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Melbourne to Christchurch

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£9,340

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Travel Period

Explore the two diverse and fascinating nations that lie on the shores of the Tasman Sea on a 18 day guided holiday

Team Info

Travel Director, Driver Guide and local Guides

Travel

18 days, 2 countries and 10 cities

Accommodation

17 nights

Meals

17 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 8 Dinners

Itinerary

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

Trip Details

Included Highlights

  • 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
  • Join a private guided tour of the Sydney Opera House
  • Exclusive visit to the Bondi Surf Life Saving Club
  • You're welcomed to a Be My Guest lunch at Bondi RSL Club
  • Cruise around Sydney Harbour and see the famous Sydney Harbour Bridge
  • Join the Interactive All Blacks Experience in Auckland
  • Visit the film set of Hobbiton for a guided tour through the magical world of Middle Earth
  • MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience - Immerse yourself in Māori culture in Rotorua, with traditional performances, and a highlight dinner
  • MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience - Visit the National Kiwi Hatchery Aotearoa
  • Embark on a Nature Cruise in Milford Sound/Piopiotahi with lunch to admire towering cliffs, cascading waterfalls, and untouched fjord scenery
  • MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience - Astronomy & Stargazing tour at Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve
  • Visit Hurunui Hills, a high-country sheep farm for a warm, authentic rural experience, where you'll meet the owners and enjoy a delightful morning tea
  • Visit a Family-owned vineyard for lunch and wine tasting among the vines

Fitness Requirements

Medium level of fitness required.

Flight Information

Day 1: Flights to arrive prior to 12 noon into Melbourne Airport
Day 18: Flights to depart anytime from Christchurch 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.

 

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
  • Warm layers
  • Sunglasses, sunscreen and hat
  • Water bottle
  • Camera

Trip map & itinerary

Day by day itinerary

18 Days Guided Holiday | Melbourne to Christchurch