Tours and Trips in Australia and the Pacific

Discover the natural beauty and great wineries of West Auckland on a full-day tour with a private guide. Customize your itinerary to your interests, with options for wine tasting in the Kumeu Wine Country, and visits to stunning sites such as Muriwai Beach, the Tasman Sea, and the Waitakere Ranges.

Photograph spectacular locations around Queenstown and the Southern Lakes on a half-day private photography tour. Your guide is a passionate landscape photographer, who provides creative advice and shows you how to get the most from your camera.

Explore Rotorua and the otherworldly Waitomo Caves on this 12-hour private tour from Auckland. With your dedicated guide, travel in a private vehicle to the Waitomo Caves. Walk through the impressive underground caverns, filled with unusual rock formations. Take a boat trip through the Glowworm Grotto to see the tiny, phosphorescent creatures light up around you. Continue to Te Puia, a traditional Maori village, and Te Whakarewarewa, a geothermal valley filled with mud pools and geysers. Enjoy personal attention from your guide and the ability to modify your itinerary on this private tour. Light refreshments and round-trip transportation from Auckland are included.

Explore Sydney with a private guide who shows you the best of the city and coast. Drive to Ku-ring-gai National Park and the Northern Beaches, and enjoy lunch at Jonah's Restaurant, overlooking Whale Beach. See famous beaches such as Curl Curl and Manly as you return to central Sydney, then stop at top sights such as Sydney Opera House, Mrs Macquarie's Chair, the Gap and Watsons Bay. Morning tea, lunch and hotel pickup and drop-off are included on this customizable sightseeing tour.

See one of the world's most spectacular coastlines from an unbeatable perspective with a private helicopter tour of Australia's Great Ocean Road. Experience a day of VIP treatment with pickup at your Melbourne hotel in a limousine or luxury SUV, and then enjoy a thrilling helicopter ride above and around the remote beaches, dramatic cliffs and massive limestone stacks of this majestic coastal landscape. A gourmet picnic lunch near the famous Twelve Apostles is included.

Enjoy the attention of a dedicated guide and a flexible itinerary on this half-day tour of Sydney's highlights. A great intro for first-time visitors, this Sydney tour hits all the hot spots and gives insider tips that you can use during the rest of your stay. Hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Journey to Phillip Island for a day filled with spectacular vistas and amazing wildlife encounters. On this private tour from Melbourne, visit the Moonlit Sanctuary Conservation Park to observe sleepy koalas in their natural habitat and meet several Australian native animals such as wallabies, kangaroos and colorful birds and reptiles. As dusk falls, witness one of nature's most adorable spectacles at the Penguin Parade, when hundreds of tiny fairy penguins waddle out of the ocean and make their way across a local beach to their burrows. Enjoy the personalized attention of your guide and request customized stops to suit your interests.

Indulge in a private full-day tour that features the celebrated wines and food of the Hunter Valley region. Learn about the wines as you enjoy tastings at several boutique wineries and sample regional goods such as artisan cheese. Select your preferred lunch option: lunch at a local vineyard or a deluxe experience at Esca Bimbadgen, the Bimbadgen Estate winery's sophisticated restaurant.

Some of Australia's most-celebrated wines have come from the Adelaide Hills and Barossa Valley. This full day tour will take you around several of the region's wineries on an itinerary built by your guide around your party's specific tastes. Enjoy a range of wine tastings and sample some of the region's local produce, and between your winery visits, stop at a number of South Australian landmarks and highlights.

Explore vibrant, multi-cultural Melbourne with a private guide and an itinerary customised to suit your interests. Admire architectural landmarks like the Town Hall, St Paul's Cathedral and Parliament House; learn about the city's fascinating colonial history; or stroll around the idyllic botanical gardens. Alternatively, visit beachside St Kilda, browse the shops of the Block Arcade or Chapel Street, or discover 'Little Italy' in the Carlton district. This 4-hour tour includes hotel pick-up and morning tea.

Explore Auckland and its surroundings with your own private guide for a personalized look at this beautiful part of New Zealand's North Island. Tour the city center, then stop at Mission Bay Beach for views of Rangitoto Island, and see Waitemata Harbour from MJ Memorial Park. Check out Auckland Domain and take a walk on Mt Eden, then drive through the Waitakere Ranges and stroll the black sands of Karekare Beach. You'll go to rainforest, volcanic sand beaches and waterfalls, and hear informative commentary from your guide throughout the tour.

The Bay of Islands is one of the most visited destinations of New Zealand's North Island, but it has the traffic to match. Escape the crowds on this private 6-hour tour and enjoy a personalized itinerary, taking in attractions such as Wharepuke Falls, Rewa's Village, the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, and Rainbow Falls.

This private tour takes you to four high-end wineries in the Hawke's Bay region for wine tasting. A personal guide accompanies you in a luxury vehicle to Elephant Hill Estate, Craggy Range Winery, and Te Mata Estate. Savor a 2-course lunch and glass of premium wine at the Black Barn Bistro. The 5.5-hour itinerary includes a scenic drive around the Tukituki River Valley road loop and up to Te Mata Peak for views over Hawke's Bay.

Discover the natural beauty of the Bay of Islands during this 10-hour private tour from Auckland. Travel in a private vehicle with a dedicated guide to the northern tip of the North Island, one of New Zealand's top destinations, famed for its fantastic scenery. Visit the Parry Kauri Park to walk among some of the largest Kauri trees in the country. Trek around Whangarei, then head for the coastal town of Pahia. Opt for a cruise to Cape Brett Lighthouse and the famous Hole in the Rock. Determine your own itinerary and enjoy personalized attention on this private tour. Light refreshments and round-trip transportation from Auckland are included.

The Bay of Islands is one of the most visited attractions of New Zealand's North Island, and this private 6-hour tour from Paihia combines all its highlights with wine tasting in the Kerikeri wine region. Along the way, discover New Zealand's colonial history at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, marvel at natural wonders such as Haruru Falls and Wharepuke Falls, and immerse yourself in Maori culture at Rewa's Village.

Have a look around the Hobbiton movie set, located in Matamata, during this full-day private tour from Auckland. With your local guide, arrive in Matamata to wander around the small country town, known for its rich agricultural heritage. Take a 2-hour tour of The Lord of the Rings movie set, learning about the filming process and taking photos of the sets from your favorite scenes. Head for Hunua Falls in Hunua Ranges Regional Park, a spectacular cascade formed as the Wairoa River courses through an ancient volcano. Enjoy flexibility and personalized attention from your guide on this private tour. Round-trip transportation from Auckland and light refreshments are included.

New Zealand's fantasy landscapes have long enchanted photographers and filmmakers, and now's your chance to capture your very own postcard-worthy shots. Accompanied by a professional photographer, this private full-day tour from Queenstown offers spectacular views of natural wonders like Skippers Canyon, Lake Wakatipu, and the Remarkables Range, as well as Lord of the Rings filming locations, historic gold mines, and heritage sites.

Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Blue Mountains on a private, full-day tour from Sydney. Your experienced guide shares the best of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed region with stops at landmarks in Blue Mountains National Park including Three Sisters rock formation, and visit native Australian animals at Calmsley Hill Farm while enjoying morning tea. Enjoy a 2-course lunch at your choice of venue within the luxurious Hydro Majestic Hotel, the elegant Echoes Restaurant, or the relaxed Boiler House Cafe.

Escape the city for the UNESCO-listed landscapes of the Blue Mountains on this private full-day tour from Sydney. Your itinerary can be customised to your preferences, so you could visit Featherdale Wildlife Park, venture underground at the Jenolan Caves or marvel over the views from Govetts Leap Lookout. Along the way, immerse yourself in local life as you visit the mountain villages of Blaxland, Leura and Wentworth, and enjoy spectacular views of the famous Three Sisters.

Sample the gastronomic charms of the Mornington Peninsula on this private full-day tour, including pick-up and luxury transport from your accommodation in Melbourne or the Mornington Peninsula. Go behind-the-scenes at a local olive grove, sample regional cheeses and chocolates at Main Ridge Dairy, then enjoy a private barrel tasting at the renowned Red Hill winery. Finally, tuck into a delicious lunch of seasonal foods and expertly matched wines at the Red Hill Estate.