Australian Icons and New Zealand Getaway
Land Tour
Australian Icons and New Zealand Getaway
Australian Icons and New Zealand Getaway
Experience the best of Australia and New Zealand, combining Australia's iconic cities with New Zealand's breathtaking landscapes. Explore Melbourne, Cairns and Sydney before discovering the highlights of both the North and South Islands, including the Bay of Islands, Rotorua, Milford Sound/Piopiotahi, Queenstown, Aoraki/Mount Cook and the spectacular West Coast Glacier Country.
Itinerary
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Trip Inclusions
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Tour Highlights
Insider Experiences offer a window into the must-see sights and lesser-known wonders of a destination. It might be a cultural performance, a behind-the-scenes tour of a castle, or a memorable feast. Carefully designed to elevate your holiday, these exciting moments have been crafted to cut right to the heart of each place you visit. Just look for the star icon throughout the itineraries.
Sunset Cruise on the Great Barrier Reef
Join a sunset cruise to the Low Isles on the World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef. Spend golden hour swimming, exploring the island, snorkeling and observing the colorful reef from a glass-bottom boat.
Sydney Opera House Tour
Discover Sydney’s iconic Opera House on an in-depth, behind-the-scenes tour led by a local guide. This instantly recognizable World Heritage-listed performance arts centre has hosted world-famous shows since its opening in 1973.
Take a cruise to Cape Brett in the Bay of Islands
Keep an eye out for sea life encounters as you cruise through the Bay of Islands on the north-eastern coast of New Zealand's North Island. Departing from Paihia, cruise along Cape Brett Peninsula and sail through the distinctive Hole in the Rock formation (conditions permitting).
Ride the iconic TranzAlpine train to Arthur’s Pass
Journey across the South Island from Christchurch on this world-famous rail journey. Ascend into the snow-capped Southern Alps, passing through striking scenery to Arthur's Pass.
Image Credit: Nic Staveley
Stay in the heart of Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park at Mount Cook Lodge
Traverse the glorious alpine landscapes and immerse yourself in nature’s grandeur as you pass towering mountains and glacier-fed rivers. See New Zealand's tallest mountain, Aoraki/Mount Cook, and stay at the Mount Cook Lodge. Indulge in a delicious seasonal menu, which incorporates the finest local ingredients at the Hotel's Alpine Restaurant.
Melbourne's Queen Victoria Market
Explore the fresh produce, unique souvenirs and mouthwatering street food at Queen Victoria Market, Melbourne’s iconic market that has been operating since 1878. With a knowledgeable guide, discover how this wholesale space has evolved into the exciting food hub it is today.
What our customers are saying
At all times we felt safe and valued, our tour guide kept us up to date with information provided by your on ground operations staff regarding any itinerary changes and the coach driving ability really stood out in all weather conditions especially the snow areas
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Trip Notes
Itinerary, hotels, pricing and inclusions are subject to change
Weather may cause disruptions to itinerary, especially in remote locations
Travelmarvel highly recommends travel insurance
Prices include all sightseeing, cruises, entrance fees as specified, and airport transfers on the first and last day
Internal flights from Melbourne to Cairns, Cairns to Sydney and Sydney to Auckland are included
Prices are for land tour, internal flights and Trans-Tasman flights as stated only