Trip Length
38 Days
Trip Starts
Sydney
Trip Finishes
Christchurch
Trip Style
Classic
Departures
Budget
Affordable
Max. Group Size
16
Pace
Moderate
Guide Level
Fully Guided
Trip Code
OAYC
Overview
Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on G Adventures 38 Day Australia to New Zealand: The Best of the South Pacific. Just how incredible are Australia and New Zealand, you ask? So great that you still couldn’t see it for all it's worth on this 38-day adventure. Starting in Sydney, you’ll fly to the famed Red Centre and have a chance to witness Uluru at sunrise. Then travel south down the East Coast, filled with beautiful beach, kangaroos, wallabies and all the crazy Australian wildlife you could hope to see. After three weeks, fly to New Zealand’s North Island first, then down to the South Island...read more for even more fun Down Under.
Itinerary
There are no planned activities during the day, so check into the hotel and explore your surroundings. Stay: Rydges Sydney Central
Sunny Sydney welcomes you and hit the road right away with your CEO to dive into exploring this stunning city. Set off on a walking orientation tour of some of the city's well known landmarks. Slowly make your way to Circular Quay, where you'll hop onto a ferry to cross the harbor to Manly beach. Your CEO will point out some must do's while you're in Manly, like the coastal walk to Shelly beach, and some places to grab some local food. You can't go wrong with some fish and chips by the sea. Stay: Rydges Sydney Central
Today is your's to spend as you see fit. There is quite literally too much choice in Sydney, so use your time wisely. Choose from exploring on foot the Rock's neighborhood, which is also home to the city's Museum of Modern Art. The cafe on the roof is a great spot for lunch or a famous Aussie coffee. Or get the blood pumping by booking a jet boating tour or climbing the Sydney Harbor Bridge. Join your CEO and fellow travelers in the evening for a meal together at a local restaurant. Stay: Rydges Sydney Central (D)
Board a flight bound for Yulara, the gateway to Uluru and the Red Centre. Spend the afternoon getting straight out there and exploring-starting first with Kata Tjuta National Park and the Walpa Gorge walk. Catch the sunset over Uluru before making your way to the tented camp. Enjoy an outdoor meal cooked at camp with lots of local ingredients. Stay: Uluru Camp (D)
Sunrise over Uluru is not to be missed, so rise early and catch sunrise over Australia's most iconic indigenous landmarks. This morning, take the time to explore Uluru on foot on a guided walk through some of the most culturally significant areas of the site. These sacred spaces are some of the oldest on the planet, and understanding the interpretation behind them makes them even more impactful. Later, head to the Kings Canyon region overland, to your next tented camp in the bush. Stay: Kings Canyon Camp (B/L/D)
The mornings in the desert offer cooler temperatures, and so head out early to hike throughout Kings Canyon. Choose between the harder 3 hour hike and a more approachable one hour option. The Rim walk is a 6km walk along the upper rim of Kings Canyon. The most difficult part of the hike is the very beginning with a 500 step ascent, but the landscapes and views you are rewarded with are more than worth the effort. You won't even remember the effort it took to get up there. (Sort of!) If you prefer to take it easy, enjoy a 2km hike through canyon valley. Later on, rest up on a drive East to Alice Springs. Stay: Alice Springs Hotel (B/L)
In the afternoon, grab a flight to quirky, cool, Melbourne and settle in with an optional dinner with your CEO. Stay: Causeway 353 Hotel
Melbourne is one of the easiest cities to traverse on foot and by public transport-so you will be getting your steps in today. Start the morning off with a guided laneways tour where you will be led through some of the famous-and off the beaten track-spots in Melbourne's famous laneways. Then join your CEO at the Queen Victoria markets where you can choose to grab some lunch from one of the many stalls. End the afternoon at the Royal Botanic Gardens of Melbourne, a sprawling 38 hectares of green space housing over 800 species of plants from the world over. Stay: Causeway 353 Hotel
Another Australian city with tons to do, so a day at leisure gives you plenty of time to craft the perfect day. You may want to take a trip out to see the Phillip Island Penguin Parade or embark on a full day tour out along the Great Ocean Road. Stay: Causeway 353 Hotel
Fly to the oceanside city of Cairns, the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef. Stay: Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
Head north to Cape Tribulation. Stop en route to explore Mossman Gorge and take an interpretive walk through the Daintree Rainforest. Stay: Cape Tribulation Beach House (B/L)
With a free day, opt for a trip to the Great Barrier Reef or to explore Daintree National Park. Stay: Cape Tribulation Beach House (B)
Return to Cairns in the afternoon with free time to explore this laid-back city. En route, stop by Port Douglas and opt to have lunch at a local market. Stay: Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns (B)
Depart early for a full day of travel to reach Airlie Beach, enjoying scenic views along the way. Stay: Whitsunday Vista Holiday Apartments (B)
Spend the day out on the water boating around the Whitsunday Islands, visiting the Great Barrier Reef. Opt to swim or snorkel, and hike to an island lookout over Whitehaven Beach, known for its stunning white sand. Return to Airlie Beach for the night. Stay: Whitsunday Vista Holiday Apartments (L)
Fly to Brisbane and transfer to Byron Bay for two nights in this "hippie" paradise. Stay: Byron Beachcomber
Pre-book the "Byron Bay Ocean Kayaking" activity on the checkout page ahead of time to include this optional experience on your tour. Stay: Byron Beachcomber
Spend the morning wandering the town checking out the local shops or having one last coffee on the beach before heading to the coastal township of Port Macquarie, featuring all the beauty of the beach set alongside gorgeous national parks. Enjoy an evening in Port Macquarie. Stay: El Motor Inn Port Macquarie
Travel from Port Macquarie to the Blue Mountains today. These mountains in Australia are best known for their soaring sandstone ridges. As you drive, pass by charming mountain towns, ancient Aboriginal rock art, lush green valleys, and loads of craggy cliffs. It doesn’t matter if the journey is shrouded in clouds or glowing in the sinking sun, you’ll still spot beauty around every turn. Stay: Leisure Inn Spires (B)
Travel deeper into the majestic Blue Mountains and experience the natural beauty of this World Heritage Area. Explore the landscape around Leura and Katoomba, view the Three Sisters, take a walk in Jamison Valley, and ride on the Scenic Railway, the steepest railway in the world. Stay: Leisure Inn Spires
This morning, leave the Blue Mountains behind and continue onward to Sydney. Once you arrive head out for an orientation walk before taking advantage of some free time to keep exploring. Opt to rent a bike, stroll the botanical gardens, or visit the iconic Opera House. Stay: Rydges Sydney Central
Get a feel for the city. Relax seaside at Bondi Beach. Enjoy an optional night out with the group. Stay: Rydges Sydney Central
Say goodbye to Australia and hop on a flight to Auckland, New Zealand. After transferring from the airport, enjoy some free time to explore this vibrant city. Stay: Nesuto Stadium Hotel & Apartments
Spend today exploring one of the coolest cities in New Zealand. There is so much to do here, so take the whole day to enjoy. Opt to take a day trip to the wine region of Waiheke Island. Check out the epic view from the top of the Sky tower. Or head to one of the many beaches around the city. Stay: Nesuto Stadium Hotel & Apartments
Drive to the lakeside town of Rotorua, situated over an active geothermal zone and known for its volcanic features and rich Maori heritage. Stop en route at the Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Take a boat ride through this spectacular underground realm to see thousands of flickering glowworms light up in the dark. Stay: Sudima Lake Rotorua
Rotorua sits over an active volcanic zone with bubbling mud pits and multi-coloured pools in different areas around the town. Opt to visit one of the sites, or go whitewater rafting nearby. Stay: Sudima Lake Rotorua (B/D)
Take in the ever-changing scenery of the North Island and travel to the capital, Wellington. Stay: Naumi Studio Hotel Wellington (B)
Enjoy the atmosphere in this relaxed but lively city. After an orientation walk, enjoy a free day to explore. Opt to visit the Te Papa Museum or take the cable car up to the botanical gardens. Stay: Naumi Studio Hotel Wellington
Fly to the South Island and travel to the seaside town of Kaikoura, known for its diverse marine life. Stop en route for a wine tasting at a local winery. Stay: The White Morph (D)
Enjoy a free morning in Kaikoura. Opt to go on a whale watching tour and search for giant sperm whales. Or head out on a tour to swim in the open ocean in a place often visited by wild dolphins. In the afternoon, travel to Hanmer Springs. Opt to take a soak in the hot springs. Stay: Drifters Inn Hanmer Springs
Take in the stunning scenery while travelling across the Southern Alps to the rugged and remote West Coast, before staying in the rainforest near the world's fastest moving glacier. Stay: Rainforest Retreat (B)
There are dozens of optional activities in the area to suit just about any budget and preference. Try heli hiking, scenic helicopter flights, skydiving, lake kayaking or a hot pools visit. Stay: Rainforest Retreat (B)
Continue to Queenstown, the adventure capital of the world. With beautiful scenery and tons of activities, there's something for everyone. Enjoy the great night life. Stay: Heartland Hotel Queenstown
Opt to pre-book the "Queenstown Jet Boating" activity on the checkout page ahead of time, to include this optional on your tour. Stay: Heartland Hotel Queenstown (B)
Enjoy the stunning scenery of Fiordland National Park and Doubtful Sound on a day cruise. Take in the waterfalls and wildlife, then return to Queenstown for the night. Stay: Heartland Hotel Queenstown (B/L)
Travel north through the centre of the South Island to Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park, named after New Zealand's highest peak. Spend the afternoon hiking the region, taking in the alpine scenery. Learn more about mountaineer Sir Edmund Hillary at the Visitor's Centre, before a short but scenic journey to Tekapo Village. Stay: Godley Hotel (B)
Travel to the Garden City of Christchurch, a little piece of England in New Zealand, still recovering from a devastating earthquake. Stay: Bealey Quarter
Depart at any time. (B)
Trip Inclusions
- Discover the hidden laneways of Melbourne.
- Hike through Kings Canyon.
- Join an interpretive walk through Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park.
- Trek through Mossman Gorge in the Daintree Rainforest.
- Enjoy a boating excursion through the gorgeous Whitsundays.
- Surf Lesson in Byron Bay.
- Explore the Blue Mountains by foot. Waitomo Glowworm caves. Fiordland National Park visit with Doubtful Sound day cruise. Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park visit with hiking opportunity (weather permitting).
- Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Your Discover Moment: Franz Josef
- Your Discover Moment: Queenstown
- Melbourne laneways walk
- Guided walk at Uluru - Kata Tjuta National Park
- Sunset at Uluru
- Guided Hiking at Kings Canyon
- Visit to Telegraph Station
- Ferry to Manly Beach
- Visit to Victoria Market
- Visit to Royal Botanic Gardens of Melbourne
- Guided Daintree Rainforest walk
- Whitsunday Islands boating excursion
- Blue Mountains stay with hikes
- Scenic Railway
- Orientation walk in Sydney
- Free time in Cairns, Byron Bay, and Sydney
- Waitomo Glowworm caves visit
- Orientation walk in Wellington and Christchurch
- Wine tasting
- Fiordland National Park visit with Doubtful Sound day cruise
- Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park visit with hiking opportunity (weather permitting)
- Internal flight between Wellington and Christchurch
- Free time in Rotorua, Wellington, Franz Josef, and Queenstown
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
- Internal flights
- Hotels (33 Nights), rainforest cabin (2 Nights), Desert Tented Camp (2nts)
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout
- 15 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 5 dinners
- Private vehicle, plane, boat, walking
- Accommodation, itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
- Price is for land, cruise and internal flights as specified. Flights not specified are not included
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