An incredible 27 day New Zealand + Australia itinerary for an unforgettable Family vacation

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Day 01
Full Day
Arrive in Auckland airport and drive down to your hotel.
Day 02
Auckland Sky tower - Admissions
Morning
Auckland Sky tower - Admissions
Waiheke Island ferry - Fun filled ferry ride from downtown Auckland
Noon to Evening
Waiheke Island ferry - Fun filled ferry ride from downtown Auckland
Drive down to Paihia
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Day 03
Morning
Checkout of your hotel. Drive down to Paihia. Check-in to your new hotel.
Bay of Islands - Exciting day cruise adventure on The Rock arena & surroundings
Noon to Evening
Bay of Islands - Exciting day cruise adventure on The Rock arena & surroundings
Drive down to Rotorua
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Day 04
Morning to Noon
Checkout of your hotel. Drive down to Rotorua. Check-in to your new hotel.
Polynesian spa - Deluxe Private Pool
Evening
Polynesian spa - Deluxe Private Pool
Day 05
Experience Waitomo and Hobbiton on the way to Rotorua.
Morning to Noon
Experience Waitomo and Hobbiton on the way to Rotorua.
Evening
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Fly to Christchurch
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Christchurch1 Night Stay
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Day 06
Morning
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Noon
Checkout of your hotel. Board your flight to Christchurch. Check-in to your new hotel in Christchurch
Evening
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Drive down to Franz Josef
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Day 07
Morning to Noon
Checkout of your hotel. Drive down to Franz Josef. Check-in to your new hotel.
Quad Bike Experience from Franz Josef
Evening
Quad Bike Experience from Franz Josef
Day 08
Morning
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Glacier valley walk at Franz Josef and trails exposed to scenic views
Noon to Evening
Glacier valley walk at Franz Josef and trails exposed to scenic views
Drive down to Queenstown
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Day 09
Morning to Noon
Checkout of your hotel. Drive down to Queenstown. Check-in to your new hotel.
Gondola and Stargazing experience
Evening
Gondola and Stargazing experience
Day 10
Timeout at the Milford Sound Coach and Cruise with magnificent scenery and complete informative commentary
Full Day
Timeout at the Milford Sound Coach and Cruise with magnificent scenery and complete informative commentary
Day 11
Nevis Swing & Kawarau Bridge Bungy
Morning
Nevis Swing & Kawarau Bridge Bungy
Exciting thunder jet boat adventure at the gushing waters of Shotover river canyons
Noon
Exciting thunder jet boat adventure at the gushing waters of Shotover river canyons
Evening
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Day 12
Morning
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Self Exploration of the adventurous sights in Glenorchy and Queenstown
Noon to Evening
Self Exploration of the adventurous sights in Glenorchy and Queenstown
Drive down to Mount Cook
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Mount Cook1 Night Stay
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Day 13
Morning to Noon
Checkout of your hotel. Drive down to Mount Cook. Check-in to your new hotel.
Witness the beauty of Lake Tekapo
Evening
Witness the beauty of Lake Tekapo
Drive down to Christchurch
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Day 14
Morning to Noon
Checkout of your hotel. Drive down to Christchurch. Check-in to your new hotel.
Victoria clock tower,Christchurch Casino
Evening
Victoria clock tower,Christchurch Casino
Fly to Sydney
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Day 15
Morning
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Noon to Evening
Checkout of your hotel. Board your flight to Sydney. Check-in to your new hotel in Sydney
Day 16
Morning
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Sydney City Sights and Bondi Beach Afternoon Tour with opera house
Noon
Sydney City Sights and Bondi Beach Afternoon Tour with opera house
Evening
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Day 17
Blue Mountains Day Tour from Sydney
Full Day
Blue Mountains Day Tour from Sydney
Fly to Gold Coast
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Gold Coast3 Nights Stay
Day 18
Morning
Checkout of your hotel. Board your flight to Gold Coast. Check-in to your new hotel in Gold Coast
Noon to Evening
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Day 19
Gold Coast 3 Day Theme Park Pass with transfers
Morning to Noon
Gold Coast 3 Day Theme Park Pass with transfers
Evening
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Day 20
Full Day
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Fly to Cairns
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Day 21
Morning
Checkout of your hotel. Board your flight to Cairns. Check-in to your new hotel in Cairns
Noon to Evening
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Day 22
Kuranda Scenic Rail and Skyrail Tour from Cairns
Morning
Kuranda Scenic Rail and Skyrail Tour from Cairns
Noon to Evening
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Day 23
Reef Experience - Great Barrier Reef Day Tour with Scuba
Full Day
Reef Experience - Great Barrier Reef Day Tour with Scuba
Fly to Melbourne
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Day 24
Morning to Noon
Checkout of your hotel. Board your flight to Melbourne. Check-in to your new hotel in Melbourne
A bit of self exploration around Queen Victoria Market, Federation Square and other places
Evening
A bit of self exploration around Queen Victoria Market, Federation Square and other places
Day 25
Car hire for Great Ocean Road
Full Day
Car hire for Great Ocean Road
Day 26
Morning
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The Evening Penguin Parade Tour
Noon to Evening
The Evening Penguin Parade Tour
Day 27
Morning to Noon
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Evening
Take your flight back home. Hope you end up with a lot of memories and a few souvenirs too.
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