Dianne planned a fantastic honeymoon for us. (…) We gave her an idea of the things and activities that we like to do and she just rolled with it! We didn’t really know much about either place, so didn’t have too much of a preference of where we wanted to go, but with her knowledge she was able to send us to some amazing places. (…) Thanks for planning us a wonderful honeymoon!
25 Days
Australia & New Zealand
Fun Cities, Tasty Wine, & Natural Wonders
Experience Southern Australia & New Zealand on a 25 Day Tour
Our 25 Day Australia and New Zealand Vacation Package tour itinerary below was designed for a couple from Calgary Alberta, Canada. They contacted their Australia and New Zealand Travel Experts in need of assistance to design an amazing 25-day itinerary. Visit the bustling cities, beautiful vineyards and coastal beaches of Southern Australia before heading to Queenstown, New Zealand for a self-drive tour and ending in Auckland.
Why take this tripr?
After exploring the cosmopolitan city of Melbourne with a combo of free time and small group tours, enjoy a full day tour of the Great Ocean Road and see the iconic 12 Apostles
Taste world-class wine on vineyard tours throughout your trip
Self-drive in New Zealand with stops in Doubtful Sound, a Polynesian Spa in Rotorua, glow worm caves in Waitomo and more!
What To Expect
We had a lot of fun tailor-making our client’s dream trip which encompassed the southern regions of Australia where they could enjoy some famous Australian wine and a self-drive tour in New Zealand.
The layout below is just a guideline on where you could go with the same amount of time to travel to these regions. No prices are listed in this package as our experts customize all itineraries around our client’s individual wants and needs. Your Australia and New Zealand Travel Experts can extend, shorten, or design you a whole bespoke new itinerary that is customized just for you.
We look forward to sending you on a trip of a lifetime!
Sample Itinerary
Day 1 - Departure Day
Depart your home city to Los Angeles, Vancouver, San Francisco, Dallas or Houston Texas for your onward flight to Melbourne, Australia.
Day 2 - Travel Day
Travel day due to time zones.
Day 3 - Arrive Melbourne, Australia
Upon arrival in Melbourne clear immigration and customs and then you will be met by your transfer driver and taken to your Melbourne accommodation.
Day 4 - Melbourne, Australia
This morning you will be collected for your small group half-day city tour of Melbourne.
This afternoon you can enjoy wandering the city in your own free time.
Day 5 - Melbourne, Australia
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.
Day 6 - Melbourne To Perth, Australia
Today you will be transferred to the Melbourne Domestic Airport for your flight to Perth Western Australia. Upon arrival, you will be met by your transfer driver and dropped off at your hotel.
Day 7 - Perth, Australia
Today you will enjoy a city tour of Perth and Fremantle and see why the local West Aussies call their city “The best in the west”.
Day 8 - Perth, Australia
Today make your own way to join the ferry over to the locals playground called Rottnest Island (Rotto). Upon arrival collect your bicycles and enjoy a leisurely day cycling around the island. For those who do not wish to cycle you can always do the hop on hop off bus that circles the island as well.
Day 9 - Perth To Margaret River
This morning collect your hire car from the Perth Depot and commence your drive down to the Margaret River region approx. 3 hours south of Perth.
Day 10 - Margaret River
Enjoy a wonderful tour of the vineyards in this region which is well known for some world class wine.
Day 11 - Margaret River
Today you will self drive down to Augusta and do a tour of one of the local underground caves.
Day 12 - Margaret River To Perth
Commence your drive back to Perth visiting some of the coastal beaches on the way. Overnight in the city.
Day 13 - Perth To Sydney, Australia
Make your way to the Perth Domestic Airport for your flight to Sydney.
Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel.
Day 14 - Sydney, Australia
Enjoy your hop on hop off bus pass to tour around the city.
Day 15 - Sydney, Australia
Today make your way to the Sydney Opera House for your one-hour tour. This afternoon join your small group cruise of Sydney Harbour whilst enjoying a yummy barbeque lunch onboard.
Please contact your airline today and re-confirm your flight for tomorrow to Queenstown, New Zealand. If there have been any changes then please contact your Australia and New Zealand Travel Experts so we may assist you with rescheduling your transfers
Day 16 - Sydney Australia To Queenstown, New Zealand
This morning you will be transferred to the Sydney International Airport for your flight to Queenstown, New Zealand. Upon arrival, you will be met by your driver and be transferred to your hotel.
A team member from your Australia and New Zealand Travel Experts office will contact you to welcome you to New Zealand.
Day 17 - Queenstown To Doubtful Sound
This morning you will be met and transferred to Te Anau and then onwards for your overnight cruise on Doubtful Sound.
Day 18 - Doubtful Sound To Queenstown
After your cruise has ended you will be transferred back to Queenstown where you will re-check into your hotel.
Day 19 - Queenstown, New Zealand
There are many options to choose from today whether going on a four-wheel-drive adventure to see where the Lord of The Rings was made or enjoy a wine tour or even a round of golf at one of the best golf courses near Queenstown(opens in a new tab).
Day 20 - Queenstown To Rotorua, New Zealand
This morning you will be transferred to Queenstown Airport for your flight to Rotorua on the North Island. Upon arrival collect your hire car and drive to your accommodation.
This evening you will be collected from your hotel to enjoy a traditional Maori experience with a Hangi
Day 21 - Rotorua, New Zealand
Make use of your Rotorua pass today and make sure you visit the Polynesian Spa for a soak.
Day 22 - Rotorua To Waitomo, New Zealand
Today commence your self-drive to Waitomo and tour the glow worm caves.
This evening you will do something special and stay at a local farm and get to know a local’s way of life.
Day 23 - Waitomo To Auckland, New Zealand
Commence your drive back to Auckland city and drop your hire car off this afternoon at the city depot.
Day 24 - Auckland, New Zealand
Be collected from your hotel this morning for your full-day Auckland and surrounds small group tour led by a traditional Maori guide.
This evening enjoy a dinner cruise on the Harbour.
Please contact your airline today to re-confirm your international flight time back to Canada or the USA. If there have been any changes then please contact your Australia and New Zealand Travel Experts so they can assist you.
Day 25 - Auckland, New Zealand To Canada Or The USA
Today check out of your hotel and store your bags until your collection time for your transfer in the afternoon to Auckland International Airport. You will then join your flight for your journey back to North America.
If you have an on-wards connection once you arrive back in Canada or the USA- i.e Toronto, Ottawa, Edmonton, Saskatoon, New York, Chicago, Atlanta, etc then please make sure you request for your bags to be checked right through. Upon arrival in Vancouver, Los Angeles, Dallas, Houston, or San Francisco you will collect your bags briefly and clear immigration and customs before adding your luggage back onto the transfer belt or trolley.
What Our Past Travelers Have to Say
(…) We had a fantastic time! Thank you so much for the great itinerary. (…) Thank you again, Dianne. It was a fantastic trip, we felt we could have stayed a couple more weeks.
