South Pacific Wonders

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See what life is like “Down Under” on this incredible journey through the great countries of Australia and New Zealand.

Overview

Trip type
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Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy

Highlights

    • Take in the sights during a dinner cruise of Sydney Harbour.
    • Dine with a Kiwi family in their home.
    • Come to know Australia’s people at the Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Center.
    • Get up close and personal with koalas and native crocodiles at Hartley’s Croc Farm.
    • Take a guided tour of the fascinating Sydney Opera House.
    • Board a catamaran for an exciting excursion to the Great Barrier Reef.
    • See where the original colonists first settled during a city tour of Sydney.

What's this trip about?

    See what life is like “Down Under” on this incredible journey through the great countries of Australia and New Zealand.

Details

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Age rangeNo age restrictions
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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1 Cairns, Australia - Tour Begins

Your tour opens in Cairns, the tropical gateway to one of the world’s most spectacular natural attractions and a World Heritage site - the Great Barrier Reef. Established as a marine park in 1975, the reef is a haven for thousands of species of sea life, as well as turtles and birds.

Day 2 Cairns

Come to know the history of Australia’s original inhabitants at the Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Center. Here you’ll see traditional dances, learn how to play a didgeridoo or even throw a boomerang. Browse the renowned art gallery and interpretation center’s artifact ...

Day 13 Queenstown - Tour Ends

Your tour comes to a close today, leaving you with many pleasant memories of a wonderful adventure.

Day 12 Queenstown

Enjoy the spectacular scenery of the Remarkables, Cecil Peak, Bob’s Cove and Mt. Earnslaw as you cruise across spectacular Lake Wakatipu to Mt. Nicholas High Country Farm. During an exclusive, behind-the-scenes visit to this authentic family-run merino sheep farm, you...

Day 3 Cairns - Great Barrier Reef - Cairns

Board a high speed catamaran for an exciting excursion to the Great Barrier Reef. This immense series of 2,800 coral reefs are home to amazingly diverse marine life. Explore the reef from your base on Green Island. Enjoy a glass bottom boat ride, stroll the island wal...

Day 4 Cairns - Sydney

This morning, create your own adventure or simply relax and take in the tropical atmosphere. Later today, fly to the bustling city of Sydney.

Day 5 Sydney

See where the original English colonists first settled in 1788 during a city tour of Sydney. Highlights of your tour include Kings Cross, the Harbour Bridge, Chinatown, the Rocks, Circular Quay, the Botanic Gardens and the fashionable suburb of Darlinghurst. Discover ...

Day 6 Sydney

Embrace the exciting city of Sydney during a day of independent exploration. Tonight, say farewell to Australia while chatting with new friends and taking in the sights during a delightful dinner cruise of Sydney Harbour. Marvel at the scenic vistas of the harbour showcasing Sydney’s magnificent skyline, the iconic Sydney Opera House and the Harbour Bridge.

Day 7 Sydney - Christchurch, New Zealand

Fly to the historic city of Christchurch, New Zealand. Devastated by an earthquake in early 2011, see firsthand how the city known as “the Garden City” is recreating itself. Make yourself right at home this evening when a New Zealand family welcomes you into their hom...

Day 8 Christchurch - Mt. Cook Region

Journey through New Zealand’s unspoiled wilderness and arrive in the Mt. Cook region, where permanent ice fields and glaciers blanket the ragged peaks. This is where famed New Zealand mountaineer Sir Edmund Hillary honed his skills before conquering Everest. You may choose to take a nature walk or simply meditate on the beauty of the Southern Alps.

Day 9 Mt. Cook Region - Arrowtown - Queenstown

Traverse the spectacular countryside as you set off for the beautiful turn-of-the-century Gold Rush settlement of Arrowtown. Take time to stroll its quaint, historic streets. Arrive in Queenstown and have time to explore independently.

Day 10 Queenstown - Milford Sound - Queenstown

En route to Milford Sound, enjoy the rugged grandeur of the Hollyford Valley as you travel through an ancient beech forest via the Homer Tunnel. During a breaktakingly beautiful cruise you will see why this fjord is one of the most visited sights on the South Island. ...

Day 11 Queenstown

A free day offers a variety of optional activities to enhance your tour. Shop or people-watch in the village; partake in an optional jet boat ride on the Shotover River; or join an optional tour taking you through the majestic Queenstown countryside showcasing many of the locations where blockbuster movies have been filmed.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $3,949
Price per day$263
Last Updated: 11/4/2019

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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Collette Reviews & Ratings

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Kenneth Laas

Aug 2019

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Service rating : The coordination and baggage handling was smooth and efficient. Our driver was excellent and the tour manager covered all the bases. Product : I exp...

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William O'connell

Apr 2018

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Service rating : I have traveled with Collette many times and this was one of the best trips. The tour manager was great! Product : The tour took in a variety of si...

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Stephanie Lenahan

Oct 2017

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Service rating : Chad Nelson and Andy Nankivell did an excellent job. I felt that the safety and well-being of the tour group was in good hands. Product : I feel as...

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Marion Snowden

Oct 2017

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Review of South Pacific Wonders

Service rating : It was our tour guide CHAD NELSON who made the tour for me. He went above and beyond for us. Product : Liverpool Cathedal The hotel in York was very...

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Loretta Kohr

Jun 2017

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Service rating : I did not chose this tour company, my daughter did because of her past experience with Collette. I felt for the most part things were well organized...

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Great itenerary both cultural and spectacular scenery

This was a tremendous trip. Nice mix of New Zealand s spectacular scenery and cultural highlights. In Australia Cairns was interesting for culture and great barrier ...

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Lara

Oct 2022

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It was a wonderful trip and experience!

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Worst and most poorly planned guided tour I have evr taken

Oct 2023

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Do not travel with Collette They area subpar company

This is worst tour I have ever taken. Poorly planned and not worth the money. Collette brought you to Lisbon where we sat for three days because NO TOURS or sited w...

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What's excluded

    • The land price does not include air travel, airline fees, airport or departure taxes, transfers, visas, customary end-of-trip gratuities for your Tour Manager, driver, local guides, hotel housekeepers, cruise ship waitstaff, and any incidental charges.

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Meals Included
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Age Requirements
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Trip ID
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