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Australia and New Zealand Uncovered

Wellington, Picton, Nelson, Hokitika, Franz Josef / Waiau, Queenstown, Sydney, Adelaide, Cairns, Airlie Beach

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$8,299

22 Days, Guided, 32 Meals

Prices reflect land-only rates.

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Overview

Uncover the core of Maori culture in New Zealand. Dive into the unparalleled Outback of Australia. This is Oceania, a paradise in the South Pacific. Cruise through the dramatic Milford Sound and the organic splendor of Abel Tasman National Park. Tour the Sydney Opera House to get a glimpse of the action behind the scenes. Admire the striking essence of Uluru (Ayers Rock) as you dine under the stars. Choose how you spend the day discovering the legendary Great Barrier Reef – by snorkeling, hiking, relaxing or learning. From sparkling coastlines to age-old traditions, take in the natural beauty and engaging society of these captivating countries.

  • DAYS 22 Days, Guided, 32 Meals
  • MEALS 19 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners
  • 19 nights accommodation
  • On some dates additional accommodations may be used.
  • Services of a tour manager
  • All on-tour transportations and related fees
  • Hotel-to-hotel baggage handling
  • Round trip home to airport sedan service provided when you purchase airfare through Member Choice Vacations. One transfer per person, per reservation. (Restrictions apply)

Notes: Itinerary featured is for May 2025 - May 2026 tour departures. Departures prior will vary. On some dates alternate hotels may be used. Pricing is per person, double occupancy, land and on-tour flights only, based on May 5, 2025 travel date, Call AAA for current airfare rates and availability

Itinerary

Day 1 - Overnight Flight

Encounter the untamed vitality and the captivating culture of New Zealand and Australia – a perfect blend of wildlife and urban energy that is rooted in tradition but is ever evolving with the Outback air. Delve into the South Pacific heritage and get a close look at New Zealand’s Maori lifestyle and the roots of Australia’s Aboriginal groups.

Day 2 - Overnight Flight- 2

Day 3 - Wellington, New Zealand

Day 4 - Wellington

Day 5 - Wellington - Picton - Nelson

Day 6 - Nelson - Abel Tasman National Park - Nelson

Day 7 - Nelson - Hokitika

Day 8 - Hokitika - Franz Josef

Day 9 - Franz Josef

Day 10 - Franz Josef - Queenstown

Day 11 - Queenstown - Milford Sound - Queenstown

Day 12 - Queenstown

Day 13 - Queenstown - Sydney, Australia

Day 14 - Sydney

Day 15 - Sydney

Day 16 - Sydney - Adelaide

Day 17 - Adelaide - Barossa Valley - Adelaide

Day 18 - Adelaide - Uluru (Ayers Rock)

Day 19 - Uluru (Ayers Rock) - Cairns

Day 20 - Cairns - Great Barrier Reef - Cairns

Day 21 - Cairns

Day 22 - Cairns - Tour Ends

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