22 days in Australia & New Zealand Itinerary

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Melbourne, Australia
— 2 nights
Fly to Queenstown, Bus to Te Anau
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Te Anau, New Zealand
— 3 nights
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Queenstown, New Zealand
— 3 nights
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Tongariro National Park, New Zealand
— 2 nights
Shuttle
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Taupo, New Zealand
— 2 nights
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Rotorua, New Zealand
— 2 nights
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Sydney, Australia
— 4 nights
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Cairns, Australia
— 2 nights
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Melbourne, Australia — 2 nights

Australia's Garden City

Start off your visit on the 29th (Wed): pause for some photo ops at Shrine of Remembrance and then don't miss a visit to Flinders Street Station. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: get to know the resident critters at Melbourne Zoo, then enjoy breathtaking views from Eureka Skydeck, and then admire the natural beauty at Royal Botanic Gardens.

To find reviews, photos, ratings, and tourist information, read our Melbourne online trip planner.

London, UK to Melbourne is an approximately 24.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 10 hours traveling from London to Melbourne. Traveling from London in March, expect nights in Melbourne to be a bit warmer, around 15°C, while days are much warmer, around 30°C. On the 31st (Fri), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel to Te Anau.
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Parks · Zoos & Aquariums · Museums
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Te Anau, New Zealand — 3 nights

When in Te Anau, make a side trip to see Bowen Falls in Milford Sound, approximately Milford Sound away. Spend the 2nd (Sun) exploring at Doubtful Sound. And it doesn't end there: explore the activities along Milford Sound, take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, trek along The Chasm Walk, and explore the landscape on two wheels at Lake 2 Lake Trail.

To see ratings, traveler tips, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Te Anau trip planning website.

Do a combination of flight and bus from Melbourne to Te Anau in 8.5 hours. Traveling from Melbourne to Te Anau, you'll lose 2 hours due to the time zone difference. Cap off your sightseeing on the 3rd (Mon) early enough to catch the bus to Queenstown.
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Parks · Nature · Wildlife · Outdoors
Side Trip
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Queenstown, New Zealand — 3 nights

Shallow Bay

Queenstown is known for fun & games, wildlife, and adventure. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: get your game on at Skyline Queenstown, indulge your senses at some of the top wineries in the area, look for all kinds of wild species at Kiwi Park, and indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas.

To see where to stay, more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Queenstown trip maker website.

Take a bus from Te Anau to Queenstown in 4 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Thu) to allow time to fly to Tongariro National Park.
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Tours · Outdoors · Wineries · Wildlife
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Tongariro National Park, New Zealand — 2 nights

Start off your visit on the 7th (Fri): trek along Ridge Track, then take in the dramatic scenery at Tawhai Falls, then trek along Whakapapa Nature Walk, and finally tour the pleasant surroundings at Silica Rapids Track. On the 8th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: hike along Tongariro Alpine Crossing.

To find where to stay, reviews, photos, and tourist information, go to the Tongariro National Park day trip planning site.

You can fly from Queenstown to Tongariro National Park in 5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of bus, ferry, train, and taxi. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Sat) so you can take a shuttle to Taupo.
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Parks · Outdoors · Trails · Nature
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Taupo, New Zealand — 2 nights

Great Cloak of Tia

Start off your visit on the 9th (Sun): get the adrenaline pumping with an extreme tour, witness a stunning natural landmark at Wairakei Natural Thermal Valley, then get some thrills on the water with a speed boat tour, and finally stroll through Huka Falls Walkway. Here are some ideas for day two: find something for the whole family at Huka Prawn Park, take in the natural beauty of Spa Thermal Park and Riverbank Recreational and Scenic Reserve, then don't miss a visit to Maori Rock Carvings, and finally take an unforgettable tour with a helicopter tour.

For traveler tips, maps, and tourist information, read Taupo trip planner.

Traveling by shuttle from Tongariro National Park to Taupo takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Rotorua.
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Rotorua, New Zealand — 2 nights

Sulphur City

Start off your visit on the 11th (Tue): witness a stunning natural landmark at Te Puia, then get interesting insight from Tours, and then get engrossed in the history at Rotorua Museum. On your second day here, look for all kinds of wild species at Waimangu Volcanic Valley, then get interesting insight from Tours, and then let the river carry you with a rafting and tubing tour.

To see maps, ratings, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Rotorua vacation site.

Getting from Taupo to Rotorua by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In April, plan for daily highs up to 24°C, and evening lows to 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Wed) early enough to fly to Sydney.
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Sydney, Australia — 4 nights

The Harbour City

Sydney is known for sightseeing, nightlife, and beaches. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: catch a live performance at Sydney Opera House, explore the striking landscape at Mrs Macquarie's Chair, take a stroll through The Rocks, and take in the views from Sydney Harbour Bridge.

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Traveling by flight from Rotorua to Sydney takes 8 hours. The time zone difference when traveling from Rotorua to Sydney is minus 2 hours. In April, daytime highs in Sydney are 26°C, while nighttime lows are 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly to Cairns.
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Cairns, Australia — 2 nights

The Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef

Kick off your visit on the 17th (Mon): see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour.

To find photos, more things to do, reviews, and tourist information, read our Cairns trip planning tool.

Traveling by flight from Sydney to Cairns takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In April, Cairns is a bit warmer than Sydney - with highs of 34°C and lows of 26°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Tue) so you can catch the flight back home.
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Highlights from your trip

Australia travel guide

4.5
Beaches · Wildlife Areas · Gardens
Australia is a country of breathtaking beauty and unforgettable adventure. From coast to coast you’ll find ancient rainforests, towering cities, stunning outback landscapes and white sand beaches. It’s not only the scenery that varies here, but also the lifestyle. Lay back and relax within a coastal paradise, explore the bustling laneways of a lively metropolis, or feed your sense of adventure in the most remote and remarkable pockets of the country. Whether you’re connecting with Aboriginal culture, tasting seafood straight from the ocean, or diving with gentle whale sharks, you’ll discover why there’s nothing like Australia.
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New Zealand travel guide

4.5
Land of the Long White Cloud
Far-flung New Zealand has become known for its astounding topography, singular biodiversity, varied climate, and for marrying native Maori and post-colonial European cultures on its two main islands and the multitude of smaller landmasses dotted around them. Free-spirited New Zealanders cultivate a love of sports, sustainability, and the outdoors. Far from other landmasses, the islands existed for millions of years before being inhabited by humans, so an abundance of species have come to thrive in the thick, wild rainforest, vast and rugged backland, and extensive surrounding marine areas. While much of New Zealand tourism centers around adventures through this spectacular scenery, take time to explore the nation's rich cultural heritage as well. The traditions and history of the Maoris, and the industry and internationalism of the descendents of the first European settlers endure in fascinating attractions, ranging from museums, to farms, to places of worship.
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