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15 Day New Zealand Tour
TOUR CODE: NZ1
Countries Visited: 1 Activity Level: 1 Tour Style: Cultural
HIGHLIGHT: Auckland: City Tour; Waitomo Caves; Rotorua: Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve; Wellington: Te Papa Museum; Doubtful OR Milford Sound cruise; Mt…
TOUR START: Auckland
TOUR END: Christchurch
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Countries Visited: 1

New Zealand.
Activity Level: 1

No particular physical activity is involved other than town/city walks and short walks to dinners and sites of interest, some of which are large.
Tour Style: Cultural

These three- and four-star hotel-based, "soft adventure" trips concentrate on the culture, history, and natural attributes of our destination. Though there are no strenuous activities built into these tours, you need to be prepared for some full days with some early starts, plenty of walking on uneven surfaces through villages, cities and archaeological sites, and not a lot of "down time." Independence, reasonable fitness, and an ability to be steady on one's feet are critical in order for you to get the most out of these programs.
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17 Day Australia Tour
TOUR CODE: AU1
Countries Visited: 1 Activity Level: 2 Tour Style: Cultural
HIGHLIGHT: Melbourne: City Tour; Canberra & Sydney: City Tours; Cairns: Great Barrier Reef Cruise; Darwin & Kakadu National Park; The 'Red Centre'
TOUR START: Melbourne
TOUR END: Sydney
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Countries Visited: 1

Australia.
Activity Level: 2

These are particularly busy tours that feature a lot of moving around, sometimes by train and short journeys on local transport. Walking tours of towns and cities are leisurely but you should be prepared to be on your feet for several hours. Some of our cultural trips that occur at high altitude and/or require greater independence with baggage handling (at hotels, airports, train stations) also fall into this category.
Tour Style: Cultural

These three- and four-star hotel-based, "soft adventure" trips concentrate on the culture, history, and natural attributes of our destination. Though there are no strenuous activities built into these tours, you need to be prepared for some full days with some early starts, plenty of walking on uneven surfaces through villages, cities and archaeological sites, and not a lot of "down time." Independence, reasonable fitness, and an ability to be steady on one's feet are critical in order for you to get the most out of these programs.
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19 Day Untouched Pacific Islands Tour
TOUR CODE: MCUP
Countries Visited: 9 Activity Level: 2 Tour Style: Cultural
HIGHLIGHT: A comprehensive exploration of some of the smallest and most remote countries in the world - a 100% unique itinerary. Explore remote and far flung…
TOUR START: Honolulu
TOUR END: Auckland
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Countries Visited: 9

Fiji; Kiribati; Marshall Islands; Micronesia; Nauru; New Zealand; Niue; Tuvalu; United States.
Activity Level: 2

These are particularly busy tours that feature a lot of moving around, sometimes by train and short journeys on local transport. Walking tours of towns and cities are leisurely but you should be prepared to be on your feet for several hours. Some of our cultural trips that occur at high altitude and/or require greater independence with baggage handling (at hotels, airports, train stations) also fall into this category.
Tour Style: Cultural

These three- and four-star hotel-based, "soft adventure" trips concentrate on the culture, history, and natural attributes of our destination. Though there are no strenuous activities built into these tours, you need to be prepared for some full days with some early starts, plenty of walking on uneven surfaces through villages, cities and archaeological sites, and not a lot of "down time." Independence, reasonable fitness, and an ability to be steady on one's feet are critical in order for you to get the most out of these programs.
31 Days
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Australia And New Zealand Tour
TOUR CODE: AU2
Countries Visited: 2 Activity Level: 2 Tour Style: Cultural
HIGHLIGHT: Melbourne: City Tour; Cairns: Great Barrier Reef Cruise; Darwin & Kakadu National Park; The 'Red Centre'; Waitomo Caves; Rotorua: Whakarewarewa…
TOUR START: Melbourne
TOUR END: Christchurch
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Countries Visited: 2

Australia; New Zealand.
Activity Level: 2

These are particularly busy tours that feature a lot of moving around, sometimes by train and short journeys on local transport. Walking tours of towns and cities are leisurely but you should be prepared to be on your feet for several hours. Some of our cultural trips that occur at high altitude and/or require greater independence with baggage handling (at hotels, airports, train stations) also fall into this category.
Tour Style: Cultural

These three- and four-star hotel-based, "soft adventure" trips concentrate on the culture, history, and natural attributes of our destination. Though there are no strenuous activities built into these tours, you need to be prepared for some full days with some early starts, plenty of walking on uneven surfaces through villages, cities and archaeological sites, and not a lot of "down time." Independence, reasonable fitness, and an ability to be steady on one's feet are critical in order for you to get the most out of these programs.
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From soaring mountain peaks to picturesque coastlines, our tours to New Zealand capture the breathtaking landscapes that make “The Land of the Long White Cloud” a must-visit destination for travellers. From dynamic Auckland to discovering Maori culture at Rotorua to the adrenaline-capital of Queenstown, our itineraries reveal the best of what New Zealand has to offer.
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From soaring mountain peaks to picturesque coastlines, our tours to New Zealand capture the breathtaking landscapes that make “The Land of the Long White Cloud” a must-visit destination for travellers. From dynamic Auckland to discovering Maori culture at Rotorua to the adrenaline-capital of Queenstown, our itineraries reveal the best of what New Zealand has to offer.
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Tour Leaders
Tour Leaders for Small Group Down Under Tours
With small groups of 18 participants, your expert Adventures Abroad tour leaders curate an intimate Down Under experience featuring modern cities and otherworldly natural landmarks. Some of our tour leaders who have led these tours.
Melissa Nevison With a background in history and museums I have worked with groups and given tours for years. I love to travel, to experience the thrill of discovering a new place and to witness its differences. For me, traveling is all about the people, those connections you make with locals and fellow travellers along the way. I prefer to truly immerse myself in the culture! My feeling is that travel is one of the few things in life you can buy that truly enriches you. Read More
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melissa nevison
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Arts: Liberal Studies (History, Cultural Studies, Languages, Literature) Diploma in Fashion Design and Technology
LANGUAGE:
English, Emergency Spanish/ German (good in a pinch)
TOURS LED:
Iceland, Italy, Switzerland, Malta, Cuba, Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana, Australia & New Zealand.
FAVOURITE DESTINATION:
Very hard to choose! I love something about everywhere I’ve been, but I definitely have a soft-spot for Cuba and Ireland.
ABOUT:
With a background in history and museums I have worked with groups and given tours for years. I love to travel, to experience the thrill of discovering a new place and to witness its differences. For me, traveling is all about the people, those connections you make with locals and fellow travellers along the way. I prefer to truly immerse myself in the culture! My feeling is that travel is one of the few things in life you can buy that truly enriches you.
Serra Hughes One of our senior tour leaders, Serra has been leading tours for Adventures Abroad since 2005. She is now based in The Netherlands where she is working on a PhD in literature while doing custom tour arrangements for Adventures Abroad and leading the occasional tour. Read More
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serra hughes
EDUCATION:
MA in English Literature. BA in Middle Eastern and Islamic History.
LANGUAGE:
English, French, conversational Swedish and Mandarin.
TOURS LED:
Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Australia, New Zealand, island nations of the South Pacific, Mongolia, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, China, India, Madagascar, Uganda, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, Greece, Italy, Central Europe, Iceland, Cuba, Atlantic Canada, among others.
FAVOURITE DESTINATION:
Ethiopia for its constant surprises, authenticity, and unspoiled nature, Greece for its vibrant culture and a history that continues to inspire through its well-preserved archaeological sites, and Taiwan, a place that still seems to evade the interest of much mainstream tourism and reveals its charms in a myriad of subtle, unexpected ways.
ABOUT:
One of our senior tour leaders, Serra has been leading tours for Adventures Abroad since 2005. She is now based in The Netherlands where she is working on a PhD in literature while doing custom tour arrangements for Adventures Abroad and leading the occasional tour.
Chris Tripodi Chris travels because it is the most interesting thing he can think of doing between meals. Anyone can buy a plane ticket, but helping a country come alive through its people, sights, culture, cuisine and customs is what Adventures Abroad is all about. Chris enjoys the inevitable challenges, the unforgettable moments, the warm people, the stories shared, the memories made, and every single morsel of each tour. Read More
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chris tripodi
EDUCATION:
Instead of the 3 R's, Chris studied the 3 M's; Math, Music & Maps. University for Mathematics. College for Music. Travel for Understanding.
LANGUAGE:
Chris spent the pandemic era taking Spanish, Italian & French lessons, learned the Cyrillic & Arabic alphabets, and is currently inspired to improve his Greek vocabulary in order to impress η νονά του στο Ροδος.
TOURS LED:
Chris has not led tours to Afghanistan, Democratic Republic of Congo, or Grenada. But he has led tours in over 110 of the remaining countries.
FAVOURITE DESTINATION:
There it has always been, where he has never been.
ABOUT:
Chris travels because it is the most interesting thing he can think of doing between meals. Anyone can buy a plane ticket, but helping a country come alive through its people, sights, culture, cuisine and customs is what Adventures Abroad is all about. Chris enjoys the inevitable challenges, the unforgettable moments, the warm people, the stories shared, the memories made, and every single morsel of each tour.
Jonathan Hodgson Jonathan has lived much of his life dedicated to the idea that he would rather have a wealth of experiences than a wealth of riches. Having taken up a nomadic lifestyle shortly after finishing his undergraduate degree, he has been on the move on and off over the last 25+ years. The wanderlust has taken him to basing himself in places such as Scotland, Australia and Uzbekistan, and to visiting many more locations around our planet. Now (sort of) settled in Vancouver with his wonderful (and patient) family, he still loves the idea of having the world as his office and always enjoys trying to capture the essence of the locations he travels and tours in with his photography. Read More
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jonathan hodgson
EDUCATION:
BA in Psychology at McGill University; MBA at the University of British Columbia; self-educated passion for history and culture.
LANGUAGE:
English; conversational French; improving Spanish and Russian. And a decent Scottish accent.
TOURS LED:
I have led tours in over 100 countries over the last 17 years of working for Adventures Abroad on all of the continents except for Antarctica.
FAVOURITE DESTINATION:
Where to begin? Each place has something that makes it a special destination. A few that spring to mind: Kaieteur Falls in Guyana; the snow-covered mountains of Ladakh, India; sipping tea in a chaikhana of the old town of Bukhara, Uzbekistan; and watching the changing colours of Uluru (Ayers Rock) at sunset.
ABOUT:
Jonathan has lived much of his life dedicated to the idea that he would rather have a wealth of experiences than a wealth of riches. Having taken up a nomadic lifestyle shortly after finishing his undergraduate degree, he has been on the move on and off over the last 25+ years. The wanderlust has taken him to basing himself in places such as Scotland, Australia and Uzbekistan, and to visiting many more locations around our planet. Now (sort of) settled in Vancouver with his wonderful (and patient) family, he still loves the idea of having the world as his office and always enjoys trying to capture the essence of the locations he travels and tours in with his photography.
Martin Charlton For as long as I can remember I have always had a deep-rooted need to travel and discover new places. Today I feel incredibly fortunate to have spent almost three decades researching, organizing and leading tours worldwide. Read More
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martin charlton
EDUCATION:
Bachelor's Degree in Geography; further studies in Archaeology & Anthropology. Life's real education happens outside the classroom.
LANGUAGE:
English and some French & Spanish.
TOURS LED:
Having designed and led tours for Adventures Abroad for almost 30 years, there are few corners of the globe where Martin’s left a stone unturned: everywhere from North Korea to Nauru, Saudi Arabia to Sudan, Guinea-Bissau to French Guiana. With over 200 tours through over 125 countries under his belt, it might be faster to list the regions where he hasn’t led a tour.
FAVOURITE DESTINATION:
"My love of travel and infectious enthusiasm for different cultures has taken me to over 150 countries. The further off the beaten path, the better. For a favourite place: perhaps South Georgia Island, the Canadian Arctic, Tasmania or Cesky Krumlov in the Czech Republic. World's best city = Istanbul!"
ABOUT:
For as long as I can remember I have always had a deep-rooted need to travel and discover new places. Today I feel incredibly fortunate to have spent almost three decades researching, organizing and leading tours worldwide.
Victor Romagnoli I love the excitement of getting up each morning on a tour and not knowing exactly how a day will unfold. It keeps me on my toes so to speak, and adds a breath of excitement to each day on tour. With almost 30 years of tour leading under my belt, I thank all of you for being a part of this exciting journey. Read More
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victor romagnoli
EDUCATION:
HBA English BA History
LANGUAGE:
Being able to speak several languages has made travelling an enriching experience; the conversations one can so easily slip into with locals - who come from all walks of life - adds greatly to my feel for a place.
TOURS LED:
Over a span of almost 30 years, I have lead tours virtually all over the globe.
FAVOURITE DESTINATION:
Some of my favourite tours just come into being suddenly as a result of a request; someone will ask me to put together an itinerary that will include the highlights of several countries and the next thing you know we have, for example, a tour to Uruguay, Paraguay & Bolivia, or Lesotho, Namibia & Botswana. Sometimes I will be asked to arrange a detailed itinerary to just one region within a country - like a close up look at Sicily or Crete or the Basque Country or Newfoundland. Without the keen curiosity that so many of you travellers have, none of these "spontaneous" tours would come into being. But they do.
ABOUT:
I love the excitement of getting up each morning on a tour and not knowing exactly how a day will unfold. It keeps me on my toes so to speak, and adds a breath of excitement to each day on tour. With almost 30 years of tour leading under my belt, I thank all of you for being a part of this exciting journey.
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Tour Leaders Small Group Down Under
With small groups of 18 participants, your expert Adventures Abroad tour leaders curate an intimate Down Under experience featuring modern cities and otherworldly natural landmarks. Some of our tour leaders who have led these tours.
Melissa Nevison With a background in history and museums I have worked with groups and given tours for years. I love to travel, to experience the thrill of discovering a new place and to witness its differences. For me, traveling is all about the people, those connections you make with locals and fellow travellers along the way. I prefer to truly immerse myself in the culture! My feeling is that travel is one of the few things in life you can buy that truly enriches you. Read More
Serra Hughes One of our senior tour leaders, Serra has been leading tours for Adventures Abroad since 2005. She is now based in The Netherlands where she is working on a PhD in literature while doing custom tour arrangements for Adventures Abroad and leading the occasional tour. Read More
Chris Tripodi Chris travels because it is the most interesting thing he can think of doing between meals. Anyone can buy a plane ticket, but helping a country come alive through its people, sights, culture, cuisine and customs is what Adventures Abroad is all about. Chris enjoys the inevitable challenges, the unforgettable moments, the warm people, the stories shared, the memories made, and every single morsel of each tour. Read More
Jonathan Hodgson Jonathan has lived much of his life dedicated to the idea that he would rather have a wealth of experiences than a wealth of riches. Having taken up a nomadic lifestyle shortly after finishing his undergraduate degree, he has been on the move on and off over the last 25+ years. The wanderlust has taken him to basing himself in places such as Scotland, Australia and Uzbekistan, and to visiting many more locations around our planet. Now (sort of) settled in Vancouver with his wonderful (and patient) family, he still loves the idea of having the world as his office and always enjoys trying to capture the essence of the locations he travels and tours in with his photography. Read More
Martin Charlton For as long as I can remember I have always had a deep-rooted need to travel and discover new places. Today I feel incredibly fortunate to have spent almost three decades researching, organizing and leading tours worldwide. Read More
Victor Romagnoli I love the excitement of getting up each morning on a tour and not knowing exactly how a day will unfold. It keeps me on my toes so to speak, and adds a breath of excitement to each day on tour. With almost 30 years of tour leading under my belt, I thank all of you for being a part of this exciting journey. Read More
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Where to Go
Where To Go on Small Group Down Under Tours
As part of a small group, Adventures Abroad tours offer an immersive exploration of vibrant cities teeming with culture and iconic skylines as well as a diversity of natural wonders. Pacific waves cresting on sun-soaked beaches, verdant rain forests bordering the stark beauty of interior plains and dormant volcanic cones rising above modern cities are all part of our Down Under tours.
Great Barrier Reef Visible from space, explore the Great Barrier Reef from the comfort of a sightseeing vessel or with snorkeling gear. You'll encounter millions of tiny creatures that create this spectacular ecosystem. View Tours
Uluru/Ayers Rock This massive sandstone rock was formed by countless eons of erosion. You'll witness a much faster transformation as dusk approaches and the rock reveals its famous rust-coloured hues. View Tours
Waitomo Caves Explore pointed displays of stalagmites and stalactites emerging from floor to ceiling in the famous Waitomo Cave system and discover bioluminescent worms that give off an alien blue-green light. View Tours
Sydney Enter Sydney’s Blue Mountains and spot brightly coloured lorikeets and parrots through the thick blue haze. Visit exclusive areas of the vaulted Opera House, and inhale its ancient white birch timber. View Tours
Auckland Known as the ‘City of Sails’, Auckland lies wrapped by sapphire harbours, ashy volcanoes, and shallow mountains. Experience the fervor of Queen Street then stroll the serenity of Parnell Rose Garden. View Tours
Queenstown Pinched between Alpine mountains and Lake Wakatipu, this exclusive resort is blanketed in mountain scenery and crystalline waters. Take a cruise or walk the harbour-tucked streets of downtown. View Tours
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