Tours and Trips in Australia and the Pacific

While your cruise ship is in port in Auckland, experience the thrill ride of your life with a heart-racing jet-boat ride on Waitemata Harbour. This exhilarating shore excursion takes you on an adrenaline-charged jet-boat tour past city landmarks such as the Sky Tower and Harbour Bridge. Your driver expertly maneuvers Auckland's fastest jet boat into fishtails and 360-degree spins.

Learn how to glide across the water on a stand-up paddleboard (SUP) in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park's Basin Campground. Located near Sydney's Northern Beaches, Basin Campground offers tranquil waters that are perfect for beginners. During one hour with your expert instructor, receive a SUP lesson and guided tour of Pittwater estuary's protected waters. After learning the basics, have an additional 30 minutes to SUP on your own. Learn with a small group limited to eight participants, which ensures individual attention from your instructor.

See Hobart's top sights on a city tour by coach tram, a historical Hobart tram that's been converted into a motorized coach. On either a morning or afternoon tour (select when booking), discover attractions like Sullivan's Cove, St David's Park, Anglesea Barracks and St George's Church. Admire the historical homes and pubs of Battery Point, and view Georgian warehouses that have been turned into restaurants and galleries at Salamanca Place.

This guided tour from Christchurch includes a Hagglund snowmobile ride at the International Antarctic Centre and a dinner buffet at the Willowbank Wildlife Reserve. Start with the Snow and Ice Experience and watch the antics of playful arctic birds at the Penguin Encounter, then observe both native and exotic animals "” including the endangered kiwi bird "” at the wildlife reserve after your five-course meal. Round-trip hotel transport is included.

A hop-on hop-off bus tour of Auckland is a great way to see the vibrant city when you're short on time. After your ship pulls into port, use your unlimited Day Pass or Family Pass on a shore excursion to the "˜City of Sails.' Buses depart every 30 minutes, with stops near the cruise port. Enjoy the flexibility and ease of creating your own sightseeing itinerary as you're free to hop on and off at your leisure. Listen to audio commentary en route to Auckland's main attractions.

Save 10% on two of Melbourne's top attractions with this combo pass. Encounter Australia's native marine life at the SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium, and get a spectacular aerial view of the city from the jaw-dropping height of Eureka Skydeck 88. The Melbourne Attraction Pass allows for single entry into each site within a 6-month period.

Discover Rotorua on a 1.5-hour duck tour. This sightseeing adventure takes you aboard a World War II amphibious vehicle "” able to travel on land and water. Start with a city tour past Government Gardens, the Blue Baths and more before splashing down into Lake Tikitapu (Blue Lake) and Lake Okareka. Enjoy family fun along the way with a provided duck caller, and listen to live commentary about Rotorua's history and local landmarks.

Explore Sydney's Hidden Treasures on the Manly to Palm Beach Day Tour small group (max 8 persons) day tour. Your ECOTREASURES local expert guide will showcase Sydney Northern Beaches coastline in a 6 hour soft adventure eco tour. Experience Sydney's coastal culture as you discover each coastal suburb village and beautiful beaches sheltered between breath taking sandstone cliffs and headlands. Listen to stories from your guide and learn about the local environment in a very comfortable and intimate small group setting.  You will also enjoy a beach side picnic, morning tea, and lunch while watching the waves lap on the shoreline.

See the Penguin Parade and other natural treasures of Phillip Island on a full-day tour from Melbourne and St Kilda. Hand-feed kangaroos under staff supervision and learn about Australian wildlife such as koalas, wombats and wallabies at the Maru Koala and Animal Park. Sample the treats at Panny's Phillip Island Chocolate Factory, and have lunch in Tooradin. See Cape Woolabai and the Nobbies, then get ready to watch the penguins parade home around sunset. Includes a discounted entrance pass for the the Eureka Skydeck to use when you're back in Melbourne.

4 Hour TourTour includes:Local Melbourne Tour GuidePrivate Mercedes Benz 7 Passenger VehicleComplimentary 'THANK YOU' bottled waterCustom and private tour for up to 7 passenger

Spend some time in the Richmond, one of Australia's most unique and historic towns dating back to the 1820s. Along with passing Richmond Goal, and crossing the Richmond Bridge, you'll experience the colonial charm of the area with a guide who tells you about the city's history during this Richmond historic tour from Hobart. Hotel pickup and drop-off, as well as round-trip transport by coach bus are included.

Visit three must-see Christchurch attractions in one day: the International Antarctic Centre, Willowbank Wildlife Reserve and the Air Force Museum of New Zealand. Experience firsthand what life is like on the ice of Antarctica via an all-terrain Hagglund ride; observe native and exotic animals at the wildlife reserve; and discover military history with two dozen fully restored aircraft representing the four ages of flight. Round-trip hotel transport is included.

Venture out to Cape Tribulation and the Daintree Rainforest where you can hike in the ancient World Heritage-listed Daintree Rainforest, cruise on the Daintree River and see native Australian critters at Wildlife Habitat. Spend the night at Cape Tribulation in beachside accommodation with views of the Coral Sea. Choose how to spend your second day, perhaps snorkeling on the Great Barrier Reef or ziplining in Daintree Rainforest. Includes one night of accommodation, transportation, hotel pickup and drop-off from select Cairns, Northern Beaches and Port Douglas hotels.

The vineyards, orchards, and farmlands of the Mornington Peninsula are the gastronomic playground of Melbourne's foodies and this full-day tour checks all the boxes for food and wine lovers. Visit a dairy farm, orchard, and chocolatier to taste delicious regional delicacies; enjoy a gourmet lunch at a local restaurant; and indulge in expert-led tastings at up to three wineries, then cap it all off with a visit to the Eureka Skydeck, Melbourne's highest observation deck.

When your ship docks in Auckland's port, sip wine, taste honey, savor chocolate and indulge in a winery lunch during this 7-hour Matakana Coast day trip. An in-the-know guide accompanies your small group to this premier arts-and-crafts destination on New Zealand's North Island, including stops at two local wineries, the Puhoi Honey Centre, a delectable hand-made chocolate factory and the Brick Bay sculpture park. Numbers are limited to 9 people or fewer to ensure a more personalized experienced.

The Explorer is the most convenient way to navigate Cranbourne's 15 hectare Australia Garden as part of the Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne. The perfect snapshot experience whether you are visiting the Gardens for a full day excursion or looking to break the journey on route to Phillip Island. Departing from the main visitor centre this informative and engaging experience explores all the major highlights of one of Victoria's best kept secrets.Discover the iconic Australian landscape on this 25-minute, open-air bus tour led by one of our expert guides.  From the Red Sand Garden, journey along the east coast of Australia around the river bend before winding back through the Peppermint Garden, taking in the wonders and beauty of the native bush.

Taste an array of New Zealand wines on this Auckland shore excursion to North Island wineries. Your half-day winery tour with a knowledgeable guide includes a lookout point over the Tasman Sea en route to two or three wineries by minivan. With a choice of morning and afternoon options, you can choose the tour that best suits your schedule. Port pickup and drop-off at Prince's Wharf is included.

5 Stars on Trip Advisor!4 Hour TourTour includes:Local Melbourne Tour GuidePrivate Mercedes Benz 7 Passenger VehicleComplimentary 'THANK YOU' bottled waterCustom and private tour for up to 7 passenger

Visit the home of Bilbo Baggins on a small-group shore excursion to Hobbiton, a New Zealand farm-turned-filming site for "˜The Lord of the Rings' and "˜The Hobbit' trilogies. While your cruise ship is docked in Auckland, embark on a Hobbiton Movie Set tour of the Mill, the party tree and the Green Dragon Inn. Crouch next to hobbit holes and enjoy lunch at the Green Dragon Inn on this must-do tour.

Immerse yourself in Melbourne's diverse food scene on this 3-hour food walking tour and sample cuisine from all around the world. Choose to discover the city's best Indian, Turkish or African cuisine on a tailored tour of neighborhoods like Dandenong, Brunswick or Footscray. Either dine on fresh seafood and fragant curry; tuck into scrumptious mezes and sweet baklava; or sample meat jerky and African "˜soul food'. This small-group tour includes tastings at three different locations, so there's no chance of going hungry!