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Hawaii, Australia & the Pacific Q&A

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q: Will I need a visa? Q: What are some good souvenirs to bring home?
A: In addition to a valid passport, U.S. citizens visiting A: In Australia, sapphire or opal jewelry, Aussie hats,
Australia and New Zealand must have an Electronic Travel and Aboriginal handicrafts are guest favorites. In New
Authority (ETA), also known as an electronic visa waiver. Zealand, you can find opal jewelry, greenstone (jade), paua
These take less time to apply for than a traditional visa, shells, and sheepskin rugs. On the Tahitian Islands, black
but you do need two separate ETAs when visiting both pearls are a top souvenir choice as well as stone carvings
countries. The cost is included in your tour price, and and traditional pareos. On the Hawaiian Islands, world-
we are here to assist you, making the process easy! famous Kona coffee, puka shell necklaces, and tapa cloth.
Tahiti requires a valid passport but does not require With all destinations, local handmade crafts that represent
a visa. As part of the United States, Hawaii does not the culture are beautiful and lovely mementos of your travels.
require a passport or visa for U.S. citizens.
Q: What language is spoken?
Q: What are the seasons and weather like?
A: English is the written and spoken language of Australia,
A: The seasons in the Southern Hemisphere are opposite though it is colored with a delightful accent and unique
of those in the Northern Hemisphere. Australia and local expressions. Māori is the official language of New
New Zealand experience a moderate temperature drop Zealand, but English is the most spoken language
during their winter months (June-August). Our tours of throughout the country. In Tahiti, French is the official
Australia travel along the eastern coast, where the language and locals frequently speak Tahitian. However,
climate varies from tropical in the north to temperate in English is often spoken in shops, restaurants, and other
the south. Temperatures include highs of 63°F to 87°F tourist areas. Hawaii is the only U.S. state with two official
and lows of 44°F to 72°F. New Zealand's climate languages: English and their native Hawaiian language.
changes based on elevation and location. You can expect
highs ranging from 56°F to 75°F and lows ranging from Q: How long are the flights?
44°F to 72°F. Tahiti remains pleasantly warm all year
long and fairly consistent across all islands, with highs A: For Tahiti and Australia, guests will take a connecting
around 82°F and lows around 70°F. Hawaii shares the flight – often to Los Angeles – and meet their Tour
same seasons as we do in the contiguous United States. Director. From there, it is just over eight hours to Papeete,
The summer seasons have a drier climate with highs Tahiti, and roughly 15 hours to Sydney or Melbourne,
around 85°F and lows around 70°F. The winter tends Australia. The flight from Australia to New Zealand is
to be wetter and mildly colder with highs around 75°F about three hours. For Hawaii, many tours fly into Honolulu
and lows around 65°F. on Oahu from the western United States – often Denver or
Los Angeles – and fly home from Kahului on Maui.
Depending on the airport, this flight is anywhere from five
Q: What should I pack? and a half to seven hours. For most guests, there is a
connecting flight. All interisland flights are under one hour.
A: Plan on bringing casual and comfortable clothing that is Remember, all airfare is included in your tour price!
light or medium weight, as well as a sweater for cooler
nights or when traveling to higher elevations. Your
clothing should allow you to easily layer up or down to Q: What local cuisine should I try?
manage temperature changes. A rain-or-shine jacket, A: In Australia, all guests have the opportunity to try
portable umbrella, waterproof shoes, and a hat are crocodile. In Australia and New Zealand, look for a local
highly recommended. You will also want comfortable favorite treat, pavlova, a meringue-based dessert often
walking shoes, sunglasses, and reef-safe sunscreen. topped with whipped cream and fresh berries. Some of
For Hawaii tours, consider bringing reusable bags as the best Tahitian foods include fresh seafood dishes,
plastic bags are prohibited. You may also bring a dressy such as pahua taioro, and firi firi donuts or native fruit.
or tropical-themed outfit for the luau. We will provide On the Hawaiian Islands, our included luau is the perfect
more in-depth information that's tour-specific in your opportunity to try authentic cuisine, such as kalua pork,
Guest Travel Booklet. ahi poke, and pineapple dessert.

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