Australasia itinerary

Explore the best of Australia and New Zealand

The suggested itinerary below includes the highlights of Australia and New Zealand, a must-see for any Round the World itinerary!

This itinerary has been created to give you inspiration when planning your Round the World trip via our international multistop booking page, where you can explore many of the stopover options available.

Sample itinerary:

  1. London - Auckland
  2. Auckland - Christchurch
  3. Christchurch - Melbourne
  4. Melbourne - Sydney
  5. Sydney - London


Ziplining high above Christchurch.

Auckland to Christchurch (1h 25m)

Christchurch is the gateway to the South Island and a must for fans of extreme sports and stunning scenery alike.


ACDC Lane, Melbourne, Australia

Christchurch to Melbourne (3h 50m)

Melbourne has so much to offer, from enjoying the city life, to touring the Great Ocean Road. It is also a great place to experience the best of Australia's wildlife.


Melbourne to Sydney 

Sydney has much more to offer than just the Opera House and the Harbour Bridge. As the capital of New South Wales, Sydney is the gateway to adventure beyond it's city limits. Relax on Bondi Beach or explore the Blue Mountains, the choice is yours.

Sydney to London (28h 35m)

Want to book this itinerary?

To find out more about booking a round the world or multistop trip with Air New Zealand please visit our Round the World tickets and flights page.

Alternatively, visit our multistop booking engine to book this itinerary now.

Ziplining image courtesy ChristchurchNZ; ACDC Lane image courtesy of Robert Blackburn