Take a 14-night trip and discover Australia and New Zealand. Start in Sydney, where you see the famous Sydney Opera House and take a lunch cruise through Sydney Harbor. Afterward, travel to Cairns and spend a full day at the Great Barrier Reef. From Cairns, fly to Melbourne and visit Queen Victoria Market and the Shrine of Remembrance. Next, fly to Auckland, New Zealand, and visit the Harbor Bridge and Mt. Eden for a beautiful view of the city and harbor. Then travel to Rotorua, along the way visiting the Waitomo Caves. Once in Rotorua, see the Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve and Rainbow Springs. Then, fly to Queenstown and take an excursion to see Milford Sound and view the iconic Mitre Peak. Finally, drive through Kawarau Gorge and Lindis Pass, and view Mt. Cook on your way to Christchurch, where you spend a night before returning to the US. Starting from $6410, including air, with weekly guaranteed departures.
Day 1 - USA/Sydney
Depart the US on Fiji Airways trans-Pacific flight to Sydney.
Day 2 - En Route
Cross the International Date Line.
Day 3 - Sydney
Arrive in Sydney and transfer to hotel. (Hyatt Regency/Radisson Blu Plaza)
Day 4 - Sydney
After breakfast, begin a day of touring with the city's must-see sights, including Sydney's birthplace (The Rocks), Sydney Opera House, and Mrs Macquaries Chair. Wander Manley and Bondi beaches, stop at Arabanoo Lookout and pass through picturesque Milsons Point. Take in stunning views aboard Captain Cook's lunch cruise in spectacular Sydney Harbor. (B/L)
Day 5 - Sydney
Full day free to explore the city on your own. (B)
Day 6 - Sydney/Cairns
Fly to Cairns and transfer to your hotel. (Pacific/Pullman Cairns) (B)
Day 7 - Cairns
After breakfast, board the Kuranda Scenic Train and visit Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park, where you experience a dance performance, museum and lunch. (B/L)
Day 8 - Great Barrier Reef
Enjoy an exciting full day on the Great Barrier Reef. Cruise by catamaran to the stunning Marine World coral reef location. Enjoy morning tea, an informative presentation by a marine biologist, a buffet lunch, semi-submersible tours, glass-bottom boat tours, and underwater observatory coral viewing. All snorkeling equipment, wet suit and Lycra suit are included, and a qualified snorkeling advisor is on hand. Scuba diving available at additional cost. (B/L)
Day 9 - Cairns/Melbourne
Fly to Melbourne and transfer to your hotel. (Pullman Melbourne/Sofitel) (B)
Day 10 - Melbourne
Morning tour includes Queen Victoria Market, the Shrine of Remembrance, King's Domain Gardens and Royal Botanic Gardens, St. Paul's Cathedral, and the Royal Exhibition Buildings. Drive down Collins Street, the ultimate shopping strip and business center of the city, and see world-renowned Melbourne Cricket Ground. (B)
Day 11 - Melbourne/Auckland
Fly to Auckland, New Zealand, and transfer to your hotel. In the afternoon, as time permits, a city tour takes you to the Harbor Bridge and Mt. Eden for a beautiful view of the city and harbor and to the War Memorial Museum. (Rydges/SkyCity) (B)
Day 12 - Auckland/Waitomo/Rotorua
Travel by motorcoach to Waitomo Caves and visit the magical glow-worm grotto. Continue to the wonderful thermal springs of Rotorua. (Sudima/Rotorua Lakeside Novotel) (B/L)
Day 13 - Rotorua
A morning visit to the Agrodome features an entertaining agricultural show, followed by Rainbow Springs. At Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve, you visit the Maori Cultural Arts and Crafts Center, followed by a guided tour of the soaring geysers and bubbling mud pools. Afternoon free. Evening, feast and cultural entertainment. (B/D)
Day 14 - Rotorua/Queenstown
Fly to Queenstown and transfer to hotel. (Copthorne Lakefront/Millennium) (B)
Day 15 - Milford Sound
Drive from Queenstown through the Fiordland, National Park where lush rainforests meet snow-capped mountains. On arrival at Milford Sound, enjoy a cruise on the tranquil waters of the Fiord, with a view of the iconic Mitre Peak and the waterfalls. Return to Queenstown. (B/L)
Day 16 - Queenstown/Mt. Cook/Christchurch
In the morning, travel overland to Christchurch. Drive through the Kawarau Gorge and Lindis Pass and view Mt. Cook, New Zealand's highest peak. (Rydges Latimer/George) (B)
Day 17 – Christchurch/USA
Depart for the US via Fiji Airways, and arrive home the same day. Or take our Fiji Extension. (Fiji Airways flies Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from Christchurch. If flying on a different day, add flight Christchurch to Auckland.) (B)
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- Land & Air prices are per person based on double occupancy and include government taxes and fees.
- Hotels are FC (first-class) and D (deluxe), as indicated.
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Tour Features
- Round trip trans-Pacific airfare via Fiji Airways coach class
- Local airfare as per itinerary
- Round trip airport transfers
- Overland transfers with sightseeing stops as per itinerary
- 3 nights stay in a double occupancy room in Sydney and Cairns
- 2 nights stay in a double occupancy room in Melbourne, Rotorua, and Queenstown
- 1 night stay in a double occupancy room in Auckland and Christchurch
- Hotel taxes and service charges
- Extensive sightseeing tours by coach/car with English-speaking guide and admission fees in each location as per itinerary
- Breakfast daily, 5 lunches, and 1 dinner
- Airline fuel surcharge (subject to change) and government taxes and fees
Fiji Extension (optional)
- Round trip airfare to Nadi via Fiji Airways, coach class
- Round trip airport transfers
- 3 nights in a double occupancy room in Nadi at either First Landing, garden bure (FC) or Sofitel, superior room (D)
- Breakfast daily
Rates do not include
- Any expenses of personal nature such as tips, laundry, table drinks, telephone calls, etc.
- Optional Travel Insurance
- Any item not mentioned above
Remarks
- First Class (FC): Hyatt Regency (Sydney), Pacific (Cairns), Pullman Melbourne (Melbourne), Rydges (Auckland), Sudima (Rotorua), Copthorne Lakefront (Queenstown), Rydges Latimer (Christchurch)
- Deluxe (D): Radisson Blu Plaza (Sydney), Pullman Cairns (Cairns), Sofitel (Melbourne), SkyCity (Auckland), Rotorua Lakeside Novotel (Rotorua), Millennium (Queenstown), George (Christchurch)
- If above hotels or Fiji Airways are not available at the time of reservation, alternative hotels at the same category or airlines could be used. Prices may differ.
- During trade fairs season and during Christmas and New Year’s Days, some hotels may require surcharges. The prices may increase.
- Ticket(s) must be issued within 30 days of reservation; full payment must be received 90 days prior to departure
- Major credit cards accepted; credit card authorization required
- Change and cancellation penalties ($250-$600 per person) apply once ticketed; Pacific Holidays’ general cancellation policy applies
- Hotel upgrades, additional hotel nights, extensions and add-on air fares from various US cities are available
For more information of these hotels, please click the hotel name.
Fiji Extension
4 DAYS/3 NIGHTS
Day 1 - Christchurch/Nadi
Board your Fiji Airways flight to the idyllic island of Fiji. Arrive at Nadi International Airport, and transfer to your beach resort. (First Landing, garden bure/Sofitel, superior room)
Day 2 - Nadi
Full day free, or take an optional half-day tour through beautiful Sabeto Valley to Garden of Sleeping Giants. (B)
Day 3 - Nadi
Full day free to relax on the beach or explore the island on your own. (B)
Day 4 - Nadi/USA
Board your Fiji Airways flight and arrive home in the US the same day. (B)
The following Land & Air prices include Government Taxes & Fees
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Departure Dates
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Land Only
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Single Supplement
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Apr 1 - Jun 25
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$340 FC
$670 D
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$340 FC
$595 D
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Jun 26 - Oct 24
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$340 FC
$830 D
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$340 FC
$760 D
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Oct 25 '20 - Mar 31 '21
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$350 FC
$595 D
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$340 FC
$530 D
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If flying Fiji Airways, additional taxes apply for Nadi stopover.
