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Catching our first glimpse of the striking Twelve Apostles as we drive the Great Ocean Road. Watching thousands of glowing glass spheres illuminate the silhouette of Uluru at the Field of Light. Marvelling at majestic Mount Cook - the ‘Cloud Piercer’.
Get ready for the ultimate Antipodean adventure. From Melbourne to Milford Sound, Sydney to the Southern Alps, our exceptional-value Australia and New Zealand escorted tours cover all the highlights of these two great countries - and more. You’ll gaze up at Sydney Opera House and the mighty monolith of Uluru; cruise to the Great Barrier Reef and the Bay of Islands; sip shiraz in South Australia and pinot noir in Central Otago. The Great Ocean Road, Adelaide, Mount Cook, Wellington - you’ll see them all. Spanning 40 days, it’s an epic trip that gives you the chance to stop and fully appreciate each incredible place. It’s a long way to come, so why not make the most of it?
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- Included excursions
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From £9,346pp - £10995
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33 excursions & visits
44 meals
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Days 1-2 - UK - Melbourne
Titan’s VIP door-to-door travel service collects you from home for your flight to Melbourne.
UK - Melbourne
Day 3 - Melbourne
We touch down in Melbourne early this morning and transfer to our hotel for some time to relax.
Hotel Indigo Melbourne on Flinders, an IHG Hotel (4-star)
Day 4 - Melbourne - Phillip Island
A morning tour shows us a little more of the city, including the Royal Botanic Gardens with more than 8,500 species of plant. Our afternoon excursion takes us south-east of the city, to Phillip Island. The highlight here comes at Summerland Beach, where each evening a ‘parade’ of waddling fairy penguins make their way from the sea up to their sand dune burrows (occasionally scurrying back if they get spooked by seabirds on the way).
Hotel Indigo Melbourne on Flinders, an IHG Hotel (4-star)
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Excursions & visits: City tour of Melbourne (morning)
Excursion to Phillip Island (afternoon)
Days 5-6 - Dandenong Mountains - Melbourne
In the morning, we’ll journey to the Dandenong Mountains, where trickling waterways meander down forest-cloaked slopes. The best way to take in the scenery is by train, so we’ll climb aboard ‘Puffing Billy’, Australia’s oldest narrow gauge steam train, to chug slowly through the landscape. The following day is free. You might like to head to Federation Square, the beating heart of the city for galleries, museums, art installations, cafes and restaurants.
Hotel Indigo Melbourne on Flinders, an IHG Hotel (4-star)
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Excursions & visits: Excursion to Dandenong Mountains with steam train ride (morning)
Day 7 - Great Ocean Road - Warrnambool
One of the world’s most scenic drives, the Great Ocean Road hugs the southwest coast of Victoria. Rainforests, gorges, gullies, arches and blowholes - we’ll pass them all as we follow the cliff curves from Torquay to Warrnambool. We’ll skirt Cape Otway National Park and pass into Port Campbell National Park, where we pause to admire the famous limestone stacks known as the Twelve Apostles.
Lady Bay Hotel, Warrnambool (3.5-star)
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Excursions & visits: Great Ocean Road drive (all day)
Day 8 - Coonawarra - Murray River - Adelaide
Australia’s ‘other red centre’, Coonawarra is where some of the world’s best cabernet sauvignon and shiraz is produced, perfected since the late 19th century. We’ll call in at a local winery for a taster of these award-winning vintages - and enjoy the sprawling vineyard views while we sip. Our journey then takes us through the South Australian countryside, following the Murray River as we make our way to Adelaide.
Lady Bay Hotel, Warrnambool (3.5-star)
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Excursions & visits: Visit to Coonawarra region winery (afternoon)
Days 9-10 - Adelaide
We’ll meet koalas and kangaroos at Cleland Wildlife Park, then it’s time for a tour of Adelaide, a trendy city with a fantastic music scene and a big focus on food and wine. Visit the southern hemisphere's largest glasshouse. A free day gives you a chance to explore. Have a wander through the gardens at Victoria Square or perhaps head for the colourful Central Market. A quick train ride will take you out to the lovely sandy beaches at Glenelg.
Lady Bay Hotel, Warrnambool (3.5-star)
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Excursions & visits: Visit to Cleland Wildlife Park (morning)
City tour of Adelaide (afternoon)
Day 11 - Alice Springs
We’ll fly to Alice Springs today. ‘The Alice’, as it’s affectionately known, was founded as a staging point for the overland telegraph line in the 1870s.
Crowne Plaza Alice Springs (4-star)
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Day 12 - Alice Springs - Uluru
This morning we’ll take a tour of the Telegraph Station and the Royal Flying Doctor Service, before heading to Uluru. Seeing the huge sandstone monolith in person is a true highlight. It’s a site of deep cultural significance to the Aboriginal people and has inspired rock paintings and carvings for millennia. To make our visit extra-special, we’ll time it for sunset, watching with a glass of wine as the rock shifts from orange to crimson in the day’s last light. The order of excursions at Uluru may change.
Voyages Sails in the Desert, Uluru (4.5-star)
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Excursions & visits: City tour of Alice Springs (morning)
Sunset at Uluru (afternoon)
Day 13 - Kata Tjuta (the Olgas)
It’s an early start this morning, but well worth the wake-up call to see Uluru at sunrise. As the twinkling stars disappear above us, the towering silhouette of Uluru appears as the sun rises from behind it. Once the sun’s risen, we’ll head west to explore the Olgas, a collection of more rounded rocks known as Kata Tjuta (‘Many Heads’). The afternoon is free before we visit the mesmerising Field of Light this evening. Created by acclaimed British artist Bruce Munro, the installation’s Aboriginal name translates as ‘looking at lots of beautiful lights’ - and that’s exactly what we’ll be doing. More than 50,000 frosted glass spheres glow in a desert spectrum of ochre, violet, blue and white, creating the effect of a giant fantasy garden.
Voyages Sails in the Desert, Uluru (4.5-star)
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Excursions & visits: Sunrise at Uluru and visit to Kata Tjuta (morning)
Entry to the Field of Light installation (evening)
Day 14 - Cairns
We fly to Cairns, gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and Tropical North.
Crystalbrook Flynn Hotel, Cairns (4.5-star)
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Day 15 - Great Barrier Reef
The Great Barrier Reef is the world’s biggest reef system, sprawling along 200 kilometres of Australia’s coastline. A catamaran will take us to the Outer Great Barrier Reef, where you can admire the corals from an underwater observatory or semi-submersible boat. You’ll even have the chance to jump in for a spot of snorkelling.
Crystalbrook Flynn Hotel, Cairns (4.5-star)
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Excursions & visits: Outer Greater Barrier Reef experience (all day)
Day 16 - Cairns
Take a day to unwind in the warmth of tropical Queensland. Perhaps wander along the promenade and stop for a spot of lunch al fresco, or pay a visit to some of Cairns’ great museums and galleries. There’s a brilliant aquarium, too.
Crystalbrook Flynn Hotel, Cairns (4.5-star)
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Day 17 - Kuranda
We’ll journey up to Kuranda on the Skyrail, gliding above the rainforest canopy as we ascend. We’ll spend some time at leisure - Kuranda Railway Station is particularly lovely, with original wooden structures and bridge decked out with tropical flowers and ferns. On a scenic railway ride, we’ll trundle through the rainforest and back down the mountainside. The track twists and turns across chasms and next to frothing waterfalls (the dramatic Barron Falls is a highlight), passing through 15 tunnels along the way.
Crystalbrook Flynn Hotel, Cairns (4.5-star)
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Excursions & visits: Skyrail journey (morning)
Kuranda Scenic Railway (afternoon)
Day 18 - Cairns - Sydney
We transfer to the airport for our flight to Sydney, one of the world’s most recognisable cities. Gazing out at the Opera House or up to the Sydney Harbour Bridge (known as ‘the coat hanger’) are real ‘pinch me’ moments - and we’ll have plenty more to come over the next few days here. We’ll be staying near Darling Harbour, a restored area of dockland with a palm-fringed promenade, a Chinese garden and the magnificent Sydney Aquarium nearby.
Parkroyal Darling Harbour, Sydney (4-star)
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Days 19-21 - Sydney
Our morning city tour covers off all the highlights, including the harbour and its architectural icons, and the lush Royal Botanical Gardens. A different perspective awaits in the afternoon, as we see Sydney from the water on a harbour cruise. Two full days at leisure follow. Perhaps explore the historic Rocks district, where British convicts first settled on arrival in the city, or take the ferry over to the beach suburb of Manly. Bondi Beach is easily reached by taxi or public transport - if sunbathing isn’t on your agenda, the beach is the starting point for a fantastic coastal walk that leads through a series of swish cliffside neighbourhoods.
Parkroyal Darling Harbour, Sydney (4-star)
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Excursions & visits: Guided city tour of Sydney (morning)
Sydney Harbour Cruise (afternoon)
Day 22 - Christchurch
It’s goodbye to Oz and kia ora to New Zealand as we touch down in the cathedral city of Christchurch, on South Island.
Crowne Plaza Christchurch (4.5-star)
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Days 23-24 - Dunedin
We travel south to Dunedin, which hugs a pretty harbour. There’s a strong Scottish influence here - it’s home to New Zealand’s only kilt shop, and the country’s whisky is produced here. To set the scene, we’ll enjoy a grand, Scottish-style dinner. The following day, you’re free to explore Dunedin’s delights. Stroll through the flower-filled botanical gardens and along streets lined with handsome Edwardian and Victorian buildings - or perhaps discover the city’s contemporary side by following the Warehouse Precinct’s Street Art Trail.
Scenic Hotel Southern Cross, Dunedin (4.5-star)
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Day 25 - Te Anau
We journey across the plains of New Zealand’s Southland to Te Anau, gateway to Fiordland National Park. The scenery in this part of South Island is incredible - thick forest, vast lakes and sounds, and ribbons of water cascading over the edge of towering peaks.
Distinction Te Anau Hotel and Villas (4-star)
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Day 26 - Milford Sound - Queenstown
It’ll be a photo-worthy drive this morning as we make our way through the Eglinton and Hollyford Valleys. A cruise on Milford Sound takes us along the fiord, past the spectacular Mitre Peak, out to the open sea and back again. Look out for seals and dolphins swimming and splashing in the water. Our drive to Queenstown takes us along the edge of Lake Wakatipu, the only land-locked lake in the world with its own tide - its name translates as ‘the lake that breathes’.
Millennium Queenstown (4-star)
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Excursions & visits: Milford Sound cruise, Fiordland National Park (morning)
Day 27 - Queenstown
Queenstown, watched over by the jagged peaks of the Remarkables, is a favourite with those who love the great outdoors. After a day at leisure, we board the beautiful vintage TSS Earnslaw for an evening cruise across Lake Wakatipu. Our destination will be the high-country sheep station of Walter Peak, where we’ll dine in the elegant Colonel’s Homestead.
Millennium Queenstown (4-star)
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Excursions & visits: TSS Earnslaw cruise (evening)
Day 28 - Mount Cook
En route to majestic Mount Cook, we’ll stop off at Kinross Winery and Cellar Door to sample their wine. We’ll then journey into the heart of the Southern Alps to the ‘Cloud Piercer’, which towers 3,754 metres above sea level and is edged with one of the world’s longest glaciers, Tasman Glacier.
Hermitage Hotel, Mount Cook (4.5-star)
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Excursions & visits: Visit to Kinross Winery and Cellar Door (morning)
Day 29 - Christchurch
A scenic drive to Christchurch takes us along the shores of two alpine lakes, Lake Pukaki and Lake Tekapo. In the right weather conditions, they appear an intense milky-turquoise colour - a result of the fine particles of glacial rock-flour suspended in the water.
Crowne Plaza Christchurch (4.5-star)
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Day 30 - Wellington
Heading north, we’ll pause at the coastal town of Kaikoura, famous for its seafood and sea life, before continuing on to Picton. Here, we’ll board our inter-island ferry to cross the Cook Strait, passing through the beautiful Marlborough Sounds. Wellington Harbour offers our first view of New Zealand’s capital city, our home for the next two nights.
Rydges Wellington (4.5-star)
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Day 31 - Wellington
We take a morning tour of the ‘Windy City’ of Wellington. The afternoon is free to explore - New Zealand’s national museum, Te Papa, is well worth a visit. For a panoramic view of the city and its surroundings, take the historic cherry-red Wellington Cable Car up to Kelburn. Wellington has laid claim to the invention of the flat white (though some Aussies would disagree) - either way, a barista-brewed cup is the perfect pick-me-up in between sights.
Rydges Wellington (4.5-star)
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Excursions & visits: Wellington city tour (morning)
Day 32 - Rotorua
We head north, stopping at Huka Falls where the Waikato River squeezes through a narrow gorge and tumbles down into an aquamarine pool. We continue to Rotorua, known for its awe-inspiring geothermal activity, where we’ll enjoy a Maori cultural experience, an authentic Maori concert and a traditional ‘hangi’ feast.
Rydges Rotorua (4.5-star)
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Excursions & visits: Visit to Huka Falls (afternoon)
Te Puia Maori Village (evening)
Day 33 - Rotorua
A farm show this morning gives an insight into New Zealand’s agricultural heritage, demonstrating mustering, shearing and milking. Then we’ll head to the National Kiwi Hatchery and find out more about New Zealand's national icon. This afternoon, we’ll take a tour of Whakarewarewa Thermal Village, where the Tuhourangi/Ngati Wahiao tribe have opened their doors to share their way of life for over 200 years. The village is set on a geothermal hotbed, with steaming hot pools and bubbling mud.
Rydges Rotorua (4.5-star)
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Excursions & visits: Visits to the Agrodome farm show and the National Kiwi Hatchery (morning)
Tour of the Whakarewarewa Thermal Village (afternoon)
Day 34 - Waitomo Caves - Auckland
The darkness of the Waitomo Caves is pierced by the tiny blue-green lights of glow-worms - thousands of them cover the ceilings here. A boat ride along an underground river shows them in all their luminescent glory. We travel on via the dairy centre of Hamilton to Auckland.
Grand Millennium (4.5 star)
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Excursions & visits: Waitomo glow-worm caves (morning)
Day 35 - Auckland
Today we introduce you to the ‘City of Sails’, the largest city in New Zealand. Our guided tour highlights include Old Customhouse, the shoppers’ delight of Lower Queen Street, and Parliament Street. The remainder of the day is at leisure to explore or relax.
Grand Millennium (4.5 star)
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Excursions & visits: Auckland city tour (morning)
Days 36-37 - Bay of Islands
We’ll make our way to Northland, the birthplace of the nation. Our drive along the west coast of North Island passes sleepy harbourside hamlets and native forests. The Waipoua Forest is home to huge kauri trees, the largest of which - ‘Tane Mahuta’ (Lord of the Forest) - stands 30 metres tall. We’ll learn more about these ancient trees at the Kauri Museum. On a cruise to Cape Brett lighthouse, we’ll keep an eye out for the seals, dolphins and whales that play in these subtropical waters. Our boat trip also takes us into the grand Cathedral Cave and through the ‘Hole in the Rock’. We’ll also visit Waitangi Treaty House, where the historic signing between Maori and British formed the nation of New Zealand in 1840. Our visit includes a guided tour of Waitangi.
Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands (4-star)
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Excursions & visits: Visit to the Kauri Museum (morning)
Bay of Islands cruise (morning)
Tour of the Waitangi Treaty House (afternoon)
Day 38 - Bay of Islands - Auckland
After a morning at leisure, we head south along the Hibiscus Coast to Auckland.
Grand Millennium (4.5 star)
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Day 39 - Auckland - In flight
Transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK.
Auckland - In flight
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Day 40 - UK
Upon arrival, your Titan vehicle will be waiting for the journey home.
UK
Days 1-2 - UK - Melbourne
Days 1-2 - UK - Melbourne
Titan’s VIP door-to-door travel service collects you from home for your flight to Melbourne.
UK - Melbourne
Day 3 - Melbourne
Day 3 - Melbourne
We touch down in Melbourne early this morning and transfer to our hotel for some time to relax.
Hotel Indigo Melbourne on Flinders, an IHG Hotel (4-star)
Day 4 - Melbourne - Phillip Island
Day 4 - Melbourne - Phillip Island
A morning tour shows us a little more of the city, including the Royal Botanic Gardens with more than 8,500 species of plant. Our afternoon excursion takes us south-east of the city, to Phillip Island. The highlight here comes at Summerland Beach, where each evening a ‘parade’ of waddling fairy penguins make their way from the sea up to their sand dune burrows (occasionally scurrying back if they get spooked by seabirds on the way).
Hotel Indigo Melbourne on Flinders, an IHG Hotel (4-star)
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Excursions & visits: City tour of Melbourne (morning)
Excursion to Phillip Island (afternoon)
Days 5-6 - Dandenong Mountains - Melbourne
Days 5-6 - Dandenong Mountains - Melbourne
In the morning, we’ll journey to the Dandenong Mountains, where trickling waterways meander down forest-cloaked slopes. The best way to take in the scenery is by train, so we’ll climb aboard ‘Puffing Billy’, Australia’s oldest narrow gauge steam train, to chug slowly through the landscape. The following day is free. You might like to head to Federation Square, the beating heart of the city for galleries, museums, art installations, cafes and restaurants.
Hotel Indigo Melbourne on Flinders, an IHG Hotel (4-star)
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Excursions & visits: Excursion to Dandenong Mountains with steam train ride (morning)
Day 7 - Great Ocean Road - Warrnambool
Day 7 - Great Ocean Road - Warrnambool
One of the world’s most scenic drives, the Great Ocean Road hugs the southwest coast of Victoria. Rainforests, gorges, gullies, arches and blowholes - we’ll pass them all as we follow the cliff curves from Torquay to Warrnambool. We’ll skirt Cape Otway National Park and pass into Port Campbell National Park, where we pause to admire the famous limestone stacks known as the Twelve Apostles.
Lady Bay Hotel, Warrnambool (3.5-star)
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Excursions & visits: Great Ocean Road drive (all day)
Day 8 - Coonawarra - Murray River - Adelaide
Day 8 - Coonawarra - Murray River - Adelaide
Australia’s ‘other red centre’, Coonawarra is where some of the world’s best cabernet sauvignon and shiraz is produced, perfected since the late 19th century. We’ll call in at a local winery for a taster of these award-winning vintages - and enjoy the sprawling vineyard views while we sip. Our journey then takes us through the South Australian countryside, following the Murray River as we make our way to Adelaide.
Lady Bay Hotel, Warrnambool (3.5-star)
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Excursions & visits: Visit to Coonawarra region winery (afternoon)
What's included
44 meals
36 breakfasts
2 lunches
6 dinners
Transport from the UK
International and internal flights as detailed. Prices are based on return flights with Qantas from London Heathrow via Singapore/Sydney.
Accommodation
36 nights in hotels and 3 in flight
Transport
Travel in destination by coach
Plus
Early check-in on arrival in Melbourne
Tour highlights
33 excursions & visits
City tours of Melbourne, Adelaide, Alice Springs, Sydney, Wellington & Auckland
Visits to Phillip Island; Dandenong Mountains (with steam train ride); Coonawarra region winery; Cleland Wildlife Park; Kata Tjuta; Fiordland National Park; Kinross Winery and Cellar Door; Mount Cook; Huka Falls; the National Kiwi Hatchery; Agrodome farm show; Waitomo glow-worm caves; and Kauri Museum
Great Ocean Road
Uluru sunrise and sunset viewing
Entry to the Field of Light installation
Outer Great Barrier Reef experience
Kuranda Scenic Railway & Skyrail journey
Cruises of Sydney Harbour, Milford Sound, Lake Wakatipu (aboard TSS Earnslaw) and the Bay of Islands
Tours of the Whakarewarewa Thermal Village and the Waitangi Treaty House
Maori Village Cultural Experience
8 days free time
Enjoy time to explore independently, relax at your hotel, join our optional excursions or ask your tour manager for their recommendations.
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