Australia & New Zealand Shore Excursions
Tauranga
Dunedin
Auckland
Hobart Tasmania
Akaroa
Melbourne
Wellington
Sydney
Bay of Islands (Paihia)
Napier
Brisbane
Cairns
Picton
Airlie Beach
Burnie, Tasmania
Darwin
Port Douglas
Perth (Fremantle)
Hamilton Island
Noumea
Tours of Australia and New Zealand
Australia consists of the mainland continent as well as the island of Tasmania and numerous smaller islands. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area. Indigenous Australians (aboriginals) inhabited the area for more than 38,000 years before Australia was "discovered" by Dutch explorers in 1606. The country has six states and several territories, each one different than the others, offering a whole new world of exploration. See what Australia has to offer. Browse our selection of Australia shore excursions.
New Zealand is made up of two main landmasses, the North and South Islands, and many smaller islands. It lies 900 miles east of Australia and approximately 600 miles south of the Pacific Islands of Fiji. The islands were first settled sometime around 1300AD by Polynesians known as the Maori. They reached New Zealand 300 years before the Europeans. The influence of the two cultures and the countries' distinctive biodiversity of both animal and plant life, make up a dazzling tapestry that is more than just beautiful to the eye.
Customer Testimonials
By Dpoore
from Sparks, NV
"Nice way to see Auckland. Picked the aquarium for first stop and it was great."
By Well traveled
from Phoenix
Rotorua - TePuia Geothermal, Kiwi & Maori Cultural Highlights
"Very pleased with our tour. It was exactly as advertised. The guide was excellent and provided lots of historical, cultural, and local insights. Because this was a smaller tour with a smaller vehicle we were able to take a more scenic route than the big buses which really added to the experience. The geothermal area is interesting, and the Maori cultural performance and tour is excellent and obviously unique to New Zealand."
By Louise C
from Sydney, Australia
Rangitoto Island Volcanic Explorer
"It was a great day out!"
By Charlotte
from Pleasant Hill, CA
Banks Peninsula & Christchurch
"Although this group was larger than we usually experience with your company, it was manageable and courteous. We found we were rushed at the museum, but the tour of Christchurch damage was extensive."
By JTB
from West Virginia, USA
"The Skyrail and train combo trip to Kuranda was a great little adventure. We got the glass-bottom skyrail car, though you don't really need to have it. The birds eye views are incredible! We stopped at one of the stops and were lucky to run into a Ranger and joined his tour. We say a python in the rainforest and he explained in detail about the flora and fauna.
The train ride down, though interesting and historical, was a bit long for us. The train is a beautiful piece of history, but on a hot/humid day, it doesn't offer any air conditioning so it was very hot and sticky. We got to hear a lot about the history of the train and the railway while riding, so that was a bonus. I am glad we did the combo, but if we were to do it again, I would take the Skyrail both ways."
By Jerry
from Modesto, CA
"The hop on hop off experience was a great treat. We stopped at the various locations we wanted to take the time to see and the drivers were very friendly and knowlegeable."
By No nickname
from Stockton, CA
Eureka Skydeck with "The Edge"
"The Ticket taker for "The Edge" was a little hesitant on the ticket that I gave her. She had to double check on it. It worked but maybe she never heard of Shore Excursion Group. I only travel out of the state of California only about once every five years!"
By Pam Chambers
from Escalante, UT
Banks Peninsula & Christchurch
"It was long bus trip and we were very tired towards the end. But we got to see beautiful countrysides. I felt that Christchurch was just another huge city. But the stop at the botanical gardens was nice. I wished that we could have stayed there for a longer period of time."
By Lucy Jane
from Southaven, MS
Akaroa Harbor Sail and Wildlife Cruise
"Capt was very informative. Great experience. The wind got up and the waves very high on our way back in but he handled it very well."
By Martel
from Florida
"Fabulous opportunity to see the rainforest up close on the skyrail and at the two stops along the way. The train ride was a once-in-a-lifetime adventure - like going back in time. Excellent tour which we highly recommend to everyone!"
By Suzie
from Ventura, Ca.
Bays, Beaches and Views of Dunedin
"Dunedin is a charming town, but you could easily walk around it in an hour or so self-guided. The real value of this tour is to see the peninsula and its beautiful beaches and local wildlife. That is mostly birds, although sea lions and sometimes penguins are there as well. It's just very beautiful, a small van with excellent guides and enough leisurely walking to feel as if you were not just captive on a buss."
By Rustguy
from Baltimore, MD
Exclusive Richmond & Tasmanian Devils
"Instructions on where to meet were very straight forward and clear. Guide was excellent. Van was very comfortable. Tour was excellent. Got to hand feed kangaroos."
By Ten thousand questions Deb
from Adelaide South Australia
Hawke's Bay Wines, Brewery and Napier Art Deco
"Our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and had such passion for the region. Made you want to return to find out more. A person you would want to make as a long time friend"
By Sewing girl
from Salt Lake City, Utah
Blue Mountains Nature and Wildlife Tour from Hotel
"This tour packs a lot of different things in one day and was quite enjoyable"
By Outdoors
from Chicago
Sydney History and Sights Tour
"Enjoyed the walking tour"
By F & C
from Chicago, IL
Rotorua Geothermal Wonderland & Maori Cultural Excursion
"Tour of the Maori village was one of the highlights of our trip."
By Charlotte
from Pleasant Hill, CA
Rotorua - TePuia Geothermal, Kiwi & Maori Cultural Highlights
"A friend told us about this company--so much cheaper than the cruise lines; right on time going and coming; guides were friendly; full coverage of intended tour!! Will definitely use again."
By DQ
from Albany, NY
In the Footsteps of the "Lord of the Rings"
"Did the best with the limitation of the three sites due to the need for the sites to be brought back to original condition after filming. Big flat screen in van allowed us to view movie clips related to visited sites. Nice narration and hosting by driver/guide. But, you had to use your imagination a bit at the sites. Cute props to take photos with. Guide provided lots of time and interesting narrations with movie stills. Park had nice signs associated with Rivendell shooting. Beautiful day for a drive out of Wellington and fresh lunch from Subway. Small group of fun younger tourists from Germany, Argentina and UK. Really had a nice time. Our portion of the full day tour (with appropriate lower rate) got us back to the ship on time, but we were not able to take advantage of the extended tour which visited the Weta Workshop."
By nasa1974
from Cleveland, OH
"The group was a little larger than I thought it would be, but it was very organized. We were able to see everything and then some. Our bus driver/guide was very knowledgeable of the area."