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Best of Australia and New Zealand 18 Days Group Tour

18 days
From Cairns to Christchurch
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27 traveler reviews
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 30
Ages 8+
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Highlights

  • Explore Cairns, gateway to the Great Barrier Reef
  • Swim in Mossman Gorge and cruise Daintree River
  • Dive into the Great Barrier Reef's vibrant marine life
  • Enjoy Sydney's iconic sights and harbor cruise
  • Experience Maori culture and geothermal wonders in Rotorua

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 CAIRNS
  2. Day 2 CAPE TRIBULATION - DAINTREE TOUR
  3. Day 3 GREAT BARRIER REEF
  4. Day 4 SYDNEY
  5. Day 5 SYDNEY TOUR - HARBOUR CRUISE
  6. Day 6 BLUE MOUNTAINS
  7. Day 7 SYDNEY
  8. Day 8 SYDNEY - AUCKLAND
  9. Day 9 GLOWWORM CAVES - HOBBITON
  10. Day 10 MITAI MAORI VILLAGE
  11. Day 11 CHRISTCHURCH
  12. Day 12 CHRISTCHURCH - QUEENSTOWN
  13. Day 13 QUEENSTOWN
  14. Day 14 MILFORD SOUND NATURE CRUISE
  15. Day 15 FRANZ JOSEF GLACIER
  16. Day 16 TRANZALPINE SCENIC TRAIN
  17. Day 17 CHRISTCHURCH
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Age Range

18 to 90 years old

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  • Edith
    · April 17th, 2025
    Excellent service and very responsible
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  • Holly
    · November 25th, 2024
    Fabulous experience! All tours and accommodations were amazing. I look forward to traveling with Tour Radar again!
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    Arthur

    Asked on April 11th, 2023

    We are still looking for a trip. The accommodations for the Best of Australia and New Zealan tour did not seem to be on par with the hotels listed in the PDF for the Contrasts of Australia and New Zealand tour. Are the hotels for that tour listed in the PDF accurate, of have they changed?

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    • Bucket List Group Travel LLCOperatorWritten April 2023

      The hotels listed below are what we use on this tour, it is based on the activities planned as per the itinerary and the closest pickup from the hotel location. Australia hotels: - Shangri La (Cairns) - Ibis Darling Harbor (Sydney). New Zealand hotels: - Hotel Grand Chancellor Auckland City - Sudima Lake Rotorua - Hotel Ibis Christchurch - Blue Peaks Lodge - Punga Grove Motel & Suites

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      Arthur

      TravelerWritten June 2023

      For the Best of Australia and New Zealand Tour I read that if there are not enough bookings it can be canceled. We are interested in Oct 3 2023. Are there any bookings currently? At what point would the trip be canceled if the minimum number of people is not met?

    • Bucket List Group Travel LLCOperatorWritten June 2023

      We can run this tour as we need a minimum of 2 members, you guys are already 3 travelers so we are good with that. Note: hotel rooms are twin sharing so one of the traveler will have to book as single occupancy.

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      Arthur

      TravelerWritten June 2023

      When booking 3 people it looks like there is an option to choose three in the twin room. What are the bed configurations in the rooms, is it possible to have three people in a room? Or is that just under the assumption that the third person will room with another traveller in the group?

    • Bucket List Group Travel LLCOperatorWritten June 2023

      Unfortunately we do not have a option of 3 person in one room. This willbe a private self guided tour as we do not have any booking as per your travel date. All the day activities willbe guided and shared transportation.

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    Cassandra

    Asked on March 23rd, 2023

    What are the hotels that we would stay in on the Best of Australia and New Zealand 18 day tour?

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    • Bucket List Group Travel LLCOperatorWritten March 2023

      Hotels on this tour (subject to availability): Australia hotels: Shangri La (Cairns), Ibis Darling Harbor (Sydney). New Zealand hotels: Hotel Grand Chancellor Auckland City, Sudima Lake Rotorua, Hotel Ibis Christchurch, Blue Peaks Lodge, Punga Grove Motel & Suites

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    Russell

    Asked on August 10th, 2022

    Would like to know if you require any Covid-19 vaccination, what proof would you require? If flight issues occurred the last minute of the trip, would there be a refund or alternatives? In case a new variant shut down the world again, and the tour had to be cancelled, would you refund? Regarding extras, can they pay online through the booking conversation page? Is this a guaranteed departure?

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    • Bucket List Group Travel LLCOperatorWritten August 2022

      No proof of vaccination or covid test is required for travel to Australia for the US citizen. You may arrive a day early in case of any flight delay as we do not offer any refund. If the tour gets canceled from our end then we offer a refund or a credit based on our local guides and vendors cancellation policy. For any extra you can pay directly with us, will share the payment link. We need a minimum number of 6 members for the tour, the trip is filling up, once we have the minimum number the trip will be confirmed, you can signup and if the trip gets canceled you will receive a full refund.

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  • Vaccines
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    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an infected area for Australia. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Australia. Ideally 1 month before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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    • For any tour departing before October 6th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after October 6th, 2025, a minimum payment of 30% is required to confirm your booking with Bucket List Group Travel LLC. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 65 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Bucket List Group Travel LLC will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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