22 Day Highlights of Australia and New Zealand

Meet the Travel Director this evening and join the tour group for a Welcome Reception and dinner.

Overnight – Crowne Plaza Hotel (Dinner included)

Explore Melbourne today starting with a morning city sights tour before discovering the gracious arcades, eclectic laneways and vibrant streets on a private walking tour. Day 3 is at your leisure to further explore Melbourne, maybe add on one of the optional experiences; Phillip Island - Penguins, Kangaroos and Koalas.

Overnight – Crowne Plaza Hotel (Breakfast included)

Hop on a flight to Ayers Rock and spend the afternoon with a glass of fizz in hand whilst watching the sun set behind the worlds largest rock monolith.

Overnight – Desert Gardens, Ayers Rock Resort (Breakfast included)

Rise early to enjoy the glorious sunrise over Uluru then tour the caves whilst listening to stories of the Anangu- the caretakers of this remote and spiritual land. Carry on over the red desert plains to Kata Tjuta. After walking through the towering domes of Kata Tjuta's majestic rock formation it's time to cheers to another magnificent day. 

Overnight – Desert Gardens, Ayers Rock Resort (Breakfast included)

Rise before the sun and travel the short distance to Bruce Munro's Field of Light. Later join an Indigenous artist for an introduction to Western Desert Art. In the afternoon take a flight to Cairns for the next leg of your adventure.

Overnight – Hilton, Cairns (Breakfast included)

Today is free time for you to enjoy tropical Cairns choose to relax or maybe opt for one of the optional experiences including the Kuranda scenic rail, Cape Tribulation or Tjapukai Aboringinal Cultural Park. 

Overnight – Hilton, Cairns (Breakfast included)

This morning board the high-speed catamaran and cruise out to the Great Barrier Reef. The trip will allow you to go snorkelling (equipment provided) or view the coral and tropical fish from the underwater observatory. A tropical buffet lunch is included on board before heading back to Cairns. Dinner tonight is at a waterfront restaurant.

Overnight – Hilton, Cairns (Breakfast, lunch & dinner included)

Today take an afternoon flight to Sydney and don't miss the amazing city views as you come into land. In the afternoon join the Travel director for a dinner cruise around the harbour with the striking bridge and Opera House in the background. 

Overnight - Intercontinental Hotel Sydney (Breakfast & dinner included)

See the sights of Sydney with a tour of the famous Opera House followed by a visit to the legendary Bondi Beach. Later on, settle down to lunch overlooking the vast Pacific Ocean. Your second day in Sydney is free for you to explore at your leisure, optional experiences options include a Blue Mountains & Australia Wildlife trip or why not climb the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge. On the evening of your third Sydney day you'll be treated to dinner at the Portside restaurant, right in the shadows of The Sydney Opera House. 

Overnight – Intercontinental Hotel Sydney (Breakfast included all days, lunch day 10 & dinner day 12)

Leave Australia behind as you fly to New Zealand where you’ll arrive in Auckland to embark on the next leg of your adventure.

Overnight - The Grand by SkyCity (Breakfast & dinner included)

In the morning you'll be transported to Mission Bay and Bastion Point, have you camera at the ready as photo opportunities will be coming thick and fast. In the afternoon you can explore the area at leisure.

Overnight – The Grand by SkyCity (Breakfast included)

Leave Auckland behind and get up close and personal with New Zealand's national bird, the kiwi, learn how they are thriving thanks to a successful breeding programme.  In the evening enjoy a traditional Maori Hangi Highlight Dinner and a concert at Tamaki Maori Village. 

Overnight – Millennium Hotel, Rotorua (Breakfast & dinner included)

Settle down for breakfast in the village of Hobbiton and take a guided tour around the Lord of the Rings set. Next board your flight to Queenstown in the South Island.

Overnight – Millennium Hotel, Queenstown (Breakfast included)

Drive from Queenstown through the Fiordland National Park on to Milford Sound. Cruise among massive waterfalls, glaciers and rainforests, enjoying lunch along the way, afterwards return to Queenstown late afternoon.

Overnight – Millennium Hotel, Queenstown (Breakfast & lunch included)

Relax and explore all Queenstown has to offer. This evening join the group for a highlight dinner at the historic Postmasters Cottage.

Overnight – Millennium Hotel, Queenstown (Breakfast & dinner)

Visit the gold-mining village of Arrowtown and the be in awe of the naturally dramatic Cromwell. Once arriving at Lake Tekapo you'll be stunned by the dazzling stargazing in the UNESCO Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve. 

Overnight – Peppers Bluewater Resort (Breakfast & Dinner included)

Today meet Angie and Stan Taylor on their farm, they will show you what day to day life on the land involves before tucking into lunch.

Overnight – Distinction Christchurch Hotel (Breakfast & lunch included)

Be guided round the top city sights by a well informed local before spending your last evening with your Travel Director and the group for a Farewell Dinner.

Overnight – Distinction Christchurch (Breakfast & Dinner included)

Say farewell to New Zealand as your trip comes to an end today.

(Breakfast included)