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Independent Australian & New Zealand Explorer

Independent Australian & New Zealand Explorer

16 day tour from Sydney to Auckland
Tour Operator
Globus
Departures
Apr 4, 2025 – Apr 3, 2026
Prices From
$5,199
Dates & Prices
Upon visiting Australia, Oprah Winfrey remarked the locals in Sydney, “You’re so darned friendly, you must go to friendly class!” But you don’t need to be a celebrity to get the star treatment and warm welcome of Aussies. Experience the meaning of “G’day, mate!” on

Tour Itinerary

Day 1
ARRIVE IN SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA
• Welcome to beautiful Sydney, Australia’s largest city. The remainder of the day is at your leisure for independent activities. Your Globus Local Host will make contact with you to discuss your vacation, answer questions, and give suggestions to make the most of y
Day 2
SYDNEY
• Enjoy a morning guided sightseeing tour that includes an Opera House and Harbour Bridge photo stop. Visit stunning Bondi Beach, considered by many to be the most beautiful beach in Sydney. (B) Today's I-Time Tips The remainder of the day is yours to explore this
Day 3
SYDNEY
• Enjoy a full day at leisure in this beautiful city. Choose from our selection of optional excursions, including a cruise on Sydney Harbour and a climb to the top of Sydney Harbour Bridge. (B) Today's I-Time Tips Spend the day in Hunter Valley, sampling some of Au
Day 4
SYDNEY–CAIRNS
• Fly to Cairns, “Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef.” Enjoy a 3-night stay in this tropical paradise. The remainder of the day is yours to start exploring. (B)

What's Included

Meals
Breakfast daily; 2 lunches

Hotels

Sydney | Swissotel Sydney
Deluxe
Sydney, Australia
68 Market Street
Free WiFi
The Swissotel Sydney is surrounded by Sydney's most exclusive shopping centres, such as the beautiful Queen Victoria Building and iconic Westfield Sydney and is within walking distance to all of Sydney's famous landmarks and cultural attractions. Enjoy a seasonally inspired dinner menu at JPB or delight in a unique buffet high tea at Crossroads Bar. The hotel offers a wide choice of treatments at the Day Spa as well as a gym, heated outdoor pool and Jacuzzi.
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Cairns | Pullman Cairns International
Superior First-Class
Cairns, Australia
17 Abbott St
Free WiFi
Pullman Cairns International is an upscale hotel exuding the architectural grandeur of the city's rich colonial past. Overlooking Cairns Harbour and the lush mountain hinterland, this 321-room hotel is perfectly positioned in the CBD to take advantage of all the city has to offer. After a great day of sightseeing, dine in Coco's Restaurant, grab a drink at the Lobby Bar, or pamper yourself at Vie Spa. Laundry is available through the hotel for a fee.
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Melbourne | The Savoy Hotel on Little Collins
First-Class
Melbourne, Australia
630 Little Collins Street
Free WiFi
Situated in the heart of downtown Melbourne, The Savoy Hotel on Little Collins is ideally located for exploring the city. The hotel features an on-site restaurant, bar, gym, and complimentary Wi-Fi.
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Queenstown | Copthorne Hotel & Resort Queenstown Lakefront
First-Class
Queenstown, New Zealand
Corner Frankton Rd & Adelaide St
Free WiFi
Within a tranquil, garden setting, the Copthorne Hotel and Resort Queenstown Lakefront blends superior facilities and comfort with friendly, personal service and offers panoramic views of Lake Wakatipu and surrounding mountain peaks. The resort is a short stroll from the town center, and minutes from Queenstown's key tourist attractions and adventure activities. After a great day of sightseeing, relax at the Impressions Cocktail Bar and Impressions Restaurant with views over the lake and mountains or take a dip in the two spa pools. Wireless broadband internet access is available in all public areas (fee may apply). The hotel also features coin-operated, self-service laundry.
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Rotorua | Millennium Hotel Rotorua
Superior First-Class
Rotorua, New Zealand
1270 Hinemaru Street
Free WiFi
Next to mystical Lake Rotorua and just a brief stroll from the city center, Millennium Hotel Rotorua is an eco-friendly hotel. Perhaps its most unique feature is that its heating is provided by harnessing the hotel's natural geothermal resource. The hotel's amenities include a heated pool, spa, two restaurants, a lounge, and room service.
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Auckland | Adina Auckland Britomart
Moderate First-Class
Auckland, New Zealand
2 Tapora Street
Free WiFi
Situated in downtown Auckland, Adina Auckland Britomart is only minutes away from the City's best offerings. The hotel features a fitness center, on-site restaurant and bar, apartment-style guestrooms with laundry available, and complimentary Wi-Fi.
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Itinerary Dates & Prices

Start Date
Apr 04, 2025
End Date
Apr 19, 2025
Our Price
$5,439
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Start Date
Apr 11, 2025
End Date
Apr 26, 2025
Our Price
$5,439
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Start Date
Apr 18, 2025
End Date
May 03, 2025
Our Price
$5,419
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Start Date
Apr 25, 2025
End Date
May 10, 2025
Our Price
$5,249
Guaranteed
Start Date
May 02, 2025
End Date
May 17, 2025
Our Price
$5,199
Guaranteed
Start Date
May 09, 2025
End Date
May 24, 2025
Our Price
$5,199
Guaranteed

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