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Gear up for New Zealand’s North and South Islands with the ultimate island kickoff. Start your tour of New Zealand with a 3-day Monograms vacation to Fiji to soak up the fun and sun of the Coral Coast and the genuine warmth of the islanders.
With its sparkling harbor, trendy beaches, and happy, go-with-the-flow locals, nothing makes a splash quite like the city of Sydney. Cap off your tour of New Zealand with a 4-day Monograms vacation to the “Harbour City” for some Aussie-fueled culture and fun.
Small Group Discovery
Select Globus South Pacific vacations are limited to an average of just 20 guests per departure. There’s always room to roam with extra space between you and other travelers—while still getting up close and personal to the experiences you’ve been dreaming of. Small-Group Discoveries include all the features of a traditional Globus escorted tour, complete with expert Tour Director, Driver, and Local Guides who ensure that your health and safety is our top priority. A Small-Group Discovery South Pacific vacation is the perfectly sized tour—without the crowds.
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Inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.
Total meals included:
- 19 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 6 dinners
ARRIVE IN NADI, FIJI.
Day1
Welcome to Fiji! Arrive in Nadi and transfer to your resort on the Coral Coast.
CORAL COAST.
Day2
CORAL COAST This morning’s highlight is a half-day Sigatoka River Safari. Be transported into the heart and soul of Fiji, aboard a custom-built jet boat. Cruise your way up the magnificent Sigatoka River to visit an authentic Fijian village and experience a day in the life of the real “Kaiviti” (Fijian). The remainder of your day is yours to explore the beautiful beaches or perhaps sample some local cuisine.
NOTE: If your included sightseeing is schedule to take place on a Sunday, it will operate on Monday instead. Your Local Host will have full details upon your arrival.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
CORAL COAST.
Day3
CORAL COAST Today is at leisure. Make sure to check the daily activities offered at your resort. You may wish to take a dip in the pool, enjoy a Fijian handicraft demonstration, spend some time in the water with kayaks or paddleboards, or simply enjoy an amazing sunset with a cool tropical drink.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
CORAL COAST–NADI–AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND.
Day4
CORAL COAST Transfer from the Coral Coast to Nadi International Airport. Fly to Auckland and join Day 1 of the New Zealand portion of your tour.
AUCKLAND Welcome briefing and dinner starting at 4 pm at your hotel.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
AUCKLAND–BAY OF ISLANDS.
Day5
AUCKLAND Guided sightseeing includes Queen Street, Auckland Domain (Auckland’s oldest park), and historic Parnell Village. Drive to Bay of Islands.
BAY OF ISLANDS Visit Waitangi Treaty House to discover the history of New Zealand. Free time this evening.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
BAY OF ISLANDS
Day6
BAY OF ISLANDS Scenic cruise includes the Hole in the Rock with the chance to view dolphins and other marine wildlife. Free time this afternoon and evening.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
BAY OF ISLANDS–ROTORUA
Day7
BAY OF ISLANDS Scenic drive to Rotorua.
ROTORUA In the evening, enjoy a traditional LF Hangi dinner (roasted meats and vegetables cooked underground with hot stones), followed by an authentic Máori (indigenous Polynesian people) cultural performance with singing, dancing, and storytelling.
ENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME in Rotorua with a visit to an authentic Máori (indigenous Polynesian people) village, including a cultural performance, traditional Hangi dinner (roasted meats and vegetables cooked underground with hot stones), and chance to learn the Haka (traditional Máori war dance). This and many more options throughout your tour are available with MyGlobus. Get local maps and tips for free time on your GlobusGO mobile app.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
ROTORUA
Day8
ROTORUA Guided sightseeing includes a visit to Rainbow Springs Nature Park to see native bush and wildlife including the shy Kiwi bird and Te Puia, home to New Zealand’s largest geyser, boiling mud pools, and silica terraces. Free time this afternoon before LF dinner at a local family’s home.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
ROTORUA–MARTON–WELLINGTON
Day9
Scenic drive through farmlands and past Lake Taupo en route to Marton.
MARTON Visit to a LF local farm includes a visit with the farm’s owners and a barbecue lunch before driving to Wellington. WELLINGTON Free time this evening.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
WELLINGTON
Day10
WELLINGTON Sightseeing tour includes a scenic cable-car ride, the botanic gardens, the famous Beehive and Parliament buildings, and 360-degree views from Mount Victoria. Visit Te Papa Museum of New Zealand. Free time the remainder of the day.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
WELLINGTON–CHRISTCHURCH
Day11
Fly to Christchurch.
CHRISTCHURCH Guide sightseeing includes famous landmarks and the city’s spectacular gardens. Free time this evening.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
CHRISTCHURCH–TRANZALPINE TRAIN–ARTHUR’S PASS–FRANZ JOSEF.
Day12
CHRISTCHURCH Scenic TranzAlpine train trip through Canterbury Plains, the Waimakariri River, and the Southern Alps en route to Arthur’s Pass. Continue with a scenic drive to Franz Josef.
FRANZ JOSEF Free time this evening.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
FRANZ JOSEF
Day13
FRANZ JOSEF (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) Walking tour in Glacier Valley along the Waiho River bed with a Local Guide. A short climb rewards you with spectacular views of the glacier. Free time this afternoon and evening.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
FRANZ JOSEF–QUEENSTOWN
Day14
FRANZ JOSEF Scenic drive along the coast of the Tasman Sea and across Haast Pass en route to Queenstown.
QUEENSTOWN Guided tour and LF tasting at a local winery. Free time this evening.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
QUEENSTOWN. EXCURSION TO MILFORD SOUND.
Day15
MILFORD SOUND Full-day sightseeing in Fiordland National Park (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) includes a scenic cruise in Milford Sound with the chance to see marine wildlife, waterfalls, glaciers, and rainforests. Late evening return to Queenstown. Please note that the excursion to Milford Sound may happen on Day 13 depending on weather and road conditions today.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
QUEENSTOWN
Day16
QUEENSTOWN Free day followed by a special farewell dinner.
ENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME in Queenstown with an independent bicycle trip along country roads, through farmlands, and amid some of New Zealand’s most gorgeous scenery. This and many more options throughout your tour are available with MyGlobus. Get local maps and tips for free time on your GlobusGO mobile app
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
QUEENSTOWN–SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA.
Day17
Fly to Sydney.
SYDNEY Meet your Monograms Local Host. Free time the remainder of the day.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
SYDNEY.
Day18
SYDNEY Enjoy a morning guided sightseeing tour that includes an Opera House and Harbour Bridge photo stop. Visit stunning Bondi Beach, considered the most beautiful beach in Sydney by many. The afternoon is at your leisure.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
SYDNEY.
Day19
SYDNEY Enjoy a full day at leisure in this vibrant city. Choose from our selection of optional excursions, including a cruise on Sydney Harbour and a climb to the top of Sydney Harbour Bridge.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
SYDNEY.
Day20
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Things to note
This vacation visits remote regions where some facilities are not up to the first-class standards you expect from Globus. However, we have selected the best available hotels that satisfy our high standards of cleanliness and comfort.Extend your stay
Hotels
It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative hotels of a similar standard to those shown.
Outrigger Fiji Beach Resort
Deluxe
Outrigger Fiji Beach Resort is situated in an exquisite seaside setting reminiscent of a time-honored Fijian village. The hotel features sweeping views from the hilltop Bebe Spa Fiji, magnificent tropical pool, beach access with complimentary kayaks, snorkeling gear, and paddle boards, Fijian culture activities, entertainment, and daily kava ceremony, daily Fijian handicraft demonstrations, fitness center, an ATM/currency exchange, and self-service laundry and dry cleaning.
Location
Sydney Drive, off the Queens Highway, Coral Coast, Fiji
Hotel Facilities
- Hot Tub
- Gift Shop
- Concierge desk
- Laundry Available
- Elevator
- ATM
- Restaurant On-Site
- Bar/Lounge
- Pool
- Spa Services
- Luggage Storage
- Currency Exchange
- Fitness Room
- Beauty Salon
- Parking/Valet
Room Facilities
- Climate Control
- Internet Access
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Coffee Maker
- Mini-bar
- Wake-Up Calls
- Cable/Satellite
- Voicemail
- Alarm Clock
- Air Conditioning
- Window Opens
- Phone
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Room Service
- In-Room Safe
- Desk
- Pay Movies
- Hair Dryer
- Television
- Complimentary Toiletries
Stamford Plaza Auckland
Moderate Deluxe
With its extensive hotel facilities and amenities, Stamford Plaza Auckland is one of the city's premier accommodation choices. The hotel features a fully equipped recreation center, multiple bars and restaurants, pool, and complimentary Wi-Fi.
Location
22 - 26 Albert Street, Auckland, New Zealand
Hotel Facilities
- Restaurant On-Site
- Bar/Lounge
- Pool
- Laundry Available
- Business Center
- Hot Tub
- Concierge desk
- Fitness Room
- Luggage Storage
- Free WiFi
- Spa Services
- Gift Shop
- Elevator
- Parking/Valet
- Currency Exchange
Room Facilities
- In-Room Safe
- Mini-bar
- Air Conditioning
- Wake-Up Calls
- Phone
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Climate Control
- Hair Dryer
- Television
- Room Service
- Desk
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Coffee Maker
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Pay Movies
- Internet Access
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Alarm Clock
- Cable/Satellite
- Voicemail
Copthorne Hotel & Resort
First-Class
The Copthorne Hotel & Resort commands a superb waterfront location in the heart of the Bay of Islands, offering uninterrupted bay views surrounded by 60 acres of subtropical gardens as part of the historic Waitangi Treaty Grounds. Enjoy onsite facilities including a tennis court, spectacular free form lagoon style swimming pool, mountain bike hire and courtesy shuttle to downtown. Take it easy in the massage studio or end your day with a long cool drink in the bar.
Location
Tau Henare Drive, Paihia, New Zealand
Hotel Facilities
- Business Center
- Concierge desk
- Spa Services
- Laundry Available
- Parking/Valet
- Pool
- Restaurant On-Site
- Bar/Lounge
Room Facilities
- Coffee Maker
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Phone
- Internet Access
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Room Service
- Mini-bar
- In-Room Safe
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Desk
- Cable/Satellite
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Hair Dryer
- Television
- Window Opens
- Voicemail
Millennium Hotel Rotorua
Superior First-Class
Next to mystical Lake Rotorua and just a brief stroll from the city center, Millennium Hotel Rotorua is an eco-friendly hotel. Perhaps its most unique feature is that its heating is provided by harnessing the hotel's natural geothermal resource. The hotel's amenities include a heated pool, spa, two restaurants, a lounge, and room service.
Location
Hinemaru Street, Rotorua, New Zealand
Hotel Facilities
- Fitness Room
- Bar/Lounge
- Spa Services
- Parking/Valet
- Business Center
- Laundry Available
- Luggage Storage
- Currency Exchange
- Concierge desk
- Pool
- Elevator
- Hot Tub
- Restaurant On-Site
Room Facilities
- In-Room Safe
- Air Conditioning
- Television
- Voicemail
- Room Service
- Coffee Maker
- Desk
- Cable/Satellite
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Alarm Clock
- Wake-Up Calls
- Phone
- Mini-bar
- Hair Dryer
- Internet Access
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Complimentary Toiletries
Distinction Hotel Rotorua
First-Class
Situated adjacent to the Whakarewarewa Forest, Distinction Hotel Rotorua is located minutes away from the city center of Rotorua. The hotel features a heated outdoor pool and spa, underground private grotto spas, on-site restaurant and bar, laundry facilities and dry cleaning, and complimentary Wi-Fi.
Location
390 Fenton St. PO Box 983, Rotorua, New Zealand
Hotel Facilities
- Pool
- Luggage Storage
- Free WiFi
- Bar/Lounge
- Laundry Available
- Elevator
- Restaurant On-Site
- Concierge desk
- Hot Tub
Room Facilities
- In-Room Safe
- Desk
- Coffee Maker
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Internet Access
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Hair Dryer
- Cable/Satellite
- Phone
- Room Service
- Television
Copthorne Hotel Wellington Oriental Bay
First-Class
Located on Wellington's premier Oriental Parade overlooking the stunning Wellington Harbour, Copthorne Hotel Wellington Oriental Bay is the perfect base to explore the city. Savor sublime cuisine, sip a cool cocktail, and enjoy the spectacular views from the 7th floor restaurant or bar, which gives spectacular 180° views of Oriental Bay. Additional facilities include a heated indoor pool, concierge service, and leisure desk. Dry cleaning, as well as coin-operated self-service laundry, is available.
Location
100 Oriental Parad, Wellington, New Zealand
Hotel Facilities
- Concierge desk
- Elevator
- Parking/Valet
- Spa Services
- Laundry Available
- Currency Exchange
- Bar/Lounge
- Business Center
- Restaurant On-Site
- Pool
Room Facilities
- Cable/Satellite
- Phone
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Mini-bar
- Television
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Internet Access
- Desk
- Complimentary Toiletries
- In-Room Safe
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Coffee Maker
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Room Service
- Window Opens
- Voicemail
Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square
Superior Tourist-Class
The Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square is a landmark hotel featuring 154 contemporary rooms. The hotel is in the heart of the city only moments to main attractions like Cathedral Square and Hagley Park.
Location
50 Cathedral Square, Christchurch, New Zealand
Hotel Facilities
- Laundry Available
- Currency Exchange
- Restaurant On-Site
- Fitness Room
- Bar/Lounge
- Business Center
- Concierge desk
- Parking/Valet
- Elevator
Room Facilities
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Air Conditioning
- Wake-Up Calls
- Desk
- Mini-bar
- Cable/Satellite
- Voicemail
- Room Service
- In-Room Safe
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Coffee Maker
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Alarm Clock
- Climate Control
- Hair Dryer
- Television
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Pay Movies
- Phone
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Internet Access
Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier
Moderate First-Class
Situated close to the edge of one of New Zealand's most spectacular natural attractions, Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier provides an inviting base in which to explore the dramatic and enticing region. Dine at the Canavans Restaurant or toast to a delightful day at the Moa Bar where both feature local food, wine and beer.
Location
36 Main Road, Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand
Hotel Facilities
- Restaurant On-Site
- Gift Shop
- Laundry Available
- Hot Tub
- Luggage Storage
- Bar/Lounge
- Business Center
- Spa Services
- Concierge desk
Room Facilities
- Room Service
- Desk
- Phone
- Mini-bar
- Coffee Maker
- Hair Dryer
- Cable/Satellite
- Internet Access
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Television
- Complimentary Toiletries
Ramada Queenstown Central
First-Class
The Ramada Queenstown Central is ideally positioned in the heart of Queenstown with spectacular views of Lake Wakatipu, The Remarkables Mountain Range, and Walter Peak. The hotel features a fitness center, on-site restaurant and bar, laundry services, and complimentary Wi-Fi.
Location
Corner Stanley Street & Frankton Road, Queenstown, New Zealand
Hotel Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Bar/Lounge
- Elevator
- Restaurant On-Site
- Luggage Storage
- Parking/Valet
- Fitness Room
Room Facilities
- Climate Control
- Alarm Clock
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Internet Access
- Phone
- Air Conditioning
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Television
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Desk
- Hair Dryer
- Wake-Up Calls
- Coffee Maker
- Cable/Satellite
- Voicemail
Rydges World Square
First-Class
Feel right at home when checking into Rydges World Square and enjoy free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel. After a great day of sightseeing, wine and dine in their Italian & Mediterranean-inspired Sphere Restaurant or relax while sipping a cocktail at the Cidery Bar and Kitchen with a great outside deck overlooking the World Square area. The hotel features coin-operated, self-service laundry.
Location
389 Pitt Street, Sydney, Australia
Hotel Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant On-Site
- Elevator
- Bar/Lounge
- Concierge desk
- Parking/Valet
- Currency Exchange
- Fitness Room
- Business Center
Room Facilities
- Air Conditioning
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Room Service
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Mini-bar
- In-Room Safe
- Climate Control
- Pay Movies
- Cable/Satellite
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Desk
- Internet Access
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Phone
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Coffee Maker
- Hair Dryer
- Television
- Window Opens
