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Australia and New Zealand Panorama (Base, 2023/24, 15 Days)

15 days
From Melbourne to Auckland
4.4 (118 reviews)

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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 4 - 48
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Melbourne

    Melbourne
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  3. Day 2

    Melbourne

    Melbourne

    Included Activities

    • Melbourne Laneways Walking Tour with local guide

    Optional Activities

    • Dinner at hidden bars and restaurants (booking assistance available)
    Landmarks
    Melbourne Street Art Laneways
  4. Day 3

    Melbourne to Cairns

    Melbourne to Cairns

    Included Activities

    • Hartley's Boat Cruise through Crocodile Adventures wilderness reserve with private guide
    • Daintree Rainforest restoration project participation
    Landmarks
    Hartley's Crocodile Adventures
    Daintree Rainforest
    Wet Tropics of Queensland
  5. Day 4

    Cairns

    Cairns

    Included Activities

    • Great Barrier Reef Cruise on high-speed catamaran
    • Snorkelling at the Great Barrier Reef
    Landmarks
    Great Barrier Reef
  6. Day 5

    Cairns

    Cairns
    Meals
    Dinner (Ochre Restaurant on the waterfront featuring native ingredients)

    Included Activities

    • Dinner at Ochre Restaurant featuring native ingredients

    Optional Activities

    • Hot-air balloon ride over Atherton Tablelands
    • Guided walk through Daintree Rainforest
    • Scenic Railway to Kuranda
    • Skyrail Rainforest Cableway return to Cairns
    Landmarks
    Atherton Tablelands
    Daintree Rainforest
    Kuranda
    Ochre Restaurant
  7. Day 6

    Cairns to Sydney

    Cairns to Sydney

    Included Activities

    • Sydney Harbour Cruise at sunset past Opera House and Harbour Bridge
    Landmarks
    Sydney Opera House
    Sydney Harbour Bridge
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 7

    Sydney

    Sydney
    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch with locals at pub in Inner West Sydney)

    Included Activities

    • Sydney Opera House guided tour
    • Wendy's Secret Garden at Lavender Bay guided tour with local volunteer
    • Lunch at local pub in Inner West
    • Batch Brewery masterclass on creative batches and sustainable practices
    Landmarks
    Sydney Opera House
    Wendy's Secret Garden
    Mrs Macquarie Chair
    Batch Brewery
  9. Day 8

    Sydney

    Sydney
    Meals
    Dinner (Farewell Dinner with fellow travellers)

    Included Activities

    • Farewell Dinner with travel companions

    Optional Activities

    • Hand-crafted optional experiences and activities throughout Sydney and surrounding areas
  10. Day 9

    Sydney to Queenstown

    Sydney to Queenstown

    Optional Activities

    • Dinner at lakefront restaurants and bars
    • New Zealand lamb and Otago region Pinot Noir wine tasting
    Landmarks
    Queenstown
    Itinerary Image 1
  11. Day 10

    Queenstown

    Queenstown
    Meals
    Dinner (TSS Earnslaw and Walter Peak BBQ Dinner Real Country Farm Experience at Colonel's Homestead)

    Included Activities

    • Sheep farm visit with sheep mustering, whip cracking, and farm animal interaction
    • TSS Earnslaw cruise across Lake Wakatipu
    • Walter Peak BBQ Dinner Real Country Farm Experience at Colonel's Homestead
    Landmarks
    Arrowtown
    Lake Wakatipu
    Walter Peak High Country Farm
    The Remarkables
  12. Day 11

    Queenstown

    Queenstown

    Optional Activities

    • Milford Sound cruise past cliffs, peaks, and waterfalls
    • Otago region wine tour
    Landmarks
    Milford Sound
    Otago wine region
  13. Day 12

    Queenstown to Auckland

    Queenstown to Auckland

    Optional Activities

    • Exploration of Auckland's harbours and yacht-filled waterfront
    Landmarks
    Auckland Harbours
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  14. Day 13

    Auckland to Waitomo

    Auckland to Waitomo
    Meals
    Dinner (Highlight Dinner prepared in earthen Hangi at Te Puia with succulent meats, vegetables, hot chocolate, and steamed pudding, overlooking geothermal valley with Māori cultural performance)

    Included Activities

    • Ruakuri Cave Tour at Waitomo with glowworm viewing
    • Highlight Dinner at Te Puia with Hangi earthen oven meal
    • Māori cultural performance in Te Aronui a Rua meeting house
    Landmarks
    Ruakuri Cave
    Te Puia
    Te Aronui a Rua
    Itinerary Image 1
  15. Day 14

    Waitomo to Rotorua

    Waitomo to Rotorua
    Meals
    Dinner (Farewell Dinner at Poco Tapas & Wine with sharing-style menu)

    Included Activities

    • Rainbow Springs and Kiwi Hatchery tour
    • Whakarewarewa Living Village Tour with Pohutu Geyser and geothermal features
    • Farewell Dinner at Poco Tapas & Wine
    Landmarks
    Rainbow Springs Kiwi Hatchery
    Whakarewarewa
    Pohutu Geyser
    Poco Tapas & Wine
  16. Day 15

    Rotorua Departure

    Rotorua Departure

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    Asked on September 5th, 2023

    Any of the New Zealand sites used in filming Lord of the Rings?

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    • AAT KingsOperatorWritten September 2023

      Pure Glenorchy - Lord Of The Rings Scenic Tour: Visit the stunning locations from Lord of The Rings. Encounter lsengard, Lothlorien Forest, The Misty Mountains, Ithilien and many more. Experience the absolute beauty of the Dart River Valley and our closest world heritage area. Learn about the remarkable history and unique culture of Glenorchy. Our tour feature's some of the world's most spectacular scenery visiting Mt Aspiring World Heritage Area, Glenorchy, The Dart River Valley and Paradise. Encounter ancient beech forest, braided rivers and glacier carved valleys. Adult: 180.00 NZD

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      TravelerWritten September 2023

      Thanks! How much will local air fare cost while there? Will you arrange that?

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      Internal Flights are included in the booking cost. This is all taken care of by AAT Kings. International flights will have to be booked separately.

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    Is any transportation included in this tour?

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      All in-tour transportation is included in this package. This includes airport transfers (if coordinated with the start and end dates of the trip) as well as internal flights. International flights are not included.

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