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Solo-Ish Down-Under
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Length
25 Days
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Quality
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Starts in
Auckland (New Zealand)
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Ends in
Cairns (Australia)
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Available Tour Start Dates
SEP 13, 2026 to JAN 31, 2029
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Activity Level
Moderate
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Style
Fully-Guided
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Guaranteed Date(s)
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Special Interest(s)
Small Group
Group trips average 12 travellers per departure, depending on the adventure. The maximum is usually no more than 16, but some can be smaller or bigger, depending on the trip. Check individual trips for details., Solo-ish AdventuresFor solo travellers only, get closer to your group-mates and the world on trips designed for connection.
From
Pricing listed is per person, based on double occupancy, and is the least expensive price for at least one departure date of this tour. Price is for the tour only. Additional items, including but not limited to, airfare (unless noted otherwise), travel insurance, and more, are additional.
$9,699.00
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Overview
Traveling solo to Australia and New Zealand is an adventure in itself, and this 25-day Solo-ish trip ensures you'll never feel alone. From the moment you arrive, your expert CEO and built-in travel mates will make you feel at home. Journey through New Zealand from north to south, immersing yourself in Maori culture, cooking Kiwi dishes with locals, and exploring the stunning landscapes of Kaikoura and Franz Josef-whether with your group or on your own. In Australia, embark on a 4x4 adventure to French Island to spot wild koalas, explore the awe-inspiring Uluru while learning about its rich Indigenous history, and cap off the trip near the iconic Great Barrier Reef.
Visited During Tour
Alice Springs (Australia) | Auckland (New Zealand) | Cairns / Gimuy (Australia) | Franz Josef / Ka Roimata O Hine Hukatere (New Zealand) | French Island | Hokitika (New Zealand) | Kaikoura (New Zealand) | Kings Canyon (Australia) | Melbourne / Narrm (Australia) | Queenstown (New Zealand) | Rotorua (New Zealand) | Sydney (Australia) | Yulara (Australia)
Dates, Offers & Prices
Tour Itinerary
Accommodations
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Dates, Offers & Prices
The following are Solo-Ish Down-Under tour dates available from G Adventures. Select a bonus offer graphic to view its details, including its terms.
There is at least one departure that the vendor is advising is Not Available for the selected year. Click here if you would like such tours to be included below.
Tour Itinerary
G Adventures Tour Code ONAU-10251
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1Dinner Party: Auckland
Kia Ora and welcome to New Zealand! After taking your included arrival transfer to the hotel, join your fellow solo-ish travellers for a welcome meeting. Then get hands on with a cooking class! Alongside your new mates, cook up a fresh and delicious Kiwi meal while getting to know the people you're travelling with.
Make sure to arrive no later than 3:00 pm as to not miss your local cooking class.Or Jump right into your adventure by adding the 'Auckland Sailing: America's Cup Experience' extra to your tour. Work with a crew to sail around Auckland's Waitemata Harbour on a competitive yacht, and take in the stunning views. PLEASE NOTE: If booking this extra, a pre-night in Auckland is highly recommended as this activity may start early in the morning on Day 1.
- Meals Included:
- Dinner
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Dinner Party
Food is a universal language, and there's no better way to get to know a new friend, or a new community, than by breaking bread together and digging in to a delicious meal. New Zealand is famous for having extremely fresh and local ingredients in their dishes. Use these beautiful ingredients to make an amazing meal of Ika Mata, coconut milk ceviche, and Horopito roasted Lamb Rump, then sit down with your fellow solo-ish travellers and enjoy the feast!
Meet Your CEO and Group
Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards.
Accommodations: Oaks Auckland Hotel1Optional Activities for Day 1
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2G Day: Rotorua
After grabbing your first Kiwi breakfast, join your CEO for a guided walk up to the Mt Eden Summit. The views of Auckland at the top are incredible-so don't forget to take some photos. Later, make your way south to Rotorua where you can choose to enjoy a lunch stop at Eat Street, a local block of popular food stalls and restaurants. In the afternoon, join your fellow Solo-ish travel mates and board a boat to cross Lake Rotoiti, with a surprise en route. Together we'll relax lakeside in hot springs, nestled within the bush. A pretty awesome day to enjoy Rotorua and to get to know your group.
- Meals Included:
- Dinner
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Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Lake Rotoiti Hot Pools
Take a water taxi across Lake Rotoiti to the geothermal pools. Jump between the cold lake water and the hot springs, walk through the bush that engulfs the spring pools and grab a beer or coffee from the cafe onsite.
Mt Eden Summit Walk
With your incredible CEO at the helm, get to know the local community and your Solo-ish travel mates on a day packed full of interesting and engaging adventures. Join your CEO for a trek up Mt Eden, or Maungawhau, which means 'mountain of the whau tree'. This area was one of the largest and most elaborate Maori settlements in the region. At the top, enjoy spectacular 360 views over Auckland.
Accommodations: Sudima Lake Rotorua -
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3We Day: Rotorua
Together we head to the Maori-owned Kohutapu Lodge, to explore New Zealand's Indigenous culture on this full day excursion. Learn how a hangi lunch is prepared in an underground pit, the traditional way, and enjoy the feast with your Maori hosts. Learn about traditional eel traps and be welcomed into a traditional marae. Walk through the 800-year-old podocarp trees in the Whirinaki Rainforest to learn about the history of the forest and spot endemic birds and medicinal plants. Today's adventure is one of New Zealand's most authentic and community-based Indigenous programs, and will surely stand out as a highlight of your Solo-ish Adventure.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
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Kohutapu Tribal Tour
With your incredible CEO at the helm, get to know the local community and your Solo-ish travel mates on a day packed full of interesting and engaging adventures. Travel to Kohutapu Lodge, a social enterprise owned by a local Maori family who are making a difference in their local community through community-driven initiatives. Led by your Maori guide, start the dat at Lake Aniwhenua Domain and be welcomed onto tribal lands by your guide. Watch as the guide sets the traditional eel traps, a method still being used today. Next, witness the laying of a ground cooked hangi that you will have the opportunity to taste later in the day. Continue with your Maori guide and enjoy a number of additional activities, all based around the community and what may be happening the day of your visit. Finally indulge in a delicious hangi lunch-the very same you watched be put underground to cook. Conclude the day in Whirinaki rainforest- a Jurassic Podocarp forest- where you will be led by your Maori guide to discover more about the Maori culture and learn about the history of the forest. Spend a final few moments bathed in the forest's sights and smells while indulging in a cup of hot kawakawa tea.
Kohutapu Lodge Experience
Kohutapu Lodge hosts travelers with their Tribal Ancestor's beliefs at the core of their mission, and have worked to use tourism as a way to support their community. Located in the heart of Ngati Manawa's remote tribal lands and Maori-owned, Kohutapu Lodge offers opportunities where our people can be paid to be themselves in a community that faces high unemployment. Feel welcomed and connected to Aotearoa during today's visit.
Accommodations: Sudima Lake Rotorua -
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4Rotorua: Free Day
A full day free gives you the opportunity to explore this unique town how you want. With seemingly endless options, choose to visit some hot springs, go white water rafting or explore from the treetops on a Rotorua Canopy Tour.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
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Free Time
Enjoy a free day to explore this lakeside adventure town.
Accommodations: Sudima Lake Rotorua3Optional Activities for Day 4
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5Rotorua to Auckland: Glow Worm Caves
This morning we drive from Rotorua to Waitomo to see the magical glow worms illuminate the caves. Ride a boat through the water filled caves, and as the sunlight fades, see how the bright blue glow brightens from the silk worms hanging from the ceiling. After, drive to Auckland for the night, our last evening on the North Island.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
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Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Waitomo Spellbound Cave Excursion
Enjoy a peaceful boat ride through 30 million year old caverns covered with magical glowworms that are unique to New Zealand. Hundreds of thousands of these tiny creatures radiate luminescent light in underground caves carved by rivers and time. Take in more than 136 years of cultural and natural history on this unique excursion.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Accommodations: Oaks Auckland Hotel -
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6Auckland to Kaikoura: South Island
Together we fly to New Zealand's South Island this morning. After arriving, drive to North Canterbury, stopping for lunch along the way. Then continue the drive to Kaikoura. In the afternoon, hike along the peninsula and visit the giant, adorable fur seals that live there.
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Plane
Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Kaikoura Peninsular Walk
Enjoy clifftop views of the sea and mountains, while you keep an eye out for the wildlife that call this stretch of coast home.
Seal Colony Visit
Stop to experience a close encounter with the many southern fur seals lying about on rocks just off the highway.
Accommodations: The White Morph -
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7Kaikoura: Free Day
Kaikoura is one if the best places in all of New Zealand to see wildlife. Spend today however you wish, but of course we recommend trying to see some of these amazing animals in the wild. Opt to go on a Giant Sperm Whale watching tour or out for a tour in hopes to swim with the Dusky Dolphins.
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Free Time
Spend today at leisure in the seaside town of Kaikoura.
Accommodations: The White Morph2Optional Activities for Day 7
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8Kaikoura to Hokitika
Drive to Hokitika, a town nudged between the Tasman Sea to the west and the Hokitika River to the south. Full of beautiful nature, wildlife and a history of ship wrecks, gold and green stone miners, Hokitika is not to be missed. The drive can make for one of our longer days, but we'll make some pitstops along the way to break up the journey. After arrival, enjoy free time to explore the town.
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Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Free Time
Enjoy a free afternoon in Hokitika.
Accommodations: Beachfront Hotel Hokitika -
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9Hokitika to Franz Josef: Franz Josef Glacier
Walk through remarkable Hokitika Gorge, crossing the suspension bridge and admiring the incredibly blue water. Head back to town for a group lunch. Then drive to Franz Josef, and hike through the rain forest of Franz Josef with views of the beautiful glacier.
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- Lunch
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Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Franz Glacier Walk
Hike the short and easy trek through the Franz Josef rainforest with views of the glacier and snow covered mountains.
Hokitika Gorge
Visit the crystal blue water of Hokitika Gorge. Hike through the bush and look for the rare blue mushroom, walk across the suspension bridge over the beautiful water and admire the incredible beauty of the South Island.
Accommodations: Rainforest Retreat -
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10Franz Josef: Free Day
A free day today in Franz Josef calls for adventure. Opt to take a scenic helicopter flight up to the impressive glacier, or kayak on Lake Mapourika. Or choose to join the Guided Heli Hike, taking a helicopter to the glacier and hiking through the snow capped mountains and over the bright blue glacier.
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- Breakfast
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Free Time
Spend today however you'd like in Franz Josef.
Accommodations: Rainforest Retreat3Optional Activities for Day 10
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11Franz Josef to Queenstown
Hit the road to the adventure capital of the world - Queenstown. Sit back, relax and gaze out the window as you drive away from Glacier Country and wind through lush forests back to the coast and into the mountains over Haast Pass. The photo opportunities will seem endless (make sure those cameras are charged).
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- Breakfast
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Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Accommodations: Heartland Hotel Queenstown -
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12Me Day: Queenstown
Today is your Me Day, which means today is all about me... well you! With so much to do in Queenstown, opt to spend today exploring the adventure capital however you so wish. Or choose to join your CEO and other solo-ish travellers to ride the famous Queenstown gondola. Ride to the top of the mountain and take in the beautiful view of the lake and mountain peaks. Then tonight, choose to join your CEO for a final group dinner in New Zealand. This may be an early dinner because we have an early morning tomorrow, but come together for a bite and a drink before our final day in New Zealand together.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
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Queenstown Me Day
Traveling solo alongside your new Solo-ish travel mates means there's always something fun to do and new friends to explore with. But the joy of travel can also be about taking time to yourself to recharge, refresh and reflect on the journey. Today, choose to join your CEO for an incredible activity, or take the time to yourself to enjoy your own company in one of the most incredible places on our planet.
Accommodations: Heartland Hotel Queenstown4Optional Activities for Day 12
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13Fiordland National Park
Wake early for a visit to one of New Zealand's most spectacular destinations on a day trip to Fiordland National Park. Drive from Queenstown, board a boat and cruise between the breathtaking mountain slopes, cascades and sea. Keep your eyes peeled for dolphins and rainbows made by the waterfalls. After the boat ride, drive back to Queenstown and enjoy one last free evening in Queenstown.
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- Breakfast
- Lunch
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Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Fiordland National Park Day Cruise
Cruise through stunning Fiordland National Park, one of the most untouched, remote places in the world. Depending on the departure, the cruise will be in either Milford Sound or Doubtful Sound - two of the most stunning regions within the park. Marvel at the steep cliff walls and cascading waterfalls, and keep an eye out for area wildlife: dolphins, penguins, seals, and a variety of birds.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Accommodations: Heartland Hotel Queenstown -
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14Queenstown to Melbourne
Say goodbye to New Zealand today as you fly to Australia and continue your Solo-ish adventures. You'll meet some new Solo-ish mates who will be joining the trip in Australia at a welcome meeting in Melbourne.
You'll say goodbye to your Kiwi CEO in Queenstown and meet your new Australian CEO at your welcome meeting in Melbourne this evening.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
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Plane
Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.
Meet Your CEO and Group
Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.
Accommodations: Causeway 353 Hotel -
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15G Day & Cooking Class: Melbourne
Today, get to know your fellow Solo-ish travellers, CEO and the city of Melbourne with a full day immersion into this vibrant city. Start at the Queen Victoria Markets. Continue your day with a cooking class in the heart of Melbourne CBD's Little Italy. Dive head first into Australian-Italian cuisine and cook up some pizzas alongside your new travel mates. After the delicious feast, join your CEO for a tour of Melbourne's laneway street art.
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- Lunch
- Dinner
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Melbourne Cooking Class
Food is a universal language, and there's no better way to get to know a new friend, or a new community, than by breaking bread together and digging in to a delicious meal. Melbourne's vibrant food scene reflects its rich multicultural heritage, blending flavors from around the world. From Italian pasta in Carlton to Vietnamese pho in Richmond, the city offers an array of global cuisines, making it a culinary haven that celebrates diversity. Join your Solo-ish travel mates for a pizza making class in the heart of Melbourne's Little Italy as you get to know your travel mates. Then sit down together and enjoy your lunchtime-Dinner Party.
Queen Victoria Market & Melbourne Street Tour
With your Solo-ish travel mates and CEO, explore some of the worlds coolest activities alongside new friends. It's not just an epic day of fun, its chock full of incredible experiences to take your day to 11. Visit the largest market in the state of Victoria. With hundreds of vendors, from food, to handicrafts and thrifted treasures, its easy to spend hours here. Then admire Melbourne CBD through its unique Street Art. Wander through alleyways on a tour to discover some of the most interesting outdoor galleries.
Accommodations: Causeway 353 Hotel -
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16We Day: French Island
When we say one epic day- we do mean one.epic.day. On a full day trip to French Island, join your CEO on a tour through the national park. French Island National park is home to Victoria's healthiest and most abundant wild koala population. With beautiful beaches, rocky coastline, and protected mangroves as the backdrop, join your local guides for an incredible adventure trying to spot koalas, long-nosed potaroos and potentially the incredibly rare bandicoots. End the day with an incredible G Adventures-style surprise.
- Meals Included:
- Lunch
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French Island Day Trip
Head out of the city for a local experience, where you'll get to know the local community and your Solo-ish travel mates on a day packed full of interesting and engaging adventures. Take the ferry to the beautiful French Island National Park, an island just south of Melbourne. Enjoy an adventure through this remote island to spot koalas and check out incredible views.
Accommodations: Causeway 353 Hotel -
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17Melbourne to Uluru and Kata Tjuta
Board a flight bound for Yulara, the gateway to Uluru and the Red Centre. Together with your Solo-ish mates and CEO, spend your day exploring the Australian outback, starting first with Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park and the Walpa Gorge walk. Watch the sunset around Uluru before making your way back to your permanent tented camp. Enjoy an outdoor meal and some bonding time under the stars with your fellow Solo-ish friends.
Please note: Due to flight schedules, days 4-6 of your itinerary may be reversed when required.
- Meals Included:
- Dinner
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Plane
Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.
Uluru and Kata Tjuta
Explore Walpa Gorge where the sheer faces of the dome extend hundreds of meters above you. The gorge itself is a natural creek that carves its way between the two tallest domes of Kata Tjuta. Come together as the sun sets at Uluru, marvel at the changing colours over the desert and keep reminding yourself that yes, you really are there.
Accommodations: Uluru Camp -
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18Uluru to Kings Canyon: Explore Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park
Rise early this morning and catch the breathtaking sunrise over Uluru, Australia's most iconic Indigenous landmark. This morning, explore Uluru on foot on a guided walk through some of the most culturally significant areas of the site. These sacred spaces are some of the oldest on the planet, and understanding the interpretation behind them makes them even more impactful. In the afternoon, drive to Kings Canyon overland, to your next permanent tented camp in the bush.
Please note: Due to flight schedules, days 4-6 of your itinerary may be reversed when required.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
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Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Uluru Mala Walk
Take a guided walk along the northwest side of Uluru to learn about the history of the area, hear the stories of the Anangu people and gaze upon these awe-inspiring uplifted sandstone rock formations.
Uluru at Sunrise
Get up early, grab a coffee and watch the reddish hues of massive Uluru come to life as the sun rises.
Accommodations: Kings Canyon Camp -
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19Kings Canyon to Alice Springs
In the desert morning, head out for an early hike throughout Kings Canyon. Choose between the harder 3 hour Rim hike and a more approachable 1 hour option. The Rim walk is a 6km walk along the upper rim of Kings Canyon. The most difficult part of the hike is the very beginning with a 500 step ascent, but the landscapes and views you are rewarded with are more than worth the effort. You won't even remember the effort it took to get up there. (Sort of!) If you prefer to take it easy, enjoy a 2km hike through canyon valley. In the afternoon, rest your legs on the drive to Alice Springs.
Please note: Due to flight schedules, days 4-6 of your itinerary may be reversed when required.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
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Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Kings Canyon Hike
HIke through beautiful Kings Canyon in Watarrka National Park on this walk that visits the natural amphitheatre, the North and South walls, and the Garden of Eden.
Accommodations: Desert Palms Alice Springs Hotel -
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20Alice Springs to Sydney
Enjoy a morning tour of Alice Springs learning about Telegraph Station, Anzac Hill and more. Then fly from Alice Springs to Sydney. Arrive to the city in the afternoon and enjoy free time to settle in or explore. Opt to head out with your CEO and fellow solo-ish mates for a relaxed evening exploring Sydney's vibrant food scene. Whether it's the lively laneways of Surry Hills, the bustling markets of Darling Harbour or the hidden gems around Chinatown, there's plenty of delicious spots to discover.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
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Alice Springs Town Tour
Enjoy a guided tour of Alice Springs to explore the town. You'll drive to the top of Anzac Hill, learn about the significance of Telegraph Station, and see the ephemeral Todd River - which may or may not exist!
Plane
Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.
Accommodations: Rydges Sydney Central -
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21Sydney: Manly Beach
Join your CEO as you climb aboard the local ferry and travel from Sydney to Manly Beach. Manly is one of Australia's most famous beaches, which is quite the praise for a giant island nation. With world class surfing, beautiful water and lined with pine trees, you'll quickly learn why its so popular amongst locals and travelers alike. Relax on the beach, grab some fish n chips and ice cream or take the easy coastal walk to Shelly Beach. Join the group for dinner this evening.
- Meals Included:
- Dinner
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Ferry to Manly Beach
Board the ferry and travel from Sydney to the famed Manly beach, just a little over an hour north of the city.
Free Time
Spend the afternoon enjoying Manly Beach however you'd like.
Accommodations: Rydges Sydney Central -
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22Me Day: Sydney
Spend today in Sydney however you'd like. It is your Me Day after all! Join your CEO and other fellow Solo-ish travellers for a CEO guided tour of Sydney's famous landmarks or choose to enjoy some solo time. Opt to climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge, tour the Sydney Opera house or whip through the bay on a Jet Boat ride.
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Sydney Me Day
Traveling solo alongside your new Solo-ish travel mates means there's always something fun to do and new friends to explore with. But the joy of travel can also be about taking time to yourself to recharge, refresh and reflect on the journey. Today, choose to join your CEO for an incredible activity, or take the time to yourself to enjoy your own company in one of the most incredible places on our planet.
Accommodations: Rydges Sydney Central1Optional Activities for Day 22
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23Sydney to Cairns
Leave the city behind and fly north to Cairns, the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef. This afternoon, have a chance to explore Kuranda Village tucked away in Kuranda National Park. Do some shopping in the local market and explore this village in the rainforest. Then ride the Skyrail down towards Cairns. Pass over the top of the tropical rainforest, admire the incredible view and makes stops at a waterfall and other incredible lookout points.
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Plane
Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.
Accommodations: Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns -
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24Cairns: Free Day
A free day in Cairns means one thing for most people, an adventure to the Great Barrier Reef! Book a tour out to sea to snorkel or scuba dive through the biggest coral reef system in the entire world. In the evening, opt to join your fellow Solo-ish travellers for one last hoorah together.
Depending on availability of dive instructors, an upgrade to scuba diving from snorkelling may be possible but is by no means guaranteed. Please speak to your CEO to see if this is available.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Exclusive Inclusions:
Free Time
Spend the full day free in Cairns and at the Great Barrier Reef.
Accommodations: Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns1Optional Activities for Day 24
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25Cairns
You arrived a solo traveller and are leaving with many new friends. Say goodbye to your fellow Solo-ish friends and depart at any time.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
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Departure Day
Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.
Accommodations
Select a destination below to to view the hotel(s) included by G Adventures in their Solo-Ish Down-Under tour:
Alice Springs
Desert Palms Alice Springs Hotel
Location
74 Barrett Dr, Alice Springs NT 0871
Alice Springs, Australia
Other Details
- Hotel as shown or similar (G Adventures may replace it with a similar property)
Auckland
Oaks Auckland Hotel
Location
40 Beach Road, Auckland City, 1010, New Zealand
Auckland, New Zealand
Other Details
- Hotel as shown or similar (G Adventures may replace it with a similar property)
Cairns
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
Location
209-217 Abbott St, Cairns City
Cairns, Australia-4870
Other Details
- Hotel as shown or similar (G Adventures may replace it with a similar property)
Franz Josef
Rainforest Retreat
Park Motel rooms
Location
46 Cron St
Franz Josef, New Zealand
Other Details
- Restaurant, Wifi, Parking
- Hotel as shown or similar (G Adventures may replace it with a similar property)
Hokitika
Beachfront Hotel Hokitika
Location
111 Revell Street, Hokitika 7810
Hokitika, New Zealand
Other Details
- Hotel as shown or similar (G Adventures may replace it with a similar property)
Kaikoura
The White Morph
Location
92 Esplanade
Kaikoura, New Zealand-7300
Other Details
- Hotel as shown or similar (G Adventures may replace it with a similar property)
Kings Canyon
Kings Canyon Camp
Location
Kings Canyon, Australia
Other Details
- Hotel as shown or similar (G Adventures may replace it with a similar property)
Melbourne
Causeway 353 Hotel
Location
353 Little Collins Street
Melbourne, Australia-3000
Other Details
- Hotel as shown or similar (G Adventures may replace it with a similar property)
Causeway 353 Hotel
Location
353 Little Collins Street
Melbourne, Australia-3000
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- Hotel as shown or similar (G Adventures may replace it with a similar property)
Queenstown
Heartland Hotel Queenstown
Location
27 Stanley Street
Queenstown, New Zealand-9300
Other Details
- Hotel as shown or similar (G Adventures may replace it with a similar property)
Rotorua
Sudima Lake Rotorua
Location
Rotorua, New Zealand
Other Details
- Hotel as shown or similar (G Adventures may replace it with a similar property)
Sydney
Rydges Sydney Central
Location
28 Albion St, Surry Hills NSW 2010
Sydney, Australia-2010
Other Details
- Hotel as shown or similar (G Adventures may replace it with a similar property)
Uluru
Uluru Camp
Location
Uluru, Australia
Other Details
- Hotel as shown or similar (G Adventures may replace it with a similar property)
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Group Size
Max 16, avg 12
What's Included
Your G for Good Moment: Kohutapu Lodge Experience, MuruparaDinner Party: Dinner Party, AucklandYour Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and GroupWe Day: Mt Eden Summit Walk, AucklandWe Day: Kohutapu Tribal Tour, RotoruaYour Discover Moment: Franz JosefMe Day: Queenstown Me Day, QueenstownDinner Party: Melbourne Cooking Class, MelbourneG Day: Queen Victoria Market & Melbourne Street Tour, MelbourneWe Day: French Island Day Trip, French IslandMe Day: Sydney Me Day, Sydney. Complimentary arrival transfer. Mt Eden Summit Walk. Cruise Lake Rotoiti to hot springs. Free time in Rotorua. Full day immersion with Kohutapu Lodge. Waitomo Glow Worm Caves. Visit to Kaikoura Seal Colony. Free time in Kaikoura. Hike Hokitika Gorge. Franz Glacier Trek. Free time in Franz Josef. Full Day Cruise at Doubtful Sound. Free time in Queenstown. Tour Queen Victoria Market. Laneways Street Art Tour with your CEO. Full day 4x4 excursion to French Island to spot Koalas. Guided walks at Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park. Full Service Desert Tented Camp stay in the Red Centre. Sunset at Uluru. Guided Hiking at Kings Canyon. Visit to Telegraph Station. Day trip to Manly Beach. Free time in Sydney. Kuranda Skyrail. Free time in Cairns. Internal airfare. Transport to/from all included activities.
Highlights
Mt Eden Summit Walk, Cruise Lake Rotoiti to hot springs, Full day immersion with Kohutapu Lodge, Waitomo Glow Worm Caves, Visit to Kaikoura Seal Colony, Hokitika Gorge, Franz Glacier Trek, Full Day Cruise at Doubtful Sound, Tour Queen Victoria Market, Laneways Street Art Tour with your CEO, Full day 4x4 excursion to French Island to spot Koalas, Explore Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park, Day trip to Manly Beach, Kuranda Skyrail
Optional Activities
G Adventures is offering the following optional activities at an additional cost, subject to availability:
Auckland- Auckland Sailing: America's Cup Experience (Pre Tour) (210NZD per person)Rotorua- Whitewater Rafting (135NZD per person)- Rotorua Canopy Tours (199-269NZD per person)- Hot Springs (50-360NZD per person)Kaikoura- Whale Watching (175NZD per person)- Dolphin Tour (135NZD per person)Franz Josef- Heli Scenic Flight with Snow Landing (385-655NZD per person)- Franz Josef Kayaking (149-169NZD per person)- Guided Heli Hike (Heli Transfer) (595-795NZD per person)Queenstown- Gondola Ride (66-215NZD per person)- Vineyard Tour (189-265NZD per person)- Skydiving in Queenstown- Bungee Jumping (320-805NZD per person)Sydney- Sydney Opera House Visit (50-199AUD per person)Cairns- Snorkelling the Great Barrier Reef (279AUD per person)
What are the mandatory travel insurance requirements for this trip?
Travel insurance is compulsory in order to participate on any of our trips. When travelling on a group trip, you will not be permitted to join the group until evidence of travel insurance has been sighted by your leader, who will take note of your insurance details. When selecting a travel insurance policy we require that at a minimum you are covered for medical expenses including emergency evacuation and repatriation. A minimum coverage of USD200,000 is required. We strongly recommend that the policy also covers personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage and personal effects. Some tours include adventure activities that require extra coverage (e.g. crampon use); please review your itinerary and make sure that you are covered for all included activities. If you have credit card insurance we require proof of purchase of the trip (a receipt of credit card statement) with a credit card in your name. Contact your bank for details of their participating insurer, the level of coverage and emergency contact telephone number.
Accommodation Summary
Hotels (22 nts), Outback Tented Camp (2 nts, shared facilities).
Meals Included
13 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 6 dinners
Group Leader
CEO (Chief Experience Office) and local guides throughout.
What is the role of the group leader during this trip?
All G Adventures group trips are accompanied by one of our Chief Experience Officers (CEO). The aim of the CEO is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. They will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the countries visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects. We also use local guides where we think more specific knowledge will add to the enjoyment of the places we are visiting- we think it's the best of both worlds.
International Flights
No, international flights are generally not included in the price of your tour. However, on some combo tours travelling between two different countries, international flights are included as part of the itinerary and price of the tour. Please speak to your GCO or booking agent for further details. In addition, check-in times and baggage allowances/restrictions vary by airline and can change at any time. For the most up-to-date information for your flight, please contact your airline. We recommend checking in online in advance to avoid potential delays at the airport.
Transportation
Flight, private vehicle, boat, ferry, walking.
Checklist
Cold Weather:o Long-sleeved shirts or sweatero Scarfo Warm gloveso Warm hato Warm layerso Warm waterproof jacketDocuments:o Flight info (required) (Printouts of e-tickets may be required at the border)o Insurance info (required) (With photocopies)o Passport (required) (With photocopies)o Vouchers and pre-departure information (required)o Visas or vaccination certificates (With photocopies)Essentials:o Footwear (required) (Closed toe suggested)o Toiletries (required) (Shampoo, bodywash, soap, etc.)o Binoculars (optional)o Camera (With extra memory cards and batteries)o Cash, credit and debit cardso Day pack (Used for daily excursions or short overnights)o Ear plugso First-aid kit (should contain lip balm with sunscreen, sunscreen, whistle, Aspirin, Ibuprofen, bandaids/plasters, tape, anti-histamines, antibacterial gel/wipes, antiseptic cream, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, rehydration powder, water purification tablets or drops, insect repellent, sewing kit, extra prescription drugs you may be taking)o Flashlight/torch (Headlamps are ideal)o Fleece top/sweatero Hato Headphones (Noise-cancelling recommended)o Locks for bagso Long pants/jeanso Moneybelto Outlet adaptero Personal entertainment (Reading and writing materials, cards, music player, etc.)o Reusable water bottleo Shirts/t-shirtso Sleepwearo Small travel towelo Sunglasseso Swimwearo Watch and alarm clocko Waterproof backpack covero Windproof rain jacketHealth & Safety:o Face masks (Clients will be only be required to wear a face mask where it is mandated by local regulations.)o Hand sanitizero Pen (Please bring your own pen for filling out documents.)Warm Weather:o Sandals/flip-flopso Shorts/skirts (Longer shorts/skirts are recommended)o Sturdy water shoes/sandalso Sun hat/bandanao Swimwear
Service Level
Standard: Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport.
What are the tipping guidelines for this trip?
It is not customary in Australia to tip service providers, but if you do experience outstanding service it is good to do so. Such service would only usually be in places like quality restaurants and it would be very rare that you would tip more than 10%. Unless specifically asked to do so at the time (by your CEO) - do not tip your local guides. At the end of each trip if you felt your G Adventures CEO did an outstanding job, tipping is appreciated. The amount is entirely a personal preference, however as a guideline 5-10 AUD per person, per day can be used.
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