Fiji New Zealand Australia escorted 17-day

17-DAY FIJI, NEW ZEALAND, AUSTRALIA ESCORTED TOUR

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Begin your South Pacific vacation with a relaxing stop in Fiji, where you have time to soak up the sun before commencing on your "down under" holiday. Australia and Fiji offer many cultural and natural discoveries and the diversity of the land and animals will amaze you. Learn about the Polynesian heritage of the Maori in New Zealand and the Aborginal tribes in Australia; and see the glaciers of Milford Sound and Phillip Island, where the fairy penguins march from the water's edge.

INCLUDED FEATURES:

2 nights in Fiji with pre-night registration at the Sofitel Fiji Resort and Spa

1 night at Langham Hotel in Auckland

1 night in lake view rooms at the Royal Lakeside Hotel in Rotorua

3 nights in lake view rooms at the St. Moritz Suites in Queenstown

3 nights at the Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel with harbor view rooms in Sydney

2 nights at the Majestic Roof Garden Hotel in Adelaide

2 nights at the Sofitel Hotel in Melbourne

14 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 7 dinners

Half-day sightseeing tour of Viti Levu

City tour of Auckland

Tour of Whaka and Rainbow Springs in Rotorua

Dinner at Walter Peak Station

Full-day excursion to Milford Sound with cruise

Sightsee in Queenstown and Arrowtown with wine tasting at Gibbston Winery

City tour of Sydney to include the Koala Park and the Opera House

Full-day excursion to the Barossa Valley with winery visits

Excursion to Yarra Valley and Phillip Island to see the fairy penguins

City tour of Melbourne

DAY TO DAY ITINERARY:

Days 1 & 2 - Arrive Nadi, Fiji
Fly to Nadi, Fiji, crossing the International Date Line to arrive on Saturday.

Day 3 - Fiji free time
Early morning arrival into exotic Nadi, Fiji. Your hotel has been pre-registered for immediate check-in upon arrival. Time to relax and rest before you join your fellow tour members for a get-acquainted reception and dinner at the hotel.

Day 4 - Sightseeing/Free time
This morning depart on a sightseeing tour to include Viti Levu, the village of Viseisei and the Gardens of the Sleeping Giant and Lautoka. The remainder of your day is free.

Day 5 - To Auckland
After breakfast, take an early morning flight to Auckland, known as the "City of Sails." Upon arrival, sightseeing starts with views from the summit of Mount Eden, an extinct volcano, followed by a visit to the Auckland Museum, which tells the story of New Zealand and features priceless collections of Maori and South Pacific treasures.

Day 6 - To Rotorua
This morning after breakfast enjoy your drive to Rotorua, through farming and sheep country. This afternoon visit Whakarewarewa (pronounced Faka-rewa-rewa) Thermal Reserve, with bubbling mud pools and spouting geysers. Later see the famous kiwis and other native animals and birds at Rainbow Springs. This evening you will get a glimpse into Maori tradition at a Hangi feast, with meat and vegetables cooked underground in thermal steam, followed by traditional Maori song and dance.

Day 7 - To Queenstown/Walter Peak Station
Relax this morning and have a leisurely breakfast before your midday flight to Queenstown, on the south island, situated on Lake Wakatipu. This evening take the T.S.S. Earnslaw to Walter Peak station for a local dinner experience. Here you can observe how a sheep ranch operates, watch sheep dogs work or see sheep shearing and wool spinning.

Day 8 - Milford Sound
Depart early for your drive through native forests, steep chasms, ravines and man-made Homer Tunnel on the way to Miford Sound. As you enjoy lunch, cruise the sound near Bowen Falls, Stirling Falls and majestic Mitre Peak. This fjordland area is New Zealand's largest national park. Pass The Remarkables mountains on your return to Queenstown.

Day 9 - Sightseeing/Arrowtown/Wine Tasting
This morning's sightseeing commences with a gondola ride with magnificent views of the town and mountains reflected in the crystal clear lake below. Afterwards, depart for Arrowtown, a former gold rush town. Continue to the Gibbston Winery, located in the central Otago region for lunch, tasting and tour. Return to the hotel with the rest of the afternoon and evening on your own.

Day 10 - To Sydney
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before transferring to the airport for your flight to Sydney with a brief tour en route to the hotel. Dinner is included this evening at the Waterfront Restaurant, with fantastic views of the harbor and the Opera House.

Day 11 - Koala Park/Opera House/Harbor Cruise
You're off to the Koala Park early this morning, where you will also see kangaroos, wallabies and other native mammals and birds. Return to the city for a guided tour of Sydney Opera House. After your tour, join the Mathilda sailing lunch cruise. This catamaran has an outdoor deck for viewing or it is very comfortable downstairs where the buffet lunch is served. The rest of the afternoon and evening are free. Your hotel is just a few blocks away.

Day 12 - Sydney free day
You have the full day free to explore Sydney on your own. You may want to take a tour of the Olympic Park, site of the 2000 Summer Games, take a 4WD excursion to the Blue Mountains, a wine tour to the Hunter Valley or an exciting Sydney Bridge Climb.

Day 13 - To Adelaide/Home Hosting
This morning depart for the airport and your short flight to Adelaide and immediately transfer to the hotel. This afternoon enjoy a guided walking tour of the Adelaide Central Market followed by a walk along the Northern Terraces. The rest of the afternoon is free. This evening a Home Hosting dinner is included.

Day 14 - Barossa Valley
Today enjoy a full-day excursion to the Barossa Valley, Australia's finest wine country. En route, visit the Whispering Wall to experience the acoustic phenomena. The winery stop is at the Chateau Barossa, where you'll enjoy morning tea, followed by a guided tour of their antique museum and a wine tasting. Continue to Kaesler Winery for lunch. Visit Jacob's Creek Visitor's Centre for a guided tour and wine tasting and finally stop at Mengler's Hill lookout before returning to Adelaide and your free evening.

Day 15 - Melbourne/Yarra Valley/Phillip Island
Fly to Melbourne this morning. Upon arrival, go directly to the Yarra Valley for lunch at De Bortoli Winery. Continue to Phillip Island, home of koalas, mutton birds and fairy penguins. Under special lighting, watch the penguins emerge from the water at dusk, parade to their burrows and then from a special area you will experience a close encounter with these small creatures. Enjoy dinner on the island before your return to Melbourne.

Day 16 - City Sightseeing/Farewell Dinner
Depart this morning for a sightseeing tour of Melbourne. The afternoon is free. Gather this evening to celebrate a farewell dinner with your fellow travelers.

Day 17 - Return home
Depart Melbourne and return to the US.

DEPARTURES 2007: Dec 14. 2008: Jan. 10, Feb. 07, Mar. 06 & more

PRICE: From $3899 per person. Based on double occupancy. AIRFARE EXTRA FROM: $1600

Note: Land only rate is per person based on double occupancy. International airfare and on-tour flight segments Nadi/Auckland, Rotorua/Queenstown/Sydney/Adelaide/ Melbourne are not included. Please inquire about our competitive rates at the time of booking. New Zealand departures taxes of $16 per person and Fiji departure taxes of $15 per person are additional and are subject to change. With the purchase of International airfare , arrival and departure transfers are included. Triple reduction is from $240 per person. Visa is required and is the responsibility of the traveler to secure. Pre/post nights are available upon request. Reservation deposit is $500 per person. Travel insurance is highly recommended.