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AUSTRALIA and NEW ZEALAND HIGHLIGHTS - 21 Days Melbourne to Christchurch

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From Melbourne to Christchurch
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Plan your adventure:
City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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 1 - 40
Ages 8+
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Melbourne

    Melbourne
    Start point
    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (Melbourne Airport)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Clarion Suites Gateway or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Airport transfer

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Melbourne city
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 2

    Phillip Island

    Phillip Island
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Clarion Suites Gateway or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Phillip Island Penguin Parade and Koalas Tour
    Landmarks
    Koala Conservation Reserve
    Woolamai Beach
    The Nobbies Centre
    Seal Rocks
    Summerland Bay
  4. Day 3

    Melbourne to Ayers Rock

    Melbourne to Ayers Rock
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Desert Garden hotel or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Airport transfer
    • Free day to explore the city
    Landmarks
    Uluru (Ayers Rock)
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 4

    Uluru

    Uluru
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (BBQ with beverages and snacks)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Desert Garden hotel or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Uluru day tour
    • Watching the sunset over the sacred site of Uluru with a glass of bubbly
    • Uluru: Guided Mala Walk
    • Uluru: Guided Mutitjulu Waterhole Walk
    • Aboriginal Cultural Centre
    Landmarks
    Uluru (Ayers Rock)
    Mutitjulu Waterhole
    Aboriginal Cultural Centre
  6. Day 5

    Ayers Rock to Cairns or Sydney

    Ayers Rock to Cairns or Sydney
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Shangri La Marina Cairns or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Airport transfer
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 6

    Cape Tribulation - Daintree

    Cape Tribulation - Daintree
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic Lunch in Daintree Village), Afternoon tea
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Shangri La Marina Cairns or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Cape Tribulation and Daintree Rainforest
    • Guided sightseeing
    • River cruise
    • All park entrance fees
    • Wildlife viewing
    Landmarks
    Mossman Gorge
    Daintree Village
    Daintree River
    Thornton's Beach
    Cape Tribulation
  8. Day 7

    Great Barrier Reef

    Great Barrier Reef
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Shangri La Marina Cairns or similar)

    Included Activities

    • 2 spectacular outer reef locations
    • Free use of snorkeling gear
    • Free lycra/stinger suit hire
    • A glass of wine and a snack
    Landmarks
    Great Barrier Reef
  9. Day 8

    Cairns to Sydney

    Cairns to Sydney
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (ibis Sydney Darling Harbour or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Airport transfer
    Itinerary Image 1
  10. Day 9

    Blue Mountains

    Blue Mountains
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (ibis Sydney Darling Harbour or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Blue Mountains
    • Scenic World
    • Sydney Zoo
    • Scenic ferry ride
    Landmarks
    Blue Mountains
    Scenic World
    Sydney Zoo
    Circular Quay
  11. Day 10

    Sydney

    Sydney
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (ibis Sydney Darling Harbour or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Sydney highlights
    Landmarks
    Sydney Opera House
    Sydney Harbour Bridge
    Bondi Beach
    The Rocks
    Paddington
    Mrs. Macquarie's Point
  12. Day 11

    Sydney - Coastal Tour

    Sydney - Coastal Tour
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (ibis Sydney Darling Harbour or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Sightseeing

    Optional Activities

    • Wildlife, Waterfalls and Wine Day Tour - includes Royal National Park, Symbio Wildlife Park, Morton National Park waterfall lookout, seaside lunch, and boutique wine tasting
    • Kiama Coast tour - includes Sea Cliff Bridge viewing, Kiama Blowhole, Illawarra Fly Treetop Walk, Fitzroy Falls, and optional wine tasting
    Landmarks
    Royal National Park
    Symbio Wildlife Park
    Morton National Park
    Stanwell Tops Lookout
    Sea Cliff Bridge
    Kiama Blowhole
    Illawarra Fly Treetop Walk
    Fitzroy Falls
  13. Day 12

    Sydney to Auckland

    Sydney to Auckland
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Mercure Auckland hotel or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Airport transfer
    • Free day to explore the city
    Landmarks
    Auckland
    Itinerary Image 1
  14. Day 13

    Rotorua

    Rotorua
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Traditional Maori Hangi Buffet Lunch), Snack
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Mercure Auckland hotel or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Guided sightseeing
    • Entry ticket
    • Maori Cultural Performance
    • Traditional Maori Hangi Buffet Lunch
    Landmarks
    Auckland Central
    Waikato Region
    Tirau
    Te Puia
    Rotorua
  15. Day 14

    Hobbiton - Waitomo Caves

    Hobbiton - Waitomo Caves
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Snack
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Mercure Auckland hotel or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Guided sightseeing
    • Waitomo glowworm caves
    • Hobbiton
    • Mitai Maori Village

    Optional Activities

    • Rotorua's Polynesian Spa - $40 pp
    Landmarks
    Auckland Central
    Waikato Region
    Hobbiton Movie Set
    Karapiro
    Otorohanga
    Waitomo Big Bird & Miniature Animal Petting Farm
    Waitomo Glowworm Caves
    Mitai Maori Village
  16. Day 15

    Auckland to Queenstown

    Auckland to Queenstown
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Holiday Inn Queenstown or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Airport transfer

    Optional Activities

    • Queenstown Skyline Gondola Ride - $40 pp
    Landmarks
    Queenstown
    Lake Wakatipu
    Remarkables Mountain Range
    Itinerary Image 1
  17. Day 16

    Mt Cook

    Mt Cook
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Holiday Inn Queenstown or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Sightseeing
    Landmarks
    Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park
    Kawarau Gorge
    Lindis Pass
    Lake Pukaki
    Tasman Glacier
  18. Day 17

    Milford Sound

    Milford Sound
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Holiday Inn Queenstown or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Milford Sound Nature Cruise with return luxury coach transfers
    Landmarks
    Milford Sound
    Lake Wakatipu
    Te Anau
    Milford Road
    Mitre Peak
    Pembroke Glacier
  19. Day 18

    Queenstown to Franz Josef

    Queenstown to Franz Josef
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Scenic hotel or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Sightseeing on the way to Franz Josef
    Landmarks
    Lake Dunstan
    Lake Wanaka
    Lake Hawea
    Makarora
    Mount Aspiring World Heritage Park
    Haast Pass
    Paringa River
    Franz Josef Glacier
  20. Day 19

    Franz Josef

    Franz Josef
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Scenic hotel or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Free day to explore

    Optional Activities

    • Scenic cruise and rainforest walk ($95 / person)
    • Kayak adventure ($85 / person)
    Landmarks
    Lake Mapourika
    Okarito Kiwi Sanctuary
  21. Day 20

    Franz Josef to Christchurch - TranzAlpine Scenic Train

    Franz Josef to Christchurch - TranzAlpine Scenic Train
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sudima Christchurch Airport hotel or similar)

    Included Activities

    • TranzAlpine Scenic Train
    • Transfer to train stn
    Landmarks
    Greymouth Train Station
    Arthur's Pass
    Christchurch Train Station
  22. Day 21

    Christchurch

    Christchurch
    End point
    Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand (Christchurch airport)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Airport shuttle/transfer
    Landmarks
    Christchurch

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