Final & Semi Finals Tour
Australia
New Zealand
Booking
Dates:
12 Aug - 21 Aug
Duration:
10 days
Group:
50 ppl
Explore the best of New Zealand and Australia and attend Semi-Finals and Final of the largest female sporting event of 2023! You just fly there and let local travel pros to take care of the rest. The Kiwi and Kangaroo lands welcome you to uncover the iconic highlights, and to feel the vibe and atmosphere of a big international soccer competition. Gorgeous beaches, great outdoors activities, unique landscapes and the best of the best battling for a grand trophy, that's a pitch perfect supporter tour to the Southern Hemisphere.
All our 2023 Women World Cup travel packages are customizable, allowing you to see this illustrious tournament the way you want. We’re really excited about this event and this destination and we can’t wait to show you why.
15 August Semi Final 1, Auckland 16 August Semi Final 2, Sydney 20 August Final, Sydney
Auckland → Waitomo → Hobbiton → Rotorua → Auckland (1st Semi Final) → Sydney (2nd Semi Final) → Hunter Valley → Sydney Grand Final
12 Aug / Day 1: Arrival at Auckland
Welcome to the City of Sails, Auckland! Take a private transfer to a hotel and rest after a long-haul international flight.
13 Aug/ Day 2: Auckland – Waitomo – Hobbiton – Rotorua
Today you are starting a 2-day guided tour The Highlights of North Island. First, we discover amazing Waitomo Caves. The name 'Waitomo' comes from the Maori words wai - water and tomo - a hole or a shaft. So Waitomo is naturally home to many awe-inspiring subterranean sights. Huge underground caverns that you can abseil into, serene boat rides along ancient watercourses and, of course, the glow worms. World-renowned, the caves are a magical experience with the lights from thousands of exclusively NZ glow worms illuminating the pitch-black cave system full of ancient stalagmites and stalactites. Continue our way to Hobbiton and open a door to the most famous fairy tail in the world! Wether you are 'The Lord of the Rings' fan or not, you just can't miss the opportunity to gain a first-hand insight into filming of one of the most acclaimed movie sagas of all times! Get up close with over 44 hobbit holes from the film including Bilbo's Bag End & Sam Gamgee's house, dance under the party tree or swig back a beer at the Green Dragon Inn. Transfer to Rotorua, check in and relax in Polynesian, the iconic New Zealand SPA complex. You will soak in tranquil waters of the lake SPA with views on Lake Rotorua. (extra treatments should be booked in advance).
14 Aug / Day 3: Rotorua – Auckland
Take a tour to the only living geothermal Maori village. Whakarewarewa is gifted with geothermal vents that provide life-giving and sustaining energy resources. You will experience an authentic living Maori village where people use natural geothermal resources to cook, bathe and heat their homes. If you are lucky enough you will observe Pohutu geyser eruption. You will learn about the vibrant Maori culture and the traditions of your hosts, the Tuhourangi/Ngati Wahiao tribe. At a Maori cultural performance by one of the leading Kara Hake Groups you’ll hear traditional song and dance & witness the fearsome Hake. From the communal outdoor living area (Rahui) & the Wahiaoour ancestral meeting place, to the pre-school (Kohanga Reo) which played its part in revitalising the Maori language, and the village cemetery of both Catholic and Anglican churches (the missionary influence), your Maori experience will be almost complete. The final element will be the Hangi meal, with foods traditionally cooked in the natural steam vents and hot pools. Yumm! Driving back to Auckland will take about 4 hours.
15 Aug/ Day 4: Auckland. Semi Final
Half day Auckland city tour * (if semi final is played in the evening). Welcome to the City of Sails - Auckland! During you city tour with a professional guide you will visit Albert park with view on Auckland University, Domain park with Auckland Museum, Mount Eden where you will enjoy 360 degrees city panorama. A visit to Muriway beach with a gannet colony and black sand is a must too! You may start to warm up with some of the local wines at one of Kumeu’s wineries on our way back to the city center. Enjoy the first Semi Final game in the evening. Stadium group return transfer is provided.
16 Aug/ Day 5: Auckland – Sydney. Semi Final.
Enjoy your farewell breakfast in New Zealand and take a group transfer to the airport for a flight to Sydney in the morning. Group transfer to a hotel, time at leisure before you take a group transfer to the Stadium for the Semi Final 2 in the evening. Continue this significant day with the great Sydney Bar Crawl to celebrate.
17 Aug / Day 7: Sydney
Enjoy a guided city tour around one of the largest Australian cities. You will see all iconic attractions like Opera House, Harbor Bridge, Sydney Tower, you will walk through The Rock suburb and will enjoy incredible underwater world in the Sea Life Aquarium. Also, you will have a chance to swim on fancy Bondi beach. If you are keen, we can walk from Bondi to Coogee, along a cliff top coastal walkway with stunning views, beaches, parks, cliffs, bays and rock pools. Please inquire about optional tours and activities.
18 Aug/ Day 6: Sydney – Hunter Valley - Sydney
Today you visit Hunter valley, the birthplace of Australian wines, where you’ll enjoy wine tasting and gourmet tour. Known for its exquisite varieties of Semillon and Shiraz, it's renowned worldwide as a gourmet getaway. There are over 150 cellar doors and a growing number of innovative restaurants offering opportunities for indulgence across every pocket of the region. Its strong history of farming lends itself to incredible paddock to plate and biodynamic experiences, adding that extra satisfaction to your gourmet delights. On the way to the valley, you’ll stop in Hunter Valley Zoo to pet kangaroos and koalas, to see wombats and crocodiles, dingo and Tasmanian devils, and many other Australian, African and South American animals and birds.
19 Aug / Day 8: Sydney
Group transfer from a hotel to the wharf. Enjoy a whale-watching cruise that begins with a barbecue lunch onboard the boat while in the calm waters of Sydney Harbor. After lunch, your boat glides past Sydney Head into the Pacific Ocean in search of the humpback and southern right whales that migrate along this coast from May to November. Keep an eye out for whales and dolphins as you learn about them from your naturalist guide, who provides fascinating commentary about Australian marine life during your tour.
20 Aug / Day 9: Sydney. Final
Free day in the city. We recommend doing your shopping. Enjoy the final World Cup game in the evening. Return stadium group transfer from the hotel is provided. Don't book very early return flight for tomorrow, a night out in Sydney after the Final is going to be just awesome!
12 Aug / Day 1 Auckland
Welcome to the City of Sails, Auckland! Self-transfer to your accommodation and check-in.
13 -14 Aug / Days 2 -3
Time to explore Auckland on your own path and enjoy your Explorer Bus 48 hours pass which is included into your travel package. New Zealand’s largest city is a multicultural and diverse hotspot, idyllically situated on a narrow isthmus of land between the Pacific Ocean and the Tasman Sea. Start with a visit to iconic Sky Tower which was recently awarded the #1 Attraction in Auckland. It’s hard to imagine an Auckland skyline without it. For over 25 years now, this magnificent 328m high structure has been the focal point of this wonderful city. View the city from 186 metres high above street level. Visit Auckland museum to learn more about this amazing city.
15 Aug / Day 4 Semi Final
Enjoy the first Semi Final game in the evening, watch the best female players in action. Feel the vibe of a large competition and of course, explore the best bars after the game!
16 Aug / Day 5 Auckland - Sydney Semi FInal
Self transfer to the airport for yout morning flight to Sydney. Upon arrival to the city, self transfer to your hotel and check in. Self transfer to the 2nd semi-final tonight.
17 -19 Aug / Days 6 -8
Explore the largest Australian city on your own schedule with your Premium Big Bus tours 48 hours + cruise 60 min and Sydney Eye skywalk + observation deck entry passes.
20 Aug / Day 9 Final
Enjoy the final World Cup game in the evening. Return stadium group transfer from the hotel is provided. Don't book very early return flight for tomorrow, a night out in Sydney after the Final is going to be just awesome!
Transportation
All group transfers in New Zealand are already included in your travel package. Your tour leader will be your driver as well and on the first and the last days of your journey you have private airport transfers included.
Pre and post tour planning available
Ask us about pre- or post-additions to your trip to make the most of your travel to many locations around the world. We can build customized tours upon request for you and your travelling party before meeting in Auckland or as an extra experience after the event.
Experience-based travel
We are experts in football events and travel. We brought 2000+ football fans from Australia, USA, UK, Mexico, Argentina, Croatia, Spain, Japan, Malaysia, Thailand and many others to the World Cups in Russia in 2018 and in Qatar in 2022, EURO-21 and Champions League. Their reviews can be seen on the website below.
Travel with like-minded people
Our group will be something around 50+ soccer fans with both kids and adults, singles and couples. If you are travelling solo - that's not a problem! We can match one solo travellers with others, so you can share a room to manage costs if you wish. Our tours are great opportunities to make new friends!
24/7 Support
We take care of you from the moment your plane lands at the airport and until we say our farewells. Along with travel directors in the field, there is a 24/7 phone/WhatsApp line with our operations office. You will always feel well looked after.
Tailor-made travel packages
All travel packages that we offer are customizable. Just tell our managers about your travel desires and we will tailor-make a tour for you.
Best price guarantee
We offer best rates for Women's World Cup 2023 travel packages. We are not just about football. We are experienced in travel as we bring thousands of tourists to the remotest parts of the World.
Payment terms
A 50% deposit is required to confirm your booking. Balance is paid by 1st May 2023. We accept Bank Transfers and Credit card payments.
★★★★★ Mövenpick Hotel Auckland | Centre
Two Queen Beds | Superior Queen Room 22 m² | City view | Air conditioning | Private bathroom | Flat-screen TV | Coffee machine | Free WiFi | Free toiletries | Safety deposit box| Bath or shower| Desk | Seating Area | Refrigerator| | Telephone| Ironing facilities| |Satellite channels| Radio| Pay-per-view channels | | Heating | Hairdryer | Extra long beds (> 2 metres) | Wake up service/Alarm clock| Carpeted | Cable channels
★★★★★ Mercure Auckland | Queen Street
Standard King Room | 1 extra-large double bed | 2 single beds | 20 m² | Air conditioning | Private bathroom | Flat-screen Free WiFi | Free toiletries | Safety deposit box | Bath or shower | Socket near the bed | Desk | Private entrance | Refrigerator | Telephone | Tea/Coffee maker | Iron | Radio | Interconnected room(s) available | Heating | Hairdryer | Wake up service/Alarm clock | Carpeted | Wardrobe or closet | Clothes rack | Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation | Carbon monoxide detector
★★★★★ Ohtel Auckland | Suite or Deluxe Studio King
1 large double bed | air conditioning | tea/coffee maker | flat-screen TV |31 or 28 m² | Garden view | Pool view | Ensuite bathroom | Coffee machine | Minibar | Free WiFi | Free toiletries | Streaming service (like Netflix) | Sofa | Bath or shower | Socket near the bed | Desk | Seating Area | Ironing facilities | |Heating| | Hairdryer| Carpeted | Alarm clock | Wardrobe or closet
★★★★★ Hilton Auckland | Deluxe King with Premium Harbour View
Deluxe King Room with Premium Harbour View|1 extra-large double bed |37 m²|Balcony|Sea view|Landmark view|City view|Pool with a view|Rooftop pool|Air conditioning|Ensuite bathroom|Flat-screen TV|Terrace|Coffee machine|Minibar|Free toiletries| |Bathrobe| |Safety deposit box| |Toilet| |Bath or shower| |Towels| |Linen| |Socket near the bed| |Desk| |Seating Area| |Private entrance| |TV| |Slippers| |Refrigerator| |Telephone| |Ironing facilities| |Tea/Coffee maker| |Iron| |Radio| |Pay-per-view channels| |Heating| |Hairdryer| |Wake up service/Alarm clock| |Carpeted| |Electric kettle| |Outdoor furniture| |Cable channels| |Wake-up service| |Alarm clock| |Wardrobe or closet| |Upper floors accessible by elevator| |Toilet paper| |Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation|Hand sanitiser|
★★★★★ Hilton Auckland | Waterfront
Deluxe King 1 extra-large double bed | 37 m² | Balcony | Sea view | Landmark view | City view | Pool with a view | Rooftop pool | Air conditioning | Ensuite bathroom | Flat-screen Terrace | Coffee machine | Minibar | Free toiletries | Bathrobe | Safety deposit box | Bath or shower | Socket near the bed | Desk | Seating Area | Private entrance | Slippers | Refrigerator | Telephone | Ironing facilities | Tea/Coffee maker | Iron | Radio | Pay-per-view channels | Heating | Hairdryer | Wake up service/Alarm clock | Carpeted | Outdoor furniture | Cable channels | Wardrobe or closet | Upper floors accessible by elevator | Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation | Hand sanitiser
★★★★★ Pullman |Rotorua
Superior King Room 33 m² with City or Lake view or Twin with double bed | 1 extra-large double bed | City views | 50-inch smart TV | WiFi | Minibar| Desk | Rain shower and bath amenities | A pillow menu | Air conditioning | Private bathroom | Coffee machine | Free toiletries | Safety deposit box | Sofa| Telephone | Satellite channels| Iron | Interconnected room(s) available| Hairdryer | Wake up service/Alarm clock
★★★★★ Meriton Suites World Tower | Sydney downtown
Two-Bedroom Luxury Suite | 2 extra-large double beds | 4 single beds | 109 m² | Private kitchen | Ensuite bathroom |Air conditioning | Dishwasher | Flat-screen TV | Coffee machine | Free WiFi | Free toiletries | Kitchen | Safety deposit box | Additional bathroom | Washing machine | Toilet | Sofa | Bath or shower | Desk | Seating Area | Refrigerator | Telephone | Ironing facilities| Heating | Hairdryer | Kitchenware | Kitchenette | Wake up service/Alarm clock | Cable channels | Tumble dryer | Wardrobe or closet | Stovetop | Dining area| Dining table | Upper floors accessible by elevator
★★★★★ Mercure Sydney | Downtown
Standard Double Room with Two Double Beds | 2 double beds | 28 m² | Air conditioning | Private bathroom | Flat-screen Soundproofing | Minibar | Free toiletries | Safety deposit box | Bath or shower | Socket near the bed | Desk | Seating Area | Refrigerator | Telephone | Ironing facilities | Satellite channels | Tea/Coffee maker | Iron | Radio | Heating | Hairdryer | Fan | Wake up service/Alarm clock | Carpeted | Cable channels | Wardrobe or closet | Upper floors accessible by elevator | Clothes rack | Drying rack for clothing
★★★★★ Four Seasons Sydney
Deluxe Full Harbour King Room | 26 m² | Sea view | Air conditioning | Ensuite bathroom | Flat-screen Soundproofing | Coffee machine | Minibar | Free WiFi | Free toiletries | Bathrobe | Safety deposit box | Bath or shower | Socket near the bed | Desk | Seating Area | Slippers | Refrigerator | Telephone | Ironing facilities | Satellite channels | Tea/Coffee maker | Iron | Pay-per-view channels | Interconnected room(s) available | Heating | Wake up service/Alarm clock | Carpeted | Cable channels | Tumble dryer | Wardrobe or closet | Upper floors accessible by elevator | Clothes rack
★★★★★ The Fullerton Hotel | Sydney
Tower Superior King or Twin Room | 1 large double king or twin bed | Ensuite bathroom | Flat-screen TV | Coffee machine |Minibar| Free Wi-Fi | 40 m² | Triple room | Free toiletries | Bathrobe | Bath or shower | Towels | Slippers | Hairdryer | Wardrobe or closet | Tea/Coffee maker | Minibar | Air conditioning | Safety deposit box | Ironing facilities | Interconnected room(s) available | Carpeted | Refrigerator | Desk | Telephone | Flat-screen TV | Socket near the bed | Wake up service/Alarm clock | No smoking
Hospitality Tickets
Official Hospitality packages includes Cat 1 ticket, meals, drinks, hospitality service before and after the game and more (*subject to package category. As your travel concierge, we can assist you in this process and explain the details. Rates vary greatly depending on a tournament stage and a class of seats starting from US$ 177 ($250 AUD) per ticket per person for a group stage game. Prices vary from game to game. The hospitality packages for Semi Final start from $375 ($530 AUD). Single package Final hospitality ticket is not available, you may choose between one of two Final + Semi Final packages, rate start from $743 ($1,050 AUD) per person.
Standard Tickets
https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/en/tournaments/womens/womensworldcup/australia-new-zealand2023/tickets
Booking international flights
International flights are available to book. Ask our managers for the details
NZeta
To be eligible to enter New Zealand, please check the current requirements: https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/apply-for-a-visa/visa-factsheet/nzeta
Entry rules
To be eligible to enter Australia, please check the current requirements: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-finder
Accommodation Luxury Package
12-13 August, Hilton Auckland (Deluxe King with Premium Harbour View)
13-14 August, Pullman Rotorua (Superior Room)
14-16 August, Hilton Auckland (Deluxe King with Premium Harbour View)
16-21 August, Four Seasons Sydney (Deluxe Full Harbour King Room)
Accommodation Deluxe Package
12-13 August, Ohtel Auckland (Deluxe Studio) or Mövenpick Hotel Auckland (Superior Room)
13-14 August, Pullman Rotorua (Superior Room)
14-16 August, Ohtel Auckland (Deluxe Studio) or Mövenpick Hotel Auckland (Superior Room)
16-21 August, The Fullerton Hotel Sydney (Tower Superior Room)
Standard Package Inclusions
Accommodation 4*:
4 nights Auckland, breakfast included
5 nights Sydney, breakfast included
Auckland - Sydney flight
Auckland tour pass: Explorer Bus 48 hours
Auckland Museum entry pass
Auckland Sky Tower pass
Sydney Big Bus tours 48 hours + cruise 60 min
Sydney Eye skywalk + observation deck pass
Transport
Flight Auckland- Sydney, economy with 23 kg luggage included
Comfortable a/c group transportation on tours and transfers
12 Aug July, Auckland, private transfer from the airport upon arrival (*if you share a room, we expect you to arrive together. If you arrive by separate planes, extra charge for additional transfer will be applied)
21 August, Sydney, private transfer to the airport (*)
Return transfers to the stadiums on the game dates
Guided tours & admissions
Waitomo Glowworm Cave
Hobbiton Movie Set
Polynesian SPA: Lake SPA
Whakarewarewa Maori village including hangi meal
Hunter Valley tour visiting 3 wineries with degustation
Hunter Valley Zoo
Sea Life Aquarium admission
Whale-watching cruise including lunch
Welcome souvenirs kit
Meals
Daily breakfast (except apartments in our Family packages
Whakarewarewa Maori hangi meal
Sydney: Lunch on a whale watching cruise
Sydney: Hunter Valley gourmet lunch
Support
Full time tour manager on site
24/7 support before and on tour
Travel concierge service during your ticketing process
Not included
International flight from your home country
Insurance
Meal except listed above
Match tickets
Extra Activities
Visa if required
The first FIFA Women’s World Cup to be held in the Southern Hemisphere
The first Women's World Cup with World of Discoveries
The 2023 World Cup is the first to be hosted in the Asia-Pacific Region.
The first to be co-hosted by two confederations.
The first to include 32 teams.
The first to have 9 host cities and 10 stadiums.
The term Women’s World Cup is used only for the purpose of properly describing certain events and without the specific permission of FIFA. The term World Cup is used only to describe certain events without the specific permission of FIFA. World of Discoveries is not affiliated with FIFA, The FIFA World Cup, FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023, MATCH Hospitality or MATCH in anyway. Travel packages and services provided by World of Discoveries are independent from FIFA. The official website that offers tickets for FIFA tournament is https://www.fifa.com/.
Carlos Silva, Family & Friends
USA
World of discoveries went above and beyond on the World Cup tour, aside from the tour in Qatar they helped us and manage the logistics to get small 2-3 day tours to Egypt and Jordan in a marathon but memorable 16 days trip. We got to be in 2 of the 5 wonders of the world (Egyptian Pyramids & Petra; among other places) Everything they promised they delivered and always check on each and everyone on our group of 7. Helen from Spain did all the paper work and signed us up and the the land crew that greeted us in Doha were just perfect! Very well recommended and for the next World Cup and the Olympics they will be our go to people for the planning for a great experience such as Qatar 2022. Well done Wofdi!! Kudos to everyone of you!!! (Helen, Michael, Anna, Lina, Varya, among others) don’t meant to leave anyone out intentionally!!
Arturo Chaltelt
USA
WOD is a company you can trust and feel comfortable asking for anything to make your experience better. I just traveled to the 2022 World Cup with them and it was a blast. Everything nicely coordinated and great constant service and communication.
Juan Torres & Family
Mexico
worldcup experience (A+) It is great when companies do exactly what you paid for. Host Anna, was amazing at answering all questions and posting in the WhatsApp groups the timings and what to expect in each of the stages of the trip. Seats could have been a little better but we were told that it was a Fifa decision.
Pascal Adolphe & Family
Australia
The World of Discoveries team made organising a complex holiday to the Qatar World Cup a breeze. My initial contact, Michael, managed to bring the cost of the holiday in line with my budget where other travel agents told me or would be impossible. On the ground we had a great experience on the desert tour and generally had a ball. Thank you
Bruce McDougall
Australia
I recently toured Qatar during the World Cup with Varya and Mike’s team at World of Discoveries. The experience over three weeks was first class. Varya and her team nailed the detail for every aspect of the trip from planning and booking through to the actual travel, tours, sightseeing, transport, accommodation and ticketing to games. They were always accessible to deal with any issues that arose and went the extra mile to ensure the travelling group was happy, organised and safe. And they throw a mean party. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend World of Discoveries for trips of a lifetime.
Jorge Oller
Costa-Rica
Our experience with World of Discoveries has been impeccable. From Qatar’s World Cup onwards, they will be our #1 choice. Varya, Iren, Nathan, Damon, Iren, Lina; Anna and all the rest of the Wofdi team: Thank you!