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Fiji • New Zealand • Australia

This is the classic itinerary for touring the South Pacific on an independent basis... packaged with air from North America.

Experience Fijian, Maori and Aboriginal cultures; cruise on coral seas, beautiful Sydney harbour and through a Glow Worm Grotto; see boiling mud pools, famous beaches, tropical rainforests, the world's longest living thing (the Great Barrier Reef) and Sydney's spectacular Opera House. These are just a few of the highlights you will enjoy on this Classic South Pacific itinerary.

Day 1. Depart your home town today. Your flight will depart the west coast this evening.

Day 2. Cross international dateline. You will lose a day which will be regained on your return trip.

Day 3. Arrive Nadi. Bula Bula (Welcome!). You will be met and transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is free to explore this island paradise. Tokatoka Hotel, Hideaway Hotel, Sheraton Royal

Day 4. South Sea Day Cruise. Enjoy a cruise to beautiful Tivua Island. There will be plenty of time for relaxing in the sun and participating in the many activities on the island. A tropical smorgasbord lunch is included. BL

Day 5. In Fiji. A day at leisure to explore the local shops and markets or just relax. B

Day 6. Nadi to Auckland. This morning fly to Auckland the "City of Sails". The afternoon is at leisure (airfare not included). Scenic Circle Airedale, Sky City, Heritage Hotel B

Day 7. Auckland Sightseeing. This morning a tour of Auckland including a visit to Mt. Eden, Parnell Village and Paratai Drive. This afternoon travel to the Waitakere Ranges, visit the black sand beach where "The Piano" was filmed and travel into a dense rainforest with tree ferns, Kauri trees and waterfalls.

Day 8. Auckland to Rotorua. Travel by coach to world famous Waitomo Caves before continuing to Rotorua, home to spouting geysers and boiling mud pools. Sudima Lake Rotorua, Rydges Rotorua, Royal Lakeside LD

Day 9. Rotorua sightseeing. Your morning sightseeing includes Rainbow Springs, Rainbow Farm, Te Whakarewarewa thermal reserve and the Maori Arts and Craft Institute. This evening enjoy a traditional Maori concert and Hangi (feast) at the Maori village of Te Tawa Ngahere Marae Pa. D

Day 10. Rotorua to Auckland. This morning at leisure before returning by coach to Auckland at which point you will be transferred to your hotel.

Day 11. Auckland to Sydney. This morning you fly to Australia's most cosmopolitan city, Sydney. Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure (airfare not included). Park Regis Hotel, Novotel Rockford Darling Harbour, Sydney Harbour Marriott

Day 12. Sydney sightseeing. This morning during your guided walking tour of the historic Rocks area, you will enjoy views of the harbour and see historic buildings and sandstone stairs whilst wandering through the many alleyways. Your guide will tell you the story of the settlement of New South Wales. This afternoon we take a city tour past the Opera House, Botanical Gardens and the southern beaches including Bondi.

Day 13. Cruising Sydney Harbour and Taronga Zoo. Your cruise of Sydney Harbour today includes stops at the Rocks, Opera House, Watson's Bay and Taronga Zoo. Your ticket is flexible enabling you to take any of the 8 daily departures, spending as long as you wish at each stop before rejoining the cruise. Entrance to the Taronga Zoo is included, where you can see many native animals including kangaroos, koalas and the adorable platypus.

Day 14. Sydney to Cairns. At leisure until you depart for Cairns. Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Tonight you might like to try the local seafood (airfare not included). Lakes Resort & Spa, Coral Tree Inn

Day 15. Great Barrier Reef Cruise. Today visit the Outer Barrier Reef. There will be time for a swim and to view the abundant sea life from the underwater observatory and see the beautiful coral from a glass bottom boat. L

Day 16. Rainforest & Aboriginal Experience. Board the narrow gauge train for a scenic ride to Kuranda, famous for its markets. Travel into the towering rainforest on an amphibious army duck. Enjoy an Aussie barbeque lunch and an authentic aboriginal cultural performance under the canopy of the rainforest. Experience a "Dreamtime" walk with an aboriginal guide. Throw a boomerang, see native animals including koalas and kangaroos, and enjoy a ride on the Skyrail. L

Day 17. Depart Cairns. At leisure until your transfer to the airport for your onward flight.

• International and domestic flights
• Fourteen nights hotel accommodation with private facilities
• sightseeing as indicated
• Meals as indicated by BLD
• All transfers at destinations.

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12/09