Down Under Discovery
Down Under Discovery
$8905
Down Under Discovery
20 Days
Visiting: Auckland, Waitomo Caves, Rotorua, Christchurch, Aoraki / Mount Cook, Queenstown, Milford Sound / Piopiotahi, Melbourne, Alice Springs, Uluru, Cairns, Great Barrier Reef, Sydney
Tour operator:
Tour code:
PS-2024
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Trip Styles:
Interests:
Beach Tours, Cultural, Gardens & Nature Tours, Photography, Wildlife Tours
Tour Overview
Crikey! If you’ve always wanted a complete tour of Down Under, with no red stone left uncovered, this is it. Doubling the fun with sightseeing in Australia and New Zealand, this exciting vacation covers New Zealand’s North and South Islands as well as Australia’s vibrant cities, golden beaches, and mystical Red Center. From Rotorua’s boiling mud pools to Waitomo’s Glowworm Caves, you’ll kick off your tour with the hottest--and coolest--sights of New Zealand. Aptly named “The Remarkables,” the South Island’s mountain range sets the tone for the incredible sights you’ll see throughout the land of the kiwi--and the home of the kangaroo. As you hop from Melbourne to Uluru (Ayers Rock) to Cairns to Sydney, you’ll marvel at the architectural masterpieces of Australia’s renowned cities, the natural wonders of the Great Barrier Reef, and a special highlight of this encompassing journey--a boomerang-throwing barbecue under the starlit Outback sky.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive In Auckland,New Zealand
Location: Auckland, Auckland
Meals Included: Dinner
Welcome to Aotearoa, Māori for “land of the long white cloud.” Your room is available for immediate check-in. A pre-night is not required for early check-in. Please schedule your flights to arrive by 4:30pm in order to attend this evening’s welcome briefing and dinner.
Day 2: Auckland
Location: Auckland
Meals Included: Breakfast
Start your day with a sightseeing tour of Auckland. See bustling Queen Street, the city’s oldest park, Auckland Domain, and historic Parnell Village.
Day 3: Auckland,Waitomo,Rotorua
Location: Auckland, Waitomo Caves, Rotorua
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 4: Rotorua
Location: Rotorua
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 5: Rotorua,Christchurch,Mount Cook
Location: Rotorua, Christchurch, Aoraki / Mount Cook
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Fly to Christchurch, the largest city on New Zealand’s South Island, then travel south to magnificent Mount Cook National Park, named after New Zealand’s highest peak. Weather permitting, you may wish to join a stargazing program this evening. The Mount Cook region offers some of the darkest skies in the world – perfect for viewing the southern night sky.
Day 6: Mount Cook,Queenstown
Location: Aoraki / Mount Cook, Queenstown
Meals Included: Breakfast
Start the day with a visit to the Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre for unique insight into the history and culture of this region. Then, time to explore on your own. Continue to Queenstown, the “Adventure Capital of the World.
Day 7: Queenstown. Excursion To Milford Sound
Location: Milford Sound / Piopiotahi
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Today, travel into scenic Fiordland National Park. Boasting some of the most breathtaking scenery in the world, this region of New Zealand has been named as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and was famously described by author, Rudyard Kipling, as the “eighth wonder of the world.” Late evening return to Queenstown. NOTE:The excursion to Milford Sound may happen on Day 8 depending on weather and road conditions today.
Day 8: Queenstown
Location: Queenstown
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 9: Queenstown,Melbourne,Australia
Location: Queenstown, Melbourne, Melbourne
Meals Included: Breakfast
Board your flight across the Tasman Sea to Melbourne. Enjoy three nights in the city often referred to as Australia’s cultural capital. Melbourne is a blend of world-class restaurants, museums, shopping, and interesting hidden laneways.
Day 10: Melbourne
Location: Melbourne
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 11: Melbourne
Location: Melbourne
Meals Included: Breakfast
Enjoy a full day at leisure to explore this multicultural and cosmopolitan city.
Day 12: Melbourne,Alice Springs
Location: Melbourne, Alice Springs
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 13: Alice Springs,Uluru (Ayers Rock)
Location: Alice Springs, Uluru
Meals Included: Breakfast
Travel by coach to Uluru. Upon arrival, visit a popular lookout to enjoy views of the magnificent Kata Tjuta (the Olgas), a geological spectacle of some 36 brilliant domes. There is time to take photos before visiting the “Sunset Strip” for a drink and to witness the changing hues of light painting the rock.
Day 14: Uluru,Cairns
Location: Uluru, Cairns
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your Outback adventure continues with free time this morning. Later, fly to Cairns, “Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef,” one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. NOTE: Due to this remote location and limited flights, you may be booked on a connecting flight from Uluru to Cairns.
Day 15: Cairns. Excursion To The Outer Great Barrier Reef
Location: Great Barrier Reef
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Prepare for the experience of a lifetime when you board a catamaran and cruise to the Outer Great Barrier Reef, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Explore this underwater world that is a brilliant kaleidoscope of coral and sea life. Return to Cairns late this afternoon. Your evening is at leisure.
Day 16: Cairns
Location: Cairns
Meals Included: Breakfast
A full day at leisure.
Day 17: Cairns,Sydney
Location: Cairns, Sydney
Meals Included: Breakfast
This morning, enjoy a special visit to the Koala Gardens. Later, fly to Sydney, Australia’s largest city. Sydney is home to first-class restaurants, grand shopping arcades, and top tourist attractions such as the Sydney Opera House and the Taronga Zoo.
Day 18: Sydney
Location: Sydney
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 19: Sydney
Location: Sydney
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Enjoy a full day at leisure for your own discoveries. This evening, your Tour Director hosts a special farewell dinner at a restaurant overlooking Sydney Harbour.
Day 20: Sydney
Location: Sydney
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your tour ends with breakfast this morning.
Small Group
Globus offers Small-Group Discoveries on select South Pacific dates. A Small-Group Discovery is limited to an average of just 20 guests per departure. There’s always room to roam with extra space between you and other travelers—while still getting up close and personal to the experiences you’ve been dreaming of. Small-Group Discoveries include all the features of a traditional Globus escorted tour, complete with expert Tour Director, Driver, and Local Guides who ensure that your health and safety is our top priority. A Small-Group Discovery trip is the perfectly sized tour—without the crowds.
UNESCO Sites
Great Barrier Reef|Sydney Opera House|Te Wahipounamu|Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park|Wet Tropics of Queensland
Meals
Breakfast daily, 4 lunches, 6 dinners
Notes
Spend New Year’s in Sydney. Ring in the New Year Down Under on this special departure. Start your vacation with a New Year’s Eve dinner cruise on Sydney Harbour with music and dancing, followed by a champagne toast and some of the most amazing fireworks you will ever see. Continue with all the must-see sights of Australia and New Zealand, including the Great Barrier Reef, Uluru (Ayers Rock), Melbourne, Queenstown, Mount Cook, Rotorua, and Auckland. Enjoy a sunset toast as you watch the changing colors of Uluru, go inside the famous Sydney Opera House, cruise through beautiful Milford Sound, take part in a traditional Maori Hangi dinner, enjoy spectacular views from atop Sky Tower and more. Please refer to tour, “New Year’s Eve Down Under” (Tour code PY and PYE) for more information on this special departure.
Accommodation
Auckland:SKYCITY HotelRotorua:Distinction Hotel RotoruaMount Cook Region:The HermitageQueenstown:Ramada Queenstown CentralMelbourne:The Savoy Hotel on Little CollinsAlice Springs:Crowne Plaza Alice Springs LassetersUluru:Desert Gardens HotelCairns:Bailey, a Crystalbrook Collection ResortSydney:Swissotel Sydney
Check out our Q&As
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How long has the tour company been trading?
For over 90 years.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
The Globus Lighthouse Project - an illuminating initiative where we can all come together to tread lightly and give generously for the globe's greater good. Globus, along with sister companies Avalon Waterways and Cosmos, invite our travellers and partners to help us in supporting causes that provide for a more sustainable planet and a brighter tomorrow.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of globus charges.
Up to 91 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
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