Travel dates:
- 21 February - 04 March 2020
Includes:
- Return economy class airfares from Auckland/Wellington/Christchurch to Brisbane
- 1-night pre-cruise accommodation in Brisbane
- 10-night cruise onboard Pacific Dawn
- Meals and entertainment onboard your cruise
- 1-night post-cruise accommodation in Brisbane
Itinerary:
21 February - Fly from Auckland, New Zealand to Brisbane, Australia - upon arrival in Brisbane make your own way to your hotel
22 February - Morning at leisure before you board Pacific Dawn. Check into Cruise ship at Pier: Port side, Check in starts at 11.30am, Departs 4.00pm
23 & 24 February - At sea
25 February - Alotau, Papua New Guinea
Capital of Papua New Guinea’s Milne Bay Province, Alotau is steeped in history, rich in culture and blessed with natural beauty.
Optional excursions include:
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Alotau Highlights- Soak up the beauty, history and culture on a two-hour sightseeing tour. First stop on your itinerary is Top Town Lookout, which offers panoramic views of the bay. Photographs taken, you'll drive to a Secondary School where you will meet the students and watch a variety of arts and crafts demonstrations (including having your face painted!). Later, it’s just a short drive to the centre of town and your next stop: a local market filled with a bounty of fresh fruits and vegetables.
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Traditional Cooking Class - Travel through awe-inspiring Alotau and stop at an overlook high above the town to capture a picture-perfect moment. Find a drink waiting for you at the welcoming Masurina Lodge, where you’ll learn the tradition of clay pot cooking through a hands-on class taught by local chefs. While your food cooks, relax with a swim, learn about Alotau’s World War II roots or cool off with a cocktail.
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The Alotau Cultural Festival - For a truly authentic Papua New Guinean experience the Alotau Festival. Take a stroll around the grounds and enjoy the explosion of colour, the vibrant chanting and marvel at the contemporary and traditional Papua New Guinea culture and entertainment. Traditional dancing groups come from far and wide to perform and demonstrations and rituals common to the Melanesian way of life are on full display. Watch clay pot cooking and learn how age-old recipes are still used. Browse through the stalls of arts and crafts and shop for souvenirs, locally made gifts and artwork created by contemporary local artists. The festival also overflows with a variety of performances - string bands, contemporary body art dancers and musicians all add to this rich experience.
26 February - Kitava, Trobriand Islands (bathroom facilities may be limited)
Here, one of the world’s most intact island cultures resides on one of the world’s most untouched islands, and you are among the select few who are lucky enough to experience them both.
27 February - Rabaul, Papua/New Guinea
Located on Papua New Guinea’s northeastern tip, this province - blessed with natural beauty but plagued with an unlucky past - has literally risen from the ashes.
Optional excursions include:
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War and Colonial History Tour
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Japanese Barges Tunnel, Kokopo War Museum and the Bitapaka War Cemetery
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Rabaul Volcanic Tour - Volcanological Observatory, a Tolai village, Mount Tavurvur, the Hot Springs and the old
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Rabaul Airport
28 February - Kiriwina Is, Trobriand Islands (bathroom facilities may be limited)
Here, one of the world’s most intact island cultures resides on one of the world’s most untouched islands, and you are among the select few who are lucky enough to experience them both.
29 February - Conflict Islands, PNG (bathroom facilities may be limited)
Don’t be fooled by the name, Conflict Islands is the most peaceful place on the planet!
Optional excursions include:
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Beach Picnic - A secluded picnic on a remote tropical beach followed by snorkelling, kayaking and paddle boarding in crystal-clear waters. Can you think of a better way to spend a day in paradise?
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See-through Kayak Coral Tour - Take a guided kayak tour out to the dramatic reef drop off. The see-through panel in the bottom of your kayak provides your own personal window into the fascinating underwater world below.
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Dive Conflict Islands - Located in the pristine waters of The Coral Sea, the Conflict Islands comprise of 21 untouched islands and boast the most extensive biodiversity and coral reefs in the world.
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Reef Snorkel Adventure - Use a custom-built swim platform as your base and explore the world’s most biodiverse reef, home to a dizzying variety of coral and tropical fish.
1 & 2 March - At sea
3 March - Arrival back into Brisbane, disembark and check in at your hotel.
4 March - Head to Brisbane airport for your flight home to Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch.
Excludes:
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Excursions
- Anything not specifically mentioned or optional excursions in the itinerary.
About Pacific Dawn:
There is a reason why everyone loves Pacific Dawn - fresh new interiors, waterslides, interactive waterpark, a whole smorgasbord of delicious cuisines and fun activities for every member of the family.
Conditions
Valid from Feb 21, 2020
Expires Mar 4, 2020
Limit: 10 per user and 10 as gift for others
Bookings essential and must be made within five days of purchase or by 31 October 2019, whichever occurs first. Subject to availability. Includes: International flights - return economy class airfares from Auckland/Wellington/Christchurch to Brisbane, 2 nights accommodation in Brisbane (one night pre and one night post cruise), 10-night cruise onboard Pacific Dawn, meals and entertainment on your cruise onboard Pacific Dawn. Valid for travel between 21 Feb 2020 and 4 March 2020. Deal valid for one person on a twin-share basis i.e. two vouchers must be purchased at this price. Extensions to your stay in Brisbane pre or post package are possible. Please advise of your requirements at the time of booking. Excludes: Personal expenses, travel insurance, excursions & anything not specifically mentioned in the itinerary. Passports must be supplied at the time of booking. Visas are the responsibility of the traveller. Due to the specific date of departure for this deal, once you have received the GrabOne email confirming your purchase, this purchase is not refundable unless required by law. No cashback. Not to be used with other offers.
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