Journey 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 • Rotorua
Meet your Tour Director at your destinationWatch a sheep and dog show at the Agrodome
Dinner in Rotorua -
Day 4: Rotorua
Take a Rotorua duck tour
Take a tour of a Rotorua geothermal park
Visit a Maori Village for a traditional Hangi feast
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Day 5: Rotorua • Auckland
Ride the Skyline GondolaLearn about jade carving in a local craftsman's shop
Take a tour of AucklandDinner in Auckland -
Day 6: Auckland • Sydney
Fly to SydneyDinner in Sydney -
Day 7: Sydney
Take a tour of SydneyVisit the National Opal Collection
Enjoy a cruise in Sydney Harbor
Visit the Hyde Park Barracks Museum
Visit the Sydney Tower
Take a walking tour of the Rocks neighborhood
Dinner in Sydney -
Day 8: 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.
Dinner in Sydney -
Day 9: Sydney • Cairns
Fly to CairnsDinner in Cairns -
Day 10: Cairns
Board a cruise to the Great Barrier Reef for a full day of snorkeling
Add 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.
Dinner in Cairns -
Day 11: Cairns
Add this in-depth excursion:
Kuranda
Your full-day excursion begins with a scenic train ride to the rainforest village of Kuranda. Pass through the lush Atherton Tablelands, a tropical rainforest home to waterfalls and dramatic mountain lookouts. After free time, descend via a gondola and visit the Tjapukai Aboriginal Park, where you’ll learn about traditional Aboriginal culture and customs through live dancing and boomerang throwing.
Dinner in Cairns -
Day 12: Depart for home
Add 3 more days
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Day 12: Cairns • Honolulu
Explore Cairns on your own
Fly to Honolulu
See the Dole Plantation
Visit the Waimea Valley
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Day 13: 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 14: Honolulu • Depart for home
Visit the USS Arizona Memorial
Tour Honolulu with your Tour Director
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Day 15: 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 destinationWatch a sheep and dog show at the Agrodome
Dinner in Rotorua -
Day 4: Rotorua
Take a Rotorua duck tour
Take a tour of a Rotorua geothermal park
Visit a Maori Village for a traditional Hangi feast
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Day 5: Rotorua • Auckland
Ride the Skyline GondolaLearn about jade carving in a local craftsman's shop
Take a tour of AucklandDinner in Auckland -
Day 6: Auckland • Sydney
Fly to SydneyDinner in Sydney -
Day 7: Sydney
Take a tour of SydneyVisit the National Opal Collection
Enjoy a cruise in Sydney Harbor
Visit the Hyde Park Barracks Museum
Visit the Sydney Tower
Take a walking tour of the Rocks neighborhood
Dinner in Sydney -
Day 8: 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.
Dinner in Sydney -
Day 9: Sydney • Cairns
Fly to CairnsDinner in Cairns -
Day 10: Cairns
Board a cruise to the Great Barrier Reef for a full day of snorkeling
Add 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.
Dinner in Cairns -
Day 11: Cairns
Add this in-depth excursion:
Kuranda
Your full-day excursion begins with a scenic train ride to the rainforest village of Kuranda. Pass through the lush Atherton Tablelands, a tropical rainforest home to waterfalls and dramatic mountain lookouts. After free time, descend via a gondola and visit the Tjapukai Aboriginal Park, where you’ll learn about traditional Aboriginal culture and customs through live dancing and boomerang throwing.
Dinner in Cairns -
Day 12: Depart for home
Add 3 more days
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Day 12: Cairns • Honolulu
Explore Cairns on your own
Fly to Honolulu
See the Dole Plantation
Visit the Waimea Valley
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Day 13: 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 14: Honolulu • Depart for home
Visit the USS Arizona Memorial
Tour Honolulu with your Tour Director
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Day 15: Arrive home
See what an EF tour is really like
Journey Down Under was a relaxing, exciting, adventurous trip to the other side of the planet. The countries we visited are so far away, that it is not likely that many people ever get to visit them, so ...One of the best trips ever
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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; 4 dinners (6 with extension)
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Entrances
Rotorua Duck Tour; Maori Village; Skyline Gondola; Rotorua Agrodome; Whaka geothermal area; Barrier Reef; Sydney Tower; National Opal Collection; Harbor Cruise; WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo; With extension: USS Arizona War Memorial; Waimea Valley
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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.
Pricing that makes travel possible
Payment options
We believe every student should have the opportunity to travel, which is why we let our travellers choose how they want to manage their payments. Enrol in our Automatic Payment Plan with just $199 to start, make fixed and low monthly payments through Uplift, receive invoices and make your payments in less frequent instalments, or pay up front in full.
Benefit from added flexibility of the risk-free enrolment period
If you're currently enrolled, or enrol by 150 days prior to tour departure date, on a tour with a scheduled departure date between October 1, 2022, and September 30, 2023, you'll have the option to cancel your tour for any reason by 150 days prior to your tour departure date 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.
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