Expedition to Australia & New Zealand
Embark on the path less traveled during this expedition to New Zealand and Australia.
Meet with the Aboriginal and Māori 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.
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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 the airportTake 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: Paihia
Enjoy a Bay of Islands dolphin cruise
Participate in a guided tour of the Waitangi Treaty Grounds and Museum, complete with a Māori song and dance performance
Enjoy a traditional hāngi dinner
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Day 7: Paihia • Auckland • Brisbane • Sunshine Coast
Travel to the Auckland airport
Fly to Brisbane
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Day 8: Sunshine Coast
Spend the day exploring the Sunshine Coast by canoe
Enjoy a tea and picnic 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
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Gold Coast rainforest experience
Explore Australia’s largest preserved subtropical rainforest on this full-day optional excursion. Enjoy a guided walk through the stunning Coombabah Lake Conservation Park, visit the breathtaking Tamborine Mountain, and learn about the art and history of boomerangs during an informative session. The day includes a traditional Aussie barbecue lunch.
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Day 12: Surfers Paradise • Brisbane • Sydney
Travel to Brisbane
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
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Sydney Harbor & Opera House
Explore the Sydney Harbor area from multiple perspectives, starting with the arched Harbor 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
Add 3 more days
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Day 15: Sydney • Cairns
Fly to Cairns
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Day 16: Cairns
Board a cruise to the Great Barrier Reef for a full day of snorkeling
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Snorkeling with a marine biologist
Enhance your time in the world’s largest reef system by opting for a snorkeling adventure with a marine biologist. Learn about the sights and sounds of the Great Barrier Reef from an expert who can teach you more about the animal and plant life you spot in this interactive, aquatic classroom.
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Day 17: Cairns
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Kuranda
Take an excursion to the picturesque mountain town of Kuranda, where you’ll learn about traditional Aboriginal culture and customs, along with a guided walk through the rainforest, at the Pamagirri Rainforest Walkabout. Then head to the Skyrail gondola, which you’ll board to take a journey through a pristine rainforest that spans Red Peak and Barron Falls stations’ dramatic mountain lookouts.
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Day 18: 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 the airportTake 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: Paihia
Enjoy a Bay of Islands dolphin cruise
Participate in a guided tour of the Waitangi Treaty Grounds and Museum, complete with a Māori song and dance performance
Enjoy a traditional hāngi dinner
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Day 7: Paihia • Auckland • Brisbane • Sunshine Coast
Travel to the Auckland airport
Fly to Brisbane
Travel to the Sunshine Coast -
Day 8: Sunshine Coast
Spend the day exploring the Sunshine Coast by canoe
Enjoy a tea and picnic 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
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Gold Coast rainforest experience
Explore Australia’s largest preserved subtropical rainforest on this full-day optional excursion. Enjoy a guided walk through the stunning Coombabah Lake Conservation Park, visit the breathtaking Tamborine Mountain, and learn about the art and history of boomerangs during an informative session. The day includes a traditional Aussie barbecue lunch.
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Day 12: Surfers Paradise • Brisbane • Sydney
Travel to Brisbane
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
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Sydney Harbor & Opera House
Explore the Sydney Harbor area from multiple perspectives, starting with the arched Harbor 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
Add 3 more days
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Day 15: Sydney • Cairns
Fly to Cairns
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Day 16: Cairns
Board a cruise to the Great Barrier Reef for a full day of snorkeling
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Snorkeling with a marine biologist
Enhance your time in the world’s largest reef system by opting for a snorkeling adventure with a marine biologist. Learn about the sights and sounds of the Great Barrier Reef from an expert who can teach you more about the animal and plant life you spot in this interactive, aquatic classroom.
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Day 17: Cairns
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Kuranda
Take an excursion to the picturesque mountain town of Kuranda, where you’ll learn about traditional Aboriginal culture and customs, along with a guided walk through the rainforest, at the Pamagirri Rainforest Walkabout. Then head to the Skyrail gondola, which you’ll board to take a journey through a pristine rainforest that spans Red Peak and Barron Falls stations’ dramatic mountain lookouts.
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Day 18: 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
10 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms; 3 overnight stays in cabins with shared camp-style bathrooms (15 total overnights 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
Auckland Sky Tower; Waipoua Forest; Kawiti Glowworm caves; Footprints of Kupe tour; Bay of Islands dolphin cruise; Waitangi Treaty Museum; hāngī dinner; canoe excursion; Fraser Island; Hyde Park Barracks Museum; “Introduction to Opal in Australia” experience; Royal Botanical Gardens; (with extension: Great Barrier Reef)
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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.
Price displayed includes an Early Enrollment Discount; restrictions apply. To determine if you qualify, please contact your Tour Consultant. Tours departing between 10/1/2023 and 9/30/2024 may be eligible for a $100 discount. Tours departing 10/1/2024 and beyond may be eligible for a $200 discount; restrictions apply.