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Vanuatu | 37 Niue | 54 Isle of Pines, New Caledonia | 58 Valid 1 April 2017 – 31 March 2018. Image Right: Savai’i, Samoa Contents Navigating This Brochure 4 Travel Tips 6 Top 10 Things To Do 8 Planning Your Pacific Islands Holiday 10 Pacific Islands Weddings 11 Tahiti 13 Samoa 24 American Samoa 33 Vanuatu 37 Tonga 50 Niue 54 New Caledonia 58 Accommodation Index 66 Booking Conditions 67 3 Navigating This Brochure 2017 2017 Let helloworld inspire HELLO HELLO ADELAIDE GOLD & SOUTH COAST you to discover these AUSTRALIA fantastic destinations Accommodation Ratings Diamond ratings are used throughout the brochure to describe the standard of accommodation. Properties 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 featuring Diamond symbols do not participate in a HELLO HELLO HELLO QUEENSLAND KIMBERLEY HELLO HELLO NORFOLK NORTHERN ISLANDS & CRUISING & MELBOURNE recognised rating scheme. The rating is supplied by the ISLAND TERRITORY WHITSUNDAYS BROOME & VIC individual property based on their own assessment. We recommend they be used as a guide only. ¿ Basic standard of accommodation ¿¿ Budget standard of accommodation ¿¿¿ Comfortable standard of accommodation 2017 2017 2017 2017 20162017 HELLO HELLO HELLO HELLO SUNSHINE HELLO TROPICAL PERTH & SYDNEY NORTH Superior standard of accommodation COAST & TASMANIA THE WEST & NSW QUEENSLAND ¿¿¿¿ COAST BRISBANE and facilities Deluxe standard of accommodation ¿¿¿¿¿ and facilities ¯ Denotes additional half rating 2016 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 HELLO HELLO HELLO HELLO ARABIAN HELLO COOK Pricing Guide BALI CANADA & CHINA PENINSULA ALASKA ISLANDS The prices featured in this brochure are intended as a guide. The prices have been calculated using the lowest available daily price at the time this brochure was produced and may change due to exchange rate fluctuations, availability, taxes or seasonal surcharges. Prices featured in accommodation listings are per person 2016 twin share for the period specified unless otherwise 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 stated. The “From” price has been calculated using the HELLO HELLO HELLO HELLO HELLO HONG KONG NEW FIJI HAWAI‘I INDOCHINA lowest nightly rate available, i.e. lead-in room type in & MACAU ZEALAND off-peak season including free night offers if applicable, even if that offer is only available for part of a season. 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. Ask your travel agent for the best price available, other room types or travel dates. 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 HELLO HELLO HELLO HELLO HELLO PACIFIC SINGAPORE THAILAND UK & USA ISLANDS & MALAYSIA EUROPE What the Symbols mean Properties offering free Wi-Fi access throughout the common areas and in rooms. Properties offering in-room disabled facilities. Properties offering facilities catering for 2017 Our Imagine the stories Imagine the stories HELLO families which may include kids’ clubs, family GREAT UNIQUE AUSTRALIAN EXPERIENCES AUSTRALIAN Specialty Signature Collection RAIL rooms, child menus, highchairs and cots. HOLIDAYS Collection A special bonus offer (e.g. sparkling wine) is available if you are celebrating your honeymoon. Details must be provided at the VIETNAM, LAOS & CAMBODIA SMALLASIA GROUP JOURNEYS time of booking. 2017-18 FEATURING 2017-18 VIETNAM • CAMBODIA • LAOS • THAILAND PRIVATE TRAVEL, RIVER CRUISES MYANMAR • CHINA • INDIA • BHUTAN ONE&ONLY HAYMAN ISLAND and SRI LANKA • JAPAN • MONGOLIA SMALL GROUP JOURNEYS 2017 – 2018 Suggested ‘must do’ tours of iconic 2016-17 2017 2017 2016-17 destinations/attractions. Our HELLO HELLO HELLO HELLO EXOTIC EUROPE ALASKA PACIFIC Cruise CRUISING CRUISING CRUISING CRUISING Collection Refer to page 5 for details. Isle of Pines, New Caledonia CONNECT CONNECT CONNECT CONNECT In store helloworld.co.nz 0800 80 80 40 WITH US In store helloworld.co.nz 0800 80 80 40 WITH US In store helloworld.co.nz 0800 80 80 40 WITH US In store helloworld.co.nz 0800 80 80 40 WITH US 4 Why book with helloworld? Vanuatu The helloworld Difference 1. We have experienced knowledgeable travel consultants who are passionate about making your travel dreams come true. 2. We will ensure you enjoy choice and flexibility when you book your travel with us. 3. We offer a real alternative for discovering the world by crafting travel experiences that suit your individual needs. 4. We are the only New Zealand travel agency group that allows you to earn and spend your Fly Buys points. 5. Should you need to change your travel plans while you are away there will always be someone here to help you. Bonus Offers Throughout this brochure you’ll find amazing Bonus Offers including free nights, room upgrades and food and beverage credits to name a few. Just look for the Bonus Offer box. We are always sourcing specials throughout the year. Look for this symbol to find our Ask us for the latest deals when making your booking. most popular experiences! With everything from accommodation, car hire, 24 Hour Assistance day tours, extended touring and much more, We know your holiday experience doesn’t end until you are safely home. you’ll be spoilt with choice when planning your That’s why when you book a GO Holiday through helloworld you will have next holiday. access to the GO Assist Help Desk which is a 24 hour, seven day a week To assist you, we’ve highlighted our most popular service, should you require any assistance during your holiday. You will be given your GO Assist Freephone number with your documentation products booked by our customers. Just look for and you can contact the team at any time during your holiday. the We love it! symbol throughout this brochure. We‘re with you on your journey. Our customers love it and so will you! Isle of Pines, New Caledonia 5 Travel Tips Samoa How to Get There FLIGHT DURATION FROM/TO AUCKLAND Events & Public Holidays Auckland to Tahiti Tahiti 4 hrs 50 mins Air New Zealand and Air Tahiti Nui operate flights Samoa 3 hrs 45 mins April from Auckland to Papeete four to five days Vanuatu 2 hrs 35 mins a week. Air Tahiti Nui also operates flights to Tonga 2 hrs 50mins Samoa International regional airports including Moorea, Bora Bora, Niue 3 hrs 25 mins Game Fishing Tournament Taumotu, Raiatea and Teitaroa. New Caledonia 2 hrs 40 mins Times are a guide only and subject to change. Auckland to Vanuatu May Air Vanuatu operates direct flights from Auckland Visas & Passports Vanuatu Ocean Swim to Port Vila three days a week. Daily connecting A valid passport and return or onward ticket is flights from Port Vila to Espiritu Santo and required when travelling to the Pacific Islands. In June Tanna Island with Air Vanuatu are available. most cases the passport must be valid for 6 months beyond the intended stay. For most countries a visa Independence Day, Samoa Auckland to New Caledonia is not required for stays of up to 30 days. A visa Air New Zealand and Air Calin operate flights from is not required for New Zealand citizens travelling Heilala Festival, Tonga Auckland to Noumea five to six days a week. to Tonga. Travel advice is available from the New French Cheese Festival, Zealand Government Ministry of Foreign Affairs and New Caledonia Auckland to Samoa and American Samoa Trade at www.safetravel.govt.nz. Air New Zealand and Virgin Samoa operate flights from Auckland to Apia six to seven days a week. Currency July For travel to American Samoa connect with Tahiti, New Caledonia French Pacific Franc Heiva Tahiti Polynesian Airlines via Apia. (XPF) Samoa Samoan Tala Bastille Day, New Caledonia Auckland to Tonga (WST) and Tahiti Air New Zealand operates direct flights five to American Samoa United States Dollar Yam & Magic Festival, Vanuatu seven days a week. (USD) Virgin Australia operates direct flights twice a Vanuatu Vatu (VUV) Independence Day, Vanuatu week. Tonga Tongan Pa’anga (TOP) Real Tonga operates flights to Vava’u and Ha’apai August in Tonga. Niue New Zealand Dollar (NZD) Billabong Pro Surfing, Tahiti Most major credit cards are accepted throughout Auckland to Niue Back to My Roots Festival, the main commercial areas. ATMs are also available Air New Zealand operates direct flights from throughout the larger towns, except in Niue. Vanuatu Auckland to Niue one to two times a week. Electricity September Tahiti 220V 60Hz. European plug, two round prongs New Caledonia Day Samoa, Vanuatu, 240V 50Hz. Teuila Festival, Samoa Tonga, Niue Three pin plug Tonga International Billfish Tournament American Samoa 110V 60Hz. US plug New Caledonia 220V 50Hz. October Two pin plug Constitution National Show Day, Niue School Holidays 2017-18 New Zealand 14 – 30 Apr, 8 – 23 Jul, November 30 Sep – 15 Oct, Fest Napuan Music Festival, Vanuatu 21 Dec 17 – 28 Jan 18 6 Pacific Islands N SAMOA APIA AMERICAN SAMOA PAGO PAGO FIJI NADI VANUATU SUVA TAHITI PORT VILA PAPEETE TONGA NEW CALEDONIA NIUE NUKU’ALOFA COOK ISLANDS NOUMEA RAROTONGA BRISBANE NORFOLK ISLAND AUSTRALIA PACIFIC OCEAN International Date Line SYDNEY TASMAN SEA AUCKLAND NEW ZEALAND WELLINGTON CHRISTCHURCH QUEENSTOWN Weather Guide In the Pacific Islands the drier months are from approximately April to October.