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Independent Australian & New Zealand Explorer

16 days
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From Sydney to Auckland
5.0
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Independent Australian & New Zealand Explorer - Globus
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Platinum Operator
Globus
Private Tour
Travel exclusively with your friends and family
Self-guided
Independent exploration, backed by expert advice and support
Guided in English
Age range 5 to 80

Places You’ll See

  • Sydney
    Sydney
  • Cairns
    Cairns
  • Great Barrier Reef
    Great Barrier Reef
  • Melbourne
    Melbourne
  • Queenstown
    Queenstown
  • Milford Sound
    Milford Sound
  • Rotorua
    Rotorua
  • Waitomo
    Waitomo
  • Auckland
    Auckland
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Highlights

  • Explore Sydney's iconic Opera House
  • Snorkel in the Great Barrier Reef
  • Cruise through stunning Milford Sound
  • Discover Melbourne's vibrant culture
  • Visit the ancient Waitomo Glowworm Caves

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 ARRIVE IN SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA
  2. Day 2 SYDNEY
  3. Day 3 SYDNEY
  4. Day 4 SYDNEY–CAIRNS
  5. Day 5 CAIRNS. EXCURSION TO THE OUTER GREAT BARRIER REEF
  6. Day 6 CAIRNS
  7. Day 7 CAIRNS–MELBOURNE
  8. Day 8 MELBOURNE
  9. Day 9 MELBOURNE
  10. Day 10 MELBOURNE–QUEENSTOWN, NEW ZEALAND
  11. Day 11 QUEENSTOWN. EXCURSION TO MILFORD SOUND
  12. Day 12 QUEENSTOWN
  13. Day 13 QUEENSTOWN–ROTORUA
  14. Day 14 ROTORUA
  15. Day 15 ROTORUA–WAITOMO–AUCKLAND
  16. Day 16 AUCKLAND
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Operated by

Globus

5.0
(37,826 reviews)
This operator has the highest review ratings and fastest responses to enquiries

Number of tours

568

Age Range

5 to 80 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

88%

It began more than 90 years ago, when a young man purchased a boat to transport visitors across Lake Lugano, Switzerland. Who would have thought that this single boat would launch one of the world's leading travel companies? Today, the Globus family of brands is a global company reaching every...

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Sustainability Initiatives

Reduce Carbon Emissions

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Cancellation Policy

A transparent overview of applicable fees.

Travel Insurance

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Customer Reviews

  • Corazon
    · November 2nd, 2022
    Our tour director Juliet is excellent in customer service. She made our tour unforgettable.
    Review collected by Globus
  • Gerardus
    · November 27th, 2022
    Accommodation excellent, scenery superb, Tour Guide had excellent knowledge of areas visited and gave clear...
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Dates & Availability

16 days
Independent Australian & New Zealand Explorer
From Sydney to Auckland

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 233145

  • Currencies
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    Australian Dollar
    Australia
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    New Zealand Dollar
    New Zealand
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from USA, Canada, England, South Africa you will need an adaptor for type I.

    Type I
    Australia and New Zealand
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an infected area for Australia. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Australia. Ideally 1 month before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before March 1st, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after March 1st, 2025, a minimum payment of $250 is required to confirm your booking with Globus. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 65 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Globus will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
    • The following cards are accepted for "Globus" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
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    Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.
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