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Highlights of Australia and New Zealand

22-Day Australia and New Zealand Tour from Melbourne to Christchurch

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When do you want to travel?

Travel & Accommodation

22 days, 2 countries and 11 cities

21 nights accommodation

Meals

21 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 7 Dinners

Group Size

Average 45 people

Itinerary

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From Melbourne to Christchurch: Australasia’s icons

Connect with the Outback, untamed fiords, and fascinating Māori legends as you explore the highlights of Australia and New Zealand - every bit as enchanting as looking up with a sense of awe and wonder at New Zealand's dark night sky.

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Day By Day Itinerary

22-day itinerary from Melbourne to Christchurch visiting 2 Countries and 11 Cities.

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About this trip

Sightseeing highlights

Explore Sydney Opera House, Hobbiton Movie Set, National Kiwi Hatchery, and the Dark Sky Reserve

Discover Melbourne, Sydney, Cairns, Auckland, Lake Tekapo, Arrowtown, Queenstown, and Christchurch

Visit Uluru and Kata Tjuta, Bondi Beach in Sydney, and Te Po Maori Experience in Rotorua

View Geothermal activity in Rotorua, and turquoise waters of Lake Tekapo

Scenic Cruise On the Great Barrier Reef, Sydney Harbour, and Milford Sound

What's included?

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An expert Travel Director and professional Driver

Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted

Porterage where hotels provide this service

Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals

Must-see sightseeing

All land transport shown. All transfers shown
Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
Optional Experiences and free time

Flight A Trafalgar bonus - all Intra-Air Flights: Melbourne to Ayers Rock, Ayers Rock to Cairns, Cairns to Sydney, Sydney to Auckland, Auckland to Queenstown

Please note: Internal flights on this itinerary may operate with a stop or connection rather than direct.

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Highlights of Australia and New Zealand trip reviews

Highlights of Australia and New Zealand trip reviews

Overall Trip Rating

4.6/

5

262 reviews

independently verified reviews

93% of reviewers would recommend to a friend.

"Going half way around the world with a trusted friend ~ Trafalgar!"

Cheryl

4.5/5

Reviewed on 11/10/2026 13:49:29

Trafalgar offers amazing tours! The trips are organized and the sights and experiences are life

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"Fantastic itinerary and trip"

Trusted Customer

4/5

Reviewed on 11/05/2026 10:40:11

The tour directors really make the experience worth the price. The hotels were nice and in good

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James Naffin

5/5

Reviewed on 10/29/2026 10:16:28

comprehensive planning and service.

"Awesome trip to Australia and New Zealand."

Nancy Upchurch

5/5

Reviewed on 10/18/2026 03:54:43

This was my 8th Trafalgar tour and all the tour directors have been wonderful including the two on

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Mary Scheidl

5/5

Reviewed on 10/09/2026 09:12:58

Great trip tour guides were very knowledgeable and helpful. We enjoyed the side trips especially

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Trusted Customer

4/5

Reviewed on 10/02/2026 07:21:05

Most of the hotels were very nice and very centrally located. Like I said, Trafalgar, and other trip

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Tamara McCausland

5/5

Reviewed on 09/22/2026 12:34:53

Trusted Customer

4/5

Reviewed on 05/27/2026 09:05:43

Already mentioned Our trip included two tour guides and they were different as night and day.

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Margarett Kaiser

5/5

Reviewed on 05/13/2026 10:20:22

Michael Wern

5/5

Reviewed on 05/12/2026 12:08:39

Bucket list item. Trafalgar was great. So happy we booked with them. The trip was so much better

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

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Feel good (and do good) travel

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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Sustainable development

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

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Unique to TTC

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

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