Holiday Overview
Visit some of the best highlights either side of the Tasman Sea by exploring Australia and New Zealand’s most popular cities. You will experience this adventure using virtually all modes of transport; planes, train and automobiles. There is stark contrast on this trip as you discover Australia’s cosmopolitan’s cities of Melbourne and Sydney to the volcanic plateau’s, mountains and lakes of New Zealand. Australia and New Zealand will give you such different landscapes in such a short period of time and this is one of the best ways to see them both.
Start Melbourne End Sydney (V.V)
14 nights / 15 days
States visited: Victoria, New South Wales & New Zealand
Highlights;
Enjoy cosmopolitan city of Melbourne
Cross the Tasman sea to explore Auckland, New Zealand
Train to Wellington across the volcanic tundra of North Island
Walks the lakes of Queenstown
Milford Sound cruise on the JUCY cruise
Soak up the sight in the Blue Mountains just outside Sydney.
Australia and New Zealand Combined includes:
- 3 Nights Accommodation Melbourne
- 2 Nights Accommodation Auckland
- Northern Explorer Train to Wellington
- 2 Nights Accommodation Wellington
- 4 Nights Accommodation Queenstown
- Milford Sound Cruise
- Queenstown Gondola and Star Gazing Tour
- 3 Nights Accommodation Sydney
- Blue Mountains Tour
Day 1 - Melbourne
Arrive in Melbourne. Check into your chosen hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure.
Day 2 - Melbourne
Explore cosmopolitan Melbourne with a 24 hour hop on hop off bus ticket.
Staying at Batman's Hill On Collins
Day 3 - Melbourne
Enjoy a full day at leisure in Melbourne. Ask your consultant for information on optional day tours and excursions.
Staying at Batman's Hill On Collins
Day 4 - Melbourne - Auckland
Take the flight across the Tasman sea to Auckland. Check into your chosen hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure.
Why not extend your New Zealand trip with an 'unmissable experience' to the Bay of Islands before starting this part of your itinerary?
Day 5 - Auckland
A full day at leisure to explore Auckland.
Staying at Copthorne Hotel Auckland City
Day 6 - Auckland – Wellington (Northern Explorer Train)
Depart Auckland for Wellington on the Northern Explorer You will see stunning river gorges, Mount Ruapehu, the volcanic plateau and New Zealand farmland - all from our panoramic windows or open air viewing decks allowing you the best possible views.
Please note the current schedule operates Monday, Thursday & Saturday, departing Auckland 07:45 arriving Wellington 18:25.
Day 7 - Wellington
A full day of leisure to explore Wellington, perhaps take the cable car to the Mount Victoria lookout for a panoramic view of the city, make sure you visit Hannah’s Laneway, to sample some of the local gourmet produce.
Staying at Intercontinental Wellington
Day 8 - Wellington – Queenstown
Take the short flight from Wellington to Queenstown. Check into your hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure.
Day 9 - Queenstown
Enjoy a full day of leisure in Queenstown, ask you consultant regarding the many tours and excursions available.
Staying at Heritage Queenstown
Day 10 - Queenstown and Milford Sound
Take a full day tour to enjoy a cruise on Milford Sound. The tour includes hotel pick up and drop off, coach transfer to Milford Sound and a JUCY Cruise, along with an informative commentary and plenty of photo opportunities throughout the day.
Staying at Heritage Queenstown
Day 11 - Queenstown
Spend the day at leisure, perhaps take a walk by the lake or just enjoy the stunning views. In the evening take the Gondola to the top of the mountain for a stargazing guide to the Southern skies.
Staying at Heritage Queenstown
Day 12 - Queenstown – Sydney
Today catch a flight back to Australia and the beautiful city of Sydney, with it famous skyline and harbour. Check into your hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure. Perhaps take a walk through the Botanic Gardens to “Mrs Maquarie’s Chair” for a great view of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge.
Day 13 - Sydney
Enjoy a full day at leisure exploring the delights of Sydney.
Staying at Parkroyal Darling Harbour Hotel
Day 14 - Sydney & The Blue Mountains
Take a full day tour to the Blue Mountains, your guide will take you off the beaten track to visit remote lookout locations and discuss the history, flora and fauna of this magnificent region.
Staying at Parkroyal Darling Harbour Hotel
Day 15 - Sydney
Your itinerary concludes today in Sydney
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- Wellington
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- Milford Sound
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- Auckland
- Wellington
- Queenstown
- Sydney
- Receive a free case of wine
- Save £300 per booking book by 31 October
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- Sydney
- Wellington
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- Auckland
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- Save £300 per booking book by 31 October
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