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Day 1.
Depart your home town today. Your flight will
depart the west coast this evening. |
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Day 2.
Cross international dateline. You will lose a
day which will be regained on your return trip. |
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Day 3.
Arrive Nadi. Bula Bula (Welcome!). You will be
met and transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is free to
explore this island paradise.Tokatoka Hotel, Hideaway Hotel, Sheraton Royal.
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Day 4. South Sea
Day Cruise. Enjoy a cruise to beautiful
Tivua Island. There will be plenty of time for relaxing in the sun and
participating in the many activities on the island. A tropical smorgasbord
lunch is included. BL |
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Day 5. In Fiji.
A day at leisure to explore the local shops and markets or just relax. B |
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Day 6. Nadi to
Auckland. This morning fly to Auckland the
“City of Sails”. The afternoon is at leisure. Scenic Circle Airedale, Sky
City Hotel, Heritage hotel. .B |
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Auckland Sightseeing.
This morning a tour of Auckland including a visit to Mt. Eden, Parnell
Village and Paratai Drive. This afternoon travel to the Waitakere Ranges,
visit the black sand beach where “The Piano” was filmed and travel into a
dense rainforest with tree ferns, Kauri trees and waterfalls. |
| Day 8.
Auckland to Rotorua. Travel by coach to
world famous Waitomo Caves before continuing to Rotorua, home to spouting
geysers and boiling mud pools. Regal Geyserland, Kingsgate Hotel,
Millenmium Hotel. LD |
| Day 9.
Rotorua sightseeing. Your morning sightseeing
includes Rainbow Springs, Rainbow Farm, Te Whakarewarewa thermal reserve and
the Maori Arts and Craft Institute. This evening enjoy a traditional Maori
concert and Hangi (feast) at the Maori village of Te Tawa Ngahere Marae Pa. D |
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Day 10. Rotorua
to Auckland. This morning at leisure before
returning by coach to Auckland at which point you will be transferred to
your hotel. |
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Day 11. Auckland
to Sydney. This morning you fly to
Australia’s most cosmopolitan city, Sydney. Upon arrival you will be met and
transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure. Southern
Cross, Novotel Century, Radisson Plaza. |
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Day 12. Sydney
sightseeing. This morning during your
guided walking tour of the historic Rocks area, you will enjoy views of the
harbour and see historic buildings and sandstone stairs whilst wandering
through the many alleyways. Your guide will tell you the story of the
settlement of New South Wales. This afternoon we take a city tour past the
Opera House, Botanical Gardens and the southern beaches including Bondi. |
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Day 13. Cruising
Sydney Harbour and Taronga Zoo. Your cruise of Sydney
Harbour today includes stops at the Rocks, Opera House, Watson’s Bay and
Taronga Zoo. Your ticket is flexible enabling you to take any of the 8 daily
departures, spending as long as you wish at each stop before rejoining the
cruise. Entrance to the Taronga Zoo is included, where you can see many
native animals including kangaroos, koalas and the adorable platypus.
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Day 14. Sydney to
Cairns. At leisure until you depart for
Cairns. Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Tonight
you might like to try the local seafood. Coral Tree Inn, Colonial Club,
Tradewinds Esplande. |
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Day 15. Great
Barrier Reef Cruise.Today visit the Outer
Barrier Reef. There will be time for a swim and to view the abundant sea
life from the underwater observatory and see the beautiful coral from a
glass bottom boat. L |
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Day 16.
Rainforest & Aboriginal Experience. Board
the narrow gauge train for a scenic ride to Kuranda, famous for its markets.
Travel into the towering rainforest on an amphibious army duck. Enjoy an
Aussie barbeque lunch and an authentic aboriginal cultural performance under
the canopy of the rainforest. Experience a “Dreamtime” walk with an
aboriginal guide. Throw a boomerang, see native animals including koalas and
kangaroos, and enjoy a ride on the Skyrail. L |
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Day 17. Depart
Cairns. At leisure until your transfer to
the airport for your onward flight. |
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