2025 Australia & New Zealand: The Lands Down Under
Tour Operator:
Tour Code:
5fa2be9f-a70
Start City:
Melbourne
End City:
Auckland
Tour Style:
Tour Quality:
Luxury
Tour Length:
17 days
Tour Capacity:
14
Dates & Prices
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| Sunday, Jan 12, 2025 | Tuesday, Jan 28, 2025 | $20,495 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Sunday, Jan 19, 2025 | Tuesday, Feb 04, 2025 | $20,495 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Sunday, Feb 02, 2025 | Tuesday, Feb 18, 2025 | $20,495 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Sunday, Feb 09, 2025 | Tuesday, Feb 25, 2025 | $20,495 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Sunday, Feb 23, 2025 | Tuesday, Mar 11, 2025 | $20,495 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Sunday, Mar 09, 2025 | Tuesday, Mar 25, 2025 | $20,495 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Sunday, Mar 23, 2025 | Tuesday, Apr 08, 2025 | $20,495 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Sunday, Apr 06, 2025 | Tuesday, Apr 22, 2025 | $20,495 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Sunday, Sep 07, 2025 | Tuesday, Sep 23, 2025 | $20,495 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Sunday, Sep 21, 2025 | Tuesday, Oct 07, 2025 | $20,495 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Sunday, Oct 05, 2025 | Tuesday, Oct 21, 2025 | $20,495 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Sunday, Oct 12, 2025 | Tuesday, Oct 28, 2025 | $20,495 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Sunday, Oct 26, 2025 | Tuesday, Nov 11, 2025 | $20,495 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Sunday, Nov 02, 2025 | Tuesday, Nov 18, 2025 | $20,495 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Sunday, Dec 14, 2025 | Tuesday, Dec 30, 2025 | $21,495 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
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Tour Itinerary
Venture through stunningly diverse natural settings,from Australia’s fabled Outback and Great BarrierReef to New Zealand’s dazzling Milford Sound, andexperience cultural and culinary wonders in theregion’s most stylish cities.
Countries Visited
Cities Visited
Auckland , Melbourne , Queenstown , Sydney , Uluru , Wellington
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Day 1
Melbourne, AustraliaArrive in Melbourne, where you are met and transferredto your luxurious hotel, with your room pre-registered byA&K for immediate check-in. Roam Melbourne'''s fine artsand sporting precincts as well as its lush parklands, and viewcultural and historic highlights, such as the State Library andthe Royal Exhibition Building. Tonight, gather for a welcomedinner.Hotel: Park Hyatt Melbourne
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Day 2
MelbourneThis morning, join a local expert guide as you explore the heartof Melbourne on foot, and then by tram. Take in the city'''srich and varied architectural landscape and stroll through itslabyrinth of atmospheric arcades and alleyways, home to trendycaf''s and eclectic boutiques, not to mention graffiti and streetart. Following lunch at a local restaurant, enjoy the rest of the dayat leisure.Hotel: Park Hyatt Melbourne
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Day 3
UluruFly to Uluru (Ayers Rock), where upon arrival you aretransferred to your luxury tented camp ''' Longitude 131'' '''overlooking the UNESCO World Heritage-listed wildernessof Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. Enjoy lunch on site,and later, savor a Scenic Sundowner, with chilled glass andcanap'' in hand, witnessing the changing light reflected onUluru'''s surface as the sun slips below the horizon. Tonight,dine among the dunes to the sounds of an indigenous cultureand feast on four delicious courses complemented withAustralian wines. Later, join your camp'''s resident astronomerto search the southerly skies.Hotel: Longitude 131
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Day 4
UluruRise early and set out for Kata Tjuta (the Olgas), stopping toview sunrise over its majestic domes. In the company of yourguide, walk through Walpa Gorge and learn how its starklandscapes were shaped. Return to Uluru and journey alongthe Mala walk at its base, pausing to view cave paintings andsources of bush tucker. Later, see the walls of Kantju Gorgeablaze with the light of the setting sun. Sip sparkling wineand nibble on canap''s, savoring the solitude of the gorge asthe daylight fades.Hotel: Longitude 131
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Day 5
Palm CoveFly to Cairns, gateway to the Great Barrier Reef. Upon arrivaltransfer up the coast to your hotel in Palm Cove, a charming,cosmopolitan beach-side village. This evening, enjoy dinnerat a local restaurant.Hotel: The Reef House
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Day 6
Great Barrier ReefEmbark by boat on a full-day exploration of the GreatBarrier Reef, a dazzling UNESCO World Heritage Site.Join on-board marine biologists for guided snorkelingexpeditions of two different reef locations, and discoverthe marvelous aquatic wonders inhabiting each, viewingthe teeming undersea life ''' including distinctive coralformations and colorful schools of fish ''' up close, before anexhilarating cruise back to port.Hotel: The Reef House
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Day 7
Daintree RainforestTravel overland to Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas, which youexplore privately with a park ranger, enjoying access to thekoala and wallaby enclosures as well as the opportunity to holda koala in your arms, on an A&K-exclusive experience. Also,visit the Wildlife Care Center for rescued wild and injuredanimals and explore the park at your leisure. Next, journeyto a private estate in the Daintree Rainforest, where you arewelcomed by the family that has owned it for over 30 years.Set out on an interpretive walk through the rainforest, led bya longtime resident intimately familiar with this UNESCOWorld Heritage Site. It'''s an immersive experience that blendslocal cultural and natural heritage with ecological values andbiodiversity to reveal the fascinating interrelationships of adeeply complex ecosystem.Hotel: The Reef House
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Day 8
SydneyFly to Sydney, enjoying a city tour on arrival. Sink your toesin the sand at the surfer'''s paradise of Bondi Beach and strollthe boutique shops of Paddington, a neighborhood filledwith Victorian and Georgian architecture. Transfer to yourluxury hotel, perfectly set near Sydney Harbour.Hotel: Four Seasons Hotel Sydney
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Day 9
SydneyAfter breakfast, privately cruise Sydney Harbour, viewing thecity'''s highlights, such as the Harbor Bridge. Back on shore,enjoy lunch at a restaurant near the iconic Sydney OperaHouse, followed by a privately guided backstage experienceat the celebrated venue.Hotel: Four Seasons Hotel Sydney
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Day 10
SydneyFinish your journey in Australia with a day at your leisure.Tonight, gather for a Chef'''s Table experience at a localrestaurant with grand views of the city.Hotel: Four Seasons Hotel Sydney
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Day 11
Wellington, New ZealandThis morning, fly to Wellington, New Zealand'''s trendsettingcapital, where you encounter authentic '''Kiwi''' life. Thisafternoon, take in highlights of this buzzworthy center of artand cuisine. Ascend by cable car to a scenic outlook point forincredible views over Wellington Harbour and the city to capyour inspiring day.Hotel: InterContinental Wellington
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Day 12
WellingtonSet out on foot to gain an insider'''s understanding of NewZealand'''s culinary capital, joining your guide for tastings of gourmet products in foodie hotspots only the locals know. Then, enjoy oneof these Design Your Day activities.Visit the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa to''view its vast collection of cultural and indigenous treasures.e-Bike the Wellington Waterfront, learning about key''historical figures that shaped the city'''s heritage as you ride.Walk the Wellington Waterfront With a Guide who''recounts local legends and stroll to a chic shopping district.Return to your hotel.Hotel: InterContinental Wellington
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Day 13
QueenstownFly to Queenstown, located on New Zealand'''s South Island.Upon arrival, explore the city, visiting the famed bungee-jumpsite and Arrowtown, and then enjoy lunch. Afterward, check into your luxurious hotel.Hotel: Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa
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Day 14
QueenstownThis morning, fly to Milford Sound (weather permitting),taking in the stunning alpine views along the way. Uponarrival, board your vessel for a tour of the sound'''s majesticscenery. Cruise New Zealand'''s southern fjords amidtowering cliffs, viewing sparkling waterfalls while watchingfor wildlife, such as seals basking on the rocks or dolphinsfrolicking in the water. Return by air to Queenstown fordinner at a local restaurant.Hotel: Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa
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Day 15
QueenstownToday, privately visit the home and gallery of a noted localartist to learn about the artist'''s history and techniques. Stopat a local restaurant for a delicious lunch served with pairedwines, and then proceed to a local winery for a private tourand a wine tasting.Hotel: Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa
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Day 16
AucklandFly to Auckland, where you visit the Auckland Museum totake in a cultural performance and go on a guided walk ofHe Taonga Maori Gallery. This evening, gather for a specialfarewell dinner.Hotel: Park Hyatt Auckland
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Day 17
AucklandAfter breakfast, transfer to the airport for your departingflight.
Meals: Breakfast
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