Best of the South Pacific: Ultimate Australia & New Zealand

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24 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants

16 peopleMaximum group size

12 - 100 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Moderate

Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.

Starts

Ends

Sydney and NSW, Australia

Christchurch, New Zealand

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Highlights

Explore Sydney's beaches.

Join an interpretive walk through Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park.

Hike Kings Canyon.

Marvel at the striking Franz Josef glacier.

Feast on a hangi in a Maori village.

Cruise around the fjords of Doubtful Sound

Itinerary

Best of the South Pacific: Ultimate Australia & New Zealand is a 24-day dream come true for those seeking the highlights of two bucket-list destinations. Start in Sydney’s iconic cityscape, journey through the Red Centre’s Indigenous history, and then explore New Zealand’s caves, fjords, and Maori experiences. Designed for experienced travelers, this moderate-activity tour ensures you soak up both countries’ natural and cultural marvels in one seamless adventure. The USP? An extraordinary dual-country itinerary, offering more depth and variety than most standard tour packages.

day 1Sydney

Arrive at any time. Join your CEO for a welcome meeting.
There are no planned activities during the day, so check into the hotel and explore your surroundings.

Accomodation

Rydges Sydney Central (or similar)

Included Activity

Meet Your CEO and Group Duration : 1.0 hr

day 2Sydney/Manly Beach

day 3Sydney

day 4Sydney/Yulara

day 5Yulara/Kings Canyon

day 6Kings Canyon/Alice Springs

day 7Alice Springs/Melbourne

day 8Melbourne

day 9Melbourne

day 10Melbourne/Auckland

day 11Auckland/Rotorua

day 12Rotorua

day 13Rotorua/Wellington

day 14Wellington

day 15Wellington/Kaikoura

day 16Kaikoura/Hanmer Springs

day 17Hanmer Springs/Franz Josef

day 18Franz Josef

day 19Franz Josef/Queenstown

day 20Queenstown

day 21Queenstown

day 22Queenstown to Tekapo

day 23Tekapo to Christchurch

day 24Christchurch

What's Included

Accommodation

Hotels (21 nts), Desert Tented camp with shared facilities (2nts)

Meals

10 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 5 dinners
Note: Allow USD910-1185 for meals not included.

Transport

All transportation is includedAll transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Guide

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout

Included activities

Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and GroupYour Discover Moment: Franz JosefYour Discover Moment: QueenstownMelbourne laneways walkGuided walk at Uluru Kata Tjuta National ParkSunrise and sunset at UluruGuided Hiking at Kings CanyonFerry to Manly BeachVisit to Queen Victoria MarketVisit to Royal Botanic Gardens of MelbourneWaitomo Glowworm caves visitOrientation walk in Wellington and ChristchurchWine tastingFiordland National Park visit with Doubtful Sound day cruiseAoraki/Mt Cook National Park visit with hiking opportunity (weather permitting)Free time in Rotorua, Wellington, Franz Josef, and QueenstownInternal flights

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Itinerary

day 1Sydney

day 2Sydney/Manly Beach

day 3Sydney

day 4Sydney/Yulara

day 5Yulara/Kings Canyon

day 6Kings Canyon/Alice Springs

day 7Alice Springs/Melbourne

day 8Melbourne

day 9Melbourne

day 10Melbourne/Auckland

day 11Auckland/Rotorua

day 12Rotorua

day 13Rotorua/Wellington

day 14Wellington

day 15Wellington/Kaikoura

day 16Kaikoura/Hanmer Springs

day 17Hanmer Springs/Franz Josef

day 18Franz Josef

day 19Franz Josef/Queenstown

day 20Queenstown

day 21Queenstown

day 22Queenstown to Tekapo

day 23Tekapo to Christchurch

day 24Christchurch

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