31 days in Brisbane & New Zealand Itinerary
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Start: Perth, Australia
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Brisbane, Australia
— 8 nights
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Auckland, New Zealand
— 3 nights
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Waitomo Caves, New Zealand
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Auckland, New Zealand
— 1 night
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Rotorua, New Zealand
— 5 nights
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Queenstown, New Zealand
— 5 nights
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Lake Tekapo, New Zealand
— 6 nights
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Auckland, New Zealand
— 2 nights
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End: Perth, Australia
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Brisbane, Australia — 8 nights
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Australia's New World City
Change things up with these side-trips from Brisbane: Sea World Theme Park (in Main Beach), Maleny (Maleny Botanic Gardens & Bird World & McCarthy's Lookout) and Smile Thai Massage (in Alexandra Headland). There's still lots to do: stroll around South Bank Parklands, test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, identify plant and animal life at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, and find something for the whole family at Warner Bros. Movie World.
To see ratings, more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Brisbane online trip itinerary planner.
Perth to Brisbane is an approximately 7.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train and bus. You'll lose 2 hours traveling from Perth to Brisbane due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Perth in June, Brisbane is a bit warmer at night with lows of 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Mon) to allow time to fly to Auckland.
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To see ratings, more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Brisbane online trip itinerary planner.
Perth to Brisbane is an approximately 7.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train and bus. You'll lose 2 hours traveling from Perth to Brisbane due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Perth in June, Brisbane is a bit warmer at night with lows of 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Mon) to allow time to fly to Auckland.
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Auckland, New Zealand — 3 nights
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City of Sails
Start off your visit on the 3rd (Mon): contemplate the geological forces at Mount Eden and then have fun at Takapuna Beach Playground. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 4th (Tue): test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, then brush up on your military savvy at Auckland Museum, then buy something for everyone on your list at The Strand Arcade, and finally enjoy breathtaking views from Sky Tower.
To see traveler tips, ratings, where to stay, and tourist information, read Auckland holiday planning tool.
Getting from Brisbane to Auckland by flight takes about 6.5 hours. The time zone changes from Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) to New Zealand Standard Time (NZST), which is usually a 2 hour difference. Traveling from Brisbane in July, you will find days in Auckland are slightly colder (13°C), and nights are about the same (13°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Thu) early enough to drive to Waitomo Caves.
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To see traveler tips, ratings, where to stay, and tourist information, read Auckland holiday planning tool.
Getting from Brisbane to Auckland by flight takes about 6.5 hours. The time zone changes from Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) to New Zealand Standard Time (NZST), which is usually a 2 hour difference. Traveling from Brisbane in July, you will find days in Auckland are slightly colder (13°C), and nights are about the same (13°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Thu) early enough to drive to Waitomo Caves.
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Kick off your visit on the 6th (Thu): explore the fascinating underground world of Waitomo Glowworm Caves, then take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, then examine the collection at The Gallagher Meads Brothers Exhibition, and finally pause for some photo ops at Sir Colin Meads Statue.
For where to stay and more tourist information, refer to the Waitomo Caves trip itinerary builder.
Drive from Auckland to Waitomo Caves in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Thu) so you can go by car to Auckland.
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For where to stay and more tourist information, refer to the Waitomo Caves trip itinerary builder.
Drive from Auckland to Waitomo Caves in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Thu) so you can go by car to Auckland.
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Auckland, New Zealand — 1 night
City of Sails
To find more things to do, other places to visit, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Auckland trip planner.
You can drive from Waitomo Caves to Auckland in 2.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. You'll set off for Rotorua on the 7th (Fri).
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You can drive from Waitomo Caves to Auckland in 2.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. You'll set off for Rotorua on the 7th (Fri).
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Rotorua, New Zealand — 5 nights
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Sulphur City
Change things up with a short trip to Hobbiton Movie Set in Hinuera (about 1h 15 min away). The adventure continues: kick your exploration up a notch at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks, take in the dramatic natural features at Waimangu Volcanic Valley, take a peaceful walk through Redwoods, Whakarewarewa Forest, and experience rural life at Agrodome.
To find ratings, reviews, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Rotorua trip itinerary builder site.
Fly from Auckland to Rotorua in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Auckland in July, plan for little chillier nights in Rotorua, with lows around 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Wed) to allow time to fly to Queenstown.
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To find ratings, reviews, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Rotorua trip itinerary builder site.
Fly from Auckland to Rotorua in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Auckland in July, plan for little chillier nights in Rotorua, with lows around 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Wed) to allow time to fly to Queenstown.
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Queenstown, New Zealand — 5 nights
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Shallow Bay
On the 14th (Fri), dedicate a day to the elevated beauty of Coronet Peak Ski Resort. And it doesn't end there: indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at The Remarkables Ski Area, have some family-friendly fun at Skyline Queenstown, and see the world from above with a helicopter tour.
For maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Queenstown travel route builder website.
Fly from Rotorua to Queenstown in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of bus and ferry. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Lake Tekapo.
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For maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Queenstown travel route builder website.
Fly from Rotorua to Queenstown in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of bus and ferry. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Lake Tekapo.
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Lake Tekapo, New Zealand — 6 nights
Venture out of the city with trips to Geraldine Observatory (in Geraldine), Mt. Cook Alpine Salmon Shop (in Twizel) and Mt. Cook Village (Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre, Ski The Tasman, &more). categoryPhrases.sentence.On_the_day_spend_an_exhilarating_day_on_the_slopes_at. There's much more to do: contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Tekapo, look for all kinds of wild species at Gem Alpaca Stud, enjoy breathtaking views from Mount John University Observatory, and pause for some serene contemplation at The Church of the Good Shepherd.
To see more things to do, photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Lake Tekapo day trip planning site.
You can drive from Queenstown to Lake Tekapo in 3 hours. Another option is to take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sun) to allow time to fly to Auckland.
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To see more things to do, photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Lake Tekapo day trip planning site.
You can drive from Queenstown to Lake Tekapo in 3 hours. Another option is to take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sun) to allow time to fly to Auckland.
Side Trips
Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu), Fairlie, Geraldine Observatory, Mt. Cook Alpine Salmon Shop, Caroline Bay Beach
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Auckland, New Zealand — 2 nights
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City of Sails
On the 24th (Mon), contemplate the geological forces at Rangitoto Island, stroll around Cornwall Park, and then relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas. Keep things going the next day: examine the collection at New Zealand Maritime Museum and then see the interesting displays at MOTAT - Museum of Transport and Technology.
To see photos, maps, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Auckland trip itinerary builder.
Getting from Lake Tekapo to Auckland by flight takes about 5 hours. Other options: do a combination of car and ferry. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Tue) early enough to catch the flight back home.
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To see photos, maps, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Auckland trip itinerary builder.
Getting from Lake Tekapo to Auckland by flight takes about 5 hours. Other options: do a combination of car and ferry. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Tue) early enough to catch the flight back home.
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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.
