Australia • New Zealand • Fiji • Tahiti

Testimonials

“I was always picked up on time…people were well informed and friendly. It was a great travel experience and professionally run and organized” – Ms. McGuire, Illinois

“Again thanks to the ‘Downunder Team’, you made [me] a very happy customer with the arrangements, ‘no worries’ attitude to changes etc. and organization”; “Nothing short of brilliant” – Barry Waite

“The trip was marvelous…The hotels were wonderful and all the transportation arrangements were as scheduled and the tour directors that you selected were also very helpful and a joy to be with” – Ms. W Hoffman

Group

"The trip was flawless... every stop and event was so very meaningful!! So very much did we gain in our understanding of aboringines! I have only one question of you, Lisa. Having now visited Australia, why in the world did you choose to live here? Seriously, it is truly a special country and people. And we absolutely fell in love with Fiji. Thanks for everything!" – Jane Sabes, PhD, Political Science Professor, Andrews University, Michigan

"The trip went very well: all the  buses were on time, all the trips were booked and hotels in order, so thanks for doing such a great job. The trip was very smooth which is a testament to all the work you put into the bookings and arrangements." – Professor John Short

flights

“Qantas is a great airline. Every flight was fully booked, but left and arrived early or on time” – Mr and Mrs Gendelman

AUSTRALIA

“We especially loved Lizard Island – perhaps the nicest all round place we’ve ever been, between the beautiful resort, the food, the service, the snorkeling and on and on…Daintree Ecolodge was magical…the Great Ocean Road tour with Patrick (he says hello Corinne) and the Blue Mountains tour (with Steve) were both very special too. This vacation goes right to the top of our list” – Mr. K. Perlman

“We had a marvelous time in Melbourne, Darwin, the safari to Kakadu and Litchfield National Parks and best of all El Questro Homestead where I had my first helicopter ride over the Bungle Bungles” – Ms. O. Badel

“We were booked on the 26th floor on the InterContinental [in Sydney], overlooking the harbor, Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Royal Botanical Gardens and the Rocks District. Great location! We were thrilled to get tickets for an opera and enjoyed the ambience immensely” – Mr. and Mrs. Gendelman

“Enjoyed Kangaroo Island immensely. The guide was excellent, we saw many kangaroos, koalas, and wallabies. We even saw a most unique animal that looks like a porcupine and has feet facing in opposite directions."; “The topography of New Zealand is breathtaking. Going around every mountain curve is another panoramic sight, featuring lakes, lush plateaus and lots of grazing sheep, deer and cows." – Mr. and Mrs. Gendelman

“The highlights were the Blue Mountains, the rainforest, the Sounds of Silence Dinner, and the Great Ocean Road drive. We hope to return someday” – Mr and Mrs Douglas

NEW ZEALAND

“I particularly enjoyed TeWahaka in Fox Glacier and Mountvista in Queenstown [New Zealand]”; “Doubtful Sound [New Zealand] was beautiful and the tour was very well run…the food was good and the crew was great” – Ms. McGuire Illinois

“The Maori tour was a unique and most worthwhile experience. We learned a lot and enjoyed a visit to a Maori home”; “The Hangi feast was great, both as a gourmet delight and learning experience” – Mr. and Mrs. Gendelman

“[We] loved all the people we met. They were kind, considerate and truly wanted tourists to enjoy their country” – Mr. and Mrs. Gendelman

FIJI

“Thank you for recommending Vatulele. It has been the honeymoon of our dreams. Fiji is truly a paradise and the food and Fijian people are unbelievable. – Mr and Mrs Bertoglio

“That was the most awesome trip! Our first room had a hot tub on the balcony, the bed and breakfast was immaculate…bunjy jumping and our hike on New Years day were my favorites. Fiji was great too – perfect weather every day! Fiji is the perfect place to relax after all the action in New Zealand – Ms. E Bliss

HONEYMOON

“Thanks for all your help with our Australian Honeymoon…my favorite part was the diving at Heron Island and I know Doreen’s was Hayman Island” – Mr and Mrs Lynch

“Lori and I had a wonderful time on our honeymoon. When we return to that part of the world we would definitely like to work with you again to establish our next itinerary” Mr. and Mrs. Bush

PHILANTHROPY

DONATIONS BY DOWN UNDER ENDEAVOURS TO CHARITIES
“The Naviivi village was ravaged by the effects of Cyclone Ami on January 14 2003 and this very kind and generous donation of FJD500 will be very much welcomed, and bring the people of Naviivi village closer to recognizing their dream of electricity” – Ron Eckstrom, Naviivi Village Counsel, Qamea Island, Republic of Fiji

“On behalf of the Chicago Gateway Green Committee, we want to thank you and Down Under Endeavours for your generous donation and support. Your donation was a tremendous asset…and raised $5000