The Aussie & Kiwi Experience

Starting at $6699

25 days • 37 meals

Tour Highlights

Auckland, Rotorua, Wellington, Hanmer Springs, Mt. Cook, Queenstown, Milford Sound, Sydney, Fraser Island, The Sunlander Train, Great Barrier Reef, Uluru, Barossa Valley
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TOUR DESCRIPTION

Travel to the other side of the world for the experience of a lifetime! Your journey begins in New Zealand’s picturesque north island, and ends in Australia’s famous wine region, the Barossa Valley. Cruise Milford Sound; travel to the Outback and visit New Zealand’s stunning glacier region. One highlight leads to another. Cruise through Darling Harbour past the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Watch the sun go down at Uluru. Explore Fraser Island, the largest sand island in the world, by 4x4. Overnight aboard the Sunlander, as you traverse tropical Queensland. Visit an authentic Maori village in Rotorua. Experience the Great Barrier Reef. Enjoy two nights in Australia’s most renowned wine region—the Barossa Valley. From a surfing lesson—without getting wet—at world-famous Bondi Beach to a dinner with a local Kiwi family at their home in New Zealand, the Aussie and Kiwi Experience offers an unparalleled cultural adventure.

Explore. Connect. Live

  • Board the Sunlander Train for an overnight journey along Queensland's incredible eastern coastline.
  • Discover why New Zealand wines are among the world’s best during a winery visit in Marlborough.
  • Enjoy two nights on Fraser Island, the largest sand island in the world.
  • Savor two nights in the South Pacific’s most famous wine region, the Barossa Valley.
  • Find out what it takes to become a lifeguard at Bondi Beach and see if you’re ready for the waves during a surfing lesson.
  • Experience the Sydney Opera House during a guided tour.
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Passport & visa information

Certain countries require a minimum of 6 months passport validity. You are strongly urged to contact the appropriate consulate for details. Visit www.travel.state.gov for the U.S. State Department for the latest details about passports and visa requirements.

IMPORTANT: We recommend that our clients traveling abroad take a photocopy of their passport and applicable visas. It should be packed separately from your actual passport and visa. We also recommend leaving a copy at home with your emergency contact.

Destination Facts & Stats

Time Zone

Sydney, Australia is 14 hours ahead of U.S. Eastern Standard Time. Wellington, New Zealand is 16 hours ahead of U.S. Eastern Standard Time.

Electricity

An adaptor (which changes the physical plug) and/or converter (which changes the electric current) are necessary if you plan to use an appliance with voltage different from the standard within the country you are visiting. Please note, if your appliance has dual voltage you may still need an adaptor for the plug. When packing your electronic items for travel, please review the converter electric current level to make sure it is the same or greater than the items you are planning on using. If you plan on utilizing or transporting a sleep apnea machine, please remember to pack an extension cord and adapter plug to ensure proper function.

Electricity

Australia and New Zealand use 230 Volts. Both are Type I plugs.

Elevation

Australia is the lowest continent in the world with an average elevation of only 330 meters (1,082 ft). In New Zealand the highest elevation is Mt. Cook at 3,754 meters (12,316 ft) above sea level.