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10 Days in Australia & the Pacific
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Plan an amazing trip for Australia & the Pacific 10 day itinerary. Explore 185 Australia & the Pacific 10 day trips from 222 experts with 30,862 reviews. Classic and off the beaten path itineraries.
Plan an amazing trip for Australia & the Pacific 10 day itinerary. Explore 185 Australia & the Pacific 10 day trips from 222 experts with 30,862 reviews. Classic and off the beaten path itineraries.
Australia & the Pacific in 10 days
New Zealand: The South Island
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- Prepare to be dazzled by the staggering beauty of the South Island’s glittering lakes, lush forests, fertile farmlands, and alpine peaks.
- Hike up a valley carved by the retreating ice of Franz Josef Glacier.
- Spend a day at a wilderness resort, enjoying kayaking, canoeing, hiking—and perhaps strolling to a colony of glowworms.
- Experience life on a working ranch and savor a home-cooked meal during a visit to a sheep and cattle station.
- Sample local vintages during a wine tasting at a local estate.
The Southern Drift (Small Groups)
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- Christchurch: Experience the striking natural landscape of the South Island as you travel on the TranzAlpine. Famous as one of the world’s great train journeys, you can enjoy the remarkable scenery from the ice-fed Waimakariri River to the magnificent Canterbury Plains.
- Hokitika: Visit the coastal town of Hokitika, where you’ll find stunning scenery and a cool, arty vibe. Hear about its rich history, from the discovery of New Zealand jade through the many tales from the gold rush in the 1860s.
- Franz Josef: Experience the mighty natural wonder of the Franz Josef Glacier and what the ice age must have felt like. The sheer enormity of these giant ice puzzles will leave you spellbound as you explore the area with your Local Expert.
- Makarora: Visit Makarora, a great base point to explore the beauty of the Southern Alps. Your Travel Concierge will take you on an orientation of the town where you can admire remarkable scenery and hear more about its history.
- Haast River: Enjoy the unique blend of thrilling speed and calm comfort on a Haast River jet boat safari. Zip past untouched forests and snow-capped mountains in your fully enclosed cabin while you hear beguiling tales of the wilderness communities of the valley.
- Milford Sound: Immerse yourself in nature with a guided walk along a stunning section of Milford Track, one of the most breathtaking walks in the world. Learn about its wildlife and heritage while you traverse beach forest and bubbling rivers as you pass along its route.
- Fiordland National Park: Embark on a serene cruise on Lake Manapouri where you can marvel at plummeting waterfalls and see countless coves and beaches dotted along its shore. See the magnificent scenery of the Fiordland National Park with its forest-clad mountains and islands.
- Dunedin: Sample exquisite botanical spirits made from surplus bread and bakery products in an effort to reduce landfill waste. Witness how owners, Jenny McDonald and Sue Stockwell, do it as they take you through the process of turning bread into spirits.
- Christchurch: Explore the dynamic city of Christchurch and learn how the city has reinvented itself in the past decade. See how the unique Cardboard Cathedral and Container Mall juxtapose with the older landmarks of Canterbury Museum and New Regent Street.
- Optional - Queenstown: Take part in a scenic bike ride on the Arrow River Trail and cross the famous Kawarau suspension bridge, home of the the world's first bungy jump.
- Optional - Queenstown: Embark on a boutique wine tasting tour in the heart of the Central Otago wine region.
![Enchanting New Zealand](https://cdn.travelstride.com/cdn/324556/media/catalog/product/1/_/1_enchanting_new_zealand_4_processed.jpg)
Enchanting New Zealand
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- Private Personalised Walk with return ferry tickets – Waiheke Island, Greater Auckland
- Private City Tour – Christchurch
- TranzAlpine Scenic Rail Journey – Christchurch to Greymouth
- Glacier Valley Eco Walk
- Skyline Gondola with Luge Rides - Queenstown Te Ra Guided Tour + Haka, Te Puia – Rotorua
- Milford Sound Scenic Cruise with Picnic Lunch – Milford Sound
- Walterpeak Gourmet BBQ Dinner and TSS Earnslaw Cruise – Queenstown
- Private Hot Tub, Secret Spot Hot Tubs – Rotorua
- Te Puia, Geyser by Night (Thu to Sun) – Rotorua
- Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland, Self-guided Walk – Rotorua OR
- Waimagu Volcanic Valley, Self-guided wake with Lake Rotomahana Cruise – Rotorua
- Te Pa Tu, Māori Cultural Evening with Seasonal Fusion Gourmet Dinner - Rotorua
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Captivating New Zealand
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- Private Personalised Regional and City Tour – Auckland
- Big Sky Stargazing – Mt Cook National Park/Village
- 25 Minute Scenic Heli flight with Glacier Landing – Mt Cook National Park/Village
- Glacier Explorers Cruise on Glacier Terminal Lake - Mt Cook National Park/Village
- Skyline Gondola with Luge Rides - Queenstown
- Milford Sound Scenic Cruise with Picnic Lunch – Milford Sound
- Hobbiton Movie Set and Farm – Matamata
- Polynesian Spa, Deluxe Pools – Rotorua
- Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland, Self-guided Walk – Rotorua OR
- Waimangu Volcanic Valley, Self-guided wake with Lake Rotomahana Cruise – Rotorua
- Te Pa Tu, Māori Cultural Evening with Seasonal Fusion Gourmet Dinner - Rotorua
Premium New Zealand South Island
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- Experience some of New Zealand’s most spectacular scenery during your Feature Stay on Milford Sound aboard a purpose-built vessel.
- Savour the flavours of the Otago region with a food and foraging Exclusive Experience on an expansive and stunning New Zealand deer station.
- Take an exhilarating jetboat ride on the Kimi Akau (Shotover River). This Exclusive Experience takes you deep into the spectacular Shotover Canyons, with the Ngai Tahu - the Maori people of this land.
- Enjoy a ranger-guided walk around the aptly named Blue Pools that feed the Makarora River and learn about the important work of the Aspiring Biodiversity Trust to reduce predators and save some of New Zealand’s rarest species.
- Take a 'backstage tour' of the West Coast Wildlife Centre, helping bring the critically endangered Rowi and Haast tokoeka kiwi back from extinction. Come face-to-face with these rare creatures.
- By travelling on this trip, you’ll learn about our Intrepid Foundation partner, Forest & Bird. Donations help them give nature a voice - protecting wildlife and wild places in Aotearoa New Zealand by advocating for conservation on the ground and at a government level. Intrepid will double the impact by dollar-matching all post-trip donations made to The Intrepid Foundation.
The Southern Drift
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New Zealand Adventure
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- Sea kayak among dolphins and fur seals on the coast of Abel Tasman National Park.
- Trek across Franz Josef Glacier, exploring the maze of crevasses and towering icefalls.
- Go tubing through caves lit up by glowworms.
- Stargaze and watch for wildlife on an overnight cruise in glorious Milford Sound.
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- See the awesome Sunrise at Lake Matheson before we hit the road again towards Wanaka to shoot “The Wanaka Tree” for sunset.
- Explore Wanaka / Mt Aspiring National Park before the drive towards Lake Tekapo to photograph the Church of the Good Shepard for sunset
- Experience impressive Sunrise in Aoraki National Park before moving on towards Arrowtown, a gorgeous little Town with a big personality
- Explore Queenstown before the long but stunning drive to Milford Sound
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- Walking from a rain forest on to Fox Glacier
- Panning for gold
- Cruising though spectacular Fiordland National Park
![New Zealand: Wild West Coast tour](https://cdn.travelstride.com/cdn/324556/media/catalog/product/1/_/1_new-zealand-wild-west-coast_2_processed.jpg)
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- Experience the singular beauty of the West Coast on a one-of-a-kind journey designed by our seasoned local guide
- Come face-to-face with shimmering walls of ice on a half-day hike at Fox Glacier and a day hike in Mount Aspiring National Park
- Take an exhilarating rafting trip through Buller Gorge, paddle unspoiled Okarito Lagoon and go sea kayaking in Abel Tasman National Park
- Hike for two days on the iconic Queen Charlotte Track, with a stay at legendary Furneaux Lodge
- Explore the remote and beautiful Te Wahipounamu World Heritage Area by jetboat, a wilderness hike, and scenic helicopter flight!
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- Queenstown, Christchurch and Auckland
- Jet boat ride on the Shotover River
- Goldrush village of Arrowtown
- Wild Earth Vineyards
- Cruise across Lake Wakatipu on board the 1912 vintage steamer
- The Milford Sound
- Mt. Cook National Park
- Whakarewarewa Thermal Valley with its boiling mud pools, steaming silica terraces, hot springs, and active geysers
- The Maori cultural experience and Hangi dinner
- Waimangu Valley thermal reserve, with the Pink and White Terraces, Emerald Pool, a boiling lake and colorful silica terraces
- The Shire and Middle Earth on the Hobbiton Movie Set
- Polynesian Spa
- Waitomo Caves with glow worms
- Luncheon cruise in Auckland's Waitemata Harbour
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- Enjoy first class hiking in New Zealand's Southern Alps
- Jet boat ride up the turquoise waters of the Rakaia River
- Stay in high country huts and visit the adventure nexus, Queenstown
- REI Women’s Adventure—designed for women, guided by women
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