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A 12-Day Ultimate Australia and New Zealand Travel Guide for You

Sharing a 12-day ultimate travel guide for Australia + New Zealand with you all~ Left hand enjoying Aussie fish and chips paired with winery red wine and steak, right hand riding the New Zealand steam train through the forest. Not only hugging koalas, chasing dolphins, and watching penguins return to their nests, but also checking off the Twelve Apostles, glowworm caves, and Maori geothermal wonders. This guide is ready to reuse—trust me, you won’t regret it! 【Travel Route】 This itinerary is very tight, allowing you to visit tons of attractions in limited time~ DAY 1: Arrive in Shanghai, take a short rest to recharge for the exciting journey ahead💪 DAY 2-3: Beijing✈️Melbourne, visit St Mary’s Cathedral and St Patrick’s Cathedral; ride the Puffing Billy steam train through the forest and watch little penguins return to their nests🐧 DAY 4-5: Melbourne🚌Sydney, tour Parliament House, city tram, and other sights; watch wild dolphins play in Jervis Bay, enjoy red wine and steak at Currumbin winery🥩, stroll along the Great Ocean Road. DAY 6-7: In-depth Sydney tour, inside visit of the Opera House with Chinese commentary, check out the Harbour Bridge and Sydney Botanical Gardens; Sydney✈️Brisbane, take a helicopter over the Gold Coast to experience city and coastal views🌊 DAY 8-10: Cuddle warm and adorable koalas at Paradise Country on the Gold Coast🐨, then fly to Auckland and explore the Waitomo Glowworm Caves; visit Rotorua to discover Maori culture and geothermal wonders, enjoy Rotorua Lake and Redwood Forest🌳 DAY 11-12: Rotorua✈️Auckland, then complete departure procedures at Auckland Airport, safely return to Shanghai✈️and other cities, concluding a wonderful Australia and New Zealand trip🎉 【Must-Visit Spots】 🐧 Phillip Island Animal paradise🌿, penguins returning to their nests🐾, koalas hugging trees🐨, kangaroos hopping🦘, and seals gathering🦭 🎭 Sydney Opera House White shells standing tall by the harbor🌊, one of the world’s top performing arts centers✨ 💡 Waitomo Glowworm Caves Thousands of glowing lights💫, green sparkles twinkling🌟, like stepping into a dream world🌌 🍎 Agrodome Farm Cute animals🐑, abundant orchards🍇, and vast kiwi fruit trees🥝 waiting for you to explore! 【Travel Essentials】 Complete must-have list for Australia and New Zealand combined trip: 📱💳 SIM card + document pouch: Buy Australia and New Zealand data SIM cards in advance, keep passport, visa pages, and ID in waterproof pouches, carry them with you! 🔌🔋 Plug adapter + power bank: Both countries use Type I plugs, bring 2 adapters + a 10,000mAh power bank to keep your phone charged for endless photos at attractions! 👗🧥 November outfit guide: Early summer in Australia calls for light jackets + sun protection clothing; New Zealand spring/autumn requires (a must-have) windbreaker; comfortable sneakers for exploring mountains and seas! 🧴🕶️ Sun protection trio: SPF50+ sunscreen, wide-brim hat, sunglasses; UV rays are very strong on the Great Ocean Road and in Queenstown, protect your skin from sunburn! 💊🩹 First aid kit: Motion sickness medicine (essential for island tours), stomach medicine, band-aids; Australian pharmacies require prescriptions for medicine, so prepare in advance for peace of mind! The wonderful journey of Australia and New Zealand dual-country tour Will definitely become an amazing travel treasure memory in your heart😎
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Posted: Nov 14, 2025
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