Australia & New Zealand
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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 • Rotorua
Meet your Tour Director at your destinationTravel to Rotorua -
Day 4: Rotorua
Take a Rotorua duck tour
Watch a sheep and dog show at the Agrodome
Ride the Skyline GondolaLearn about jade carving in a local craftsman's shop
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Day 5: Rotorua
Take a tour of a Rotorua geothermal park
Visit a Maori Village for a traditional Hangi feast
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Day 6: Rotorua • Auckland
Travel to AucklandTake a tour of Auckland -
Day 7: Auckland • Brisbane • Sunshine Coast
Fly to BrisbaneTravel to the Sunshine Coast
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Day 8: Sunshine Coast • Fraser Island
Travel via Glasshouse Mountains and Noosa National ParkTake a ferry to Fraser Island -
Day 9: Fraser Island
Add this in-depth excursion:
Fraser Island
Explore rainforests, eucalyptus woodlands, sand dunes, and beaches on this unforgettable full-day excursion on Fraser Island, the largest sand island in the world. A National Park Ranger provides insightful commentary as you explore Lake McKenzie, the Maheno Shipwreck, Eli Creek, and the famous 75 Mile Beach. You’ll also enjoy morning tea and a buffet lunch.
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Day 10: Fraser Island • Surfers Paradise
Return to the mainland by ferryTransfer to Surfer's Paradise -
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
Travel to Brisbane airport
Fly to Sydney
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Day 13: Sydney
Take a tour of SydneyVisit the National Opal Collection
Enjoy a cruise in Sydney Harbor
Visit the Sydney Tower
Take a walking tour of the Rocks neighborhood
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Day 14: Sydney
Add this in-depth excursion:
Taronga Zoo and Opera House
Explore two sides of Sydney. Take a ferry to Taronga Zoo, where you'll join a local guide in discovering Australia's famous animals and natural habitats. Return to Circular Quay and 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. Lunch is included.
Explore on your own
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Day 15: Depart for home
Add 3 more days
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Day 15: Sydney • Honolulu
Fly to HonoluluSee the Dole Plantation
Visit the Waimea Valley
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Day 16: Honolulu
Spend the day relaxing on the beach or exploring more of Honolulu
Add this in-depth excursion:
Luau Evening
Follow the gentle sounds of the ukulele to tonight’s luau, a traditional Hawaiian feast under the stars and swaying palm trees. Once you’ve put on your lei, sit back and enjoy 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: Honolulu • Depart for home
Visit the USS Arizona Memorial
Tour Honolulu with your Tour Director
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Day 18: Arrive 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 • Rotorua
Meet your Tour Director at your destinationTravel to Rotorua -
Day 4: Rotorua
Take a Rotorua duck tour
Watch a sheep and dog show at the Agrodome
Ride the Skyline GondolaLearn about jade carving in a local craftsman's shop
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Day 5: Rotorua
Take a tour of a Rotorua geothermal park
Visit a Maori Village for a traditional Hangi feast
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Day 6: Rotorua • Auckland
Travel to AucklandTake a tour of Auckland -
Day 7: Auckland • Brisbane • Sunshine Coast
Fly to BrisbaneTravel to the Sunshine Coast
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Day 8: Sunshine Coast • Fraser Island
Travel via Glasshouse Mountains and Noosa National ParkTake a ferry to Fraser Island -
Day 9: Fraser Island
Add this in-depth excursion:
Fraser Island
Explore rainforests, eucalyptus woodlands, sand dunes, and beaches on this unforgettable full-day excursion on Fraser Island, the largest sand island in the world. A National Park Ranger provides insightful commentary as you explore Lake McKenzie, the Maheno Shipwreck, Eli Creek, and the famous 75 Mile Beach. You’ll also enjoy morning tea and a buffet lunch.
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Day 10: Fraser Island • Surfers Paradise
Return to the mainland by ferryTransfer to Surfer's Paradise -
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
Travel to Brisbane airport
Fly to Sydney
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Day 13: Sydney
Take a tour of SydneyVisit the National Opal Collection
Enjoy a cruise in Sydney Harbor
Visit the Sydney Tower
Take a walking tour of the Rocks neighborhood
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Day 14: Sydney
Add this in-depth excursion:
Taronga Zoo and Opera House
Explore two sides of Sydney. Take a ferry to Taronga Zoo, where you'll join a local guide in discovering Australia's famous animals and natural habitats. Return to Circular Quay and 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. Lunch is included.
Explore on your own
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Day 15: Depart for home
Add 3 more days
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Day 15: Sydney • Honolulu
Fly to HonoluluSee the Dole Plantation
Visit the Waimea Valley
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Day 16: Honolulu
Spend the day relaxing on the beach or exploring more of Honolulu
Add this in-depth excursion:
Luau Evening
Follow the gentle sounds of the ukulele to tonight’s luau, a traditional Hawaiian feast under the stars and swaying palm trees. Once you’ve put on your lei, sit back and enjoy 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: Honolulu • Depart for home
Visit the USS Arizona Memorial
Tour Honolulu with your Tour Director
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Day 18: Arrive home
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Everything you get
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Airfare & transportation
Your flights—covered. Buses, trains, cruise ships, ferries and subways—covered. We take care of getting you around so you can enjoy the ride.
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Hotels
Safe, comfortable hotels with private bathrooms will be waiting for you at your destination.
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Meals
Breakfast daily; 6 dinners (8 with extension)
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Entrances
Rotorua duck tour; Rotorua geothermal area; Maori village; Skyline gondola; “Introduction to Jade in New Zealand” experience; Agrodome; Underwater World Oceanarium; Sydney Tower; “Introduction to Opal in Australia” experience; harbor cruise (with extension: Waimea Valley; USS Arizona Memorial)
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Full-time Tour Director
Your dedicated 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 add 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 travellers to planning and managing your tour.
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24-hour Emergency Service
Travellers and their families can count on EF’s dedicated emergency service team.
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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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Peace of Mind Program
Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances.
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Risk-free enrolment period: Benefit from added flexibility
If you are currently enrolled, or enrol by December 15, 2021, on a tour with a scheduled departure date between October 1, 2022, and September 30, 2023, you will have will have the option to cancel your tour for any reason by March 1, 2022, for a full refund of 100% of the money paid to EF, including the $199 non-refundable deposit and the cost of the Global Travel Protection Plan if your payments are up to date and your account is in good financial standing.
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