The Aussie & Kiwi Experience
Travel to the other side of the world for the experience of a lifetime! Your journey begins in Sydney, Australia's bustling capital, and ends on New Zealand's picturesque north island. Cruise Milford Sound; travel to the Outback and visit New Zealand's stunning glacier region. One highlight leads to another. Cruise through Darling Harbour past the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Watch the sun go down at Ayers Rock. Explore Fraser Island, the largest sand island in the world. Overnight aboard the Sundlander, as you traverse tropical Queensland. Take a rainforest walk led by aboriginal guides in tropical Queensland. Visit an authentic Maori village in Rotorua. Experience the great barrier reef from a semisubmersible. Enjoy 2 nights in Australia's most renowned wine region-the Barossa Valley. Try some of New Zealand's best wines when you visit a winery in Napier. From a surfing lesson (without getting wet) at world-famous Bondi Beach to a performance at the Sydney Opera House, the "lands down under" offer an unparalleled cultural adventure. Experience the Sydney Opera House during a guided tour. Find out what it takes to become a lifeguard at Bondi Beach and see if you're ready for the waves during a surfing lesson. Enjoy 2 nights on Fraser Island, the largest sand island in the world. Board the Sunlander Train for an overnight journey along Queensland's incredible eastern coastline. Sydney, Fraser Island, The Sunlander Train, Great Barrier Reef, Ayers Rock, Barossa Valley, Christchurch, Queenstown, Milford Sound, Franz Josef Glacier Region, Nelson, Wellington, Napier, Tongariro National Park, Rotorua
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Tour Highlights
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- Tour Operator
- Collette Vacations
- Offer
- Offer valid through 5/31/2012
- Duration
- 27 Days
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Day 1 - Day 2 | Overnight Flight | Overnight Flight : Board your Qantas flight - Cross the International Dateline en route and skip a day ahead. |
| Day 3 | Sydney | Sydney, Australia - Tour Begins : Arrive in cosmopolitan Sydney - Sit down with your fellow travelers for a welcome dinner in one of Sydney's revolving restaurants - Look out over the vibrant city below. Today dinner will be included. |
| Day 4 | Sydney | Sydney : Set out on a tour of Sydney which highlights the lively Kings Cross district, Harbour Bridge, Chinatown, the historic Rocks neighborhood and Botanic Gardens - Discover the perfectly designed UNESCO World Heritage Sydney Opera House during a guided tour - Take a behind-the-scenes look at the world of opals, Australia's national gemstone - See how raw opals are transformed into beautiful jewelry. Today breakfast will be included. |
| Day 5 | Sydney | Sydney : Head to world-famous Bondi Beach for a surfing lesson - Don't worry...you don't have to get wet - Learn the history of the beach - Explore the rigorous training lifeguards must go through - See if you have what it takes during a surfing lesson - Hear stories of the famous surfers that hale from Bondi and figure out how to stay up on a board - Afterward, explore the beach on your own - Enjoy free time in Sydney - Take a dinner cruise on Sydney Harbour - Soak in unforgettable views of the Harbour Bridge and the Opera House - Experience the Opera House's acclaimed acoustics firsthand at a memorable performance. Today breakfast and dinner will be included. |
| Day 6 | Fraser Island | Sydney - Hervey Bay - Fraser Island : Depart for the largest sand island in the world, Fraser Island - This World Heritage island remains the only place on Earth where tall rainforests grow on sand dunes - Enjoy the island's exceptional beaches, sand cliffs and freshwater lakes. Today breakfast will be included. |
| Day 7 | Fraser Island | Fraser Island : Embark on a ranger guided 4WD tour of Fraser Island - Traverse the ever-changing landscapes - Drive along Seventy-Five Mile Beach's famous highway, and see the Maheno shipwreck - Dine tonight at your spectacular resort. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included. |
| Day 8 | The Sunlander Train | Fraser Island - Hervey Bay - The Sunlander Train : Travel overnight to Cairns aboard the Sunlander, Australia's longest running rail journey - Experience the ideal way to traverse Queensland's eastern coastline - Sink into the cozy surroundings and sensational scenery. Today breakfast and dinner will be included. |
| Day 9 | Cairns | The Sunlander - Cairns : Discover postcard-perfect vistas in incredible Cairns - gateway to the Great Barrier Reef - Spend the balance of the day getting to know this great area. Today breakfast and lunch will be included. |
| Day 10 | The Great Barrier Reef | The Great Barrier Reef : Head to the outer Great Barrier Reef aboard a high-speed catamaran - Allow the natural wonders to surround you - Snorkel or stay dry while checking out the marine life from the semi-submersible! Today breakfast and lunch will be included. |
| Day 11 | Cairns | Cairns : Immerse yourself in local traditions at the Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Center - See time-honored dances - Learn about the Aboriginal lifestyle at the interpretation center - Browse the art gallery - Throw a boomerang or play a traditional didgeridoo - Visit Hartley's Croc Farm and search for crocodiles in their natural habitat - Live your own eco-adventure on the lagoon cruise - Meet some koalas and enjoy an Aussie barbecue. Today breakfast and dinner will be included. |
| Day 12 | Ayers Rock | Cairns - Ayers Rock : Fly into the heart of the Outback - Make your way to iconic Ayers Rock, a UNESCO World Heritage site - Explore the sandstone domes of the Olgas - Learn how geologic forces created these masterpieces - Get a sense of their Aboriginal spiritual significance - Experience the magic of Ayers Rock at sunset - Watch the color change before your eyes - Raise your champagne glass and toast an amazing day. Today breakfast will be included. |
| Day 13 | Adelaide | Ayers Rock - Adelaide : Fly to Adelaide, capital of South Australia - Enjoy an afternoon sightseeing tour that includes the city's botanic gardens - Visit the South Australian Museum, home to Australia's best collection of Aboriginal artwork and artifacts. Today dinner will be included. |
| Day 14 | Adelaide | Adelaide : Enjoy a free day to independently explore Adelaide - Perhaps you will choose a day trip to Kangaroo Island or to the Barossa Valley Wine Region. Today breakfast will be included. |
| Day 15 | Christchurch | Adelaide - Christchurch, New Zealand : Fly from South Australia to New Zealand** - Arrive in the beautiful city of Christchurch, located on the Avon River. Today breakfast will be included. |
| Day 16 | Christchurch | Christchurch : Take some time this morning for yourself - Later, a sightseeing tour highlights the city's magnificent gardens, its cathedral and the downtown park district - Visit the Christchurch Tamaki Experience - Learn about the early struggles and interactions between the Maoris and European settlers - See how these cultures learned to live together - Experience a first-class Hangi dinner and presentation at the Tamaki Village. Today breakfast and dinner will be included. |
| Day 17 | Queenstown | Christchurch - Mt. Cook - Queenstown : Travel over the rugged countryside to New Zealand's most famous national park, Mt. Cook - Take a nature walk or choose an optional glacier flightseeing tour* - En route to Queenstown stop at a local fruit stand for a colorful look at the varied produce of New Zealand - Arrive in Queenstown - Dine at the Skyline Restaurant for spectacular views of Queenstown, the Remarkable Mountains and Lake Wakatipu. Today breakfast and dinner will be included. |
| Day 18 | Queenstown | Queenstown - Milford Sound - Queenstown : Travel through the Hollyford Valley to world-famous Milford Sound - Cruise this dramatic fjord - Choose to return to Queenstown via a short optional flight* for spectacular views or return by coach. Today breakfast and lunch will be included. |
| Day 19 | Queenstown | Queenstown : Spend a day at leisure - Explore Queenstown independently. Today breakfast will be included. |
| Day 20 | Franz Josef Glacier | Queenstown - Franz Josef Glacier : Journey through New Zealand's diverse landscape - See primeval rainforests, twisting coastline, glacial lakes and the Southern Alps - Arrive in the Franz Josef Glacier Region. Today breakfast and dinner will be included. |
| Day 21 | Nelson | Franz Joseph Glacier - Nelson : Take advantage of an optional flightseeing* tour of the jagged glacier region - Continue your journey into the heart of the South Island - Visit Pancake Rocks - Watch the sea burst through vertical blowholes in heavily eroded limestone during high tides. Today breakfast and dinner will be included. |
| Day 22 | Nelson | Nelson - Abel Tasman - Nelson : Travel to Abel Tasman for a relaxed and scenic cruise along the coast of Abel Tasman National Park. Today breakfast will be included. |
| Day 23 | Wellington | Nelson - Picton - Wellington : Head for Picton, a waterfront town on New Zealand's South Island - Stop to tour one of Nelson's vineyards and taste a variety of wines - Relax on a picturesque three hour ferry ride to Wellington - Arrive at this capital city nestled between the sparkling harbor and rolling hills of the North Island. Today breakfast will be included. |
| Day 24 | Napier | Wellington - Napier : Join a sightseeing tour of Wellington that includes the Beehive, New Zealand's Parliament, historic St. Paul's Church, and the Government Building - Visit Te Papa Tongawera Museum, the national museum of New Zealand - Investigate its innovative range of art and exhibitions - Enjoy a guided tour through the Maori Experience - Travel north toward Hawke's Bay, arriving in Napier. Today breakfast will be included. |
| Day 25 | Napier | Napier : Enjoy an Art Deco tour of Napier - Explore this unique architectural style that reached its heyday between 1920 to 1940 - Indulge in the region's magnificent flavors during a winery visit. Today breakfast and dinner will be included. |
| Day 26 | Tongariro National Park | Napier - Tongariro National Park : Depart for Tongariro National Park, New Zealand's oldest national park and a World Heritage area - A number of Maori religious sites are located within the park where the Chateau Tongariro rests at the foot of the sacred Mount Ruapehu - Bask in the glow of chandeliers during a Pacific-Rim dining experience in the Chateau's signature restaurant. Today breakfast and dinner will be included. |
| Day 27 | Auckland | Tongariro National Park - Auckland - Tour Ends : As your vacation comes to an end too quickly, you will drive to Auckland where your tour ends. Today breakfast will be included. |
- Dates/Pricing
- Lodging
- Vibe Hotel Sydney,New South Wales, Australia
- Queensland Rail,Queensland, Australia
- Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort,Queensland, Australia
- Desert Gardens, Australia
- Mercure Grosvenor Hotel Adelaide, Australia
- Rydges Christchurch, New Zealand
- Novotel Lakeside, New Zealand
- Franz Josef Glacier Hotel, New Zealand
- Monaco Hotel & Resort, New Zealand
- Scenic Hotel Te Pania, New Zealand
- Disclaimer
- NOTE: Tour prices are land only rates based on per person, double occupancy. Some dates may feature various changes in hotels, sightseeing and inclusions. Please confirm your specific itinerary at the time of booking. Government taxes and fees are additional. Land rates are guaranteed at time of deposit. Certain taxes and fees are to be paid upon exiting the country in local currencies.
Airfare is additional and is available through Collette Vacations.
