From Auckland to Brisbane, this small-group surf-and-sights adventure links Kiwi highlights with Australia's east coast, staying in hostels throughout.
  • Kayak Raglan Harbour to secluded bays and pancake rocks.
  • Learn to surf Raglan’s world-famous break.
  • Experience Maori culture and geysers at Te Puia, Rotorua.
  • Walk to Huka Falls and witness its thunderous flow.
  • Sail Lake Taupo on an afternoon cruise.
  • Ride the ferry to Manly Beach from Sydney Harbour.
  • Trek coastal bushland to spot kangaroos near Arrawarra.
  • Visit Cape Byron Lighthouse and scan for whales and dolphins.
Multi-share accommodation is a popular style of travel in New Zealand and Australia, and it’s how you’ll spend most of your nights on this trip. This typically means sharing a room with 4–8 fellow travellers. Rooms are generally split by gender, and most will have shared bathroom facilities.



When staying in multi-share accommodation, we’re unable to take any rooming requests.



Accommodation will vary throughout your journey — some stops may not provide towels or soap, so we recommend bringing your own. Bathroom and shower facilities are shared and are rarely en-suite.



If you prefer private accommodation, you may want to explore our tours in the Classic Travel Style.