Journeys: Iconic Australia and New Zealand National Geographic
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Guide Language
English
Group Size
10 - 16
Description
Itinerary
Auckland – Waiheke Island Welcome
Meet the expedition leader in Auckland, then sail to Waiheke Island for a winery orientation and introductory briefing.
Rotorua – Caves and Maori Culture
Travel to Rotorua for a guided Waitomo Cave excursion, followed by an overnight stay at Kohutapu Lodge with a traditional hangi lunch hosted by Maori families.
Christchurch – Kiwi Hatchery and TransAlpine Experience
Fly to Christchurch, visit the National Kiwi Hatchery, then board the TransAlpine Train across the Canterbury Plains for a hands‑on sheep‑shearing demonstration and a BBQ lunch.
Lake Tekapo – Dark Sky and Alpine Trek
Transfer to Lake Tekapo for a Dark Sky stargazing experience, then explore the Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre and complete a Kea Point trek on Aoraki/Mt Cook.
Queenstown – Fiordland Wilderness Cruise
Journey through Wanaka and Arrowtown to Queenstown, then sail on a wilderness cruise through Fiordland National Park’s spectacular fjords.
Melbourne & Uluru – Food, Art and Indigenous Heritage
Fly to Melbourne for a curated foodie walk, then continue to Uluru for visits to the Indigenous Cultural Centre, the Mala Walk, a Kata Tjuta guided walk at sunset, and a sunrise at the Field of Light.
Sydney – Iconic Harbour Experience
Enjoy a private tour of the Sydney Opera House followed by a harbour sunset dinner cruise.
Port Douglas – Great Barrier Reef and Indigenous Coast
Travel to Port Douglas, walk the Dreamtime trail at Mossman Gorge with an Indigenous guide, snorkel the Great Barrier Reef, and conclude with an exclusive Indigenous cultural experience at Cooya Beach before transferring to Cairns.
Auckland – Waiheke Island Welcome
Meet the expedition leader in Auckland, then sail to Waiheke Island for a winery orientation and introductory briefing.
Rotorua – Caves and Maori Culture
Travel to Rotorua for a guided Waitomo Cave excursion, followed by an overnight stay at Kohutapu Lodge with a traditional hangi lunch hosted by Maori families.
Christchurch – Kiwi Hatchery and TransAlpine Experience
Fly to Christchurch, visit the National Kiwi Hatchery, then board the TransAlpine Train across the Canterbury Plains for a hands‑on sheep‑shearing demonstration and a BBQ lunch.
Lake Tekapo – Dark Sky and Alpine Trek
Transfer to Lake Tekapo for a Dark Sky stargazing experience, then explore the Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre and complete a Kea Point trek on Aoraki/Mt Cook.
Queenstown – Fiordland Wilderness Cruise
Journey through Wanaka and Arrowtown to Queenstown, then sail on a wilderness cruise through Fiordland National Park’s spectacular fjords.
Melbourne & Uluru – Food, Art and Indigenous Heritage
Fly to Melbourne for a curated foodie walk, then continue to Uluru for visits to the Indigenous Cultural Centre, the Mala Walk, a Kata Tjuta guided walk at sunset, and a sunrise at the Field of Light.
Sydney – Iconic Harbour Experience
Enjoy a private tour of the Sydney Opera House followed by a harbour sunset dinner cruise.
Port Douglas – Great Barrier Reef and Indigenous Coast
Travel to Port Douglas, walk the Dreamtime trail at Mossman Gorge with an Indigenous guide, snorkel the Great Barrier Reef, and conclude with an exclusive Indigenous cultural experience at Cooya Beach before transferring to Cairns.
Meeting Point
Included
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Excluded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which are the best months for this tour and why?
The shoulder season is usually the best time to travel, it's the time between the dry and wet season. The best months could be: April - May or September - November.
What does "private vehicle" mean? Do we have to rent a car?
Private Vehicle would be the included transport for this trip, which would be comfortable coaches with air conditioning for the whole group.
Regarding the meal plan, it is stated that there are 22 breakfasts, 3 lunches, and 2 dinners included. However, my guest requires lunch and dinner daily, similar to breakfast, and they exclusively prefer Jain meals only. Could you please confirm if this arrangement is possible?
Generally, all meals are not included in the trip price when there is a choice of eating options, to give your client the maximum flexibility in deciding where, what, and with whom to eat. It also gives them more budgeting flexibility, though generally, food is cheap. Our groups tend to eat together to enable them to taste a larger variety of dishes and enjoy each other's company. Should you client wish for Jain meals only, we can leave a note on their file with this request so that the CEO can take this into consideration when recommending restaurants. This is on a request basis and not a guarantee.
I am 6'4" tall, will there be king size beds for my wife and I, non dwarf seating on planes & buses? Our final flight leg will be from Tahiti to Auckland. Please confirm that leaving Tahiti on 8 September will get us to Auckland on 7 September due to IDL date change. We would like the options for Lake Wakatipu, Great Ocean Road and Blue Mountains. What is the severity of Yellow Fever and Japanese B encephalitis? Which tour hotels have laundry facilities or services? Do laundry facilities use coins, currency, credit cards? Are bleach or laundry soaps available?
This tour uses standard 3 star accommodation, rooms are based on double occupancy with twin or double beds. Upgrades are not available as the tour is sold as a package. Flights to and from the start of the tour are up to the individual traveller. The tour start date is September 7. Lake Wakatipu, The Great Ocean Road and the Blue Mountains are all a part of this tour. For information on Yellow Fever and Japanese B encephalitis please check with the Centre for Disease Control or your local travel health clinic. Laundry can be done at least once a week while on tour - most cities have laundromats where you can buy soap and wash your laundry in coin-operated machines. Your CEO (guide) will advise you along the trip where you will be able to do your laundry.
I would like to know if the price of this tour is in US dollars or Australian or NZ dollars.
To provide you with information on costs, we require first to confirm which departure date you are looking at as some departures have different pricing due to 'higher tourist season'.
How long does their hold last? Or when do they have to decide by?
Unfortunately those 2 travellers holding the option have now confirmed their spaces. This tour is now fully booked but we can add you to the waitlist should someone cancel their space. We do have 1 space available on 3rd December if that date could work for you?
Do you also book the flights as a holiday package alongside this tour?
Unfortunately we do not book flights, this would be done separately. We recommend speaking directly to a travel agency or the airline.
I'm looking for a 10 day tour to New Zealand & Australia combined. Likely 20 people. Do you have something like this for us?
We have some great Australia and New Zealand packages, however 10 days will not be enough to cover all these please. Our tours are more than 10 days and you can find some great options here.
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