A South Pacific Odyssey: Australia, the Outback & New Zealand
Australia: Melbourne, Alice Springs, the Outback, Ayers Rock (Uluru), Cairns, Great Barrier Reef, Sydney | New Zealand: Christchurch, Hokitika, Queenstown, Milford Sound, Rotorua, Auckland
From $12,395 per person
30 Days | $414 per day
Includes airfare
The O.A.T. Difference: Australia & New Zealand
Small Groups: No more than 16 travelers, guaranteed.
Small Groups: No more than 16 travelers, guaranteed.
Customize Your Experience: Join the 67% of travelers who extend their time abroad. Add a pre-trip extension to Undiscovered Tasmania: Hobart, Cradle Mountain & Launceston; a post-trip extension to New Zealand's Bay of Islands; or both of these extensions to your South Pacific adventure—when you do, you’ll enjoy more time to develop bonds with your fellow travelers.
O.A.T. Exclusives: Sleep under the stars in an Australian swag—a portable bedroll for outdoor sleeping—during an overnight stay in the Outback. Plus, engage in a Controversial Topic discussion with a local expert on the mass bleaching events of The Great Barrier Reef's coral.
Unbeatable Value: Travel at the lowest price and per diems in the industry.
Local Trip Experience Leaders and Regional Office Expertise: Explore with a local Trip Experience Leader, who is trained by O.A.T. on the skills needed to bring travelers off the beaten path to meet with locals who share their cultures and traditions with us. Plus, follow an itinerary that’s been carefully crafted by O.A.T.’s Australia office—operating since 2000—and New Zealand office—operating since 2016.
People-to-People Experiences: Learn about the challenges faced by Australia’s indigenous people today, and spend time with members of a Maori community to learn about their history as well as their modern-day struggles and share a meal with a New Zealand family during a Home-Hosted Dinner in Christchurch.
Join the growing number of solo travelers reserved on upcoming departures of this adventure—traveling independently or sharing a room with a mother, daughter, sister, or friend.
Safety & Security: You'll have the guidance and support of your expert Australian or New Zealand Trip Experience Leader throughout your entire trip—as well as our regional office in Sydney and Auckland, which is available and ready to help you and your group 24/7.
Travel Solo, But Never Alone: On average, almost half of your group will also be traveling independently, so it’s easier to forge special bonds as you experience unforgettable moments together during your adventure. Plus, your Trip Experience Leader can help connect you with fellow travelers who share your common interests.
FREE or low-cost Single Supplements: Free or low-cost Single Supplements are offered on all O.A.T. adventures and are FREE on pre- or post-trip extensions—a savings of $900-$1,100 per person compared to other travel companies. See available single space here »