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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, a Canadian-licensed 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, from Toronto and Vancouver to Chicago, Boston and New York. I take the time to understand your interests, preferences and travel style, creating a custom Australia or New Zealand vacation designed around you.

Discover Australia and New Zealand

New Zealand Customized Tours

New Zealand may be small, but it rewards those who take the time to explore it properly. From the dramatic landscapes of the South Island to the geothermal wonders and Maori culture of the North, there is more here than most travelers expect.

I design private, independent itineraries for North American travelers who want to experience New Zealand on their own terms, not a set departure date or a group schedule. I work with a limited number of clients each year to ensure every trip gets the attention it deserves.

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Australia Customized Tours

Australia demands time and careful planning. From the red desert interior to the tropical north, the Great Ocean Road to the wild landscapes of Tasmania, knowing when to go is just as important as knowing where.

As a born and raised Australian, I design bespoke, private itineraries for American and Canadian travelers who want to experience my country the right way, with the freedom to linger where it matters most. No two trips I plan are ever the same.

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Australia and New Zealand Packages

Combining both countries in one trip takes careful planning to get the balance right. Australia and New Zealand sit close on the map but offer remarkably different experiences, and the secret is knowing how much time to give each.

I travel both countries multiple times per year, experiencing them through the same eyes as my clients while maintaining close relationships with the suppliers and properties I trust. The tailor-made luxury itineraries I design for American and Canadian travelers are always built on current, firsthand knowledge.

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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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