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Embark on a journey of a lifetime, witnessing iconic landmarks, spectacular natural wonders and top locations throughout Australia and New Zealand. Encounter cities like Melbourne and Sydney in southern Australia and the many allures of the tropical north, including the UNESCO-listed Great Barrier Reef.
Then, explore New Zealand's North and South islands, from its wild Pacific coastlines and magnificent Fiordland to its sprawling Franz Josef Glacier. Complete with a ride on board the TranzAlpine Train and visits to Queenstown, Christchurch and Auckland, this journey leaves a lasting impression.
Unforgettable Experiences
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Itinerary
Your once-in-a-lifetime tour of Australia and New Zealand begins this morning at London Heathrow, where you meet the Tour Manager and your travel group. Together, we board our flight to Melbourne, Australia, travelling overnight via Singapore or Hong Kong.
Melbourne, located on the continent's southeastern coast, is known as Australia's cultural capital. Besides its array of skyscrapers, grand 19th-century buildings and Victorian shopping arcades, the city is bursting with museums, parks and galleries. Another fascinating aspect is its multicultural environment, which has been fostered for centuries. Melbourne features a thriving Chinatown, established during the gold rush era of the 1850s and remaining as one of the world's longest continuous Chinese settlements outside of Asia.
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The unique Kuranda Scenic Railway has journeyed through tropical North Queensland for over 125 years, providing breathtaking views over one of the most stunning areas of Australia. The 23 mile (37 kilometre) long track winds through the lush green World Heritage Rainforest, past cascading waterfalls and a variety of different birds, fauna and reptiles, before it terminates at the small mountain village of Kuranda.
Running once a day, the TranzAlpine is arguably the most scenic railway journey in New Zealand. The route crosses the width of the South Island from Arthur's Pass on the west coast to Christchurch on the east. The journey takes us across the rich grazing farmland of the Canterbury Plain, through the Waimakiriri River Gorge, and over the spectacular mountains of the Southern Alps.
Enhance your holiday
Flight upgrades are available. For information regarding the types of upgrades offered by the various airlines we use, call our expert team for details.
Spending a night in London before your tour can make such a difference to the first day of your holiday - you can arrive in the capital in good time, relaxed and ready to join your Tour Manager the next morning. You may even want to take in a show on the West End or dine in one of London's famous restaurants. Perhaps on your return to London, you would like to break your journey with an overnight stay before continuing home.
We can book a wide range of hotels in central London or, for our holidays beginning with a flight, at Heathrow, Gatwick, or Manchester Airport for the night before or after your holiday. If you require a quote for single occupancy at any of the hotels, please contact us on 01904 734 805.
Buying tickets for UK train services can be a tricky business - there are so many fares to choose from, each with different rules and restrictions. As you are connecting with an international departure, we strongly recommend that you book a fully flexible ticket to ensure that should the departure times for your holiday change, your rail ticket can allow for these changes.
We can book fully-flexible UK rail tickets from your local station to join your holiday whether this be a European holiday from St Pancras or a UK holiday. The prices are competitive and tickets are not restricted to a particular train or time of day, and in most cases offer you a free choice of routes.
For an up to date quote from your local station, please ask one of our Tour Advisors.