New Zealand and Australia Tours - 21 Days Itinerary

New Zealand and Australia Tours are usually combined together! This 21 Days itinerary has been designed to take you through two beautiful places in the South Pacific region. You will be enjoying snorkeling through the Great Barrier Reef, hopping over to the Kangaroo Island and exploring the Milford Sound with wildlife. You can customize your trip as per your convenience and are definitely going to love this itinerary! 

Trip at a Glance

Day 1: Sydney

Day 2: Sydney

Day 3: Port Douglas

Day 4: Port Douglas.

Day 5: Port Douglas

Day 6: Yulara

Day 7: Yulara

Day 8: Adelaide

Day 9: Adelaide

Day 10: Melbourne

Day 11: Melbourne

Day 12: Lake Te Anau

Day 13: Lake Te Anau

Day 14: Lake Wanaka

Day 15: Lake Wanaka

Day 16: Fox Glacier

Day 17: West Coast region

Day 18: Abel Tasman National Park

Day 19: Abel Tasman National Park

Day 20: Rotorua

Day 21: North Island

 

Trip Highlights

  • Explore Sydney, the most popular city in Australia.

  • Port Douglas - Sail off in the Aquarius Catamaran and snorkeling.

  • Yulara - experience the unique combination of the vitality of the Barossa lifestyle and rich European heritage.

  • Adelaide - Kangaroo Island.

  • Melbourne - Second largest city in Australia.

  • Lake Te Anau

  • Lake Wanaka

  • Fox Glacier

  • West Coast region

  • Abel Tasman National Park

  • Rotorua

  • North Island

 

Best Month for planning New Zealand Australia Trip

March to October

 

Tour Price

Our private tours typically range from $500 - $1000 per person/per night depending on chosen hotels and room categories, vehicles used, types of tours, flight cost, time of year and other factors. Make an inquiry for a customized trip quote.

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Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Sydney

This is the first day of your New Zealand and Australia Tours! You will be beginning your trip from Sydney. At Sydney Airport, you will be meeting your private guide. He will be taking you to your hotel room in the heart of the city.

This day you will be preparing yourself for the next day incredible trip of this amazing city. Catch of some rest so that you could enjoy exploring the fabulous harbor, incredible shopping experience, sun-kissed beaches, and many stunning dining options.

 

Day 2: Sydney

Today you will be taking a guided tour of Australia city, Sydney! This is going to be really a great experience. You are going to begin it from the historic Rocks precinct. You will be visiting the cottages, the Observatory, and the first church in Australia. Then you will be proceeding further towards the Opera House, the Botanical Gardens, and then around the Circular Quay. Don’t forget absorbing the view of Opera House and the Harbour Bridge, sitting in Mrs. Macquarie’s chair.

 

Day 3: Port Douglas

From the Domestic Sydney Airport, you will be taking your direct flight to Cairns. It will be taking 3 hours and 15 minutes to reach your destination. And, from Cairns, you will be driving your way towards the Port Douglas area. Relax and explore the area around your accommodation.

 

Day 4: Port Douglas

This is the fourth day of your customized New Zealand and Australia Tours! Today you will be starting off by sailing off in the Aquarius Catamaran and snorkeling. Then cruising through the Great Barrier Reef will be a great idea. Then snorkel and visit the incredible tropical island of parrotfish, green turtles, and Fusiliers

Another thing to do in Sydney is exploring the Low Isles lagoon’s tranquil waters. Then in the afternoon, you will love enjoying seafood and fruit gourmet lunch. Moving on, you can take a long walk with your guide to discover the enchanting history of Sydney, one of the most visited countries around the globe.

 

Day 5: Port Douglas

This day of your customized Australia and New Zealand Tours, you will be driving along the famous Daintree National Park, a world heritage forest region and the rich farmland. Another significant part of your trip is cruising on the Daintree River and in the rainforest. Also, visit the Kingfisher and vivid Ulysses Butterfly. And, it’s an incredibly adventurous experience to see the crocodiles along the riverbanks.

 

Day 6: Yulara

This day of your incredible New Zealand and Australia Tours, you will be catching up a domestic flight from Cairns to Ayers Rock. You will be experiencing the real Australian outback force. The skyscrapers built of rock are a great thing to see. And, you will also get to see here unique reptiles, birds, and other animals. Meeting locals animals like geckos, huge eagles, wallabies, emus, and dingoes is a treat to your eyes and heart.

 

Day 7: Yulara

This day, enjoy the Sound of Silence dinner and join an outback tour.

 

Day 8: Adelaide

The eighth day of your New Zealand and Australia Tours, you will be catching up a domestic flight from Ayers Rock Airport to Adelaide. Located in the Southern part of Australia, Adelaide, the cosmopolitan city is most popularly known for wine, the art galleries, and incredible Museums. People from around the globe visit the place to experience the unique combination of the vitality of the Barossa lifestyle and rich European heritage. It’s the historical churches, wineries and famous cottages that are the key attractions of this place.

 

Day 9: Adelaide

This part of your New Zealand and Australia tours is associated with visiting the nature-based destination. You will be taken to your tour of Kangaroo Island in the early morning. You will be taken to the Cape Jervis ferry terminal. From here, you will be taking a ferry trip to Penneshaw to see the Seal Bay, Conservation Park.

You will be taken by a Park Ranger to see Sea-lions of Australia. Then you will be visiting the Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary where you will be seeing koalas. Spend some time in the Flinders Chase National Park, walking through to see New Zealand Fur Seals.

 

Day 10: Melbourne

Today, you will be catching up a flight from Adelaide to Melbourne. After reaching, you will be met with your driver who will be taking you to your hotel. You are in the second largest city in Australia, which is popularly known for its tree-lined boulevards and 19th-century buildings. You will be experiencing the charm of the modern Federation Square situated in the center of the city and which is comprised of bars, cultural events, restaurants, and plazas. You will also get to see the Melbourne Arts Precinct and its galleries comprising of many Australian and Indigenous art.



Day 11: Melbourne

This day of your New Zealand and Australia tours, you will be visiting the foodie destinations of Melbourne. Other parts of this day tour are shopping around Queen Victoria Market, discovering the hidden secrets of Melbourne's lanes. Also, don’t forget experiencing the magical wildlife of Australia and Penguin Parade. At the end of the day, tour around with a Wild Ocean Eco-Boat Tour, see the Churchill Island Heritage Farm, Nobbies Centre, and see the Koala Conservation Centre. And, don’t forget taking a tour of Phillip Island to see the incredible wetlands and beaches.

 

Day 12: Lake Te Anau

This day, you will be flying to Queenstown from Melbourne! After reaching Queenstown, Australia’s adventure capital, you will be driving to Te Anau

 

Day 13: Lake Te Anau

Today you will be enjoying a tour of  Milford Sound.

 

Day 14: Lake Wanaka

This is the fourteenth day of your customized 3-week long Australia and New Zealand tours. Today, you will be traveling to Wanaka via Queenstown.

 

Day 15: Lake Wanaka

This day is dedicated to experiencing the charm of Wanaka located on the shore of amazing Lake Wanaka. It’s going to be an adventurous trip when you can go skydiving, horse trekking, and jet boating. And, there are numerous options for foodies and wine lovers. You will be riding down the Matukituki River. You will also get to enjoy the long walking trails!

 

Day 16: Fox Glacier

Sixteenth day of this long New Zealand and Australia Tours package and you will be driving into to the Fox Glacier. While traveling via Haast Pass and Wanaka, you will be stopping by at several panoramic sites. You will be visiting here the beautiful ‘Blue Pools’, Twin Falls,  ‘Shipwreck Cove’ and much more.

 

Day 17: West Coast region

The Western part of Australia is the least populated! From Jackson Bay to Karamea, there are just a few towns. And, this area is particularly popular among travelers for the lovely beaches and stunning forest. Planning a picnic along the shores of Lake Ianthe and visiting the White Heron colony near Whataroa are significant highlights of this day trip. Enjoy your coffee at Hokitika.

 

Day 18: Abel Tasman National Park

You will be traveling through the ancient limestone cliffs of Paparoa National Park. World’s smallest penguins are believed to be found here. On the way, you will be stopping by Charleston for rafting and at Fox River for caving. Then you will be visiting the Blowholes at Punakaiki and the very popular Pancake Rocks. Continuing your trip, you will be seeing the Lyell

 

Day 19: Abel Tasman National Park

Abel Tasman National Park is the smallest national park in New Zealand! From the central part of the park, you will be walking across one of the inland tracks. You will be enjoying wandering along the beautiful inland track and coastal track. You must not forget bringing along your own hiking gear. Also, do not forget visiting Marahau in the vicinity and taking a short drive between Motueka to Kaiteriteri Beach.

 

Day 20: Rotorua

Today, you will be discovering the stunning landscapes and North Island. The Lake Taupo and Rotorua regions of New Zealand are most known for Maori tradition. And, a variety of thermal areas you will be visiting are Waiotapu, Orakei Korako, and the Waimangu Valley. In the afternoon, you will be in ‘the capital of Maori culture', Rotorua. You can enjoy here mountain biking and fly by helicopter to a volcano.

 

Day 21: North Island

This is the end of your New Zealand Australia tours and you will be traveling to Auckland and Sydney in the afternoon. From here, you will be finally taking a flight back home. This is going to be an incredible trip. You may also customize and make any addition and subtraction as per your convenience. And, we will help in all possible ways!

 

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