Great Australia & New Zealand 18 Days with Turkish Airlines in 2027
DAY 1: ISTANBUL – MELBOURNE
Meeting at 14:00 at the Tourizm desk in the International Departure Terminal of Istanbul Airport. After ticket and baggage procedures, depart for Melbourne on Turkish Airlines flight TK 168 at 17:15. Overnight on board.
DAY 2: ARRIVAL IN MELBOURNE
Arrival at Melbourne Airport at 21:00 local time. After passport and customs procedures, transfer to our hotel by private vehicle.
Accommodation: Mercure Welcome Melbourne 4*
DAY 3: MELBOURNE CITY TOUR & FREE TIME
After breakfast, we set out to get to know Melbourne, the cultural capital of Australia. St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Captain Cook’s House, Parliament House, and Federation Square are among the sights to be seen. In the afternoon, we offer free time for our guests to explore the city on their own.
Accommodation: Mercure Welcome Melbourne 4*
DAY 4: PUFFING BILLY & PHILLIP ISLAND (PENGUIN PARADE)
We begin the day with a nostalgic adventure. We travel through the rainforests on the Puffing Billy steam train, which has been running for more than 100 years in the Dandenong Ranges. In the late afternoon, we head to Phillip Island and witness the enchanting “Penguin Parade,” where the world’s smallest penguins emerge from the ocean and walk back to their nests.
Accommodation: Mercure Welcome Melbourne 4*
DAY 5: GREAT OCEAN ROAD
On our Great Ocean Road tour, considered one of the world’s most beautiful coastal drives, we visit the giant “Twelve Apostles,” formed by the erosion of limestone by the rough ocean waves, and Loch Ard Gorge. A unique day for nature photography.
Accommodation: Mercure Welcome Melbourne 4*
DAY 6: MELBOURNE – HOBART [TASMANIA]
We fly to the mysterious island of Tasmania. Upon arrival, we explore the historical texture, colonial architecture, and famous harbor district of the capital, Hobart.
Accommodation: ibis Styles Hobart 4*
DAY 7: TASMANIAN DEVIL & PORT ARTHUR
At Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary, we get a close look at the Tasmanian devil, koalas, and kangaroos. Then we visit Port Arthur, one of Australia’s most impressive historical settlements and a UNESCO World Heritage-listed former penal complex.
Accommodation: ibis Styles Hobart 4*
DAY 8: HOBART – SYDNEY & EVENING DINNER YACHT TOUR
We fly to Sydney. After checking in to the hotel, in the evening we enjoy a Harbour Dinner Cruise on our private yacht, where we admire the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge from the water amid the enchanting lights of Sydney Harbor.
Accommodation: Holiday Inn Darling Harbour 4*
DAY 9: SYDNEY OPERA & CITY TOUR & BONDI BEACH
Our stops include the iconic Sydney Opera House, the historic Rocks district, and the world-famous Bondi Beach, the haunt of surfers. We witness the dynamic life of the city.
Accommodation: Holiday Inn Darling Harbour 4*
DAY 10: BLUE MOUNTAINS & FEATHERDALE
In the Blue Mountains, we see the “Three Sisters” rock formation and vast canyons. On the way back, we spend time with Australia’s native wildlife at Featherdale Wildlife Park.
Accommodation: Holiday Inn Darling Harbour 4*
DAY 11: SYDNEY – AUCKLAND [NEW ZEALAND]
We cross the Tasman Sea and fly to Auckland, the largest city in New Zealand. After a panoramic exploration of Auckland, the “City of Sails,” we check in to our hotel.
Accommodation: The Grand Millennium Auckland 4*
DAY 12: AUCKLAND – HOBBITON – ROTORUA
Today we go to Middle-earth! We visit the Hobbiton Movie Set, where The Lord of the Rings was filmed, and take a magical walk among the hobbit holes. Then we continue to Rotorua, the geothermal capital.
Accommodation: Distinction Hotel Rotorua 4*
DAY 13: ROTORUA (GEYSERS & MAORI CULTURE)
At Te Puia, we see erupting geysers and mud pools. In the evening, accompanied by a traditional Haka dance performance, we dive into the heart of the culture with a local Maori dinner (Hangi) cooked in underground ovens.
Accommodation: Distinction Hotel Rotorua 4*
DAY 14: ROTORUA – WAITOMO – AUCKLAND
At Waitomo Glowworm Caves, one of the world’s most unusual caves, we admire thousands of living lights shining like stars on the ceiling while riding a boat. After the tour, we return to Auckland.
Accommodation: The Grand Millennium Auckland 4*
DAY 15: FREE TIME IN AUCKLAND
We offer a full day of free time in Auckland for personal discoveries, harbor excursions, or shopping. A day set aside for our guests to relax and soak in the city.
Accommodation: The Grand Millennium Auckland 4*
DAY 16: AUCKLAND – SYDNEY
We fly back to Australia, to Sydney. As the tour nears its finale, we check in to the hotel in Sydney once more and have free time.
Accommodation: Holiday Inn Darling Harbour 4*
DAY 17: SYDNEY – ISTANBUL
Free time until the evening for shopping and farewell sightseeing. Then transfer to the airport and departure at 21:45 with Turkish Airlines for the return journey.
Overnight on board.
DAY 18: ISTANBUL
Arrival at Istanbul Airport at 11:25 in the morning and the end of this unique 18-day adventure.
What's Included
International Main Flights: Turkish Airlines economy class flight tickets for Istanbul – Melbourne outbound and Sydney – Istanbul return.
Regional Flights (4 in Total):
- Melbourne – Hobart (Tasmania) flight.
- Hobart – Sydney flight.
- Sydney – Auckland (New Zealand) flight.
- Auckland – Sydney return flight.
Selected Accommodations: Total 15 nights of bed-and-breakfast accommodation at the 4-star hotels specified in the program.
Special Dining Arrangements:
- Harbour Dinner Cruise in Sydney with magnificent harbor views.
- Traditional Maori Evening and Dinner in Rotorua.
Iconic Tours and Entrance Fees Included (No Optional Tours):
- Melbourne: Puffing Billy historic steam train ride and Phillip Island Penguin Parade viewing.
- Melbourne: Full-day Great Ocean Road and 12 Apostles tour.
- Tasmania: Bonorong Wildlife Park (Tasmanian Devil) and Port Arthur Historic Site visit.
- Sydney: Blue Mountains and Featherdale Wildlife Park tour.
- New Zealand: Hobbiton Movie Set (The Lord of the Rings) tour.
- New Zealand: Waitomo Glowworm Caves boat tour.
Guiding and Transfers:
- Professional Turkish-speaking guide service accompanying the group throughout the tour.
- All airport-hotel transfers and intercity transportation are provided by private air-conditioned vehicles.
Not Included
Visa Fees: Australia and New Zealand visa fees and service charges (T.C. citizens are subject to visas for both countries).
Meals and Beverages: Lunches and dinners not explicitly stated as included in the program, as well as all beverages during meals.
Personal Expenses: Hotel extras, telephone, laundry services, and personal shopping.
International Departure Tax: The departure tax stamp paid to the official authorities of the Republic of Türkiye.
Gratuities: The recommended total gratuity amount of 150 USD per person for local guides, drivers, and service staff.
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