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Australia and New Zealand: Surfing & National Parks, a tour by G Adventures

Tour · 32 nights · with G Adventures

Australia and New Zealand: Surfing & National Parks

A 32-night small-group tour by G Adventures through New Zealand and Australia, combining surfing lessons, national parks walks, and cultural encounters with koalas and Māori traditions.

Duration
32 nights
Departures
5 dates
Choose a month below
Countries
New Zealand, Australia
Operator
G Adventures
From
£4,436.15
per person

Highlights

What makes this one worth it

  1. Surfing lesson at Spot X

  2. Walks in Abel Tasman National Park

  3. 4x4 Adventure and campfire on K'gari Island

  4. Visits to Cape Byron Lighthouse and Rotorua

  5. Whitsundays boat excursion with snorkeling

About the trip

This G Adventures small-group tour covers some of the most varied landscapes of New Zealand and Australia over 32 nights. Starting in Wellington, visitors can check out its museums before heading to Abel Tasman National Park, where coastal walks reveal seal colonies and pancake rock formations. Franz Josef offers glacier views, and Queenstown is known for its adventure scene.

The itinerary includes a surfing lesson at Spot X near Byron Bay, a chance to visit Cape Byron Lighthouse, and time in Cairns with excursions to the Whitsundays and Whitehaven Beach. A 4x4 adventure and campfire stories on K'gari Island offer a taste of Australia’s wilderness, while stops like Rotorua provide insight into Māori culture. The trip involves varied transport modes and shared multi-occupancy accommodation, reflecting its emphasis on active travel with fellow adventurers.

The tour is led by a Chief Experience Officer who handles logistics and cooking, with local guides joining where specialist knowledge benefits the group. Towel and soap are not always included at overnight stops, lending a reminder that adventure often comes with modest comforts.

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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 Wellington
  2. 2 Abel Tasman National Park
  3. 3 Franz Josef
  4. 4 Queenstown
  5. 5 Byron Bay
  6. 6 Cairns
  7. 7 K'gari Island
  8. 8 Rotorua
  9. 9 Whitsundays
  10. 10 Whitehaven Beach
  11. 11 Cape Byron Lighthouse

Itinerary

The route

  1. Wellington

  2. Abel Tasman National Park

  3. Franz Josef

  4. Queenstown

  5. Byron Bay

  6. Cairns

  7. K'gari Island

  8. Rotorua

  9. Whitsundays

  10. Whitehaven Beach

  11. Cape Byron Lighthouse

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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Questions people ask

How long is Australia and New Zealand: Surfing & National Parks?
Australia and New Zealand: Surfing & National Parks is a 32 nights tour holiday.
Who operates Australia and New Zealand: Surfing & National Parks?
Australia and New Zealand: Surfing & National Parks is operated by G Adventures.
How much does Australia and New Zealand: Surfing & National Parks cost?
Prices for Australia and New Zealand: Surfing & National Parks start from £4,436.15, subject to availability.

The operator

G Adventures

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