Holiday Overview
This 2 week trip showcases some of Australia and New Zealand's best scenery and Wildlife. Starting in New Zealand's South Island, experience the dark skies and stunning vistas of Lake Tekapo, before venturing on to Queenstown, overlooking the Remarkable Mountain Range and the gateway to Milford Sound. Then its onto Australia, see Sydney and its beautiful harbour and the adjacent Blue Mountains. Travel to tropical Queensland, the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rain Forrest, before finishing in cosmopolitan Melbourne, with a tour to see the famous penguins of Phillip Island.
14 Nights / 15 Days
Start Christchurch, finish Melbourne (can be done in reverse)
Countries visited: Australia and New Zealand
Highlights:
Rugged Queenstown and Milford Sound
Blue Mountains Tour
Great Barrier Reef & Daintree Rain Forrest
Wildlife of Phillip Island
Natural Wonders of Australia & New Zealand includes:
- Flights
- 1 Night accommodation Christchurch
- Car Hire or Coach Transfers in New Zealand
- 1 night accommodation Lake Tekapo
- 3 nights accommodation Queenstown
- Milford Sound Tour
- 3 nights accommodation Sydney
- Blue Mountains Tour
- 3 nights accommodation Cairns
- Great Barrier Reef Cruise & Rain Forrest Tour
- 3 nights accommodation Melbourne
- Phillip Island Tour
Day 1 - Christchurch
Arrive in Christchurch and spend the rest of the day at leisure
Featured accommodation
BreakFree on Cashel
Day 2 - Lake Tekapo
Either self drive or take the inter city coach transfer to Lake Tekapo. Picturesque by day and dazzling by night, Lake Tekapo is part of a UNESCO Dark Sky Reserve, making it the perfect spot for stargazing.
Featured accommodation
Peppers Bluewater Resort
Day 3 - Queenstown
Continue onwards to Queenstown, your base for 3 nights by self drive or coach transfer.
Featured accommodation
Heritage Queenstown
Day 4 - Queenstown
Enjoy a full day tour to the stunning Milford Sound. Ask your consultant for options regarding upgrading to enjoy a scenic flight transfer.
Featured accommodation
Heritage Queenstown
Day 5 - Queenstown
Enjoy a full day at leisure in Queenstown. Ask your consutant with reagards to the many options avalible for day trips and tours, or just go for a walk by the lake to soak up the scenery
Featured accommodation
Heritage Queenstown
Day 6 - Sydney
Take the Trans Tasman flight to one of the worlds most iconic cities. Spend the rest of the day exploring at leisure
Featured accommodation
Rydges Sydney Harbour
Day 7 - Sydney & The Blue Mountains
Take a full day to enjoy the scenery and Australian wildlife abundant in the Blue Mountains
Featured accommodation
Rydges Sydney Harbour
Unmissable Experiences
AEA Blue Mountains Deluxe Day
Day 8 - Sydney
Enjoy a full day of leisure in Sydney, perhaps take a harbour cruise or if you would like a more physical challenge why not consider the walk to the top of the Harbour Bridge for a spectacular view of the city?
Featured accommodation
Rydges Sydney Harbour
Day 9 - Cairns
Take a domestic flight to tropical Queensland and the city of Cairns, gateway to the Rainforest and Great Barrier Reef. Spend the rest of the day at leisure
Featured accommodation
Mantra Esplanade
Day 10 - Cairns & The Rainforest
Take a full day tour to explore one of the worlds oldest rainforests.
Featured accommodation
Mantra Esplanade
Unmissable Experiences
Cape Tribulation, Daintree & Mossman
Day 11 - Cairns & The Great Barrier Reef
Take a day your to the wolrds largest living coral reef
Featured accommodation
Mantra Esplanade
Unmissable Experiences
Great Barrier Reef Cruise
Day 12 - Melbourne
Take the domestic flight to the Victoria state capital of Malbourne. Spend the rest of the day at leisure
Featured accommodation
Quality Hotel Batman's Hill On Collins
Day 13 - Melbourne & Phillip Island
A day tour full of wildlife and adventure on French & Phillip island. Look no further for Koalas and Penguins.
Featured accommodation
Quality Hotel Batman's Hill On Collins
Unmissable Experiences
French & Phillip Island Wildlife Expedition
Day 14 - Melbourne
A full day at leisure in Melbourne. There are plenty of options for excursions, including the great ocean road or the nearby vineyards of the Yarra Valley.
Featured accommodation
Quality Hotel Batman's Hill On Collins
Day 15 - Melbourne
Today your tour concludes in Melbourne
BreakFree on Cashel
Christchurch has evolved as a true cultural hub, embracing its chance to become a city re-imagined. This Christchurch accommodation is located in the heart of the CBD near Manchester and Hereford Streets, from BreakFree on Cashel, you’re in the perfect location to stroll to trendy cafes, restaurants or bars on offer.
Peppers Bluewater Resort
Peppers Bluewater Resort is set amongst the purest natural landscape. Romantic and secluded, your accommodation in Lake Tekapo reflects the beautiful landscape surrounding you.
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.
Rydges Sydney Harbour Holidays
Rydges Sydney Harbour is a significant heritage piece that makes up The Rocks, Sydney’s picturesque and historic locality and has been welcoming families and couples for years.
Image Gallery
Philip Island Koala
Queenstown
Blue Mountains
Great Barrier Reef
Daintree Rain Forrest
Tekapo
Sydney
Great Barrier Reef
Blue Mountains
Sydney
Philip Island Panguins
Melbounre
Queenstown
Daintree Crocodile
Australia Stopovers
Australia is on the other side of the world, making it really easy to include stopovers as part of your perfect itinerary. Stopover experiences can enhance or contrast with your Australian journey, so if you are looking to see the delights of Dubai, the shops of Singapore, the bustle of Bangkok, the neon of New York or the cuisine of Capetown, just let us know...
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