YOUR LIFE TODAY!
  1. Auckland Sailboat cruise.
  2. Church History Museum in Temple View, NZ.
  3. Church in Hamilton with "linger longer".
  4. Hobbiton movie-set tour.
  5. Agrodome Farm Tour seeing all varieties of sheep and cattle raised in NZ! Feed the sheep and deer.
  6. Kiwi Hatchery.
  7. Rotorua's amazing Māori Hāngī BBQ and show.
  8. Rotorua free day options including ziplining through pristine forests, Cat. 5 white-water rafting, thermal mud baths, duck boat ride, redwood hikes, luge and gondola rides, etc.
  9. Walter Peak Gourmet Farm BBQ with Sheep Sheering and Dog Show.
  10. Waitomo Glowworm Caves via boat.​
  11. Breathtaking scenic plane flight over Fjordland National Park.
  12. Milford Sound cruise to the Tasman Sea.
  13. Dart River Jet Boat up the river to the mountains to Lord of the Rings site!
  14. Queenstown optional activities: bungee- jumping, Canyon Swing, Shotover Jet Boat, Bob's Peak gondola and luge rides, exhilarating day hikes, bike rides, golf, Lord of the Rings tours, etc.
  15. Fox  & Franz Josef  Glacier with optional helicopter ride up the glacier and hike to "Mirror Lake Matheson." 
  16. Great Barrier Reef snorkeling & glass bottom boat with optional diving adventures available. 
  17. Little Mulgrave River tubing expedition.
  18. Kuranda Rainforest Skyrail, Barron Falls, Aboriginal “Dream Walk” authentic cultural experience.
  19. Cairns' crocodile and Aussie animal park:  koalas, kangaroos, wallabies, cassowaries, wombats, and crocodile feeding cruise with a “croc attack” show.
  20. Free time in Cairns to enjoy optional activities: white water rafting, early morning balloon ride,  biking and more!
  21. Sydney bus tour with stops at Bondi Beach, Harbour Bridge and Botanical Gardens. 
  22. Sydney Hop-On-Hop-Off harbor cruise -- It is often called the MOST beautiful harbor in the world. You get to hop on and off as you go the east, north, west and back to the south port. 
  23. Tour of Sydney Opera House. It is one of the Wonders of the Architectural World.
  24. Free time in Sydney with optional tours: Walk the Harbor Bridge, "the Rock" tour, Museum & Fine Arts Gallery, Botanical Gardens, the Taranga Zoo, Bondi Beach, Fish Market and more.
  25. Blue Mountains Scenic Wonders -- explore the rainforest with the steepest cog train, Skyway ride, and gondola above waterfalls. Hike or walk various routes in the forest at your own pace. Echo Point 3 Sisters!
  26. Blue Mountains outback town of Leura with shopping and lunch stop.
  27. Sydney Harbor Luxury Dinner Cruise
  28. Hamilton, Auckland, and Sydney Temples: Optional temple session in Sydney with group and/or Auckland.​​​​
Now Included: $1,000 Airfare from Auckland  to Queenstown,  
Christchurch to Cairns, Cairns to Sydney.
Warning: this tour will be amended from time to time as airlines and trains change times, resulting in itinerary adjustments. We guarantee you will see the essential things and a WHOLE lot more.
Call or text Liz  801.669.1777
              
Photos below were taken during our tours in 2025 & 2026. Our E-brochure has all the details for you on the itinerary. Scroll down to see what is included in this tour.
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Fox Glacier by Helicopter
INCLUDED:
Most events listed are included in the price including all internal air flights: 1. Auckland to Queenstown, NZ  2. Christchurch, NZ to Cairns, AU,  3. Cairns to Sydney.  Plus:
-- entry fees for events stated in itinerary
-- Quality 4-5 Star hotels w/breakfast, ground transport and guides where needed. About 50 breakfasts and 4 special event meals included. 4-Night stays in Queenstown, Cairns and Sydney where you get a suite with laundry and kitchen in the suite. 2-Night stays in Rotorua, Franz Josef and Auckland with optional extra night added with recommended early arrival. 
--Tips for guides & Bus Drivers although drivers appreciate a personal gift for work well done. 
--Escorted by Mark & Liz Stoddard

NOT INCLUDED 
  1. International air - Kayak.com is a good site for comparing airline prices.  You can call Medina, who books our airline tickets if you want to see what her prices are-- she'll quote a price and you can shop it for 24 hours. Call 888.985.5038 and she will help you.
  2. Travel Insurance - We recommend you check out https://www.travelinsurance.com/
  3. Visas or ETAS - You cannot enter either New Zealand or Australia without this visa or Electronic Transfer Authorization (ETA). One couple got their NZ ETA but failed to get their Australia ETA and were prevented from traveling from NZ to Australia. Getting an ETC is simple to get online and don't cost much. CLICK HERE FOR DIRECTIONS.
  4. Free-day events are optional. These are up to you and we’ll help you book them before departure.  See OPTIONAL TOURS
  5. Souvenirs (everyone needs a spare boomerang).
  6. Most lunches & dinners are on your own - Most group meals take too much time & money, with limited menus. So we provide most breakfasts and 4 special meals in Hamilton, at the Maori  BBQ, Walter Peak gourmet buffet, and on the Sydney Harbor Gourmet Dinner Cruise.                                       Many small cafes & restaurants along the way and our guests enjoy sampling the wonderful food available at reasonable prices. 
  7. A note on New Zealand and Australia restaurants: Often, you order your food at the bar or with a waiter who takes all the orders from the table where you're seated. When you complete your meal, you pay by going to the bar, telling them your table number and the items you ordered. You'll be given the total with a receipt, and instructed to tap your credit card on their credit card machine. No waiting for a waiter to bring you a bill. AND...in both countries tipping is never demanded and if it shows up at the register, it is usually suggesting a 5% gratuity. Works great. 
           Why You Need Trip Insurance 
  1. Protection Against Unforeseen Events: Traveling can sometimes come with unexpected twists, from flight cancellations due to severe weather to personal emergencies. Trip insurance provides a safety net, covering non-refundable expenses, and helping you adapt to changes without the stress of financial loss.
  2. Medical Emergencies: If you fall ill or get injured while traveling, medical expenses can skyrocket, especially abroad. Having trip insurance ensures you have access to medical support and coverage for medical bills, often including emergency evacuation if necessary.
  3. Lost or Delayed Luggage: There's nothing quite as anxiety-inducing as losing your luggage mid-adventure. Trip insurance can help you recover costs for essentials if your bags go astray or are delayed, keeping disruptions to a minimum.
  4. Peace of Mind: Simply put, trip insurance offers peace of mind. Knowing you're covered lets you focus on enjoying your travel experience without the "what-ifs" hanging over your head.
  5. Assistance Services: Many trip insurance plans offer 24/7 assistance services, providing help with everything from finding a local doctor to replacing a lost passport.
  6. Financial Default Protection: If a tour operator or airline goes bankrupt, trip insurance may offer reimbursement, so you're not left high and dry.

Travel Insurance is an investment in your peace of mind and security as you embark on your adventures. 
 
Recommend Travel Insurance Website:
​              www.TravelInsurance.com

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       24 Means of Transportation
   We Use in New Zealand/Australia
-- A Crazy Way to Describe this Adventure
1- 2 International Jets
2- Vans
3- Sailboat two masted Schooner
4- Luxury 40+ pax Coach
5- Pull skiff through caves
6- Multiple Skyline gondolas
7- Zipline
8- 3 internal 727 size planes
9- White Water Rafts
10- Jet Boat
11- Early 1900's Steam ship
12- Single engine plane
13- Helicopter
14- Metal Croc boat
15- Uber cars
16- Large Ocean Catamaran
17- Glass bottom boat
18- Rain Forest River Tubing
19- Snorkeling launch
20- Multiple train: large, Metro, light rail
21- Hop On harbor Cruise boat/ferry
22- Luxury Dinner Cruise ship
23-  Luges (2 locations)
24-  Walking -- on glaciers, river beds, tropical and cold water rainforests, villages and cities. 
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