Best Of Australia With New Zealand - 19 D / 18 N

Welcome to your Southern Travels Best of Australia with New Zealand tour. On arrival in Sydney, you will be met by your Southern Travel Tour Manager who will welcome you and take you to your hotel in Sydney (Check in after 1400 hrs as per International Standards). Proceed to Sydney Showboat Cruise with Indian Dinner

After Breakfast at the Hotel Proceed for Sydney Sea Life Aquarium. Admission to Sea Life Aquarium, Admission to Wildlife Park, Admission to Madame Tussauds Wax Museum, and Admission to Sydney Tower Eye after words Proceed for Orientation Tour of Sydney Free time at Manly Beach Proceed for dinner at Indian Restaurant.

After breakfast at the hotel process to Admission to Featherdale Wildlife Park, Admission to Scenic World with Ulimate Discovery Pass Proceed to Restaurant for dinner.

After Breakfast at the Hotel Transfer from Sydney Hotel to Sydney Airport for your flight to Cairns. Day Free at leisure. proceed to Indian Dinner at the Restaurant.

After Breakfast, proceed to experience Kuranda Village – One way Skyrail included. Lunch at Kuranda.

After Breakfast will proceed for Full Day Great Barrier Reef Cruise with western Lunch & Semi-Submersible Tour Dinner at the Restaurant.

After Breakfast Check Out & Transfer to Cairns Apt for your Flight from Cairns to Gold Coast After Lunch Proceed to Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary and Admission to Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Arrive at Hotel & Check In Free time at Leisure. Proceed to restaurant for Indian Dinner at the Restaurant.

After Breakfast at the hotel Proceed to Jet Boat Ride. Admission to 30 Mins Jet Boat Ride further proceed to Movie world This morning, you will spend your day at Movie World - where movie magic happens every day. There’s no biz like show biz today tour of Movie World is high on glamour and stardust Stunts like the Hollywood Stunt Driver Show, not to be missed New Journey to the Center of the Earth 4-D Adventure, the hilarious new Live Looney Tunes show - What’s up Rock keep you glued to the edge of your seat Nail biting rides like Batwing Space shot, Superman Escape, Lethal Weapon, the spine-tingling Scooby-Doo Spooky Coaster and Wild West Falls will have you longing for the safety of Planet Earth Round it off with the Main Street Star Parade and it’s a Happy Ending movie style.

After Breakfast at the hotel Proceed to full day trip to Sea World Enjoy a visit to Sea World with Helicopter Ride, one of the Gold Coast prime attractions offering something for everyone with a mixture of rides, shows and animal exhibits. For the thrill seeker there are a variety of rides available including the Corkscrew rollercoaster, the Bermuda Triangle, Vikings Revenge, Jet rescue coaster and the Sea World Water park with a range of water slides. You can also enjoy close up encounters with marineanimals such as polar bears, dolphins, seals, rays and even sharks. The Shark Bay exhibit, the world’s largest man-made lagoon system for sharks, is a highlight and offers visitors unsurpassed viewing andinteraction with these awe inspiring animals. The theme park also offers itsguests a number of spectacular shows such as the Dolphin show, "Pirates unleashed" featuring impressive acts of physical endurance, acrobatics, precision cutlass play and the famous seal show. Indian Dinner at the Restaurant.

After Breakfast the hotel Check Out & Transfer to Gold Coast Airport. For Flight from Gold Coast to Melbourne. Arrive at Melbourne Airport and proceed to MCG .1 Hr Guided Tour of MCG further Orientation Tour of Melbourne with Drive cum Guide Admission to Eureka Skydeck.

After Breakfast at the Hotel Proceed to Full Day Great Ocean Road Tour Transfer to restaurant for Dinner Indian Dinner at the Restaurant.

After Breakfast Check Out & Transfer to Melbourne Apt for your Flight from Melbourne to Auckland. Arrival in Auckland. Late afternoon proceed for Auckland sightseeing with sky Tower admission.

After breakfast travel south through the fertile Waikato region to the cave area of Waitomo. The approx. travel time between Auckland and Waitomo is 3 hrs. Waitomo Glowworm Caves Guided Tour An ancient world 30 million years in the making brought to life by the tour guide through story-telling its history, features and legends. Stunning, delicate cave formations and a boat ride through the starry wonderland of Arachnocampa Luminosa, thousands of magical glowworms, unique to New Zealand. Allow 45 minutes. Photography is not permitted in this cave. Lunch at Roselands Garden Resort WAITOMO ROTORUA- Approx travel time 2 ¾ hours Travel over the Mamaku Ranges to the ‘Thermal City’ of Rotorua. Arrival Rotorua. The moment of arrival in Rotorua is somehow quite different. There is a scent of sulphur in the air. At the nearby geothermal hotspots, there are spouting geysers, mud pools bubbling and warm geothermal pools and ponds that create a kaleidoscope of colour. Rotorua is also the heartland of New Zealand’s Maoridom and the warm spirit of this living culture will captivate and enthral.

After breakfast proceed for Rotorua sightseeing tour. Agrodome Farm Show Agrodome is just a 10-minute drive from Rotorua city centre, in the heart of a real 350-acre working New Zealand farm. You’ll hear amazing facts and have a few laughs as you’re introduced to 19 breeds of sheep. Witness a live sheep shearing demonstration and the remarkable farm dogs as they demonstrate their ability to respond to commands and keep those sheep in line. Your visit includes access to the Farmyard Nursery, home to the smallest, cutest animals at the Agrodome. Pet and have your photo taken with cute lambs and other baby farm animals. Then pop across to the herding area to watch a free live dog trial after the show. Allow: 1 hour Te Ra Guided Experience Just seven minutes from central Rotorua lies the geothermal valley of Wakarewarewa Thermal Reserve and Pohutu geyser. Enjoy a 90 min guided tour through the greenstone, wood carving and flax weaving schools at the Maori Arts and Crafts Institute, the Kiwi Conservation Centre and the geothermal valley and geyser.

After Breakfast Check Out & Transfer to Rotorua Apt for your Flight to Queenstown. Arrival in Queenstown. Orientation tour of Queenstown and check in at the hotel.

Queenstown – Milford Sound - Approx travel time 5½ hours Follow the southern arm of Lake Wakatipu to Lumsden, and onward to Lake Te Anau. Enter the Eglinton Valley and travel through the Homer Tunnel to reach Milford Sound. Milford Sound Nature Cruise at 1.15pm .A full length cruise of Milford Sound in modern, purpose built vessels offers magnificent views of the Mitre Peak and Bowen Falls. Commentaries are provided in several languages. 1 x Thali Indian Lunch is included Milford Sound – Queenstown - Approx travel time 4½ hours The return journey will give opportunity for further sightseeing that may have been missed on the way to Milford.

Queenstown– Wanaka- Approx travel time 2 hours There are two driving routes available for travelling between Queenstown and Wanaka. The shortest route to Wanaka is over the Crown Range Road (approximately 1 hour). This route must always be checked for access during the winter months. Via the more conservative and longer route, enjoy a pleasant scenic drive following the Shotover and Clutha Rivers. Wanaka - Puzzling World Combo Admission. With a mix of bizzare buildings, rooms of illusion and the world famous Great Maze, this attraction is designed to challenge minds of all ages with its themes of wonder and trickery. Allow 1.5 hours. Wanaka - Mt Cook - Approx travel time 2 hours Optional tour not included - oraki Mt Cook Alpine Vista Scenic Helicopter Flight 20mins HLC5 Includes seasonal snow landing , This short scenic option is the ideal opportunity to touch snow (seasonal) and experience the thrill of a helicopter flight. Sweep through the rugged high country landscape of the Ben Ohau Mountain Range to a landing site high in the mountains. Breathe in the fresh alpine air and enjoy the fantastic vista out to the mountains, glaciers and down into the valleys that were carved out by glaciers centuries ago. Flights are subject to weather conditions. Mt Cook - Twizel - Approx travel time ¾ hours.

Leave Twizel behind following SH79 via Lake Tekapo for a day of lovely road-side scenery. Maybe include a visit to the Church of the Good Shepherd at Tekapo. Drive over golden tussock land, winding rivers and the impressive Canterbury Plains before arriving in the Garden City of Christchurch. Geraldine - Lunch at local Indian Restaurant Christchurch- Antarctic Centre XPRESS PASS Visit the International Antarctic Centre. Discover life down on the Ice with exhibits provided by the New Zealand Antarctic Programme. Enjoy the “the Snow & Ice Experience”, the custom-built polar room. Explore the Gallery area and replica Antarctic field camp.

After breakfast we drive you to the airport for your flight back home. It’s time to say goodbye to all the new friends you have made. We hope you take back many happy memories of your holiday. We would like you to spare a few minutes of your time to write and tell us how you enjoyed your holiday and any suggestions you may have for the future. Please do give us your valuable feedback on feedback@southerntravels.com