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Small Group Discovery
Globus offers Small-Group Discoveries on select South Pacific dates. A Small-Group Discovery is 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 trip is the perfectly sized tour—without the crowds.
2023 Tour itinerary
Total meals included:
- 19 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 6 dinners
ARRIVE IN AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND.
Day1
Welcome to Auckland! Hotel check-in available upon arrival. A pre-night is not required for early check-in. Schedule flights to arrive by 4:30 pm in time for a welcome meeting and dinner atop Sky Tower.
Meals included:
- Dinner
AUCKLAND
Day2
AUCKLAND Guided sightseeing includes Queen Street, Auckland Domain (Auckland’s oldest park), and historic Parnell Village. Free time the remainder of the day.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
AUCKLAND–WAITOMO–ROTORUA.
Day3
Scenic drive through the pastoral region of Waikoto en route to Waitomo.
WAITOMO Sightseeing with Local Guide at the Waitomo Glowworm Caves includes a boat trip through the Glowworm Grotto. Scenic drive through the Mamaku mountains en route to Rotorua.
ROTORUA 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.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
ROTORUA.
Day4
ROTORUA Sightseeing includes a visit to Rainbow Springs to see native wildlife including time at the special LF Kiwi Encounter, a visit to the Agrodome sheep farm, and to Te Puia, home to Rotorua’s famous geysers, boiling mud pools, and silica terraces. The remainder of the day is free.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
ROTORUA–CHRISTCHURCH–MOUNT COOK.
Day5
Fly to Christchurch and enjoy the scenic drive to Mount Cook National Park (a UNESCO World Heritage area).
MOUNT COOK Free time this afternoon and evening.
ENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME in Mount Cook National Park with a helicopter flightseeing tour over the Tasman Glacier, New Zealand’s longest glacier. 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
MOUNT COOK–QUEENSTOWN.
Day6
MOUNT COOK Visit to the Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Center. Free time this morning before driving to Queenstown.
QUEENSTOWN Free time this evening.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
QUEENSTOWN. EXCURSION TO MILFORD SOUND.
Day7
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.
NOTE:
Please note that the excursion to Milford Sound may happen on Day 8 depending on weather and road conditions today.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
QUEENSTOWN.
Day8
QUEENSTOWN Free day before a scenic gondola ride to the top of Bob’s Peak includes dinner with amazing views of Coronet Peak, The Remarkable Mountains, Lake Wakatipu, and Queenstown.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
QUEENSTOWN–MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA
Day9
Fly to Melbourne.
MELBOURNE Free time the remainder of the day.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
MELBOURNE.
Day10
MELBOURNE Morning sightseeing includes Federation Square, Parliament House, the Shrine of Remembrance, Queen Victoria Market, and beautiful Fitzroy Gardens. A ride on the Melbourne Star Observation Wheel includes a sparkling drink, appetizers, and views of Melbourne and the bay. Free time the remainder of the day.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
MELBOURNE.
Day11
MELBOURNE Free day.
ENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME in Melbourne with a scenic day trip to see the spectacular Great Ocean Road and the 12 Apostles. 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
MELBOURNE–ALICE SPRINGS.
Day12
Fly to Alice Springs.
ALICE SPRINGS Guided sightseeing includes the School of the Air and the Old Telegraph Station. LF Outback barbecue and campfire this evening includes music, stargazing, and a boomerang demonstration.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
ALICE SPRINGS–ULURU (AYERS ROCK).
Day13
Drive to Uluru (Ayers Rock) (a UNESCO World Heritage Site).
ULURU View the unique formation of Kata Tjuta (the Olgas), followed by a sunset drink at Uluru.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
ULURU–CAIRNS
Day14
ULURU Guided tour of the base of Uluru. Fly to Cairns, “Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef.”
Meals included:
- Breakfast
CAIRNS. EXCURSION TO THE OUTER GREAT BARRIER REEF.
Day15
OUTER GREAT BARRIER REEF Scenic catamaran cruise to the Outer Great Barrier Reef (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) includes the option of snorkeling, a glass-bottom-boat tour, an underwater observatory, and watching a fish feeding.
CAIRNS Free time this evening.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
CAIRNS.
Day16
CAIRNS Free day.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
CAIRNS–SYDNEY
Day17
CAIRNS Visit to the Koala Gardens includes having your photo taken with a koala. Fly to Sydney.
SYDNEY Free time remainder of the day.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
SYDNEY.
Day18
SYDNEY Sightseeing includes a tour of the Sydney Opera House (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) with a Local Guide. See the financial district, Mrs Macquarie’s Chair, the botanic gardens, and the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Visit to world-famous Bondi Beach includes a guided tour of LF Bondi Surf Bathers’ Life Saving Club with one of the lifesavers, and lunch at the historic LF North Bondi Returned Servicemen’s Leagues Club. Later, a scenic cruise on Sydney Harbour. Free time this evening.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
SYDNEY.
Day19
SYDNEY Free day before a farewell dinner at a waterfront restaurant.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
SYDNEY.
Day20
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Extend your stay
Hotels
It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative hotels of a similar standard to those shown.
SKYCITY Hotel
First-Class
This spacious hotel allows you to relax in style while enjoying more than 20 restaurants, cafes and bars, a theatre, free live entertainment on selected nights and the iconic Sky Tower - all right on your doorstep! Complimentary wireless Internet access is available in public areas. Additional amenities include a casino, spa services, and a fitness facility. This is a smoke-free property.
Location
Corner Victoria & Federal St., Auckland, New Zealand
Hotel Facilities
- ATM
- Fitness Room
- Elevator
- Parking/Valet
- Free WiFi
- Pool
- Laundry Available
- Currency Exchange
- Restaurant On-Site
- Spa Services
- Bar/Lounge
- Business Center
- Gift Shop
- Concierge desk
- Luggage Storage
Room Facilities
- Coffee Maker
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Air Conditioning
- Cable/Satellite
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Internet Access
- Voicemail
- Mini-bar
- Pay Movies
- Climate Control
- Phone
- Room Service
- In-Room Safe
- Alarm Clock
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Wake-Up Calls
- Desk
- Hair Dryer
- Television
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
- Bar/Lounge
- Laundry Available
- Elevator
- Concierge desk
- Pool
- Restaurant On-Site
- Luggage Storage
- Hot Tub
- Free WiFi
Room Facilities
- Room Service
- In-Room Safe
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Coffee Maker
- Desk
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Internet Access
- Cable/Satellite
- Hair Dryer
- Television
- Phone
The Hermitage
Moderate First-Class
A haven for adventurous travelers for more than a century, the world renowned Hermitage Hotel in the heart of Aoraki Mount Cook National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, offers a complete year-round alpine retreat. The hotel features self-service coin-operated laundry, outdoor tennis court, and a selection of on-site bars and restaurants.
Location
Mount Cook National Park, Mount Cook, New Zealand
Hotel Facilities
- Concierge desk
- Ice Machine
- Elevator
- Parking/Valet
- Bar/Lounge
- Gift Shop
- Luggage Storage
- Currency Exchange
- Restaurant On-Site
Room Facilities
- Daily Housekeeping
- Wake-Up Calls
- Desk
- Hair Dryer
- Phone
- Television
- Internet Access
- Coffee Maker
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Cable/Satellite
- In-Room Safe
- Alarm Clock
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Window Opens
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
- Bar/Lounge
- Elevator
- Fitness Room
- Parking/Valet
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant On-Site
- Luggage Storage
Room Facilities
- Coffee Maker
- Alarm Clock
- Cable/Satellite
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Desk
- Hair Dryer
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Voicemail
- Climate Control
- Wake-Up Calls
- Phone
- Air Conditioning
- Television
- Internet Access
The Savoy Hotel on Little Collins
First-Class
Situated in the heart of downtown Melbourne, The Savoy Hotel on Little Collins is ideally located for exploring the city. The hotel features an on-site restaurant, bar, gym, and complimentary Wi-Fi.
Location
630 Little Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Hotel Facilities
- ATM
- Parking/Valet
- Free WiFi
- Bar/Lounge
- Restaurant On-Site
- Fitness Room
- Laundry Available
- Business Center
- Spa Services
- Luggage Storage
Room Facilities
- Non-smoking Rooms
- In-Room Safe
- Mini-bar
- Alarm Clock
- Coffee Maker
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Air Conditioning
- Climate Control
- Phone
- Hair Dryer
- Television
- Desk
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Wake-Up Calls
- Voicemail
- Room Service
- Cable/Satellite
- Internet Access
Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters
Superior First-Class
The modern Crowne Plaza Alice Springs is located at the foot of the MacDonnell Ranges, in Australia's red center. The hotel features complimentary Wi-Fi, outdoor pool, spa, fitness center, on-site restaurant and bar, and in-room dining.
Location
93 Barrett Drive, Alice Springs, Australia
Hotel Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant On-Site
- Bar/Lounge
- Spa Services
- Hot Tub
- Pool
- Laundry Available
- Luggage Storage
- ATM
- Fitness Room
- Business Center
- Concierge desk
- Elevator
Room Facilities
- In-Room Safe
- Mini-bar
- Air Conditioning
- Cable/Satellite
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Internet Access
- Room Service
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Phone
- Television
- Desk
- Climate Control
- Hair Dryer
- Coffee Maker
Desert Gardens Hotel
First-Class
Centrally located to all resort facilities, the hotel offers a range of accommodation, outdoor pool, coin-operated self-service laundry, and the popular Bunya bar. It's only a short stroll to the Resorts' numerous lookouts, where you can view what is arguably Australia's best sunset, with the spectacular play of colors across the face of Uluru and the surrounding desert.
Location
Yulara Drive, Uluru, Australia
Hotel Facilities
- Concierge desk
- Pool
- Parking/Valet
- Currency Exchange
- Bar/Lounge
- Business Center
- Gift Shop
- Spa Services
- Restaurant On-Site
- ATM
- Beauty Salon
- Luggage Storage
Room Facilities
- Room Service
- Coffee Maker
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Mini-bar
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Climate Control
- Air Conditioning
- Hair Dryer
- Phone
- Television
- Internet Access
- Desk
Bailey, a Crystalbrook Collection Resort
First-Class
Modern and innovative with an appreciation for the arts, Bailey, a Crystalbrook Collection Hotel, celebrates originality and individuality. Positioned in the heart of the Cairns Central Business District, the Bailey is just a short stroll from the Cairns Esplanade boardwalk, lagoon, and the Great Barrier Reef departure terminal. At the hotel, you'll find artists-in-residence and artwork from across Australia displayed in and around the hotel with a different artist featured on each level. The hotel features a swimming pool, on-site restaurant and bar, fitness center, gift shop, and complimentary Wi-Fi. A laundry service is available for a fee.
Location
163 Abbott Street, Cairns, Australia
Hotel Facilities
- Luggage Storage
- Elevator
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant On-Site
- Bar/Lounge
- Parking/Valet
- Concierge desk
- Pool
- Gift Shop
- Fitness Room
- Laundry Available
Room Facilities
- Air Conditioning
- Mini-bar
- Phone
- Cable/Satellite
- Internet Access
- Television
- Voicemail
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Wake-Up Calls
- Desk
- In-Room Safe
- Coffee Maker
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Room Service
- Hair Dryer
- Complimentary Toiletries
Swissotel Sydney
Deluxe
The Swissotel Sydney is surrounded by Sydney's most exclusive shopping centres, such as the beautiful Queen Victoria Building and iconic Westfield Sydney and is within walking distance to all of Sydney's famous landmarks and cultural attractions. Enjoy a seasonally inspired dinner menu at JPB or delight in a unique buffet high tea at Crossroads Bar. The hotel offers a wide choice of treatments at the Day Spa as well as a gym, heated outdoor pool and Jacuzzi.
Location
68 Market Street , Sydney, Australia
Hotel Facilities
- Hot Tub
- Free WiFi
- Concierge desk
- Pool
- Laundry Available
- Currency Exchange
- Spa Services
- Restaurant On-Site
- Bar/Lounge
- Business Center
- Fitness Room
- Gift Shop
- Beauty Salon
- Elevator
- Parking/Valet
Room Facilities
- In-Room Safe
- Alarm Clock
- Air Conditioning
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Climate Control
- Hair Dryer
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Desk
- Television
- Phone
- Cable/Satellite
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Coffee Maker
- Internet Access
- Room Service
- Voicemail
