Classic Self Drive and Coach Touring Holidays
Explore New Zealand & Australia with these popular itineraries
Enjoy one of Pure Journey's classic self-drive coach trips around New Zealand or Australia. These holiday tours ensure you get to see and experience some of Australasia's best scenery and attractions.Â
New Zealand hosts stunning lakes, mountains, geothermal activity, Lord of the Rings locations and glaciers, while Australia showcases golden sandy beaches, aquatic wonders, rainforests and contrasting red deserts under a clear night sky. Both countries are home to incredible native wildlife, offer cultural experiences and adventure that every generation can enjoy. Choose to visit both countries or just one.Â
Be aware, Australia is a vast country and although New Zealand is much smaller there are tricky roads and endless bush to contend with so knowing the right place to stop can be half the challenge. Our team of travel specialists will select the best highlights for both your budget and timeframe, making sure you have everything you need to enjoy your perfect vacation.
If you'd prefer to remove not to drive on your experience why not look at a coach tour. We have independent and escorted journeys in both New Zealand and Australia.
"- 27 days/26 night Journey from Auckland to Cairns
- Prices start from NZD$7,014pp (low season, specific configuration)
- Hotel 3 star
- AUS & NZ Self Drive Tours
Travelling through the heart of New Zealand, you’ll journey past a diverse range of landscapes and scenery. From the North Island’s rich Maori culture & cosmopolitan cities, you’ll venture south crossing the Cook Strait to the mountains, lakes, & glaciers of the South Island. Then cross the Tasman, & explore Australia, visiting Sydney, Cairns, the Great Barrier Reef, & the Daintree Rainforest. A great combination & contrast of NZ & AUS highlights!
- 21 days/20 night Journey from Christchurch to Sydney
- Prices start from NZD$8,934pp (low season, specific configuration)
- Hotel 4 star
- AUS & NZ Self Drive Tours
Showcasing the very best of Australia and New Zealand, this 21 day experience gives you a taste of the best from each country. Travel through New Zealand's Southern Alps, home to glaciers that meet with rainforest and mountain peaks that Sir Edmund Hillary trained on before leading the first team to the summit of Mt Everest. Continue your journey north, discovering local Maori culture and bubbling mud pools in Rotorua before crossing the Tasman Sea to Australia.
Here, you will experience the magic of Uluru (Ayers Rock) under the stars, then dip below the surface to discover the Great Barrier Reef. Wander through the ancient Daintree Rainforest, cruise through Sydney Harbour and take a day trip to the Blue Mountains to meet some unique wildlife before heading home.
- 21 days/20 night Journey from Cairns to Auckland
- Prices start from NZD$6,497pp (low season, specific configuration)
- Hotel 4 star
- AUS & NZ Self Drive Tours
Two incredible countries in 21 days, we have selected the best spots to experience the very different natural wonders of each country.
- 28 days/27 night Journey from Perth to Christchurch
- Prices start from NZD$8,090pp (low season, specific configuration)
- Apartments
- AUS & NZ Self Drive Tours
This is an incredible 28 day antipodean adventure, exploring Australia and New Zealand. The trip begins in Perth, Australia, taking time to enjoy Western Australia's southern coastline, stopping in Margaret River to experience some of the country's best cuisine. Encounter Uluru-Kata Tjuta, Kakadu, and Litchfield National Parks before hitting the east coast to experience lush rainforests and the Great Barrier Reef.
In New Zealand, you will journey around the South Island, with spectacular scenery along the way. See mountains rise from the sea in Milford Sound, experience the 'Adventure Capital' of Queenstown, and finish with the iconic TranzAlpine Train back to Christchurch.
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