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Solo-ish Down-Under

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 Māori 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.

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25 DaysAuckland to Cairns
Valid on May 5 2026Trip Code: ONAU
From $7819.15 USDIncluding taxes and fees

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Travel Style: Solo-ish Adventures

For solo travellers only, get closer to your group-mates and the world on trips designed for connection.

Service Level: Standard

Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport.

Physical Grading: 3 - Average

Some tours may include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking.

Merchandising: New Trips

Trip Type: 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.

Age requirements: 18+

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Solo-ish Down-Under - Itinerary

Trip Start: AucklandTrip End: Cairns

DAY 1

Dinner 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.

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!

Welcome Moment - 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.

Oaks Auckland Hotel:
Oaks Auckland Hotel

Solo-ish Down-Under - Itinerary

Trip Start: AucklandTrip End: Cairns
DAY 1
Dinner Party: Auckland

DAY 1

Dinner 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.

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!

Welcome Moment - 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.

Oaks Auckland Hotel:
Oaks Auckland Hotel

DAY 2
G Day: Rotorua
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DAY 3
We Day: Rotorua
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DAY 4
Rotorua: Free Day
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DAY 5
Rotorua to Auckland: Glow Worm Caves
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DAY 6
Auckland to Kaikoura: South Island
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DAY 7
Kaikoura: Free Day
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DAY 8
Kaikoura to Hokitika
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DAY 9
Hokitika to Franz Josef: Franz Josef Glacier
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DAY 10
Franz Josef: Free Day
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DAY 11
Franz Josef to Queenstown
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DAY 12
Me Day: Queenstown
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DAY 13
Fiordland National Park
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DAY 14
Queenstown to Melbourne
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DAY 15
G Day & Cooking Class: Melbourne
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DAY 16
We Day: French Island
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DAY 17
Melbourne to Uluru and Kata Tjuta
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DAY 18
Uluru to Kings Canyon: Explore Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park
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DAY 19
Kings Canyon to Alice Springs
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DAY 20
Alice Springs to Sydney
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DAY 21
Sydney: Manly Beach
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DAY 22
Me Day: Sydney
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DAY 23
Sydney to Cairns
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DAY 24
Cairns: Free Day
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DAY 25
Cairns
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What’s Included

  • Dinner Party: Dinner Party, Auckland
  • Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
  • We Day: Mt Eden Summit Walk, Auckland
  • We Day: Kohutapu Tribal Tour, Rotorua
  • Your Discover Moment: Franz Josef
  • Me Day: Queenstown Me Day, Queenstown
  • Dinner Party: Melbourne Cooking Class, Melbourne
  • G Day: Queen Victoria Market & Melbourne Street Tour, Melbourne
  • We Day: French Island Day Trip, French Island
  • Me 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.
Accommodations
  • Hotels (22 nts), Outback Tented Camp (2 nts, shared facilities).
Meals
  • 13 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 6 dinners
Transportation
  • Flight, private vehicle, boat, ferry, walking.
Staff & experts
  • CEO (Chief Experience Office) and local guides throughout.

Solo-ish Down-Under Departure Dates

All Years

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Sun, Mar 29 2026Wed, Apr 22 2026Open (1)$9,224.1 USD
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Sun, May 24 2026Wed, Jun 17 2026Open (10)$8,371.65 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Sun, Jun 21 2026Wed, Jul 15 2026Open (14)$7,819.15 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Sun, Jul 19 2026Wed, Aug 12 2026Open (12)$7,819.15 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Sun, Oct 11 2026Wed, Nov 04 2026Open (3)$8,864.1 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Sun, Nov 08 2026Wed, Dec 02 2026Open (12)$9,224.1 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)

USEFUL INFO

Dinner Party: Dinner Party, Auckland
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
We Day: Mt Eden Summit Walk, Auckland
We Day: Kohutapu Tribal Tour, Rotorua
Your Discover Moment: Franz Josef
Me Day: Queenstown Me Day, Queenstown
Dinner Party: Melbourne Cooking Class, Melbourne
G Day: Queen Victoria Market & Melbourne Street Tour, Melbourne
We Day: French Island Day Trip, French Island
Me 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.

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

The information in this trip details document has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and the operator. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. Sometimes it can be a small change like adding an extra meal along the itinerary. Sometimes the change may result in us altering the tour for the coming year. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with the most rewarding experience. Please note that our brochure is usually released in November each year. If you have booked from the previous brochure you may find there have been some changes to the itinerary.

VERY IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you view a final copy of your Trip Details a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans.

While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. Aboard expedition trips visits to research stations depend on final permission.

Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances.

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.

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