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Highlights of Australia and New Zealand

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22 Day Australia and New Zealand Tour from Melbourne to Christchurch

Travel & Accommodation

22 days, 2 country and 10 cities
21 nights accommodation

Meals

21 Breakfasts 4 Lunch 8 Dinners

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Day by day itinerary

Welcome to Melbourne
Day 1
Welcome to Melbourne
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Day 1 : Welcome to Melbourne

Melbourne’s elegant façades and broad boulevards are your launchpad to an immersive encounter with Australia and New Zealand. Arrive before 12pm and transfer to your hotel on the banks of the Yarra River. Meet your Pinoy Tourism Travel Director and fellow travellers over dinner at a popular restaurant along South Wharf.  

Accommodation: Crowne Plaza Melbourne Included Meals: Dinner
Uncover Melbourne's Eclectic Laneways
Day 2
Uncover Melbourne's Eclectic Laneways
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Day 2: Uncover Melbourne's Eclectic Laneways

Join your Travel Director on a walking tour, admiring Melbourne’s Victorian architecture, arcades, and eclectic laneways with incredible street art. Encounter the aroma of Melbourne’s coffee culture around every corner. Spend the rest of the day exploring the city at your leisure.  

Accommodation: Crowne Plaza Melbourne Included Meals: Breakfast
Melbourne, It's All Yours
Day 3
Melbourne, It's All Yours
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Day 3: Melbourne, It's All Yours

Enjoy a day exploring Melbourne as you like. Indulge in world-class fare, browse quirky boutiques on Brunswick Street, and sip coffee in laneway cafés.    

Accommodation: Crowne Plaza Melbourne Included Meals: Breakfast
Journey to Spiritual Uluru
Day 4
Journey to Spiritual Uluru
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Day 4: Journey to Spiritual Uluru

Leave Melbourne for Ayers Rock Resort near Uluru. Drive through red dirt roads to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. Enjoy a classic Uluru sundowner as the desert sky ignites in shades of red, yellow, and purple. Check in at Desert Gardens Hotel, surrounded by desert trees and distant Uluru.    

Accommodation: Desert Gardens Hotel Ayers Rock Included Meals: Breakfast
Magical Uluru Sunrise and Kata Tjuta
Day 5
Magical Uluru Sunrise and Kata Tjuta
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Day 5 : Magical Uluru Sunrise and Kata Tjuta

Head to the National Park at dawn to witness a stunning sunrise over Uluru. Tour the base and discover ancient rock art. Continue to Kata Tjuta and walk amidst its towering domes through Walpa Gorge, finishing with a sunset over the formation.    

Accommodation: Desert Gardens Hotel, Ayers Rock Included Meals: Breakfast
Head to Tropical Cairns
Day 6
Head to Tropical Cairns
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Day 6 : Head to Tropical Cairns

Transfer to Cairns and enjoy the tropical city’s relaxed vibe. Prepare for upcoming adventures.      

Accommodation: Hilton Cairns Included Meals: Breakfast
Explore Cairns in Your Own Time
Day 7
Explore Cairns in Your Own Time
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Day 7 : Explore Cairns in Your Own Time

Spend a full day exploring Cairns at your leisure or visiting local highlights.    

Accommodation: Hilton Cairns Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Great Barrier Reef Up-Close
Day 8
Great Barrier Reef Up-Close
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Day 8: Great Barrier Reef Up-Close

Board a high-speed catamaran to the Great Barrier Reef. Snorkel or observe marine life from a semi-submersible craft. Enjoy an onboard tropical buffet lunch before returning to Cairns.    

Accommodation: Hilton Cairns Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Sparkling Sydney
Day 9
Sparkling Sydney
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Day 9 : Sparkling Sydney

Fly to Sydney and explore the harbour city. Stroll Circular Quay, visit Chinatown, or enjoy local craft breweries and rooftop bars.      

Accommodation: InterContinental Sydney Included Meals: Breakfast
Must-See Sights of Sydney
Day 10
Must-See Sights of Sydney
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Day 10: Must-See Sights of Sydney

Guided tour of the Sydney Opera House. Continue on a Sydney Harbour Lunch Cruise and explore Bondi Beach at your leisure.    

Accommodation: InterContinental Sydney Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch  
Sydney, the Choice is Yours
Day 11
Sydney, the Choice is Yours
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Day 11: Sydney, the Choice is Yours

A full day to explore Sydney at your own pace.  

Accommodation: InterContinental Sydney Included Meals: Breakfast
Last Chance in Sydney!
Day 12
Last Chance in Sydney!
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Day 12: Last Chance in Sydney!

Sightseeing or enjoying local highlights. Finish with dinner alongside your Travel Director and fellow travellers.    

Accommodation: InterContinental Sydney Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner  
Hoo Roo Sydney – Kia Ora Auckland
Day 13
Hoo Roo Sydney – Kia Ora Auckland
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Day 13: Hoo Roo Sydney – Kia Ora Auckland

Fly to Auckland, the City of Sails. Explore its harbour and volcanic landscape. Enjoy dinner at The Grill.    

Accommodation: Horizon by SkyCity Auckland Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Sights of Auckland, City of Sails
Day 14
Sights of Auckland, City of Sails
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Day 14: Sights of Auckland, City of Sails

Explore city highlights: Mission Bay, Bastion Point, Michael Joseph Savage Memorial, and Auckland Museum on a relaxed city tour.    

Accommodation: Horizon by SkyCity Auckland Included Meals: Breakfast
Rotorua, Cultural Capital
Day 15
Rotorua, Cultural Capital
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Day 15: Rotorua, Cultural Capital

Visit the Hobbiton Movie Set. Continue to Rotorua for an evening at Te Puia, including a Māori cultural performance, Pohutu Geyser, and dinner.    

Accommodation: Millennium Hotel Rotorua Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Take Off to Adventure in Queenstown
Day 16
Take Off to Adventure in Queenstown
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Day 16: Take Off to Adventure in Queenstown

Visit the National Kiwi Hatchery Aotearoa in Rotorua before flying to Queenstown. Explore the city at your leisure.    

Accommodation: Millennium Hotel Queenstown Included Meals: Breakfast
Cruise on Magical Milford Sound
Day 17
Cruise on Magical Milford Sound
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Day 17: Cruise on Magical Milford Sound

Travel through Fiordland National Park to Milford Sound for a scenic cruise. Picnic lunch onboard. Return to Queenstown for a free evening.    

Accommodation: Millennium Hotel Queenstown Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch  
Your Choice in Queenstown
Day 18
Your Choice in Queenstown
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Day 18: Your Choice in Queenstown

Explore Queenstown at your leisure. Finish with dinner at Postmasters Cottage in Arrowtown.  

Accommodation: Millennium Hotel Queenstown Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
To Turquoise Lake Tekapo
Day 19
To Turquoise Lake Tekapo
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Day 19: To Turquoise Lake Tekapo

Travel through Cromwell and visit Lake Tekapo. Stop at Mrs. Jones’ Fruit Stall and Highlands Museum. Evening stargazing in the UNESCO Aoraki Mackenzie Dark Sky Reserve.

Accommodation: Peppers Bluewater Resort Lake Tekapo Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Innovative Christchurch
Day 20
Innovative Christchurch
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Day 20: Innovative Christchurch

Visit Geraldine, then explore Christchurch including Canterbury Museum, Bridge of Remembrance, and Cardboard Cathedral.    

Accommodation: Distinction Christchurch Hotel Included Meals: Breakfast
A Taste of Farm Life
Day 21
A Taste of Farm Life
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Day 21: A Taste of Farm Life

Visit Hurunui Hills farm, meet the animals, and enjoy a vineyard lunch. Conclude the day with dinner with your Travel Director and group.    

Accommodation: Distinction Christchurch Hotel Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Farewell Christchurch
Day 22
Farewell Christchurch
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Day 22: Farewell Christchurch

After breakfast, transfer to Christchurch Airport for your onward flight.    

Included Meals: Breakfast  

About this trip

Sightseeing Highlights

  • Explore: Sydney Opera House, Hobbiton Movie Set, National Kiwi Hatchery, and the Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve.
  • Discover: Melbourne, Sydney, Cairns, Auckland, Lake Tekapo, Arrowtown, Queenstown, and Christchurch.
  • Visit: Uluru and Kata Tjuta, Bondi Beach in Sydney, and Te Puia Māori Experience in Rotorua.
  • View: Geothermal activity in Rotorua and the turquoise waters of Lake Tekapo.
  • Scenic Cruises: Great Barrier Reef, Sydney Harbour, and Milford Sound.

Travel Highlights

  • An expert Travel Director and professional driver to guide you throughout the journey.
  • Hand-picked hotels and lodges, all tried, tested, and trusted for comfort and location.
  • Porterage at hotels where service is provided.
  • Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals.
  • Must-see sights across Australia and New Zealand.
  • All land transport and transfers are shown in the itinerary.
  • Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most locations or alternative transportation, such as scenic rail journeys.
  • Optional Experiences and free time to explore at your own pace.
  • Flights included (Pinoy Tourism bonus): Melbourne → Ayers Rock, Ayers Rock → Cairns, Cairns → Sydney, Sydney → Auckland, Auckland → Queenstown.

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