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15-Day AU and NZ Panorama Tour from Melbourne: Cairns, Sydney, Queenstown, Rotorua and Auckland | Great Barrier Reef | 2 Countries and 7 Cities | 14 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches & 6 Dinners

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What you'll experience

Highlights

• Wonderful Travel: 15 days, 2 country and 7 cities
• Meal Inclusions: 14 Breakfasts, 2 Lunch, 6 Dinners
• Cultural Immerison: Your Te Po Experience at Te Puia includes hangi inspired cuisine, authentic cultural performance and spectacular thermal activity
• Local Connection:  From city life in Sydney to farm life in New Zealand, go behind the scenes while meeting passionate locals. How does a tour of the Opera House sound
• Make Travel Matter: Operation Nest Egg may sound like it's from a Bond movie, but it's actually a way that the National Kiwi Hatchery is helping boost the population of kiwi birds in the wild. Your visit helps.
• World Class Nature: Cairns is a place two World Heritage Sites meet: The Wet Tropics of Queensland and the Great Barrier Reef. Bring your sense of adventure to explore both
• Enjoy a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at Koorie Heritage Trust
• Hartley's Crocodile Adventures Wildlife River Cruise
• Enjoy a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience - Hands-On Tree Planting Activity with Rainforest Rescue
• Cruise out to the Great Barrier Reef - a UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Guided tour of the Sydney Opera House
• Exclusive visit to Bondi Surf Life Saving Club
• Be My Guest lunch at Bondi Beach
• Cruise around Sydney Harbour and see the famous Sydney Harbour Bridge
• MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience - Farm Experience at Real Country
• Cruise Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak on TSS Earnslaw Steamship
• Gourmet BBQ dinner and farm show at Walter Peak High Country Farm
• MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience - National Kiwi Hatchery Tour
• MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience - Guided Te Po Indigenous Experience at Te Puia
• Explore the geothermal wonders of Rotorua
• Guided Tour of Waitomo Caves including Glowworm Cruise

15 days

Day-by-day itinerary

  1. 1

    Day 1 — Melbourne

    Settle into your hotel on the banks of the Yarra River and meet your Travel Director for dinner at a popular restaurant in the area. It's a great opportunity to get to know everyone in a unique setting.
    Yarra River

    Yarra River

    Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: IncludedStay: Crowne Plaza Hotel Melbourne
  2. 2

    Day 2 — Melbourne

    Get out and see the sights today on a guided walk with your Travel Director discovering the little lanes, arcades, and cafe society of stylish Melbourne. Gaze up at the beautiful Victorian façades lining grand boulevards. Stroll past famous, edgy street art that shows a stylish contrast to federation buildings and churches as Melbourne’s coffee aroma wafts overhead. Discover more of Melbourne over a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience tour and walk at Koorie Heritage Trust Gallery. Make a positive impact while you learn about Koorie peoples, cultures and communities. There's time afterwards to explore the city on your own, enjoy an optional experience to Phillip Island to see the nightly ritual of the Penguin Parade (own expense). Or simply relax and watch the world go by.
    Phillip Island

    Phillip Island

    Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Crowne Plaza Hotel Melbourne
  3. 3

    Day 3 — Melbourne - Cairns

    Things start to heat up in Cairns, the heart of Tropical North Queensland. Jump aboard a cruise at Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures to discover some of the wildlife that calls this part of the state home, koalas, wallabies and crocs among them. Now that you’ve appreciated the beauty of the area, you can put your passion into practice helping with a Rainforest Restoration project, a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience, to protect the natural wonder of the nearby Notophyll Vine Forest, an area older than the Amazon. By jumping in and helping the team plant trees, you’re supporting the protection of this rare type of dry rainforest from development and restoring it to an important wildlife corridor of native birds. Talk about a feel-good day.

    Notes:
    * If you are departing on an early flight from Melbourne, a boxed breakfast will be provided.
    Hartley's Crocodile Adventure & Wildlife Park

    Hartley's Crocodile Adventure & Wildlife Park

    Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Hilton Hotel Cairns
  4. 4

    Day 4 — Great Barrier Reef

    Did you know that the World Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef is home to 1,500 species of fish, 215 different birds, 3,000 molluscs, six of the world’s seven marine turtle species, and 30 species of dolphins and whales are residents? Set sail on a high-speed catamaran for these tropical waters then explore this underwater wonderland up close donning your mask and fins for a snorkel (equipment provided). You’ll feel like a fish in an aquarium weaving through the rainbow of reefs and fish. Or, choose to stay dry in your semi-submersible, air-conditioned craft with an underwater observatory to have a different view of these tropical species. However you choose to explore, you’ll love learning the insights on the reef the colourful fish and plants that call it home from your local guide. On board you’ll be treated to a buffet lunch and afternoon tea and coffee to soak up the Aussie sun before you cruise back into Cairns.
    Great Barrier Reef

    Great Barrier Reef

    Meals: B: Included, L: Included, D: ExcludedStay: Hilton Hotel Cairns
  5. 5

    Day 5 — Cairns Free Time

    Today is a free day to do as you choose. A great option is the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway to Kuranda, travelling over and through World Heritage rainforest, explore quaint Kuranda village and later board the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway for the return journey (own expense). If you’d prefer to spend the day relaxing by your hotel pool or sitting back at a local cafe you can do that too! After a big day out or in town, meet up with the group for dinner at Ochre Restaurant and enjoy Australian cuisine featuring the best local produce.
    Skyrail Rainforest Cableway

    Skyrail Rainforest Cableway

    Kuranda Village

    Kuranda Village

    Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: IncludedStay: Hilton Hotel Cairns
  6. 6

    Day 6 — Cairns - Sydney

    Fly from Cairns to Sydney. The rest of the day is yours to do as you wish. You could walk to the Art Gallery of NSW or to Mrs. Macquarie's Chair for a panoramic views of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge. Ask your Travel Director for evening dining suggestions.
    Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Sofitel Wentworth Hotel Sydney
  7. 7

    Day 7 — Sydney Sightseeing

    Begin your day with a guided tour of the iconic Sydney Opera House, delving into its architectural wonders and the legends who have performed there. Next, head to Bondi for a behind-the-scenes visit to the Bondi Surf Life Saving Club, where you'll uncover the rich history and vibrant culture of this famous beach. Your Surf Club guide will then host you for a Be My Guest lunch at the Bondi RSL Club, with stunning views of Bondi Beach. In the afternoon, embark on a Sydney Harbour sightseeing cruise, taking in the breathtaking views of the Harbour Bridge and Opera House. This day promises exclusive access, delectable local cuisine, and unforgettable scenic vistas, making it a highlight of your stay in Sydney.
    Sydney Opera House

    Sydney Opera House

    Sydney Harbour Bridge

    Sydney Harbour Bridge

    Meals: B: Included, L: Included, D: ExcludedStay: Sofitel Wentworth Hotel Sydney
  8. 8

    Day 8 — Sydney Free Time

    The day is yours to explore at your leisure or book one of our hand-crafted selection of optional activities. There are so many sights and experience to be had in this city and further afield. Perhaps a bird’s-eye perspective of the city on a Sydney BridgeClimb? Or take a tour to the Blue Mountains to view the famous Three Sisters (both own expense). This evening you can share your stories of your experiences that day with your fellow travellers at dinner.
    Blue Mountains

    Blue Mountains

    Three Sisters

    Three Sisters

    Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: IncludedStay: Sofitel Wentworth Hotel Sydney
  9. 9

    Day 9 — Sydney - Queenstown

    New Zealand's adventure capital, Queenstown, awaits. Explore the alpine village and stunning Lake Wakatipu, then enjoy walkable bars and restaurants. Ask your Travel Director for tips.
    Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Millennium Hotel, Queenstown
  10. 10

    Day 10 — Queenstown

    Get a taste of country life combined with good old fashioned southern hospitality as you meet a Southerner local farmer at Real Country. Have demonstrations of Horse communication and Working sheep dog mustering. Try your hand at a Stock whip cracking lesson, and feed and interact with the friendly farm animals. For every guest on this MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience we donate funds to The Fairlight Foundation, Advancing Women in Agriculture. Then you'll think you've stepped back in time when you arrive in the former gold-mining village of Arrowtown, where history and beauty merge to create an unforgettable experience. Nestled in the scenic Southern Alps, you can explore quaint shops and restaurants, all while taking in the stunning views. Come dusk, cruise across Lake Wakatipu aboard the TSS Earnslaw; the only thing more inspiring than the surrounding peaks of the Remarkables is the festive atmosphere welcoming you to Walter Peak High Country Farm, where a gourmet barbecue at the Colonel’s Homestead awaits.
    Lake Wakatipu

    Lake Wakatipu

    Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: IncludedStay: Millennium Hotel, Queenstown
  11. 11

    Day 11 — Queenstown Free Time

    You could spend a long time in and around Queenstown. But on your free day, we highly recommend either venturing into the end-of-the-Earth wilderness that is Milford Sound, to cruise past sheer cliffs, white-capped peaks and waterfalls. Or blissing out on an obligatory wine tour of the Otago region (both own expense). It’s a difficult decision.
    Milford Sound

    Milford Sound

    Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Millennium Hotel, Queenstown
  12. 12

    Day 12 — Queenstown - Auckland - Rotorua

    After touching down in Auckland, you'll board your coach for the drive to Rotorua, the cultural capital, where you will immerse yourself in Maori history and culture.
    Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Millennium Hotel Rotorua
  13. 13

    Day 13 — Rotorua

    Your visit to the National Kiwi Hatchery is guided by passionate conservationists and will give you fascinating insights into New Zealand's national bird on this rewarding MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. Rotorua's landscapes are reminiscent of a sci-fi movie set where mud pops from bubbling geysers and steam rushes skywards. See it first-hand on your visit to Whakarewarewa, the world's only living Māori village where people live on a daily basis, using natural geothermal resources to cook, bathe and heat their homes as they have for centuries. This evening, embark on the Te Po experience at Te Puia. Learn about Learn about Maori history and culture on this guided experience, which includes hangi-inspired cuisine and a cultural performance in a finely carved meeting house, Te Aronui a Rua. Witness a pōwhiri (traditional welcome), waiata (song), mōteatea (traditional chant) poi and haka. It ends on a high at the Pohutu Geyser, where, armed with a hot chocolate, you'll view one of New Zealand's geothermal wonderlands.
    Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village

    Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village

    Te Puia Thermal Village

    Te Puia Thermal Village

    Pohutu Geyser

    Pohutu Geyser

    Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: IncludedStay: Millennium Hotel Rotorua
  14. 14

    Day 14 — Rotorua - Auckland

    Set your GPS for the Waitomo Caves. While cruising cavernous limestone waterways, your route is cast in a magical light by thousands of tiny blue and green glowworms. The next thing that glows on your horizon is Auckland, New Zealand's largest city, dazzling with not one, but two harbours. This evening, share the stories of your Australia and New Zealand Panorama tour at dinner with your Travel Director and companions at The Grill, celebrating Aotearoa's culinary treasures.
    Waitomo Caves

    Waitomo Caves

    Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: IncludedStay: Horizon by SkyCity Auckland
  15. 15

    Day 15 — Auckland

    Two countries, multiple adventures, an abundance of new friends… Just how do you say goodbye to a journey like this?
    Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: Excluded

What's included

Included

  • 14-night hotel accommodation
  • 14 Breakfast, 2 Lunches, 6 Dinners
  • Travel Director, Driver Guide and local Guides
  • Transportation by luxury air-conditioned coach
  •  Internal flights Included: Day 3 - Melbourne to Cairns, Day 6 - Cairns to Sydney, Day 9 - Sydney to Queenstown, Day 12 - Queenstown to Auckland

Not included

  • Service fee for travel director and driver
  • Airfares or related transportation between your home and departure city
  • All personal expenses including hotel room service and meals; however, you have the option to pay for meals the tour guide arranges
  • Optional tours and mandatory fees are not covered in the tour cost; kindly pay these directly to the guide during the tour. For details, please check the daily itinerary. (Costs listed are estimated; the tour guide will provide final confirmation.)
  • Travel insurance

Cancellation policy

When you cancelRefund
0–3 days before0%
4–31 days before20%
32–92 days before50%
93+ days before350%
Read the full cancellation terms
• Airlines change prices and routes from time to time. All air routings are in the sole control of the airline and are subject to change at any time.
• Special events and activities may incur additional penalty.

Important info

Special notes
  • Day 1: Flights to arrive prior to 12:00 noon into Melbourne Airport. Day 15: Flights to depart anytime from Auckland Airport. Return Airport to Hotel transfers are included in the tour price. Flights to and from your tour are not included in the tour price.
  • What to bring:
    - Comfortable walking shoes
    - Sunglasses, sunscreen and hat
    - Water bottle
    - Warm layers in cooler months
    - Camera
  • Security: Security is a major concern to all of us and the situation globally is constantly changing. Events around the world, coupled with the “Travel Advisories” put out by various governments, may at times necessitate changes to the accommodation and itinerary or even trip cancellation. You must accept these risks involved in travel to any country that may experience security diffi culties and accept responsibility for your own travel decisions.
  • Travel insurance:
    - Travel insurance is highly recommended for all guests covering all applicable dates of travel with the Provider. This insurance should cover: trip interruption, personal injury, medical expenses, evacuation and repatriation cover including during pandemic events. The choice of insurer is yours.
    - The availability of travel insurance and extent of cover is constantly changing. For most up to date information talk to your reservation agent. The Provider may receive a commission for introducing you to a travel insurance provider.
    - The Provider cannot be held responsible for your failure to obtain insurance which is appropriate, and we recommend you purchase your insurance at or soon after booking your trip. The Provider (other than in circumstances where the Provider has been negligent) will not be held liable for any costs incurred by the guest resulting from their failure to obtain adequate travel insurance.
  • Wifi: Complimentary Wi-Fi service is available in the rooms and public areas of most accommodation. Complimentary Wi-Fi is also provided on-board the motorcoaches, however this is not available in all locations, such as on motorcoaches on the local operator Day Tours and Short Breaks in the Northern Territory. The Wi-Fi on the motorcoaches uses the mobile phone network and as a result the connection will be slower than standard broadband and at times may not be available. Audio and Video streaming is not available using motorcoach WiFi. Please note that it may not be available on train trips, cruises, lodges, tented camps or when the main motorcoach is not being used, such as on transfer motorcoaches and other local services.
  • Transfers: Transfers can be purchased for an additional cost in many destinations. There will be no refund for missed or unused transfers. If you require and reserve airport transfers and did not purchase your flights from the local operator, you will need to provide your arrival and departure flight information to the local operator 60 days before flight departure depending on the destination. It is your responsibility to update the local operator with any changes to your flight schedule to ensure that you receive your transfers. Failure to do so may result in missing these services and no refund shall be due for missed transfers resulting from missing or outdated flight information.
  • Luggage Allowances: 
    - Due to limited motorcoach capacity, a single bag is allowed with dimensions not exceeding 30”x18”x10” (76x46x25cm) and weight not exceeding 20kgs./44lbs. Carry-on/hand luggage is restricted to one piece per person, not exceeding 12”x11”x6” (30x28x14cm) to fit under your coach seat or in the small overhead compartment. Carry-ons with telescopic handles and wheels will not fit in the overhead compartments or under seats and therefore, cannot be accepted as carry-on luggage. Carry-on/hand luggage handling is the responsibility of each guest and must be taken on and off the coach by you each day of the guided vacation.
    - If you wish to bring a second item of luggage this must be requested at time of booking, may not be permitted and will incur an additional charge. Additional items not pre-booked or luggage which exceeds weight or size limits may be refused.
    - Please be advised that stricter luggage allowances may be in place for other methods of transportation such as fl ights and cruises. Please confi rm with your local sales representative or online reservation agent.
    - The local operator and the local operator' affi liated entities shall not be liable for loss or damage to luggage or any guest's belongings. Guests should immediately report lost items to the Travel Director who will assist in completing a lost property form that can be used for an insurance claim.
  • Tips: 
    - Tips are included for services on your guided vacation, except to your Motorcoach Driver, Travel Director, Local Host and Local Experts whose tips/gratuities should be extended on a voluntary, individual basis at the end of your vacation. Included tips cover all services provided by dining-room waiters, housekeeping staff and porters at hotels.
    - Tips for cruises and train journeys are subject to other arrangements which may be confi rmed with your local sales agent or online reservation agent.
  • Passports, Visas and other Entry/Exit Requirements:
    - All guests must be in possession of a machine-readable passport valid for 6 months after their trip return date along with applicable visas. Due to government-imposed security/immigration measures, passport and emergency contact information is required for all guests prior to the release of travel documents.
    - It is the guest's sole responsibility to secure and/or pay for any and all visas, or Electronic Travel Authorisations (ETAs), affi davits, vaccinations, etc. that are required in order to be permitted entry into each destination. In some countries you may be subject to entry (reciprocity) fees and/or departure taxes/exit fees which will be collected at the airports upon entry/departure by local government authorities.
    - You should check with your Travel Agent or Consular Service for information regarding necessary visa and travel documentation for your entire trip. Where possible we strongly recommend obtaining any required visa or documentation prior to departure. Obtaining documentation while travelling can be a time-consuming process and some countries will not issue documentation at the border. For some countries an invitation letter is required from the Ground Handler to send along with the visa application.
    - Please note that entry to any country may be refused even if the required information and travel documents are complete. The Provider will require full passport information (full name, date of birth, passport number, Nationality, issue and expiry dates) prior to final payment.
    - For up-to-date detailed information on travel documents and visas, entry/exit taxes and further information on entry and exit requirements please check with your Travel Agent or local consular services. Obtaining and carrying these documents is your sole responsibility.
    - The Provider bears no responsibility for such information and will not be responsible for advising and/or obtaining required travel documentation for any guest, or for any delays, damages, and/or losses including missed portions of your vacation related to improper documentation or government decisions about entry.
  • For Your Comfort: The Provider enforces a strict no smoking (including e-cigarettes) and no alcohol policy on board motorcoaches. Regular comfort stops are made on travelling days. Many hotels, restaurants, trains, cruises and other venues are 100% smoke free. The Provider operates a daily seat rotation system.
Pricing notes (children, single supplement)
* Price for Single Occupancy applies when one person stays in one standard hotel room.
* Price for Double Occupancy applies when two people stay in one standard hotel room respectively.
* Maximum room capacity: 2 people including adult and child.
* Child: 5-15, child under the age of 5 is not allowed.
 

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