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Australia and New Zealand: Surf Camps & Kiwi Highlights

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Adventure & Adrenaline: Seek thrilling adventures that keep you moving
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Partially Guided: Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
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

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Auckland
Auckland
Accommodation
Hotel (Haka House Auckland City)
Included Activities
- Connect With New Friends
- Meet Your CEO and Group
Optional Activities
- Auckland Sailing: America's Cup Experience (Pre Tour) - 210 NZD per person
Day 2
Auckland to Raglan
Auckland to Raglan
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Lodge (Raglan Backpackers & Waterfront Lodge)
Included Activities
- Sea Kayaking
Landmarks
Bridal Veil Falls
Day 3
Raglan
Raglan
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Lodge (Raglan Backpackers & Waterfront Lodge)
Included Activities
- Surf Lesson
Day 4
Raglan to Rotorua
Raglan to Rotorua
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Rock Solid Backpackers Rotorua)
Included Activities
- Private Walking Tour
- Te Puia Village cultural experience (evening)
Optional Activities
- Waitomo Caves caving excursion (99 NZD per person)
- Legendary Black Water Rafting (188 NZD per person)
- Waitomo Valley Walk (Free)
- Whitewater Rafting in Rotorua (135 NZD per person)
- Hot Springs (50-360 NZD per person)
- Rotorua Canopy Tours (199-269 NZD per person)
Landmarks
Waitomo Caves
Te Puia
Huka Falls
Day 5
Rotorua to Taupo
Rotorua to Taupo
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Based by the Lake)
Included Activities
- Visit Huka Falls
- Lake Taupo sailing experience
Optional Activities
- Rotorua hot springs exploration
- White-water rafting in Rotorua
Landmarks
Huka Falls
Lake Taupo
Day 6
Taupo to Wellington
Taupo to Wellington
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Cambridge Hotel)
Included Activities
- Big Night Out
Optional Activities
- Te Papa Museum Visit - 35 NZD per person
- Cable Car Ride - included in optional activities
- Oriental Parade Walk - included in optional activities
Landmarks
Te Papa (National Museum)
Oriental Parade
Day 7
Wellington to Sydney
Wellington to Sydney
Accommodation
Hotel (Wake Up! Sydney)
Optional Activities
- The Rocks Neighbourhood Visit - Free
Landmarks
The Rocks
Day 8
Sydney to Manly Beach
Sydney to Manly Beach
Accommodation
Hotel (Wake Up! Sydney)
Included Activities
- Ferry to Manly Beach
Optional Activities
- Cliff top hike
- Beach relaxation
- Shopping at local shops
- Dining at local restaurants
Landmarks
Manly Beach
Day 9
Sydney
Sydney
Accommodation
Hotel (Wake Up! Sydney)
Optional Activities
- Sydney Opera House Visit - 50-199 AUD per person
- Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb - 385-415 AUD per person
Landmarks
Sydney Opera House
Sydney Harbour Bridge
Day 10
Sydney
Sydney
Accommodation
Hotel (Wake Up! Sydney)
Day 11
Sydney to Coffs Harbour
Sydney to Coffs Harbour
Meals
Dinner
Accommodation
Camping (Spot X Surf Camp)
Landmarks
Coffs Harbour Station
Day 12
Arrawarra
Arrawarra
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Camping (Spot X Surf Camp)
Included Activities
- Kangaroo Trek
- Surfing Lesson
Optional Activities
- Rockpool Scramble - included in optional activities
- Swimming - included in optional activities
Landmarks
Solitary Islands Marine Park
Day 13
Arrawarra to Byron Bay
Arrawarra to Byron Bay
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Wake Up! Byron Bay)
Included Activities
- Cape Byron Lighthouse Visit
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Byron Bay
- Exploring Byron Bay shops and restaurants
- Wildlife spotting
Landmarks
Cape Byron Lighthouse
Byron Bay
Day 14
Byron Bay
Byron Bay
Accommodation
Hotel (Wake Up! Byron Bay)
Included Activities
- Cape Byron Lighthouse Visit
- Surfing
Optional Activities
- Byron Bay Ocean Kayaking (only available on certain dates, must pre-book on checkout page)
- Skydiving (409 AUD per person)
- Massage services
- Swimming at local beaches
Landmarks
Cape Byron Lighthouse
Byron Bay
Day 15
Byron Bay to Brisbane
Byron Bay to Brisbane
Included Activities
- Daisy Hill Koala Centre
Landmarks
Daisy Hill Koala Centre

Landmarks
Bridal Veil Falls

Landmarks
Waitomo Caves
Te Puia
Huka Falls

Landmarks
Huka Falls
Lake Taupo

Landmarks
Te Papa (National Museum)
Oriental Parade

Landmarks
The Rocks

Landmarks
Manly Beach

Landmarks
Sydney Opera House
Sydney Harbour Bridge

Landmarks
Coffs Harbour Station

Landmarks
Solitary Islands Marine Park

Landmarks
Cape Byron Lighthouse
Byron Bay

Landmarks
Cape Byron Lighthouse
Byron Bay

Landmarks
Daisy Hill Koala Centre

Accommodation
Guide
Meals
Additional Services
Transport

What's Not Included

Flights
Insurance
Optional
Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

Haka House Auckland City
Hotel
day 1
Raglan Backpackers & Waterfront Lodge
Lodge
Days 2, 3
Rock Solid Backpackers Rotorua
Hotel
day 4
Based by the Lake
Hotel
day 5
Cambridge Hotel
Hotel
day 6
Wake Up! Sydney
Hotel
Days 7, 8, 9, 10
Spot X Surf Camp
Camping
Days 11, 12
Wake Up! Byron Bay
Hotel
Days 13, 14

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4.7

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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