Overview:
This trip from Australia to New Zealand stretching over 20 days will be one of the most precious memories of your life. Starting from exotic locations like white sand beaches, national parks, rainforests, and different themed parks to luxurious experiences on cruise, you will have it all. If you seek adventure with a blend of serene ambiance then the variouswater sports and thrilling bungee jumping are the perfect combinations for your holiday. The iconic destinations and historically significant architectures of Australia and New Zealand are fully covered on this trip with professional guides. On this journey, you will travel through Melbourne and Sydney’s beautiful cities and then head towards Auckland to explore Rotorua, Christchurch, and TeAnau, amongst other attractive tourist spots. Relishing delicious dishes and basking in the blissful nature is what this once in a lifetime opportunity will offer. Each destination has unique store experiences for you, and this vacation cannot be missed.
Day to Day Travel Slate:
Day1:
On your arrival at the Tullamarine or Avalon International airport in Melbourne, you will be received by our representatives and soon transferred to the hotel.You will spend the rest of the day at leisure and relax at the hotel after the long fight. Dinner and an overnight stay in Melbourne.
Day2:
– Your journey for the day will begin with a delicious breakfast. You will then prepare for the exciting Melbourne City Tour. First, you will visit the picturesque Royal Botanical Garden filled with varied species of flora and then head for the impressive Town Hall. Next, you will move on to the National Tennis Centre, the 1956 Olympic Venue, and Bourke Street Mall. Bourke Street will give you quite a scenario of the hustle-bustle of city life. After that, you will visit the popular St. Patrick’s Cathedral and Shrine of Remembrance, which has a calm and serene environment. You will then proceed to the Melbourne Cricket Ground for a professionally guided tour followed by a trip to Philip Island. You can watch the Penguins parade at Philip Islandas spectacular as it sounds and later enjoy the stunning white beaches along the rugged shores by the Southern Coastline. After the whole day of sightseeing, you will return to your hotel for dinner and an overnight stay
Day3:
After a sumptuous breakfast, you will head for the magnificent heritage site “The Great Ocean Road.” It is a fascinating drive of 243 km and stretches along the southern coastline of Australia. The destination has gained quite popular because of the gorgeous Twelve Apostles’ located off the shore. Upon descending the steep Gibson Steps, you can witness the might blue ocean right in front of you. You can spend time at leisure on the exquisite beaches and witness the stunning Loch Arc Gorge. During sunset, you can also glance at thecolorful sky, ocean, and landscapes all at the same time and then retreat to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day4:
As soon as you finish your breakfast, today you will move to the airport and board a flight to Brisbane. Brisbane, the capital of Queensland, is the third-largest city in Australia. It is situated close to the beautiful Brisbane River and has a historic setting surrounded by greenery. On your arrival, you will be received and transferred to Gold Coast with a long drive with an en-route encounter of the famous Storey Bridge. You will check in to the hotel as you reach and then go for a walk on the glorious Surfers Paradise Beach. Dinner and overnight stay will be in the hotel on the Gold Coast
Day5:
With an early morning breakfast at the hotel, you will get ready to visit the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary. It is an attractive tourist spot and a hub for a wide range of Australian indigenous wildlife. Next, you can discover the breathtakingunderwater world and witness the colourful aquatic lives like the whale, penguins, dolphins, seals, etc. at the Sea World. You can also enjoy thrilling water sports and entertainments present there and have lots of fun. After the exciting day, you will return to the hotel at Gold Coast for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day6:
With an early morning breakfast at the hotel, you will check-out and fly to Cairns. The city of the Cairns acts as a gateway to the Great Barrier Reef of Australia. On your arrival, you will be received, and after check-in to the hotel, you can have a stroll on the exquisite beaches and enjoy the captivating city. Dinner and overnight stay will be in the hotel at Cairns.
Day7:
After breakfast, get ready for an eventful day of the excursion at the Big Cat Green Island, along with a tour of the Great Barrier Reef. With a luxurious catamaran cruise, you will be shifted to the stunning white beaches. Explore the glorious island stocked with lush green emerald pants. Next, you will enter the boat with a glass bottom to enjoy the mystical water world and witness the marvellous reef. The orange starfishes sticking around amidst the vibrantly colourful fishes and other aquatic creatures. You can also participate in water sports for fun if you wish to retreat to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Day8:
With a mouth-watering breakfast, you will begin your trip. Then you will head towards Kuranda for sightseeing for the rest of the day through its winding Scenic Sky Rails. You can have a nice time at the museum and shopping for a souvenir from the shop. Next, you will get ready for an extraordinarily mesmerizing journey by the Kuranda Railway. The route will pass through carved tunnels and via bridges with spectacular scenery. You will also witness the gurgling waterfalls at the Barron Gorge before reaching the Kuranda Station. Boarding the Sky rail running above the gorgeous rainforest and enjoying the simple glide is heavenly. Stopping en-route and walking for a while in the greenery will be a very calming experience, after which you will return to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Day9:
You will begin your day with a tasty breakfast and then move to Cairns Airport to board a flight to Sydney. On your arrival at Sydney Airport, you will be soon transferred to the hotel for check-in. You will visit the internationally famous Opera House along with a professional guide to demonstrate in the evening. You will then relish the cool sea breeze along with the marvellous Harbour Bridge view and return to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day10:
Your day will start with a healthy breakfast and begin with the wonderful city tour of Sydney. The first half of the day will be sightseeing popular destinations like Manly Beach, Milsons Point, and Darling Harbour. You will witness Darling Harbour and Sydney Opera House on the way to Manly Beach, where you will take a lazy walk by the Corso. Next, you will go to Milsons Point to experience a splendid view of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge. You will also enjoy a breathtaking sight of the vast Pacific Ocean from North Head Lookout. After a blissful day at Manly Beach, you will return to Sydney through the dynamic locales of Neutral Bay and Mosman, and your city tour will come to a closure at the Darling Harbour or Circular Quay. After that, there are optional activities and trips where you can engage according to your own will. First of which is a visit to the Sea Life Aquarium, where more than 700 varied aquatic life species inhabit and it has 14 different themes. Then, the Sydney Tower Eye, the tallest building in Sydney, which provides an exclusive 4D experience of the Darling Harbour and its surroundings. Later in the evening, you can also go to the King Street Wharf and take admission to the Sydney Showboat Cruise, a luxurious affair offering 3-course deluxe dinner, stunning Harbor views, and an hour-long live cabaret show by Australian Cast.
Day11:
Soon after breakfast, you will proceed to either Blue Mountains or Hunter Valley, as per your choice. The Blue Mountains is a world heritage site with fascinating scenic beauty like steep gorges, rapid waterfalls, deep eucalyptus forests, soaring cliffs, and historical caves. It is known for its biodiversity and the neighbouring Wildlife Parks. You will visit the Scenic World, where you can enjoy thrilling rides and witness the magnificent Katoomba Falls, Three Sisters, and Jamison Valley. You will also be served a delicious lunch on this trip.
On the other hand, Hunter Valley has a majestic ambience encapsulated by nature. This destination has more than 100 wineries where you can spend a delightful day relish different types of wines and flavourful food. You can savour unique samples of Australian Wines and port at the world-renowned Drayton’s Family Wines, along with some cheese and crackers to go with it. The Savannah Estate also has some fine wines to offer that you can also take back home as souvenirs. Lunch will be some super yummy wood-fired pizza. You can also have a personal tasting that our exclusive small boutique offers and spend time at leisure in the Hunter Valley village. The chocolate shop there is also a must-visit. You can then return to Sydney in the evening after a splendid day.
Day12:
After a healthy breakfast at the hotel, you will check-out and catch your flight to Auckland. On your arrival, you will be received and transferred to the hotel for check-in. Auckland is well known for its panoramic landscapes varying from dense tropical rainforests to magnificent white beaches. You will soon head out to discover the wonderful city of Auckland, which is the largest Polynesian city in the world. First, you will witness the fascinating motorway Harbour Bridge comprising of eight lanes located over the Waitemata Harbour. Next will bethe Westhaven Marina, one of the largest Marinas and a hub for more than 2000 boats, yachts, and launches. After that, you will visit Queen Street, which was said to be a canal leading to sea once but is now a busy and dynamic Central Business District (CBD), where you can also buy souvenirs and shop. Auckland Waterfront, which you will visit next, is the best destination acting as the nucleus of the city. Lastly, you will enjoy the city’s brilliant views from the mightyAuckland Sky Tower Observatory Deck, 328 meters, the tallest iconic building in the Southern Hemisphere. After the long day, you will return to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day13:
Today, you will spend the entire day sightseeing in Rotorua. This place is a favourite tourist spot because of the various means of relaxation like the bubbling mud pools, shooting geysers, natural hot springs, and interesting Maori culture. You will visit theWhakarewarewa Thermal Reserve, a geothermal spot in the Taupo Volcanic Zone, giving rise to as many as 500 hot spring pools and seven active geysers. The Maori show put up an entertaining activity that you will cherish, followed by the Sheep Shearing Show at Agrodome. Later in the evening, you will drive back to Auckland for an overnight stay.
Day14:
You will have your breakfast and then leave for Christchurch by flight. As soon as you arrive, you will head towards thesouth-east coast of New Zealand’s Southern Island to reach Dunedin. It is known as the Scottish city, which is famous for its Maori culture and heritage. The Victorian and Edwardian architecture and structures are a delight. Dinner and overnight stay will be in Dunedin.
Day15:
Today, you will scout the amazing city of Dunedin. First, you will visit Baldwin Street,which is known for being theworld’s steepest residential street. Then, head for the most amazing viewpoint at the height of 300 meters, the Signal Hill Lookout Point, providing mesmerizing glimpses of the city and Otago Harbour. The next spot is Dunedin Railway station, which is one of the finest specimens of Edwardian Architecture in New Zealand. It will be followed by a visit to Yellow Eyed Penguin Reserve and Albatross Colony, dedicated to Yellow-Eyed Penguin and Albatross, respectively. After that, the next destination will be the exquisite town of TeAnau, located by the captivating TeAnau Lake and acting as a passage to Milford sound. On your arrival, you will witness the ecstatic Glowworm caves comprised of limestones and are a natural wonder of bioluminescent glow-worms. Overnight stay will be at TeAnau.
Day16:
After breakfast, we will visit the very popular tourist attraction and 8th natural wonder of New Zealand, Milford Sound. On the way, you will also notice theTeAnau Lake, which is located in the southern part of New Zealand and is the biggest glacial lake. Next, you will witness a group of lakes called “Mirror Lakes”, that portrays a reflection of the majestic Earl Mountains leaning from just above. Knobs Flat, Cascade Creek, Lake Furgus, Holyford Valley Lookout, Monkey Creek, Hummer Tunnel, and Chasm Waterfall are quite charming sites as well. After that, you will board the luxurious Milford SoundCruise and glide amidst the stunning sceneries of Fjord Land National Park to witness extraordinary sights from Mitre Peak. It is one of the best places for photography, and that will be followed by a visit to the Browne Waterfalls, where the gurgling sound echoes, falling from such a great height. In the evening, after the magnificent trip, you will head towards Queenstown, the vibrant capital of New Zealand. Dinner and overnight stay will be in the hotel at Queenstown.
Day17:
With a proper breakfast, you will set out for a thrilling bungee jumping point by the Kawarau River. On reaching, you will explore Arrow Town, which is a historical spot where gold mines were located. Next, you will hop into the Skyline Gondola Ride to proceed to Bob Peak, which shows some captivating overview of Queenstown. You will then spend the afternoon experiencing an adventurous Jet Boat Ride in the Kawarau River and capture some brilliant pictures in the lap of nature alongside Lake Wakatipu. After the fun day, you can walk around in the locale by the Queenstown Waterfront Area. Overnight stay will be in Queenstown.
Day18:
Today, you will move towards the Puzzling world. It is an outdoor maze with various layers and optical illusion rooms and puzzles at every table in the cafe at Wanaka. You will also visit the second largest lake, Lake Tekapo, and enjoy its serene ambiance enveloped between snow-capped peaks. Its water stands still, and one can observe the turquoise blue color of it. Dinner and overnight stay will be in the hotel at Tekapo.
Day19:
You will start your day with an excellent breakfast at the hotel and then go for the commonly called Garden City, Christchurch. It constitutes of gorgeous gardens, parks, and streets beautified by trees on either side. Next, you will spend the day relaxing in your room at the hotel and have a city walk through the neighborhood. Overnight stay and dinner in the hotel at Christchurch.
Day20:
As your vacation comes to an end, you will savour your delicious breakfast and then proceed to the Christchurch Airport for your return journey to your country with lots of memories to cherish.
Inclusions:
- Accommodation and daily breakfast
- City Tours as per itinerary
- All Tours and Transfers
- Return Airport transfers
- Australia and New Zealand Visa Charges
Exclusions:
- Government Service Tax 5% as applicable
- Any items of personal nature viz. telephone, beverages, laundry, Tips gratuities etc and other things not mentioned in our itinerary.
- Any other service or meal which is not mentioned in above inclusions.
- Costs of meals on internal domestic flights are not included in the tour price.
- Cost of excursions, sightseeing tours, entrance fees, and local guides availed of by the passengers, other than what is mentioned in the package inclusions
- Any increase in the airfare, fuel surcharge taxes charged by the airlines on the air ticket before the issuance of flight tickets, taxes shall be charged extra irrespective of the booking date
- Tips, porterage, entry tickets to sites, photography and video making fees at the site, laundry and phone calls
- Cost of Extension/ Deviation of the air ticket as per actual at the time of ticketing
- The hotel is subject to availability at the time of confirmation.
- The itinerary shared is tentative and is subject to change at the time of confirmation
- Anything not mentioned in the price inclusions column, such as currency fluctuation
- Surcharges might be applicable in case the dates fall under any Event / Trade Fairs in Australia
- Any Bond (Hotel will require cash or credit card bond & Rental car company will require credit card bond) during stay, from client.
- Waiting or additional transfer fees if clients miss shuttle transfers or transfers booked for a specific time
- International and Domestic Airfares with taxes for and from Australia
- Cost of Travel Insurance or any other insurance
- Additional transfer, if any.
- Toll, parking & Fuel at all destinations as well as hotels.
