18N NZ & Australia Group Tour | Glacier, Reef & East Coast

Eighteen nights across both New Zealand islands and Australia's Sydney, Cairns and Melbourne, taking in the Franz Josef glacier and the reef.

Franz Josef glacier and the Great Barrier Reef bookend this eighteen-night New Zealand and Australia combination that links both NZ islands with Sydney, Cairns and Melbourne. Intercity transfers connect the legs and visa assistance is included for the two-country crossing.

What you see on the dual-country route

New Zealand covers Auckland, Rotorua's geysers, three Queenstown nights, the Westland glacier and Christchurch; Australia brings Sydney's harbour, the Cairns reef and Melbourne's laneways. This departure runs the West Coast glacier rather than the Mount Cook leg.

Trip Highlights

• Franz Josef glacier in Westland
• Rotorua geysers and three Queenstown nights
• Sydney harbour and the Great Barrier Reef at Cairns
• Melbourne laneways finish

Day 1: Auckland | City of Sails

Arrive in Auckland on the harbour.

Day 2: Rotorua | Geothermal country

Drive to Rotorua's geysers and Maori sites.

Day 3: Rotorua | Geysers and culture

More geothermal valleys and Maori culture.

Day 4: Auckland | Return leg

Return to Auckland for the next leg south.

Day 5: Queenstown | Lakeside arrival

Travel on to Queenstown on Lake Wakatipu.

Day 6: Queenstown | Gondola and lake

Ride the Skyline gondola and walk the lakefront.

Day 7: Queenstown | Adventure day

Jet boats, Arrowtown or a Milford Sound day.

Day 8: Westland | Franz Josef glacier

Drive the West Coast to the Franz Josef glacier.

Day 9: Christchurch | Garden city

Cross to Christchurch on the Canterbury plains.

Day 10: Christchurch | City day

A free day in the garden city.

Day 11: Sydney | Harbour city

Travel on to Sydney for the Opera House and harbour.

Day 12: Sydney | Bondi and city

Explore Bondi Beach and the city core.

Day 13: Sydney | Free day

A free day, with the Blue Mountains within reach.

Day 14: Cairns | Reef coast

Travel on to Cairns on the reef coast.

Day 15: Cairns | Great Barrier Reef

Cruise to the Great Barrier Reef to snorkel.

Day 16: Cairns | Daintree rainforest

Visit the Daintree rainforest and Kuranda village.

Day 17: Melbourne | Laneways city

Travel on to Melbourne and its laneways and gardens.

Day 18: Melbourne | Great Ocean Road

A day for the Great Ocean Road or the markets.

Day 19: Melbourne | Departure

Depart Melbourne for home.

Inclusions

• 4-star hotel accommodation — Four Points by Sheraton Auckland (1 nights)
• 4-star hotel accommodation — Sudima Lake Rotorua (2 nights)
• 4-star hotel accommodation — Four Points by Sheraton Auckland (1 nights)
• 4-star hotel accommodation — Holiday Inn Queenstown Frankton Road (3 nights)
• 4-star hotel accommodation — Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier (1 nights)
• 4-star hotel accommodation — Chateau on the Park - Holidays Selections DFD (2 nights)
• 4-star hotel accommodation — Mercure Sydney (3 nights)
• 4-star hotel accommodation — Pacific Hotel Cairns (2 nights)
• 4-star hotel accommodation — Oaks Melbourne on Market Hotel (3 nights)
• Meals as per itinerary
• 4 activity passes (as per itinerary)
• Visa assistance