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South Pacific Wonders (Cairns to Queenstown, 2026)

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From Cairns to Queenstown
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    International Dateline Crossing

    International Dateline Crossing
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Bailey Crystalbrook Collection Hotel)
  3. Day 2

    Cairns

    Cairns
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Bailey Crystalbrook Collection Hotel)

    Optional Activities

    • The Outer Reef Experience - Explore Moore Reef on the Great Barrier Reef via catamaran to Great Adventures pontoon, with option for fish feeding from underwater platform ($169.00 pp)
    Landmarks
    Great Barrier Reef
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  4. Day 3

    Cairns

    Cairns
    Meals
    Lunch (Aussie barbecue lunch)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Bailey Crystalbrook Collection Hotel)

    Included Activities

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

    Cairns to Great Barrier Reef

    Cairns to Great Barrier Reef
    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 time
    • Snorkeling
    • Fish and sea turtle viewing from pier

    Optional Activities

    • Outer Reef Experience at Moore Reef - $169.00 pp (catamaran cruise to Great Adventures pontoon, fish feeding from underwater platform)
    Landmarks
    Great Barrier Reef
    Green Island
    Moore Reef
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  6. Day 5

    Cairns to Sydney

    Cairns to Sydney
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Novotel Sydney Darling Square)

    Optional Activities

    • Independent relaxation and exploration in Cairns
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  7. Day 6

    Sydney

    Sydney
    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 tour of Sydney Opera House
    • National Opal Collection presentation
    Landmarks
    Sydney Opera House
    Sydney Harbour Bridge
    Circular Quay
    Botanic Gardens
    Kings Cross
    Chinatown
    The Rocks
    National Opal Collection
  8. Day 7

    Sydney

    Sydney
    Meals
    Dinner (Farewell dinner cruise of Sydney Harbour)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Distinction Christchurch Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Dinner cruise of Sydney Harbour

    Optional Activities

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

    Sydney to Christchurch

    Sydney to Christchurch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Distinction Christchurch Hotel)
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  10. Day 9

    Christchurch

    Christchurch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Millennium Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Christchurch city tour
    • Willowbank Wildlife Reserve visit to view Kiwi, Kea, Tuatara, Kaka, and Takahe
    • Traditional Maori waka (canoe) paddle on Avon River
    Landmarks
    Willowbank Wildlife Reserve
    Avon River
  11. Day 10

    Christchurch to Queenstown

    Christchurch to Queenstown
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Millennium Hotel)

    Optional Activities

    • Independent exploration of Queenstown
    Landmarks
    Queenstown
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  12. Day 11

    Queenstown

    Queenstown
    Meals
    Lunch (Kiwi barbecue lunch lakeside with sheepdog demonstration)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Millennium Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Lake Wakatipu cruise on coal-fired steamship
    • Kiwi barbecue lunch lakeside
    • Sheepdog demonstration

    Optional Activities

    • Bird watching at Kiwi Birdlife Park
    • Gondola ride to Bob's Peak for panoramic views
    Landmarks
    Lake Wakatipu
    Kiwi Birdlife Park
    Bob's Peak
  13. Day 12

    Queenstown to Milford Sound to Queenstown

    Queenstown to Milford Sound to Queenstown
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Millennium Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Cruise Milford Sound
    • Travel through Hollyford Valley via Homer Tunnel

    Optional Activities

    • Scenic flight from Milford Sound to Queenstown ($329.00 pp)
    Landmarks
    Milford Sound
    Hollyford Valley
    Homer Tunnel
    Southern Alps
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  14. Day 13

    Queenstown

    Queenstown
    Meals
    Dinner (Farewell to New Zealand dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Farewell to New Zealand dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Gold Seeker - Metal and Movie Discovery Tour - $179.00 pp (four-wheel drive off-road adventure through New Zealand high country, Lord of the Rings filming locations, Remarkable Mountains, Skipper Canyon, Arrow River mining site, gold panning experience)
    • Independent shopping and people-watching in Queenstown village
    Landmarks
    Remarkable Mountains
    Skipper Canyon
    Arrow River
  15. Day 14

    Tour End

    Tour End

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    Is there any way you could make this into a 10 day trip?

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    • ColletteOperator•Written May 2026

      Unfortunately, the itinerary for this particular trip cannot be altered. We can, however, proceed to book the trip as it is currently offered.

    • ColletteOperator•Written May 2026

      Collette offers packages with set itineraries, so there is no flexibility to make the tour less days, but we can accommodate adding days before and after the main tour -in case you wanted to review any similar/shorter itineraries.

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      Can you please provide estimate for 1 travellor(Single Occoupancy).

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