We had a GREAT experience working with Dianne and her firm GoWalkAbout Travel. (…) She has deep knowledge of the accommodations, sights and adventures, earned over many years of experience, but happily finds the new and innovative.
Australia and New Zealand Travel Specialists for Denver, CO
Thanks for visiting our website! We at Go Walkabout Travel are your Australia and New Zealand Travel Specialists for Denver, Colorado, and its surrounds.
We have been designing customized itineraries for our clients from Denver since 1988! You can trust that our Down Under Travel experts know the best South Pacific travel destinations like the back of their hands.
Our New Zealand and Australia Travel Specialists for Denver are born and raised in Australia and New Zealand. You are guaranteed to receive the specialized knowledge that only a local would know, plus you can practice your Aussie and Kiwi slang. Hence, you sound like a true expert when you arrive.
Check out some of our personalized tips from our Australia and New Zealand Travel Experts on what you need to be mindful of when planning an Australia and New Zealand Vacation departing from Denver.
Read Our Most Frequently Asked Questions
If you are a US Passport holder, you will need an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) visa when enjoying a vacation or a business trip in Australia and New Zealand. Your Travel Specialist Agent can assist you with these. You must ensure you have at least six months of validity on your passport from when you arrive back in the USA and also declare any criminal records upfront; otherwise, you may be denied entry.
This all depends on how many stops you need before connecting to your International flight. If you were to fly from Los Angeles to Sydney directly, the flight would be approx 15 Hours.
The flight time from Los Angeles to Auckland, New Zealand, is approx 13 hours. There are other destinations within the USA where you can get a direct flight to Auckland, New Zealand, i.e., Houston, Chicago, New York, San Francisco, and Honolulu.
Like anywhere in North America, flight and traffic delays can cause mayhem and a really bad start to your holiday! If you are departing from Denver Airport and traveling in from Colorado Springs, Aspen, Boulder, etc it is way better to be checked in and enjoying a drink than to be stressed at the beginning of your dream vacation. We always recommend checking-in at least three hours prior to your first flight even if it is only an internal flight!
When flying to Australia and New Zealand, you will cross the International Dateline and lose a day; for example, if you depart on 01st May from Denver, you would arrive in New Zealand or Australia on 03rd May. On your return, you usually arrive back in The USA on the same date you departed Australia or New Zealand… always great if it is your Birthday as it goes on for longer!
Jet lag always hits tourists the hardest when returning to Denver after enjoying your luxury travel vacation in Australia and New Zealand. Always allow yourself an extra day or two before going back to work. Our Australia and New Zealand Travel Agents fly this route many times per year, and they are all adamant you need extra days not to be walking like a zombie!
Always plan to arrive a day or two earlier if you have booked a guided tour in New Zealand or Australia; this will allow you some extra time to adjust to the time zone and not stress if your flights are delayed. Of course, your best Denver Travel Specialists are always there to assist you with any problems with our 24/7 emergency number on your trip.
Book early! We need time to start planning and designing a once-in-a-lifetime custom itinerary to travel DownUnder. The earlier you book, the better your chance of staying in the best accommodation options and having the first choice on small group tours.
Plus, your Australia and New Zealand Luxury Vacation Specialists can genuinely get to know what you are after without feeling rushed – remember your dream vacation will be tailor made just for you!
Consider booking a mixture of accommodation when planning a trip to New Zealand and Australia. There are some very restrictive luggage conditions on some domestic flights in the South Pacific. If you are visiting for several weeks or more you will want to stay in an apartment so you can access a washer and dryer. Your accommodation choices range from luxury high-end island retreats in The Whitsunday Islands to glamping in a true Australia outback experience at Ayers Rock, or bed and breakfasts, boutique hotels, and luxury lodges in New Zealand.
Be aware of different time zones! Just like in North America not all regions in Australia have Daylight Saving. When on your flight always listen to the flight attendant to check if the time has changed. Even cities that sit above each other on a map have different time zones during daylight saving… i.e Sydney and Brisbane. New Zealand does follow Daylight Saving.
Keep an eye on the Denver Airport website on your day of departure! You must check and double-check the Denver Airport website departures to ensure your flight is operating on time. Most airlines do not advise travelers of any schedule changes or delays right before the flight date. If they do, it is usually way after the fact! Also, check your International departure airports website to ensure there have been no schedule changes. If you see any changes which may affect your trip, then make sure you contact your Aussie or Kiwi Travel Agent for assistance- that is what we are there for, remember!
You sure can, and we highly recommend it! Air New Zealand is your best airline choice if you wish to stop in one of the beautiful South Pacific Islands. Our Luxury Travel Agency can build this into your package trip and offer our recommendations! If you are on your honeymoon, you may wish to read our blog post on the best overwater bungalows in the South Pacific.
Have a read of our process page here and then click on our contact us form to make contact with a Travel Advisor.
We look forward to designing a customized vacation from Denver to Australia or New Zealand. We can tailor-make you an amazing bespoke luxury trip whether you are planning an action-packed family holiday, attending a conference, celebrating a wedding anniversary, taking advantage of that well-deserved graduation gift, or finally getting to relax on that romantic honeymoon.
For more information on planning a handcrafted vacation from Denver to Australia or New Zealand with your Australia and New Zealand Travel Specialists in Denver click on the link below.
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What Our Past Travelers Have to Say
G’day Dianne. Thank you! You listened well and organized our trip extremely well. Pick up and delivery times were spot on. The hotels were all good to great. (…) I just wanted to let you know that we appreciated everything you did to arrange a wonderful trip.
42 Days, 2 Countries, 6 States, 1 Territory, 15 Cities/Locations, 14 Flights and not a single mishap. On top of that, we had a GREAT TIME! A TRIP OF A LIFE-TIME! Our six week adventure to Australia and Singapore was our most memorable vacation to date. (…) Dianne is a wonderful find and without hesitation we recommend her to family and friends. Dianne will certainly be organizing our next adventure.
(…) Dianne put together an incredible New Zealand trip for us – we travelled from one tip to the other, East and West included. I would have thought Dianne knew me from childhood as every spot we visited or stayed at – was exactly what I would have chosen myself (had I known the country). (…)
Dianne planned a fantastic honeymoon for us. (…) We gave her an idea of the things and activities that we like to do and she just rolled with it! We didn’t really know much about either place, so didn’t have too much of a preference of where we wanted to go, but with her knowledge she was able to send us to some amazing places. (…) Thanks for planning us a wonderful honeymoon!
(…) Everything went very smoothly, thanks to you and your organizational skills! We really appreciate everything you did for us! (…) I want to thank you (Dianne) for all the work you & your colleagues did to ensure that we had an enjoyable holiday.
(…) Dianne, there are so many things you did for us that I cannot list them all in a letter. However, I can say that I have never worked with a travel agent before who took as much time to deal with all the details – big and small. It was like we were part of your extended family and you took full responsibility for our wellbeing. I would recommend you to anyone looking for a great travel agent, and I wish you the best of success in the future.
(…) From the beginning, Dianne really stood out. She spent a significant amount of time on the front end learning what we were interested in and what we did not like about previous tours. (…) I would definitely recommend GoWalkabout Travel to any of my friends and family. Thanks again for our trip! We had a fantastic time!
It was a trip of a lifetime!! (…) Every thing was working like clockwork. (…) Thanks Dianne and it was a pleasure meeting you and you taking the time to meet us in Sydney.
We really enjoyed working with Dianne in planning our trip to Australia. She was very efficient and gave us great recommendations. Prior to our departure, she ensured we had everything we needed including packing tips, in order to have a great trip. We would highly recommend using her services.
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