Australia & New Zealand
Australia & New Zealand
90% of travelers rated this trip excellent
The overall traveler excellence rating is based on the results of post trip surveys completed by travelers who have taken this trip. Travelers can choose to rate their experience “excellent,” “good,” “fair,” and “poor;” this percentage indicates how many travelers rated their experience “excellent.” More than 70% of travelers complete this survey after returning from their trip. Travelers rate excellence across their entire travel experience, focusing on the categories below:
- Program Director: 97% of travelers rated their Program Director “excellent,” citing his or her facilitation of people-to-people interactions, communication skills, and overall performance.
- Learning & Discovery: 78% of travelers rated the learning and discovery activities on this trip “excellent,” citing its authentic cultural experiences and controversial conversations.
- Solo Women Excellence: 91% of solo women travelers who joined us independently or shared a room with a mother, daughter, sister, or friend rated their experience on this trip “excellent.”
NEW: Activity Level
Our NEW Activity Level rating system ranks our trips on a scale of 1 (easiest) to 5 (most difficult) to help you determine if a trip is right for you. The information below is a general guide to our rating system, but see our itineraries for much more detailed physical activity information about each trip.
Activity Level 1:
Easy
Travelers should be able to climb 25 stairs consecutively, plus walk at least 1-2 miles over some uneven surfaces without difficulty. Walks typically last at least 1-2 hours at a time. Altitude can range from zero to 5,000 feet.
Activity Level 2:
Moderately Easy
Travelers should be able to climb 40 stairs consecutively, plus walk at least 2-3 miles over some uneven surfaces without difficulty. Walks typically last for at least 2-3 hours at a time. Altitude can range from zero to 5,000 feet.
Activity Level 3:
Moderate
Travelers should be able to climb 60 stairs consecutively, plus walk at least 3 miles over some steep slopes and loose or uneven surfaces without difficulty. Walks typically last for 3 or more hours at a time. Altitude can range from 5,000 to 7,000 feet.
Activity Level 4:
Moderately Strenuous
Travelers should be able to climb 80 stairs consecutively, plus walk at least 4 miles over some steep slopes and loose or uneven surfaces without difficulty. Walks typically last for 4 or more hours at a time. Altitude can range from 7,000 to 9,000 feet.
Activity Level 5:
Strenuous
Travelers should be able to climb 100 or more stairs consecutively, plus walk at least 8 miles over some steep slopes and loose or uneven surfaces without difficulty. Walks typically last for 4 or more hours at a time. Altitude can range from 10,000 feet or more.
Solo travelers shouldn’t have to pay a premium to explore the world, so we offer FREE Single Supplements on this trip and all pre- and post-trip extensions. If no single rooms are available, don’t let that stop you from traveling—consider bringing a friend, mother, sister, or daughter along to share your experience.
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The First-Class Doubletree by Hilton Cairns enjoys an oceanfront location overlooking the Coral Sea surrounded by lush gardens, while remaining close to the city center. Hotel amenities include a swimming pool and on-site restaurant. Your air-conditioned room features a flat-screen TV, wireless Internet access, and private bath.
The View Sydney is scenically located at the north end of Sydney’s iconic Harbour bridge. The hotel features complimentary wireless Internet service, an on-site bar and restaurant, as well as a pool. Each room includes cable and satellite TV, in-room safe, and private bath with hair dryer.
In the heart of Te Anau’s commercial district, the Distinction Luxmore is just a short walk away from Lake Te Anau and the Te Anau Wildlife Centre, a bird sanctuary. The two-story hotel features two on-site restaurants. Each of the 180 air-conditioned rooms offers satellite TV, wireless internet, coffee- and tea-making facilities, and private bath.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown
This modern, 227-room hotel features a fitness room, sauna, laundry facility, and complimentary wireless Internet
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown
Located in the heart of Queenstown, the hotel is within easy walking distance of numerous restaurants and the bay
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown
Room with two double beds
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown
Enjoy a meal, drink, or snack in the dining area
Sudima Auckland City Hotel
There are 194 air-conditioned rooms, each with satellite TV, complimentary wireless Internet, safe, and private bath with hair dryer.
Sudima Auckland City Hotel
Room with queen-sized bed
Sudima Auckland City Hotel
Enjoy a meal at the on-site restaurant
Sudima Auckland City Hotel
Relax with a drink in the lounge
Shangri-La's Fijian Resort
Each of its air-conditioned rooms features satellite/cable TV, direct-dial telephone, minibar, private bath with hair dryer, and a private balcony/terrace with ocean views.
Shangri-La's Fijian Resort
Standard room with two beds.
Shangri-La's Fijian Resort
Standard room with king-size bed.
Shangri-La's Fijian Resort
Cool off at the outdoor pool.
Shangri-La's Fijian Resort
Enjoy local and international cuisine at the hotel's on-site restaurant.
Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters
Each air-conditioned room includes wireless Internet, TV, and private bath with hair dryer.
Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters
Room with queen-sized bed
Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters
Enjoy a meal at the on-site restaurant
Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters
Take a refreshing dip in the pool
Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters
Visit the welcoming bar and lounge
Mercure Alice Springs Resort
There are 139 air-conditioned rooms, each with satellite TV, complimentary wireless Internet, safe, minibar, coffee- and tea-making facilities, and private bath with hair dryer.
Mercure Alice Springs Resort
Room with queen-sized bed
Mercure Alice Springs Resort
Toast your discoveries with a drink in the lounge
Mercure Alice Springs Resort
Cool off at the outdoor swimming pool
