I know, it's a ridiculous sum of money to drop on a tour - from $14999. But 1) it's just so awesome and 2) at least you'd get a ton of points out of it too.
Antarctic Expedition
Operated by TripADeal
Earn 9 Qantas Points per $1 spent. Limited time only
Discover the great white continent of Antarctica on a new ship
Step foot on Antarctica with multiple Zodiac land excursions
Dates: 15 Nov 2023 - 5 Feb 2024
EARN MORE QANTAS POINTS!!
Earn 9 points per dollar spent on this deal, instead of the usual 3 points, on all purchases before 7 October 2023, or until sold out.
Earn & Use Qantas Points Earn & Use Qantas Points
Return international full-service flights
Return internal flights between Buenos Aires & Ushuaia
6 nights 4-star accommodation in Argentina
9-night Albatros Expeditions Antarctica cruise with free balcony upgrade
140k points is achievable by applying for 2 credit cards (annual fees probably $600 or less)
I think much easier to earn points that way