Amazing Australia with Enchanting New Zealand 25 days

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Itinerary
Day 0 - Leave London Heathrow

Day 01 - Arrive into Hong Kong. After you come out of the airport proceed to the Coach park to board your coach. We take you on an exciting city tour of Hong Kong. Visit the mid-level of Victoria Peak for a 360° view of Kowloon and Hong Kong. We drive to Repulse Bay, famous for its broad beach, clean water and calm tides. See ‘Goddess of the Ocean’. We pass by the Aberdeen Fishing Village, best known for its Jumbo floating restaurants. Later, we drive to the waterfront for a visit to the spectacular Avenue of Stars. You then check in your hotel and relax for a while. Evening you can go to the famous Night Market of Hong Kong where you can spend time for some bargain shopping. Enjoy an Indian vegetarian dinner. Overnight at Royal Pacific Hotel or similar in Hong Kong.

Day 02 - After breakfast at the hotel we transfer to the airport for your flight to Melbourne. On arrival in Melbourne, we proceed to the hotel. Today Dinner on the flight. Overnight at Hotel Mercure Swanston in Melbourne.

Day 03 - After breakfast we proceed on a panoramic tour of Melbourne. See the Town Hall, Bourke Street Mall, Parliament House, St Patrick’s Cathedral, Chinatown and the Princess Theatre. Visit the Royal Botanic Gardens and take a relaxed walk by the lake. Later, we take you on a visit to Melbourne Cricket ground, the best known landmark of Melbourne and the Mecca of Australian cricket. See the beautifully maintained green lawn and feel the aura of sitting in the stands of one of the best cricket grounds in the world. Later, visit the MCG Museum, see the memorabilia and collections of Sir Don Bradman. After the city tour of Melbourne, we transfer to Sovereign Hill. In the evening, enjoy “Blood on the Southern Cross” tour. Later enjoy a Western Dinner. Overnight at Sovereign Hill Lodge.

Day 04 - After breakfast we drive to Great Ocean Road. Enroute we take a 10 minute Helicopter ride at Port Campbell. Later check in to your hotel. After an Indian dinner we overnight at Hotel Erskine Lorne Beach Resort in Mantra.

Day 05 - Today morning after breakfast we drive back to Melbourne. Enroute we visit Warribee Open Range Zoo. Late afternoon check into your hotel in Melbourne. Indian Dinner and Overnight at Melbourne at Hotel Mercure Swanston.

Day 06 - After breakfast we drive to the airport for your flight to Brisbane. On arrival in Brisbane we take a coach to Gold Coast. Afternoon is free for you to relax at the hotel. Evening we have arranged a visit to the Australian Outback show with Western Dinner. Overnight at Hotel Watermark Gold Coast.

Day 07 - Today morning after breakfast we take you for a visit to Australia’s favourite Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary. Located on the Gold Coast, Currumbin Sanctuary has earned a special place in the hearts of millions of visitors. Get closer to more than 1,400 native Australian animals in natural bushland and rainforest surroundings. The Sanctuary offers a world of discovery through fascinating wildlife shows and displays. Take picture with the Koalas or feed the lorikeets. Afternoon free for you to relax at the hotel. Or, take an optional tour and visit Conrad Jupiter in the heart of Queensland’s glorious Gold Coast. Watch the dazzling live stage shows featuring some of the finest international acts ever seen. Try your luck at the Jupiter Casino, the focal point of the complex and renowned for its electrifying atmosphere. The casino offers its patrons more than 100 gaming tables and 1,300 gaming machines. Enjoy dinner at an Indian restaurant. Evening Dinner at Indian restaurant. Overnight at Hotel Watermark Gold Coast.

Day 08 - After breakfast we proceed to the airport for your flight to Cairns. Arrive into Cairns. Transfer to Kuranda Rainforest for 01 way Sky rail ride. After Kuranda, check in to your hotel. In the evening, we proceed to witness the award winning Tjapukai Aboriginal Park by night with dinner. Experience the enchanting Aboriginal cultural attraction of Australia dedicated to preserving the authentic Aboriginal culture. Interact with Australia’s 40,000 year old well-preserved culture. At the Camp Village, learn didgeridoo playing and boomerang throwing. This night enjoy a lavish International veg buffet set amidst the beautiful setting of Tjapukai. Overnight in Cairns at Hotel Rydes Plaza.

Day 09 - Today morning, you have a once-in-a lifetime opportunity to experience a Hot Air Balloon Ride. The day starts very early, as we drive to Mareeba in the Cairns Highlands. On arrival, you will be awestruck as you see the balloon being filled with hot air and made ready for flight. At the crack of dawn, as you board the Hot Air Balloon, the pilot will gently lift off and quietly glide the balloon over the panorama of the tablelands. This is the best way to absorb the diverse eco-culture of the region. Enjoy the picturesque landscape at sunrise and breathe in the fresh morning air. After your flight, enjoy a sumptuous breakfast. Later, we take you on a full-day cruise to the Great Barrier Reef – one of the natural wonders of the world. See the brilliant colours and fascinating life forms of the world heritage Great Barrier Reef – world’s largest expanse of corals. Touch some of the unique marine creatures in the Marine Touch tank. Enjoy a hot/cold buffet lunch. Take a guided tour on the glass bottom boat & the semi-submersible. Spend the day enjoying the most spectacular marine life and corals. Enjoy a swim in the calm waters of the sea, snorkel to view the coral and marine life. You can also try scuba diving, Undersea Walk or take a helicopter ride over the scenic Barrier Reef on your own at an additional charge. Enjoy dinner at an Indian restaurant. Overnight in Cairns at Hotel Rydes Plaza.

Day 10 - After breakfast we transfer you to the Cairns airport for your flight to Ayers Rock. Transfer to hotel and check in. Later on, tour the Ayers Rock by sunset with Aussie BBQ dinner. Overnight at Hotel Desert Gardens in Ayers Rock.

Day 11 - After breakfast you have the morning free to relax at the Resort. Later we transfer to the airport for your flight to Sydney. Arrive Sydney and proceed to a unique attraction – Sydney Show Boat Cruise. It is an authentic replica of paddle wheelers that cruised the waters of Sydney Harbour in 1800’s. See Sydney at its magical best as your cruise sails by the well lit Harbour. You will be mesmerised by the sheer beauty of Opera House and Harbour Bridge as they gleam under the moonlit sky. Enjoy an Indian dinner on board along with a spectacular cabaret show by the Sydney Show Boat Follies. Later transfer to the hotel. Overnight at Hotel Mercure in Sydney.

Day 12 - After a buffet breakfast, we take you on a city tour of Sydney. We start our day with a guided tour of the world famous, uniquely designed Opera House. The Opera house is an architectural masterpiece & Australia’s most popular sightseeing attraction. Visit the magnificent wood panelled Concert Hall and the Opera Theatre. Also see the new Utzon room, the only interior room designed by Jorn Utzon, the main architect of Opera House. On your panoramic city tour of Sydney, see the Harbour Bridge, and the Rocks. We then stop at Darling Harbour, one of Australia’s major tourist attractions. Later visit the Sydney Tower and enjoy a breath-taking view of the sprawling Sydney city. Enjoy OZ trek tour – an amazing virtual adventure ride across Australia with 3D holograms, 180 degree cinema screens, surround sound & heart throbbing real motion seating. Visit the Sydney Aquarium and embark on a journey through the enormous diversity of Australian aquatic life. You will be spell-bound as you pass through the 150 metre long clear tunnel and view the fish, sharks and other creatures of the deep seas, swimming around and above you. The variety of Australian aquatic life featuring over 650 species will leave you astounded. Your day ends with the Sydney Wildlife world. Experience the unique and bizarre flora and fauna that Australia has to offer, right in the heart of Darling Harbour. Enjoy dinner at an Indian restaurant. Overnight at Hotel Mercure in Sydney.

Day 13 - After breakfast, the day is free to explore Sydney on your own. Your hotel has been specifically chosen and is within walking distance from Australia’s most famous Landmark – the Darling Harbour. Go shopping for designer labels in clothes, the famous Australian wines & cheese, watches, perfumes cosmetics, electronics, etc. at Center Point, Pitts Street or Queen Victoria Building. Or take an exciting optional tour to Blue Mountains. At Blue Mountains, it’s difficult not to be impressed by a mountain range that is millions of years old. See the waterfall cascading from cliff tops and over 400 species of birds and animals flitting through bushland & rainforest groves. See the famous Three Sisters Rock formation at Katoomba, named after a ‘love legend’ of the Katoomba Tribe. See a visually stunning movie that introduces you to the ecology of Blue Mountains, on a huge six-storey screen at the Edge Maxvision Cinema. Visit Jenolan Caves, Australia’s most impressive limestone caves. The spectacular lighting, underground rivers and cave formations will amaze you. Enjoy dinner at an Indian restaurant. Overnight at Hotel Mercure in Sydney.

Day 14 - After breakfast the morning is free for you to relax at the hotel or enjoy the various sights of the city on your own. Later we transfer you to the airport for your flight to Christchurch

New Zealand Add-on
Day 14 - Arrive into Christchurch from Sydney. On arrival visit the Antartic Center and have a brief City tour of Christchurch. Dinner at Indian restaurant. Overnight at Hotel Copthorne Central in Christchurch.

Day 15 - Today, after breakfast the day is free for you to relax at the hotel or enjoy the scenic beauty of Christchurch. Dinner at Indian restaurant. Overnight at Hotel Copthorne Central in Christchurch.

Day 16 - Today morning after breakfast, we proceed to Christchurch station to board the Tranz Alpine train, rated as one of the world’s great scenic railway journeys. Enjoy your scenic ride over the Canterbury plains and farmland, followed by spectacular gorges and river valleys of the Waimakariri River. Your train climbs the Southern Alps before descending through lush beech rain forest to the town of Greymouth. From Greymouth we proceed by coach to Franz Joseph Glacier. Welcome to Franz Joseph Glacier – The Glacier city of New Zealand. On arrival, we check in to the hotel. Spend the evening enjoying the cool mountain air and beautiful scenery of the Franz Joseph region. Near Franz Joseph is the enchanting Lake Matheson, icon of the West Coast with beautiful reflections of Mt. Aoraki, Mt. Cook and Mt. Tasman, New Zealand’s highest peaks. Enjoy a veg Western dinner. Overnight at Franz Joseph Hotel in Franz Joseph.

Day 17 - After breakfast check out of Franz Joseph we drive to the spectacular lakeside resort town of Queenstown – the adventure capital of the world. You will be spell bound by the sheer natural beauty of this Alpine resort town, famous for its lakes, fjords, water sports and of course, Bungee Jumping. Enroute, we visit Arrowtown. Here you can leisurely browse through the shops for a wide range of New Zealand made merchandise. In the evening, check in to your hotel. Enjoy dinner at an Indian restaurant. Overnight at Novotel Garden in Queenstown.

Day 18 - After a buffet breakfast, we proceed on a full-day trip to Milford Sound through the lush beech forests of Eglington Valley. We pass through Homer Tunnel and arrive at Milford Sound. Here we board our enchanting cruise (weather permitting) and enjoy the fjordland scenery of cascading waterfalls and lush green rain forest, clinging the mountains. The majestic presence of the magnificent Mitre Peak will leave you spellbound. With luck, you will see dolphins and penguins. Later, we drive back to Queenstown. Enjoy dinner at an Indian restaurant. Overnight at Hotel Novotel Garden in Queenstown.

Day 19 - After breakfast the day is free to enjoy the activities of Queenstown on your own. For the adventure lovers, there’s bungee jumping, lake cruises, Jet boating, white water rafting and more. For the fun lovers, there are fabulous restaurants, nightspots and excellent shopping centers. Enjoy dinner at an Indian restaurant. Overnight at Novotel Garden in Queenstown.

Day 20 - After breakfast, we proceed to the airport to take our flight to Rotorua – the land of Thermal Reserve. Our local representative will be waiting outside the airport to welcome you and to take you to Agrodome followed by a visit to Paradise Springs. At Agrodome, learn about the different breeds of New Zealand sheep. Watch a presentation on sheep shearing. Visit Paradise Valley Springs – an award winning Trout and Wildlife Park, set in a natural valley amongst native New Zealand bush. It has its own natural freshwater spring, touch and taste pure New Zealand spring water straight from the natural Spring! Later, we visit the Te Puia Thermal Reserve, world famous for the ‘healing waters’ of its thermal spas. Here the molten heat of the earth surfaces in boiling mud pools and steaming geysers. We then proceed to a Maori Village. Meet the colourful Maori people and learn about the culture. See master craftsmen at work in the Arts and Crafts Institute. See the famous New Zealand wooden artifacts being carved. Enjoy dinner at an Indian restaurant. Overnight at Millennium Hotel in Rotorua.

Day 21 - After breakfast we have a day trip to Lake Taupo to see the Huka Falls. Enroute we also see a view of Wairakei Power Station, bungee jump site, honey hives. Today evening we have a Western dinner. Overnight at Millennium Hotel in Rotorua.

Day 22 - After breakfast, we proceed to Auckland via Waitomo caves. Our scenic drive takes you to the famous Waitomo Glow Worm Caves. Take a boat ride on the underground river and visit the world-renowned Glow Worm Grotto. As your boat glides through the darkness, thousands of tiny glowworms light up the cave to give you an unforgettable experience. The delicate incandescence of thousands of tiny glowworms is a magical sight. Later, we proceed to Auckland – The City of Sails. You will love the port city of Auckland with colorful yachts decorating its harbour and huge shopping malls. Check in your hotel and relax. Enjoy dinner at an Indian restaurant. Overnight at Sky City Hotel in Auckland.

Day 23 - After breakfast, we take you on a city tour of Auckland. See the Harbour Bridge and the War Memorial Museum. We also take you to the top of Sky Tower for a breathtaking view of Auckland. Later explore this commercial and financial capital of New Zealand. Auckland is a blend of landscape, glistening harbours, modern city environment, outstanding food, wine and shopping with an unbelievable lifestyle ranked amongst the best in the world. Shop at the various shopping malls located within walking distance from your hotel. You can also visit the many restaurants located at the North of this city. Enjoy dinner at an Indian restaurant. Overnight at Sky City Hotel or similar in Auckland.

Day 24 - After breakfast, the morning is free for you to relax at the hotel. Later drive to airport for your flight to Singapore. Arrive into Singapore and transfer to your hotel. Dinner on flight. Overnight at Hotel Novotel Clarke Quay in Singapore.

Day 25 - After breakfast the morning is free for you to relax at the hotel. In the afternoon we proceed on a city tour, an exciting experience of the metropolis of Singapore. See 'The Stamford' – one of the tallest hotel in the world, Parliament House and City Hall. Visit Mount Faber for a splendid view of the harbour and the city of Singapore. We drive through Orchard Road and take a photo-stop at The Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay, Singapore's pride from the waterfront, enjoy the sight of Merlion – Singapore's famous symbol and the city's business district. Visit Chinatown – an opportunity to buy souvenirs at bargain prices. Later we proceed to the airport for your flight back home.

Vegetarian meals are available with all our tour packages

*Please note that prices are per person based on based on group of 17-21 (price varies according to group size). Pricing is subject to availability and change. Terms and conditions apply.

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