Tours and Trips in Australia and the Pacific

Explore the wild beauty of the Gold Coast hinterland on this half-day 4WD tour to Mt Tamborine. Encounter koalas, kangaroos and cascading mountain waterfalls on a guided bushwalk through the eucalypt rain forest of Mt Tamborine National Park. Indulge in some mountainside wine tasting, learn how to throw a boomerang and enjoy a morning or afternoon tea break with scones on this delightfully diverse tour.

Challenge your perceptions and awaken your senses as you step inside INFINITY, one of the Gold Coast's most unique attractions. Your 30-minute experience will whisk you on a multi-sensual journey, complete with interactive displays, bizarre soundfields and mind-bending illusions. Prepare to be blown away by the thrilling special effects and thoroughly entertained with unexpected twists!

Unravel the secrets and stories of the Town of 1770, one of Queensland's oldest towns, on this 2-hour Goolimbil 'Black Cockatoo' Walkabout. Discover the town's rich Aboriginal heritage as you follow your indigenous guide on a hike through the bush and learn about ancient hunting and gathering traditions in the Eurimbula National Park. Best of all: you'll travel on a unique LARC amphibious vehicle, so you can enjoy views from both land and sea.

Soak up the serene beauty of western Tasmania on a morning or afternoon cruise from Strahan to the Gordon River. You'll pass by natural landmarks like Hells Gates, which marks the entrance to Macquarie Harbour from the Southern Ocean, and see Sarah Island as you journey through the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. Select a seating category and departure time when booking. The morning tour is longer at 6 hours, while the afternoon tour is just 3.5.

Discover the natural and cultural attractions of Australia's Gold Coast on this packed full-day tour departing from either Brisbane or the Gold Coast. Browse through the Pacific Fair Shopping Centre, Learn how to catch a crab and enjoy a seafood lunch, visit Burleigh Heads, a world renowned for its spectacular surfing conditions and drive through the Gold Coast Region to Varsity Lake, Robin and Advance Town. Enjoy the diverse experiences of the Gold Coast all in one day.

Get a bird's-eye perspective of the magnificent Gold Coast from SkyPoint - the only coastal observation deck in Australia. Ride in one of the world's fastest elevators up to the 77th floor of the Q1 Tower, where you can take in panoramic views of the ocean, beach and hinterland. Learn about area attractions through displays and viewfinders, and opt to enjoy sky-high tea or cocktails at the Seventy7 Caf e and bar.

Combine two popular Gold Coast attractions for a fun-filled experience that can be conducted in one day or two. Take a thrilling 55-minute jetboat ride that zips around the waters of the Gold Coast, then use the provided admission ticket to enter the Sea World theme park, which features animal exhibits, rides, and shows.

Just south of the Sunshine Coast is Bribie Island National Park, a quieter, unsullied remedy to the resorts and beach crowds upstate. Drift across the crystal-clear Pumicestone Passage and explore Bribie Island's beaches and lagoons on this short paddleboard hire. Launch from nearby Golden Beach and paddle around Bribie Island at your own pace.

When it's time to say goodbye to the Gold Coast, end your trip the easy way with this shared departure transfer by bus or minicoach to Gold Coast Airport (sometimes known as Coolangatta Airport). It's a budget-friendly alternative to the pricey private taxi rides.

Discover the glittering waters and sandy beaches of the Gold Coast on this 2-hour luxury sailboat cruise. Sip a complimentary glass of sparkling wine and tuck into appetizers as you set sail along the Gold Coast Broadwater, passing waterfront landmarks like the Marina Mirage, Wave Break Island and Surfers Paradise. Alternatively, upgrade to include a delicious 2-course lunch on-board and indulge in a lavish seafood platter. This small-group tour is limited to 10 participants, ensuring an intimate experience.

Witness a mesmerizing natural light show in the Gold Coast hinterland with an evening tour to the Natural Bridge glow worm cave. Trek through the ancient coastal rain forest of Springbrook National Park with a guide to see the cave illuminated by the light of millions of tiny worms, and then turn your eyes upward for some stargazing in the pristine night sky.

Save time and money with this convenient pass for admission to three of Australian Gold Coast's most popular theme parks: Sea World, Movie World and Wet'n'Wild Water World. Zoom around on roller coasters at Movie World; admire dolphins, seals and sharks at Sea World; and ride the rapids at Wet'n'Wild Water World. The 3-day pass provides entry to Warner Bros. Movie World, Sea World and Wet'n'Wild for three consecutive days. Upgrade to the 7-day or 14-day pass for unlimited entry to all three parks, Warner Bros. Movie World, Sea World and Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast valid for three, seven or 14 days from first use. The 14-day pass also includes entry to Paradise Country, an Aussie Farm Experience.

Discover the glorious scenery of the Gold Coast as you glide past sandy beaches and lush parklands on this 4-hour self-guided bike tour. With a map and itinerary provided, there's no need to worry about finding your way, so you can concentrate on soaking up the scenery as you pass Main Beach, Surfers Paradise and Broadwater. Stop along the way to enjoy the wetlands of the Federation Walk Coastal Reserve; spot landmarks like SeaWorld, Marina Mirage and Broadwater Parklands; or cool off with a dip at the Ian Dipple Lagoon.

Taste your way from one top Auckland restaurant to the next on this 3-hour gourmet food and wine tour. Together with a food-loving guide, you'll seek out downtown Auckland's finest - and often hard to find - foodie hotspots on foot. Taste a variety of food spiced with Māori, European, Asian and Pacific Islander flavors, and savor some of the award-winning wine for which New Zealand is famed. You'll also gain insight into how the area's evolved and its colonial history. Numbers limited to 10, ensuring a small-group experience.

Visit 'The Lord of the Rings' filming locations in Glenorchy, traveling by 4WD with an informative guide. Departing Queenstown for Middle-earth in the morning or afternoon, this half-day tour includes stunning countryside landscapes chosen by director Peter Jackson. See where famous scenes were filmed, such as the Fortress of Isengard, Lothlorien, Ithilien Camp and Forest of Amon Hen. Enjoy light refreshments and personalized attention on this small-group tour, limited to six passengers per vehicle.

Experience one of the wonders of New Zealand's natural world on this 3-hour glowworm caving adventure in Waitomo. Choose a morning or afternoon tour, then pult on your boots and helmet before heading through the pretty Mangapu Gorge to the Mangarongapu Cave with a guide. With your headlamp to light the way, hike around huge boulders and through shallow streams, and marvel at the millions of bright green glowworms illuminating the rocky limestone. Enjoy personal attention from your guide on this small-group tour, limited to six people.

Make the most of your visit to Broome with a full-day tour by fixed wing plane. Discover west Kimberley's highlights including Windjana Gorge, King Leopold Ranges, Bell Gorge, Horizontal Falls, Cape Leveque, and the Indian Ocean. Land for on-the-ground visits to gorges, waterfalls, and Cape Leveque, where you have lunch and afternoon tea. Includes meals, flights, transfers, expert pilot and guide, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Discover some of New Zealand's finest wines on a full-day tour of the Central Otago wine region from Queenstown. Visit five wineries, sip wine in Australasia's largest wine cave, enjoy a gourmet lunch, and sample locally made cheeses. You'll also visit the Cromwell Heritage Precinct and learn about the Otago Gold Rush. Numbers are limited to 12 people on this small-group wine tour that includes wine tastings, lunch, transportation, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Skip the nightlife and restaurant scene for a sunset cruise aboard a luxury catamaran. With a glass of champagne in hand, sail past secluded beaches and islands while getting the chance to sea life. Your tour also includes snacks and extra drinks (own expense) so you don't have to do much besides take in views of the sunset and illuminated Surfer's Paradise skyline.

Discover the rugged mountains and wildflower valleys of the Grampians National Park on this full-day tour from Melbourne. Stop for morning tea in Beaufort, enjoy a scenic drive through Halls Gap, then climb to the Boroka Lookout for fantastic views of the Mt William and Serra Ranges. That's not all: hike to see the dramatic Balconies; view the idyllic Mackenzie Falls and spot wild kangaroos roaming through the valleys.