Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Auckland
Auckland- Start point
- Auckland, New Zealand (Auckland)
Optional Activities
- Explore vibrant waterfront
- Rest and relax after flight
- Day 2
Auckland to Rotorua
Auckland to Rotorua- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided boat ride through Waitomo Caves with glowworms
- Travel through Waikato region
Landmarks Waitomo Caves - Day 3
Rotorua
Rotorua- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional Māori Hangi feast)
Included Activities
- Traditional Māori cultural performance and Hangi feast
Optional Activities
- Geothermal park visits (like Wai-O-Tapu)
- Ziplining
- White-water rafting
Landmarks Wai-O-Tapu - Day 4
Rotorua to Wellington
Rotorua to Wellington- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Travel through farmlands and vineyards
- Stop in Napier for lunch
Landmarks Napier - Day 5
Wellington
Wellington- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Morning city orientation walk
Optional Activities
- Visit Te Papa National Museum
- Stroll the waterfront
- Take the cable car
- Browse quirky shops and cafés
Landmarks Te Papa National Museum Wellington Cable Car - Day 6
Wellington to Kaikoura
Wellington to Kaikoura- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Flight to South Island
- Travel through Marlborough wine region
- Wine tasting
Landmarks Marlborough Wine Region - Day 7
Kaikoura to Hanmer Springs
Kaikoura to Hanmer Springs- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Whale watching
- Dolphin swimming
- Visit Hanmer Springs thermal pools
Landmarks Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools - Day 8
Hanmer Springs to Franz Josef
Hanmer Springs to Franz Josef- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cross Southern Alps scenic drive
- Travel through rainforest
- Arrive in Franz Josef
Landmarks Southern Alps - Day 9
Franz Josef
Franz Josef- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Heli-hiking
- Kayaking
- Soaking in hot pools
- Visit West Coast Wildlife Centre
Landmarks West Coast Wildlife Centre - Day 10
Franz Josef to Queenstown
Franz Josef to Queenstown- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Drive through Haast Pass
- Stops for waterfalls and lakes
Landmarks Haast Pass - Day 11
Queenstown
Queenstown- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Jet boating
- Bungee jumping
- Gondola ride
- Relax by Lake Wakatipu
Landmarks Lake Wakatipu - Day 12
Queenstown to Fiordland National Park
Queenstown to Fiordland National Park- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Full-day guided journey into Fiordland National Park
- Cruise through Doubtful Sound
Landmarks Fiordland National Park Doubtful Sound - Day 13
Queenstown to Lake Tekapo
Queenstown to Lake Tekapo- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Travel through Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park
- Alpine views
Optional Activities
- Short hikes
- Glacier viewing
Landmarks Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park Lake Tekapo - Day 14
Lake Tekapo to Christchurch
Lake Tekapo to Christchurch- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Pass through Canterbury Plains
- Explore botanical gardens
- Visit earthquake memorials
- Discover creative street art
Landmarks Christchurch Botanical Gardens - Day 15
Christchurch to Melbourne
Christchurch to Melbourne- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Flight to Melbourne
Optional Activities
- Enjoy the café scene
- Take a riverside stroll
Landmarks Yarra River - Day 16
Melbourne
Melbourne- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of iconic laneways
- Queen Victoria Market
- Yarra River
- Federation Square
- Lush parks
Landmarks Queen Victoria Market Federation Square Yarra River - Days 17 - 18
Melbourne
Melbourne- Meals
- Breakfast, Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Great Ocean Road tour
- Phillip Island Penguin Parade
- Puffing Billy steam train ride
Landmarks Great Ocean Road Phillip Island - Day 19
Melbourne to Cairns
Melbourne to Cairns- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Flight to North Queensland
Optional Activities
- Explore the Esplanade
- Relax poolside
- Day 20
Cairns
Cairns- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Full-day Great Barrier Reef cruise
Optional Activities
- Snorkelling
- Scuba diving
- Glass-bottom boat rides
- Helicopter flight
Landmarks Great Barrier Reef - Day 21
Cairns
Cairns- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Daintree Rainforest tour
- Hartley's Crocodile Adventures
- Kuranda Scenic Railway journey
- Skyrail cableway return
- Butterfly sanctuary visit
- Aboriginal cultural centres visit
Landmarks Daintree Rainforest Hartley's Crocodile Adventures Kuranda - Day 22
Cairns to Uluru
Cairns to Uluru- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner ("Sounds of Silence" dinner under the stars)
Included Activities
- Flight to Red Centre
- Uluru sunset visit with sparkling wine
- "Sounds of Silence" dinner under the stars
Landmarks Uluru - Day 23
Uluru to Alice Springs
Uluru to Alice Springs- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sunrise at Uluru
- Travel across desert to Alice Springs
Landmarks Uluru - Day 24
Alice Springs
Alice Springs- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Simpson's Gap
- Royal Flying Doctor Service visit
- School of the Air visit
Landmarks Simpson's Gap - Day 25
Alice Springs to Sydney
Alice Springs to Sydney- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Flight to Sydney
Optional Activities
- Explore the Harbour
- Take a ferry to Manly
Landmarks Sydney Harbour Manly - Day 26
Sydney
Sydney- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Harbour lunch cruise)
Included Activities
- Morning city tour of The Rocks
- Opera House tour
- Circular Quay visit
- Botanical Gardens visit
- Harbour lunch cruise
Landmarks The Rocks Sydney Opera House Circular Quay Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney - Days 27 - 28
Sydney
Sydney- Meals
- Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner and drinks)
Included Activities
- Farewell dinner and drinks
Optional Activities
- Shopping
- Bondi Beach visit
- Blue Mountains tour
- Three Sisters visit
- Echo Point visit
- Featherdale Wildlife Park visit
Landmarks Bondi Beach Blue Mountains Three Sisters Echo Point Featherdale Wildlife Park - Day 29
Sydney
Sydney- End point
- Sydney, New South Wales, Australia (Sydney)
Included Activities
- Transfer to international airport
