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39 Day Australia & New Zealand

 

 

Start Date Apr 02, 2024
End Date May 10, 2024
2 Other Dates
Offering interest-free, monthly payment plans!
 

Starts: Christchurch, NZ Ends: Sydney, AU

On this guided RV adventure to Australia and New Zealand, you’ll encounter two countries with very distinct qualities. In New Zealand, expect a miracle of geology and majestic mountains; in Australia, travel through unique landscapes and snorkel in the Great Barrier Reef. Call us today to learn more.
  • 28 Camping Nights
  • 10 Hotel Nights
  • 81 Events & Meals
Traveler Reviews

TOUR MAP

DEPARTURE DATES

TRIP EXTENSIONS

  • Daily Itinerary
  • What's Included
  • Enhance Your Trip
  • Pricing & Offers
  • Activity Level
  • Travel Insurance
  • Traveler Reviews

Daily Itinerary

  • 2627 Driving Miles
  • 125 Avg Miles Per Travel Day
 

DAY 1-2
Christchurch, NZ
WELCOME
  • Hotel - Commodore Hotel
  • Orientation and Get Acquainted Party
  • New Zealand Welcome Dinner
  • Hotel - Commodore Hotel
  • Breakfast at Hotel
  • Christchurch City Tour: Includes Admission to the International Antarctic Centre, Hagglund ride and High Tea at Mona Vale
  • International Antarctic Center
  • Hagglund Adventure

DAY 3
Oamaru
DRIVING MILES 145
  • Breakfast at Hotel
  • Pick Up Motorhomes - New Zealand
  • Grocery Stop at Local Market for Supplies
  • Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony Experience

DAY 4-5
Dunedin
DRIVING MILES 75
  • EN-ROUTE - Moeraki Boulders
  • Dunedin Guided Bus Tour
  • Larnach Castle

DAY 6-7
Queenstown
DRIVING MILES 180
  • Gondola Ride to Bob's Peak in the Southern Alps
  • Luge Rides
  • Deluxe Buffet Dinner

DAY 8
Wanaka
DRIVING MILES 44
  • EN-ROUTE - Arrowtown Chinese Settlement

DAY 9
Franz Josef
DRIVING MILES 175
  • EN-ROUTE - Franz Josef Glacier
  • OPTIONAL - Glacier Helicopter Flight

DAY 10
Westport
DRIVING MILES 170
  • EN-ROUTE: Hokitka - NZ Jade Factory
  • EN-ROUTE: Pancake Rocks
  • EN-ROUTE: Seal Colony / Cape Foulwind

DAY 11
Picton
DRIVING MILES 174
  • Queen Charlotte Sound

DAY 12
Wellington
FERRY TO NORTH ISLAND
  • Interislander Ferry to Wellington

DAY 13-14
Napier
DRIVING MILES 180
  • EN-ROUTE - Paua Factory Visit
  • Art Deco Tour

DAY 15
Taupo
DRIVING MILES 85
  • River Trail Walk

DAY 16-17
Rotorua
DRIVING MILES 49
  • EN-ROUTE: Huka Falls Guided Boat Cruise
  • EN-ROUTE - Aratiatia Dam
  • EN-ROUTE: Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland
  • Agrodome Sheep Show
  • Maori Cultural Show and Traditional Hangi Feast

DAY 18
Waitomo
DRIVING MILES 98
  • Ruakuri Glow Worm Cave Tour
  • New Zealand's Best Bush Walk

DAY 19
Orewa
DRIVING MILES 188
  • ENROUTE: Hobbiton - Lord of the Rings Movie Site

DAY 20-21
Paihia
DRIVING MILES 123
  • OPTIONAL - Kauri Museum
  • Maori Treaty House

DAY 22-23
Auckland
DRIVING MILES 141
  • Hotel - Sky City Hotel
  • Motorhome Return - New Zealand
  • Hotel Transfer and Luggage Handling – Motorhome Depot to Hotel
  • Hotel - Sky City Hotel
  • Breakfast at Hotel
  • Auckland City Tour
  • War Memorial Museum
  • Sky Tower Observatory
  • Orbit Restaurant Lunch
  • Pride of Auckland Cruise

DAY 24-26
Cairns
FLY TO AUSTRALIA
  • Hotel - Pacific Hotel Cairns
  • Transfer to Airport
  • Flight: Auckland to Cairns
  • Australia Travelers Visa
  • Transfer to Hotel
  • Hotel - Pacific Hotel Cairns
  • Breakfast at Hotel
  • Great Barrier Reef Cruise: Snorkeling, Swimming, Morning and Afternoon tea, and Lunch
  • Semi-Submersible Boat Ride
  • Hotel - Pacific Hotel Cairns
  • Breakfast at Hotel
  • Royale Train Service to Kuranda
  • Sky Rail Ove Kuranda Rainforests
  • Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park: Theater, Culture, Demonstrations, Lunch

DAY 27-28
Landsborough
DRIVING MILES 50
  • Breakfast at Hotel
  • Flight: Cairns to Brisbane
  • Transfer from Hotel to Motorhome Depot
  • Pick Up Motorhomes - Australia
  • Grocery Stop at Local Market for Supplies
  • Steve Irwin Family's Australia Zoo and Crocodile Show

DAY 29-30
Miami
DRIVING MILES 108
  • Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary: Koalas, Wombats

DAY 31
Ballina
DRIVING MILES 65
  • Northern Rivers Region and Sanctuary for Koalas

DAY 32
Southwest Rocks
DRIVING MILES 200
  • Trial Bay Gaol

DAY 33
Lake Macquarie
DRIVING MILES 223

    DAY 34-35
    Blackheath
    DRIVING MILES 125
    • Blue Mountains - Scenic World
    • Incline Rail Ride
    • Gondola Ride
    • Three Sisters Overlook

    DAY 36-39
    Sydney, AU
    DRIVING MILES 90
    • Hotel - Radison Blu Plaza
    • Motorhome Return - Australia
    • Transfer from Motorhome Return to Hotel
    • Hotel - Radison Blu Plaza
    • Breakfast at Hotel
    • Sydney Guided Tour: Mrs. MacQuarie’s Chair, Sydney Harbor Bridge, Bondi Beach
    • Sydney Harbor Cruise and Lunch
    • Sydney Opera House Tour
    • Hotel - Radisson Blu Plaza
    • Breakfast at Hotel
    • OPTIONAL - Sydney Harbor Bridge Climb
    • Farewell Dinner in Sydney
    • Breakfast at Hotel
    • OPTIONAL - Outback Excursion


    What's Included

    Featured Activities & Tour Map


    Fully Equipped & Insured RV Rental

    Airfare from NZ to AU, Cairns to Brisbane

    New Zealand Ferry

    Explore the Southern Alps

    Māori Cultural Show & Traditional Hangi Feast

    Hobbiton – Lord of the Rings Movie Site

    International Antarctic Center

    Huka Falls Guided Boat Cruise

    Ruakuri Glow Worm Cave Tour

    Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland

    Franz Josef Glacier

    Punakaiki Pancake Rocks

    Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony

    Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling & Swimming

    Sydney Opera House Tour & Harbor Cruise

    World-Famous Bondi Beach

    Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary

    Steve Irwin Family’s Australia Zoo

    Skyrail Ride over Kuranda Rainforests

    Three Sisters Overlook in the Blue Mountains

    Aboriginal Culture Celebration

    Add-on Available: The Real Outback




    39 Day Australia & New Zealand (39OANP-040224) Map
    • 2627 Driving Miles
    • 125 Avg Miles Per Travel Day

     

    We want to make your RV Vacation as stress-free and as enjoyable as possible, so we take care of all the planning and reservations for you. Once your vacation is booked, all you need to do is show up in your RV and enjoy these inclusive benefits:

    • 28 Nights of RV Camping Fees
    • 81 Events & Meals
    • 10 Deluxe Hotel Nights
    • Professionally Planned Route and Itinerary specifically prepared for 39 Day Australia & New Zealand
    • Transportation Provided for Most Included Activities
    • Expert Guides – WagonMasters
    • 39 Day Australia & New Zealand's Detailed Trip Log with Turn-by-Turn Directions, Fuel Stops & Popular Landmarks
    • Regular Briefings and Travel Tips Report from WagonMasters
    • Pre-Trip Information Packet & Vehicle Checklist
    • Special Socials & Get-Togethers
    • Gratuities for Included Meals, Bus Drivers & Special Guides
    • In-Country Flights
    • Fully Equipped 4-Berth RV Rental with Unlimited Mileage, Vehicle Insurance & GPS
    • Travel Visa for Destination Country
    • Intercontinental Flights and Ferry Service as Outlined in Itinerary
    • Please note: Flights to/from the USA are NOT included. Many of our guests enjoy arriving early or extending their trip once the Caravan is over, so we want to give you the freedom to do so. We’ve also found that guests prefer traveling on specific airlines, flying at certain times of the day or booking their flights with frequent traveler miles. We want to give you the ultimate freedom to fully maximize your vacation.
    • Customer Appreciation Gift: Tote, Hat, and Tour Pin
    • Frequent Traveler Rewards Program includes $100.00 in Future Travel Credits

     

    Even though there’s an itinerary and planned route, we want you to enjoy your vacation to the greatest extent. We’ll give you time to independently explore and have the freedom to choose the stops along the route that interest you. Additionally, our Travel Ambassadors are there to assist you with optional activities in the area that are not included in the itinerary to make the most of your vacation.

    Enhance Your Trip

    Freedom to Personalize Your Experience

    More than ever, our guests are spending more time on the road and are excited to make the most out of their vacation. By choosing from the 150 pre- and post-trip extensions that we offer, or adding on optional activities to the itinerary, there are many ways you can personalize your experience to make it the vacation of your dreams.

    Many Guests Choose Pre- or Post-Trip Extensions

    Chances are, you’re traveling quite far to join us on one of our tours. Why not make the most of it with pre- and post-trip extensions? By adding on another tour, it will give you the opportunity to extend your vacation and maximize your time in the geographical region. On this 39 Day Australia & New Zealand trip, you will have 1 extension to choose from: Real Outback Add-on.

    Maximize Your Time in the Area

    Consider building in extra time for yourself in Christchurch, NZ (Rally Point) or Sydney, AU (End Place) to relax and get adjusted or give yourself time to explore on your own before or after your 39 Day Australia & New Zealand trip. Extending the length of your stay can truly make your trip everything you’ve ever dreamed about and give you the opportunity to enjoy more of what each destination has to offer.

    Post-trip: Real Outback Add-on May 10, 2024 to May 15, 2024Starts: Sydney, AU Ends: Sydney, AU

    Add this adventure on to your Australia & New Zealand RV excursion that delivers Aboriginal culture in a natural bush setting. We’ll trek to the heart of the Northern Territory to stand in the shadow of Uluru – aka Ayers Rock, a massive and sacred sandstone monolith. Call us today to learn more about our Real Outback Add-on.

    View Extension Itinerary >

    Even though there’s an itinerary and planned route, we want you to enjoy your vacation to the greatest extent. With their unmatched understanding of the area and commitment to enriching your travel experiences, your WagonMasters will be there to help you choose and schedule the best optional activities that aren’t included in the itinerary. Here’s a sampling of the optional activities offered on the 39 Day Australia & New Zealand. Here’s a sampling of the optional activities offered on the 39 Day Australia & New Zealand trip:


      • On Day 9 - Glacier Helicopter Flight

      • On Day 20 - Kauri Museum

      • On Day 38 - Sydney Harbor Bridge Climb

      • On Day 39 - Outback Excursion


    • Intercontinental Flights and Ferry Service as Outlined in Itinerary
    • Please note: Flights to/from the USA are NOT included. Many of our guests enjoy arriving early or extending their trip once the Caravan is over, so we want to give you the freedom to do so. We’ve also found that guests prefer traveling on specific airlines, flying at certain times of the day or booking their flights with frequent traveler miles. We want to give you the ultimate freedom to fully maximize your vacation.
    • In-Country Flights

    Pricing & Payment Offers

    2 Guests in RV

    $13,495 Per Person

    $20,295.00

    $10,395.00

     

    Our exclusive, interest-free, monthly payment plan to budget your vacation. Your first monthly payment secures your reservation.

    • $2,249.17 USD Monthly Payment*
    • 12 Monthly Payments
    • 03/03/2024 Balance Due
    • Monthly Payments are available at this time.

    A tour deposit of 15% and the $89.00 non-refundable processing fee confirms your reservation. Final balance due 120 days prior to departure.

    • $4,137.50 USD 15% Deposit*
    • $22,852.50 USD Final Balance*
    • 12/04/2023 Balance Due
    • 15% Deposit option is available at this time.

    If your original tour cost is more than $1,500 and choose to pay your final balance by check, you will receive a discount according to the schedule below:

    Original Tour Cost

    • $1,500 - $5,000
    • $5,001 - $7,500
    • $7,501 - $10,000
    • $10,001 - $15,000
    • $15,001 - $20,000
    • $20,001 - $25,000
    • $25,001 and up

    Discount

    • $50
    • $100
    • $200
    • $250
    • $300
    • $400
    • $500

    Ways to Save

    Take advantage of these special offers to maximize the value of your next RV adventure!

    Payment Options
    We have various payment options, some of which offer deep discounts. Plus, we offer an interest-free, monthly payment plan to help you budget your vacation. Read More>>
    Exclusive Travel Partners
    We’re proud to be the official travel partner of some of the largest RV clubs and manufacturers in the world, which allow us to offer discounts to their members and customers. Read More>>
    Frequent Traveler Credits
    We appreciate you traveling with us, so we want to reward you with instant credit back on every tour you take. The more you travel, the greater the rewards! Read More>>
    Refer & Earn
    Receive future travel credits for each new customer you refer to us. Plus, learn how referrals can also increase your Lifetime Loyalty Rewards! Read More>>
    Special Offers
    By joining our email list, you’ll stay up to date on the latest tours and offers. Be in the know for any additional discounts to help you save even more! Read More>>
    Exclusive Price Guarantee
    Once you make your deposit, we guarantee the price! If our suppliers increase their prices, you won’t be stuck with any additional costs for your trip. Read More>>

    Activity Level - ACTIVE

    Group Size

    • This trip has a group size up to 19 rigs plus WagonMasters exclusive to 39 Day Australia & New Zealand

    Pacing

    • 2627 Driving Miles
    • 125 Average Daily Miles
    • 39 days, with 28 camping nights including 81 events & meals

    Physical Requirements

    • Activity of 1 to 3 hours of low impact, physical movement (walking, stairs, paths while on excursions). May include walking on uneven or unpaved surfaces. Stairs are likely – good health is recommended.



      Tours require that you are responsible for yourself and your ability to get on and off all Transportation Services.



      Activity Ratings are intended to provide information for those who do not use mobility devices.



      If you require a mobility device, please be aware that guests must travel with a companion that is responsible for loading, unloading and securing their device on all excursions.



      Guests with mobility challenges and walking limitations may not be able to participate in all activities.

    • No scooters are allowed on this tour

    Protect Your Travel Investment with Trip Cancellation Insurance

     

    RV travel is fun and exciting, but the unexpected can happen. Losing the cost of a trip due to cancellation or an unexpected medical emergency during your trip can add the expense of physicians, hospitalization or a medical evacuation, all which can be overwhelming.

    During these uncertain times created by COVID-19, travelers want to move about with confidence and peace of mind that comes from protecting both their health and finances.There are NO infectious disease exclusions - meaning that COVID-19 is covered as any other illness.

    Travel MedEvac provides a suite of insurance options for all styles of travel. Additional benefits are available when you purchase COMPREHENSIVE TRIP CANCELLATION (Safe Travels First Class Plan), such as optional Cancel For Any Reason (CFAR) coverage when purchased within 10 days of booking your tour. Plans cover both domestic and international travel.

    Learn more >>

     

    Traveler Reviews

    There’s no better way to learn what a trip is like than from the firsthand experiences of your fellow travelers. Our Traveler Reviews are the real deal—unbiased and unedited—giving you an honest appraisal of the experiences that await you on this trip.