Niue. Niue. Omniche Holidays. Your South Pacific Specialist

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1 2016 Omniche Holidays Your South Pacific Specialist Head Office: Level 1/ 345 Ann Street, Brisbane, Qld 4000 Free Call: Ph: Fax:

2 S W S E Group Specialists N Solomon Islands Vanuatu Samoa Australia New Caledonia Fiji Tonga Cook Islands Brisbane Norfolk Island Exotic South Pacific Tahiti Pitcairn Island Head Office N Sydney W E Lord Howe Is. New Zealand Omniche Holidays This map is for illustrative purposes only. 2

3 Facilities Key Facilities Key Norfolk Island Fiji The Cook Islands Lord Howe Island Vanuatu Samoa Tahiti New Caledonia Tonga Solomon Islands Pitcairn Island Air Conditioning CD Player Hair Dryer Kitchen Reception - 24hr Spa Arrival/Departure Lounge Ceiling Fan Hire Car Laundry Refrigerator Swimming Pool Bar Child Minding/ Babysitting In-House Movies Laundry Service Restaurant Tea/Coffee Facilities Barbeque Day Spa In-Room Safe Microwave Room Service Telephone Bath Disabled Facilities Insect Screens Mini Bar Sauna Tennis Court 1 Bedrooms 1,2,3,4 Dishwasher Internet Ocean Views Self Contained Terrace/Balcony Bicycles DVD Ipod Dock Parking Shared Facilities Television Business Centre Golf course 9/18 Hole Iron Picnic Baskets Shop Water Sports Cable TV Gas Heating Kayaks Plunge Pool Shopping Nearby Wedding Chapel Café Gym/Fitness Centre Kids Club Reception Shower Wi-Fi These facilities correspond with the icons that can be found on all accommodation properties within this brochure. Each destination section has a background colour that is colour coded to the section, but the icons are consistent throughout. 3

4 To Feleveia Until We Meet Again The charms of are like no other South Pacific Island. In fact, they are like nowhere else on Earth. offers a banquet of rare and exciting delights, then allows space for you to explore and enjoy them on your own. Far from wrapping its visitors in commercial cotton padding, the island of exposes the raw traveller within, the one inside that aches for genuine adventure and authentic experiences. This does not imply, however, that a holiday to means sacrificing modern comforts, for the island s tourism industry is well equipped and its people are warm and accommodating. It does suggest though that instead of preparing for a holiday of retail therapy and passive entertainment, visitors to should pack a pair of good walking shoes and their adventurous spirit. is a one-island destination, offering its abundant gifts within an oval shape approximately 68km in diameter. Being one of the world s largest raised coral atolls, its fascinating landscape is unlike the surrounding islands of Tonga, Samoa and the Cook Islands. Instead of long stretches of sandy beaches, the coastal limestone cliffs of hide a vast network of magnificent caves and secluded swimming coves. Inland, the island shelters lush rainforests teeming with unique flora and fauna. These natural wonders exist in a pleasant climate that rarely reaches above 30 C in winter (May to October) and is similar throughout summer with possible increases in temperature (November to April). Originally settled by Polynesians from Samoa around 900AD, is now classed as a self-governing country in free association with New Zealand, with the New Zealand dollar as local currency. Whilst English is spoken alongside the native an language and all children receive a high level of western-style education, strong Polynesian roots predominate the an lifestyle and their vibrant culture is cause for much celebration. Flights to are serviced by Air New Zealand, flying from Auckland International Airport twice a week in peak season. With a population on-island of less than 1500 people, the ans are like one big family. They smile and wave to all who pass, making visitors feel at home on arrival. With virtually no crime or dangerous wildlife, the island is a haven of relaxed exploration. In the daytime, discover spectacular walking tracks and caves, snorkel the coral reefs or dive amongst the crystal clear underwater caverns. Out to sea, enjoy s world-class fishing, or swim with dolphins and migrating Humpback whales (July to September). At night, watch the giant coconut crabs emerging, and then satisfy a well-earned hunger at a selection of restaurants and eateries. At the end of just one adventurous day in, upon retiring to any one of the charming accommodations available, visitors rest with a deep sense of satisfaction and a childlike awe for the natural world. 4

5 Property Name Page Namukulu Cottages & Spa Scenic Matavai Resort Scenic Matavai Resort Apartments & Villa Stone Villas Taloa Heights

6 Commodore s Orientation Tour Namukulu Cottages & Spa Rating: The Commodore s Orientation Tour is a 4 hour minibus journey to a cave, a chasm, cliff tops, a reef flat & snorkelling spots. This tour will give you a taste of what is about, a little off the well beaten track, and will leave you eager to explore at least two dozen unique locations. You will visit 8 iconic locations in 4 hours, depending on tide state, a beach, a reef flat, cliff tops, a cave system, and 4 of the best snorkelling spots. You will travel in an air-conditioned mini bus. Chilled water and a mid-morning snack will be provided. We offer a tour experience, not just a list of places to visit. We will help you to discover how to make the most of your time here on. Namukulu Cottages and Studio Apartments are situated in idyllic private surroundings for pure tropical relaxation with magnificent sea views. Enjoy a drink while watching the spectacular sunsets, pamper yourself by making a visit to our Day Spa, enjoy the view from our lookout point or just lounge by the pool. The most popular snorkelling spots on are located close by, and we are only a 10 minute drive to the main town of Alofi where all shops and restaurants are located. Facilities The best way to discover! Intimate & personal self-contained bungalows Stone Villas Taloa Heights Rating: Rating: Stone Villas is built from pure limestone rocks and is nestled within the lush green forest of. Only minutes from the Pacific ocean, main town, airport, banks and most amenities. Stone Villa s is an elegant, comfortable indoor and outdoor living experience home away from home. Villa comes with a private car. Facilities Open in July 2014 these fully self-contained units are open plan and centrally located 1 km from the main village of Alofi, on a quiet road behind the primary school. Located in the main village of Alofi, Taloa Heights is conveniently located close to all local amenities and walking distance from some amazing swimming spots. We have seven units all with air conditioning and an onsite fresh water swimming pool is available for guests to enjoy. Facilities Holiday in a pure an limestone villa Centrally located newly designed self-contained units with a view of the Pacific Ocean. 6

7 Scenic Matavai Resort A spectacular 180 degree view of the magnificent Pacific Ocean greets you at Scenic Matavai Resort. Perched on a coral clifftop and nestled amongst lush tropical gardens, s premier resort takes full advantage of the unique environment. The resort has two freshwater swimming pools, a swim up bar, and an excellent bar and restaurant where you can indulge in a blend of an influenced and European cuisine while taking in the spectacular view. Located on the South West Coast, the Resort is only 10 minutes from all major facilities and services on, and local sea tracks and small white sandy coves are easily accessible on foot. Each of the 44 rooms faces the ocean and has been tastefully decorated with comfortable and modern furnishings, air conditioning, tea and coffee making facilities, IDD telephone and LCD TV - all ensuring you ll feel right at home at the island s premier Resort. Interconnecting rooms are also available for families or groups travelling together and Rating: Scenic Matavai Resort staff will collect you from the airport, just 6kms away, and you will receive a friendly warm welcome at the Resort. You ll soon be relaxing on the terraced decking looking out to sea watching the dolphins play, a tropical fruit cocktail in hand, already planning your return. Facilities s premier accommodation option Scenic Matavai Resort Apartments & Villa Within only a few minutes (1.5kms) drive north of the Resort you will find the Scenic Matavai Resort Studio Apartments and Villa, the perfect self-catering options for your stay on. Situated just 8km to Alofi, 6km from the airport and minutes to local sea tracks and sandy coves you ll not have to head out far at all to enjoy the best of what has to offer. The apartments are made up of five duplex accommodation buildings with interconnecting doors designed to offer ten self-catering standard studio rooms or five self-catering two bedroom family rooms. The studio apartments have prime ocean views and are set amongst tropical gardens and gently swaying palm trees with a refreshing fresh water swimming pool, BBQ area and trampoline on site for guests to use. Rating: The property also offers a family 3 Bedroom Villa, which is equipped with a full kitchen, laundry, barbeque and all the other comforts from home. Dine alfresco on the spacious deck with your friends and family, with outdoor seating for eight plus an indoor dining table for six. The villa is located conveniently right next door to the apartments. Both Studio Apartment and Villa guests have access to the Scenic Matavai Resort facilities including the option of charging back WiFi, restaurant, bar and services. Facilities Stunning ocean views from every room 7

8 About Omniche Your South Pacific Specialist As a boutique wholesaler committed to providing first rate customer service, Omniche Holidays offers holiday packages to the Cook Islands, Fiji, Vanuatu, Norfolk Island, Lord Howe Island,, Samoa, Tonga, Tahiti, Solomon Islands and New Caledonia. To these destinations we offer: Independent Travel Packages, Special Interest Travel and Group Tours. The travel specialists at Omniche Holidays frequently visit these destinations so we can provide up-to-date advice and information. You can be assured you will be talking to a consultant who knows the destination well. The name, 'Omniche', is pronounced 'om - niche'. The company name represents our promise and mission. The om means to know all about a destination, the niche represents our focus on specialised and boutique regions of the world. And the ni in the middle signifies the company s roots of Norfolk Island. Omniche Holidays' Booking Terms & Conditions: The summaries of these booking terms & conditions apply to all Omniche Holidays bookings. Full booking terms & conditions can be downloaded from. Everyone named in the booking will be deemed to have accepted these conditions. Suppliers: Omniche Holidays does not itself provide transport, accommodation, tours and/or events. In making your travel bookings, we act only as an agent for other service providers, whose terms and conditions may limit or exclude their liability to you. Brochure: Validity from 01 July 2015 to 31 December 2016 and should be used as a guide only. How to Book: Call or visit a licensed travel agent who will assist you in making a reservation. Your licensed travel consultant will request a reservation on your behalf and will be responsible for communicating your requirements to us, managing your booking and forwarding your payment to us. Anything not specifically included in the quoted holiday package is at your own expense. Booking Fee: Your travel agent may apply a booking fee in addition to the price Omniche Holidays quotes them for your holiday. Additionally, Omniche Holidays may charge a booking fee. Prices: The prices in this brochure are correct as at 01 July 2015 and are subject to change. All prices are an indication and are based on the cheapest tour option. All prices have been calculated based on per person for travel during low season. Low season travel may vary between destinations and service providers, please call us for more details. Omniche Holidays is not responsible for currency fluctuations and should these change, we reserve the right to apply a surcharge if applicable. Payments: A deposit of $200 per person plus any applicable airfare is required within 3 days of written confirmation. Balance is required 90 days prior to departure date for Tahiti and 60 days prior for all other destinations, or earlier if specified in individual package conditions. Omniche Holidays may cancel the bookings and retain your deposit if payment hasn t been received by the due date. Cancellations: Cancellations after deposit payment will not be refunded. Cancellations after final payment may incur cancellation fees charged by suppliers amounting to all or part of the cost paid. No refund is available for cancellations after the holiday has commenced or in respect of services not utilised. Alterations by you: If you alter your package after confirmation, Omniche Holidays may charge a fee of $50 per person, in addition to any charges levied by suppliers. Product Descriptions: Omniche Holidays makes no specific representation as to the standard, class or description of accommodation or services provided. All descriptions featured are provided by suppliers, and facilities may change at any time. Star Rating: While all care is taken promoting each property s rating, ratings should be used as a guide only and may change throughout the year as properties circumstances change. The star ratings in this brochure are represented by palm trees as they do not meet the AAA Tourism Star Rating Scheme. All properties represented are self-rated, decided on by individual properties and is not in the opinion of Omniche Holidays. Images: All images are used as a guide only and may be of varying room types. While all care has been taken to acknowledge Photographer s image credits, it is beyond our control should we have missed any acknowledgements. Travel Insurance: Travel insurance is strongly recommended by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade for all overseas travel. Please consider purchasing a travel insurance policy of your choice when booking. Health and Immigration: Each passenger is responsible for their own visa, passport (with at least 6 months validity), immigration, quarantine, customs, health and other requirements of the countries visited. Limit of liability: Omniche Holidays provides its own services with due care and skill, but excludes all liability for any events beyond our control. We do not accept liability whatsoever for loss or damage including but not limited to physical and psychological injury, and loss or damage to property that may arise with the supply of goods or services provided by suppliers. Destinations: Omniche Holidays makes no representation as to the safety and conditions that may exist at any destination. You should obtain travel advice from the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Tade ( Unhappy?: If you are dissatisfied with an aspect of your holiday it is vital that you advise the supplier s manager of your dissatisfaction and they will try to solve the problem locally. If unable to get satisfaction from management you should immediately notify Omniche Holidays, preferably in writing, stating your reasons, and we will act immediately to assist you. Omniche Holidays cannot action appropriately if a complaint is lodged upon your return, which has not been previously drawn to the attention of the supplier. Privacy: The client consents to providing us with necessary personal information for the purpose of making and completing travel related arrangements on their behalf. Omniche Holidays will only discuss booking information with the clients or their travel agent. Law of contract: The laws of Australia govern these booking conditions and subject to any law which is expressly not consistent with this, any action arising in any way related with the holiday may be brought only in an Australian court. Head Office: Level 1/ 345 Ann Street, Brisbane, Qld 4000 Free Call: Ph: Fax: E res@omnicheholidays.com 8

9 Wedding & Group Travel Specialists Weddings Planning a wedding should be a breeze. A warm Pacific breeze heady with the scent of tropical flowers and gentle like a romantic caress. Instead of oceans of stress, the awesome team at Spacifica Travel can help you find a gorgeous paradise isle, share in your romantic vision, and turn your wedding dream into a reality. We are experienced wedding professionals, meaning that you don t need to become one overnight. Choosing to have your wedding on a spectacular South Pacific island may be one of the best decisions you ll ever make. Amid such effortless calm and beauty, love feels at home. Far away from crowds, commitments, traffic and homegrown expectations, the holiday atmosphere allows the whole wedding party to relax. To oversee the wedding plans, you will be able to liaise directly with the wedding coordinator here at Spacifica and also with the coordinator at your chosen South Pacific location. Any wedding of any size can be arranged, tailor-made to your desires, or we can walk you through our great package deals. Arranging flights and accommodation for family and friends is our speciality, as our wedding planner works intimately with the Groups department to ensure that each guest arrives to the location on time, from any port in the world. We guarantee personalised service, years of experience, and a genuine desire to see you enjoy each stage of your wedding plans. As you sit in the comfy director s chair, tropical drink in hand, we ll work hard to ensure that your vision comes to life. The South Pacific knows romance and we pride ourselves on knowing the South Pacific....we have the perfect wedding for you. Group Travel SPECIAL INTEREST TOURS Photography Music Events & Festivals History Art Spiritual/Wellbeing Nature Lovers Choir Cultural Garden Tours & more... LEISURE TOURS Adventure groups Tours to experience the local culture, see the sights, history, relax etc. Set departures for individuals to join are popular; see us for ideas & costs for various options SPORTING & SCHOOL GROUPS High School French study tours to New Caledonia and Tahiti - Visits to local schools can be arranged Group tours with a selected focus on fishing, basketball, cricket, cycling, tennis, golf to name a few options Sporting events/tournaments such as Marathons and sporting carnivals We can arrange for clubs to meet and play with local clubs MILESTONE EVENTS Fabulous backdrop for Weddings & Anniversaries Family Reunions A group of friends getting away to celebrate that special event CORPORATE GROUPS Corporate Conference Sales Incentive Reward Team Building Contact Spacifica Travel today and experience for yourself the specialist difference. Freecall: res@omnicheholidays.com

10 Exotic South Pacific Omniche Holidays - Your South Pacific Specialist Cook Islands Image: David Kirkland New Caledonia Lord Howe Island Fiji Image: Samoa Tourism & David Kirkland Image: Samoa Tourism & David Kirkland Image: Samoa Tourism & David Kirkland Vanuatu Samoa Pitcairn Norfolk Island Image: Norfolk Island Tourism Image: Tim McKenna Tahiti Tonga Solomon Islands Image: David Kirkland Norfolk Island Fiji Cook Islands Lord Howe Island Vanuatu Samoa Tahiti New Caledonia Tonga Solomon Islands Pitcairn Island Travel Agent: Head Office: Level 1/ 345 Ann Street, Brisbane, Qld 4000 Free Call: Phone: Fax: res@omnicheholidays.com Licence Nos. TAG 1626 : IATA No