Overview

Australia is a unique and diverse country located in the Southern Hemisphere, surrounded by the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It's both a continent and a country, known for its vast landscapes, unique wildlife, and rich cultural heritage.

New Zealand is an island nation located in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. It's renowned for its stunning landscapes, unique wildlife, and vibrant culture.

Itinerary

Day 1

Melbourne

Welcome to Melbourne! Australia's Mecca of all things trendy and tasty, Melbourne offers up exquisite dining, exhilarating sport and abundant opportunities to experience art. Upon your arrival into Melbourne Airport, you will be transferred to the hotel. Check-in at hotel as per standard time. Overnight stay in Melbourne.

Day 2

Melbourne city tour + MCG Tour

After breakfast, Visit such wonders as Federation Square, the MCG and our world-famous sports precinct, St Patrick's Cathedral, Albert Park Lake (Formula 1) and over to St Kilda Beach. You can even take a stroll in the gardens and visit St Patrick's Cathedral when permitted. Visit world famous Albert Park, home of the Formula One, Australian Grand Prix as well as the inner-city sports precinct, home to the famous MCG and Melbourne Park where the Australian Tennis Open takes place. Overnight stay in Melbourne.

Day 3

Great Ocean Road

After breakfast, experience majestic coastal drive in style with your small group and enjoy time to relax and fully appreciate the wonders of this world-famous touring route. Immerse yourself in breathtaking scenery as you navigate this famous coastal drive, featuring pristine beaches and majestic limestone cliffs. With every twist and turn, you'll be treated to amazing views and insights from your knowledgeable tour guide, who will illuminate the wonders of the ancient rainforest and the rich natural habitats around you. Keep your eyes peeled for koalas and enjoy breathtaking photo stops along the way! Discover the dramatic coastline, charming seaside coastal towns such as Apollo Bay and explore one of our personal favorites; the Loch Arc Gorge. A truly unique day out, capped off by a visit to the ancient rock formations of the Twelve Apostles and Loch Arc Gorge. Finally, we will transfer you back to the comfort of your hotel in Melbourne. Overnight stay in Melbourne.

Day 4

Melbourne to Sydney

Today we depart for Sydney, the largest city in Australia and the cosmopolitan city of New South Wales. Upon arrival, transfer to hotel check in. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay in Sydney.

Day 5

Sydney - City Tour: Entry to Sydney Tower Eye

Today proceed for a city tour of Sydney. Visit the famous landmarks - Opera house, Woolloomooloo Bay, Macquarie Place Park, Central Station, Harbor Bridge & Sydney Tower Eye. Later, visit Bondi beach and by evening return back to your hotel. Overnight stay in Sydney.

Day 6

Sydney - Feather dale Park - Blue Mountains

We proceed to Sydney Feather dale Wildlife Park. You will have excellent opportunities to observe Australia's most unique native animals up close. See Australia's biggest crocodile and walkthrough a forest. Later proceed to Blue Mountains. Enjoy the scenic view and three rock formations known as 3 sisters. A must visit Blue Mountains a world-famous attraction. Later proceed to scenic world to enjoy your Ultimate discovery pass. Overnight stay in Sydney.

Day 7

Auckland

Arrive Auckland. On arrival, transfer to your hotel for check in. Auckland is New Zealand's largest city, located between two Harbour's with gentle sandy shores on the east coast and black sand, wild surf beaches on the west coast. Home to sheltered, sparkling blue waters dotted with beautiful emerald islands. Overnight stay in Auckland.

Day 8

Auckland city tour (Explore Bus) + Skytower + Sealife Aquarium

After breakfast, embark on a city sightseeing adventure where you can hop on and hop off as you like while listening to entertaining commentary; Auckland Explorer Bus is the best way to discover the most popular things to see and do in Auckland. Climb aboard our modern sightseeing bus, complete with an open-top or glass roof and prepare to explore the City of Sails at your leisure! With buses departing every 30 minutes, our 24-hour hop-on hop-off bus pass takes you to Downtown Auckland, Sky City, Auckland Museum, Parnell Village, Sea Life Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium, and many more of the best things to see and do in Auckland. Overnight stay in Auckland. (Meals: B)

Day 9

Auckland - Rotorua: Te Puia + Maori Show

After breakfast, we proceed to Te-Puia - geothermal hot spot. Gain entry to the New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute at Te Puia on a guided tour of this geothermal hot spot. Take a walking path up to steaming vents, boiling mud pools and erupting Pohutu Geyser at Te Whakarewarewa Thermal Valley; observe the emblematic kiwi bird; and discover Maori traditions at the cultural center. Upgrade to include a cultural performance of Maori song and dance, including the warlike 'haka.' Afternoon at leisure for shopping / optional activities. Overnight stay in Rotorua (Meals: B).

Day 10

Fly from Rotorua to Christchurch

After breakfast, transfer to Rotorua airport for your flight to Christchurch. On arrival in Christchurch, transfer to your hotel for check-in. Christchurch is the largest city in the South Island and the second-largest urban area in New Zealand, located in the Canterbury Region near the center of the east coast of the South Island. It lies east of the Canterbury Plains, near the southern end of Pegasus Bay, bordered by the Pacific Ocean to the east and the Banks Peninsula to the south. Overnight stay in Christchurch (Meals: B).

Day 11

Christchurch City tour (Tram tour) + International Antarctic Center

After breakfast, visit the International Antarctic Center. International Antarctic Center (General Admission). Experience includes Hagglunds Field Trip, Storm Dome, Penguin Rescue, HD Theatre, 4D Theatre, and Husky Zone. Later in the afternoon, embark on Christchurch's tram tour covering 18+ stops in this historic city. The Christchurch Trams offer a unique experience combining history and sightseeing on board one of the city's best loved attractions. There are plenty of highlights to explore: the Botanic Gardens, Turanga, and Margaret Mahy Playground are must-visit spots for families; and the many retail stores and eateries at The Terrace, Riverside Market, SALT District, Arts Centre, and New Regent Street offer fantastic shopping and dining options for all. Evening, return back to the hotel. Overnight stay in Christchurch (Meals: B).

Day 12

Departure from Christchurch to Queenstown via Mt. Cook

After breakfast, we will depart to Queenstown. Drive thru Lake Tekapo and towns of Twizel and Omarama. You will visit the scenic Aoraki Village for mesmerizing views of Mt. Cook (tallest peak of New Zealand). Later, continue to Queenstown. On arrival, transfer to your hotel for check-in. Overnight stay in Queenstown (Meals: B).

Day 13

Full day trip to Milford Sound Cruise

After breakfast, we will depart to Milford Sound. Milford Sound is also known as Piopiotahi in Maori. Nowhere else in Fiord land do the mountains stand so tall, straight out of the sea. Luxuriant rainforest clings to sheer rock walls and waterfalls tumble hundreds of meters to the sea below. Enjoy a day cruise at Milford sound. Later in the evening, return back to Queenstown. Overnight stay in Queenstown (Meals: B).

Day 14

Queenstown City tour + Skyline Gondola

After breakfast, Depart to take an Orientation Tour of Queenstown. The town sits on the shore of crystal-clear Lake Wakatipu among dramatic ranges. We go for Gondola ride in Queenstown. Afternoon onwards, free time at leisure. Overnight stay in Queenstown (Meals: B).

Day 15

Departure

After breakfast, transfer to ZQN airport for departure flight. (Meals:B)

Hotel Options

Inclusion

Australia Inclusions:

Sightseeing in shared vehicle
Breakfast
Sightseeing by private car
Blue Mountain trip with Scenic World Ultimate Discovery pass on SIC
Deluxe Hotel Accommodations
Airport-Hotel-Airport Transfers on PVT
Melbourne city tour + MCG tour on SIC
Great Ocean Road trip on SIC
Sydney city tour + Sky tower entry on SIC

New Zealand Inclusions:

Breakfast
Skyline Gondola
Te-Ra + Haka (Day Pass)
Christchurch Tram tour
All transfers & sightseeing on SIC basis
Milford Sound Cruise (2-hrs Nature Cruise)
Waitomo Glow Worm Caves
Deluxe Hotel Accommodations
Explore Bus Auckland 24-hrs pass
International Antarctic Center
Airport- Hotel-Airport Transfers on PVT
Skytower Auckland
All Local Taxes
Sea Life Aquarium
Hobbiton Movie Set tour
Queenstown city tour

Exclusion

All meals and beverages which are not indicated in the itinerary.
All personal expenditures.
Visa Fee
Travel insurance
Domestic flight
International flight
Everything which is not particularly mentioned in 'Including' section.

Departure & Pricing

City

Hotel

Meal Plan

Melbourne (3N)

4* Batman's Hill on Collins or Similar

Breakfast

Sydney (3N)

4* Holiday Inn Express Sydney

or Similar

Breakfast

City	Hotel	Meal Plan
Auckland (2N)	4* Holiday Inn Express or Similar	Breakfast
Rotorua (2N)	4* Rydges Rotorua or Similar	Breakfast
Christchurch (2N)	4* Wydham Garden City or Similar	Breakfast
Queenstown (3N)	4* Holiday Inn Express or Similar	Breakfast

Per person on Double Occupancy

AED 15500

Important Information

Confirmation Vouchers & Travel Documents:

You will receive the Booking Confirmation with flight ticket within 24 hours of the payment made.
Hotel confirmation, Land voucher and travel insurance will be given to you 72 hours prior to departure
Please carry your original travel documents while travelling like valid passport with valid UAE residence permit, Emirates Id card, the hard copies of flight ticket, hotel & land confirmation voucher, Vaccination certificate, PCR test if required, travel insurance and other related documents.
You are requested to check in online prior to the departure

Important note:

The rates are subject to availability at the time of booking. Flight & hotel fare may change at any point of time. Your earliest confirmation is highly appreciated.
Hotel check- in time is 14:00 hrs. & check-out time is 12:00 hrs. In case of an early arrival before the check- in time, Rooms must be booked from the previous night with the corresponding charges in order to guarantee an early check in. Late checkout is subject to availability.
In case the guest test positive after the PCR test then need to follow the local quarantine procedure. The cost would be paid by the visitor directly. Full package amount would be non-refundable.
Any visa approval / rejection is subject to the rules and conditions of the respective authorities.
Rayna Tours is acts as a facilitator for making travel arrangements and is not responsible for grant or rejection of customer's entry into any country in any manner whatsoever. The sole decision is of the concerned Embassy and Airline. Rayna Tours cannot be held liable for the same.
If there is any changes or cancellation in flight which is done by airline due to any reason, Rayna Tours will not be responsible.
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Booking Policy

In case Tours or Tickets cancelled after Booking 100 % charges will be applicable.

Payment Terms

Total amount of the flight & hotel cost is required at the time of booking.
The balance payment must be made 21 days prior to the departure failing which the services may be released.

Australia & New Zealand – 15 nights & 16 days