AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND (16 DAYS)

Melbourne, Cairns, Sydney, Christchurch, Franz Josef, Queenstown, Waitomo, Rotorua, Auckland

Tour Code: ANZ | From £ 4325 pp

Tour Highlights

MELBOURNE: City Tours, MCG cricket ground, Philip Island, Great Ocean Road
CAIRNS: Kuranda Rainforest with cable car, Great Barrier Reef
SYDNEY: Sydney Tower, Sydney Opera, Sydney Zoo, Showboat Dinner Cruise, Blue Mountain
CHRISTCHURCH: City orientation tour, Trans Alpine Train
QUEENSTOWN: Milford Sound, Skyline Gondola ride
WAITOMO: Glow Worm Cave
ROTORUA: Geothermal Geyser, Agrodome
AUCKLAND: City orientation tour

What's Included

• 15 nights accommodation in 3/4* hotels with breakfast
• Meals as indicated in the itinerary
• Group airport transfers on specified timing
• All sightseeing, entrances and excursions as mentioned in the itinerary
• All internal flights in economy class within Australia & New Zealand
• Tips & Service Charges
• Services of star tours tour manager / local representative

Day-Wise Itinerary

DAY 1
Arrive - Melbourne

Today arrive at Melbourne international airport and met by your tour / airport representative and be transferred to hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.

DAY 2
Melbourne (City Tour - Philip Island)

Today after breakfast we depart for the city tour which includes visit to the famous MCG (Melbourne cricket ground). After lunch, we visit the Philip Island - lies just off Australia’s southern coast. Here spectators gather daily at sunset to watch the Penguin Parade, where little penguins come ashore in groups.

DAY 3
Melbourne (Great Ocean Road)

Today after breakfast we depart for a full day excursion of the Great Ocean Road. The Great Ocean Road is an Australian National Heritage listed 243 kilometre stretch of road along the south eastern coast of Australia between the Victorian cities of Torquay and Allansford.

DAY 4
Melbourne - Cairns (Kuranda Rainforest)

Early morning check out and proceed to the airport for our flight to Cairns. On arrival we are transferred to the Skyrail terminal to Kuranda . You’ll glide just metres above the rainforest canopy before descending through the canopy layers and deep into the heart of the forest at Skyrail’s two rainforest mid-stations for the ultimate tropical rainforest experience. Here enjoy the Pamagirri Aboriginal experience & Army Duck Rainforest Tour. Later drive to your hotel in Cairns.

DAY 5
Cairns (Great Barrier Reef)

Early morning we depart for Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. Green Island is a Marine National Park a coral cay 27 km’s offshore from Cairns and located within the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park World Heritage Area. The island is surrounded by coral reef. Take in the semi-submarine and enjoy the beauty of the island.

DAY 6
Cairns - Sydney (Sydney Tower)

Today after breakfast transfer to the airport for our flight to Sydney. On arrival we proceed to Sydney Tower Eye. Uncover breathtaking 360 degree views over Sydney’s favourite sites and landmarks featuring the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House to the North, the Harbour’s gorgeous shoreline to the East and Botany Bay and the Airport in the South. Later enjoy 4D Cinema Experience where you’ll be transported through this beautiful city with amazing 4D effects and mind blowing fourth dimension views.

DAY 7
Sydney (Opera House & Showboat Dinner Cruise)

Start the day with an orientation tour of Sydney, followed by a guided visit to the iconic Sydney Opera House, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore its unique architecture and vaulted interiors. Spend leisure time at Darling Harbour, a vibrant, pedestrian only waterfront area. In the evening, board the Show Boat Cruise and enjoy stunning views of the Sydney skyline and Harbour Bridge while savoring a 3-course Indian dinner.

DAY 8
Sydney (Blue Mountain & Sydney Zoo)

Enjoy a full-day excursion to the stunning Blue Mountains National Park, known for its breathtaking views and unique wildlife. Visit Echo Point for spectacular views of the Jamison Valley and the iconic Three Sisters rock formation, steeped in Aboriginal legends. En route, stop at Sydney Zoo, home to over 4,000 animals, including rare and endangered species from around the world. This unforgettable experience is a must-do while in Sydney.

DAY 9
Sydney - Christchurch

Early morning transfer to the airport for our flight to Christchurch, New Zealand. On arrival we proceed on a brief city orientation tour of the city. Evening at leisure.

DAY 10
Christchurch - Franz Josef (Tranzalpine Train)

This morning explore the Southern Alps aboard the TranzAlpine train - one of the world’s great train journeys. Enjoy your train journey till the alpine village of Arthurs Pass. Then board your coach and continue on your scenic journey to Greymouth. After lunch, continue your travel south along the scenic west coast as you reach the glacier region of Franz Josef.

DAY 11
Franz Josef - Queenstown (Lake Wanaka)

After breakfast we check out and travel down the west coast to the south island city of Queenstown. We drive past spectacular mountain ranges, native forests and lakes to the Haast Pass - gateway to the world heritage Westland National Park. Continue around the shores of lake Hawea to reach Wanaka. Spend some time at lake Wanaka before heading towards Queenstown.

DAY 12
Queenstown - Milford Sound With Cruise

Today drive through the west coast of the south island to reach Milford Sound also known as Piopiotahi. You will be amazed by the sheer beauty with its fiord’s cliffs, mountainous peaks. Cascading waterfalls and jaw-dropping views. On arrival board the scenic cruise. Enjoy your lunch on board as you gently cruise through stunning cliffs, the inky blackness of the water and the frosty alpine peaks.

DAY 13
Queenstown

This morning take a scenic ride in the iconic Skyline Gondola and take in the stunning views as you ride the steepest cable car lift in the Southern Hemisphere. You’ll be carried 480 metres above Queenstown and Lake Wakatipu to the top of Bob’s Peak, where you’ll enjoy a spectacular 220-degree panorama with breath taking views of Coronet Peak, The Remarkables, Walter and Cecil Peak and Queenstown. After lunch, day is free to leisure activities or explore the town on your own.

DAY 14
Queenstown - Auckland - Waitomo - Rotorua (Glowworm Cave)

Early morning check out and proceed to the airport for our flight to Auckland. On arrival, drive to Waitomo to visit the famous Glowworm Cave. On arrival, take a boat ride under thousands of magical glowworms and become a part of over 125 years of cultural and natural history. Experience a serene ambience and be fascinated and intrigued by tiny glow worms that light your way. Finally proceed to Rotorua.

DAY 15
Rotorua - Auckland (Agrodome & Geothermal Reserve)

After breakfast we visit the Agrodome for a New Zealand farm show featuring sheep / dog demonstrations, cow milking and an introduction to the sheep industry. Then we visit Geothermal Reserve to see the boiling mud pools, the cascading Pohutu geyser and the local Maori carvers in action. Final drive to Auckland. On arrival proceed on a short orientation tour of the city.

DAY 16
Auckland Departure

This morning, check out and proceed to the airport for your return flight back home.

Dates & Pricing

DEPARTURE DATES

ADULT

CHILD (2-11 yrs)

JAN - 11, 25

£ 4325

£ 3795

FEB - 15

£ 4325

£ 3795