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17-Nights Contrasts of Australia and New Zealand from $11,465


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Contrasts Of Australia And New Zealand
Want a bit of everything Sun, sand, city life, and wilderness all take centre stage on this Australia and New Zealand tour. Find yourself gliding across the Great Barrier Reef and getting to know the cities before Queenstown, Milford Sound, and hearing tales of Maori Warriors in just 18 incredible days.


Dining Summary
  • 2 Welcome Reception (WR)
  • 17 Breakfast (B)
  • 3 Lunch (L)
  • 2 Dinner (D)
  • 3 Regional Dinner (RD)
  • 1 Be My Guest (BMG)
  • 1 Farewell Dinner (FD)
Be My Guest
  • Sydney: Owner & head winemaker Alex Retief hosts a tour through his urban winery. Alex shares his story as to how he ended up operating his winery in this unique urban environment in the middle of Sydney. Learn about the wine making process while enjoying a selection of wines, where he walks you through wines from local wine regions of NSW where he sources his grapes. Enjoy a charcuterie and cheese platter paired with the wines as you explore the various wines on offer.
  • Hurunui: Step onto a working hill-country sheep farm. Experience what it is like to farm Merino sheep & Angus cattle in this beautiful part of the country. See the animals graze pastures in the open air and learn about where the best natural products come from.
Dive Into Culture
  • Rotorua: Visit Te Puia for the Te Po experience, an evening of Maori culture and connection. Dine on traditional Hangi-inspired cuisine, followed by a captivating cultural performance.
MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®
  • Melbourne: Make a positive impact while you learn about Koorie peoples, cultures, and communities at the Koorie Heritage Trust Gallery in Melbourne.
  • Rotorua: Visit the National Kiwi Hatchery Aotearoa and learn about the work being done to save New Zealand's national bird. Your visit contributes to saving the kiwi bird.
Must-see Highlights
  • : The Sydney Opera House, All Blacks Experience in Auckland, Hobbiton Movie Set in Matamata, National Kiwi Hatchery in Rotorua, Highlands Museum Cromwell, and Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve in Tekapo with a Local Specialist
  • : Discover Melbourne, Sydney, Cairns, Auckland, Arrowtown, Queenstown, Lake Tekapo, and Christchurch
  • : Hartley's Crocodile Adventures in Cairns, Te Po Maori Experience in Rotorua, and a Merino Sheep Farm in North Canterbury
  • : View Geothermal activity in Rotorua, and the turquoise waters of Lake Tekapo
  • : On the Great Barrier Reef, Milford Sound
Trafalgar Difference
  • Lake Tekapo: This resort overlooks the pristine waters of Lake Tekapo in New Zealand's South Island.
Whats Included
  • : An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
  • : Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
  • : Porterage where hotels provide this service
  • : Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
  • : Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
  • : All land transport shown. All transfers shown
  • : Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
  • : Optional Experiences and free time
  • : A Trafalgar bonus - all Intra-Air Flights: Melbourne to Cairns, Cairns to Sydney, Sydney to Auckland, Auckland to Queenstown

Whats Included
  • An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
  • Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
  • Porterage where hotels provide this service
  • Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
  • Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
  • All land transport shown. All transfers shown
  • Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
  • Optional Experiences and free time
  • A Trafalgar bonus - all Intra-Air Flights: Melbourne to Cairns, Cairns to Sydney, Sydney to Auckland, Auckland to Queenstown

  • 17 nights from $11,465 per person
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Auckland


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Cairns


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Christchurch


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Lake Tekapo


Venture out to Mackenzie Country where the second-largest lake in New Zealand is located. First discovered by the Maori natives, Lake Tekapo is ironically translated to "sleeping mat." Here, travelers do anything but sleep. They pursue a variety of recreational activities like: kayaking, skiing, windsurfing, horse trekking and even scenic flight. After a long day of excitement, you can also take a dip in the natural hot pools of the Alpine Springs!

Melbourne


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Queenstown


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Rotorua


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Sydney


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Vacation Details

Valid Date Ranges:
04/10/2025 - 04/27/2025 from $11,465 per person *
06/26/2025 - 07/13/2025 from $11,465 per person *
08/28/2025 - 09/14/2025 from $11,465 per person
09/25/2025 - 10/12/2025 from $11,465 per person *
11/27/2025 - 12/14/2025 from $11,924 per person *
01/08/2026 - 01/25/2026 from $11,924 per person
01/29/2026 - 02/15/2026 from $11,924 per person
02/19/2026 - 03/08/2026 from $11,924 per person
03/05/2026 - 03/22/2026 from $11,924 per person
03/19/2026 - 04/05/2026 from $11,924 per person

* This departure has been designated a guaranteed departure by the operator, meaning that the minimum number of guests has been met, although still subject to weather and other conditions.

Prices Start At: $11,465
Nights: 17
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Vacation Rating: Deluxe
Remarks: Trip prices are per person, land only, based on double occupancy and reflect applicable discounts. Trip prices and discounts are subject to change. Airfare is additional. Tour prices, dates and itineraries are correct at the time of the website going live, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking. Other restrictions may apply.
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