Experience the highlights of Australia and New Zealand on a 12-day journey through Sydney, Melbourne, Auckland, Waitomo, Rotorua and Hobbiton.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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To reserve your seat or request more information, please contact iTravel Global at (714) 837-1385. Space is limited, so early reservations are recommended.