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South Pacific Wonders (Cairns to Queenstown) (2027)

14 days
From Cairns to Queenstown
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Plan your adventure:
City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 44
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Departure

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

    Cairns

    Cairns
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Bailey Crystalbrook Collection Hotel)
    Landmarks
    Great Barrier Reef
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  3. Day 3

    Cairns

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

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Rainforestation Nature Park with Indigenous Pamagirri guide
    • Aussie barbecue lunch
    • Nature cruise at Hartley's Crocodile Adventures
    • Rainforest boardwalk exploration
    • Koala visit and wildlife naturalist chat
    Landmarks
    Rainforestation Nature Park
    Hartley's Crocodile Adventures
  4. 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 time
    • Snorkeling
    • Pier observation

    Optional Activities

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

    Cairns to Sydney

    Cairns to Sydney
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Novotel Sydney Darling Square)
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 6

    Sydney

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

    Included Activities

    • Sydney city tour including Harbour Bridge, Chinatown, the Rocks, Circular Quay, and Botanic Gardens
    • Expert-led guided tour of Sydney Opera House

    Optional Activities

    • National Opal Collection presentation
    • Sydney Opera House show booking
    Landmarks
    Sydney Harbour Bridge
    Sydney Opera House
    Chinatown, Sydney
    The Rocks, Sydney
    Circular Quay
    Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney
    National Opal Collection
  7. Day 7

    Sydney

    Sydney
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner cruise on Sydney Harbour)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Novotel Sydney Darling Square), Hotel (Distinction Christchurch Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Dinner cruise on Sydney Harbour
    Landmarks
    Sydney Harbour
  8. Day 8

    Sydney to Christchurch

    Sydney to Christchurch
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Distinction Christchurch Hotel)
    Landmarks
    Christchurch
    Itinerary Image 1
  9. Day 9

    Christchurch

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

    Included Activities

    • City tour of Christchurch
    • Willowbank Wildlife Reserve visit to view New Zealand's Big 5
    • Traditional waka (canoe) paddle on Avon River with Maori cultural guide
    Landmarks
    Willowbank Wildlife Reserve
    Avon River
  10. Day 10

    Christchurch to Queenstown

    Christchurch to Queenstown
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Millennium Hotel)
    Landmarks
    Queenstown
  11. Day 11

    Queenstown

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

    Included Activities

    • Coal-fired steamship cruise on Lake Wakatipu
    • Lakeside Kiwi barbecue lunch
    • Sheepdog demonstration
    • Gondola ride to Bob's Peak
    Landmarks
    Lake Wakatipu
    Bob's Peak
  12. Day 12

    Queenstown - Milford Sound - Queenstown

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

    Included Activities

    • Travel through Hollyford Valley
    • Homer Tunnel transit
    • Milford Sound cruise

    Optional Activities

    • Optional return flight to Queenstown with views of Southern Alps (weather permitting)
    Landmarks
    Hollyford Valley
    Homer Tunnel
    Milford Sound
    Itinerary Image 1
  13. Day 13

    Queenstown

    Queenstown
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Farewell dinner at 6:00 p.m.

    Optional Activities

    • Optional tour through Queenstown countryside showcasing gold mining history and movie filming locations
    Landmarks
    Queenstown
  14. Day 14

    Queenstown

    Queenstown
    Meals
    Breakfast

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