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Contrasts of Australia and New Zealand (Bus Tour)

Summary:

Want a bit of everything? Sun, sand, city life, and wilderness all take centre stage on this Australia and New Zealand tour. Find yourself gliding across the Great Barrier Reef and getting to know the cities before Queenstown, Milford Sound, and hearing t...

Duration
18 Days
Countries
2
Next Departure
08-May-2025
Starting at
USD 11,726.00
USD 9,480.00
Price per day
USD 527.00
Tour Type
Tour Type

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Operator
Trafalgar Tours
Tour
Contrasts of Australia and New Zealand
Travel Style
Bus Tour
Travel Quality
Luxury Tour
Categories
tour category: Divingtour category: Boattour category: Sailingtour category: Naturetour category: Expert Guidetour category: Safari

Summary

Want a bit of everything? Sun, sand, city life, and wilderness all take centre stage on this Australia and New Zealand tour. Find yourself gliding across the Great Barrier Reef and getting to know the cities before Queenstown, Milford Sound, and hearing tales of Māori Warriors in just 18 incredible days.

Map: Contrasts of Australia and New Zealand (Trafalgar)

Short Itinerary / Route

Day 1
Welcome To Melbourne
Day 2
Uncover Melbourne's Laneways
Day 3
Cairns, In The Tropics
Day 4
View Colourful Coral And Tropical Fish
Day 5
Cairns, It's All Yours
Day 6
Fly To Glorious Sydney
Day 7
Savour The Sights Of Sydney
Day 8
Sydney, It's Your Choice
Day 9
Kia Ora Auckland New Zealand
Day 10
Delve Into Auckland
Day 11
Rotorua, The Cultural Hub
Day 12
Adventure Capital Queenstown
Day 13
Cruise Milford Sound
Day 14
Indulge Yourself In Queenstown
Day 15
Breathtaking Lake Tekapo
Day 16
Christchurch, The Garden City
Day 17
Meet A Local Farming Family
Day 18
Farewell Christchurch

Countries (2): Australia, New Zealand

Travel Cities (10): Auckland, Blue Mountains, Cairns, Christchurch, Lake Tekapo, Melbourne, Milford Sound, Queenstown, Rotorua, Sydney

Highlights

Dining Summary

  • 7 Dinner (D)
  • 17 Breakfast (B)
  • 4 Lunch (L)
  • 1 Be My Guest (BMG)
  • 1 Farewell Dinner (FD)

Choice Highlights

  • Bondi Beach: Rub shoulders with the bronzed, beautiful people of Bondi Beach, as you join a surf lifesaver who will take you through the Members Only facility of Australia's oldest surf lifesaving club, followed by lunch with views over the sparkling Pacific Ocean.

Be My Guest

  • Bondi Beach: Rub shoulders with the bronzed, beautiful people of Bondi Beach, as you join a surf lifesaver who will take you through the Members Only facility of Australia's oldest surf lifesaving club, followed by lunch with views over the sparkling Pacific Ocean.
  • 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.

Dive into Culture

  • Rotorua: Visit Te Puia for the Te Po experience, an evening of Māori culture and connection. Dine on traditional Hangi-inspired cuisine, followed by a captivating cultural performance.

Must-see Highlights

  • Explore The Sydney Opera House, All Blacks Experience in Auckland, Hobbiton Movie Set in Matamata, National Kiwi Hatchery in Rotorua, Highlands Museum Cromwell, and Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve in Tekapo with a Local Specialist
  • Discover Melbourne, Sydney, Cairns, Auckland, Arrowtown, Queenstown, Lake Tekapo, and Christchurch
  • View Geothermal activity in Rotorua, and the turquoise waters of Lake Tekapo
  • Scenic Cruise On the Great Barrier Reef, and Milford Sound

Trafalgar Difference

  • Lake Tekapo: This resort overlooks the pristine waters of Lake Tekapo in New Zealand's South Island.

Included in Price

Whats Included

  • An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
  • Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
  • Porterage where hotels provide this service
  • 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

Travel Package

 

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Going to

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Melbourne

Arrow Going To

Christchurch

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