Australia and New Zealand: Surf Camps & Kiwi Highlights

What's Included

• Welcome Moment

  Meet your CEO and group for a welcome moment.

• First Night Out Moment

  Connect with new friends on your first night out.

• Hands-On Moment: Surf Lesson, Raglan

  Participate in a surf lesson in Raglan.

• Big Night Out Moment: Wellington

  Enjoy a big night out in Wellington.

• Hands-On Moment: Surfing Lesson, Spot X

  Take a surfing lesson at Spot X.

• Discover Moment: Byron Bay

  Experience a discover moment in Byron Bay.

• Lake Taupo Sailboat Trip

  Enjoy a sailboat trip on Lake Taupo.

• Sea Kayaking Excursion

  Participate in a sea kayaking excursion in Raglan.

• Maori Cultural Experience

  Engage in a Maori cultural experience.

• Free Time in Sydney

  Enjoy free time in Sydney with an orientation walk.

• Beach Time in Byron Bay

  Relax with beach time in Byron Bay.

• Kangaroo Trek

  Go on a kangaroo trek.

• All Transport

  All transport between destinations and to/from included activities is provided.

What's Not Included

• Internet Access

  Internet access may not be readily available and may incur additional charges.
  
  

• Luggage Allowance on NSW Train

  Only 1 piece of luggage and 1 carry-on are allowed on the NSW train.
  
  Exceeding this may incur a charge.
  
  

• Public Holiday Limitations

  There may be limitations of services and disruptions to schedules over public holidays.
  
  

Mode of Transport

Private vehicle, train, boat, kayak, walking.

Accommodation

Hostels (14 nts, multi-share with 4-6 people).

Meals Included

8 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 3 dinners

Group Size

Max 20, avg 16

Important Notes

New Zealand:

"1. This tour combines with other G Adventures tours. As such, the staff and some travel companions on your tour may have previously been traveling together with G Adventures prior to Day 1 of your tour. Likewise, some staff and travel companions may be continuing together on another G Adventures tour after your trip concludes.



2. Please be aware that wifi and internet access is not as readily available in New Zealand as in other parts of the world. There are often additional charges to connect to the internet, and speeds may be slower than what you are used to.



3. Over public holidays in Australia and New Zealand (such as Christmas, New Years Day, Easter, and Anzac Day) there may be some limitations of services and disruptions to schedules. In general our tours still operate effectively over public holidays, but there may be closures of optional activities and restaurants, and slight itinerary adjustments in order to provide all tour inclusions.



4. COMBO TRIP

Please note that this trip is a combination of multiple G Adventures tours. As such, the staff and/or particular vehicles operating your tour may change between tour segments. You may also expect some group members to join or leave the tour, between tour segments.



IMPORTANT NOTE: Bookings for the America’s Cup are at either 11am, 1pm or 2pm - this is dependant on the season and availability. Please be sure to reconfirm your sailing 24 hours prior by phoning Explore (while in New Zealand): 0800 397 567 or International: +64 9 359 5987."



Australia:

"1) Note that only 1 piece of luggage and 1 carry on are allowed on the NSW train. If you exceed this allowance, AUD15 may be charged upon boarding the train. Hand luggage can weigh up to 5kg and must be no larger than 30cm high x 50cm long x 30cm wide. Checked luggage 2 x 5-20kg, no larger than 60cm high x 70cm long x 50cm wide.



2) Please be aware that wifi and internet access is not as readily available in Australia as in other parts of the world. There are often additional charges to connect to the internet, and speeds may be slower than what you are used to.



3) Over public holidays in Australia and New Zealand (such as Christmas, New Years Day, Easter, and Anzac Day) there may be some limitations of services and disruptions to schedules. In general our tours still operate effectively over public holidays, but there may be closures of optional activities and restaurants, and slight itinerary adjustments in order to provide all tour inclusions.



4) Please note that all multi-share accommodation in Australia is generally split by gender."

Group Leader

"This G Adventures group trip is accompanied by one of our group leaders, otherwise known as a Chief Experience Officer (CEO). The CEO will be the group manager, leader and driver - this person is experienced in the routes travelled and will organize and lead the meal preparations and has experience in cooking a variety of local and international dishes for large groups.



As the group coordinator and manager, the aim of the CEO is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. 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. They will also offer suggestions for things to do and to see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends.



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."

Meals

"Eating is a big part of traveling. Travelling with G Adventures you experience the vast array of wonderful food that is available out in the world. Generally meals are not included in the trip price when there is a choice of eating options, to give you the maximum flexibility in deciding where, what and with whom to eat. It also gives you more budgeting flexibility. Our groups tend to eat together to enable you to taste a larger variety of dishes and enjoy each other's company. There is no obligation to do this though. Your CEO will be able to suggest favourite restaurants during your trip. The above information applies to G Adventures group trips. For Independent trips please check the itinerary for details of meals included. For all trips please refer to the meals included and budget information for included meals and meal budgets.



Please note that most included breakfasts will consist of cereal, milk, bread and spreads, juice, tea and instant coffee. Having a simple breakfast together most days allows us the flexibility to get on the road early and get from point A to B all that much faster."

About Accommodation

Please note that multi-share accommodation is very popular in New Zealand and Australia and is the way you will be spending most of your nights.This may involve 4-6 group members sharing and even (on rare occasions) dormitory-style rooms for the whole group. It is also worth noting that all multi-share accommodation is generally split by gender in New Zealand. The majority of accommodation will have shared bathroom facilities. We have specifically chosen unique accommodations to give local flavour to your trip.

What to Take

"You will be on the move a lot, so our advice is to pack as lightly as possible.



We recommend using a backpack for your convenience, or a medium-sized suitcase if you prefer. Heavy luggage is not recommended for the health of the CEO, who will take a lead in loading the storage trailer. Due to space in the trailer, we will not be able to accommodate more than one piece of main luggage per person. A good size day-pack (20-35L) is also essential to carry your personal gear for the day, as access to luggage between destinations will be limited. This daypack will be used to carry your personal gear for the day, your lunch and a water bottle."

Spending Money

Every traveller is different and therefore spending money requirements will vary. Some travellers may drink more than others while other travellers like to purchase more souvenirs than most. Please consider your own spending habits when it comes to allowing for drinks, shopping and tipping. Please also remember the following specific recommendations when planning your trip.

Solo Travellers

We believe solo travellers should not have to pay more to travel so our group trips are designed for shared accommodation and do not involve a single supplement. Single travellers joining group trips are paired in twin or multi-share accommodation with someone of the same sex for the duration of the trip. Some of our Independent trips are designed differently and solo travellers on these itineraries must pay the single trip price.