Titan Travel The Best of Australia & New Zealand

40-day itinerary

Day 1-2: UK – In flight

You will be collected ahead of the flight to Melbourne by Titan Travel’s VIP door-to-door service.

Day 3: Melbourne

After arriving in Melbourne, transfer directly to your hotel and enjoy an afternoon of free time.

Hotel Indigo Melbourne on Flinders, an IHG Hotel (4-star)****

Day 4: Melbourne – Phillip Island

Embark on an immersive city tour of Melbourne during the morning, where you’ll have the opportunity to wander round the old Edwardian and Victorian buildings, as well as the Botanical Gardens. The journey will then continue to Phillip Island for a scheduled visit.

Hotel Indigo Melbourne on Flinders, an IHG Hotel (4-star)****

Day 5-6: Dandenong Mountains – Melbourne

Head out for an included visit to Dandenong Mountains during the morning of day five, taking in the array of unique wildlife in the region including the lyrebird. You’ll also have the opportunity to take a steam train ride while in the mountains, before enjoying time at your own leisure during the following day.

Hotel Indigo Melbourne on Flinders, an IHG Hotel (4-star)****

Day 7: Great Ocean Road – Warrnambool

Prepare to immerse yourself in the wondrous surrounding scenery as you embark on a Great Ocean Road drive towards Warrnambool.

Lady Bay Hotel, Warrnambool (3.5-star)

Day 8: Coonawarra – Murray River – Adelaide

After reaching the Coonawarra region, indulge in a local wine tasting experience, for an insight into what an award-winning vintage tastes like. Then, travel alongside the Murray River as the journey continues to Adelaide.

Lady Bay Hotel, Warrnambool (3.5-star)

Day 9-10: Adelaide

Visit the Cleland Wildlife Park in the morning to catch glimpses of the species of Kangaroo and Koala. Return to the city after this, with there being a scheduled sightseeing tour of Adelaide in the afternoon. The following day is free for you to explore independently.

Lady Bay Hotel, Warrnambool (3.5-star)

Day 11: Alice Springs

Fly from Adelaide to Alice Springs.

Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters (4-star)****

Day 12: Alice Springs – Uluru

Gain fascinating insights into the historical significance of the iconic Uluru, which now stands as its own individual National Park. Take appreciation of the rock’s beauty as you marvel at its sheer size. In the afternoon, enjoy a unique sunset at Uluru.

Voyages Sails in the Desert, Uluru (4.5-star)

Day 13: Kata Tjuta (the Olgas)

Experience the opposite end of the spectrum from the evening before as you return to Uluru for a sunrise visit, before progressing to Kata Tjuta for a guided visit. Following this, visit the remarkable Field of Light installation during the evening.

Voyages Sails in the Desert, Uluru (4.5-star)

Day 14: Cairns

The journey continues to Cairns – the base for the next few days of your adventure.

Crystalbrook Flynn Hotel, Cairns (4.5-star)

Day 15: Great Barrier Reef

On an unforgettable day of adventure, explore the rich ecosystem and thriving waters of the Great Barrier Reef. You’ll be able to view the vibrant and colourful coral while on the included Outer Greater Barrier Reef experience, with there even being a chance take part in snorkelling activities in the water.

Crystalbrook Flynn Hotel, Cairns (4.5-star)

Day 16: Cairns

An additional day of free time to relax and unwind in the tropical Queensland weather.

Crystalbrook Flynn Hotel, Cairns (4.5-star)

Day 17: Kuranda

Participate in a scenic sky rail journey up to Kuranda during the morning. While here, soak up the incredible panoramic views, and take advantage of your free time to explore the shops and cafes in the area. After this, embark on another scheduled train ride on the Kuranda Scenic Railway during the afternoon, as the train winds through the rainforest and down the mountainside before returning to Cairns.

Crystalbrook Flynn Hotel, Cairns (4.5-star)

Day 18: Cairns – Sydney

Transfer to the airport ahead of a flight to the iconic city of Sydney. On arrival, travel directly to your hotel and spend the remainder of the day relaxing and familiarising yourself with the immediate surroundings.

Parkroyal Darling Harbour, Sydney (4-star)****

Day 19-21: Sydney

Commence a full day of exploration around this fine city as you experience a guided tour of all the highlights, including Sydney Harbour Bridge, the Opera House – and the 19th-century Royal Botanical Gardens. During the afternoon, climb onboard your ship for a scheduled cruise journey around the Sydney Harbour. There will then be an additional two days for you to spend at your own leisure, exploring more of what the wonderful city has to offer.

Parkroyal Darling Harbour, Sydney (4-star)****

Day 22: Christchurch

The journey continues as you start the second half of your adventure in New Zealand, after reaching the cathedral city of Christchurch.

Crowne Plaza Christchurch (4.5-star)

Day 23-24: Dunedin

After departing Christchurch, travel to Dunedin to experience the strong Scottish influences in this charming harbour town. The next day is free for you explore more of the unique sights and sounds.

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross, Dunedin (4.5-star)

Day 25: Te Anau

Continue to the gateway to the magnificent Fiordland National Park – Te Anau. Witness a captivating array of mountains, lakes, fjords and rainforests, during your day’s visit here.

Distinction Te Anau Hotel and Villas (4-star)****

Day 26: Milford Sound – Queenstown

Embark on a scenic cruise journey around the idyllic Milford Sound as you marvel at the rich variety of wildlife in the region. Afterwards, travel to Queenstown via the picturesque Lake Wakatipu.

Millennium Queenstown (4-star)****

Day 27: Queenstown

Enjoy a day of leisure before boarding the TSS Earnslaw for an evening cruise journey across Lake Wakatipu. The ship will cruise to Walter Peak, where you’ll indulge in a succulent meal at the Colonel’s Homestead.

Millennium Queenstown (4-star)****

Day 28: Mount Cook

Enjoy scheduled visits to Kinross Winery and Cellar Door to sample some of the fine wine on offer, while on route to Mount Cook. You’ll then travel to the Southern Alps to witness the majesty the Tasman Glacier.

Hermitage Hotel, Mount Cook (4.5-star)

Day 29: Christchurch

Travel past the beautiful shores of Lake Pukaki and Lake Tekapo as you head back towards Christchurch.

Crowne Plaza Christchurch (4.5-star)

Day 30: Wellington

The journey now continues towards the north and the quaint town of Picton, where you’ll board a ferry and cross the Cook Strait. Following this, arrive back in Wellington for a two-night stay.

Rydges Wellington (4.5-star)

Day 31: Wellington

In the morning, gain fascinating insights into the history of Wellington while on an immersive tour of the city. The remainder of the day is free.

Rydges Wellington (4.5-star)

Day 32: Rotorua

Head further north and stop off for a scheduled visit to Huka Falls, before travelling to Rotorua – an area rich in Maori history, for a visit to a Te Puia Maori Village.

Rydges Rotorua (4.5-star)

Day 33: Rotorua

Enjoy an additional day in Rotorua as you visit the Agrodome farm show and the National Kiwi Hatchery during the morning. In the afternoon, take a scheduled tour around Whakarewarewa Thermal Village.

Rydges Rotorua (4.5-star)

Day 34: Waitomo Caves – Auckland

Experience the unique Waitomo glow-worm caves as you embark on a boat journey along an underground river. After this, proceed to Auckland and transfer to the hotel on arrival.

Grand Millennium (4.5 star)

Day 35: Auckland

Commence a day’s touring around the city of Auckland. Your guided tour of the city will cover the main highlights including Old Customhouse, Lower Queen Street, and Parliament Street. Enjoy some free time for the rest of the day.

Grand Millennium (4.5 star)

Day 36-37: Bay of Islands

Travel to the Bay of Islands on day 36, with there being a scheduled stop on route at Waipoua Kauri Forest to marvel at the 2,000 year-old tree – Tane Mahuta, before then visiting the Kauri Museum. The journey will continue to the Bay of Islands. While here, gain intriguing insights the islands’  history and heritage as you explore the first British settlement in New Zealand on an included cruise journey. You’ll also take part in a tour of Waitangi, which includes a visit to Waitangi Treaty House.

Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands (4-star)****

Day 38: Bay of Islands – Auckland

You’ll explore this region during a morning at your own leisure, before continuing along the Hibiscus Coast to Auckland.

Grand Millennium (4.5 star)

Day 39: Auckland – In flight

Head back to the airport for your return flight.

Day 40: UK

After arriving back in the UK, Titan’s VIP travel service will be waiting to take you home.

33 Different excursions and visits (see tour highlights)

Day 1: UK – In flight

Titan Travel’s VIP service will collect you from your home ahead of the flight to Singapore.

Day 2: Singapore

Transfer to the hotel after arriving in Singapore.

Concorde Hotel Singapore (4-star)****

Day 3: Singapore

Embark on your adventures in Singapore with a guided tour around this vibrant city’s highlights. Soak up the incredible panoramic views in the iconic Marina Bay Sands, before enjoying scheduled visits to Merlion Park, Thian Hock Keng Temple, the National Orchid Garden and Little India.

Concorde Hotel Singapore (4-star)****

Day 4: Singapore

A day of free time to explore the bustling city independently.

Concorde Hotel Singapore (4-star)****

Day 5: Singapore – In Flight

Enjoy some free time in the morning before transferring to the airport for your flight to Melbourne.

(This itinerary is then the same from Melbourne onwards)