FIJI 2015/16 HOTEL REVIEWS PROVIDED BY

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1 FIJI HOTEL REVIEWS PROVIDED BY

2 See Fiji the Air New Zealand Holidays way! Live out your island fantasies in beautiful Fiji. Relax on palmlined beaches, swim in turquoise blue waters, marvel at rugged volcanic peaks and be welcomed by big, friendly smiles. In Fiji there s something for everyone. There s luxury resorts, barefoot island escapes, world class golf courses, all manner of watersports and boats to whisk you away on island day trips. Bustling towns offer something different with shopping and a mix of fascinating people, while more remote locations offer a slice of traditional village life and lush rainforests for trekking. If relaxation is more your style, there s sunbathing on pure white sand beaches, divine spa treatments, hammocks, cocktails and serenaders singing sweet Fijian songs. The magic of Fiji s natural beauty is matched only by the world-famous friendliness of the Fijian people and their diverse, captivating culture. Known for their beautiful smiles and bula welcome, the Fijians invite you to experience a slice of heaven. Whether you re planning a short break, a romantic getaway or the ultimate family adventure, Air New Zealand Holidays can tailor-make your dream holiday. Use this brochure for inspiration, then let us help you create your adventure. Above Photo: Castaway Island, Fiji Cover Photo: Likuliku Lagoon Resort

3 Contents Planning Your Fiji Holiday 4 Travel Tips 6 Essential Experiences 8 Exploring Fiji 11 Car Hire 11 Island Transfers 12 Island Cruising 14 Island Adventures 16 Tours 17 Fiji Weddings 20 Nadi and Surrounds 22 Denarau Island 25 Coral Coast and Pacific Coast 29 Regional Fiji 36 Mamanuca Islands 38 Yasawa Islands 47 Regional Fiji Islands 49 Important Booking Conditions 51 Valid 1 April March

4 HOTEL REVIEWS PROVIDED BY HOTEL REVIEWS PROVIDED BY TAHITI, SAMOA, AMERICAN SAMOA, VANUATU, TONGA, NIUE AND NEW CALEDONIA HOTEL REVIEWS PROVIDED BY Planning your Fiji Holiday The information on the following pages is designed to help you plan your dream getaway. You ll find in-depth Travel Tips as well as a Calendar of Events on page 6. We ve detailed our Essential Experiences on page 8 and share Our Local Secrets on page 9. The Air New Zealand Holidays Difference Fantastic prices, a diverse range of holiday destinations, the widest choice of products and unmatched service, combined with over 30 years experience that s the Air New Zealand Holidays difference! We re committed to offering an extensive range of holiday options and our team of product experts regularly travel throughout the globe to bring you the very best holiday experiences. They are passionate about travel and personally select each product, providing you with the greatest choice at the most competitive price. Our team of travel experts are here to help, offering advice and information. They can tailor-make your dream holiday from hundreds of fantastic hotels, apartments and resorts as well as flights, cruises, car and campervan hire, extended touring, self-drive holidays and a huge range of sightseeing tours and attractions. Offering You Value for Money Throughout this brochure you ll find amazing offers including free nights, room upgrades and food and beverage credits to name a few. Just look for the Bonus Offer box. Our product team is always sourcing special deals throughout the year, so make sure you ask your travel agent for the latest Air New Zealand Holidays specials when making your booking. 24 Hour Service We know your holiday experience doesn t end until you are safely home. That s why our Customer Care Team is on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week, should you require any assistance during your holiday. All the necessary information will be provided with your travel documentation and you can contact the team at any time during your holiday. We re with you on the journey. TripAdvisor This brochure is a great source of advice and has all the information you ll need to create your dream holiday. We are now partnering with TripAdvisor to offer you (where available) hotel reviews. TripAdvisor rates real travellers experiences, giving you an unbiased and impartial point of view on the product we feature to assist you with your holiday planning. TripAdvisor ratings and reviews are available to view on our website at Let Air New Zealand Holidays inspire you to discover more of these fantastic destinations! Ask your travel agent for one of our many brochures. NEW ZEALAND NEW ZEALAND WINTER SKI & BOARD COOK ISLANDS PACIFIC ISLANDS HAWAI I USA & CANADA 4

5 InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa School Holidays New Zealand Queensland New South Wales Victoria 3 19 Apr, 4 19 Jul, 26 Sep 11 Oct, 19 Dec Jan Apr, 27 Jun 12 Jul, 19 Sep 5 Oct, 12 Dec Jan Apr, 27 Jun 13 Jul, 19 Sep 5 Oct, 17 Dec Jan Mar 12 Apr, 27 Jun 12 Jul, 19 Sep 4 Oct, 19 Dec Jan 16 Australian Capital Apr, 4 19 Jul, 26 Sep 11 Oct, Territory 19 Dec Jan 16 Tasmania South Australia Western Australia Northern Territory 3 19 Apr, 4 19 Jul, 26 Sep 11 Oct, 18 Dec 15 1 Feb Apr, 4 19 Jul, 26 Sep 11 Oct, 12 Dec Jan Apr, 4 19 Jul, 26 Sep 11 Oct, 18 Dec 15 1 Feb Apr, 20 Jun 19 Jul, 26 Sep 4 Oct, 11 Dec Jan 16 Apartment Style Accommodation In general, self-catering apartments feature cooking facilities with a minimum of microwave, hot plates, saucepans, crockery, cutlery and cooking utensils. Laundry facilities will be located either in the apartment, or in a guest laundry within the property. Most apartments are serviced every 7 days and do not provide hotel facilities such as porterage, room service or mini bars. Most apartments provide an initial supply of items such as tea, coffee, toilet paper and soap. Accommodation Ratings Diamond ratings are used throughout the brochure to describe the standard of accommodation. Properties featuring Diamond symbols do not participate in a recognised rating scheme. The rating is supplied by the individual property based on their own assessment. We recommend they be used as a guide only. Budget standard of accommodation Comfortable standard of accommodation Superior standard of accommodation and facilities Deluxe standard of accommodation and facilities Pricing Guide Denotes additional half rating Prices featured in accommodation listings are per room for the period specified unless otherwise stated. The from price in the property heading has been calculated using the cheapest nightly rate available, ie. in the lead-in room type, in off-peak season. If a free night offer is available, even if for part of a season, this has been included when calculating the from price. A minimum stay is generally required. Where prices for more than a one night stay are featured, the prices refer to stays of consecutive nights. What the Symbols mean The property has Free Wi-Fi available in the room/apartment. Free Wi-Fi may or may not be available in public areas. Please refer to the Property Features in the individual accommodation listing for further details. Kids club facilities are available. Check listings for details. Day spa facilities are available. The property has one or more rooms providing wheelchair access with assistance. A bonus is available if you are celebrating a special occasion (eg. honeymoon). Advise your travel agent when booking. The definition of special occasion and type of bonus offered is at each property s discretion. Conditions may apply. The property offers wedding packages. Yasawa Island Resort & Spa 5

6 Travel Tips Village Visit, Captain Cook Cruises Calendar of Events MAY Tennis Fiji Open Fiji Fashion Week Fiji Pro Surf Championship JUNE Fiji International Triathlon JULY Bula Festival, Nadi AUGUST Hibiscus Festival Beachcomber Island Fiji Swim SEPTEMBER Musket Cove Yachting Regatta Sugar Festival, Lautoka Fashion Week Resort Wear Collection Coral Coast Festival OCTOBER Fiji Day Mana Swim Festival FNU International Food Festival PGA Fiji International 24th-30th 7th-11th 18th-25th 15th-23rd 11th-16th 10th NOVEMBER Diwali Festival of Lights 11th Coral Coast Sevens Rugby 19th-21st Uprising Festival of Music, Dance and Lights Fiji Classic 3 Day Fishing Tournament Dates for this event were yet to be confirmed at the time of printing. How to Get There BY AIR Air New Zealand operates flights from Sydney and Brisbane via Auckland twice a week. Check with your travel agent for the best connecting flights. Virgin Australia operates direct flights to Nadi daily from Brisbane and Sydney and three to four days a week from Melbourne. Pacific Sun (Air Pacific) operates flights from Nadi to regional airports within Fiji including Nausori (Suva), Labasa, Savusavu, Taveuni and Kadavu. FLIGHT DURATION FROM / TO NADI FROM / TO NADI Brisbane 3 hrs 40 mins Savusavu 1 hr 10 mins Sydney 4 hrs 10 mins Taveuni 1 hr 25 mins Melbourne 4 hrs 55 mins Kadavu 50 mins Labasa 45 mins The above table shows flight durations for direct flights only. Connecting flights from other destinations are also available. Times are a guide only and subject to change. DRIVING Take the time to explore and discover as you make your way around Fiji. The standard left hand rule applies to driving in Fiji. The maximum speed limit in villages and towns is 50km/h, with 80km/h in less populated areas. A current drivers licence from an English speaking country is required, drivers from other countries need an international driving permit. We recommend Avis car hire. See page 11 for details or ask your travel agent about the great specials Avis has to offer. Currency The Fijian Dollar (FJD) is the official unit of currency in Fiji. ATMs are located in major urban areas. All major credit cards are widely accepted. Visas and Passports All travellers must carry a valid passport. It must be valid for at least six months beyond the date of departure. A visa is not required for stays of up to four months. Travellers must also hold a return or onward ticket. Departure Tax A Departure Tax of FJD200 per person applies. Children 0 to 11 years are exempt. Air New Zealand include this cost in your airline ticket. Tipping and Bargaining Tipping is not encouraged in Fiji. Bargaining is generally not encouraged, however may be acceptable with some Indo-Fijian merchants. Etiquette Dress modestly when outside your hotel or resort and remove hats and sunglasses when visiting villages. Ladies should cover knees and shoulders when visiting temples and villages. Language English is the official language. Several Fijian dialects and Fijian Hindi are also widely spoken. Electricity 240V 50Hz. Three pin plug. Public Holidays Apr Good Friday 4 Apr Easter Saturday 6 Apr Easter Monday 26 Jun National Sports Day 10 Oct Fiji Day 11 Nov Diwali 24 Dec Prophet Mohammed s Birthday 25 Dec Christmas Day 28 Dec Boxing Day Jan New Year s Day 6 Weather Guide In the drier winter months from May to November, you can expect fine, warm days. The warmer months of December to April are wetter and more humid. Nadi Temperature Average (Max. C) J F M A M J J A S O N D Rainfall Average (mm) J F M A M J J A S O N D DISTANCES BY ROAD (KM) DENARAU LABASA 36 LAUTOKA NADI AIRPORT NADI TOWN NAUSORI AIRPORT PACIFIC HARBOUR RAKIRAKI 82 SAVUSAVU SIGATOKA SUVA Distances should be used as a guide only.

7 Fiji LABASA VANUA LEVU SAVUSAVU TAVEUNI QAMEA YASAWA ISLANDS RAKIRAKI KORO MAMANUCA ISLANDS DENARAU ISLAND LAUTOKA NADI BA VITI LEVU OVALAU PACIFIC OCEAN SIGATOKA SUVA NAUSORI GAU CORAL COAST PACIFIC HARBOUR PACIFIC COAST BEQA VATULELE MOALA TOTOYA KADAVU MATUKU PAPUA NEW GUINEA SAMOA VANUATU NEW CALEDONIA Nadi FIJI TONGA NIUE COOK ISLANDS NORFOLK ISLAND AUSTRALIA Adelaide 4hrs 15mins Perth 6hrs 15mins Melbourne 3hrs 30mins Brisbane 3hrs Sydney 3hrs TASMAN SEA Nadi 4hrs (W*,Sa*) Nadi 3hrs (M,T,W,T,F,S,S) Nadi 3hrs 40mins (W*,Sa*) Auckland NEW ZEALAND Wellington Christchurch International Date Line FLIGHT DURATIONS ARE FOR DIRECT AIR NEW ZEALAND FLIGHTS ONLY. TIMES ARE A GUIDE ONLY AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. SOME FLIGHTS MAY BE OPERATED BY AIR NEW ZEALAND S CODESHARE AIRLINE PARTNERS. * SEASONAL DEPARTURES. 7

8 Essential Experiences 8 Meimei Nanny Service, 10 Outrigger On The Lagoon Fiji 11 Stand-up Paddle Boarding 9 Firewalking Ceremony 12 Bilibili Rafting 1. Bula Welcome Be greeted by smiling, relaxed Fijians with their famous bula welcome. Most resorts will welcome you with a coconut drink, lei or other special gesture. 2. Blue Lagoon Found in the Yasawa Islands, the famous Blue Lagoon area is the most stunning you ll ever see. All shades of blue are surrounded by crisp white sand and soft rolling peaks of green. Discover the majestic Sawa-i-lau Caves and snorkel the coral reefs in the area. The movie Blue Lagoon was filmed here and you ll soon see why! (see pages 14 and 15 for details) 3. Village Visits Visit authentic Fijian villages and get a glimpse of this unique culture. Take part in a traditional kava ceremony, meet smiling children and see handicrafts being made. (see page 19 for details) 4. Snorkelling and Diving With over 10,000 square kilometres of underwater coral gardens, Fiji is a sanctuary for snorkellers and divers. The Mamanuca and Yasawa Islands are great spots for viewing colourful coral and tropical fish, while the diving off Rakiraki is arguably some of the best in the region. 5. Spa Treatments Indulge in a simple massage under a swaying palm tree or immerse yourself completely at a day spa. The Veidomoni Spa at Matamanoa Island Resort is truly special you can enjoy an open-air treetop massage and soak up the captivating views. (see page 44 for details) 6. Cruising The Mamanuca and Yasawa Islands are just beckoning to be explored and one of the best ways to see them is on a cruise. Small cruise ships can negotiate reefs, shallow bays and remote islands with ease allowing you to snorkel from the ship or go ashore to visit a local village. (see pages 14 and 15 for details) 7. Enjoy a Lovo Feast Sample this traditional Fijian feast, cooked in an underground oven. Many resorts will hold a lovo night once a week Outrigger on the Lagoon Fiji hosts a spectacular lovo dinner with an entertaining cultural show. (see page 34 for details) 8. Fijian Meke Be entertained by this traditional ceremony of singing and dancing. Performers wear traditional costume and the meke can range from a graceful fan dance to a bloodcurdling spear dance. 9. Firewalking Ceremony Marvel at this ancient Fijian ritual as firewalkers walk across red-hot stones and come away with their feet unscathed. You can see this traditional art form still practiced in the villages on Beqa Island, the birthplace of firewalking. 10. Paradise for Families Fijian s are renowned for their love of children and this is evident with kids clubs galore, large playful pools, family meal offers and caring, friendly nannies. 11. Watersports Resort towns and islands offer a seemingly endless selection of watersports in the beautiful warm waters of Fiji. Have a go at jet skiing, kayaking, parasailing, windsurfing, catamaran sailing, fishing and so much more! Why not try one of the latest crazes stand-up paddle boarding. 12. Bilibili Rafting Travel down Fiji s rivers on a bilibili raft. These traditional bamboo rafts are still used in some villages to transport goods. One of the best places to glide through captivating scenery is on the Navua River near Pacific Harbour.

9 Blue Lagoon Cruises OUR LOCAL SECRETS 1 Bula Welcome Our favourite dining experience is Wicked Walu restaurant, located on its own private island at the Warwick Fiji Resort & Spa. Framed by unspoiled, tranquil waters and specialising in seafood, steak and delectable desserts, this is a dining experience not to be missed. For the ultimate indulgence visit Bebe Spa at Outrigger on the Lagoon Fiji. Enjoy a spa experience like no other where treatment rooms offer the purest ocean views. For a traditional Fijian delicacy try Kokoda a dish of raw fish with a marinade of lemon or lime juice and coconut milk. For an entertaining evening Attend a traditional lovo feast and firewalking show. The Westin Denarau hosts a spectacular evening not to be missed. 4 Diving Coral Reefs 5 Matamanoa Island Resort A great souvenir is A sulu a traditional sarong that can be worn by men or women. The kids will enjoy The kids kitchen, part of IKA Kids Club at Fiji Beach Resort & Spa by Hilton. Junior chefs will love decorating their own chef s hat and participating in a fun cooking class. 2 Blue Lagoon Enjoy fine dining at Flying Fish at Sheraton Fiji Resort. Internationally renowned, this beachfront restaurant makes the most of a Fijian sunset and offers mouth-watering delights and superior service. 9

10 Bula! Let us welcome you to Fiji! Airport Meet & Greet and Transfers What better way to start your holiday than with a friendly greeting from someone who really knows Fiji! On arrival into Nadi, your Air New Zealand Holidays representative will welcome you with a smile and a Bula! Your lei, cool towel and cold water will be served while we answer any questions with personalised local knowledge, prior to escorting you to your coach or chauffeur driven transfer car. Our team of locals are available throughout your holiday and can arrange any tours or activities you may wish to experience during your holiday in Fiji. We look forward to welcoming you to Fiji! See page 12 for further details. 10