30 Days
Australia & New Zealand
Immersive
Our 30 Day Australia and New Zealand Tour sample itinerary allows you to spend two weeks exploring New Zealand where you can visit Queenstown, Lake Moeraki, Christchurch, Rotorua, Waitomo and Auckland. Then you’ll hop over to Australia for the second half of your trip and see some of the best the country has to offer, from the cosmopolitan cities of Melbourne and Sydney to the natural wonders of Phillip Island, the Great Barrier Reef and Uluru/Ayers Rock.
Spend two weeks in New Zealand learning about the culture and taking in the stunning scenery, excellent cuisine and premium wine
Spend two week in Australia and enjoy a combination of small group tours and free time to explore the most beautiful and exciting places in the country
Customize it! Let us help you tailor your trip to your needs and get the most out of your down under vacation
This is an example Itinerary – there are no prices listed on these tours because just like every lid does not fit every pot, the same goes for the trip that is designed for you. We handcraft tours to suit your own needs and the below is an example of what someone on a trip from Canada or the USA might experience with the same amount of time to see Australia/New Zealand.
Our Downunder Travel Specialists look forward to customizing a very special itinerary just for you!
Canada or the USA to Queenstown, New Zealand.
Travel day due to time zones.
After clearing customs and immigration formalities, you will be met by a driver who will be holding a sign with your name at the arrival hall and they will transfer you to your accommodation.
Today you will be taken on a scenic tour that offers breathtaking mountain and forest views along the shores of Lake Wakatipu towards Glenorchy and on into Paradise. This tour includes the film locations of Isengard and Ithilien Camp, plus beech forests near those used for Lothlorien (Lord of the Rings).
Today enjoy a day tour from Queenstown to Milford Sound(opens in a new tab) where you will board a boat and enjoy some world-class scenery.
Today you will enjoy a relaxed day of fine cuisine, good company, sampling local cheeses and tasting premium cool-climate wines. Your tour will consist of tasting at 5 vineyards.
Today please make your way to the car rental office to collect your hire car and commence your drive to Lake Moeraki, this is a journey of approximately three hours and 20 minutes (243kms/151 Miles).
Day at your leisure.
Day at your leisure.
Today make your way to Greymouth, a journey of approximately 4 hours (286 km/178 Miles). On your arrival at Greymouth, please return your rental car to the depot.
Depart Greymouth on-board the Tranz Alpine train.
Upon arrival at Christchurch Railway Station, you will be met & transferred to your accommodation by private vehicle.
This morning you will be collected for your transfer to Christchurch Airport for your onwards flight to Rotorua.
Upon arrival in Rotorua collect your hire car and make your own way to your hotel.
An evening at Mitai will give you an authentic introduction to Maori culture, leaving you amazed and awed. Be enthralled by the natural bush setting; see warriors in traditional dress paddle an ancient warrior canoe (waka) down the Wai-o-whiro stream. Don’t miss your only opportunity in the Rotorua area to see glow worms in their natural habitat. Marvel at the crystal clear water full of eels and trout flowing directly from the earth at the sacred Fairy Spring. See your traditionally cooked hangi meal being lifted from the ground.
Today enjoy your time utilizing your entry passes into different attractions in Rotorua and make the drive out to the Polynesian Spa to enjoy a relaxing soak.
Today make your way to Waitomo, a journey of approximately two and a half hours (148 km/ 92 miles).
This evening you’ll stay at a local farm stay.
Today make your way to Auckland, a journey of approximately two and a half hours (193 km/120 miles), and drop your hire car off at the depot.
Enjoy a full day small group tour of Auckland and its surrounding areas with a local Maori guide.
This evening enjoy dinner whilst sailing on the Auckland Harbour.
You will be met & transferred by private vehicle to the Auckland International Airport for your flight to Melbourne Australia.
Upon arrival in Melbourne, you will be met by your transfer driver and transferred to your hotel.
This morning you will be collected for your half-day small-group city tour of Melbourne.
Enjoy a free afternoon to look around the city and immerse yourself.
This morning you will have an early start for your full-day tour to the famous Great Ocean Road and the Twelve Apostles.
Enjoy a free morning before joining your transfer down to Philip Island. Upon arrival, you will join a special small group tour with a local Penguin Ranger, followed by viewing the beautiful Fairy Penguins coming to shore. Upon conclusion, be transferred to Melbourne late in the evening.
Today you will be transferred to the Melbourne Airport for your flight to Cairns, Australia.
Upon arrival in Cairns, you will be met by your driver and be transferred approx. 1 hour north to Port Douglas.
This morning, you will be transferred to the harbor for your Great Barrier Reef tour. Depending on what you wish to do out on the reef, we will choose an appropriate tour company to match your needs.
This morning you will be collected from your hotel for your full-day small-group tour to Mosman Gorge and Daintree Rainforest. Enjoy hunting for Crocs on the Daintree River as well.
Enjoy a free morning in Port Douglas before being transferred to Cairns for two nights.
This morning you will be collected from your hotel to commence your tour to Kuranda. Enjoy the skyrail up over the Rainforest and stop at boardwalks on the way. After visiting Kuranda you will then journey back down to Cairns on a beautiful old train.
This morning you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Uluru/Ayers Rock upon arrival you will be transferred to your hotel. Later this afternoon you will be collected for your evening sunset tour.
This morning it is an early rise for your sunrise tour.
Relax near the pool or visit the township during the rest of the day until the weather cools down.
This evening you’ll enjoy a wonderful experience of dining under the outback stars.
Be transferred to the airport for your flight to Sydney, Australia. Upon arrival, you will be met by your transfer driver and transferred to your city hotel.
The rest of the day is free for your own enjoyment.
This morning you will be collected for your small group half-day city tour of Sydney and its surrounding suburbs. The afternoon is free at your own leisure.
This morning make your way to the Sydney Opera House and enjoy your one hour tour. This afternoon make your way to the jetty to join your small group on a lazy afternoon cruising the Sydney Harbour.
Today you will be collected and transferred to the Sydney International Airport to commence your flight home to Canada or the USA.
42 Days, 2 Countries, 6 States, 1 Territory, 15 Cities/Locations, 14 Flights and not a single mishap. On top of that, we had a GREAT TIME! A TRIP OF A LIFE-TIME! Our six week adventure to Australia and Singapore was our most memorable vacation to date. (…) Dianne is a wonderful find and without hesitation we recommend her to family and friends. Dianne will certainly be organizing our next adventure.
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