When you think of Fiji you think of a tropical paradise with white sandy beaches, crystal clear waters, palm trees and traditional villages with warm Fijian hospitality. What you may not realize is that Fiji has all this and so much more to offer, from trekking in the highlands to white water rafting through stunning canyon scenery, and even exhilarating jet boat safaris to more remote traditional villages. And if you still want more action, there are options such as zip lining through the treetops, kayaking through mangrove swamps, snorkelling, diving and even horse boarding!
American breakfast (B) daily; Local Host service in Cairns, Auckland & Fiji; driving directions; map; sightseeing as outlined in the day-by-day itinerary.
American breakfast (B) daily; Local Host service in Cairns, Auckland & Fiji; driving directions; map; sightseeing as outlined in the day-by-day itinerary.
G’ day mate! Welcome to Australia and New Zealand, where you’ll delight in the amazing scenery, enjoy the cosmopolitan flair of the cities, and smile as you meet the native animals, including koala and Kiwi. Also, as a nice start to your travels, enjoy Fiji, where you can relax on the private beach, sample fruit from a tropical fruit farm, and swim in the lagoon-style pool.A tour highlight is the Great Barrier Reef. Seen from space, it’s actually 2,900 self-contained reefs that lie off Australia’s northeast coast. The clarity of the water, the intensity of color, and the variety of fish are like nowhere else on earth! Clouds of tropical fish explode off the sandy ocean floor, and green sea turtles glide purposefully by. But that’s not all…even more spectacular scenery awaits you in New Zealand’s Fiordland National Park. Cruise on the fiord with sheer rock walls rising thousands of feet from the water’s great depth. Grab your camera, because this area boasts some of the most breathtaking scenery in the world! In addition to amazing scenery, you’ll also enjoy a sightseeing tour and leisure time in Melbourne, Sydney, and Christchurch. In Sydney, visit the Sydney Opera House and explore the cobblestone streets of the Rocks, the harborside area where the first convicts settled. In Melbourne, shop til you drop at its many boutiques and visit one of Australia’s leading opal companies. Did you know Australia produces 95 percent of the world’s precious opals? On this tour, you’ll learn how they are mined.These are just a few of the highlights from this marvelous trip Down Under—a vacation sure to delight!With Globus, you’ll see more than a place. You’ll discover its story.
American breakfast (B) daily; Local Host service in Cairns, Auckland & Fiji; driving directions; map; sightseeing as outlined in the day-by-day itinerary.
American breakfast (B) daily; Local Host service in Cairns, Auckland & Fiji; driving directions; map; sightseeing as outlined in the day-by-day itinerary.
New Zealand offers some of the most diverse and breathtaking terrain of a country its size. Here Nature's bounty has almost overdone it. From countless sandy beaches, to snow-capped peaks, to deeply cut fjords, to steaming geothermal springs, this two-island nation presents stunning photo opportunities every step of the way on your incredible 19-day journey.
The land "down under" comes alive as you savor the amazing contrasts of sophisticated cities with spectacular scenery and cultural wonders. Begin your tour in cosmopolitan Melbourne where you'll visit Fitzroy Gardens and the Parliament House. A special trip to Phillip Island is included where you'll witness hundreds of penguins waddle from the sea to their burrows in the dunes in what is dubbed the legendary Little Penguin Parade. A 3-day adventure in the rugged Outback will introduce you to the Aboriginal life and culture of Alice Springs. You'll view the mystical wonder of the huge monolith called Ayers Rock. From Cairns, you will enjoy an exhilarating catamaran ride to your Green Island base for views of the Great Barrier Reef's colorful coral and fish. Your stay in Sydney will provide a firsthand view of its legendary landmarks, including a performance at the famed Sydney Opera House. A fun-filled breakfast with the national icon, the kangaroo, and a visit to a wildlife park offer you an opportunity to meet some of Australia's famous wildlife. New Zealand's South Island promises some of the finest scenery in the world and a special dinner with a local Kiwi family. From the beautiful English city of Christchurch, you’ll explore the snow-capped peaks, river gorges and waterfalls of New Zealand’s Southern Alps and the Franz Josef Glacier region In Queenstown, enjoy a day of leisure to explore this charming village and a cruise on Milford Sound before taking off for massive Mt. Cook, New Zealand's well-known national park. Back in Christchurch, visit a working farm for a sheep shearing demonstration, and enjoy dinner and a presentation on the history of the city's first settlers at a restored mansion.
American breakfast (B) daily; Local Host service in Cairns, Auckland & Fiji; driving directions; map; sightseeing as outlined in the day-by-day itinerary.
American breakfast (B) daily; Local Host service in Cairns, Auckland & Fiji; driving directions; map; sightseeing as outlined in the day-by-day itinerary.
American breakfast (B) daily; Local Host service in Cairns, Auckland & Fiji; driving directions; map; sightseeing as outlined in the day-by-day itinerary.
American breakfast (B) daily, 2 lunches (L), 3 dinners (D); Local Host service in Cairns, Christchurch & Fiji; sightseeing as outlined in day-by-day itinerary.
American breakfast (B) daily, 2 lunches (L), 3 dinners (D); Local Host service in Cairns, Christchurch & Fiji; sightseeing as outlined in day-by-day itinerary.
Fiji, Australia, and New Zealand—three countries with breathtaking and unique scenery, as well as exciting and vibrant cities. On this tour, you’ll have an opportunity to see the scenic highlights and most popular cities, including Auckland, Queenstown, Melbourne, Cairns, Sydney, and Nadi.Words simply cannot describe the beauty of the Great Barrier Reef, with its clear, tropical water and explosion of colors. Similarly, photos do not adequately depict the magnificence and amazing size of Uluru (Ayers Rock) in Australia’s Outback. You must stand before it to get a true perspective of its size and to see the changing colors of the rock at sunset. You’ll also learn about Uluru’s spiritual importance to the Aboriginal people. In New Zealand, more breathtaking scenery awaits you at Fiordland National Park, where you’ll cruise on the fiord and witness the extraordinary scenic beauty and sheer cliffs.On this tour, you’ll also experience the sophisticated, yet laidback, cities. In Melbourne, soak up the city’s atmosphere and discover its boutiques, cafes, and world-class dining. Or perhaps take a trip to sample some of the award-winning wines in the Yarra Valley. In Cairns, taste locally grown bananas, paw-paws, mangos, and pineapples. Sydney offers a spectacular harbor, the world-famous Opera House, fabulous shopping, cosmopolitan cuisine, and lively nightlife. For a unique thrill, perhaps you can climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Known for adventure, Queenstown is a marvelous city set in the magnificent landscapes of New Zealand’s Southern Alps. Nadi, in Fiji, offers international culinary delights and fascinating shopping. From the sun scorched desert of the Outback to the tropical Great Barrier Reef and from the smaller destinations in New Zealand to the cosmopolitan cities in Australia, this vacation is sure to leave you with lots of stories and memories to share.At Globus, we design our journeys around the stories that they will tell. What story will you discover next?
Looking to discover the amazing cities in Fiji, Australia, and New Zealand while minimizing the number of times you have to pack and unpack? If so, this vacation is for you! Spend time in Fiji, where you can relax and prepare for your upcoming adventure. Even more relaxation and fun awaits you on your trip highlight—a 12-night cruise aboard Princess Cruises Diamond Princess visiting Melbourne, Christchurch, Tasmania, Dunedin, and Tauranga. You’ll also have plenty of time on board the ship to take advantage of the ship’s many amenities so you can relax, have fun, and enjoy yourself. On this tour, you’ll see some of the scenic sights that make Australia and New Zealand famous. Visit the stunning Great Barrier Reef, with the world’s largest coral reef as well as over 1,500 species of tropical fish, rays, dolphins, and over 200 species of birds—the colors are astounding! You’ll also see Uluru (Ayers Rock), the most famous sight in the Australian Outback. Or how about Milford Sound in New Zealand’s Fiordland National Park? You’ll get the opportunity to cruise Milford Sound and immerse yourself in some of the most breathtaking scenery in the world, with its sheer rock walls and majestic waterfalls. Photos and words simply cannot describe these natural wonders. Magnificent scenery, relaxing cruising, cosmopolitan cities, sumptuous cuisine, and so much more await you on this cruise vacation. So grab your camera and get ready for the trip of a lifetime!No one brings the world’s stories to life like we do. What story will you discover next?
Australia—a country where a casual, outdoor lifestyle intersects with cosmopolitan cities and scenic beauty. It offers you so much—unique wildlife, brilliant colors in the tropics, an Outback adventure, sumptuous restaurants, lively nightlife, fun shopping, and much more—and on this tour, you’ll have a chance to experience it all! But first, you’ll stop in tropical Fiji, where you can pamper yourself at the spa, swim, shop, or do absolutely nothing! Discover some of Australia’s unique wildlife, including the famed Tasmanian Devil, a carnivorous marsupial with the appearance of a small, stocky dog; the iconic kangaroo, which number roughly 40 million in Australia; koala; crocodile; and Little Penguins, the world’s smallest penguin, which you’ll see emerge from the sea and march across the beach to their sand dune burrows during the Penguin Parade in Melbourne.Learn about the way of life in the remote Outback with your visit to Alice Springs and a trip highlight—a journey on the Ghan Train. This overnight train journey will offer a fascinating perspective of the Outback as you travel from Alice Springs to Adelaide. Of course, this vacation also offers you the opportunity to see Australia’s most famous sights, including the amazing and colorful Great Barrier Reef and Uluru (Ayers Rock). Also discover its most popular cities, including Melbourne, Cairns Adelaide, Hobart, and Sydney.If you want to explore Australia and experience the way of life here, this vacation is for you. You’re sure to return with lots of photos, memories, and stories.A good story starts with a good vacation. What story might you discover next?
Welcome to the South Pacific and a journey that will introduce you to the many diverse regions of both Australia and New Zealand! You'll witness first hand unique cultures like that of Australia's Aboriginals and New Zealand's native Maori civilization. Your adventure begins in Cairns, an ideal setting-off point for the Great Barrier Reef. The majestic coral structures that make up the reef are home to the most diverse animal and plant ecosystem on earth. Your visit to Victorian Melbourne is where you'll enjoy a tour of Fitzroy Gardens and view the Little Penguin Parade on Phillip Island. A 3-night stay in Sydney will impress with its amazing must-see sights like the Sydney Opera House, where you'll enjoy a performance; and Koala Park, where you'll have the opportunity to pose with these cuddly creatures. Following an evening in Auckland, New Zealand's "City of Sails," enjoy dinner with a local Kiwi family in Rotorua. Your visit to Rotorua, one of New Zealand's most active geothermal regions, includes touring a Maori village and viewing the many hot springs and geysers in the area. In Wellington, New Zealand's capital city and decidedly British Christchurch, tour highlights include Te Papa Tongawera, New Zealand's national museum and time to explore on your own. Enjoy New Zealand' best-known national park and massive Mt. Cook before setting off for Queenstown and a cruise of Milford Sound, a spectacular fjord.
American breakfast (B) daily; Local Host service in Cairns, Auckland & Fiji; driving directions; map; sightseeing as outlined in the day-by-day itinerary.
American breakfast (B) daily; Local Host service in Cairns, Auckland & Fiji; driving directions; map; sightseeing as outlined in the day-by-day itinerary.
American breakfast (B) daily, 2 lunches (L), 3 dinners (D); Local Host service in Cairns, Christchurch & Fiji; sightseeing as outlined in day-by-day itinerary.
American breakfast (B) daily, 3 lunches (L), 3 dinners (D); Local Host service in Cairns, Christchurch & Fiji; sightseeing as outlined in day-by-day itinerary.
American breakfast (B) daily, 3 lunches (L), 3 dinners (D); Local Host service in Cairns, Christchurch & Fiji; sightseeing as outlined in day-by-day itinerary.
American breakfast (B) daily; Local Host service in Cairns, Auckland & Fiji; driving directions; map; sightseeing as outlined in the day-by-day itinerary.
American breakfast (B) daily; Local Host service in Cairns, Auckland & Fiji; driving directions; map; sightseeing as outlined in the day-by-day itinerary.
American breakfast (B) daily; Local Host service in Cairns, Auckland & Fiji; driving directions; map; sightseeing as outlined in the day-by-day itinerary.
American breakfast (B) daily, 3 lunches (L), 3 dinners (D); Local Host service in Cairns, Christchurch & Fiji; sightseeing as outlined in day-by-day itinerary.
American breakfast (B) daily; Local Host service in Cairns, Auckland & Fiji; driving directions; map; sightseeing as outlined in the day-by-day itinerary.
When you think of a great vacation, what comes to mind? Cosmopolitan cities with sumptuous cuisine, fantastic shopping, lively nightlife, and intimate cafes? Or maybe you think of spectacular scenery and unique wildlife? Or maybe you want to learn about native cultures and historical events? If so, this trip to Fiji, Australia, and New Zealand is sure to be the perfect vacation for you!In Sydney, visit the Sydney Opera House and explore the cobblestone streets of the Rocks, the harborside area where the first convicts settled. In Melbourne, shop til you drop at its many boutiques and visit one of Australia’s leading opal companies. Enjoy the charming villages and sample wine in the Barossa Valley outside Adelaide. In Christchurch, enjoy a tram ride through the city center, and in Queenstown, enjoy the many activities offered in this “Adventure Capital of the World.” Nadi, in Fiji, offers interesting shopping and international cuisine.If you’re interested in spectacular scenery, you’ll be thrilled with the magnificent sights offered throughout this tour. You’ve seen photos of the Great Barrier Reef—now’s your chance to snorkel in it. You’ve seen photos of Uluru (Ayers Rock)—now’s your chance to walk around it. You’ve heard of Australia’s Ghan Train, traveling through the very center of Australia—now’s your chance to ride it. You’ve heard of the famous Tasmanian Devil—now’s your chance to see one.On this tour, you’ll also learn about the native cultures and way of life. See aboriginal rock petroglyphs in Kakadu National Park; enjoy a Maori concert in New Zealand; and learn how education and medical services are provided to those living in the remote regions of the Outback. From the cosmopolitan cities to the remote regions, whatever you desire, this vacation is sure to delight—it’s a vacation of a lifetime!No one brings the world’s stories to life like we do. What story will you discover next?
