We did a trip to New Zealand four years ago. Our routing was LHR-SIN-SYD-AKL. We broke it
up by spending three nights in SYD before going to AKL. It's definitely a long trip. I actually
found the SIN to SYD the worst and longest, oddly enough. Mind, we were in F (QF A380 out
and BA 747 back), but it was still very, very long.

Go for the route that will provide you with the best possible chance to upgrade to J. The bed
will be much needed!

H