I have already booked my trip on for the "Solo-ish Down-Under, October 11 to November 4th. I am having a difficult time trying to plan flights. Do you have any suggestions? Ideally I would arrive October 11th before noon but it is okay if I arrive on the 10th. On the way back is when it gets tricky, I would like to spend a day or two in Hawaii or Vancouver before flying back to Miami. It appears that round trip to Auckland with a one way from Cairns to Auckland, is the most economical but not really what I want.

We are unable to assist in booking flights for the tour, however, I can assist in giving some advice on how to route flights. It is okay to arrive on the 10th of October. You will need to book a hotel stay directly with the accommodation for the trip and inform us to still use the Complementary Transfer. My suggestion with the flights is to book the flight from Cairns to Hawaii or Vancouver as a one-way flight and then a one-way flight from there back home.

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.

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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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Auckland
Auckland
Meals
Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Oaks Auckland Hotel)
Included Activities
- Dinner Party
- Meet Your CEO and Group
Optional Activities
- Auckland Sailing: America's Cup Experience (Pre Tour) - 210 NZD per person
Landmarks
Mt Eden
Day 2
Auckland to Rotorua
Auckland to Rotorua
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Sudima Lake Rotorua)
Included Activities
- Lake Rotoiti Hot Pools
- Mt Eden Summit Walk
Optional Activities
- Lunch at Eat Street, Rotorua
Landmarks
Mt Eden Summit
Lake Rotoiti
Day 3
Rotorua
Rotorua
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional hangi lunch prepared in an underground pit with Maori hosts)
Accommodation
Hotel (Sudima Lake Rotorua)
Included Activities
- Kohutapu Tribal Tour
- Kohutapu Lodge Experience
Landmarks
Kohutapu Lodge
Whirinaki Rainforest
Day 4
Rotorua
Rotorua
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Sudima Lake Rotorua)
Optional Activities
- Hot Springs (50-360 NZD per person)
- Whitewater Rafting (135 NZD per person)
- Rotorua Canopy Tours (199-269 NZD per person)
Day 5
Rotorua to Auckland
Rotorua to Auckland
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Oaks Auckland Hotel)
Included Activities
- Waitomo Spellbound Cave Excursion
Landmarks
Waitomo Caves
Day 6
Auckland to Kaikoura
Auckland to Kaikoura
Meals
Lunch
Accommodation
Hotel (The White Morph)
Included Activities
- Kaikoura Peninsular Walk
- Seal Colony Visit
Landmarks
Kaikoura Peninsula
Day 7
Kaikoura
Kaikoura
Accommodation
Hotel (The White Morph)
Optional Activities
- Giant Sperm Whale Watching Tour (175 NZD per person)
- Dusky Dolphin Tour (135 NZD per person)
Landmarks
Kaikoura
Day 8
Kaikoura to Hokitika
Kaikoura to Hokitika
Meals
Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Beachfront Hotel Hokitika)
Landmarks
Hokitika
Day 9
Hokitika to Franz Josef
Hokitika to Franz Josef
Accommodation
Hotel (Rainforest Retreat)
Included Activities
- Franz Glacier Walk
- Hokitika Gorge
Landmarks
Hokitika Gorge
Franz Josef Glacier
Day 10
Franz Josef
Franz Josef
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Rainforest Retreat)
Optional Activities
- Heli Scenic Flight with Snow Landing (385-655 NZD per person)
- Franz Josef Kayaking (149-169 NZD per person)
- Guided Heli Hike with Heli Transfer (595-795 NZD per person)
Landmarks
Franz Josef Glacier
Lake Mapourika
Day 11
Franz Josef to Queenstown
Franz Josef to Queenstown
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Heartland Hotel Queenstown)
Landmarks
Haast Pass
Day 12
Queenstown
Queenstown
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Heartland Hotel Queenstown)
Included Activities
- Queenstown Me Day
Optional Activities
- Queenstown Gondola Ride (66-215 NZD per person)
- Vineyard Tour (189-265 NZD per person)
- Skydiving in Queenstown
- Bungee Jumping (320-805 NZD per person)
Landmarks
Queenstown
Day 13
Queenstown to Fiordland National Park
Queenstown to Fiordland National Park
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation
Hotel (Heartland Hotel Queenstown)
Included Activities
- Fiordland National Park Day Cruise
Landmarks
Fiordland National Park
Day 14
Queenstown to Melbourne
Queenstown to Melbourne
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Causeway 353 Hotel)
Included Activities
- Meet Your CEO and Group
Day 15
Melbourne
Melbourne
Meals
Lunch, Dinner (Australian-Italian cuisine cooked during the cooking class in Little Italy)
Accommodation
Hotel (Causeway 353 Hotel)
Included Activities
- Melbourne Cooking Class
- Queen Victoria Market & Melbourne Street Tour
Landmarks
Queen Victoria Market
Day 16
French Island
French Island
Meals
Lunch
Accommodation
Hotel (Causeway 353 Hotel)
Included Activities
- French Island Day Trip
Landmarks
French Island National Park
Day 17
Melbourne to Uluru
Melbourne to Uluru
Meals
Dinner (Outdoor meal under the stars)
Accommodation
Camping (Uluru Camp)
Included Activities
- Uluru and Kata Tjuta
Landmarks
Uluru
Kata Tjuta
Walpa Gorge
Day 18
Uluru to Kings Canyon
Uluru to Kings Canyon
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Camping (Kings Canyon Camp)
Included Activities
- Uluru Mala Walk
- Uluru at Sunrise
Landmarks
Uluru
Kings Canyon
Day 19
Kings Canyon to Alice Springs
Kings Canyon to Alice Springs
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation
Hotel (Desert Palms Alice Springs Hotel)
Included Activities
- Kings Canyon Hike
Landmarks
Kings Canyon
Day 20
Alice Springs to Sydney
Alice Springs to Sydney
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Rydges Sydney Central)
Included Activities
- Alice Springs Town Tour
Optional Activities
- Sydney Evening Food Scene Exploration with CEO
Landmarks
Telegraph Station
Anzac Hill
Day 21
Sydney
Sydney
Meals
Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Rydges Sydney Central)
Included Activities
- Ferry to Manly Beach
Optional Activities
- Coastal Walk to Shelly Beach
Landmarks
Manly Beach
Shelly Beach
Day 22
Sydney
Sydney
Accommodation
Hotel (Rydges Sydney Central)
Included Activities
- Sydney Me Day
Optional Activities
- Sydney Opera House Visit (50-199 AUD per person)
- Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb
- Jet Boat Ride
Landmarks
Sydney Opera House
Sydney Harbour Bridge
Day 23
Sydney to Cairns
Sydney to Cairns
Accommodation
Resort (Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns)
Included Activities
- Kuranda Skyrail
Optional Activities
- Kuranda Village Market Shopping
Landmarks
Kuranda Village
Kuranda National Park
Day 24
Cairns
Cairns
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Resort (Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns)
Optional Activities
- Great Barrier Reef Full Day Snorkelling Tour (8am - 5pm) (279 AUD per person)
Landmarks
Great Barrier Reef
Day 25
Cairns
Cairns
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Departure Day

Landmarks
Mt Eden

Landmarks
Mt Eden Summit
Lake Rotoiti

Landmarks
Kohutapu Lodge
Whirinaki Rainforest

Landmarks
Waitomo Caves

Landmarks
Kaikoura Peninsula

Landmarks
Kaikoura

Landmarks
Hokitika

Landmarks
Hokitika Gorge
Franz Josef Glacier

Landmarks
Franz Josef Glacier
Lake Mapourika

Landmarks
Haast Pass

Landmarks
Queenstown

Landmarks
Fiordland National Park

Landmarks
Queen Victoria Market

Landmarks
French Island National Park

Landmarks
Uluru
Kata Tjuta
Walpa Gorge

Landmarks
Uluru
Kings Canyon

Landmarks
Kings Canyon

Landmarks
Telegraph Station
Anzac Hill

Landmarks
Manly Beach
Shelly Beach

Landmarks
Sydney Opera House
Sydney Harbour Bridge

Landmarks
Kuranda Village
Kuranda National Park

Landmarks
Great Barrier Reef

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Oaks Auckland Hotel
Hotel
Days 1, 5
Sudima Lake Rotorua
Hotel
Days 2, 3, 4
The White Morph
Hotel
Days 6, 7
Beachfront Hotel Hokitika
Hotel
day 8
Rainforest Retreat
Hotel
Days 9, 10
Heartland Hotel Queenstown
Hotel
Days 11, 12, 13
Causeway 353 Hotel
Hotel
Days 14, 15, 16
Uluru Camp
Camping
day 17
Kings Canyon Camp
Camping
day 18
Desert Palms Alice Springs Hotel
Hotel
day 19
Rydges Sydney Central
Hotel
Days 20, 21, 22
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
Resort
Days 23, 24

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James4.8•September 2026
Trip of a lifetime! I got on really well with all of my tour group, all of the places we went to were amazing, and...
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Claudia4.0•February 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
Michelle5.0•January 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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I have already booked my trip on for the "Solo-ish Down-Under, October 11 to November 4th. I am having a difficult time trying to plan flights. Do you have any suggestions? Ideally I would arrive October 11th before noon but it is okay if I arrive on the 10th. On the way back is when it gets tricky, I would like to spend a day or two in Hawaii or Vancouver before flying back to Miami. It appears that round trip to Auckland with a one way from Cairns to Auckland, is the most economical but not really what I want.
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- G AdventuresOperator•Written February 2026
  We are unable to assist in booking flights for the tour, however, I can assist in giving some advice on how to route flights.
  
  It is okay to arrive on the 10th of October. You will need to book a hotel stay directly with the accommodation for the trip and inform us to still use the Complementary Transfer.
  
  My suggestion with the flights is to book the flight from Cairns to Hawaii or Vancouver as a one-way flight and then a one-way flight from there back home.
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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 AdventuresOperator•Written 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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