Winter break travel guide to Australia and New Zealand is here!
Hey everyone! A step-by-step guide for a 17-day in-depth tour of Australia and New Zealand during the holidays, say goodbye to being a travel newbie! The best tips for escaping winter, grab a seat and get ready for a comprehensive guide! Embark on a summer adventure!
💖 Itinerary:
D1-D2: 🛫 Fly from Shanghai to Brisbane, Australia, then take a bus tour of Sea World on the Gold Coast, take a helicopter for a panoramic view, and visit Q1 Tower and Surfers Paradise. This day is filled with the essence of the ocean.
D3-D5: 🚌 Depart from the Gold Coast, pass through Brisbane, explore the Great Barrier Reef at Green Island in Cairns, relax in the rainforest town of Kuranda, Cairns, and then fly to Sydney.
D6-D8: 🎭 In Sydney, you will visit the iconic Sydney Opera House, Harbour Bridge, and take a day trip to the Blue Mountains National Park. Then, you will have the opportunity to visit Avalon and drive to Geelong, crossing the popular Great Ocean Road and the Twelve Apostles.
D9-D11: ✈️ Fly from Geelong to Christchurch, New Zealand, then drive through the Southern Alps, explore Greymouth on the West Coast to Fox Glacier, and finally arrive in Queenstown.
D12-D14: 🚐 In Queenstown, you will admire Milford Sound, known as the eighth wonder of the world, visit Mount Cook National Park, stay overnight in Tekapo, and then return to Christchurch.
D15-D17: ✈️ Fly to Auckland, then visit various scenic spots in Rotorua, and then begin your return trip to Shanghai, concluding this pleasant Southern Hemisphere journey upon arrival in Shanghai.
📝 Pre-trip essentials:
📲 1. Communication devices and SIM cards: Bringing your own mobile phone is a must, and purchasing a local SIM card allows you to access information at any time and stay in touch with family and friends.
🔌 2. Plug adapter and charger: Australia and New Zealand use 240 volts with Type I sockets, so bring the appropriate plug adapter and USB charger.
📜 3. Relevant documents: Be sure to bring all necessary documents such as your passport, visa, ID card, and driver's license, and keep them in a separate small bag.
👚 4. Clothing: The weather in Australia and New Zealand in February is moderate, warm during the day and slightly cool at night. It is recommended to bring a light jacket, T-shirts, pants, sunglasses, and sunscreen.
🥾 5. UV protection and outdoor gear: Sunglasses, sunscreen, and a sun hat are essential. Also, if you plan on doing outdoor activities, remember to bring comfortable shoes or hiking boots.
💼 6. Lightweight backpack and food: For convenient travel and to reduce burden, it is recommended to bring a large backpack for daily necessities, and some dried fruits and snacks in case you get hungry.
💊 7. Portable medicine: Be sure to prepare common medicines such as painkillers, anti-inflammatory medicine, motion sickness medicine, and any long-term medication you take.
So, pack your bags and let's go! Let the magnificent scenery and rich culture of Australia and New Zealand add a touch of novelty and unique charm to your life! ✨️
Visited the Sydney Opera House during the day and accidentally learned that there was a ballet performance by Manon that night, so I bought a ticket for the ballet. The atmosphere was very warm and a worthwhile trip!
Nice place if nice weather. Enjoy our afternoon in there with some food and drinks. Very relaxing day we had.
The Sydney Opera House isn’t just an icon—it’s a masterpiece that takes your breath away up close. The soaring sails, crafted with impossible precision, glow at sunrise and dazzle under spotlights at night. Inside, the acoustics are as brilliant as the architecture, whether you catch a symphony or just take a tour. More than a photo op, it’s a living work of art—where every angle reveals new genius. Utterly unmissable.
There are many great value for money and attractive places to play around the Sydney Opera House, here you will be introduced: Sydney Harbour Bridge Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House across the sea, magnificent, is one of Sydney's landmarks. You can choose to walk in the park under the bridge, enjoy the grandeur of the bridge, or take part in the project to climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge (if your health permits) and overlook the views of Sydney from high above. Rock Zone There are many old buildings in the rock area alley on the other side of Sydney Harbour, which can understand the early history of Sydney. Now it has been transformed into a pedestrian street. In addition to restaurants and boutiques, there are also museums. The Royal Botanic Garden is the oldest botanical garden on the banks of Sydney Harbour, next to the Opera House at the northwest end. The century-old trees are full of botanical gardens, and the large green grass has been a great place for Sydney citizens to walk and picnic. Here, the opera house and Sydney Bridge can be perfectly combined in the same picture, and the botanical garden is also very distinctive and ornamental. Mrs McCorry Chair It is one of Sydney's famous attractions, located in the Royal Botanic Gardens, built in memory of Mrs McCorry. It is a great location to enjoy the Sydney Opera House and the Harbour Bridge, known as the "Wangfu Stone" in Sydney.
The Sydney Opera House is a miracle in the history of world architecture, perhaps because of its unique architectural style, or because it faces the sea, backed by the magnificent scenery of the Harbour Bridge, people are looking forward to. As soon as you walk near the Opera House, you will be sure to be attracted by the charm of the building. "This magnificent building is not only a symbol of Australian culture, but also a crystallization of human creativity." The opera house's architectural inspiration, construction history, selection of bricks and tiles, as well as stools, facilities and acoustic principles in the hall, gave me a deeper understanding of the building. I was struck by the history especially when I saw how the spheres were deconstructed and spliced into what they are now, and the time and cost of building them. At the Sydney Opera House, I could also enjoy the beautiful views of the Harbour Bridge. It is recommended to get off at Circular Quay ring terminal station and walk for 5 minutes. Remember to register in advance at the Lower Concourse registry office on the first floor, you can save your bag and collect your tickets. After the visit, you can go to the souvenir shop and buy some favorite medals and refrigerator stickers as a souvenir. The opera house at night is also well worth a visit, with street lights on and people around the ring pier enjoying a drink, music and the sound of seagulls making people feel the vitality of the city. The charm of the Sydney Opera House lies not only in its architectural style and location, but also in the story and history behind it. It was an unforgettable experience that gave me a deeper understanding and admiration of the building.
Don't go to the Sydney Opera House like me. ‼️ Don't make an appointment in advance. After you arrive, you can only wait outside. You can't get in anywhere. 😵💫 But the tour around the Opera House is not bad. 💕🏠 Opera House Australia's iconic building looks like three groups of huge shells. 🐚 Very visual impact 🖼️ wind. Jinglan blue drop sky ~ Qingdi Seawater ~ plus Duoduo Baiyun When the weather is good, it is simply beautiful to sit outside and blow the sea breeze and bask in the sun. It is very pleasant.🥰🍴 There are many restaurants near the restaurant Opera House, each one is very popular, and it has local characteristics 🚗 Transportation City Railway (City Rail)/ Free in the city. Shuttle BUS 555 Road, arrive at Circular Quay( Ring Pier) Get off and walk 5-10 minutes to 🕙 Open hours Monday to Saturday: 9:00-20:30 Sunday: 10:00-18:00‼️ Warm reminder must make an appointment in advance! Be sure to make an appointment in advance! Be sure to make an appointment in advance! Say important words three times! 🏠 Sydney Opera House 📍 Bennelong Point, Sydney NSW 2000 Australia
The Sydney Opera House is an Australian landmark building located in the northern Sydney Harbour of Sydney Harbour, Convenience Point, officially opened in 1973. There is a 2,700-seat concert hall, a 1,550-seat opera house and a 420-seat small theater with complete facilities. If you have the opportunity to go to Australia, don't miss this artistic place! The Sydney Opera House is a pearl of beauty next to Sydney Harbour. Its unique sailing (or shell, sail) shape has not only become a landmark of Sydney Harbour, but also a symbol of Australia and the world. The Sydney Opera House covers an area of1.84 hectares and is one of the world's most iconic buildings, attracting thousands of tourists every year.
The Sydney Opera House is definitely a must-check fairy landmark in Sydney! You will regret it if you come or not, the key is to see how you play! [Dog Head] ⛵️ This "white shell palace" floating on the harbor, and every shot is a postcard-level blockbuster! From the Royal Botanic Garden, three groups of giant shells are like white sails set sail, and the picture of the same frame of the Harbour Bridge is beautiful to suffocate; closer to the closer, the exterior wall is spliced by a million cream-colored tiles, reflecting the pearly luster in the sun, and even the gap is hidden by light and shadow magic. 📷 Photo recommendation: The sea-crossing view of the ring pier cruise ship berth, the overlooking view of the rocky rooftop, and the sunset silhouette captured on the ferry deck in the evening. The night tour is even more amazing, the light show turns the shell into a giant curtain, and the blue and purple beams flow between the shells, like an alien spacecraft coming. Remember to wear light clothes, any stop is an ins wind blockbuster! 🎵 If time permits, you can make an appointment for a Chinese guide (1 hour is enough), you can listen to the legend behind the building (14 times the budget overrun, the designer is fired in the middle), and you can unlock the mysterious corners where tourists stop. Music cell rich treasures 🉑 selection opera experience, when the dome lights dim moment, you will understand why it is called "Sydney heartbeat"!