New Zealand & AustraliaSample Itinerary
Experience the best of New Zealand, Australia, and Tasmania’s breathtaking fjords, stunning coastlines, vibrant cities, and unique wildlife.
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Package includes
- Flights
- Coach
- Transfers
- Hotel
- Meals
- Guides
- International flights from Los Angeles to New Zealand & Australia via scheduled carrier (Air New Zealand) including all fees & taxes (all fees & taxes are subject to change until ticketed)
- Private airport transfers in each city
- Accommodations at Superior First Class hotels as listed
- Full buffet breakfast daily & dinners where stated
- All sightseeing tours mentioned
- Professional, English-speaking driver / guides in New Zealand, Australia & Tasmania.
- All domestic flights included between cities in Australia
- Round-trip flight from Melbourne to Hobart
Detailed Itinerary
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Day 1 Depart USA
- Check in for your overnight flight to New Zealand
Day 2 En Route
- Cross the International Date Line and lose one day en route (which you'll recover on your return)
Day 3 Auckland
1 night Stamford Plaza, AucklandDinner
- Arrive in Auckland, meet your guide, and transfer to your centrally located hotel
- Spend the rest of the day at leisure
- Enjoy a welcome dinner at your hotel
Day 4 Auckland – Waitomo - Rotorua
Millennium Hotel or similar, Rotorua.Breakfast
- Visit Waitomo Caves, New Zealand's most famous glowworm caverns
- Drive to Rotorua and check into your hotel
Day 5 Rotorua
Breakfast & dinner included.
Day 6 Rotorua - Wellington
3 nights James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor, Wellington.Breakfast
- Visit Kaingaroa State Forest
- Drive via seaside resort communities of Waikanae & Paekakariki
- Learn about the native Maori culture at a unique dinner show
Day 7 Wellington
Breakfast
- Morning guided city tour
- Visit Te Papa Tongarewa (Museum of New Zealand)
Day 8 Wellington
Breakfast
Day 9 Wellington – Sydney
3 nights Grace Hotel, Sydney.Breakfast
- Private airport transfers in Wellington & Sydney
- One-way flight (Wellington to Sydney)
Day 10 Sydney
Breakfast
- Morning sightseeing tour of Sydney
- Afternoon free at leisure.
Day 11 Sydney
Breakfast
Full Day Itinerary: Spend a final day of leisure in Sydney for independent sightseeing, browsing or shopping. Tonight, enjoy a farewell dinner at the Waterfront Restaurant. Built in 1839, the Waterfront restaurant is in the heart of Sydney and features magnificent views of the Opera House and harbor. The menu boasts a range of fresh Australian cuisine.
Day 12 Sydney/Melbourne
3 nights Clarion Suites Gateway, Melbourne.Breakfast- Private airport transfers in Sydney and Melbourne
- One way flight – Sydney to Melbourne
Day 13 Melbourne
- Morning sightseeing tour of Melbourne
- Visit to Cooks Cottage
Day 14 Melbourne
BreakfastDay 15 Melbourne/Hobart (Tasmania)
1 night Hotel Grand Chancellor, Hobart.Breakfast- Private airport transfers in Melbourne and Hobart
- Flight – Melbourne to Hobart
Day 16 Holbart/Cradle Mountain
1 night Peppers Cradle Mountain Lodge.Breakfast- Depart to Cradle Mountain
- Visit “Wicked Cheese Factory”
Day 18 Holbart
Breakfast- Morning sightseeing tour of Hobart
- View Mount Wellington
Day 19 Holbart/Depart
Breakfast- Bid farewell to Tasmania as you are escorted to Hobart airport for your return flight to the USA via Melbourne and Auckland
- Arrive in the USA later today
Trip Details
- What should I know before I go?We've compiled a comprehensive checklist, including information on how to pay your balance due, flights & transfers, packing & luggage, and more.
- Do I need a visa or other documents? Are there any entry requirements?Travel visas are required for this package. Please review the visa & entry requirements.
- Can I make changes to my trip?Want to upgrade your seats? Something else? Just ask!
- Can I bring my kids? Are there any age restrictions?To book this package, you must be 21 or older. Your traveling companions must be 8 or older at time of travel.
- Should I purchase travel insurance?Yes! We recommend you purchase travel insurance to help protect you and your travel investment against the unexpected. For your convenience, we offer a plan provided by Travelex Insurance Services.
- What's the fine print?Review the terms & conditions for this package.
What should I know about Australia?Check out our guide for practical travel tips, the best time to go, videos, and more.
What should I know about New Zealand?Check out our guide for practical travel tips, the best time to go, videos, and more.