Cultures of the south Pacific
Far away on the other side of the globe, Australia and New Zealand boast exotic wildlife, beautiful natural wonders, and some of the world’s most fascinating indigneous cultures. Spend time exploring customs and traditions of Australia’s Aborigines, New Zealand Maori, and the Cook Island’s own indigineous people. Then discover how these cultures continue to thrive and change in a modern world.
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Day 1: Fly to Australia
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Day 2: Fly to Australia
In flight: Cross the International Date Line
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Day 3: Sydney
Meet your Tour Director at the airport
Take a walking tour of the Rocks
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Day 4: Sydney
Visit Sydney Tower
Take a tour of Sydney
Take a harbor cruise
Visit Wild Life Sydney Zoo
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Day 5: Sydney
Enjoy a free day in Sydney
Add this in-depth excursion:
Taronga Zoo and Opera House
Discover two sides of Sydney on this optional excursion. Visit the Taronga Zoo, where the Aboriginal people and their connection to animals and plants are on full display. Take a tour of the world-famous Opera House, where you’ll go behind-the-scenes and see what it takes to get a live production on stage and discover its history as a leading performing arts centre. -
Day 6: Sydney
Enjoy a free day in Sydney
Add this in-depth excursion:
Featherdale Wildlife Park
Spend half the day getting up-close and personal with Australia’s most iconic animals on a visit to the Featherdale Wildlife Park. There, students will get a comprehensive lesson in the Learning Burrow—an outdoor amphitheatre designed to complement most high-school curriculums. The local education officers give live lessons with four of the endemic Australian animals and walk students through the animals’ habitat, behaviours and nutritional needs. -
Day 7: Auckland • Rotorua
Fly to Auckland
Travel to Rotorua
Visit the Whaka geothermal area
Visit the Maori Village
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Day 8: Rotorua
Ride the Skyline Gondola
Participate in an “Introduction to Jade in New Zealand” experience
Take a Rotorua Duck Tour
Enjoy a Hangi feast
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Day 9: Rotorua • Auckland
Visit the Agrodome
Travel to Auckland
Take a tour of Auckland
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Day 10: Rarotonga
Fly to Rarotonga
Receive a lei greeting
Enjoy free time on the beach
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Day 11: Rarotonga • Depart for home
Visit a local school
Take a guided tour of Rarotonga
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Day 12: Return home
Cross back over the International Date Line
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Day 1: Fly to Australia
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Day 2: Fly to Australia
In flight: Cross the International Date Line
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Day 3: Sydney
Meet your Tour Director at the airport
Take a walking tour of the Rocks
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Day 4: Sydney
Visit Sydney Tower
Take a tour of Sydney
Take a harbor cruise
Visit Wild Life Sydney Zoo
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Day 5: Sydney
Enjoy a free day in Sydney
Add this in-depth excursion:
Taronga Zoo and Opera House
Discover two sides of Sydney on this optional excursion. Visit the Taronga Zoo, where the Aboriginal people and their connection to animals and plants are on full display. Take a tour of the world-famous Opera House, where you’ll go behind-the-scenes and see what it takes to get a live production on stage and discover its history as a leading performing arts centre. -
Day 6: Sydney
Enjoy a free day in Sydney
Add this in-depth excursion:
Featherdale Wildlife Park
Spend half the day getting up-close and personal with Australia’s most iconic animals on a visit to the Featherdale Wildlife Park. There, students will get a comprehensive lesson in the Learning Burrow—an outdoor amphitheatre designed to complement most high-school curriculums. The local education officers give live lessons with four of the endemic Australian animals and walk students through the animals’ habitat, behaviours and nutritional needs. -
Day 7: Auckland • Rotorua
Fly to Auckland
Travel to Rotorua
Visit the Whaka geothermal area
Visit the Maori Village
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Day 8: Rotorua
Ride the Skyline Gondola
Participate in an “Introduction to Jade in New Zealand” experience
Take a Rotorua Duck Tour
Enjoy a Hangi feast
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Day 9: Rotorua • Auckland
Visit the Agrodome
Travel to Auckland
Take a tour of Auckland
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Day 10: Rarotonga
Fly to Rarotonga
Receive a lei greeting
Enjoy free time on the beach
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Day 11: Rarotonga • Depart for home
Visit a local school
Take a guided tour of Rarotonga
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Day 12: Return home
Cross back over the International Date Line
See what an EF tour is really like
The Cultures of the South Pacific Tour was amazing. My students really connected with children and teens of the tribes in each of the countries we visited. Fantastic mix of urban and rural life experiences. ...A Must Experience Trip
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Everything you get
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Airfare & transportation
Your flights—covered. Buses, trains, cruise ships, ferries and subways—covered. We take care of getting you around so you can enjoy the ride.
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Hotels
Safe, comfortable hotels with private bathrooms will be waiting for you at your destination.
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Meals
Breakfast daily; 7 dinners (including Hangi)
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Entrances
Skyline Gondola; Sydney Tower; National Opal Collection; Harbor Cruise; WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo; Rotorua Duck Tour; Agrodome; Whaka geothermal area; Maori Village; Whaka geothermal area; Snorkeling; Cultural Tour; School visit
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Full-time Tour Director
Your dedicated Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.
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Expert Local Guides
Your expert local guides add cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.
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Continuous Support
Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travellers to planning and managing your tour.
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24-hour Emergency Service
Travellers and their families can count on EF’s dedicated emergency service team.
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Worldwide Presence
EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we’re there too.
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Peace of Mind Program
Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances.
Lowest price
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