Expedition to Australia & New Zealand

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15 days
Auckland, Hokianga, Paihia, Russell Island, Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Fraser Island, Surfers Paradise, Sydney, extension to Port Douglas | EAW

Embark on the path less traveled during this expedition to New Zealand and Australia.

Meet with the Aboriginal and Maori people to learn about their customs. Spend time beneath the Southern Hemisphere stars. Stretch your legs on beaches, rainforest paths, and city streets. It won’t take long for you to fall for the land down under.

  • Day 1: Fly to New Zealand

  • Day 2: Cross the International Date Line

  • Day 3: Auckland

  • Day 4: Hokianga

  • Day 5: Hokianga • Paihia

  • Day 6: Russell Island • Paihia

  • Day 7: Paihia • Brisbane • Sunshine Coast

  • Day 8: Sunshine Coast

  • Day 9: Sunshine Coast • Fraser Island

  • Day 10: Surfers Paradise

  • Day 11: Surfers Paradise

  • Day 12: Surfers Paradise • Brisbane • Sydney

  • Day 13: Sydney

  • Day 14: Sydney

  • Day 15: Depart for home

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  • Day 1: Fly to New Zealand

  • Day 2: Cross the International Date Line

  • Day 3: Auckland

  • Day 4: Hokianga

  • Day 5: Hokianga • Paihia

  • Day 6: Russell Island • Paihia

  • Day 7: Paihia • Brisbane • Sunshine Coast

  • Day 8: Sunshine Coast

  • Day 9: Sunshine Coast • Fraser Island

  • Day 10: Surfers Paradise

  • Day 11: Surfers Paradise

  • Day 12: Surfers Paradise • Brisbane • Sydney

  • Day 13: Sydney

  • Day 14: Sydney

  • Day 15: Depart for home

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Your experience includes

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  • Airfare & transportation

    Round-trip flights on major carriers; comfortable motorcoach; 2 internal flight (3 with extension); ferry

  • Hotels

    10 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms; 3 overnight stays in cabins with shared camp-style bathrooms (15 with extension)

  • Regional-style meals

    Breakfast and dinner daily.

  • Guided sightseeing

    2 sightseeing tours led by your Tour Director (3 with extension); 1 walking tour

  • 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)

  • 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.

  • Expert Local Guides

    Your expert local guides are natural historians, adding cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.

  • Personalized Learning Support

    Our personalized learning experience engages students before, during and after tour, with the option to create a final, reflective project for academic credit.

  • Continuous Support

    Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travelers to planning and managing your tour.

  • Worldwide Presence

    EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we're there too.

  • 24-hour Emergency Service

    Travelers and their families can count on EF's dedicated emergency service team.

  • 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.

Pricing that makes travel possible

Our prices include airfare, hotels, meals, a full-time Tour Director, and more.

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