Best of the South Pacific: Ultimate Australia & New Zealand

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Booking Type Instant booking
duration 24 days
tour type Small group Request as private
age requirement 12-95 yrs
max group size 16
guiding method Fully guided
Tour Code BM-46926
Footprint Carbonneutral CO₂ emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
Operated in English

Starts Sydney and NSW, Australia
Ends Christchurch, New Zealand

HIGHLIGHTS

Explore Sydney's beaches.
Join an interpretive walk through Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park.
Hike Kings Canyon.
Marvel at the striking Franz Josef glacier.
Feast on a hangi in a Maori village.
Cruise around the fjords of Doubtful Sound
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Start in Sydney and NSW and end in Christchurch, the trip "Best Of The South Pacific: Ultimate Australia & New Zealand" is a guided explorer tour that takes 24 days. You will be traveling through Sydney and NSW, Yulara, Christchurch and 13 other destinations in New Zealand and Australia. "Best Of The South Pacific: Ultimate Australia & New Zealand" is a small group trip which includes accommodation in hotels, transport, meals and others. Please see the package includes section for further details.

Two bucket list destinations-one fabulous adventure. This 24-day adventures makes the very most of your time by seeing the very best of both Australia and New Zealand. From Sydneys iconic cities to her Red Centre rich with Indigenous history, this is the Australia you've always dreamed of seeing. Then pop over to New Zealand for two weeks exploring the North and South Island's cultural and natural wonders. From glow worm caves, to Fjords to Maori cultural experiences, New Zealand does not disappoint. Can't wait to see ya down unda!

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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/Auckland
Day 11: Auckland/Rotorua
Day 12: Rotorua
Day 13: Rotorua/Wellington
Day 14: Wellington
Day 15: Wellington/Kaikoura
Day 16: Kaikoura/Hanmer Springs
Day 17: Hanmer Springs/Franz Josef
Day 18: Franz Josef
Day 19: Franz Josef/Queenstown
Day 20: Queenstown
Day 21: Queenstown
Day 22: Queenstown to Tekapo
Day 23: Tekapo to Christchurch
Day 24: Christchurch

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Accommodation

Hotels (21 nts), Desert Tented camp with shared facilities (2nts)

Meals

10 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 5 dinners
Note: Allow USD910-1185 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
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 airfare

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 Best of the South Pacific: Ultimate Australia & New Zealand tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.

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REQUEST A PRIVATE, CUSTOMIZABLE DEPARTURE By design, this is a group tour. You can however request a private, customized version of this tour for yourself or your private group of people. Private departures are usually more expensive, but come with these benefits:

Personal Itinerary can be tweaked and customized.
Protected Travel within your own bubble.
Professional Access our Travel Specialists' insider knowledge.
Privacy Enjoy a tour focused solely on you or your travel group.

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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Best of the South Pacific: Ultimate Australia & New Zealand 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 10 November 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 10 November 2024, a deposit is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 62 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Best of the South Pacific: Ultimate Australia & New Zealand 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 Best of the South Pacific: Ultimate Australia & New Zealand 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.

Does this trip suit me?

1. Physical Grading : 3 - Average Some tours may include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking.

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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