Australia
Contrasts of Australia and New Zealand
Melbourne to Christchurch
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Explore the two diverse and fascinating nations that lie on the shores of the Tasman Sea on a 18 day guided holiday
A bit city, a bit country; sometimes beachy, sometimes mountainous; in the company of locals and Indigenous guides – this epic Melbourne to Christchurch tour is diverse and dynamic. Traversing the East Coast of Australia, from Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef to Sydney and Melbourne, the tour also uncovers NZ’s North and South islands, where Auckland’s cuisine, Milford Sound’s grandeur and Rotorua’s thermal springs beckon.
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QCANA
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Trip Details
What's included
- Guided walking tour of Melbourne city
- 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
- Explore the flora and fauna of the Wet Tropics of Queensland – a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Behind the scenes guided tour of the Sydney Opera House
- Cruise around Sydney Harbour and see the famous Sydney Harbour Bridge
- All Blacks Behind the Scenes Rugby Experience
- Guided Tour of Hobbiton Movie Set
- MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience - Guided Te Po Indigenous Experience at Te Puia
- Explore the geothermal wonders of Rotorua
- MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience - National Kiwi Hatchery Tour
- Milford Sound Nature Cruise
- Astronomy & Stargazing tour at Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve
- Hurunui Hills Be My Guest Sheep Dog Demonstration and Farm Visit
- Private Airport to Hotel transfers upon arrival and departure
- Transportation by luxury air-conditioned coach with WiFi (where available)
Fitness Requirements
Low level of fitness required
Flight Information
Flights to and from the start/end of your trip are not included in the trip price.
Day 1 – flights to arrive prior to 12 noon into Melbourne Airport
Day 18 – flights to depart anytime from Christchurch Airport
Return arrival and departure airport to hotel transfers are included
Internal-holiday flights Included
Please note that prices include land and internal-holiday airfares, which AAT Kings will book in order to fulfil the holiday itinerary:
Day 3 – Melbourne to Cairns
Day 6 – Cairns to Sydney
Day 9 – Sydney to Auckland
Day 12 – Auckland to Queenstown
What to bring
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Sunglasses, sunscreen and hat
- Water bottle
- Warm layers in cooler months
- Camera
Trip map & itinerary
Day by day itinerary
18 Days Guided Holiday | Melbourne to Christchurch
Highlights
Cultural Immersion
Māori culture and traditions are celebrated across New Zealand, as you’ll discover at Te Po Maori Experience at Te Puia.
Local connection
From city to country … go on a tour at the Sydney Opera House with a local expert, then learn about life on a farm in the hill country of New Zealand.
Make Travel Matter
Make a positive impact while you learn about Koorie peoples, cultures, and communities at the Koorie Heritage Trust Gallery in Melbourne.
World Class Nature
It doesn’t matter how many times you splash about in the Coral Sea, the Great Barrier Reef never fails to impress. There are too many world records being broken here to mention.
