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Solo-ish Down-Under (New Zealand), a tour by G Adventures

Tour · 24 nights · with G Adventures

Solo-ish Down-Under

G Adventures' small-group Solo-ish Down-Under tour crosses New Zealand and Australia over 24 nights, delving deep into local culture and landscapes with a mix of guided activities and free time for solo exploration.

Duration
24 nights
Departures
6 dates
Choose a month below
Countries
New Zealand, Australia
Operator
G Adventures
From
£7,469
per person

Highlights

What makes this one worth it

  1. Mt Eden Summit Walk in Auckland

  2. Full day 4x4 excursion to French Island to spot wild koalas

  3. Guided hikes in Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park

  4. Franz Josef Glacier trek

  5. Full day cruise at Doubtful Sound

About the trip

This 24-night G Adventures Solo-ish trip takes you from the volcanic landscapes of New Zealand's North Island to the glacial valleys and fiords of the South Island before crossing over to Australia. In New Zealand, the itinerary includes a summit walk of Auckland's Mt Eden, cruising Lake Rotoiti to thermal springs, visiting the glow worm caves at Waitomo, and trekking the Franz Josef glacier. Kaikoura's seal colony and Doubtful Sound's calm waters provide moments to connect with wildlife and nature.

Crossing over to Australia, the journey turns to the outback with a stay at a tented camp near Uluru, guided hikes in Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park and Kings Canyon, alongside a 4x4 day trip to French Island with the chance to see wild koalas. The coastal cities of Melbourne and Sydney bookend the trip with cooking classes, markets, street art tours, and free time including a day trip to Manly Beach. The pace balances group activities with individual time, catering for those who like company but also a bit of autonomy.

With a maximum group size of 16 and a Chief Experience Officer who manages logistics and local insights, this tour blends active days of walking and cultural immersion with quieter moments among striking landscapes.

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The route in outline: places are joined in the order visited, not by the roads or sea lanes taken.
  1. 1 Auckland
  2. 2 Rotorua
  3. 3 Kaikoura
  4. 4 Franz Josef
  5. 5 Queenstown
  6. 6 Melbourne
  7. 7 Uluru
  8. 8 Sydney
  9. 9 Cairns

Itinerary

The route

  1. Auckland

  2. Rotorua

  3. Kaikoura

  4. Franz Josef

  5. Queenstown

  6. Melbourne

  7. Uluru

  8. Sydney

  9. Cairns

These are the places the trip visits, in order. G Adventures publishes the day-by-day itinerary on its own site.

When to go

Departures and prices

Lowest price each month, per person.

G Adventures confirms exact dates, availability and prices when you book.

Need to know

Before you book

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Travelling alone
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Flights
Not included: you book your own to the start
What’s included
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Accessibility
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For full details of what’s included, check with G Adventures. See the full details on their site

Questions people ask

How long is Solo-ish Down-Under?
Solo-ish Down-Under is a 24 nights tour holiday.
Who operates Solo-ish Down-Under?
Solo-ish Down-Under is operated by G Adventures.
How much does Solo-ish Down-Under cost?
Prices for Solo-ish Down-Under start from £7,469, subject to availability.

The operator

G Adventures

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