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Australia And New Zealand: Bushwalks & Beaches

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Platinum Operator: G Adventures
Adventure & Adrenaline: Seek thrilling adventures that keep you moving
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity: Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 20
Ages 18-39

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Itinerary

Day 1
Wellington
Wellington
Accommodation
Hotel (Cambridge Hotel)
Included Activities
- Connect With New Friends
- Meet Your CEO and Group
Optional Activities
- Te Papa Museum Visit (35 NZD per person)
- Weta Workshop Visit (99 NZD per person)
- Explore Courtenay Place entertainment district
Landmarks
Te Papa Tongarewa - New Zealand's National Museum
Courtenay Place
Day 2
Wellington to Abel Tasman National Park
Wellington to Abel Tasman National Park
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Camping (The Barn Cabins & Camp)
Optional Activities
- Abel Tasman National Park Kayaking (190 NZD per person)
- Sailing (140 NZD per person)
- Canyoning (255 NZD per person)
Landmarks
Cook Strait
Marlborough Sounds
Abel Tasman National Park
Day 3
Abel Tasman National Park
Abel Tasman National Park
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Camping (The Barn Cabins & Camp)
Included Activities
- Abel Tasman National Park Walk
Optional Activities
- Abel Tasman National Park Kayaking (190 NZD per person)
- Sailing (140 NZD per person)
- Canyoning (255 NZD per person)
Landmarks
Abel Tasman National Park
Day 4
Abel Tasman National Park to Westport
Abel Tasman National Park to Westport
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hostel (Bazil's Hostel & Surf School)
Included Activities
- Seal Colony Visit
Optional Activities
- Surfing in Westport (80 NZD per person)
Landmarks
Cape Foulwind
Day 5
Westport to Franz Josef
Westport to Franz Josef
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Rainforest Retreat)
Included Activities
- Pancake Rocks Trek
Optional Activities
- Franz Josef Kayaking (130 NZD per person)
- Heli Scenic Flight with Snow Landing (330-425 NZD per person)
- Hiking (Free)
Landmarks
Punakaiki Pancake Rocks
Punakaiki Blowholes
Day 6
Franz Josef
Franz Josef
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Rainforest Retreat)
Optional Activities
- Heli-hike or guided ice walk on glacier
- Hiking in rainforests (Free)
- Franz Josef Kayaking (130 NZD per person)
- Heli Scenic Flight with Snow Landing (330-425 NZD per person)
- Glacier Hot Pools spa treatment
Landmarks
Franz Josef Glacier
Day 7
Franz Josef to Queenstown
Franz Josef to Queenstown
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hostel (Nomads Queenstown Hostel)
Optional Activities
- Vineyard Tour (210-230 NZD per person)
- Shotover Canyon Swing (259 NZD per person)
- Skydiving (420-520 NZD per person)
- Queenstown Jet Boating (159 NZD per person)
- Bungee Jumping (265-450 NZD per person)
- Gondola Ride (52-79 NZD per person)
Landmarks
Haast Pass
Day 8
Queenstown
Queenstown
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hostel (Nomads Queenstown Hostel)
Optional Activities
- Jet Boating
- Bungee Jumping (265-450 NZD per person)
- Skydiving (420-520 NZD per person)
- Gondola Ride (52-79 NZD per person)
- Shotover Canyon Swing (259 NZD per person)
- Vineyard Tour (210-230 NZD per person)
Landmarks
Queenstown
Day 9
Queenstown - Milford Sound Day Trip
Queenstown - Milford Sound Day Trip
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hostel (Nomads Queenstown Hostel)
Included Activities
- Milford Sound Cruise
Landmarks
Fiordland National Park
Milford Sound
Day 10
Queenstown
Queenstown
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hostel (Nomads Queenstown Hostel)
Optional Activities
- Jet Boating (159 NZD per person)
- Bungee Jumping (265-450 NZD per person)
- Mountain Biking
- Skydiving (420-520 NZD per person)
- Gondola Ride (52-79 NZD per person)
- Shotover Canyon Swing (259 NZD per person)
- Vineyard Tour (210-230 NZD per person)
Day 11
Queenstown to Lake Tekapo
Queenstown to Lake Tekapo
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Lakes Edge Holiday Park)
Optional Activities
- Hiking at Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park
- Sir Edmund Hillary Visitors Centre visit
Landmarks
Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park
Lake Tekapo
Day 12
Lake Tekapo
Lake Tekapo
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Lakes Edge Holiday Park)
Included Activities
- Lake Tekapo Bike Ride
Optional Activities
- Tekapo Hot Springs (37 NZD per person)
- Dark Sky Project - The Crater Experience (119 NZD per person)
- Mt John Observatory visit
Landmarks
Lake Tekapo
Mt John Observatory
Day 13
Lake Tekapo to Christchurch
Lake Tekapo to Christchurch
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Drifter Christchurch Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Explore Christchurch nightlife
- City exploration
Landmarks
Christchurch
Day 14
Christchurch to Kaikoura
Christchurch to Kaikoura
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Lodge (Dusky Lodge)
Optional Activities
- Whale Watching (175 NZD per person)
- Dolphin Tour (230 NZD per person)
- Scenic Flight (225 NZD per person)
- Bird watching
- Coastal walking
- Hiking (Free)
Landmarks
Kaikoura
Day 15
Kaikoura to Wellington
Kaikoura to Wellington
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Cambridge Hotel)
Included Activities
- Big Night Out
Landmarks
Picton
Day 16
Wellington to Sydney
Wellington to Sydney
Accommodation
Hotel (Wake Up! Sydney)
Optional Activities
- The Rocks Neighbourhood Visit (Free)
Landmarks
The Rocks
Day 17
Sydney
Sydney
Accommodation
Hotel (Wake Up! Sydney)
Included Activities
- Ferry to Manly Beach
Optional Activities
- Surf class
- Beach relaxation
- Shopping and dining
Landmarks
Manly Beach
Day 18
Sydney
Sydney
Accommodation
Hotel (Wake Up! Sydney)
Optional Activities
- Sydney Opera House Visit (43-185 AUD per person)
- Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb (385-415 AUD per person)
- Museum visits
- Restaurant dining
Landmarks
Sydney Opera House
Sydney Harbour Bridge
Day 19
Sydney
Sydney
Accommodation
Hotel (Wake Up! Sydney)
Optional Activities
- Sydney Opera House Visit (43-185 AUD per person)
- Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb (385-415 AUD per person)
- Museum visits
- Beach time
- Dining and cafes
Day 20
Sydney to Arrawarra
Sydney to Arrawarra
Meals
Dinner
Accommodation
Camping (Spot X Surf Camp)
Optional Activities
- Swimming
Landmarks
Coffs Harbour
Day 21
Arrawarra
Arrawarra
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Camping (Spot X Surf Camp)
Included Activities
- Surfing Lesson
- Kangaroo Trek
Optional Activities
- Swimming
- Rockpool exploring
- Beach picnicking
Landmarks
Solitary Islands Marine Park
Mullawarra Beach
Day 22
Arrawarra to Byron Bay
Arrawarra to Byron Bay
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Wake Up! Byron Bay)
Included Activities
- Cape Byron Lighthouse Visit
Optional Activities
- Byron Bay Ocean Kayaking (pre-book option)
- Whale watching
- Dolphin spotting
Landmarks
Cape Byron Lighthouse
Day 23
Byron Bay
Byron Bay
Accommodation
Hotel (Wake Up! Byron Bay)
Optional Activities
- Byron Bay Ocean Kayaking (pre-book option)
- Beach walks
- Surfing
- Skydiving (409 AUD per person)
- Sea kayaking
- Dolphin watching
- Massage
Landmarks
Byron Bay
Day 24
Byron Bay to Brisbane
Byron Bay to Brisbane
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Daisy Hill Koala Centre
- Departure Day
Landmarks
Daisy Hill Koala Centre

Landmarks
Te Papa Tongarewa - New Zealand's National Museum
Courtenay Place

Landmarks
Cook Strait
Marlborough Sounds
Abel Tasman National Park

Landmarks
Abel Tasman National Park

Landmarks
Cape Foulwind

Landmarks
Punakaiki Pancake Rocks
Punakaiki Blowholes

Landmarks
Franz Josef Glacier

Landmarks
Haast Pass

Landmarks
Queenstown

Landmarks
Fiordland National Park
Milford Sound

Landmarks
Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park
Lake Tekapo

Landmarks
Lake Tekapo
Mt John Observatory

Landmarks
Christchurch

Landmarks
Kaikoura

Landmarks
Picton

Landmarks
The Rocks

Landmarks
Manly Beach

Landmarks
Sydney Opera House
Sydney Harbour Bridge

Landmarks
Coffs Harbour

Landmarks
Solitary Islands Marine Park
Mullawarra Beach

Landmarks
Cape Byron Lighthouse

Landmarks
Byron Bay

Landmarks
Daisy Hill Koala Centre

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Where You'll Stay

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Cambridge Hotel
Hotel
Days 1, 15
The Barn Cabins & Camp
Camping
Days 2, 3
Bazil's Hostel & Surf School
Hostel
day 4
Rainforest Retreat
Hotel
Days 5, 6
Nomads Queenstown Hostel
Hostel
Days 7, 8, 9, 10
Lakes Edge Holiday Park
Hotel
Days 11, 12
Drifter Christchurch Hotel
Hotel
day 13
Dusky Lodge
Lodge
day 14
Wake Up! Sydney
Hotel
Days 16, 17, 18, 19
Spot X Surf Camp
Camping
Days 20, 21
Wake Up! Byron Bay
Hotel
Days 22, 23

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Claudia
February 24th, 2026
Hi TourRadar: Below is what we wrote to G Adventures. Dear G Adventures: We are writing with feedback pertaining...
Hi TourRadar: Below is what we wrote to G Adventures. Dear G Adventures: We are writing with feedback pertaining to our Highlights of New Zealand trip from February 1-15, starting in Auckland ending in Christchurch. We booked through Tour Radar. Our impression is there is very little coordination, communication, collaboration between the two agencies which has a negative effect on the customer. I won’t elaborate, but suffice it to say when I called G Adventures before leaving the USA to inquire about E Sim cards (part of the package through Tour Radar) this was the G Adventures’ representative’s reply, “That’s not our problem. You should have booked directly with us.” I did pass this response on to Tour Radar. Not a good first impression. I feel confident in saying all of the 16 travelers were very disappointed with aspects of the trip that could have been solved by G Adventures. People who had been on many G Adventures trips said that they had never experienced anything like this from the company. Before I list the areas that caused disappointment and complaint, let me say that the places we visited were wonderful, the hotels were good, and the driver was an experienced driver, helpful where he could be, and tried to accommodate requests. Feedback for G Adventures as a Company: 1- Our Driver was our tour guide. Several of our fellow travelers who had been on G Adventure tours said they always had a guide and a driver. It was our combo driver/guide’s first time with G Adventures, apparently called out at the last minute because you did not have drivers to do the trip. He clearly was not prepared by G Adventures as evidenced by: A) CEO Greeting prior to dinner the first night- horrendous. G Adventures should have provided a “welcome to the adventure” script. A fellow traveler had to suggest we do introductions as we gathered in the lobby. That was it – then we all went to dinner at a rather second rate restaurant. B) G Adventures did not provide the Driver/Guide with a clear agenda of the day; for example we were often confused as to whether we should buy snack or lunch- or it if was just a bathroom break. Sometimes we went to 2 or 3 in the afternoon before stopping. C. Dining options, at least for dinner, are often provided by the guide. G Adventures should have supplied these to our Driver/Guide. D. The Driver usually unloads the vehicle of traveler baggage. Ours went in first to get our room keys, and the travelers unloaded the luggage the first time... We thought it was a one-time deal…but ended up being the norm. E. The Seymour Ap to book the excursions was not effective. We were told about it for the first time during our CEO briefing, and few travelers could make it function. Our driver tried to help on the second night, but still not all could access it. We should have had access to it prior to arrival in New Zealand. We had asked if we could sign up in advance for activities but were told to wait until arrival. Having to wait until New Zealand led to several people not being able to even sign up for some of the activities because of problems using the Seymour Ap. The companies through which we booked on Seymour also said it was problematic. F. Again, I reiterate that the driver was nice and tried his best to help. He personally helped me when items were left behind at a hotel. However, a knowledgeable guide focuses on the travelers and their experience whereas our driver was focused on trip logistics – getting us to a destination and checked in. We missed our Group Farewell dinner because the driver did not plan in advance – and it was Valentine’s Day when we reached Christchurch. At 5pm in the evening contacted us through Whats Ap with a meet-up spot. Many people were annoyed – 11 did not go. 9 of us met up in the hotel’s bar/restaurant which served the same food as the “Fully booked” hotel restaurant. Makes one wonder in the thoroughness of the research work to find a spot. Disappointing. Sincerely, Claudia Jaccarino and Sharon SlaytonShow more
Michelle
January 26th, 2026
Wow, what an amazing time I had seeing both islands of New Zealand! This trip has so many stops, activities, and...
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Bijal
December 31st, 2025
Saw many highlights and great to have a local guide. Glowworm trip was great. Many optional days to decide to do...
Saw many highlights and great to have a local guide. Glowworm trip was great. Many optional days to decide to do what you wanted with free hiking/exploring options available, good for all ages as you could make it more active if you wanted. Decent breaks on long journeys and nice standard of hotels, would be great if breakfast was included everyday and a few more activities. Was only 12 if is which was a good group size especially given the smaller mini bus.Show more

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Australia And New Zealand: Bushwalks & Beaches

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