Australien : 23 Tage Adventure-Trip Journeys: Die Highlights von Australien und Neuseeland Erlebnisrundreise in internationaler Gruppe

Discover the cultural and natural highlights of New Zealand and Australia on an epic 23-day adventure. Start off on New Zealand’s North Island with a Maori feast in Rotorua; then head south to cruise through majestic, wildlife-rich fjords. Queenstown-the adventure capital of the world-will serve up a healthy dose of adrenaline before we fly to Australia and eat our way through Melbourne on a walking lunch. Go behind the scenes at the Sydney Opera House, and dive in to explore the Great Barrier Reef on a snorkeling excursion. Wrap up your adventure in Queensland by spending an afternoon with members of the Kuku Yalanji community.

• Go behind the scenes at Sydney Opera house

• Take an interpretive walk with an Indigenous guide

• Snorkel with the fish in the Great Barrier Reef

• Witness thousands of glowworms lighting up the scenery

• See the stars like never before in the protected International Dark Sky in Lake Tekapo

Reiseverlauf:

ACHTUNG: wichtige Infos zur Rundreise

Früheste Abreise ab: 13:00 Uhr

1. Tag: Auckland

Ankunft zu jeder Zeit möglich.

Event: Welcome Moment – Meet Your Expedition Leader and Group (1.0h)
Unterkunft: CityLife Auckland

Optionaler Ausflug:
Segeln in Auckland: America’s Cup Experience (Vor dem Trip) (**)

2. Tag: Auckland

Befahre den Hauraki Gulf Marine Park mit einem Forschungsboot. In enger Zusammenarbeit mit der Naturschutzbehörde und lokalen Universitäten verbindet die Crew aus Biologen und Umweltschützern die Ausflüge zu Walen, Delfinen und Seevögeln mit wichtiger Meeresforschung. Nach unserer Bootsfahrt kannst du im Einzelgespräch mit Mitgliedern unserer erfahrenen Crew mehr über die Meeresbewohner und Naturschutzbemühungen erfahren. Nachmittag zur freien Verfügung, um die Stadt zu erkunden. (F)

Event: Orientation with Expedition Leader
Event: Weingüter auf Waiheke Island (3.5h)
Unterkunft: CityLife Auckland

Optionaler Ausflug:
Besuch des Maritime Museums (**)

3. Tag: Auckland / Rotorua

Fahrt nach Rotorua mit Ausflug in die Waitomo Caves. Hier machen wir eine Bootsfahrt durch die Höhle, die von Tausende von flackernden Glühwürmchen an den Wänden erhellt wird.

Besuche heute Abend das Maori-Dorf Tamaki und genieße einen privaten Empfang bei einem „Kaumatua“ (ein Ältester in der Maori-Gesellschaft). Danach erwartet dich eine extravagante Darbietung lokaler Mythen und Legenden im Rahmen eines Abendessens mit traditionellen Hangi-Gerichten. (F)

Transport: Auckland – Rotorua (7.0h)
Event: Höhlenausflug in die Waitomo Caves (2.5h)
Unterkunft: Millennium Rotorua

4. Tag: Rotorua

Begin your full-day excursion with a walk through the 800-year-old podocarp trees in Whirinaki Rainforest, learning the history of the forest and spotting endemic birds and medicinal plants. Then head to the Maori-owned Kohutapu Lodge, our base for exploring New Zealand’s indigenous culture. Watch as a hangi lunch is prepared the traditional way–buried in an underground pit-and enjoy the resulting feast with your Maori hosts. After lunch see ancient rock carvings and learn about their spiritual significance to the Maori people, both past and present. Return to Rotorua for an optional evening meal or a well-deserved soak in the hot springs. (F) (M)

Transport: Rotorua – Murupara (1.15h)
Event: A day at Kohutapu
Event: Kohutapu Lodge Experience
Transport: Murupara – Rotorua (1.0h)
Unterkunft: Millennium Rotorua

Optionaler Ausflug:
Heiße Quellen (**)

5. Tag: Rotorua / Christchurch

This morning, spend some time learning about New Zealand’s most iconic species-the kiwi. Enjoy a private tour at the National Kiwi Hatchery with an expert guide and learn how the chicks are reared and cared for in this incredible conservation effort protecting the endangered kiwi. In the afternoon, catch a flight to Christchurch on New Zealand’s South Island. (F)

Event: The National Kiwi Hatchery
Transport: Rotorua – Christchurch (1.0h)
Event: Orientation with Expedition Leader
Unterkunft: Distinction Christchurch Hotel

6. Tag: Christchurch

Board the TranzAlpine train-one of the world’s most scenic rail routes-for a breathtaking journey through verdant plains, beech forests, and majestic, misty mountains. Disembark at Arthur’s Pass-the highest pass in the Southern Alps – and choose to grab a coffee and spend some time exploring this alpine area. Descend into the Canterbury Plains for a sheep shearing experience. On arrival, dig into a bbq lunch prepared with locally sourced ingredients. Then spend the afternoon with the sheepdogs learning about how the dogs work in tandem with their human owners to care for the local farms. Watch a sheep shearing demonstration and hear from the locals about the their life and work in this fascinating industry. Return to Christchurch later in the afternoon, with time to explore on your own and take dinner at your leisure. (F) (M)

Event: TransAlpine Train
Event: Sheep Shearing Experience
Unterkunft: Distinction Christchurch Hotel

7. Tag: Christchurch / Lake Tekapo

Enjoy a morning at leisure in Christchurch. Choose to stroll the Christchurch Botanic Gardens or wander the city. In the afternoon, head west to Tekapo at the base of Aoraki/Mt Cook. This evening after dinner, join local experts for an exclusive astronomy experience in one of the worlds official Dark Sky Parks in Tekapo. Expect breathtaking perspectives of the stars, planets, and distant galaxies. You’ll have the rare opportunity to capture stunning celestial images with expert guidance, while experienced guides take you on a journey through the Southern Skies. (F)

Freizeit: Christchurch
Transport: Christchurch – Lake Tekapo (3.0h)
Event: Tekapo Dark Sky Experience
Unterkunft: Woolshed Suites

Optionaler Ausflug:
Christchurch Botanic Gardens (**)

8. Tag: Lake Tekapo

Set off this morning for the Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre. Sir Edmund Hillary, New Zealand’s most famous explorer, made some of his very first ascents here at the south face of Aoraki/Mt Cook which set the foundation for his world-changing summit of Everest with Tenzing Norgay in 1953. In a July 1954 issue of National Geographic Hillary was quoted as saying „We are there. Nothing above us, a world below.“ Spend time at the visitor centre that honors Sir Edmund Hillary and his achievements in the exploration of so many fascinating parts of the planet. Later in the afternoon, embark on your own explorations with a guided trek along the Kea Point track. This 1.8 mile trail offers views to Mount Sefton, Hooker Valley, Mueller Glacier Lake and Aoraki/Mt Cook. (F)

Event: Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre
Event: Aoraki/ Mt Cook Kea Point Trek (1.0h)
Unterkunft: Woolshed Suites

9. Tag: Lake Tekapo / Queenstown

Set off this morning heading further west towards Wanaka. Enjoy some free exploration time in Wanaka and grab some lunch at leisure. This afternoon, join your National Geographic Expedition Leader for a brief orientation of Arrowtown before enjoying some time to explore this historic mining town. Choose to go on a walking tour starting at the Lakes District Museum. Then stroll around the historic miner’s cottages, old churches, and explore the Chinese Settlement to learn about the gold mining past that shaped Arrowtown. In late afternoon, head to Queenstown and enjoy dinner at leisure. (F)

Transport: Arrowtown – Queenstown
Transport: Lake Tekapo – Wanaka
Freizeit: Wanaka
Transport: Wanaka – Arrowtown
Freizeit: Arrowtown
Unterkunft: Novotel Queenstown Hotel

10. Tag: Queenstown

Discover the glacially carved wilderness of Fiordland National Park on a cruise. Glide past shimmering waterfalls and towering cliffs, and look out for bottlenose dolphins, fur seals, and little blue penguins with our naturalist guides. Travel back to shore, head to Queenstown for the night. (F) (M)

Transport: Queenstown – Fiordland National Park (3.0h)
Event: Fiordland National Park Wilderness Cruise
Transport: Fiordland National Park – Queenstown (3.0h)
Unterkunft: Novotel Queenstown Hotel

11. Tag: Queenstown

Enjoy a day at leisure in Queenstown to explore the myriad things that make this southern city so famous. Choose to cruise lake Wakatipu on a historic steamer; experience a thrilling jet boat ride; or visit a local winery to sample the region’s award-winning vintages. Choose to join your National Geographic Expedition Leader and fellow travelers for a delicious farewell dinner on this final evening in New Zealand. (F)

Freizeit: Queenstown
Unterkunft: Novotel Queenstown Hotel

Optionale Ausflüge:
Weinberg-Tour (**)
Jetbootfahren auf dem Shotover River (**)
Earnslaw Dampfschifffahrt (**)
Gondelbahnfahrt (**)

12. Tag: Queenstown / Melbourne

Fly from Queenstown to Melbourne, Australia, and enjoy free time in the city. (F)

Transport: Queenstown – Melbourne
Event: Optionales Begrüßungstreffen für Reisende auf Kombi-Trips
Unterkunft: Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne

13. Tag: Melbourne

Embark on a food tour of Melbourne with a culinary storyteller. Home to many thriving immigrant communities, Melbourne has long been considered one of Australia’s gastronomic hubs. On this foodie walk through the city’s famed laneways, we’ll experience a range of flavors and cuisines over lunch at three popular venues. Start with an Asian entree with wine; move on to an Italian restaurant for a main dish accompanied with more wine, and finish off the tour with a gelato dessert at our third stop. Spend the rest of the day at leisure. (F) (M)

Freizeit: Melbourne
Event: Feinschmecker-Rundgang in Melbourne
Unterkunft: Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne

14. Tag: Melbourne

Spend the day exploring vibrant Melbourne. Set out on an optional excursion on the Great Ocean Road, following spectacular sea cliffs along the windswept Southern Ocean. Wander the city’s narrow cobbled lanes and alleys, discovering quirky cafés and colorful murals. (F)

Freizeit: Melbourne
Freizeit: Melbourne
Unterkunft: Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne

Optionaler Ausflug:
12 Apostles, Otways & Great Ocean Road (*)

15. Tag: Melbourne / Uluru

Catch a flight to Uluru, in the heart of the Australian outback. Visit the Cultural Centre of the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park-a UNESCO World Heritage site-and learn about the beliefs and customs of the Anangu, the area’s traditional Indigenous owners. Then take a guided walk along both the northwest and southern sides 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. (F)

Transport: Melbourne – Uluru (3.0h)
Event: Besuch des Aborigine-Kulturzentrums
Event: Mala-Wanderung am Uluru (1.0h)
Transport: Uluru – Uluru (0.5h)
Unterkunft: Desert Gardens Hotel

16. Tag: Uluru

In the morning make your way to Kata Tjuta, Uluru’s neighboring natural wonder for a morning of exploration as you walk along these ancient, red-hued landscapes.
Enjoy some free time in the afternoon before capping off the day by witnessing the this fabled monolith change colours as the sunsets on the day. (F)

Event: Kata Tjuta Guided Walk (2.0h)
Freizeit: Yulara
Event: Sonnenuntergang am Uluru (1.0h)
Unterkunft: Desert Gardens Hotel

17. Tag: Uluru / Sydney

Awaken at dawn to witness the famous Field of Light installation, the artist Bruce Munro created an art installation that becomes illuminated in the changing light.
Enjoy your final moments in the heart of the outback before it’s time to pack up and head off to the airport for an afternoon flight to Sydney. (F)

Event: Sunrise at Field of Light
Transport: Uluru – Sydney
Unterkunft: Vibe Hotel Sydney

18. Tag: Sydney

Join your Expedition Leader on a walking orientation tour of some of the city’s well known landmarks like the Rocks area, a waterfront neighborhood that marks the spot of the first European settlement in Australia. It also holds a spiritual significance for the area’s Indigenous people. Around midmorning, circle back and meet for a private tour of the Sydney Opera House. This afternoon, step aboard a private boat for a sunset sail around Sydney’s famous harbor. Tuck into a delicious Australian Barbecue dinner and enjoy a glass of wine or beer as the sun sets in the background. (F) (A)

Event: Private Tour of the Sydney Opera House (1.0h)
Event: Kreuzfahrt bei Sonnenuntergang im Sydney Harbour mit Abendessen (4.0h)
Unterkunft: Vibe Hotel Sydney

19. Tag: Sydney

Enjoy a day at leisure to explore the best of Sydney. Walk the Rocks and stop by Maybe Sammy for a drink, which happens to be one of the best bars in Sydney. Take the ferry to Manly Beach or walk the Bondi Coastal walk and snap some photos. (F)

Freizeit: Sydney
Unterkunft: Vibe Hotel Sydney

20. Tag: Sydney / Port Douglas

Fly to Cairns today and travel up the scenic coastal road to Daintree Rainforest, the world’s oldest tropical rainforest and part of a UNESCO World Heritage site. Embark on an interpretive walk with an Indigenous guide at the lush Mossman Gorge, learning about the traditional ways of life of the region’s Kuku Yalanji people. Continue to the resort town of Port Douglas, our home for the next three nights. (F)

Transport: Sydney – Cairns (3.0h)
Transport: Cairns – Port Douglas (1.0h)
Event: Geführte Aborigine-Wanderung (2.0h)
Unterkunft: Mantra PortSea

21. Tag: Port Douglas

Explore the Great Barrier Reef on a full-day catamaran tour to the Outer Reef. Immerse yourself in the largest coral reef system in the world, which teems with 1500 species of tropical fish, as well as whales, dolphins and porpoises. Hop into the warm waters off Australia’s east coast and experience this marine wonderland for yourself. Lunch will be served onboard. Back in Port Douglas the evening is yours to do as you please. (F) (M)

Event: Great Barrier Reef Excursion
Unterkunft: Mantra PortSea

22. Tag: Port Douglas

Enjoy a free morning in charming Port Douglas. Stroll the town’s boutique-lined streets and idyllic beaches or head to the Sunday markets to browse the stalls. Later in the day, join your fellow travelers for an exclusive cultural experience at Cooya Beach. Meet Indigenous guides for a welcome ceremony, and get acquainted with members of the Kuku Yalanji people. Our Expedition Leader will organize an optional farewell dinner to toast your adventures down under. (F)

Freizeit: Port Douglas
Event: Exclusive Indigenous experience at Cooya Beach
Unterkunft: Mantra PortSea

23. Tag: Port Douglas / Cairns

After one last breakfast in Port Douglas, transfer back to Cairns where our tour ends at the airport mid-morning. Alternatively, extend your stay in Port Douglas. (F)

Transport: Port Douglas – Cairns (1.0h)

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Fahrplan-, Flugplan-, Hotel- und Programmänderungen bleiben ausdrücklich vorbehalten.

(*) Von G Adventures organisierte Programme sowie Aktivitäten. Diese sind nicht im Reisepreis enthalten und müssen vor Reisebeginn gebucht werden. Änderungen vorbehalten.
(**) Von G Adventures organisierte Programme sowie Aktivitäten. Diese sind nicht im Reisepreis enthalten und müssen vor Ort gebucht werden. Änderungen vorbehalten.

(F=Frühstück,M=Mittagessen,A=Abendessen)

Leistungen:

Dein Journeys-Highlight-Moment: A day at Kohutapu, Murupara
Dein Journeys-Highlight-Moment: Sheep Shearing Experience, Canterbury Plains
Dein Journeys-Highlight-Moment: Tekapo Dark Sky Experience, Lake Tekapo
Dein Journeys-Highlight-Moment: Feinschmecker-Rundgang in Melbourne, Melbourne
Dein Journeys-Highlight-Moment: Private Tour of the Sydney Opera House, Sydney
Dein Journeys-Highlight-Moment: Exclusive Indigenous experience at Cooya Beach, Port Douglas
Dein G-for-Good-Moment: Kohutapu Lodge Experience, Murupara
Dein Welcome-Moment: Welcome Moment – Meet Your Expedition Leader and Group. Waiheke Island Wineries. Waitomo Caves tour. Kohutapu Local Maori Community Initiative. National Kiwi Hatchery. Scenic TranzAlpine train. Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre. Aoraki Mount Cook Kea Point Trek. Free time in Wanaka and Arrowtown. Wilderness day cruise in Fiordland National Park. Free time in Queenstown. Internal flight. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities. Melbourne Foodie Experience. Sunrise interpretive walk at Uluru. Sydney Harbour dinner cruise. Indigenous Peoples Interpretive Walk in the Daintree Forest. Great Barrier Reef Excursion. Exclusive Indigenous experience at Cooya Beach. Internal flights. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
Unterbringung: Hotel (22 nts)
Transport: Private vehicle, plane, train, boat, walking.
Mahlzeiten: 22 Frühstück, 5 Mittagessen, 1 Abendessen

Aufpreis für Einzelzimmer – nur wenn explizit gewünscht:
Ansonsten wird das Zimmer mit einem gleichgeschlechtlichem Zimmerpartner geteilt

06.12.2026 -27.12.2026 EUR 4289
03.01.2027 -24.12.2028 EUR 4279

Gruppengröße: Max 16, Avg 12.