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Independent Australian & New Zealand Explorer

Independent Australian & New Zealand Explorer

16 day tour from Sydney to Auckland
Tour Operator
Globus
Departures
Jun 28, 2024 – Mar 31, 2025
Prices From
$4,379
Dates & Prices
Upon visiting Australia, Oprah Winfrey proclaimed to the locals in Sydney, “You’re so darned friendly, you must go to friendly class!” If Oprah says it, it must be true! And now Independence by Globus makes it easy for you to experience this friendliness yourself!

Tour Itinerary

Day 1
ARRIVE IN SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA
• Welcome to beautiful Sydney, Australia’s largest city. The remainder of the day is at your leisure for independent activities. Your Globus Local Host will make contact with you and meet to discuss your vacation, answer questions, and give suggestions to make the
Day 2
SYDNEY
• Enjoy a morning guided sightseeing tour that includes an Opera House and Harbour Bridge photo stop. Visit stunning Bondi Beach, considered by many to be the most beautiful beach in Sydney. (B) Today's I-Time Tips The remainder of the day is yours to explore this
Day 3
SYDNEY
• Enjoy a full day at leisure in this beautiful city. Choose from our selection of optional excursions, including a cruise on Sydney Harbour and a climb to the top of Sydney Harbour Bridge. (B) Today's I-Time Tips Spend the day in Hunter Valley, sampling some of Au
Day 4
SYDNEY–CAIRNS
• Fly to Cairns, “Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef.” Enjoy a 3-night stay in this tropical paradise. The remainder of the day is yours to start exploring. (B)

What's Included

Meals
Breakfast daily; 2 lunches

Hotels

Sydney | Swissotel Sydney
Deluxe
Sydney, Australia
68 Market Street
Free WiFi
The Swissotel Sydney is surrounded by Sydney's most exclusive shopping centres, such as the beautiful Queen Victoria Building and iconic Westfield Sydney and is within walking distance to all of Sydney's famous landmarks and cultural attractions. Enjoy a seasonally inspired dinner menu at JPB or delight in a unique buffet high tea at Crossroads Bar. The hotel offers a wide choice of treatments at the Day Spa as well as a gym, heated outdoor pool and Jacuzzi.
* Hotel as shown or similar
Cairns | Pullman Cairns International
Superior First-Class
Cairns, Australia
17 Abbott St
Free WiFi
Pullman Cairns International is an upscale hotel exuding the architectural grandeur of the city's rich colonial past. Overlooking Cairns Harbour and the lush mountain hinterland, this 321-room hotel is perfectly positioned in the CBD to take advantage of all the city has to offer. After a great day of sightseeing, dine in Coco's Restaurant, grab a drink at the Lobby Bar, or pamper yourself at Vie Spa. Laundry is available through the hotel for a fee.
* Hotel as shown or similar
Melbourne | The Savoy Hotel on Little Collins
First-Class
Melbourne, Australia
630 Little Collins Street
Free WiFi
Situated in the heart of downtown Melbourne, The Savoy Hotel on Little Collins is ideally located for exploring the city. The hotel features an on-site restaurant, bar, gym, and complimentary Wi-Fi.
* Hotel as shown or similar
Queenstown | Copthorne Hotel & Resort Queenstown Lakefront
First-Class
Queenstown, New Zealand
Corner Frankton Rd & Adelaide St
Free WiFi
Within a tranquil, garden setting, the Copthorne Hotel and Resort Queenstown Lakefront blends superior facilities and comfort with friendly, personal service and offers panoramic views of Lake Wakatipu and surrounding mountain peaks. The resort is a short stroll from the town center, and minutes from Queenstown's key tourist attractions and adventure activities. After a great day of sightseeing, relax at the Impressions Cocktail Bar and Impressions Restaurant with views over the lake and mountains or take a dip in the two spa pools. Wireless broadband internet access is available in all public areas (fee may apply). The hotel also features coin-operated, self-service laundry.
* Hotel as shown or similar
Rotorua | Distinction Hotel Rotorua
First-Class
Rotorua, New Zealand
390 Fenton St. PO Box 983
Free WiFi
Situated adjacent to the Whakarewarewa Forest, Distinction Hotel Rotorua is located minutes away from the city center of Rotorua. The hotel features a heated outdoor pool and spa, underground private grotto spas, on-site restaurant and bar, laundry facilities and dry cleaning, and complimentary Wi-Fi.
* Hotel as shown or similar
Auckland | Adina Auckland Britomart
Moderate First-Class
Auckland, New Zealand
2 Tapora Street
Free WiFi
Situated in downtown Auckland, Adina Auckland Britomart is only minutes away from the City's best offerings. The hotel features a fitness center, on-site restaurant and bar, apartment-style guestrooms with laundry available, and complimentary Wi-Fi.
* Hotel as shown or similar

Itinerary Dates & Prices

Start Date
Jun 28, 2024
End Date
Jul 13, 2024
Our Price
$4,719
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Start Date
Jun 29, 2024
End Date
Jul 14, 2024
Our Price
$4,719
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Start Date
Jun 30, 2024
End Date
Jul 15, 2024
Our Price
$4,719
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Start Date
Jul 01, 2024
End Date
Jul 16, 2024
Our Price
$4,719
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Start Date
Jul 02, 2024
End Date
Jul 17, 2024
Our Price
$4,719
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Start Date
Jul 03, 2024
End Date
Jul 18, 2024
Our Price
$4,719
Guaranteed

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