South Pacific Wonders including New Zealand's North Island

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All of this tour was excellent! My husband and I really enjoyed New Zealand , a beautiful country and wonderful friendly people. We really enjoyed Australia. We really liked Sydney, lots to do there! We only wish we would have had one more day there! But, that leaves it open for us to go back!

Kathy B. | Traveled in February

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18 daysDuration

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44 peopleMaximum group size

1 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

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Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.

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Highlights

See where the original colonists first settled during a city tour of Sydney.

Board a catamaran for an exciting excursion to the Great Barrier Reef.

Itinerary

See what life is like “Down Under” on this incredible journey through New Zealand and Australia. Experience Queenstown, the “Adventure Capital of the World.” Cruise Lake Wakatipu and enjoy a lakeside barbecue. Cruise Milford Sound and Sydney Harbour. Discover the wonders of Aboriginal culture. From the ethereal beauty of New Zealand's glacial fjords to the tropical splendor of Australia's Great Barrier Reef, enjoy the best of the South Pacific.

day 1Depart from Home

Cross the International Dateline, skipping a day ahead, and begin your adventure of a lifetime.

day 3Cairns, Australia

day 4Cairns

day 5Cairns - Great Barrier Reef - Cairns

day 6Cairns - Sydney

day 7Sydney

day 8Sydney

day 9Sydney - Auckland, New Zealand

day 10Auckland - Rotorua

day 11Rotorua

day 12Rotorua - Christchurch

day 13Christchurch

day 14Christchurch - Queenstown

day 15Queenstown

day 16Queenstown - Milford Sound - Queenstown

day 17Queenstown

day 18Queenstown - Tour Ends

What's Included

Accommodation

Bailey Crystalbrook Collection HotelNovotel Sydney Darling SquareHotel IndigoSudima Lake HotelDistinction Christchurch HotelMillennium Hotel

Meals

15 Breakfasts4 Lunchs9 Dinners

Transport

Transport Included

Guide

Guided by Tour Manager/s

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