Expedition to Australia & New Zealand
Traveling anywhere is an incredible adventure, but when you add an expedition into tomorrow, you start to realize that New Zealand and Australia are truly a world away.
Meeting with the Aboriginal and Maori people to learn their customs, spending time beneath the southern hemisphere stars, and stretching your legs on beaches, rainforest paths, and city streets; it’s all so exciting, so different 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: Hokianga
Travel to Hokianga
Visit a Maori marae
Enjoy a Maori bone carving and weaving demonstration
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 the Kawiti Glow Worm Caves
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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 • Brisbane • Sunshine Coast
Transfer to the Auckland airport
Fly to BrisbaneTravel to the Sunshine Coast -
Day 8: Sunshine Coast
Participate in an all-day canoe excursion
Enjoy morning tea and a picnic lunch
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Day 9: Sunshine Coast • Fraser Island
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: Surfers Paradise
Travel to Surfers Paradise
Enjoy free time in Surfers Paradise
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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 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 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
Get up-close and personal with 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 designed to complement most high school curriculums. The local education officers give live lessons with four of the endemic Australian animals, and walk students through their habitat, behaviors and nutritional needs. 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 • Port Douglas
Fly to CairnsExplore Cairns on your own
Transfer to Port Douglas via the Mossman Gorge
Take a tour of Mossman Gorge
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Day 16: Great Barrier Reef • Port Douglas
Transfer 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
Transfer to Cairns airport
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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: Hokianga
Travel to Hokianga
Visit a Maori marae
Enjoy a Maori bone carving and weaving demonstration
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 the Kawiti Glow Worm Caves
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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 • Brisbane • Sunshine Coast
Transfer to the Auckland airport
Fly to BrisbaneTravel to the Sunshine Coast -
Day 8: Sunshine Coast
Participate in an all-day canoe excursion
Enjoy morning tea and a picnic lunch
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Day 9: Sunshine Coast • Fraser Island
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: Surfers Paradise
Travel to Surfers Paradise
Enjoy free time in Surfers Paradise
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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 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 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
Get up-close and personal with 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 designed to complement most high school curriculums. The local education officers give live lessons with four of the endemic Australian animals, and walk students through their habitat, behaviors and nutritional needs. 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 • Port Douglas
Fly to CairnsExplore Cairns on your own
Transfer to Port Douglas via the Mossman Gorge
Take a tour of Mossman Gorge
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Day 16: Great Barrier Reef • Port Douglas
Transfer 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
Transfer to Cairns airport
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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
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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; Bone carving 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.