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Incredible fjords, serene lakes, bubbling geysers, and towering forests make up just some of New Zealand’s remarkable natural wonders, and a Cosmos New Zealand tour presents the most spectacular ways to see them. Embark on a scenic cruise across Milford Sound, visit picture-perfect Lake Tekapo, discover Rotorua’s geothermal wonders, and glide through the magical Marlborough Sounds. A home-grown adventure in the Land of the Long White Cloud is calling.

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Milford sound.

Remote and untamed, Milford Sound is one of New Zealand’s most splendid natural wonders, surrounded by towering mountains, dense rainforest, and cascading waterfalls. Soak up the silence as you cruise across its unspoiled waters, while keeping a look out for bottlenose dolphins, fur seals and penguins.

This enchanting resort town is filled with action-packed activities and world-class food and wine. Spend 3 nights here, with much-needed free time to explore on your own. You may want to ascend to the top of Bob’s Peak on the Skyline Gondola or take an exciting helicopter ride over the iconic Remarkables.

Explore Rotorua’s geothermal wonders on a guided tour of Te Puia. See bubbling mud pools and the famous Pohutu Geyser, the largest active geyser in the southern hemisphere. You'll also have a chance to witness a traditional Māori cultural performance.

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• Day 1 ARRIVE IN NADI, FIJI–CORAL COAST
• Day 2 CORAL COAST
• Day 3 CORAL COAST
• Day 4 CORAL COAST–NADI–AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND
• Day 5 AUCKLAND
• Day 6 AUCKLAND–ROTORUA
• Day 7 ROTORUA
• Day 8 ROTORUA–LAKE TAUPO–NAPIER
• Day 9 NAPIER–WELLINGTON
• Day 10 WELLINGTON–INTERISLANDER FERRY–PICTON–CHRISTCHURCH
• Day 11 CHRISTCHURCH–LAKE TEKAPO–QUEENSTOWN
• Day 12 QUEENSTOWN
• Day 13 QUEENSTOWN. EXCURSION TO MILFORD SOUND
• Day 14 QUEENSTOWN

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• A Anonymous · 24th March 2023 Excellent tour. Covered wide range of interesting facts and topics. Loved our tour guide! Trip date: March 2023 Review collected by Cosmos
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Day 1 arrive in auckland.

Kia Ora and welcome to New Zealand! The remainder of the day is at leisure to start exploring this exciting city on your own. Your Cosmos Local Host will be on hand to answer any questions and make suggestions for shopping, dining, and sightseeing.

Day 2 AUCKLAND–WAITANGI–PAIHIA (BAY OF ISLANDS)

Today, travel to the beautiful Bay of Islands region. Discover the cultural heritage of New Zealand at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds and enjoy a traditional Māori welcome. This evening is at leisure.

Day 3 PAIHIA. EXCURSION TO CAPE REINGA

Explore the top tip of New Zealand where the Tasman Sea meets the Pacific Ocean. See the iconic lighthouse, visit Ninety Mile Beach, and experience sandboarding, or digging for shellfish (conditions permitting). Return to Paihia where the remainder of the day is at leisure. You can choose to take a stroll on the beach, enjoy fresh seafood at a waterside restaurant, or take a scenic flight to see more of the area.

Day 4 PAIHIA

Embark on a sightseeing cruise to view the “Hole in the Rock.” Have the chance to see dolphins, penguins, and sea birds, and learn more about the rich history and culture of this region. The remainder of the day is at leisure. You may wish to spend more time on the water with a kayak or paddle board hire, browse the harbor shops, or take the Opua Forest Paihia Lookout Walk.

Day 5 PAIHIA–AUCKLAND

This morning, return to Auckland. Later, please join your Tour Director and travelling companions for a welcome meeting and drink.

Day 6 AUCKLAND–ROTORUA

Start your day with the All Blacks Experience, an interactive, fully-guided showcase of one of New Zealand's greatest sporting teams. Discover the stories behind some of rugby's most famous players and face the full force of the haka from a virtual All Blacks side. Depart Auckland and head south, travelling through rolling green countryside, stopping in the quirky town of Tirau for a guided walk. Arrive in Rotorua, the geothermal and Māori center of New Zealand. The remainder of the day is at leisure. This evening, why not enjoy a walk amongst the majestic redwoods on the Rotorua Tree Top Walk?

Day 7 ROTORUA

Today, experience an intimate look into day-to-day life at Whakarewarewa Living Māori village. Your Local Guide will educate and delight you with stories of the Village. Take a walk on the boardwalks to see boiling hot mud pools and learn how the residents use the natural geothermal energy for everyday use. Experience traditional dances and songs, including the legendary haka. The rest of the day is yours to explore on your own. You may want to visit the Polynesian Spa for a relaxing treatment, enjoy views of Lake Rotorua from a zip line, hire a bike and explore the network of local trails, see the Lake District on a genuine WWII amphibious landing craft, or get a bird's eye view of volcanoes, craters, and lakes on a scenic flight.

Day 8 ROTORUA–LAKE TAUPO–WELLINGTON

Travel south today to Lake Taupo, New Zealand's largest lake. Enjoy a kayak tour past steep cliffs and inlets before viewing 12 meter-high Māori rock carvings. Your guide will explain the carving's cultural significance to the lake and surrounding areas as you float beneath them. Continue to Wellington where this evening you'll enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.

Day 9 WELLINGTON–INTERISLANDER FERRY–PICTON–NELSON

See the highlights of Wellington this morning on a city tour before boarding a ferry for the scenic journey across the Cook Strait to the South Island. Continue to Nelson, known as "Sunny Nelson" due to its fantastic climate. There's time for an orientation tour and a cider and wine tasting at McCashins Brewery before arriving at your hotel. This evening, why not opt to explore the thriving art and craft scene, stroll through one of the many gardens and parks, or try some of the fresh local cuisine.

Day 10 NELSON

Enjoy a day at leisure in this spectacular part of New Zealand. You may choose to take an optional excursion and explore the Farewell Spit with its dramatic coastal cliffs, abundant wildlife, historic lighthouse, and stunning views. Other options include kayaking in nearby Abel Tasman National Park, browsing local art galleries, taking in some of the region's stunning scenery on a bicycle tour, or discovering local specialties including craft beers, wine, fruits and seafood. Your Tour Director will have suggestions to make the most of your stay.

Day 11 NELSON–GREYMOUTH

Travel to Greymouth, a former gold rush town on the west coast. This afternoon, enjoy a private jade carving demonstration with a traditional carver. The remainder of the day is at leisure. You may wish to tour Monteith's Brewery, get some exercise on the Enchanted Forest Quad bike tour, or visit the unique glowworm caves.

Day 12 GREYMOUTH–FRANZ JOSEF

This morning, enjoy the breathtaking views from the Westcoast Treetops Walk where you will walk among these rainforest giants. Next, explore the spectacular UNESCO World Heritage area of Franz Josef. A Local Guide will take you through the Franz Josef Valley and you will learn about the glacier's history, see what is left behind by this majestic giant, and learn the legend of Ka Roimate o Hine Hukatere. After a brief climb to the Glacier Viewpoint, you will be rewarded with spectacular views of the changing face of the glacier. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. You may opt to take a kayak tour, explore more walking tracks on your own, take a scenic flightseeing or helicopter tour, spend time at the West Coast Wildlife Centre, or relax in one of the glacier hot pools.

Day 13 FRANZ JOSEF–WANAKA–QUEENSTOWN

Today, journey through rainforests and over Haast Pass. Stop in the resort town of Wanaka for time to explore on your own. Arrive in Queenstown for an orientation tour and a visit to Broken Heart Spirits Distillery to learn about the friendship that founded the distillery and to taste some of the award winning spirits crafted from some of the purest waters in the world. Your evening is at leisure to explore more on your own. Why not take the gondola to the top of Bob's Peak for some of the best stargazing?

Day 14 QUEENSTOWN

Enjoy a day at leisure. Options for your free time include an exciting jet boat ride on the Dart River, a self-guided cycling tour, see movie locations on a Lord of the Rings tour, grab a burger at the famous Fergburger, sample some of the region's best wines, go to new heights on a scenic helicopter flight, or browse the many shops and art galleries in town.

Day 15 QUEENSTOWN–DOUBTFUL SOUND–TE ANAU

Leaving Queenstown, head into the best kept secret in New Zealand, Doubtful Sound. Experience a journey which rivals Milford in spectacular beauty but remains completely uncongested. Join a cruise along the fiords and marvel at the waterfalls, the beauty of the surrounds, and a chance to see wildlife such as dolphins, seals, and penguins. In the afternoon, return to Te Anau for an evening at leisure.

Day 16 TE ANUA–MANDEVILLE–DUNEDIN

En route to Dunedin, the "Edinburgh of the South", visit the Croydon Aviation Centre and see its heritage collection of 1920s and 30s aircraft. Arrive in Dunedin and enjoy a city sightseeing tour followed by a tasting at the famous Speights Brewery. This evening is at leisure.

Day 17 DUNEDIN–OAMARU–LAKE TEKAPO

This morning, enjoy a wildlife cruise along the rugged coastline. Learn about the local wildlife, history, and geology. Keep your eyes open for fur seals, hector's dolphins, blue penguins, and ocean birds including the royal albatross. Stop in Oamaru with free time to explore the Victorian heritage and experience the quirky Steampunk attractions. Next, enjoy a wine and cheese tasting at boutique winery, River-T. This evening, join your Tour Director for a farewell dinner under the sweeping southern night sky.

Day 18 LAKE TEKAPO–CHRISTCHURCH

This morning, you may wish to take the Lake Tekapo walk to admire the views of the lakefront and the picturesque, Church of the Good Shepherd. Continue to Christchurch. The coach will make a stop at the Christchurch International Airport for homebound passengers. Schedule flights after 2pm. A stop will also be made at the Ibis Christchurch Hotel for any guests wishing to extend their time in Christchurch. Hotel nights are available for purchase.

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“ Kia Ora! I'm Tessa , and I've been guiding in New Zealand for some time. I can't wait for you to come and immerse yourself in my country. My goal is that when you go home , you leave with a deep understanding of what it is to be a Kiwi - and that you have discovered things not found in the guide books. Ka Kite Ano (see you soon)! ”

No matter what you’re into: food, wine, history, art, music or anything else, we give you the freedom to personalize your vacation with optional excursions that speak to your interests.

When you book your excursions with us, you can be assured that every optional excursion that we offer coordinates with the free time that you'll have in your destination, so you'll never have conflicts between included and optional activities. Our team of travel experts carefully selects each optional excursion that we offer to ensure that you receive the highest quality at a great value. Our tried-and-true partners have a finger on the pulse of the city in which they operate so they deliver the very best experiences. We offer experiences you cannot create on your own and because you’re booking with us, we coordinate all your transportation and timing needs.

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Title Highlights of New Zealand with Fiji

Vacation Overview Begin your value-minded tour with three stunning nights on the Coral Coast of Fiji. Soak up the fun and sun of the Coral Coast and the genuine warmth of the islanders. Settle into your oasis with a few days to indulge in spa, golf, beach, or pool time in this island paradise. Your tour continues to Auckland, New Zealand with a two-night stay to start exploring this fascinating country. Enjoy a sightseeing tour of the city, including the Domain--its park surrounding a dormant volcano. You 'll travel through the lush farmland of Rotorua, home to New Zealand 's Maori (indigenous Polynesian people) culture, bubbling geothermal sites, and the setting for The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit movies. You 'll learn about the region 's natural wonders, agricultural and creative traditions, and the Maori culture. Your affordable New Zealand vacation continues with big sights to see throughout the north island. You 'll travel past New Zealand 's largest lake, Lake Taupo, on your way to visit the art-deco city of Napier. Go sightseeing in the New Zealand capital of Wellington, and take in its vibrant art and dining scene. See the Beehive and Parliament buildings, then take in the sweeping views of the harbor from Mount Victoria. Embark on one of the world 's most scenic ferry rides across the Marlborough Sound--keeping an eye out for dolphins, penguins, or whales on your way to Christchurch. Explore the land of towering mountains, rugged coastlines, and vast plains of New Zealand 's south island as you venture on to Queenstown. Enjoy free time to explore this “adventure capital” before your breathtaking cruise on Milford Sound. Here, be awed by waterfalls, sheer cliff walls, and tropical rainforests surrounding the home of seals, penguins, and dolphins. Your budget-minded escorted vacation from Fiji to New Zealand 's vibrant cities and scenic landscapes is a fantastic journey not to be missed.

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Highlights of New Zealand with Fiji

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Beach Tours , Cultural

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Tour overview.

Begin your value-minded tour with three stunning nights on the Coral Coast of Fiji. Soak up the fun and sun of the Coral Coast and the genuine warmth of the islanders. Settle into your oasis with a few days to indulge in spa, golf, beach, or pool time in this island paradise. Your tour continues to Auckland, New Zealand with a two-night stay to start exploring this fascinating country. Enjoy a sightseeing tour of the city, including the Domain--its park surrounding a dormant volcano. You’ll travel through the lush farmland of Rotorua, home to New Zealand’s Maori (indigenous Polynesian people) culture, bubbling geothermal sites, and the setting for The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit movies. You’ll learn about the region’s natural wonders, agricultural and creative traditions, and the Maori culture. Your affordable New Zealand vacation continues with big sights to see throughout the north island. You’ll travel past New Zealand’s largest lake, Lake Taupo, on your way to visit the art-deco city of Napier. Go sightseeing in the New Zealand capital of Wellington, and take in its vibrant art and dining scene. See the Beehive and Parliament buildings, then take in the sweeping views of the harbor from Mount Victoria. Embark on one of the world’s most scenic ferry rides across the Marlborough Sound--keeping an eye out for dolphins, penguins, or whales on your way to Christchurch. Explore the land of towering mountains, rugged coastlines, and vast plains of New Zealand’s south island as you venture on to Queenstown. Enjoy free time to explore this “adventure capital” before your breathtaking cruise on Milford Sound. Here, be awed by waterfalls, sheer cliff walls, and tropical rainforests surrounding the home of seals, penguins, and dolphins. Your budget-minded escorted vacation from Fiji to New Zealand’s vibrant cities and scenic landscapes is a fantastic journey not to be missed.

Begin your value-minded tour with three stunning nights on the Coral Coast of Fiji.

Enjoy a sightseeing tour of the city, including the Domain--its park surrounding a dormant volcano.

Your value-minded New Zealand vacation continues with big sights to see throughout the north island.

Explore the land of towering mountains, rugged coastlines, and vast plains of New Zealand’s south island as you venture on to Queenstown.

Enjoy free time to explore this “adventure capital” before your breathtaking cruise on Milford Sound.

Places You'll See

Fiji hideaway resort & spa, sudima hotel lake rotorua, quest auckland, quest napier, thorndon hotel wellington, ibis christchurch, heartland hotel queenstown.

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Day 1 : Arrive In Nadi,Fiji,Coral Coast

Location: nadi, coral coast, accommodation: resort, accommodation name: fiji hideaway resort & spa.

Bula! Arrive in Nadi, Fiji and transfer to your resort on the Coral Coast. Spend the next three nights on one of the most majestic islands in the South Pacific.

Day 2 : Coral Coast

Location: coral coast, meals included: breakfast.

A full day at your leisure. You may wish to take a stroll on the beach, play a round of golf, enjoy a spa treatment, or just relax by your resort’s pool.

Day 3 : Coral Coast

Enjoy time at leisure exploring or relaxing in this beautiful setting. Your Local Host will have suggestions for sightseeing, shopping, and dining.

Day 4 : Coral Coast,Nadi,Auckland,New Zealand

Location: coral coast, nadi, auckland, accommodation: hotel, accommodation name: quest auckland.

Transfer to Nadi International Airport today and fly to Auckland. Please note that Nadi International Airport is approximately 1 hour from the Coral Coast. Please plan flight departures accordingly. Fly to New Zealand. Arrive in Auckland and transfer to your hotel. Rooms are available for immediate check-in. The remainder of the day is yours to relax or start exploring.

Day 5 : Auckland

Location: auckland.

This morning begins with a welcome briefing to meet fellow passengers and your Tour Director. Then, enjoy a sightseeing tour, discovering firsthand why Auckland is regarded as one of the best places in the world to live. See the Domain, the city’s oldest park, developed around an extinct volcano. Highlights also include charming Parnell Village, bustling Queens Street, and the Viaduct Harbour. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. Your Tour Director will have suggestions for additional sightseeing, shopping, and dining.

Day 6 : Auckland,Rotorua

Location: auckland, rotorua, accommodation name: sudima hotel lake rotorua.

Leave Auckland this morning and journey through lush farmland to Rotorua, home to New Zealand’s Máori culture and geothermal wonders. Our first stop is Te Puia where a guided tour allows you to see bubbling mud, pools of boiling water, and the famous Pohutu Geyser, the largest active geyser in the southern hemisphere. You’ll also have a chance to witness traditional Máori carving and weaving along with a Máori cultural performance. Then, visit Agrodome to learn more about one of the country’s major industries--sheep! This evening is at leisure.

Day 7 : Rotorua

Location: rotorua.

Today is free to explore more of Rotorua. You may wish to take an optional excursion to visit magical Hobbiton, the set used as the Shire in the movie trilogies, The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit. Other options include a zipline and canopy tour, helicopter and floatplane flights over the volcanic valley, or a relaxing soak in a natural hot spring at the Polynesian Spa. In the evening, you may want to attend an optional Máori Hangi dinner (roasted meats and vegetables cooked underground with hot stones), followed by an authentic Máori (indigenous Polynesian people) cultural performance with singing, dancing, and storytelling.

Day 8 : Rotorua,Lake Taupo,Napier

Location: rotorua, lake taupo, napier, accommodation name: quest napier.

Today we continue our journey on the North Island traveling past Lake Taupo, New Zealand’s largest lake. Later, arrive in Napier, located in the beautiful Hawk’s Bay region. This afternoon, a walking tour explains how a natural disaster resulted in Napier becoming one of the purest Art Deco cities in the world. With the rest of the day at leisure, you may wish to take a stroll on the beach, shop for a favorite souvenir, or visit the National Aquarium to see sharks, stingrays, penguins, and more.

Day 9 : Napier,Wellington

Location: napier, wellington, accommodation name: thorndon hotel wellington.

Continue to Wellington, New Zealand’s capital city known for is vibrant art scene, world-class restaurant culture, and active outdoor lifestyle. Upon arrival, a sightseeing tour includes the famous Beehive and Parliament building and panoramic views of the city and harbor from the top of Mount Victoria.

Day 10 : Wellington,Interislander Ferry,Picton,Christchurch

Location: wellington, picton, christchurch, accommodation name: ibis christchurch.

Today, enjoy a special treat as you sail from Wellington to Picton and enjoy the spectacular Marlborough Sound on one of the most scenic ferry journeys in the world. Make sure to have your camera ready as dolphins are frequent traveling companions of the ferry. On occasion, you might even spot a pod of whales or some penguins swimming by. Continue to Christchurch, the largest city on the South IsIand for an overnight stay.

Day 11 : Christchurch,Lake Tekapo,Queenstown

Location: christchurch, lake tekapo, queenstown, accommodation name: heartland hotel queenstown.

Our journey continues across New Zealand’s South Island today. This is the land of towering mountains, rugged coastlines, and sweeping plains. Stop at beautiful Lake Tekapo for a visit to the picturesque Church of the Good Shepherd. Later, arrive in Queenstown, the “Adventure Capital,” for a 3-night stay. This evening you may want to take the Skyline Gondola to the top of Bob’s Peak, where you’ll enjoy breathtaking views of Queenstown and Lake Wakatipu below.

Day 12 : Queenstown

Location: queenstown, meals included: breakfast, dinner.

A full free day to explore on your own. You may want to take the historic TSS Earnslaw Steamship to Walter Peak Farm for a delicious lunch or dinner, discover a favorite boutique or art gallery, or take an exciting helicopter ride over the Remarkables Mountains. Tonight, join your Tour Director and travel companions for a festive farewell dinner.

Day 13: Queenstown. Excursion To Milford Sound

Location: queenstown. excursion to milford sound.

Today, enjoy a full-day excursion to breathtaking Milford Sound. Cruise to see cascading waterfalls, sheer cliff walls, tropical rainforest, wildlife including seals and dolphins, and fantastic scenery. It’s sure to be a highlight of your trip! Return to Queenstown late this evening. NOTE: The excursion to Milford Sound may occur on Day 12, based on weather and road conditions.

Day 14: Queenstown

Your vacation ends this morning.

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We have just returned from a Cosmos tour- Gourmet Tuscany. We stayed in Montecatini Terme and traveled from there to many wonderful places, in towns and the fabulous Tuscan countryside. We visit Vineyards for wine tastings, farms for cooking lessons and lunches and dinners in authentic Italian restaurants. All assisted by a friendly, informative tour director. First class holiday

Excellent in every respect

I recently did a 2-week "best of Italy" tour with this company. Our guide, Daniella, was fantastic, the itinerary was excellent and they catered for my rather difficult dietary requirements really well. Really happy and will certainly book with them again

A wonderrful experience

WE saw so much. The tour director Mladin was very knowledgeable and made the experience so enjoyable. The bus driver Paul was so nice and helpful. A couple of the hotels had no refrigerators to keep the water cold. We had to carry our own luggage to and from the rooms. There should have been porters to help us. Over all we had a great time.

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Great organisation, tour guide(Kris) and driver(Tony) who went extra mile and good group of people from all over world. The hotels were excellent in New Orleans and Nashville and very good in other cities. The itinerary was well thought out with visits to Gracelands and Grande ole Oprey topping the bill. We added 3extra nights in New Orleans (giving us 6nights) which was absolutely fab and would advise anyone doing this tour that they consider some extra nights to see and do as much as you can

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The tour director expertise and personality made the trip all the more pleasant. No stress. The local guides as well added to the beauty of this trip. They were knowledgeable and personable. I also have to mention the travelers (the group of 21). The people were friendly an accommodating. This is my third trip with this tour company and I will continue to travel with this company due to excellent planning and customer service. Thank you

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Highlights of New Zealand with Fiji (33652024)

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Title Highlights of New Zealand with Fiji

Vacation Overview Begin your value-minded tour with three stunning nights on the Coral Coast of Fiji. Soak up the fun and sun of the Coral Coast and the genuine warmth of the islanders. Settle into your oasis with a few days to indulge in spa, golf, beach, or pool time in this island paradise. Your tour continues to Auckland, New Zealand with a two-night stay to start exploring this fascinating country. Enjoy a sightseeing tour of the city, including the Domain--its park surrounding a dormant volcano. You 'll travel through the lush farmland of Rotorua, home to New Zealand 's Maori (indigenous Polynesian people) culture, bubbling geothermal sites, and the setting for The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit movies. You 'll learn about the region 's natural wonders, agricultural and creative traditions, and the Maori culture. Your affordable New Zealand vacation continues with big sights to see throughout the north island. You 'll travel past New Zealand 's largest lake, Lake Taupo, on your way to visit the art-deco city of Napier. Go sightseeing in the New Zealand capital of Wellington and take in its vibrant art and dining scene. See the Beehive and Parliament buildings, then take in the sweeping views of the harbor from Mount Victoria. Embark on one of the world 's most scenic ferry rides across the Marlborough Sound--keeping an eye out for dolphins, penguins, or whales on your way to Christchurch. Explore the land of towering mountains, rugged coastlines, and vast plains of New Zealand 's south island as you venture on to Queenstown. Enjoy free time to explore this “adventure capital” before your breathtaking cruise on Milford Sound. Here, be awed by waterfalls, sheer cliff walls, and tropical rainforests surrounding the home of seals, penguins, and dolphins. Your budget-minded escorted vacation from Fiji to New Zealand 's vibrant cities and scenic landscapes is a fantastic journey not to be missed.

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Announcing the Public Preview of Database Mirroring in Microsoft Fabric

We are excited to announce that Mirroring, previously announced at Ignite in November 2023, is now available to customers in Public Preview. You can now seamlessly bring your databases into OneLake in Microsoft Fabric, enabling seamless zero-ETL, near real-time insights on your data – and unlocking warehousing, BI, AI, and more.  

Data driven insights are important for every business. With the critical need to make smart decisions, create new things, improve your products or services – time to value is everything. Yet, this can be difficult when you have data in different places, like apps, databases, and data warehouses. These places typically store data differently, so you can’t easily analyze and cross reference them – you have to laboriously move their data to a place where you can analyze and harmonize at scale. Doing this takes time, money, and typically, costly expertise to build complex, connected solutions. By the time you do this your data is old, and your insights are out of date. Decision makers need to be able to ask questions about their data, without time consuming complexity that adds risk and can impact mission critical workloads.   

Mirroring simplifies this process into clicks and seconds, not complex processes and hours, days, or weeks. You get a modern, fast, and safe way of accessing and ingesting data continuously and seamlessly from databases or data warehouses into Fabric’s OneLake, without the need for cumbersome pipelines – in near real time. Combined with the rest of your organization’s data in OneLake, you can quickly unify and govern your data estate, removing data silos. Sound like a win-win?   

Let’s jump in.  

Easily Mirror your database or data warehouse’s data  

Mirroring enables your database to be securely accessed and managed centrally from within Fabric without having to switch database clients  or install any software. By just providing connection details and securely logging in, your database is instantly available in Fabric as a Mirrored database.   

Frictionless, real-time data replication  

There is no complex setup or ETL for data replication. With the same connection details, data is updated in a reliable way continuously, no intervention or code needed. An initial snapshot is created after which data is kept in sync in near real-time with every transaction whenever a new table is created, or new data is inserted/updated/deleted.   

Replication uses the source database’s Change Data Capture (CDC ) technology, transforms it into appropriate Delta tables and lands it in OneLake. Intelligent logic determines when the source has changed, ensuring compute isn’t used unnecessarily before replicating the data. Granular controls enable configuring what is mirrored into Fabric. Detailed monitoring is also available to gain insights into mirroring operations and when the replica in Fabric OneLake was last refreshed. From here on, the data is ready for consumption immediately in any Fabric workload.  

Data warehousing experiences simplified  

Every Mirrored database comes with default data warehousing experiences (and the industry leading security capabilities) via a SQL Analytics Endpoint which houses the metadata of the Delta tables and points to the data in OneLake. Whether a SQL developer or citizen developer, one can query using the T-SQL editor which comes with full Intellisense or the visual query editor.  

Easily join data across Mirrored databases, Warehouses, Lakehouses  

As you may know, all data in Fabric is already in Delta format in OneLake. This includes Mirrored data. Any Mirrored database can be cross joined with other databases, warehouses or lakehouses whether that be data in Azure Cosmos DB, Azure SQL DB, Snowflake, etc.  

Data Science experiences unlocked  

Because a single copy of the data lives in OneLake, any data scientist can create a  Lakehouse  with a shortcut to the Mirrored database and use Notebooks to analyze and create models with the data.  

Power BI Direct Lake mode – unlocking clicky-clicky, draggy-droppy, analysis  

With the same data, Power BI reports and semantic models can be built in  Direct Lake mode  getting the blazing fast performance of import mode but without duplicating the data. As Direct Lake mode also supports reading Delta tables right from OneLake, the Mirrored database is Power BI ready.  

What early adopters are saying

Since late last year’s announcement, we’ve seen many customers in the private preview analyzing their data, finding new insights, and providing much appreciated feedback. Below we’ve captured a few snippets:   

• “Cosmos DB Mirroring is revolutionizing No-ETL design patterns, providing near-real-time data synchronization into the Delta format, where the mirrored data can easily be accessed by a variety of Fabric tools optimized to work with Delta. The technology is enabling us to reduce our code footprint, eliminate costs associated with data ingestion, and speed time to analytics without impacting the performance of operational data stores.”  Ann Wallinger, Engineering Specialist, R&D, Baxter  
• “The ability to cross-query mirrored Cosmos and SQL databases from Fabric will change how quickly we are able to innovate in our ever-changing data world. Very excited”  Jacob Corey, VP of Data Solutions, Netrush, LLC  
• “At Unite Digital, our primary data storage solution is Cosmos DB. To facilitate reporting, we conduct daily ETL processes that transfer data from Cosmos DB to Fabric. The introduction of Cosmos DB Mirroring for Fabric presents an opportunity to streamline this process significantly, providing near real-time data availability for reporting purposes within Microsoft Fabric. This integration has proven to be straightforward to implement and has functioned flawlessly.   The capability to offer near real-time reporting in a domain where the norm is a 24-48 hour turnaround time for reports serves as a distinct competitive edge. We have plans to phase out our traditional ETL processes in favor of transitioning entirely to Cosmos DB Mirroring for Fabric upon its general availability.”  Shahid Syed, Director of Technology and Security Compliance, Unite Digital  
• “By streamlining transfer of data from Azure SQL DB to Fabric, Mirroring not only saves us time and money, but also allows us to conveniently support near real time analytics”  Dhyan, Product Manager, Data Platform, Ramsoft  
• “After having tested Mirroring under private preview, we are convinced, that it will play a central part in our Enterprise Fabric. Being able to seamlessly mirror any CosmosDB or Azure SQL Database to OneLake with just a few clicks will dramatically speed up development of new data products, minimize risk and reduce technical debt.”  Jacob Rønnow Jensen, Head of Department for Data Platform, AP Pension

Mirroring Availability

Today, Azure Cosmos DB, Azure SQL DB, and Snowflake customers on any cloud will be able to mirror their data in OneLake and unlock all the capabilities of Fabric’s Data Warehouse, Direct Lake Mode in Power BI, Notebooks and much more. Besides the support for Azure Cosmos DB, Azure SQL Database, Snowflake in Mirroring, many more data sources will be added based on your feedback. You can help us prioritize what’s next by adding an idea here: https://aka.ms/fabricideas . In the meanwhile, stay tuned to the roadmap for updates: https://aka.ms/FabricRoadmap  

Pricing:    

We’re excited to announce that Mirroring storage and compute cost is free, providing generous amounts (terabytes) of storage based on the capacity size. This enables your organization to focus on finding valuable analytics scenarios unlocked by Mirroring.   

For example, if you purchase an F2 capacity, compute for mirroring is not billed and you get 2 free terabytes worth of storage exclusively for mirroring. OneLake storage is billed only when the free Mirroring storage limit is exceeded, or the capacity is paused. 

Learn more about Mirroring  

• Get Started with a Fabric free trial
• Overview of Mirroring in Microsoft Fabric
• Mirrored Azure SQL Database in Fabric
• Mirrored Cosmos DB in Fabric
• Mirrored Snowflake in Fabric
• Turn it on for your organization, specific groups, or specific users
• OneLake Storage allotment by SKU
• Vote for new data sources or features for Mirroring
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