Best of New Zealand with Sydney 2022
Tour Operator:
Tour Code:
PNE2
Start City:
Auckland
End City:
Sydney
Tour Style:
Tour Quality:
First Class
Tour Length:
17 days
Physical Rating:
2 - Classic
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Tour Itinerary
It’s true that sheep outnumber people in New Zealand six to one, but lucky for ewe, this untamed land also boasts an impressive number of soaring mountains, lush rainforests, and stunning fiords. The North Island’s Bay of Plenty sets the stage for the abundance of spectacular sights you’ll see on both of New Zealand’s breathtaking islands. Rotorua’s shooting geysers are only surpassed by the South Island’s soaring Southern Alps, which you’ll reach from charming Christchurch by way of the scenic TranzAlpine train. Throughout your tour of New Zealand, you’ll have the opportunity to walk along the Franz Josef Glacier, warm your toes in natural hot springs, and partake in all of the fun that Queenstown, the “Adventure Capital of the World,” has to offer. With so many ways to work up an appetite, you’ll appreciate a special barbecue on a local farm and dinner at a New Zealand family’s home. With its sparkling harbor, trendy beaches, and happy, go-with-the-flow locals, nothing makes a splash quite like the city of Sydney. Cap off your tour of New Zealand with a 4-day Monograms vacation to the “Harbour City” for some Aussie-fueled culture and fun.
Auckland , Bay of Islands , Christchurch , Franz Josef , Milford Sound , Queenstown , Rotorua , Sydney , Wellington
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Day 1
ARRIVE IN AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALANDWelcome to Aotearoa (the Máori word for ‘land of the long white cloud’)! Hotel check-in available upon arrival. A pre-night is not required for early check-in. Schedule flights to arrive by 4:30 pm in time for a welcome meeting and dinner. (D)
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Day 2
AUCKLAND–BAY OF ISLANDSAUCKLAND Guided sightseeing includes Queen Street, Auckland Domain (Auckland’s oldest park), and historic Parnell Village. Drive to Bay of Islands. BAY OF ISLANDS Visit Waitangi Treaty House to discover the history of New Zealand. Free time this evening. (B,D)
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Day 3
BAY OF ISLANDSBAY OF ISLANDS Scenic cruise includes the Hole in the Rock with the chance to view dolphins and other marine wildlife. Free time this afternoon and evening. (B)
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Day 4
BAY OF ISLANDS–ROTORUAScenic drive to Rotorua. ROTORUA Free time this evening. (B)ENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME in Rotorua with a visit to an authentic Máori (indigenous Polynesian people) village, including a cultural performance, traditional Hangi dinner (roasted meats and vegetables cooked underground with hot stones), and chance to learn the Haka (traditional Máori war dance). This and many more options throughout your tour are available with MyGlobus. Get local maps and tips for free time on your GlobusGO mobile app.
Meals: Breakfast -
Day 5
ROTORUAROTORUA Sightseeing includes a guided tour of the National Kiwi Hatchery and Te Puia, home to New Zealand’s largest geyser, boiling mud pools, and silica terraces. Free time this afternoon before [LF] dinner at a local family’s home. (B,D)
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Day 6
ROTORUA–MARTON–WELLINGTONScenic drive through farmlands and past Lake Taupo en route to Marton. MARTON Visit to a [LF] local farm includes a visit with the farm’s owners and a barbecue lunch before driving to Wellington. WELLINGTON Free time this evening. (B,L)
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Day 7
WELLINGTONWELLINGTON Sightseeing tour includes a scenic cable-car ride, the botanic gardens, the famous Beehive and Parliament buildings, and 360-degree views from Mount Victoria. Visit Te Papa Museum of New Zealand. Free time the remainder of the day. (B)
Meals: Breakfast -
Day 8
WELLINGTON–CHRISTCHURCHFly to Christchurch. CHRISTCHURCH Guide sightseeing includes famous landmarks and the city’s spectacular gardens. Free time this evening. (B)
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Day 9
CHRISTCHURCH–TRANZALPINE TRAIN–ARTHUR’S PASS–FRANZ JOSEFCHRISTCHURCH Scenic TranzAlpine train trip through Canterbury Plains, the Waimakariri River, and the Southern Alps en route to Arthur’s Pass. Continue with a scenic drive to Franz Josef. FRANZ JOSEF Free time this evening. (B,D)
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Day 10
FRANZ JOSEFFRANZ JOSEF (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) Glacier Viewpoint Walk including an informative talk with a Local Guide. A short climb rewards you with spectacular views of the glacier. Free time this afternoon and evening. (B)
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Day 11
FRANZ JOSEF–QUEENSTOWNScenic drive along the coast of the Tasman Sea and across Haast Pass en route to Queenstown. QUEENSTOWN Guided tour and [LF] tasting at a local winery. Free time this evening. (B)
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Day 12
QUEENSTOWN. EXCURSION TO MILFORD SOUNDMILFORD SOUND Full-day sightseeing in Fiordland National Park (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) includes a scenic cruise in Milford Sound with the chance to see marine wildlife, waterfalls, glaciers, and rainforests. Late evening return to Queenstown. (B,L)NOTE:Please note that the excursion to Milford Sound may happen on Day 13 depending on weather and road conditions today.
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Day 13
QUEENSTOWNQUEENSTOWN Free day followed by a special farewell dinner. (B,D)ENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME in Queenstown with an independent bicycle trip along country roads, through farmlands, and amid some of New Zealand’s most gorgeous scenery. This and many more options throughout your tour are available with MyGlobus. Get local maps and tips for free time on your GlobusGO mobile app.
Meals: Breakfast Dinner -
Day 14
QUEENSTOWN–SYDNEY, AUSTRALIAFly to Sydney.SYDNEY Meet your Monograms Local Host. Free time the remainder of the day. (B)
Meals: Breakfast -
Day 15
SYDNEYSYDNEY Enjoy a morning guided sightseeing tour that includes an Opera House and Harbour Bridge photo stop. Visit stunning Bondi Beach, considered the most beautiful beach in Sydney by many. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. (B)
Meals: Breakfast -
Day 16
SYDNEYSYDNEY Enjoy a full day at leisure in this vibrant 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)
Meals: Breakfast -
Day 17
SYDNEYYour vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
Meals: Breakfast
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American breakfast daily, 2 lunches, 5 dinners
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Today's world has changed, but what remains certain is Globus' commitment to guest safety, comfort and peace-of-mind while traveling with us. To that end, Globus has established a worldwide Assurance program, with enhanced on-trip protocols and procedures, to ensure the health – and happiness – of guests throughout their travels with us.
It all starts with Globus' Global Health & Safety Team, dedicated to ensuring that cleanliness of all operations exceeds today’s travel standards—from start to finish. The following areas address Globus' commitment to providing a safe and clean environment for guests.
A SAFE & WARM WELCOMEGlobus will enact new tour check-in procedures and pre-trip health screenings to offer guests a safe start to their journey, including adherence to social distancing requirements.
BLENDING CULTURAL PROXIMITY WITH SOCIAL DISTANCEGlobus will ensure safe distances for guests throughout the journey, on coach and during excursions. This includes providing masks for guests use at any time where social proximity could be an issue as well as the possibility of reducing group sizes, if required. And wireless listening technology – including Globus' Go Beyond Devices in Europe – enables safe distances between guests and other travelers on excursions.
FOCUS ON GUEST AND TEAM MEMBER HEALTHTo ensure a healthy environment for team and guests, Globus will conduct regular temperature checks for both guests and team, and when necessary, masks will be worn by Globus' team members when with guests.
TOUCHING HEARTS, NOT HANDSTraveling with Globus removes many of the “touch points” of travel, including luggage handling, check in/out, expedited entry into attractions and more. Globus are further reducing risk with hands-free service, meaning all self-services replaced by staff, including buffet meals replaced with table service. Globus will also ensure hand sanitizing is available throughout each trip, on coach and in hotels.
COMMITMENT TO CLEANAs a part of Globus' commitment to clean, Globus is requiring enhanced cleaning procedures with hotel partners, on motorcoaches, vehicles and throughout every trip, including additional daily disinfecting procedures that go above-and-beyond already strict health and safety procedures.
PARTNERS IN DISCOVERY AND IN HEALTHGlobus has strict health and safety protocols, which have been in place for years, focused on ensuring all aspects of operation- from vehicles and equipment used on trip to excursions and hotel procedures. This process will continue with new, elevated health and safety checks, to maintain their promise that each touch-point on tours and cruises are considered in their commitment to guest and team member well-being.
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22 - 26 Albert Street
Auckland , New Zealand
Tau Henare Drive
Paihia , New Zealand
390 Fenton St. PO Box 983
Rotorua , New Zealand
75 Featherston Street
Wellington , New Zealand
50 Cathedral Square
Christchurch , New Zealand
36 Main Road
Franz Josef Glacier , New Zealand
Corner Stanley Street & Frankton Road
Queenstown , New Zealand
389 Pitt Street
Sydney NSW, Australia
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Disappointed with first time Globus tour. More things went wrong than right. 4 nights we had rooms without a/c, rooms were about 80-90 degrees during the day. Fans provided covered in dust and mold. We had mostly views of parking lots/streets, three nights next to guest laundry. Hotel stays at Franz Josef glacier and Sydney were above expectations. Breakfast offered was above average, dinner below average. Based on quality of dinners, we would have preferred dinner on our own each night. Communications during tour could have been better, for example: those of us that extended our tour from New Zealand to Sydney had to track down our hotel transfer driver because he was waiting for us at the Domestic terminal and we were all told he would meet us at the International terminal since it was an International flight. It took approximately an hour and a half to track him down. Many in our tour group had taken previous Globus tours and they all agreed this tour was not up to previous Globus Tours.
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