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Australia's Outback to New Zealand's South Island (Sydney to Christchurch) (2026)

19 days
From Sydney to Christchurch
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Plan your adventure:
Nature & Wildlife
Explore untamed landscapes teeming with wildlife
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 44
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Departure

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sofitel Sydney Wentworth)
  2. Day 2

    Sydney

    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner in lively Darling Harbour)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sofitel Sydney Wentworth)

    Included Activities

    • Dinner in Darling Harbour
    Landmarks
    Darling Harbour
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 3

    Sydney

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sofitel Sydney Wentworth)

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of The Rocks district
    • Expert-led tour of Sydney Opera House
    • Visit to Botanic Gardens

    Optional Activities

    • Special presentation at the National Opal Collection
    Landmarks
    The Rocks
    Sydney Harbour Bridge
    Sydney Opera House
    Circular Quay
    Botanic Gardens
  4. Day 4

    Sydney

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Scenic dinner cruise of Sydney Harbour)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Bailey Crystalbrook Collection Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Dinner cruise of Sydney Harbour
    Landmarks
    Sydney Opera House
    Sydney Harbour Bridge
  5. Day 5

    Sydney to Cairns

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Bailey Crystalbrook Collection Hotel)
    Landmarks
    Great Barrier Reef
  6. Day 6

    Cairns

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Bailey Crystalbrook Collection Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • High-speed catamaran excursion to Great Barrier Reef
    • Glass-bottom boat ride
    • Green Island walking trails
    • Beach access and snorkeling

    Optional Activities

    • Outer reef tour
    Landmarks
    Great Barrier Reef
    Green Island
  7. Day 7

    Cairns

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters Hotel), Hotel (Bailey Crystalbrook Collection Hotel)

    Optional Activities

    • Skyrail Rainforest Cableway tour
    • Shopping at Rusty's Markets
    • Visit to Cairns Aquarium
    Landmarks
    Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
    Rusty's Markets
    Cairns Aquarium
  8. Day 8

    Cairns

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Desert Gardens)

    Included Activities

    • Indigenous-led walk through Daintree Rainforest at Mossman Gorge
    • Hartley's Crocodile Adventures nature cruise
    • Australian wildlife viewing (kangaroos, wombats, birds, reptiles, wallabies, koalas)
    Landmarks
    Mossman Gorge
    Daintree Rainforest
    Hartley's Crocodile Adventures
  9. Day 9

    Cairns to Uluru

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Buffet dinner featuring local flavors and Indigenous seasonings)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Desert Gardens)

    Included Activities

    • Tour of base of Uluru (Ayers Rock)
    • Buffet dinner featuring local flavors and Indigenous seasonings
    Landmarks
    Uluru
    Kata Tjuta
    Itinerary Image 1
  10. Day 10

    Uluru

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Champagne toast at Uluru sunset)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Crown Promenade Melbourne)

    Included Activities

    • Exploration of Kata Tjuta
    • Uluru sunset viewing with champagne toast

    Optional Activities

    • Resort activities
    Landmarks
    Kata Tjuta
    Uluru
  11. Day 11

    Uluru to Melbourne

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Crown Promenade Melbourne)
    Landmarks
    Port Phillip Bay
    Yarra River
    Itinerary Image 1
  12. Day 12

    Melbourne

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Novotel Queenstown Lakeside)

    Included Activities

    • City tour visiting Fitzroy Gardens and laneways
    • Melbourne Botanical Gardens
    • Shrine of Remembrance

    Optional Activities

    • Panoramic views from Melbourne Skydeck
    • Scenic cruise along Yarra River
    • Free city tram ride
    • Multicultural dining
    Landmarks
    Fitzroy Gardens
    Melbourne Botanical Gardens
    Shrine of Remembrance
    Melbourne Skydeck
    Yarra River
  13. Day 13

    Melbourne to Queenstown

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Novotel Queenstown Lakeside)
    Landmarks
    Queenstown Bay
    Itinerary Image 1
  14. Day 14

    Queenstown to Milford Sound

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Novotel Queenstown Lakeside)

    Included Activities

    • Cruise of Milford Sound

    Optional Activities

    • Optional return flight to Queenstown via scenic flight over Southern Alps (weather permitting)
    Landmarks
    Hollyford Valley
    Homer Tunnel
    Milford Sound
    Itinerary Image 1
  15. Day 15

    Queenstown

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Hermitage)

    Optional Activities

    • Shopping and people-watching in village
    • Dining at local restaurants
    • Wine tasting
  16. Day 16

    Queenstown to Mt. Cook National Park

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Distinction Christchurch)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Arrowtown

    Optional Activities

    • Nature walk in Mt. Cook National Park
    Landmarks
    Arrowtown
    Kawarau River
    Lindis Pass
    Mt. Cook National Park
  17. Day 17

    Mt. Cook to Christchurch

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Home-hosted dinner with locals)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Distinction Christchurch)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Willowbank Wildlife Reserve
    • Paddle on Avon River in traditional waka canoe
    • Home-hosted dinner with locals
    Landmarks
    Willowbank Wildlife Reserve
    Avon River
    Itinerary Image 1
  18. Day 18

    Christchurch

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner with fellow travelers)

    Included Activities

    • Sightseeing tour of Christchurch gardens and park district
    • Farewell dinner
    Landmarks
    Christchurch Gardens
  19. Day 19

    Christchurch

    Meals
    Breakfast

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