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Down Under Discovery with Fiji 2007
| | Globus Tours - Land Discount with Air: 10% |
| Land only discount: 10% |
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| Package Information |
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Tour Operator |
Globus |
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Tour Code |
PSQ7 |
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Vacation Quality |
First Class |
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Vacation Type |
Escorted Tour |
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Number of Days |
24 |
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Starting Price |
$5409 (Select Dates) * |
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Single Supplement |
$1590 |
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Triple room disc. |
$165 |
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Countries Visited |
New Zealand
Fiji
Australia
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City Highlights |
Rotorua, Queenstown, Mt Cook, Christchurch, Auckland, Fiji, Sydney, Melbourne, Cairns, Ayers Rock, Alice Springs |
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AUCKLAND: Sightseeing tour, visit Kelly Tarlton’s Antarctic Encounter
ROTORUA: Visit Waitomo Glowworm Caves, Te Puia Thermal Reserve; enjoy a Hangi dinner and Maori concert; visit the Agrodome and Rainbow Springs
QUEENSTOWN: Cruise Lake Wakatipu, visit Fiordland National Park, and cruise on Milford Sound
MOUNT COOK: Sightseeing in Mount Cook National Park
CHRISTCHURCH: Sightseeing tour
MELBOURNE: Sightseeing tour, visit Fitzroy Gardens and an opal company
ALICE SPRINGS: Sightseeing tour; visit the Old Telegraph Station, the Royal Flying Doctor Service, and a camel farm; Outback barbeque; Aboriginal Dreamtime Tour
AYERS ROCK: Sightseeing tour around the base of the rock, a sunset toast
CAIRNS: Full-day excursion to the Outer Barrier Reef by catamaran with underwater observatory and sub-sea coral viewing, Aboriginal dinner and show
SYDNEY: Sightseeing tour; Sydney Harbour lunch cruise; visit Taronga Zoo, the Opera House, botanical gardens, and Bondi Livesaving Club
INSIDE VISITS
Inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges when applicable.
MEALS
American breakfast daily (B); 2 lunches (L); 6 dinners (D), including a traditional Hangi dinner and Maori concert in Rotorua, a Welcome Dinner in Auckland, and a special Farewell Dinner at a waterfront restaurant overlooking Sydney Harbour. On all extensions: breakfast daily (B).
AIRPORT TRANSFERS
Airport transfers are included when you make your flight arrangements.
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Day 1 - 2
Board your transpacific flight and skip a day as you cross the International Date Line.
Day 3 - 5 Fiji.
Fiji is located at the crossroads of the South Pacific, where time stands still among palm-fringed beaches, fabulous coral gardens, and azure lagoons. Much of Fiji is still untouched by the outside world, and, in some places, life has changed very little for centuries. Whether you wish to explore the islands and cultures of this enticing archipelago or simply relax, Fiji offers an unforgettable experience.
Spend three nights at the Sofitel Fiji Resort and Spa Included in your stop are all transfers and breakfast daily. Services of Local Hosts are also available; they will provide you with any information that you require and will assist you with sightseeing to suit your interests.
Day 6 Arrival in Auckland, New Zealand.
Haere Mai—welcome to New Zealand! Hotel rooms are available for immediate check-in. This evening, your Tour Director hosts a special WELCOME DINNER. (D)
Day 7 Auckland.
Today sightsee in this attractive city known as “City of Sails,” situated on an isthmus between two magnificent harbors. From the top of Mount Eden you have a stunning view of Auckland as well as Rangitoto Island, the volcanic cone which dominates the inner harbor. Today’s highlight is a visit to KELLY TARLTON’S ANTARCTIC ENCOUNTER, where you will see colonies of penguins playing in real ice and snow. Then travel beneath the ocean to see a giant stingray and moray eels, and come face-to-face with the awesome predators of the deep—sharks! The afternoon is free for you to enjoy this unique harbor city. Your Tour Director has suggestions for other activities. (B)
Day 8 Auckland–Waitomo–Rotorua.
Leave Auckland and travel through the green pastoral region of Waikato to the famous WAITOMO GLOWWORM CAVES. Experience a guided tour through the limestone chambers and passages of the cavern. Enjoy a silent boat trip through the glowworm grotto as you glide quietly beneath the lights of thousands of glowworms suspended from the cave ceiling. In the afternoon, continue over the Mamaku Ranges to Rotorua. On arrival experience TE PUIA, Rotorua’s most prominent thermal area with New Zealand’s largest geyser, boiling mud pools, and silica terraces. Enjoy a traditional HANGI DINNER this evening, followed by an authentic MAORI CONCERT. (B,D)
Day 9 Rotorua–Queenstown.
This morning, visit the AGRODOME to learn more about one of the country’s major industries—sheep! Then on to RAINBOW SPRINGS, home to rainbow trout and the flightless kiwi bird in its nocturnal “Kiwi House.” A flight takes you to Queenstown on the South Island, home base for discovering every type of adventure sport imaginable. See the sights of this popular resort town, nestled on the shores of Lake Wakatipu and surrounded by the rugged peaks of the Southern Alps. This evening, enjoy breathtaking scenery in every direction as you CRUISE Lake Wakatipu on board the vintage steamship TSS Earnslaw. On arrival at Walter Peak, you will be served dinner at Colonel’s Homestead. (B,D)
Day 10 Queenstown.
Cruise on Milford Sound. More beautiful scenery today as you travel into FIORDLAND NATIONAL PARK through the Homer Tunnel to Milford Sound. Boasting some of the most breathtaking scenery in the world, this region of New Zealand has the elite status of belonging to UNESCO’s World Heritage Parks. CRUISE on the fiord with sheer rock walls rising thousands of feet from the water’s great depths. (B,L)
Day 11 Queenstown.
A full day at leisure for your own discovery. Consider an optional visit to a local vineyard and sample some of the prize vintages, or maybe a thrilling jetboat ride on the Kawarau and Shotover Rivers. Your Tour Director will have suggestions to help you plan your day to explore, shop, and enjoy optional activities. (B)
Day 12 Queenstown–Mount Cook–Christchurch.
Motor north to magnificent MOUNT COOK NATIONAL PARK, named after New Zealand’s highest peak. Weather permitting, choose to take an optional ski-plane flight that actually lands on the 18-mile-long Tasman Glacier or a thrilling helicopter ride. Later in the day, leave this alpine wonderland and drive to Lake Tekapo to view the Church of the Good Shepherd. Cross the patchwork Canterbury Plains to Christchurch, the “Garden City.” (B)
Day 13 Christchurch–Melbourne, Australia.
Sightseeing starts with a drive up the winding Summit Road for views of Lyttleton Harbor, then past Christchurch’s old stone buildings, the charming Avon River, and acres of green parks. On the way to the airport, you have the option to visit the International Antarctic Centre, designed to give a “firsthand” experience of Antarctica, before your flight across the Tasman Sea to Melbourne, Australia. (B)
Day 14 Melbourne.
G’day and welcome to Australia. Today’s sightseeing includes landmarks such as Parliament House and the Shrine of Remembrance, a tribute to Australia’s war heroes. Visit beautiful FITZROY GARDENS, and then drive past the lush Royal Botanical Gardens. You’ll soon discover the different architectural influences of this city as you see the Victorian Arts Centre and other buildings of significance. We also stop at one of the country’s leading OPAL COMPANIES to discover how the beautiful gems are mined. For a unique dining experience, join an optional outing on board a historic tramcar restaurant as it winds its way through the streets of Melbourne. The optional excursion to see a penguin parade is highly recommended. (B)
Day 15 Melbourne.
Enjoy a full day for you to explore on your own. Perhaps join our optional tour on the Great Ocean Road. (B)
Day 16 Melbourne–Alice Springs.
Today we fly to the Outback. Here, visit the historic OLD TELEGRAPH STATION to discover how the locals live in this remote area and the history of how the early settlers developed communications. It’s onto Anzac Hill, a tribute to Australia and New Zealand’s war heroes. Then visit the ROYAL FLYING DOCTOR SERVICE to appreciate how medical service is provided to those living in remote regions. A highlight of your day is the opportunity to ride a camel, the transport of the desert, at the CAMEL FARM. This evening, enjoy a truly unique Aussie experience, an OUTBACK BARBEQUE that features a meal of typical campfire fare, fascinating tales of the Outback, and Aboriginal folklore. (B,D)
Day 17 Alice Springs–Ayers Rock.
Today, experience an Aboriginal DREAMTIME TOUR and learn more about this important native culture from your Local Guide. Later, fly to “The Center of Australia.” Travel past Uluru (Ayers Rock) to the magnificent Kata Tjuta (the Olgas), some 30 brilliant monoliths. There is time for a walk to the Olga Gorge before returning to “Sunset Strip” for a drink and the changing colors of the Rock. (B)
Day 18 Ayers Rock–Cairns.
This morning, your Outback adventure continues as you enjoy a TOUR around the base of Uluru, learning of its significance in Aboriginal “Dreamtime” mythology. For an even more amazing view of Ayers Rock, perhaps take an optional aircraft ride. Later fly to Cairns, gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, one of the seven natural wonders of the world. Tonight, a unique dinner event at TJAPUKAI ABORIGINAL CULTURAL PARK for an interactive, entertaining portrayal of the culture, dance, and folklore of this indigenous tribe. (B,D)
Day 19 Cairns.
Great Barrier Reef Excursion. Board a fast catamaran for a CRUISE to Green Island, one of the many tropical islands on Australia’s famous Great Barrier Reef. Here you can choose to snorkel, take a GLASS BOTTOM BOAT TOUR, or join a naturalist for a guided walk through the island’s cool rain forest. This afternoon, your Tour Director can assist you with a variety of optional activities, including crocodile spotting. (B)
Day 20 Cairns.
A full day at leisure in this tropical paradise. For a truly amazing experience, consider our optional trip to Kuranda via the old scenic rail route. See magnificent scenery from the comfort of a restored, historic mountain train. For the return journey, you may choose to take the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. (B)
Day 21 Cairns–Sydney.
Fly to Australia’s largest city, Sydney. (B)
Day 22 Sydney.
Explore one of the world’s most beautiful cities. Visit the OPERA HOUSE for a guided tour of its interior and theaters. A highlight is a stop at the world famous TARONGA ZOO, where a Local Guide will introduce you to Australia’s unique fauna, including kangaroos, koalas, wombats, dingoes, and the famous Tasmanian Devil. Travel to Mrs. Macquarie’s Chair, located in the city’s BOTANICAL GARDENS, for a great photo opportunity offering sweeping views of the harbor, Opera House, and Harbour Bridge. Feel like a Bondi local while touring inside Bondi’s world famous surf LIFESAVING CLUB and enjoy a lifesaving demonstration! See some of the city’s original suburbs and the historic Rocks area, home to Sydney’s original convicts. For a truly memorable experience, enjoy a wonderful lunch as you CRUISE Sydney Harbour. (B,L)
Day 23 Sydney.
Enjoy a full day at leisure for your own discoveries. Perhaps join our optional excursion to the Blue Mountains for a wilderness experience, or an excursion to the Hunter Valley, one of Australia’s leading wine-growing regions. You can even climb to the top of Sydney’s Harbour Bridge! The choice is yours, and your Tour Director will have suggestions to help you make the most of this exciting city. This evening, your Tour Director hosts a special FAREWELL DINNER at a waterfront restaurant overlooking Sydney Harbour, Opera House, and Harbour Bridge. (B,D)
Day 24
This morning your homebound flight arrives the same day. (B) |
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| Touring Date |
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| Oct 02 - Oct 25, 2007 | $6125 | $5489 | $7715 | $7079 | | Oct 16 - Nov 08, 2007 | $6125 | $5489 | $7715 | $7079 | | Oct 30 - Nov 22, 2007 | $6125 | $5489 | $7715 | $7079 | | Nov 06 - Nov 29, 2007 | $6125 | $5489 | $7715 | $7079 | | Nov 13 - Dec 06, 2007 | $6125 | $5489 | $7715 | $7079 | | Nov 20 - Dec 13, 2007 | $6095 | $5459 | $7685 | $7049 | | Dec 06 - Dec 29, 2007 | $6326 | $5459 | $7916 | $7049 | | Dec 13, 2007 - Jan 05, 2008 | $6326 | $5459 | $7916 | $7049 |
* All prices are subject to change without notice and at any time by the tour operators. Availability is limited and must be reconfirmed at time of booking. Please call us toll free at 1-800-935-2620 to confirm availability and current pricing on all our discounted specials. The prices on this website are not guaranteed until a deposit has been made. We are not responsible for errors, omissions, or changes in these prices until a booking has been confirmed by one of our agents.
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