Solo-ish Down-Under
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Small Group
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Solo-ish Down-Under
Use code BONUS10 to get an extra 10% off all tours — for a limited time only. T&Cs apply
25 days
Small Group
Budget
Average
English
Experience Overview
Traveling solo to Australia and New Zealand is an adventure in itself, and this 25-day Solo-ish trip ensures you’ll never feel alone.
Includes
Activities
- Dinner Party: Dinner Party, Auckland Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group We Day: Mt Eden Summit Walk, Auckland We Day: Kohutapu Tribal Tour, Rotorua Your Discover Moment: Franz Josef Me Day: Queenstown Me Day, Queenstown Dinner Party: Melbourne Cooking Class, Melbourne G Day: Queen Victoria Market & Melbourne Street Tour, Melbourne We Day: French Island Day Trip, French Island Me Day: Sydney Me Day, Sydney
- Complimentary arrival transfer
- Mt Eden Summit Walk
- Cruise Lake Rotoiti to hot springs
- Free time in Rotorua
- Full day immersion with Kohutapu Lodge
- Waitomo Glow Worm Caves
- Visit to Kaikoura Seal Colony
- Free time in Kaikoura
- Hike Hokitika Gorge
- Franz Glacier Trek
- Free time in Franz Josef
- Full Day Cruise at Doubtful Sound
- Free time in Queenstown
- Tour Queen Victoria Market
- Laneways Street Art Tour with your CEO
- Full day 4x4 excursion to French Island to spot Koalas
- Guided walks at Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park
- Full Service Desert Tented Camp stay in the Red Centre
- Sunset at Uluru
- Guided Hiking at Kings Canyon
- Visit to Telegraph Station
- Day trip to Manly Beach
- Free time in Sydney
- Kuranda Skyrail
- Free time in Cairns
- Internal airfare
- Transport to/from all included activities
Accommodation
- Hotels (22 nts), Outback Tented Camp (2 nts, shared facilities).
- 13 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 6 dinners
Transport
- Flight, private vehicle, boat, ferry, walking.
Group Leader
- CEO (Chief Experience Office) and local guides throughout.
Highlights
- Mt Eden Summit Walk
- Cruise Lake Rotoiti to hot springs
- Full day immersion with Kohutapu Lodge
- Waitomo Glow Worm Caves
- Visit to Kaikoura Seal Colony
- Hokitika Gorge
- Franz Glacier Trek
- Full Day Cruise at Doubtful Sound
- Tour Queen Victoria Market
- Laneways Street Art Tour with your CEO
- Full day 4x4 excursion to French Island to spot Koalas
- Explore Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park
- Day trip to Manly Beach
- Kuranda Skyrail
Trip Details
25 days
Flight, private vehicle, boat, ferry, walking.
English
Auckland, New Zealand
Cairns, Australia
Budget
Adventure, Budget
Average
Itinerary
Day 1: Dinner Party: Auckland
Meals included: Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Food is a universal language, and there's no better way to get to know a new friend, or a new community, than by breaking bread together and digging in to a delicious meal. New Zealand is famous for having extremely fresh and local ingredients in their dishes. Use these beautiful ingredients to make an amazing meal of Ika Mata, coconut milk ceviche, and Horopito roasted Lamb Rump, then sit down with your fellow solo-ish travellers and enjoy the feast!Activity - Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards.Accommodation - Oaks Auckland Hotel
Day 2: G Day: Rotorua
Meals included: Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Take a water taxi across Lake Rotoiti to the geothermal pools. Jump between the cold lake water and the hot springs, walk through the bush that engulfs the spring pools and grab a beer or coffee from the cafe onsite.Activity - With your incredible CEO at the helm, get to know the local community and your Solo-ish travel mates on a day packed full of interesting and engaging adventures. Join your CEO for a trek up Mt Eden, or Maungawhau, which means ‘mountain of the whau tree’. This area was one of the largest and most elaborate Māori settlements in the region. At the top, enjoy spectacular 360 views over Auckland.Accommodation - Sudima Lake Rotorua
Day 3: We Day: Rotorua
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - With your incredible CEO at the helm, get to know the local community and your Solo-ish travel mates on a day packed full of interesting and engaging adventures. Travel to Kohutapu Lodge, a social enterprise owned by a local Maori family who are making a difference in their local community through community-driven initiatives. Led by your Maori guide, start the dat at Lake Aniwhenua Domain and be welcomed onto tribal lands by your guide. Watch as the guide sets the traditional eel traps, a method still being used today. Next, witness the laying of a ground cooked hangi that you will have the opportunity to taste later in the day. Continue with your Maori guide and enjoy a number of additional activities, all based around the community and what may be happening the day of your visit. Finally indulge in a delicious hangi lunch-the very same you watched be put underground to cook. Conclude the day in Whirinaki rainforest- a Jurassic Podocarp forest- where you will be led by your Maori guide to discover more about the Maori culture and learn about the history of the forest. Spend a final few moments bathed in the forest’s sights and smells while indulging in a cup of hot kawakawa tea.Accommodation - Sudima Lake Rotorua
Day 4: Rotorua: Free Day
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Enjoy a free day to explore this lakeside adventure town.Accommodation - Sudima Lake Rotorua
Day 5: Rotorua to Auckland: Glow Worm Caves
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Enjoy a peaceful boat ride through 30 million year old caverns covered with magical glowworms that are unique to New Zealand. Hundreds of thousands of these tiny creatures radiate luminescent light in underground caves carved by rivers and time. Take in more than 136 years of cultural and natural history on this unique excursion.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Accommodation - Oaks Auckland Hotel
Day 6: Auckland to Kaikoura: South Island
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Stop to experience a close encounter with the many southern fur seals lying about on rocks just off the highway.Transport - Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.Accommodation - The White Morph
Day 7: Kaikoura: Free Day
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Spend today at leisure in the seaside town of Kaikoura.Accommodation - The White Morph
Day 8: Kaikoura to Hokitika
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Free_time - Enjoy a free afternoon in Hokitika.Accommodation - Beachfront Hotel Hokitika
Day 9: Hokitika to Franz Josef: Franz Josef Glacier
Meals included: Lunch
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Hike the short and easy trek through the Franz Josef rainforest with views of the glacier and snow covered mountains.Activity - Visit the crystal blue water of Hokitika Gorge. Hike through the bush and look for the rare blue mushroom, walk across the suspension bridge over the beautiful water and admire the incredible beauty of the South Island.Accommodation - Rainforest Retreat
Day 10: Franz Josef: Free Day
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Spend today however you'd like in Franz Josef.Accommodation - Rainforest Retreat
Day 11: Franz Josef to Queenstown
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Accommodation - Heartland Hotel Queenstown
Day 12: Me Day: Queenstown
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Traveling solo alongside your new Solo-ish travel mates means there's always something fun to do and new friends to explore with. But the joy of travel can also be about taking time to yourself to recharge, refresh and reflect on the journey. Today, choose to join your CEO for an incredible activity, or take the time to yourself to enjoy your own company in one of the most incredible places on our planet.Accommodation - Heartland Hotel Queenstown
Day 13: Fiordland National Park
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Cruise through stunning Fiordland National Park, one of the most untouched, remote places in the world. Depending on the departure, the cruise will be in either Milford Sound or Doubtful Sound – two of the most stunning regions within the park. Marvel at the steep cliff walls and cascading waterfalls, and keep an eye out for area wildlife: dolphins, penguins, seals, and a variety of birds.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Accommodation - Heartland Hotel Queenstown
Day 14: Queenstown to Melbourne
You'll say goodbye to your Kiwi CEO in Queenstown and meet your new Australian CEO at your welcome meeting in Melbourne this evening.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.Activity - Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.Accommodation - Causeway 353 Hotel
Day 15: G Day & Cooking Class: Melbourne
Meals included: Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Food is a universal language, and there's no better way to get to know a new friend, or a new community, than by breaking bread together and digging in to a delicious meal. Melbourne’s vibrant food scene reflects its rich multicultural heritage, blending flavors from around the world. From Italian pasta in Carlton to Vietnamese pho in Richmond, the city offers an array of global cuisines, making it a culinary haven that celebrates diversity. Join your Solo-ish travel mates for a pizza making class in the heart of Melbourne's Little Italy as you get to know your travel mates. Then sit down together and enjoy your lunchtime-Dinner Party.Activity - With your Solo-ish travel mates and CEO, explore some of the worlds coolest activities alongside new friends. It's not just an epic day of fun, its chock full of incredible experiences to take your day to 11. Visit the largest market in the state of Victoria. With hundreds of vendors, from food, to handicrafts and thrifted treasures, its easy to spend hours here. Then admire Melbourne CBD through its unique Street Art. Wander through alleyways on a tour to discover some of the most interesting outdoor galleries.Accommodation - Causeway 353 Hotel
Day 16: We Day: French Island
Meals included: Lunch
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - With your incredible CEO at the helm, get to know the local community and your Solo-ish travel mates on a day packed full of interesting and engaging adventures.. Take the ferry to the beautiful French Island National Park, an island just south of Melbourne. Enjoy a 4WD adventure through this remote island to spot koalas and check out incredible views.Accommodation - Causeway 353 Hotel
Day 17: Melbourne to Uluru and Kata Tjuta
Meals included: Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.Activity - Explore Walpa Gorge where the sheer faces of the dome extend hundreds of meters above you. The gorge itself is a natural creek that carves its way between the two tallest domes of Kata Tjuta. Come together as the sun sets at Uluru, marvel at the changing colours over the desert and keep reminding yourself that yes, you really are there.Accommodation - Uluru Camp
Day 18: Uluru to Kings Canyon: Explore Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Take a guided walk along the northwest side of Uluru to learn about the history of the area, hear the stories of the Anangu people and gaze upon these awe-inspiring uplifted sandstone rock formations.Activity - Get up early, grab a coffee and watch the reddish hues of massive Uluru come to life as the sun rises.Accommodation - Kings Canyon Camp
Day 19: Kings Canyon to Alice Springs
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - HIke through beautiful Kings Canyon in Watarrka National Park on this walk that visits the natural amphitheatre, the North and South walls, and the Garden of Eden.Accommodation - Desert Palms Alice Springs Hotel
Day 20: Alice Springs to Sydney
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Enjoy a guided tour of Alice Springs to explore the town. You'll drive to the top of Anzac Hill, learn about the significance of Telegraph Station, and see the ephemeral Todd River — which may or may not exist!Transport - Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.Accommodation - Rydges Sydney Central
Day 21: Sydney: Manly Beach
Meals included: Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Board the ferry and travel from Sydney to the famed Manly beach, just a little over an hour north of the city.Free_time - Spend the afternoon enjoying Manly Beach however you'd like.Accommodation - Rydges Sydney Central
Day 22: Me Day: Sydney
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Traveling solo alongside your new Solo-ish travel mates means there's always something fun to do and new friends to explore with. But the joy of travel can also be about taking time to yourself to recharge, refresh and reflect on the journey. Today, choose to join your CEO for an incredible activity, or take the time to yourself to enjoy your own company in one of the most incredible places on our planet.Accommodation - Rydges Sydney Central
Day 23: Sydney to Cairns
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.Activity - Visit Kuranda town and take some time to explore the markets and gardens. Then, settle into a comfortable 6 seat gondola for a ride with a spectacular view. The Skyrail Rainforest Cableway passes over a canopy of one of Australia's tropical rainforests, so close to the tree tops it's as if you could reach out and touch the leaves. Stop and get off at Barron Falls and Red Peaks to admire the forrest, falls and the greenery of Kuranda National Park.Accommodation - Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
Day 24: Cairns: Free Day
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Spend the full day free in Cairns and at the Great Barrier Reef.Accommodation - Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
Day 25: Cairns
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.
- Flights to and from origin and destinations
- Airport transfers (unless otherwise stated)
- 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 will do 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.
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.
From
AUD $12299
Duration: 25 days
Trip Type: Small Group
Activity Level: Average
Traveling solo to Australia and New Zealand is an adventure in itself, and this 25-day Solo-ish trip ensures you’ll never feel alone.
Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 21 Jun 2026
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.
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