Epic Highlights Tour of Australia and New Zealand

The Three Sisters rock formation in Blue Mountains National Park, Australia.

What to expect on this itinerary

Experience the most extravagant adventures across Australia and New Zealand on this 20-day luxury tour. Dripping in spectacular wilderness scenes, riddled with fascinating cultural destinations, and boasting breathtaking seascapes with vivid coral reefs, Australia and New Zealand will share the reasons why each country is renowned worldwide in addition to treating you to superbly indulgent moments along the way.

Countries Visited

Australia, New Zealand

Places Visited

Sydney, Uluru (Ayers Rock) & Kata, Cairns, Port Douglas, Melbourne, Phillip Island, Queenstown, Milford Sound, Rotorua, Waitomo, Auckland, Waiheke Island

Suggested Duration

20 Days

Customizable Itinerary

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Day 1

Sydney - First Impressions of Sydney Harbor

Swooping over the city, views of the iconic Sydney Opera House will welcome you to Australia. You will be collected at the airport and privately transferred to your stunning accommodation that will capture the dazzling harbor spirit in its elegant architecture. This iconic slice of Sydney paradise represents the zenith of harbor living, and its first-class amenities will keep you pleasantly entertained from the moment you arrive until you turn in for the night.

What's Included:

Transfer
Accommodation
Day 2

Sydney - Outback Scenes of the Blue Mountains

Day 3

Sydney - The Wonders of Watson’s Bay

Day 4

Sydney - Setting Sail or Admiring Art

Day 5

Uluru - Introduction to the Anangu Culture

Day 6

Uluru - Stargazing in Ayers Rock

Day 7

Port Douglas - Captivating Coastal Scenes

Day 8

Port Douglas - One With the Kuku Yalanji People

Day 9

Port Douglas - Across the Great Barrier Reef

Day 10

Melbourne - A Life of Glitz and Glamour

Day 11

Melbourne - Inner-City and Hidden Food Finds

Day 12

Melbourne - Koala and Penguin Colonies

Day 13

Queenstown - Next Stop: New Zealand

Day 14

Queenstown - Bird's-Eye View of Milford Sound

Day 15

Queenstown - On a Remarkable Golf Course

Day 16

Rotorua - First Steps on Sulphur City

Day 17

Rotorua - Memories with a Mitai Family

Day 18

Auckland - Glow Worms in the Waitomo Caves

Day 19

Auckland - The Elite Wines of Waiheke

Day 20

Auckland - Departure

Trip Highlights

  • Uncover the unbridled allure of the Australian outback when exploring the expansive summits of Blue Mountains National Park
  • Set sail across Sydney Harbor to the wondrous beaches of Watson’s Bay for an afternoon of appreciating the destination's luxurious setting
  • Introduce yourself to the Anangu people who reside in the red desert of Uluru and explore their culture through a distinct dot-painting workshop
  • Cherish stargazing opportunities beneath the clear skies of Uluru that will be backdropping by its iconic Ayers Rock
  • Enter the viridian rainforests of Australia and discover a local Kuku Yalanji village beneath the emerald canopy before arriving at Mossman Gorge
  • Chart the sea to the world’s most mesmerizing marine destination, the Great Barrier Reef, and snorkel above its coral reefs
  • Treasure the sights of koala colonies and penguins during an exclusive tour of the wildlife of Phillip Island that will conclude with images of the Penguin Parade
  • Soar above the summits of New Zealand’s Southern Alps during a private helicopter tour that will end with bird's-eye view of the Milford Sound fjords
  • Partake in a round of golf on one of Queenstown's coveted courses at the foothills of the Remarkables Mountains
  • Spend moments with a local Mitai Maori family to learn more about their traditional customs through an exploration of their cuisine and performance
  • Enter the vividly glowing caves of Waitomo, which are covered in thousands of luminous glow worms
  • Tease your palate with world-class wines that are produced at gorgeous estates on the flourishing fields of Waiheke

Starting Price

$8,200 per person (excluding international flights)

Your Zicasso trip is fully customizable, and this sample itinerary is a starting place for your travel plans. Actual costs are dynamic, and your selection of accommodations and activities, your season of travel, and other such variables will bring this budget guideline up or down. Throughout your planning experience with your Zicasso specialist, your itinerary is designed around your budget. You can book your trip when you are satisfied with every detail. Planning your trip with a Zicasso travel specialist is a free service.

What's Included

  • Accommodations
  • In-country transportation
  • Some or all activities and tours
  • Expert trip planning
  • 24x7 support during your trip

Your final trip cost will vary based on your selected accommodations, activities, meals, and other trip elements that you opt to include.

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Customizable Itinerary

This is a sample itinerary to inspire a personalized trip designed with your travel specialist.

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