I am older than 35 years old can I join your tour

This tour has the following age requirements: Age requirement: 18-39. If you are over the age of 39 then we can offer the below alternative tour: Iconic Australia: Famous Cities & Red Centre Explorer

I want to see the highlights of both countries, maybe a hidden treasure or two, and the Lord of the Rings setting. I am traveling solo. Does this tour meet my needs, and what is the single supplement?

We have included the full itinerary for you. Please note this is an 18-38's trip and there is no single rooms available, The trips is based on Multi share rooming (4-6 people)

I'm interested in the Australian tour package and I would like to know if visa is inclusive for the package.

No visas are included, these are something that you must apply for separately yourself.

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Australia and New Zealand: Surfing Waves & The Whitsundays

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From Auckland to Cairns

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Platinum Operator: G Adventures
Explorer: Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 20
Ages 18-39

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Itinerary

Day 1
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
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Lodge (Raglan Backpackers & Waterfront Lodge)
Included Activities
- Sea Kayaking
Landmarks
Bridal Veil Falls
Day 3
Raglan
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Lodge (Raglan Backpackers & Waterfront Lodge)
Included Activities
- Surf Lesson
Day 4
Raglan to Rotorua
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Rock Solid Backpackers Rotorua)
Included Activities
- Te Puia Geyser by Night
Optional Activities
- Waitomo Cave Excursion (99 NZD per person)
- Waitomo Valley Walk (Free)
Landmarks
Waitomo Caves
Day 5
Rotorua to Taupo
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Based by the Lake)
Included Activities
- Huka Falls
Optional Activities
- Hot Springs (50-360 NZD per person)
- Whitewater Rafting (135 NZD per person)
Landmarks
Huka Falls
Day 6
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 to hills overlooking city
- Oriental Parade walk
Landmarks
Te Papa Tongarewa (National Museum)
Day 7
Wellington to Sydney
Accommodation
Hotel (Wake Up! Sydney)
Optional Activities
- The Rocks Neighbourhood Visit (Free)
Landmarks
The Rocks
Day 8
Sydney
Accommodation
Hotel (Wake Up! Sydney)
Included Activities
- Ferry to Manly Beach
Optional Activities
- Surf lesson
- Beach relaxation
Landmarks
Manly Beach
Day 9
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)
- Museum visits
- Restaurant dining
Landmarks
Sydney Opera House
Sydney Harbour Bridge
Day 10
Sydney
Accommodation
Hotel (Wake Up! Sydney)
Day 11
Sydney to Arrawarra
Meals
Dinner
Accommodation
Camping (Spot X Surf Camp)
Day 12
Arrawarra
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Camping (Spot X Surf Camp)
Included Activities
- Surfing Lesson
- Kangaroo Trek
Optional Activities
- Rockpool scramble
- Mullawarra beach picnic
Landmarks
Solitary Islands Marine Park
Day 13
Arrawarra to Byron Bay
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Wake Up! Byron Bay)
Included Activities
- Cape Byron Lighthouse Visit
Landmarks
Cape Byron Lighthouse
Day 14
Byron Bay
Accommodation
Hotel (Wake Up! Byron Bay)
Optional Activities
- Byron Bay Ocean Kayaking
- Skydiving (409 AUD per person)
- Dolphin watch
- Beach walks
- Massage
Day 15
Byron Bay to Brisbane
Accommodation
Hotel (BUNK Brisbane)
Optional Activities
- City Botanic Gardens visit
- Mount Coot-Tha hike
- Eat Street Northshore night market
- Story Bridge area exploration
Landmarks
Story Bridge
Day 16
Brisbane to K'gari (Fraser Island)
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (The Eco Retreat)
Included Activities
- Welcome to Country Ceremony
- K'gari Inland Experience
- Stories around the campfire
Landmarks
Boorangoora (Lake McKenzie)
Day 17
K'gari (Fraser Island) to Noosa
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Bounce Noosa)
Included Activities
- K'gari Beach Tour
Landmarks
Maheno Shipwreck
Eli Creek
Day 18
Noosa
Accommodation
Hotel (Bounce Noosa)
Included Activities
- Noosa Coastal Walk
Optional Activities
- Lunch on Hastings Street
- Surfboard rental
- Eumundi Market
Landmarks
Noosa National Park
Hell's Gate Beach
Day 19
Noosa to Airlie Beach
Optional Activities
- Shopping on Hastings Street
- Beach coffee
- Surfing
Day 20
Airlie Beach
Accommodation
Hostel (Nomads Airlie Beach Hostel)
Optional Activities
- Great Barrier Reef day trip
- Beach relaxation
- Shopping
Day 21
Whitsunday Islands
Meals
Lunch
Accommodation
Hostel (Nomads Airlie Beach Hostel)
Included Activities
- Whitsunday Islands Boating Excursion
Optional Activities
- Whitsunday Islands Snorkelling (Free)
Landmarks
Whitehaven Beach
Day 22
Airlie Beach to Cairns
Accommodation
Hotel (Cairns Central YHA)
Day 23
Cairns
Accommodation
Hotel (Cairns Central YHA)
Included Activities
- Big Night Out
Optional Activities
- Great Barrier Reef Snorkelling
- Skydiving (310-400 AUD per person)
- Whitewater Rafting (138-210 AUD per person)
Landmarks
Great Barrier Reef
Day 24
Cairns
Included Activities
- Departure Day

Landmarks
Bridal Veil Falls

Landmarks
Waitomo Caves

Landmarks
Huka Falls

Landmarks
Te Papa Tongarewa (National Museum)

Landmarks
The Rocks

Landmarks
Manly Beach

Landmarks
Sydney Opera House
Sydney Harbour Bridge

Landmarks
Solitary Islands Marine Park

Landmarks
Cape Byron Lighthouse

Landmarks
Story Bridge

Landmarks
Boorangoora (Lake McKenzie)

Landmarks
Maheno Shipwreck
Eli Creek

Landmarks
Noosa National Park
Hell's Gate Beach

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Whitehaven Beach

Landmarks
Great Barrier Reef

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Where You'll Stay

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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
BUNK Brisbane
Hotel
day 15
The Eco Retreat
Hotel
day 16
Bounce Noosa
Hotel
Days 17, 18
Nomads Airlie Beach Hostel
Hostel
Days 20, 21
Cairns Central YHA
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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Denise
Asked on October 25th, 2025
I am older than 35 years old can I join your tour
Age Range
- G AdventuresOperator•Written October 2025
  This tour has the following age requirements: Age requirement: 18-39. If you are over the age of 39 then we can offer the below alternative tour: Iconic Australia: Famous Cities & Red Centre Explorer
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Andrew
Asked on August 13th, 2025
I want to see the highlights of both countries, maybe a hidden treasure or two, and the Lord of the Rings setting. I am traveling solo. Does this tour meet my needs, and what is the single supplement?
Single supplement
Tour Details
- G AdventuresOperator•Written August 2025
  We have included the full itinerary for you. Please note this is an 18-38's trip and there is no single rooms available, The trips is based on Multi share rooming (4-6 people)
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  Andrew
  Traveler•Written August 2025
  Oh. Then it's not the trip for me. I'm 70 years old. What tours would you recommend?
- G AdventuresOperator•Written August 2025
  We would recommend the 29 day Highlights of Australia and New Zealand tour, this is a Classic option which is open to all ages and follows a similar route.
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Shirley
Asked on March 20th, 2025
I'm interested in the Australian tour package and I would like to know if visa is inclusive for the package.
Visa
- G AdventuresOperator•Written March 2025
  No visas are included, these are something that you must apply for separately yourself.

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