29 days tour

Highlights Of Australia And New Zealand

Highlights Of Australia And New Zealand

This tour includes:

Guide

Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout, local guides.

Meals

13 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners

Others

Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Meeting - Meet Your CEO and Group Your Discover Moment: Franz Josef Your Discover Moment: Queenstown. Indigenous Peoples Interpretive Walk at Mossman Gorge. Whitsunday Islands Boating Excursion. Barrier Reef Visit. Blue Mountains Excursion. Byron Bay surf lesson. Jamison Valley Walk. Blue Mountains Scenic Railway. Coromandel Peninsula Visit. Hahei Cathedral Cove Scenic Walk. Hot Water Beach Excursion. Winery Visit. Hanmer Springs. Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise. Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park Visit. Internal flights. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

Transport

Private vehicle, plane, boat, walking

Accommodation

Hotels/motels (25nts), holiday park cabin (1nt), Rainforest cabin (2nts).

Hygieneprotocol

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Not included:

Others

Cape Tribulation - Great Barrier Reef Visit (209AUD per person) - Daintree National Park Visit (Free) - Daintree Rainforest Night Walk (45AUD per person) Whitsunday Islands - Whitsunday Islands Snorkelling (Free) Byron Bay - Skydiving (399AUD per person) - Whale Watching (89AUD per person) - Byron Bay Ocean Kayaking (89-99AUD per person) Cape Byron - Cape Byron Lighthouse Visit (Free) Sydney - Sydney Opera House Visit (43-185AUD per person) - Jet Boat Ride (85AUD per person) Coogee Beach - Coogee Beach to Bondi Beach Coastal Walk Auckland - Optional Welcome Meeting for Travellers on Combos Rotorua - Hobbiton Tour (112NZD per person) - Whitewater Rafting (109NZD per person) - Hot Springs (30-50NZD per person) - Mountain Biking (35-130NZD per person) - Zorbing (35-50NZD per person) Hahei - Hahei Boat Cruise (105NZD per person) - Sea Kayaking (135NZD per person) Wellington - Te Papa Museum Visit (Free) - Wellington Cable Car (4-7.50NZD per person) - Zealandia (9-95NZD per person) - Martinborough Wine Tour (199NZD per person) - Weta Workshop Tour (50-90NZD per person) Kaikoura - Scenic Flight (190NZD per person) - Hiking (Free) - Swimming With Dolphins (220NZD per person) - Whale Watching (145NZD per person) Franz Josef - Franz Josef Kayaking (99-129NZD per person) - Hiking (Free) - Helicopter Hike (589NZD per person) Queenstown - Gondola Ride (35-56NZD per person) - Bungee Jumping (165-205NZD per person) - Vineyard Tour (185-230NZD per person) - Ziptrek (120-170NZD per person) - Earnslaw Steamship Cruise (55-95NZD per person) - Scenic Horse Riding Tour (165-325NZD per person) - Skydiving (329NZD per person) - Queenstown Jet Boating

Flights

International flights are not included

Insurance

Travel insurance is not included

Optional

Cape Tribulation - Great Barrier Reef Visit (149AUD per person) - Daintree National Park Visit (Free) - Cape Tribulation Horseback Riding (110AUD per person) - Daintree Rainforest Night Walk (45AUD per person) Whitsunday Islands - Whitsunday Islands Snorkelling (Free) Byron Bay - Whale Watching (89AUD per person) - Hinterland and Minyon Falls Tour (139AUD per person) - Byron Bay Ocean Kayaking - Surfing Lesson Cape Byron - Cape Byron Lighthouse Visit (Free) Port Macquarie - Koala Hospital Visit (2AUD per person) Sydney - Sydney Opera House Visit (37-165AUD per person) - Jet Boat Ride (85AUD per person) - Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb - Sydney Adrenaline Bundle Coogee Beach - Coogee Beach to Bondi Beach Coastal Walk Auckland - Optional Welcome Meeting for Travellers on Combos Rotorua - Hobbiton Tour (112NZD per person) - Whitewater Rafting (89NZD per person) - Hot Springs (30-50NZD per person) - Mountain Biking (35-130NZD per person) - Zorbing (35-50NZD per person) Hahei - Hahei Boat Cruise (85NZD per person) - Sea Kayaking (115NZD per person) Wellington - Te Papa Museum Visit (Free) - Wellington Cable Car (4-7.50NZD per person) - Zealandia (9-95NZD per person) - Weta Workshop Tour (25-65NZD per person) - Martinborough Wine Tour (199NZD per person) Kaikoura - Scenic Flight (135-180NZD per person) - Hiking (Free) - Whale Watching (145NZD per person) - Swimming With Dolphins (170NZD per person) Franz Josef - Helicopter Hike (459-539NZD per person) - Franz Josef Glacier Valley Walk (79NZD per person) - Franz Josef Quad Bike (65-160NZD per person) - Franz Josef Kayaking (99-129NZD per person) - Hiking (Free) Queenstown - Paragliding (210NZD per person) - Gondola Ride (35-56NZD per person) - Bungee Jumping (165-205NZD per person) - Vineyard Tour (185-230NZD per person) - Ziptrek (120-170NZD per person) - Earnslaw Steamship Cruise (55-95NZD per person) - Shotover Canyon Swing/Shotover Canyon Fox (169-299NZD per person) - Scenic Horse Riding Tour (165-325NZD per person) - Queenstown Jet Boating - Skydiving (299-459NZD per person)

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Itinerary of your trip Highlights Of Australia And New Zealand

  • Day 1 Day 1: Cairns
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Cairns

      Arrive at any time.There are no activities planned until the evening welcome meeting. Accommodation: - Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre (or similar). Included Activities: - Welcome Meeting - Meet Your CEO and Group

  • Day 2 Day 2: Cairns/Cape Tribulation (1B, 1L)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Cairns/Cape Tribulation (1B, 1L)

      Head north to Cape Tribulation. Stop en route to explore Mossman Gorge and take an interpretive walk through the Daintree Rainforest. Accommodation: - Cape Tribulation Beach House (or similar). Meals Included: - Breakfast - Lunch Transport: - Private Vehicle 03:30 Hr(s) Included Activities: - Indigenous Peoples Interpretive Walk

  • Day 3 Day 3: Cape Tribulation (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Cape Tribulation (1B)

      With a free day, opt for a trip to the Great Barrier Reef or to explore Daintree National Park. Accommodation: - Cape Tribulation Beach House (or similar). Meals Included: - Breakfast

  • Day 4 Day 4: Cape Tribulation/Cairns (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Cape Tribulation/Cairns (1B)

      Return to Cairns in the afternoon with free time to explore this laid-back city. En route, stop by Port Douglas and opt to have lunch at a local market. Accommodation: - Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre (or similar). Meals Included: - Breakfast Transport: - Private Vehicle: Cape Tribulation to Cairns 03:30 Hr(s)

  • Day 5 Day 5: Cairns/Airlie Beach (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Cairns/Airlie Beach (1B)

      Depart early for a full day of travel to reach Airlie Beach, enjoying scenic views along the way. Accommodation: - Whitsunday Vista Holiday Apartments (or similar). Meals Included: - Breakfast Transport: - Private Vehicle 09:00 - 10:00 Hr(s)

  • Day 6 Day 6: Airlie Beach (1L)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Airlie Beach (1L)

      Set sail for a day in the Whitsunday Islands, visiting the Great Barrier Reef. Opt to swim or snorkel, and hike to an island lookout over Whitehaven Beach, known for its stunning white sand. Return to Airlie Beach for the night. Accommodation: - Whitsunday Vista Holiday Apartments (or similar). Meals Included: - Lunch Included Activities: - Whitsunday Islands Boating Excursion - Barrier Reef Visit

  • Day 7 Day 7: Airlie Beach/Byron Bay
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Airlie Beach/Byron Bay

      Fly to Brisbane and transfer to Byron Bay for two nights in this "hippie" paradise. Accommodation: - Byron Beachcomber (or similar). Transport: - Plane: Airlie Beach to Brisbane 02:30 Hr(s) - Private Vehicle 02:00 - 02:30 Hr(s)

  • Day 8 Day 8: Byron Bay
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Byron Bay

      Spend the morning down at the beach with a morning yoga session and before hitting the waves for a surf lesson.Opt to pre-book the "Byron Bay Ocean Kayaking" activity on the checkout page ahead of time, to include this optional on your tour. Accommodation: - Byron Beachcomber (or similar). Included Activities: - Surfing Lesson Optional Extras to chose from: - Byron Bay Ocean Kayaking

  • Day 9 Day 9: Byron Bay/Port Macquarie
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Byron Bay/Port Macquarie

      Spend the morning wandering the town checking out the local shops or having one last coffee on the beach before heading to the coastal township of Port Macquarie, featuring all the beauty of the beach set alongside gorgeous national parks. Enjoy an evening in Port Macquarie. Accommodation: - El Paso Motor Inn (or similar). Transport: - Private Vehicle: Byron Bay to Port Macquarie 05:00 Hr(s)

  • Day 10 Day 10: Port Macquarie/Blue Mountains (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Port Macquarie/Blue Mountains (1B)

      Travel from Port Macquarie to the Blue Mountains today. These mountains in Australia are best known for their soaring sandstone ridges. As you drive, pass by charming mountain towns, ancient Aboriginal rock art, lush green valleys, and loads of craggy cliffs. It doesnโ€™t matter if the journey is shrouded in clouds or glowing in the sinking sun, youโ€™ll still spot beauty around every turn. Accommodation: - Leisure Inn Spires (or similar). Meals Included: - Breakfast Transport: - Private Vehicle: Port Macquarie to Blue Mountains 06:00 - 07:00 Hr(s)

  • Day 11 Day 11: Blue Mountains
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Blue Mountains

      Travel deeper into the majestic Blue Mountains and experience the natural beauty of this World Heritage Area. Take a walk in Jamison Valley, and ride on the Scenic Railway, the steepest railway in the world. Explore the area around Leura and Katoomba and view the Three Sisters. Accommodation: - Leisure Inn Spires (or similar). Included Activities: - Blue Mountains Excursion

  • Day 12 Day 12: Blue Mountains/Sydney
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 12: Blue Mountains/Sydney

      Continue to Sydney and head out for an orientation walk. With some free time stroll the botanical gardens or visit the iconic Opera House. Accommodation: - Rydges Sydney Central (or similar). Transport: - Private Vehicle: Blue Mountains to Sydney 02:00 Hr(s) Included Activities: - Jamison Valley Walk - Scenic Railway - Orientation Walk

  • Day 13 Day 13: Sydney
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 13: Sydney

      Get a feel for the city. Relax seaside at Bondi Beach. Enjoy an optional night out with the group. Accommodation: - Rydges Sydney Central (or similar).

  • Day 14 Day 14: Sydney/Auckland
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 14: Sydney/Auckland

      Say goodbye to Australia and hop on a flight to Auckland, New Zealand. After transferring from the airport, enjoy some free time to explore this vibrant city. Accommodation: - President Hotel Auckland (or similar). Transport: - Plane 03:00 Hr(s) Additional Notes: Please note that your flight from Australia to New Zealand and first night in Auckland will be unescorted.

  • Day 15 Day 15: Auckland
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 15: Auckland

      Enjoy a free day to explore Auckland. Visit the Maritime Museum, walk the waterfront, or even take the ferry to Waiheke Island. Accommodation: - President Hotel Auckland (or similar). Optional Extras to chose from: - Auckland Sailing: America's Cup Experience (Pre Tour) Additional Notes: If you are interested in visiting the Hobbiton Movie Set, we recommended purchasing a day trip from Auckland for this day on your tour.

  • Day 16 Day 16: Coromandel Peninsula/Hot Water Beach (1D)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 16: Coromandel Peninsula/Hot Water Beach (1D)

      Depart early for the stunning Coromandel Peninsula. Take a walk to Cathedral Cove or opt out in favour of sea kayaking. If the tide is right, grab a shovel and dig a natural jacuzzi in the sand on Hot Water Beach. Accommodation: - Hot Water Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park (or similar). Meals Included: - Dinner Transport: - Private Vehicle: Auckland to Hahei 03:00 Hr(s) Included Activities: - Coromandel Peninsula Visit - Cathedral Cove Scenic Walk - Hot Water Beach Excursion Additional Notes: Please note that your accommodation on this night will have shared facilities.

  • Day 17 Day 17: Coromandel Peninsula/Rotorua (1D)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 17: Coromandel Peninsula/Rotorua (1D)

      Visit Rotorua and opt to check out the geothermal area or go whitewater rafting. In the evening visit a Maori village for traditional ceremonies, a Hangi meal and entertainment.Rotorua sits over an active volcanic zone with bubbling mud pits and multi-coloured pools in different areas around the town. Opt to visit one of the sites, or go whitewater rafting nearby. Accommodation: - Distinction Rotorua Hotel & Conference Centre (or similar). Meals Included: - Dinner Transport: - Private Vehicle: Hahei to Rotorua 03:30 - 04:00 Hr(s) Included Activities: - Tamaki Maori Village

  • Day 18 Day 18: Rotorua/Wellington (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 18: Rotorua/Wellington (1B)

      Take in the ever-changing scenery of the North Island and travel to the capital, Wellington. Accommodation: - Naumi Studio Hotel Wellington (or similar). Meals Included: - Breakfast Transport: - Private Vehicle: Rotorua to Wellington 07:00 - 08:00 Hr(s)

  • Day 19 Day 19: Wellington
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 19: Wellington

      Enjoy the atmosphere in this relaxed but lively city. After an orientation walk, enjoy a free day to explore. Opt to visit the Te Papa Museum or take the cable car up to the botanical gardens. Accommodation: - Naumi Studio Hotel Wellington (or similar). Included Activities: - Orientation Walk

  • Day 20 Day 20: Wellington/Kaikoura (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 20: Wellington/Kaikoura (1B)

      Fly to the South Island, stopping en route for a wine tasting at a local winery, then travel to the seaside town of Kaikoura, known for its diverse marine life. Accommodation: - The White Morph (or similar). Meals Included: - Breakfast Transport: - Plane - Private Vehicle 02:30 Hr(s) Included Activities: - Winery Visit

  • Day 21 Day 21: Kaikoura/Hanmer Springs
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 21: Kaikoura/Hanmer Springs

      Opt to swim with dolphins or go whale watching during a free morning in Kaikoura before travelling to Hanmer Springs. Opt to take a soak in the hot springs. Accommodation: - Drifters Inn Hanmer Springs (or similar). Transport: - Private Vehicle: Kaikoura to Hanmer Springs 03:00 Hr(s)

  • Day 22 Day 22: Hanmer Springs/Franz Josef (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 22: Hanmer Springs/Franz Josef (1B)

      Take in the stunning scenery while travelling across the Southern Alps to the rugged and remote West Coast, before staying in the rainforest near the world's fastest moving glacier. Accommodation: - Rainforest Retreat (or similar). Meals Included: - Breakfast Transport: - Private Vehicle: Hanmer Springs to Franz Josef 08:00 Hr(s)

  • Day 23 Day 23: Franz Josef (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 23: Franz Josef (1B)

      Enjoy a free day to explore the area around Franz Josef. Opt to explore the glacier with a heli hike.There are dozens of optional activities in the area to suit just about any budget and preference. Try heli hiking, scenic helicopter flights, skydiving, lake kayaking or a hot pools visit. Accommodation: - Rainforest Retreat (or similar). Meals Included: - Breakfast

  • Day 24 Day 24: Franz Josef/Queenstown
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 24: Franz Josef/Queenstown

      Continue to Queenstown, the adventure capital of the world. With beautiful scenery and tons of activities, there's something for everyone. Enjoy the great night life. Accommodation: - Heartland Hotel Queenstown (or similar). Transport: - Private Vehicle 08:00 - 09:00 Hr(s)

  • Day 25 Day 25: Queenstown (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 25: Queenstown (1B)

      With free time here, opt to go bungee jumping (in its birthplace), jet boating (also born here!), skydiving, hiking or mountain biking. Or take it a little slower and travel by gondola to the top of a local peak.Opt to pre-book the "Queenstown Jet Boating" activity on the checkout page ahead of time, to include this optional on your tour. Accommodation: - Heartland Hotel Queenstown (or similar). Meals Included: - Breakfast Optional Extras to chose from: - Queenstown Shotover Jet

  • Day 26 Day 26: Queenstown (1B, 1L)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 26: Queenstown (1B, 1L)

      Enjoy the stunning scenery of Fiordland National Park and Doubtful Sound on a day cruise. Take in the waterfalls and wildlife, then return to Queenstown for the night. Accommodation: - Heartland Hotel Queenstown (or similar). Meals Included: - Breakfast - Lunch Transport: - Private Vehicle 03:00 Hr(s) - Private Vehicle: Doubtful Sound to Queenstown 03:00 Hr(s) Included Activities: - Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise

  • Day 27 Day 27: Queenstown/Twizel (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 27: Queenstown/Twizel (1B)

      Head through the centre of the South Island to Twizel, near New Zealand's highest peak, Mt Cook. Visit Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park and spend the afternoon hiking the region, taking in the alpine scenery. Learn more about mountaineer Sir Edmund Hillary at the Visitor's Centre. Accommodation: - Mountain Chalet Twizel (or similar). Meals Included: - Breakfast Transport: - Private Vehicle: Queenstown to Twizel Included Activities: - Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park Visitor Centre - Aoraki/Mount Cook Visit

  • Day 28 Day 28: Twizel/Christchurch
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 28: Twizel/Christchurch

      Continue on to Christchurch and take in an orientation walk with your CEO. Enjoy one final night together with the group.Travel to the Garden City of Christchurch, a little piece of England in New Zealand, still recovering from a devastating earthquake. Accommodation: - Bealey Quarter (or similar). Transport: - Private Vehicle 04:00 Hr(s) Included Activities: - Orientation Walk

  • Day 29 Day 29: Christchurch (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 29: Christchurch (1B)

      Depart at any time. Meals Included: - Breakfast

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 12 / Max: 90

Age range allowed for this experience.

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