Discover Australia and New Zealand

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Discover Australia and New Zealand at a relaxed pace, on a journey that roams from Cairns to Queenstown via the Great Barrier Reef, Sydney and the natural wonders of the Red Centre.You'll enjoy Insider moments like... waking up to the majesty of Uluṟu and the Red Centre, with its gums, red sands and endless skies. And discovering the meaning behind the ancien...

Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy

Highlights

    • City tour inSydney andAuckland
    • VisitUluru (Ayers Rock), Sydney Opera House, Bondi Beach and Te Puia Geothermal Valley
    • Cruise on theGreat Barrier ReefandSydney Harbour
    • View sunset & sunrise at Uluru,Darling Harbour from your Sydney hotel room

What's this trip about?

    Discover Australia and New Zealand at a relaxed pace, on a journey that roams from Cairns to Queenstown via the Great Barrier Reef, Sydney and the natural wonders of the Red Centre.You'll enjoy Insider moments like... waking up to the majesty of Uluṟu and the Red Centre, with its gums, red sands and endless skies. And discovering the meaning behind the ancient rock art you see, as you explore this iconic landmark.

Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityOperator does not provide
End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Cultural
  • Eco, Sustainable & Green Travel
  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Transformative

Destinations

  • Australia
  • New Zealand

Attractions

  • Auckland
  • Blue Mountains
  • Cairns
  • Great Barrier Reef
  • Queenstown
  • Sydney
  • Uluru (Ayers Rock)

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic sightseeing
  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion
  • Nature

Trip includes

    • Luxury air-conditioned coach with WiFi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
    • Hand-picked 4 and 5 star accommodation
    • Hand-picked Insider Experiences
    • Optional Experiences and free time
    • All porterage and restaurant gratuities
    • Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
    • An expert Travel Director and separate Driver, Driver Guide only on mini-stays
    • All hotel charges and local taxes
    • Airport transfers on the first and last day of your guided holiday
    • VIP entry to many sights

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1 ARRIVE CAIRNS (3 NIGHTS)

Welcome to Cairns! On arrival you will be transferred to your hotel (flights to arrive prior to 3pm). This evening join your Travel Director for a Welcome Reception and delectable dinner at Salt House on the Cairns waterfront. ...

Day 2 GREAT BARRIER REEF

Encounter unique Australian animals at the Cairns Wildlife Dome. Then, board a high speed catamaran and cruise out to the Great Barrier Reef. You can snorkel and view this natural living wonder up close (equipment provided) or stay dry and explore the stunning reef from the comfort of a semi-submersible craft, just one metre underwater. Enjoy a tropical buffet lunch before you return to Cairns.

Day 3 CAIRNS AT LEISURE

Today is all yours to relax or explore. Maybe take an optional experience to the Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park to discover the secrets of this ancient culture. Or visit Hartley's Crocodile Adventures for an opportunity to encounter an array of wildlife including koalas, tropical birds, reptiles and insects.

Day 4 CAIRNS - ULURU (AYERS ROCK) (2 NIGHTS)

Today fly from Cairns to Ayers Rock. Join a Local Specialist Aboriginal artist for a fun introduction to Western Desert Art. Your Anangu artist will explain the meanings of their totems, before assisting you to complete your own painting to take home as a memento of y...

Day 5 ULURU (AYERS ROCK) SIGHTSEEING

View the magical Uluru (Ayers Rock) sunrise. Afterwards, gain a Cultural Insight into the traditional owners of the land, the Anangu, as you tour the caves at the base of Uluru. This evening relax with gourmet canapés and sparkling wine as you watch an Uluru sunset. A...

Day 6 ULURU (AYERS ROCK) - SYDNEY (3 NIGHTS)

You may like to relax over a leisurely breakfast and take an optional experience camel ride or even a scenic flight for a bird's eye view of the desert landscape before your flight to Sydney. Your evening is free for you to explore. Your Travel Director can point you ...

Day 7 SYDNEY SIGHTSEEING

A day of sightseeing around this stunning harbour city awaits! Join a Local Specialist for a guided tour of the iconic Sydney Opera House to take a sneak peak behind the scenes before discovering Sydney's Eastern Suburbs and putting your feet in the sand on famous Bon...

Day 8 SYDNEY AT LEISURE

The day is yours to explore this wonderful city. Why not take an optional experience to the spectacular Blue Mountains. See the famous Three Sisters rock formation and visit Featherdale Wildlife Park. If you've always wanted to climb Sydney Harbour Bridge, today could...

Day 9 SYDNEY - AUCKLAND

Say goodbye to Australia and fly to New Zealand. This evening meet your Travel Director for a Regional Meal at 'Eight' at The Langham. Your personal degustation is prepared for you from the freshest, quality ingredients, including mouth-watering seafood and delicious ...

Day 10 AUCKLAND - ROTORUA (2 NIGHTS)

Travel to the Waitomo Caves to see the incredible Glow Worm Grotto on a boat tour with a Local Specialist. This evening experience the traditional world of Maori in a 200 year old Tawa setting. Share the Powhiri, an ancient ceremony of welcome. Enter the Meeting House...

Day 11 ROTORUA SIGHTSEEING

A Maori Local Specialist will accompany you around the Whakarewarewa Living Thermal Village. See New Zealand's biggest geyser, bubbling mud pools and thermal springs. Your next stop is Rainbow Springs Nature Park for a tour with a Local Specialist. You may even spot a kiwi! Then visit the Agrodome Sheep Show, the multi-award-winning stage show, for a Cultural Insight and a taste of farm life.

Day 12 ROTORUA - QUEENSTOWN (3 NIGHTS)

This morning you'll fly to Queenstown. On arrival explore the historic gold mining village of Arrowtown before an orientation of Queenstown and surrounds. See Lake Wakatipu, the Remarkables Mountain Range and the home of the Bungy Jump at Kawarau Bridge. ...

Day 13 QUEENSTOWN AT LEISURE

A free day to do as you choose in New Zealand's adventure capital. Why not take an optional experience through the rainforest of World Heritage Fiordland National Park for an unforgettable cruise on Milford Sound?

Day 14 QUEENSTOWN AT LEISURE

Today you may like to relax or consider taking another of our optional experiences. You could ride the Shotover Jet boat, join a wine tour, play a round of golf, take a 4WD minibus excursion through Skippers Canyon, relax with a spa treatment at Millbrook Resort or ex...

Day 15 DEPART QUEENSTOWN

Time to bid farewell as you are transferred to Queenstown Airport for your onward flight (flights anytime).

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Last Updated: 7/16/2018

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At Trafalgar, we passionately believe in the power of travel to broaden the mind and build bridges between people. By sharing with you the hidden places not mentioned in guidebooks, the local people you wouldn’t otherwise meet, and the traditions you may not have experienced by yourself, we ensure that you get the ‘insider’ view, an authentic and enhanced experience you simply could not have had on your own.

It is this dedication to taking our guests beyond the obvious sights that has helped us grow over the past 65 years into one of the most trusted and successful international guided vacation/holiday companies in the world. From Europe to the United States, South America to South Africa, and with the recent addition of Asia, we pride ourselves on uncovering the hidden gems, cultural highlights and not-to-be-missed attractions of the places you visit. We’ll help you delve deep into the heart of each city and capture the true essence of each new destination.

We are committed to establishing lasting relationships with our guests by exceeding their expectations the first time and every time, through consistently outstanding quality of service, experience and value.

We're proud to be the most globally awarded guided travel company. Every year, we win some of the most prestigious travel accolades around the world – from the Travel Globes to the Agents' Choice Awards. We've collected 46 major travel awards over the last five years alone, as well as the Gold Trusted Merchant Award from independent reviews provider Feefo.

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As the world’s most awarded and loved travel company, Trafalgar unlocks the best of the world for every traveller. From the iconic sites to breaking bread with locals at private Be My Guest experiences, guests can be assured of a dream holiday without the stress of 'what ifs'. Committed to Make Travel Matter, Trafalgar aims to make a positive impact on locals, communities and wildlife visited, and the planet we call home. With tried and tested tours, created by local travel experts in destination and enjoyed by more than 5million happy guests, Trafalgar’s proud to be recognised by its Feefo Platinum Trusted Service Award.

Trafalgar is part of the family-owned and run The Travel Corporation (TTC), driven by service for over one hundred years.

 

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  • 14 hot buffet breakfasts
  • 2 lunches
  • 6 dinners including 1 Be My Guest
Age Requirements
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