Days 1–4 • Sydney
Australia's harbour gateway
Private arrival transfer, Sydney highlights, a harbour experience and a choice of Blue Mountains, beaches or food and culture touring.
Ados Australia sample itineraries
Advisor-ready starting point • Custom FIT
21-Day Australia + New Zealand
Sydney • Queenstown • Christchurch • Rotorua • Auckland
A two-country introduction combining Sydney's harbour with New Zealand's alpine scenery, Māori culture, geothermal landscapes and vibrant cities.
Build This Trip for My Client21 days / 20 nights
Sydney • Queenstown • Christchurch • Rotorua • Auckland
Long-haul first-time visitors
Moderate, with five bases, one scenic overland sector and carefully planned flight days.
Day-by-day framework
The Journey
Day 5 • Sydney to Queenstown
Cross the Tasman
Fly to Queenstown and transfer to a lake or town-centre hotel.
Days 6–9 • Queenstown
Alpine landscapes and client-led adventure
Choose Milford or Doubtful Sound, wine touring, scenic flights, gentle nature experiences or higher-energy activities. Preserve one flexible day for weather and preference.
Days 10–12 • Queenstown to Christchurch
South Island journey
Travel overland or by air according to season and pace. Explore Christchurch, with options for Akaroa, the Waipara wine region or a rail experience.
Day 13 • Christchurch to Rotorua
South to North Island
Fly to Rotorua via Auckland or Wellington as schedules require, then transfer to the hotel.
Days 14–16 • Rotorua
Geothermal wonders and Māori culture
Experience geothermal landscapes, a meaningful cultural evening and optional forest, spa, cycling or Hobbiton touring.
Day 17 • Rotorua to Auckland
North to Auckland
Travel by private vehicle, premium coach or rental car, optionally incorporating Hobbiton or Waitomo.
Days 18–20 • Auckland
Harbour city finale
Explore Auckland and add Waiheke Island, the west coast, food touring or a relaxed final day.
Day 21 • Auckland
Departure
Transfer to Auckland Airport for onward travel.
Experience highlights
What makes it memorable
Sydney Harbour
Queenstown and Fiordland
South Island scenery
Rotorua geothermal landscapes and Māori culture
Auckland and Waiheke Island
Planning notes
Make the routing work
Use multi-city international air: arrive Sydney and depart Auckland.
Trans-Tasman flights require international check-in and border formalities.
New Zealand touring is distance-sensitive; weather and seasonal daylight should shape the daily plan.
Suggested framework
What Ados can coordinate
20 nights' accommodation
Airport and selected intercity transfers
Domestic and Trans-Tasman flight coordination
Selected touring in both countries
Advisor-ready itinerary documentation
Local support during travel
Built around the traveller, sold by you
Use this itinerary as the starting point.
Every hotel, experience, transfer and travel day can be adjusted around your client's dates, interests, pace and budget.
Build This Trip for My ClientSample itinerary only. No inventory or pricing is held. All arrangements are subject to availability, supplier terms, weather, schedules and final quotation. International flights are excluded unless expressly quoted.