Australia to New Zealand: The Best of the South Pacific

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Booking Type Instant booking
duration 38 days
tour type Small group Request as private
age requirement 12-95 yrs
max group size 16
guiding method Fully guided
Tour Code BM-46929
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Operated in English

Starts Sydney and NSW, Australia
Ends Christchurch, New Zealand

HIGHLIGHTS

Discover the hidden laneways of Melbourne.
Hike through Kings Canyon.
Join an interpretive walk through Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park.
Trek through Mossman Gorge in the Daintree Rainforest.
Enjoy a boating excursion through the gorgeous Whitsundays.
Surf Lesson in Byron Bay.
Explore the Blue Mountains by foot. Waitomo Glowworm caves. Fiordland National Park visit with Doubtful Sound day cruise. Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park visit with hiking opportunity (weather permitting)
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Starting in Sydney and NSW and ending in Christchurch, the tour "Australia To New Zealand: The Best Of The South Pacific" is a guided explorer trip that takes 38 days. You will be traveling through Hanmer Springs, Cape Tribulation, Airlie Beach and 19 other destinations in New Zealand and Australia. "Australia To New Zealand: The Best Of The South Pacific" is a small group tour which includes accommodation, transport, meals and others. Please see the package includes section for further details.

Just how incredible are Australia and New Zealand, you ask? So great that you still couldn’t see it for all it's worth on this 38-day adventure. Starting in Sydney, you’ll fly to the famed Red Centre and have a chance to witness Uluru at sunrise. Then travel south down the East Coast, filled with beautiful beach, kangaroos, wallabies and all the crazy Australian wildlife you could hope to see. After three weeks, fly to New Zealand’s North Island first, then down to the South Island for even more fun Down Under.

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Day 1: Sydney
Day 2: Sydney/Manly Beach
Day 3: Sydney
Day 4: Sydney/Yulara
Day 5: Yulara/Kings Canyon
Day 6: Kings Canyon/Alice Springs
Day 7: Alice Springs/Melbourne
Day 8: Melbourne
Day 9: Melbourne
Day 10: Melbourne/Cairns
Day 11: Cairns/Cape Tribulation
Day 12: Cape Tribulation
Day 13: Cape Tribulation/Cairns
Day 14: Cairns/Airlie Beach
Day 15: Airlie Beach
Day 16: Airlie Beach/Byron Bay
Day 17: Byron Bay
Day 18: Byron Bay/Port Macquarie
Day 19: Port Macquarie/Blue Mountains
Day 20: Blue Mountains
Day 21: Blue Mountains/Sydney
Day 22: Sydney
Day 23: Sydney/Auckland
Day 24: Auckland
Day 25: Auckland/Rotorua
Day 26: Rotorua
Day 27: Rotorua/Wellington
Day 28: Wellington
Day 29: Wellington/Kaikoura
Day 30: Kaikoura/Hanmer Springs
Day 31: Hanmer Springs/Franz Josef
Day 32: Franz Josef
Day 33: Franz Josef/Queenstown
Day 34: Queenstown
Day 35: Queenstown
Day 36: Queenstown to Tekapo
Day 37: Tekapo to Christchurch
Day 38: Christchurch

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Accommodation

Hotels (33 nts), rainforest cabin (2 nts), Desert Tented Camp (2nts)

Meals

15 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 5 dinners
Note: Allow USD1595-2075 for meals not included.

Transport

All transportation is included
Airport pickup (Up to 2 days before tour)
All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Guide

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout

Included activities

Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Your Discover Moment: Franz Josef
Your Discover Moment: Queenstown
Melbourne laneways walk
Guided walk at Uluru - Kata Tjuta National Park
Sunset at Uluru
Guided Hiking at Kings Canyon
Visit to Telegraph Station
Ferry to Manly Beach
Visit to Victoria Market
Visit to Royal Botanic Gardens of Melbourne
Guided Daintree Rainforest walk
Whitsunday Islands boating excursion
Blue Mountains stay with hikes
Scenic Railway
Orientation walk in Sydney
Free time in Cairns, Byron Bay, and Sydney
Waitomo Glowworm caves visit
Orientation walk in Wellington and Christchurch
Wine tasting
Fiordland National Park visit with Doubtful Sound day cruise
Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park visit with hiking opportunity (weather permitting)
Internal flight between Wellington and Christchurch
Free time in Rotorua, Wellington, Franz Josef, and Queenstown
Internal flights

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

Any international flights to Sydney and NSW and from Christchurch are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
Travel insurance is not included in this Australia to New Zealand: The Best of the South Pacific tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.

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Professional Access our Travel Specialists' insider knowledge.
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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Australia to New Zealand: The Best of the South Pacific tour. You can cancel the tour up to 63 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 62 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 07 November 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 07 November 2024, a deposit is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 62 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Australia to New Zealand: The Best of the South Pacific tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Australia to New Zealand: The Best of the South Pacific tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

Age Requirement

You must be 18 to travel unaccompanied on this tour. For minors travelling with a guardian over 21 years old, the minimum age is 12.

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2. Trip Type : Small Group Group trips average 12 travellers per departure, depending on the adventure. The maximum is usually no more than 16, but some can be smaller or bigger, depending on the trip. Check individual trips for details.

3. Travel Style : Classic All of the highlights, culture, access, and I-can’t-believe-we-did-that moments, all at a great price.

4. Service Level : Standard Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport.

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