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Land Journey

Grand Australia & New Zealand

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Year, Departure Type

Select small group departures (averaging 24 Tauck guests), or classic departures, and the year you would like to travel.

Days
20
From (per Person)
$18,290 USD
Includes On-Tour Air
Journey Type
Land
Time of Year
Sep - Dec
Cities & Landmarks
Melbourne, Great Barrier Reef, Sydney, Milford Sound, Queenstown, Auckland, Te Anau
Queenstown, New Zealand

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Overview

EXPERIENCE WITH TAUCK

TAUCK EXCLUSIVE – Tour and 3-course "Dinner with the Warbirds" at Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre featuring World War I and II aircraft, owned by Sir Peter Jackson

 

Note: The total price does not include the Sydney – Wellington trans-Tasman flight on Day 10, which must be purchased with your international air ticket).

 

Private charter flights make the most of your travel time in the lands down under, speeding you from city to city in Australia and from one natural wonder to the next in New Zealand (6 flights in total). 

 

In Queenstown, take a jet boat ride on the Shotover River rapids at Skippers Canyon followed by helicopter sightseeing

 

Farewell lunch at celebrated Mudbrick Vineyard on Waiheke Island

 

TAUCK VALUE INCLUDES

Full-day eco-cruise to the Agincourt Reef – swim and snorkel on the Great Barrier Reef

Visit World Heritage Rainforest with Skyrail

 

SEE WHAT YOUR JOURNEY INCLUDES

Activity

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On some days, walking extends to 2–3.5 miles (~4,000–7,000 steps), with occasional stairs, hills, or uneven surfaces. Standing periods may last up to 90 minutes, but this level still includes breaks and lower-effort days.

Pace

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Full days with little downtime. Select days may offer opt-out opportunities or lighter alternatives. Ideal for travelers who want to stay engaged, but with some room to pace themselves.

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Experiences of a lifetime

Explore desert Outback, tropical rainforests, coral reefs, glacier-capped mountains, dramatic fjords, and some of the worlds most popular cosmopolitan cities on our in-depth exploration of Australia and New Zealand...

Keep your camera at the ready to capture the amazing sights of the Great Barrier Reef, the dramatic waters of Milford Sound, and the setting sun on Uluru (formerly known as Ayers Rock). From a "Foodie Tour" of Sydney to a green-lipped mussel cruise, jet boat, sky tram and helicopter rides, a day in the Outback and a special Maori cultural experience, this comprehensive trip "down under" – enhanced by exclusive charter flights in Australia and New Zealand – creates memories of a lifetime. Read Less

Cruise New Zealand's Marlborough Sounds

Day 12

A luncheon cruise featuring wine and green-lipped mussels

From New Zealand's South Island – renowned for its incredible seafood and its wine-growing expertise – set off on a private luncheon cruise on Marlborough Sounds, featuring local wine and delectable green-lipped mussels; sail amidst forested landscapes rising steeply from the sea around a scenic coastline of sheltered inlets and sandy bays.

Beyond Sydney's skyline

Day 9

Sydney's iconic sites, up close

Experience Sydney from both land and water, beginning with a privately guided tour inside the world-famous Sydney Opera House, where striking architecture and fascinating stories bring this global icon to life. Then board a private luncheon cruise on spectacular Sydney Harbour, sailing beneath the Harbour Bridge as the city's unforgettable skyline unfolds around you.

Silky Oaks Lodge

Nights 4, 5 and 6

In one of the world's oldest rainforests, a tropical paradise

Silky Oaks Lodge borders one of the oldest rainforests on Earth – Australia's World Heritage-listed Daintree National Park – and overlooks the beautiful Mossman River. It's the perfect spot for experiencing fine dining in an ancient rainforest... indulging in the award-winning Healing Waters Spa... going for lazy swims in the Billabong... or simply enjoying the stunning forest and river vistas from a hammock.

We have traveled the world extensively, but this was our first Tauck Tour. It won't be our last. The organization and value for what was included exceeded our expectations.

Tauck Traveler Review

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Your journey

Pricing & Availability

About Booking This Tour

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If You Have To Cancel

If you cancel within 10 days of initial deposit

Within the first 10 days after you place your initial deposit, you may cancel your reservation for any reason with no cancellation fees.

If you cancel more than 10 days after initial deposit

Regardless of reason, cancellations result in costly charges from our travel and hotel providers covering penalties and fees incurred by canceling confirmed bookings. These fees vary from tour to tour. Therefore, the following fees apply.

Cancellation Fees with Tauck's Guest Protection Plan:

Loss of Guest Protection fee, per person 

 

Cancellation Fees without Tauck's Guest Protection Plan:

60 days or more before departure = $600 per person

59-8 days before departure = $1250 per person

7-1 days before departure = $2000 per person

 

Time of cancellation will be when notice is received in our Wilton Woods, CT office.

In the event of an unforeseen circumstance beyond our control, Tauck reserves the right to amend the cancellation terms outlined herein.

Note: All Guests, regardless of residency, who book a Tauck journey have the option of purchasing the Cancellation Waiver provided by Tauck in the event they need to cancel their trip after making their reservations. Tauck's Guest Protection, which includes both the Cancellation Fee Waiver and the Travel Insurance Benefits and Assistance Services described above, is not available to residents of Puerto Rico.

Travel Terms and Conditions

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Trip Prep & Essentials

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The Tauck Experience

Why Tauck?

Leave Your Worries At Home

One Upfront Price – No Hidden Costs

Tauck Directors – Simply The Best

Never Settle For Ordinary

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Book Today... And Travel Dreams Begin

Discover The World

Call us, or call your travel advisor, to book your preferred departure date today – and explore our beautiful brochures to find your inspiration for your next journey.

Book Today... And Travel Dreams Begin

Discover The World

Call us, or call your travel advisor, to book your preferred departure date today – and explore our beautiful brochures to find your inspiration for your next journey.

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