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

Melbourne, Cairns, Sydney, and New Zealand across 18 nights. Includes flights, visas, and guided experiences at Great Barrier Reef, Milford Sound, and Queenstown.

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

Day 1: 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.

Day 2: 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.

Day 3: 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.

Day 4: 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.

Day 5: 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.

Day 6: 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.

Day 7: 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.

Day 8: 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.

Day 9: 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Inclusions

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