Depart the USA

Cross the International Date Line

Arrive in Melbourne, where you will meet your local guide and private motorcoach. Depending on your arrival time, enjoy free time to explore the city at your leisure. Overnight at Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne for two nights.

After breakfast at the hotel, travel to the Mornington Peninsula, Port Phillip Bay, and Hastings Pier, the site of the early 1840s church missionaries’ arrival. Visit the original historic lighthouse once operated by the Squires family, an early RLDS family, then continue to Arthur’s Seat with optional visits to Seawinds Gardens or the Arthur’s Seat Eagle Gondola. In Frankston, visit the Frankston Historical Society and Ballam Park Homestead, exploring the museum and viewing the original portico from the historic RLDS church. Enjoy afternoon tea and fellowship with Victoria church members at the Frankston Community of Christ before returning to Melbourne for an overnight rest. (B)

Following breakfast, transfer by motorcoach to the airport for your flight to Sydney. Upon arrival, meet your guide and transfer to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure to explore Sydney or rest. Overnight at Novotel Sydney City Centre for three nights. (B)

After breakfast, depart by private coach for a guided sightseeing tour of Sydney, visiting The Rocks, South Head, Bondi Beach, Kings Cross, Rushcutters Bay, Double Bay, Circular Quay, and Darling Harbour. Enjoy a lunch cruise on Sydney Harbour followed by a tour of the Sydney Opera House before returning to the hotel. (B, L)

After breakfast, meet your local guide and travel to Blue Mountains National Park. From the village of Leura, continue to Katoomba to enjoy panoramic views over the Jamison Valley and the Three Sisters rock formation. After lunch at a local restaurant, visit Scenic World before returning to Sydney for the evening. (B, L)

After breakfast, visit the historic cemetery to see the gravesite of Charles Wandell and the location of the historic Dremoyne congregation. Continue along The Lakes Way Drive through the scenic Mid North Coast, with views of Pacific Palms, Smiths Lake, and Booti Booti National Park, with a potential rest stop at Seven Mile Beach trail. Arrive in Forster–Tuncurry and travel to Tiona Holiday Park to meet the Green Cathedral Ministries team for a walking tour featuring Tiona Chapel and the Green Cathedral. Return to Forster for the evening. Overnight at Dorsal Boutique Hotel for two nights. (B)

After breakfast on your own, return to Tiona Park for Sunday morning worship. In the afternoon, travel to Tuncurry Church for evening worship and visit John Wright Park, named after the town founder and early RLDS member who built the Tuncurry Community of Christ church.

Early morning departure for Newcastle for your flight to Brisbane. Upon arrival, meet your local guide and transfer to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure. Overnight at Grand Chancellor Hotel, Brisbane.

Flight from Brisbane to Cairns. Upon arrival, meet your local guide and transfer to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure. Overnight at Crystalbrook Flynn for two nights.

After breakfast, embark on a full-day cruise with Quicksilver to the outer edge of the Great Barrier Reef. View coral and marine life by glass-bottom boat or optional snorkeling (not included), with lunch and return coach transfers included. Return to the hotel for the evening. (B, L)

After breakfast, depart for a full day in Kuranda, beginning with a visit to Freshwater Station and a Scenic Railway journey to the rainforest village. Visit Rainforestation Nature Park for a Dreamtime walk with a local guide and a live Pamagirri Dance Show, followed by a BBQ lunch. Return to Cairns via the Skyrail and transfer to the hotel. (B, L)

After breakfast, transfer to the Cairns Airport for your return flight to the USA or join the New Zealand extension. (B)