Holiday Overview
An epic 21 day adventure spanning 4 Australian States and both of New Zealand's main islands. Savour the best of the Antipodes on this 3 week tour, from the hustle and bustle of Melbourne head deep into the dusty outback and Red Centre, contrast this with the blue ocean of tropical Queensland, the lush rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef and of course photogenic Sydney Harbour. Travel onwards to the mountains and glaciers of New Zealand's South Island and enjoy the scenery from one of the world’s great rail journeys, the Tranz Alpine Express. Experience some Maori culture in the North Island in the geo thermal centre of Rotorua before concluding your sojourn in Auckland
Start Melbourne End Auckland (V.V)
21 nights / 22 days
Places visited: Victoria, Northern Territory, Queensland, New South Wales, North & South islands New Zealand
Highlights;
Enjoy cosmopolitan city of Melbourne
Visit the Red Centre of Australia
Experience the Great Barrier Reef and Rain Forest
See Sydney & The Blue Mountains
Cruise on the waters of Milford Sound
Travel on the TranzAlpine Train
Learn about Maori culture in Geo Thermal Rotorua
Ultimate Australia & New Zealand includes:
- Flights
- 3 nights accommodation Melbourne
- Great Ocean Road Tour
- 2 nights accommodation Uluru
- Sounds of Silence Dinner
- 1 night accommodation Alice Springs
- 3 nights accommodation Cairns
- Great Barrier Reef & rain forest tour
- 3 nights accommodation Sydney
- Blue Mountains tour
- 2 nights accommodation Queenstown
- Milford Sound Tour
- 2 nights accommodation Mount Cook
- Mount Cook Helicopter Flight
- 2 nights accommodation Christchurch
- TranzAlpine train tour
- 2 nights accommodation Rotorua
- Te Puia Geo Thermal & Maori Tour
- Hobbiton Tour
- 1 night accommodation Auckland
Day 1 - Melbourne
Arrive in Melbourne, spend the rest of the day at leisure
Day 2 - Melbourne & the Great Ocean road
Spend the day exploring the stunning coastline of the Great Ocean Road, which is considered by many to be one of the worlds most scenic coastal drives.
Staying at Batman's Hill On Collins
Day 3 - Melbourne at leisure
Have a day at leisure exploring the Victoria state capital, Melbourne. Perhaps savour the gourmet cuisine or locally roasted coffee, if you are wanting to venture further afield day tours are available to the wine producing Yarra Valley, or nearby Phillip Island, home to its famous penguin parade.
Staying at Batman's Hill On Collins
Day 4 - Melbourne - Uluru / Ayers Rock
Catch a domestic flight from Melbourne to the heart of the Red Centre and the iconic resort of Ayers Rock. Tonight enjoy a once in a liftime dining experience, The Sounds of Silence
Day 5 - Uluru at leisure
Enjoy a day's leisure exploring Uluru at your own pace. Ask your consultant about some of the day tours available, these include a viait to the nearby Kata Tjuta rocks (also know as The Olgas), an Uluru base walk, or a helicopter trip.
Staying at The Lost Camel Hotel - Ayers Rock Resort
Day 6 - Uluru - Alice Springs
Today take the AAT Kings coachtransfer from Uluru to Alice Springs. Your Driver Guide will provide comprehensive commentary as you pass through the beautiful rugged scenery of the outback.
Day 7 - Alice Springs - Cairns
Take the domestic flight to Cairns in north tropical Queensland. Spend the rest of the day at leisure.
Day 8 - Cairns & The Great Barrier Reef
Spend the day exploring The Great Barrier Reef.
Staying at Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Day 9 - Cairns & The Rainforest
Spend the day exploring Cape Tribulation and the Daintree Rainforest.
Staying at Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Day 10 - Cairns - Sydney
Fly South to New South Wales and Sydney. Spend the rest of the day at leisure
Day 11 - Sydney & Blue Mountains
Take a day tour to the nearby Blue Mountains.
Staying at Parkroyal Darling Harbour Hotel
Day 12 - Sydney at leisure
Take a full day to explore Sydney at your own pace, perhaps take a tour of the Opera House or enjoy a harbour cruise. The more energetic may consider partaking in the Sydney Bridgeclimb.
Staying at Parkroyal Darling Harbour Hotel
Day 13 - Sydney - Queenstown
Take the Trans-Tasman flight to Queenstown in the heart of the South Islands Remarkable Mountians. Spend the rest of the day at leisure.
Day 14 - Queenstown & Milford Sound
Take a full day tour to Fjordland National Park and Milford Sound. Ask your consultant regarding options to upgrade to a scenic flight transfer.
Staying at Heritage Queenstown
Day 15 - Queenstown - Mount Cook
Take the coach from Queenstown to Mount Cook. In the afternoon perhaps vist the Sir Edmund Hillary museum or take a short hike on one of the many local trails.
Day 16 - Mount Cook
Today take a thrilling helicpoter ride over the Southern Alps, complete with a snow field landing.
Staying at Hermitage Hotel
Day 17 - Mount Cook to Christchurch
Spend the morning at leisure in Mount Cook and catch a coach in the afternoon onto Christchurch
Day 18 - Arthur's Pass
This morning catch the TranzAlpine train to Arthurs Pass, at the station you will be met by your tour guide to experience the best of Arthur's Park National Park. Travel back to Christchurch by luxury vehicle.
Staying at BreakFree on Cashel
Day 19 - Christchurch - Rotorua
Take the short domestic flight to Rotorua, the Maori cultural and Geo Thermal centre of the North Island. Spend the rest of the day at leisure.
Day 20 - Rotorua
Visit Te Puia & Whakarewarewa Geothermal Valley, the centre of Māori art & culture and home to the world-famous Pohutu Geyser.
Day 21 - Rotorua - Auckland
Travel from Rotorua to Auckland, via the Hobbiton movie set, as featured in Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings and Hobbit Trilogies
Day 22 - Auckland
Today your tour concludes in Auckland
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