Qantas Vacations

Our flexible vacation includes Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Tahiti, Hawaii, Vanuatu and Asia
California United States
www.qantasvacations.com
Founded in 1985

Destination Countries We Specialize In

Australia
Fiji
Hong Kong
Indonesia
New Zealand
Tahiti and French Polynesia
United States
Vanuatu
Hawaii

Travel Styles

Mid-range (3-4 stars)
Luxury (4-5 stars)

Activities

Architecture
Art & Music
Beach
Boating / Sailing
Child Friendly
Eco-tourism
Family Vacation
Gay / Lesbian Friendly
Gourmet Dining
Hiking / Trekking
History & Archeology
Nightlife
Outdoor Adventure
Safari & Wildlife
Scuba Diving
Spa
Special Need / Disability
Spectacular Scenery
Walking Tours

Services

Airport Transfer
Car Rental
Car with Driver
Guided Tours
Regional Flights
Bus, train, ferry, etc.
Cruise
Lodging
Tickets to Events

Travel Industry Certificates and Memberships

Qantas Vacations is licensed in California and a member of the United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA). As such we have posted a USD$1 million bond, payable to USTOA for consumer protection, in the unlikely event of the company’s bankruptcy. This USD$1 million consumer protection bond covers all customers of Qantas Vacations, including citizens of Canada and other nations.

Description

The Best Downunder Vacations

Qantas Vacations has been helping travelers explore the wonders of Downunder since 1985. Our flexible vacation includes Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Tahiti, Hawaii, Vanuatu and Asia. We bring together an exciting range of product: from Farmstays to Great Barrier Reef Island Resorts,4WD eco tours to motorhome hire, escorted and independent group vacations, rail and cruising, to live aboard diving and self-drive itineraries.

What Qantas Vacations Offers

Travel Experts in the South Pacific

Our friendly staff are Australian, New Zealand and Fijian destination specialists with local knowledge that will help make planning your trip hassle free. Use this intelligent resource to your advantage in planning your vacation.

Value for Money

In many key areas throughout the Pacific we are the largest purchasers of hotel rooms and tourist services. This translates into lower rates and savings for you. Inside this brochure are numerous specials and value added offers not found in the brochures of our competitors.

USTOA Consumer Protection Plan
Qantas Vacations has been in business profitably since 1985. Qantas Vacations is licensed in California and a member of the United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA). As such we have posted a USD$1 million bond, payable to USTOA for consumer protection, in the unlikely event of the company’s bankruptcy. This USD$1 million consumer protection bond covers all customers of Qantas Vacations, including citizens of Canada and other nations.

Special Requests and Services

This is just a small part of the complete service we provide. We offer you the widest possible range of vacation products. If you have a special vacation idea, ask your travel agent to give us a call. We are experts at arranging the most intricate of holiday requirements.

Documentation and Amenities

Before you leave North America we offer you beautiful travel wallets, descriptive itineraries and a comprehensive pack of discount coupons, information on the region and general ideas on what to see and do.

Price Guarantees

Even if exchange rates or prices move upward we guarantee that your vacation cost will not increase once your invoice has been paid in full.

Sample Trips

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A 18 day trip to Australia New Zealand

Highlights

* Tramcar dinner, Melbourne
* Phillip Island Penguin Parade, Melbourne
* Great Barrier Reef cruise, Port Douglas
* Sydney city sights tour
* Blue Mountains 4WD Eco Tour, Sydney
* Milford Sound cruise and scenic flight
* Mt Cook National Park
* Christchurch city highlights tour
* Maori Hangi feast and cultural performance
* Pride of Auckland dinner cruise

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A 19 day trip to Australia

Australia is made up of 6 states and 2 territories. Each of these areas offers a different Australian experience. From the big cities to the Outback or Great Barrier Reef there is much to explore. Enjoy memorable wildlife experiences or relax on an island resort. For the more adventurous travel let us take you off the beaten track to some of the more unusual places that Australia has to offer. Highlights include: Melbourne, Kangaroo Island, Adelaide, Uluru (Ayers Rock), Kings Canyon, Alice Springs, Palm Valley, Darwin, Kakadu National Park, Great Barrier Reef. Kuranda Scenic Railway, Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park. and Sydney city sights & harbor cruise

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A 15 day trip to Australia

Highlights

* Melbourne city sights
* Historic Melbourne tramcar dinner
* Luxury penguin parade tour
* Guided touring on Kangaroo Island
* Sounds of Silence – dine under the stars at Uluru
* Tjapukai Aboriginal cultural tour
* Rainforest Skyrail
* Luxury 4WD tour to the Blue Mountains
* Sydney city sights

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A 7 day trip to Australia

Highlights

* Uluru–Kata Tjuta National Park
* The Ghan overnight train
* Kakadu National Park

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A 8 day trip to Australia

Highlights

* Freycinet National Park
* Binalong Bay and world-famous Bay of Fires
* Adventure Options at Freycinet and Hobart
* Sample Tasmanian wines at Pipers Brook and Jansz Wineries
* Heritage towns of Richmond and Ross
* Cradle Mountain National Park
* Gourmet dining experiences
* Gordon River cruise
* Russell Falls

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A 3 day trip to Australia

* Walpa Gorge
* Sunrise at Uluru (Ayers Rock)
* Kings Canyon Guided Rim Walk

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A 5 day trip to Australia

* Alice Springs Desert Park
* Sunrise at Uluru (Ayers Rock)
* Sounds of Silence Dinner

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A 9 day trip to New Zealand

Auckland, Rotorua, Christchurch, Mt Cook, Queenstown, Milford, Waitomo, Franz Josef

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A 12 day trip to New Zealand

Auckland, Waitomo, Rotorua, Wellington, Christchurch, Mt. Cook, Dunedin, Queenstown, Franz Joseph

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A 12 day trip to New Zealand

* 11 nights accommodation
* Arrival and departure transfers
* 2 nights in Napier - “Wine Country”
* Helicopter flight to Mokoia Island
* 4x4 Offroad Adventure
* Visit Montana Brancott Winery
* Cruise on Milford Sound
* 2 dinners (D)

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A 7 day trip to New Zealand

Christchurch, Mt. Cook, Queenstown, Milford Sound, Franz Joseph

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A 8 day trip to New Zealand

Christchurch, Mt. Cook, Dunedin, Queenstown, Mlford Sound, Franz Joseph

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A 6 day trip to Fiji

The Cook Islands consist of 15 islands scattered over some 850,000 square miles of the Pacific Ocean. They lie in the center of the Polynesian Triangle, flanked to the west by the Kingdom of Tonga and the Samoas and to the east by French Polynesia. The first inhabitants arrived by vakas, doublehulled canoes, in approximately 800 A.D. In 1773 Captain James Cook, for whom the island group was named, sighted Manuae Atoll, which he named Hervey Island. On a later voyage he discovered Palmerston, Takutea, Mangaia and Atiu. The ill-fated Captain William Bligh sighted Aitutaki in 1789, and Christian Fletcher sighted Rarotonga, followed by the “mutiny on the Bounty.” The beauty and charm of the islands is matched only by the friendliness of the people. You will find warm and spontaneous hospitality. The culture is expressed through song and dance. The islanders take pride in traditional songs, Sunday hymns and the distinctive crafts which exist in the day-to-day lives of the people. The total population of the islands is 18,000. The island of Rarotonga is 20 miles in circumference, with only two main roads. The “Island Bus” can take you around or you can rent a bike, car or jeep. The island of Aitutaki is less than an hour’s flight from Rarotonga. It is partly volcanic and partly atoll, boasting a crystal clear turquoise lagoon and white sand beaches.

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A 6 day trip to Fiji

Most resorts offer Island Nights, with Polynesian dancing and a traditional feast with food cooked in an “Umu.” Rarotongan Markets - On Saturday mornings, visit the Raro markets for pearls, postcards, souvenirs, or just to browse and meet the locals.

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A 6 day trip to Samoa

*Personal welcome on arrival
*All transfers and baggage handling
*2 nights Apia Town
*3 nights Upolu Island
*Half-day Apia sightseeing by private car

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A 5 day trip to Tonga

*Personal welcome with lei on arrival
*All transfers and baggage handling
*2 nights Tongatapu
*2 nights ’Atata Island
*Half-day Western Islands tour by private car

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A 6 day trip to Vanuatu

*Personal welcome on arrival
*All transfers and baggage handling
*3 nights Port Vila
*2 nights Tanna
*Round-trip airfare from Port Vila to Tanna
*Discover Vila tour
*Volcano tour and Yakel village tour
*5 breakfasts

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A 10 day trip to Fiji

For honeymoons and romantic getaways, anniversaries, and long awaited breaks, look no further than Fiji!

Includes:
* Roundtrip airfare flying Air Pacific from Los Angeles to Nadi
* Arrival meet and greet with flower lei
* 7 nights Fiji, choice of resorts
* Private car transfers in Nadi/Coral Coast
* Domestic flights to Northern Fiji resorts
* Launch transfers to Mamanuca Island resorts
* 14 meals: 7 breakfasts (B), 3 lunches (L), 4 dinners (D)

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A 10 day trip to Fiji

Experience an exhilarating helicopter or seaplane flight to your outer island paradise. Each resort offers a unique blend of tropical life, activities, entertainment, and relaxation.

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A 8 day trip to Tahiti and French Polynesia

Air & Land inclusive

INCLUDES:

* Roundtrip airfare from Los Angeles to PapeeteFlower of Tahiti
* Meet and greet with flower lei on arrival
* 1 night Tahiti
* 6 nights Bora Bora
* Hotel tax
* All transfers, including inter-island transport by air
* Shell lei on departure

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A 7 day trip to Tahiti and French Polynesia

Air & Land inclusive

INCLUDES:

* Roundtrip airfare from Los Angeles to Papeete
* Meet and greet with flower lei on arrival
* 2 nights Tahiti
* 4 nights Moorea
* Hotel tax
* All transfers, including inter-island transport by ferry
* Shell lei on departure

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A 4 day trip to Tahiti and French Polynesia

* Meet and greet with flower lei on arrival
* 3 nights InterContinental Bora Bora Resort & Thalasso Spa
* 3 breakfasts
* Hotel tax
* Inter-island transport by air and launch
* Thalasso Spa “Marine Indulgence” package including the following treatments (per person):
* 3 Marine deep sea hydromassage baths with chromatherapy
* 1 Algospa marine scrub and wrap
* 1 Relaxing pearl rain massage
* 1 Marine mud treatment
* 1 Custom body massage
* 1 “Algo Fraîcheur” tired legs care
* Shell lei on departure

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A 7 day trip to Tahiti and French Polynesia

Land only

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A 11 day trip to Papua New Guinea

A vibrant land with intensely diverse cultures, dramatic landscapes and exotic wildlife, Papua New Guinea is the “last frontier on earth.” From the dense tropical forests of the Highlands to the expanse of the Sepik region, to vivid coral reefs along the coast, this unique island is sure to amaze even the most intrepid traveler.

Price Includes

* Meet & Greet on arrival and departure
* 7 nights accommodation
* 3 night cruise on the Sepik River
* Charter flights Tari – Timbunke and Kawarai – Mt Hagen
* 11 Days of Guided Touring
* 30 meals: 10 breakfasts (B), 10 lunches (L), 10 dinners (D)