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South Pacific Wonders including New Zealand's North Island (Cairns to Queenstown, 2027)

17 days
From Cairns to Queenstown
4.5 (954 reviews)
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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. Day 1

    Departure

    Departure
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Bailey Crystalbrook Collection Hotel)
  2. 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
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  3. 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 walks
    • Koala visit and wildlife naturalist chat
    Landmarks
    Rainforestation Nature Park
    Hartley's Crocodile Adventures
  4. 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
    • Snorkeling at Great Barrier Reef

    Optional Activities

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

    Cairns to Sydney

    Cairns to Sydney
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Novotel Sydney Darling Square)

    Optional Activities

    • Relaxation and exploration of Cairns neighborhood
  6. Day 6

    Sydney

    Sydney
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Novotel Sydney Darling Square)

    Included Activities

    • Sydney city tour including Harbour Bridge, Chinatown, the Rocks, Circular Quay, and Botanic Gardens
    • Expert-led Sydney Opera House tour
    • Special presentation at National Opal Collection

    Optional Activities

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

    Sydney

    Sydney
    Meals
    Dinner (Farewell 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
  8. Day 8

    Sydney to Auckland

    Sydney to Auckland
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sudima Lake Hotel)
    Landmarks
    Auckland Harbour Bridge
  9. Day 9

    Auckland to Rotorua

    Auckland to Rotorua
    Meals
    Dinner (Authentic Hangi dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sudima Lake Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Auckland panoramic city tour including America's Cup Village, War Memorial, Queen Street, and Auckland Harbour Bridge
    • Travel to Rotorua
    • Authentic Hangi dinner
    Landmarks
    America's Cup Village
    War Memorial
    Queen Street
  10. Day 10

    Rotorua

    Rotorua
    Meals
    Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Distinction Christchurch Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Whakarewarewa Thermal Village visit
    • Geothermal features viewing (geysers, mud pools)
    • Interactive weaving demonstration
    • Kiwi bird viewing
    • Agrodome sheep-shearing demonstration
    • Dinner at 6:00 p.m.

    Optional Activities

    • Independent exploration of Rotorua from 1:00 p.m.
    Landmarks
    Whakarewarewa Thermal Village
    Agrodome
  11. Day 11

    Rotorua to Christchurch

    Rotorua to Christchurch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Distinction Christchurch Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Short flight to Christchurch

    Optional Activities

    • Quake City visit with engaging exhibits and earthquake science
    • Antarctic Centre visit with penguin encounters and Antarctic immersion
    Landmarks
    Quake City
    Antarctic Centre
  12. Day 12

    Christchurch

    Christchurch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Millennium Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Willowbank Wildlife Reserve visit
    • New Zealand 'Big 5' wildlife viewing (Kiwi, Kea, Tuatara, Kaka, Takahe)
    • Avon River waka (canoe) paddle with Indigenous cultural learning

    Optional Activities

    • Independent exploration of Christchurch from 1:30 p.m.
    Landmarks
    Willowbank Wildlife Reserve
    Avon River
  13. Day 13

    Christchurch to Queenstown

    Christchurch to Queenstown
    Meals
    Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Millennium Hotel)
    Landmarks
    Lake Wakatipu
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  14. Day 14

    Queenstown

    Queenstown
    Meals
    Lunch (Lakeside 'Kiwi' barbecue lunch)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Millennium Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Lake Wakatipu cruise on coal-fired steamship
    • Lakeside 'Kiwi' barbecue lunch
    • Sheepdog demonstration
    • Gondola ride to Bob's Peak with panoramic views
    Landmarks
    Lake Wakatipu
    Bob's Peak
  15. Day 15

    Queenstown to Milford Sound

    Queenstown to Milford Sound
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Millennium Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Hollyford Valley and ancient beech forest travel via Homer Tunnel
    • Milford Sound cruise

    Optional Activities

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

    Queenstown

    Queenstown
    Meals
    Dinner (Farewell dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Farewell dinner at 6:00 p.m.

    Optional Activities

    • Queenstown countryside tour with gold mining history and movie filming locations
    • Shopping and people-watching in the village
  17. Day 17

    Queenstown

    Queenstown

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