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South Pacific Wonders including New Zealand's North Island (Cairns to Queenstown, 2026)

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From Cairns to Queenstown
4.5 (970 reviews)
  • Close-up of a koala clutching a tree trunk, its soft fur in sharp detail.
  • Historic white wooden pharmacy building in a quaint village street with red autumn leaves.
  • Aerial vista of Queenstown with a blue lake, pine-covered peninsula and surrounding snow-capped mountains.
  • Two snorkelers glide over crystal-clear emerald water filled with coral formations.
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  • Dramatic fjord landscape of Milford Sound with towering peaks and glistening water under bright blue sky.
  • Punting on a tree-lined river in Christchurch with lush greenery and blue skies.
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Guided in English
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Departure

    Departure
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Bailey Crystalbrook Collection Hotel)
  3. Day 2

    Cairns

    Cairns
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Bailey Crystalbrook Collection Hotel)

    Optional Activities

    • Independent exploration of Cairns
    Landmarks
    Great Barrier Reef
  4. Day 3

    Cairns

    Cairns
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Aussie barbecue), Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Bailey Crystalbrook Collection Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Rainforestation Nature Park visit with Indigenous Pamagirri guide
    • Aussie barbecue lunch
    • Hartley's Crocodile Adventures nature cruise
    • Rainforest boardwalk walk to see birds, reptiles, and wallabies
    • Koala visit and wildlife naturalist chat
    Landmarks
    Rainforestation Nature Park
    Hartley's Crocodile Adventures
  5. Day 4

    Cairns - Great Barrier Reef - Cairns

    Cairns - Great Barrier Reef - Cairns
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Novotel Sydney Darling Square)

    Included Activities

    • High-speed catamaran excursion to Great Barrier Reef
    • Glass-bottom boat ride
    • Green Island walking trails
    • Beach relaxation
    • Snorkeling access

    Optional Activities

    • Outer reef tour
    Landmarks
    Great Barrier Reef
    Green Island
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  6. Day 5

    Cairns - Sydney

    Cairns - Sydney
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Novotel Sydney Darling Square)

    Optional Activities

    • Independent exploration of Cairns during morning
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  7. Day 6

    Sydney

    Sydney
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Novotel Sydney Darling Square)

    Included Activities

    • Sydney city tour featuring Kings Cross, Harbour Bridge, Chinatown, the Rocks, Circular Quay, and Botanic Gardens
    • Expert-led Sydney Opera House tour
    • Special presentation at National Opal Collection
    Landmarks
    Sydney Opera House
    Sydney Harbour Bridge
    Circular Quay
    the Rocks
    Kings Cross
    Chinatown Sydney
    Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney
    National Opal Collection
  8. Day 7

    Sydney

    Sydney
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner cruise of Sydney Harbour)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Indigo)

    Included Activities

    • Dinner cruise of Sydney Harbour

    Optional Activities

    • Independent exploration of Sydney
    Landmarks
    Sydney Harbour
  9. Day 8

    Sydney - Auckland

    Sydney - Auckland
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sudima Lake Hotel)
    Landmarks
    Auckland Harbour
  10. Day 9

    Auckland - Rotorua

    Auckland - Rotorua
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Authentic Hangi dinner celebration)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sudima Lake Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Auckland panoramic city tour featuring America's Cup Village, War Memorial, Queen Street, and Auckland Harbour Bridge
    • Travel to Rotorua
    • Authentic Hangi dinner celebration with Maori cultural experience
    Landmarks
    America's Cup Village
    Auckland War Memorial
    Queen Street Auckland
    Auckland Harbour Bridge
  11. Day 10

    Rotorua

    Rotorua
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Distinction Christchurch Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Whakarewarewa Thermal Village visit with geysers and mud pools
    • Interactive weaving demonstration
    • Kiwi bird viewing
    • Agrodome sheep-shearing demonstration

    Optional Activities

    • Independent exploration of Rotorua after dinner
    Landmarks
    Whakarewarewa Thermal Village
    Agrodome
  12. Day 11

    Rotorua - Christchurch

    Rotorua - Christchurch
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Distinction Christchurch Hotel)
    Landmarks
    Christchurch
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  13. Day 12

    Christchurch

    Christchurch
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Millennium Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Willowbank Wildlife Reserve visit to view New Zealand's Big 5
    • Avon River paddle in traditional waka (canoe) with Maori cultural experience

    Optional Activities

    • Quake City visit with earthquake science exhibits
    • Antarctic Centre visit with penguin encounter
    Landmarks
    Willowbank Wildlife Reserve
    Avon River
    Quake City
    Antarctic Centre
  14. Day 13

    Christchurch - Queenstown

    Christchurch - Queenstown
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Millennium Hotel)

    Optional Activities

    • Independent exploration of Queenstown
    Landmarks
    Lake Wakatipu
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  15. Day 14

    Queenstown

    Queenstown
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lakeside Kiwi barbecue), Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Millennium Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Lake Wakatipu cruise
    • Lakeside Kiwi barbecue lunch
    • Sheepdog demonstration
    • Gondola ride to Bob's Peak with panoramic views

    Optional Activities

    • Independent exploration of Queenstown during evening
    Landmarks
    Lake Wakatipu
    Bob's Peak
  16. Day 15

    Queenstown - Milford Sound - Queenstown

    Queenstown - Milford Sound - Queenstown
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Millennium Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Hollyford Valley travel through ancient beech forest
    • Homer Tunnel transit
    • Milford Sound cruise

    Optional Activities

    • Return flight to Queenstown with Southern Alps views (weather permitting)
    Landmarks
    Hollyford Valley
    Homer Tunnel
    Milford Sound
    Southern Alps
    Itinerary Image 1
  17. Day 16

    Queenstown

    Queenstown
    Meals
    Dinner (Farewell dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Farewell dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour through Queenstown countryside featuring movie filming locations
    • Shopping and people watching in the village
  18. Day 17

    Queenstown

    Queenstown

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  • Bailey Crystalbrook Collection Hotel

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