18N Australia Group Tour from India | Reef & Milford Sound

19 Days 18 Nights

Melbourne's Great Ocean Road limestone formations, Cairns reef cruises with glass-bottom boats, and Sydney's iconic Opera House anchor this 18-night Australia group tour from India. You'll cross into New Zealand for glowworm caves, thermal geysers, and Queenstown's adventure activities—9 destinations, 3–4 star hotels, and 4 internal flights included. Cost covers economy airfare from Ahmedabad, both country visas, and guided touring at 14 key attractions across Melbourne, Cairns, Sydney, Auckland, Rotorua, and Queenstown.

Great Barrier Reef & Thermal Geyser Experiences

Big Cat Green Island reef cruise uses glass-bottom boats to view coral formations without diving. Rotorua's Agrodome sheep farm show and Pohutu Geyser demonstrations highlight geothermal activity. Queenstown's Skyline Gondola, luge rides, and Jet boat thrills deliver high-adrenaline experiences. Milford Sound's full-day fjord cruise navigates 200m waterfalls and rainforest cliffs—New Zealand's most photographed natural landmark.

Who This Australia Tour Suits

Indian families seeking 18 days covering dual nations, wildlife, adventure, and natural wonders benefit from pre-booked hotels, internal flights, and visa processing included. Groups of 10+ receive group pricing; solo travelers and couples join scheduled departures. Best travel seasons: September–November (spring) or March–May (autumn) for comfortable weather across both countries.

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  • Melbourne
  • Christchurch
  • 3 Star / 4 Star
  • Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Melbourne (3N), Cairns (2N), Sydney (3N), Auckland (1N), Rotorua (2N), Auckland (1N), Queenstown (3N), Franz Josef (1N), Christchurch (2N)

Overview

Melbourne's Great Ocean Road limestone formations, Cairns reef cruises with glass-bottom boats, and Sydney's iconic Opera House anchor this 18-night Australia group tour from India. You'll cross into New Zealand for glowworm caves, thermal geysers, and Queenstown's adventure activities—9 destinations, 3–4 star hotels, and 4 internal flights included. Cost covers economy airfare from Ahmedabad, both country visas, and guided touring at 14 key attractions across Melbourne, Cairns, Sydney, Auckland, Rotorua, and Queenstown.

Great Barrier Reef & Thermal Geyser Experiences

Big Cat Green Island reef cruise uses glass-bottom boats to view coral formations without diving. Rotorua's Agrodome sheep farm show and Pohutu Geyser demonstrations highlight geothermal activity. Queenstown's Skyline Gondola, luge rides, and Jet boat thrills deliver high-adrenaline experiences. Milford Sound's full-day fjord cruise navigates 200m waterfalls and rainforest cliffs—New Zealand's most photographed natural landmark.

Who This Australia Tour Suits

Indian families seeking 18 days covering dual nations, wildlife, adventure, and natural wonders benefit from pre-booked hotels, internal flights, and visa processing included. Groups of 10+ receive group pricing; solo travelers and couples join scheduled departures. Best travel seasons: September–November (spring) or March–May (autumn) for comfortable weather across both countries.

Trip Highlights

  • Great Ocean Road & Twelve Apostles limestone formations in Melbourne
  • Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruise with glass bottom boat experience
  • Sydney Opera House guided tour & iconic Harbour Cruise
  • Blue Mountains Scenic World with railway, cable way & sky way rides
  • Waitomo Glowworm Caves with underground boat ride through thousands of glow worms
  • Agrodome Sheep Show & farm experiences in Rotorua
  • Queenstown adventure: Skyline Gondola, luge rides & thrilling jet boat rides
  • Full-day Milford Sound cruise through New Zealand's most spectacular fiord

Itinerary

  • Day
    01

    Arrive Melbourne | Gateway to Australia

    Welcome to Australia! Arrive in Melbourne, Australia's vibrant capital known for street art and world-class attractions. Transfer to hotel and check-in. Dinner arrangements depend on arrival time.

    Overnight: Oaks on Market / Amora Riverwalk Melbourne / Element by Marriott Melbourne Richmond or similar

  • Day
    02

    Melbourne | MCG Tour & Rayners Orchard

    Enjoy a guided MCG tour of one of the world's best cricket grounds. Later visit Rayners Orchard for exotic fruit picking. Conclude with Melbourne City Orientation Tour blending culture, sports and entertainment.

    Overnight: Oaks on Market / Amora Riverwalk Melbourne / Element by Marriott Melbourne Richmond or similar

  • Day
    03

    Melbourne | Great Ocean Road & Twelve Apostles

    Full-day tour (10-12 hours) to iconic Twelve Apostles limestone towers rising from the Southern Ocean. Experience Port Campbell National Park's dramatic windswept coastline. Return to Melbourne by evening.

    Overnight: Oaks on Market / Amora Riverwalk Melbourne / Element by Marriott Melbourne Richmond or similar

  • Day
    04

    Melbourne to Cairns | Kuranda Sky Rail

    Fly to Cairns, the Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef. Take the Sky Rail enjoying bird's eye views of World Heritage Rainforest with stops at Barron Falls. Explore Kuranda Village and famous markets.

    Overnight: Pacific Hotel Cairns / Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort / DoubleTree by Hilton Cairns or similar

  • Day
    05

    Cairns | Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruise

    Full-day Big Cat catamaran cruise to Green Island on the Great Barrier Reef. Enjoy semi-submarine, glass bottom boat rides, and swimming. Five and a half hours on this natural wonder.

    Overnight: Pacific Hotel Cairns / Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort / DoubleTree by Hilton Cairns or similar

  • Day
    06

    Cairns to Sydney | Bondi Beach

    Fly to Sydney, Australia's largest and most cosmopolitan city. Upon arrival, relax at the iconic Bondi Beach and experience the laid-back Australian coastal lifestyle.

    Overnight: The Branksome Hotel & Residences / Holiday Inn Sydney Potts Point / Crowne Plaza Sydney Macquarie Park by IHG or similar

  • Day
    07

    Sydney | Opera House, Harbour Cruise & Tower Eye

    City Orientation Tour of Sydney followed by guided Opera House tour exploring its creative hub. Evening Sydney Harbour Cruise with open-air Star Deck views, then Sydney Tower Eye for 360-degree panoramas.

    Overnight: The Branksome Hotel & Residences / Holiday Inn Sydney Potts Point / Crowne Plaza Sydney Macquarie Park by IHG or similar

  • Day
    08

    Sydney | Featherdale Wildlife Park & Blue Mountains

    Visit Featherdale Wildlife Park to hold koalas and hand-feed kangaroos, wallabies and wombats. Explore Blue Mountains with Scenic World featuring railway, cable way and sky way rides over stunning vistas.

    Overnight: The Branksome Hotel & Residences / Holiday Inn Sydney Potts Point / Crowne Plaza Sydney Macquarie Park by IHG or similar

  • Day
    09

    Sydney to Auckland | City of Sails

    Fly to Auckland, New Zealand's largest city known as 'The City of Sails'. Experience mild climate, stunning location and diverse attractions. Transfer to hotel for check-in.

    Overnight: Four Points by Sheraton Auckland / Hotel Grand Chancellor Auckland City / Soho Hotel Auckland or similar

  • Day
    10

    Auckland to Rotorua | Waitomo Glowworm Caves

    Depart Auckland for Rotorua via Waitomo. Guided tour of famous Glowworm Caves featuring spectacular limestone formations and underground boat ride viewing millions of glow worms on cavern roof.

    Overnight: Sudima Hotel Lake Rotorua / Rydges Rotorua / Arawa Park Hotel Rotorua or similar

  • Day
    11

    Rotorua | Agrodome & Te Puia Thermal Reserve

    Agrodome farm show featuring sheep dog demonstrations and cow milking. Visit Te Puia Thermal Reserve's famous Pohutu Geyser erupting 10-25 times daily to heights of 16-20 meters with boiling mud pools.

    Overnight: Sudima Hotel Lake Rotorua / Rydges Rotorua / Arawa Park Hotel Rotorua or similar

  • Day
    12

    Rotorua to Auckland | Sky Tower Experience

    Drive back to Auckland. City Orientation Tour covering renowned landmarks. Visit iconic Sky Tower soaring above skyline offering 360-degree panoramic views of the city, harbours and volcanic peaks.

    Overnight: Four Points by Sheraton Auckland / Hotel Grand Chancellor Auckland City / Soho Hotel Auckland or similar

  • Day
    13

    Auckland to Queenstown | Skyline Gondola & Luge

    Fly to Queenstown, the Adventure Capital. Board Skyline Gondola to Bob's Peak for breath-taking views. Experience thrilling luge ride weaving down purpose-built track with twists and turns.

    Overnight: Holiday Inn Queenstown Frankton Road / Wyndham Garden Queenstown / Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown or similar

  • Day
    14

    Queenstown | Jet Boat Ride & Arrowtown

    Adrenaline-pumping jet boat ride through scenic waters. Visit Arrowtown, a beautifully preserved 19th-century gold mining village with quaint streets, heritage buildings and charming boutiques beside Arrow River.

    Overnight: Holiday Inn Queenstown Frankton Road / Wyndham Garden Queenstown / Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown or similar

  • Day
    15

    Queenstown | Milford Sound Full-Day Cruise

    Full-day excursion to Milford Sound, New Zealand's most spectacular fiord. Travel through Lake Wakatipu to Lake Te Anau then cruise pristine waters viewing iconic Mitre Peak and thundering Bowen Falls.

    Overnight: Holiday Inn Queenstown Frankton Road / Wyndham Garden Queenstown / Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown or similar

  • Day
    16

    Queenstown to Franz Josef | Trans Alpine Train

    Travel to Franz Josef via Trans Alpine Train Journey offering spectacular scenery through mountains, gorges and rainforest. Arrive and settle into hotel overlooking glacier landscapes.

    Overnight: Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier / Heartland Hotel Fox Glacier or similar

  • Day
    17

    Franz Josef | Glacier Region Exploration

    Explore the stunning Franz Josef Glacier region with its dramatic mountain peaks, pristine rainforest and natural alpine scenery. Optional glacier walks and scenic viewpoints available.

    Overnight: Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier / Heartland Hotel Fox Glacier or similar

  • Day
    18

    Franz Josef to Christchurch | Gateway to Adventure

    Travel to Christchurch for final overnight. Explore New Zealand's South Island gateway featuring reconstructed architecture, gardens and vibrant cultural scene.

    Overnight: Chateau on the Park / Fable Christchurch / Distinction Christchurch Hotel / Wyndham Garden Christchurch City or similar

  • Day
    19

    Christchurch | Antarctic Centre & Departure

    Visit International Antarctic Centre featuring Hagglund ride and 4D show. Later, transfer to airport for return flight to India, taking memorable experiences of this incredible Australia and New Zealand journey.

Cost Includes

  • Economy Class Return Airfare from Ahmedabad
  • Internal Flights (Melbourne-Cairns, Cairns-Sydney, Sydney-Auckland, Auckland-Queenstown)
  • Australia Visa Cost
  • New Zealand Visa Cost
  • 3 Nights at Oaks on Market / Amora Riverwalk Melbourne / Element by Marriott Melbourne Richmond or similar
  • 2 Nights at Pacific Hotel Cairns / Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort / DoubleTree by Hilton Cairns or similar
  • 3 Nights at The Branksome Hotel & Residences / Holiday Inn Sydney Potts Point / Crowne Plaza Sydney Macquarie Park by IHG or similar
  • 1 Night at Four Points by Sheraton Auckland / Hotel Grand Chancellor Auckland City / Soho Hotel Auckland or similar
  • 2 Nights at Sudima Hotel Lake Rotorua / Rydges Rotorua / Arawa Park Hotel Rotorua or similar
  • 1 Night at Four Points by Sheraton Auckland / Hotel Grand Chancellor Auckland City / Soho Hotel Auckland or similar
  • 3 Nights at Holiday Inn Queenstown Frankton Road / Wyndham Garden Queenstown / Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown or similar
  • 1 Night at Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier / Heartland Hotel Fox Glacier or similar
  • 2 Nights at Chateau on the Park / Fable Christchurch / Distinction Christchurch Hotel / Wyndham Garden Christchurch City or similar
  • 18 Breakfasts
  • 17 Lunches / Packed Lunches / Continental Lunches
  • 18 Dinners / Packed Dinners / Continental Dinners
  • All Sightseeing & Guided Tours as per itinerary
  • Shared Vehicle Transportation throughout

Cost Excludes

  • Tips: AUD $5 in Australia & NZD $5 in New Zealand per person per day
  • GST as per Government policy
  • TCS as per Government policy (2% with linked PAN & Aadhaar; 5% without)
  • Personal expenses and incidental costs
  • Overseas Travel Insurance
  • Surcharges if applicable
  • Guide tips and portages
  • Optional activities and adventure upgrades
  • Mini bar charges
  • Any increase in government taxes, fuel charges, or service tax
  • Any items not mentioned in package inclusions

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