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Sydney to Christchurch 12 Days / 11 Nights from $1499 Email this Page to a Friend!   Package Name Sydney plus New Zealand Package Code SYDNZ12 Duration 12 Days/11 Nights Description Our 12-day Sydney and New Zealand tour package is as flexible as you are. On your vacation in Sydney scale the heights of the famous Sydney Harbour Bridge or pose for a picture with a koala in the Blue Mountains.  During your trip to New Zealand glide in amazement on a boat through the rivers of the one-of-a-kind Waitomo glow-worm caves and explore the breath-taking beauty of New Zealand's fiord lands with a scenic drive and a Milford Sound Cruise. Whatever it is that your heart desires to see or do, we can make it happen!   Call a Travel Team Agent to book this fantastic trip!  1.800.788.0829   Learn about our Tailor-Made Itineraries.     Tour Itinerary Day 1: Sydney Arrive in Sydney Spend the evening resting and adjusting to the new time change.   Day 2: Half Day City of Sydney tour Departs 2:15 p.m. and arrives back at 5:45 p.m. Your afternoon tour captures the essence of Sydney, discovering the major Sydney highlights including the Botanic Gardens before wandering along Bondi Beach. See the city's downtown precincts, the historic Rocks area, vibrant Kings Cross, sandy white eastern beaches and affluent harborside suburbs in just one afternoon. Add a luncheon cruise and enjoy harbor views of Sydney's renowned sights. Watch the Harbour Bridge and Opera House glide by as you spend an idyllic lunchtime on Sydney Harbour. Day 3: Blue Mountains and Wildlife Park Tour Departs 8:40 a.m. and Returns 5:30 p.m. Travel west beyond the suburban sprawl of Sydney into the rugged beauty of the World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains National Park. See magnificent steep valleys, canyons and the Three Sisters on the Skyway, Scenic Railway or Cableway (own expense). Listen to ancient Aboriginal Dreamtime legends before traveling via the townships of Leura and Katoomba. Journey along the scenic Bells Line of Road and enjoy a stop at Govett's Leap and Cahills Lookout for fabulous views. Enjoy a walk among the native bush and visit an Australian wildlife park with an opportunity to touch a cuddly koala and see kangaroos, wombats, dingoes and other unique Australian animals in this natural setting. Day 4: Sydney to Auckland  Awake this morning and prepare for your flight from Sydney over to beautiful New Zealand. Day 5: Auckland Spend the day adjusting to your new surroundings and enjoy Auckland for a day of relaxation.  Once you get settled and un-wind a bit, enjoy the city known as the Gateway-to-New Zealand. From culture to cosmopolitan, Auckland is the perfect introduction in your New Zealand experience. Day 6: Auckland to Waitomo to Rotorua Leaving Auckland, head on down to the Waitomo Glow-worm Caves where the mystery and mystique of nature's uniqueness will awe even the world's most traveled visitors.  As you glide down the river in the caves, lit by thousands of tiny glow-worms, only the sound of dripping water will remind you that you are not, in fact, under a starry night sky.  Then you will continue onto Rotorua where you can enjoy the culture with a Maori Hangi, a feast! Day 7: Rotorua Today, experience the geothermal wonders around Rotorua!  Begin the morning with a trip to Te Puia Thermal Reserve where you will see bubbling mud pools, steaming hot springs, and the famous Pohutu Geyser.  Then your journey continues on to the wildlife reserve of Rainbow Springs, home to the native Kiwi bird.  After enjoying the flora and fauna, taste the life of New Zealand's farmers with a trip to the Agrodome where you can discover New Zealand's agriculture and see a sheep-sheering display. Day 8: Rotorua to Queenstown Hop on a flight this morning from Rotorua to Queenstown, New Zealand's Adventure Capital! (Flight not included) Once you arrive you will be transferred to your hotel, after which you have the day for leisure activities as you wish.  From hot air ballooning, skiing and snowboarding (season permitting), jet boating to wine-tasting and world-famous spa's, Queenstown has an activity to suit everyone's fancy. Day 9: Milford Sound Cruise Today you'll travel up to Milford Sound, the Fiordland's most famous and accessible glacier-carved fiords. On arrival, you'll take a cruise through the deep blue waters seeing cascading waterfalls, sheer cliffs, dense rainforest, towering mountains and wildlife ranging from dolphins to penguins.  The rest of your afternoon and evening is free for your enjoyment. Day 10: Queenstown A day set aside for rest and relaxation or even another adventure, today you can experience all that the Adventure Capital Queenstown has to offer.  Eco-tourism, hiking trips, river rafting, helicopter rides, you decide! Day 11: Queenstown, Mt Cook, Christchurch Travel this morning to the emotive landscape of the Aoraki Mount Cook Mackenzie region with over one million acres of high golden tundra encircled by sky piercing mountains. Visit the beautiful Lake Tekapo with soaring views of the awe-inspiring Mt Cook.  Then you'll move on across the Rakaia River and the Canterbury Plains as you continue your journey on to Christchurch. Day 12: Christchurch Today you are free to discover all that Christchurch, known as the garden city, has to offer.  From parks, golf, wineries to restaurants and international events and festivals, you will have no shortage of things to explore.  When it is time for you to depart for the airport, your transfer will be provided.   Pricing

Accommodations/City*	$1499/person	$1699/person	$1899/person
Sydney	Novotel	Grace Hotel	Four Seasons
Auckland	Kingsgate	Sky City	Crowne Plaza
Rotorua	Kingsgate	Park Heritage	Millenium
Queenstown	Goldridge	Copthorne	Novotel
Christchurch	Crowne Plaza	Copthorne	Holiday Inn

*Example Hotels.  Actual hotels may vary based upon availability. 
Other options such as staying in a Bed & Breakfast are also available. 
Ask one of our agents to explore the possibilities!

Please Note:
Daily Departures except for December 25.
Itinerary can also be reversed, starting the tour in Christchurch.
Airfares are not included in pricing.  Please call for our lowest prices!