Australia & New Zealand Tour – 12 Days, 11 Nights

Experience the highlights of Australia and New Zealand on a 12-day journey through Sydney, Melbourne, Auckland, Waitomo, Rotorua and Hobbiton.

Tour Overview

12 Days • 11 Nights • Group Tour

 

Destinations: Sydney • Melbourne • Auckland • Waitomo • Rotorua • Hobbiton

Tour Dates: October 30 – November 10, 2026

Tour Price: $4,850 per person

Airfare: Round-trip international airfare is included from LAX or SFO. Flight routing and availability are subject to confirmation.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 | Depart for Sydney

Los Angeles → Sydney

Included Meals: None

Depart from Los Angeles on an international flight to Sydney and begin your journey through Australia and New Zealand.

Overnight: Onboard the aircraft

Day 2 | Crossing the Pacific Ocean

Pacific Ocean

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner onboard

Continue across the Pacific Ocean. Relax and enjoy the meals and services provided onboard during the international flight.

Overnight: Onboard the aircraft

Day 3 | Arrive in Sydney

Sydney City Tour

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Arrive in Sydney, Australia’s iconic harbor city. After completing immigration procedures and enjoying lunch, visit Hyde Park, St. Mary’s Cathedral and Mrs Macquarie’s Chair, a famous viewpoint overlooking the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge.

Continue to Darling Harbour, the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge. If time permits, visit the Royal Botanic Garden and Sydney Fish Market. Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.

Overnight: Sydney

Day 4 | Blue Mountains and Featherdale Wildlife Park

Sydney → Blue Mountains → Sydney

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Travel to Blue Mountains National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its dramatic sandstone cliffs and eucalyptus forests. Visit Jamison Valley and the legendary Three Sisters rock formation.

A visit to Scenic World is recommended for its Skyway, Cableway and Railway experiences above the valley and rainforest. After lunch, visit Featherdale Wildlife Park to encounter Australia’s distinctive wildlife, including kangaroos and koalas.

Overnight: Sydney

Day 5 | Sydney to Melbourne

Sydney → Melbourne

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Fly to Melbourne, a sophisticated city known for its arts, European-inspired architecture and vibrant lifestyle. Visit St. Patrick’s Cathedral and Parliament House.

Continue to Fitzroy Gardens, Federation Square, Flinders Street Station and the Yarra River.

Overnight: Melbourne

Day 6 | Dandenong Ranges and Phillip Island

Melbourne → Dandenong Ranges → Phillip Island → Melbourne

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Explore Dandenong Ranges National Park and ride the historic Puffing Billy Steam Train through the lush forest. After lunch, visit Maru Wildlife Park to see kangaroos, emus and other native animals.

Continue to Phillip Island. An optional visit to the Koala Conservation Centre may be available before experiencing the famous Penguin Parade at sunset.

Overnight: Melbourne

Day 7 | Great Ocean Road and Twelve Apostles

Melbourne → Great Ocean Road → Melbourne

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Travel along the Great Ocean Road, one of the world’s most spectacular coastal routes. Visit Memorial Arch, the peaceful seaside town of Apollo Bay, the dramatic cliffs of Loch Ard Gorge and the Twelve Apostles.

Overnight: Melbourne

Day 8 | Melbourne to Auckland

Melbourne → Auckland

Included Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Fly to Auckland, known as the City of Sails. Tour Queen Street, The Domain, Tamaki Drive, Auckland Harbour Bridge and Mission Bay. Visit Sky Tower for panoramic views overlooking the city.

Overnight: Auckland

Day 9 | Waitomo Glowworm Caves and Rotorua

Auckland → Waitomo → Rotorua

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Travel to the enchanting Waitomo Glowworm Caves, where thousands of glowworms illuminate the underground caverns like a star-filled sky.

Continue to Government Gardens and Rotorua Lakefront in the geothermal city of Rotorua.

Overnight: Rotorua

Day 10 | Rotorua City Tour

Rotorua

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Experience the culture and natural wonders of Rotorua with visits to the Agrodome Farm Show, Skyline Gondola and Te Puia Geothermal Park, known for its hot springs, bubbling mud pools and erupting geysers.

In the evening, enjoy a Māori cultural performance and traditional hāngī dinner.

Overnight: Rotorua

Day 11 | Redwood Forest and Hobbiton

Rotorua → Matamata → Auckland

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Begin the morning at Redwood Forest and enjoy a scenic walk or canopy experience through the towering trees and native forest.

Travel to Matamata and visit the Hobbiton Movie Set, the celebrated filming location featured in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit. Return to Auckland in the evening.

Overnight: Auckland

Day 12 | Return to the USA

Auckland → USA

Included Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, check out of the hotel and transfer to the airport for your return flight to the United States. Your journey through Australia and New Zealand concludes.

What’s Included

    • Round-trip international airfare from LAX or SFO
    • Four-star hotel accommodations
    • Meals according to the itinerary
    • Admission to scheduled attractions
    • Transportation according to the itinerary
    • Vietnamese-speaking tour guide
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Cancellation Policy

Cancellation terms and applicable fees vary according to the departure date and travel arrangements. Please review the complete Terms & Cancellation Policy before making a reservation. Contact iTravel Global for the cancellation schedule applicable to your departure.

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