Day 1 Sydney (2 Nights)
Scheduled tour guests, ‘Mumbai to Mumbai’ will report at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai, as per the respective flight departure time to proceed to Sydney – largest city of Australia situated on the coast between Blue Mountains and Tasman Sea, also listed as one of the world’s most liveable city.
Upon arrival at the airport, our Tour Times Tour Manager will guide all guests with airport formalities and lead the way to Sydney city.
Scheduled tour guests, joining from other Indian metro cities such as Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Delhi, etc., will travel independently as per their respective flight booked by Tour Times. Upon arrival, Tour Times Tour Manager will meet these guests at the airport and guide them with airport formalities and lead the way into the city. Tour Times Travel consultant will provide more information and guidance of the same.
Joining and Leaving (J&L) tour guests will join the group on their own at the first destination as per the information and guidance given by the Tour Times Travel consultant.
J&L guests should book their to and fro air tickets as per the arrival and departure time of the scheduled tour flight to get the airport transfers with the group.
In case of early arrival or early departure the transfer charges to reach the designated place or hotel will be borne by the J&L guests.
(Kindly note that the standard hotel check-in time is typically at 15:00 hrs onwards but may vary depending on the hotel's policy.)
Today we visit to Sydney Tower Observatory deck which gives an unobstructed 360 degree views over the landmarks including Sydney Harbour Bridge and Circular Quay.
In the evening, all Tour Times Tour guests will have a short Meet & Greet session.
- Night Stay in Sydney
- Dinner
Day 2 Sydney
The day begins with a soak in Sydney’s pleasant weather. We head to Sydney’s most exciting location, Darling Harbour, which is a splendid waterside location at the heart of Sydney, reserved only for pedestrians. Here we visit the Sydney Sea Life Aquarium, wherein you can get up close with sharks, rays, turtles, jellyfish, and much other exotic underwater life. Followed by visit to the Sydney Opera House, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the world's most iconic landmarks with a unique shape. Get to know this iconic building in a better way as you take a guided tour inside, walk through its every aspect and marvel at the vaulted ceilings.
We then drive through and take a photo stop near the Sydney Harbour Bridge – one of the largest steel arch bridges. Later we embark on the Sydney Harbour Cruise. Let’s make our way across the harbour on board this spectacular cruise and marvel at the amazing vistas of Sydney’s skyline and Harbour Bridge.
Then we stroll around Bondi Beach – Sydney’s iconic beach.
- Night Stay in Sydney
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Soft Drink during Sydney City tour
Day 3 Sydney – Brisbane – Gold Coast (2 Night)
Today we fly to Brisbane – capital of Queensland, is a large city on the Brisbane River. Upon arrival, we explore Brisbane city, we see South Bank Waterfront - cultural, social, educational and recreational precinct and Town Hall – One of the finest building in Brisbane built in an Italian Renaissance architectural style. Later we proceed to Gold Coast – major tourist destination on Queensland Coast famous for sunny subtropical climate and widely known for its surfing beaches, high rise dominated skyline, theme parks, night life and rainforest hinterland. Here experience the thrills, splashes, and spins as we embark on a jet boat ride while enjoying the breeze and the landmarks.
- Night Stay in Gold Coast
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Tea / Coffee after Jet Boat ride
Day 4 Gold Coast
Today we explore Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary – a heritage listed sanctuary and a home to the world’s largest collection of Australian native animals and birds, especially for huge flocks of wild Rainbow Lorikeet birds, Koalas and Kangaroos.
Now, it’s time to visit Sea World Gold Coast. Meet dolphins, seals, and penguins up close in exciting animal encounters. Enjoy breathtaking marine life shows, Dive into the excitement with thrilling rides like Storm Coaster and Jet Rescue.
Later we have free time at Surfer's Paradise.
- Night Stay in Gold Coast
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- soft drink during Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
Day 5 Gold Coast – Cairns (2 Nights)
Today we fly to Cairns – a paradise city in Queensland where the Rainforest meets the Reefs. Upon arrival we proceed to Kuranda Rainforest – world’s oldest living tropical Rainforest. Here we enjoy 7.5 km long scenic ride in Sky Rail Rainforest Cableway running above the Barron Gorge National Park full of lush green, rugged rainforest-clad mountains, gorges and tumbling waterfalls. We then enjoy Pamagirri Aboriginal Experience to discover authentic Indigenous Australian culture one of the oldest surviving cultures in the world.
Later we enjoy, Army duck tour – 45 minute amphibious WW11 Army Duck Rainforest tour at Rain Forestation Nature Park to see flora and fauna in their natural habitat.
- Night Stay in Cairns
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Tea/coffee at Kuranda Rainforest
Day 6 Cairns – Great Barrier Reef – Cairns
Today we have full day excursion to The Great Barrier Reef – one of the planet's most extraordinary natural wonders with 2300 km long coral reef system in Coral Sea, comprising of thousands of reefs and hundreds of islands made of soft and hard corals, is the only living organism that can be spotted from space. We take a catamaran to one of the islands of Great Barrier Reef and experience the world of colorful corals, fish and marine life through a Glass bottom boat or a Semi-Submersible. You also get a chance to enjoy adventure water sport activities like Snorkeling on your own.
- Night Stay in Cairns
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Ice Cream and Tea / Coffee / Soft Drink at The Great Barrier Reef
Day 7 Cairns– Melbourne (3 Nights)
Today we fly to Melbourne is one of the most liveable cities in the world. The city’s architecture evokes the Victorian Era and has a European feel to it, which is sure to both rejuvenate and amaze you at the same time.
Upon arrival we ride the historic City Circle Tram and get around Central Melbourne, seeing Docklands, the City Museum, the Princess Theatre, etc. We end our City Circle Tram ride at Federation Square, a bustling city square with an iconic structure. We then pass by The Atrium. Later we take a photo stop at Hosier Lane – a most iconic cobbled laneway known for street art and graffiti.
- Night Stay in Melbourne
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 8 Melbourne – Great Ocean Road - Melbourne
Today is the day we will cherish forever. We drive along one of the world’s most beautiful, stunning, and naturally maintained destinations – The Great Ocean Road. We get a unique opportunity to see the 12 Apostles, Shipwreck Coast, and Port Campbell National Park with a breath-taking helicopter ride, making us enjoy the rugged landscapes and endless sea views. Seeing these incredible limestone stacks from the ground level is a sight to behold, and you even get a unique perspective as you see them from the sky above.
- Night Stay in Melbourne
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Tea / Coffee in the morning and Evening
Day 9 Melbourne – Philip Island – Melbourne
Whether you are a cricket fan or not, when in Melbourne you can’t resist visiting the historic and iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground. This 160-year-old stadium has been witness to so many records and celebrations. A behind-the-scenes tour of the MCG reveals more than 150 years of Australia’s sporting history. Explore the stadium's inner sanctum and walk on the divine turf.
Later we explore Melbourne city, we see St. Patrick Cathedral, Town Hall, and Parliament House, followed by a visit to the Fitzroy Garden, which is a Victorian-style garden dotted with ornamental lakes, pavilions, fountains, sculptures, and a huge number of trees. Stroll through the shaded promenades. The garden’s most appealing attraction is the actual 18th-century cottage where Australia’s discoverer, Captain James Cook, spent his childhood — Captain Cook’s Cottage.
In the evening, we proceed to Philip Island, home to the Fairy Penguins, the smallest of the penguin species, along with captivating coastlines and unique wildlife. See the little penguins in their natural habitat. Upon arrival, we witness the world famous Penguin Parade, where a large number of Fairy Penguins march up to their burrows. Experience the exciting and thrilling moments as you spot the first little penguins emerging from the sea and waddling along the Philip Island beach at dusk.
- Night Stay in Melbourne
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Tea / Coffee en route to Philip Island
Day 10 Melbourne – Queenstown (3 Nights)
Today we fly to Queenstown – a city that sits on the shores of the South Island’s Lake Wakatipu, set against the dramatic Southern Alps, renowned for adventure sports is the birthplace of bungee jumping.
- Night Stay in Queenstown
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 11 Queenstown – Milford Sound – Queenstown
Today we visit Milford sound – a UNESCO World Heritage site, is a stunning natural attraction in Fiordland National Park with its magical combination of mountain peaks, ink-dark waters and superb dramatic forest-clad cliffs. En route we see Te Anau Lake – largest glacial lake in southern New Zealand, Mirror Lakes – set of lakes with lovely reflections of the Earl Mountains lying just north to the Te Anau Lake, Knobs Flat, Cascade Creek, Lake Furgus, Holyford Valley Lookout, Monkey creek and Hummer Tunnel.
Upon arrival we embark on scenic Milford sound cruise and sail through mesmerizing landscapes of Fjord Land National Park to view vistas of Mitre Peak – one of the most photographed peaks in New Zealand. Later we stroll around Queenstown waterfront area.
- Night Stay in Queenstown
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Tea/ Coffee / Soft Drink in the morning and Evening
Day 12 Queenstown
Today we visit bungee jumping point on Kawarau River and take a stroll around Arrow Town – historic gold mining town in the Otago region of the South Island of New Zealand. Later we board skyline gondola ride to visit Bob Peak which offers amazing view of Queenstown. Then we experience thrills of Jet Boat Ride in Kawarau River and take photo stop at backdrop of Lake Wakatipu.
- Night Stay in Queenstown
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Tea / Coffee / Soft Drink during Queenstown sightseeing
Day 13 Queenstown – Christchurch (1 Night)
Today proceed to Christchurch – known as the Garden City because of its many beautiful parks, gardens and tree-lined streets. En route we visit Puzzling world – featuring a multi-level outdoor maze, optical illusion rooms and a cafe with table puzzles at Wanaka.
While continuing our journey to Christchurch, we pass by Lake Pukaki, we also take a photo stop at backdrop of Lake Tekapo, The Church of the good Shepard and Sheep Dog Statue.
- Night Stay in Christchurch
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Tea/ Coffee / Soft Drink en route Christchurch
Day 14 Christchurch – Auckland (1 Night)
Today we explore Christchurch, we visit Willow Bank Wildlife Reserve which has public displays of various animal species including Tuatara, Kiwi, Brown Teal and Duvaucel's gecko.
Then we visit International Antarctic Centre to experience a taste of this unique continent and learn about the human impact on the wildlife as well as plant system of Antarctica. Here we get a chance to experience real snow, ice as well as an indoor Antarctic storm.
Later we fly to Auckland – a diverse, multicultural and cosmopolitan city, home to the largest Polynesian population in the world offering diverse landscapes, lush native rainforest, stunning beaches and natural wonders.
- Night Stay in Rotorua
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Tea/coffee/soft drink at Willow Bank Wildlife Reserve
Day 15 Auckland – Waitomo – Rotorua (2 Nights)
Today we proceed to Rotorua – known for its bubbling mud pools, shooting geysers, natural hot springs and fascinating Maori culture.
En route we visit Waitomo Glowworm Caves – an ancient natural cave. Here we take a boat ride through the glowworm grotto, marvel at thousands of magical glowworms.
In the evening, we relax ourselves with Polynesian Spa – New Zealand’s original and iconic geothermal bathing experience.
- Night Stay in Rotorua
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Tea/Coffee en route to Rotorua
Day 16 Rotorua
Today we enjoy the Maori show – Maori are the indigenous people of New Zealand Aotearoa, they perform traditional arts of Maori culture. Let’s experience Maori culture's close connection with nature and New Zealand, you can also click pictures with the performers. Later we visit a Te Puia / Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve – showcasing bubbling mud pools, shooting geysers and natural hot springs. We then enjoy the Sheep Shearing Show at Agrodome – here you are introduced to 19 breeds of sheep and witness a live sheep shearing demonstration, you’ll learn the remarkable story of New Zealand and discover the full process of wool making.
- Night Stay in Rotorua
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Tea / Coffee during Rotorua sightseeing
Day 17 Rotorua – Auckland – Departure
Today we proceed to Auckland. Upon arrival we see Harbour Bridge – an eight-lane motorway bridge over the Waitemata Harbour, Westhaven Marina – home to over 2,000 boats including privately owned yachts and launches making it one of the biggest marinas in the world, Queen Street – once a dirty canal leading out to sea, today is the heart of central business district (CBD) and a shopper’s paradise, Auckland Waterfront – a true gem in the Heart of the city. Then we visit the Auckland Sky Tower Observatory Deck – the tallest freestanding structure in the Southern Hemisphere, standing tall at 328 meters as an icon of Auckland's sky line for 20 years, enjoy the breath-taking views of the city.
Now it’s time to enjoy All black experience – where you learn what it takes to make, shape and be an All Black [National Rugby team of New Zealand].
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Tea/Coffee during Auckland City tour
Tour guests will proceed to the airport as per their scheduled group flight departure time to start their journey back home.
Joining and Leaving (J&L) tour guests will leave the group after the scheduled program. If these guests have flight timing and airport same as per the schedule group, they can avail the airport transfers with the group. If not then, any transfer charges to reach their respective airport, cruise, rail, or bus terminal will be borne by the J&L guests.
- Sydney Opera House
- Gold Coast
- Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
- Kuranda Rainforest
- Pamagirri Aboriginal Experience
- The Great Barrier Reef
- Great Ocean Road
- Phillip Island
- Te Puia / Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve
- Waitomo Glowworm Caves
- skyline gondola ride
- Milford sound cruise
- International Antarctic Centre
- Willow Bank Wildlife Reserve
- Auckland Sky Tower Observatory Deck
Note: The highlights and sightseeing's may change depending on the departure date you choose.
What is included in the tour
- To and fro economy class air travel for ‘Mumbai to Mumbai Tour’ guests as mentioned in the itinerary
- Airfare, Airport taxes and Visa Fees
- Baggage Allowance as per the airline policy
- Tour Manager Services throughout the tour
- Travel by comfortable A/C coach as per the tour itinerary
- Entrance fees of all sightseeing places to be visited from inside
- Accommodation in comfortable and convenient hotels on twin sharing basis
- All Meals – Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (set menu) as mentioned in the itinerary
- All Tips – Guide, Driver & Restaurants
- Cost of internal airfare as mentioned in the itinerary
- Complimentary insurance up to 60 years of age
What is NOT included in the tour
- Govt. Tax of 5% over and above the Tour Cost mentioned
- TCS (5% or 10%) upto 10 lacs and TCS @20% on amount above 10 lacs is applicable on GST inclusive price w.e.f. 01st April 2025. 10% TCS in case of PAN is not linked with AADHAR i.e. PAN Status is Inoperative as per Income Tax
- TCS is applicable for packaged tours only. Additional TCS of 5% or 10% calculation, depends on the PAN status against PAN card of primary booking contact guest. In case Indian national primary booking contact submit valid TAN details at the time of booking, no TCS will be charged.
- Any increase in Airfare, Visa fees, Airport taxes, Govt. Taxes, Fuel Surcharges and any applicability of new taxes from Govt.
- Any up gradation in Airline class or hotel room category
- Cost of Air ticket deviation charges
- Any Increase in the rate of exchange leading to an increase in all land arrangements which may come in to effect prior to departure
- Cost of pre or post tour hotel accommodation
- Any extra expense such as route change, Airline change, Date change, Accommodation facilities, etc incurred due to the unforeseen, unavoidable forced majeure circumstances during the tour
- Cost of insurance for 61years and above
- Porterage, laundry, telephone charges, shopping, wines & alcoholic beverages, items of personal nature and food or drink which is not part of a set group menu
- Any extra cost incurred on behalf of an individual due to illness, accident, hospitalisation, or any personal emergency
- Any services or activity charges other than those included in the group tour itinerary
- To and fro Air fare, Airport transfers, insurance, visa fees to join/leave the group for joining and leaving guests
- Anything specifically not mentioned in the ‘tour price includes’ column
Sydney(2N)-Brisbane-Gold Coast(2N)-Cairns(2N)-Great Barrier Reef-Melbourne(3N)-Great Ocean Road-Queenstown(3N)-Milford Sound-Christchurch(1N)-Auckland(1N)-Rotorua(2N)-Waitomo Caves