Expedition to Australia & New Zealand
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Group Leader: Adrienne White
Requested Return Date: 3/23/2024
ABOUT EF
For over 55 years, we’ve dedicated ourselves to one global mission: Opening the World Through Education. Our programs help students expand their knowledge of the world around them, discover more about themselves, grow more confident and independent, and understand new people, places, and cultures.
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: Pre-tour travel
Land at your destination
Participate in Group Leader-planned activities or explore the city
(Note: Transportation, lodging, meals, and a Tour Director are not included for this portion of your tour) -
Day 4: Auckland
Take a tour of AucklandVisit the Auckland Sky Tower
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Day 5: 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 6: Hokianga • Paihia
Meet with students at a local school
Travel to Paihia
Visit a Māori marae, or meeting house
Enjoy a Māori spear-wielding and weaving demonstration
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Day 7: Paihia
Enjoy a Bay of Islands dolphin cruise
Explore Russell Island
Return to Paihia by ferry
Participate in a guided tour of the Waitangi Treaty Grounds and Museum
Enjoy a traditional hāngi dinner
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Day 8: Paihia • Auckland • Brisbane • Sunshine Coast
Travel to the Auckland airport
Fly to Brisbane
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Day 9: Sunshine Coast
Spend the day exploring the Sunshine Coast by canoe
Enjoy a tea and picnic lunch
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Day 10: Sunshine Coast • Fraser Island
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Day 11: Sunshine Coast • Surfers Paradise
Travel to Surfers Paradise
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Day 12: Surfers Paradise
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion
Surfers Paradise Hinterland rainforest
Take in Australia’s largest preserved subtropical rainforest! On this full-day optional tour, you’ll learn how to throw a boomerang and attempt to play a didgeridoo, all before enjoying an included Aussie barbecue lunch.
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Day 13: Surfers Paradise • Brisbane • Sydney
Travel to Brisbane
Fly to Sydney
Take a walking tour of the Rocks neighborhood
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Day 14: 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 15: 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 16: 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: Pre-tour travel
Land at your destination
Participate in Group Leader-planned activities or explore the city
(Note: Transportation, lodging, meals, and a Tour Director are not included for this portion of your tour) -
Day 4: Auckland
Take a tour of AucklandVisit the Auckland Sky Tower
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Day 5: 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 6: Hokianga • Paihia
Meet with students at a local school
Travel to Paihia
Visit a Māori marae, or meeting house
Enjoy a Māori spear-wielding and weaving demonstration
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Day 7: Paihia
Enjoy a Bay of Islands dolphin cruise
Explore Russell Island
Return to Paihia by ferry
Participate in a guided tour of the Waitangi Treaty Grounds and Museum
Enjoy a traditional hāngi dinner
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Day 8: Paihia • Auckland • Brisbane • Sunshine Coast
Travel to the Auckland airport
Fly to Brisbane
Travel to the Sunshine Coast -
Day 9: Sunshine Coast
Spend the day exploring the Sunshine Coast by canoe
Enjoy a tea and picnic lunch
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Day 10: Sunshine Coast • Fraser Island
Take a ferry to Fraser IslandReturn to the mainland by ferry -
Day 11: Sunshine Coast • Surfers Paradise
Travel to Surfers Paradise
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Day 12: Surfers Paradise
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion
Surfers Paradise Hinterland rainforest
Take in Australia’s largest preserved subtropical rainforest! On this full-day optional tour, you’ll learn how to throw a boomerang and attempt to play a didgeridoo, all before enjoying an included Aussie barbecue lunch.
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Day 13: Surfers Paradise • Brisbane • Sydney
Travel to Brisbane
Fly to Sydney
Take a walking tour of the Rocks neighborhood
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Day 14: 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 15: 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 16: Depart for home
Feel confident helping your child see the world
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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; Māori marae; spear wielding and weaving demonstration; 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 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.
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