Australia & New Zealand Family Travel Guide
Parents, how do you travel with kids in Australia and New Zealand? Blue Mountains cable car, koala photos, Agrodome, Hobbiton, and more! Save this guide now!
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Australia and New Zealand, a journey through history and nature! The artistic atmosphere of the Sydney Opera House 🎭, the fairytale charm of Hobbiton in New Zealand 🏡, enjoy unique regional culture and stunning scenery along the way, and experience different folk customs!
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📅 Itinerary:
DAY 1-2: Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Auckland, have dinner and rest to adjust to the time difference.
DAY 3-4: Visit Auckland, Rotorua, and Agrodome, feed alpacas, visit Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland, then head to Hobbiton, and finally return to Auckland.
DAY 5-6: Fly to Christchurch, visit the Cathedral, Botanic Gardens, etc., then head to Tekapo, Stargazing Town, and finally to Mount Cook National Park and Wanaka to enjoy the beautiful scenery of snow-capped mountains, glaciers, lakes, and forests.
DAY 7-8: Visit Milford Sound, then head to Queenstown, fly to Brisbane, and finally to the Gold Coast.
DAY 9-10: Experience various activities on the Gold Coast, such as Eagle Heights, wineries, glow worm caves, etc., and visit Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, then fly to Melbourne.
DAY 11-12: Visit Melbourne, such as Hosier Lane, Flinders Street Station, etc., then go on a one-day tour of the Great Ocean Road and visit the Twelve Apostles.
DAY 13-14: Fly to Sydney, visit Blue Mountains National Park, take a cable car tour, then return to Sydney to visit the Opera House, Royal Botanic Garden, etc., and finally end the trip at Shanghai Pudong International Airport.
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Must-see attractions:
Blue Mountains National Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Address: New South Wales, Australia
Opening hours: Open all day
Duration: 1-2 days
Hike through the tropical rainforest, enjoy the beautiful scenery in all seasons, and encounter native Australian animals. Don't miss the cable car for a bird's eye view of the beautiful scenery!
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Address: 28 Tomewin St, Currumbin QLD 4223
Opening hours: 09:00-16:00
Duration: 3-4 hours
Observe unique Australian animals up close, not only for viewing but also as a vivid lesson in biogeography.
Agrodome ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Address: 141 Western Rd, Ngongotaha, Rotorua 3010, New Zealand
Opening hours: 09:00-17:00
Duration: 1-2 hours
Get close to red deer and turkeys, enjoy fun performances like sheep shearing and milking, and explore the orchard!
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Travel essentials: Australia & New Zealand travel checklist
📞 Prepare a SIM card, Australia and New Zealand, no worries about data and calls.
🔌 Plug adapter is a must, the two countries have different sockets, so you need it.
📜 Don't forget your documents, passport, visa, and ID card, all are essential.
👕 Dress for the season, January is a good time to visit Australia and New Zealand, bring short sleeves and jackets.
🔋 Chargers and power banks, keep your electronic devices charged.
💊 Bring medicine, cold and stomach medicine, to ensure a healthy trip.
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Enjoy the natural beauty and urban prosperity of Australia and New Zealand, don't forget to leave your footprints and stories, see you next time!