Great Sights of Australia with Fiji
Great Sights of Australia with Fiji
Great Sights of Australia with Fiji
15 Days Starting in Brisbane, Australia and ending in Nadi, Fiji
Visiting: Brisbane, Cairns, Great Barrier Reef, Melbourne, Sydney, Nadi, Coral Coast
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Tour code:
PGE-2025
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Fully Guided
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Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable journey with the "Great Sights of Australia with Fiji" tour, where you'll explore the vibrant cities and natural wonders of Australia and the serene beauty of Fiji. Begin your adventure in Brisbane, discovering its historical buildings and modern high-rises, and visit the famous Australia Zoo. Cruise to the Outer Great Barrier Reef from Cairns and immerse yourself in its underwater splendor. Experience Melbourne's diverse culture and Sydney's top attractions, including the iconic Sydney Opera House. Conclude your trip in Fiji, where you'll cruise the Sigatoka River, visit an authentic Fijian village, and relax on pristine beaches. Enjoy comfortable accommodations, daily breakfasts, select lunches and dinners, and expert-guided excursions throughout this incredible tour.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive In Brisbane,Australia
Location: Brisbane
Accommodation Name: Four Points by Sheraton Brisbane
Meals Included: Dinner
Your hotel room is available for immediate check-in. A pre-night is not required for early check-in. Please schedule flights to arrive by 4pm in order to attend this evening’s welcome briefing and dinner.ARRIVE IN BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA Welcome to Brisbane, The Capital of Queensland! Your hotel room is available for immediate check-in. A pre-night is not required for early check-in. Please schedule flights to arrive by 4pm in order to attend this evening’s welcome briefing and dinner. (D)
Day 2: Brisbane. Excursion To The Australia Zoo
Location: Brisbane
Accommodation Name: Four Points by Sheraton Brisbane
Meals Included: Breakfast
BRISBANE. EXCURSION TO THE AUSTRALIA ZOO Koalas, Crocs, and Roos, Oh My! Enjoy an orientation tour of Brisbane, including the historical buildings and modern high-rises. Learn about the city’s convict past along with its modern cosmopolitan culture. Afterward, travel to the Australia Zoo, “Home of the Crocodile Hunter” where you’ll see some of Australia’s famous wildlife. You can hand-feed kangaroos, pet a dingo, see the amazing saltwater crocodiles, and more. Return to Brisbane where the evening is at leisure. (B)LOCAL FAVORITECONSERVATION HEROES Go behind-the-scenes for a look at Australia Zoo’s [LF] Wildlife Hospital. Founded by Steve and Terri Irwin, it is home to amazing work being done by an extraordinary team of veterinarians. All proceeds from your included visit directly benefit the hospital to help provide specialized care to wildlife. Whether it’s a kangaroo hit by a car, a flying fox entangled in a fence, or a sea turtle that has ingested plastic, the team at the Wildlife Hospital is dedicated to returning them back in to the wild.
Day 3: Brisbane
Location: Brisbane
Accommodation Name: Four Points by Sheraton Brisbane
Meals Included: Breakfast
BRISBANE Brilliant Brisbane A full day to explore more of vibrant Brisbane. (B)ENHANCED FREE TIMEEXPLORE MORE with a ride on the Wheel of Brisbane, a large Ferris wheel overlooking the city. Maybe just relax at Streets Beach, Australia’s only inner-city man-made beach, or enjoy a stroll on the city’s pedestrian street, Queen Street Mall, full of shops and restaurants. Enjoy free time with optional excursions available on your MyGlobus site. Your Tour Director and your GlobusGO mobile app have all the tips and guidance to enjoy your free time.ENHANCED FREE TIMEEXPLORE MORE For those wanting a little more activity, consider a visit to Tangalooma Island for an optional swim and snorkel excursions among the local shipwrecks.
Day 4: Brisbane,Cairns
Location: Cairns
Accommodation Name: Pullman Cairns International
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
BRISBANE–CAIRNS Diving In Depart Brisbane for Cairns, “Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef.” Upon arrival enjoy an orientation tour of Cairns followed by a visit to the Cairns Aquarium. Dinner tonight is at a local restaurant. (B,D)TOUR HIGHLIGHTSEA STUDIES Touted as Australia’s newest aquarium, the Cairns Aquarium won’t disappoint. Journey through the waterways from freshwater rivers flowing through the rainforest, into the mangroves and finally into the depths of the Great Barrier Reef. Discover 71 different exhibits showcasing this regions extremely rare and unique species. Enjoy animal presentations, habitat talks, and daily shark feeds. It will be a great introduction for your experience on the Reef tomorrow.
Day 5: Cairns. Excursion To The Outer Great Barrier Reef
Location: Great Barrier Reef
Accommodation Name: Pullman Cairns International
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
CAIRNS. EXCURSION TO THE OUTER GREAT BARRIER REEF Below the Surface Prepare for the experience of a lifetime when you board a catamaran and cruise to the Outer Great Barrier Reef, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Explore this underwater world that is a dazzling kaleidoscope of dazzling hues. Return to Cairns late this afternoon. Your evening is at leisure. (B,L)TOUR HIGHLIGHTBUCKET LIST. CHECK! The only living structure on Earth that can be seen from space, the Great Barrier Reef is a masterpiece of Mother Nature. Comprising over 3,000 individual reefs and spanning over 135,135 miles (350,000 square kilometres), your day at the Reef will be one to remember. After your scenic catamaran cruise, the day is yours to explore the Reef how you like. Choose to snorkel amongst a kaleidoscope of fish and coral, take a semi-submersible watercraft tour, attend an informative presentation by a marine biologist, or just relax and enjoy the serenity of your surroundings.
Day 6: Cairns
Location: Cairns
Accommodation Name: Pullman Cairns International
Meals Included: Breakfast
CAIRNS Aussie Adventures Enjoy a full day at leisure to explore more of Cairns. (B)ENHANCED FREE TIMEEXPLORE MORE You may wish to take a ride on one of the world’s most beautiful railway journeys to Kuranda, soar high on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, stroll Cairns’ famous Esplanade home to shops and art galleries, or just sit back and relax at your resort’s pool. Options are available throughout your tour at MyGlobus. Your Tour Director and your GlobusGO mobile app have all the tips and guidance to enjoy your free time.
Day 7: Cairns,Melbourne
Location: Melbourne
Accommodation Name: Vibe Melbourne
Meals Included: Breakfast
Touch down today in one of Australia’s most well-known cities. Melbourne is home to a diverse culture, world-class shopping, art galleries, museums, coffee shops, vibrant street art, hidden laneways and more. Along with its beaches, parks, amazing restaurants, and near-flawless weather, it’s the perfect place to visit year-round. Upon arrival, enjoy an orientation tour before arriving at your hotel.CAIRNS–MELBOURNE Cosmopolitan Cool Touch down today in one of Australia’s most well-known cities. Melbourne is home to a diverse culture, world-class shopping, art galleries, museums, coffee shops, vibrant street art, hidden laneways and more. Along with its beaches, parks, amazing restaurants, and near-flawless weather, it’s the perfect place to visit year-round. Upon arrival, enjoy an orientation tour before arriving at your hotel. (B)
Day 8: Melbourne
Location: Melbourne
Accommodation Name: Vibe Melbourne
Meals Included: Breakfast
MELBOURNE Explore More in Melbourne Free time today to explore more of this vibrant city. (B)ENHANCED FREE TIME EXPLORE MORE in Melbourne with a trip to the top of the Melbourne Skydeck for amazing views of the city below. You may also choose to venture to the breathtaking Yarra Valley, one of Australia’s premier wine regions. Other options include a full-day trip to the Great Ocean Road to see fantastic scenery and the “Twelve Apostles,” or choose to venture to Phillip Island for the famous Penguin Parade. This and more options are available throughout your tour at MyGlobus. Your Tour Director and your GlobusGO mobile app have all the tips and guidance to enjoy your free time.
Day 9: Melbourne,Sydney
Location: Sydney
Accommodation Name: Amora Hotel Jamison Sydney
Meals Included: Breakfast
MELBOURNE–SYDNEY Spectacular Sydney Fly to Sydney, one of the most beautiful cities in the world. (B)ENHANCED FREE TIMEEXPLORE MORE with free time in Sydney, home to first-class restaurants, grand shopping arcades, and top tourist attractions. This evening, why not enjoy dinner at a waterside restaurant?
Day 10: Sydney
Location: Sydney
Accommodation Name: Amora Hotel Jamison Sydney
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
SYDNEY Surf, Sky & Sips On your morning sightseeing tour, travel to the famous Mrs Macquarie’s Chair in the city’s Botanic Gardens. The sandstone rock chair was carved by convicts in 1810 and is said to be where Mrs Macquaire would sit and watch the ships from Great Britain sail into the harbor. Next, visit the famous Sydney Opera House, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The remainder of your day is at leisure. (B,L)LOCAL FAVORITECULTURAL GEM Go inside the Sydney Opera House, one of the most well-known buildings in the world. You’ll enjoy a private guided tour, hear untold stories, be amazed at the acoustics, and learn how this amazing hall was built. Afterward, sit below the sails and enjoy a [LF] panoramic lunch at one of the Opera House’s restaurants where you’ll enjoy great photo opportunities and sweeping views of the harbor and the Sydney Harbour Bridge. ENHANCED FREE TIMEEXPLORE MORE with an optional excursion to see the city from a different view from atop the Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb. Enjoy amazing views of the harbor and city skyline below from this unique perspective. In the evening, you might want to walk in the footsteps of Australia’s early settlers on the Rocks Pub Tour. This and more options are available throughout your tour at MyGlobus. Your Tour Director and your GlobusGO mobile app have all the tips and guidance to enjoy your free time.
Day 11: Sydney
Location: Sydney
Accommodation Name: Amora Hotel Jamison Sydney
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
SYDNEY Sights & Bites in Sydney Another day for you to explore Sydney. Tonight, join your Tour Director and travel companions for a special farewell dinner at a local restaurant. (B,D)ENHANCED FREE TIMEEXPLORE MORE You may wish to visit the elegant Queen Victoria Building with its three levels of fashion, jewellery, and gifts. Other options including visiting the Art Gallery of New South Wales, strolling through the Royal Botanic Garden, or enjoying delicious Asian food at one of the restaurants in Spice Alley. Your Tour Director and your GlobusGO mobile app have all the tips and guidance to enjoy your free time.
Day 12: Sydney,Nadi,Fiji,Coral Coast
Location: Nadi
Accommodation Name: Outrigger Fiji Beach Resort
Meals Included: Breakfast
Board your flight and fly to Fiji for three nights in this tropical paradise. Fiji is known as the Soft Coral Capital of the world with the Great Astrolabe Reef surrounding its islands and atolls. Composed of more than 300 islands, you are sure to enjoy the laid-back lifestyle and friendly Fijians. From white sandy beaches to tropical rainforests and mountain peaks, there is lot to explore on land as well in the water.. Arrive in Nadi and transfer to your resort on the Coral Coast. The remainder of your day is at leisure.SYDNEY–NADI, FIJI–CORAL COAST Hello, Paradise! Board your flight and fly to Fiji for three nights in this tropical paradise. Fiji is known as the Soft Coral Capital of the world with the Great Astrolabe Reef surrounding its islands and atolls. Composed of more than 300 islands, you are sure to enjoy the laid-back lifestyle and friendly Fijians. From white sandy beaches to tropical rainforests and mountain peaks, there is lot to explore on land as well in the water.. Arrive in Nadi and transfer to your resort on the Coral Coast. The remainder of your day is at leisure. (B)
Day 13: Coral Coast
Location: Coral Coast
Accommodation Name: Outrigger Fiji Beach Resort
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
CORAL COAST Sand & Sees This morning, cruise up the magnificent Sigatoka River to visit an authentic Fijian village. Return to your resort where the remainder of the day is yours to explore the beautiful beaches or perhaps sample some local cuisine. (B,L) TOUR HIGHLIGHTEPIC RIDE Aboard a custom-built safari jet boat, you’ll be transported deep into the heart & soul of Fiji. As you journey up the river, hear the history of the region. Children from the villages that line the river and wave as you cruise past. When you reach the village, you are given a warm welcome by the villagers and then are escorted to the village Chief’s bure (house) or to the community hall. Take part in a kava ceremony, then tour the village before sitting down to a traditional Fijian lunch. Your visit ends with traditional Fijian singing and dancing. Don’t be surprised if you’re asked to join in! After heartfelt goodbyes, board your jet boat for the return trip. It’s sure to be a highlight of your time in Fiji. Bula!
Day 14: Coral Coast
Location: Coral Coast
Accommodation Name: Outrigger Fiji Beach Resort
Meals Included: Breakfast
CORAL COAST Living on Island Time Today is at leisure. (B)ENHANCED FREE TIMEEXPLORE MORE with daily activities offered at your resort. You may wish to take a dip in the pool, enjoy a Fijian handicraft demonstration, spend some time in the water with kayaks or paddleboards, or simply enjoy an amazing sunset with a cool drink. An underwater adventure should be high on your to-do list and will not disappoint. Your Local Guide will have suggestions for sightseeing, shopping, and dining.
Day 15: Coral Coast,Nadi
Location: Nadi
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.CORAL COAST–NADI Until We Meet Again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
What's Included
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Accommodation
Accommodation in various hotels including Four Points by Sheraton Brisbane, Pullman Cairns International, Vibe Melbourne, Amora Hotel Jamison Sydney, and Outrigger Fiji Beach Resort.
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Meals
Breakfast daily, 3 lunches, and 3 dinners are included.
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Excursions
Excursions to the Australia Zoo, Cairns Aquarium, Outer Great Barrier Reef, and a cruise up the Sigatoka River to visit an authentic Fijian village.
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Transportation
Transportation between cities including flights from Brisbane to Cairns, Cairns to Melbourne, and Melbourne to Sydney.
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Tour Director and Guides
Expert Tour Director, Driver, and Local Guides are included to ensure a smooth and informative experience.
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UNESCO Sites
Visits to UNESCO World Heritage Sites including the Great Barrier Reef, Sydney Opera House, and Wet Tropics of Queensland.
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Transport Description
Travel between cities and attractions by flights and coach, ensuring a comfortable and efficient journey throughout Australia and Fiji.
What's Not Included
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International Flights
International flights to and from the starting and ending locations are not included.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included and is recommended to be purchased separately.
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Personal Expenses
Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and beverages are not included.
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Optional Activities
Optional activities and excursions not mentioned in the itinerary are not included.
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Visa Fees
Visa fees and other travel-related documentation costs are not included.
Meals
Breakfast daily, 3 lunches, 3 dinners
Small Group
Globus offers Small-Group Discoveries on select South Pacific dates. A Small-Group Discovery is limited to an average of just 20 guests per departure. There’s always room to roam with extra space between you and other travelers—while still getting up close and personal to the experiences you’ve been dreaming of. Small-Group Discoveries include all the features of a traditional Globus escorted tour, complete with expert Tour Director, Driver, and Local Guides who ensure that your health and safety is our top priority. A Small-Group Discovery trip is the perfectly sized tour—without the crowds.
UNESCO Sites
Great Barrier Reef|Sydney Opera House|Wet Tropics of Queensland
Accommodation
Brisbane: Four Points by Sheraton Brisbane. Cairns: Pullman Cairns International. Melbourne: Vibe Melbourne. Sydney: Amora Hotel Jamison Sydney. Coral Coast: Outrigger Fiji Beach Resort.
Check out our Q&As
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What kind of transportation is provided between cities and attractions?
Travel between cities and attractions is provided by flights and coach, ensuring a comfortable and efficient journey throughout Australia and Fiji.
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What types of meals are included in the tour?
The tour includes breakfast daily, 3 lunches, and 3 dinners.
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What kind of accommodation can I expect during the tour?
Accommodation is provided in various hotels including Four Points by Sheraton Brisbane, Pullman Cairns International, Vibe Melbourne, Amora Hotel Jamison Sydney, and Outrigger Fiji Beach Resort.
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Are there any UNESCO World Heritage Sites included in the tour?
Yes, the tour includes visits to UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as the Great Barrier Reef, Sydney Opera House, and Wet Tropics of Queensland.
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What kind of activities are included in the tour?
The tour includes excursions to the Australia Zoo, Cairns Aquarium, Outer Great Barrier Reef, and a cruise up the Sigatoka River to visit an authentic Fijian village.
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Is there a tour director or guide provided during the tour?
Yes, an expert Tour Director, Driver, and Local Guides are included to ensure a smooth and informative experience.
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Are international flights included in the tour package?
No, international flights to and from the starting and ending locations are not included.
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Is travel insurance included in the tour package?
No, travel insurance is not included and is recommended to be purchased separately.
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Are there any optional activities available during the tour?
Yes, optional activities and excursions not mentioned in the itinerary are available but not included in the tour package.
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What is the group size for this tour?
Globus offers Small-Group Discoveries on select South Pacific dates, limited to an average of just 20 guests per departure.
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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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