South Pacific Wonders including New Zealand's North Island
Auckland, Rotorua, Christchurch, Queenstown, Milford Sound, Cairns, Green Island, Sydney
OUR PRICES STARTING FROM
18 Days, Guided, 28 Meals
Prices reflect land-only rates.
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Overview
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 Barrier Reef, enjoy the best of the South Pacific.
DAYS
18
CITIES
8
STAY
15 nights
MEALS
15 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 9 dinners
TOUR TYPE
Guided
A group or privately guided itinerary will be led by knowledgeable guides.
ACTIVITY LEVEL
Moderate
Pace is busy. Typically includes longer walks through cities and short-term standing without rest. May include walking on uneven surfaces and climbing stairs to board transportation or view attractions.
Additional Info
18 Days, Guided, 28 Meals
15 nights accommodation
On some dates additional accommodations may be used.
Services of a tour manager
All on-tour transportations and related fees
Hotel-to-hotel baggage handling
Round trip home to airport chauffeur service and airport to hotel transfers are provided when you purchase airfare through Member Choice Vacations. One transfer per person, per reservation. Restrictions apply.
Notes: Itinerary featured is for May 2025 - April 2026 tour departures. Departures prior will vary. On some dates alternate hotels may be used. Pricing is per person, double occupancy, land and on-tour flights only, based on October 8, 2025 travel date, Airfare to the destination is not included, on-tour flights, when applicable are included. , Call AAA for current airfare rates and availability
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Day 1 - Depart From Home
Cross the International Dateline, skipping a day ahead, and begin your adventure of a lifetime.
Day 2 - Overnight Flight
Day 3 - Auckland, New Zealand
Day 4 - Auckland - Rotorua
Day 5 - Rotorua
Day 6 - Rotorua - Christchurch
Day 7 - Christchurch
Day 8 - Christchurch - Queenstown
Day 9 - Queenstown
Day 10 - Queenstown - Milford Sound - Queenstown
Day 11 - Queenstown
Day 12 - Queenstown - Cairns, Australia
Day 13 - Cairns
Day 14 - Cairns - Great Barrier Reef - Cairns
Day 15 - Cairns - Sydney
Day 16 - Sydney
Day 17 - Sydney
Day 18 - Sydney - Tour Ends
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