Tailored Itineraries

Itineraries

New Zealand, Australia, Reef & Rainforest [CU15]

This itinerary was tailored for an American family who were traveling to Australia to visit their nephew who was studying in Australia. The nephew was only able to tour with the family on part of their vacation. They visited Australia's Reef, Rainforests, Outback, Sydney and the Great Ocean Road. They also toured both the north and south islands of New Zealand.

Features

• O'Reillys Rainforest Retreat, Lamington National Park, AU (2 nights)
• Great Barrier Reef, Heron Island Resort, AU (2 nights)
• Sydney, New South Wales, AU (4 nights)
• Australian Outback, Ayres Rock (Uluru), AU (2 nights)
• Melbourne, Victoria, AU (4 nights)
• Queenstown, South Island, NZ (3 nights)
• Wellington, North Island, NZ (1 night)
• Self-Drive Tour, North Island, NZ (2 nights as per your own arrangements)
• Auckland, North Island, NZ (2 nights)
• All Accommodation (except 2 nights in New Zealand whilst on your self-drive tour between Wellington & Auckland)
• International Air & USA Domestic Air are not included (as per your own arrangements)
• All Australian, New Zealand Flights
• Meals included at Heron Island (all meals), O'Reillys Rainforest (breakfast and dinner only) and lunch on some day tours.
• All activities (except motorized) at Heron Island & O'Reillys Rainforest
• Optional Day Tours (select your preferred tours). Once you have selected your preferred day tours we will add them into your itinerary and adjust the quote accordingly.
• Transfers: 1) Gladstone to Heron Island by Helicopter and return by Launch Transfer, 2) Brisbane Airport/O'Reillys Rainforest return. All other transfers not included. We recommend the local taxi or shuttle services, however pre-arranged private car transfers are available.
• Rental Cars not included (as per your own arrangements)
• Visa Issuance for entry into Australia
• F.I.T. (Free & Independent Travel, i.e. this is not an Organised Group Tour)

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: International Flight (Not Included)

After departing from Los Angeles, you will be provided with an evening meal, you can relax, have a drink, watch a movie and rest. You will be given Breakfast before landing in Brisbane, Australia. (you lose one day crossing the International Date Line but don't worry you'll catch it up again on your return flight to the USA)

The Qantas Boeing 747-400 is equipped with the latest entertainment features of any Airline. The overnight flight to Australia can be a good opportunity for sleeping or to watch the latest movies after your evening meal.

Day 2: International Arrival, Car Transfer

Travel by private luxury sedan from the Airport in Brisbane, Australia to your vacation accommodation in the Rainforest.

Day 2 (cont.) & 3: O'Reillys Rainforest Retreat (2 nights)

Travel to your accommodation at the Rainforest Retreat, Australia, where you will be staying whilst on vacation for 2 nights.

Your vacation Rainforest Retreat is located in one of Australia's most enchanted rainforests. You will enjoy the spectacular mountain view on your drive to this eighty year old hideaway. The Rainforest Retreat offers a range of guestrooms to cater to all tastes, from the grandeur of the luxurious Canopy Suites through the most popular Mountain View Rooms to the simple yet comfortable Garden View (subject to availability). Most rooms also take advantage of the magnificent mountain views. Enjoy the birds and wildlife in their natural habitat. Or relax from your travel and ponder the beauty of life as you sit on a rock amongst the ferns and greenery and admire waterfalls, creeks and other pleasures of nature.

Includes Dinner on your arrival day, Breakfast and Dinner the following day as well as Breakfast on your departure day.


Tip: Ask about getting a packed lunch or picnic basket (not included) to go and enjoy your meal in the rainforest!

Day 4: Car Transfer

Travel by private luxury sedan from your vacation accommodation at the Rainforest Retreat to the Airport in Brisbane, Australia.

Day 4 (cont.): Domestic Flight

Travel within Australia by domestic air from Brisbane to Gladstone.

Day 4 (cont.): Helicopter Transfer

Take an exhilarating and unforgettable helicopter flight and marvel at Australia's Great Barrier Reef as you travel to your island vacation resort.

Helicopter transfers will give you the unique opportunity to see the Great Barrier Reef from the air. Baggage allowances for helicopter transfers are limited to one suitcase and one small carry-on item of hand luggage. A limit of 15kg (estimated 33lbs.) per person applies. Excess luggage storage is available at the airport free of charge.

Day 4 (cont.) & 5: Heron Island (2 nights)

Travel to your accommodation on a Great Barrier Reef Island, Australia, where you will be staying whilst on vacation for 2 nights.

This luxury vacation resort is set amongst a dazzling parade of aquamarine waters, shimmering white sand beaches and colour-splashed reef teeming with life. It's what you don't see around the island that makes the resort so special. You won't see any buildings above the tree line. And you won't bump into any day trippers either. The reef vacation experience is exclusively for guests, a unique experience few other resorts in the world can offer. There's a relaxed island lifestyle that sets the island apart, a sophisticated yet casual resort atmosphere. Here the emphasis is on exploring and discovering the natural attractions that have made Heron famous around the world. The vacation resort rooms are equipped with either balcony or terrace, as well as tea and coffee making facilities, refrigerators, hairdryers, and many more. In order to help guests leave the outside world behind, televisions and telephones, while available on the island, are not found in guest rooms.

Breakfast Included. Upgrade to Beachside Suite Available (Pricing Upon Request)

Day 6: Domestic Flight

Travel within Australia by domestic air from Gladstone (via Brisbane) to Sydney.

Day 6 (cont.), 7, 8 & 9: Sydney Accommodation (4 ngihts)

Travel to your accommodation in Sydney, Australia, where you will be staying whilst on vacation for 4 nights.

Embrace Sydney's best location with this four star vacation accommodation ideally nestled in the heart of the city. Overlooking Wynyard Park you will enjoy this icon of time-honored tradition, warm hospitality and friendly personal service. Just a short stroll away from many famous attractions including the Sydney Opera House, The Rocks, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Darling Harbour, The Royal Botanical Gardens and more. You will love the luxury of the close accessibility to public transportation including light rail access, train station, the bus system and nearby Circular Quay which will allow you to see much more of Sydney and surrounds. Featuring: 446 elegantly appointed guest rooms and suites, 2 restaurants, 4 bars, indoor heated pool, sauna, spa, and gymnasium. Amenities: air conditioning, daily maid service, fridge, iron & board, radio channels, shower, coffee & tea, ensuite bathroom, hair dryer, shaving adaptor, sprinklers, smoke detectors, television, telephone, internet access (broadband), data port, wake up calls, mini bar, and 24 hour room service. With all this and more take time out to experience the wonders of Sydney while enjoying all your accommodation has to offer.

Upgrade Available (Upon Request): Stunning 5 Star Property

Optional Day Tour (Not Included) - Blue Mountains & Australian Wildlife

On your vacation, discover the spectacular Blue Mountains and see native wildlife Explore World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains National Park, located outside of Sydney, Australia.

This rugged and beautiful region forms part of the Great Dividing Range, linking tropical north to temperate south, while dividing coastal cities from the vast Outback. Pass by Homebush Bay, site of the 2000 Olympics. Discover Leura village, a delightful blend of groomed gardens and quaint shops, enjoy free time to wander the streets of Leura. Next we stop at Echo Point and see the famous Three Sisters rock formation. Travel through Katoomba, heart of the resort region within the Blue Mountains National Park and discover the remarkable beauty of Blue Mountains National Park, enjoy an easy walk or Visit Echo Point Lookout, see the Three Sisters and hear the ancient Aboriginal legends of this impressive rock formation, hear traditional Aboriginal Dreamtime tales interpreting the creation of local landmarks. Enjoy 2 course hot lunch with tea, coffee or soft drink. Join the optional Blue Mountain rides - Scenic Railway, Cableway or Skyway (own expense). These are great ways to see the steep valleys, canyons and Three Sisters rock formation. Enjoy a short stop at Cahills Lookout for impressive mountain scenery. Next we enjoy an afternoon encounter at Koala Park and have your photo taken with a cuddly koala, see kangaroos, wombats, dingoes and cute little fairy penguins. Full Day Tour.

Optional Day Tour (Not Included) - Jenolan Caves & Blue Mountains

Today enjoy a tour to the Jenolan Caves and the Blue Mountains.

Enjoy discovering the beauty of World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains National Park (near Katoomba), taking in views over stunning eucalyptus forests and age-old rock formations and the unusual Blue Lake. Also visit the western spur and see Australia's largest and best known underground limestone caves called Jenolan Caves. Explore this extensive network of caves, tucked away inside a sleepy valley. Enjoy a fully guided tour of the Lucas, Imperial or Chifley caves and discover the deep chamber of intricate limestone formations. Learn about the folklore of the settlers and bushrangers of this region. Overnight tour available.

Optional Day Tour (Not Included) - Bridgeclimb Adventure

On your vacation climb the famous Harbour Bridge in Sydney.

Achieve exhilaration and personal satisfaction as you climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge. For approximately two hours you, along with 11 other eager climbers and a climb guide, weave through catwalks, climb up ladders and then arrive at the most spectacular point of all - the upper arch climb. The steady incline to the upper arch leaves you free to focus your attention on your Sydney experience, with opportunities for 360 degree views of Sydney, including east to the ocean, west to the mountains and the harbour city surrounds. It is at this point that you not only have a bird's eye view of the beautiful Sydney Harbour and the city, but have the exhilaration of the truly rewarding experience of reaching the top to the Harbour Bridge in Sydney, Australia. When you reach the top you will have a sense of achievement that you'll remember forever - you've conquered an Australian icon recognised the world over! No other Sydney tourist attraction can give you this feeling of standing at the top of the world, with the Harbour spread before you. All climbers will be issued a complimentary photograph of their climb group.

Optional Day Tour (Not Included) - Sydney Sights Lunch Cruise

Spend today touring Sydney, having lunch as you're cruising on the harbour, and seeing its wonderful beaches. Full Day Tour

In the morning enjoy a tour of Northern Sydney followed by an unforgettable Sydney Harbour luncheon cruise on one of the world's most attractive harbours. The cruise offers a la carte dining, million dollar views, licensed bar, first class service and quality contemporary Australian cuisine. In the afternoon tour Kings Cross and Bondi Beach. Walk along the beach, see cosmopolitan Kings Cross, exclusive Double Bay and stop at Sydney's famous Mrs. Macquarie's Chair before returning to your Hotel early evening with the rest of the evening to spend at your leisure; maybe see a show at the Sydney Opera House (bookings well in advance required).

Day 10 (cont.) & 11: Outback Australia (2 nights)

Your tour starts at Ayers Rock Airport with a transfer to the Ayers Rock Resort. An afternoon Tour to the mighty Domes of Kata Tjuta and late in the afternoon see the sunset across Uluru. The next day its Uluru at sunrise plus a guided walk to Mutitjulu. That evening experience the "Sound of Silence Dinner". Last day depart Ayers Rock Airport.

Day 1. Ayers Rock Resort, Kata Tjuta (Olgas), Olga Gorge (Walpa Gorge), Uluru (Ayers Rock).
Arrive at Ayers Rock Airport before 1.00 p.m. and be welcomed and transferred to your hotel. This afternoon we travel to the magnificent domes of Kata Tjuta, these 36 dramatic rock formations dominate the skyline. Enjoy the walk into majestic Olga Gorge, where some of the plants are so rare that they are only found around these sandstone monoliths. Tales of the Tjukurpa (Dreamtime) period are closely linked to the domes of Kata Tjuta. Enjoy a glass of wine at sunset as you watch the spectacular changing colours of Uluru. Tonight enjoy the facilities of Ayers Rock Resort (own expense). Two Night Stay: Ayers Rock Resort

Day 2. Uluru Tour, 'Sounds of Silence' Dinner.
Shortly before sunrise travel back to Uluru to admire the sunrise. Enjoy a tea or coffee and watch as the first light of day strikes the monolith. With the sun still rising join a guided walk to Mutitjulu waterhole. Take the Mala Walk to learn of the Mala (Hare Wallaby) people who once lived at Uluru. Explore Kantju Gorge, a sacred waterhole and an old hunting ground. Hear ancient stories told by traditional owners and learn of the history of Uluru. The more energetic may wish to forgo the Mutitjulu and Mala walks to climb to the summit of Uluru. Enjoy spectacular views across the desert. Visit the Cultural Centre and the Maruku Arts and Craft Cooperative to see Aboriginal artists at work. Tonight, experience fine cuisine in the solitude of the desert at the 'Sounds of Silence' Dinner. Listen to the haunting tones of the didgeridoo and savour the five-course dinner, including Australian delicacies such as kangaroo, emu, crocodile and barramundi. After dinner relax with a glass of port and enjoy a guided tour of the starry skies. (D)

Tomorrow morning enjoy the resort at your leisure. Perhaps relax by the pool or take part in a game of tennis or minigolf before transferring to Ayers Rock Airport for your flight home.

Day 10: Domestic Flight

Travel within Australia by domestic air from Sydney to Ayers Rock, the Red Centre of the country.

Optional Day Tour (Not Included) - Hunter Valley Wine Tour

Winery Tour in the Hunter Valley.

Departs Daily (except Mon & Sat ) in the morning (Full Day Tour). Credited with being one of the premier wine regions in the world, let us tempt your taste buds as we showcase 3 of the regions best wineries. We meander through the majestic Hunter Valley and include wine tasting at Wyndham Estate, McGuigans and McWilliams Mt Pleasant winery. Take the time to refresh your palette with local cheeses (own expense) or browse the quaint little gift shops of Wollombi. A delicious steak and vegetables lunch with damper (aussie bread) is included whilst you sit back and enjoy learning the "tricks of the trade". Partake in a tour of the wine making process. (Vegetarian meals available). Return to Sydney late afternoon. Evening Free.

Day 12: Domestic Flight

Travel within Australia by domestic air from the Red Centre at Ayers Rock to Melbourne.

Day Tour (Optional): Great Ocean Road

Spend today on a tour of the most beautiful section of Victoria's south coast, an adventure along the Great Ocean Road.

Enjoy one of the world's greatest coastal drives - it's severity and striking contrasts will remain etched in your memory forever. Enjoy views of Melbourne and Port Phillip Bay from the West Gate Bridge, Stroll along the pristine sandy beaches and wander through the sleepy seaside holiday towns. Discover the deep lush fern gullies and eucalypt trees that roll down to the sheer cliffs that plunge dramatically into the ocean. View majestic monoliths dramatically protruding from the sea including the Twelve Apostles which are the world's largest coastal limestone towers - an awesome spectacle. Marvel at Loch Ard Gorge and London Bridge - millions of years of erosion have sculpted these incredible landmarks. After the day tour return to your Melbourne hotel (late evening arrival).

Day 12 (cont.), 13, 14 & 15: Melbourne Accommodation (4 nights)

Travel to your accommodation in Melbourne, Australia, where you will be staying whilst on vacation for 4 nights.

Your 4 Star vacation accommodation is located in the heart of Melbourne, Australia. Its suites are equipped with kitchenettes, air conditioning, and ensuite bathrooms. Most are facing on to the hotel's private European style courtyard. The vacation accommodation is close to Chinatown. Or perhaps stroll to the Southern Cross Station and travel by tram throughout the city. For the less adventurous, Melbourne is the perfect launching pad for day tours to such places like Phillip Island and Penguins, or perhaps the Great Ocean Road.

Day Tour (Optional): Phillip Island Penguin Parade

Phillip Island is home to an astounding array of wildlife, including Australia's largest fur seal colony, the little penguins and cuddly koalas. Enjoy getting close to koalas and kangaroos before joining the little penguins at dusk, as they emerge from the surf and waddle to their burrows.

In the afternoon visit Warrook Farm, a working cattle property, and enjoy the opportunity to feed kangaroos. Then at Phillip Island visit the Koala Conservation Centre and observe cuddly koalas. View Nobbies and Australia's largest seal population. See the seaside town of Cowes and the Visitors Information Centre. At dusk, enjoy the 'little penguin parade' and see penguins make their way to their dune burrows (no flash cameras allowed during the parade).

Day Tour (Optional): Dandenong Ranges Puffing Billy

Ride the Puffing Billy Steam Train through lush forests, dine at a Yarra Valley vineyard and stroll through Healesville Wildlife Sanctuary to see unique Australian wildlife.

Relax and enjoy the great scenery, famous wines and delicious cuisine of Victorias premier wine region. Enjoy the lush ferns and dense forests of the nearby Dandenong Ranges. En route visit the Beautiful Sherbrooke Forest, home to lyrebirds, crimson rosellas, cockatoos and kookaburras. Look out for these native birds. Enjoy the picturesque mountain villages scattered along the way and the spectacular views of Melbournes skyline. Enjoy a traditional morning tea of Aussie billy tea, Lamingtons and vegemite crackers. See picturesque mountain villages scattered along the way and the spectacular views of Melbournes skyline. Ride the restored Puffing Billy Steam Train for a memorable journey on Australias most notable narrow gauge railway, tour the Yarra Valleys beautiful verdant hills and prosperous vineyards. Enjoy a delicious spit roast lunch at Fergussons Winery while sampling some local wines. After lunch, wander among Australia's unique birds and animals in the natural bushland setting of Healesville Wildlife Sanctuary, Australia's premier wildlife and nature sanctuary and home to over 200 species of Australian birds, mammals and reptiles. Get up close to koalas, kangaroos, wombats, emus, cockatoos, parrots and many more and witness the amazing and exciting Eagles Fly demonstration within the sanctuary. See Healesville Sanctuarys renowned nocturnal house with the shy platypus, walk through large aviaries and pond areas. Full Day Tour

Day Tour (Optional): Wine Tour

Mornington and Bellarine Peninsula - Winery Alternative.

Escape to the Mornington Peninsula. Enjoy the gourmet experience of the Mornington Peninsula's award-winning wineries. Travel to the lovely coastal village of Queenscliff and join a ferry for the trip across to Sorrento to discover its beautiful beaches and limestone buildings. Visit Sunny Ridge Strawberry Farm and pick your own strawberries to take home. Lose yourself in Ashcombe Maze, Australia's largest traditional hedge maze, and enjoy a two course lunch. Take a tour through Nedlands Lavendar Farm, viewing spectacular garden displays and enjoying a cup of lavendar ice cream. (Wine tasting by the glass - pay as you go)

Day 16: International Flight to Queenstown (New Zealand)

Today fly from Melbourne to Queenstown (New Zealand) via a short stopover in Christchurch.

Day 16 (cont.), 17 & 18: Accommodation Queenstown

Spend 3 nights in beautiful Queenstown surrounded by rugged mountains, majestic lakes, crystal clear air, and just so much to do.

From the sweeping entrance with its enormous stone fireplace, to the contemporary artworks on every floor, Your accommodation epitomises style and glamour in a wonderfully understated way. Nestled on a hillside overlooking Lake and Mountains, the alpine lodge-style design truly embraces its alpine setting and is superbly located in central Queenstown only minute’s walk from the resort’s renowned dining and shopping precinct.

Upgrade Available (extra cost):
Lake View Room

Day 19: Domestic Flight

Travel within New Zealand by domestic air from Queenstown to Wellington.

Day 19 (cont.): Wellington Accommodation (1 night)

Travel to your accommodation in Wellington, New Zealand, where you will be staying whilst on vacation for 1 night.


Your 4 Star vacation accommodation is located conveniently in the heart of Wellington, New Zealand. It is a short walk from Westpac Stadium, Te Papa Museum and the waterfront. Your vacation hotel has a direct elevator to Lambton Quay via a shopping arcade. Travel to New Zealand’s top wine regions, Wairarapa and Marlborough, which are only a short drive away. Or participate in adventure activities such as mountain biking, sailing, bushwalking and much more.

Days 20 & 21: Self Drive Tour.

Your vacation accommodation as per your own arrangement.

Day Tour (Optional): Rotorua

Visit two of New Zealand's most famous attractions on this deluxe five-star coach tour. The Waitomo Glow-Worm Caves and the spectacular geothermal regions of Rotorua, rich with Maori culture and natural history, make this a truly memorable day.

DEPART AUCKLAND: Travel the main Southern Highway through small rural townships steeped in early pioneer history. Your host serves morning tea during this sector.
WAIKATO:Travel through New Zealand's largest dairy and sheep farming province. Travel the outskirts of Hamilton City via the small farming settlements towards the King Country, birthplace of the Maori Monarchy.
WAITOMO GLOW WORM CAVES: Join a guided tour through this world-famous cave formation, climaxed by drifting silently in a boat through a glow worm cavern lit up with thousands of tiny glow worm lights.
LIGHT LUNCH:Served on-board as we make our way to Rotorua through magnificent rural farmland with its vast numbers of grazing animals.
ROTORUA: New Zealand's highest city, 305 meters (1000 feet) above sea level, located inside the rim of a volcanic crater. An area of great geothermal activity. We visit the following attractions:
AGRODOME FARM TOUR: An introduction to New Zealand farming, with a 45-minute tour of an authentic working farm in all-weather, all-terrain vehicles. Watch a sheep being shorn and hand-feed the animals.
RAINBOW SPRINGS NATURE SANCTUARY: Crystal clear cold springs, home to thousands of trout. See Kiwi, native birds and other wildlife in this bush setting. Opportunity to souvenir shop.
LAKE ROTORUA: Drive through the foreshore park past the hundreds of ducks and swans. Then through the beautiful historic Government Gardens.
TE PUIA INSTITUTE (MAORI ARTS & CRAFTS AND WHAKAREWAREWA THERMAL RESERVE):
One of Rotorua's most famous attractions. See woodcarving, weaving displays, Maori village and the thermal valley with the famous Pohutu Geyser, fumaroles, colourful silica deposits and boiling mud pools.
RETURN TO AUCKLAND: Your attraction-packed day concludes as the coach travels through the beautiful horse breeding district of Matamata and the pastureland of the Hauraki plains. A light snack is served on this sector.

Day 22 & 23: Accommodation Auckland (2 nights)

Travel to your accommodation in Auckland, New Zealand, where you will be staying whilst on vacation for 2 nights.

Your vacation accommodation in Auckland, New Zealand, is located on the city's spectacular Waitemata Harbour and features stunning water views, conference facilities, and a rooftop restaurant. Auckland's centre of entertainment, dining, and nightlife, the Viaduct Harbour precinct, is just a short walk away. Experience the rich New Zealand culture as you travel to Rotorua and its geothermal springs. Or maybe travel to New Zealand's Waitakere and Hunua Ranges, to the west and south of the city centre respectively, to take you deep into cool, peaceful rainforests.

Day Tour (Optional): Bay of Islands

Marvel at spectacular coastal scenery including the Hole in the Rock, Cathedral Cave and the inner islands while aboard a luxury catamaran. Also see the historic Waitangi Treaty House and a 'waka' (Maori war canoe).

Travel north over the Auckland Harbour Bridge and enjoy spectacular rural & coastal scenery enroute to the Bay of Islands via Hibiscus Coast and Whangarei. Bay of Islands is one of the most picturesque and popular vacation sites in New Zealand and was the site of the earliest contact between the indigenous population and European settlers. Take a trip into the past and visit such historical places as the Waitangi Treaty House, see a traditional Maori Meeting House and a huge 'waka' (war canoe), Captain Cook Memorial Museum, Flagstaff Hill and the oldest building in the country (Kemp House) along with the oldest Church. In the early afternoon at Cape Brett, board a luxury catamaran for your cruising adventure through game fishing waters as you cruise past the Cape Brett lighthouse to the famous 'Hole in the Rock'. The excitement grows as you make a passage through the Hole and then continue on to the majestic Grand Cathedral Cave. On your return journey relax and enjoy subtropical paradise views with your favourite drink as you meander through the inner islands back to Cape Brett which are world renowned deep sea fishing grounds where porpoise (dolphins) and schools of fish are frequently seen. With the Bay of Islands' combination of great fishing, diving, sailing and other water sports with some of New Zealand's most significant historic sites you will be sure to have fun!

Includes: Pickups from accommodations, admission to Waitangi Treaty House, a Cape Brett cruise and boxed lunch.

Day Tour (Optional): Piha Canyon Adventure

Piha Canyon Abseiling Adventure, North Island, New Zealand (Day Tour)

The Piha Canyon - Abseiling (repelling) down showering waterfalls surrounded by moss and fern covered volcanic rock walls, swimming through pools of blues and greens, jumps, caves, and slides as you explore the canyon! You will also see the remains of the original pioneers wood constructed logging dam; learn about the local history and Maori culture. Includes transport, bakery lunch / refreshments, full equipment, a visit to black sand Piha Surf Beach and a beautiful rainforest walk. All obstacles are optional, no experience needed.

Day 24: International Flight to the USA (Not Included)

Today depart Auckland and fly to the USA. Enjoy an in-flight dinner and movie with arrival in the USA. Note: you will be traveling back across the International Date Line. Gain that day back you lost on the way over, you actually arrive in the USA on the same day you leave Auckland.

The overnight flight to the USA can be a good opportunity for sleeping or to watch the latest movies after your evening meal.