Australia New Zealand Tours (See The Great Barrier Reef)

Tour Overview

Experience the best of both countries combined on this itinerary.

Start Location Auckland

End Location Cairns

An unforgettable journey awaits you

Embark on a travel experience that will stay with you forever. We offer a blend of culture, adventure, and tranquility, ensuring every moment is filled with wonder. Whether you’re seeking thrill or relaxation, we create journeys that are truly unforgettable.

The journey Begins

Day 1: Arrive Auckland

Upon arrival in Auckland you will be transferred to your downtown accommodation. New Zealand's largest city, blending harbour islands, Polynesian culture and a vibrant city centre, Auckland has been ranked amongst top in the world as a lifestyle city.

Overnight: Auckland
Day 2: Auckland Sightseeing

Experience the best of Auckland today visiting the highlights the inner city offers before heading out to the untamed coastline of the rugged West Coast with deep black beaches and subtropical rainforests. Travel to the Arataki Centre perched high on the ridge of the Waitakere Ranges and enjoy breathtaking panoramic views from the Tasman Sea to the Pacific Ocean.

Overnight: Auckland
Day 3: Auckland - Waitomo Caves - Rotorua

Travel south through the rich farmland of the Waikato on to Waitomo. After lunch (included) begin your guided tour through the long galleries and lofty chambers of the caves. Your tour continues with a boat ride through the Glowworm Grotto, illuminated by thousands of tiny lights from the glowworms suspended from the cave ceiling. Continue onto Rotorua.

Overnight: Rotorua
Day 4: Rotorua Sightseeing

Enjoy a half day sightseeing tour of Rotorua's top attractions including a visit to Te Puia and the Maori Arts & Crafts Institute where you can view mighty geysers and boiling mud pools. Visit Rainbow Springs, a unique showcase of New Zealand's flora and fauna. Experience the Agrodome Sheep Show. Ride the Skyline Gondola ride to the top of Mt Ngongotaha, buffet lunch is included. This evening see warriors in traditional dress paddle an ancient warrior canoe (waka) down the Wai-o-whiro stream as you experience a traditional Maori Hangi (feast).

Overnight: Rotorua
Day 5: Rotorua - Queenstown (flight not included)

With a transfer to the airport you will leave the North Island today and fly south to the four season mountain resort town of Queenstown.

Overnight: Queenstown
Day 6: Milford Sound Day Tour

Today you will travel on an unforgettable journey from Queenstown into Milford Sound. Located within the World Heritage Fiordland National Park, this region is rich with dense rainforest, lakes and waterfalls cascading from rugged mountain peaks. Board your vessel for a spectacular cruise on New Zealand's most famous waterway, return by coach to Queenstown.

Overnight: Queenstown
Day 7: Queenstown - Sydney (flight not included)

With a transfer to the airport you will leave New Zealand today to fly to Sydney, Australia.
Day 8: Sydney Sightseeing & Cruise

Set on beautiful blue Sydney Harbour, this fast paced city of cosmopolitan character is one of the world's most beautiful places. Enjoy an unforgettable cruise with buffet lunch aboard Captain Cook Cruises while taking in the splendour of Sydney harbour and surrounds. Your tour will cross the Sydney Harbour Bridge to Manly and the Northern Beaches.
Day 9: Sydney to Uluru (Ayers Rock) (flight not included)

With a transfer to Sydney Airport you will leave New South Wales and fly to Ayers Rock in the Red Centre. This evening dine under a million stars at the award winning Sounds of Silence outdoor restaurant in the middle of a desert.

Overnight: Uluru (Ayers Rock)
Day 10: Uluru (Ayers Rock) Sunrise & Guided Walk

Rise early to travel to the Uluru sunrise viewing area, to watch the first rays of the sun set Uluru and the Red Centre alight. After sunrise accompany your guide on the Kuniya Base Walk from Kuniya Piti, a sacred site at Uluru. Afterwards walk to the Mutitjulu Waterhole where your guide will indicate the natural features of the landscape, continue to Kantju Gorge. Later visit the Uluru - Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre.

Overnight: Uluru (Ayers Rock)
Day 11: Uluru (Ayers Rock) - Cairns (flight not included)

With a transfer to the airport you will leave this spectacular iconic region and fly into Cairns located on the stunning coast of Northern Queensland.

Overnight: Cairns
Day 12: Cairns - Great Barrier Reef - Port Douglas

Travel by catamaran today out to Agincourt Reef, at the very outer edge of the Barrier Reef. Here, special reefs known as -ribbons' run parallel to the Continental Shelf. Adjacent to the Coral Sea trench, these ribbon reefs are recognised as the most pristine eco-systems in the reef's environment. You will enjoy lunch, snorkeling, coral viewing by a semi submersible, underwater observatory and informative talks by a marine biologist. Return to Port Douglas.

Overnight: Port Douglas
Day 13: Port Douglas at leisure

Take a day to relax in this quaint seaside town, or join an optional tour up to Cape Tribulation and the Daintree Rainforest.

Overnight: Port Douglas
Day 14: Port Douglas - Cairns

Transfer by shuttle to Cairns to connect with your outbound flight.

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Trip start	Trip End	Accommodation	Price
Auckland	Cairns	Moderate	$3,350 USD
Auckland	Cairns	Superior	$3,690 USD
Auckland	Cairns	Deluxe	$4,290 USD

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All prices are per person based on double occupancy and subject to local taxes - GST, PST or HST.

This itinerary is an independent package, it can be adjusted to suit your travel interests, time frame and budget. Please do not hesitate to call one of our travel specialists for a customized package.

Applicable taxes vary depending on travel destination and are not included. Please ask your sales agent what extra taxes will be payable for your tour.

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What’s Included

13 nights of accommodation
Airport transfers
Transportation
Sightseeing and attractions as listed

What’s Not Included

Rotorua to Queenstown Flight
Queenstown to Sydney Flight
Sydney to Uluru Flight
Uluru to Cairns Flight
Airfare unless specified as included within the itinerary
Taxes as applicable
Travel Insurance and Cancellation Protection (strongly recommended, ask us for a quote!)
Gratuities for Local Guides, Tour Managers, and/or Bus Drivers
Meals not specifically mentioned as included in the itinerary
Items (attractions and sightseeing & entrance fees) not listed as included in the itinerary

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Tour Questions

The tour starts in Auckland, New Zealand, and finishes in Cairns, Australia. During the journey, travellers visit Rotorua, Queenstown, Sydney, Uluru (Ayers Rock) and Port Douglas before taking a shuttle transfer from Port Douglas to Cairns on Day 14 for their departure.

The itinerary covers major highlights of New Zealand and Australia. In New Zealand, travellers explore Auckland, Waitomo Caves, Rotorua, Queenstown and Milford Sound. The Australian part includes Sydney, Uluru, Cairns, the Great Barrier Reef and Port Douglas, offering a combination of city sightseeing, cultural experiences and natural attractions.

The Auckland sightseeing tour includes the city's highlights and a journey towards its rugged West Coast. Travellers visit the Arataki Centre in the Waitakere Ranges for panoramic views of the Tasman Sea and Pacific Ocean. On Day 3, the journey continues to Waitomo, where a guided cave tour and boat ride through the Glowworm Grotto allow visitors to see thousands of glowing glowworms. Lunch is included that day.

Rotorua sightseeing includes Te Puia and the Māori Arts and Crafts Institute, where travellers can see geysers and boiling mud pools. The itinerary also includes Rainbow Springs, the Agrodome Sheep Show and a Skyline Gondola ride to Mount Ngongotaha, followed by a buffet lunch. In the evening, travellers experience a traditional Māori Hangi feast and watch a traditional warrior canoe, or waka, travel along the Wai-o-whiro stream.

No. The flights from Rotorua to Queenstown, Queenstown to Sydney, Sydney to Uluru and Uluru to Cairns are specifically listed as exclusions. Airport transfers are included, but travellers should arrange or confirm the additional flight bookings and costs before departure.

On Day 6, travellers travel by coach from Queenstown into Fiordland National Park, a World Heritage area known for its rainforests, lakes, waterfalls and rugged mountain scenery. The excursion includes a boat cruise on Milford Sound, offering views of its dramatic natural landscape. After the cruise, travellers return to Queenstown by coach.

Day 8 combines Sydney sightseeing with a harbour cruise aboard Captain Cook Cruises. Travellers enjoy a buffet lunch while taking in views of Sydney Harbour and its surroundings. The sightseeing journey also crosses the Sydney Harbour Bridge towards Manly and the Northern Beaches, giving visitors a look at different parts of the city.

The Uluru experience includes an early-morning visit to watch the sunrise over Uluru and the surrounding Red Centre. After sunrise, travellers join a guided Kuniya Base Walk, visit Mutitjulu Waterhole and continue towards Kantju Gorge. The itinerary also includes a visit to the Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre. On the previous evening, travellers enjoy the Sounds of Silence outdoor dining experience under the desert sky.

On Day 12, travellers board a catamaran to Agincourt Reef, located near the outer edge of the Great Barrier Reef. The experience includes lunch, snorkelling, coral viewing through a semi-submersible vessel, access to an underwater observatory and informative talks by a marine biologist. After the reef excursion, travellers continue to Port Douglas for their overnight stay.

Day 13 is a leisure day in Port Douglas, giving travellers time to relax and explore this coastal town independently. Those interested in nature can choose an optional excursion to Cape Tribulation and the Daintree Rainforest. This excursion is not listed as a standard package inclusion, so travellers should confirm its availability and additional cost before booking.

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