Australia and New Zealand
New Zealand’s thriving Māori culture and unique natural wonders draw visitors from around the world.
In Australia, Sydney greets you with its iconic sights: the Opera House, the tower, and the harbor bridge. Get up close to the famous local wildlife—koalas, crocs and kangaroos—and enjoy the stunning scenery and local history of the Gold Coast.
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Day 1: Fly to Australia
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Day 2: Cross the International Date Line
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Day 3: Brisbane • Sunshine Coast
Meet your Tour Director at the airportTravel to the Sunshine Coast -
Day 4: Sunshine Coast
Visit Noosa National Park, and relax on Noosa Heads Main Beach
Enjoy a free afternoon on the Sunshine Coast
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Day 5: Sunshine Coast • Fraser Island
Take a ferry to K'Gari (Fraser Island)
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Day 6: Sunshine Coast • Surfers Paradise
Travel to Surfers Paradise
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Day 7: 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 8: Surfers Paradise • Brisbane • Sydney
Travel to Brisbane
Fly to Sydney
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Day 9: Sydney
Take a tour of Sydney
Visit the National Opal Collection
Take a boat ride across the harbor to Watsons Bay
Visit the Sydney Tower
Take a walking tour of the Rocks neighborhood
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Day 10: 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 11: Sydney • Auckland • Rotorua
Fly to Auckland
Travel to Rotorua
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Day 12: Rotorua
Take a Rotorua duck tour
Watch a sheep and dog show at the Agrodome
Ride the Skyline Gondola
Learn about jade carving in a local craftsman's shop
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Day 13: Rotorua
Take a tour of a Rotorua geothermal park
Visit a Māori Village for a traditional hāngi feast
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Day 14: Rotorua • Auckland
Travel to Auckland
Take a tour of Auckland -
Day 15: Depart for home
Add 3 more days
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Day 15: Auckland • Honolulu
Fly to Honolulu
See 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
Explore on your own orAdd 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 an expert local guide
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Day 18: Arrive home
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Day 1: Fly to Australia
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Day 2: Cross the International Date Line
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Day 3: Brisbane • Sunshine Coast
Meet your Tour Director at the airportTravel to the Sunshine Coast -
Day 4: Sunshine Coast
Visit Noosa National Park, and relax on Noosa Heads Main Beach
Enjoy a free afternoon on the Sunshine Coast
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Day 5: Sunshine Coast • Fraser Island
Take a ferry to K'Gari (Fraser Island)
Return to the mainland by ferry -
Day 6: Sunshine Coast • Surfers Paradise
Travel to Surfers Paradise
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Day 7: 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 8: Surfers Paradise • Brisbane • Sydney
Travel to Brisbane
Fly to Sydney
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Day 9: Sydney
Take a tour of Sydney
Visit the National Opal Collection
Take a boat ride across the harbor to Watsons Bay
Visit the Sydney Tower
Take a walking tour of the Rocks neighborhood
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Day 10: 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 11: Sydney • Auckland • Rotorua
Fly to Auckland
Travel to Rotorua
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Day 12: Rotorua
Take a Rotorua duck tour
Watch a sheep and dog show at the Agrodome
Ride the Skyline Gondola
Learn about jade carving in a local craftsman's shop
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Day 13: Rotorua
Take a tour of a Rotorua geothermal park
Visit a Māori Village for a traditional hāngi feast
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Day 14: Rotorua • Auckland
Travel to Auckland
Take a tour of Auckland -
Day 15: Depart for home
Add 3 more days
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Day 15: Auckland • Honolulu
Fly to Honolulu
See 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
Explore on your own orAdd 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 an expert local guide
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Day 18: Arrive home
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Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip airfare on major carriers; comfortable motorcoach; 2 internal flights (3 with extension); ferry
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Hotels
12 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms (14 with extension)
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Regional-style meals
Breakfast and dinner daily.
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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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Guided Sightseeing
2 sightseeing tours led by your Tour Director (3 with extension); 1 walking tour
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Entrances
Noosa National Park; Noosa Heads Main Beach; Fraser Island; “Introduction to Opal in Australia” experience; Sydney Tower; ferry to Watsons Bay; Rotorua duck tour; Rotorua geothermal area; Māori village; Skyline Gondola; “Introduction to Jade in New Zealand” experience; with extension: Waimea Valley; USS Arizona Memorial
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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.