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Highlights of Australia and New Zealand

Summary:

Three World Heritage Sites on one tour? It’s a reality on this two-country adventure. Whether you’re drifting across the Great Barrier Reef, sailing Sydney Harbour, gazing at Uluru-Kata Tjuta or cruising through Milford Sound, this Melbourne to Christchur...

Duration
22 Days
Countries
2
Next Departure
27-Oct-2024
Starting at
± USD 11,433.00
± USD 8,696.00
Price per day
± USD 395.00
Tour Type
Tour Type

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Operator
AATKings
Tour
Highlights of Australia and New Zealand
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Summary

Three World Heritage Sites on one tour? It’s a reality on this two-country adventure. Whether you’re drifting across the Great Barrier Reef, sailing Sydney Harbour, gazing at Uluru-Kata Tjuta or cruising through Milford Sound, this Melbourne to Christchurch tour has ‘pinch me’ moments abound. These moments come with experiences of Indigenous heritage, from Maori hangis in Rotorua to Aboriginal guides in the Red Centre.

Map: Highlights of Australia and New Zealand (AATKings)

Short Itinerary / Route

Day 1
Welcome To Melbourne
Day 2
Melbourne
Day 3
Melbourne Free Time
Day 4
Melbourne - Alice Springs
Day 5
Alice Springs - Uluru
Day 6
Uluru & Kata Tjuta
Day 7
Uluru - Cairns
Day 8
Cairns Free Time
Day 9
Great Barrier Reef
Day 10
Cairns - Sydney
Day 11
Sydney
Day 12
Sydney Free Time
Day 13
Sydney - Auckland
Day 14
Auckland
Day 15
Auckland - Rotorua
Day 16
Rotorua - Auckland - Queenstown
Day 17
Milford Sound Cruise
Day 18
Queenstown Free Time
Day 19
Queenstown - Lake Tekapo
Day 20
Lake Tekapo - Christchurch
Day 21
Christchurch
Day 22
Farewell From Christchurch

Travel Countries (2): Australia, New Zealand

Travel Cities (14): Alice Springs, Auckland, Cairns, Christchurch, Great Ocean Road, Kata Tjuta, Lake Tekapo, Melbourne, Milford Sound, Phillip Island, Queenstown, Rotorua, Sydney, Uluru

Highlights

Highlights

  • Australia dazzles, or exploring remote reaches of the Northern Territory under a blaze of stars, or colourful alleys in Melbourne hand-in-hand with an art aficionado.
  • Dive deep in to Indigenous culture at Te Pa Tu Maori Experience, where Maori culture is revealed through a traditional hangi meal and dance performance.
  • Your visit to a kiwi hatchery helps ensure the future of this adorable (yet endangered) bird for future generations of visitors.
  • Nature humbles at Milford Sound, where plunging cliffs and raging waterfalls meet inky dark water. On your cruise you’ll begin to understand why dolphins and sea lions love living here.
  • Specialist team of two highly experienced Travel Director and Driver Guide 4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites – Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park, Great Barrier Reef, Sydney Opera House, Fiordland National Park Centrally located premium hotels Arrival and departure private airport transfers
  • Warm layers in cooler months Comfortable walking shoes Sunglasses, sunscreen and hat Water bottle
  • 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 22 – 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 4 – Melbourne to Alice SpringsDay 7 – Ayers Rock to CairnsDay 10 – Cairns to SydneyDay 13 – Sydney to AucklandDay 16 – 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 – Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park, Great Barrier Reef, Sydney Opera House, Fiordland National Park • Centrally located premium hotels • Arrival and departure private airport transfers

Travel Package

 

Coming from

 

Going to

Tour...

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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