The Complete South Pacific - 2024

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From the underwater splendor of the Great Barrier Reef to the towering Southern Alps of New Zealand – this is the South Pacific.
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • At sunset, enjoy a champagne toast while gazing at Uluru.
    • Taste world-class wines during a private tour of Chateau Tanunda in the Barossa Valley.
    • Learn about the endangered Tasmanian Devil and the conservation efforts aimed at its survival.
    • See koalas in their natural setting during a stop at a koala conservation center.
    • Explore the Great Barrier Reef from a high-speed catamaran and choose from a collection of included activities.
    • Witness the Little Penguins on the beach at Phillip Island.

What's this trip about?

    From the underwater splendor of the Great Barrier Reef to the towering Southern Alps of New Zealand – this is the South Pacific.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age range36 years and up
Flights and transport
Start CityMelbourne
End CityQueenstown

Travel Themes

  • Cultural

Attractions

  • Adelaide
  • Auckland
  • Cairns
  • Christchurch
  • Hobart
  • Melbourne
  • Milford Sound
  • Queenstown
  • Rotorua
  • Sydney
  • Uluru (Ayers Rock)
  • Wellington

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic Sightseeing
  • History

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1 Overnight Flight

Cross the International Dateline as you begin a comprehensive adventure through Australia and New Zealand. You’ll earn your world traveler reputation with each spectacular place you reach. Be prepared for some extensive travel days between the destinations on your tour.

Day 3 Melbourne, Australia

Arrive in Melbourne. Set upon the shores of Port Phillip Bay and the Yarra River, the city exudes a lively and cosmopolitan atmosphere.

Day 4 Melbourne

Set out on a panoramic city tour, including a guided walk of the famed Royal Botanic Gardens. After, enjoy time to explore this lively city on your own before heading to Phillip Island, where you’ll visit koalas in their natural setting at a conservation center. Conti...

Day 5 Melbourne - Hobart

A flight to Hobart, Tasmania brings you to Australia's second oldest city. An island state of Australia, Tasmania is surrounded by more than 300 scattered isles. Its rugged and pristine beauty provides the backdrop for your 3-night stay. Enjoy an introductory city walking tour of the town before settling in to your historic hotel.

Day 6 Hobart

Start your day with a visit to the Tasmanian Devil Conservation Center and learn about this unique marsupial, its fight for survival, and the plan to save it from extinction. Tour the Port Arthur Historic Site, the best-preserved example of Australia’s original penal colonies. En route, witness the coastal rock formations of Tasman Arch, Devil’s Kitchen, and the Blow Hole.

Day 7 Hobart

Enjoy a free day to explore Tasmania’s capital city on your own. Perhaps you’ll indulge in the city’s up-and-coming café culture, meander along the lively harbor, or just take some time to relax.

Day 8 Hobart - Adelaide

Fly to Adelaide, South Australia’s bustling cosmopolitan capital. Settle into your home for the next 2 nights.

Day 9 Adelaide - Barossa Valley - Adelaide

Treat your taste buds to a full-day exploration of the Barossa Valley’s fine food and wine. Starting at Seppeltsfield winery where a wine educator will take you on a behind-the-scenes look through the estate’s treasure trove of historical buildings and spectacular sur...

Day 10 Adelaide - Uluru (Ayers Rock)

This morning, make your way to Uluru (the Aboriginal name for Ayers Rock) in the heart of the Australian Outback. Tour the beautiful area surrounding the base of “The Rock” and learn about its significance to the indigenous population. As the day draws to a close, sip a glass of champagne as Uluru’s hues change dramatically with the setting sun.

Day 11 Uluru - Cairns

Fly to Cairns, the tropical gateway to one of the world’s most spectacular natural attractions – the Great Barrier Reef (UNESCO). Before your departure, perhaps you will choose to partake in an optional excursion where you will enjoy a camel ride, taking in the magnificent Uluru at sunrise.

Day 12 Cairns

Rise high on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway for an unforgettable ride over the rainforest canopy. Embrace the opportunity to explore the forest floor up close with access to specially designed boardwalks. This evening enjoy dinner at a local restaurant featuring native cuisine.

Day 13 Cairns

Board a high-speed catamaran for an exciting excursion to the Great Barrier Reef. Explore the reef from your base on Green Island. Enjoy a glass-bottom boat ride, stroll the island’s walking trails, relax on the beach, snorkel or just watch the fish and sea turtles swim past from the pier. For a more adventurous encounter with the reef, an optional outer reef tour is also available.

Day 14 Cairns - Sydney

Fly to the dynamic city of Sydney. This evening, personalize your culinary experience with Diner’s Choice – choosing from a variety of local restaurants for an included dinner along bustling Darling Harbour.

Day 15 Sydney

See where English colonists first settled during a city tour of Sydney, featuring Kings Cross, the Harbour Bridge, Chinatown, the Rocks, Circular Quay, the Botanic Gardens, and the fashionable suburb of Darlinghurst. Take an expert-led tour of the Sydney Opera House, ...

Day 16 Sydney

Enjoy a day at leisure. Marvel at the scenic vistas of the harbor showcasing Sydney’s magnificent skyline, the iconic Sydney Opera House, and the Harbour Bridge. As the most populous city in Australia, Sydney is full of endless ways to spend your day.

Day 17 Sydney - Auckland, New Zealand

Fly to New Zealand and arrive in Auckland, the “City of Sails”. A city tour features the America’s Cup Village, the War Memorial, vibrant Queen Street, the Auckland Harbour Bridge, and spectacular views from the harborside.

Day 18 Auckland - Rotorua

Head to Rotorua’s dramatic geothermal landscape. Find culture behind every corner – over one-third of Rotura’s population boasts Maori roots, making it known as the Maori capital of New Zealand.

Day 19 Rotorua

Discover Whakarewarewa – a Maori cultural and geothermal experience. Explore an authentic Maori village where people live using natural geothermal resources to cook, bathe and heat their homes as they have done for centuries. At the Agrodome, see a sheep-shearing demonstration and learn about the importance of agriculture to the nation.

Day 20 Rotorua - Wellington

Make your way to Wellington, New Zealand’s capital city and the world’s southernmost capital city. Built on the foreshore of a harbor and ringed by mountains, this gives the city the nickname “Windy Wellington.”

Day 21 Wellington

Come to know Wellington on a tour including the Beehive, New Zealand’s Parliament, historic St. Paul’s Church, and the Old Government Building – the largest wooden building in the Southern Hemisphere. Explore the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongawera, a fascinating center dedicated to art, history and the Maori culture.

Day 22 Wellington - Picton - Christchurch

Today, experience what has been called “the most beautiful ferry ride in the world” as you sail across the Cook Strait on your way to the historic city of Christchurch, the “Garden City.” Enjoy some free time to explore. Perhaps you’ll stroll through the city’s gardens or learn about its more recent history at the Quake City exhibition. Dinner tonight will be at the hotel.

Day 23 Christchurch

This morning, enjoy a city tour that highlights the city’s magnificent gardens and elegant park district. Then, visit Willowbank Wildlife Reserve. A leader in the conservation of New Zealand species, Willowbank offers the chance to view New Zealand’s “Big 5” up close ...

Day 24 Christchurch - Queenstown

Make your way to Queenstown, nicknamed the “Adventure Capital of the World.” Nestled on Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown is surrounded by stunning natural beauty.

Day 25 Queenstown

Enjoy the rugged grandeur of the Hollyford Valley as you travel through a beech forest via the Homer Tunnel. Cruise the breathtaking Milford Sound and see why this fjord is one of the most visited sights on the South Island. Following your cruise, consider returning to Queenstown via a short optional flight (weather permitting) for spectacular views of New Zealand’s Southern Alps.

Day 26 Queenstown

A free day in Queenstown offers limitless activities set amidst breathtaking Alpine scenery. Today, you have the opportunity to partake in a tour through the charming Queenstown countryside, showcasing the filming locations of many blockbuster movies. Tonight, gather with your fellow travelers for a farewell dinner and toast to a fabulous trip.

Day 27 Queenstown - Tour Ends

Your tour comes to a close in Queenstown.

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Price per day$296
Last Updated: 3/6/2025
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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

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Do not travel with Collette They area subpar company

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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
36 years and up
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