Tours and Trips in Australia and the Pacific

Get close views of the spectacular coral reef and colorful sea creatures at Australia's famous Great Barrier Reef on a full-day journey to Reefworld. The innovative and spacious pontoon provides gear, instruction and expert guides for snorkeling and diving in the tropical waters. Alternatively, observe the reef up-close without getting wet when taking a semi-submersible ride, accompanied by informative commentary by reef experts. This tour gives you the chance to experience this natural wonder and is suitable for all levels of experience.

Join an Aboriginal guide and traditional owner of Uluru on a 7-hour afternoon tour of the homeland, Patji. Travel in a rugged 4-wheel drive vehicle on remote bush tracks as you learn about the oldest living culture in the world. Stop at historically important sites along the way, hear about human survival in this harsh desert environment, and have afternoon tea around the campfire. At sunset, watch the sky change colors while enjoying light refreshments at a private sand dune that overlooks Uluru and Kata Tjuta.

Get the most out of your visit to Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park and Watarrka National Park on this 3-day, 2-night Red Centre camping safari from Alice Springs or Ayers Rock. Including camping equipment and fees, transport by air-conditioned minibus, and a guide who knows the area best, this experience makes planning your trip easier than ever. Spend your days traveling through the national parks, and your nights sleeping under the stars at private campsites.

Take a day trip from Cairns to Kuranda on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, and return via the Kuranda Scenic Railway. Alternatively, make the 1-way journey by railway and return by skyrail. Enjoy a tranquil ride as you soar above the rainforest canopy, with views from Cairns all the way to the Great Barrier Reef, and spend free time in Kuranda Village. If you wish, upgrade your transport with admission to the Rainforestation Nature Park or Tjupakai Aboriginal Cultural Park "” the latter option with or without lunch.

This 3-night, 4-day tour allows you to explore the Uluru (Ayers Rock), Kata Tjuta, Kings Canyon, and the outback town of Alice Springs. Travel from Alice Springs or Ayers Rock in an air-conditioned minibus, sleep around a campfire at a private campsite, and learn about the history and people of the area. Drinking water, some meals, and camping equipment provided.

Experience the fun and thrills of a half-day whitewater rafting trip on the Barron River, located just 20 minutes north of Cairns. Enjoy the spectacular scenery of World Heritage-listed Wet Tropics as you raft through stunning terrain, including highlights such as Barron Falls. Your expert guide provides all necessary rafting equipment and paddling instruction for the 2-hour rafting trip, you simply bring clothes that can get wet. No experience needed for this fun and safe rafting excursion. Includes hotel pickup and drop-off from Cairns and the Northern Beaches.

Combine the highlights of Uluru and Katja Tjuta with a rim walk around Kings Canyon on this 3-day trip. Transfers from Ayers Rock Airport and 2 nights at an Ayers Rock resort included.

Glide around Uluru (Ayers Rock) on a Segway for the best possible sunrise views during this 5-hour tour. Instruction and light breakfast precede your takeoff for the route, which includes highlights such as Mutitjulu Waterhole. Pickup available from area hotels and the Ayers Rock Resort campground.

Enjoy an absolutely iconic experience when visiting Australia's Red Centre - a full trek around the base of Uluru. As you start your sunrise walk around the 12-kilometer base trail of Uluru you will embrace the culture, geology and environment that is the essence of this amazing monolith. Stop along the trail for a picnic breakfast with an amazing close up view. Your guide will tell the cultural stories (Tjukurpa) of Liru (poisonous snake) and Kuniya (woma python) as well as many other Aboriginal creation stories associated with this amazing natural landmark. Along the flat trail you will witness sunrise, visit waterholes, see rock art sites of the ancients and have the opportunity to completely immerse yourself in the nature and culture of this very special place.

Embark on a packed full-day adventure to Cape Tribulation, where the rain forest meets the reef. Spot crocodiles on a Daintree River cruise and take a 4WD ride through a World Heritage-listed rain forest on the rugged Bloomfield Track. Savor a traditional Aussie barbecue and break for afternoon billy tea in the company of wallabies. Group size is limited for a more personalized experience, and the tour includes round-trip transport from Cairns or Port Douglas hotels.

Camp at Kings Canyon and Ayers Rock Resort on a 3-day tour of Australia's Red Centre. Marvel at the domes of Kata Tjuta (the Olgas); see the sunset and sunrise at Uluru (Ayers Rock) and take a base walk with a local guide; and explore the Lost City and Garden of Eden in Watarrka National Park. See rugged Outback landscapes, enjoy prepared meals and sleep overnight at permanent campsites: select a 'Basix' option or upgrade to 'Original'. Round-trip transport is included from Alice Springs or Ayers Rock.

Sail the Bay of Islands on a working tall ship aboard the famed "˜R. Tucker Thompson,' built in the tradition of a 100-year-old Northland schooner. Ply the waters of the pristine bay, where you can help hoist the sails, climb the rigging or simply relax on board, then swim while anchored in a sheltered bay in the maritime park. Enjoy morning tea and a barbecue lunch, with an optional complimentary ferry ride from Paihia to Russell, where your vessel departs.

Ski and ride The Remarkables Ski Area with convenient, round-trip transport from Queenstown by minibus during the snowy season of June through October. With 25 hotel pickup locations in Queenstown, you'll be whisked straight from the city to 951 acres (385 ha.) of skiable terrain, then meet a driver for the return trip to Queenstown after a day on the slopes.

Fly over Christchurch and the Banks Peninsula on a 20-minute helicopter tour that takes in city sights. From an aerial view, you'll appreciate the scale of Christchurch's devastation and recovery following the 2010 and 2011 earthquakes. Soar above the ruins of ChristChurch Cathedral and see the new sports stadium while the pilot comments on rebuilding efforts. See the suburbs of Sumner and Redcliffe, and view the port of Lyttelton.

Spend an afternoon in Te Puia at Te Whakarewarewa Geothermal Valley and the New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute "” Rotorua's premier cultural center. Discover Maori history and customs with guided visits to settlement sites and living villages, then walk past mud pools and hot lakes to see the eruption of Pohutu Geyser. You'll spot kiwi birds and stop by lakes Tikitapu, Okareka and Rotokakahi on this small-group tour, limited to 12 people. Includes round-trip hotel transport from Rotorua.

Enjoy short guided walks and see the iconic monuments of Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park at both sunrise and sunset on this combo tour. Walk along the base of Uluru (Ayers Rock) then watch the sun set over this giant monolith from a different perspective as you sip sparkling wine. Rise early the following morning to observe the many rock domes of Kata Tjuta (the Olgas) at sunrise followed by a picnic breakfast and a walk through Walpa Gorge. Numbers are limited to 11 participants for that personalized attention from your professional guide. Travel in air-conditioned 4WD vehicles from Ayers Rock Resort.Note: You can take both tours in one day or spread them over two days, in either order.

Slip through the famous 'Hole in the Rock' in New Zealand's Northland during your 3-hour Bay of Islands cruise by high-speed catamaran. Pass rocky outcrops, sandy beaches and an array of islands as you make your way out to the Cape Brett Lighthouse, and Motu Kokako Island. Keep an eye our for Dolphins and other marine and birdlife.

Acclaimed artist Bruce Munro was so inspired by Ayers Rock (Uluru) that he created the Field of Light, an illuminated installation that channels the spiritual energy Munro felt during a visit the Australia's Red Desert. Observe the radiant display and watch a magical sunrise at Ayers Rock (Uluru) on this 2-hour tour, which includes hotel pickup and drop-off. As you watch the sun rise majestically over the iconic Australian landmark, you'll enjoy tea and coffee in the observation area and listen to commentary from your guide.

There are a few ways to see immense, grand Uluru, or Ayers Rock. Guided tours and walks have their strengths, but bike rides make it a pleasure to travel around the rock's 9-mile (15 kilometers) path on a self-guided tour. This 3-hour bike rental leaves you plenty of time travel at your own pace and make stops when you'd like. Plus, opt for pickup and drop-off within the Ayer's Rock Resort.

See some of Australia's most famous natural wonders "” the rainforest and Great Barrier Reef "” during an action-packed full-day tour from Cairns. Spend the morning in the mountains, taking the Kuranda Scenic Railway and Skyrail Rainforest Cableway between Cairns and Kuranda. In the afternoon, head to the Great Barrier Reef in style on an approximately 25-minute helicopter tour. Transfer to an afternoon cruise on the Outer Reef to admire the underwater world while swimming or snorkeling.