New Zealand & Australia in 19 days - Land of the Long White Cloud & Eastern Oz - SUPERIOR

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An unforgettable journey through the natural wonders and cities of New Zealand & Australia! Touch down in Auckland and marvel at the geothermal activity of Rotorua. Discover the landscapes of Queenstown, on the shores of Lake Wakatipu before heading to Sydney, home of the iconic Opera House! Discover the abundant Great Barrier Reef in Cairns and get to kn...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Auckland
    • Queenstown
    • Rotorua
    • Cairns
    • Melbourne
    • Sydney

What's this trip about?

    An unforgettable journey through the natural wonders and cities of New Zealand & Australia! Touch down in Auckland and marvel at the geothermal activity of Rotorua. Discover the landscapes of Queenstown, on the shores of Lake Wakatipu before heading to Sydney, home of the iconic Opera House! Discover the abundant Great Barrier Reef in Cairns and get to know the diverse cultures of Melbourne!

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - max of 9 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportRound trip airfare and all internal transport included
Start CityAuckland
End CityAuckland

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Cultural
  • Local Immersion & Homestays
  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife

Destinations

  • Australia
  • New Zealand

Attractions

  • Auckland
  • Bar
  • Blue Mountains
  • Cairns
  • Great Ocean Road
  • Melbourne
  • Milford Sound
  • Queenstown
  • Rotorua
  • Sydney

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic sightseeing
  • History
  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion
  • Nature
  • Ruins & Archaeology

Trip includes

    • Departures from the main US airports.
    • International flights: US - Auckland, Queenstown - Sydney, Melbourne - US.
    • Internal flights: Auckland - Rotorua, Rotorua - Queenstown, Sydney - Cairns, Cairns - Melbourne.*
    • 18 nights hotel accommodation in Superior and Luxury category hotels.
    • 18 breakfasts.
    • Transfers between airports and hotels by shared coach. **
    • Visits and entrance fees as indicated in the itinerary.
    • All air taxes and fuel surcharge.
    • This itinerary is independent and you will not be accompanied by a guide.

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Itinerary

Day 1: US - Night on board

Ready to experience the dramatic scenery and breathtaking landscapes of New Zealand? Arrive at your US departure airport, ready to board a flight to Auckland. Night on board.

Day 2: Night on board

Continue your journey to New Zealand. Due to the time difference, you will lose a day on your outward journey but will gain it on your return journey. You are not in flight for two days.

Day 3: Auckland

Touch down in Auckland, situated on the North Island and one of the largest cities in New Zealand. Take a shared transfer to your hotel and, once settled, enjoy the remainder of the day to get to know this vibrant city at your leisure.* Auckland is located between two...

Day 4: Auckland

Breakfast at the hotel. Relish a free day in Auckland to explore the city's most emblematic sights. Why not take in the views of the city from the top of the Sky Tower or pay a visit to the fantastic Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki to admire almost 1000 years of nat...

Day 5: Auckland

Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy your final day in Auckland to explore at your leisure. Perhaps soak up the natural beauty of this region at the Auckland Botanical Gardens or walk to the top of One Tree Hill at Cornwall Park to enjoy excellent views of the city. Great ne...

Day 6: Auckland - Rotorua

Breakfast at the hotel. Leave Auckland behind today as you take a shared transfer to the airport to catch a flight to Rotorua. Arrive and take a shared transfer to the hotel to check-in.* The remainder of the day is free to explore Rotorua at your leisure, a city set ...

Day 7: Rotorua

Breakfast at the hotel. Experience the healing properties of Rotorua's unique geothermal activity today with a Hell's Gate Thermal Experience! Travel to Hell's Gate, Rotorua's most active geothermal reserve. For more than 700 years Hell's Gate, or Tikitere as it is kn...

Day 8: Rotorua

Breakfast at the hotel. Take a day at your leisure to explore the natural wonders of Rotorua at your leisure. Why not treat yourself to an indulgent day at one of the city's excellent thermal spas or visit the towering Redwoods at Whakarewarewa Forest? We recommend an...

Day 9: Rotorua - Queenstown

Breakfast at the hotel. Take a shared transfer to Rotorua airport for a flight to Queenstown. On arrival, take a shared transfer to the hotel and get settled in before enjoying the remainder of the day at your leisure.* Queenstown sits within a breathtaking region on ...

Day 10: Queenstown

Breakfast at the hotel. Spend the day exploring the landscapes of Queenstown at your leisure. The region is known for its adventure sports as well as its excellent wine production and vineyards. Don't miss out on the opportunity to visit one of New Zealand's most asto...

Day 11: Queenstown

Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a final day at your leisure to explore the exquisite landscapes and laid-back charms of Queenstown. Make the most of your last moments in New Zealand by taking an optional adrenalin-pumping jet boat ride or an adventurous zip-lining excur...

Day 12: Queenstown - Sydney

Breakfast at the hotel. Your adventure 'downunder' continues today as you head to Australia! At the indicated time take a shared transfer to the airport to catch a flight to Sydney. Arrive in Sydney, one of Australia's biggest cities, known for its Opera House and vib...

Day 13: Sydney

Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a day at your leisure. Why not indulge in some shopping or make like a local and head down to Bondi Beach to watch the surfers and kick-back on the beach. We recommend an optional panoramic tour to get to know the city better.* In the eve...

Day 14: Sydney

Breakfast at the hotel. Spend the day at your leisure, sampling the many varied and delicious cuisines of the city or enjoying more sightseeing at the city's numerous museums and galleries. We recommend an optional excursion to the Blue Mountains to explore this incre...

Day 15: Sydney - Cairns

Breakfast at the hotel. Leave Sydney behind as you transfer to the airport by coach to catch a flight to Cairns*, the famous gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and a haven of beaches, culture and laid-back living. Arrive and transfer by coach to the hotel. If time allo...

Day 16: Cairns

Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a day at your leisure to get to know Cairns at your own pace, exploring the local museums and art galleries or simply relaxing. To experience the beauty of the Great Barrier Reef up close, we recommend an optional Silverswift Day Cruise.*...

Day 17: Cairns

Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a day to relax at your leisure, perhaps doing some shopping in the city centre. If you're blessed with warm weather, why not pay a visit to Cairns Esplanade Swimming Lagoon, a popular local swimming and leisure spot with beautiful sea vie...

Day 18: Cairns - Melbourne

Breakfast at the hotel. Continue your adventure as you transfer to the airport by coach for a flight to Melbourne*, the garden city of Australia. Spend the day enjoying cosmopolitan Melbourne at your leisure. We suggest visiting its lively centre to discover its cafes...

Day 19: Melbourne

Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a day at your leisure to explore the atmospheric streets and cultural sights of Melbourne. We recommend an optional excursion to Phillip Island and the Moonlit Sanctuary.* Overnight stay in Melbourne. *Optional Full-Day Phillip Island &am...

Day 20: Melbourne

Breakfast at the hotel. Spend the day at your leisure in Melbourne, the capital of the state of Victoria. We recommend exploring the Melbourne Arts Precinct, home to the National Gallery of Victoria, or kicking back on the city's golden sand beaches. To explore furthe...

Day 21: Melbourne - Night on board

Breakfast at the hotel. It's time to bid farewell to Australia after an unforgettable journey of a lifetime through two of Oceania's most incredible countries. At the indicated time, transfer to the airport by coach to catch a flight back to the US. Night on board.* * Depending on your return flight schedule, you may not be able to enjoy breakfast this morning.

Day 22: US

Arrive back in the US and end your trip.

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Last Updated: 5/10/2024

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