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Australia & New Zealand Tour

17 days / 16 nightsAustraliaSydney, Cairns, Melbourne, Auckland, Rotorua, Queenstown

UnbeatableAdventureFamilyLong HaulTwo Countries, One Remarkable JourneyCustomisable Holiday

BEST FORCouples & ExplorersTRIP PACEBalanced & ActiveFLIGHTS4 Connections IncludedHOTEL BASIS3-Star Comfort

Australia

17D/16N

3Nights inSydney

2Nights inCairns

3Nights inMelbourne

2Nights inAuckland

2Nights inRotorua

4Nights inQueenstown

17-DAY ROUTE

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Sydney3 nights
2
Cairns2 nights
3
Melbourne3 nights
4
Auckland2 nights
5
Rotorua2 nights
6
Queenstown4 nights
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Departureend of trip

Australia & New Zealand Grand Discovery - Tour Overview

Sydney · Cairns · Melbourne · Auckland · Rotorua · Queenstown — 16 Nights (Land-Only)

This Australia & New Zealand Highlights is designed for the Canada source market and covers Sydney - Cairns - Melbourne - Auckland - Rotorua - Queenstown over 17 Days / 16 Nights. It is structured for value-conscious couples, families and small private groups, using selected value accommodation and standard/shared land services. The price is displayed in INR for local marketing, but the package begins at the first destination city. Every international and domestic flight is excluded.

This source-market edition gives Atravelq a locally priced lead product for travellers in Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, Montreal and Ottawa. The base itinerary is intentionally lean and transparent: flights are excluded, the route is clear and compulsory supplements are not hidden. Hotels, room category, private transport, meals and experiences can be upgraded after enquiry.

Your Australia & New Zealand Holiday at a Glance

Six carefully chosen destinations, memorable included attractions and clearly defined travel arrangements.

17 Days / 16 NightsEight nights in each country

Four Flights IncludedTwo Australian, one trans-Tasman, one NZ

Great Barrier ReefMoore Reef cruise and operator lunch

3-Star HotelsOne double room, two adults

Breakfast Daily16 mornings budgeted

Milford SoundReturn scenic coach and cruise

Itinerary — day by day

SydneyCairnsMelbourneAucklandRotoruaQueenstownDeparture

DAY 01

Sydney - Your Australian Journey Begins

A welcoming first evening in the Harbour City

SYDNEY

Arrive in Sydney and begin the land itinerary. Proceed to the selected hotel using the confirmed transfer basis, check in and keep the remaining time flexible for rest or nearby exploration. No flight from Canada or within the route is included.

ARRIVAL: Arrive at Sydney Airport, clear the arrival formalities and take your planned transfer to the hotel. The day is deliberately gentle after an international flight.
EVENING: If time and energy permit, discover Darling Harbour, where scenic promenades and a lively waterfront offer a beautiful introduction to the city.
A COMFORTABLE BEGINNING: There is no compulsory afternoon admission or guided tour, so you can settle in at your own pace.

Hotels

Sydney - Harbour-city comfort close to Sydney’s iconic neighbourhoods

A Sydney city hotel chosen for practical access to rail, ferries and central attractions.

Stay 3 nights in a proposed good-value 3-star property. A Sydney city hotel chosen for practical access to rail, ferries and central attractions.
Room & Breakfast One room with a double bed for two adults. Breakfast for each morning is included in the package budget, but actual hotel meal entitlements must be confirmed.
Location Advantage Sydney CBD or a well-connected inner-city area. Exact walking distances and access will be checked once a property is selected.
Booking Details Specific hotel, bedding, cancellation terms and room availability are not yet confirmed or held.
Optional Upgrade Four-star accommodation or a premium-view room can be priced separately on request.

Transfers

Sydney Airport to Hotel - A Welcoming Arrival

Arrival transfer into the harbour city

Transfer Sydney Airport to your confirmed Sydney accommodation.
Transport Arrangement An airport transfer allowance is included. The final mode, pickup location and waiting-time policy will be confirmed with the supplier.
Luggage Guidance Allow for immigration and baggage collection before meeting your transfer.

Activities

Sydney Harbour - A Perspective Worth Remembering

See the Harbour City from the water

Signature Experience A scheduled sightseeing cruise on Sydney Harbour, featuring views of the Opera House, Harbour Bridge and surrounding shoreline.
What’s Included The standard sightseeing cruise ticket is budgeted; meal upgrades and private cruises are excluded.
Worth Knowing Cruise duration, boat type and departure wharf depend on the confirmed service.

OVERNIGHT · SydneyMEALS · No meals on arrivalTRIP PACE · Easy arrivalSTAY · 3 nightsCATEGORY · 3-star proposedBREAKFAST · Included in budgetMODE · Arranged transferTIMING · Depends on trafficEXPERIENCE · Harbour cruiseTICKET · IncludedWORTH KNOWING · Plan flight arrivals with immigration and airport transfer time in mind; hotel check-in follows the property’s published hours.

DAY 02

Sydney - The Icons of a World-Famous Harbour

Landmark architecture and a cruise across the city’s celebrated waters

SYDNEY

Use these days for sydney, blue mountains. The starting price uses shared or standard-category services. Exact timings, meeting points and ticket categories will be confirmed with live availability.

SYDNEY’S HARBOUR LANDMARKS: Spend time around Circular Quay, The Rocks and the exterior of the Sydney Opera House, discovering the stories and atmosphere of the waterfront.
A VIEW FROM THE WATER: Board a scheduled Sydney Harbour sightseeing cruise for a different perspective on the Opera House, Harbour Bridge and harbour neighbourhoods.
TIME FOR PERSONAL DISCOVERY: Keep the remainder of the afternoon for independent exploration. An Opera House interior tour is optional and not included in the base plan.

Hotels

Cairns - A convenient tropical base for reef discoveries

A central Cairns hotel with sensible access to the Esplanade and Reef Fleet Terminal.

Stay 2 nights in a proposed good-value 3-star property. A central Cairns hotel with sensible access to the Esplanade and Reef Fleet Terminal.
Room & Breakfast One room with a double bed for two adults. Breakfast for each morning is included in the package budget, but actual hotel meal entitlements must be confirmed.
Location Advantage Cairns City near Esplanade. Exact walking distances and access will be checked once a property is selected.
Booking Details Specific hotel, bedding, cancellation terms and room availability are not yet confirmed or held.
Optional Upgrade Four-star accommodation or a premium-view room can be priced separately on request.

Transfers

Sydney to Cairns - Across Australia

A scheduled domestic flight to tropical Queensland

Flight Connection Sydney Airport to Cairns Airport on a separately ticketed flight sector included within this package costing.
Booking Coverage Economy-class airfare allowance is included; baggage limits, seat selection and fare rules depend on the confirmed airline.
Ground Transfers Hotel to departure airport and Cairns Airport to hotel are provided within the ground transfer budget.

Activities

Great Barrier Reef - Discover Moore Reef

A full-day marine experience from Cairns

Signature Experience Sunlover Moore Reef cruise with use of the operator’s standard snorkelling and reef-viewing facilities.
What’s Included The scheduled return boat journey, operator-provided buffet lunch and standard onboard facilities as offered with the selected ticket.
Worth Knowing Marine conditions, visibility and wildlife sightings are not guaranteed; availability can be affected by weather.

OVERNIGHT · SydneyMEALS · BreakfastTRIP PACE · Moderate walkingSTAY · 2 nightsCATEGORY · 3-star proposedBREAKFAST · Included in budgetSECTOR · Domestic flightFARE · IncludedEXPERIENCE · Moore ReefLUNCH · IncludedWORTH KNOWING · Cruise sailing times vary; aim to reach the wharf early and check boarding details on the issued ticket.

DAY 03

Sydney - Coastal Gardens and City Discoveries

A flexible day beyond Sydney’s best-known icons

SYDNEY

Use these days for cairns and reef, melbourne. The starting price uses shared or standard-category services. Exact timings, meeting points and ticket categories will be confirmed with live availability.

A MORNING OF GREEN SPACES: Explore the Royal Botanic Garden and scenic city viewpoints at leisure, taking time to appreciate the harbour from another angle.
SYDNEY, YOUR WAY: Spend the afternoon exploring central neighbourhoods, boutique shopping streets or a relaxed waterfront café.
ROOM TO WANDER: This day is intentionally free of compulsory paid activities, creating space for a personally meaningful Sydney experience.

Hotels

Melbourne - An easy base for culture, laneways and riverside life

A Melbourne city stay positioned for efficient central sightseeing and local transport.

Stay 3 nights in a proposed good-value 3-star property. A Melbourne city stay positioned for efficient central sightseeing and local transport.
Room & Breakfast One room with a double bed for two adults. Breakfast for each morning is included in the package budget, but actual hotel meal entitlements must be confirmed.
Location Advantage Melbourne CBD or well-served city area. Exact walking distances and access will be checked once a property is selected.
Booking Details Specific hotel, bedding, cancellation terms and room availability are not yet confirmed or held.
Optional Upgrade Four-star accommodation or a premium-view room can be priced separately on request.

Transfers

Cairns to Melbourne - North to South

An included domestic flight linking reef country to Victoria

Flight Connection Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport on a booked domestic economy service, with exact flight time confirmed after dates are selected.
Transport Arrangement Specified hotel-airport and airport-hotel transfer allowances form part of the package.
Travel Tip Keep the day open for check-in, baggage and airport connections.

Activities

Melbourne - Views from the Skydeck

See the city from a remarkable vantage point

Signature Experience Melbourne Skydeck general admission for sweeping views of Melbourne.
Admission & Timing Standard timed/dated admission is budgeted; premium viewing or additional paid experiences are excluded.
Worth Knowing Worth Knowing: Visibility is weather-dependent and ticket categories vary by date.

OVERNIGHT · SydneyMEALS · BreakfastTRIP PACE · Flexible explorationSTAY · 3 nightsCATEGORY · 3-star proposedBREAKFAST · Included in budgetSECTOR · Domestic flightFARE · IncludedADMISSION · IncludedTIMING · Dated entryWORTH KNOWING · Sydney’s public spaces can involve uneven paths and extensive walking; comfortable footwear makes the day easier.

DAY 04

Cairns - Welcome to Tropical Queensland

A gentle transition from city harbour to reef country

CAIRNS

Continue with international regional flight excluded; auckland. Any airfare mentioned in these days is excluded from the headline land price and must be booked or quoted separately. Arrival transfers are included only where shown in the final quotation.

YOUR JOURNEY NORTH: Take the included Sydney - Cairns domestic flight and continue to the hotel using the planned airport transfer. Allow sufficient time for check-in and baggage collection.
THE CAIRNS ESPLANADE: Enjoy an easy evening around the Esplanade, where tropical waterfront views set the scene for the following day’s reef discovery.
AN EVENING TO RECHARGE: Keep plans simple ahead of an early full-day marine excursion.

Hotels

Auckland - Settle into New Zealand’s waterside city

A well-located city base for enjoying central Auckland and its maritime atmosphere.

Stay 2 nights in a proposed good-value 3-star property. A well-located city base for enjoying central Auckland and its maritime atmosphere.
Room & Breakfast One room with a double bed for two adults. Breakfast for each morning is included in the package budget, but actual hotel meal entitlements must be confirmed.
Location Advantage Auckland CBD or Viaduct-access area. Exact walking distances and access will be checked once a property is selected.
Booking Details Specific hotel, bedding, cancellation terms and room availability are not yet confirmed or held.
Optional Upgrade Four-star accommodation or a premium-view room can be priced separately on request.

Transfers

Melbourne to Auckland - Across the Tasman

Your included Australia to New Zealand international flight

Flight Connection Melbourne Airport to Auckland Airport. This is the only international flight INCLUDED in the package.
Visa & Border Requirements Passport validity, Australian departure and New Zealand entry requirements apply. Airline luggage rules vary by fare.
Arrival Transport Auckland airport to hotel transfer is part of the planned transfer allowance.

Activities

Rotorua - The Geothermal World of Te Puia

Discover living landscapes and cultural traditions

Signature Experience Te Puia guided geothermal experience, offering an introduction to Rotorua’s extraordinary volcanic environment.
Cultural Perspective Interpretation of Māori heritage and artistic traditions forms part of the selected operator experience.
Worth Knowing Geothermal eruptions and specific natural displays cannot be guaranteed; follow the guide’s safety directions.

OVERNIGHT · CairnsMEALS · BreakfastTRIP PACE · Flight and leisureSTAY · 2 nightsCATEGORY · 3-star proposedBREAKFAST · Included in budgetSECTOR · International flightFARE · IncludedGUIDED TOUR · IncludedTIMING · Pre-bookedWORTH KNOWING · Cairns is often warmer and more humid than Sydney; pack sun protection and check the reef operator’s meeting point in advance.

DAY 05

Great Barrier Reef - A Remarkable Marine Discovery

A memorable day on the waters of the outer reef

CAIRNS

Use these days for rotorua, queenstown. The starting price uses shared or standard-category services. Exact timings, meeting points and ticket categories will be confirmed with live availability.

OUT TO MOORE REEF: Make your way to Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal and board the scheduled Sunlover cruise to Moore Reef, with the operator’s standard included onboard services.
EXPLORE ABOVE AND BELOW THE WATER: Enjoy the pontoon’s included reef-viewing and snorkelling opportunities according to the selected cruise conditions and your confidence in the water.
A DAY TO REMEMBER: An operator-provided buffet lunch is included. Marine sightings, visibility and activity availability are dependent on sea and weather conditions.

Hotels

Rotorua - Stay close to geothermal landscapes and local culture

Comfortable accommodation offering practical access to the lakeside and Te Puia.

Stay 2 nights in a proposed good-value 3-star property. Comfortable accommodation offering practical access to the lakeside and Te Puia.
Room & Breakfast One room with a double bed for two adults. Breakfast for each morning is included in the package budget, but actual hotel meal entitlements must be confirmed.
Location Advantage Rotorua central or suitable town hotel. Exact walking distances and access will be checked once a property is selected.
Booking Details Specific hotel, bedding, cancellation terms and room availability are not yet confirmed or held.
Optional Upgrade Four-star accommodation or a premium-view room can be priced separately on request.

Transfers

Auckland to Rotorua - New Zealand by Road

A scenic journey into the central North Island

Route Auckland to Rotorua, around 230 km by road, often approximately 3 to 4 hours depending on traffic and route.
Transport Arrangement An allowance for a scheduled coach or suitable road transfer is included. Departure times and luggage rules will be confirmed.
Journey Planning Arrive with the afternoon free to settle into Rotorua, avoiding a tightly scheduled attraction immediately after travel.

Activities

Queenstown - A Gondola Above the Lake

Enjoy the mountains from Bob’s Peak

Signature Experience Skyline Queenstown gondola ascent, with elevated lake and mountain panoramas.
What’s Included Gondola admission is included in the cost sheet; luge rides and restaurant packages are not included.
Worth Knowing Weather or operational conditions may affect services and views.

OVERNIGHT · CairnsMEALS · BreakfastTRIP PACE · Full-day cruiseSTAY · 2 nightsCATEGORY · 3-star proposedBREAKFAST · Included in budgetMODE · Road transferDURATION · DURATIONGONDOLA · IncludedVIEWS · Alpine lake

DAY 06

Melbourne - The Cultural Side of Australia

A new urban chapter in Australia’s southern state

MELBOURNE

Use these days for milford sound; leisure and optional experiences in auckland. No paid activity is assumed unless expressly listed. Atravelq can add private tours, attraction tickets, meals or premium experiences during customisation.

ONWARD TO MELBOURNE: Board the included Cairns - Melbourne flight and continue to your hotel. Flights, baggage collection and transfers will occupy much of the day.
FIRST IMPRESSIONS: If your arrival time allows, discover the Southbank promenade and the atmosphere of the Yarra River.
AN UNHURRIED EVENING: Relax in preparation for a day of Melbourne sightseeing.

Hotels

Queenstown - Wake up to the spirit of the Southern Alps

A convenient Queenstown base from which to enjoy alpine views, the gondola and the included Milford Sound excursion.

Stay 4 nights in a proposed good-value 3-star property. A convenient Queenstown base from which to enjoy alpine views, the gondola and the included Milford Sound excursion.
Room & Breakfast One room with a double bed for two adults. Breakfast for each morning is included in the package budget, but actual hotel meal entitlements must be confirmed.
Location Advantage Queenstown town area or practical transport-linked hotel. Exact walking distances and access will be checked once a property is selected.
Booking Details Specific hotel, bedding, cancellation terms and room availability are not yet confirmed or held.
Optional Upgrade Four-star accommodation or a premium-view room can be priced separately on request.

Transfers

Rotorua to Queenstown - North Island to Southern Alps

Road transfer to Auckland followed by included domestic flight

Return to Auckland Airport The Rotorua to Auckland Airport road connection is included in the ground transfer budget; allow roughly 3 to 4 hours or more, plus airport check-in.
Flight Connection Included Auckland to Queenstown economy domestic flight. This must be booked with a realistic buffer after the road transfer.
Arrival Arrangements A Queenstown airport-to-hotel transfer allowance is included.

Activities

Milford Sound - Into Fiordland

The signature included coach-and-cruise day

Signature Experience A full-day return coach excursion from Queenstown combined with a scheduled scenic Milford Sound cruise.
Highlights Mountain valleys, waterfalls and imposing fiord walls, with sightseeing adapted to prevailing conditions.
What’s Included Return coach transportation and standard sightseeing cruise. Meals are not assumed included unless the final operator ticket specifies them.
Worth Knowing Road and sailing conditions can cause cancellations or changes. The operator’s safety decisions take precedence.

OVERNIGHT · MelbourneMEALS · BreakfastTRIP PACE · Domestic flightSTAY · 4 nightsCATEGORY · 3-star proposedBREAKFAST · Included in budgetROAD · Rotorua to AucklandAIR · Auckland to QueenstownCRUISE · IncludedCOACH · IncludedWORTH KNOWING · Melbourne weather can shift quickly even within a day; carry a light extra layer and check flight baggage rules.

DAY 07

Melbourne - Laneways, Culture and Skyline Views

Explore the city’s distinctive rhythm and celebrated perspective

MELBOURNE

Use these days for leisure and optional experiences in rotorua; leisure and optional experiences. No paid activity is assumed unless expressly listed. Atravelq can add private tours, attraction tickets, meals or premium experiences during customisation.

CREATIVE MELBOURNE: Discover Federation Square, characterful laneways and the central city precinct on a self-guided exploration.
ABOVE THE SKYLINE: Use the included Melbourne Skydeck admission to appreciate sweeping views of the city and surrounding landscape.
AN AFTERNOON AT LEISURE: Enjoy shopping, cafés or more riverside discoveries without an overfilled schedule.

Transfers

Queenstown to Milford Sound - A Fiordland Day Journey

A full-day return coach trip paired with a scenic cruise

Route Queenstown to Milford Sound and back by scheduled scenic coach, generally a long full-day journey.
Ticket Coverage The return coach and scenic cruise are INCLUDED. The Milford excursion is no longer an optional add-on.
Operator Arrangements Rest stops, cruise timing and accessibility requirements will be provided with the final booking.

OVERNIGHT · MelbourneMEALS · BreakfastTRIP PACE · Easy to moderateMODE · Return scenic coachCRUISE · IncludedWORTH KNOWING · Skydeck views depend on visibility and the ticket category; inspect the chosen entry time before setting your afternoon route.

DAY 08

Melbourne - A Day to Make Your Own

A final Australian day with time for personal discoveries

MELBOURNE

DISCOVER AT YOUR OWN PACE: Explore additional central-city streets, parks or museums independently, selecting the experiences that interest you most.
A FLEXIBLE CITY DAY: Enjoy local cafés or favourite neighbourhoods without a mandatory day tour.
READY FOR NEW ZEALAND: Check flight documentation, baggage requirements and the arrival conditions for your Melbourne - Auckland flight the next day.

Transfers

Queenstown Hotel to Airport - Homeward Connection

Conclude your tour with a practical airport transfer

Route Queenstown hotel to Queenstown Airport.
Transport Arrangement Transfer allowance included, subject to final flight time and baggage needs.
Not Included Your onward international flight from New Zealand to India is NOT included in the package price.

OVERNIGHT · MelbourneMEALS · BreakfastTRIP PACE · Flexible leisureMODE · Airport transferONWARD FLIGHT · ExcludedWORTH KNOWING · A trans-Tasman flight is an international journey: check passport, visa, baggage and airport reporting requirements in advance.

DAY 09

Auckland - Your New Zealand Story Begins

Across the Tasman Sea to the City of Sails

AUCKLAND

Use these days for leisure and optional experiences in queenstown. No paid activity is assumed unless expressly listed. Atravelq can add private tours, attraction tickets, meals or premium experiences during customisation.

THE JOURNEY ACROSS THE TASMAN: Take the included Melbourne - Auckland international flight, subject to applicable entry requirements. After immigration and baggage collection, continue to your Auckland hotel.
A WATERSIDE WELCOME: Explore the Viaduct Harbour or nearby waterfront at leisure if arrival timing permits.
AN EVENING TO SETTLE IN: Enjoy a relaxed pace while adjusting to New Zealand’s local time and your new surroundings.

OVERNIGHT · AucklandMEALS · Breakfast, subject to flightTRIP PACE · International flightWORTH KNOWING · New Zealand is ahead of Australia in local time; check your ticket and local arrival date rather than assuming the clocks match.

DAY 10

Auckland - The Charm of the City of Sails

A day of waterfront character and urban exploration

AUCKLAND

After breakfast, check out and proceed to the airport, station or onward point using the service specifically included in the final quote. The land package ends here; the flight home to Canada is excluded.

AUCKLAND’S WATERFRONT: Discover the central harbour precinct and its maritime setting, with easy access to local cafés and public spaces.
A CITY TO EXPLORE: Choose time in the city centre, independent shopping or scenic public viewpoints.
AN EASY EVENING: Prepare for the following day’s road journey to Rotorua, keeping your luggage organised for the hotel change.

OVERNIGHT · AucklandMEALS · BreakfastTRIP PACE · Leisure dayWORTH KNOWING · Waterfront conditions can be breezy. Confirm the next-day road transfer pickup and luggage allowance in the final booking documents.

DAY 11

Rotorua - A Journey into the Geothermal Heartland

Lakes, volcanic landscapes and a changing North Island scenery

ROTORUA

ARRIVAL: Check in and discover the lakeside surroundings at your leisure.
THE ROAD TO ROTORUA: Travel from Auckland to Rotorua by the planned road connection, approximately 230 km and often three to four hours depending on traffic and stops.
YOUR FIRST TASTE OF ROTORUA: Enjoy the distinctive natural atmosphere of a region shaped by geothermal activity and Māori heritage.

OVERNIGHT · RotoruaMEALS · MEALSTRIP PACE · Guided experienceWORTH KNOWING · Some geothermal areas have strong sulphur smells. Follow posted safety restrictions and stay on marked paths at all times.

DAY 12

Rotorua - Where Earth and Culture Meet

Geothermal discoveries and meaningful cultural interpretation

ROTORUA

TE PUIA GEOTHERMAL VALLEY: Visit Te Puia on the included guided experience, exploring its remarkable geothermal environment subject to the operator’s route and safety conditions.
STORIES OF MĀORI HERITAGE: Learn about Māori culture and traditional arts through interpretation offered as part of the selected experience.
A ROTORUA EVENING: Enjoy remaining leisure time in Rotorua without an additional compulsory attraction.

OVERNIGHT · RotoruaMEALS · BreakfastTRIP PACE · Guided experienceWORTH KNOWING · Natural geyser activity follows its own rhythm; the visit is included, but a specific eruption cannot be guaranteed.

DAY 13

Queenstown - Welcome to the Southern Al

From Rotorua’s geothermal valleys to alpine New Zealand

QUEENSTOWN

NORTH ISLAND TO SOUTH ISLAND: Return to Auckland Airport by the arranged road transfer before boarding your included Auckland - Queenstown flight.
A MOUNTAIN-LAKE WELCOME: Travel from Queenstown Airport to the hotel and, if arrival time allows, discover the serene shore of Lake Wakatipu.
A DAY OF CONNECTIONS: This is a longer travel day with a road journey, airport check-in and flight. Avoid scheduling paid sightseeing on arrival.

OVERNIGHT · QueenstownMEALS · Breakfast, timing dependentTRIP PACE · Long travel dayWORTH KNOWING · Allow a generous connection buffer between Rotorua and Auckland Airport. A morning road transfer and an appropriately timed later flight should be booked together.

DAY 14

Queenstown - See the Alps from Above

A memorable panorama above Lake Wakatipu

QUEENSTOWN

THE SKYLINE GONDOLA: Ride the included Skyline Queenstown Gondola to Bob’s Peak for striking views of the lake, township and surrounding mountains.
A LEISURELY ALPINE AFTERNOON: Explore Queenstown’s lakeside promenade, shops and café culture at your preferred pace.
ADVENTURE, IF YOU CHOOSE: Luge rides, jet boating and other adventure experiences are optional upgrades rather than base inclusions.

OVERNIGHT · QueenstownMEALS · BreakfastTRIP PACE · Leisure and gondolaWORTH KNOWING · Queenstown’s mountain conditions change quickly. Dress in layers and check gondola operations before leaving your hotel.

DAY 15

Milford Sound - A Journey into Fiordland

A full-day coach-and-cruise experience through dramatic wilderness

QUEENSTOWN

THE SCENIC COACH JOURNEY: Depart Queenstown on the included return coach excursion, travelling through magnificent Fiordland landscapes with scheduled comfort and scenic stops.
MILFORD SOUND CRUISE: Board the included scenic cruise and admire towering cliffs, waterfalls and striking fiord scenery from the water.
RETURN TO QUEENSTOWN: Travel back by coach in the evening. The day commonly lasts around 12 to 13.5 hours depending on conditions and operator schedules.

OVERNIGHT · QueenstownMEALS · Breakfast; other meals not assuredTRIP PACE · Full-day excursionWORTH KNOWING · This is a long day, starting early. Pack a rain layer, snacks and any necessary medication, and follow the operator’s weather and road advisories.

DAY 16

Queenstown - An Unhurried Alpine Finale

The freedom to enjoy the lake and mountains your own way

QUEENSTOWN

A MORNING BY THE LAKE: Enjoy the reflective waters of Lake Wakatipu, mountain views and a slow-paced morning.
THE BEST OF YOUR OWN DISCOVERIES: Visit a favourite café, browse local boutiques or explore suitable public viewpoints independently.
A THOUGHTFUL FINALE: Keep the afternoon flexible to unwind and prepare for the homeward journey.

OVERNIGHT · QueenstownMEALS · BreakfastTRIP PACE · Flexible leisureWORTH KNOWING · If planning an additional adventure activity, check its cancellation rules and weather policy; it is not part of the base package.

DAY 17

Queenstown - Farewell to Two Extraordinary Countries

A comfortable conclusion to your grand discovery

DEPARTURE

Queenstown Airport New Zealand mountains

DEPARTURE AT YOUR OWN PACE: Enjoy breakfast if your flight timing permits, complete hotel checkout and use the included airport transfer allowance.
YOUR HOMEWARD JOURNEY: Proceed to Queenstown Airport for your independently booked onward international flight to India or another destination.
YOUR TRAVEL MEMORIES: Return with memories of extraordinary marine life, cultural cities, geothermal discoveries and alpine beauty.

OVERNIGHT · No hotel - departureMEALS · Breakfast, if timing permitsTRIP PACE · Departure

Important Information

Your trip is planned based on current availability and supplier schedules. We will confirm final arrangements in your booking confirmation.

Visual journey

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Cairns Reef

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Melbourne Southbank river skyline

Rotorua

What's included & excluded

✓ INCLUSIONS

✓Sixteen nights in proposed 3-star accommodation: Sydney 3, Cairns 2, Melbourne 3, Auckland 2, Rotorua 2 and Queenstown 4
✓One double-bed hotel room for two adults, with sixteen breakfasts budgeted subject to hotel service times
✓Sydney - Cairns and Cairns - Melbourne domestic economy flight sectors
✓Melbourne - Auckland international economy flight sector
✓Auckland - Queenstown domestic economy flight sector
✓Specified airport and road transfer allowances, including Auckland - Rotorua - Auckland road travel
✓Sunlover Moore Reef cruise with standard reef-viewing facilities and operator-provided buffet lunch
✓Sydney Harbour sightseeing cruise and Melbourne Skydeck admission
✓Te Puia guided geothermal experience and Skyline Queenstown gondola ticket
✓Full-day Milford Sound return scenic coach and sightseeing cruise
✓Visa documentation assistance and Atravelq travel coordination

✕ EXCLUSIONS

✕India - Sydney arrival flight and Queenstown - India return international flight
✕Australian and New Zealand government visa fees, biometric and any third-party application charges
✕Lunches and dinners except the included buffet lunch on the reef cruise
✕Travel insurance, medical expenses and personal purchases
✕Optional attraction upgrades, private guides, additional tours and unlisted tickets
✕Any unlisted transfers, additional baggage or airline extras beyond finally confirmed fare rules
✕Applicable TCS and taxes not included under final invoicing terms
✕Activities cancelled or changed by operators due to unsafe weather, subject to supplier terms

Cancellation, Refund, Date Change & Travel Credit Policy

Cancel 10+ days before travel and choose a 70% USDC refund or 100% Atravelx Travel Credit

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10-Day Window

10+ Calendar Days Before Departure

Option A: 70% USDC Refund

A 30% cancellation charge applies to the eligible package amount. The remaining 70% is refunded in USDC. Approved refunds are processed within 45 working days of written approval.

10+ Calendar Days Before Departure

Option B: 100% Atravelx Travel Credit

The 30% cancellation charge is waived. 100% of the eligible amount paid is issued as an Atravelx Credit Note, denominated in USDC, for future eligible travel services.

Less Than 10 Calendar Days Before Departure

100% Non-Refundable

No refund and no Travel Credit will ordinarily be provided.

After Travel Commences / No-Show

Non-Refundable

No refund or Travel Credit for no-shows, unused services, partly completed holidays or cancellation after travel has begun.

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Cancellation Policy

10 or more calendar days before departure: a 30% cancellation charge applies to the eligible package amount. Choose a 70% refund in USDC or 100% of the eligible amount as Atravelx Travel Credit.
Less than 10 calendar days before departure: 100% non-refundable. No refund or Travel Credit is ordinarily issued.
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Cancelling some travellers, rooms, nights or services is a package amendment, not a cancellation. It does not qualify for the 10-day refund or credit on its own, and it can change the per-person price for the remaining travellers.

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Travel Credit is issued as an Atravelx Credit Note for 100% of the eligible amount actually paid, denominated in USDC.
The 30% cancellation charge is waived when you choose Travel Credit instead of a refund.
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Travel Credit is non-cash. It cannot be withdrawn, exchanged for cryptocurrency or fiat currency, or transferred to another person, unless Atravelx agrees in writing.
The validity period and expiry date are stated on the Credit Note.
Prices at the time of the new booking apply. Travel Credit does not hold the same hotel, room, destination, dates, itinerary, supplier, activity, package or price.
If the new booking costs more, you pay the difference in USDC. If it costs less, the balance stays on the Credit Note under its terms.
Once you choose Travel Credit, the choice is final. It is not later converted into a refund.

Date Change Policy

Request date changes 10 or more calendar days before the scheduled departure date.
A date change is not guaranteed. It depends on hotel, transfer and activity availability, supplier approval, revised room rates, seasonal pricing, blackout dates, peak-season supplements, transport costs, fare differences, supplier amendment charges and revised itinerary costs.
If the revised package costs more, you pay the difference in USDC. Supplier amendment or date-change charges may also apply.
A date change is confirmed only when Atravelx confirms the revised arrangements in writing.
Requests made less than 10 calendar days before departure depend on supplier approval and cannot be guaranteed.
A postponement or date change is not a cancellation. It does not by itself create a refund or Travel Credit entitlement.

Bundled Holiday Packages

Atravelx holiday packages are booked and priced as bundled travel arrangements made up of several interconnected services.
Individual components of a confirmed package cannot ordinarily be cancelled separately.
Removing a service does not automatically entitle you to a proportionate refund or Travel Credit.
Any request to remove, replace or modify a component is treated as a package amendment, subject to supplier approval, availability, revised pricing, amounts recoverable and applicable charges.
A value shown against an individual service does not mean it was separately contracted or can be independently cancelled.

Visa & Travel Documentation

Travellers are responsible for a valid passport, the right visa, transit visas, entry permits, immigration documents, health documentation and any other paperwork required by the destination or a transit country.
Visa decisions are made solely by the relevant government, embassy, consulate or immigration authority. Atravelx does not guarantee approval, processing time or appointment availability.
A visa refusal, delay or failure to obtain a visa does not override the cancellation conditions unless Atravelx confirms otherwise in writing.
Government, embassy, visa application centre, biometric, courier and processing fees may be non-refundable once paid or submitted.

Refund Processing & Timeline

Atravelx acknowledges a cancellation request within 2 working days. Acknowledgement confirms receipt, not eligibility or amount. After reviewing the booking, Atravelx confirms in writing which services are cancelled, the refundable and non-refundable components, the deductions and the refund amount.
Approved refunds are processed within 45 working days from the date Atravelx confirms in writing that the refund is approved.
The 45 days do not run from the booking date, the date you first asked to cancel, or the departure date.
Working days exclude Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays in the United States and India.
Refunds are calculated and paid in USDC. The refund is the eligible package amount in USDC as shown on your invoice, less the cancellation charge and any supplier deductions.
If you paid in another cryptocurrency, the refund is still the USDC value of the eligible amount at the time of payment, not the number of coins you sent. Atravelx is not liable for changes in the market value of any coin between payment and refund.
Refunds are sent to the wallet address the payment came from, on the same network. If that is not possible, you may nominate another wallet, which Atravelx verifies in writing before sending. Atravelx is not responsible for funds sent to a wallet address you supplied incorrectly.
If you paid by card or bank transfer through an Atravelx payment partner, the refund goes back to that payment method where the partner supports it. Otherwise another method is agreed in writing.
Blockchain confirmations, payment partners, card issuers and banks may add time before the funds show in your wallet or account.
Where Atravelx cancels a confirmed booking for reasons within its reasonable control, all amounts received for the cancelled services are refunded in full, initiated within 7 working days. An alternative itinerary or Travel Credit may be offered, but you are not required to accept it instead of the refund.
An approved refund is not replaced with Travel Credit unless you expressly agree, or the supplier itself provides only a credit or voucher under conditions disclosed before booking.

Supplier-Specific & Non-Refundable Services

Certain services carry their own cancellation, refund or amendment terms: airline tickets, visa fees, embassy, consulate and visa-centre charges, travel insurance, rail tickets and passes, cruise and ferry bookings, event, concert, sports and attraction tickets, special-event bookings, non-refundable hotel rates, supplier deposits and any service identified as non-refundable.
Where supplier-specific conditions were communicated in the quotation, invoice, voucher, booking confirmation or service conditions before payment, those conditions apply to that service.
Blockchain network fees paid when you sent your payment are not part of the package amount and are not refundable.

No-Show, Unused & Partially Used Services

No refund or Travel Credit is ordinarily provided for: no-shows, cancellation after travel has commenced, voluntarily unused services, partly completed holidays, missed hotel nights, missed transfers, missed activities or sightseeing, missed trains or other transport, traveller delays, failure to report at the required time, services missed because of documentation issues, or services missed for reasons attributable to the traveller.
If a supplier voluntarily approves a refund in an exceptional case, Atravelx passes on the recoverable amount in USDC under the applicable supplier and booking conditions.

Booking Acceptance

By confirming a booking and making payment, you accept the cancellation, refund, date-change, bundled-package and Travel Credit conditions in this policy.
Conditions stated in writing for an individual booking (quotation, invoice, voucher or booking confirmation) supplement this policy. Where a supplier's terms are stricter and were disclosed before payment, they apply to that service.
A booking is governed by the version of this policy shown on the package page on the booking date, unless a later version is more favourable to you or Atravelx agrees otherwise in writing.
For events beyond Atravelx's reasonable control (severe weather, natural disasters, epidemics, war, civil unrest, strikes, government restrictions, border or airport closures, supplier insolvency and similar), refunds, credits, postponements or alternatives depend on the affected supplier's policy and the amounts recoverable. Atravelx helps coordinate with the suppliers.
Nothing in this policy restricts any statutory right available to a consumer under applicable law.

Frequently asked questions

What is included in this Australia & New Zealand Highlights?

The confirmed accommodation, breakfast, land transport, transfers and sightseeing specifically listed in the final itinerary. Anything not listed is excluded.

Can this package be customised for travellers from Canada?

Yes. Atravelq can change nights, hotels, rooms, meals, transfers and experiences for travellers based in Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, Montreal, Ottawa after dates and budget are shared.

When should this package be booked?

The intended value window is May-Jun or Sep-Nov. Booking four to six months ahead generally gives a better chance of accessing the advertised inventory, but no saving is guaranteed until suppliers confirm it.

What makes this Australia and New Zealand itinerary distinctive?

It combines Sydney Harbour, the Great Barrier Reef and Melbourne with Auckland, Rotorua and Queenstown. The included Milford Sound coach-and-cruise makes the South Island finale particularly memorable.

Which flights are already included in this package?

Four flight sectors are costed: Sydney - Cairns, Cairns - Melbourne, Melbourne - Auckland and Auckland - Queenstown. Only Melbourne - Auckland is an included international flight.

Does the flight cost include checked baggage?

The preliminary airfare budget allows for realistic baggage-inclusive fares, but exact checked baggage entitlement, airline, seat selection and restrictions must be confirmed on the final ticket.

Are Australian and New Zealand visas included?

Visa documentation assistance is included. Government application fees, biometrics and other third-party visa costs are excluded. Visas are not guaranteed.

What hotel category is proposed?

Good-value 3-star hotels are budgeted based on one double-bed room for two adults. Names, room type, bedding and availability will be confirmed for your dates.

Is the Great Barrier Reef cruise included?

Yes. A Sunlover Moore Reef excursion is included with the operator’s standard cruise services, reef-viewing opportunities and a buffet lunch. Conditions and activities depend on weather and operational safety.

Can non-swimmers enjoy the reef day?

The operator offers reef-viewing opportunities alongside snorkelling. Guests should review accessibility and equipment suitability, and non-swimmers should avoid entering deep water without appropriate assistance.

Is Milford Sound included or optional?

Milford Sound is included as a full-day return Queenstown coach-and-cruise excursion. It is not an additional paid upgrade in this package.

How will we travel from Auckland to Rotorua?

An allowance for a scheduled coach or suitable road transfer is included, covering approximately 230 km. The final operator and departure schedule must be selected before booking.

Does the Rotorua day include Māori cultural experiences?

The included Te Puia visit features geothermal interpretation and Māori cultural context within the chosen operator programme. Individual performances or extras should not be assumed unless listed on the final ticket.

Are vegetarian or Indian food options available?

Options can be found in major cities, but specific dietary availability is not guaranteed. Breakfast inclusions and the reef cruise menu should be checked directly for dietary requirements.

What conditions apply to bookings, cancellations and price changes?

Final hotel and airfares are subject to dated confirmation. Cancellation, amendment, refund and airline rules are supplied before payment; applicable TCS and other taxes are disclosed according to invoicing requirements.

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