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Welcome
I first visited Hawai’i in 1956 & fell in love
with this tropical paradise. I saw my first Bird
of Paradise (strelitzia), hibiscus & frangipani…
I was just 10 years old! Since then I’ve visited
many times & continued my love affair with this
enchanting, magical place.
Hanalei with its quaint village people & towering
cliffs so loved by Peter, Paul & Mary’s Puff the
Magic Dragon.We’ll explore all my favourite
spots: the mountain of Bali Hai, the dramatic
Waimea Canyon, the landscapes of the Limahuli
People & the gardens in lush waterfall carved
valleys of Kaua’i.We will see rare gingers, vanilla
beans, exotic orchids & fragrant tuberose.With
three days on Kaua’i & five relaxing days in
Honolulu’s famous Royal Hawaiian Pink Palace
Hotel right on Waikiki Beach,
this holiday is a dream come
true.
Graham Ross
VMM
Horticulturist
& Tour Director
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Luxury accommodation at The Royal Hawaiian,
Waikiki & Grand Hyatt, Kaua’i
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Traditional Luau at The Royal Hawaiian.
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To make a booking or for further information,
please contact us:
19 - 27 June 2013
Tel 1300 233 200
Luxury Accommodation
Special Selections of Gardens
Escorted by Graham Ross
TEL (02) 9484 5100
Fax (02) 9484 5111
Address 8 3 Beecroft Road, Beecroft NSW 2119
PO Box 500, Beecroft, NSW 2119
Full itinerary visit www.rosstours.com
Email travel@rosstours.com
Web www.rosstours.com
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See Graham’s favourite gardens.
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Welcome mai tai drink on arrival.
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Home - Honolulu - Kaua’i(D)
Meet your Tour Leader at Sydney airport.
Flight to Honolulu, transfer to Kaua’i, the
‘Garden Isle’ of the Hawaiian Islands.
Free time this afternoon to enjoy the
facilities of this resort that re-creates the
glamour of Hawaii 1920’s & 1930’s in its
beautiful location on the beach at Poipu.
Welcome Dinner this evening.
Grand Hyatt Resort & Spa, Kaua’i.
Day 2 - thu 20 jun 13 (B)
Morning visit to Allerton Gardens (Lawai
Kai) where Queen Emma, wife of King
Kamehameha IV chose to build her
garden estate. She named her garden
retreat Lawai Kai which means ‘Garden
By The Sea’, & she carefully introduced
exotic species into the natural landscape,
including bougainvillea & Moreton Bay
fig. Between 1938 & 1989 Robert &
John Allerton introduced more plants
from around the world, along with
design features such as water channels,
cascades, pools & waterfalls, latticed
pavilions & European sculpture. It’s
eclectic in design & dazzling in botanical
diversity.
Nearby is Limahuli Garden & Preserve,
set in a lush tropical valley surrounded by
towering peaks sculpted by eons of wind
& rain, Limahuli Garden offers visions
of natural beauty & intriguing antiquity.
Walk through lava rock terraces built by
Limahuli’s early inhabitants & see the
taro that still thrives there.
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19 - 27 June 2013
Detailed itinerary visit www.rosstours.com
day 1 - wed 19 jun 13
Kaua’i
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Learn about the native plants of Hawai‘i,
the plants brought to the islands by
voyaging Polynesians, & the flowers
& fruits introduced during Hawaii’s
plantation era. Find enchantment in
legends of the Valley & the ancient rocks
that watch over it.
Limahuli Garden was selected by the
American Horticultural Society as the
best natural botanical garden in the
United States, having demonstrated the
best sound environmental practices of
water, soil, & rare plant conservation in
an overall garden design.
Grand Hyatt Resort & Spa, Kaua’i
Day 3 - fri 21 jun 13 Kaua’i
(B)
Scenic drive around the island today
including a visit to Smith’s Tropical
Paradise, a 30 acre botanical & cultural
garden located on the east side of
Kaua’i, known as ‘The Coconut Coast’
within the Wailua Marina State Park.
Visit Hanalei on Kaua’i’s scenic north
shore. Discover taro that grows in
flooded fields & used to make poi, a
Hawaiian staple starch that you can taste
at any luau. Stop for lunch & some free
time in Hanalei town & visit the famous
pier on Hanalei Bay. You can get a good
view of this emerald quilt of taro farms
from the Hanalei Valley Lookout.
Grand Hyatt Resort & Spa, Kaua’i
Day 4 - sat 22 jun 13 Kaua’i - Honolulu
(B)
Over to the western side of Kaua’i this
morning to visit Waimea Canyon, the
largest canyon in the Pacific & a dramatic
sight. The canyon measures 10 miles
long, 1 mile wide, & more than 3,500feet deep. It was carved thousands of
years ago by rivers & floods that flowed
from Mount Waialeale’s summit. The
lines in the canyon walls depict different
volcanic eruptions & lava flows that have
occurred over the centuries. The elevation
makes the air 10-15 degrees cooler than
in the valley & by afternoon many areas
are often shrouded in clouds.
Afternoon flight to Honolulu. Check in
to The Royal Hawaiian (The Pink Palace)
right on the beach at Waikiki. This
hotel has remained an icon of luxury &
romance for over a century, a Waikiki
landmark recognised around the world.
lawai’a (tending of fishing tools). The
night continues with the sound of a pu
(conch) calling guests to feast, where
a storyteller shares the significance
of lei giving, the ocean, & taro while
guests dine on exquisite pupu (hors
d’oeuvres). After dinner, the Helumoa
story unfolds—a dramatic performance,
including hula & song, commemorates
ancient islanders’ rich history & culture
through a timeline of the historic Royal
Hawaiian to the contemporary style of
Hawaiian music & dance.
Royal Hawaiian, Honolulu
Royal Hawaiian, Honolulu
Day 5 - sun 23 jun 13 Day 7 - tue 25 jun 13
Honolulu
(B)
Morning visit to Koku Crater, which
was set aside for development into a
botanical garden in 1958. Sixty acres of
the inner slope & basin is now cultivated
with rare & endangered dry land plants.
This garden specializes in African plants,
cacti & succulents, frangipani cultivars,
native wiliwili, palms & bougainvillea.
Royal Hawaiian, Honolulu
Day 6 - mon 24 jun 13
Honolulu
(B/D)
Two private gardens today specially
selected by the Garden Club of Honolulu.
Return to your hotel with a treat this
evening on the Ocean Lawn of your
hotel; a luau (traditional banquet &
performance). With the breathtaking
backdrop of Waikiki Beach & picturesque
Diamond Head, the Aha ‘Aina is
composed of three spectacular acts. As
guests enter the Aha ‘Aina grounds, the
evening captures the spirit of traditional
Hawaii with time-honored activities
such as kapa-making (cloth made of
pounded bark), poi-pounding, & na
Honolulu
T o u r I n c l u si o n s
 Return group airfare & taxes with Hawaiian Airlines Sydney / Honolulu / Lihue / Honolulu / Sydney
 Air-conditioned motorcoach throughout tour
 Deluxe accommodation in 4-star hotels for 7 nights
 Breakfast daily and 3 dinners
 Entrance fees to all gardens and sightseeing including Allerton
Garden, McBryde Garden, Limahuli Garden, Smith’s Tropical
Paradise, Queen Emma’s Summer Palace
 Fully escorted by Graham Ross
(B/D)
 Ross Tours travel wallet & bag
Morning visit to Queen Emma Summer
Palace. See the restored palace with
a guided tour. It is preserved by the
Daughters of Hawai`i in a charming
Hawaiian-Victorian setting.
 Membership to the Garden Clinic™ Club for 1 year (non-members)
Enjoy an optional evening Sunset Cruise
in a luxury private catamaran. Sail along
picturesque Waikiki Beach with views
of Diamond Head & Waikiki beach. The
sunset hours are a magical time to be
out on the water in Hawaii. The winds
calm, the sun turns golden, & the sky
is painted with a palette of glorious
colours. Farewell dinner this evening.
 Twin Share land only $4,995.00 per person
Royal Hawaiian, Honolulu
 Garden Clinic™ Member Discount $50.00
Tour Costs (Limited places available)
 Twin Share including air $6,995.00 per person
 Single Supplement $1,595.00
 Early Bird Discount $200.00 (Pay in full by 21 Feb 2013)
 Previous Traveller Discount $100.00
Day 8 - wed 26 jun 13 Honolulu
Say aloha to the Royal Hawaiian &
transfer to Honolulu airport for your
flight home.
Day 9 - thu 27 jun 13
Arrive Home
(B)
All prices in Australian Dollars, subject to currency fluctuations. All air taxes as at 1st Aug
‘12. Price based on minimum 15 passengers, & departure ex Sydney/Melbourne/Brisbane.
Price from other Australian ports and NZ available on application. Group meals do not
include beverages. Hotels listed in this brochure are correct at time of printing, however,
if a change becomes necessary for any reason, the hotels substituted will be equivalent
in standard. Degree of effort to fully participate in the tour - Ross Tours Category 2.
Please refer to Ross Garden Tours standard terms & conditions. Ask us about other sightseeing
& travel arrangements including pre & post tour accommodation, transfers, stopovers &
other tours
Images courtesy of Hawaii Tourism Authority
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