Expedition to Australia & New Zealand
Group Leader: Cheryl Law
Requested Return Date: 7/8/2026
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Day 1: Fly to New Zealand
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Day 2: Cross the International Date Line
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Day 3: Auckland
Meet your Tour Director at your destinationTake a tour of AucklandVisit the Auckland Sky Tower
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Day 4: Auckland • Hokianga
Travel to Hokianga
Visit the Kawiti Glowworm Caves
Take a twilight walking tour through the magnificent Waipoua Forest
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Day 5: Hokianga • Paihia
Embark on the "Footprints of Kupe" tour to learn more about New Zealand's famed ancestor
Travel to Paihia
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Day 6: Russell Island • Paihia
Enjoy a Bay of Islands Dolphin-Watching Cruise
Enjoy a traditional hāngi dinner
Participate in a guided tour of the Waitangi Treaty Grounds and Museum, complete with a Māori song and dance performance
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Day 7: Paihia • Auckland • Brisbane • Sunshine Coast
Return to Auckland
Fly to BrisbaneTravel to the Sunshine Coast
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Day 8: Sunshine Coast
Spend the day exploring the Sunshine Coast by canoe
Enjoy morning tea and a BBQ lunch
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Day 9: Sunshine Coast • Fraser Island
Take a ferry to K'Gari (Fraser Island)
Explore rainforests, eucalyptus woodlands, sand dunes, and beaches on an excursion led by a National Park Ranger
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Day 10: Sunshine Coast • Surfers Paradise
Travel to Surfers Paradise
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Day 11: Surfers Paradise
Add this in-depth excursion
Surfers Paradise rainforest
Take in Australia’s largest preserved subtropical rainforest today on this full-day optional tour. Travelling by off-road vehicle, you’ll learn how to throw a boomerang and attempt to play the didgeridoo, all before enjoying an included Aussie barbecue lunch.
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Day 12: Surfers Paradise • Brisbane • Sydney
Fly to Sydney
Take a walking tour of the Rocks neighborhood
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Day 13: Sydney
Take a walking tour of Sydney
Visit the National Opal Collection
Enjoy a guided tour of the Royal Botanical Gardens
Visit the Hyde Park Barracks Museum
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Day 14: Sydney
Add this in-depth excursion
Sydney Icons: the Opera House and Harbour
Explore the Sydney Harbour area from multiple perspectives, starting with the arched Harbour Bridge and its stunning pylon lookout offering 360-degree views. Then, take in the sea and sky- perhaps upside down- while enjoying rollercoasters and other rides at the iconic Luna Park. Lunch is included (just try not to lose it!). Finally take a tour of the world-famous Opera House where you'll go behind the scenes and see what it takes to get a live production on stage.
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Day 15: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly to New Zealand
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Day 2: Cross the International Date Line
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Day 3: Auckland
Meet your Tour Director at your destinationTake a tour of AucklandVisit the Auckland Sky Tower
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Day 4: Auckland • Hokianga
Travel to Hokianga
Visit the Kawiti Glowworm Caves
Take a twilight walking tour through the magnificent Waipoua Forest
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Day 5: Hokianga • Paihia
Embark on the "Footprints of Kupe" tour to learn more about New Zealand's famed ancestor
Travel to Paihia
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Day 6: Russell Island • Paihia
Enjoy a Bay of Islands Dolphin-Watching Cruise
Enjoy a traditional hāngi dinner
Participate in a guided tour of the Waitangi Treaty Grounds and Museum, complete with a Māori song and dance performance
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Day 7: Paihia • Auckland • Brisbane • Sunshine Coast
Return to Auckland
Fly to BrisbaneTravel to the Sunshine Coast
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Day 8: Sunshine Coast
Spend the day exploring the Sunshine Coast by canoe
Enjoy morning tea and a BBQ lunch
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Day 9: Sunshine Coast • Fraser Island
Take a ferry to K'Gari (Fraser Island)
Explore rainforests, eucalyptus woodlands, sand dunes, and beaches on an excursion led by a National Park Ranger
Return to the mainland by ferry -
Day 10: Sunshine Coast • Surfers Paradise
Travel to Surfers Paradise
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Day 11: Surfers Paradise
Add this in-depth excursion
Surfers Paradise rainforest
Take in Australia’s largest preserved subtropical rainforest today on this full-day optional tour. Travelling by off-road vehicle, you’ll learn how to throw a boomerang and attempt to play the didgeridoo, all before enjoying an included Aussie barbecue lunch.
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Day 12: Surfers Paradise • Brisbane • Sydney
Fly to Sydney
Take a walking tour of the Rocks neighborhood
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Day 13: Sydney
Take a walking tour of Sydney
Visit the National Opal Collection
Enjoy a guided tour of the Royal Botanical Gardens
Visit the Hyde Park Barracks Museum
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Day 14: Sydney
Add this in-depth excursion
Sydney Icons: the Opera House and Harbour
Explore the Sydney Harbour area from multiple perspectives, starting with the arched Harbour Bridge and its stunning pylon lookout offering 360-degree views. Then, take in the sea and sky- perhaps upside down- while enjoying rollercoasters and other rides at the iconic Luna Park. Lunch is included (just try not to lose it!). Finally take a tour of the world-famous Opera House where you'll go behind the scenes and see what it takes to get a live production on stage.
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Day 15: Depart for home
Feel confident helping your child see the world
Parents, we know you have tons of questions—and we’re here to answer each and every one. (Seriously, call us anytime.) Visit our parents’ page for everything from payment plans and scholarship opportunities to safety protocols and the chance to hear from fellow moms and dads like you.
Are you the “print it, scribble notes on it, stick it to the fridge” type? You can download a printable version of our Parent Guide, too.
Hear a fellow parent's experience with student travel
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Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip flights on major carriers; Comfortable motorcoach
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Hotels
10 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms; 3 overnight stays in cabins with shared camp-style bathrooms (15 with extension)
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Regional-style meals
Breakfast daily; 7 dinners (8 with extension)
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Guided sightseeing
2 sightseeing tours led by your Tour Director (3 with extension); 1 walking tour
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Entrances
Auckland Sky Tower; Maori marae; martial arts and weaving demonstration; Waipoua Forest; Kawiti Glow Worm Caves; Bay of Islands dolphin cruise; Waitangi Treaty Museum; Hangi dinner; canoe excursion; Hyde Park Barracks; Royal Botanic Gardens; with extension: Great Barrier Reef excursion; Cape Tribulation excursion
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Full-time Tour Director
Your culturally connected Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.
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Expert Local Guides
Your expert local guides are natural historians, adding cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.
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Continuous Support
Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travelers to planning and managing your tour.
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Worldwide Presence
EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we're there too.
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24-hour Emergency Service
Travelers and their families can count on EF's dedicated emergency service team.
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Peace of Mind Program
Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances. Learn more about your flexible options at eftours.com/peaceofmind.
All your EF tour questions, answered
On our easy-to-navigate Help Center, you’ll find information on everything from our Automatic Payment Plan to passports to our experienced, culturally knowledgeable Tour Directors.
