Australia Adventure Tour, December 2025
Explore Australia’s East Coast as we hit the hot spots in Sydney, Surfers Paradise, Tangalooma Island and Brisbane. *Please check the Australia Visa requirements before booking this tour.
Your Trip Includes:
What you'll get:
- Flights from Auckland to Sydney, Sydney to the Gold Coast and Brisbane to Auckland
- Eight nights accommodation in hotels and youth hostels
- Two nights accommodation on Tangalooma Island Resort
- 16 meals (eight breakfasts, six dinners and two lunches)
- An experienced NZET tour manager
- Professional tour assistant/s
- Special NZET group games + spot prizes
- Luxury coach transport with seat belts
Highlights:
- Sydney Opera House ‘Behind the Scenes Tour'
- Sydney Harbour Cruise
- Taronga Zoo
- Sky Point Surfers Paradise
- Movie World Theme Park
- Two nights on Tangalooma Island – includes Desert Safari & Island Explorer tours, Guided Snorkelling, Kayaking and SUP + Educational presentations
- Professional surf lesson in Surfers Paradise
- Restaurant and hostel meals
Day 1 Auckland - Sydney
We meet you at Auckland International airport where we check in and board our flight to Sydney, Australia!
On arrival we head into central Sydney and after checking in to our accommodation we head out to explore Sydney for the afternoon.
We meet up tonight and enjoy our welcome dinner while getting to know our tour crew and travelling buddies!
Includes: Flights to Australia | Welcome dinner
Day 2 Sydney
This morning we are lucky to have a ‘Behind the Scenes Tour’ of the iconic Opera House. Discover the stories, history and magic of this amazing attraction.
Our afternoon carries on as we board the ferry for a quick ride over the water to Taronga Zoo; one of Sydney’s most famous attractions, the award-winning Taronga Zoo is home to over 5,000 animals, including Australian native wildlife, as well as rare and endangered exotic animals.
After the zoo we're back on board the ferry for a guided tour around the harbour, this tour combines breathtaking views with engaging commentary, making it one of the top things to do in Sydney.
This evening you are free to eat out in one of the many amazing restaurants.
Includes: Breakfast | Sydney Opera House | Harbour Cruise
Day 3 Sydney - Surfers Paradise
We're up early for breakfast before making our way back to Sydney Airport in time for our flight to the Gold Coast.
On arrival we board our coach and head to our next accommodation in Surfers Paradise!
After checking in there's time to explore this afternoon before meeting up to enjoy dinner at a local surf club, one of the favourites on our past tours.
Includes: Breakfast | Flight to the Gold Coast | Dinner
Day 4 Surfers Paradise
Surfers Paradise Beach is known as the best beach on the east coast of Australia so today we are up bright and early to make the most of it!
First up today we talk a short walk to Skypoint Observation Deck, where we enjoy a buffet breakfast and take in the 360° view of the Gold Coast from the surf to the hinterland and beyond.
This afternoon we make the most of the Surfer's Paradise beach and hit the waves for our surf lesson with the surfing pros.
Tonight you have a free night to buy dinner of your choice.
Includes: Breakfast | Skypoint Observation Deck | Surf Lesson
Day 5 Surfers Paradise - Brisbane
We depart Surfers this morning and our first stop is Warner Bros. Movie World - Australia's No.1 theme park!
Experience adrenaline pumping thrill rides like the Green Lantern Coaster, the Flash Speed Force and Superman Escape or take it down a notch and enjoy the Wild West Falls Adventure ride, there are thrills for all levels here!
Once we've had our share of excitement it's time to board our coach and carry on to Brisbane.
Tonight we enjoy dinner together and take a stroll through Southbank Parklands to check out the city lights.
Includes: Breakfast | Movie World | Dinner
Day 6 Brisbane - Tangalooma Island
After an early breakfast, we farewell Brissy and make our way to Tangalooma Island Resort, named among Lonely Planet's 100 Best Beaches of the World, and only a 75 minute catamaran cruise from Brisbane.
We arrive at the resort and enjoy a lunch together followed by an afternoon of activities. During our time here you will take part in a desert safari tour, a guided snorkelling session as well kayaking and stand up paddle boarding.
During both days you will also have free time to swim, take a beach or bush walk or hire sports equipment including volleyball, beach cricket, soccer and more.
We enjoy a delicious resort dinner tonight.
Includes: Breakfast | Tangalooma Island Resort | Lunch | Dinner
Day 7 Tangalooma Island
Today we learn about the world of dolphins and you have the opportunity to feed wild dolphins.
We also take an Island Explorer so pack your hat, sunblock and swimmers because today is full of sun, sand and adventure!
We finish our afternoon with a coastal environment presentation followed by a tree planting activity.
Our day is completed with a delicious meal and some free time to chill with your friends.
Includes: Breakfast | Island Explorer Tour | Tree Planting | Lunch | Feed Wild Dolphins| Dinner
Day 8 Tangalooma Island - Brisbane
This morning we leave the beautiful Tangalooma Island behind and make our way back to Brisbane.
We arrive back in Brisbane and after checking in you have a free afternoon to explore before we meet up for our final night dinner at a local restaurant followed by group games and final night presentations.
Includes: Breakfast | Final Night Dinner and Group Games
Day 9 Brisbane - Auckland
After our final breakfast together, we say farewell to Australia and board our flight back to New Zealand.
Includes: Breakfast | Lifetime Memories | Awesome New Friends
*A $1000 deposit is required to secure your place with full payment being due six weeks prior to the tour start.
*You will require an Australian Visa to enter Australia, we advise you to organise this as early as possible to avoid any issues. We also suggest you sit down with either your host parent or school advisor to help you with your application for the visa.
Please visit https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/evisitor-651 or https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/electronic-travel-authority-601 to apply.
*If you are South American please use the following visa link to apply https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/visitor-600/tourist-stream-overseas
The tour departs from Auckland - if you require flights to and from Auckland, we are happy to organise these for you and will always look for the cheapest option. A booking fee of $20 is charged for this service plus the cost of the flights, domestic flights are not included in the tour cost.
*Please note, at our discretion, the itinerary is subject to change in the case of unforeseen circumstances.