Tours and Trips in Australia and the Pacific

Make the most of your trip from Rotorua to Auckland with a tour of Waitomo Glowworm Caves, a fascinating network of flooded caverns lit by bioluminescent glowworms. You'll travel by comfortable minibus from your hotel in Rotorua to your centrally-located Auckland hotel, pausing in Waitomo for a boat tour of the Waitomo Glowworm Caves. This 6-hour tour includes all transport and entrance fees, and it's limited to 15 people for a more personal experience.

Embark on a one-way tour from Rotorua to Auckland and explore Waitomo Glowworm Caves, one of the North Island's most popular attractions. Be amazed by the illumination of thousands of tiny glowworms on a boat tour through Glowworm Grotto, a subterranean marvel. You'll travel through the Mamaku Ranges and the rural farmlands of Waikato en route to Auckland, admiring highlights such as Fitzgerald Glade. Includes round-trip hotel transport with optional lunch.

Climb to the summit of Mt Ngongotaha on a 10-minute aerial ride aboard the Rotorua Gondola. Soak up panoramic views over the city and Lake Rotorua, and spend leisurely time at the top before making your way back down. Alternatively, opt to include one, three, or five luge rides down one of three purpose-built tracks - basic, intermediate or advanced - including a chairlift between rides.

See the geothermal attractions of Rotorua on a half-day morning tour that fits into most travel schedules. Your guide takes you to Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Wonderland, which is famous for bubbling hot springs, the largest mud pool in New Zealand, and Lady Knox Geyser. Have time to explore the site at your own pace, then have the option to purchase lunch before your guide returns you to Rotorua.

Take in two of New Zealand's top attractions in one day on this Rotorua and Waitomo Caves day trip from Auckland. Visit Rotorua with a guide and take in key sites including Te Puia and the Maori Arts and Crafts Institute. After lunch, admire fine views over Lake Rotorua on route to the famous Waitomo Caves. During your boat ride, gain insight into the caves' geological significance and marvel at the luminescent glow worms illuminating the dark caves. Upgrade to include the Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland to your small-group tour.

Take a 75-minute journey across the Hauraki Gulf aboard the Rotoroa Island ferry. Your round-trip ticket allows you to explore the island's arts, history and conservation park, including sandy shoreline, hiking trails and an award-winning museum. Opened to the public in 2011, Rotoroa Island was the longtime home to an addiction treatment center run by the Salvation Army. Visit the heritage buildings and a Rotoroa wildlife sanctuary for endangered New Zealand species. Spend about 6 hours at your leisure before returning to Auckland.

Add an edge to your Sydney sightseeing cruise with this 4-hour Rock 'n' Roll cruise. Sing along to classic hits performed by live entertainers and DJs or hit the dancefloor to rock out to your favorite tunes! Tuck into a delicious buffet dinner as you drift past landmarks like Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House, then enjoy the dazzling Darling Harbour Firework Show.

Treat your special someone to a memorable day out that includes a private sightseeing flight to the Abrolhos Islands and a champagne lunch at Turtle Bay. Departing Geraldton, your pilot flies over the Pelseart, Easter and Wallabi groups of the Abrolhos Islands, showing you pearl farms, historic sites and more before landing at East Wallabi Island. Walk to Turtle Bay where you have free time for morning tea and snorkeling before your deluxe champagne lunch. Take a guided walking tour around the island before returning by air to Geraldton.

Head inland for the day without the hassle of organizing tickets and rental cars on this Rotorua day trip departing from the Port of Tauranga. Visit a number of Rotorua highlights between your departure and return, including the Te Puia Māori Arts and Crafts Institute. Explore Te Puia's bubbling geothermal valley, see the explosive Pōhutu Geyser, and experience a kapa haka cultural performance performed by local Māori.

Marvel at the volcanic wonders of Rotorua on a 6-hour tour that spins you out on the Waikato River with a thrilling jet-boat ride. Start with a guided walk past the Crater Lakes of Rainbow Mountain and check out the mud pools near Wai-O-Tapu. Your jet boat zips through Tutukau Gorge, dropping you off to explore the steaming cliffs and gushing geysers of Orakei Korako Geothermal Park on foot before completing your high-speed ride with fishtails and tight turns. Hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Combine three of Rotorua's top attractions with a Hobbiton Movie Set tour on this full-day adventure. In the morning, visit Te Puia Maori Arts and Crafts Institute, Rainbow Springs wildlife park and the Agrodome sheep farm with a knowledgeable guide who informs you about New Zealand's indigenous culture, national kiwi bird and most common farm animal. Then travel through The Shire on a tour of filming locations used in 'The Lord Of The Rings' and 'The Hobbit' series.

The largest open-range zoo in the world, Monarto Zoo, is just under 40 miles east of Adelaide. On this behind the scenes experience, though, you don't just explore the Zoo's 3,700+ acres of free-roaming animals - you can get up close and personal. Meet the Zoo's endangered Black Rhino and Southern White Rhino, feed them and put them to bed for the evening on this popular interactive experience.

Discover Australia's postcard paradise as you travel along one of the world's most iconic coastal roads. Dodge the crowds by driving the famous Great Ocean Road in reverse, starting with morning tea in Colac, then stopping to view landmarks like the Gibson Steps, Loch Ard Gorge and the 12 Apostles. After tucking into a delicious picnic lunch, take a hike through the Otway rainforest, spot koalas along the Kennett River and enjoy dramatic views over Apollo Bay. This full-day tour from Melbourne includes lunch and hotel pick-up.

Visit Rottnest Island's top destinations on an all-inclusive tour from Perth. After hotel pickup, transfer to the Rottnest ferry, then hop on the bus for a 3.5-hour island tour. See the Wadjemup Lighthouse, Henrietta Rocks, Oliver Hill Guns and Tunnel, Cathedral Rocks, and Cape Vlamingh, and top it off with a historic train ride. Hear live commentary about the island's cultural heritage, and maritime and military history, and have free time to explore. Includes box lunch, morning tea, round-trip ferry, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Enjoy a fun-filled family day out at Ripley's Believe It or Not! Odditorium in Surfers Paradise. Your admission ticket offers unlimited access to the museum's wacky displays, interactive exhibitions, and optical illusions, including the Ripley's LaseRace.

Tour Wai-O-Tapu with a naturalist guide and discover the bubbling mud pools and hot springs of Rotorua's most popular geothermal park. This full-day tour with a small group delivers you to the shores of several volcanic lakes and includes a bush walk to a waterfall and the Lake Tarawera lookout. Learn about Maori history, volcanology and New Zealand's native flora and fauna along the way. Numbers are limited to a maximum 12 people to ensure an intimate experience.

Go rock climbing at Kangaroo Point in Brisbane, an ideal place for both beginning and experienced climbers to have an exciting outdoors adventure in the heart of the city. Expert guides provide detailed instruction and safety equipment so that all levels of participants can enjoy a safe and fun climbing experience. Get a great perspective on the city as you negotiate 65-foot-high (20-meter-high) cliffs next to the Brisbane River - a memorable place to soak in views over the CBD and other iconic sights.

Learn how New Zealand's Maori people have adapted to life among the geothermal activity of Rotorua on this small-group shore excursion from Tauranga. At the Living Maori Village, see how residents integrate natural elements like bubbling geysers, mud pools and steam vents into daily tasks, and watch a live cultural performance. You'll also drive past gorgeous beaches, walk through an ancient redwood forest, and taste local kiwi fruit fresh from the farm on this immersive Bay of Plenty highlights tour.

Enjoy a romantic experience sailing on Sydney Harbour. You won't have to worry about steering the ship, as you'll have your own skipper. It's a great way to see many of Sydney's top sites from an incredible viewpoint. You'll sail past Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House, Fort Denison, and Taronga Zoo. Conveniently, the tour allows you to bring your own food and drink, or pre-booked catering can be arranged, making it the perfect customized experience.

Visit two natural attractions in Rotorua on this full-day tour. Start off at the Rotorua geothermal geyser where groups of Maori people have lived and worshipped for generations. Learn about the Maori culture and how they use the geothermal geysers, mud pools, and steam vents. Then head to the KiwiFruit Orchard cart for a guided tour and finish off with a complimentary kiwi cream.