Hi I am also planning RTW this year. I am going as far as Japan with tour company then going my own way.
Anyway to help with your plans I backpacked Australia and New Zeland 10 years ago.
I do not know what you are looking for, yes south Australia has Mediterainian climate but is not the Med. The point is you will see wildlife and things you will not see anywhere else in the world i.e. The great Barrier Reef dive with sharks see the reef. The outback is something else.
I understand why you think you can miss Ausrtalia.
New Zeland is like Scotland where I come from but its about the adventue and the people as well as the scenery I loved it all.
Cheers and good luck
George
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