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Contrasts of Australia and New Zealand (With Internal Air, 2026/2027, 18 Days)

18 days
From Melbourne to Christchurch
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Contrasts of Australia and New Zealand (With Internal Air, 2026/2027, 18 Days) - AAT Kings
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Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 20 - 48
Age range 5 to 99
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Highlights

  • Dine riverside at The General Assembly in Melbourne
  • Explore Melbourne's art-filled lanes on foot
  • Snorkel the Great Barrier Reef's vibrant waters
  • Tour Sydney Opera House and cruise the harbour
  • Experience Maori culture at Te Pā Tū

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Welcome to Melbourne
  2. Day 2 Melbourne
  3. Day 3 Melbourne - Cairns
  4. Day 4 Great Barrier Reef
  5. Day 5 Cairns Free Time
  6. Day 6 Cairns - Sydney
  7. Day 7 Sydney
  8. Day 8 Sydney Free Time
  9. Day 9 Sydney - Auckland
  10. Day 10 Auckland
  11. Day 11 Auckland - Rotorua
  12. Day 12 Rotorua - Auckland - Queenstown
  13. Day 13 Milford Sound
  14. Day 14 Queenstown Free Time
  15. Day 15 Queenstown - Lake Tekapo
  16. Day 16 Lake Tekapo - Christchurch
  17. Day 17 Christchurch
  18. Day 18 Farewell from Christchurch
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Flights
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

Operated by

AAT Kings

Number of tours

224

Age Range

5 to 99 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

94%

Since 1912, AAT Kings as a tour operator has been helping people from all over the world discover and explore Australia and New Zealand from top to bottom. With a broad range of holiday options, we strive to represent the very best that Australia and New Zealand have to offer. You can relax in...

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Customer Reviews

  • Janet
    · May 18th, 2024
    Tour was good, driver and guide excellent, but the hotel in Auckland was lacking.
  • Patricia
    · April 16th, 2024
    I thoroughly enjoyed my tour. The guide, Isobel, paid very good attention to details and the comfort of her...
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  • Robyn
    · July 9th, 2024
    Fabulous 15 day tour, from Adelaide to Darwin, great meals, great accommodation, and great Tour Guide and Driver

Dates & Availability

18 days
Contrasts of Australia and New Zealand (With Internal Air, 2026/2027, 18 Days)
From Melbourne to Christchurch

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 289430

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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.
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    • 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 February 26th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after February 26th, 2025, a minimum payment of $200 is required to confirm your booking with AAT Kings. 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 AAT Kings will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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