Australian Highlights with New-Zealand add-on
Australian Highlights with New-Zealand add-on
Australian Highlights with New-Zealand add-on
37 Days Starting in SYDNEY and ending in Christchurch, UK
Visiting: Sydney, Port Stephens Council, Port Macquarie, Brisbane, Cairns , Uluru, Alice Springs , Adelaide , Warrnambool, Melbourne , Auckland, Rotorua, Napier, Wellington, Christchurch, Franz Josef Glacier , Queenstown, Omarama
Tour operator:
Tour code:
SLAHNZ
Specialist Group:
Singles Solo
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Age range:
18-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
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Tour Overview
Explore the beauty and grandeur of New Zealand after your holiday in Australia. Visiting both countries in one trip will certainly make a holiday of a lifetime. Iconic cities, famous landmarks and natural wonders are yours to discover on an incredible journey from Sydney to Melbourne, with an exciting add-on to New Zealand.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Sydney
Location: Sydney
Accommodation: Overnight flight
Today, you will fly to Sydney, arriving in the early hours of day 3.
Day 3 : Sydney
Location: Sydney
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Holiday Inn Darling Harbour
On arrival in Sydney early this morning, we'll transfer you to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day at leisure, settling in and exploring this vibrant city at your own pace.
Day 4 : Sydney
Location: Sydney
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Holiday Inn Darling Harbour
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Our included sightseeing tour will show you Sydney's highlights, including the world-famous Harbour Bridge and Opera House, which dominate the vast and picturesque harbour. Other memorable sights include Bondi Beach, Hyde Park, Darling Harbour and Mrs Macquarie's Chair. This huge sandstone rock was hand-carved by convicts in the shape of a bench for Governor Macquarie's wife, Elizabeth, in 1810. It's a great vantage point, so take a few minutes to enjoy the view.
This evening, get to know your travelling companions better over a welcome drink and dinner.
Day 5 : Sydney - At Leisure
Location: Sydney
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Holiday Inn Darling Harbour
Meals Included: Breakfast
If you choose to join today's optional excursion, you've a full day of thrills ahead. You head through the Blue Mountains, past the Three Sisters rock formation and along Jamieson Valley - Australia's answer to the Grand Canyon. Finally, you'll visit Scenic World, where you can opt to take a journey on the world's steepest incline railway into ancient rainforest, or enjoy a cable-car ride over the valley.
Day 6 : Sydney - At Leisure
Location: Sydney
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Holiday Inn Darling Harbour
Meals Included: Breakfast, B
You can choose from a couple of exciting optional excursions today. If you've a head for heights, you could take in exceptional views of Sydney Harbour and the surrounding area on a guided Sydney Harbour Bridge climb. Don't worry, you'll get a safety briefing beforehand and will wear a harness at all times. At the end you'll receive a group photo, a cap, certificate and a pass to the Pylon Lookout for further sweeping views.
Another option is to step beneath the sails and enjoy a guided tour of the Sydney Opera House. You'll learn about the history of the building, uncover stories about artists and the shows performed here and have an opportunity to visit areas usually off limits to the general public.
Day 7 : Sydney - Port Stephens - Port Macquarie
Location: Port Stephens Council, Port Macquarie, Sydney
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Mercure Centro Port Macquarie
Meals Included: Breakfast, B
We've a lovely journey along the coast this morning as we leave Sydney behind and head to Port Stephens. This idyllic coastal resort, known as the 'blue water paradise', is home to white-sand beaches, picturesque bays lapped by turquoise seas, and immense sand dunes. Enjoy some time at leisure here, lazing on the beach or maybe you'll choose to head off on an optional dolphin-watching cruise. Later, we'll continue to Port Macquarie.
Day 8 Port Macquarie - Brisbane
Accommodation Name: Royal on the Park Brisbane
This morning, we'll take to the road once again, making our way along the coast to Byron Bay, famous for its beautiful beaches and laid-back surf culture. We'll stop here to admire its iconic lighthouse, which sits on a rocky headland. We'll then continue along the stunning Gold Coast, renowned for its fabulous beaches, and on to Brisbane.
Day 9 Brisbane - At Leisure
Location: Brisbane
Accommodation Name: Royal on the Park Brisbane
Meals Included: B
You can spend today at leisure in Brisbane, or you could choose to join an optional excursion to North Stradbroke Island. Fondly known as Straddie by the locals, it is the world's second largest sand island at about 38km long and 11km wide. You can relax on the beach, or maybe head off on a bush walk, keeping an eye out for resident wildlife, including kangaroos, koalas and kookaburras - the largest member of the kingfisher family.
Day 10 Brisbane - Cairns
Location: Cairns
Accommodation Name: Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort
Meals Included: B
Enjoy a morning tour of Brisbane, Queensland's cosmopolitan capital, which boasts spectacular architecture and is set on the Brisbane River.
This afternoon we'll fly to Cairns, where we'll stay, it's your gateway to the Great Barrier Reef!
Day 11 Great Barrier Reef
Location: Cairns
Accommodation Name: Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort
Meals Included: B, L
Today you have the chance to explore a whole new world on an included trip by catamaran to the outer Great Barrier Reef. Marine life comes incredibly close to the vessel, and you can experience the reef without getting wet from the comfort of a semi-submersible or an underwater observatory. Of course, you can also go snorkelling in this amazing underwater world – all the equipment and guidance you need is provided, as well as lunch.
Day 12 Cairns - At Leisure
Location: Cairns
Accommodation Name: Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort
Meals Included: B
On this free day you can simply relax and soak up the sun. However, if you want to see more, a ride on the Kuranda Railway is an option to see the Atherton Tablelands.
Your first stop will be the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, where you'll glide over and through heritage rainforest. After free time in the village of Kuranda, you'll take a journey on the Kuranda Scenic Railway, with the Barron Falls just one of the incredible highlights.
Day 13 Cairns
Location: Cairns
Accommodation Name: Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort
Meals Included: B
Today is a good chance to take a well deserved rest or to explore more that Cairns has to offer.
Day 14 Cairns - Uluru
Location: Uluru
Accommodation Name: Desert Gardens Hotel
Meals Included: B
This morning we'll fly to Ayers Rock, or Uluru, situated in the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. This huge sandstone monolith, which is two miles long, 1,000ft high and measures six miles around the base, is a majestic sight and one of the world's most treasured natural wonders. It is a wondrous sight at any time of day, but even more so at sunrise and sunset, when its colours change dramatically. You will have the chance to admire Uluru at both of these magical times.
This evening you can enjoy an optional visit to the impressive Field of Light installation.
Day 15 Uluru - Alice Springs
Location: Alice Springs
Accommodation Name: Double Tree by Hilton Alice Springs
Meals Included: B, D
We will visit Uluru as the sun rises this morning. We will also have the very special opportunity to step into some of the caves at the base of the rock and admire the fascinating Aboriginal art that graces the walls. Off in the distance you will spot the mysterious Kata Tjuta or the Olgas, a range of 36 spectacular rock domes. Later we'll journey to the outback town of Alice Springs. Where we will attend an Aussie bush barbecue sampling local traditional cuisine.
Day 16 Alice Springs - Adelaide
Location: Adelaide
Accommodation Name: Vibe Hotel
Meals Included: B
Your tour now continues as we fly to Adelaide, South Australia's cosmopolitan capital.
Day 17 Adelaide
Location: Adelaide
Accommodation Name: Vibe Hotel
Meals Included: B, L
We'll start the day with a tour of Adelaide's main highlights, including the cricket and football stadium, the Adelaide Oval, broad expanses of lush parkland and the imposing St Peter's Cathedral. Next, we continue to the Barossa Valley, which is famous for its wines. At the Jacobs Creek visitor centre we'll stop for a tasting and lunch. We'll also taste wines at the award-winning Wolf Blass winery.
Day 18 Adelaide - Warrnambool
Location: Warrnambool
Accommodation Name: Mid City Motel Warrnambool
Meals Included: B
We'll depart Adelaide today and travel further along the coast to Warrnambool.
Day 19 Warrnambool - Melbourne
Location: Melbourne
Accommodation Name: Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne
Meals Included: B
Your journey to Melbourne today takes you along one of the most spectacular coastal routes in the world, the Great Ocean Road. As you go you'll see the Twelve Apostles, although only eight of these towering limestone stacks remain, the Arch and many other fantastic rock formations.
Day 20 Melbourne
Location: Melbourne
Accommodation Name: Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne
Meals Included: B
Enjoy a tour of Melbourne this morning. Highlights include Federation Square, Melbourne Cricket Ground, Flinders Street Station and the Grand Prix Circuit that circles Albert Park Lake. Another stop is Fitzroy Gardens, which features pathways lined with towering elms, colourful floral displays and the Fairies' Tree sculpture - a centuries-old tree stump featuring delightful carvings.
Day 21 Melbourne - At Leisure
Location: Melbourne
Accommodation Name: Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne
Meals Included: B
You can spend a further day at leisure, making your own discoveries. Alternatively, you might be tempted to join an optional excursion to Phillip Island to see the remarkable penguin parade. At sunset, after a hard day's fishing, hundreds of these delightful creatures - the world's smallest penguin - appear from out of the ocean and waddle their way across the beach to their sand dune burrows. You can take in this marvellous spectacle from special viewing stands and boardwalks, which give you the chance to get up close to nature.
Day 22 Melbourne - Auckland
Location: Auckland
Accommodation Name: Crowne Plaza Auckland
Meals Included: B, D
We will transfer you to the airport today for your flight to Auckland. There is time to rest after your flight before we gather as a group for dinner.
Day 23 Auckland
Location: Auckland
Accommodation Name: Crowne Plaza Auckland
Meals Included: B
The beautiful city of Auckland is the largest in New Zealand, situated on the North Island in the Hauraki Gulf. We'll admire its spectacular skyline on an included tour this morning, which takes us to all the must-see sights. Later, you will have time to explore the city further in the company of your fellow travellers.
Day 24 Auckland - Rotorua
Location: Rotorua
Accommodation Name: Millennium Hotel Rotorua
Meals Included: B
The warm, emerald-green North Island was shaped by volcanic activity, and evidence of this remains in the thermal springs surrounding Rotorua. En-route we will journey through the dairy-rich Waikato farming region, home of the Maori kingdom, and visit the world-famous Waitomo Caves. The amazing glow-worm grotto is a fascinating sight and we will explore in the company of a Local Guide. You can also take an optional flight today, either by float-plane or helicopter, over Mount Tarawera Volcano. You'll learn how the volcano's 1886 eruption - the largest in New Zealand's living memory - affected the landscape and, if you chose the helicopter flight, you will actually land at the site of the eruption. Those choosing the float-plane excursion will have the added excitement of taking off and landing on water at the Rotorua City Lakefront.
Day 25 Rotorua - At Leisure
Location: Rotorua
Accommodation Name: Millennium Hotel Rotorua
Meals Included: B
Today you have the option to join a tour of Hobbiton, the location created for the Lord of the Rings and the Hobbit films. We'll explore the site, which includes hobbit holes and the Green Dragon Inn, while our guide offers fascinating insight – a must for fans of the films.
Te Puia Thermal Reserve is home to the extraordinary boiling mud pools and spouting geysers that New Zealand is so famous for. We will call here this morning to see this spectacular sight for ourselves.
Tonight, you'll have a chance to experience a Maori concert and sample an authentic Hangi meal on an optional tour. This is where your food is cooked by steam underground using a centuries-old method that harnesses the power of nature.
Day 26 Rotorua - Napier
Location: Napier
Accommodation Name: Scenic Hotel Te Pania
Meals Included: B, D
The route to Napier takes us through the Wairakei Valley, past the spectacular Huka Falls to beautiful Lake Taupo, New Zealand's largest freshwater lake. We will pause here to take in the mesmerising views. Napier is home to one of the finest collections of Art Deco-style buildings in the world and has the ideal climate for growing grapes. Sampling some of the locally cultivated wines is certain to be a treat before we discover more about the town as we explore on foot in the company of your Holiday Director. We'll enjoy a group dinner this evening at a winery estate.
Day 27 Napier - Wellington
Location: Wellington
Accommodation Name: James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Meals Included: B
Wellington, New Zealand's wonderful capital, enjoys a beautiful setting on the southern tip of the North Island. We'll head here today with an orientation tour on arrival to highlight the city's main sights.
Day 28 Wellington - At Leisure
Location: Wellington
Accommodation Name: James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Meals Included: B
We have left today free for you to explore the city with your travelling companions. Perhaps take the cable car to the Botanical Gardens or visit the Te Papa Museum, which offers a wealth of information about New Zealand and its history, along with a collection of art.
Day 29 Wellington - Christchurch
Location: Christchurch
Accommodation Name: Distinction Christchurch Hotel
Meals Included: B
We set sail for the South Island today. Once back on land, we continue the drive to Christchurch, often referred to as the most English city outside of England. We'll enjoy the stunning scenery of the Kaikoura coast along the way.
Day 30 Tranzalpine Train
Location: Franz Josef Glacier
Accommodation Name: Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier
Meals Included: B
The TranzAlpine offers a spectacular journey into the Southern Alps. We'll be on board the train from Christchurch to Arthur's Pass, the South Island's highest railway station, passing through the contrasting scenery of the snow-capped Southern Alps and majestic gorges. At Arthur's Pass we rejoin our coach and continue south to the magnificent scenery and glaciers of the Franz Josef and Fox Glacier regions. Perhaps join a helicopter flight with a landing on the glacier for another view of this stunning landscape.
Day 31 Franz Josef Glacier - Queenstown
Location: Queenstown
Accommodation Name: Holiday Inn Queenstown Frankton Road
Meals Included: B
The road through Westland National Park is one of the most scenic ever built, with tremendous ocean views to one side and spectacular forest views to the other. Experience it for yourself as we head to Queenstown, a popular resort in both summer and winter, travelling south crossing the Haast River Bridge and passing Lake Hawea and Lake Wanaka along the way. This evening, if you wish, you could enjoy a relaxing steamship cruise on Lake Wakatipu and a gourmet barbecue dinner in the Colonel's Homestead at Walter Peak.
Day 32 Milford Sound
Location: Queenstown
Accommodation Name: Holiday Inn Queenstown Frankton Road
Meals Included: B, L
Milford Sound is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful locations in New Zealand. Te Anau is the gateway to Fjordland National Park and our first port of call on today's tour. We continue through the lush beech forests of the Eglinton Valley and the eroded glacial canyons of the Hollyford Valley, before arriving at Milford Sound itself. A cruise on the Sound, which we include weather permitting, is a great way to appreciate the beauty of the area, and lunch is also included.
Day 33 Queenstown - At Leisure
Location: Queenstown
Accommodation Name: Holiday Inn Queenstown Frankton Road
Meals Included: B
Explore Queenstown in the company of your fellow travellers or perhaps join us on an optional excursion.
If you're feeling adventurous, there's a fantastic opportunity to take an exhilarating jet boat ride on the Dart River.
This evening, if you wish, you could enjoy a relaxing steamship cruise on Lake Wakatipu and a gourmet barbecue dinner in the Colonel's Homestead at Walter Peak.
Day 34 Queenstown - Omarama
Location: Omarama
Accommodation Name: Heritage Gateway Hotel
Meals Included: B
Today we travel via the gold-mining town of Arrowtown. New Zealand's spectacular scenery is never-ending and another stunning route delivers us to the Mount Cook region today. If you wish you can take an optional scenic flight over some of New Zealand's highest mountains and largest glaciers. Your pilot will provide interesting commentary as you admire them from the air.
Day 35 Omarama - Christchurch
Location: Christchurch
Accommodation Name: Distinction Christchurch Hotel
Meals Included: B
A lovely drive this morning takes us across Burkes Pass and onwards to Lake Tekapo. We will travel over the Canterbury Plains and on to Christchurch, where an orientation tour introduces us to all the main sights. This evening we will gather with the group to enjoy a farewell drink.
Day 36 Christchurch - Uk
Meals Included: B
We'll transfer to the airport for our flight back to the UK.
Day 37 Uk
You'll arrive back in the UK today.
What's Included
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Return flights from London
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Use of an airport lounge in the UK
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A guaranteed twin or double room of your own
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Just You Holiday Director as your host & Specialist Local Guide
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19 nights in 3 & 4-star hotels plus 2 nights in flight
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24 meals: 19 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners including welcome drink
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Overseas transfers, internal flights, other transportation & porterage
What's Not Included
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
No and your own room is guaranteed!
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
As detailed in the itinerary.
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
Yes
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
All the people in your group will be solo travellers and will share your sense of adventure and passion for travel. There’s usually a good mix of ages too, so you’ll meet a variety of solo travellers who have more, or in some cases less, life experience. We find the overall mix of people really adds to the whole experience and there are certainly plenty of l
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Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?
A few years ago we set up Just You Cares, a programme that gives back to some of the places we love. We have always believed in taking care of the communities we visit, and have taken the time to really get to know the local people and understand the challenges they face. Some of our holidays give our Customers the chance to see how the money from their trips has been spent.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
At Just You, we are committed to operating our business operations responsibly, with integrity and always act ethically in all our business dealings and relationships. We are committed to implementing and enforcing effective systems and controls to ensure slavery and human trafficking does not take place in our own business or in any of our supply chains
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
If we can accommodate a change in date - we will always do our best to help you. Just pick up the phone and ask one of our friendly advisors - just make sure you have your booking number to hand.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes, and all of our accommodation providers will be working to the very highest standards of hygiene – you already always enjoy a private room of your own on all of our trips, all of our partners will be guided by local government operational standards of hygiene and the new protocols we have issued to them.
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Will I eat alone?
We find there’s always a social element to dining, so you’ll never eat alone, unless you want to! Every holiday includes a welcome get-together, all breakfasts and many other meals. When a meal is not included we find travellers meet and dine together.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
No, given the nature of our holidays, it is not possible to join the tour once it has departed.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Just You has been operating solo holidays for more than 15 years.
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Am I guaranteed a room of my own?
Of course, you’ll always have a twin or double room all to yourself. It’s great to have that space to relax and reflect at the end of the day. In some hotels you can also pay a little extra to upgrade for more space or a lovely sea view.
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What is the typical age range on a Just You holiday?
Typically, our customers are solo travellers in their 40s, 50s and 60s, but it’s quite possible you could meet 20-year-olds or 70-year-olds (or anyone in between)... After all, age is just a number!
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
We have received the World Travel and Tourism Councils (WTTC) Safe Travels stamp, which recognises businesses and destinations worldwide that have adopted a new set of global protocols to support the return of 'Safe Travel' around the world. The 'Safe Travels' stamp provides you, with assurance and peace of mind that we have implemented enhanced health and hygiene prprotocols on all holidays.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Once you book, you will receive a confirmation invoice within 7 days, prior to departure, we will send you further information to help prepare for your trip.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Just You is exclusively for solo travellers, every tour includes a twin or double room of your own, with no single supplement.
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