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New Zealand & Australia adventure travel

New Zealand has been described as "The World in Miniature". Weeks could be spent discovering the varied and dramatic North and South Islands, from the subtropical north down through the amazing geothermal region of the volcanic plateau, to the remote, lofty, glacier clad Southern Alps. We show you New Zealand in a way that enables you to immerse yourself in the untouched natural beauty, tranquil lakes, wild rivers, and lush forests of these islands, these jewels of the South Pacific that New Zealanders have nicknamed "Godzone".
On the other hand, there is a lot of unique wildlife in Australia, which you can discover in zoos, parks, and in the wild if you are lucky. Marine life is equally as fascinating, and swimming and diving are definite musts in this part of the world. If you are looking for adventure travel, Australia is definitely the place for you, with rock climbing, mountain biking, hot air ballooning, sky diving, and more available throughout the country, as well as for the discovery of beautiful cities such as Sydney or Adelaide. This superb trip to the far side of the world that comprises overnights in exclusive 5* luxury accomodation, will amaze you and for sure will last forever in your travel memories!

Feel free to contact today our expert at Uniktour to get more information about this unique adventure travel in Australia and New-Zealand!

Itinerary

Days 1-2| International flight
Departure from Canada

Day 3| Arrival in Auckland
Your incredible journey of discovery begins with an early arrival into Auckland, New Zealand's most cosmopolitan city, known as the ‘City of Sails'. Your travel coordinator will greet you at the airport and escort you to your accommodation, Hyatt Regency Auckland, offering stunning views of the Auckland harbour and parks and located just a few minutes' walk from the city centre. Once you have had time to freshen up, your travel coordinator will go over all your travel documents and vouchers, and answer any questions you may have. Spend the remainder of the day at leisure exploring Auckland or relaxing. Take the ferry across to Waiheke Island in the Hauraki Gulf, enjoy the 360º views from the top of the 328 metre high Skytower or blow away the jetlag aboard one of New Zealand's America's Cup yachts. Overnight Hyatt Regency Auckland

Day 4| Auckland - Rotorua
Board a short domestic flight to Rotorua, New Zealand's geothermal centre. Upon arrival collect your rental car and head to your home for the next two nights, a charming boutique Hotel. Situated in a magnificent setting overlooking Lake Rotorua, it offers guests a warm, intimate and serene accommodation experience. Enjoy the rest of your day at your leisure. B

Day 5| Rotorua
Today immerse yourself in Maori culture. You are joined by your host, a noted local guide and authority on Rotorua's history and people. Your guide will conduct personal tours of Whakarewarewa Geothermal Reserve, and Ohinemutu, an authentic Maori village in the heart of Rotorua, which the same Maori tribe has inhabited for over 600 years. Your host will then give an enjoyable informal lecture on geothermal activity in the region and a private tour of the Rotorua Museum of Art and History. The remainder of the day is yours to enjoy. Rotorua offers exciting adventure activities you may wish to try, such as the Zorb (roll down a hill in an oversized blow up ball!) and the Luge (a fun filled gravity ride on a 3 wheel cart).
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Day 6| Rotorua - Christchurch
Returning your rental car, board a domestic flight to Christchurch in the South Island. With its abundance of colonial architecture in the central city, Christchurch is often described as ‘the most English city outside of England'. Your accommodation for the night is Millennium Christchurch, located in the heart of Christchurch's Cathedral Square, offering exceptional service and an abundance of atmosphere. This afternoon is yours to explore the sights. At your leisure board the historic Christchurch Tramway and follow a 2.5km loop around central Christchurch taking in some of the most interesting sites, including Cathedral Square, the Arts Centre and quirky New Regent Street.
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Day 7| Christchurch - Southern Alps
An early start this morning as you board the famous TranzAlpine train, rated as one of the world's top six train journeys. From your carriage you'll see the fields and farmland of the Canterbury Plains; followed by the spectacular gorges and river valleys of the Waimakariri River. Your train then heads towards the Southern Alps where you disembark at Cass. You will be collected from the train station and transferred to Grasmere Lodge High Country Retreat, where luxury and natural splendour come together in the heart of the Southern Alps. This traditional New Zealand high country station, set amid towering 2,134 metres/7,000 foot peaks, offers a richness of traditional New Zealand hospitality. Owner, Tom Butler, and his staff epitomise New Zealand friendliness and generosity of spirit. Tonight join your hosts for cocktails followed by a five course gourmet dinner. Overnight Grasmere Lodge B.D

Day 8| Southern Alps
Following breakfast embark on a 4WD farm tour. This lasts about 90 minutes, and takes you to viewpoints where you wouldn't drive yourself. It gives you a chance to see the extent of the 5,260 hectares/13,000 acres of Grasmere Station, and to ask any questions you may have about the lodge, the station or the country as a whole. The prime aim at Grasmere is for you to relax. If they find a guest asleep with a book in the library, it is taken as a compliment! Some like to escape from city life by expending energy: going fishing, horse riding or hiking on the private tracks available only to guests. Others enjoy more leisurely activities including resting by the pool, being pampered in the spa, or picnicking under a willow tree by one of the nearby lakes. This evening join the other guests for dinner or if you would like some private time, Grasmere has other dining options, such as the fireside Hawdon room, or the conservatory beside the rose garden. Overnight Grasemere Lodge B.D

Day 9| Southern Alps - Fox Glacier
The clean air and bright skies of the South Island high country conspire to bring your senses alive. Refreshed and recharged, farewell Grasmere boarding the TranzAlpine for the West Coast township of Greymouth. Collect your rental car and begin your drive down the South Island's wild west coast. On the West Coast there's no doubt you are in a remote corner of the world, few other cars pass and those who do will usually wave. Your coastal drive takes you through towering kahikatea forests to the township of Franz Josef Glacier prior to arriving at Fox Glacier. Your home for the next two nights is Misty Peaks, boutique accommodation offering the very best in quality, comfort and genuine Kiwi hospitality. Overnight Misty Peaks B

Day 10| Fox Glacier
Today take the opportunity to experience this unique location. While many glaciers worldwide have been retreating, these glaciers still flow almost to sea level, making them unique relics of the last Ice Age. There are several good glacier viewpoints that can be accessed with little walking. Other walks require a little worthwhile footslogging! For the more adventurous we highly recommend heli hiking or taking a scenic flight over Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers, including a spectacular circuit of the summit of New Zealand's tallest peak, Aoraki (Mount Cook). For those not afraid of a bit of mud, a quad biking safari is a really fun adventure.
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Day 11| Fox Glacier - Queenstown
Farewell the west coast today as your continue your drive south to Queenstown. The four hour drive takes you through thick rainforest in the magnificent Haast Pass, past the reflective waters of Lakes Wanaka and Hawea to Queenstown, New Zealand's ‘Adventure Capital'. Made famous because many of its residents are hooked on adrenaline, the list of adventure activities is impressive, unbeatable even, but there is much more... Born as an 1860's gold mining camp, 140 years later Queenstown's compact downtown area is energised by a permanent buzz emanating from a lively café/bar scene and excellent shopping precincts. Sitting in a tranquil lakefront setting, and only a minute's walk from the heart of the lively town centre, Novotel Queenstown Lakeside is close to shopping, restaurants, nightlife and outdoor activities. Overnight Novotel Queenstown Lakeside B

Day 12| Queenstown
Enjoy a full day excursion to Milford Sound. Fly from Queenstown experiencing panoramic views of the alpine scenery, lush rainforest and finally Milford Sound. Board a luxury vessel and cruise the full length of the Milford Sound to the Tasman Sea. A comprehensive commentary is provided throughout the cruise and there is plenty of time available to view the waterfalls, rainforest, mountains and wildlife. Make sure you have your camera handy, as these are sights you will want to show all your friends! Overnight Novotel Queenstown Lakeside B,L

Day 13| Queenstown
Enjoy your day at your leisure. From the mild side to the wild side, capitalise on the choices available to you in New Zealand's Adventure Capital. Jet boat the famous Dart River, take a breathtaking ascent to the top of Bob's Peak on the Skyline Gondola (790 metres/2,592 feet above sea level) and ride the Luge, cruise Lake Wakatipu on the TSS Earnslaw Steam Ship, or see some of New Zealand's native wildlife at Kiwi Birdlife Park.
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Day 14| Queenstown - Sydney
Enjoy a relaxing morning in Queenstown before returning your rental car and boarding your international flight to Sydney. On arrival in Sydney, you will be met and transferred to the Park Hyatt Sydney Hotel. Park Hyatt Sydney embraces the true meaning of 5 star luxury, catering to guests seeking privacy, personalised service and the elegance of a European style hotel. It is uniquely positioned on the very edge of Sydney Harbour, with spectacular views of the Harbour Bridge above and the Opera House. It is situated in the Rocks, an area of historic importance and natural beauty and offers uncompromising Australian hospitality with international flair. Overnight Park Hyatt Sydney B

Day 15| Sydney
Depart your city hotel at 8.30am with your private guide for a ½ day City tour. You will travel through the charming historic Rocks precinct, with its quaint old cottages, pubs and the first church in Australia. This drive takes in Observatory Hill overlooking Darling Harbour, Bridge Street, the financial precinct of Australia and Sydney, Macquarie Street with the Parliament House of NSW government, the Mint and Hyde Park Barracks. Traveling past St Mary's Cathedral, you visit the Sydney Domain and Royal Botanic Gardens. Here you will take a short stroll to view Mrs. Macquarie's Chair and for an unsurpassed view of Sydney Harbour, the Opera House and Bridge. Rejoining the vehicle you will continue along the shores of Sydney Harbour, around Woolloomooloo Bay, to Potts Point, Kings Cross, ritzy Double Bay and Rose Bay, passing by the up market real estate of the rich and famous. Stop at the beautiful Sydney Harbour National Park for morning tea. Then travel further to Watsons Bay and South Head, with its breathtaking views of Sydney Harbour the Heads, the North Shore and the city. Take a short stroll along the cliff tops and rejoin the vehicle to Bondi Beach and Centennial Park. Return to Circular Quay where your tour ends. Overnight Park Hyatt Sydney B

Day 16| Sydney
This morning depart on a full day Blue Mountain Tour. This fantastic Ecotour begins at your hotel and the historical Rocks area of old Sydney. Heading across the western plains of Sydney metropolitan with your private guide you will make your way to the Great Dividing Range of Australia. It is here you leave the "average" Blue Mountains tourist behind and enter the National Park to unlock a piece of Australia you would never have known existed.
Visit ancient Aboriginal sites and outstanding lookouts, examine rock formations and the unusual plants and wildlife that abound the area. From the quaint little village of Leura you will skirt around the Cliff Drive to Katoomba where you will find yourself looking out over the magnificent Jamieson Valley and the Three Sisters. Enjoy a delicious barbecue lunch including a selection of fine Australian wines and cheeses under the canopy of the Australian bush. Before returning to Sydney you will drop into a hidden valley where you can roam the area, seeking out the many kangaroos that graze in the wild (conditions permitting). Reluctantly you will leave the National Park passing by the Olympic 2000 site, arriving at your hotel around 5.30pm. Overnight Park Hyatt Sydney B.L

Day 17| Sydney - NSW Outback
This morning you will be met in the hotel lobby and transferred to the airport in time for your flight to Parks Airport. On arrival, you will be met and transferred to Burrawang West Station.
Burrawang West Station's retreat offers adventuresome, yet discerning guests, an opportunity to experience outback Australia in complete style and luxury. With its quintessential Australian homestead, luxurious individual boutique lodges, and creative fine dining, Burrawang West Station retreat offers guests a unique blend of adventure and relaxation. Burrawang has a distinguished pedigree. Thomas Kite established the station in 1836. By the late 1800s, Burrawang ran more than 273,000 sheep spread across 56,000 acres, it operated one of the largest shearing sheds in Australia, employing more than 250 men. Now this aristocratic country property blends the calm, elegance and generous dimensions of a colonial homestead with the style, luxury, food and reliable plumbing of the present. In the few years since it opened to guests, Burrawang West Station has established itself as an Outback classic. Its triumph is in successfully combining the very best things in life "food, wine, art, design, and lodging" in a rugged Australian landscape. Together with its location, it offers a level of style and luxury that makes it exceptional. Take a tour of the 12,000 acre property: where you will see the original shearing shed. Or perhaps help muster the cattle on 4 wheel Quad Bikes. Later in the afternoon try your hand at fishing on any of the beautiful spots along the riverbank. You might like to relax by the pool, have a hit of golf or try out your archery skills. If you are lucky at dusk you may have the opportunity to see Kangaroos come to drink close by to the main homestead. Cocktails are served in the homestead bar with dinner in the main dining room. Later in the evening you might like to climb the Star Gazing Tower & view the "Milky Way" through Burrawang's own telescope.
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Day 18 - 19| NSW Outback
Enjoy activities as available. Overnight Burrawang West Station B,L,D

Day 20| NSW Outback - Sydney - Adelaide - Kangaroo Island
This morning you will transfer to Parks Airport in time for your scheduled charter to Sydney. On arrival, check in for your flight to Adelaide. On arrival, check in for your scheduled charter to Kangaroo Island. On arrival, you will be met and transferred to Southern Ocean Lodge.
Southern Ocean Lodge is Australia's first true luxury lodge, offering a unique and exclusive travel experience. Floating atop a secluded cliff on a rugged stretch of coast, the lodge commands peerless views of the wild Southern Ocean and pristine Kangaroo Island wilderness. Sensitive, intimate and sophisticated, Southern Ocean Lodge is a sanctuary of refined comfort and luxe, Kangaroo Island style. Enjoy a personalized experiential touring itinerary of the Island's unique natural attractions. A range of signature activities are offered daily allowing you to encounter rich and varied wildlife, indulge in world class food and wine and discover the Island's unique natural attractions, often with exclusive access and always with a touch of luxe. Or perhaps experience the Spa; situated high on a dramatic cliff top, Southern Ocean Lodge Spa Retreat is a private oasis of calm. A signature spa menu offers a range of traditional and cutting edge treatments. Steam rooms, chill out lounge and spa cuisine program complement an international spa design showcase. Combined with the cleanest air from Antarctica highly oxygenized from the pounding surf, the spa provides a pure natural environment in which to rejuvenate and relax. Overnight Southern Ocean Lodge B,D

Day 21| Kangaroo IslandThis morning you will be met and escorted on a private full day tour which you can pick from the following options: Epicurean Adventure: A full day tour to the Island's best produce farms. This tour encompasses wineries, a sheep dairy and seafood farms experience the journey of produce to plate. North West Wilderness: A historical trip taking in some original tracks used by early settlers to access lighthouses and haul supplies from sailing vessels. Visit Cape Borda Lighthouse Station, Scotts Cove (the second highest cliffs in Australia) and Western River Cove. Take up some more challenging hiking if desired. Art of Nature: The nature and beauty of Kangaroo Island attracts and inspires creativity. Take a journey through a selection of the Island's studios, galleries and workshops and on occasion meet the artists. Exclusively Flinders Chase: Flinders Chase National Park is a vast wilderness covering the entire west end of the Island. Visit a fur seal colony, Cape du Couedic Lighthouse, Remarkable Rocks, Admirals Arch and the endless bush which provides habitat for a host of Australian wildlife including kangaroos, wallabies, possums, goannas, echidnas, koalas and platypus.
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Day 22 and 23| Kangaroo Island
Enjoy activities available at Southern Ocean Lodge. Overnight Southern Ocean Lodge B,L,D

Day 24| Kangaroo Island - Adelaide - Auckland
This morning, you will be transferred to the airport in time for your scheduled charter flight to Adelaide. On arrival check in for your flight to Auckland. Arrive Auckland to your own arrangements. B

Day 25| Arrival in Canada

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