Highlights of Australia and New Zealand
From AUD $12669
Small Group
Light
Rating
(30 reviews)
Highlights of Australia and New Zealand
29 days
Small Group
Budget
Light
English
Experience Overview
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.
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, a Doubtful Sound day-cruise 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 at a hangi meal
Trip Details
29 days
Private vehicle, plane, boat, walking
Small Group
English
Cairns, Australia
Christchurch, New Zealand
Budget
Classic
Light
Itinerary
Day 1: Cairns
There are no activities planned until the evening welcome meeting.
Day 2: Cairns/Cape Tribulation
Day 3: Cape Tribulation
Day 4: Cape Tribulation/Cairns
Day 5: Cairns/Airlie Beach
Day 6: Airlie Beach
Day 7: Airlie Beach/Byron Bay
Day 8: Byron Bay
Pre-book the "Byron Bay Ocean Kayaking" activity on the checkout page ahead of time to include this optional experience on your tour.
Day 9: Byron Bay/Port Macquarie
Day 10: Port Macquarie/Blue Mountains
Day 11: Blue Mountains
Day 12: Blue Mountains/Sydney
Day 13: Sydney
Day 14: Sydney/Auckland
Day 15: Auckland
Day 16: Auckland/Rotorua
Day 17: Rotorua
Rotorua sits over an active volcanic zone with bubbling mud pits and multi-coloured pools in different areas around the town. Opt to visit one of the sites, or go whitewater rafting nearby.
Day 18: Rotorua/Wellington
Day 19: Wellington
Day 20: Wellington/Kaikoura
Day 21: Kaikoura/Hanmer Springs
Day 22: Hanmer Springs/Franz Josef
Day 23: Franz Josef
There are plenty of optional activities in the area to suit just about any budget and preference. Try heli hiking, scenic helicopter flights, skydiving or lake kayaking.
Day 24: Franz Josef/Queenstown
Day 25: Queenstown
Opt to pre-book the "Queenstown Jet Boating" activity on the checkout page ahead of time, to include this optional on your tour.
Day 26: Queenstown
Day 27: Queenstown to Tekapo
Day 28: Tekapo to Christchurch
Travel to the Garden City of Christchurch, a little piece of England in New Zealand, still recovering from a devastating earthquake.
Day 29: Christchurch
- Flights to and from origin and destinations
- Airport transfers (arrival and departure)
- Anything else not explicitly listed in tour inclusions
- Recommended gratuities/tipping
- Optional activities/tours
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Visas, meals and beverages not stated in the list of inclusions.
When meals are not included, your tour leader (where available) will be happy to help with restaurant recommendations, bookings, and directions. Please let us know if you have any dietary needs or preferences. We willdo our best to accommodate these, though we cannot guarantee that every request can be met.
You are responsible for your personal belongings throughout the tour. You will need to carry your own bags between the vehicle and your hotel room. Drivers will assist with loading and unloading luggage from the vehicle.
Travellers requiring wheelchair access should contact our sales and service team, who can make enquiries on your behalf.
This tour requires an Average level of fitness. Activities are paced gently and include leisure time. You may be expected to join guided walks of up to one hour, navigate short stairways and mild inclines, and manage your own luggage. You should also be able to board and exit all transport without assistance.
Travellers are expected to be self-sufficient and capable of handling all aspects of their journey. Please discuss your circumstances and support needs with your booking agent to confirm this trip is suitable.
If you are unsure, we recommend consulting your doctor before booking or travelling. (Note: I assume each tour has a different description depending on level of fitness required).
If a planned site visit is unavailable due to changes in operating hours or holiday closures, the itinerary may be altered, or a comparable activity will be substituted where possible and subject to availability.
Visa conditions can change. Once you receive your travel documents, check with the relevant embassy, consulate, or immigration office of your destination for the latest information.
- It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct and valid travel documents and to comply with all entry requirements.
- Non-Australian citizens must also confirm visa and identification requirements with the appropriate consulate or visa agency.
- Certain occupations (for example, journalists, government officials, or those working in charities) may face additional restrictions when applying for visas, which could affect the type of application required.
Duration: 29 days
Trip Type: Small Group
Activity Level: Light
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.
Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 27 Nov 2025
Customer Reviews
12/21/2023
The group and the organisation was incredible and our tour guides were great
12/07/2023
Travelling with G allows peace of mind, there are no worries about transportation or accommodations. There are planned activities with the group which are usually like minded people and there is free time to plan your own thing.
Tour Operator
G Adventures, founded in 1990 by Bruce Poon Tip, is a global adventure travel company specializing in small-group tours that emphasize authentic, sustainable, and culturally immersive experiences. Originally launched as GAP Adventures (“Great Adventure People”), the company pioneered the concept of community-driven travel by offering affordable trips that connect travelers with local communities while minimizing environmental impact. Today, G Adventures operates in more than 100 countries, offering a wide range of itineraries across themes such as active adventures, wildlife, wellness, family, and National Geographic–partnered tours, while maintaining a strong commitment to responsible tourism and social enterprise through its Planeterra Foundation.
In Business Since 1990
12/21/2023
The group and the organisation was incredible and our tour guides were great
12/07/2023
Travelling with G allows peace of mind, there are no worries about transportation or accommodations. There are planned activities with the group which are usually like minded people and there is free time to plan your own thing.
12/07/2023
We find there is a good mix of planned activities and free time. Accommodations are usually clean and comfortable.
12/07/2023
While your style of travel is very attractive to me, there are those I know who would rather travel independently, or in more luxury. I would encourage them to try G, but realize it's not for everyone.
12/07/2023
I think the demographic of the group can impact enjoyment and there are a couple of tweaks to the itinerary that could have been improved
12/07/2023
We have travelled with G several times and it has always been a positive, meaningful and enlightening experience.
11/30/2023
These G trips are mostly good value for money spent, variety of activities, small groups
11/30/2023
the guides and tours are great but the before trip documentation could be improved. Also When I want to check on my flights that you have booked I want to talk to the air staff but not by email.
11/30/2023
too much bus travel
11/23/2023
The CEO.
11/16/2023
Most of the itinerary was handled well by the CEO ..
11/16/2023
Local guides and all organized No need to drive in foreign countries. Itinerary but free time as well.
11/16/2023
well organised and friendly staff
11/16/2023
Consistent quality tours
11/16/2023
Several reasons. 1 Both CEOs were amazing. Very skilled and responsive to the needs of the group.
11/16/2023
I am always looking for small group adventures. G offers tours that appeal to that size. They have proven themselves to offer interesting tours that take in unusual places often away from the heavily touristed areas.
10/26/2023
The tour guide in Australia Graham
10/19/2023
Good balance of planned activities and personal choice activities.
10/19/2023
The small travel group size and we had some free time to explore on our own.
10/19/2023
I had a very positive experience on this tour.
10/19/2023
Because G Adventures is something I have done and something I have highly enjoyed and would recommend others looking into it if they wish to
10/19/2023
I have travelled with g before and I would definitely recommend g again
08/17/2023
I had such a wonderful experience I wish for them the same.
07/20/2024
Great trip with interesting places to go
07/20/2024
This tour was great but it was not what we had hoped for. We should have signed up for just 15 days instead of the 29.
07/20/2024
I think that this type of traveling is for specific types of people. While some of my family members would be good with this, the other would struggle and might ruin the experience of other passengers
07/20/2024
if you're gonna travel, you can't go wrong with 'G' .......... love the CEO!
06/22/2024
Size of group being 16
05/25/2024
a few issues with Australia and New Zealand tours.
04/27/2024
it was spectacular. guide, sam, in australia, and amy, in new zealand, went above and beyond, and became our friends. Amy, without anyone asking her to, put up a happy birthday banner for me, planned a birthday dinner, and ran around looking for a cake. The sights we saw were wonderful, the trip was well planned, few little glitches, but overall, an amazing experience for my dream vacation.
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