AUSTRALIA & NEWZEALAND WITH MAHARAJ (CHEF)

17 Days
  • 09 Dec 24
    07 Jan 25
    25 Jan 25
    12 Feb 25
    02 Mar 25
  • Australia: 3N Sydney, 2N Cairns and 3N Melbourne
  • New Zealand: 3N Queenstown, 1N Franz Josef, 1N Christchurch, 2N Rotorua and 1N Auckland
Itinerary

Welcome to Australia!
Arrival at Sydney Airport, clear immigration.
Meet your विश्‍वcation Tour Director, who will brief you regarding the itinerary, do’s and don’ts and travel tips that would be helpful to you throughout the tour.
Later visit Bondi beach and enjoy by the beach.
Afterwards visit The Watson Bay.

After breakfast at hotel, depart for SYDNEY CITY TOUR.
See the Harbour Bridge, Macquarie’s Point, King’s Cross, Darling Harbour and the Gap point from where you will get stunning views of Sydney.
Discover the tempo of the city as you explore Sydney, capture the beauty and lifestyle of the harbour city from specially selected vantage points.
Continue your visit with guided tour of SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE.
Visit the SYDNEY TOWER OBSERVATORY DECK. Located 250m above ground level, Sydney Tower boasts 360-degree views over the Sydney skyline and is the perfect way to see some of Sydney's famous landmarks including the Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge.
Later enjoy 1 hour HARBOUR CRUISE.

After breakfast at hotel, proceed for BLUE MOUNTAIN TOUR.
From Sydney, proceed to the Blue Mountains tour that takes you to the UNESCO World
Heritage area's best lookout points.
The Blue Mountains is densely populated by oil bearing Eucalyptus trees, and the Greater
Blue Mountains was announced as UNESCO World Heritage Area on 29 November 2000.
You'll also have the chance to visit FEATHERDALE WILDLIFE PARK.
Featherdale Wildlife Park is home to over 1,700 Australian native animals from more than 260 different species – Australia’s largest native collection.

After breakfast at hotel, check-out from Sydney hotel and get transferred to airport for your flight to cairns.
Upon arrival, as we board the coach, transfer to the SCENIC SKY RAIL FOR KURANDA -It is surrounded by tropical rainforest and adjacent to the Wet Tropics World Heritage listed Barron Gorge National Park.
Later proceed for PAMAGIRRI ABORIGINAL EXPERIENCE WITH ARMY DUCK TOUR –Here, Local Indigenous Pamagirri Guide welcomes you to join them on a journey to discover the Dreamtime and learn about the fascinating customs and ancient traditions that are kept alive in the rainforest of Kuranda, in Tropical North Queensland.
Later check-in at the hotel and relax.

After breakfast at hotel, we proceed for BIG CAT GREEN ISLAND CRUISE.
Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruise offers you the choice so you can snorkel, dive and swim in the clear island waters, view the spectacular reef on a coral viewing tour.
Explore Green Island National Park or just relax on the sandy beach.
Semi submarine and glass bottom boat rides are included.

After breakfast at hotel, check-out from hotel in Cairns and proceed to cairns airport for your flight to Melbourne.
Upon arrival, transfer to hotel, check-in and relax.

After breakfast at hotel, proceed for MELBOURNE CRICKET GROUND and visit Melbourne Cricket Ground from inside.
Later, proceed for CITY TOUR OF MELBOURNE. See Swanston Street, Collins Street, Town Hall, Treasury House, Old Parliament House, St. Patrick Cathedral, Federation Square.
Afterwards, enjoy PUFFING BILLY STEAM TRAIN. It is world’s one of the finest preserved steam railway and Australia’s favourite steam train.

After breakfast at hotel, proceed for full day tour to GREAT OCEAN ROAD.
Great Ocean Road is one of the most scenic drives in the world.
See Torquay, Lorne, Apollo Bay, Port Campbell National Park, The Twelve Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, The arch & Colac

After breakfast at hotel, check out and transfer to Airport to catch your flight to Queenstown.
Upon arrival, transfer to hotel and check in.
Rest of the day is free for leisure and relax or spend some free time at Lake Wanaka.

After breakfast check out and proceed to MILFORD SOUND on of the most beautiful alpine drives.
Leaving Queenstown, travel in comfort through rugged mountain terrain past Te Anau, Mirror Lakes, Homer Tunnel and the Chasm.
At Milford Sound, board your Cruise and set off to explore the region that Rudyard Kipling called the Eighth Wonder of the World.
Along the way your captain will provide lively and informative commentary. After your cruise, return to Queenstown by coach. Later transfer to Queenstown and enjoy dinner cooked by our chef.

After breakfast at hotel, proceed for Queenstown city sightseeing.
One of the most picturesque settlements in New Zealand, ARROWTOWN sits alongside the gold-bearing Arrow River and is just 20 minutes from Queenstown.
Later proceed for SKYLINE GONDOLA RIDE to Bob's Peak -See Bungy Jumping Point.

After breakfast at hotel, check-out from the hotel and transfer to Franz Joseph.
Enroute, visit WANAKA TOWN and enjoy PUZZLING WORLD AND THE GREAT MAZE - With a mix of bizarre buildings, rooms of illusion and the world-famous Great Maze this attraction is designed to baffle your brain and challenge your perceptions of reality.
Later proceed to Franz Joseph and enjoy HELICOPTER RIDE to explore the beauty as far as the eye can see.

After breakfast at hotel, proceed for CITY TOUR OF CHRISTCHURCH.
The tour commences by covering the central city highlights including the botanical gardens, Museum and Art Centre, the Avon River, Bridge of Remembrance, the cities new pop-up container mall and many other highlights.

After breakfast, check-out from the hotel and transfer to airport for your flight to Auckland.
Upon arrival proceed to WAITOMO GLOW WORM CAVES. Known as one of New Zealand's best natural attractions, take a boat ride through the glow worm grotto, marvel at thousands of magical glow-worms.
Later drive to Rotorua and check-in at the hotel.

After breakfast at hotel, proceed for Rotorua sightseeing.
AGRODOME FARM SHOW - The World Famous Agrodome show is a ‘must-do’ for any visitor to New Zealand. The show will take you through a fascinating insight into the world of New Zealand agriculture.
During this multi award winning show you will be entertained and informed as a real kiwi shearer (black singlet and all) presents 19 breeds of champion sheep, shears a sheep using the world record Bowen technique, works noisy Huntaway and silent Strong-Eyed dogs and completes the NZ dog trial.
Later enjoy TE RA GUIDED EXPERIENCE 90 MINUTES - be guided through the New Zealand Arts & Crafts Institute, Rotowhio Pa, Kiwi Conservation Centre and Thermal Reserve).

After breakfast, check-out from the hotel and drive towards Auckland and proceed for AUCKLAND CITY TOUR.
Auckland city sightseeing (see Harbour Bridge, Waterfront, Mission Bay, Domain Parks and Gardens, City Centre)
SKY TOWER (ENTRY TO MAIN OBSERVATION DECK) - A truly captivating experience awaits visitors to Auckland's Sky Tower. At 328 metres, it is the tallest man-made structure in New Zealand and offers breathtaking views for up to 80 kilometres in every direction.
Check-in at the hotel in Auckland.

After breakfast at hotel, check out and transfer to Airport to catch your flight back home with wonderful memories!

Cost Includes / Excludes
  • Accommodation as per above on double/twin sharing
  • Daily breakfast at the hotel and
  • Daily dinner prepared by our Maharaj
  • Daily lunch/packed lunch prepared by our Maharaj (except during arrival, departure, and inter-city flight days)
  • 04 Internal flights as mentioned in the itinerary (Economy Class)
  • Transport in a luxury vehicle as per the Itinerary
  • Services of Gujarati/English-speaking Tour Manager throughout the Tour
  • Main International Flight (From your departure city to Sydney/Melbourne and Auckland to your arrival city)
  • Visa Charges & Travel Insurance
  • Mandatory Tips of USD 9 per person per day to Maharaj, Driver and Guide
  • Group is entitled to one scheduled airport pick-up and one scheduled airport drop-off. Any additional transfers outside of these scheduled times will incur extra charges and are not included in the tour cost.
  • Any expenses of personal nature such as porterage, laundry expenses, mineral water, minibar, telephone calls, etc. to be paid directly by you
  • Anything extra for the services not mentioned in Inclusions