Grand Voyages - 2009 - (Page 42) Grand Australia, New Zealand & South Pacific Voyage 3 1- to 67-DAY CIRCLE oF tHE PACIFIC Come immerse yourself in fresh Pacific worlds as the ms Amsterdam sets off to discover the best of three regions. Here are dreamy Polynesian islands rimmed by white sand. Sophisticated, sporty cities like Auckland and Sydney. Spectacular scenic cruising through New Zealand’s deepwater bays, fjords and sounds. And all of it, sailing directly from North American shores. A grand circle Come aboard our flagship ms Amsterdam in Seattle, Vancouver or Los Angeles to discover 27 ports in three Pacific regions, with luxurious overnights in Papeete, Bora-Bora and Sydney. VANCOUVER SEATTLE PACIF IC O NORTH AMERICA C E A N LOS ANGELES I N T E R N AT I O N A L D AT E L I N E line ameri c n ho lla a Honolulu Kona Coffee plantations, cattle ranches, black sand beaches await d Hilo E Q U AT O R Bora-Bora Beguiling French culture meets Polynesian paradise in Bora-Bora Moorea Jagged peaks carpeted in greenery, crystal-clear lagoons — the quintessential Polynesian isle Apia Cairns Laidback tropical city, gateway to the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef Peaceful, pastoral isle beloved by Robert Louis Stevenson Port-Vila Suva An impressive collection of war canoes awaits in the Fiji Museum Pago Pago Nuku Hiva Raiatea Dramatic cliffs rise from the sea, welcoming you to this wild volcanic island Brisbane Explore lush botanical gardens or delightful riverside shops in Queensland’s dynamic capital city Nuku´alofa AUSTRALIA SYDNEY Perennially popular port with a lively harbor scene, shell-roofed Opera House, surfing beaches and elegant neighborhoods Rarotonga An azure lagoon surrounds this mountainous isle bursting with plant life Papeete Tahiti’s lively capital offers lustrous black pearls, a museum of Gauguin memorabilia and good swimming in lagoons and grottos Bay of Islands Auckland Wellington Tauranga Heart of kiwi-growing country. Nearby: geothermal wonders like bubbling mud pools and geysers. Melbourne Grand boulevards, colorful gardens, manicured parks Hobart Napier Brimming with Art Deco architecture, gourmet food and wines Milford Sound Serene, famous, scenic and wet: the ultimate New Zealand fjord Dunedin FIORDLAND NATIONAL PARK (UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE) Christchurch Deeply British, where locals punt on the Avon River and relax over Devonshire tea 42 e-brochures available online
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