G’ day mate! Are you ready for an epic journey down under? Your first stop is Australia! Enjoy a city tour of Sydney and Melbourne. Bask in the glow of an Uluru sunrise and sunset. Attend a traditional BBQ in the Outback. Your adventures to the Blue Mountains, Sydney Zoo, Koala Conservation Centre, and the Great Barrier Reef will leave you with lasting memories. The second stop is New Zealand! Enjoy a city tour of Auckland, Queenstown and Christchurch. Visit the popular Hobbiton Village made famous by The Lord of the Rings Trilogy. Become illuminated by the blue hue of the glow worms in the Waitomo Caves. Experience first hand a traditional Kapa Haka performance. Fill your camera's with photos of the Fjordland National Park, Milford Sound and the untouched wilderness of the Southern Island.
These are busy tours that feature a lot of moving around. Walking tours of cities are leisurely but you should be prepared to be on your feet for several hours. May include walking on uneven surfaces and steps, including boarding the coach.
We wish we could control the weather, but on the day this tour begins you can expect temperatures (°C) within this range:
G’ day mate! Are you ready for an epic journey down under? Your first stop is Australia! Enjoy a city tour of Sydney and Melbourne. Bask in the glow of an Uluru sunrise and sunset. Attend a traditional BBQ in the Outback. Your adventures to the Blue Mountains, Sydney Zoo, Koala Conservation Centre, and the Great Barrier Reef will leave you with lasting memories. The second stop is New Zealand! Enjoy a city tour of Auckland, Queenstown and Christchurch. Visit the popular Hobbiton Village made famous by The Lord of the Rings Trilogy. Become illuminated by the blue hue of the glow worms in the Waitomo Caves. Experience first hand a traditional Kapa Haka performance. Fill your camera's with photos of the Fjordland National Park, Milford Sound and the untouched wilderness of the Southern Island.
Depart your home city on your transpacfic flight towards Australia.
Day is lost in flight due to crossing the International Date Line.
Arrive in Sydney and transfer to hotel, expect to arrive at the hotel about noon. Enjoy lunch or join your WestWorld tour director for a leisurely walk to stretch your legs until your room is ready. The rest of the afternoon is free to allow you time to relax & refresh after your journey. This evening, get to know your fellow travellers at the Welcome Reception.
A fantastic city tour is planned today which includes the historic Rocks district, Chinatown, Bondi Beach, a guided tour of the landmark Sydney Opera House, and an afternoon Seafood Buffet Harbour Cruise for lunch and a view. Later enjoy some free time.
Today you have a full day planned. First, encounter Australia’s native wildlife up close – perhaps feed a kangaroo or cuddle up with a friendly koala at the Sydney Zoo. Then off to the World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains where you’ll enjoy breathtaking views and have the opportunity to ride the steepest passenger railway in the world. Lunch is included today.
Today, fly to Cairns, the gateway to Queensland’s tropical north and the Great Barrier Reef. Tonight, you could check out all the great shopping and food at the night market!!
The Great Barrier Reef can be seen from space, now you can see it up close! A full day adventure is planned, an air-conditioned catamaran cruises you out to Green Island. You can snorkel, view the reef from the glass bottom boat, go for a swim in the crystal-clear water, lounge on the powder white sand beaches or go for an Eco Island walk. A buffet lunch is also included on the island.
Today is free day spent at leisure.
A morning flight takes us to Australia’s Outback! Uluru is one of Australia’s most recognizable natural icons, and a must-see for many! The afternoon tour includes the equally impressive hike of Kata Tjuta, or the Olgas, as well as a stop at the Culture Centre. This evening, enjoy an unforgettable champagne sunset!!
Early this morning return to Uluru to watch the sunrise and bring colour to this famous rock – this is one sunrise you will not want to miss!! Then it’s back to the hotel for breakfast, before departing on a scenic outback drive to Alice Springs.
This evening experience the solace and tranquility of this harsh land at the Outback BBQ where you have an opportunity to meet with local people to learn their stories of life and survival. Enjoy a boomerang demonstration, listen as a bush balladeer sings timeless Australian songs, hear from local cattlemen and Indigenous people, and have a local astronomer show us this southern night sky! All while enjoying an authentic Australian feast.
Today, fly to Melbourne but not before a visit to the Royal Flying Doctor Service, an air ambulance service provided to those living in the remote inland areas of Australia. After arriving in Melbourne, the rest of the day is spent at leisure.
At only 100 square kilometers, Phillip Island is famous for its nightly Penguin Parade, but first there is so much more to see! Experience true Australian hospitality with a tour and delicious lunch at a local cattle farm. Next, experience koalas in their natural habitat and meet them ‘face to face’ on treetop boardwalks at the Koala Conservation Centre. At sunset, see the penguins emerge from the sea and waddle ashore to their sand dune burrows.
Sleep in this morning, or perhaps enjoy some wandering Melbourne’s beautiful alleys and laneways and pick up some souvenirs along the way. Later today enjoy a city tour followed by an included dinner.
Say farewell to Australia as you fly to Auckland, New Zealand. On arrival, head out on a city tour! Spend time learning more about this harbour city, see sights such as the iconic Sky Tower, Viaduct Harbour full of super yachts and Queen street lined with boutiques and cafes. The rest of the day is free to explore Auckland on your own.
Departing Auckland, head south towards Waitomo Caves illuminated by the blue hue the glow worms that inhabit the caves make. Afterwards, continue to the Hobbiton Village. Here you tour the enchanting Village of Hobbiton, seen in the Lord of the Rings trilogy. Arriving in Rotorua, voted New Zealand’s most beautiful city, stop at Te Puia where you are welcomed with an authentic Kapa Haka performance followed by a tour of the Maori Village, geothermal park and Kiwi Conservation Centre.
This morning transfer to the airport for your flight to Queenstown. On arrival, embark on a city tour of Queenstown. After, depart to Te Anau, otherwise known as the gateway to Fjordland National Park… make sure your cameras are charged, these next few days are something you do not want to forget! There is also an included dinner this evening.
Journey through Fjordland National Park and out to Milford Sound on one of the most scenic roads you could hope for. Travel through ancient native rainforests, beech forests, alluvial flats and meadows. Stop at Mirror Lakes that perfectly reflect the stunning mountain scenery. Drive through Homer Tunnel emerging on the other side where you are presented with one of the world’s most dramatic alpine drives, down through the Cleddau Valley. Arriving at Milford Sound, depart on a cruise where you meander down the sound, taking in the Bowen and Stirling Falls and the sheer pinnacle of Mitre Peak, rising from the deep waters of the fjord.
Depart Queenstown this morning and travel to Franz Josef. Another scenic drive but this time it’s all about lakes! First, you are taken to Cromwell, situated next to the sparkling pristine waters of Lake Dunstan, where you stop at a local stone fruit orchard. Continue onwards to the vivid blue waters of Lake Hawea, followed by Lake Wanaka, where the shoreline is charmingly lined by poplars and willows. Following an ancient greenstone trail, you travel over Haast Pass, marking a change from the alpine scenery of the Southern Lakes, to the rainforest marvel of the wild West Coast, stopping at Mt. Aspiring National Park for a relaxing break or a short walk. The final destination for today is the extraordinary rivers of ice that make up Franz Josef Glacier.
Follow the west coast before heading east through Arthur’s Pass National Park to the small settlement Arthur’s Pass. Here you board the TranzAlpine Train to Christchurch. This spectacular train journey dates to 1914 and is rated as one of the world’s most scenic train trips. The train forges through tunnels and over viaducts with panoramic views of snow-capped peaks, icy rivers, beech forests, gorges and river valleys.
This morning see how Christchurch is rebuilding after the devastating earthquakes of 2010 and 2011 on this full day city tour. Later this evening, join your Tour Director and travel companions for a Farewell Dinner.
Today you say farewell to Australia and New Zealand and all your new-found friends as you make your way back home to Canada.
G’ day mate! Are you ready for an epic journey down under? Your first stop is Australia! Enjoy a city tour of Sydney and Melbourne. Bask in the glow of an Uluru sunrise and sunset. Attend a traditional BBQ in the Outback. Your adventures to the Blue Mountains, Sydney Zoo, Koala Conservation Centre, and the Great Barrier Reef will leave you with lasting memories. The second stop is New Zealand! Enjoy a city tour of Auckland, Queenstown and Christchurch. Visit the popular Hobbiton Village made famous by The Lord of the Rings Trilogy. Become illuminated by the blue hue of the glow worms in the Waitomo Caves. Experience first hand a traditional Kapa Haka performance. Fill your camera's with photos of the Fjordland National Park, Milford Sound and the untouched wilderness of the Southern Island.
Enjoy an indepth, guided tour of these major cities in Australia & New Zealand.
Start the tour with a relaxing reception and get to know your fellow travellers. Finish the tour with a farewell dinner with all of your new found friends and toast to a successful journey!
Cruise the world's largest natural harbour and enjoy seeing this amazing city from another angle.
The Sydney Zoo was founded with an aim to create amazing experiences for the community by introducing everyone to a range of animal species from all over the world, while also educating on animal welfare and conservation.
Explore Blue Mountains National Park, home to the Three Sisters Sacred Aboriginal site, ancient rainforest, breathtaking views and crimson rosella parrots. Plus, get the opportunity to glide on the Cableway past Orphan Rock and the iconic Three Sisters, at Scenic World.
Drive across the famous Outback of Australia. A vast, sparesely populated area, the region extends from the northern to southern Australian coastlines. The Outback is deeply ingrained in Australian heritage, history and folklore.
The best part about visiting new place is experiencing a different way of life and trying new food. Visiting this 103-year-old farm will give you an authentic Aussie farm experience
Known as one of New Zealand's best natural attractions, take a boat ride through the glow worm grotto, marvel at thousands of magical glowworms and become part of over 130 years of cultural and natural history. Discover an ancient world 30 million years in the making and marvel at Mother Nature's light display as you glide silently through the starry wonderland of the Glowworm Grotto.
Step ino the enchanting village of Hobbiton. in the heart of the mighty Waikato region, you can explore the lush pastures of the Shire with a guided walking tour of Hobbiton, as featured in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit Trilogies.
Te Puia is home to the largest active geyser in the Southern Hemisphere, Pohutu Geyser, as well as the New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts institute. Join this guided tour highlighting the geothermal valley, Maori culture and Kiwi Conservation Centre, Maori Carving & Weaving and a Haka Cultural Performance.
100% pure New Zealand. The Fjordland National Park can only be described as one of the most dramatic and beautiful parts of New Zealand. The power of Fjordlands scenery never fails to enthral travellers. This remarkable natural environment features stunning fjords, spectacular waterfalls and snow-capped peaks. Ancient rainforest cling impossibly to the mountains; waterfalls tumble hundreds of meters into massive fjords; shimmering lakes and granite peaks look the same today as they did a thousand years ago.
Not only will you see the area from land, but from the waters as well. Travel beneath the majestic Mitre Peak towards the Tasman Sea and nudge up close to some of New Zealand's most incredible waterfalls. Be guided through Milford Sound, hear stories of its rich history and spot some of the unique wildlife that call Fjordland home.
Experience an unforgettable scenic drive as you wind your way through the untamed wilderness of the Southern Islands western coastline. The drive takes you from Queenstown, past pristine waters of the many lakes that dot the area and past shorelines charmingly lined by populars and willows. Following an ancient trail, you eventually make your way through ancient rainforests and looming mountains until you reach your destination, Franz Josef.
Experience the South Island's striking natural landscape by taking the Tranzalpine Train between Arthur's Pass and Christchurch. Along this journey you will see epic vistas, travel the edges of the ice-fed Waimakariri River, traverse the Southern Alp, and see miles of native beech forest.
Sometimes a day just isn't enough to take in all a place has to offer, so we give you three fun filled days in each major city.
G’ day mate! Are you ready for an epic journey down under? Your first stop is Australia! Enjoy a city tour of Sydney and Melbourne. Bask in the glow of an Uluru sunrise and sunset. Attend a traditional BBQ in the Outback. Your adventures to the Blue Mountains, Sydney Zoo, Koala Conservation Centre, and the Great Barrier Reef will leave you with lasting memories. The second stop is New Zealand! Enjoy a city tour of Auckland, Queenstown and Christchurch. Visit the popular Hobbiton Village made famous by The Lord of the Rings Trilogy. Become illuminated by the blue hue of the glow worms in the Waitomo Caves. Experience first hand a traditional Kapa Haka performance. Fill your camera's with photos of the Fjordland National Park, Milford Sound and the untouched wilderness of the Southern Island.
G’ day mate! Are you ready for an epic journey down under? Your first stop is Australia! Enjoy a city tour of Sydney and Melbourne. Bask in the glow of an Uluru sunrise and sunset. Attend a traditional BBQ in the Outback. Your adventures to the Blue Mountains, Sydney Zoo, Koala Conservation Centre, and the Great Barrier Reef will leave you with lasting memories. The second stop is New Zealand! Enjoy a city tour of Auckland, Queenstown and Christchurch. Visit the popular Hobbiton Village made famous by The Lord of the Rings Trilogy. Become illuminated by the blue hue of the glow worms in the Waitomo Caves. Experience first hand a traditional Kapa Haka performance. Fill your camera's with photos of the Fjordland National Park, Milford Sound and the untouched wilderness of the Southern Island.
$10,999 PP Double Occupancy
Triple $9,899
Single $12,949
All prices per person.
Not included in price:
Airport Transfers is a group transfer and will only be provided on the tours start and end dates only.
Passport must be valid at least 6 months after the completion of travel. It also must contain sufficient blank pages for entry & exit endorsements.
G’ day mate! Are you ready for an epic journey down under? Your first stop is Australia! Enjoy a city tour of Sydney and Melbourne. Bask in the glow of an Uluru sunrise and sunset. Attend a traditional BBQ in the Outback. Your adventures to the Blue Mountains, Sydney Zoo, Koala Conservation Centre, and the Great Barrier Reef will leave you with lasting memories. The second stop is New Zealand! Enjoy a city tour of Auckland, Queenstown and Christchurch. Visit the popular Hobbiton Village made famous by The Lord of the Rings Trilogy. Become illuminated by the blue hue of the glow worms in the Waitomo Caves. Experience first hand a traditional Kapa Haka performance. Fill your camera's with photos of the Fjordland National Park, Milford Sound and the untouched wilderness of the Southern Island.
