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Australia, New Zealand & Fiji - South Pacific Vacation
Vacation in the fascinating lands of Australia and New Zealand during this 16-day South Pacific Discovery vacation with Fiji Extension Day 1, Los Angeles Depart Los Angeles. Your flight includes meals, drinks, and in-flight entertainment for your journey Day 2, En Route Cross the International date line and lose one day on your flight to Sydney Day 3, Arrive Sydney Morning arrival in Sydney. Meet and great then transfer to your centrally located hotel to check in and relax. This afternoon, enjoy a tour of Sydney including the picturesque Botanical Gardens, the Conservatorium of Music, Art Gallery and Mrs Macquarie's Chair. Stop for spectacular views of the Opera House, Sydney's most famous landmark, then it's back to the city's commercial center, Darling Harbour and Chinatown, before heading for Kings Cross and the exclusive suburbs of Double Bay, Rose Bay and Watson's Bay for a breathtaking view of the Pacific Ocean from The Gap. This evening join your fellow travelers for a welcome dinner at your hotel Hotel: The Grace Hotel (D) Day 4, Sydney. Enjoy a full day at leisure for your own discoveries. Perhaps join a trip to the Taronga Zoo, where you'll see many of Australia's indigenous animals including koalas, wallabies, dingos, Tasmanian devils, emus, etc. Evening 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 Enjoy a cocktail cruise around Sydney Harbour on a private boat, and dinner overlooking the lights of the waterfront. Hotel: The Grace Hotel (D) (B,D) Day 5, Far North Queensland, rainforest and reef Fly to Cairns in Queensland, the gateway for reef and rainforest exploration. Witness Aboriginal daily life and traditional ceremonies at Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park. Head to your tropical hideaway located along the beautiful coast of the Coral Sea Hotel: Kewarra Beach Resort /Holiday Inn Cairnes (B,D) Day 6, Great Barrier Reef Be prepared to be awestruck by the Great Barrier Reef, designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its incredible – yet fragile – ecosystem. Travel by high-tech catamaran, with coral formations visible through clear waters. Get a reef tour aboard a semi-submersible vessel with enormous viewing windows, or snorkel and swim. Enjoy the fabulous resort for the remainder of the day! Hotel: Kewarra Beach Resort /Holiday Inn Cairnes (B,D) Day 7, New Zealand Fly across the Tasman Sea to Auckland, where your New Zealand tour begins in the country’s largest city. Based on a natural harbor, it boasts a popular historic waterfront Hotel: Langham Hotel, Auckland or Similar (B,D) Day 8, Auckland At Kelly Tarlton’s Underwater World, ride the moving walkway in a clear tunnel through the reef fish tank and the shark tank. Check out the gallery of ornate Maori treasures in the Auckland War Memorial Museum, as well as Pacific cultural artifacts and other fascinating exhibits. One of the highlights of your museum visit is certain to be the traditional Maori dance presentation. Rest of the day is free to explore Auckland as you please Hotel: Langham Hotel, Auckland or Similar (B,D) Day 9: Sheep and cattle and geysers Visit a working dairy farm to see what life on a New Zealand farm is like, complete with lunch, and then get a hands-on look at sheep and cattle farming on a visit to the Agrodome. Visit the Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve, featuring bubbling mud pools, geysers, steam vents, and hot springs Hotel: Duxton Hotel Okawa Bay or Similar (B,D) Day 10: New Zealand tour on the South Island Continue on New Zealand tour on the South Island with a flight to Te Anau, gateway to Fiordland National Park. Explore the spectacular village overlooking the South Island’s largest lake, set at the base of rugged mountains Hotel: Te Anau Hotel & Villas or similar (B) Day 11: Cruise Milford Sound Final morning at leisure for independent pursuits. Later, board your return flight . Tour guide will meet you at the Baggage Claim Area and transfer to hotel Hotel: Millennium Hotel Queenstown or similar Day 12 – Jet boat and helicopter tour Shoot the Shotover River rapids on a thrilling jet boat, then board a helicopter for an aerial tour of Queenstown and The Remarkables mountain range. Land on Bobs Peak for breathtaking views before a gondola ride down to town. Get up close to the flightless, endangered kiwi, plus other endangered native birds, at the Kiwi and Birdlife Park. Hotel: Millennium Hotel Queenstown or similar Day 13 – Fiji After breakfast, enjoy your morning at leisure to do last minute shopping, strolll or simply relax. Transfer to the airport to board your flight for the beautiful island of Fiji. After clearing customs and immigration, you'll be escorted to your resort style hotel Hotel: Hotel: Tanoa International Hotel or similar B Day 14 and 15 – Nadi, Fiji Enjoy 2 Full wonderful days at leisure to rest and unwind from your busy vacation. Your resort hotel is set amidst 15 acres of tropical gardens, beautiful pool or ocean swimming, tennis and other facilities. Visit the Tour Desk where a myriad of optional activities are available for purchase (B) Hotel: Hotel: Tanoa International Hotel or similar B Day 16 – Nadi, Fiji/ Los Angeles There will be free time before you are transferred to the airport to board your return flight back to the USA. (B) From USD $3650.00 including Airfare Package includes:
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