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Best of Australia and New Zealand

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Best of Australia and New Zealand Highlights

Soak in the breathtaking panoramic views from the Sydney Tower Observation deck.
Take a guided tour of the iconic Sydney Opera House.
Taking the Sydney Showboat Dinner Cruise.
Encounter the fascinating marine creatures at the Sydney Sea Life Aquarium.
Marvel at the stunning Sydney Harbour Bridge.

Best of Australia and New Zealand Overview

Encompassed by the South Pacific Ocean and the Indian Ocean, Australia happens to be the world’s sixth largest country. This island of Australia is separated from New Zealand by the Tasman Sea, while the Coral Sea separates it from Queensland. The “Land of Kangaroos” is separated from Asia by Timor Seas and Arafura. Australia is known popularly for its bewildering natural sceneries, bountiful wildlife, fascinating party culture, pristine beaches, and thrilling water activities.

The top attractions in Australia that can be explored with the Australia New Zealand tour package from India include Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Phillip Island, Cairns, and the Great Barrier Reef. While the southern part of the country enjoys arid to semi-arid climate, the northern part experiences a tropical climate. The most ideal time for visiting Australia is during the months of September to November & March to May, when the weather is neither too cold nor too hot.

Lying in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, the island nation of New Zealand has two primary landmasses - the South and the North Islands. Spread across an area of around 268,021 sq. km, New Zealand is known popularly for its rugged mountain ranges, gorgeous coves, pristine lakes, sun-kissed beaches, breathtaking fjords, dense rainforests, snow-clad peaks, fiery volcanoes, and stunning glaciers. The dramatic topography of New Zealand has made the country a paradise for adventure sports, including mountain biking, bungee jumping, hiking, heli-skiing, white water rafting, skydiving, and jet boating.

The top attractions in New Zealand that can be explored with the Australia and New Zealand tour package from India include Auckland, Rotorua, Queenstown, and Christchurch. Rotorua is one of the largest geothermal areas of the world, while Auckland is home to one of the world’s biggest marinas. The boisterous Queenstown Waterfront Area and the historic gold mining town of Arrow pose to be the prime attractions of Queenstown. Christchurch is known for being home to the highest mountain and the second largest lake of New Zealand.

About the Australia and New Zealand Tour Packages from India

As per your Australia New Zealand tour package from India, your tour will start from Sydney, the largest city of Australia.
On the first evening of your tour, you will enjoy the panoramic views of Circular Quay and the Sydney Harbour Bridge from the majestic Sydney Tower Observation deck.
On the second day, you will take a city sightseeing tour of Sydney and explore top attractions including the Sydney Opera House, the Sydney Harbour Bridge, the Sydney Sea Life Aquarium, The Rocks, and Bondi Beach. You will end this day, taking the Sydney Showboat Dinner Cruise.
The following day will take you to Brisbane, where you will visit South Bank Waterfront and Town Hall. Later on this day, you will move to Gold Coast.
The fourth day of the Australia and New Zealand tour package from India is reserved for exploring the prime attractions in Gold Coast including Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, Warner Bros. Movie World, Cavill Avenue, and Surfers Paradise Beachfront area.
The next day will see you proceeding to Cairns, where you will explore Kuranda Rainforest, take the SkyRail Rainforest Cableway, and visit Aboriginal Cultural Park.
On the sixth day, you will take a catamaran and explore the Great Barrier Reef. Later on this day, you will move to Melbourne.
The seventh day will be spent exploring the attractions of Melbourne city, including the Parliament House, Fitzroy Garden, the Town Hall, and St. Patrick Cathedral. Later, you will also go to enjoy the Penguin Parade on Phillip Island.
On the following day, you will leave for Auckland, reaching where you will visit Harbour Bridge, the Westhaven Marina, Queen Street, the Auckland Sky Tower Observation Deck, and the Auckland Waterfront.
The ninth day is reserved for a full day excursion to Rotorua, where you will visit the Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve and watch the Maori show and the Sheep Shearing Show.
On the tenth day, you will proceed to Queenstown, where you will experience multiple puzzles at Puzzling World.
You will spend the following day in Queenstown, exploring Arrow Town, taking a skyline gondola ride to Bob Peak, and unwinding at the Queenstown Waterfront Area.
On the twelfth day, you will move to Christchurch, visiting Lake Tekapo enroute.
You will depart on the following day with happy memories of your island holiday.
All transfers within Australia and New Zealand are included in the package.

Best of Australia and New Zealand Itinerary

As per your Australia New Zealand tour package from India, today you will arrive in Sydney, the largest city of Australia.
Once you reach Sydney Airport, our local representative will meet and transfer you to your pre-booked hotel in the city.
Check-in, freshen up, and relax for some time in your hotel room.
Later, head out to pay a visit to the magnificent Sydney Tower Observation deck, which will offer you 360 degree panoramic views of the top landmarks of the city, including Circular Quay and the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
In the evening, return to your hotel for a good night’s sleep.

Wake up to a lovely morning in Sydney and freshen up.
Enjoy a lavish breakfast in your hotel and get ready to explore this flamboyant city.
Start your day’s activity by paying a visit to the Sydney Opera House, a UNESCO world heritage site and one of the most iconic landmarks of the world. Here, you will take a guided tour of the Opera House and its 300 corridors.
Later, visit the Sydney Harbour Bridge - a national heritage of Australia and one of the widest bridges of the world, Bondi Beach - a beautiful beach famous for its dramatic seascape, and The Rocks - an open-air street market.
Next, head to Darling Harbour - one of Sydney’s largest recreational hubs - where you will pay a visit to the Sydney Sea Life Aquarium and explore umpteen varieties of Australian marine creatures.
Later, in the evening, you will take the Sydney Showboat Dinner Cruise.
Cruising across the serene waters, you will soak in the views of the Harbour Bridge and the panoramic skyline.
You will enjoy a sumptuous dinner on the cruise, watching the impressive live Cabaret Show.
Later, you will return to your hotel for a peaceful overnight stay.

Freshen up and take a fulfilling breakfast at your hotel.
As your Australia New Zealand tour package from India has it, today you will board your flight from Sydney Airport and fly to your next destination, Brisbane, the capital city of Queensland.
Once you arrive in Brisbane, you will take a brief sightseeing tour of the city and explore the South Bank Waterfront - the recreational, social, and cultural hub of the city and the Town Hall - flaunts an Italian Renaissance style architectural design.
As you move through the city, you can also witness the amazing graffiti spots and vibrant urban street arts of Brisbane.
Later, on this day, you will proceed on your journey to Gold Coast, which is known popularly for its theme parks, surfing beaches, rainforests, and nightlife culture.
Your overnight stay will be a pre-booked hotel in Gold Coast.

Wake up to a fresh morning and treat yourself to a toothsome breakfast at your hotel.
As per your Australia and New Zealand tour package from India, you will spend this day exploring the hippy Gold Coast.
You will start your day’s activity exploring the breathtaking Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, sheltering the largest population of Australian wildlife in the entire world.
Later, you will visit Warner Bros, where you can watch ‘The Lego movie 4D experience’ show and enjoy thrilling rides including Green Lantern Roller Coaster, Batwing Spaceshot, Superman Escape, and Wild West Falls.
In the evening, you can take a leisure stroll around Surfers Paradise Beachfront and enjoy shopping at Cavill Avenue.
Later, you will get back to your hotel for an undisturbed overnight stay.

Freshen up, enjoy a delicious breakfast at your hotel, and check out.
According to your Australia New Zealand tour package from India, today you will take your flight from the Gold Coast Airport and fly to Cairns, the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef.
Once you arrive in Cairns, you will visit the breathtaking Kuranda Rainforest, which is the oldest living tropical rainforest of the world.
You will take a scenic ride in the 7.5 kilometers long SkyRail Rainforest Cableway, above the cascading waterfalls, rugged forested mountains, and stunning gorges of the Barron Gorge National Park.
Later, in the evening, you will pay a visit to the Aboriginal Cultural Park, where you will watch the brilliant live Aboriginal dance performances and learn the techniques of throwing a Boomerang.
Your overnight stay will be at your pre-booked hotel in Cairns.

Freshen up, pamper your taste buds with a hearty breakfast, and get ready for the day’s activity.
As your Australia New Zealand tour package from India has it, today you will enjoy a full day fun-filled excursion to The Great Barrier Reef, known for its 2300 kilometers long coral reef system, sheltering numerous reefs and hard and soft coral-made islands.
You will take a Semi-Submersible or a Glass bottom boat to one of the many islands of the Great Barrier Reef and explore the host of colourful marine creatures.
If you are adventurous enough, you can also indulge in some adrenaline-pumping water activities, including snorkeling and scuba diving.
Later, on this day, you will take your flight and proceed to your next destination, Melbourne, which is the cultural capital of Australia.
Your overnight stay will be at a pre-booked hotel in Melbourne city.

Wake up fresh to a new morning and enjoy a good breakfast at your hotel.
As your Australia and New Zealand tour package from India has it, you will spend the first half of this day exploring the important attractions of Melbourne.
You will enjoy visiting the prime landmarks of the city, including the Parliament House, Fitzroy Garden - a famous Victorian style garden packed with fountains, trees, sculptures, pavilions, and an ornamental lake, the Town Hall, and St. Patrick Cathedral.
Later, in the evening, you will head to Phillip Island, a pristine island sheltering Fairy Penguins.
Once you arrive, you will watch the iconic Penguin Parade, where numerous Fairy Penguins are seen marching towards their burrows up the Summerland Beach.
Later, you will return to Melbourne for a relaxed overnight stay at your hotel.

After taking a luscious breakfast at your hotel, check-out, and head to the Melbourne Airport, from where you will take your flight to Auckland, your next destination.
Once you reach Auckland, you will take a sightseeing tour of the city and explore the top places of interest including the Westhaven Marina - one of the world’s biggest marinas, the Harbour Bridge - a stunning eight-lane motorway bridge running over the Waitemata Harbour, Queen Street - a paradise for the shoppaholics, and the Auckland Waterfront.
Later, in the evening, pay a visit to the Southern Hemisphere’s tallest freestanding structure, the Auckland Sky Tower Observatory Deck that offers mesmerizing city views.
Your overnight stay will be at a pre-booked hotel in Auckland.

Take a sumptuous breakfast at your hotel and get ready for your full day excursion to Rotorua, which is famous for its Maori culture, shooting geysers, and natural hot water springs.
Once you reach Rotorua, you will pay a visit to the Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve - a geothermal site in the Taupo Volcanic Zone sheltering 7 active geysers and over 450 hot spring pools and watch the impressive traditional Maori show.
Later, you will spend some time at Agrodome watching the Sheep Shearing Show.
In the evening, you will return to Auckland for an overnight stay at your hotel.

Take a sumptuous breakfast at your hotel and get ready for a full day’s activity in Queenstown.
You will spend time taking a leisure walk around ArrowTown - an ancient gold mining town and paying a visit to the bungee jumping site on Kawarau River.
Later, you will take a skyline gondola ride to Bob Peak, from where you can enjoy breathtaking views of Queenstown.
The evening will be spent lazing around in the Queenstown Waterfront Area.
Your overnight stay will be at your hotel in Queenstown.

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Australia New Zealand Tour Package from India

13 Days, 12 Nights

USD 4,856.8

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19 Feb, 2023

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Mukesh Abbott

"I had an amazing time with Thrillophilia's Australia and New Zealand tour package. The Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge were so stunning, and Warner Bros was so much fun with its exciting rides and movie magic. The Auckland Sky Tower Observatory Deck had breathtaking views. I am grateful for Thrillophilia for planning a fantastic trip that was a perfect blend of excitement and wonder in these incredible places!"

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Sydney Top Attractions

Sydney Opera House

The Sydney Opera House is a topmost favorite spot that tourists look forward to visiting during their Sydney trip. Located on the east of the Sydney Harbour Bridge (Port Jackson), New South Wales, Australia, the Opera House was even designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2007 and it is one of the finest places to visit in Sydney.

Sydney Harbour Bridge

The grand and beautiful Sydney Harbour Bridge has become an architectural symbol that is instinctively a signifier of not only Sydney but also Australia. It has been a quintessential icon of Sydney and an important part of the city’s landscape since 1932 and it is one of the finest places to visit in Sydney.

The Rocks

Cobblestoned laneways, earliest pubs, upscale restaurants, bustling markets and cosy cafes- all these make a perfect setting for the historic precinct of The Rocks at Sydney. Nestled on the edge of the spectacular Sydney Harbour, The Rocks is one of the most sought after places to visit in Sydney offering a wide range of accommodations, attractions and natural gems to marvel at.

Circular Quay

Referred as a gateway to the wonderful experiences one can revel in at Sydney Harbour, Circular Quay inevitably becomes a must visit tourist spot in the whole of Australia. Bordered by the Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Sydney Opera House in Sydney Cove, Circular Quay is located in the historic side of Sydney, at the foot of Central Business district and it is one of the finest places to visit in Sydney.It is a convenient access point that allows tourists to discover the many natural harbours the city is blessed with. And acts as the main junction for ferry and cruise departures with a ship leaving almost every minute. From here, tourists can also board buses and trains that run in regular frequencies to iconic tourist destinations; such as bus 333 that goes to Bondi beach.Walking along the shores of Circular Quay, visitors can witness spectacular views that lead up to several attractions. Walsh Bay, the world’s largest steel arch bridge, Barangaroo Reserve and the Barangaroo precinct are a few to name. Being a centre point, Circular Quay also becomes the starting point of many tours - guided walks, special food cruise tours, tall ship tours, and several others. The area is surrounded by some of the most renowned restaurants like Aria Sydney, Quay, and Bennelong and also by rooftop cafes which offer beautiful harbour views. It also houses the Gateway food court which comprises 25 varieties of fast dining options. Therefore, leaving no scope for disappointment amongst foodies. Moreover, for tourists who would like to go the local way - Opera Bar and Bulletin Place are the top picks!

Royal Botanic Gardens

If you are someone deeply interested in botany then you must not skip the Royal botanical gardens in Sydney. The place was opened in 1816 which makes it one of the oldest scientific institution not only in Australia but in the whole world and it is one of the finest places to visit in Sydney. Location: The Royal botanical garden is located in the Mrs. Macquarie's road in Sydney and the place is quite accessible from most of the major locations in the city. Highlights: It is one of the major botanical gardens located in the heart of Sydney where you will find plants of a wide variety of species. Price: The entry is free to all which makes more people come here and explore the place. Best time to visit: The botanical garden is open from 9 in the morning to 5:30 in the evening so you need to visit the place during these times to be able to see plants that are on the display.

Darling Harbour

Darling Harbor, located close to the Sydney City Centre has developed as the most popular Sydney tourist places. Stretching from Cockle Bay and Kings Street to Pyrmont, it has innumerable attractions to offer to the tourists. As a result of being Sydney's commercial port once, Darling Harbor has seen a thorough intermingling of various cultures that are best exhibited through its tourist spots.

Queen Victoria Building

One of the grandest structures housed on mainland Australia, the Queen Victoria Building is a magnificent shopping plaza sprawling across the length of an entire block. The beautiful Romanesque structure was built in the year 1898, and its elaborate design was specifically planned in order to employ a large number of workmen for its construction, in a time when Australia was going through recession and it is one of the best Sydney tourist places. The Building was named thus to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of the long reigning monarch. The glorious structure is characterized by its beautiful stained-glass panels, its magnificent domes, pillars and arches. The building premises also houses a number of architectural wonders, such as the bronze statue of Queen Victoria and other similar sculptures. The grand shopping plaza houses more than a hundred different shops, including retail stores, galleries and diners. Queen Victoria Building is especially well known for its dining options, offering more than 20 cafes and restaurants for grabs. Among its many dining options stands out the Tea Room, a heritage diner built in the concert hall once housed here. There are several charming exhibitions scattered across the Queen Victoria Building premises. Along with the portraits of the eponymous Queen, the building also houses a secret sealed letter by the Queen, a Town Hall Palace, a Royal Wishing Well and two magnanimous clock structures.

Bondi Beach

The iconic stretch of the fine white sand along Bondi makes Bondi Beach one of Australia’s most popular beach destinations. The sand that glistens in the sun and the curling waves make it a paradise for surfers and deep-sea swimmers. The beach is framed with a beautiful sandstone peninsula that is popular and it is one of the finest places to visit in Sydney and locals for walking, whale watching, and golfing. The splendid Bondi Beach is not only flooded by foreigners, but also by the hardy locals who love to swim in the ocean pool all year round. The beach also has ample public showers to wash away the salty water after a great swim in the sea. Just grab some finger-licking fish and chips from the Campbell Parade and enjoy them as you gulp on some cocktails while getting tanned under the sun. The easy-going beach culture of Australia has always attracted travellers making Bondi Beach a buzzing place from dawn to dusk. It is not just for the water babies and beach lovers but eating out at one of the award-winning restaurants at Bondi is one of the much-admired attractions. Lively cafes and bars surround the beautiful Bondi Beach offering some amazing dining options that overlook the milky white coastline. The promenade around the beach is flooded with shops having fashionable beachwear and places to stay ranging from hostels to trendy apartments. The scenic beach bustling with surfers during the day turns into a sparkling picture as the sun sets, making it the best place to cool off and enjoy some drinks.