Expedition to Australia & New Zealand
Embark on the path less traveled during this expedition to New Zealand and Australia.
Meet with the Aboriginal and Maori 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: Auckland
Meet your Tour Director at the airportTake a tour of Auckland -
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
Travel to Paihia
Visit the Waiariki hot pools
Visit a Maori marae, or meeting house
Enjoy a Maori martial arts and weaving demonstration
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Day 6: Russell Island • 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 hangi dinner
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Day 7: Paihia • Auckland • Brisbane • Sunshine Coast
Travel to the Auckland airport
Fly to Brisbane
Travel to the Sunshine Coast -
Day 8: Sunshine Coast
Spend the day exploring the Sunshine Coast by canoe
Enjoy tea and picnic lunch
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Day 9: Sunshine Coast
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Fraser Island
Explore rainforests, eucalyptus woodlands, sand dunes and beaches on this unforgettable full-day excursion on Fraser Island, the largest sand island in the world. A National Park Ranger provides insightful commentary as you explore Lake McKenzie, the Maheno Shipwreck, Eli Creek, and the famous 75 Mile Beach. You’ll also enjoy morning tea and a buffet lunch.
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Day 10: Sunshine Coast • Surfers Paradise
Travel to Surfers Paradise
Explore Surfers Paradise on your own
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Day 11: Surfers Paradise
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Surfers Paradise rainforest
Take in Australia’s largest preserved subtropical rainforest today on this full-day optional tour. Traveling by off-road vehicle, you’ll learn how to throw a boomerang and attempt to play a didgeridoo, all before enjoying an included Aussie barbecue lunch. Finally, your excursion culminates with a tree-top canopy walk above the rainforest floor.
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Day 12: Surfers Paradise • Brisbane • Sydney
Travel to Brisbane airport
Fly to Sydney
Visit the Sydney Tower
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Day 13: Sydney
Visit the National Opal Collection
Take a walking tour of Sydney
Enjoy a guided tour of the Royal Botanical Gardens
Take a walking tour of the Rocks neighborhood
Visit the Hyde Park Barracks Museum
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Day 14: Sydney
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Featherdale Wildlife Park and Opera House
Observe Australia’s most iconic animals on a visit to the Featherdale Wildlife Park. There, students will get a comprehensive lesson in the Learning Burrow—an outdoor amphitheater. The local education officers give live lessons with four of the native Australian animals, walking students through their habitat, behaviors, and nutritional needs. Then 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 • Port Douglas
Fly to Cairns
Explore Cairns on your own
Travel via Mossman Gorge to Port Douglas
Take a tour of Mossman Gorge
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Day 16: Great Barrier Reef • Port Douglas
Travel by boat to the Agincourt Platform on the Great Barrier Reef
Enjoy a full day Great Barrier Reef excursion
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Day 17: Cape Tribulation • Port Douglas
Enjoy a Cape Tribulation crocodile river cruise and jungle walk
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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 the airportTake a tour of Auckland -
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
Travel to Paihia
Visit the Waiariki hot pools
Visit a Maori marae, or meeting house
Enjoy a Maori martial arts and weaving demonstration
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Day 6: Russell Island • 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 hangi dinner
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Day 7: Paihia • Auckland • Brisbane • Sunshine Coast
Travel to the Auckland airport
Fly to Brisbane
Travel to the Sunshine Coast -
Day 8: Sunshine Coast
Spend the day exploring the Sunshine Coast by canoe
Enjoy tea and picnic lunch
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Day 9: Sunshine Coast
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Fraser Island
Explore rainforests, eucalyptus woodlands, sand dunes and beaches on this unforgettable full-day excursion on Fraser Island, the largest sand island in the world. A National Park Ranger provides insightful commentary as you explore Lake McKenzie, the Maheno Shipwreck, Eli Creek, and the famous 75 Mile Beach. You’ll also enjoy morning tea and a buffet lunch.
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Day 10: Sunshine Coast • Surfers Paradise
Travel to Surfers Paradise
Explore Surfers Paradise on your own
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Day 11: Surfers Paradise
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Surfers Paradise rainforest
Take in Australia’s largest preserved subtropical rainforest today on this full-day optional tour. Traveling by off-road vehicle, you’ll learn how to throw a boomerang and attempt to play a didgeridoo, all before enjoying an included Aussie barbecue lunch. Finally, your excursion culminates with a tree-top canopy walk above the rainforest floor.
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Day 12: Surfers Paradise • Brisbane • Sydney
Travel to Brisbane airport
Fly to Sydney
Visit the Sydney Tower
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Day 13: Sydney
Visit the National Opal Collection
Take a walking tour of Sydney
Enjoy a guided tour of the Royal Botanical Gardens
Take a walking tour of the Rocks neighborhood
Visit the Hyde Park Barracks Museum
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Day 14: Sydney
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Featherdale Wildlife Park and Opera House
Observe Australia’s most iconic animals on a visit to the Featherdale Wildlife Park. There, students will get a comprehensive lesson in the Learning Burrow—an outdoor amphitheater. The local education officers give live lessons with four of the native Australian animals, walking students through their habitat, behaviors, and nutritional needs. Then 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 • Port Douglas
Fly to Cairns
Explore Cairns on your own
Travel via Mossman Gorge to Port Douglas
Take a tour of Mossman Gorge
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Day 16: Great Barrier Reef • Port Douglas
Travel by boat to the Agincourt Platform on the Great Barrier Reef
Enjoy a full day Great Barrier Reef excursion
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Day 17: Cape Tribulation • Port Douglas
Enjoy a Cape Tribulation crocodile river cruise and jungle walk
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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; 2 internal flight (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 with extension)
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Regional-style meals
Breakfast daily; 7 dinners
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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
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; Sydney Tower; 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.
Guaranteed lowest price
Price is valid for students under the age of 20 at the time of travel that room in triples and quads. Minimum participation is required. Change and cancellation fees of up to the total price will apply. Applicable airline baggage fees are not included and can be found at www.eftours.com/baggage. Program price is valid today only.