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Contrasts of Australia and New Zealand
Melbourne to Christchurch
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$11,726
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$10,304
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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.
CODE:
QCANA
OVERALL RATING 4.9/5 ON FEEFO 
INDEPENDENT REVIEWS FROM TRAVELLERS
Trip Details
What's included
- Specialist team of two highly experienced Travel Director and Driver Guide
- 4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites – Wet Tropics of Queensland, Great Barrier Reef, Sydney Opera House, Te Wahipounamu (Fiordland National Park)
- Centrally located premium hotels
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 Pa Tu Maori Experience, your hangi dinner prepared in an underground oven.
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.
