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Rotorua Geyser, New Zealand
Fiji, N. Z. & Australia Classic Independent Travel Idea
Classic South Pacific
15 days
Fiji - New Zealand - Australia
The classic itinerary for touring the South Pacific on an independent basis.
Experience Fijian, Maori and Aboriginal cultures; cruise on coral seas, beautiful Sydney harbour and through a Glow Worm Grotto; see boiling mud pools, famous beaches, tropical rainforests, the world's longest living thing (the Great Barrier Reef) and Sydney's spectacular Opera House. These are just a few of the highlights you will enjoy on this Classic South Pacific itinerary.
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Day 1. 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.
Day 2. 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
Day 3. In Fiji. A day at leisure to explore the local shops and markets or just relax. B
Day 4. Nadi to Auckland. This morning fly to Auckland the "City of Sails". The afternoon is at leisure (airfare not included). B
Day 5. 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 6. Auckland to Rotorua. Travel by coach to world famous Waitomo Caves before continuing to Rotorua, home to spouting geysers and boiling mud pools. L
Day 7. 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
Day 8. Rotorua 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 (airfare not included).
Day 9. 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.
Day 10. 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.
Day 11. 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 (airfare not included).
Day 12. 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
Day 13. 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
Day 14. Depart Cairns. At leisure until your transfer to the airport for your onward flight.
DEPARTURES:
Daily from Fiji or Cairns
PRICE INCLUDES:
Fourteen nights hotel accommodation with private facilities and air conditioning, sightseeing as indicated, meals as indicated by BLD and transfers in Fiji, Auckland and Cairns.
PRICES:
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