Australia and New Zealand | 12D11N

Australia and New Zealand Tour

Travel Date: October 2024 to March 2025

Rate per person: USD 4380

Itinerary:

DAY-01: WELCOME TO AUCKLAND. AUCKLAND CITY SIGHTSEEING TOUR

• Arrive at Auckland International Airport. Your airport transfer will take you to Auckland City Sightseeing Tour.

DAY-02: AUCKLAND – WAITOMO – ROTORUA

• After breakfast from your hotel. Today, see the magical Waitomo Caves and continue your journey to Rotorua.

• Enjoy a 45-minute guided tour through the world-famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves with their amazing stalactites, stalagmites, towering caverns, and other rock formations.

DAY-03: ROTORUA HIGHLIGHTS

• Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel restaurant. Commence your Rotorua Sights Tour today by visiting Redwoods, the Agrodome, Skyline Rotorua and Te Puia.

• After the Agrodome show, you will then transfer to Skyline Rotorua. Enjoy Gondola Ride up to Mount Ngongotaha to Skyline Rotorua Complex where you can see 180-degree views of Lake Rotorua, the city and surrounding district follows by Buffet Lunch.

DAY-04: ROTORUA – MATAMATA – AUCKLAND

• Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel restaurant. Check out from the hotel and continue your journey to Matamata and back to Auckland.

• A very special New Zealand destination – the Hobbiton Movie Set, constructed on a beautiful 1,250-acre farm near Matamata. Take a guided tour of Hobbiton and learn how this working farm was transformed into The Shire from Middle-earth for the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit movies.

DAY-05: DEPART AUCKLAND – ARRIVE IN MELBOURNE

• Your journey to the North Island, New Zealand comes to an end after your breakfast this morning.

• Welcome to Melbourne! Australia’s cosmopolitan city and home to a trendy and eclectic mix of cafes and restaurants. Meet and greet at the airport and you will be transferred to your hotel in Melbourne.

• Our city tour of Melbourne includes a few special treats that will make your visit even more memorable. Head NE from Federation Square and tour past Old Melbourne Gaol, Parliament House and Princess Theatre.

DAY-06: PHILIP ISLAND AND WILDLIFE EXPERIENCE & BRIGHTON BEACH BOXES

• Breakfast at the hotel restaurant. After being picked up from your CBD accommodation in air-conditioned comfort, you will then explore the famous Brighton Beach Boxes and Phillip Island plus stop at a wildlife park where you can get up close to native animals such as koalas and kangaroos and others, in this full-day tour.

• Explore and take amazing photos with your guide of the iconic Brighton beach boxes where you will be on the beach also witnessing the Melbourne City skyline and taking in the glorious views Port Phillip Bay has to offer.

DAY-07: THE GREAT OCEAN ROAD EXPERIENCE

• Breakfast at the hotel restaurant. After breakfast, Come and see for yourself why this iconic coastal drive is world renowned.

• Spend the day in an air-conditioned vehicle not only exploring the coastline features but also seeing first hand koalas and birds in their natural habitat as well as a guided forest walk where you will see some of the tallest trees in the world. Morning tea is also included. All of this on top of the iconic favourites such as the Torquay Surf Beach, Loch Ard Gorge, The Razorback, Island Archway, 12 Apostles and Gibson Steps with plenty of photo stops along the way.

DAY-08: FREE DAY IN MELBOURNE

• Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel restaurant. Today is a relaxing day at your own leisure. This is the ideal time for “Pasalubong Shopping” or simply just relax at the comfort of your hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

DAY-09: DEPART MELBOURNE – ARRIVE IN SYDNEY. SYDNEY CITY & HARBOUR LUNCHEON CRUISE

• Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel restaurant. Free until check-out time from the hotel. You will be transferred to Melbourne domestic airport for your flight into Sydney.

• On tour you will visit the historic Rocks area and hear of early convict history. We continue through the financially focused Central Business District (CBD), and Macquarie Street. Marvel at 18th century sandstone architecture such as NSW Parliament House, Rum Hospital, Hyde Park Barracks and St Mary’s Cathedral. We will continue to Mrs. Macquarie's Point, to enjoy magnificent views of the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge.

DAY-10: BLUE MOUNTAIN WITH SCENIC WORLD RIDES & SYDNEY WILDLIFE

• Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel restaurant. After your breakfast, join in your full day Blue Mountain Tour.

• The Blue Mountains National Park is one of seven national parks that make up the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area. This wonderland of sandstone outcrops, deep ravines and hazy blue eucalypt forests boasts luxury retreats and stunning views.

• Your trip to Sydney is not complete without a Ferry Trip on Parramatta River to Circular Quay. You will travel under the Harbour Bridge and past the Opera House before disembarking at Circular Quay where your tour will conclude at approx. 5 pm. After dinner, guests have to make their own way back to the hotel.

DAY-11: FREE DAY IN SYDNEY

• Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel restaurant. Today is a relaxing day at your own leisure. This is the ideal time for “Pasalubong Shopping” or simply just relax at the comfort of your hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

DAY-12: FAREWELL FROM SYDNEY

• Your journey comes to an end after your breakfast this morning. Free until check-out time from your hotel. You will be transferred to Sydney International Airport for your international flight bound home, taking with you the unforgettable and lasting memories of a wonderful Australia.

Package Inclusions:

• Australia & New Zealand Goods & Services Tax

• Accommodation with daily breakfast inside the hotel

• Seat-in-touring coach with English-speaking driver guide

• Internal air ticket on Jetstar Australia (with 7kg hand carry and 30kg checked baggage)

• Attractions as mentioned in the itinerary

• Meals as specified in the itinerary

• Private round-trip airport transfers (In & Out AKL, MEL & SYD Airport)

• Travel Kit

Exclusions:

• International air tickets

• Any extra meals

• Drinks ordered during meals (juices/beers/wines)

• Optional tours and activities not mentioned on the brief itinerary

• Hotel porterage

• Items of a personal nature such as phone calls, pay movies, room services, mini bars, laundries, or other expenditures during the tour.

• Other services not mentioned on the itinerary

• Daily tipping