Australia and New Zealand
New Zealand’s thriving Māori culture and unique natural wonders draw visitors from around the world.
You’ll explore everything from geothermal activity to a traditional hāngī dinner before heading off to Australia. Once there, Sydney will greet you with its iconic sights: the Opera House, the tower, and the Harbor Bridge.
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Day 1: Fly to New Zealand
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Day 2: Fly to New Zealand
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Day 3: Auckland
Meet your Tour Director at the airport
Travel to Rotorua
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Day 4: Rotorua
Visit the Whaka Maori Village
Visit the Whaka geothermal area
Participate in an “Introduction to Jade in New Zealand” experience
Ride the Skyline Gondola
Take a Rotorua Duck Tour
Enjoy an authentic Hangi Feast
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Day 5: Rotorua
Visit the Agrodome
Travel to Auckland
Take a tour of Auckland
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Day 6: Brisbane • Sunshine Coast
Fly to Brisbane
Travel to the Sunshine Coast
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Day 7: Fraser Island
Travel via Glasshouse Mountains and Noosa National Park
Take a ferry to Fraser Island
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Day 8: Fraser Island
Time to explore on your own or
Add this in-depth excursion:
Four-wheel drive Fraser Island
Explore Fraser Island’s rainforest on this exciting half-day excursion. A National Park Ranger provides insightful commentary as you marvel at the beauty of Pile Valley and visit Central Station, a former logging area. Continue to crystal clear Wanggoolba Creek and visit Lake McKenzie, a pristine lake surrounded by pure white sand. If time permits, there may be an opportunity to swim in the lake.
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Day 9: Surfers Paradise
Return to the mainland by ferry
Visit the Underwater World Oceanarium
Continue on to Surfers Paradise
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Day 10: Surfers Paradise
Full day to explore on your own or
Add this in-depth excursion:
Surfers Paradise Rainforest
Take in Australia’s largest preserved subtropical rainforest today on this full-day optional tour. Traveling by off-road vehicle, you’ll feed exotic birds by hand, learn how to throw a boomerang and attempt to play a didgeridoo, all before enjoying an included Aussie barbeque lunch.
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Day 11: Coffs Harbour
Visit the Currumbim Wildlife Sanctuary
Travel to Coffs Harbour
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Day 12: Sydney
Continue on to Sydney
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Day 13: Sydney
Visit Sydney Tower
Take a tour of Sydney
Enjoy a harbor cruise
Take a walking tour of The Rocks
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Day 14: Sydney
Time to explore on your own or
Add this in-depth excursion:
Taronga Zoo and Opera House
Discover two sides of Sydney on this optional excursion linked by Aboriginal culture. At Taronga Zoo listen to your Aboriginal guide’s personal stories and discover their connections back to the land, animals and nature. 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. Enjoy lunch with your group and then learn about the indigenous elements of the Bennelong Point site. -
Day 15: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 15: Sydney • Honolulu
Enjoy free time in Sydney
Fly to Honolulu
Cross the International Date Line
Meet your Tour Director at the airport
Receive a lei greeting
Take a tour of Honolulu
Visit the USS Arizona Memorial
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Day 16: Honolulu
Make a photo stop at the Dole Plantation
Visit the Waimea Valley
- Botanical Gardens
- Waterfall
Enjoy a free evening or
Add this in-depth excursion:
Luau Evening
Join your friends for a traditional Hawaiian feast under the stars and swaying palm trees. Be amazed by an unforgettable display of the Polynesian art form of hula, as dancers in grass skirts and flowing gowns perform in perfect time to the beat of the drum. A luau feast usually features chicken, fish, pork, and a variety of fresh island fruits and vegetables, so be sure to bring your appetite.
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Day 17: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly to New Zealand
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Day 2: Fly to New Zealand
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Day 3: Auckland
Meet your Tour Director at the airport
Travel to Rotorua
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Day 4: Rotorua
Visit the Whaka Maori Village
Visit the Whaka geothermal area
Participate in an “Introduction to Jade in New Zealand” experience
Ride the Skyline Gondola
Take a Rotorua Duck Tour
Enjoy an authentic Hangi Feast
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Day 5: Rotorua
Visit the Agrodome
Travel to Auckland
Take a tour of Auckland
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Day 6: Brisbane • Sunshine Coast
Fly to Brisbane
Travel to the Sunshine Coast
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Day 7: Fraser Island
Travel via Glasshouse Mountains and Noosa National Park
Take a ferry to Fraser Island
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Day 8: Fraser Island
Time to explore on your own or
Add this in-depth excursion:
Four-wheel drive Fraser Island
Explore Fraser Island’s rainforest on this exciting half-day excursion. A National Park Ranger provides insightful commentary as you marvel at the beauty of Pile Valley and visit Central Station, a former logging area. Continue to crystal clear Wanggoolba Creek and visit Lake McKenzie, a pristine lake surrounded by pure white sand. If time permits, there may be an opportunity to swim in the lake.
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Day 9: Surfers Paradise
Return to the mainland by ferry
Visit the Underwater World Oceanarium
Continue on to Surfers Paradise
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Day 10: Surfers Paradise
Full day to explore on your own or
Add this in-depth excursion:
Surfers Paradise Rainforest
Take in Australia’s largest preserved subtropical rainforest today on this full-day optional tour. Traveling by off-road vehicle, you’ll feed exotic birds by hand, learn how to throw a boomerang and attempt to play a didgeridoo, all before enjoying an included Aussie barbeque lunch.
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Day 11: Coffs Harbour
Visit the Currumbim Wildlife Sanctuary
Travel to Coffs Harbour
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Day 12: Sydney
Continue on to Sydney
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Day 13: Sydney
Visit Sydney Tower
Take a tour of Sydney
Enjoy a harbor cruise
Take a walking tour of The Rocks
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Day 14: Sydney
Time to explore on your own or
Add this in-depth excursion:
Taronga Zoo and Opera House
Discover two sides of Sydney on this optional excursion linked by Aboriginal culture. At Taronga Zoo listen to your Aboriginal guide’s personal stories and discover their connections back to the land, animals and nature. 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. Enjoy lunch with your group and then learn about the indigenous elements of the Bennelong Point site. -
Day 15: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 15: Sydney • Honolulu
Enjoy free time in Sydney
Fly to Honolulu
Cross the International Date Line
Meet your Tour Director at the airport
Receive a lei greeting
Take a tour of Honolulu
Visit the USS Arizona Memorial
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Day 16: Honolulu
Make a photo stop at the Dole Plantation
Visit the Waimea Valley
- Botanical Gardens
- Waterfall
Enjoy a free evening or
Add this in-depth excursion:
Luau Evening
Join your friends for a traditional Hawaiian feast under the stars and swaying palm trees. Be amazed by an unforgettable display of the Polynesian art form of hula, as dancers in grass skirts and flowing gowns perform in perfect time to the beat of the drum. A luau feast usually features chicken, fish, pork, and a variety of fresh island fruits and vegetables, so be sure to bring your appetite.
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Day 17: 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 flights (3 with extension); ferry
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Hotels
12 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms (14 with extension)
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Regional-style meals
Breakfast and dinner daily.
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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
Rotorua duck tour; Rotorua geothermal area; Māori village; Skyline Gondola; “Introduction to Jade in New Zealand” experience; Agrodome; Noosa National Park; Noosa Heads Main Beach; Fraser Island; Sydney Tower; “Introduction to Opal in Australia” experience; ferry to Watsons Bay; with extension: Waimea Valley; USS Arizona Memorial
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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.
Lowest price
Price is valid for students under the age of 20 at the time of travel that room in triples and quads. Minimum participation is required. Change and cancellation fees of up to the total price will apply. Applicable airline baggage fees are not included and can be found at www.eftours.com/baggage. Program price is valid today only.
