Australia & New Zealand 14 Day In-Depth Tour

* Travel by air between Australia & New Zealand (Sydney/Melbourne, Melbourne/Queenstown, Christchurch/Rotoura)
* Ballarat–one of the most significant gold rush town in Australia.
* The 12 Apostles is a collection of limestone stand along the shore of Port Campbell
* Phillip Island’s Visitor Center to learn about penguins and watch little penguins on parade
* Ride the 100-year-old Puffing Billy steam train and return to the glorious era of steam trains in the early 20th century
* Sydney Opera House: UNESCO World Heritage Site, with guided tour to admire their unique architectural design
* Featherdale Wildlife Park: This wildlife park is famous for its collection of Koalas and thousands of other animals
*Blue Mountains National Park: Take cable car & tramways to see amazing scenery including Three Sister’s rock formation
*Sydney Harbor Cruise: A great way to enjoy dinner with spectacular view of famous Sydney Opera House
* Sydney Fish Market offers the largest variety of fresh sea food in Australia. It features many restaurants, café and deli and fish retail stores.
* Enjoy buffet dinner at Sydney Tower Restaurant for breathtaking view
* Kelly Tarlton’s Sea Life Aquarium with extraordinary habitat displays, including Antarctic penguin colony
* Waitomo Glowworms Cave: Tour the cave by boat; you will see thousands of magical glowworms lights
* Hobbiton Movie Set where The Lord of the Rings was filmed
* Champagne Pool, a hot spring noted for colorful appearance
* Maori Village, a popular tourist destination for unique experience of authentic Maori culture
* Agrodome Sheep Farm: A fun experience of learning farm life and live sheep shearing demonstration
* Take Tranz Alpine Train through lush forest, mountains to view spectacular scenery
* Franz Josef Glacier located in Westland Tai Poutini National Park. Enjoy hiking with breathtaking glacier view
* Milford Sound, a deep, icy blue waterway running 15km inland from Tasman Sea and is part of the majestic Fiordland National Park
* Visit four national parks in New Zealand: Arthur’s Pass National Park, Westland Tai Poutini National Park, Mount Aspirit National Park & Fiordland National Park
* Lake Matheson near Fox Glacier, famous for its reflected views of Mount Cook and Mount Tasman
* Provide one bottle of mineral water per person per day on the coach

★Entrance Fee & Transportation Included

Today we will take overnight flight to Sydney–The largest city in Australia.

Overnight on the plane.

Upon arrival at Sydney, city tour will follow: to fish market for brief stop. Continue to Royal Botanic Gardens, Mrs. Macquirie’s Chair, Hyde Park and cathedral, then to ★ Opera House. Enjoy tonight’s buffet dinner at Sydney Tower Restaurant for breathtaking view.

Meal: Lunch / Own Arrangement   Dinner / Buffet at Sydney Tower
Hotel: Novotel Sydney Darling Square or similar

After breakfast, transfer to ★Blue Mountains National Park to see canyon, Three Sisters rock formation. We will take cable car down to the valley, then come back up to the mountains. Continue t0 ★Featherdale Wildlife Park to see kangaroos, koalas, and EMU. Tonight, enjoy ★ dinner on Sydney Harbor Cruise with extraordinary city view.

Meal: American breakfast at hotel   Lunch / Own Arrangement   Dinner / Dinner Cruise (Western Cuisine )
Hotel: Novotel Sydney Darling Square or similar

After breakfast, we will ★fly to Melbourne. Upon arrival, continue to Ballarat–one of the most significant Victorian era boomtowns in Australia. Gold rush transformed Ballarat to a major settlement. With guided tour, you will see how gold is made at ★Sovereign Hill.

Meal: American breakfast at hotel       Lunch / Own Arrangement       Dinner / Hotel Dinner
Hotel: Mercure Ballarat Hotel & Convention Centre or similar

After breakfast, depart for Melbourne via Great Ocean Road with spectacular coastline scenery, such as the 12 Apostles, Loch Arc Gorge and London Bridge. The 12 Apostles is a collection of limestone stand along the shore of Port Campbell. It was formed by erosion and gradually became arches. Arrive Melbourne late afternoon.

Meal: American breakfast at hotel     Lunch/ Western Cuisine   Dinner / Chinese Cuisine, 8 dishes & 1 soup
Hotel: Rydges Mellbourne or similar

After breakfast, brief Melbourne city tour including Federation Square, The Royal Botanic Garden & St. Patrick’s Cathedral, then take a ride the 100-year-old ★Puffing Billy steam train and return to the glorious era of steam trains in the early 20th century. Later, continue to ★Phillip Island, we will tour Visitor Center to learn about penguins, then to Summerland Beach to watch little penguins on parade (they arrive and waddle across the beach to their sand dune burrows at sunset). After dinner, return to Melbourne.

Meal: American breakfast at hotel   Lunch / Own Arrangement   Dinner / Lobster dinner
Hotel: Rydges Mellbourne or similar

After breakfast, transfer to airport for ★flight to Queenstown, a resort town in Otago. It is built around an inlet called Queenstown Bay on Lake Wakatipu. Queenstown is surrounded by mountains such as the Remarkables, Cecil Peak, Walter Peak, Ben Lomond and Queenstown Hill. Upon arrival, we will take ★skyline gondola to the top, enjoy spectacular view with buffet dinner.

Meal: Breakfast box   Lunch / Own Arrangement   Dinner/Kiwi Buffet
Hotel: Rydges Queenstown or similar

Today we will travel to Fiordland National Park, the largest of the 14 national parks in New Zealand. Explore famous Milford Sound, located in the southwest of South Island. Milford Sound is a deep, icy blue waterway running 15km inland from Tasman Sea and is part of the majestic Fiordland National Park. We will take ★Milford Sound Scenic Cruise and enjoy beautiful waterfalls and glaciers (if weather not permitting, we will arrange Manapouri tour). Later, return to Queenstown.

Meal: American Breakfast at hotel   Lunch / Buffet on cruise   Dinner / Own Arrangement
Hotel: Rydges Queenstown or similar

After breakfast, we will travel to Cromwell, continue to Lake Matheson, famous for its reflected views of Mount Cook and Mount Tasman. Then travel through Hass Pass and Lake Wanaka with amazing scenery.

Meal: American breakfast at hotel   Lunch / Own Arrangement   Dinner / Western Cuisine at hotel
Hotel: Franz Josef Scenic Hotel or similar

After breakfast, we will tour Franz Josef Glacier and enjoy unforgettable glacier experience (If weather not permitting, trail hiking will be cancelled). Afternoon, depart for Arthur’s Pass National Park by ★Tranz Alpine train with spectacular scenery.

Meal: American breakfast at hotel   Lunch / Own Arrangement   Dinner / Chinese Cuisine, 8 dishes & 1 soup
Hotel: Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square Hotel or similar

After breakfast, transfer to airport for ★flight to Rotoura. Upon arrival, sightseeing tour will follow: ★Agrodome Sheep Show. Continue to ★Te Puia, a Maori culture village for a unique experience of their architecture and cultural performance. Optional tour at your own expense: Relax in Polynesian style hot spring treatment (please bring swim ware, cap & slipper, cost about New Zealand Dollar 30-50).

Meal: American breakfast at hotel   Lunch / Own Arrangement   Dinner / Maori Cuisine
Hotel: Millennium Hotel Rotorua or similar

After breakfast, to ★Hobbiton Movie Set near Matamata in Northern Island of New Zealand. The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit film trilogies movie were filmed here. Continue to ★Waitomo Glowworm Cave and tour the cave by ★boat under thousands of magical glowworm lights. Enjoy this unique and serene ambience. Continue to Auckland, where you will have time to stroll on Queens Street and final shopping.

Meal: American breakfast at hotel   Lunch / Own Arrangement   Dinner / Western Cuisine, 3 courses
Hotel: Auckland City Hotel Hobson St. or similar

This morning depart for Auckland, upon arrival, to Mount Eden for panoramic view of the city. Continue to ★Kelly Tarlton’s Sea Life Aquarium with more than 80 different species in spectacular habitat displays, including world’s largest Antarctic penguin colony exhibit and amazing underwater viewing tunnels. Afternoon, transfer to airport and return to your sweet home!

Meal: American breakfast at hotel   Lunch / Western Cuisine, 3 courses

You can start your tour from Great Barrier Reef. Additional $1,700 per person in double occupancy will apply to tour fare. Single supplement: $500. Minimum group size: 10 people and more

* To Rainforest (UNESCO Heritage Site) by taking Skyrail Cableway
* Unique experience of traditional Tjapukai culture, enjoy authentic music and storytelling
* Unforgettable experience to Great Barrier Reef, one of the seven wonders in the world.

Today we will take overnight flight to Brisbane, Australia.

Overnight on the plane.

Upon arrival, city tour will follow: to City Hall and King George Square, this is the city’s most significant historical landmark. Continue to Mt. Coot-tha, about 7 miles west from Brisbane city center. It is Brisbane’s tallest mountain with great view. Shortly after, to hotel and check-in. Later, you can take a walk on the beach or explore harbor town.

Meal: Lunch / on your own                     Dinner / Buffet at hotel
Hotel: Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel and Residences or similar

This morning, travel by air to Cairnes. Upon arrival, to Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park. You will experience traditional Tjapukai culture with authentic music and dance. Continue to Rainforest by Skyrail Cableway. This rainforest spans 7.5kms over Australia’s tropical rainforests. Then to Kuranda Village, located 25km northwest from Cairns. Because of its lush beauty attracts many artists to live here. To Market, where you will find many fine local arts and crafts, jewelry, fabrics, leather and produce.

Meal: American breakfast at hotel           Lunch / on your own             Dinner / Buffet at hotel
Hotel: Sheraton Mirage Port Douglas or similar

This morning, depart for the Great Barrier Reef, the largest tropical coral reef in the world; it stretches 2,300 km long along Queensland’s coast. You can either relax on cruise sundeck, or at your own expense, participating ” scuba diving” and dive in the most beautiful coral gardens and amazing marine life. Or enjoy spectacular scenery from above by flying helicopter, or you can walk underwater on a reef platform, make you feel like walking among reef fish and coral ( this tour is about $155 per person, please bring swim ware).

Meal: American breakfast at hotel           Lunch / Buffet on cruise ship           Dinner / on your own
Hotel: Sheraton Mirage Port Douglas or similar

After breakfast, transfer to airport for flight to Sydney and join main group.

Meal: American breakfast at hotel