Classic South Pacific – Nadi to Cairns from $2,439 USD

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Day 1: Nadi Airport to Lautoka

Duration: 45 Minutes

First Landing Resort and Villas

The resort is nestled amidst magnificent tropical gardens, majestic palms and massive rain trees, just 15 minutes by road from Nadi Airport – and is blessed with the only white sand beach in the Nadi area. The beach faces due west, giving breathtaking sunsets across the nearby islands. This is a small, owner-operated resort, featuring a range of accommodation options from Fijian style Bures to the two bedroom, luxurious, self-catering Royal Villa or Garden Villas.

Meal Plan: Continental Breakfast

Duration: 3 Nights

Accommodation: First Landing Resort and Villas

Location: View map

Day 2: Captain Cook Tivua Day Cruise ex First Landing

Cruise aboard the elegant “Lady Geraldine” to exclusive Tivua Island. Enjoy a leisurely morning tea as you cruise in great comfort and arrive at the sand-fringed island surrounded by 500 acres of spectacular coral reef. Relax in the natural atmosphere of Tivua Island as you are welcomed by a traditional Kava ceremony, or just indulge yourself in the many non-motorised activities including guided snorkelling, glass bottom boat, volleyball, spy boards, canoes, etc. For your ultimate romantic escape, stroll along secluded beaches and bask in the warm tropical waters of the Pacific. Also includes a chicken BBQ lunch with a wide selection of salads and greens, and an open bar of beer, wine and soft drinks.

Duration: 7 Hours

Day 3: Day at Leisure

Today enjoy a full day at leisure. You may like to do some additional sightseeing, shopping, or simply relax.

Day 4: First Landing Resort to Nadi Airport- 30 Minutes

Auckland Airport to Auckland City Hotel- 30 Minutes

Citylife Auckland

Located right in the centre of the city on Queen Street with excellent access to shopping, restaurants, bars and the Viaduct Harbour, Citylife Auckland offers spacious suite-style accommodation comprising of a selection of deluxe hotel rooms or suites with 1, 2 or 3 bedrooms and Penthouses.

Meal Plan: Room Only

Duration: 2 Nights

Accommodation: Citylife Auckland

Day 5: Best of Both Worlds

After the pick up from your city accommodation travel up Queen Street, through Auckland’s central business district, past the Auckland University and through the inner city park, known as the Domain. Continue on through the picturesque suburb of Ponsonby, with its historic buildings before heading over the Harbour Bridge to Auckland’s North Shore. Stroll on Narrow Neck Beach in historic Devonport. There is time here for a coffee before continuing up to the summit of Mt Victoria with its stunning panoramic views of Auckland City. Travel back over the Harbour Bridge to Westhaven Marina, one of the largest marinas in the Southern Hemisphere. Then visit the Auckland Fish Market, before continuing on to the Viaduct Harbour.

In the afternoon travel to the Arataki Centre, the gateway to the rainforest, where the sweeping decks give breathtaking panoramic views from the Tasman Sea to the Pacific Ocean. Absorb the local history and admire the traditional Maori carvings that stand guard there. Head further west and experience the power of the wild and rugged west coast. Feel the black sand beneath your feet as you stroll along some of the most awe-inspiring beaches the world has to offer. Your eco-tour continues on to the lush rainforest where you hear native birdsong as you walk the easy bush tracks amongst New Zealand’s famous kauri trees and giant tree ferns.

Duration: 8 Hours

Day 6: Auckland to Rotorua via Waitomo including Lunch

Travel south from Auckland, through the rich farmland of the Waikato, and onto Waitomo. Here you will enjoy a guided tour through the long galleries and lofty chambers of the world famous Glowworm Caves. Your tour continues with a boat ride through the Glowworm Grotto, illuminated by thousands of tiny lights from the glow worms suspended from the cave ceiling. Following your tour there is time for lunch (included). You will then continue to Rotorua by coach.

Duration: 6 Hours

Copthorne Hotel Rotorua

Marrying stylish contemporary accommodation with comfortingly agreeable amenities, Copthorne Hotel Rotorua is a superb choice for the holidaymaker who wants to explore this geothermal wonderland. A wealth of sights and activities are within a short walking distance, from Rotorua Golf Club to the Polynesian Spa overlooking Lake Rotorua. This 110 room hotel is conveniently located just a few blocks from the city centre, and is situated within a unique area of immense natural beauty. The Standard rooms do not have air conditioning.

Meal Plan: Room Only

Duration: 2 Nights

Accommodation: Copthorne Hotel Rotorua

Day 7: Discover Rotorua Morning Tour

Today on your morning tour you will visit Te Puia and the Maori Arts and Crafts Institute where you can view mighty geysers, boiling mud pools, and the traditional arts and culture of the Maori People. You will also experience Rainbow Springs which is a unique showcase of New Zealand’s flora and fauna including New Zealand’s national icon, a kiwi bird. Last but not least, you will have a hands on experience at the Agrodome Sheep Show, giving you an animated insight into New Zealand’s farming history.

Duration: 4 Hours

Rotorua Journey of Ages

This evening you will engage in a wonderful experience at the Tamaki Maori Village. Enroute your guide will instruct you on the rules and protocol for visiting Marae (meeting grounds). On arrival at the venue, nobody must enter the fortified village until the Powhiri (formal welcome) has been performed. The host tribe will send out a toa (warrior) who will challenge the guests, via their elected chief to ascertain if they come in peace. A Teka (peace offering) is placed and received by one of the visiting chiefs. At the Village, the Karanga, or “welcome call”, will echo across the courtyard, followed by the Powhiri (welcome dance). You will then be able to enter onto the village grounds where the Tangata Whenua (people of the land) will demonstrate different activities such as poi twirling, hand games, weaponry displays, reciting chants and displaying activities of an era gone by.

The buffet style dinner will be held in the meetinghouse dining hall and will have everyone enjoying a succulent Hangi feast. The evening ends with the Poroporoaki, the official closing ceremony and you will be safely transferred back to your accommodation.

Duration: 3 Hours

Day 8: Rotorua City Hotel to Rotorua Airport

Duration: 30 Minutes

Sydney Domestic Airport to City Hotel

Duration 30 Minutes

Park Regis City Centre Sydney

Park Regis City Centre is an ideal hotel for leisure or a business stay. Located in the heart of Sydney, the hotel is close to Hyde Park, Darling Harbour, Pitt Street, the Queen Victoria Building and Town Hall. The best shopping, entertainment and sightseeing are all within walking distance. The hotel has 122 guest rooms ranging in style and size.

Meal Plan: Room Only

Duration: 3 Nights

Accommodation: Park Regis City Centre Sydney

Day 9: The Rocks Walking Tour

Historic Sydney Walking Tour brings alive the story of the early convict settlement, while entertaining visitors with stories of “Rascals, Rats, and Restoration”. The tours are conducted by friendly and enthusiastic guides who, by relating the many tales of Australia’s colourful past, capture and hold the visitor’s imagination.

Let your guide show you some of Sydney’s earliest buildings, shops, old and new, homes of the “well-to-do” and the quaint cottages of the working class. Still to be seen are the pubs and hotels, once frequented by the locals and sailors alike, and the haunts of larrikins and rogues. The many historic streets, narrow alleyways, cobbled lanes, sandstone steps, and beautiful churches combine to weave a rich tapestry of life in the past and present times.

Duration 1 Hour

Downtown Sydney, Bondi and Kings Cross

In the afternoon you will get to know the bustling city of Sydney. You can walk along the beautiful sands of the world-renowned Bondi Beach, see cosmopolitan Kings Cross, exclusive Double Bay and Vaucluse as well as trendy Paddington with its beautiful lace fronted Victorian Terraces. Your tour will also take in views of Mrs. Macquarie’s Chair, one of Sydney’s most visited and photographed views, The Rocks, Sydney Opera House, St. Mary’s Cathedral, Sydney Tower, Darling Harbour and much more. Return to Circular Quay or request a hotel drop off.

Duration 4 Hours

Day 10: Harbour Express Cruise plus Zoo

This 1 1/2 hour round trip cruise departs every 45 minutes from Circular Quay and Darling Harbour. The cruise takes in all the sights of Sydney Harbour including Taronga Zoo, Watsons Bay, The Rocks and Darling Harbour. Stop off at any attraction and re-board the next Explorer throughout the day with your all day ticket. Your pass includes a cruise to Taronga Zoo from Darling Harbour or Circular Quay, entry to Taronga Zoo, and Sky Safari cable car. Plus, when your visit to the Zoo is complete you will enjoy a return cruise back to Darling Harbour or Circular Quay. Taronga Zoo is open from 9am to 5pm daily.

Duration: 1 Hour

Day 11: Sydney Hotel to Sydney Airport

Duration: 30 Minutes

Cairns Airport to Cairns City

Duration: 30 Minutes

Discovery Cairns Hotel

Discovery Cairns Hotel is a motel style hotel, perfect for leisure travellers. The hotel is centrally located and only 5 minute stroll to the Cairns Esplanade, where you can find shopping, cafes and restaurants. Comprised of 53 rooms from standard to superior there is a room type to suit all guests needs.

Meal Plan:Room Only

Duration: 3 Nights

Accommodation Discovery Cairns Hotel

Day 12: Quicksilver Cruises Outer Barrier Reef Cruise ex Cairns

For an experience of a lifetime, Quicksilver’s wave piercing catamarans and friendly crew will take you to a reef at the very edge of Australia’s Continental Shelf, to an underwater world that is a dazzling kaleidoscope of color and brilliance. Agincourt Reef is a magnificent ribbon reef where you can experience first-hand the magic that is the Great Barrier Reef. Choose to dive (extra cost), snorkel, or stay dry and explore the stunning reef from the comfort of a semi-sub, just one meter underwater. Watch the fish feeding from a unique underwater viewing platform and underwater observatory, or fly in a helicopter over the reef (extra cost). Whichever way you choose; you’ll bring home a lifetime of memories from this living natural wonder.

Duration: 7 Hours

Day 13: Kuranda Classic Tour with Train Skyrail and Rainforestation

The Classic Kuranda Experience includes the main attractions of Kuranda, but gives you more free time to explore Kuranda. You will travel to Kuranda by scenic railway and then spend some free time in the village. Wander through the many shops and local markets, which offer a full range of local handicrafts, souvenirs, and gifts.

You will then be transferred to Rain forestation Nature Park, where you will enjoy a delicious Australian BBQ lunch, a guided tour of the rainforest on board an amphibious Army Duck, and the Pamagirri Aboriginal Dance performance, followed by the Dreamtime Walk. You will learn how to throw a boomerang, see a spear-throwing demonstrations, and learn about aboriginal culture.

A guided tour of the Koala and Wildlife Park will commence at the Cultural Centre. Your coach will then transfer you to Kuranda Skyrail Terminal for the 7.5 kilometer Skyrail journey down the mountain. Your coach will then return you to your accommodation.

Duration: 9 Hours

Day 14: Cairns City to Cairns Airport

Duration: 30 Minutes