17-Day Australia & New Zealand Itinerary for a Long Weekend

Long weekend coming up? Want to visit both Australia and New Zealand? This 17-day itinerary will take you to all the best spots in both countries! Save it now! -------------------- Itinerary: Day 1: 🛫 Fly from Shanghai to Brisbane to start your Australia & New Zealand adventure! Day 2-3: 🏖️ Explore Brisbane, head to the Gold Coast to visit Sea World, take a helicopter ride, climb to the top of the Q1 building, and enjoy the fun of Surfers Paradise. Day 4-5: 🐠 Head out to sea from Cairns to explore the beautiful underwater world of Green Island and the Great Barrier Reef. Then visit Kuranda Rainforest Village and the Esplanade before flying to Sydney. Day 6-7: 🏰 Sightseeing in Sydney, visit landmarks such as the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge, visit the University of Sydney, and take a boat tour of Darling Harbour. Then head to Blue Mountains National Park to experience the beauty of nature. Day 8-9: 🚗 Depart from Sydney, visit the famous Great Ocean Road and the famous rock formations in Avalon and Geelong, and finally arrive at Tullamarine Christchurch. Day 10-14: 🏔️ Cross the Southern Alps, visit the West Coast Greymouth, the glacial town of Fox, and find the lonely tree of Wanaka. Then head to Queenstown to visit Milford Sound and Mount Cook National Park. Finally, arrive in Twizel and head to Christchurch or Auckland. Day 15-16: 🌳 Depart from Auckland, head to Rotorua to visit Agrodome and Wai-O-Tapu. Then return to Auckland to end your Australia & New Zealand adventure and fly to Shanghai. Day 17: 🛬 Arrive in Shanghai and end your trip to the Southern Hemisphere. -------------------- Must-see attractions: 🌟 Hobbiton: A recreation of the Middle-earth wonderland from The Lord of the Rings, as if stepping into a fantasy world! 🎭 Sydney Opera House: A white shell-shaped art palace by the harbor, a world-renowned performance center waiting for you to explore. 🌋 Wai-O-Tapu: Walk along the paths, bubbling mud, and hot springs, as if in a dream. 🌳 Blue Mountains National Park: Cross the eucalyptus forest, explore the rainforest, and enjoy the natural waterfalls. 💦 Milford Sound: Waterfalls cascading like a tapestry, take a boat tour to see the spectacular nature. -------------------- Essentials: 🌟 🌟 Get a SIM card so you can make calls and access the Internet in Australia. 🔌 Bring a plug adapter, as the power specifications in Australia and New Zealand are different. 📚 Make sure you have all your documents, including your passport, visa, and ID card. 👗 The temperature in Australia and New Zealand is moderate in December, so a light jacket, long skirt, and short boots are both stylish and comfortable. With all this ready, you'll have a great time in Australia and New Zealand! 🎉 -------------------- Enjoy the charm of nature and the city on your Australia & New Zealand adventure, and look forward to your next adventure! 🌏✨