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Highlights of Australia and New Zealand

Summary:

Connect with the Outback, untamed fiords, and fascinating Māori legends as you explore the highlights of Australia and New Zealand - every bit as enchanting as looking up with a sense of awe and wonder at New Zealand's dark night sky.

Duration
22 Days
Countries
2
Next Departure
23-Jun-2024
Starting at
USD 13,105.00
USD 10,430.00
Price per day
USD 474.00
Tour Type
Tour Type

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Operator
Trafalgar Tours
Tour
Highlights of Australia and New Zealand
Travel Quality
Comfortable Travel, Luxury Tour
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Summary

Connect with the Outback, untamed fiords, and fascinating Māori legends as you explore the highlights of Australia and New Zealand - every bit as enchanting as looking up with a sense of awe and wonder at New Zealand's dark night sky.

Map: Highlights of Australia and New Zealand (Trafalgar Tours)

Short Itinerary / Route

Day 1
Welcome To Melbourne
Day 2
Uncover Melbourne's Eclectic Laneways
Day 3
Melbourne, It's All Yours
Day 4
A Town Called Alice
Day 5
Journey To Spiritual Uluru
Day 6
Magical Uluru Sunrise And Kata Tjuta
Day 7
Head To Tropical Cairns
Day 8
Explore Cairns In Your Own Time
Day 9
Great Barrier Reef Up-Close
Day 10
Sparkling Sydney
Day 11
Must-See Sights Of Sydney
Day 12
Sydney, The Choice Is Yours
Day 13
Hoo Roo Sydney - Kia Ora Auckland
Day 14
Sights Of Auckland, City Of Sails
Day 15
Rotorua, Cultural Capital
Day 16
Take Off To Adventure In Queenstown
Day 17
Cruise On Magical Milford Sound
Day 18
Your Choice In Queenstown
Day 19
To Turquoise Lake Tekapo
Day 20
Innovative Christchurch
Day 21
A Taste Of Farm Life
Day 22
Farewell Christchurch

Travel Countries (2): Australia, New Zealand

Travel Cities (18): Adelaide, Alice Springs, Auckland, Blue Mountains, Cairns, Christchurch, Daintree National Park, Darwin, Great Ocean Road, Kata Tjuta, Lake Tekapo, Melbourne, Milford Sound, Phillip Island, Queenstown, Rotorua, Sydney, Uluru

Highlights

Dining Summary

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

Be My Guest

  • Alice Springs: Meet the Falzon family, who have entertained and informed visitors for over 20 years in the outback of Australia, for a Be My Guest Outback Dinner and Show. You will hear stories of ecology, culture and astronomy and learn about the sustainable lifestyle the family has created.
  • Waikato District: Get a feel for country life at a Be My Guest morning tea on a dairy farm in the North Island.
  • 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

  • Uluru: Join an Indigenous Anangu artist for a fun introduction to Western Desert Art.
  • 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.

MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®

  • Uluru: Explore the foundations of life and society of the local Aboriginal people in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. Learn about the spiritual connection the local Anangu caretakers have with the land at Uluru.
  • Rotorua: Visit the National Kiwi Hatchery Aotearoa and learn about the work being done to save New Zealand's national bird. Your visit contributes to saving the kiwi bird.

Must-see Highlights

  • Explore Alice Springs, Sydney Opera House, National Kiwi Hatchery in Rotorua, and the Dark Sky Reserve in Tekapo with a Local Specialist
  • Discover Melbourne, Sydney, Auckland, Arrowtown, Queenstown, and Christchurch
  • Visit Uluru and Kata Tjuta, Bondi Beach in Sydney, and Te Pa Tu Maori Experience in Rotorua
  • View the renowned Field of Light installation in Uluru
  • Scenic Cruise on the Great Barrier Reef, Sydney Harbour, and Milford Sound

Trafalgar Difference

  • Uluru: Discover the stunning heart of the Red Centre at Ayers Rock Resort. Revealing natural beauty of this unique landscape, the accommodation offer incredible views of towering gums, flowering native shrubs and flowing red dunes.
  • Lake Tekapo: This resort overlooks the pristine waters of Lake Tekapo in New Zealand's South Island.

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 Alice Springs, Ayers Rock to Cairns, Cairns to Sydney, Sydney to Auckland, Auckland to Queenstown

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 Alice Springs, Ayers Rock to Cairns, Cairns to Sydney, Sydney to Auckland, Auckland to Queenstown

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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