14 Day Australia & New Zealand

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3 Sydney, 2 Melbourne, 2 Dunedin, 3 Queenstown, 1 Auckland
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • View many of Sydney's highlights, including the famous Opera House Explore Melbourne's lively and cosmopolitan neighborhoods Enjoy a scenic cruise of Milford Sound with stunning views of Mitre Peak Tour Dunedin with its magnificent Victorian and Edwardian architecture

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    3 Sydney, 2 Melbourne, 2 Dunedin, 3 Queenstown, 1 Auckland

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Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age range18 years and up
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Travel Themes

  • 50 plus

Attractions

  • Auckland
  • Blue Mountains
  • Dunedin
  • Melbourne
  • Milford Sound
  • Queenstown
  • Sydney

Trip includes

    • Flights Los Angeles-Sydney, Auckland-Los Angeles Airline taxes & fuel surcharges All intra-flights: Sydney-Melbourne, Melbourne-Dunedin & Queenstown-Auckland 11 nights First Class accommodations
    • 3 nights Sydney 2 nights Melbourne 2 nights Dunedin 3 nights Queenstown 1 night Auckland Hotel taxes, fees & service charges Hotel porterage All transfers 16 meals: 11 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach Services of English-speaking tour managers Entrance fees per itinerary

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Itinerary

DAY 1, Monday - Depart for Australia
Depart for Australia

DAY 2, Tuesday - En Route
Cross the International Date Line en route to Australia and skip a day ahead

DAY 3, Wednesday - Arrive in Sydney
Arrive in Sydney, Australia's cosmopolitan premier city. You'll be welcomed by our representative and transferred to the hotel. Your tour will begin with an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager at approximately 5:30 PM, followed by a light dinner Overnight: Sydney Meals: Dinner

DAY 4, Thursday - Explore Sydney
This morning's panoramic tour of Sydney starts at world famous Bondi Beach and historic and fashionable Paddington with its unique terrace houses. Continuing to Mrs. Macquarie's Chair and the Royal Botanic Gardens which offer extraordinary views of celebrated Sydney Harb...
DAY 5, Friday - Full Day in Sydney
A last day in Sydney to pursue your personal pleasures. Perhaps, participate in the optional full day excursion to Featherdale Wildlife Park and the Blue Mountains. Featherdale is home to over 300 species of Australia's diverse wildlife. Admire the koalas, feed the kanga...
DAY 6, Saturday - Flight to Melbourne
Board your flight this morning for the beautiful Victorian city of Melbourne on the shores of Port Phillip Bay. Today's tour of Melbourne this morning highlights the mingling of the city's cultures, monuments and scenic delights, from the magnificent gardens to the river...
DAY 7, Sunday - Full Day in Melbourne
Today is free to explore Melbourne on your own, or participate in the afternoon optional tour to Phillip Island Little Penguin Parade. Depart the busy city and suburbs, and travel out into the rural countryside to visit Australia's most popular wildlife attraction and ho...
DAY 8, Monday - Flight to Dunedin
Fly via Christchurch to Dunedin, New Zealand's oldest city, well known for its Victorian and Edwardian architecture and its close proximity to amazing wildlife. Upon arrival, check in to the hotel and spend the balance of the evening at leisure Overnight: Dunedin Meals: Breakfast

DAY 9, Tuesday - Tour of Dunedin
A day to explore Dunedin, arguably New Zealand's most spectacular city in terms of contrasting landscapes, nestled in tree-clad hills at the head of a beautiful harbor. The city flourished during the 19th-century gold rush and is now the major gateway to the Otago region...
DAY 10, Wednesday - Dunedin to Queenstown
Depart Dunedin, traveling north to the Central Otago area. After lunch, visit a local vineyard for wine tasting. Continue to the charming gold rush village of Arrowtown, nestled among the peaks that surround the sparkling Arrow River. Time to walk along the tree-lined av...
DAY 11, Thursday - Discover Milford Sound
Today, take a full day tour to Milford Sound! Travel to World Heritage Fiordland National Park, rich with dense rainforest, lakes and waterfalls cascading from rugged mountain peaks. En route to Milford Sound, stop at Te Anau and the glacier hewn Eglinton Valley before e...
DAY 12, Friday - Full Day in Queenstown
Spend time on your own discovering always picturesque Queenstown. Walk along the streets of the sophisticated downtown area, with its trendy shops and restaurants or, be adventurous and ascend on the Skyline Gondola to Bob's Peak, high above the city for magnificent view...
DAY 13, Saturday - Flight to Auckland
Board your flight this morning for Auckland, New Zealand's largest city, known as the "City of Sails." Take a short walking tour of Auckland before checking in to the hotel. This evening, get together for dinner at the hotel Overnight: Auckland Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 14, Sunday - Depart New Zealand
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight Meals: Breakfast

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Optional Activities
Phillip Island Little Penguin Parade This afternoon travel to Phillip Island and visit Australia's most popular wildlife attraction and home to the one of the largest Little Penguin colonies in the world. The Little Penguin is the world's smallest penguin and the Penguin Parade is the best place to experience this natural phenomenon. Every sunset, wild Little Penguins emerge from the sea and waddle across the beach to their sand dune burrows. Experience the parade from the viewing area at the beach and then wander the boardwalks and watch the penguins return to their burrows. Your visit supports the conservation work carried out by the Phillip Island Nature Parks in protecting this important Penguin colony. Details to be advised locally. Approximate tour duration is 10 hours. Note: Duration of the tour depends on the timing of the Penguins' arrival on the beach and your return to the hotel varies from 9 pm to midnight. Note: Penguins have sensitive eyes and a bright, sudden flash or unusual light can frighten or disorientate a penguin. To ensure penguins keep coming back to this special area we ask you to not use your cameras, camcorders or camera phones at the Penguin Parade. OnDay : 7 Price : $145 Blue Mountains with Featherdale Wildlife Park For wilderness and wildlife, the magnificent Blue Mountains is a must see for any visitor to Sydney. Today's full day tour to the region will give you a chance to see it for yourself. Visit Featherdale Wildlife Park, home of the world’s largest collection of over 1700 Australian native birds and mammals. Walk through the Koala sanctuary where you may have the opportunity to take a photo. Later enter the enclosure of kangaroos to hand feed them. Keep your eyes open for wombats, Tasmanian devils, emus, penguins, and dingoes as you explore the rest of the park! Later, travel through the quaint villages of the Megalong Valley before you take in the views of the famous Three Sisters rock formation from Echo Point. You will also visit spectacular Govett's Leap where you can stand atop sheer cliff walls and look out over the Grose Valley below. Then to the village of Leura, where you will have time to stroll the scenic streets before descending from the mountains. Return to Sydney in the late afternoon. Pick-up details to be advised locally. Approximate tour duration is 10 hours. OnDay : 5 Price : $138 Sydney Harbour Dinner Cruise Set out on the waters of Sydney Harbour in a luxury air-conditioned catamaran. Sail by the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House and other landmarks. Start with a glass of sparkling wine and enjoy your three course dinner with an array of international dishes including fresh seafood, meat, and vegetable dishes - an unforgettable dining experience! Pick-up details to be advised locally. Approximate tour duration is 2 hours. OnDay : 4 Price : $148 Otago Peninsula with Wellers Rock Cruise This afternoon, embark on a tour to the Otago Peninsula, home to many species of wildlife including seabirds, sea lions, fur seals and penguins. Travel to New Zealand's Larnach Castle, featuring magnificent architecture and superb craftsmanship. It was built in 1871 by William Larnach, a merchant baron and politician. Opportunity to take photos on the Castle grounds before continuing to the Headland and Wellers Rock. Conclude the tour with a one hour wildlife cruise* aboard a converted fishing trawler. Chance to view the diverse wildlife on spectacular Taiaroa Head, the only mainland nesting place for Northern Royal Albatross in the world and home to New Zealand fur seals. You may spot dolphins, sea lions and an array of ocean birds including other species of albatross, penguins and marine mammals in their natural environment. Afterward, return to Dunedin. *Cruise is not suitable for people prone to seasickness. During winter season (Apr-Sep) the tour will operate in different order. Pick-up details to be advised locally. Approximate tour duration is 4 hours. OnDay : 9 Price : $80 Skippers Canyon 4WD Adventure This scenic Skippers Canyon tour is an adventure that follows the rugged and once treacherous Skippers Road. You will travel the road that was hacked by hand into the sheer cliff sides of the Shotover River Valley making this an exciting opportunity. During the tour, you will visit many historic sites such as the Skippers Suspension Bridge and historical township of Skippers. The tour will also visit the restored school house where you will gain a real insight into the local heritage through photos and the histories of life from the early days of this settlement. On the return journey, you will stop at Deep Creek where you can immerse yourself in the customs of the local area by trying your hand at gold panning at one of the richest gold bearing rivers in the world. Pick-up details to be advised locally. Approximate tour duration is 4 hours. OnDay : 12 Price : $155 Walter Peak Farm Tour Embark on a scenic cruise across Lake Wakatipu aboard a vintage steamship the TSS Earnslaw, to Walter Peak High Country Farm. Admire the beautiful scenery and views of the Remarkables mountain range. Upon arrival, take a walking tour of the farm and lean about New Zealand's farming lifestyle. Watch sheepdogs in action as they demonstrate their remarkable skills rounding up sheep. Later, visit the holding pens, where you can feed the sheep and even get up-close to the Scottish Highland Cattle. Afterward, head to the old woolshed for afternoon tea. Stroll through the lakeside gardens before cruising back to Queenstown. Approximate tour duration is 4 hours. OnDay : 12 Price : $92 Phillip Island Little Penguin Parade This afternoon travel to Phillip Island and visit Australia's most popular wildlife attraction and home to the one of the largest Little Penguin colonies in the world. The Little Penguin is the world's smallest penguin and the Penguin Parade is the best place to experience this natural phenomenon. Every sunset, wild Little Penguins emerge from the sea and waddle across the beach to their sand dune burrows. Experience the parade from the viewing area at the beach and then wander the boardwalks and watch the penguins return to their burrows. Your visit supports the conservation work carried out by the Phillip Island Nature Parks in protecting this important Penguin colony. Details to be advised locally. Approximate tour duration is 10 hours. Note: Duration of the tour depends on the timing of the Penguins' arrival on the beach and your return to the hotel varies from 9 pm to midnight. Note: Penguins have sensitive eyes and a bright, sudden flash or unusual light can frighten or disorientate a penguin. To ensure penguins keep coming back to this special area we ask you to not use your cameras, camcorders or camera phones at the Penguin Parade. OnDay : 7 Price : $145 Blue Mountains with Featherdale Wildlife Park For wilderness and wildlife, the magnificent Blue Mountains is a must see for any visitor to Sydney. Today's full day tour to the region will give you a chance to see it for yourself. Visit Featherdale Wildlife Park, home of the world’s largest collection of over 1700 Australian native birds and mammals. Walk through the Koala sanctuary where you may have the opportunity to take a photo. Later enter the enclosure of kangaroos to hand feed them. Keep your eyes open for wombats, Tasmanian devils, emus, penguins, and dingoes as you explore the rest of the park! Later, travel through the quaint villages of the Megalong Valley before you take in the views of the famous Three Sisters rock formation from Echo Point. You will also visit spectacular Govett's Leap where you can stand atop sheer cliff walls and look out over the Grose Valley below. Then to the village of Leura, where you will have time to stroll the scenic streets before descending from the mountains. Return to Sydney in the late afternoon. Pick-up details to be advised locally. Approximate tour duration is 10 hours. OnDay : 5 Price : $138 Sydney Harbour Dinner Cruise Set out on the waters of Sydney Harbour in a luxury air-conditioned catamaran. Sail by the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House and other landmarks. Start with a glass of sparkling wine and enjoy your three course dinner with an array of international dishes including fresh seafood, meat, and vegetable dishes - an unforgettable dining experience! Pick-up details to be advised locally. Approximate tour duration is 2 hours. OnDay : 4 Price : $148 Otago Peninsula with Wellers Rock Cruise This afternoon, embark on a tour to the Otago Peninsula, home to many species of wildlife including seabirds, sea lions, fur seals and penguins. Travel to New Zealand's Larnach Castle, featuring magnificent architecture and superb craftsmanship. It was built in 1871 by William Larnach, a merchant baron and politician. Opportunity to take photos on the Castle grounds before continuing to the Headland and Wellers Rock. Conclude the tour with a one hour wildlife cruise* aboard a converted fishing trawler. Chance to view the diverse wildlife on spectacular Taiaroa Head, the only mainland nesting place for Northern Royal Albatross in the world and home to New Zealand fur seals. You may spot dolphins, sea lions and an array of ocean birds including other species of albatross, penguins and marine mammals in their natural environment. Afterward, return to Dunedin. *Cruise is not suitable for people prone to seasickness. During winter season (Apr-Sep) the tour will operate in different order. Pick-up details to be advised locally. Approximate tour duration is 4 hours. OnDay : 9 Price : $80 Skippers Canyon 4WD Adventure This scenic Skippers Canyon tour is an adventure that follows the rugged and once treacherous Skippers Road. You will travel the road that was hacked by hand into the sheer cliff sides of the Shotover River Valley making this an exciting opportunity. During the tour, you will visit many historic sites such as the Skippers Suspension Bridge and historical township of Skippers. The tour will also visit the restored school house where you will gain a real insight into the local heritage through photos and the histories of life from the early days of this settlement. On the return journey, you will stop at Deep Creek where you can immerse yourself in the customs of the local area by trying your hand at gold panning at one of the richest gold bearing rivers in the world. Pick-up details to be advised locally. Approximate tour duration is 4 hours. OnDay : 12 Price : $155 Walter Peak Farm Tour Embark on a scenic cruise across Lake Wakatipu aboard a vintage steamship the TSS Earnslaw, to Walter Peak High Country Farm. Admire the beautiful scenery and views of the Remarkables mountain range. Upon arrival, take a walking tour of the farm and lean about New Zealand's farming lifestyle. Watch sheepdogs in action as they demonstrate their remarkable skills rounding up sheep. Later, visit the holding pens, where you can feed the sheep and even get up-close to the Scottish Highland Cattle. Afterward, head to the old woolshed for afternoon tea. Stroll through the lakeside gardens before cruising back to Queenstown. Approximate tour duration is 4 hours. OnDay : 12 Price : $83
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Additional Information: This package is based on pre-confirmed flights via Air New Zealand and may only be purchased with these flights.

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