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21 Day New Zealand and Australia Luxury Highlights Tour

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Embark on a 21-day luxury odyssey through New Zealand’s iconic landscapes and Australia’s urban charm

Start in Auckland, enjoying skyline views from the Sky Tower and wine-tasting on Waiheke Island. Traverse through the geothermal marvels of Rotorua and the enchanting Hobbiton. In Australia, explore Melbourne’s cultural laneways, experience the Great Ocean Road’s scenic vistas, and immerse yourself in Sydney’s iconic landmarks like the Opera House and Blue Mountains. Stay in premium accommodations throughout such as Solitaire Lodge in Rotorua and The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne. This tour is a masterpiece, marrying the serene beauty of New Zealand with the diverse wonders of Australia. Ideal for those with a penchant for luxury, grandeur and a thirst for unparalleled adventures.

This tour is designed to be an enriching experience, whether led by a private guide or ventured on your own with our detailed travel guides, complete with our detailed bespoke travel app for easy Touring. The choice is yours: delve deep with expert guidance or relish the freedom of self-drive exploration. Whatever your preference, our tours are customisable to ensure they align perfectly with your vision. Let’s collaborate to shape the adventure you’ve always dreamt of!

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New Zealand and Australia Luxury Highlights Tour

21-day journey exploring 15 key destinations across New Zealand's diverse landscapes.

North Island (New Zealand)

South Island (New Zealand)

Victoria (Australia)

New South Wales (Australia)

DAY 1
1. Auckland Arrival
DAY 2
1. Waiheke Island Winery Tour
DAY 3
1. Auckland to Rotorua via Hobbiton
DAY 4
1. Rotorua
DAY 5
1. Rotorua to Auckland Airport via Waitomo Glow Worm Caves, Fly to Christchurch

DAY 1

DAY 2

DAY 3

DAY 4

DAY 5

DAY 1

Auckland Arrival

Guided: Upon arrival at Auckland Airport, a shuttle driver will be waiting for you as you clear customs. This driver will take you to your accommodation in the city. The day and night are free to spend at your leisure and your guide will meet you tomorrow morning.

Self Drive: Upon arrival at Auckland Airport you will collect your rental vehicle within the airport terminal. Make your way to your inner city accommodation where the day and night are free to spend at your leisure and prepare for the adventure ahead.

DAY 2

Waiheke Island Winery Tour

YOUR DAY

This morning you will ferry out to Waiheke Island to enjoy a guided tour of the Island, stopping at a number of boutique wineries for wine tastings. You will finish your tour at Mudbrick Winery where you will enjoy a delicious lunch with incredible views out over the Hauraki Gulf towards Auckland City (lunch is additional cost). Return to Auckland in the late afternoon, and perhaps enjoy dinner at one of the wonderful waterfront restaurants that line the Viaduct Harbour.

Three of our favourite wineries:

Casita Miro/Miro Vineyard: Miro Vineyard is in the Onetangi wine-growing region and comprises a 4.2 hectare vineyard and the outstanding Tapas restaurant called Casita Miro. Views from the vineyard are spectacular, looking out over the vines, the village and the sea.

Kennedy Point: Kennedy Point Vineyard is Waiheke Island’s only certified organic vineyard, set amongst 300-year-old pohutukawa trees overlooking Waiheke Island’s Kennedy Bay. At our cellar door you can complement your wine tasting experience with delicious local oysters, cheeses and smoked salmon.

Stonyridge Vineyard: Stonyridge Vineyard is the ongoing dream of owner Stephen White. It was in 1981 after a 3-year adventure in Europe that Stephen came to love the culture and lifestyle of the Mediterranean and the great red wines of France, Tuscany and California. After extensive climatic research Stonyridge was discovered as the ideal north facing site to ripen and produce a world class Bordeaux style red wine.

DAY 3

Auckland to Rotorua via Hobbiton

YOUR DAY

250km, 3.5 hours driving

Today you farewell the ‘City of Sails’ and head south to Rotorua; a hot spot for Māori culture and geothermal activity.

En route you will visit Hobbiton and The Shire’s Rest, the only remaining film set from The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit Trilogies. You’ll also enjoy a buffet style feast in the festive marquee next to the Green Dragon!

Arrive in Rotorua in the late afternoon and perhaps explore Kuirau Park mud pool reserve and view the stunning government gardens and lakefront.

DAY 4

Rotorua

YOUR DAY

This morning you will explore the untouched, sacred land of the Ngāti Pikiao tribe, in an intimate, private three-hour 4WD experience. Guided by a local and highly knowledgeable Māori guide, you’ll explore a stunning marae, landscapes and never-before-seen views that look over Rotorua’s lake district. En route, you’ll learn the myths and legends of the Māori people, their rich history and fascinating ways of life.

This afternoon is free for leisure activities. Options include: Rotorua Gondola and Luge, zorbing, a trip to The Buried Village of Te Wairoa, or a visit to the spectacular Redwoods Treewalk! (all activities listed are optional – extra cost).

This evening you will enjoy a twilight walk through the Whakarewarewa Redwood Forest. The Redwoods Treewalk in this forest features 34 exquisite lanterns. Floating between 9-20 metres above the forest floor, this award-winning, eco-tourism walk is 700 metres long, spans across 28 suspension bridges and 27 platforms and takes about 40 minutes to complete.

DAY 5

Rotorua to Auckland Airport via Waitomo Glow Worm Caves, Fly to Christchurch

YOUR DAY

321km, 4 hours driving + 1 hour 20 minute flight

Your first stop for the day is Waitomo – New Zealand’s most extensive underground caving network. Here you will take a guided tour through the spectacular Caves and see the impressive glow-worms that light up the cave roof (included activity). Following this you continue to Auckland, where you depart the North Island and fly South to New Zealand’s mainland, arriving in Christchurch in the evening.

What’s included?

Flights Between All locations, Auckland, Christchurch, Melbourne and Sydney

One expert to arrange both New Zealand and Australia tour plans

Your choice of accommodation. Gold (5 star) or platinum (luxury lodge) options available

Most breakfasts, select lunches and dinners

A choice of self-drive and privately guided transport

In-depth and detailed custom travel guide

Listed activities (the list is fully customisable)

Full insurance coverage on rented vehicles

Overnight parking where necessary

Custom tour creation with one of our travel experts

What’s not included?

Personal travel insurance

Some lunches and dinners

Individual shopping and souvenirs

Extra, optional activities

International flights at the start or end point of your trip

Why Book a Bespoke Package With The Road Trip

Freedom to Explore

Tailored Experiences

Driver-Inclusive Tour and Self-Drive Options

Unrivaled Expertise

Prioritizing Wellbeing

Personalized Pricing

Frequently Asked New Zealand and Australia tour Questions:

Can we change the locations in the tour?

Yes, you can certainly change the locations in the tour. We specialise in creating custom itineraries that fit your preferences. Just let us know the specific places you want to visit, and we’ll tailor the tour to match your interests.

Can we make the tour more wine-focused?

Absolutely! We can customise the tour to include more wine-focused activities and visits to renowned wineries in both New Zealand and Australia. Whether you want more tastings, vineyard tours, or gourmet wine-pairing dinners, we can design the perfect wine-centric itinerary for you.

Is it possible to make the tour more child and budget-friendly?

Yes, we can adjust the itinerary to be more child and budget-friendly. However, please note that due to the nature of traveling between New Zealand and Australia, there are higher costs involved. We will work with you to find the best options to keep the tour enjoyable and within your budget

Can I use my own points for flights?

Yes, you can use your own points to book flights. You will need to handle the flight bookings separately, but we can assist you with the rest of your travel arrangements to ensure everything aligns smoothly with your itinerary.

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Road Trip Oz put together a fantastic itinerary including Melbourne, Philip Island, Great Ocean Road, Adelaide, Kangaroo Island, Uluru, Port Douglas, Daintree, Sydney & the Blue Mountains over 30 days, with numerous excursions, tours and experiences included along the way. Great selection of hotels. Everything went smoothly from start to finish - couldn't have been easier. Australia is a massive place & we will definitely be back & with Road Trip. Highly recommend the company.

David Wallace - March 2025

Couple From America.

These guys are good! They put our itinerary together based on a mutual discussion(s) and di a very good job. The highlight was the end of the Trip in Port Douglas, a GREAT hotel-The Peninsula, and two great tours, the Daintree Rain Forest , Far North Escapes, where the guide-Jason was amazing and then The Great Barrier Reef with Wavelength for snorkeling-AMZING and the crew were fantastic. Highly recommend these guys. By the way Yamilla is fantastic as well. - March 2025

Stephen Sheather - March 2025

A couple from the USA

Our trip was amazing, everything happened just as it was supposed to! I really appreciate Yamila’s efforts to plan our trip just as we asked, everything was well organized. From our transportation arrangements to our private guide Glenn who took us to the Blue mountains, the personnel were excellent. We packed a lot in 3 days each Sydney and Ayers Rock. - February 2025

Cindi Bardsley - February 2025

5 Friends From USA

Dear Yamila & The Road Trip Team Thank you for your making my Sydney-Gold Coast Road Trip a smooth one. I would say there wasn't any hiccup along the trip. Everything well taken care of; from airport transfer to hotel bookings to rental car and some tour bookings. My family really enjoyed the holiday. What I really love was the freedom to drive anywhere with recommendations to go. It was very comprehensive. My kids loved the hotels you booked for us, especially the Anchorage and Pepper Soul! You made our maiden road drive in Australia to a new level. It is definitely an memorable experience. We are already thinking of another road trip in Australia! Thank you once again!

Mohammad - May 2024

Singaporean Friends

21-day Australia trip was fabulous. We didn't want to drive the Australian roads, so The Road Trip organized all of the hotels, transportation and guided tours. The Road Trip team, especially Yamila, had everything planned and they even helped make changes as new opportunities came up. The trip itinerary appealed to everyone as there was the perfect combination of beach, sightseeing, tours, downtime, and outdoor activities. Our favorites included: penguin parade, full-day snorkel tour, night walk tour in the rainforest, and the canyon hike through the Blue Mountain National Park. All six of us agreed that we couldn't have seen or done as much as we did if it wasn't for The Road Trip team. We will be contacting you again for our next trip!

Linda Engelbrecht - March 2024

3 couples From USA

I want to thank Road Trip Australia for planning and coordinating such a great itinerary. I wouldn’t have known where to start doing it on my own. They made it easy. The packet they provided was full of good information and allowed me to maximize the time that I had to tour. I definitely recommend them to plan your trip.

Elizabeth

The Road Trip put together our recently completed self-driving tour of Australia. They were easy to work with and did an outstanding job of arranging our accommodations and travel in country (both driving and flying). We started in Melbourne with an excellent tour of the central city. We then heading over to the Yarra Valley for two nights. It’s an area known for its vineyards and wine making. Then it was off to the Great Ocean Road for two days of beautiful beaches and great stops recommended by The Road Trip. We spent two days in charming Port Fairy at a great boutique hotel. Then it was back to Melbourne to head to Sydney. Some weather issues prevented us from traveling as planned but we did spend a day and a half in Sydney with the highlight being a climb to the top of the Harbor Bridge. After Sydney we spent two days in the Blue Mountains. Our plans were limited by the recent fires which was disappointing. We spent one day in the Hunter Valley and if you are into wine another day would be appropriate. Then back to Sydney to fly up to the Great Barrier Reef. The rainforests and reef were magical. Wavelength did a great job with the reef snorkeling tour. It was then back to Melbourne for the Australian Open which was a blast. Then finally a trip to Phillip Island to watch the penguins come back to their burrows after a busy day in the sea. Overall a memorable trip and it was logistically very easy with The Road Trip.

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