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19 daysDuration
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5 - 99 yearsAge range for participants
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Highlights

Auckland: Sightseeing includes the waterfront out to Mission Bay

Rotorua: A guided tour of the National Kiwi Hatchery Aotearoa

Queenstown: Orientation tour

Cromwell: Taste the delicious stone fruit at a stall belonging to a local orchard

Lake Tekapo: See the Church of the Good Shepherd

Sydney: See the Sydney Opera House, Harbour Bridge and Bondi Beach on a city sights tour

Uluru: Enjoy sparkling wine at an Uluru sunset

Uluru: Guided tour at the base of Uluru

Cairns: Orientation tour

Rotorua: Visit a traditional Pounamu (Jade) carving workshop

Deluxe coach travel

3-star stays

Selected hotel dinners

Auckland: Sightseeing tour of the waterfront out to Mission Bay, Bastion Point and the Michael Joseph Savage Memorial.

Rotorua: A guided tour of the National Kiwi Hatchery Aotearoa the leader in kiwi husbandry, and visit to a Pounamu workshop to discover the art of Jade carving.

Queenstown: Orientation tour of the 'adventure capital of the world'

Cromwell: Taste the delicious stone fruit at a stall belonging to a local orchard

Lake Tekapo: See the Church of the Good Shepherd, the rugged hills, snowcapped mountains and the bronze statue of a collie dog

Sydney: See the Sydney Opera House, Harbour Bridge and Bondi Beach on a city sights tour

Uluru: Enjoy sparkling wine at an Uluru sunset

Uluru: Guided tour at the base of Uluru

Cairns: Orientation tour along the Cairns Esplanade, take a swim in the saltwater lagoon and visit the night markets

Itinerary

Dive into two incredible countries on one unforgettable journey, with optional experiences to tailor your trip, your way. Choose to snorkel the dazzling Great Barrier Reef in Australia, walk in the footsteps of hobbits on the iconic Hobbiton Movie Set, and sip fine wines in Queenstown. Feel the rush jet-boating down the Shotover River or take to the skies for breathtaking views of Mt. Cook. In Australia, choose to climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge, hop on a train to explore a rainforest village, and watch the sun dip behind the awe-inspiring Uluru. The adventure is yours to design, one epic choice at a time.

day 1Arrive Auckland

Kick off your bucket list New Zealand and Australia tour in Auckland, the City of Sails. After your arrival, team up with your Travel Director and the rest of the group before jumping into adventure with a tour of the city sights. Make your way around the waterfront from central city out to Mission Bay. Have your camera ready for the stop at Bastion Point and the Michael Joseph Savage Memorial it's the place to get stunning shots of Auckland, the North Shore and the Waitemata. Later, join your Travel Director for a tour briefing and welcome drink.

Location Visited
Auckland
Accommodation
Mercure Auckland Queen Street

day 2Auckland Your Way

day 3Auckland - Rotorua

day 4Rotorua Your Way

day 5Rotorua - Queenstown

day 6Queenstown Your Way

day 7Queenstown Your Way

day 8Queenstown - Tekapo

day 9Tekapo - Christchurch - Sydney

day 10Sydney

day 11Sydney Your Way

day 12Sydney Your Way

day 13Sydney - Uluru

day 14Uluru

day 15Uluru - Cairns

day 16Cairns

day 17Cairns Your Way

day 18Cairns Your Way

day 19Depart Cairns

What's Included

Accommodation
On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised.
Meals
17 Breakfast (B)1 Dinner (D)
Transport
Luxury airconditioned coach with WiFi in most regionsA Costsaver bonus: All IntraAir Flights: Auckland to Queenstown, Christchurch to Sydney, Sydney to Ayers Rock and Ayers Rock to Cairns.
Guide
An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
Others
Extensive variety of Choice ExperiencesCity orientation tours

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