Top Australia & the Pacific Extreme Sports - page 4

A Moorea tour by 4WD makes it easy to visit the island’s top attractions in just a few hours while your cruise ship is docked. Head out to the Belvedere Pineapple Farm, Cook’s Bay, Magic Mountain, and more, all while learning about the island’s history and culture from your guide. Tour includes port pickup and drop-off for the ultimate convenience. Available in English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish.

Experience the thrill of tandem skydiving with a professional instructor over North Wollongong Beach beach, located just south of Sydney. Safely attached to your skydiving instructor, jump at 15,000 feet (4,572 meters) and feel the adrenaline rush of a 60-second freefall before the parachute opens and you glide down to earth. This small-group experience limits the numbers to nine people, ensuring customized attention from your instructor.

While the Southern Alps are a sight to behold from the ground, they're even more spectacular from above. Take to the skies on this helicopter tour from Queenstown and enjoy dramatic mountain views from a unique vantage point. Journey above Skippers Canyon and the Wakatipu Basin for unparalleled photo ops, and take a break during an alpine landing (weather dependent). Listen to the pilot’s commentary through personal headsets.

Set out on a thrilling ATV adventure, just five minutes from downtown Queenstown. Begin with a short training session before riding through a private 650-acre adventure park with a guide, navigating rugged trails and hill climbs that lead to panoramic views over the Shotover River, Coronet Peak, Central Otago, and the Southern Alps. Tours are tailored to the group’s skill level, with small group sizes ensuring personalized guidance. All your gear is included for ease, and finish your experience with complimentary photos.

The desert landscape of the Pinnacles is especially atmospheric at dusk. Skip experiencing it in the company of busloads of tourists on a full-day tour from Perth that’s timed to get you to the Pinnacles for sunset. Before that, take in the views of the incredible sand dunes from the Guilderton lookout, stroll along the Hangover Bay Coast, and admire the views from the Nilgen Lookout. Includes a picnic dinner with wine.

Venture beyond the resorts on this half-day tour of Moorea, which guarantees a first-hand look at all the island’s top sights and fuss-free transport between them. Get off the beaten path and venture to viewpoints such as Magic Mountain and Belvedere Lookout, see marae (Polynesian temples) and pineapple fields, and visit an island distillery. Expert narration is offered throughout.

Take a break from lounging on the beach with this fun-filled ATV adventure around Bora Bora. See beautiful sights and travel along paths that you might otherwise miss on a guided tour. Receive personalized attention as this is a small-group tour. Get to know a different side of Bora Bora while having fun.

The TranzAlpine train is often referred to as one of the world’s most scenic train journeys, and this tour will allow you to experience it. Enjoy the convenience of a day trip where all transport is taken care of— round-trip transfers in a luxury minivan, and a TranzAlpine train ticket are included. See Canterbury Plains, the Southern Alps, Lake Pearson, and get the chance to walk in Arthur’s Pass National Park.

Take your Fiji adventure to new heights with a zipline tour through the treetops. Soar across 16 zipline cables at jaw-dropping speeds, covering 3 miles (5 km) in a spectacular wilderness setting with panoramic ocean views. Your 5-hour tour includes a guided exploration of limestone caves and a tasty lunch. Round-trip hotel transport is available from Nadi, Wailoaloa and Denarau.

Discover the spectacular scenery of Moorea on this private 4x4 tour. We’ll pick you up from your hotel and take you on a journey up mountains, across rivers, to feed eels, and taste locally produced jams and drinks. Our guides will teach you some of the history and culture of the area.

See a side of Bora Bora that would be difficult to access any other way on this fun Jeep tour. Follow dirt tracks and go off road as you visit the lookout point at Mount Popoti for panoramic views, the World War II-era guns to learn about French Polynesian history, and more. As a maximum of eight travelers will be on this tour you’ll get personalized attention from your guide and plenty of room in the Jeep.

Learn the art of surfing with a lesson from a qualified instructor at the world-famous Bondi Beach, a short hop from central Sydney. Get an informative and fun surfing lesson with your instructor, who shows you the basics, including getting up on the board, reading the conditions, and catching waves. Add a great workout and some waterside excitement to your vacation.

Get access to Queenstown’s most spectacular scenery during an off-road self-drive buggy tour. Follow an expert guide along backcountry terrain—through steep climbs, creek crossings, and forest tracks—with stunning views of Queenstown and beyond. Experience the thrill of driving your own 4-seater 4WD vehicle while you rip up the trails! Helmet, gloves, and wet-weather gear are included with a roll cage and seat belts to ensure your safety.

Get off the beaten path and enjoy sweeping views over Queenstown that would be otherwise difficult to find on this ATV adventure. Head to Queenstown Hill for a half-day tour on a fully automatic ATV and follow your guide over off-road trails (safety gear and all-weather clothing are provided). Enjoy informative commentary and sweeping views over Queenstown. Hotel pickup and drop-off, along with refreshments, are included in this small-group tour.

Escape the mainland—and discover Fraser Island’s UNESCO-listed scenery—on this seamless day trip. Depart in the morning directly from your Noosa or Rainbow Beach accommodation, and travel in the comfort of a custom-built 4x4 vehicle. You’ll discover the highlights of Fraser Island—the world’s largest sand island. Stop for breakfast on Seventy-Five Mile Beach, swim in Lake McKenzie, discover the Central Station Rainforest, and much more.

Tackle the grade II and III rapids of the Barron River on this adrenaline-pumping half-day tour from Cairns or Port Douglas. Prepare to get wet and wild as you hurtle over the rapids, then float downstream past the jagged cliffs, plunging ravines, and lush rainforest of the Barron Gorge National Park. Best of all: With full instruction provided, this tour is suitable for all levels, including complete beginners.

Discover the natural wonders of Tropical North Queensland on a full-day tour to Chillagoe Caves and Granite Gorge. Travel from Cairns by rugged 4WD vehicle with a naturalist guide, passing over the McAllister Ranges and the Great Dividing Range as you explore the Australian Outback. Visit Chillagoe-Mungana Caves National Park, drive near the wetlands to spot Australian native wildlife, and stop by historic mining towns. This small-group tour also included morning tea and a pub lunch.

Explore the bush and estuaries of ‘wild Whitsunday’ on this full-day crocodile safari! Go croc-spotting on a Proserpine River cruise, and look for other wetlands wildlife on a tractor-pulled wagon tour. Get a taste of bush life with traditional billy tea and damper and feast on a fresh Aussie barbecue midday. Enjoy convenient hotel pickup and drop-off from Airlie Beach, Cannonvale, or Proserpine.

Exploring K’gari’s vast landscapes in a single day can be challenging without the right transport and local knowledge, but this full-day guided tour makes it easy to see the island’s highlights. Depart early in a custom 4WD and spend the day visiting key sites such as Lake McKenzie, Eli Creek, Central Station, Wanggoolba Creek, Seventy-Five Mile Beach, and the Maheno shipwreck. With a local leading the way, learn about the island’s unique plant and animal life while enjoying time at its freshwater lakes, rainforest, and coastline.

Fans of the Lord of the Rings movies won’t want to miss this fun half-day tour to various filming locations in the Southern Alps. You’ll enjoy exclusive access to private Arcadia Station and will also visit the beautiful Mt. Aspiring National Park. Be amazed by the natural beauty while reliving your favorite movie scenes. Don an LOTR costume and sword too, if you like.

Sip a glass of wine of beer as you watch the sun sink over Uluru (Ayers Rock), followed by an Aussie-style barbecue dinner. Snap photos of the spectacular hues reflected on the iconic monolith, located in Uluru–Kata Tjuta National Park in Australia's Red Centre. Feast on mouthwatering dishes as you watch myriad stars light up the night sky. After dinner, your central desert outback experience is enhanced with a star tour. Includes hotel transport from Ayers Rock Resort.

Head out on a rainforest adventure on the original Daintree Rainforest Tour. Take a guided walk through the ancient Daintree Rainforest and along the flawless white beaches of Cape Tribulation with your guide. Then, hop aboard a river cruise and listen to commentary about the local wildlife as you try to spot crocodiles. Then, take a freshwater swim in the heart of the rainforest and enjoy a homegrown tropical fruit ice cream.

Enjoy a thrilling active adventure in Vanuatu on a scenic buggy and sightseeing tour. Ride the low, open-air vehicles for around an hour to enjoy views of Vanuatu from a different vantage point. Then board a vehicle and head to Eton Blue Lagoon to check out the waterfall and go swimming if you like. Refuel with a tasty lunch, too.

We offer a unique humpback whale watching experience on Moorea Island, with a limited and personalized approach to ensure comfort, safety and respect for animals. What sets us apart: ONLY 6 PEOPLE are allowed to swim in the water with the whales, always accompanied by an experienced and Certified local Guide. 4 additional people can participate in the excursion as observers from the boat, at a reduced rate. This formula allows everyone to live the experience according to their desires, while maintaining a peaceful and privileged atmosphere on board. The objective: an authentic meeting, supervised, and in small committee, to create lasting memories in total respect for marine nature.