Highlights of New Zealand, Australia and Fiji Itinerary

Welcome to the “City of Sails”! Relax and enjoy the vibrant waterfront, discover the city’s dining precincts, or enjoy optional experiences such as the Sky Tower, or a harbour cruise.

Inclusions at a glance:

• Private airport transfer
• Explore at your leisure
• 1 night in Auckland

Make it yours:
Take in panoramic views from the Sky Tower and enjoy a unique dining experience at the Orbit 360° restaurant as the city lights come to life.

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Collect your rental vehicle and journey through the lush Waikato countryside to Rotorua, making a stop at Agrodome for a farm experience showcasing New Zealand’s rural heritage. Tonight, enjoy an authentic Māori cultural performance and traditional hāngī feast.

Inclusions at a glance:

• Traditional hāngī dinner
• Agrodome Farm show and tour experience
• Māori cultural experience
• 2 nights in Rotorua

Approximate Distance: 230 km | 143 miles  Total Driving Time: 3 hours

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Venture into ancient native forest on an unforgettable guided eco-adventure. Walk high above the forest floor across suspended bridges, platforms, and zip lines, taking in breathtaking views of untouched wilderness and rich birdlife

Inclusions at a glance:

• Canopy zipline adventure
• Explore at your leisure

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End your day with a restorative mud spa treatment, soaking in healing geothermal mud and sulphur-rich mineral waters, leaving your body and soul revitalized.

Ready to make the journey yours? Enquire online or speak with a Travel Designer to personalise your perfect New Zealand escape.

Return your rental vehicle and fly to Christchurch, the “Garden City”, known for its parks, gardens, and vibrant city regeneration. On arrival, collect your rental vehicle, then settle in and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure, exploring botanical gardens, or discovering the city’s cafés and cultural precincts.

Inclusions at a glance:

• Domestic flight to Christchurch
• Rental vehicle collection
• 1 night in Christchurch

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If time allows, add a heritage tram pass to explore the city’s historic buildings and gardens without having to worry about parking.

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Travel through the Canterbury Plains enjoying sweeping alpine views and the turquoise waters of Lake Tekapo, to UNESCO World Heritage site, Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park. This evening, enjoy some of the clearest stargazing skies in the Southern hemisphere.

Inclusions at a glance:

• Scenic alpine drive

• Church of the Good Shepherd & Lake Tekapo

• Dark Sky Reserve Stargazing Experience

• 2 nights in Aoraki / Mount Cook

Approximate Distance: 330 km | 205 miles  Total Driving Time: 4 hours 30 mins

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Today you will visit the Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre and learn about New Zealand’s most famous explorer through engaging exhibits and insights into his achievements. Enjoy the rest of your day exploring alpine walking tracks or simply relax with a warm cup of coffee and take in the breathtaking scenery.

Inclusions at a glance:

• Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre admission
• Explore at your leisure

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Experience Sir Edmund Hillary’s feats for yourself, with a flight offering an up-close view of the mountain he conquered and the surrounding alpine landscape.

Travel through dramatic alpine landscapes to Queenstown, the adventure capital of New Zealand. Pass through rugged mountain ranges, river valleys, and scenic lookouts before arriving in this vibrant lakeside town.

Inclusions at a glance:

• Scenic Lindis Pass
• Explore at your leisure
• 3 nights in Queenstown

Approximate Distance: 255 km | 159 miles  Total Driving Time: 3 hours 30 mins

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Experience one of New Zealand’s most iconic natural wonders on a full-day small group journey through Fiordland National Park. Travel through dramatic alpine scenery before cruising Milford Sound beneath towering cliffs, waterfalls, and rainforest-covered peaks.

Inclusions at a glance:

• Lunch
• Guided coach tour
• Milford Sound cruise
• Fur seal and Fiordland crested penguin spotting opportunities

Step aboard a historic steamship and cruise across Lake Wakatipu to a traditional high-country station, where you’ll experience rural New Zealand with farm demonstrations, scenic lake views, and a relaxing afternoon tea.

Inclusions at a glance:

• Morning or afternoon tea

• TSS Earnslaw vintage steamboat cruise 

• Walter Peak farm visit

Travel through stunning alpine landscapes to Wānaka, known for its lakeside beauty and relaxed atmosphere. Enjoy a guided island nature walk and discover rare native wildlife in a pristine environment surrounded by mountains and lake views.

Inclusions at a glance:

• Morning or afternoon tea
• Scenic Crown Range
• Lake Wānaka Cruise and guided Mou Waho Island nature walk
• Native tree planting and birdlife encounters
• 1 night in Wānaka

Approximate Distance: 70 km | 44 miles  Total Driving Time: 1 hour 15 mins

Journey along the wild West Coast through rainforest, rivers, and waterfalls en route to Franz Josef Glacier. This spectacular drive showcases some of New Zealand’s most dramatic and untouched landscapes.

Inclusions at a glance:

• Scenic Haast Pass
• Explore at your leisure
• 2 nights in Franz Josef 

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Explore the dramatic glacier environment where ancient ice meets lush rainforest, at your own pace. Choose from guided walks or scenic helicopter flights to experience the glacier from above.

Inclusions at a glance:

• Explore at your leisure

Make it yours:
Opt for a helicopter flight with a snow landing experience for an up-close encounter with the famous Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers.

Cross the Southern Alps through ever-changing alpine scenery en route to Christchurch, with scenic stopovers in Greymouth and Arthur’s Pass to take in waterfalls, native rainforest, and sweeping mountain views.

Inclusions at a glance:

• Scenic Arthurs Pass
• Greymouth stopover
• Explore at your leisure
• 1 night in Christchurch

Approximate Distance: 380 km | 236 miles  Total Driving Time: 5 hours 15 minutes

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Return your rental vehicle as you depart New Zealand today and fly to Melbourne, a vibrant city known for its laneways, culture, and food scene. Enjoy the rest of your day at leisure exploring the city at your own pace.

Inclusions at a glance:

• International flight to Melbourne
• Private airport transfer
• Explore at your leisure
• 2 nights in Melbourne
   

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Experience one of the world’s most scenic coastal drives on a guided small group tour along the Great Ocean Road. Visit dramatic cliffs, rainforest trails, and iconic landmarks including the Twelve Apostles, while spotting native wildlife along the way.

Inclusions at a glance:

• Morning tea
• Koala spotting
• Twelve Apostles & Loch Ard Gorge
• Guided tour of the Great Otway National Park rainforest

Fly to Australia’s Red Centre and arrive at Uluru, one of the world’s most iconic natural landmarks. In the evening, experience the magical Field of Light installation under the desert sky.

Inclusions at a glance:

• Private airport transfers
• Domestic flight to Uluru
• Field of Light exhibition experience
• 2 nights in Uluru 

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Discover the vast desert landscape from above on a scenic flight over Uluru and Kata Tjuta. Witness the scale and beauty of the Red Centre’s sacred landscapes from the air.

Inclusions at a glance:

• Scenic flight above Uluru & Kata Tjuta
• Explore at your leisure 

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Extend your flight and linger over the ancient desert landscape, absorbing the dramatic contrast of red earth, domed rock formations, and endless horizons that define Australia’s spiritual heart.

Fly to Sydney, Australia’s most iconic harbour city. Once settled in, enjoy a sunset harbour dinner cruise with views of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge.

Inclusions at a glance:

• Private airport transfers
• Domestic flight to Sydney
• Explore at your leisure
• 2 nights in Sydney

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Enjoy free time to discover Sydney at your own pace. Explore its harbour, beaches, and vibrant neighbourhoods, or choose from optional experiences such as scenic ferry rides, coastal walks, and world-class dining.

Inclusions at a glance:

• Explore at your leisure

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Make the most of your free day with a Taronga Zoo and Sydney Harbour Sightseeing Cruise pass – two of Sydney’s most iconic experiences in one!

Today marks the start of your island escape! Fly to Nadi and, upon arrival, transfer to the Coral Coast, where you can settle in and unwind over the coming days surrounded by swaying palm trees, turquoise waters, and warm Fijian hospitality.

Inclusions at a glance:

• Private airport transfers
• International flight to Nadi
• Explore at your leisure
• 3 nights on the Coral Coast

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Spend the day at leisure exploring Fiji’s Coral Coast. Enjoy snorkelling, diving, cultural village visits, waterfall tours, or simply relax on the beach in true island style.

Inclusions at a glance:

• Explore at your leisure

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Get up close to Fiji’s wildlife with a Kula Wild Adventure Park pass, exploring rainforest trails and meeting native animals along the way.

 

Another day to enjoy at leisure. Unwind by the beach, explore the Coral Coast’s scenic surroundings, or immerse yourself in Fiji’s rich culture and outdoor adventures.

Inclusions at a glance:

• Explore at your leisure

Vinaka Vakalevu! Transfer to Nadi International Airport for your onward journey, taking with you unforgettable memories of New Zealand’s snow-capped mountains and stunning fiords, Australia’s unique wildlife and iconic natural wonders, and Fiji’s turquoise waters and warm island hospitality.

Inclusions at a glance:

• Private airport transfer

Inspired by what you’ve seen? Let’s create a multi-country journey that’s uniquely yours.

Speak with a Travel Designer to start planning your personalised escape.