Iconic Australia and New Zealand

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  • Booking Type Instant booking
  • duration 23 days
  • tour type Small group Request as private
  • age requirement 12-95 yrs
  • max group size 16
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Tour Code BM-39664
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English
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  • Starts Auckland, New Zealand
  • Ends Cairns, Australia
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HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes
  • Go behind the scenes at Sydney Opera house.
  • Take an interpretive walk with an Indigenous guide.
  • Snorkel with the fish in the Great Barrier Reef.
  • Witness thousands of glowworms lighting up the scenery
The tour "Iconic Australia And New Zealand" starts in Auckland and ends in Cairns. This is an explorer tour that takes 23 days taking you through Auckland, Uluru, Cairns, Auckland and 8 other destinations in Australia and New Zealand. This is a guided small group tour that includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

Discover the cultural and natural highlights of New Zealand and Australia on an epic 23-day adventure. Start off on New Zealand’s North Island with a Maori feast in Rotorua; then head south to cruise through majestic, wildlife-rich fjords. Queenstown—the adventure capital of the world—will serve up a healthy dose of adrenaline before we fly to Australia and eat our way through Melbourne on a walking lunch. Go behind the scenes at the Sydney Opera House, and dive in to explore the Great Barrier Reef on a snorkeling excursion. Wrap up your adventure in Queensland by spending an afternoon with members of Australia's Indigenous community.
ITINERARY Expand All
  • Day 1: Auckland
  • Day 2: Auckland
  • Day 3: Auckland/Rotorua
  • Day 4: Rotorua
  • Day 5: Rotorua/Christchurch
  • Day 6: Christchurch/Franz Josef
  • Day 7: Franz Josef
  • Day 8: Franz Josef/Queenstown
  • Day 9: Queenstown/Fiordland National Park
  • Day 10: Fiordland National Park/Queenstown
  • Day 11: Queenstown
  • Day 12: Queenstown/Melbourne
  • Day 13: Melbourne
  • Day 14: Melbourne
  • Day 15: Melbourne/Uluru
  • Day 16: Uluru
  • Day 17: Uluru/Sydney
  • Day 18: Sydney
  • Day 19: Sydney
  • Day 20: Sydney/Port Douglas
  • Day 21: Port Douglas
  • Day 22: Port Douglas
  • Day 23: Port Douglas/Cairns
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Accommodation
  • Hotel (21 nts), cruise boat (1 nt, seasonal).
Meals
  • 22 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners
    Note: Allow USD890-1160 for meals not included.
Transport
  • Private vehicle, plane, train, boat, walking.
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Guide
  • CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.
Included activities
  • Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Waiheke Island Wineries, Waiheke Island
  • Your Journeys Highlight Moment: A day at Kohutapu, Rotorua
  • Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Melbourne Foodie Walk, Melbourne
  • Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Private Tour of the Sydney Opera House, Sydney
  • Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Exclusive Indigenous experience at Cooya Beach, Port Douglas
  • Trip to Waiheke Island Wineries
  • Visit glowworm caves
  • Queenstown gondola ride
  • Wilderness day cruise (winter) or overnight cruise (summer) in Fiordland National Park
  • Melbourne Foodie Experience
  • Sunrise interpretive walk at Uluru
  • Sydney Harbour dinner cruise
  • Indigenous Peoples Interpretive Walk in the Daintree Forest
  • Great Barrier Reef Excursion
  • Exclusive Indigenous experience at Cooya Beach
  • Internal flights
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Any international flights to Auckland and from Cairns are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
  • Travel insurance is not included in this Iconic Australia and New Zealand tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
5 - Excellent
Based on 2 reviews
  • Patricia M.
  • On Jan 29 2024
5 - Excellent
Excellent
We had an unforgettable trip. The CEOs were wonderful, charming, knowledgeable, patient, and kind. All in all a great travel experience!
  • Patricia Morse
  • From USA
  • On Jan 24 2024
5 - Excellent
Trip of a lifetime
Wonderful experience. It was truly iconic! We met wonderful people, experienced to culture and got to appreciate the diversity of both countries. We hope to return to see even more these beautiful places. We would highly... Read more
REQUEST A PRIVATE, CUSTOMIZABLE DEPARTURE By design, this is a group tour. You can however request a private, customized version of this tour for yourself or your private group of people. Private departures are usually more expensive, but come with these benefits:
  • Personal Itinerary can be tweaked and customized.
  • Protected Travel within your own bubble.
  • Professional Access our Travel Specialists' insider knowledge.
  • Privacy Enjoy a tour focused solely on you or your travel group.
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GOOD TO KNOW Download trip notes
CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Iconic Australia and New Zealand tour. You can cancel the tour up to 62 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 61 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 20 June 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 20 June 2024, a deposit is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 61 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Iconic Australia and New Zealand tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Iconic Australia and New Zealand tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

Age Requirement

You must be 18 to travel unaccompanied on this tour. For minors travelling with a guardian over 21 years old, the minimum age is 12.

Does this trip suit me?
  • 1. Trip Type : Small Group Group trips average 12 travellers per departure, depending on the adventure. The maximum is usually no more than 16, but some can be smaller or bigger, depending on the trip. Check individual trips for details.
  • 2. Physical Grading : 2 - Light Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.
  • 3. Travel Style : National Geographic Journeys Greater exploration, insider access, and the freedom to roam – all without sacrificing comfort.
  • 4. Service Level : Upgraded Quality accommodations and more inclusions than on other G Adventures tours, like meals, private transport, and activities.
COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

  • This tour has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s ‘Safe Travels’ stamp, which provides travellers with assurance that COVID-19 health and hygiene protocols have been adhered to.
  • Elevated hygiene safety measures and distancing will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues. Frequently touched surfaces are regularly disinfected.
  • This tour requires you to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at least 14 days before your departure day or have a negative PCR test within 96 hours before your departure day.
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