Australia + New Zealand 14 Days

Tour Highlights
Itinerary features:
★ | Travel by air between Australia & New Zealand (Sydney/Melbourne, Melbourne/Queenstown, Christchurch/Rotorua) |
★ | Sydney Opera House: UNESCO World Heritage Site, with guided tour to admire their unique architectural design |
★ | Enjoy buffet dinner at Sydney Tower Restaurant for breathtaking view |
★ | Blue Mountains National Park: Take cable car & tramways to see amazing scenery including Three Sister’s rock formation |
★ | Featherdale Wildlife Park: You can get up close to koala, kangaroos and wallabies. The wildlife park has more than 1700 native animals |
★ | Sydney Harbor Cruise: A great way to enjoy dinner with spectacular view of famous Sydney Opera House |
★ | Ballarat–one of the most significant gold rush town in Australia. |
★ | The 12 Apostles is a collection of limestone stand along the shore of Port Campbell |
★ | Phillip Island’s Visitor Center to learn about penguins and watch little penguins on parade |
★ | Puffing Billy Railway: It is a 2 ft 6 in narrow gauge heritage railway in Dandenong Ranges in Melbourne. It is one of the finest preserved steam railways in the world |
★ | Take Skyline gondola to Bob’s Peak, where you can view beautiful Lake Wakatipu |
★ | Te Anau Glowworm Cave: Unique experience to discover rock formations and you will be amazed with this magical underground world |
★ | Milford Sound, a deep, icy blue waterway running 15km inland from Tasman Sea and is part of the majestic Fiordland National Park |
★ | Arrow Town: A historic gold mining town located on the banks of Arrow River |
★ | Mt. Cook National Park: It covers 279 square miles on the southeastern side of the the Main Divide. The stunning landscape and lots of activities attract many climbers, skiers and lovers of natural beauty |
★ | Lake Tekapo: Located along the northern edge of the Mackenzie Basin in the South Island. It is at 710 meters above sea level. |
★ | Maori Village, a popular tourist destination for unique experience of authentic Maori culture and dance performance |
★ | Hobbiton Movie Set where The Lord of the Rings was filmed |
★ | Agrodome Farm: A fun experience of learning farm life and live sheep shearing demonstration |
★ | Kelly Tarlton’s Sea Life Aquarium with extraordinary habitat displays, including Antarctic penguin colony. |
★ | Provide one bottle of mineral water per person per day on the coach |
Itinerary
Day 1
USA / Sydney, Australia

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Today we will take overnight flight to Sydney–The largest city in Australia.
Day 2
Cross International Dateline

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In flight.
Day 3
Sydney

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Sydney City Tour:
◎Brief stop at fish market: The opportunity to experience an authentic working fish market. It offers a wide variety of fresh seafood
◎To Royal Botanic Gardens, Mrs. Macquirie’s Chair
★Opera House: The world-class performing arts venue. Tour inside the Opera House, you will be fascinated by its splendid interior
★ Take express elevator to Sydney Tower
<Dinner> Show Boat Dinner Cruise (Tue/Thu/Fri/Sat only)
<Hotel> Sydney Harbour Marriott or similar
Day 4
Sydney~109km~Blue Mountains N.P.~93km~ Featherdale Wildlife Park

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★Blue Mountains National Park: Through cable car and cog-wheel train will take you to Blue Mountain to discover this majestic mountain and Three Sisters rock formations
★Featherdale Wildlife Park: You can get up close to koala, kangaroos and wallabies. The wildlife park has more than 1700 native animals
★Enjoy dinner on Sydney Harbor Cruise with extraordinary city view
<Breakfast> Buffet at hotel
<Dinner> Dinner Cruise
<Hotel> Sydney Harbour Marriott or similar
Day 5
Sydney / Melbourne -131km-Ballarat

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★After breakfast, we will fly to Melbourne
★Ballarat: One of the most significant Victorian era boomtowns in Australia. Gold rush transformed Ballarat to a major settlement. Tour Sovereign Hill where 1850’s gold rushes brought excitement to this town.
<Breakfast> Breakfast Box
<Dinner> Western Cuisine, 3 courses at hotel
<Hotel> Mercure Ballarat Hotel & Convention Center or similar
Day 6
Ballarat-158km-Great Ocean Road~208km-Melbourne

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After breakfast, depart for Melbourne via Great Ocean Road with spectacular coastline scenery such as ◎The 12 Apostles, a collection of limestone stands along the shore of Port Campbell. It was formed by erosion and gradually became arches. On the way, we will see Loch Arc Gorge and London Bridge.
<Breakfast> Buffet at hotel
<Lunch> Western Cuisine
<Dinner> Chinese Cuisine, 8 dishes & 1 soup
<Hotel> Rydges Melbourne or similar
Day 7
Melbourne-47km-Puffing Billy Railway-115km-Phillip Island

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Melbourne City Tour:
◎Melbourne Botanic Garden
◎St. Patrick’s Cathedral
◎Federation Square: A venue for arts, culture and public events
★Puffing Billy Railway: It is a 2 ft 6 in narrow gauge heritage railway in Dandenong Ranges in Melbourne. It is one of the finest preserved steam railways in the world
★Phillip Island: A unique opportunity to have a up close views of penguin parade
<Breakfast> Buffet at hotel
<Dinner> Lobster meal
<Hotel> Rydges Melbourne or similar
Day 8
Melbourne / Queenstown, South Island, New Zealand-172km-Te Anau

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★After breakfast, transfer to airport for flight to Queenstown, a resort town in Otago. It is built around an inlet called Queenstown Bay on Lake Wakatipu.
★Te Anau Glowworm Cave Tour: Begin with a scenic cruise across Lake Te Anau, then to explore underground cave. Continue with small boat to discover rock formations and the glow worm grotto
<Breakfast> Breakfast Box
<Dinner> Western Cuisine at hotel
<Hotel> Distinction Luxmore Hotel Te Anau or similar
Day 9
Te Anau-Fiordland National Park-287km-Milford Sound-287km-Queenstown

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Today we will travel to Fiordland National Park, the largest of the 14 national parks in New Zealand. Explore famous Milford Sound, located in the southwest of South Island. Milford Sound is a deep, icy blue waterway running 15km inland from Tasman Sea and is part of the majestic Fiordland National Park. We will take Milford Sound Scenic Cruise and enjoy beautiful waterfalls and glaciers (if weather not permitting, we will arrange Manapouri tour). Later, return to Queenstown.
◎Milford Road
◎Eglinton Valley
◎Mirror Lake
◎Knobs Flat
◎Homer Tunnel
★Milford Sound Scenic Cruise
<Breakfast> Buffet at hotel
<Lunch> Buffet on cruise line
<Hotel> Rydges Queenstown or similar
Day 10
Queenstown-21km-Arrowtown-47km-Cromwell-203km-Mt. Cook National Park

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★Take Skyline gondola to Bob’s Peak
◎Brief stop at Mrs. Jones Fruit Stand in Cromwell
◎Mt. Cook National Park: Also known as Aoraki / Mt.Cook National Park, about 3754 meter high.
It covers 279 square miles on the southeastern side of the main spine of the Alps. Travel along Lake Pukaki and enjoy wonderful landscape.
<Breakfast> Buffet at hotel
<Dinner> Western Cuisine at hotel
<Hotel> The Hermitage Hotel or similar
Day 11
Mt. Cook National Park-104km-Lake Tekapo-227km-Christchurch

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◎Tasman Glacier: Located in the Tasman Valley, east of Mt. Cook.
★Tasman Glacier Boat Tour: A unique opportunity to explore New Zealand’s largest glacier. We will take MAC boat with experienced guide and view the melting ice face of the Tasman Glacier and icebergs that carved into its water. Due to global warming, we might not be able to see the Iceberg.
◎Church of Good Shepherd: Located on the shores of Lake Tekapo. It was the first church built in the Mackenzie Basin. The Church is one of the most photographed in New Zealand
<Breakfast> Buffet at hotel
<Dinner> Chinese Cuisine 8 dishes and 1 soup
<Hotel> Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square Hotel or similar
Day 12
Christchurch / Rotorua, North Island, New Zealand

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★Travel to Rotorua by flight, upon arrival, sightseeing tour will follow:
★Te Puia Tour includes visiting Maori Village to learn how Maori people lived in the past. You will also see iconic New Zealand kiwi Birds. Explore geothermal wonders—the Geyser
★Te Pō Performance: Enjoy Maori cuisine with traditional welcoming ceremony and dance performance
<Breakfast> Buffet at hotel
<Dinner> Maori Cuisine
<Hotel> Millennium Hotel Rotorua or similar
Day 13
Rotorua-74km-Matamata-161km-Auckland

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★Agrodome Farm: Explore 350-acre working farm and enjoy fantastic Sheep Show
★Hobbiton Movie Set near Matamata in Northern Island of New Zealand. The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies were filmed here
<Breakfast> Buffet at hotel
<Dinner> Western Cuisine
<Hotel> Grand Millennium Auckland or similar
Day 14
Auckland / USA

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Auckland City Tour:
◎Mt. Eden: brief stop at Mt. Eden for fantastic city view
◎Queen Street: Great shopping for local souvenir
★Kelly Tarlton’s Sea Life Aquarium with extraordinary habitat displays, including Antarctic penguin colony
Transfer to airport for homebound flight to U.S and ends this unforgettable journey.
<Breakfast> Buffet at hotel
<Lunch> Western Cuisine
Photo Stop
Entrance Fee & Transportation Included
Pricing
Departure Date
19
NOV
2023
Adult: $5,199 |
Child: $4,699 |
Single Supplement: $1,400 |
Departure Date
10
DEC
2023
Adult: $5,199 |
Child: $4,699 |
Single Supplement: $1,400 |
Departure Date
04
FEB
2024
Adult: $5,199 |
Child: $4,699 |
Single Supplement: $1,400 |
Departure Date
10
MAR
2024
Adult: $5,199 |
Child: $4,699 |
Single Supplement: $1,400 |
Departure Date
24
MAR
2024
Adult: $5,199 |
Child: $4,699 |
Single Supplement: $1,400 |
Tour Fare include: 4-star hotel, meal as indicated in the itinerary, entrance fee, transportation & inland air fare (SYD/MEL, MEL/ZQN, CHC/ROT)
Tour Fare Excludes:International Airfare, Personal expense, any expense not included in our itinerary, Tips:US$ 12 per person per day, Visa Fee, Travel Insurance (If full payment paid 60 days prior to departure date, we offer medical travel insurance for US residents only)
Child: 2-11 years old share bed with parents, otherwise will be count as adult fare
* we reserve the right to modify the itinerary and price change 30 days prior to tour departure date *
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