Cultures of the South Pacific
Far away on the other side of the globe, Australia and New Zealand boast incredible 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’s Māori, and the Cook Island’s own Māori Kūki ‘Āirani. 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: Cross International Date Line
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Day 3: Sydney
Meet your Tour Director at the airportVisit the Sydney Tower
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Day 4: Sydney
Take a walking tour of Sydney
Visit the Hyde Park Barracks Museum
Enjoy a guided tour of the Royal Botanical Gardens
Visit the National Opal Collection
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Day 5: Sydney
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
The Ku-ring-gai are an Australian Aboriginal group united by a common language, strong ties of kinship. You will be accompanied by an experienced Aboriginal guide as you explore Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. Visit rock carving sites and learn how traditional styles of art were created over the generations and hear stories the ancestors.
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Day 6: Sydney • Auckland • Rotorua
Fly to Auckland
Travel to Rotorua
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Day 7: Rotorua
Take a Rotorua duck tour
Watch a sheep and dog show at the Agrodome
Learn about jade carving in a local craftsman's shop
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Day 8: Rotorua
Visit a school (pending academic calendar)
Visit the Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Wonderland
Participate in a local exchange with the Murupara Māori community
Enjoy a hāngi feast
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Day 9: Rotorua • Auckland
Travel to Auckland
Take a tour of Auckland -
Day 10: Auckland • Rarotonga Island
Fly to Rarotonga Island, one of the Cook Islands - and re-cross the International Date Line
Enjoy a traditional lei greeting when you arrive
Discover nearby reefs during a snorkeling tour
Relax during free time on the beach
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Day 11: Rarotonga Island
Visit a traditional Cook Island community, where you'll:
- Learn about island ecology with an expert local guide
- Help prepare lunch, then sit down for a meal with community members
Meet with students at a local school in Rarotonga
Explore Rarotonga Island on your own
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Day 12: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly to Australia
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Day 2: Cross International Date Line
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Day 3: Sydney
Meet your Tour Director at the airportVisit the Sydney Tower
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Day 4: Sydney
Take a walking tour of Sydney
Visit the Hyde Park Barracks Museum
Enjoy a guided tour of the Royal Botanical Gardens
Visit the National Opal Collection
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Day 5: Sydney
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
The Ku-ring-gai are an Australian Aboriginal group united by a common language, strong ties of kinship. You will be accompanied by an experienced Aboriginal guide as you explore Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. Visit rock carving sites and learn how traditional styles of art were created over the generations and hear stories the ancestors.
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Day 6: Sydney • Auckland • Rotorua
Fly to Auckland
Travel to Rotorua
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Day 7: Rotorua
Take a Rotorua duck tour
Watch a sheep and dog show at the Agrodome
Learn about jade carving in a local craftsman's shop
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Day 8: Rotorua
Visit a school (pending academic calendar)
Visit the Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Wonderland
Participate in a local exchange with the Murupara Māori community
Enjoy a hāngi feast
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Day 9: Rotorua • Auckland
Travel to Auckland
Take a tour of Auckland -
Day 10: Auckland • Rarotonga Island
Fly to Rarotonga Island, one of the Cook Islands - and re-cross the International Date Line
Enjoy a traditional lei greeting when you arrive
Discover nearby reefs during a snorkeling tour
Relax during free time on the beach
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Day 11: Rarotonga Island
Visit a traditional Cook Island community, where you'll:
- Learn about island ecology with an expert local guide
- Help prepare lunch, then sit down for a meal with community members
Meet with students at a local school in Rarotonga
Explore Rarotonga Island on your own
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Day 12: Depart for home
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Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip flights on major carries; 2 internal flights; comfortable motorcoach; ferry
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Hotels
9 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms
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Regional-style meals
Breakfast and dinner daily
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Entrances
Sydney Tower; Hyde Park Barracks Museum; Royal Botanical Gardens; “Introduction to Opal in Australia” experience; Rotorua duck tour; Agrodome; “Introduction to Jade in New Zealand” experience; Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland; Māori Village visit; Rarotonga snorkeling; Cook Islands community visit; Rarotonga school visit
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Full-time Tour Director
Your culturally connected 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 are natural historians, adding 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
Travelers 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. Learn more about your flexible options at eftours.com/peaceofmind.
Lowest price
Price is valid for students under the age of 20 at the time of travel that room in triples and quads. Minimum participation is required. Change and cancellation fees of up to the total price will apply. Applicable airline baggage fees are not included and can be found at www.eftours.com/baggage. Program price is valid today only.
Price displayed includes an Early Enrollment Discount; restrictions apply. To determine if you qualify, please contact your Tour Consultant. Tours departing between 10/1/2023 and 9/30/2024 may be eligible for a $100 discount. Tours departing 10/1/2024 and beyond may be eligible for a $200 discount; restrictions apply.