Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.
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Melbourne, Australia
Ends
Christchurch, New Zealand
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Hurunui: Step onto a working hill-country sheep farm. Experience what it is like to farm Merino sheep & Angus cattle in this beautiful part of the country. See the animals graze pastures in the open air and learn about where the best natural products come from.
Auckland: An immersive and emotive state-of-the-art guided journey that showcases the All Blacks though exceptional innovation and technology.
Uluru: Explore the foundations of life and society of the local Aboriginal people in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. Learn about the spiritual connection the local Anangu caretakers have with the land at Uluru.
Uluru: At Walkatjara Art Uluru an Indigenous Anangu artist will explain just what makes this part of the world so spiritual, over an introduction to Western Desert Art, introducing totems and symbols important to the region and represented in paintings and installations. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
Rotorua: Immerse yourself in Māori traditions at an enlightening and entertaining evening, including a cultural performance, a view of Pohutu Geyser, and hangi-inspired cuisine at Te Po Māori Experience at Te Puia.
Rotorua: Visit the National Kiwi Hatchery Aotearoa in Rotorua and learn about the efforts made to save New Zealand's national bird
Explore Sydney Opera House, Hobbiton Movie Set, National Kiwi Hatchery, and the Dark Sky Reserve
Discover Melbourne, Sydney, Cairns, Auckland, Lake Tekapo, Arrowtown, Queenstown, and Christchurch
Visit Uluru and Kata Tjuta, Bondi Beach in Sydney, and Te Po Maori Experience in Rotorua
View Geothermal activity in Rotorua, and turquoise waters of Lake Tekapo
Scenic Cruise On the Great Barrier Reef, Sydney Harbour, and Milford Sound
Uluru: Discover the stunning heart of the Red Centre at Ayers Rock Resort. Revealing natural beauty of this unique landscape, the accommodation offer incredible views of towering gums, flowering native shrubs and flowing red dunes.
Lake Tekapo: This resort overlooks the pristine waters of Lake Tekapo in New Zealand's South Island.
Rotorua: Visit the National Kiwi Hatchery Aotearoa in Rotorua and learn about the efforts made to save New Zealand's national bird
Explore Sydney Opera House, Hobbiton Movie Set, National Kiwi Hatchery, and the Dark Sky Reserve
Discover Melbourne, Sydney, Cairns, Auckland, Lake Tekapo, Arrowtown, Queenstown, and Christchurch
Visit Uluru and Kata Tjuta, Bondi Beach in Sydney, and Te Po Maori Experience in Rotorua
View Geothermal activity in Rotorua, and turquoise waters of Lake Tekapo
Scenic Cruise On the Great Barrier Reef, Sydney Harbour, and Milford Sound
Uluru: Discover the stunning heart of the Red Centre at Ayers Rock Resort. Revealing natural beauty of this unique landscape, the accommodation offer incredible views of towering gums, flowering native shrubs and flowing red dunes.
Lake Tekapo: This resort overlooks the pristine waters of Lake Tekapo in New Zealand's South Island.
What's Included
Accommodation
Cherrypicked hotels, all tried and trustedPorterage where hotels provide this service
Meals
Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
Transport
All land transport shown. All transfers shownLuxury airconditioned coach with WiFi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)Flight A Trafalgar bonus all IntraAir Flights: Melbourne to Ayers Rock, Ayers Rock to Cairns, Cairns to Sydney, Sydney to Auckland, Auckland to Queenstown
Guide
An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
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Mustsee sightseeingOptional Experiences and free time
Embark on an extraordinary 22-day journey from Melbourne to Christchurch with the "Highlights of Australia and New Zealand" tour package, crafted for seasoned adventurers seeking a rich blend of city exploration and natural marvels. Traverse Australia’s vibrant cities and rugged Outback, then cross to New Zealand’s mystical fjords and lush valleys. Along the way, connect with Indigenous stories, from Australia’s Aboriginal Dreamtime to the deeply rooted Māori legends in New Zealand. This trip ensures you soak up every highlight: whether gazing at Uluru’s fiery sunsets, cruising through Queenstown’s dramatic scenery, or marveling at the southern night sky. The standout feature? The chance to experience both countries’ most captivating sights and cultural narratives in one seamless, expertly guided tour.
day 1 - Welcome to Melbourne
Melbourne's elegant faades and broad boulevards are your launchpad to an immersive encounter with the highlights of Australia and New Zealand (flights to arrive prior to 12pm). You'll be transferred and welcomed to your hotel on the banks of the city's own Yarra River before getting to know your Travel Director and fellow travellers over dinner at popular restaurant on the Yarra River's South Wharf, a relaxing welcome to this cosmopolitan city.
Meals:Dinner
Location Visited:Melbourne
Accommodation:Crowne Plaza
day 2 - Uncover Melbourne's Eclectic Laneways
Jump into city life joining your Travel Director on a walking tour admiring Melbourne's Victorian architecture, arcades, and eclectic little laneways revealing some of the world's most incredible street art. Encounter the aroma of Melbourne's coffee culture around every corner. The rest of your day is free to take in Melbourne's well-known food and culture. Or join an Optional Experience such as a trip to Phillip Island to see the famous penguin parade. Wildlife fans won't want to miss seeing the tiny penguins make their daily trip from the sea to their onshore burrows. It's a fascinating experience to watch and only happens right here on Phillip Island.
Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:Melbourne
Accommodation:Crowne Plaza
day 3 - Melbourne, It's All Yours
Enjoy a day exploring stylish Melbourne just the way you like, indulging in world class fare at one of the city's famous eateries and stopping in unique shops. Browse Brunswick Street's quirky boutiques and pop into one of laneways' cafes to people watch and refuel on a strong flat white coffee. Or, tick something else off your bucket list and join an Optional Experience to travel the Great Ocean Road - the ultimate road trip along a stunning coastline. You'll learn how the jagged rocks were formed and stop at the world famous Twelve Apostles. Admire these towering limestone formations rising out of the sea against windswept cliffs. Take advantage of photo ops around every bend and stretch your legs in the seaside town of Apollo Bay. If you prefer to soak up the city life, perhaps explore the city on foot with a History and Donuts Walking Tour is more your thing. Wherever you chose to explore today, Melbourne and its surroundings are yours for the taking.
Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:Melbourne
Accommodation:Crowne Plaza
day 4 - Journey to Spiritual Uluru
The rusty red landscapes of Uluru beckon as we leave Melbourne for Ayers Rock Resort, near the sacred ancient site of Uluru and your home for the next two days in Aussie's cultural heartland. You'll drive through red dirt on long roads before your first of many mesmerizing encounters with Uluru, in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. As the desert sun begins to set, you're treated to a classic Uluru sundowner: nibbles and sparkling wine amidst the red dirt and blowing spinifex grasses as the Outback sky ignites in shades of red, yellow, and purple. Gazing at massive Uluru - which at 348 metres high is taller than the Eiffel Tower - you'll experience a kind of magical connection to the land. Relaxed and happy, you'll make your way to the Desert Gardens Hotel for a Stays With Stories experience. Surrounded by desert trees and distant Uluru, this indigenous-owned hotel showcases the natural beauty of the landscape. Stay in this evening or, after sunset, join an Optional Experience Uluru BBQ Dinner as you watch the changing desert colours and are treated to an informative star talk in one of the best places to view the southern night sky.
Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:Melbourne, Uluru
Accommodation:Desert Gardens
day 5 - Magical Uluru Sunrise and Kata Tjuta
Watch night turn to day as you head to the National Park at dawn - hot cocoa in hand - to witness a magical sunrise as the dawn creeps across the desert and lights up Uluru. Then, day underway, at a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience, hear stories about the Anangu, caretakers of this remote arid landscape, touring the base of Uluru to discover its ancient rock art with your Travel Director. You'll be amazed at their deep knowledge and passion for this land through stories that enhance the natural beauty you surely can't get enough of. Later, an Anangu artist will explain just what makes it so spiritual over an introduction to Western Desert art, introducing totems and symbols important to the region and represented in paintings and installations, another MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience. Try your hand at creating one during an intro to Western Desert Art. Continuing your journey through the desert plains to Kata Tjuta, walk amidst its towering, mindboggling domes through Walpa (meaning wind) Gorge to a lookout. From sunrise to sunset, tonight you'll marvel over a magnificent sunset over Kata Tjuta paired with sparkling wine. Without many of the crowds at Uluru, you may have the beauty of this hidden gem to yourself.
Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:Uluru
Accommodation:Desert Gardens
day 6 - Head to Tropical Cairns
The only reason to get up before dawn on your last day in Uluru is to glimpse the kaleidoscopic Field of Light art installation of artist Bruce Munro on an Optional Experience. Watch the darkness of night change to a rainbow-coloured dawn lit up from a field of changing colours with Uluru in the distance. You'll feel like you're walking through flowers in this totally unique Uluru sunrise experience, then as dawn continues to creep across the land, you'll end the experience watching the desert awaken over Uluru from the top of a sand dune, coffee or tea in hand. Head to your next stop, Cairns, for a change of scenery and more beautiful sites.
Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:Uluru, Cairns
Accommodation:Hilton
day 7 - Explore Cairns in Your Own Time
Ease into the laidback lifestyle of Cairns with a full free day to explore this tropical city or take your pick of the many tempting Optional Experiences. There's something for everyone, no matter what you're looking for. Take to the skies for a bird's eye view with a balloon flight over the Atherton Tablelands, the hot air ballooning capital of the southern hemisphere. Or, dive into nature learning traditional hunting and gathering skills as you search for bush tucker of mud crabs, fish, and mussels in the Daintree Rainforest. Taste and share your catch before a guided interpretive walk through the ancient rainforest. Another option is to take a historic rail journey winding across bridges and through tunnels to Kuranda village, nestled in a tropical rainforest to explore its colourful and interesting arts and crafts. Return to the lowlands on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway over and through the some of the oldest rainforest in the world. You can also choose to pair your trip to Kuranda with a visit to Hartley's Crocodile for a wetlands cruise through the ecologically significant Melaleuca wetlands, the home of the saltwater crocodile. Top off your day at dinner on Cairns' waterfront at Salt House, highlighting fresh, local ingredients, and prepared on their custom-built Argentinian wood fired grill.
Meals:Breakfast, Dinner
Location Visited:Cairns
Accommodation:Hilton
day 8 - Great Barrier Reef Up-Close
Get ready for a bucket list adventure today as you board a high-speed catamaran and cruise out to the Great Barrier Reef. It's up to you how you'd like to experience this UNESCO World Heritage Site and underwater wonderland: Don your mask and fins (equipment provided) for an up-close encounter with a kaleidoscope of fishes and reef or stay dry and explore the world's largest living reef system from the comfort of a semi-submersible craft. Whichever you choose, your local guide enhances your time on board with plenty of insights on the local ecology and the importance of preserving this fragile environment. Before your return to Cairns, you'll enjoy an onboard tropical buffet lunch under the glorious Aussie sunshine.
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch
Location Visited:Cairns
Accommodation:Hilton
day 9 - Sparkling Sydney
We say farewell to Cairn's flying south to Sydney and spend the rest of the day exploring the beauty of this harbour city. From your centrally located hotel, you can take a stroll around the waterfront at Circular Quay. Whether you're called by land or sea, Sydney city is walkable and offers something for everybody. Stopping for a bite is its own adventure, wining and dining in the famous Rocks District dating back to before the arrival of British settlers in the late 1700s, visiting Chinatown for some tasty yum cha, popping into one of city's many craft breweries, or finding the perfect rooftop bar to sit back and take it all in.
Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:Cairns, Sydney
Accommodation:InterContinental
day 10 - Must-See Sights of Sydney
A day of sightseeing around this stunning harbour city awaits! Begin your day with a guided tour of the iconic Sydney Opera House with a Local Specialist, delving into the story of a building 'that changed the image of an entire country' and learning the history of this iconic structure. Continue sightseeing on a Sydney Harbour Lunch Cruise sailing past Sydney's dazzling harbour sights enjoying million-dollar views and a menu focusing on local food and wine. Back on land, it's off to the beach to wiggle your toes in the sand at breathtaking Bondi, and where you are free to wander along the promenade, potter in and out of surf shops or grab a coffee at one of Bondi's sidewalk cafes.
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch
Location Visited:Sydney
Accommodation:InterContinental
day 11 - Sydney, the Choice is Yours
Enjoy a full free day to explore Sydney or consider joining an Optional Experience to discover even more further afield. Animal lovers will not want to miss a visit to the Sydney Zoo to see some of Australia's unique native animals including the wombat, Tasmanian devil, and yes, the koala. Continue to the spectacular Blue Mountains, whose eucalypt haze you'll see looming in the distance, for fresh mountain air and stunning natural scenery. You'll see the famous Three Sisters rock formation - each of which stands over 900 metres high - and hear the Aboriginal legend behind these massive structures. Or consider joining an Optional Experience climbing up (and over) the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge. Guided by a professional Climber Leader, you'll ascend 134 metres above Sydney Harbour for priceless views at the top.
Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:Sydney
Accommodation:InterContinental
day 12 - Last Chance in Sydney!
You're free to explore Sydney at your own pace. You might choose to walk along Circular Quay, browse local galleries and shops, or enjoy a coffee overlooking the harbour. For those keen to stretch their legs, the Rocks district offers cobbled laneways and convict-era buildings full of character. Late morning, walk through the Royal Botanic Garden to the Art Gallery of New South Wales and join a guided tour with a Local Specialist, who shares insights into First Nations and Australian art. Discover how artists express connection to land, story and identity. Later, toast your journey and share a meal, enjoying the company of your fellow travellers and Travel Director.
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch
Location Visited:Sydney
Accommodation:InterContinental
day 13 - Hoo Roo Sydney - Kia Ora Auckland
Set your sights on New Zealand as you fly to Auckland, the City of Sails. You'll see how the city got its nickname as you fly in over the islands and boats in the harbour. In fact, one in four New Zealanders is involved in recreational boating. On land, Auckland is known for being built on 53 dormant volcanoes (two of which you have the opportunity to see!) Enjoy dinner at The Grill, celebrating Aotearoa's culinary treasures.
Meals:Breakfast, Dinner
Location Visited:Sydney, Auckland
Accommodation:Horizon by SkyCity
day 14 - Sights of Auckland, City of Sails
After a relaxed start, Dive Into Culture and set your sights firmly on New Zealand's national game: rugby. The interactive All Blacks Experience explores an introduction to the game as a part of New Zealand culture. Afterwards get the lay of the land with city highlights viewing the beautiful waterfront of Mission Bay, historic overlook of Bastion Point, and spacious gardens and sunken pool at the Michael Joseph Savage Memorial showing off views of Waitemata Harbour and the North Shore. You pass the Auckland Museum, located on the dormant volcano Pukekawa, meaning 'hill of bitter memories' referring to tribal battles fought on the site until 1828.
Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:Auckland
Accommodation:Horizon by SkyCity
day 15 - Rotorua, Cultural Capital
Get ready for a much-anticipated trip to the Hobbiton Movie Set. Upon arrival, set off on a guided tour through the 12-acre set. You'll have plenty of time for photo opportunities in the interactive hobbit hole. After a stop for lunch continue to Rotorua, where this evening, Dive Into Culture and embark upon Te Po experience at Te Puia. Learn about Mori history and culture on this guided MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience, which includes a cultural performance in a finely carved meeting house, Te Aronui a Rua. Then view the Pohutu Geyser, one of New Zealand's geothermal wonderlands. This is followed by a dinner of hangi-inspired cuisine.
Meals:Breakfast, Dinner
Location Visited:Auckland, Rotorua
Accommodation:Millennium
day 16 - Take off to Adventure in Queenstown
Your destination this morning in Rotorua is the National Kiwi Hatchery Aotearoa, where you'll join a Local Specialist for a tour. Learn about the work being done to save this rare native bird, get up close and see kiwi eggs being incubated, the hatching process, and even newly hatched kiwi chicks at this national leader in kiwi husbandry. This MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience is not only fun but will give you fascinating insights into New Zealand's national bird. The feel-good vibes will follow you all the way to Queenstown, the self-proclaimed adventure capital of New Zealand. It makes perfect sense there are ski fields, white-water river and bridges strapped with bungy cords wherever you turn. And then there's the dining scene; Queenstown is home to some of the country's most awarded restaurants. Whether you're in the mood for bulging burgers or lakeside tapas, ask us for recommendations on this leg of your Queenstown New Zealand tour.
Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:Rotorua, Auckland, Queenstown
Accommodation:Millennium
day 17 - Cruise on Magical Milford Sound
Journey along the shores of Lake Wakatipu and over the Devil's Staircase to Te Anau. Experience magnificent scenery afforded by the Mirror Lakes, Cleddau Valley and the Chasm. Emerge from the hand-hewn Homer Tunnel towards Mitre Peak and Bowen Falls before reaching Milford Sound/Piopiotahi. Take to its still waters for a cruise filled with pinch-me moments. Return to Queenstown for a free evening. Speak to your Travel Director about dining recommendations in Queenstown.
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch
Location Visited:Milford Sound
Accommodation:Millennium
day 18 - Your Choice in Queenstown
The day is yours to explore Queenstown as you like, and good news...you have plenty of options to choose from. Take to the water riding the thrilling Skippers Jet boat through cliffs and gorges. Or explore a slice of Kiwi farming history and soak in the views cruising Lake Wakatipu aboard New Zealand's oldest steamship, the TSS Earnslaw, to Walter Peak High Country Farm where you'll be treated to a farm tour and morning or afternoon tea. Tonight, exchange stories of your Queenstown adventures as you join your Travel Director and group for dinner at the historic Postmasters Cottage, built in 1907, in nearby Arrowtown. Hear the history of this quaint house that was almost demolished by developers and then saved and purchased by the passionate local community. The community continued to rally together restoring the cottage's verandas and adding charming gardens and paths. Stroll the grounds before sitting down to dinner with a focus on fresh, local food and wines.
Meals:Breakfast, Dinner
Location Visited:Queenstown
Accommodation:Millennium
day 19 - To Turquoise Lake Tekapo
Today your New Zealand tour takes you to Cromwell on the banks of Lake Dunstan, travelling to lovely Lake Takapo. Visit Mrs. Jones' Fruit Stall to taste of some of the region's juicy stone fruit including apricots, nectarines, peaches, and plums. Next (pit) stop is the Highlands Museum. Even if you're not a motorsport fan, you're sure to be impressed when you come face to face with these top-of-the-line machines. There's just something about being in the same room as these rare special cars that gets everyone buzzing. The museum is home to some of the rarest cars in NZ motorsport history but also some hidden gems. Visit the grounds of the quaint, lakeside Church of the Good Shepherd and see the friendly bronze sheepdog statue. As evening falls, you're treated to a guided stargazing experience with a Local Specialist in the world-renowned UNESCO Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve. See the famous Southern Cross, Magellanic Cloud, and Milky Way and getter a better look at these sparkling wonders with a powerful optical telescope. You'll conclude the day in a Stays With Stories accommodation at Peppers Bluewater Resort overlooking Lake Tekapo. In this area known for its dazzling night sky, there's plenty to enjoy just stepping outside your room.
Meals:Breakfast, Dinner
Location Visited:Queenstown, Lake Tekapo
Accommodation:Peppers Bluewater Resort
day 20 - Innovative Christchurch
Visit the lovely country town of Geraldine, known for the preserves created from local produce. Arriving in Christchurch see the local sights including the Canterbury Museum, Christchurch Earthquake Memorial, Bridge of Remembrance, and many streets lined with bars, cafes, and riverside markets. View the Cathedral in Latimer Square, the temporary home of the Christchurch Cathedral. Admire its colourful stained-glass windows and sustainable cardboard construction giving it the nickname The Cardboard Cathedral and a striking example of the city's revitalizing rebuild.
Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:Lake Tekapo, Christchurch
Accommodation:Distinction
day 21 - A Taste of Farm Life
Travel through rolling countryside to Hurunui Hills, a hill-country farm in North Canterbury. Enjoy warm Kiwi hospitality with the Bamford Family, who have been farming at Hurunui since 1884, with six generations focused on producing premium Merino sheep, wool, and Angus cattle. Soak up the stunning scenery, meet the farm animals, and discover what it is like to live off the land on this unique By My Guest experience. Then visit a local vineyard, Waipara Springs Winery, where it's time to relax and enjoy wine tasting and a platter-style lunch among the vines. All good things must come to an end and you'll spend your last night with your Travel Director and the group raising a glass to your travels at dinner showcasing food from the Canterbury region.
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Location Visited:Christchurch
Accommodation:Distinction
day 22 - Farewell Christchurch
Bid farewell to your newfound friends as your holiday concludes this morning after breakfast as you're transferred to Christchurch Airport for your onward flight. You'll surely leave with plenty of stunning photos and, most importantly, memories of this beautiful part of the world (flights anytime).
Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:Christchurch
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It is a well thought out itinerary. However it is only given to us a week or so before we travel I mean the detailed one. You have already paid and purchased your air ticket so there is no going back. What was concerning were the very early morning flights and time we had to be at reception to hop on the bus.
We booked this tour due to our age and mobility issues, the rushing and running around was a bit too much for us, even though we do understand that we covered a lot of places and the drives are quite long.
I must however say that the Travel directors we got and for Australia and New Zealand were excellent and very well versed in their explanations of everything we asked for and that made a huge difference to our overall experience.
We were only disappointed with one optional tour to the Blue Mountains as it was very full, all we did was hop on to one sky train and hop on the next one and back again, due to the long lines of people and felt that was not worth our while and was a wasted day. We did complain to hoping for a refund but nothing happened.
The only other issue was the one day we had to take 2 flights to reach Cairns and that too was given to us so last minute and you honestly do not have a choice but go along as we are all in a large group. So another day was completely wasted in travel, packing and flying. Maybe next time a little better thought looking at the age of the group should be considered. Overall amazing experience and we would surely recommend Trafalgar to our friends for future visits. Hopefully my comment helps in considering the age of the group and make it more friendly or have a detailed itinerary in advance before final payment needs to be made. Thank you
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5.0 out of 5
Had a great time.
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5.0 out of 5
I picked this itinerary because it had the things and places I wanted to check off my bucket list - visiting Uluru/Ayers Rock, snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef in Cairns, visiting the Sydney Opera House and climbing the Sydney Harbour Bridge (optional) in Australia! Optional means it is an activity you have to pay extra to participate in. It included 3 days in Melbourne where we had a Welcome Dinner the first day. 2nd day - city walkabout tour of Melbourne, the Conservatory, Shrine of Remembrance, Koala Conservation Reserve where we saw koalas and wallabies (optional) and Phillip Island to see fairy penguins come out of the sea at dusk (optional). 3rd day - drive along the Great Ocean Road (optional). Uluru/Ayers Rock - Got to learn about aboriginal art (free) and have a BBQ in the desert and tasted kangaroo meat (optional). New Zealand is really beautiful - one cannot capture its beauty accurately on video! In Auckland, we got to attend the All-Blacks Experience. Visited Hobbiton and Rotorua where we had a Maori traditional show, saw geysers and a meal cooked using the traditional method (hangi- sorry not sure how to spell it using the Maori alphabet) (bucket list). Also visited The National Kiwi Hatchery in Rotorua. We visited Milford Sound and went on a cruise. It was raining that day, so we saw lots of waterfalls! Missed out on flying over the fjords (optional) cos of the weather. Queenstown - went on a cruise on a steamboat (optional), missed out on Jetboat (optional) cos of the weather but went on the gondola instead and did some luging (optional). Visited Arrowtown, Tony Quinn motorway, Lake Tekapo (blue turquoise water and Church of the Good Shephard) and star gazing at Lake Tekapo. Had our Be Our Guest invitation to a sheep farm where we were hosted by and (lovely couple). Our last excursion was to a winery in Waipara where you can taste the best sauvignon Blanc wine New Zealand can offer. It was an amazing trip but I can't lie, it was also tiring - one has to pace onself! This was my third trip with Trafalgar so I knew the pace. Our 2 Tour Directors were great! We had *************** in Australia and ************** in New Zealand.
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AnonymousVerified Traveler
5.0 out of 5
Much enjoyed but more dinners as a group, for own account, should be arranged to cater for single travellers. (See G-Adventures )
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AnonymousVerified Traveler
5.0 out of 5
Good balance of included and optional experiences, good variety and coverage of important sights, good balance of travel time - rest time - sight seeing time, great accommodations, smooth transfers, and awesome tour directors.
