Short answer: an Australia or New Zealand group tour usually runs 9 to 14 days. In Australia, groups often combine Sydney and the Blue Mountains with Uluru (Ayers Rock) and the Great Barrier Reef, or add Melbourne, Tasmania or Western Australia. In New Zealand, a two-week trip can cover both islands, from Auckland and Rotorua to Wellington, the glaciers and Queenstown. Mission Travel Tours plans private group tours to Australia and New Zealand for 10 to 500 travelers: schools, companies, wedding parties, clubs, and family and friends groups. Call 407-377-7912 to start planning.
Australia and New Zealand are long-haul trips for most groups, so it pays to plan well. The flights are long, the distances inside each country are large and the seasons are the reverse of the northern hemisphere. A private group tour solves most of that. The itinerary is built around your group's dates, interests and budget, and the details on the ground are handled for you. Every itinerary below is a sample created by our travel experts and can be changed to suit your group.
Sample Australia group tour itineraries
- Sydney, Ayers Rock and Great Barrier Reef (9 days, 8 nights, Quality). Sydney, Yulara and Palm Cove: the Blue Mountains, Uluru and snorkeling on the Great Barrier Reef, with breakfasts daily, guided touring on five days and airport transfers.
- Best Australian Family Adventures (9 days, 8 nights, Quality). Melbourne, Cairns and Sydney with a scenic train ride, koalas and the Great Barrier Reef. Popular with family and friends groups.
- Discover Tasmania (9 days, 8 nights, Premium). A food lover's tour with wine tasting and a campfire dinner with kangaroos, in 4 and 5 star hotels.
- Highlights of Western Australia (13 days, Premium). Ningaloo Reef, golden beaches, a whale shark tour, a submarine trip and wine tasting.
- Adelaide to Sydney Adventure (18 days, Premium). Kangaroo Island and the Great Ocean Road along the coast of Victoria.
Most Australia itineraries operate mainly from March to October.
Sample New Zealand group tour itineraries
- New Zealand Highlights (14 days, 13 nights, Quality). Our most popular New Zealand tour covers both islands: Auckland, Rotorua, Napier, Wellington, Kaikoura, Hokitika, Franz Josef, Queenstown, Twizel and Christchurch. Expect natural geysers, a helicopter ride to the glaciers, pristine lakes, whale watching and a cultural experience.
- South Island Special (13 days, Quality, also available at Premium level). The South Island's most beautiful places, from beaches and rainforests to boating on glacier water.
- Discover Flight over Australia and New Zealand. For groups who want to see both countries on one trip.
See every itinerary on our Australia, New Zealand and Australia and Pacific pages.
Australia and New Zealand trips for every kind of group
- School and university groups: marine science on the Great Barrier Reef, geography and geology in New Zealand's geysers and glaciers, and history and culture in Sydney and Melbourne. See our guide for school group tours.
- Corporate incentive groups: a reward trip that feels like a once-in-a-lifetime journey, with wine regions, harbor views and premium hotels. See corporate incentive group travel and our corporate travel incentives page.
- Wedding parties: guests can join a group tour before or after a destination wedding. See wedding destinations.
- Clubs, alumni and family groups: food and wine in Tasmania, wildlife, scenic drives and plenty of free time. See club and alumni association group tours and food and wine group tours.
Tips for planning a long-haul group trip
- Remember the seasons. Summer in Australia and New Zealand runs from December to February and winter from June to August.
- Allow a rest day. After a long flight, an easy first day helps the whole group enjoy the rest of the trip.
- Choose one country or both. Nine days suits one region of Australia. Two weeks suits New Zealand or a combined trip.
- Pick a tour level. Itineraries come at Quality, Premium or Opulent level. Compare them on our tour levels page.
- Pack light. Each traveler brings one suitcase and one carry-on on touring coaches. We also recommend travel insurance. See our FAQ.
Plan your private Australia or New Zealand group tour
Groups can be as small as 10 or as large as 500. The rate per person drops as your group grows, for every 20 paid travelers one more travels free, and groups of 20 or more travel with a tour manager. Read about private custom group tours, see other long-haul ideas such as Greece and Italy group tours and Iceland and Norway northern lights group tours, or contact us and call 407-377-7912.
