Planning Australia From the United States
Meet Adam
I'm Adam, an Australian-born travel advisor based in the United States.
I grew up in Australia and spent 17 years with Qantas Airways, from frontline travel sales into senior leadership.
Today I plan Australia trips for American travelers, including the flights, hotels, transfers and experiences.
What I Plan for You
Flights from the United States, including routing, connection times and cabin choices
Hotels and lodges in each region
Transfers and flights between regions
Experiences, timed to your route
Entry requirements, insurance and logistics
One trip. One point of contact.
What Surprises First-Time Visitors
Australia is about the size of the contiguous United States, and the distances show up in the schedule.
Many trips combine regions by air, so I plan the routing and connections around the time you have.
The seasons are reversed. When it's summer in the United States, it's winter in the south of Australia, and the tropical north has its own wet and dry seasons. I match the time of year to the regions on your route.
The flight from the United States is long. I plan your arrival so you have time to recover before the first big day.
Using AI to sketch your Australia trip?
Read my honest take on what it gets right and what it misses →
Where I Plan Trips in Australia
I have traveled extensively across the country, from its major cities and wine regions to remote coastlines, national parks and the outback.
Australia and New Zealand Together
Many American travelers pair the two countries. I have sailed from Auckland to Sydney with Holland America, calling at both New Zealand islands and Melbourne, and my partner is a Kiwi, so I return to New Zealand often. I plan both countries as one trip.
If you're weighing a cruise against a land trip, I wrote about what each gains and costs: Australia and New Zealand by Ship: What You Gain, and What You Give Up →
For New Zealand itself, read New Zealand Through a Local's Eyes, or see Explore New Zealand →
Questions American Travelers Ask Me
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Most first-time trips need more time than travelers expect, because of the flight and the distances between regions. Tell me your dates and priorities, and I recommend a length and a route.
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American travelers need authorization before flying to Australia, usually an Electronic Travel Authority. I check the requirements for your passport and walk you through the application.
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It depends on the region. The seasons are reversed, and the tropical north has a wet season and a dry season. Tell me where you plan to go, and I recommend the months that suit that route.
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Support doesn't end when your trip begins. If something goes wrong while you're traveling, you can contact me directly and I'll help you work through it.
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Yes. I'm based in the United States and plan trips for travelers wherever they live in the country.
Ready to Start Planning?
Tell me what you have in mind and I'll help you take the next step.
Send me your preferred destinations and travel dates.