Independent Australian & New Zealand Explorer with Fiji
Independent Australian & New Zealand Explorer with Fiji
19 Days
Visiting: Sydney, Cairns, Great Barrier Reef, Melbourne, Queenstown, Milford Sound, Rotorua, Waitomo Caves, Auckland, Nadi, Coral Coast
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Tour code:
IPE4-2024
Group Type:
Independent
Guide Type:
Self Guided
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Tour Overview
Upon visiting Australia, Oprah Winfrey proclaimed to the locals in Sydney, “You’re so darned friendly, you must go to friendly class!” If Oprah says it, it must be true! And now Independence by Globus makes it easy for you to experience this friendliness yourself! On this 19-day Australia, New Zealand and Fiji vacation, we’ve arranged your hotel reservations, daily breakfast, sightseeing, and private transfers to/from the airports from/to your hotels for your intra-vacation flights. Plus, a one-of-a-kind feature: the Globus Local Host®, someone who is there throughout your stay (in Sydney, Cairns, Melbourne, Queenstown, and the Coral Coast) to ensure your vacation runs smoothly and to help you make the most of your vacation.Your vacation begins the moment you arrive. Globus can pick you up at the airport and whisk you seamlessly to your selected hotel. Your Local Host will greet you with a smile and materials to help you get settled. The next day, after your included breakfast, we’ll pick you up at your hotel for a guided sightseeing tour with a local expert. You’ll hear inside stories behind the must-see sights, like the Opera House and Bondi Beach. And never fear...we’ve scouted the city for the best place to capture a photo of Sydney’s famous Harbour Bridge. In Melbourne, your guided sightseeing with an expert Local Guide includes the Royal Botanic Gardens and Queen Victoria Market. On the third day in each city, you have a free day to explore on your own (with your Local Host support, of course). You may want to follow in Oprah’s footsteps and climb to the top of Sydney Harbour Bridge; explore the cobblestone streets of the Rocks, the harborside area where the first convicts settled; or participate in a game of lawn bowling. In Melbourne, visit one of Australia's leading opal companies or take an excursion to see the little penguins emerge from the sea and waddle across the beach in the world-famous Penguin Parade.It's not just the cities you'll experience on this Australia vacation. In Cairns, we’ll take you to the Outer Great Barrier, where you can snorkel, take a semi-submersible watercraft tour, or attend a presentation by a marine biologist. You'll be amazed by the clarity of the water and the variety of fish that will swim all around you. You may even see a green sea turtle glide by! You will also have a day at leisure so perhaps take an excursion via the Kuranda Scenic Railway to the quiet mountain village of Kuranda, or explore one of the markets to try locally grown mangoes and bananas.After seeing the highlights of Australia, fly over the “ditch” to Queenstown, New Zealand, the “Adventure Capital of the World.” We’ll take you on what will undoubtedly be a highlight of your trip: a cruise on Milford Sound which boasts some of the most breathtaking scenery in the world. Continue to Rotorua where you’ll visit Agrodome to learn about New Zealand’s sheep industry and Te Puia to explore a geothermal wonderland. Before heading home, stop in tropical Fiji for a three-night stay. Enjoy white-sand beaches, swaying palm trees, and the friendliest of locals. Your visit to Fiji includes a half-day Sigatoka River Safari and a Local Host to help you with additional sightseeing, dining, and shopping recommendationsWith the time and hassles you save by letting us take care of the details, you’ve got yourself a vacation of a lifetime with the I-Time you deserve!
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive In Sydney,Australia
Location: Sydney, Sydney
• Welcome to beautiful Sydney, Australia’s largest city. The remainder of the day is at your leisure for independent activities. Your Globus Local Host will make contact with you and meet to discuss your vacation, answer questions, and give suggestions to make the most of your stay.
Day 2: Sydney
Location: Sydney
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 3: Sydney
Location: Sydney
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 4: Sydney,Cairns
Location: Sydney, Cairns
Meals Included: Breakfast
• Fly to Cairns, “Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef.” Enjoy a 3-night stay in this tropical paradise. The remainder of the day is yours to start exploring.
Day 5: Cairns. Excursion To The Outer Great Barrier Reef
Location: Great Barrier Reef
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
• Prepare for the experience of a lifetime when you board a catamaran and cruise to the Great Barrier Reef, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Explore this underwater world that is a dazzling kaleidoscope of coral and sea life. Choose to snorkel, take a semi-submersible watercraft tour, or attend a presentation by a marine biologist. Late this afternoon, return to Cairns.
Day 6: Cairns
Location: Cairns
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 7: Cairns,Melbourne
Location: Cairns, Melbourne
Meals Included: Breakfast
• Transfer to Cairns for your flight to Melbourne, the cosmopolitan heart of Australia. The remainder of the day is at your leisure.
Day 8: Melbourne
Location: Melbourne
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 9: Melbourne
Location: Melbourne
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 10: Melbourne,Queenstown,New Zealand
Location: Melbourne, Queenstown, Queenstown
Meals Included: Breakfast
• Fly to Queenstown, the “Adventure Capital of the World.” The remainder of the day is at your leisure. Your Local Host is available for sightseeing, shopping, and dining suggestions.
Day 11: Queenstown. Excursion To Milford Sound
Location: Milford Sound
Meals Included: Breakfast
• Enjoy a full-day excursion to Milford Sound. First, travel by motorcoach along the shores of Lake Wakatipu to Te Anau, gateway to Fiordland National Park. View the Mirror Lakes as you pass through Eglinton Valley. From the Homer Tunnel, emerge into Cleddau Valley. Join your Milford Sound cruise for an unforgettable experience. Be on the lookout for wildlife such as dolphins and penguins, and enjoy the breathtaking waterfalls and scenery. Return to Queenstown late this evening.
Day 12: Queenstown
Location: Queenstown
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 13: Queenstown,Rotorua
Location: Queenstown, Rotorua
Meals Included: Breakfast
• Fly to Rotorua on New Zealand’s north island. The rest of the day is at your leisure.
Day 14: Rotorua
Location: Rotorua
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 15: Rotorua,Waitomo,Auckland
Location: Rotorua, Waitomo Caves, Auckland
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
• Head north to Waitomo, where you will take a boat trip through the Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Continue on to Auckland where your evening is at leisure.
Day 16: Auckland,Nadi,Fiji,Coral Coast
Location: Auckland, Nadi, Nadi, Coral Coast
Meals Included: Breakfast
• Today, fly to Nadi, Fiji. Arrive and transfer to your resort on the Coral Coast. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. Your Local Host is available to answer questions and make suggestions for sightseeing and dining.
Day 17: Coral Coast
Location: Coral Coast
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
NOTE: If your included sightseeing is scheduled to take place on a Sunday, it will operate on Monday instead. Your Local Host will have full details upon your arrival.
Day 18: Coral Coast
Location: Coral Coast
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 19: Coral Coast,Nadi
Location: Coral Coast, Nadi
Meals Included: Breakfast
• Your vacation ends with a transfer from the Coral Coast to Nadi International Airport.
UNESCO Sites
Auschwitz|Great Barrier Reef|Sydney Opera House
Meals
Breakfast daily; 3 lunches
Accommodation
Sydney:Swissotel Sydney Cairns:Pullman Cairns InternationalMelbourne:The Savoy Hotel on Little CollinsQueenstown:Copthorne Hotel & Resort Queenstown LakefrontRotorua:Distinction Hotel RotoruaAuckland:Adina Auckland Britomart Coral Coast:Outrigger Fiji Beach Resort
Check out our Q&As
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How long has the tour company been trading?
For over 90 years.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
The Globus Lighthouse Project - an illuminating initiative where we can all come together to tread lightly and give generously for the globe's greater good. Globus, along with sister companies Avalon Waterways and Cosmos, invite our travellers and partners to help us in supporting causes that provide for a more sustainable planet and a brighter tomorrow.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of globus charges.
Up to 91 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 90 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 29 days before tour starts: Forfeit 80% of booking price.
At 1 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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