South Pacific Wonders including New Zealand's North Island Alternative
South Pacific Wonders including New Zealand's North Island - Alternative
18 day tour from Auckland to Sydney
Tour Operator
Collette
Departures
Nov 4, 2025
–
Mar 11, 2026
Prices From
$6,799
Dates & Prices
Oct 2025 - Apr 2026
See what life is like “Down Under” on this incredible journey through New Zealand's North and South Islands and along the coast of Australia. Visit Auckland and gain insight into Polynesian culture. Experience a Hangi dinner celebration. Visit the Agrodome and observe a sheep shearing demonstration. Experience Queenstown, the “Adventure Capital of the World.” Cruise Lake Wakatipu and enjoy a lakeside BBQ. 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 Bar
Tour Itinerary
Day 1
Depart from Home
Cross the International Dateline, skipping a day ahead, and begin your adventure of a lifetime.
Day 3
Auckland, New Zealand
Arrive in one of the world’s most inspiring and sought-after destinations due to its clean air, stunning scenery, and friendly culture - New Zealand. Arrive in Auckland, the “City of Sails.” Auckland has the highest Polynesian population in the world, imbuing its chic atmosphere with the vibrant feel of the Pacific Islands. Meet your travel companions at this evening’s welcome dinner.
Day 4
Auckland - Rotorua
Get to know the best of Auckland during a panoramic city tour featuring the America’s Cup Village, the War Memorial, vibrant Queen Street and the Auckland Harbour Bridge. Next, travel to the dramatic geothermal landscape of Rotorua. Known as the Maori capital of New Zealand, over one-third of Rotorua’s population has Maori roots dating back over 1,000 years. Tonight, experience an authentic Hangi dinner celebration and learn about the warm-hearted Maoris as well as their lives before European colonists arrived in Aotearoa (New Zealand) and since.
Day 5
Rotorua
This morning you visit Whakarewarewa Thermal Village, New Zealand's premier Maori cultural and geothermal experience. Witness a landscape of erupting geysers, bubbling mud pools and other geothermal wonders. Take part in an interactive demonstration on the art of weaving. You will also view the Kiwi bird and learn what is being done in an effort to remove the Kiwi from the endangered species list. Then, visit the Agrodome for a fun sheep shearing demonstration and learn about the importance of agriculture to the nation. After dinner, relax or explore this lovely city on your own.
Itinerary Dates & Prices
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Start Date
Nov 04, 2025
End Date
Nov 22, 2025
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$7,299
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Start Date
Jan 14, 2026
End Date
Feb 01, 2026
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$6,799
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Feb 03, 2026
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Feb 21, 2026
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$7,299
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Start Date
Mar 11, 2026
End Date
Mar 29, 2026
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$7,299
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