How long should I stay in Australia and New Zealand?

How much time do I have? Allow a minimum of three weeks. Any less than that, and I encourage you to focus on only one country. Five weeks would give you time to see three different areas of Australia without feeling rushed — Sydney, Uluru/Ayers Rock and the Great Barrier Reef is a popular grouping.



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Allow a minimum of three weeks. Any less than that, and I encourage you to focus on only one country. Five weeks would give you time to see three different areas of Australia without feeling rushed — Sydney, Uluru/Ayers Rock and the Great Barrier Reef is a popular grouping.

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5-10 days will mean you can take a tour with more time to explore and more 2 nights stops on one island 10-14 days will allow you to visit both the North and South Island starting on one and finishing on the other.

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Backpackers might spend 1-2 months in the country but anyone that wants the best of New Zealand in a shorter time frame should aim for 2-3 weeks. That will give you enough time to experience everything you've ever heard about New Zealand.

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It usually makes sense to start with New Zealand: Since you make up time flying from there to Australia and arrive just two hours after you departed, you can still fit a lot into your travel day.

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Expenses and Infrastructure In terms of accommodations, Australia is generally more expensive than New Zealand. You'll find the highest costs in the major cities of Sydney and Melbourne, while smaller cities like Perth and Adelaide will be more affordable.

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Luckily, you can see a lot in a 3 week Australia trip, including some of the most iconic sites; Uluru (Ayers Rock) The Great Barrier Reef, The Sydney Opera House, and the Great Ocean Road, to name a few. If you're not sure where to go and what to see in Australia, then don't worry.

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If you have two-and-a-half weeks, you can go wine tasting on New Zealand's Waiheke Island, explore Maori culture and geothermal features in Rotorua, scratch your adventure itch in Queenstown, enjoy Sydney's harborside delights, take in Uluru and learn about Aboriginal culture in Australia's Red Centre, and end your ...

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Including hopping kangaroos, Aboriginal encounters, Hobbiton, and active volcanos, these two weeks will allow you to savor the iconic Australian and New Zealand experience without needing to rush or travel too much.

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New Zealand, by contrast, is sprinkled with turquoise lakes and soaring peaks, dramatic fiords and winding valleys, golden beaches and luscious forests, and acres more spectacular scenery that makes it the most gorgeous country on earth.

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For a 10-day trip, we recommend visiting up to four or five different destinations. Our 10-day itinerary locations are some of the most popular: Auckland the City of Sails, Wellington the cultural, art and food capital, and Queenstown the home of world-class adrenaline activities.

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You can comfortably explore four to five different destinations with ten days in New Zealand. Spend up to two days in each city, including the Big Little City of Auckland, geothermal Rotorua, and scenic Wanaka.

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