28-Nights Highlights of Australia and New Zealand - Classic
G Adventures · 28 days
Escorted
From $8,999 per person
Moderate
Highlights of Australia and New Zealand
No one should ever have to choose between adventuring across Australia or New Zealand - so we created this 29-day tour that hits the highlights of both. Featuring guided walks through the Daintree Rainforest, Doubtful Sound day-cruises in Fiordland National Park, a cultural experience and visit to a Maori village, and heaps of other awesome experiences, this tour is proof you really can have the best of both worlds. Well, countries. But you get what we mean.
Highlights
Follow an Indigenous guide through the Daintree Rainforest, Spend the day boating around the scenic Whitsundays, Hike and stay overnight in the Blue Mountains, Cruise around the fjords of Doubtful Sound in Fiordland National Park, Soak in the scenery of Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park, Discover Maori culture
Accommodation
Hotels/motels (26nts), Rainforest cabin (2nts).
Group Leader
Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout, local guides.
Group Size Notes
Max 16, avg 12
Meals Included
13 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners
What's Included
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your Discover Moment: Franz Josef Your Discover Moment: Queenstown. Indigenous Peoples Interpretive Walk at Mossman Gorge. Whitsunday Islands Boating Excursion. Barrier Reef Visit. Blue Mountains Excursion. Byron Bay surf lesson. Jamison Valley Walk. Blue Mountains Scenic Railway. Winery Visit. Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise. Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park Visit. Internal flights. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
No one should ever have to choose between adventuring across Australia or New Zealand - so we created this 29-day tour that hits the highlights of both. Featuring guided walks through the Daintree Rainforest, Doubtful Sound day-cruises in Fiordland National Park, a cultural experience and visit to a Maori village, and heaps of other awesome experiences, this tour is proof you really can have the best of both worlds. Well, countries. But you get what we mean.
Highlights
Follow an Indigenous guide through the Daintree Rainforest, Spend the day boating around the scenic Whitsundays, Hike and stay overnight in the Blue Mountains, Cruise around the fjords of Doubtful Sound in Fiordland National Park, Soak in the scenery of Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park, Discover Maori culture
Accommodation
Hotels/motels (26nts), Rainforest cabin (2nts).
Group Leader
Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout, local guides.
Group Size Notes
Max 16, avg 12
Meals Included
13 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners
What's Included
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your Discover Moment: Franz Josef Your Discover Moment: Queenstown. Indigenous Peoples Interpretive Walk at Mossman Gorge. Whitsunday Islands Boating Excursion. Barrier Reef Visit. Blue Mountains Excursion. Byron Bay surf lesson. Jamison Valley Walk. Blue Mountains Scenic Railway. Winery Visit. Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise. Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park Visit. Internal flights. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
Air
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Itinerary
Lake Tekapo
Hanmer Springs
Christchurch
Queenstown
Franz Josef Glacier
Kaikoura
Wellington
Rotorua
Auckland
Sydney
Blue Mountains
Port Macquarie
Byron Bay
Airlie Beach
Cape Tribulation
Cairns
Available Dates
| From | To | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | Oct 1, 2026 | $8,999 |
| Sep 17, 2026 | Oct 15, 2026 | $8,999 |
| Oct 1, 2026 | Oct 29, 2026 | $8,999 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | Nov 12, 2026 | $8,999 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | Nov 19, 2026 | $8,999 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | Nov 26, 2026 | $8,999 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | Dec 3, 2026 | $9,499 |
| Nov 12, 2026 | Dec 10, 2026 | $9,499 |
| Nov 19, 2026 | Dec 17, 2026 | $9,499 |
| Nov 26, 2026 | Dec 24, 2026 | $9,499 |
| Dec 3, 2026 | Dec 31, 2026 | $9,999 |
| Dec 10, 2026 | Jan 7, 2027 | $9,999 |
| Dec 17, 2026 | Jan 14, 2027 | $9,999 |
| Dec 24, 2026 | Jan 21, 2027 | $9,999 |
Terms & Additional Information
Pricing is per person, land only, in US dollars and based on double occupancy. For specific validity dates, discount amount and tour information, please return to the promotion in question. Promotion valid on G Adventures small group tours excluding Independent, MS Expedition or National Geographic Journeys, unless otherwise stated. Promotion applicable to new bookings only and cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion. Does not apply to airfare (unless otherwise stated), pre-/post-accommodation, 'My Own Room' or 'My Own Tent', transfers, theme packs, insurance, polar kayaking & camping excursions or other in-country services. G Adventures reserves the right to withdraw this offer from sale at any time. Itinerary and map subject to change. Please click here for a description of the travel style options provided by G Adventures.
Local Flights
Local flights are included in this itinerary. The max luggage allowance on domestic flights within Australia is 1 checked bag (20 kgs) and 1 carry on (7 kgs) per person.
Dossier Disclaimer
The information in this trip details document has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and the operator. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. Sometimes it can be a small change like adding an extra meal along the itinerary. Sometimes the change may result in us altering the tour for the coming year. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with the most rewarding experience. Please note that our brochure is usually released in November each year. If you have booked from the previous brochure you may find there have been some changes to the itinerary. VERY IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you print a final copy of your Trip Details to review a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans.
Itinerary Disclaimer
While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. Aboard expedition trips visits to research stations depend on final permission. Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances.
Local Flights
Local flights are included in this itinerary. The max luggage allowance on domestic flights within Australia is 1 checked bag (20 kgs) and 1 carry on (7 kgs) per person.
Dossier Disclaimer
The information in this trip details document has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and the operator. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. Sometimes it can be a small change like adding an extra meal along the itinerary. Sometimes the change may result in us altering the tour for the coming year. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with the most rewarding experience. Please note that our brochure is usually released in November each year. If you have booked from the previous brochure you may find there have been some changes to the itinerary. VERY IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you print a final copy of your Trip Details to review a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans.
Itinerary Disclaimer
While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. Aboard expedition trips visits to research stations depend on final permission. Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances.
All fares are quoted in US Dollars.