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Discover New Zealand and Australia with Anne and Al!

Oct 14 - 31, 2025

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Anne Kulhanek

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Overview

Join Anne and Al on a 16-day escorted journey through the stunning landscapes and vibrant cultures of New Zealand and Australia. This intimate group adventure, limited to 24 travelers, offers an exceptional blend of natural wonders, cultural highlights, and unforgettable experiences.

Explore the golden beaches of Abel Tasman National Park, cruise through Milford Sound, and immerse yourself in the rich history of Sydney, including an exclusive tour of the iconic Opera House. Enjoy wine tastings in Queenstown, marvel at the Great Barrier Reef, and connect with local cultures in both countries.

A highlight of this trip will be an authentic farm experience at Morelea Farm in Tekapo, where you'll witness sheep shearing, a working dog demonstration, and experience the warm hospitality of New Zealand's farming community.

Package Inclusions: Enjoy 15 breakfasts, 8 lunches, and 1 dinner, along with roundtrip airfare from Milwaukee.

Day 1 · Tue, Oct 14

Flights from ORD to AKL (UA378, NZ5)

ORD · Oct 14, 2025 at 2:10PM CDT

LAX · Oct 14, 2025 at 4:28PM PDT

LAX · Oct 14, 2025 at 9:10PM PDT

AKL · Oct 16, 2025 at 6:00AM NZDT

Day 3 · Thu, Oct 16 · Nelson, New Zealand

Flight from AKL to NSN (NZ5065)

AKL · Oct 16, 2025 at 8:35AM NZDT

NSN · Oct 16, 2025 at 10:05AM NZDT

Arrival in Nelson

Oct 16 12:00AM UTC

On arrival in Nelson, you will be met by our driver at the parking area (NO local guide) and transferred to your hotel. (Note: hotel rooms may not be ready for check in until after 2pm). After check in, the reminder of the day is at leisure. Accommod...

Stay at Rutherford Nelson

Oct 16 - 19, 2025

Location Located in the centre of Nelson, this hotel captures a unique blend of the local charm and cosmopolitan sophistication. Renowned for being New Zealand's sunniest spot, Nelson offers creative culture, spectacular natural beauty and an abundan...

Day 4 · Fri, Oct 17 · Nelson, New Zealand

NELSON-ABEL TASMAN -NELSON

Breakfast at the hotel. We have a great day of Cruise and Walk Seals & Beach. Guide at Wilson's Abel Tasman Ltd is included- mandatory for national park. Travel in style and comfort into Tonga Island Marine Reserve on this full day tour. Pause to...

Day 5 · Sat, Oct 18 · Nelson, New Zealand

NELSON REGION

Breakfast at the hotel. We will have a guided tour of the region with stops at small producers for tasting and informative and fun day.

Day 6 · Sun, Oct 19 · Christchurch, New Zealand

NELSON - GREYMOUTH - CHRISTCHURCH

Oct 19 12:00AM UTC

Cooked breakfast is included. Depart Nelson by private coach to Greymouth from where we board on Tranz Alpine Train to Christchurch at The Great Journeys of New Zealand Rail. Please check in at the train station at least 20 minutes prior to departure...

Stay at Hotel Elms Christchurch Ascend Hotel Collection

Oct 19 - 20, 2025

Location The hotel is located just minutes from both the airport and the city centre, and Papanui Road, where the hotel is situated, has a great range of shops, restaurants and leisure activities and is in very close proximity to many of Christchurch...

Day 7 · Mon, Oct 20 · Lake Tekapo, New Zealand

CHRISTCHURCH – MORELEA FARM -TEKAPO

Oct 20 12:00AM UTC

Cooked breakfast is included. Depart Christchurch and coach to Lake Tekapo. We will have a Morning Tea when we have a Farm Experience at Morelea Farm. Morelea Farm is located on the Geraldine Fairlie Highway (SH79), five minutes before the small town...

Stay at Peppers Bluewater Resort Lake Tekapo

Oct 20 - 21, 2025

Near the shores of Lake Tekapo, in the heart of Mackenzie Country in New Zealand's central South Island, is Peppers Bluewater Resort. Overlooking Lake Tekapo this resort is located in an intensely beautiful part of the world. Peppers Bluewater Resort...

Day 8 · Tue, Oct 21 · Queenstown, New Zealand

TEKAPO - WANAKA – QUEENSTOWN

Oct 21 12:00AM UTC

Cooked breakfast is included. Depart Lake Tekapo and travel to Queenstown via Lake Wanaka, a stunning alpine lake located in the Otago region of New Zealand’s South Island. Surrounded by the majestic Southern Alps, the crystal-clear waters of Lake Wa...

Stay at The Rees Hotel

Oct 21 - 24, 2025

Day 9 · Wed, Oct 22 · Queenstown, New Zealand

QUEENSTOWN SIGHTSEEING

Cooked breakfast is included. Queenstown city sightseeing Highlights: Arrowtown, View Bungy Jumping, and Lake Wakatipu. Take in panoramic views of Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown and the Remarkable and stop for memorable photos of the Shotover River and Sk...

Day 10 · Thu, Oct 23 · Queenstown, New Zealand

QUEENSTOWN CLASSIC KINROSS WINE EXPERIENCE

Cooked breakfast is included. Today, we have Classic Kinross Wine Experience at Kinross Winery and Cottages. Your talented and entertaining wine advisors will take you on a journey exploring the stunning wines made by Kinross' wine partners -...

Day 11 · Fri, Oct 24 · Te Anau, New Zealand

QUEENSTOWN MILFORD SOUND - TE ANAU

Cooked breakfast is included. Depart Queenstown and transfer to Milford Sound, before returning to Te Anau. Milford Sound - Nature Cruise at Southern Discoveries An extended and leisurely cruise on board purpose built boats, with an up to 2 hour du...

Stay at Distinction Luxmore Hotel Lake Te Anau

Oct 24 - 26, 2025

Location Nestled on the shores of New Zealand's second largest lake, Te Anau, which is also a charming South Island town, the hotel is close to Milford Sound, the World Heritage Fiordland National Park, Doubtful Sound and the Milford and Kepler Track...

Day 12 · Sat, Oct 25 · Te Anau, New Zealand

TE ANAU LOCAL FARM VISIT & GLOWWORM CAVES

Cooked breakfast is included. We will have a chance to visit to local Farm, meet the farm owners with a 2- course lunch. Afterwards, we transfer to Te Anau - Glowworm Caves - 17:45 at RealNZ Check in at The Real NZ Visitor Centre Te Anau, located at ...

Day 13 · Sun, Oct 26 · Cairns, Australia

TE ANAU – QUENSTOWN – FLY TO CAIRNS

Oct 26 12:00AM UTC

Cooked breakfast is included. Depart Te Anau and transfer to Queenstown airport, then fly to your next destination Cairns, Australia. G’Day and welcome to Australia! On arrival in Cairns, you will be met by our local guide and transferred to your hot...

Flight from ZQN to AKL (NZ616)

ZQN · Oct 26, 2025 at 12:10PM NZDT

AKL · Oct 26, 2025 at 2:00PM NZDT

Flight from AKL to BNE (NZ147)

AKL · Oct 26, 2025 at 4:10PM NZDT

BNE · Oct 26, 2025 at 4:55PM AEST

Flight from BNE to CNS (VA799)

BNE · Oct 26, 2025 at 8:50PM AEST

CNS · Oct 26, 2025 at 11:15PM AEST

Stay at Pacific Hotel Cairns

Oct 26 - 29, 2025

Location The hotel enjoys one of the best locations in Cairns; downtown on the waterfront, close to the seaport, city shopping, parklands and the Reef Casino. The famous Esplanade Precinct with art galleries, cinemas and other entertainment is nearby...

Day 14 · Mon, Oct 27 · Cairns, Australia

GREAT BARRIER REEF EXCURSION

Breakfast at the hotel. Please make your way to Ocean Spirit’s counter located inside The Reef Fleet Terminal – 1 Spence Street, Cairns for your Full Day Cruise to Michaelmas Cay. Note: NO Local Guide Assistance on this day! Set sail to Michaelmas Ca...

Day 15 · Tue, Oct 28 · Cairns, Australia

KURANDA RAIN FOREST

Breakfast at the hotel. You will be collected from your hotel by your guide and taken on a Full Day Kuranda Tour. You will be taken to Smithfield Skyrail Terminal to catch the one way Skyrail up to Kuranda Village. Immerse yourself in the sights, sou...