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In New Zealand, float by boat through the Waitomo caves under thousands of glowworms, visit the picturesque farm that brought the Hobbiton movie set of The Lord of the Rings trilogy to life, and find inspiration from the majestic beauty of Fiordland National Park, where you’ll cruise the stunning Milford Sound to experience its pristine natural setting. Visit Te Puia, home to New Zealand’s largest geyser, bubbling mud pools and silica terraces and experience all that Queenstown offers as the “Adventure Capital of the World.”
From Cairns, a full-day excursion takes you to the Great Barrier Reef to snorkel or to take a semi-submersible watercraft tour of the famous underwater world. You’ll also visit Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures for a guided tour to see native animals, including Cassowary, Wallaby, Quoll, and Crocodiles. Tour the world-famous Opera House in Sydney and enjoy a spectacular harbor cruise. From Sydney, it’s off to Fiji to enjoy leisure time.
Throughout this Australia and New Zealand tour, Globus has also arranged out-of-the-ordinary adventures to make your vacation unique. For example, learn about the Maori culture during a special Hangi dinner and Maori cultural performance. Or how about a wine-tasting and tour on beautiful Waiheke Island near Auckland?
From the South Pacific’s must-sees to its hidden gems, this vacation is sure to leave you with priceless memories for a lifetime.
Highlights
Orientation; excursion to Waiheke Island with [LF] winery visit and lunch
WAITOMO Visit Waitomo Glowworm Caves
MATAMATA Visit the Hobbiton movie set from The Lord of the Rings trilogy
ROTORUA Visit Te Puia and Rainbow Springs; enjoy a [LF] Maori cultural performance and Hangi dinner
QUEENSTOWN Gondola ride to the top of Bob’s Peak for scenic dinner; visit Fiordland National Park and cruise on Milford Sound
MELBOURNE Sightseeing tour; visit Fitzroy Gardens; [LF] Melbourne Star Observation Wheel
CAIRNSVisit Hartley’s Crocodile Adventure with [LF] souvenir photo with a koala or a croc; Great Barrier Reef cruise with choice of activities
SYDNEY Sightseeing tour; visit the Opera House, botanic gardens, and Manly Beach, ferry ride through Sydney Harbour; farewell dinner at a waterfront restaurant overlooking Sydney Harbour
FIJIAirport transfers; Sigatoka River Safari; Monograms Local Host service
2020 Tour itinerary
Inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.
Total meals included:
- 19 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners
ARRIVE IN AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND.
Day1
Kia Ora—welcome to New Zealand! Hotel rooms are available for immediate check-in. A pre-night is not required for early check-in. Please schedule flights to arrive by 4:30 pm in order to attend this evening’s welcome briefing.
AUCKLAND. EXCURSION TO WAIHEKE ISLAND
Day2
This morning, enjoy an orientation tour of Auckland, the “City of Sails.” See bustling Queen Street, the city’s oldest park, Auckland Domain, and the historic Parnell Village. Then, take a ferry to beautiful Waiheke Island, where we’ll visit a LF WINERY for a tour, tasting, and lunch. The remainder of the day is yours to explore more of Auckland.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
AUCKLAND–WAITOMO–MATAMATA–ROTORUA.
Day3
This morning, depart 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. Take a silent boat trip through Glowworm Grotto as you glide quietly beneath the lights of thousands of glowworms suspended from the cave ceiling. Next, stop at a picturesque farm near Matamata that was transformed into the HOBBITON MOVIE SET from The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit films. During your visit, see the hobbit holes, the Green Dragon Inn, and other structures built for the movies. Continue on to Rotorua for a 2-night stay.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
ROTORUA
Day4
This morning, visit TE PUIA, Rotorua’s most prominent thermal area with New Zealand’s largest geyser, boiling mud pools, and silica terraces. Next visit RAINBOW SPRINGS to view native bush and wildlife including the shy Kiwi bird. This evening, enjoy a traditional HANGI DINNER, followed by an authentic LF MAORI CULTURAL PERFORMANCE.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
ROTORUA–QUEENSTOWN.
Day5
Fly to Queenstown, the “Adventure Capital of the World.” Tonight, take a scenic GONDOLA RIDE to the top of Bob’s Peak. Take in the spectacular mountain views and the lights of Queenstown below as you dine in the Skyline Restaurant.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
QUEENSTOWN. EXCURSION TO MILFORD SOUND.
Day6
Today, enjoy a full-day excursion to Milford Sound. 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 been honored as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. CRUISE on the fiord, with sheer rock walls rising thousands of feet from the water’s great depths. Return to Queenstown late this evening.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
QUEENSTOWN.
Day7
A full day at leisure for your own discoveries. Consider an optional visit to a local vineyard and sample some of the prize vintages—or maybe take a thrilling jetboat ride on the Dart River. Your Tour Director will have suggestions to help you plan your day to explore, shop, and enjoy optional activities.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
QUEENSTOWN–MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA
Day8
This morning, board your flight across the Tasman Sea to Melbourne.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
MELBOURNE.
Day9
Today’s sightseeing tour includes landmarks such as Parliament House and the Shrine of Remembrance, a tribute to Australia’s war heroes. Visit beautiful FITZROY GARDENS, then drive past the lush Royal Botanic Gardens. You’ll soon discover the different architectural influences of this city as you see the Victorian Arts Centre and other buildings of significance. Next, enjoy a unique lunch experience on board the LF MELBOURNE STAR OBSERVATION WHEEL. Savor a sparkling drink and nibbles as you admire breathtaking 360-degree views of Melbourne and the bay. Tonight’s optional excursion to see the world-famous Penguin Parade on Phillip Island is highly recommended.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
MELBOURNE.
Day10
Enjoy a full day at leisure to explore this multicultural and cosmopolitan city. Dine at a local restaurant and immerse yourself in Melbourne’s passionate food and wine scene or walk along Chapel and Brunswick Streets, famous for great shopping. Take a trip out of town to sample award-winning wines in the Yarra Valley or drive along the spectacular Great Ocean Road to see the “Twelve Apostles.”
Meals included:
- Breakfast
MELBOURNE–CAIRNS
Day11
Today, fly to Cairns, the “Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef.” Enjoy a special visit to the HARTLEY’S CROCODILE ADVENTURES for your chance to meet Australia’s native animals such as kangaroos, wombats, echidnas, and more. Before departing, get a LF PHOTO taken with a koala or a crocodile. The perfect souvenir! Dinner tonight is at a local waterside restaurant.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
CAIRNS. EXCURSION TO THE OUTER GREAT BARRIER REEF
Day12
Today, prepare for the experience of a lifetime when you board a catamaran and CRUISE to the Outer Great Barrier Reef. Explore this underwater world that is a dazzling kaleidoscope of color and brilliance. Your CRUISE to one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, includes the option to SNORKEL, take a GLASS-BOTTOM-BOAT TOUR, view the reef from an underwater observatory, and watch a fish feeding.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
CAIRNS
Day13
A full day at leisure. You may wish to take a trip into the Daintree Rainforest, the world’s oldest living rainforest and to beautiful Cape Tribulation. Other activities include hiking, relaxing by your resort’s pool, or window shopping at the boutiques and art galleries, where you are sure to find a favorite souvenir.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
CAIRNS–SYDNEY
Day14
Fly to Sydney, the largest city in Australia. The remainder of the day is at leisure.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
SYDNEY.
Day15
Explore one of the world’s most beautiful cities. Visit the SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, for a guided tour of its interior and theaters. Travel to Mrs Macquarie’s Chair in the city’s BOTANIC GARDENS for a great photo opportunity and sweeping views of the harbor, Opera House, and Harbour Bridge. Visit world-famous MANLY BEACH with time to explore the shops or perhaps go for a stroll on the beach. Afterward, take a FERRY back to Sydney Harbour and enjoy some of the city’s best views. Make sure to have your camera ready!
Meals included:
- Breakfast
SYDNEY.
Day16
Enjoy a full day at leisure. Perhaps join our optional excursions to the Blue Mountains or to the Hunter Valley, one of Australia’s leading wine-growing regions. You can even climb to the top of Sydney’s Harbour Bridge! Your Tour Director will help you make the most of this exciting city. Tonight, enjoy a special farewell dinner at a WATERFRONT RESTAURANT overlooking Sydney Harbour.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
SYDNEY–NADI, FIJI–CORAL COAST
Day17
Today, depart Sydney and fly to Fiji for three nights in this tropical paradise. Arrive in Nadi and transfer to your resort on the Coral Coast.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
CORAL COAST
Day18
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 drink.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
CORAL COAST
Day19
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.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
CORAL COAST–NADI
Day20
Transfer from the Coral Coast to the Nadi International Airport today where your vacation ends.
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 ZealandHotel Facilities
- Business Center
- Gift Shop
- Fitness Room
- Parking/Valet
- Bar/Lounge
- Pool
- Luggage Storage
- Elevator
- Concierge desk
- Currency Exchange
- Restaurant On-Site
- Spa Services
- ATM
- Free WiFi
- Laundry Available
Room Facilities
- Alarm Clock
- Coffee Maker
- Air Conditioning
- Desk
- Television
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Voicemail
- Climate Control
- Cable/Satellite
- In-Room Safe
- Wake-Up Calls
- Phone
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Room Service
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Internet Access
- Mini-bar
- Pay Movies
- Hair Dryer
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
Copthorne Hotel & Resort Queenstown Lakefront
First-Class
Within a tranquil, garden setting, the Copthorne Hotel and Resort Queenstown Lakefront blends superior facilities and comfort with friendly, personal service and offers panoramic views of Lake Wakatipu and surrounding mountain peaks. The resort is a short stroll from the town center, and minutes from Queenstown's key tourist attractions and adventure activities. After a great day of sightseeing, relax at the Impressions Cocktail Bar and Impressions Restaurant with views over the lake and mountains or take a dip in the two spa pools. Wireless broadband internet access is available in all public areas (fee may apply). The hotel also features coin-operated, self-service laundry.
Location
Corner Frankton Rd & Adelaide St, Queenstown, New Zealand
Hotel Facilities
- Concierge desk
- Restaurant On-Site
- Beauty Salon
- Hot Tub
- Pool
- Business Center
- Spa Services
- Currency Exchange
- Bar/Lounge
- Luggage Storage
- Parking/Valet
Room Facilities
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Wake-Up Calls
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Internet Access
- Phone
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Television
- Hair Dryer
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Mini-bar
- Cable/Satellite
- Room Service
- Coffee Maker
- Non-smoking Rooms
- In-Room Safe
- Desk
- Window Opens
- Voicemail
Vibe Melbourne
First-Class
The Vibe Melbourne is currently under construction. Originally built in 1873 in the Renaissance Revival style, the Cobden Building that once served as offices for the maritime trade and later as the clothing manufacturer and retailer Fletcher Jones will be transformed into a stunning new 24-story glass-fronted hotel and residential tower. The hotel will take in views of the Yarra River and Southbank, all the way to Port Philip Bay. The new hotel, which will preserve its classic heritage, will feature 206 guestrooms, an indoor heated swimming pool and gym, and ground floor lobby and restaurant. Please check back for more information about the hotel's amenities. Updates will be made as information is received.
Location
Corner of Queen and Flinders Street, Melbourne, Australia
Hotel Facilities
- Fitness Room
- Pool
Hilton Cairns Hotel
Deluxe
Boasting a superb waterfront location with sweeping views of Trinity Inlet and Cairns Esplanade makes this the ideal base from which to discover the region's natural wonders. Pampered guests will enjoy deluxe furnishings and quality amenities throughout the hotel. Satisfy your appetite for culinary indulgence and superior service in the award-winning Mondo Café Bar and Grill on the waterfront, or an exploration of exotic Asian flavors at the renowned Hanuman restaurant. From an elevated position overlooking the water, the chic Six Degrees Bar and Lounge is the place to meet, for cocktails or a decadent Lindt chocolate fondue.
Location
Wharf Street, Cairns, Australia
Hotel Facilities
- Business Center
- Spa Services
- Currency Exchange
- Parking/Valet
- Fitness Room
- Bar/Lounge
- Concierge desk
- Gift Shop
- Elevator
- Restaurant On-Site
- Pool
- Dry Cleaning
- Luggage Storage
Room Facilities
- Desk
- Television
- Window Opens
- Room Service
- Internet Access
- Voicemail
- In-Room Safe
- Pay Movies
- Wake-Up Calls
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Coffee Maker
- Cable/Satellite
- Mini-bar
- Air Conditioning
- Climate Control
- Hair Dryer
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Alarm Clock
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Phone
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
- Free WiFi
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Restaurant On-Site
- Currency Exchange
- Concierge desk
- Gift Shop
- Spa Services
- Beauty Salon
- Parking/Valet
- Fitness Room
- Business Center
- Pool
- Laundry Available
- Elevator
Room Facilities
- Climate Control
- Coffee Maker
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Desk
- Cable/Satellite
- Television
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Alarm Clock
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Room Service
- Air Conditioning
- Internet Access
- Phone
- Voicemail
- In-Room Safe
- Hair Dryer
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
