Delights of Australia New Zealand Tour
from $4,995
17 Days
16 Nights
Itinerary
DAY 01: Arrive Australia: Melbourne
Today we arrive at Melbourne international Airport and met by your tour representative and are
transferred for Lunch and later check into your hotel. In the evening we depart to visit the Jamaat
Khanna later transferred to Indian restaurant for dinner. Overnight at the hotel.
- Breakfast: No
- Lunch: No
- Dinner: Yes
DAY 02: Melbourne
Today after breakfast we depart for the city tour, your first visit would be to the MCG (Melbourne
cricket ground) Followed by Lunch. Later we visit the Philip Island, lies just off Australia’s southern
coast. At Summerland Beach, spectators gather daily at sunset to watch the Penguin Parade,
where little penguins come ashore in groups. The Nobbies outcrop is the viewing site for Seal
Rocks, home to a large colony of Australian fur seals. The Phillip Island Circuit is a well-known
track for motorcycle and car racing.
- Breakfast: Yes
- Lunch: Yes
- Dinner: Yes
DAY 03: Melbourne - Great Ocean Road
Today after breakfast we depart for a full day visit to the Great Ocean Road. The Great Ocean
Road is an Australian National Heritage listed 243-kilometre stretch of road along the southeastern coast of Australia between the Victorian cities of Torquay and Allansford.
- Breakfast: Yes
- Lunch: Yes
- Dinner: Yes
DAY 04: Melbourne - Cairns
Today after breakfast we are transferred to the airport for our flight to Cairns. On arrival we are
transferred to the Skyrail terminal to Kuranda (Kuranda Skyrail Caravonica to Kuranda). The
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway experience spans 7.5 kms over Australia’s pristine tropical
rainforests. You’ll glide just metres above the rainforest canopy before descending through the
canopy layers and deep into the heart of the forest at Skyrail’s two rainforest mid-stations for
the ultimate tropical rainforest experience.
- Breakfast: Yes
- Lunch: No
- Dinner: Yes
DAY 05: Cairns - Big Cat Green Island Cruise
Early morning, we depart for Green Island, a beautiful coral cay on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef.
Green Island is a Marine National Park with unique rainforests, surrounded by white sandy
beaches and magnificent coral reefs and abundant marine life. Big Cat “Reef Rocket” is a
comfortable catamaran with spacious interior cabins and a relaxed atmosphere. Travel time to
Green Island is just over one hour from Cairns. Passengers can take part in the many activities
available or simply relax on the beach. The friendly crew will help you to organise your activities
to make the most of your time on Green Island.
- Breakfast: Yes
- Lunch: Yes
- Dinner: Yes
DAY 06: Cairns - Sydney: Sydney Tower
Today after breakfast we are transferred to the airport for our flight to Sydney. On arrival we
proceed to the restaurant for lunch. After lunch we visit Sydney Tower. At 250m tall, the Sydney
Tower Eye offers stunning, uninterrupted panoramic 360-degree views of Sydney and its famous
landmarks. The new 4D Experience is a ground breaking 3D film with spectacular in-theatre
effects and a breath-taking fourth dimension that gives an amazing view.
- Breakfast: Yes
- Lunch: Yes
- Dinner: Yes
DAY 07: Sydney: Sydney Opera House - Showboat Dinner Cruise
This morning we precede for a guided tour of one the worlds’ most spectacular landmarks – the
Sydney Opera House. Enjoy lunch at the local Indian Restaurant. Tonight, get set for the time of
your life on board the Showboat Dinner Cruise. Enjoy a three course Indian dinner, followed by a
spectacular cabaret show, with a cavalcade of glamorous Australian and international artistes to
entertain you. Overnight at the hotel.
- Breakfast: Yes
- Lunch: Yes
- Dinner: Yes
DAY 08: Sydney – Blue Mountain Featherdale Wildlife Park
Today after breakfast we are transferred for a full day excursion to visit the Blue Mountain. Take
a scenic drive along the winding Cliff Drive into the Blue Mountains National Park. Enjoy
panoramic views over the Megalong Valley. Later see Australia’s native animals at Featherdale
Wildlife Park.
- Breakfast: Yes
- Lunch: Yes
- Dinner: Yes
DAY 09: Sydney - New Zealand: Christchurch
Today after breakfast we are transferred to the airport for our flight to Christchurch, New
Zealand. On arrival our local representative will meet and transfer. Christchurch is New Zealand’s
second-largest city and the gateway to South Island. Bordered by hills and the Pacific Ocean, it is
situated on the edge of the Canterbury Plains. Upon arrival we are transferred to Visit the
International Antarctic Centre. Later we check into our hotel for an overnight stay.
- Breakfast: Yes
- Lunch: Flight Lunch
- Dinner: Yes
DAY 10: Christchurch – Franz Josef
This morning we check out of the hotel and board the Trans Alpine Express from Christchurch to
Greymouth for Arthur’s Pass. On this train ride you will pass through the most scenic sights of
South Island. Arrive Franz Josef and check-in at your hotel. Enjoy lunch at an Indian restaurant.
The evening is at leisure to experience the scenic views. Tonight, enjoy Indian dinner at a local
restaurant. Overnight at the hotel.
- Breakfast: Yes
- Lunch: Yes
- Dinner: Yes
DAY 11: Franz Josef – Queenstown
Today you will make a short visit to Lake Wanaka, and then follow the shore of Lake Hawea
through to Makarora. From here you are on the Haast Road which follows the ancient Maori trail
to the West Coast. From the Haast Township the scenery changes as you pass through small
settlements and lakes full of trout and salmon. Later we depart for Queenstown. Overnight at
the hotel.
- Breakfast: Yes
- Lunch: No
- Dinner: Yes
DAY 12: Queenstown – Milford Sound Day Cruise
Today depart to visit the eighth wonder of the world Milford Sound also known as Piopiotahi in
Maori. Nowhere else in Fiord land do the mountains stand so tall, straight out of the sea,
Luxuriant rainforest clings to sheer rock walls and waterfalls tumble hundreds of meters to the
sea below. Enjoy a day cruise with lunch at Milford Sound.
- Breakfast: Yes
- Lunch: Yes
- Dinner: Yes
DAY 13: Queenstown
Today after breakfast we take a scenic ride in the iconic Skyline Gondola and take in the stunning
views as you ride the steepest cable car lift in the Southern Hemisphere. Today you have some
free time in the city center to explore and do some adventure activities on own.
- Breakfast: Yes
- Lunch: Yes
- Dinner: Yes
DAY 14: Queenstown – Auckland -Rotorua: Rainbow Springs - Agrodome Show
After early breakfast we will be transferred to the airport for our flight to Auckland and drive to
Rotorua. On arrival we will visit Rainbow Springs – step inside Rainbow Springs Nature Park for a
refreshing natural New Zealand experience. It is the silent grace of the magnificent specimens of
Rainbow, Brown and Tiger trout cruising the deep fern fringed pools. The Park is also home to
many of New Zealand’s native birds, the ‘cheeky’ kaka, the inquisitive kea, the majestic keruru
(wood pigeon). Later we visit Te Puia and Maori Arts & Crafts Institute. Later visit Agrodome
Sheep Show – during the show the audience will see nineteen sheep breeds introduced onto the
stage.
- Breakfast: Yes
- Lunch: No
- Dinner: Yes
DAY 15: Rotorua: Waitomo Glow Worm Cave – Auckland
After breakfast we visit the Waitomo / Rotorua Inc Glow-worm Caves. Travel through the
horticultural farmland and into the lush dairy farm areas. After this continue through the everchanging scenery, driving around Hamilton the Bridge City, onto the Waitomo region where we
stop at today’s highlight: your guided tour through the famous Waitomo Glow-worm Caves,
which have spectacular limestone formations and the roof is studded with the lights of thousands
of tiny Glow-worms. Later, depart for Auckland by coach. On arrival, enjoy an orientation tour of
Auckland with Indian lunch. Tonight, enjoy Indian dinner at a local Indian restaurant.
- Breakfast: Yes
- Lunch: Yes
- Dinner: Yes
DAY 16: Auckland: Sightseeing Inc Kelly Tarltons
Today we visit Kelly Tarlton’s Antarctic Encounter. At Auckland’s most visited attraction, begin
with walk through the life size reconstruction of Captain Scott’s Antarctic Hut as it was in 1911.
Then it is back to the present into the special Antarctic enclosure where you will see King and
Gentoo Penguins closer than ever before. Later enter the Underwater World and come face to
face with giant stingrays, moray eels, thousands of different fish species and ‘the sharks’.
- Breakfast: Yes
- Lunch: Yes
- Dinner: Yes
DAY 17: Auckland - Return flight home
This morning you are transferred to the airport for your flight back home. The tour ends, and it
is time to say farewell to all the friends you have made on tour.
- Breakfast: Yes
- Lunch: No
- Dinner: No
Tour Highlights
- MELBOURNE: City Tour; Great Ocean Road, Philip island -Penguin parade
- CAIRNS: Green Island; Skyrail Cableway (one-way) over Kuranda Rainforest
- SYDNEY: Sydney Tower; Sydney Opera; Showboat Dinner Cruise, Blue Mountain & Featherdale Wildlife Park.
- CHRISTCHURCH: Orientation Tour & International Antarctic Centre.
- FRANZ JOSEF: Glacier Village
- QUEENSTOWN: Milford Sound; Skyline Gondola, free time for shopping and at leisure
- ROTORUA: Waitomo Glowworm Caves; Paradise valley springs; Te Puia; Agrodome Show
- AUCKLAND: Orientation Tour; Kelly Tarltons
Tour Prices 2024 (USD)
| Price | |
|---|---|
| Adult | $4,995 |
| Single Person | $6,095 |
Adult cost based on Twin/ Double / Triple occupancy rate.
Tour Departure Dates: 2023 - 2024
| Month | Dates | |
|---|---|---|
| November | 19 | 26 |
| December | 07 | 15 |
| January | 03 | 18 |
| February | 01 | 22 |
| March | 01 | 18 |
Inclusions - Tour Includes
- 16 nights at 4* deluxe hotels with private facilities
- Meal Plan is indicated at the bottom of your daily itinerary
- Group airport transfers as mentioned. In case you require separate transfers from the Group they will attract additional charges.
- All sightseeing, entrances and excursions as mentioned in the Itinerary
- All internal flights in Economy Class
- Services of Bi-lingual Tour Manager throughout the Tour
Exclusions - Tour does not include
- Visa Fees (APPROX $ 75.00)
- International flights.
- Any Person expenses.
- Tips ($ 4.00 per person per day)
Payment Terms
At the time of booking: $ 2000.00 per person.
Balance Payment: 45 Days prior the tour.
Cancellation Policy:
International airfare will be issued at the receipt of the deposit: NON-REFUNDABLE.
45 days prior the tour : Deposit Only
44 – 30 days prior the tour : 50% of the tour cost.
15 – 29 days prior the tour : 75% of the tour cost.
Less than 14 days prior the tour : 100% tour cost
BANKING DETAILS:
ACCOUNT NAME : CROWN TOURS USA
BANK : BANK OF AMERICA
ACCOUNT NUMBER : 3810 6435 1977
ACCOUNT ADDRESS : NEW JERSEY
