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Solo-ish Down-Under

25 days
From Auckland to Cairns
4.7
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
Group Size 12 - 16
Ages 18+
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Highlights

  • Cook a Kiwi meal with new friends
  • Hike to Mt. Eden Summit for views
  • Learn Maori culture at Kohutapu Lodge
  • Explore glow worms in Waitomo Caves
  • Cruise through Fiordland National Park

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Dinner Party: Auckland (1D)
  2. Day 2 G Day: Rotorua (1D)
  3. Day 3 We Day: Rotorua (1B, 1L)
  4. Day 4 Rotorua: Free Day (1B)
  5. Day 5 Rotorua to Auckland: Glow Worm Caves (1B)
  6. Day 6 Auckland to Kaikoura: South Island (1L)
  7. Day 7 Kaikoura: Free Day
  8. Day 8 Kaikoura to Hokitika
  9. Day 9 Hokitika to Franz Josef: Franz Josef Glacier
  10. Day 10 Franz Josef: Free Day (1B)
  11. Day 11 Franz Josef to Queenstown (1B)
  12. Day 12 Me Day: Queenstown (1B)
  13. Day 13 Fiordland National Park (1B, 1L)
  14. Day 14 Queenstown to Melbourne (1B)
  15. Day 15 We Day: Melbourne (1L, 1D)
  16. Day 16 We Day: French Island (1L)
  17. Day 17 Uluru and Kata Tjuta (1D)
  18. Day 18 Uluru to Kings Canyon: Explore Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park (1B, 1L, 1D)
  19. Day 19 Kings Canyon to Alice Springs (1B, 1L)
  20. Day 20 Alice Springs to Sydney (1B)
  21. Day 21 Sydney: Manly Beach (1D)
  22. Day 22 Me Day: Sydney
  23. Day 23 Sydney to Cairns
  24. Day 24 Cairns: Free Day (1B)
  25. Day 25 Cairns (1B)
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  • Guide
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  • Free eSIM
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What's Not Included

  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

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Number of tours

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Age Range

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Customer Reviews

  • Elizabeth
    · March 8th, 2025
    The guide was excellent. She was very positive and good communicator. The itinerary was fast paced, included great hikes, a fun kayak trip and a half day of biking.
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  • RODRICK
    · March 7th, 2025
    The New Zealand North to South tour was an incredible experience! The itinerary was well-planned, offering a perfect blend of breathtaking landscapes, cultural experiences, and exciting activities. From the stunning beaches of the North Island to the majestic fjords and mountains of the South Island, every destination exceeded our expectations. A special thank you to our tour leader, Peter Fletcher, whose knowledge, enthusiasm, and excellent organization made the journey even more enjoyable. His insights and friendly approach added a personal touch, ensuring that everyone had a fantastic time. Highly recommended Tour Rod from Malta, EU
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  • Derin
    · December 23rd, 2024
    The guide, Josie, was wonderfully knowledgeable and exceptional driver. She kept us not only in the loop all the time, but also used her personal knowledge living in NZ to our advantage throughout the journey. The only drawback that we have seen is the sequence for Mount Cook and Lake Tekapo's planned day is way too consolidated and the accomodation in Lake Tekapo should be changed to a better available option.
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Dates & Availability

25 days
Solo-ish Down-Under
From Auckland to Cairns

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    Monica

    Asked on June 25th, 2025

    I would like to travel January/February 2026. I'm interested in a tour which includes both Australia and New Zealand. I would like a tour which visits Alice Springs. I am traveling solo and happy to share with a likeminded person.

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    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten June 2025

      We have departures on the following day for this particular tour: - Sun, 04 Jan - Wed, 28 Jan - Sun, 01 Feb - Wed, 25 Feb. You will spend some time in Alice Springs on day 19 and 20. We believe solo travellers should not have to pay more to travel so our group trips are designed for shared accommodation and do not involve a single supplement. Single travellers joining group trips are paired in twin or multi-share accommodation with someone of the same sex for the duration of the trip.

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