Australia & New Zealand
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Day 1: Fly to New Zealand
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Day 2: Fly to New Zealand
Cross the International Date Line
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Day 3: Auckland • Rotorua
Arrive in Auckland
Travel to Rotorua
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Day 4: Rotorua
Visit the Whaka geothermal area
Visit the Maori Village
Participate in an “Introduction to Jade in New Zealand” experience
Ride the Skyline Gondola
Take a Rotorua Duck Tour
Enjoy a Hangi feast
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Day 5: Rotorua • Auckland
Visit the Agrodome
Travel to Auckland
Take a tour of Auckland
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Day 6: 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
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
Add this in-depth excursion:
Surfer's 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. Finally, your excursion culminates with a tree-top canopy walk above the rain forest floor.
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Day 11: Surfer's Paradise • Coffs Harbour
Visit Currumbim Wildlife Sanctuary
Travel via Point Danger to Coffs Harbour
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Day 12: Coffs Harbour • Sydney
Continue on to Sydney
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Day 13: Sydney
Visit Sydney Tower
Take a tour of Sydney
Take a harbor cruise
Take a walking tour of the Rocks
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Day 14: Sydney
Enjoy a free day in Sydney
Add this in-depth excursion:
Taronga Zoo and Opera House
Discover two sides of Sydney on this optional excursion. Visit the Taronga Zoo, where the Aboriginal people and their connection to animals and plants are on full display. 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 and discover its history as a leading performing arts centre. -
Day 15: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 15: Honolulu
Fly to Honolulu
Receive a lei greeting
Take a guided tour of Honolulu
With your expert local guide you will see:- King Kamehameha Statue
- Punchbowl Cemetery
Visit the USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbour
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Day 16: Honolulu
Stop at the Dole Pineapple Plantation
Visit the Waimea Valley
- Waterfalls
- Botanical gardens
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. -
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
Cross the International Date Line
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Day 3: Auckland • Rotorua
Arrive in Auckland
Travel to Rotorua
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Day 4: Rotorua
Visit the Whaka geothermal area
Visit the Maori Village
Participate in an “Introduction to Jade in New Zealand” experience
Ride the Skyline Gondola
Take a Rotorua Duck Tour
Enjoy a Hangi feast
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Day 5: Rotorua • Auckland
Visit the Agrodome
Travel to Auckland
Take a tour of Auckland
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Day 6: 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
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
Add this in-depth excursion:
Surfer's 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. Finally, your excursion culminates with a tree-top canopy walk above the rain forest floor.
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Day 11: Surfer's Paradise • Coffs Harbour
Visit Currumbim Wildlife Sanctuary
Travel via Point Danger to Coffs Harbour
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Day 12: Coffs Harbour • Sydney
Continue on to Sydney
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Day 13: Sydney
Visit Sydney Tower
Take a tour of Sydney
Take a harbor cruise
Take a walking tour of the Rocks
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Day 14: Sydney
Enjoy a free day in Sydney
Add this in-depth excursion:
Taronga Zoo and Opera House
Discover two sides of Sydney on this optional excursion. Visit the Taronga Zoo, where the Aboriginal people and their connection to animals and plants are on full display. 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 and discover its history as a leading performing arts centre. -
Day 15: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 15: Honolulu
Fly to Honolulu
Receive a lei greeting
Take a guided tour of Honolulu
With your expert local guide you will see:- King Kamehameha Statue
- Punchbowl Cemetery
Visit the USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbour
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Day 16: Honolulu
Stop at the Dole Pineapple Plantation
Visit the Waimea Valley
- Waterfalls
- Botanical gardens
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. -
Day 17: Depart for 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.
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.
Program price valid for today. Program price is based on EF’s free place ratio of 8:1 and includes all airline/travel provider surcharges, departure taxes and airport fees. Please call 1-800-387-1460 for more information.
