14 Jan 2027
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Escorted tour
Australia & New Zealand Panorama: Melbourne to Auckland – 15 Days
Melbourne, the Great Barrier Reef, Sydney, Queenstown and Rotorua, with internal flights and a tour director.
15 days
From £6,233
Tour overview
This 15-day escorted tour brings together the highlights of Australia and New Zealand, from cosmopolitan Melbourne and the Great Barrier Reef to Sydney's famous harbour, the alpine scenery of Queenstown and the volcanic landscapes of Rotorua. A tour director travels with you throughout, with local guides along the way and internal flights between the main stops. You stay fourteen nights in comfortable hotels, among them the Crowne Plaza on the banks of the Yarra River in Melbourne, the Hilton in Cairns and the Sofitel Wentworth in Sydney. Fourteen breakfasts, two lunches and six dinners are included, from a welcome dinner in Melbourne to a farm-stay dinner in New Zealand's high country.
In Melbourne, Australia's cultural capital, a guided walk introduces its laneways, arcades and street art. A flight takes you north to Cairns, the heart of Tropical North Queensland, for a full-day cruise to the World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef, with a buffet lunch and time to snorkel among coral and tropical fish. A free day allows for the Skyrail rainforest cableway to Kuranda or a trip to the Daintree.
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In Sydney, guided sightseeing takes in the Opera House, the Harbour Bridge and Bondi Beach, with lunch included and a free day to explore further. Crossing the Tasman Sea to Queenstown, New Zealand's adventure capital, you visit a high-country farm for a taste of southern hospitality and have a free day for Milford Sound, a jet boat ride or a gondola up to the mountains.
Flying to Auckland, you travel by coach to Rotorua, where you visit the National Kiwi Hatchery with conservationists and explore the geothermal valleys and Maori culture of the region, with a cultural dinner. On the final day you cruise beneath the glowworms of the Waitomo Caves on the way back to Auckland for a farewell evening.
The physical rating is low, with gentle walking and several flights. This tour suits travellers who want to see the best of both countries in comfort, with every detail arranged and plenty of free time. Internal flights save long journeys, and departures run from spring to autumn in the southern hemisphere.
Trip highlights
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Melbourne's laneways (Day 2)
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A Great Barrier Reef cruise (Day 4)
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Sydney Harbour and the Opera House (Day 7)
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A high-country farm near Queenstown (Day 10)
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The National Kiwi Hatchery in Rotorua (Day 13)
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The Waitomo glowworm caves (Day 14)
Your route
14 stops from Melbourne to Auckland
- Melbourne Days 1–2
- Phillip Island Day 2
- Cairns Days 3–5
- Great Barrier Reef Day 4
- Kuranda Day 5
- Sydney Days 6–8
- Blue Mountains Day 8
- Queenstown Days 9–11
- Arrowtown Day 10
- Milford Sound Day 11
- Auckland Day 12
- Rotorua Days 12–13
- Waitomo Caves Day 14
- Auckland Days 14–15
Why choose this tour
Australia and New Zealand's highlights in two weeks, with internal flights. Comfortable hotels and free days to choose your own adventures.
Best suited to
- First-time visitors to Australia and New Zealand
- Travellers who value comfort
- Couples and solo travellers
- Nature and city lovers
Day-by-day itinerary
15 days from Melbourne, Australia to Auckland, New Zealand
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Day 1 · Melbourne Arrive in Melbourne
A welcome dinner by the Yarra.
- Hotel
- Crowne Plaza Hotel Melbourne
- Meals
- Dinner
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Day 2 · Melbourne Melbourne
A guided walk through the laneways.
- Hotel
- Crowne Plaza Hotel Melbourne
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 3 · Cairns Cairns
Fly to Tropical North Queensland.
- Hotel
- Hilton Hotel Cairns
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 4 · Great Barrier Reef Great Barrier Reef
A full-day reef cruise.
- Hotel
- Hilton Hotel Cairns
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
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Day 5 · Kuranda Cairns
A free day, perhaps on the Skyrail.
- Hotel
- Hilton Hotel Cairns
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 6 · Sydney Sydney
Fly to Sydney.
- Hotel
- Sofitel Wentworth Hotel Sydney
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 7 · Sydney Opera House, Bondi Beach Sydney
Guided sightseeing.
- Hotel
- Sofitel Wentworth Hotel Sydney
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
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Day 8 · Sydney Sydney
A free day.
- Hotel
- Sofitel Wentworth Hotel Sydney
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 9 · Queenstown Queenstown
Fly to New Zealand.
- Hotel
- Millennium Hotel Queenstown
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 10 · Queenstown High-country farm
A taste of country life.
- Hotel
- Millennium Hotel Queenstown
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 11 · Queenstown Queenstown
A free day, perhaps for Milford Sound.
- Hotel
- Millennium Hotel Queenstown
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 12 · Auckland, Rotorua Rotorua
Fly to Auckland and drive to Rotorua.
- Hotel
- Millennium Hotel Rotorua
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 13 · National Kiwi Hatchery Rotorua
Kiwis and geothermal valleys.
- Hotel
- Millennium Hotel Rotorua
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 14 · Waitomo Caves, Auckland Waitomo
Glowworm caves, then Auckland.
- Hotel
- Horizon by SkyCity Auckland
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 15 · Auckland Tour ends
The tour ends after breakfast.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Where you stay
- Melbourne (2 nights) Crowne Plaza Hotel Melbourne
- Cairns (3 nights) Hilton Hotel Cairns
- Sydney (3 nights) Sofitel Wentworth Hotel Sydney
- Queenstown (3 nights) Millennium Hotel Queenstown
- Rotorua (2 nights) Millennium Hotel Rotorua
- Auckland (1 night) Horizon by SkyCity Auckland
Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.
What's included
Included
- Accommodation 14 nights in hotels
- Meals 14 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 6 dinners
- Internal flights between Melbourne, Cairns, Sydney, Queenstown and Auckland
- Great Barrier Reef cruise with lunch
- Guided sightseeing in Melbourne and Sydney
- High-country farm visit near Queenstown
- Kiwi hatchery, Rotorua and Waitomo Caves
- Tour director throughout
Not included
- International flights
- Optional experiences on free days
- Meals not included 11 lunches and 8 dinners
- Tips, travel insurance and personal spending
This trip might not be for you if…
Honest disclaimer — please read
- You want to explore the Outback
- You dislike frequent flights
- You want a small group
- You want an active adventure
Good to know
Meals by day
Breakfast: Days 2–15 · Lunch: Days 4 and 7 · Dinner: Days 1, 5, 8, 10 and 13–14
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Departures & prices
From £6,233 per person, twin share, tour only. 30 upcoming departures.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I book this tour?
Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.
What financial protection do I get?
Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.
Are internal flights included?
Yes, flights between Melbourne, Cairns, Sydney, Queenstown and Auckland are included.
Can I snorkel on the reef?
Yes, snorkelling is available on the Great Barrier Reef cruise.
What can I do on free days?
Options include the Skyrail to Kuranda, Milford Sound and a jet boat ride in Queenstown.
Do I need visas?
UK visitors need an electronic travel authority for Australia and an NZeTA for New Zealand.
Are international flights included?
No, flights to Melbourne and from Auckland are not included.
Who leads the tour?
A tour director travels with you throughout, with local guides along the way.
Can you tailor the trip?
Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.
What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?
If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.
ATOL protected
100% financially protected in a Trust bank account
PTS 6035
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Tailor-made option
Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.
If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.
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