Tours in Oceania

Tours in Oceania

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Australia and New Zealand: Two Countries, One Route

<p>Oceania spans two very different countries and a scatter of Pacific islands. Australia moves between outback plains, rainforest and a long Pacific coastline, while New Zealand fits fjords, glaciers and volcanic plateaus into a single South Island loop. Between the two lies the wider South Pacific, from Fiji to French Polynesia, built for a slower pace than either mainland route.</p><p>Because Australia and New Zealand sit at opposite ends of a vast ocean, a round trip here is less about ticking off stops and more about sequencing them well. We plan the internal flights and the long driving stages around the landscapes worth stopping for, so a route through the Red Centre or the Southern Alps holds together instead of turning into a string of transit days.</p><p>On the road, a small group travels together with a local guide who sets the pace, points out what a map will not, and handles the logistics that come with covering this much ground. Nights are split between towns, national park lodges and coastal stops, chosen for what is nearby the next morning rather than convenience alone.</p>
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All 6 Oceania trips

New Zealand

New Zealand Experience Tours - From Auckland to Queenstown

Dec 5, 2027
18 days
New Zealand

Discover New Zealand - Māori, Rotorua and Fox Glacier

Feb 7, 2027 Nov 28, 2027
21 days
New Zealand

Self-drive trip in New Zealand from Queenstown to Auckland

Jul 11, 2027 Aug 8, 2027
24 days
New Zealand

Luxury trip: Auckland, Rotorua & Milford

May 16, 2027 Jul 18, 2027
21 days
Australia

From City Vibes to Outback Wonders!

Jul 4, 2027
11 days
New Zealand

New Zealand in 16 days: volcanic fire, Maori magic & fjord adventure!

Mar 21, 2027 May 2, 2027
16 days
What You Need to Know

What Sets Oceania Apart

Three things change the moment a trip crosses into the Southern Hemisphere: two very different countries, a flipped calendar, and an ocean full of islands most itineraries skip.

2 countries

Australia and New Zealand

Two neighbouring countries with almost nothing else in common on the road: red desert plains on one side of the Tasman Sea, green fjord country on the other.

Southern Hemisphere

Seasons in Reverse

South of the equator the calendar flips: summer falls in December and January, winter in June and July. Oceania can fill a gap in a travel year instead of competing with it.

Beyond the mainland

The Wider South Pacific

Between Australia and New Zealand lies open ocean dotted with island nations built for a slower pace, from Fiji's reef country to French Polynesia's atolls.

Why Overcross

Why Travel to Oceania with Overcross.

Why Plan Your Oceania Trip With Us

We plan guided round trips in a handful of regions worldwide, and Oceania gets the same treatment: real route planning, local knowledge, and small groups that keep the trip personal. Given the distances involved and the logistics of moving between Australia, New Zealand and the islands beyond, a well-sequenced itinerary is what turns a long-haul trip into a coherent journey instead of a checklist of flights.

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The Best Time to Tour Australia and New Zealand

Southern Spring (September to November)
Conditions Mild temperatures and clearer skies return to southern Australia and New Zealand after winter.
Recommended For New Zealand touring, multi-stage routes through southern Australia
Southern Summer (December to February)
Conditions Long daylight hours and warm to hot days; the tropical north of Australia sees its wet season.
Recommended For New Zealand, coastal Australia
Southern Autumn (March to May)
Conditions Settled, mild weather with clear visibility, good for touring.
Recommended For Australia, New Zealand, outback routes from May
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  • A guided round trip through Oceania combines Australia and New Zealand, sometimes with a stop in the wider South Pacific, into one planned route. You travel in a small group with a local guide, so the flights, transfers and overnight stops are already worked out before you land.
  • Very. Australia moves through outback plains, rainforest and long coastline, while New Zealand's South Island packs fjords, glaciers and volcanic country into a much smaller space. Most round trips treat them as two separate legs rather than one continuous route.
  • It depends on the region: the Australian outback and tropical north are best in the dry season around the southern winter, while New Zealand and southern Australia suit the milder spring and autumn months. Seasons here run opposite to Europe, so check the season guide above before picking dates.
  • Australia and New Zealand are both large and spread out, so an Oceania round trip usually includes at least one internal flight alongside road transfers. A well-planned route groups the driving days by region so you are not crossing the country twice for one stop.
  • Most days combine a drive or transfer with time to stop for the landscape, a short walk, or a coastal detour. The exact rhythm depends on the leg: outback stretches move differently than the fjords, but the guide sets a pace built around what is worth seeing rather than covering distance for its own sake.

Oceania — Upcoming Departures

Next 12 months · 11 departures
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New Zealand adventure tour: with rental car to Milford Sound New Zealand adventure tour: with rental car to Milford Sound 📅Feb. 7–28, 2027 € 4,429 View tour
New Zealand Tour: Panorama &amp; Culture New Zealand Tour: Panorama & Culture 📅Mar. 21 – Apr. 6, 2027 € 4,219 View tour
New Zealand Tour: Panorama &amp; Culture New Zealand Tour: Panorama & Culture 📅May. 2–18, 2027 € 4,219 View tour
Adventure trip New Zealand: Auckland, Rotorua &amp; Milford Sound Adventure trip New Zealand: Auckland, Rotorua & Milford Sound 📅May. 16 – Jun. 6, 2027 € 4,429 View tour
Explore Australia Tour Sydney &amp; Great Barrier Reef Explore Australia Tour Sydney & Great Barrier Reef 📅Jul. 4–15, 2027 € 3,449 View tour
Adventure trip New Zealand - Maori culture round trip Adventure trip New Zealand - Maori culture round trip 📅Jul. 11–31, 2027 € 5,219 View tour
Experience Journey New Zealand: Self-Drive Tour with Rental Car Experience Journey New Zealand: Self-Drive Tour with Rental Car 📅Jul. 11 – Aug. 4, 2027 € 5,659 View tour

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