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.
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Quality Hotel Batman's Hill On Collins
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The Langham
Day 2 - Melbourne
Explore cosmopolitan Melbourne with a 24 hour hop on hop off bus ticket.
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Quality Hotel Batman's Hill On Collins
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The Langham
Day 3 - Melbourne
Enjoy a full day at leisure in Melbourne. Ask your consultant for information on optional day tours and excursions.
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Quality Hotel Batman's Hill On Collins
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The Langham
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?
Featured accommodation
Copthorne Hotel Auckland City
Unmissable Experiences
Bay of Islands Extension
Day 5 - Auckland
A full day at leisure to explore Auckland.
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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.
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Intercontinental Wellington
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.
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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.
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Heritage Queenstown
Day 9 - Queenstown
Enjoy a full day of leisure in Queenstown, ask you consultant regarding the many tours and excursions available.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Parkroyal Darling Harbour Hotel
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Shangri-La Hotel, Sydney
Day 13 - Sydney
Enjoy a full day at leisure exploring the delights of Sydney.
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Parkroyal Darling Harbour Hotel
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Shangri-La Hotel, Sydney
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.
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Parkroyal Darling Harbour Hotel
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Shangri-La Hotel, Sydney
Day 15 - Sydney
Your itinerary concludes today in Sydney
Quality Hotel Batman's Hill On Collins, Melbourne Holidays
Batman’s Hill on Collins is located in the Central Business District of Melbourne, opposite the Southern Cross train station. It offers 2 stylish restaurants and 2 bars, plus 24-hour room service.
The Langham, Melbourne Holidays
Situated on the banks of the Yarra River, The Langham Melbourne features an indoor swimming pool with views across the city. The elegant interior includes a grand marble staircase, cascading fountains and magnificent chandeliers.
Copthorne Hotel Auckland City
Simple, sophisticated, and designed for comfort. Copthorne Hotel Auckland City is centrally located, making it the perfect base to explore the city or attend conferences. Nearby you’ll find Queen Street shopping, the Central Business District, and University of Auckland. This hotel is just a 10-minute walk away from the Viaduct Basin and Spark Arena.
Intercontinental Wellington
Adjacent to Wellington’s waterfront, InterContinental Wellington is a global five-star hotel located in the heart of Wellington city. It is the seamless and personal service that makes InterContinental Wellington one of the best luxury hotels in Wellington. You will experience truly memorable moments and get the insider knowledge from the award-winning Concierge team, to help you discover the arts, events, shopping, and culinary culture. Discover the glamour, sophistication and unrivalled heritage that InterContinental Wellington has to offer
Heritage Queenstown
Queenstown, New Zealand’s mountain playground, is one of the great alpine regions of the world and the charming Heritage Queenstown Hotel calls this place home - the resort offers a hotel experience certain to leave you breathless.
PARKROYAL Darling Hotel, Sydney Holidays
PARKROYAL Darling Harbour offers views of Darling Harbour and the city skyline and features a restaurant, a fully equipped fitness centre and free cable TV. It is located in Sydney CBD (Central Business District) just a 5 minutes’ walk to Chinatown and Town Hall Station
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