Top Australia & the Pacific Adventure Tours - page 10

Get far away from the crowds on this 4x4 day trip from Wanaka. Start with a boat ride across Lake Wanaka, then get exclusive access to the Mt. Burke Station. Hop aboard the 4x4 vehicle there and drive up into the mountains. Your guide will tell you stories from Otago’s pioneer history and the gold rush era. Enjoy a delicious picnic with spectacular lake and mountain views.

Rated 5 stars and recommended by 100% of travelers — and it's easy to see why. Most visitors to Fiji never leave the beach. You will. This guided e-bike tour takes you into Fiji's living, breathing interior: a world of sugarcane fields, rocky streams, and village life that most tourists never reach. Ride through the Sabeto heartland with local guides who grew up on these tracks. During cutting season, you'll meet sugarcane farmers working the fields of western Viti Levu. During mango season, you'll stop beneath laden trees and hear stories of childhood in Fiji. Every ride is different. Every ride is real. Basic cycling experience needed. The e-bikes handle the effort, you just show up and take it all in. Guides will refresh you with a fresh coconut and fruit along the way, a local touch that turns a tour into a memory! This is Fiji beyond the postcard.

Whether you’re on a quick shore excursion from a cruise ship or are staying around Airlie Beach and don’t want to self-drive, this shuttle bus service makes it easy to visit Cedar Creek Falls. With departures throughout the morning and afternoon, you can find a time to suit your schedule. Admire the natural beauty of the falls, swim in the clear waters, and look out for birds and animals.

Short on time? This one-day boat tour brings you around the gorgeous Whitsunday islands, stops at picturesque Whitehaven Beach, and affords time for snorkeling the famous Great Barrier Reef. Maximize your trip on this super-fast boat that claims to be the only tour to do all of these highlights in one day. Everything is taken care of—lunch, snacks, gear—so you can just relax and create memories.

Escape to Bruny Island, where untamed wilderness meets rich local flavour. Just a short ferry ride from Hobart, Bruny offers breathtaking cliffs, secluded beaches, and lush rainforests, home to unique wildlife like white wallabies and sea eagles. Taste the island’s best: freshly shucked oysters, artisan bakery, and cool-climate wines. Whether you’re here for adventure or indulgence, Bruny Island promises an unforgettable Tasmanian experience. ● Small Group Adventures Led by Local Guides ● Unique Wildlife – Spot white wallabies, fur seals, and rare seabirds. ● Gourmet Delights – Indulge in fresh oysters, local bakery

Travel from Hobart to Tasmania’s east coast to visit the famous Wineglass Bay and Freycinet National Park. Hike up to the Wineglass Bay Lookout and, if you're up for more of a challenge, continue down to Wineglass Bay beach. For an easier adventure, walk to Honeymoon Bay and Cape Tourville Lighthouse. On the return drive, enjoy wine and oysters (own expense) at a local winery with sweeping views of Freycinet.

Discover the culture, natural beauty, and biodiversity of Port Vila and Vanuatu when you book this full-day tour. Swim and jump into the crystal-clear waters of the Blue Lagoon, AVI turtles and Hideaway Island.; and observe beautiful sea turtles from a close distance at a sanctuary.

Get behind the wheel of an off-road buggy for an adrenaline-fueled adventure at the Guam Adventures Ranch located at Leo Palace. Enjoy practice time in a safe off-road area before setting out along jungle trails and dirt roads. Along the way, stop to admire the views over the Marianas Trench and soak up the scenery as you speed through the jungle.

This experience is distinguished by authentic sailing, 100% sailing, far from the classic motorized outings. Here, the wind sets the pace and each ride is unique. On board, everything is designed to offer a fluid and privileged moment: a neat boat, few passengers, a friendly atmosphere and an itinerary chosen for the beauty of the lagoon and its marine life. Observe rays, sharks and turtles, drop anchor opposite a preserved motu for a swim and snorkel break, then go under sails... more than an excursion, an immersion in the lagoon. The trip is offered in the morning or afternoon, especially to adapt to the schedules of the liners. This experience is for travelers looking for a sincere, elegant and different moment.

When soaring in a fixed-wing plane from Queenstown to Franz Josef or Tasman Glacier, you may think the one-hour scenic flight is the highlight of this tour. But the best is yet to come. Switch to a helicopter and fly up to a landing point high on the glacier, where you’ll embark on a hike on the snow and ice. Wearing crampons, you’ll explore caves and see remarkable landscapes inaccessible any other way.

Get close to Australia's wildlife, without having to book multiple tours, on this jumping croc cruise from Darwin. Cruise down the Adelaide River, home to more than 1,600 crocodiles, to see these creatures launch themselves out of the water, as well as native birdlife. Then, head over to the Window on the Wetlands Visitor Center for views of the Marrakai Plains and enjoy the interactive displays.

Spend a day relaxing during this catamaran sailing trip, complete with an island stop and packed lunch. Sail aboard a spacious 40-foot (12-meter) catamaran in the Bay of Islands. Enjoy the scenery as you glide through the waters. Anchor at a secluded bay at an island accessible only by boat. Choose to stroll the island, swim, try stand-up paddle boarding, or snorkel. Relish a delicious catered packed lunch on beanbags upfront before cruising back to Paihia.

There’s more to Byron Bay than its surf beaches and markets. With this tour, escape the typical tourist trail and discover little-known spots that locals love. Cool off with a swim and spot turtles at Killen Falls, then admire views of Lake Ainsworth and discover the unique healing properties of the Tea Tree lake. Finally, enjoy a guided bushwalk through Broken Head Nature Reserve and seek out hidden viewpoints, beaches, and cliff jumping sites.

With the Yarra River winding through the city, Melbourne looks spectacular from the air. Savor stunning 360-degree views with live commentary amid the gentle roar of the burners on this early morning hot-air balloon flight. After you land, celebrate your flight with a 5-star Champagne buffet at Grand Hyatt Melbourne on Collins Street. The small group size means better views and a more premium feel than balloons with larger baskets.

This half-day scenic wildlife cruise takes you from Albany to Green Island—a pelican-breeding ground that was once WA’s first vegetable garden—and across the Kalgan River, where you’ll swap your boat for a motorized wagon to go kangaroo-spotting. Offering a fun Albany-style take on a wildlife safari, you’ll also learn all about the history and wildlife of the region with an entertaining commentary from your guide.

Experience Efate's outer islands with a stunning half day trek on Nguna and an afternoon swim at Pele. At Nguna, you have a choice which walk you do (you must choose your walk before you depart). The Volcano Walk takes you atop one of Nguna’s extinct volcanoes, Mt Marou (472m), where you will be rewarded with sweeping views across the Shepherd Islands to the north, and south to Efate. Parts of the walk are steep and it takes 3 ½ hours on average. Or just take an easier Village Walk, adapted to your fitness level, to explore either upland or coastal villages. After the morning walk, enjoy a buffet lunch by the beach on neighbouring Pele Island and then swim and snorkel the lagoon or reef.

The cliffs, fjords, and waterfalls of Milford Sound are among the most impressive natural wonders of New Zealand’s South Island. This tour is ideal for those short on time, including round-trip flights from Queenstown and up to two hours of free time at Milford Sound. Enjoy spectacular aerial views over the Fiordland National Park, Mount Aspiring National Park, and Lake Wakatipu; then touchdown to hike around the Sound with views of Mitre Peak and Lady Bowen Falls.

If you’re short on time in Sydney and won’t be able to visit all of its glorious beaches, admire them from the air instead. This scenic half-hour helicopter flight takes you over the beaches at Coogee, Bondi, Manly, and more. You may even see dolphins or whales (in season), and you’ll definitely get great views of Sydney Harbour, the Opera House, and the Harbour Bridge.

Take a scenic journey you’ll never forget on this hot air balloon ride over Melbourne, Australia. Whether you’re a tourist new to the city or you’ve lived in Melbourne your entire life, this experience will help you see the city in a whole new light. Sail above the city skyline in a basket with a small group and pilots to make sure everyone is safe and having fun.

Go beyond the typical Milford Sound cruise with this package that includes delicious canapés crafted from locally sourced ingredients. Gaze out at the tall mountains, lush rainforests, and crashing waterfalls on a boutique vessel with hot drinks and expert commentary. Plus, keep an eye out for the local wildlife from the spacious decks.

Break up your trip to the Tropical Far North and feel the wind on your face with this segway tour along Port Douglas' Four Mile Beach. This fast-paced tour has something for everyone, combining the thrill of a segway ride with insights into local aboriginal traditions, wildlife and the surrounding area. Instead of discovering Four Mile Beach on foot with a guide book, cover more ground and make the most of your time with the help of your guide.

Experience the diverse attractions of the Tasman Peninsula on this full-day small-group tour from Hobart without worrying about planning or navigating. Visit natural attractions like the Tessellated Pavement and Devil's Kitchen with your driver-guide. Enjoy local Tasmanian produce such as chocolate and lavender products along the way. Hotel pickup and drop-off make your day easier and more convenient. This tour lasts approximately 8 hours.

Leave busy Sydney behind for a day in the great outdoors—and leave the sightseeing logistics to someone else—on a private, customizable day-trip to the Blue Mountains, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Following hotel pickup, you’ll see various Blue Mountains lookouts and waterfalls, including Three Sisters, Lincoln’s Rock, and Wentworth Falls. Choose to stop at Featherdale Wildlife Park to see koalas and kangaroos and/or at Scenic World.

Combine Australia’s most fabulous features on a private Sydney tour that covers the wilderness, wildlife, waves, waterfalls, and wine, and support conservation at the same time. Designed with time-pressed travelers in mind, this customizable tour allows you to cover the state’s diverse attractions and landscapes in just one day. Explore uncrowded beaches and rock pools, learn about the local flora and fauna, discover ancient Aboriginal carvings, and much more.