Qantas Explorer
Ready to travel like a local? Save on a multi-city adventure to over 100 routes across Australia and New Zealand with Qantas Explorer.
How does Qantas Explorer work?
Why choose between dream destinations when you can see everywhere and save at the same time? Book an international Economy flight to Australia or New Zealand through Qantas Explorer and you can save on flights within each country. So, if you plan on landing in Sydney and visiting the Great Barrier Reef and Uluru, or flying between the epic landscapes of Auckland, Queenstown and Wellington, Qantas Explorer can help you see more for less.
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Qantas Explorer Zone 1 map - Australia and New Zealand -
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Qantas Explorer Zone 3 map - Australia
Zone information
Travelling around Australia is easy with flights operated by Qantas, Jetstar and QantasLink. Whether you’ve dreamed of visiting Byron Bay’s iconic beaches or the Red Centre’s rolling dunes, you’ll find every destination placed into one of three zones that help determine its fare.
Routes found in Zone 1 offer the lowest fares for hopping between some of Australia and New Zealand’s most iconic cities, beaches and landscapes. The routes in Zone 2 and Zone 3 cover greater distances to some of our most breathtaking destinations at an increased fare.
Zone 1 - Applicable routes (both ways) within Australia
Zone 1 - Applicable routes (both ways) within New Zealand
Zone 2 - Applicable routes (both ways) within Australia
Zone 3 - Applicable routes (both ways) within Australia
How to book
Know where you'd like to go and what you want to do? Book all of your flights at the same time and save.
Add flights around Australia or New Zealand, ending with your flight home.
Check your itinerary, select 'book' and proceed with payment.
Discover the benefits of booking with Qantas Explorer
All-inclusive flights
Baggage included in every fare
Pack more into your trip with checked and carry-on baggage included in every fare. Enjoy the same baggage allowance across international and domestic flights.
Australia's national airline
Start your Aussie adventure as soon as you board with our friendly crew and warm hospitality.
Travel inspiration
10 days of thrills along Australia’s East Coast
Sydney - Coffs Harbour - Brisbane - Cairns
Ten days, four cities and a once-in-a-lifetime adventure along Australia’s East Coast. Whether you’re looking to explore ancient rainforests, scale a national monument or trade a smile with a crocodile, book with Qantas Explorer to find more thrills for less.
A 7-day city break in New Zealand
Auckland - Wellington - Christchurch
With crystal-clear lakes, towering snow-capped mountains and rolling green fields, New Zealand’s beauty is well renowned. Dotted across its two islands, you’ll also find bustling cities thriving with rich culture, culinary delights and exhilarating activities waiting to be explored.
2 weeks of luxury in the southern states
Melbourne - Adelaide - Hobart
You can never dedicate enough time to spoiling yourself but two weeks in Australia’s southern states is a great place to start. Whether you’re into luxury eco-retreats, gourmet meals, award-winning wineries, or all of those and more, this itinerary has everything you’ll need.
Adventure across Australia in 18 days
Sydney - Adelaide - Alice Springs - Perth
This epic 18-day trip takes you all the way across Australia, a monumental distance of over 3,000 kilometres. Heading from east to west (although you can go in reverse if you prefer), this itinerary gives you an all-Australian experience of golden beaches, rolling outback dunes and iconic city skylines.
Visit 10 beaches in 10 days in Queensland
Brisbane - Mackay - Cairns
With cities that hug the coast and multiple screensaver-worthy islands just a short ferry ride away from the mainland, you can explore hidden bays, stretch out on pristine white sands and plunge into man-made lagoons all in the same day.
Immerse in 14 days of Aboriginal culture
Darwin - Alice Springs - Sydney
Learn and connect with Australia’s diverse Indigenous history and culture. From galleries of dot paintings to landscapes imbued with ancient stories, Australia is home to the oldest continuing living culture in the entire world with over 60,000 years of history to discover.
4 days of family fun in South Australia
Adelaide – Kangaroo Island
While Adelaide has plenty of activities to keep the whole family occupied for a few days, take your trip that little bit further to Kangaroo Island and you can turn a quick trip into one with truly lasting memories.
A 4-day wine tour of New South Wales
Sydney - Orange
There are hundreds of wineries to experience in New South Wales, but if you just want a flavour of some of the best drops around, the Hunter Valley (just over a two-hour drive north of Sydney) and Orange are the places to start.
What you need to know
Qantas Explorer fares are only available in Economy.
Yes. Qantas Points Plus Pay can be used to purchase Qantas Explorer fares.
To be eligible for Qantas Explorer fares, you must purchase the fares in conjunction with an international flight into Australia or New Zealand before commencing your journey.
Yes, you can change your travel dates as often as you need. A fare difference and fees will apply.
Yes, there are domestic New Zealand routes you can choose from when booking with Qantas Explorer. Please note, this option is not available to purchase if your international itinerary originates from New Zealand.
No. Qantas Explorer fares only include selected Australian and New Zealand domestic services.
Yes. You can travel within Australia and New Zealand domestically on the same itinerary as part of Qantas Explorer if your journey starts with an international flight from an origin other than Australia or New Zealand. It is important to note that the flight between Australia and New Zealand or vice versa will not be priced at a Qantas Explorer fare.
Your baggage allowance will be the same domestically as it is for international Economy. Additional baggage can be purchased for each flight.
Important information
Disclaimer: # Qantas Explorer fares must be booked in conjunction with a Qantas international fare to Australia or New Zealand, and have the same validity as your international ticket. Savings are based on a comparison with the year-round fare. At times, there may be sale fares available that may be cheaper than the Qantas Explorer fare for that routing. To include Qantas Explorer fares for your trip to Australia or New Zealand, you can choose the multi-city option when making your booking.
Disclaimer: Prices based on payment at qantas.com. Prices exclude carrier charges, fees and taxes, which will vary depending on your departure and destination points. Prices may fluctuate if taxes or foreign exchange rates change. Fares may not be available on all flights or days. Some flights are operated by partner or subsidiary airlines. Additional airport taxes and fees may be required for alternative routings. Offer is subject to availability at the time of booking.
Disclaimer: View the Qantas Explorer fare rules
Disclaimer: ± QantasLink flights operated by Sunstate, Eastern, National Jet Systems, Network Aviation and Alliance Airlines.
Disclaimer: * Flights operated by Jetstar only.
Disclaimer: ~ Flights operated by Qantas and Jetstar.
Disclaimer: ^ Seasonal service.
Disclaimer: ∆ Meals, beverages, entertainment offerings vary between flight times.
Disclaimer: + The number of destinations is correct as at 25 January 2024 but is subject to change.