Expedition to 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
Meet your Tour Director at your destinationTake a tour of AucklandVisit the Auckland Sky Tower
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Day 4: Auckland • Hokianga
Travel to Hokianga
Visit the Kawiti Glow Worm Caves
Take a twilight walking tour through the magnificent Waipoua Forest
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Day 5: Hokianga • Paihia
Meet with students at a local school
Travel to Paihia
Visit a Maori marae
Enjoy a Maori Martial Arts and Flax-Weaving Demonstration
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Day 6: Russell Island • Paihia
Enjoy a Dolphin-Watching Bay of Islands Cruise
Explore Russell island
Return to Paihia by ferry
Participate in a guided tour of the Waitangi Treaty Grounds and Museum
Enjoy a traditional hangi dinner
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Day 7: Paihia • Auckland • Brisbane • Sunshine Coast
Return to Auckland
Fly to BrisbaneTravel to the Sunshine Coast
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Day 8: Sunshine Coast
Spend the day exploring the Sunshine Coast by canoe
Enjoy morning tea and a BBQ lunch
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Day 9: Sunshine Coast • Fraser Island
Take a ferry to Fraser IslandExplore 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
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 the Brisbane airport
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
Add this in-depth excursion:
Sydney Icons: the Opera House and Harbour
Explore the Sydney Harbour area from multiple perspectives, starting with the arched Harbour 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 -
Day 16: Cairns • Great Barrier Reef
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.
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Day 17: 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.
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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 your destinationTake a tour of AucklandVisit the Auckland Sky Tower
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Day 4: Auckland • Hokianga
Travel to Hokianga
Visit the Kawiti Glow Worm Caves
Take a twilight walking tour through the magnificent Waipoua Forest
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Day 5: Hokianga • Paihia
Meet with students at a local school
Travel to Paihia
Visit a Maori marae
Enjoy a Maori Martial Arts and Flax-Weaving Demonstration
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Day 6: Russell Island • Paihia
Enjoy a Dolphin-Watching Bay of Islands Cruise
Explore Russell island
Return to Paihia by ferry
Participate in a guided tour of the Waitangi Treaty Grounds and Museum
Enjoy a traditional hangi dinner
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Day 7: Paihia • Auckland • Brisbane • Sunshine Coast
Return to Auckland
Fly to BrisbaneTravel to the Sunshine Coast
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Day 8: Sunshine Coast
Spend the day exploring the Sunshine Coast by canoe
Enjoy morning tea and a BBQ lunch
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Day 9: Sunshine Coast • Fraser Island
Take a ferry to Fraser IslandExplore 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
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 the Brisbane airport
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
Add this in-depth excursion:
Sydney Icons: the Opera House and Harbour
Explore the Sydney Harbour area from multiple perspectives, starting with the arched Harbour 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 -
Day 16: Cairns • Great Barrier Reef
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.
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Day 17: 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.
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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
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Hotels
10 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms; 3 overnight stays in cabins with shared camp-style bathrooms (15 with extension)
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Regional-style meals
Breakfast daily; 7 dinners (8 with extension)
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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; Maori marae; martial arts and weaving demonstration; Waipoua Forest; Kawiti Glow Worm Caves; Bay of Islands dolphin cruise; Waitangi Treaty Museum; Hangi dinner; canoe excursion; Hyde Park Barracks; Royal Botanic Gardens; with extension: Great Barrier Reef excursion; Cape Tribulation excursion
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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.
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.