Simple stays with essential amenities. Typically guesthouses, hostels or hotels rated below 3 stars — clean, no-frills, and great for value-conscious travelers.
Comfortable and reliable 3-star stays. Expect private rooms, en-suite bathrooms, and solid amenities — a great balance between comfort and cost.
Upscale 4-5 star hotels and lodges. Enjoy high-end service, refined comfort, and premium locations — ideal for travelers seeking extra indulgence.
Awesome tour and guide. Would recommend to a friend. Rooms could be more spacious and linked bookings should be coordinated and end up in the same rooms.
It was one of the greatest trips I’ve been on! New Zealand was beautiful, there is so much to do - the bunjy was incredible. Tash was a super guide and she brought a great atmosphere and warmth to the group.
Absolutely amazing guides.
Lots of options for free time including free activities in the area.
I loved the group chat and photo circle. Having a daily text to tell you times and plan for the next day worked really well. Would highly recommend but budget for the optional activities because they were amazing
Auckland, Cairns, Franz Josef, Queenstown, Tekapo, Christchurch, Kaikoura, Raglan, Wellington, Sydney, Arrawarra, Byron Bay, Brisbane, Fraser Island, Noosa, Airlie Beach, Rotorua, Taupo, Abel Tasman National Park, Westport
Overall great experience! This tour really allowed me to see some amazing sights in both New Zealand and Australia. I really enjoyed trying out surfing for the first time and getting to try so many new experiences. Our tour group became like a little family and had so much fun together.
Traveling solo doesn’t mean traveling alone—especially on this energizing 25-day "Solo-ish Down-Under" trip. Starting in Auckland and ending in Cairns, you’ll journey the length of New Zealand, from Māori cultural immersion and Kiwi cooking classes to the wild beauty of Franz Josef. Continue to Australia for a 4x4 wildlife adventure on French Island, a deep dive into Indigenous history at Uluru, and time at the Great Barrier Reef’s doorstep.
Tailored for experienced travelers with a moderate activity level, this small group tour offers camaraderie and flexibility, letting you share adventures or carve out solo moments as you please. The USP: a built-in community of fellow explorers and expert guides, ensuring you feel at home—whether you’re hiking, learning, or simply soaking in the spectacular scenery.
Our overall experience was very positive. We were able to see the things we wanted to see. Some of the travel was long but that is the size of the countries. Would recommend it to others.
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Resort
Age Range
12-100 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Christchurch, Sydney and NSW, Sy
Christchurch, Sydney and NSW, Sydney, Cairns, Cape Tribulation, Airlie Beach, Byron Bay, Port Macquarie, Blue Mountains, Manly Beach, Auckland, Rotorua, Wellington, Kaikoura, Hanmer Springs, Franz Josef, Queenstown, Tekapo, Yulara, Kings Canyon, Alice Springs, Melbourne
The scenery and the activities were amazing. Ahu deserves a raise for his ability to make sure that everyone got to complete the activities that they wanted to. He juggled things around to keep everyone happy and make sure that everyone got the most out of their trip. The funny commentary and good music was a bonus. In the future though, there were communication errors between Topdeck as a company and the information Ahu was provided, such as what time we needed to arrive back into Wellington which some passengers who needed to catch flights back immediately found stressful.
