Australia & New Zealand lies to the southwest of the Pacific Ocean and promises breathtaking landscapes adorned with picturesque coastlines and the mightiest mountains.
New Zealand- Rich in Maori culture, this island nation or Aotearoa as the locals call it, is a diverse mix of contemporary cityscapes and attractions that will take you back in time to New Zealand’s past. It is famous for its wildlife that is unlike any other region in the world with species you can find only on this island.
HIGHLIGHTS
Australia:
- Full day Great Ocean Road tour
- Full day Philip Island Tour
- Sea World
New Zealand:
- Whale & Dolphin Tour
- Full day Waitomo
- Huka Fall Cruise Tour & Te Puia
- Queenstown Gondola Ride
- Milford Sound Nature Cruise with Picnic Lunch
- Arrowtown lakes Museum
- Jet Boat Ride
- Stay at Lake Tekapo
- Punting on Avon
- International Antarctic Center
Day 01: Arrival in Melbourne
Your journey to one of the most beautiful continent starts today. Upon arrival at Melbourne airport, board your coach, along with your tour manager and check in in the hotel.
Dinner at local or Indian restaurant
Evening at Leisure
Overnight at hotel
Dinner at local or Indian restaurant
Evening at Leisure
Overnight at hotel
Day 02: Full Day- Great Ocean Road Tour
Breakfast at hotel
You will be picked up from hotel for Great Ocean Road Tour- Journey along one of the world’s most spectacular routes. Soak in the dramatic coastline vistas, pass by uninterrupted beaches and the lush Otway’s rainforest. Hop aboard a comfortable air-conditioned coach and set out along the dramatic and majestic Great Ocean Road. Take in the stunning Surf Coast beaches and get sand between your toes, before heading through the coastal township of Lorne in Apollo Bay. Visit to 12 Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge.
Transfer back to hotel.
Enroute dinner at local restaurant.
Overnight at hotel
You will be picked up from hotel for Great Ocean Road Tour- Journey along one of the world’s most spectacular routes. Soak in the dramatic coastline vistas, pass by uninterrupted beaches and the lush Otway’s rainforest. Hop aboard a comfortable air-conditioned coach and set out along the dramatic and majestic Great Ocean Road. Take in the stunning Surf Coast beaches and get sand between your toes, before heading through the coastal township of Lorne in Apollo Bay. Visit to 12 Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge.
Transfer back to hotel.
Enroute dinner at local restaurant.
Overnight at hotel
Day 03: Philip Island Penguin Parade
Breakfast at hotel.
After breakfast start your full day tour to PHILLIP ISLAND: Phillip Island offers an abundance. It is a melting pot of everything nature can offer.
On this full day tour, witness the local wildlife at a multi-award-winning conservation park before reaching the highlight of the tour – the nightly Penguin Parade: It is home to the largest Little Penguin colony in the world.
Travel back to Melbourne.
Enroute dinner at local restaurant.
You will be dropped back to your hotel.
Overnight at hotel.
After breakfast start your full day tour to PHILLIP ISLAND: Phillip Island offers an abundance. It is a melting pot of everything nature can offer.
On this full day tour, witness the local wildlife at a multi-award-winning conservation park before reaching the highlight of the tour – the nightly Penguin Parade: It is home to the largest Little Penguin colony in the world.
Travel back to Melbourne.
Enroute dinner at local restaurant.
You will be dropped back to your hotel.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 04: Melbourne - Flight to Gold Coast
Breakfast at hotel.
You will be picked up from your hotel for your transfer to Melbourne Airport to catch a flight to Gold Coast- is in south-east Queensland, just one hour south of Brisbane, and stretches from Oxenford in the north to Coolangatta in the south, South Stradbroke Island in the east and incorporates Surfers Paradise on the coast. The region has 70 kilometres of uninterrupted coastline and is fringed by rainforest hinterland, including world heritage-listed national parks. The region is famous for its attractive environment, climate and lifestyle.
Check- in at hotel
Evening at Leisure. Dinner at local Indian restaurant. Overnight at hotel.
You will be picked up from your hotel for your transfer to Melbourne Airport to catch a flight to Gold Coast- is in south-east Queensland, just one hour south of Brisbane, and stretches from Oxenford in the north to Coolangatta in the south, South Stradbroke Island in the east and incorporates Surfers Paradise on the coast. The region has 70 kilometres of uninterrupted coastline and is fringed by rainforest hinterland, including world heritage-listed national parks. The region is famous for its attractive environment, climate and lifestyle.
Check- in at hotel
Evening at Leisure. Dinner at local Indian restaurant. Overnight at hotel.
Day 05: Sea World.
Breakfast at hotel.
You will be picked up from your hotel for Full day Sea World: is one of the many amazing attractions of Australia and is located in Gold Coast, Queensland. It is comprised of an Oceanarium, Marine Mammal park, and Theme Park. Sea World is a goblet full of unmatched fun and adventure that includes exciting rides, animal exhibits, and many other entertaining attractions and this is one of the best places to visit in Gold Coast.
Transfer back to hotel.
Overnight at hotel.
You will be picked up from your hotel for Full day Sea World: is one of the many amazing attractions of Australia and is located in Gold Coast, Queensland. It is comprised of an Oceanarium, Marine Mammal park, and Theme Park. Sea World is a goblet full of unmatched fun and adventure that includes exciting rides, animal exhibits, and many other entertaining attractions and this is one of the best places to visit in Gold Coast.
Transfer back to hotel.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 06: Arrival in Auckland
Arrive in Auckland, transfer to the hotel.
Auckland: Nestled between two harbours, Auckland is an amazing places of bays, beaches, harbours, islands and vineyards. Located in the north of the North Island, Auckland rests between the Hauraki Gulf to the east, the low Hunua Ranges to the south-east, the Manukau Harbour to the south-west, and the Waitakere Ranges to the west and north-west.
Dinner at local Indian restaurant
Evening at Leisure.
Overnight at hotel
Auckland: Nestled between two harbours, Auckland is an amazing places of bays, beaches, harbours, islands and vineyards. Located in the north of the North Island, Auckland rests between the Hauraki Gulf to the east, the low Hunua Ranges to the south-east, the Manukau Harbour to the south-west, and the Waitakere Ranges to the west and north-west.
Dinner at local Indian restaurant
Evening at Leisure.
Overnight at hotel
Day 7: Auckland Whale & Dolphin cruise
Breakfast at the hotel
Post breakfast, get ready to proceed for four and a half hours Whale & Dolphin watching cruise: Just off the coast of Auckland are pods of whales and dolphins, and you’ll be able to see them through an unforgettable cruise that allows you to explore Hauraki Gulf Marine Park. Climb aboard and with the company and commentary of an experienced crew, you’ll head into open waters of the gulf, seeking out these brilliant mammals. On the way, you’ll also sight some rare seabirds that can only be found in New Zealand, as they hunt over the surface.
Lunch
Evening at leisure. Dinner at Indian Restaurant. Overnight at hotel
Post breakfast, get ready to proceed for four and a half hours Whale & Dolphin watching cruise: Just off the coast of Auckland are pods of whales and dolphins, and you’ll be able to see them through an unforgettable cruise that allows you to explore Hauraki Gulf Marine Park. Climb aboard and with the company and commentary of an experienced crew, you’ll head into open waters of the gulf, seeking out these brilliant mammals. On the way, you’ll also sight some rare seabirds that can only be found in New Zealand, as they hunt over the surface.
Lunch
Evening at leisure. Dinner at Indian Restaurant. Overnight at hotel
Day 8: Transfer to Rotorua via Waitomo Glow-worm caves
Breakfast at hotel
After breakfast, you will start your journey to Rotorua – On the way, you will visit Waitomo Glow-worm caves- Known as one of New Zealand’s best natural attractions, take a boat ride through the glow worm grotto, marvel at thousands of magical glow-worms and become part of over 130 years of cultural and natural history. Discover an ancient world 30 million years in the making and marvel at Mother Nature’s light display as you glide silently through the starry wonderland of the Glow-worm Grotto. Experience the serene ambience as you enter this galaxy of tiny living lights. The glow-worm (Arachnocampa Luminosa) is unique to New Zealand, making the Waitomo Glow-worm Caves an absolute must-do. See thousands of these tiny creatures as they radiate their unmistakable luminescent light in a subterranean world.The Waitomo Glow-worm Caves tours are made up of two levels. The upper being dry and decorated with stunning, delicate cave formations and the lower level consisting of stream passages, glow-worms and the Cathedral, the tallest chamber in the cave. Many of our guides are direct descendants of the Maori chief who originally explored the cave, bringing the cave to life through storytelling and explaining the history, features and legends of the world-famous cave.
Lunch at Café (homestead Waitomo) – Indian Buffet. Proceed further to Rotorua
Check-in at hotel
Dinner at local Indian restaurant.
Overnight at hotel
After breakfast, you will start your journey to Rotorua – On the way, you will visit Waitomo Glow-worm caves- Known as one of New Zealand’s best natural attractions, take a boat ride through the glow worm grotto, marvel at thousands of magical glow-worms and become part of over 130 years of cultural and natural history. Discover an ancient world 30 million years in the making and marvel at Mother Nature’s light display as you glide silently through the starry wonderland of the Glow-worm Grotto. Experience the serene ambience as you enter this galaxy of tiny living lights. The glow-worm (Arachnocampa Luminosa) is unique to New Zealand, making the Waitomo Glow-worm Caves an absolute must-do. See thousands of these tiny creatures as they radiate their unmistakable luminescent light in a subterranean world.The Waitomo Glow-worm Caves tours are made up of two levels. The upper being dry and decorated with stunning, delicate cave formations and the lower level consisting of stream passages, glow-worms and the Cathedral, the tallest chamber in the cave. Many of our guides are direct descendants of the Maori chief who originally explored the cave, bringing the cave to life through storytelling and explaining the history, features and legends of the world-famous cave.
Lunch at Café (homestead Waitomo) – Indian Buffet. Proceed further to Rotorua
Check-in at hotel
Dinner at local Indian restaurant.
Overnight at hotel
Day 9: Huka Falls Boat Cruise Tour and Te Puia
Breakfast at Hotel
Post breakfast we will travel to Huka Falls. At Huka Falls you can witness the phenomenon of natural hydro power with more than 220,000 litres of water per. sec. barrelling over 11meter high waterfall.
Post tour travel back to Rotorua and have your Lunch.
After lunch, visit Te Puia – Te Puia is New Zealand’s geothermal wonderland, featuring dramatic geysers, bubbling mud pools, traditional Māori carvers and weavers at our national schools, Kiwi birds as was well our world-famous restaurant, Pātaka Kai.
Dinner at local Italian restaurant.
Transfer back to hotel
Overnight at hotel
Post breakfast we will travel to Huka Falls. At Huka Falls you can witness the phenomenon of natural hydro power with more than 220,000 litres of water per. sec. barrelling over 11meter high waterfall.
Post tour travel back to Rotorua and have your Lunch.
After lunch, visit Te Puia – Te Puia is New Zealand’s geothermal wonderland, featuring dramatic geysers, bubbling mud pools, traditional Māori carvers and weavers at our national schools, Kiwi birds as was well our world-famous restaurant, Pātaka Kai.
Dinner at local Italian restaurant.
Transfer back to hotel
Overnight at hotel
Day 10: Arrival at Queenstown & Skyline Gondola Tour
After breakfast at the hotel, check out and reach the Auckland Airport for your flight to Queenstown.
Transfer to the hotel
After dropping your luggage at hotel, you will travel to Skyline Gondola: Take a scenic ride in the iconic Skyline Gondola and take in the stunning views as you ride the steepest cable car lift in the Southern Hemisphere. You’ll be carried 480 metres above Queenstown and Lake Wakatipu to the top of Bob’s Peak, where you’ll enjoy a spectacular 220-degree panorama with breath-taking views of Coronet Peak, The Remarkables, Walter and Cecil Peak and, of course, Queenstown.
Transfer back to hotel
Dinner at local Thai restaurant
Overnight at hotel
Transfer to the hotel
After dropping your luggage at hotel, you will travel to Skyline Gondola: Take a scenic ride in the iconic Skyline Gondola and take in the stunning views as you ride the steepest cable car lift in the Southern Hemisphere. You’ll be carried 480 metres above Queenstown and Lake Wakatipu to the top of Bob’s Peak, where you’ll enjoy a spectacular 220-degree panorama with breath-taking views of Coronet Peak, The Remarkables, Walter and Cecil Peak and, of course, Queenstown.
Transfer back to hotel
Dinner at local Thai restaurant
Overnight at hotel
Day 11: Day Tour – Milford Sound
Breakfast at hotel
You will be picked up from your hotel for a full day tour to Milford Sound: Enjoy a scenic cruise along the spectacular Milford Sound and admire towering mountains, vertical cliffs and hanging valleys. Feel the spray from the majestic waterfalls that cascade from an ancient rainforest high in the mountains and look out for seal colonies and dolphins swimming nearby. Your cruise takes place aboard a 2-deck boat offering the best vantage points for an outstanding view. As you navigate the length of Milford Sound to the Tasman Sea, let the scenery transport you back to a time of magical wilderness with its towering mountains, vertical cliffs and hanging valleys. Next, take out your camera and get plenty of pictures as you cruise close to a colony of New Zealand fur seals basking on the rocks. Admire the cascading waterfalls that flow into the sound and try to spot some rare Fiordland crested penguins swimming just a few feet away. Before your cruise takes you back to the bay, learn about the local flora and fauna and hear some fascinating history and Maori legends from your expert guide.
Picnic Lunch will be served on the cruise.
Transfer back to Queenstown.
Dinner at local Indian restaurant
Overnight at hotel
You will be picked up from your hotel for a full day tour to Milford Sound: Enjoy a scenic cruise along the spectacular Milford Sound and admire towering mountains, vertical cliffs and hanging valleys. Feel the spray from the majestic waterfalls that cascade from an ancient rainforest high in the mountains and look out for seal colonies and dolphins swimming nearby. Your cruise takes place aboard a 2-deck boat offering the best vantage points for an outstanding view. As you navigate the length of Milford Sound to the Tasman Sea, let the scenery transport you back to a time of magical wilderness with its towering mountains, vertical cliffs and hanging valleys. Next, take out your camera and get plenty of pictures as you cruise close to a colony of New Zealand fur seals basking on the rocks. Admire the cascading waterfalls that flow into the sound and try to spot some rare Fiordland crested penguins swimming just a few feet away. Before your cruise takes you back to the bay, learn about the local flora and fauna and hear some fascinating history and Maori legends from your expert guide.
Picnic Lunch will be served on the cruise.
Transfer back to Queenstown.
Dinner at local Indian restaurant
Overnight at hotel
Day 12: Arrowtown Lakes Museum & Jetboat ride
Breakfast at hotel.
After having you breakfast, proceed to the Lake District Museum: The Lakes District Museum in Buckingham Street is one of New Zealand’s leading small museums. There are lots of hands-on exhibits that present a picture of early Maori life and the pioneering settlers and gold miners.
The museum also houses an art gallery, bookshop and information centre, and research facility, as well as a busy education programme. The museum also runs the post office across the road.
Take a guided tour of the historic ‘Gold Rush’ in the picturesque Arrowtown: Arrowtown’s gold rush started when Jack Tewa, a Māori shearer, found gold in Arrowtown in 1862. Soon fifteen hundred miners were camped beside the Arrow River.
After lunch return back to Queenstown.
Take rest and get ready to take a 30 minutes Jetboad ride on Kawarau river.
Evening at leisure
Dinner at Restaurant
Overnight at hotel
After having you breakfast, proceed to the Lake District Museum: The Lakes District Museum in Buckingham Street is one of New Zealand’s leading small museums. There are lots of hands-on exhibits that present a picture of early Maori life and the pioneering settlers and gold miners.
The museum also houses an art gallery, bookshop and information centre, and research facility, as well as a busy education programme. The museum also runs the post office across the road.
Take a guided tour of the historic ‘Gold Rush’ in the picturesque Arrowtown: Arrowtown’s gold rush started when Jack Tewa, a Māori shearer, found gold in Arrowtown in 1862. Soon fifteen hundred miners were camped beside the Arrow River.
After lunch return back to Queenstown.
Take rest and get ready to take a 30 minutes Jetboad ride on Kawarau river.
Evening at leisure
Dinner at Restaurant
Overnight at hotel
Day 13: Travel to Lake Tekapo
Breakfast at hotel. Post breakfast, Checkout from hotel.
Start your road journey to Lake Tekapo. Pass through the stunning Kawarau Gorge, fruit and wine growing region of Cromwell, following beautiful Lake Dunstan and through the dramatic Lindis Pass. Travel the vast plains of the Mackenzie district alongside magnificent turquoise blue lake framed by Aoraki Mt Cook and the spectacular Southern Alps to Mt Cook Village where you have some free time. Leaving Mt Cook it’s not hard to see why many Lord of the Rings scenes were filmed nearby.
Lunch at Cafe
Check in at hotel. Evening at leisure. Dinner at hotel
Overnight at hotel
Start your road journey to Lake Tekapo. Pass through the stunning Kawarau Gorge, fruit and wine growing region of Cromwell, following beautiful Lake Dunstan and through the dramatic Lindis Pass. Travel the vast plains of the Mackenzie district alongside magnificent turquoise blue lake framed by Aoraki Mt Cook and the spectacular Southern Alps to Mt Cook Village where you have some free time. Leaving Mt Cook it’s not hard to see why many Lord of the Rings scenes were filmed nearby.
Lunch at Cafe
Check in at hotel. Evening at leisure. Dinner at hotel
Overnight at hotel
Day 14: Travel to Christchurch
Breakfast at hotel
Check out from hotel and proceed to Christchurch: This is a city with a thriving tech sector, world-class universities, and an innovation eco-system like none other. A city with a revitalised centre buzzing with energy, surrounded by the tranquillity of nature.
Lunch at local Café.
Check-in at hotel
Dinner at local Indian restaurant.
Transfer back to hotel.
Overnight at hotel
Check out from hotel and proceed to Christchurch: This is a city with a thriving tech sector, world-class universities, and an innovation eco-system like none other. A city with a revitalised centre buzzing with energy, surrounded by the tranquillity of nature.
Lunch at local Café.
Check-in at hotel
Dinner at local Indian restaurant.
Transfer back to hotel.
Overnight at hotel
Day 15: International Antarctic Centre & Punting on Avon
Breakfast at hotel
After breakfast, you will start your day with a visit to The International Antarctic Centre: The Centre is located in a campus containing the Christchurch bases for the , and , and comprises administration offices, warehousing, an American/New Zealand clothing store, a post office and travel agency, and the Antarctic Passenger Terminal.The International Antarctic Centre consists of Antarctic exhibits, a café, and bar. The visitor attractions include an Antarctic room, an audiovisual display, meetups with husky dogs, and rides in all-terrain vehicle outside the centre. There is also a exhibit. The centre is set up for taking in penguins from the wild that are in need of help.
Lunch at local café.
After lunch, you will cruise in a Small boat (Punting on Avon): An iconic Christchurch attraction not to be missed, relax on board an informative punt ride and see the city from a different perspective.
Sink back and admire the picturesque Botanic Gardens or glide through the evolving central city as your classically attired punter poles you quietly along the river on this eco-friendly activity perfect for all ages.
Evening at leisure.
Dinner at local Indian restaurant
Transfer back to hotel
Overnight at hotel
Day 16: Travel back to home country
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Auckland and onwards to home country
Check out from the hotel and transfer to Auckland International Airport for your flight to your home country.
Itinerary finishes here with unforgettable memories.
Check out from the hotel and transfer to Auckland International Airport for your flight to your home country.
Itinerary finishes here with unforgettable memories.
INCLUSIONS
- Accommodation for 15 nights on twin share basis (Complete itinerary)
- Accommodation for 10 nights on twin share basis (Only New Zealand)
- Airfares- Melbourne to Goldcoast (Australia)
- Airfares- Auckland to Queenstown (New Zealand)
- Meals in Australia & New Zealand: 15 Breakfasts / 07 Lunches/ 15 Dinners
- Meals in New Zealand: 10 Breakfasts/ 05 Lunches/ 10 Dinners
- All entrance tickets as per Itinerary.
- Travel insurance upto 69 years of age
- 5% GST
EXCLUSIONS
- International Airfares
- Australia Visa charges : INR 9300/-
- New Zealand Visa charges -visa charges Per Couple 16700/- , NZ visa charges for Single Person: 13500/-
- TCS (as per government norms)
- Expenses of personal nature like – laundry & telephone calls, beverages etc.
- Meals – which are not mentioned in inclusions/Itinerary column
- Transfers which are not mentioned
Cancellation Policy
We try to support as much as we can in event that you have to cancel your tour because of reasons beyond your control. However, our cancellation policy is aligned with our various service providers and it varies :
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