The Pacific Islands
As a New Zealander you live on the doorstep to the Pacific Islands. To many they're just a 'one day' destination - a desktop background on an office computer - but to us they're a three hour flight away, give or take.
Fiji
We’re a lucky nation. As New Zealanders we live on the doorstep to Fiji: arguably, heaven on earth. For many, it’s a 'one day' holiday; a destination to dream about, or a desktop background on an office computer. But not for us. For Kiwis, it’s just a 3 hour flight away.
Whether you’re planning your first holiday to Fiji or your tenth, Fiji warms the heart and feeds the soul with a diversity of experiences catering for tastes and ages. From picnicking on a deserted white sandy beach with a loved one, immersing yourself in the Fijian culture, food and snorkelling the crystal lagoons, to riding the rapids of Navua River on Viti Levu, there is no doubt you’ll find your place of happiness.
It’s really Cloud 9 here on earth – and at your fingertips.
Cook Islands
The Cook Islands turquoise lagoons, idyllic beaches, mountainous backdrop aligned with beautiful resorts and accommodation throughout the nation ensure that we can tailor your tropical getaway to suit your needs and wants. From romantic honeymoon packages, fishing charters, soft adventure and off the beaten track island escapes, we can create an experience holiday just for you.
The main island of the Cooks, Rarotonga, is not only a holiday destination in itself but the gateway to more far-flung isles. Not that you have to leave its sandy shores. Rarotonga is almost completely encircled by a lagoon, so water-based activities are everywhere.
Aitutaki and its lagoon captivate visitors from that first glimpse out the aircraft window. Startlingly white swathes of sand contrast with the deep azure of the encircling Pacific Ocean and the remarkable turquoise of its lagoon studded with tiny islets.
Niue
You’ll never feel like just another tourist on Niue, the island nation a three hour flight from Auckland. That’s because, with just under 130 guest rooms, there are often more whales visiting in season than human visitors!
Niue is one of the world’s largest raised coral atolls and is home to around 1600 hospitable residents. There’s no such word as rush-hour on Niue, it’s one of the world’s safest destinations and you don’t need foreign exchange – Niue uses the Kiwi dollar.
What many people don’t know is that Niue is far from tiny – it’s over four times the size of Rarotonga. A quarter of the island is clothed in pristine rainforest and almost the entire island is surrounded by 20 to 30 metre cliffs, and dramatic beautiful chasms and coves provide perfect swimming spots. Niue is also honeycombed with some of the South Pacific’s most spectacular and extensive caves. The island is encircled by a 64 kilometre coastal road so bikes are a great way to get around, although you can also hire a car. Diving and snorkelling around Niue’s coast is renowned for its water clarity and the richness of its marine life. Swimming with humpback whales (in season) is unforgettable and thanks to Niue’s deep surrounding waters, you can sip a cocktail and marvel at these awesome giants breaching just 50 metres from shore.
Photo credits: Tourism Fiji, Vanuatu Tourism Office, Cook Islands Tourism, Samoa Tourism Authority, MalaMala Beach Club, Scenic Hotels