Tours and Trips in Australia and the Pacific

Ride a train through the Southern Alps on a remarkable scenic journey aboard the TranzAlpine Train. Choose between three different segments of the TranzAlpine Train route, then enjoy views of native beech forest, the powerful Waimakariri River, and Arthur's Pass National Park from a comfortable carriage or open viewing deck. For getting the history and context of the landmarks along the railway, GPS-triggered audio commentary is available on headphones at every seat.

This tour is a combination of two of our most popular tours, designed to give you the Best. Day. Ever. in Sydney! Your morning begins in Newtown, a trendy neighbourhood in the southwest of the city. We'll share with you the area's fascinating history and together we will discover its internationally acclaimed street art as well as its impressive retail credentials. We'll pop into a creative marketplace, meet the designers and artisans behind the products and enjoy a selection of tasty treats, too. Then we'll make our way to the famous Rocks to learn more about Australia's colonial history, admire views of Sydney's world-famous harbour and enjoy a few beers too. Cheers!

Discover the living history of Australia's indigenous Tjapukai people with all-day admission to the Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park near Cairns. Hear stories of the Dreamtime, watch a corroboree performance and take part in interactive actives such as boomerang throwing, didgeridoo playing and fire making. Immerse yourself in traditional Tjapukai culture during informative talks and storytelling. Hotel transport from Cairns, Palm Cove and Northern Beaches is optional.

Go in-depth on a tour following the footprints of the Tuhourangi tribe in New Zealand. Departing from Rotorua in the afternoon, learn about the history of the Maori tribe's pink and white terraces, the buried village under the eruption of Mount Tarawera, and several local lakes. At the village of Whakarewarewa, watch the Pohutu geyser erupt and see how the tribe cooks food in the thermal waters. All transportation is provided, as well as informative narration from your guide.

Secure a limited ticket to Tiritiri Matangi island, a protected sanctuary for rare and endangered bird species of New Zealand. A 75-minute ferry ride across the Hauraki Gulf brings you to the island preserve, where you have the day to stroll the trails and enjoy the coastline after a ranger orientation. Gain a deeper understanding of Tiritiri Matangi's role in preserving birdlife with an optional 1.5-hour guided hike.

Tongariro National Park has the drama and beauty of a natural cathedral - the Maori believed that the park's three mountains were quarreling warriors. With this tour, explore the Tongariro Passing as you would a wildly popular museum: with an audio guide. Hike while you learn about volcanic activity, the area's craters, and Maori myths. You'll receive a zip folder of audio files and map, but will need your own audio device.

Test your nerve against Mother Nature's power in New Zealand on this 3-hour Tongariro River white-water rafting adventure from Taupo. Travel with your guide into the wilderness of New Zealand's beautiful North Island. Following a safety briefing, climb into your wetsuit, grab your paddle and head to the banks of the swirling Tongariro River. Navigate over 60 of the rolling river's choppy rapids and enjoy panoramic views over the mighty canyon. Spot native bird species along the way and replenish lost energy with a deli-style meal at the end.

Give life in the Australian outback a go with a visit to Tobruk Sydney. The gorgeous property overlooking the Blue Mountains is a working sheep farm and you can spend the morning or afternoon learning to shear a sheep, or throw a boomerang. Try Billy tea and Damper for breakfast or sample a traditional Austrian BBQ on the lunchtime tour and get a real feel for life on the farm.

Uncover the secrets of Townsville's fascinating military history on this 4-hour walking tour led by a former Australian Army soldier. Visit key sites like Kissing Point Fort, Black Hawk Memorial and Lavarack Barracks, then explore the exhibitions at either the Royal Australian Air Force Museum or the Army Museum of North Queensland. This small-group tour has a maximum of 12 participants to ensure a personalized experience and includes hotel pick-up and morning tea. Alternatively, upgrade to a full-day tour and add on a 2.5-hour sightseeing tour of Townsville with lunch.

See one of New Zealand's finest private art collections at the Olveston Historic Home in Dunedin. Containing more than 240 local and international artworks acquired by the Theomin family between the late 1800s and the early 1960s, the Thoemin collection hangs on the walls of the 35-room mansion. Daily guided tours, provided with your entrance ticket, offer visitors the opportunity to learn about the artworks.

Take time to do the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, considered one of the best day hikes in New Zealand, with the convenience of round-trip transfers from Turangi. Plan to spend between five to eight hours on this self-guided hike, depending on your fitness level and pace. Your driver provides commentary during the transfers, and the package includes use of walking poles, a Maori cultural experience, and a cold drink.

Get the best possible views of Tongariro National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on a helicopter tour from Taupo. You'll look down on volcanoes, Lake Taupo, and the Kaimanawa Range, plus land on the snow for another perspective of the landscape.

If you're short on time and you want to see what Sydney has to offer all in one day then this Total Sydney tour is for you! Our morning will begin with some souvenir shopping in ultra trendy Newtown, where we'll admire funky street art and try delicious artisan cake and gelato. Our afternoon will be filled with exploring the famous Rocks by the Harbourside where we will learn more about the city and enjoy a few craft beers. Then in the early evening we will head over to the buzzing King's Cross area (the former red light district) for more drinks and some salacious tales about the notorious characters that used to work here.

Treat your special someone to an exclusive full-day tour of the celebrated Yarra Valley wine region, located just one hour from Melbourne or the Yarra Valley. Your private guide transports you by luxury Mercedes to De Bortoli Estate for your first tasting of the day, a cheese and wine pairing at the family-owned winery. Savor a 3-course lunch and wine flight at a leading winery restaurant in the Yarra Valley. In the afternoon, sip wines paired with chocolates at Dominique Portet, and delight in a final wine tasting at a specially selected winery.

Take a culturally immersive day trip to the Tiwi Islands to witness the traditional practices of the Nguiu Aboriginal community. Take a short flight from Darwin to Brathurst Island, and spend the day observing and taking part in time-honored rituals and social practices. Admire local art depicting Dreamtime stories, and visit an ancient island burial ground while your guide shares insight into local spiritual practices. Watch a traditional totem dance and smoking ceremony, and chat with local community members over campfire billy tea and damper. Lunch and round-trip flights are included.

Experience the magic of the Town of 1770 at dusk on this 1-hour cruise, including hotel pick-up. Traveling on-board a unique LARC amphibious vehicle, you'll cruise along the Eurimbula Coastline and Round Hill Creek and enjoy the sunset from both land and sea. Keep a lookout for native wildlife like kangaroos, dolphins, stingrays and seabirds as you journey through the Eurimbula National Park, and discover the fascinating history of the Town of 1770.

Immerse yourself in traditional Australian culture with a half- or full-day tour of the Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park from Cairns. Get hands-on as you master boomerang or spear throwing, try basket weaving or take a didgeridoo lesson, then tuck into a delicious buffet lunch (not included). That's not all: you'll also get chance to learn about bush tucker and herbal medicines, hear Dreamtime stories from Aboriginal performers and be entertained with traditional art, dance and handicraft demonstrations.

Enjoy two of our most popular Sydney tours on this fabulously fun combo tour. Step back in time to a magical era when rum was a currency and Sydney's Harbourside area of the Rocks was filthy rich with it. See local drinkers in their natural habitat, join them in their ablutions and find out why the rum was worth rebelling for"¦ then and now. Then scratch the (dirty) underbelly of Sydney's notorious red light district on the second, sin (and beer) drenched portion of your tour as you hear about the notorious figures and big-time pimps who made 'the Cross' what it is today. Come with us if you dare!

Enjoy a rare chance to visit the Tiwi Islands and witness an Aboriginal community that holds on tightly to its traditions. Located off the coast of Darwin, the Tiwi Islands experience is led by an indigenous guide who shares local history and traditions. Partake in a traditional morning tea with Tiwi Islanders before visiting the Tiwi Museum and joining Aboriginal artists for an art-making workshop. You can also shop for Tiwi paintings, fabric, carving, pottery and clothing at island prices (own expense).

Discover the history and wildlife of Melbourne's largest open swathe of wilderness during a private trike tour of Yarra Bend Park. Enjoy the fun and fresh air from your private trike - a 3-wheeled motorcycle that seats two passengers and the driver - as you cruise past the Royal Botanic Gardens and wind through Richmond, Kew and Fairfield to reach the park. Learn about its fascinating history from your guide, and soak up the scenery, which includes lush riverbanks, boathouses and a large population of native Australian flying foxes.