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The Complete South Pacific (Bus Tour)

Summary:

From the underwater splendor of the Great Barrier Reef to the towering Southern Alps of New Zealand – this is the South Pacific. Spend three nights on the island of Tasmania and see the Tasmanian Devil Conservation Center. Toast Uluru (Ayers Rock) at suns...

Duration
27 Days
Countries
2
Next Departure
22-Sep-2025
Starting at
± EUR 7,511.00
Price per day
± EUR 278.00
Tour Type
Tour Type

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  • Dates and Details
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  • Collette
 
Operator
Collette
Tour
The Complete South Pacific
Travel Style
Bus Tour
Categories
tour category: Divingtour category: Boattour category: Sailingtour category: Walkingtour category: Naturetour category: Safari

Summary

From the underwater splendor of the Great Barrier Reef to the towering Southern Alps of New Zealand – this is the South Pacific. Spend three nights on the island of Tasmania and see the Tasmanian Devil Conservation Center. Toast Uluru (Ayers Rock) at sunset with champagne. Board the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway for a ride over the rainforest canopy and experience indigenous culture and Australian wildlife at Rainforestation Nature Park. Tour the famous Sydney Opera House. Spend two nights each in Rotorua, a geothermal wonderland and the “Garden City” of Christchurch. Marvel at Milford Sound. Discover the intrinsic beauty of Australia and New Zealand.

Map: The Complete South Pacific (Collette)

Short Itinerary / Route

Day 1
Overnight Flight
Day 3
Melbourne, Australia
Day 4
Melbourne
Day 5
Melbourne-Hobart
Day 6
Hobart
Day 7
Hobart
Day 8
Hobart-Adelaide
Day 9
Adelaide-Barossa Valley-Adelaide
Day 10
Adelaide-Uluru
Day 11
Uluru-Cairns
Day 12
Cairns
Day 13
Cairns
Day 14
Cairns-Sydney
Day 15
Sydney
Day 16
Sydney
Day 17
Sydney-Auckland, New Zealand
Day 18
Auckland-Rotorua
Day 19
Rotorua
Day 20
Rotorua-Wellington
Day 21
Wellington
Day 22
Wellington-Picton-Christchurch
Day 23
Christchurch
Day 24
Christchurch-Queenstown
Day 25
Queenstown
Day 26
Queenstown
Day 27
Queenstown-Tour Ends

Countries (2): Australia, New Zealand

Travel Cities (14): Adelaide, Auckland, Ayers Rock, Barossa Valley, Cairns, Christchurch, Hobart, Melbourne, Milford Sound, Port Arthur, Queenstown, Rotorua, Sydney, Wellington

Highlights

City

  • Melbourne

Attraction

  • Tasmania
  • Barossa Valley Wine Tasting

City

  • Uluru
  • Cairns

Attraction

  • Indigenous Pamagirri Experience
  • Great Barrier Reef
  • Sydney Opera House

City

  • Auckland
  • Rotorua
  • Wellington
  • Christchurch
  • Queenstown
  • Milford Sound

Included in Price

Culinary

  • 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.

Experience

  • Learn about the endangered Tasmanian Devil and the conservation efforts aimed at its survival.
  • Take a Waka, a traditional Maori canoe ride on the Otakaro Avon River.
  • See Australian wildlife and learn about indigenous culture at Rainforestation Nature Park.

Optional, not included

Rotorua: Dinner with the Maori

  • Tonight, immerse yourself in the fascinating culture of the Maori as you travel to a traditional village. Learn about the warm-hearted Maori and their lives before European colonists arrived in Aotearoa (New Zealand) and since. Enjoy an authentic Hangi dinner, pulled from the cooking pits right before your eyes. Finish your evening with an in-depth experience featuring authentic Maori entertainment such as the Poi dance and the famous Haka war challenge. Come away with an appreciation of a unique culture, thousands of years in the making. Duration approximately 4 hour(s). Transportation is included. A minimum of 10 passenger(s) is required to operate this option.


Hobart: Bruny Island Gourmet Adventure

  • Take a full-day tour of the spectacular landscapes and gourmet local produce of Bruny Island. On this journey, you’ll enjoy “seven courses” around the island, going from delicious stop to delicious stop, all led by a local guide. Visit the Bruny Island Cheese Co. for handcrafted cheese and locally brewed ales, and meet the artisans who make it. Taste fresh oysters straight from the shell at Get Shucked Oysters. Stop at Bruny Island Cruises Café for tea at a beachfront café while you’re regaled with tales of early island explorers and whalers. Taste wines from Australia’s southern-most vineyard, Bruny Island Premium Wines, and satisfy your sweet tooth at the Bruny Island Chocolate Company and Bruny Island Honey. Visit the Bligh Museum for a taste of the history of the area. Throughout your tour, you’ll be immersed in the scenery of the island, with deserted beaches and verdant rainforest, home to the incredibly rare white wallaby. Duration approximately 10 hour(s). Transportation is included. A minimum of 2 passenger(s) is required to operate this option.


    This tour starts at 7:45 AM and ends at 5:30 PM.

Yulara: A Camel Ride, the Rock and a Sunrise

  • Experience the majesty of the sunrise on Ayers Rock from a unique vantage point – the back of a camel! A peaceful one-hour camel ride brings you across the red sand dunes in the cool, clear morning air. Watch the sunrise over Ayers Rock bring the warm hues of the monolith alive. Learn about the flora and fauna of this UNESCO World Heritage Site from your friendly cameleer. After the ride, enjoy fresh-baked damper bread and hot, fresh tea and coffee. Duration approximately 2.5 hour(s). Transportation is included. A minimum of 1 passenger(s) is required to operate this option.

    During the winter months, this option may not be available due to the timing of the sunrise. Due to the nature of this option, we require advance notice for any guest weighing 120kg/264lbs or more. Please inquire at time of booking.

Cairns: The Outer Reef Experience

  • Jump in and explore a vibrant, colorful world teeming with life at the Moore Reef at the very center of the Great Barrier Reef. This massive reef system, the largest in the world, can actually be seen from space. Cruise across the water by catamaran to the Great Adventures pontoon where a diverse, bountiful ecosystem is yours to discover. You may enjoy the fish feeding from the unique underwater platform. You’re sure to have a once-in-a-lifetime experience exploring one of the seven natural wonders of the world. Duration approximately 9 hour(s). Transportation is included. A minimum of 1 passenger(s) is required to operate this option.


    You should be a confident swimmer, able to swim at a leisurely pace for 10 minutes without stopping, and be familiar with swimming in the open water for this option. The swell of the ocean on the pontoon can be high at times of the day and can be intimidating for swimmers who are not confident in the water. There are life jackets and lifeguards on duty, and rest stations in the water for when swimmers need a break. Lunch is included.

Queenstown: Gold Seeker - Metal and Movie Discover

  • Embark on a four-wheel drive off-road adventure through the primeval, mystical landscapes of the New Zealand high country. In the vastness of an unspoiled wilderness, become lost in the grandeur of New Zealand’s South Island – a world immortalized on film in "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy. Trek to the place where the word “otherworldly” was tailor-made, the Remarkable Mountains, and the entrance to Skipper Canyon. Across roads created by pioneers 150 years ago, follow the miner’s old wagon trail along the Arrow River, and stop to try your hand at panning gold. Discover something incredible around every dramatic turn, narrow and twist of this thrilling safari tour. Duration approximately 4 hour(s). Transportation is included. A minimum of 10 passenger(s) is required to operate this option.

    If you choose to cancel this option within 48 hours of the excursion date, payment is non-refundable.

Queenstown: Scenic Flight from Milford Sound to Qu

  • Soar over the plunging cliffs, snowfields and alpine lakes of the pristine Southern Alps on a flightseeing plane that carries you back from Milford Sound to Queenstown. Seeing Milford Sound and Fiordland National Park from the air will give you a whole new perspective on the overwhelming beauty of this region. You’ll be captivated by 9,000 foot peaks and frozen lakes that can only be seen from above. Enjoy amazing views and skip the lengthy return coach ride to Queenstown. A truly spectacular trip! Duration approximately 1 hour(s). Transportation is included. A minimum of 2 passenger(s) is required to operate this option.

    Availability for flightseeing is limited. As of 9/20/24 this optional tour is available to book both pre trip and on site. This option operates on a weather permitting basis only. Any guests over 130kg / 286lb will need to be approved by vendor.
    Duration: 40 minutes. This option does have a weight restriction of 130kg / 286lb. Please advise your weight upon booking, as any guests over 130kg / 286lb will need pre-approval from the vendor.

Travel Package

 

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Going to

Tour...

Melbourne

Arrow Going To

Queenstown

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