Melbourne to Auckland Tours
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Journey from Melbourne's Victorian architecture through Cairns and Sydney, before flying to New Zealand's Queenstown and ending in Auckland. Experience 7 major cities including cultural Rotorua, with all domestic flights included between destinations.
Duration 15 days Destinations Melbourne, Cairns, Great Barrier Reef, Sydney, Queenstown, Auckland, Rotorua Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Trafalgar From $11,020
10% Off- NZ$9,918+$3,345 upfront costsYou save $1,102
Duration 15 days Destinations Melbourne, Cairns, Great Barrier Reef, Sydney, Queenstown, Bondi, Auckland Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator AAT Kings From $11,515
10% Off- NZ$10,364+$3,345 upfront costsYou save $1,151
Duration 15 days Destinations Melbourne, Cairns, Great Barrier Reef, Sydney, Queenstown, Auckland, Rotorua Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator AAT Kings From
10% Off- NZ$11,220+$3,495 upfront costs
The grand 28-day tour sets off from Melbourne with city tours and high tea, winding through 18 cities including Adelaide, Darwin, and Sydney. The route continues to New Zealand's Christchurch, Queenstown, and Rotorua, culminating in Auckland with a farewell dinner atop Sky Tower, showcasing the finest of both nations.
Duration 28 days Destinations Melbourne, Hobart, Adelaide, Kangaroo Island, Alice Springs, Uluru, Darwin, Kakadu National Park, Cairns, Great Barrier ReefSee all destinations Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Globus From
10% Off- NZ$22,832+$4,627 upfront costs
Your Australian odyssey launches from Melbourne's Fitzroy Gardens and Eureka Tower, taking in iconic sites like the Great Ocean Road and Sydney's Bondi Beach. The path leads to New Zealand's South Island at Christchurch, south to Milford Sound, then northward through Wellington, finishing with a Sky Tower farewell dinner in Auckland.
Duration 25 days Destinations Melbourne, Great Ocean Road, Phillip Island, Cairns, Great Barrier Reef, Uluru, Alice Springs, Sydney, Christchurch, DunedinSee all destinations Age Range Ages 18+ Operated in Only: German Operator SKR Reisen From
10% Off- NZ$23,942Incl: Return flight (Frankfurt Intl Airport)
What our customers ask about Melbourne to Auckland Tours
What would be an example itinerary between Melbourne and Auckland?
A common 15-day route begins with exploring Melbourne's art-filled laneways and coffee culture. Travelers then fly to Cairns to snorkel the Great Barrier Reef and walk through ancient rainforests. The journey continues with 3 days in Sydney where travelers can walk across the Harbour Bridge and see performances at the Opera House. In New Zealand the route includes 3 days in Queenstown for hiking and boat tours followed by time in Rotorua to learn about Maori traditions before reaching Auckland. One TourRadar traveler described "The itinerary was perfectly balanced between major cities and natural wonders with enough time in each place to really experience the local culture."
What are the most common destinations visited between Melbourne and Auckland?
Key stops along Melbourne to Auckland routes focus on iconic locations in both countries. In Australia travelers visit Cairns to explore the Great Barrier Reef Sydney for its famous harbor landmarks and Melbourne's cultural districts. New Zealand highlights include Queenstown known for outdoor activities and Rotorua's geothermal areas and Maori heritage sites like Te Puia. These routes blend city experiences with natural attractions. As one TourRadar traveler mentioned "The variety between city experiences and natural wonders was perfect - from Melbourne's laneways to snorkeling the Great Barrier Reef."
What is the average distance covered on a Melbourne to Auckland tour?
The full journey spans roughly 4500 kilometers (2800 miles) when including all connecting flights. The direct distance between Melbourne and Auckland makes up 2500 kilometers while side trips add significant mileage. For example reaching Cairns requires traveling 2300 kilometers north from Melbourne while Sydney sits 880 kilometers away. Tour operators use domestic flights to cover these distances efficiently. One TourRadar traveler noted "The internal flights made covering such vast distances comfortable and efficient giving us more time to actually enjoy each destination."
What is the average tour length for trips from Melbourne to Auckland?
Most travelers spend between 15 to 28 days on this cross-continental journey with 15 days being the standard length. The schedule allows time to see highlights in both countries starting at Melbourne spots like Federation Square and the Arts Centre. Travelers then explore major Australian cities and the Great Barrier Reef before crossing to New Zealand's adventure capital Queenstown and finishing in Auckland. Speaking from The General Assembly pub in Melbourne one TourRadar traveler noted "Great starting point to meet fellow travelers and begin our adventure down under."