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Grand Tour of New Zealand with Australia, a tour by Riviera Travel

Tour · 25 nights · with Riviera Travel

Grand Tour of New Zealand with Australia

Riviera Travel's escorted 25-night Grand Tour visits New Zealand and Australia, from Auckland's urban parks to Sydney's harbour, blending natural wonders with cities and cultural highlights.

Duration
25 nights
Departures
2 dates
Choose a month below
Countries
New Zealand, Australia
Operator
Riviera Travel
From
£8,699
per person

Highlights

What makes this one worth it

  1. Waitangi Treaty House guided tour

  2. Boat cruise around Bay of Islands and Hole in the Rock

  3. TranzAlpine train journey across Southern Alps

  4. Helicopter flight over Franz Josef Glacier

  5. Penguin Parade at Phillip Island

About the trip

Spanning 25 nights, this Riviera Travel escorted tour begins in Auckland, where visitors can stretch their legs in Albert Park or gaze from the Sky Tower over volcanic cones and harbours. Heading north, the route includes the Bay of Islands for a boat cruise around sandy beaches and an exploration of Waitangi Treaty House, tracing New Zealand's foundational history.

Travelling southward, the tour goes underground in Waitomo Caves, views geothermal activity in Rotorua, and visits Hobbiton movie set for a step into Middle-earth. The South Island features the TranzAlpine train across the Southern Alps, a helicopter tour over Franz Josef Glacier, and a cruise on Milford Sound past sheer granite cliffs and waterfalls.

Crossing to Australia, the itinerary includes cities Melbourne and Sydney, with walks around beachfront Bondi, historic The Rocks, and a Penguin Parade on Phillip Island. The blend of urban and wilderness throughout sets a varied pace, offering time to take in the detail of each place without rushing.

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The route in outline: places are joined in the order visited, not by the roads or sea lanes taken.
  1. 1 Auckland
  2. 2 Bay of Islands
  3. 3 Rotorua
  4. 4 Christchurch
  5. 5 Queenstown
  6. 6 Melbourne
  7. 7 Sydney

Itinerary

The route

  1. Auckland

  2. Bay of Islands

  3. Rotorua

  4. Christchurch

  5. Queenstown

  6. Melbourne

  7. Sydney

These are the places the trip visits, in order. Riviera Travel publishes the day-by-day itinerary on its own site.

When to go

Departures and prices

Lowest price each month, per person.

Riviera Travel confirms exact dates, availability and prices when you book.

Need to know

Before you book

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Questions people ask

How long is Grand Tour of New Zealand with Australia?
Grand Tour of New Zealand with Australia is a 25 nights tour holiday.
Who operates Grand Tour of New Zealand with Australia?
Grand Tour of New Zealand with Australia is operated by Riviera Travel.
How much does Grand Tour of New Zealand with Australia cost?
Prices for Grand Tour of New Zealand with Australia start from £8,699, subject to availability.

The operator

Riviera Travel

River cruises and escorted tours

A British operator that began in 1984 with a handful of tents in the south of France. Its tours and river cruises travel with a Riviera tour manager or cruise director looking after the group.

You book with Riviera Travel directly. They confirm your place, take payment, and look after you from the moment you leave home; Atlas & Passage’s part ends when you click through.

New to New Zealand? Our New Zealand guide has the practical essentials: money, plugs, visas and when to go.

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