Two kangaroos on an Australian beach – Australia and New Zealand Travel Specialist - Dianne Hall

Luxury Australia and New Zealand Vacations

Every Detail Designed Around You

Customized Australia and New Zealand Itineraries

G’day!

If you are ready to start planning a tailor-made Australia or New Zealand itinerary, you are in the right hands.

I am Dianne Hall, founder of Go Walkabout Travel and an experienced Australia and New Zealand travel specialist serving clients across Canada and the United States. For over 37 years I have been designing luxury Australia and New Zealand itineraries for Americans and Canadians who want more than a package tour. They want something deeply personal and extraordinary, and that is exactly what I deliver.

Born and raised in Australia, I know both countries intimately. Every itinerary I design is built from scratch around you, your travel style, your interests, and your pace. No cookie cutter tours. No shortcuts.

Looking for travel inspiration before we connect? Browse my curated Australia and New Zealand Travel Guides for insider tips and route ideas.

I would love the opportunity to help you create an extraordinary journey of your own.

Dianne

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“We have done a lot of international travel and I don’t think we have ever worked with a better travel agency.”

Dave and Deb L. — Massachusetts, USA

Why Travelers Choose Go Walkabout

Almost 4 decades of Experience

Since 1988 I have been designing luxury journeys to Australia and New Zealand, working exclusively with discerning American and Canadian travelers for the past almost four decades. That depth of experience informs every decision I make.

Born and Raised Australian

My connection to these destinations runs deep. I grew up in Australia, my family are still there, and I have spent decades traveling New Zealand just as extensively. That connection to both countries shapes everything I do for my clients.

Firsthand Experience

I regularly return to Australia and New Zealand, spending time exploring destinations, inspecting accommodations and meeting local operators. These are not fleeting visits or quick hotel inspections. My recommendations are based on genuine firsthand experience, not simply brochures or online research.

Trust & Peace of Mind

I am available to my clients throughout their trip, and you have access to in-country support offices in both Australia and New Zealand for 24/7 emergency assistance.
You are never on your own.

No Two Trips Are Ever the Same

Every itinerary is designed from scratch around your interests, pace, and travel style. I take the time to understand how you travel before a single arrangement is made, because the planning is just as important as the trip itself.

Personal Service

I work directly with clients right across North America to plan custom Australia and New Zealand vacations. Whether you are flying out of major hubs like Toronto, Winnipeg, Chicago, Denver, Phoenix, Atlanta, or a regional airport nearby, I tailor every detail of your itinerary around you.

Discover Australia and New Zealand

Tailor-Made New Zealand Vacations

New Zealand rewards travelers who take the time to explore it properly. From dramatic fjords like Milford Sound and Doubtful Sound to luxury stays at luxury lodges in New Zealand and private tastings in famous New Zealand wine regions, there is far more to discover than most people realize.

Whether your dream trip includes Lord of the Rings film sites, scenic tramping and hiking trails, or rounds on the best golf courses in New Zealand, I design custom itineraries tailored entirely around your style. As a dedicated New Zealand travel agent, I build high-end itineraries from scratch for travelers who want a fully managed luxury journey or a flexible New Zealand self drive vacation.

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Tailor-Made Australia
Vacations

Australia is vast, and getting the pace right is essential. From the red desert interior of Uluru to the turquoise waters of the Great Barrier Reef, pristine wildlife sanctuaries, and world-class coastal drives, there is far more to discover than most people realize.

Whether your dream trip includes Australia luxury train journeys, boutique cellar doors in Australian wine regions, or seeing kangaroos and koalas in Australia, I design custom itineraries tailored entirely around your style. Whether you are departing from Boston, New York, Philadelphia, or Vancouver, my curated Australia vacations handle every detail so you can enjoy fully managed all inclusive vacations in Australia with complete peace of mind.

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Australia and New Zealand Packages

Combining both destinations into a single trip takes careful balance. Australia and New Zealand offer remarkably different landscapes, and knowing how to distribute your time across both countries is key to avoiding travel burnout.

Whether you are traveling from the USA or Canada, looking for a complete Australia and New Zealand 30 day tour, pairing Sydney and Queenstown, or booking multi-country luxury lodges, I draw on decades of firsthand experience to design seamless dual-country itineraries. From major flight connections down to handpicked local tours, my customized Australia and New Zealand Vacation Packages ensure your bucket-list journey flows effortlessly from start to finish.

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“The difference between a good vacation and an unforgettable journey lies in thoughtful planning, genuine local knowledge, and the confidence that every detail has been carefully considered.”

Dianne Hall
Luxury Australia and New Zealand Travel Specialist

  • 30 year wedding anniversary trip

    We had a GREAT experience working with Dianne and her firm Go Walkabout Travel:
    1. No detail was too small for her to get it exactly right.
    2. It was a matter of pride for her to craft a vacation to Australia and New Zealand that exceeded our expectations.
    3. She has deep knowledge of the accommodations, sights and adventures, earned over many years of experience, but happily finds the new and innovative.
    4. She was SUPER organized yet personalized and tailored our trip to our specific interests.
    5. It was a wonderful 30 year wedding anniversary trip.
    Thanks for the wonderful memories Dianne!
    Rob Schreiner
    Atlanta, Georgia USA

  • Exceptional Australia and New Zealand Vacation

    I don’t think I can even properly express how much I appreciated your efforts on our behalf during the MacDonald/Clarke expedition to OZ & NZ. Perhaps that’s why it has taken me forever to write to you about it.

    Your attention to detail was something I have never experienced before and my career from 1972 through 2017 was in the travel industry!
    I have always admired travel agents for the knowledge you must have as well as your ability to understand clients’ preferences and tastes in order to offer experiences suitable to a myriad of personalities. But you took that to a whole new level.
    I loved the beautiful places you selected for all of our stays – many with unique characteristics. I always loved just relaxing and knowing that all of our transfers, tours, travel days and lodging arrangements were arranged and everyone showed up to look after us or expected us – it was all so smooth.

    But, the piece de resistance was your handling of our alternate arrangements due to Cyclone Gitta. Honestly Dianne, I have heard the travel agents’ mantra so many times – “Without a travel agent, you’re on your own” – but didn’t fully appreciate it until you stepped in.
    Suzanne C 
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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  • The Trip of a Lifetime!

    I found that with Dianne and Go Walkabout Travel. She is ‘OVER THE TOP’! Every detail was nailed down ahead of time. She spent numerous hours investing in us, asking about what we wanted to see and do, and then applied that knowledge to coordinate our trip. It was outstanding.

    We were in country for 17 days and it was flawless. Superior lodging, excellent customer service at each location and Dianne stayed in contact with us the entire trip. If we had questions or concerns, she and her team provided answers so quickly, we never had to worry.

    This is just how she is, a cut above. I would recommend Dianne and her team for any of your trips! Attention to detail, conscientious, welcoming, and solid ethic. What more could you ask for!
    Angie Long 
    Iowa, USA
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  • Australia and New Zealand Seniors Trip

    Our Australia and New Zealand senior trip — which would mark our seventh continent — had been in the works since before COVID locked things down. Like many others, although we are experienced travelers, we were uncertain how to address the complexity of such an adventure — particularly with the scale of Australia.

    We are also seniors, who preferred not to travel as part of a large group, and then we had a milestone birthday coming up to celebrate.

    Fortunately, we found Dianne and her company, Go Walkabout Travel, during an internet search and that changed everything! The result, following her well designed process with her careful planning and truly expert advice in determining our itinerary, was a 39-day trip we shall never forget. Her attention to detail and the quality of her stable of suppliers/contacts made it simply incredible for each of us in every respect. Each day provided new and unique experiences for us as our trip unfolded.
    Ken & Carolyn W 
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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