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Multi-country tours

Australia & New Zealand

Two countries in ten nights: Sydney and Melbourne, then across the Tasman to Queenstown's mountains and Auckland's harbour.

Trip at a glance

  • Duration11 days / 10 nights
  • Starts inSydney
  • RouteSydney · Melbourne & the Great Ocean Road ·…
  • Places4 destinations
  • CountryAustralia
  • Ideal forMulti-country tours
  • Trip stylePrivate, customisable
  • Package codeNX-ARMSTP

Best time to visit: September to November and March to May

Sydney Opera House – Sydney
Sydney, Australia
Sydney Harbour Bridge – Sydney
Melbourne & the Great Ocean Road, Australia
Sydney Opera House – Sydney

Trip overview

Two countries in ten nights: Sydney and Melbourne, then across the Tasman to Queenstown's mountains and Auckland's harbour.

The route spends 3 nights in Sydney, 2 nights in Melbourne & the Great Ocean Road, 3 nights in Queenstown and 2 nights in Auckland, so you get time for the main sights without changing hotels every day. It suits multi-country tours, and every day can be shortened, swapped or extended.

  1. Sydney 3N
  2. Melbourne & the Great Ocean Road 2N
  3. Queenstown 3N
  4. Auckland 2N

Highlights

Sydney Opera HouseSydney Harbour BridgeBondi to Coogee walkGreat Ocean Road and Twelve ApostlesPhillip Island Penguin ParadeHosier LaneMilford SoundSkyline GondolaKawarau Bridge BungySky Tower

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Sydney

  • Arrive via Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) and transfer to your hotel
  • Check in and settle in
  • Later: Harbour cruise

Day 2Sydney: Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge

  • Sydney Opera House: Iconic performance venue
  • Sydney Harbour Bridge: BridgeClimb

Day 3Sydney: Bondi to Coogee walk and Blue Mountains

  • Bondi to Coogee walk: Coastal walk
  • Blue Mountains: Three Sisters and eucalyptus forests

Day 4Sydney to Melbourne & the Great Ocean Road

  • Fly from Sydney to Melbourne & the Great Ocean Road (flight timings confirmed in your quote)
  • Check in at your Melbourne & the Great Ocean Road hotel
  • Queen Victoria Market: Historic market

Day 5Melbourne & the Great Ocean Road: Great Ocean Road and Twelve Apostles and Phillip Island Penguin Parade

  • Great Ocean Road and Twelve Apostles: Coastal drive
  • Phillip Island Penguin Parade: Little penguins at dusk

Day 6Melbourne & the Great Ocean Road to Queenstown

  • Fly from Melbourne & the Great Ocean Road to Queenstown and cross into New Zealand (flight timings confirmed in your quote)
  • Check in at your Queenstown hotel
  • Skyline Gondola: Views and luge

Day 7Queenstown: Milford Sound cruise and Kawarau Bridge Bungy

  • Milford Sound cruise
  • Kawarau Bridge Bungy: Original bungee site

Day 8Queenstown: Shotover Jet and Arrowtown

  • Shotover Jet: Jet boat ride
  • Arrowtown: Gold-rush village

Day 9Queenstown to Auckland

  • Fly from Queenstown to Auckland (flight timings confirmed in your quote)
  • Check in at your Auckland hotel
  • Sky Tower: Observation deck

Day 10Auckland: Mount Eden and Harbour cruise

  • Mount Eden: Volcanic cone views
  • Harbour cruise

Day 11Depart from Auckland

  • Breakfast and hotel check-out
  • Transfer to Auckland Airport (AKL) for your journey home

How this version is planned

  • Visa applications sequenced for each country
  • Short flights or trains between countries chosen to save time
  • Currency and SIM tips for each country
  • Rest days built in every few days
  • Laundry stops planned

This is a suggested itinerary. Sightseeing order may change with opening days, weather and local conditions; your final plan is in your written quote.

Good to know

  • Sydney: Watch the New Year's Eve fireworks on the harbour if you can get there.
  • Melbourne & the Great Ocean Road: Do the Great Ocean Road as an overnight trip, not a long day.
  • Queenstown: Fly to Milford Sound to save a long drive.
  • Auckland: Combine Hobbiton and Waitomo on the way to Rotorua.
FAQs

Questions about this trip

Can I change this itinerary?
Yes. This is a private, customisable itinerary. We can add or remove nights, change hotels, swap sightseeing and adjust the pace before you book.
When is the best time for this trip?
Sydney: September to November and March to May. Melbourne & the Great Ocean Road: October to April. Queenstown: December to March; June to August for skiing. Auckland: December to March.
How do I start the trip from Chennai?
The trip begins in Sydney (Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD)). We can add return flights from Chennai or any other city to your quote.
How much does this package cost?
We quote each trip individually because the price depends on travel dates, hotel category, room sharing and group size. Request a quote and we send a price on WhatsApp.
What documents do I need?
A passport valid for at least six months beyond your return date is commonly required. Visa and entry rules for Indian citizens vary by country and change, so we confirm the current requirements from official sources when you book.
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