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Contrasts of Australia and New Zealand - 26 Jun 2025 to 19 Mar 2026

Starting from $13,966

Contrasts of Australia and New Zealand - 26 Jun 2025 to 19 Mar 2026

    Overview

    Destination:
    Australia, 
    New Zealand, 
    Start:Melbourne, Australia
    Finish:Christchurch, New Zealand
    Duration:18 days
    Type:Group tour (max 45)
    Tripcode:
    132892
    Travel Period
    June 2025 - March 2026
    A bit city, a bit country; sometimes beachy, sometimes mountainous; in the company of locals and Indigenous guides – this epic Melbourne to Christchurch tour is diverse and dynamic. Traversing the East Coast of Australia, from Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef to Sydney and Melbourne, the tour also uncovers NZ’s North and South islands, where Auckland’s cuisine, Milford Sound’s grandeur and Rotorua’s thermal springs beckon.

    What's Included

    • 8 Dinner (D)
    • 17 Breakfast (B)
    • 4 Lunch (L)
    • Enjoy a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at Koorie Heritage Trust Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures Wildlife River Cruise Enjoy a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience - Hands-On Tree Planting Activity with Rainforest Rescue Cruise out to the Great Barrier Reef – a UNESCO World Heritage Site  Guided tour of the Sydney Opera House Exclusive visit to the Bondi Surf Life Saving Club Be My Guest Lunch at Bondi RSL Club Cruise around Sydney Harbour and see the famous Sydney Harbour Bridge All Blacks Rugby Experience Guided Tour of Hobbiton Movie Set MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience - Guided Te Po Indigenous Experience at Te Puia Wine Tasting at boutique Wiapara Winery MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience - National Kiwi Hatchery Tour Milford Sound Nature Cruise with picnic lunch Astronomy & Stargazing tour at Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve Hurunui Hills Be My Guest Sheep Dog Demonstration and Farm Visit

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    Your Itinerary

    Welcome to Melbourne

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    Melbourne

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    Melbourne - Cairns

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    Great Barrier Reef

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    Cairns Free Time

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    Cairns - Sydney

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    Sydney Sightseeing

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    Sydney Free Time

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    Sydney - Auckland

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    Auckland

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    Auckland - Rotorua

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    Rotorua - Auckland - Queenstown

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    Milford Sound/Piopiotahi Cruise

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    Queenstown Free Time

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    Queenstown - Lake Tekapo

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    Lake Tekapo - Christchurch

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    Christchurch

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    Farewell from Christchurch

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    Travel Partner
    AAT Kings is Australia’s favourite guided holiday company, with over 100 years of experience. Our wide range of Day Tours, Short Breaks and Guided Holidays are the perfect way to experience the best of Australia & New Zealand.
    Tripcode: QCANAF25
    Price from
    $14,701*
    per person*
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