From October to April, the route meets spring and summer in the southern hemisphere, with longer days for cities, roads and outdoor activities in New Zealand.
AUSTRALIA · NATURE + CULTURE
OCEANIA — AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND
Cities and landscapes of Australia and New Zealand.
DURATION21 days
BEST TIMEOct–Apr
EXPERIENCENature + Culture
COUNTRYAustralia
THE JOURNEY
Route map
Sydney → Melbourne → Auckland → Rotorua → Queenstown → Milford Sound
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FEATURED
Key highlights
1Sydney Harbor
2Melbourne Laneways
3Māori culture in Rotorua
4Alpine landscapes of Queenstown
5Milford Sound Cruise
6Australia–New Zealand contrast
Combining Sydney and Melbourne with Rotorua, Queenstown and Milford Sound brings together, in a single trip, cosmopolitan cities, Māori culture, geothermal energy and some of the most striking alpine scenery in Oceania.
SEASONALITY
When to go
A STARTING POINT
Suggested base itinerary
DAY 1
Arrival in Sydney
Arrival in Sydney and start of the trip, with time for the Opera House, Harbor Bridge and neighborhoods along the bay.
DAY 2
Sydney — local experiences
Opera House, Harbor Bridge and bayside neighborhoods.
DAY 3
Sydney — in depth
Urban beaches and life around Circular Quay. The day also reserves space for the Opera House, Harbor Bridge and neighborhoods along the bay.
DAY 4
Sydney → Melbourne
Departure from Sydney towards Melbourne. After arrival, the stage begins with the laneways, cafes, markets and architecture of the center.
DAY 5
Melbourne — local experiences
Laneways, cafes, markets and downtown architecture.
DAY 6
Melbourne — in depth
Urban culture and gastronomy in the capital of Victoria. The day also reserves space for laneways, cafes, markets and downtown architecture.
DAY 7
Melbourne — second reading
Laneways, cafes, markets and downtown architecture. The day also reserves space for urban culture and gastronomy in the capital of Victoria.
DAY 8
Melbourne → Auckland
Departure from Melbourne towards Auckland. After arrival, the stage begins through the port, coastal neighborhoods and volcanic landscape of New Zealand's largest city.
DAY 9
Auckland — local experiences
Harbour, coastal neighborhoods and volcanic landscape of New Zealand's largest city.
DAY 10
Auckland — in depth
Sky Tower and waterfront as an introduction to New Zealand. The day also reserves space for the port, coastal neighborhoods and volcanic landscape of New Zealand's largest city.
DAY 11
Auckland — second reading
Harbour, coastal neighborhoods and volcanic landscape of New Zealand's largest city. The day also reserves space for the Sky Tower and waterfront as an introduction to New Zealand.
DAY 12
Auckland → Rotorua
Departure from Auckland towards Rotorua. After arrival, the stage begins with geothermal areas, lakes and Māori culture.
DAY 13
Rotorua — local experiences
Geothermal areas, lakes and Māori culture.
DAY 14
Rotorua — in depth
Geysers, mineral pools and local traditions. The day also reserves space for geothermal areas, lakes and Māori culture.
DAY 15
Rotorua — second reading
Geothermal areas, lakes and Māori culture. The day also reserves space for geysers, mineral pools and local traditions.
DAY 16
Rotorua → Queenstown
Departure from Rotorua towards Queenstown. After arrival, the stage begins with Lake Wakatipu, the Southern Alps and adventure activities.
DAY 17
Queenstown — local experiences
Lake Wakatipu, Southern Alps and adventure activities.
DAY 18
Queenstown — in depth
Viewpoints, panoramic roads and alpine atmosphere. The day also reserves space for Lake Wakatipu, the Southern Alps and adventure activities.
DAY 19
Queenstown → Milford Sound
Departure from Queenstown towards Milford Sound. After arrival, the stage begins by cruising along the fjord between walls, waterfalls and mountains.
DAY 20
Milford Sound — local experiences
Cruise along the fjord between walls, waterfalls and mountains.
DAY 21
Milford Sound — in depth
Scenic road and navigation in one of the great natural settings of the South Island. The day also reserves space for a cruise along the fjord between walls, waterfalls and mountains.
THE EXPERIENCE
The spirit of the journey
The trip starts in the two big Australian cities and changes stop in New Zealand: Auckland opens the Kiwi stage, Rotorua brings geothermal energy and Māori culture, and the South Island ends between Queenstown and Milford Sound.
YOUR WAY
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