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Join us on one of these 11 South Pacific active adventure tours in 2024. Customize your South Pacific adventure with visits to Dunedin, Macquarie Island, Stewart Island, Doubtful Sound, and Dusky Sound and combine the perfect mix of active, cruises, kayaking, wildlife viewing, and small ship cruises to accommodate any fitness and skill level. Contact one of our South Pacific adventure travel planners for help planning your next trip.
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Bora Bora
$5,630
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More Tuamotus & Society Islands

11 Day Itinerary aboard Paul Gauguin
  • Explore Papeete, Tahiti
  • Discover Fakarava
  • Experience Rangiroa
  • Explore Huahine
Starts / Ends:
Tahiti / Tahiti
Activities:
Kayaking, Scuba Diving, Snorkeling, Village Visits
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on an 11-day cruise to and from Tahiti aboard the Paul Gauguin. Explore the Tuamotu Archipelago's treasures, including overnight in UNESCO-listed Fakarava and the discovery of Rangiroa's famed black pearl farms. Unveil the marvels of the Society Islands—from Bora Bora's …
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Queenstown South Island New Zealand
$13,030
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Active New Zealand Adventure

New Zealand Self-drive Tour - 18 Day Itinerary
  • Hike through Auckland's west coast
  • Take a cruise on Lake Taupo.
  • Hike in Tongariro National Park
  • Cross the stunning Banks Peninsula
  • Take part in a stargazing tour
  • Enjoy outdoor activities in Wanaka
  • Enjoy Dart River jet boat tour
  • Sail overnight in Doubtful Sound
Starts / Ends:
Auckland / Queenstown
Activities:
Fishing, Helicopter Tours, Hiking, Kayaking, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Moderate
Discover the great outdoors on this 18-day self-drive active New Zealand adventure. Conquer the rugged beaches and rainforests west of Auckland. Explore the volcanic terrain of Tongariro National Park in Taupo. Travel through the Mackenzie High Country, home to turquoise lakes and starry skies, …
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Lake and mountains in Milford Sound, South Island, New Zealand
$7,450
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South Island & Fiords of New Zealand

13 Day Itinerary aboard Coral Adventurer
  • Spot Solander Island's Wildlife
  • Explore Fiordland National Park
  • Sight whales at Kaikoura
  • See Mitre Peak and Stirling Falls
Starts / Ends:
Port of Bluff / Wellington
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Sailing, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on a 13-day expedition cruise aboard Coral Adventurer to explore the stunning Fiordland of New Zealand and its surrounding islands. Set sail from Bluff and cruise past Solander Island, an Important Bird Area rich in wildlife, including penguins and albatrosses. Explore Fiordland's iconic …
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Snares Penguin on The Snares Island
$15,295
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Subantarctic Discovery

Roundtrip Dunedin - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Douglas Mawson
  • Cross the Drake Passage
  • Explore Antarctic wildlife
  • Explore Antarctic Peninsula
  • Attend lectures
Starts / Ends:
Dunedin / Dunedin
Activities:
Adventure Options, Photography Seminars, Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on a 15-day Subantarctic Discovery Expedition Cruise roundtrip Dunedin, New Zealand aboard Douglas Mawson to explore the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Australian and New Zealand Subantarctic Islands. Discover the rugged beauty and rich wildlife of Stewart and Ulva Islands. Observe endemic …
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New Zealand landscape
$5,295
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New Zealand Sounds and Steward Island

Bluff Roundtrip - 9 Day Itinerary aboard Coral Adventurer
  • Explore Fiordland National Park
  • Cruise through Dusky Sound,
  • Experience Doubtful Sound's fjords
  • Enjoy Zodiac/Xplorer excursions
Starts / Ends:
Port of Bluff / Port of Bluff
Activities:
Adventure Options, Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Sailing, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Set sail with Coral Adventurer to explore the breathtaking natural wonders of New Zealand's South Island and Fiords. Starting from Bluff, you'll spend three days exploring the famous Fiordland National Park, where you'll be amazed by the landscapes of Milford Sound, Dusky Sound, and …
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Queen Charlotte Sound
$2,595
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Unseen Queen Charlotte Sound

Picton roundtrip - 5 Day Itinerary aboard Heritage Explorer
  • Learn the history of Tory Channel
  • Experience Queen Charlotte Walkway
  • Discover Motuara and Blumine Island
  • Trek to Arapawa Island's lookout
Starts / Ends:
Blenheim / Blenheim
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on a 5-day expedition through Queen Charlotte Sound and its islands, starting with a warm welcome aboard the Heritage Explorer in Blenheim. Sail along the scenic waterways, exploring Tory Channel's whaling history and Ship Cove's rich heritage. Trek through native bush to Ship Cove …
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Clear Water and Tropical Island
$16,560
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Roots of the Pacific: Exploring New Zealand and Melanesia

Auckland - Brisbane - 16 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Orion
  • Experience culture of Maori
  • Venture to the Norfolk Island
  • Visit New Caledonia, Isle of Pines
  • Meet the people of Utupua
Starts / Ends:
Auckland / Honiara
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling
Activity Level:
Variable
Uncover the tropical beauty and important cultural history of the South Seas. Following in the wake of Captain Cook, we will journey from New Zealand’s North Island to the Solomon Sea. Delve into a fascinating history of intrepid explorers, convicts, and traders, and learn about the rich …
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Adelie penguins
$58,990
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Mawson’s Antarctica: Along the East Coast

25 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Eclipse II
  • Explore Queenstown
  • Discover Milford Sound
  • Witness Balleny Islands
  • Explore the Terra Nova Hut
Starts / Ends:
Queenstown / Hobart
Activities:
Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on a 25-day cruise from Queenstown to Hobart aboard the Scenic Eclipse II. Explore the captivating realm of Antarctica, where penguins gather in the thousands amidst a landscape of glaciers and icebergs. Follow in the footsteps of explorer Sir Douglas Mawson along the East Coast, navigating …
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Adelie penguins
$68,190
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Antarctica's Ross Sea: Majestic Ice & Wildlife

Hobart - Dunedin - 24 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Eclipse II
  • Explore Hobart
  • Discover Macquarie Island
  • Experience Balleny Islands
  • Explore Sturge Island
Starts / Ends:
Hobart / Dunedin
Activities:
Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on a 24-day cruise from Hobart to Dunedin aboard the Scenic Eclipse II. This expedition takes you to the Ross Sea Region of Antarctica, a place that will take your breath away. You can witness stunning landscapes, including glaciers, icebergs, and mountain ranges, and experience some of the …
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A Weddell seal watches the ship cruise by
$57,790
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Antarctica's Ross Sea: Majestic Ice & Wildlife

Dunedin - Dunedin - 24 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Eclipse II
  • Experience Antarctica's Ross Sea
  • Discover Macquarie Island
  • Experience Balleny Islands
  • Explore Sturge Island
Starts / Ends:
Dunedin / Dunedin
Activities:
Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on a 24-day cruise to and from Dunedin aboard the Scenic Eclipse II. This expedition takes you to the Ross Sea Region of Antarctica, a place that will take your breath away. You can witness stunning landscapes, including glaciers, icebergs, and mountain ranges, and experience some of the …
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Bora Bora
$2,990
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More Society Islands & Tahiti

8 Day Itinerary aboard Paul Gauguin
  • Visit Raiatea
  • Enjoy Motu Mahana
  • Scuba in Bora Bora
  • Explore Moorea
Starts / Ends:
Papeete / Papeete
Activities:
Kayaking, Scuba Diving, Snorkeling
Activity Level:
Variable
Aboard Paul Gauguin, for an 8-day cruise, to discover paradise in French Polynesia. Visit the rich history of Raiatea, the Maori people's ancestral home and the location of the UNESCO-listed Marae Taputapuatea archaeological site. In search of the mythical Tiare Apetahi, a unique flower that …
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