When can we speak to someone about setting this tour and travel from New Zealand to Australia for the second part of the tour? We can make plans but what dat do we need transportation for us to plan.

If you book air with Collette we include the transportation from hotel to airport and airport to hotel. If you decide to book your own airfare we can offer the transfer for cost of $75 per person each way. There are internal flights in this tour the estimated cost for these required flights is $1,100 per person.

From

$7,499

US $7,199 per person

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

17 days

•

From Cairns to Queenstown

4.5

953 reviews

View all

From

$7,499

-4%

US $7,199 per person

Price based on Cheapest Room

Price based on Shared Room

Price based on Private Single Room

Price based on Private Double Room

Select Date

1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

Best price guarantee Learn More

Plan your adventure:

Gold Operator: Collette
City & Culture: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 44
All Ages Welcome

Image of a map showing the route of the tour

Itinerary

Day 1
Departure
Departure
Accommodation
Hotel (Bailey Crystalbrook Collection Hotel)
Day 2
Cairns
Cairns
Meals
Dinner (Welcome dinner)
Accommodation
Hotel (Bailey Crystalbrook Collection Hotel)
Included Activities
- Welcome dinner
Optional Activities
- Independent exploration of Cairns
Landmarks
Great Barrier Reef
Day 3
Cairns
Cairns
Meals
Lunch (Aussie barbecue lunch)
Accommodation
Hotel (Bailey Crystalbrook Collection Hotel)
Included Activities
- Rainforestation Nature Park guided tour with Indigenous guide
- Aussie barbecue lunch
- Hartley's Crocodile Adventures nature cruise
- Rainforest boardwalk experience
- Koala encounter and wildlife naturalist discussion
Landmarks
Rainforestation Nature Park
Hartley's Crocodile Adventures
Day 4
Cairns to Great Barrier Reef to Cairns
Cairns to Great Barrier Reef to Cairns
Accommodation
Hotel (Novotel Sydney Darling Square)
Included Activities
- High-speed catamaran excursion to Great Barrier Reef
- Green Island base and exploration
- Glass-bottom boat ride
- Island walking trails
- Beach access
- Snorkeling
Optional Activities
- Optional outer reef tour
Landmarks
Great Barrier Reef
Green Island
Day 5
Cairns to Sydney
Cairns to Sydney
Accommodation
Hotel (Novotel Sydney Darling Square)
Optional Activities
- Independent leisure time in Cairns
Day 6
Sydney
Sydney
Accommodation
Hotel (Novotel Sydney Darling Square)
Included Activities
- Sydney city tour (Kings Cross, Harbour Bridge, Chinatown, the Rocks, Circular Quay, Botanic Gardens)
- Expert-led Sydney Opera House tour
- Special presentation at the National Opal Collection
Landmarks
Sydney Opera House
Sydney Harbour Bridge
Circular Quay
The Rocks
Royal Botanic Gardens
Chinatown, Sydney
Kings Cross
National Opal Collection
Day 7
Sydney
Sydney
Meals
Dinner (Dinner cruise of Sydney Harbour)
Accommodation
Hotel (Rydges Auckland), Hotel (Hotel Indigo)
Included Activities
- Dinner cruise of Sydney Harbour
Optional Activities
- Independent city exploration
Landmarks
Sydney Harbour
Day 8
Sydney to Auckland
Sydney to Auckland
Accommodation
Hotel (Sudima Lake Hotel)
Landmarks
Auckland Harbour
Day 9
Auckland to Rotorua
Auckland to Rotorua
Meals
Dinner (Authentic Hangi dinner celebration)
Accommodation
Hotel (Sudima Lake Hotel)
Included Activities
- Auckland panoramic city tour (America's Cup Village, War Memorial, Queen Street, Auckland Harbour Bridge)
- Travel to Rotorua
- Authentic Hangi dinner celebration
Landmarks
Auckland Harbour Bridge
America's Cup Village
War Memorial
Queen Street, Auckland
Day 10
Rotorua
Rotorua
Meals
Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Distinction Christchurch Hotel)
Included Activities
- Whakarewarewa Thermal Village tour
- Geothermal wonders viewing (geysers, mud pools)
- Interactive weaving demonstration
- Kiwi bird viewing
- Agrodome sheep-shearing demonstration
Optional Activities
- Independent evening exploration of Rotorua
Landmarks
Whakarewarewa Thermal Village
Agrodome
Day 11
Rotorua to Christchurch
Rotorua to Christchurch
Accommodation
Hotel (Distinction Christchurch Hotel)
Included Activities
- Flight to Christchurch
Optional Activities
- Quake City visit
- Antarctic Centre visit with penguin encounter
Landmarks
Quake City
Antarctic Centre
Day 12
Christchurch
Christchurch
Accommodation
Hotel (Millennium Hotel)
Included Activities
- Willowbank Wildlife Reserve visit with Big 5 viewing
- Avon River paddle in traditional waka (canoe)
Landmarks
Willowbank Wildlife Reserve
Avon River
Day 13
Christchurch to Queenstown
Christchurch to Queenstown
Accommodation
Hotel (Millennium Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Independent afternoon exploration of Queenstown
Landmarks
Lake Wakatipu
Day 14
Queenstown
Queenstown
Meals
Lunch (Lakeside Kiwi barbecue lunch)
Accommodation
Hotel (Millennium Hotel)
Included Activities
- Lake Wakatipu cruise
- Kiwi barbecue lunch
- Sheepdog demonstration
- Gondola ride to Bob's Peak
Optional Activities
- Independent evening exploration of Queenstown
Landmarks
Lake Wakatipu
Bob's Peak
Day 15
Queenstown to Milford Sound to Queenstown
Queenstown to Milford Sound to Queenstown
Accommodation
Hotel (Millennium Hotel)
Included Activities
- Hollyford Valley travel through ancient beech forest
- Homer Tunnel passage
- Milford Sound cruise
Optional Activities
- Optional return flight to Queenstown with Southern Alps views (weather permitting)
Landmarks
Milford Sound
Hollyford Valley
Homer Tunnel
Day 16
Queenstown
Queenstown
Meals
Dinner (Farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- Farewell dinner
Optional Activities
- Optional countryside tour through Queenstown locations featured in blockbuster movies
- Independent shopping and exploration in the village
Day 17
Queenstown
Queenstown

Landmarks
Great Barrier Reef

Landmarks
Rainforestation Nature Park
Hartley's Crocodile Adventures

Landmarks
Great Barrier Reef
Green Island

Landmarks
Sydney Opera House
Sydney Harbour Bridge
Circular Quay
The Rocks
Royal Botanic Gardens
Chinatown, Sydney
Kings Cross
National Opal Collection

Landmarks
Sydney Harbour

Landmarks
Auckland Harbour

Landmarks
Auckland Harbour Bridge
America's Cup Village
War Memorial
Queen Street, Auckland

Landmarks
Whakarewarewa Thermal Village
Agrodome

Landmarks
Quake City
Antarctic Centre

Landmarks
Willowbank Wildlife Reserve
Avon River

Landmarks
Lake Wakatipu

Landmarks
Lake Wakatipu
Bob's Peak

Landmarks
Milford Sound
Hollyford Valley
Homer Tunnel

What's Included

Expand All

Accommodation
Flights
Guide
Meals
Additional Services
Transport

What's Not Included

Insurance
Optional
Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

Bailey Crystalbrook Collection Hotel
Hotel
Days 1, 2, 3
Novotel Sydney Darling Square
Hotel
Days 4, 5, 6
Rydges Auckland
Hotel
day 7
Hotel Indigo
Hotel
day 7
Sudima Lake Hotel
Hotel
Days 8, 9
Distinction Christchurch Hotel
Hotel
Days 10, 11
Millennium Hotel
Hotel
Days 12, 13, 14, 15

Operated by

Collette

Gold Operator

Rating: 4.5(953 reviews)
Response time: within 1 day
Response rate: 92%
Cancellation policy

Reviews from other tours by Collette

Tour Operator
4.5

Shirley
June 5th, 2025
Riding the shotover boat ride in New Zealand, and visiting the opera house in Sidney
Review collected by Collette

Dates & Availability

Select departure month and travellers

Select Date

1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

Upcoming departures

Hurry, deals only available for a limited time!

Ends in2d2h35m49s

From Tuesday
6 Oct, 2026
To Thursday
22 Oct, 2026
English
This departure date is available and will 100% depart
Guaranteed departure
From:
US $7,199 per person
Multiple Room Types
Sign up and save
Instant Confirmation
From Monday
2 Nov, 2026
To Wednesday
18 Nov, 2026
English
This departure date is available and will 100% depart
Guaranteed departure
From:
US $7,499 per person
Multiple Room Types
Sign up and save
From Monday
9 Nov, 2026
To Sunday
22 Nov, 2026
English
This departure date is available and will 100% depart
Guaranteed departure
From:
US $6,399 per person
Sign up and save
Standard Version
View this tour
-5%
From Tuesday
29 Dec, 2026
To Monday
11 Jan, 2027
English
This departure date is available and will 100% depart
Guaranteed departure
From:
$6,399
US $6,099 per person
Sign up and save
Standard Version
View this tour
From Tuesday
5 Jan, 2027
To Thursday
21 Jan, 2027
This departure date is not available or sold out
Sold out
From:
US $7,499 per person
Sign up and save
See Similar Tours For These Dates
Instant Confirmation
-4%
From Tuesday
19 Jan, 2027
To Thursday
4 Feb, 2027
English
This departure date is available and will 100% depart
Guaranteed departure
From:
$7,499
US $7,199 per person
Multiple Room Types
Sign up and save
-5%
From Tuesday
26 Jan, 2027
To Monday
8 Feb, 2027
English
This departure date is available and will 100% depart
Guaranteed departure
From:
$6,599
US $6,299 per person
Sign up and save
Standard Version
View this tour
Instant Confirmation
-4%
From Tuesday
9 Feb, 2027
To Thursday
25 Feb, 2027
English
This departure date is available and will 100% depart
Guaranteed departure
From:
$7,499
US $7,199 per person
Multiple Room Types
Sign up and save
From Tuesday
16 Feb, 2027
To Monday
1 Mar, 2027
English
This departure date is available and will 100% depart
Guaranteed departure
From:
US $6,599 per person
Sign up and save
Standard Version
View this tour
From Tuesday
2 Mar, 2027
To Monday
15 Mar, 2027
English
This departure date is available and will 100% depart
Guaranteed departure
From:
US $6,599 per person
Sign up and save
Standard Version
View this tour

Why book with TourRadar?

Trusted and vetted operators
Rated excellent on
Best price guarantee

24/7 customer support
Earn $100 in travel credits

To protect your payment and ensure your booking will be processed in United States, never transfer or communicate outside of the TourRadar website or app.

More benefits

What our customers ask about this tour

The content in our FAQ section is subject to change.

All questions

We couldn't find results

Try a different search term or ask a question to this adventure's experts

S
Sheila
Asked on October 6th, 2025
When can we speak to someone about setting this tour and travel from New Zealand to Australia for the second part of the tour? We can make plans but what dat do we need transportation for us to plan.
Tour Details
Transport
- ColletteOperator•Written October 2025
  If you book air with Collette we include the transportation from hotel to airport and airport to hotel. If you decide to book your own airfare we can offer the transfer for cost of $75 per person each way. There are internal flights in this tour the estimated cost for these required flights is $1,100 per person.

From

$7,499

-4%

US $7,199 per person

Price based on Cheapest Room

Price based on Shared Room

Price based on Private Single Room

Price based on Private Double Room

Select Date

1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

Best price guarantee Learn More

Plan your adventure:

Good to Know

Tour ID: 282800

Currencies
$
Australian Dollar
Australia
$
New Zealand Dollar
New Zealand
Plugs & Adapters
As a traveler from USA, Canada, England, South Africa you will need an adaptor for type I.
Type I
Australia and New Zealand
Vaccines
- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an infected area for Australia. Ideally 10 days before travel.
- Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Australia. Ideally 1 month before travel.
Visa
- Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
- Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
Payment information
- For any tour departing before October 15th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after October 15th, 2026, a minimum payment of $349 is required to confirm your booking with Collette. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 95 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
- Some departure dates and prices may vary and Collette will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
- The following cards are accepted for "Collette" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
Cancellation Policy
- Your money is safe with TourRadar, as we only pay the tour operator after your tour has departed.
- TourRadar is an authorized Agent of Collette. Please familiarize yourself with the Collette payment, cancellation and refund conditions.
Accessibility
Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.
People also viewed
USA East Coast Tours
Kruger Park Safaris
Alberta Vacations
Europe Tours
Colombia Tours
Red Centre & Uluru Explorer (6 destinations)
Best Discover

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

Itinerary

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Included Activities

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Optional Activities

Included Activities

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Included Activities

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Want to read it later?

What's Included

What's Not Included

Where You'll Stay

Reviews from other tours by Collette

Dates & Availability

Want to read it later?

Why book with TourRadar?

What our customers ask about this tour

Earn while you share

Good to Know

Keep Exploring Australia/Oceania

Like this Moment?