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Contrasts of Australia and New Zealand

Summary:

A bit city, a bit country; sometimes beachy, sometimes mountainous; in the company of locals and Indigenous guides – this epic Melbourne to Christchurch tour is diverse and dynamic. Traversing the East Coast of Australia, from Cairns and the Great Barrier...

Duration
18 Days
Countries
2
Next Departure
07-Nov-2024
Starting at
± USD 9,124.00
± USD 7,419.00
Price per day
± USD 412.00
Tour Type
Tour Type

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AATKings
Tour
Contrasts of Australia and New Zealand
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Summary

A bit city, a bit country; sometimes beachy, sometimes mountainous; in the company of locals and Indigenous guides – this epic Melbourne to Christchurch tour is diverse and dynamic. Traversing the East Coast of Australia, from Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef to Sydney and Melbourne, the tour also uncovers NZ’s North and South islands, where Auckland’s cuisine, Milford Sound’s grandeur and Rotorua’s thermal springs beckon.

Map: Contrasts of Australia and New Zealand (AATKings)

Short Itinerary / Route

Day 1
Welcome To Melbourne
Day 2
Melbourne
Day 3
Melbourne - Cairns
Day 4
Great Barrier Reef
Day 5
Cairns Free Time
Day 6
Cairns - Sydney
Day 7
Sydney
Day 8
Sydney Free Time
Day 9
Sydney - Auckland
Day 10
Auckland
Day 11
Auckland - Rotorua
Day 12
Rotorua - Auckland - Queenstown
Day 13
Milford Sound
Day 14
Queenstown Free Time
Day 15
Queenstown - Lake Tekapo
Day 16
Lake Tekapo - Christchurch
Day 17
Christchurch
Day 18
Farewell From Christchurch

Travel Countries (2): Australia, New Zealand

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

Highlights

Highlights

  • From city to country … go on a tour at the Sydney Opera House with a local expert, then learn about life on a farm in the hill country of New Zealand.
  • Māori culture and traditions are celebrated across New Zealand, as you’ll discover at Te Pa Tu Maori Experience, your hangi dinner prepared in an underground oven.
  • Make a positive impact while you learn about Koorie peoples, cultures, and communities at the Koorie Heritage Trust Gallery in Melbourne.
  • It doesn’t matter how many times you splash about in the Coral Sea, the Great Barrier Reef never fails to impress. There are too many world records being broken here to mention.
  • Specialist team of two highly experienced Travel Director and Driver Guide 4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites – West Tropics of Queensland, Great Barrier Reef, Sydney Opera House, Te Wahipounamu (Fiordland National Park) Centrally located premium hotels
  • Comfortable walking shoes Sunglasses, sunscreen and hat Water bottle Warm layers in cooler months Camera
  • Flights to and from the start/end of your trip are not included in the trip price. Day 1 – flights to arrive prior to 12 noon into Melbourne AirportDay 18 – flights to depart anytime from Christchurch Airport Return arrival and departure airport to hotel transfers are included Internal-holiday flights IncludedPlease note that prices include land and internal-holiday airfares, which AAT Kings will book in order to fulfil the holiday itinerary: Day 3 – Melbourne to CairnsDay 6 – Cairns to SydneyDay 9 – Sydney to AucklandDay 12 – Auckland to Queenstown
  • Low level of fitness required

Included in Price

What's Included

  • Specialist team of two highly experienced Travel Director and Driver Guide • 4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites – West Tropics of Queensland, Great Barrier Reef, Sydney Opera House, Te Wahipounamu (Fiordland National Park) • Centrally located premium hotels

Travel Package

 

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Going to

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Melbourne

Arrow Going To

Christchurch

Group ToursThis is an Organised Group Tour: the itinerary has been predefined by the tour operator. The tour destinations, duration, accommodations, departure dates and the price are fix. You can join, enjoy and meet other people.

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