Day 1: Home City ✈️ Melbourne
Depart for Melbourne, the second-most popular city of Australia.
Day 2: En Route
Continuing our journey towards Australia.
Day 3: Melbourne (City Tour) – Phillip Island
Arrive in Melbourne in the morning. The morning Melbourne city tour includes the longest China Street, the Yarra River, Federation Square, Melbourne’s first Capitol, St. Paul’s Church, and drive to see the Flinders Railway Station, Captain Cook’s Cabin. Also, see a century-old en route. Later, proceed to the Phillip Island. We will stop at Chocolate factory (optional tour) and Maru Zoo (optional tour). Then, visit Seal Rocks. Before returning, experience the most interesting attraction on Phillip Island- Penguin Parade. Each night at sunset you’ll be amazed by Little Penguins returning ashore after a day’s fishing.
Day 4: Great Ocean Road – Twelve Apostles
Mother Nature uses its magical power to create the Great Ocean Road. Here, you will see how straight and magnificent the cliff is. All makes you marvel at the wonders of nature. Next, have lunch (arranged on own) in the seaside town of Apollo Bay. You will first visit Port Campbell National Park, where the Gibson Steps are. Then go to see the Twelve Apostles and Lord Ard Gorge. Later, return to Melbourne in the evening. (B)
Day 5: Sovereign Hill Day Tour
Walk into a time machine taking you back to the 19th-century style gold mining city, experience the fun of gold rush. You will see the retro streets, the old mining car, and experience the life of Sovereign Hill at the time of the grand golden rush of 1850. Moreover, take a look at the largest gold nugget show in the Southern Hemisphere. (Admission ticket included; optional Fully-guided mine tours). (B)
Day 6: Melbourne ✈️ Sydney
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for the flight to Sydney. Enjoy Sydney’s energy in the afternoon, and free leisure time shopping at Darling Harbour, Fish Market, QVB Centenary Department Store, Town Hall Downtown, and the Gallery. (B)
Day 7: Sydney City Tour
The city tour of Sydney begins from the icons – Mosman, Kirribilli, Sydney Opera House, Harbour Bridge, and the University of Sydney. The day, you can choose the optional tours you are interested in participating. (B)
Day 8: Blue Mountain
We travel west into the rugged beauty of the World Heritage-Listed Blue Mountain National Park. We will get to the Scenic World Cable car station to take a cable car to see the view of Blue Mountain and view the famous 3-sister Rock. Then drive to Leura, which is a gorgeous small down by the blue mountain. Afterward, return to Sydney. (B)
Day 9: Port Stephens
Morning head to Port Stephens, enjoy the beauty of this city with the significant town. After a buffet lunch, head to the pier for a dolphin-watching cruise, a great chance to see the dolphin in person. After the cruise, enjoy a sand surf, take a four-wheel drive from Anna Bay and enter the 27km nature desert. Take a sandboard and enjoy the subduction from the highest sand dunes. It is like surfing and it is much safer. (B/L)
Day 10: Sydney ✈️ Auckland
Head to the airport in the morning and fly to Auckland, New Zealand. After the flight arrives in Auckland, the sailing capital, a professional tour guide will be waiting for you at the airport. If time permits: check out the remains of the extinct volcanic crater on Mount Eden, the highest peak in the listing, and take a look at the city’s beauty: sightseeing harbour bridge, Princes Wharf, Queens Street in the downtown business district, Labour Party Monument, Mission Bay, etc. (D)
Day 11: Auckland – Matamata – Taupo – Rotorua
Depart from Auckland in the morning and drive south to the movie “The Lord of the Rings” and “The Hobbit” filming scenes. First visit the . You will witness many classic scenes: Hobbit Cave House, Banquet Tree, Green Dragon Bar, etc. Later enjoy a glass of wine and a rich buffet lunch at the Green Dragon Bar. After lunch, head to the Lake Taupo, New Zealand’s largest volcanic lake. You can see the famous Waila base thermal power station and the pure blue Huka Waterfall. Arrive the town of Maori, the capital of geothermal – Rotorua in the evening. Visit the Rotorua government gardens, stroll along the lake and enjoy the beautiful scenery and experience Rotorua’s unique Sulphur and geothermal landscape! (B/L/D)
Day 12: Rotorua
After breakfast, join a fun ranch mini tour. We will take a ranch-specific tour bus, get up close to the cute animals in the ranch, and feed them with your own hands. After lunch, head to the world’s top ten hot springs Polynesian Spa. Experience the high-temperature mineral hot spring water, which will wash away your stress and fully relax. In the evening, visit the Maori Cultural Village with rich regional characteristics. Then, participate in the night activities of the Mitai Maori Cultural Village, watch the original Maori cultural performances, taste the authentic Maori dinner, and explore the magical cave fireflies in New Zealand. (B/L/D)
Day 13: Rotorua – Auckland
After breakfast, head to the famous attractions around Rotorua –the redwood forest, where you can get the natural oxygen. Strolling through the tall redwoods and enjoy the fresh space, which is a recommended morning activity. At noon, you will take the Sky Cable Car, to view the Rotorua Lake and beautiful scenery and urban landscape, the misty mountains from the heights. Enjoy the flavor of buffet food in the local five-star decoration landscape restaurant. For our adventurous guests, try the toboggan (Skyline Luge) on own expense. It has 3 tracks: sightseeing, intermediate and advanced for you to choose. Return to Auckland in the afternoon. (B/L/D)
Day 14: Auckland ✈️ Home City
At the time specified, transfer to the airport and wish you a pleasant homebound flight. (B/L)
Accommodation:
* LAX / SFO / SEA / PDX / HOU / DFW Departure
* Other departure cities please contact us for more information
* Child fare applies to children from 2 to 11 years old, no extra bed.
* The above tour fares are based on US Dollar; two (2) adults sharing one (1) room.
* Fare includes: daily hotel accommodation; all listed transportation arrangements;
all listed tour itineraries, tickets, and meals; professional tour guides and drivers.
We reserve the right to change itinerary and prices without prior notice.
Day 1: Home City ✈️ Melbourne
Depart for Melbourne, the second-most popular city of Australia.
Day 2: En Route
Continuing our journey towards Australia.
Day 3: Melbourne (City Tour) – Phillip Island
Arrive in Melbourne in the morning. The morning Melbourne city tour includes the longest China Street, the Yarra River, Federation Square, Melbourne’s first Capitol, St. Paul’s Church, and drive to see the Flinders Railway Station, Captain Cook’s Cabin. Also, see a century-old en route. Later, proceed to the Phillip Island. We will stop at Chocolate factory (optional tour) and Maru Zoo (optional tour). Then, visit Seal Rocks. Before returning, experience the most interesting attraction on Phillip Island- Penguin Parade. Each night at sunset you’ll be amazed by Little Penguins returning ashore after a day’s fishing.
Day 4: Great Ocean Road – Twelve Apostles
Mother Nature uses its magical power to create the Great Ocean Road. Here, you will see how straight and magnificent the cliff is. All makes you marvel at the wonders of nature. Next, have lunch (arranged on own) in the seaside town of Apollo Bay. You will first visit Port Campbell National Park, where the Gibson Steps are. Then go to see the Twelve Apostles and Lord Ard Gorge. Later, return to Melbourne in the evening. (B)
Day 5: Sovereign Hill Day Tour
Walk into a time machine taking you back to the 19th-century style gold mining city, experience the fun of gold rush. You will see the retro streets, the old mining car, and experience the life of Sovereign Hill at the time of the grand golden rush of 1850. Moreover, take a look at the largest gold nugget show in the Southern Hemisphere. (Admission ticket included; optional Fully-guided mine tours). (B)
Day 6: Melbourne ✈️ Sydney
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for the flight to Sydney. Enjoy Sydney’s energy in the afternoon, and free leisure time shopping at Darling Harbour, Fish Market, QVB Centenary Department Store, Town Hall Downtown, and the Gallery. (B)
Day 7: Sydney City Tour
The city tour of Sydney begins from the icons – Mosman, Kirribilli, Sydney Opera House, Harbour Bridge, and the University of Sydney. The day, you can choose the optional tours you are interested in participating. (B)
Day 8: Blue Mountain
We travel west into the rugged beauty of the World Heritage-Listed Blue Mountain National Park. We will get to the Scenic World Cable car station to take a cable car to see the view of Blue Mountain and view the famous 3-sister Rock. Then drive to Leura, which is a gorgeous small down by the blue mountain. Afterward, return to Sydney. (B)
Day 9: Port Stephens
Morning head to Port Stephens, enjoy the beauty of this city with the significant town. After a buffet lunch, head to the pier for a dolphin-watching cruise, a great chance to see the dolphin in person. After the cruise, enjoy a sand surf, take a four-wheel drive from Anna Bay and enter the 27km nature desert. Take a sandboard and enjoy the subduction from the highest sand dunes. It is like surfing and it is much safer. (B/L)
Day 10: Sydney ✈️ Auckland
Head to the airport in the morning and fly to Auckland, New Zealand. After the flight arrives in Auckland, the sailing capital, a professional tour guide will be waiting for you at the airport. If time permits: check out the remains of the extinct volcanic crater on Mount Eden, the highest peak in the listing, and take a look at the city’s beauty: sightseeing harbour bridge, Princes Wharf, Queens Street in the downtown business district, Labour Party Monument, Mission Bay, etc. (D)
Day 11: Auckland – Matamata – Taupo – Rotorua
Depart from Auckland in the morning and drive south to the movie “The Lord of the Rings” and “The Hobbit” filming scenes. First visit the . You will witness many classic scenes: Hobbit Cave House, Banquet Tree, Green Dragon Bar, etc. Later enjoy a glass of wine and a rich buffet lunch at the Green Dragon Bar. After lunch, head to the Lake Taupo, New Zealand’s largest volcanic lake. You can see the famous Waila base thermal power station and the pure blue Huka Waterfall. Arrive the town of Maori, the capital of geothermal – Rotorua in the evening. Visit the Rotorua government gardens, stroll along the lake and enjoy the beautiful scenery and experience Rotorua’s unique Sulphur and geothermal landscape! (B/L/D)
Day 12: Rotorua
After breakfast, join a fun ranch mini tour. We will take a ranch-specific tour bus, get up close to the cute animals in the ranch, and feed them with your own hands. After lunch, head to the world’s top ten hot springs Polynesian Spa. Experience the high-temperature mineral hot spring water, which will wash away your stress and fully relax. In the evening, visit the Maori Cultural Village with rich regional characteristics. Then, participate in the night activities of the Mitai Maori Cultural Village, watch the original Maori cultural performances, taste the authentic Maori dinner, and explore the magical cave fireflies in New Zealand. (B/L/D)
Day 13: Rotorua – Auckland
After breakfast, head to the famous attractions around Rotorua –the redwood forest, where you can get the natural oxygen. Strolling through the tall redwoods and enjoy the fresh space, which is a recommended morning activity. At noon, you will take the Sky Cable Car, to view the Rotorua Lake and beautiful scenery and urban landscape, the misty mountains from the heights. Enjoy the flavor of buffet food in the local five-star decoration landscape restaurant. For our adventurous guests, try the toboggan (Skyline Luge) on own expense. It has 3 tracks: sightseeing, intermediate and advanced for you to choose. Return to Auckland in the afternoon. (B/L/D)
Day 14: Auckland ✈️ Home City
At the time specified, transfer to the airport and wish you a pleasant homebound flight. (B/L)
Accommodation:
* LAX / SFO / SEA / PDX / HOU / DFW Departure
* Other departure cities please contact us for more information
* Child fare applies to children from 2 to 11 years old, no extra bed.
* The above tour fares are based on US Dollar; two (2) adults sharing one (1) room.
* Fare includes: daily hotel accommodation; all listed transportation arrangements;
all listed tour itineraries, tickets, and meals; professional tour guides and drivers.
We reserve the right to change itinerary and prices without prior notice.
When you find your ideal vacation, feel free to download the itinerary, pick the available dates you like and find your local agent to book. Or, you can also book a tour directly from us.
Please send your inquiry to info@charmingholidays.net or give us a call at 626-300-8878
