18 days tour

Contrasts Of Australia And New Zealand (18 Days)

This tour includes:

Guide

An expert Travel Director and professional Driver

Meals

1 Welcome Reception (WR) 17 Breakfast (B) 3 Lunch (L) 3 Dinner (D) 4 Regional Dinner (RD) 1 Be My Guest (BMG) 1 Farewell Dinner (FD)

Others

Hurunui: Step onto a working hill-country sheep farm. Experience what it is like to farm Merino sheep & Angus cattle in this beautiful part of the country. See the animals graze pastures in the open air and learn about where the best natural products come from. Rotorua: Immerse yourself in Maori traditions at a fun and entertaining evening, including a cultural performance and three-course seasonal meal meal at Te Pa Tu Maori Experience. Cairns: Join us to plant some trees which will help in the restoration of rainforest in Far North Queensland. Sydney: You'll learn who was the inspiration behind this secret garden on the Sydney Harbour foreshore. Rotorua: Visit the National Kiwi Hatchery Aotearoa and learn about the work being done to save New Zealand's national bird. : Explore National Kiwi Hatchery in Rotorua, and Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve in Lake Tekapo with a Local Specialist : Discover Melbourne, Sydney, Auckland, Queenstown, and Christchurch : Visit Hartley's Crocodile Adventures in Cairns, Wendy's Secret Garden in Lavender Bay and The Hobbit Trilogies movie set : View Mt. Cook, and Church of the Good Shepherd in Tekapo : Scenic Cruise on the Great Barrier Reef, Milford Sound : An expert Travel Director and professional Driver : Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted : All porterage and restaurant gratuities : Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals : Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras : All land transport shown. All transfers shown : Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys) : Optional Experiences and free time : A Trafalgar bonus - all Intra-Air Flights: Melbourne to Cairns, Cairns to Sydney, Sydney to Auckland, Auckland to Queenstown An expert Travel Director and professional Driver Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted All porterage and restaurant gratuities Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras All land transport shown. All transfers shown Optional Experiences and free time A Trafalgar bonus - all Intra-Air Flights: Melbourne to Cairns, Cairns to Sydney, Sydney to Auckland, Auckland to Queenstown

Flights

A Trafalgar bonus - all Intra-Air Flights: Melbourne to Cairns, Cairns to Sydney, Sydney to Auckland, Auckland to Queenstown *** All other flights are not included.

Transport

Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)

Accommodation

Crowne Plaza Hilton Sofitel Sydney Wentworth The Grand by SkyCity Millennium Peppers Bluewater Resort Distinction

Hygieneprotocol

All guests travelling with Trafalgar through December 31, 2022 are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, which may include a booster shot to keep the vaccination status current and valid, depending on the travel destination. Children not eligible for vaccination and/or booster at the time of travel must provide a verifiable and negative Covid-19 test result, taken within 72 hours prior to the start of the tour (taking time zones into consideration) for all tours departing until December 31, 2022. While highly recommended, COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters are no longer required for guests traveling with us from January 1, 2023 onward. It is your clientโ€™s responsibly to comply with specific vaccine and/or booster requirements imposed by airlines and/or authorities in the destinations visited, as well as requirements for accessing restaurants and venues, which may be more restrictive than the above. No refunds will be given if they are unable to undertake some or all of their vacation due to failure to comply with these requirements.

Not included:

Others

Other activities and services not included.

Optional

Other activities and services not included.

Insurance

Insurance is not included.

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Itinerary of your trip Contrasts Of Australia And New Zealand (18 Days)

  • Day 1 Day 1: Welcome To Melbourne
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Welcome To Melbourne

      Stylish and friendly Melbourne extends a warm welcome to your epic tour (flights to arrive prior to 12pm). Youโ€™ll soon see youโ€™re staying right in the heart of the action on the banks of the Yarra River, the perfect springboard for your time in the city. After settling into your hotel, get to know your Travel Director and fellow travellers over a Welcome Reception at The General Assembly. Perched on the Yarra Riverโ€™s South Wharf, this modern pub is a great introduction to Melbourneโ€™s cosmopolitan vibe. Relax and tuck into a three-course dinner with specialties such as Fishermanโ€™s bend pie, schnitzel, and mac & cheese croquettes, washing it down with your choice of local wines and 15 beers on tap.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Uncover Melbourne'S Laneways
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Uncover Melbourne'S Laneways

      Delve into the city this morning on a private walk with your Travel Director to discover the little lanes, arcades, and cafรฉ society of stylish Melbourne. View its famous, edgy street art - in the striking contrast to federation buildings and churches that Melbourne is known for - and immerse yourself in the cityโ€™s robust coffee aroma, admiring the exquisite Victorian faรงades lining grand boulevards. After your orientation, you have the rest of the day to get a feel for the city strolling or finding a spot on the Yarra River to grab a drink, taking advantage of the time to do a little souvenir shopping, relaxing back at your hotel, or choosing an Optional Experience such as the popular viewing of the daily sea-to-shore trek of the tiny, adorable penguins on Phillip Island. This rare wildlife encounter is a fascinating look at the penguinsโ€™ life and one you canโ€™t find anywhere else in the world.

  • Day 3 Day 3: Cairns, In The Tropics
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Cairns, In The Tropics

      Get ready for a change of scenery and โ€œlocalsโ€ today as you fly north to Cairns. Then get right in the action meeting a Local Specialist for a private wildlife encounter at Hartley's Crocodile Adventures on a boat cruise through, where the crocs are the stars of the show popping up from the murky waters or lazing on the bank. Safe in your boat, your local guide will give you the inside scoop on the life and habits of these Cairnsโ€™ area locals. Inspired by your introduction to wildlife, youโ€™ll love your next experience helping take part in a Rainforest Restoration project to protect the natural wonder of the nearby Notophyll Vine Forest, an area older than the Amazon. Your helping-hand planting trees supports the protection of this rare type of dry rainforest from development and restores it to its former glory as an important wildlife corridor rich with native birds - a mission youโ€™ll feel good contributing to. Back in town, enjoy your evening on your own sampling some of the cityโ€™s famous seafood around the Cairns Marina or visiting the Cairns Night Markets, where youโ€™ll find it hard to make a choice from over 70 open-air stalls of local specialities.

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Tour leaving from Melbourne

Melbourne is a vibrant city in Australia, known for its laneways and arcades, its arts and cultural scene, its delicious food, and its beautiful botanical gardens. It also offers the opportunity to explore the surroundings, such as the famous Great Ocean Road.

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

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 5 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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