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Bucket List New Zealand and Australia

19-Day New Zealand & Australia Tour of Auckland, Rotorua, Queenstown, Sydney, Uluru & Cairns

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Travel & Accommodation

19 days, 2 countries and 10 cities

18 nights accommodation

Meals

17 Breakfasts, 1 Dinner

Group Size & Activity Level

Average 45 people, Balanced

Itinerary

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Auckland to Cairns: Bays, Peaks and Reefs

Dive into two incredible countries on one unforgettable journey, with optional experiences to tailor your trip, your way. Choose to snorkel the dazzling Great Barrier Reef in Australia, walk in the footsteps of hobbits on the iconic Hobbiton Movie Set, and sip fine wines in Queenstown. Feel the rush jet-boating down the Shotover River or take to the skies for breathtaking views of Mt. Cook. In Australia, choose to climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge, hop on a train to explore a rainforest village, and watch the sun dip behind the awe-inspiring Uluru. The adventure is yours to design, one epic choice at a time.

How you’ll travel

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Essentials covered, with the freedom to make it your own.

3-star stays

Selected hotel dinners

Deluxe coach travel

26 Experiences

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Trip map

Bucket List New Zealand and Australia Guided Tour Map 2024 CSNZAU

Day By Day Itinerary

19-day itinerary from Auckland to Cairns visiting 2 Countries and 10 Cities.

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About this trip

What's included?

Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most regions

An expert Travel Director and professional Driver

On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised.

Extensive variety of Choice Experiences

City orientation tours

A Costsaver bonus: All Intra-Air Flights: Auckland to Queenstown, Christchurch to Sydney, Sydney to Ayers Rock and Ayers Rock to Cairns.

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Bucket List New Zealand and Australia trip reviews

Bucket List New Zealand and Australia trip reviews

Overall Trip Rating

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162,352 reviews

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93% of reviewers would recommend to a friend.

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3/5

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I have traveled with Trafalgar before but this trip was a disappointment. First, a Scotland tour

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3/5

Reviewed on 10/23/2026 15:46:18

The service was great, but the virus we all got was horrible. Unfortunately our tour guide *Personal

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"Not as impressed as I’d hoped"

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3/5

Reviewed on 10/23/2026 15:40:23

The driver *Personal information removed by Feefo* was skilled and I felt safe on the roads we

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Trusted Customer

3/5

Reviewed on 10/23/2026 15:09:41

The Tour Director was outstanding as was the driver. Their service was exceptional! The optional

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Trusted Customer

3/5

Reviewed on 10/23/2026 14:28:38

"Overpriced and over rated"

Ivan Fisher

3/5

Reviewed on 10/23/2026 10:47:01

They charge top dollar and provide minimal value. Look elsewhere. I think it was overpriced for the

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Robyn Gielis

5/5

Reviewed on 10/22/2026 20:09:13

Very good trip. Covered a lot in the 8 days

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5/5

Reviewed on 10/22/2026 19:32:54

I had a wonderful memorable vacation which was my first international tourist tour, and thanks to my

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"NZ Uncovered, covered perfectly"

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5/5

Reviewed on 10/22/2026 18:57:06

I booked directly with Trafalgar and received excellent, helpful service. On the trip, our tour

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5/5

Reviewed on 10/22/2026 18:18:08

Trafalgar delivered an exceptional experience, combining impeccable organization, fascinating

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You'll make a positive impact to people, planet and wildlife on this tour

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It feels good to do good. These sustainable travel experiences help you meet inspiring people, support local communities, and make amazing memories that last a lifetime.​

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Our sustainable experiences help advance 11 of the United Nations SDGs and make the world that little bit better.

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Under our sustainability strategy, we've committed to have at least one MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience on every single one of our tours by 2024.

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