Top Australia & the Pacific Attractions & Museums

The Sydney Opera House is one of Australia’s most famous landmarks—but much of it remains hidden to visitors without tickets to a performance. This guided walking tour offers a closer look inside the UNESCO World Heritage–listed building, with access to spaces typically reserved for showgoers. As you explore, your guide shares entertaining stories about the venue’s design, history, and the productions that bring it to life.

Auckland’s 1076-foot (328-meter) Sky Tower is one of the city’s most popular attractions, especially for first-time visitors. Save money and time by pre-booking your general Sky Tower admission ticket, which allows you to visit the observation decks. Get quickly orientated and spot key landmarks such as the Harbour Bridge, Mount Eden, and Waiheke Island. Souvenir photos are available to purchase.

Access parts of the Australian Sports Museum that are usually off limits during a tour of the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground. Enjoy an exclusive glimpse into the inner sanctum of the MCG as you walk on the pitch and enter changing rooms used by cricket legends throughout the years. Plus, admission to the Australian Sports Museum is included.

The ultimate movie adventure Dive into our immersive world at Auckland’s SkyCity and get hands-on with movie magic like never before. This is your all-access pass to a world where creativity knows no limits. Come to our place, where imagination and creativity reign supreme. With our entertaining hosts at the helm, we’ll guide you on an adventure beyond our doors to break into our secret world of practical movie effects. Join us and journey through three jaw-dropping, highly imaginative films created by our visionary Wētā Workshop crew where everything is not as it seems. It's our time to share with you! We’ll reveal the workshop magic kept under wraps and how we bring the impossible to life. Unleashed isn’t just a tour, it’s a hands-on magical carpet ride through the practical effects making process. We believe there's a creator in everyone. Ready to fuel your curiosity and ignite your imagination? Your movie adventure begins now! Jump on board.

Learn all about gold and the Western Australian gold rush of the 1890s during a one-hour tour of the Perth Mint. One of Western Australia’s oldest heritage sites, the Perth Mint features multimedia presentations, historic images and artifacts, and a dazzling array of pure gold that includes natural gold nuggets and a solid gold bar. Learn more than you would on a self-led tour of this interesting site.

Visit one of the most beautiful limestone caves in Western Australia on this guided tour of Lake Cave. Descend through a sinkhole in the earth and a sunken forest, and emerge into a cave full of crystal formations. Your guide will teach you about the history and geology of the cave. Also get the chance to look down on the cave from a viewing platform in the treetops, and visit the above-ground interpretive center.

Slip into steaming water and cold pools at the Rotorua Deluxe Lake Spa, where pre-booked admission gets you access to premium changing rooms, an indoor lounge, mineral pools, and heated poolside recliners. The all-ages facility is a family-friendly alternative to Lake Rotorua’s adults-only options, and with four hours of spa time, you won't feel rushed as you relax, soak, and pamper sore traveling muscles.

Learn more about Rotorua’s culture and natural history when you visit the Hell’s Gate geothermal park. Simplify your visit by pre-purchasing your entry ticket. Take advantage of the included guided tours, which includes a self-guided option if you’d prefer to go at your own pace. Try Maori carving in the carving house and soak in the geothermal waters, if you like.

Become part of the art at the incredible ArtVo Gold Coast, an art gallery with a difference. Queensland’s first trick art gallery is a fun destination to visit with your family or friends. Be amazed by the skillful art, spread over a huge area, and stop for plenty of photos and selfies. Staff are willing to help out if you need. Pre-purchase your tickets for a smooth arrival.

Take a leisurely river cruise from Brisbane to the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary on this two-in-one, time-saving tour. This half-day tour departs from bustling Southbank and cruises along the Brisbane River with views of iconic landmarks on the way to Lone Pine. Upon arrival, enjoy ample time to view the animals, from koalas and platypus to kangaroos and more.

Explore the spectacular interior of one of the largest caves in Western Australia on this guided tour of Jewel Cave. As the name suggests, the cave is full of crystal formations. Your guide will explain all about the geology and history of the caves while showing you around. You’ll also get the chance to take a self-guided tour of the forest above the caves afterwards, if you wish.

Experience one of Australia’s most impressive buildings—the Sydney Opera House—on a guided tour followed by lunch or an early dinner at Midden by Mark Olive, House Canteen, or Opera Bar. Learn all about the Opera House from your guide, then relax and soak in the show-stopping views at your choice of restaurant.

Experience the breadth and depth of New Caledonia’s marine life without expensive dive training or scuba charters. At the Aquarium des Lagons, learn about the underwater ecosystems all around this island nation and see their regular residents, including native corals and the prehistoric nautilus. Even meet some of the local turtles at the aquarium’s turtle enclosure, with a bridge over the enclosure for a closer encounter.

Visit Albany's Historic Whaling Station to learn about a piece of Australian history through activities, short films, and other exhibits. Stand inside converted whale-oil tanks, marvel at the skeleton of a blue whale, admire marine animal art and a collection of precious scrimshaw art, explore exhibits of whaling artifacts, and climb aboard the *Cheynes IV*, the only preserved whale chaser ship in the world.

If you plan to visit one cave in Western Australia, Mammoth Cave offers the easiest access to millennia of history, nestled in the serene setting of a karri forest. With this audio-guided tour, explore fascinating caverns at your own pace while learning about the cave’s ancient formation and the more than 10,000 fossils found inside. A headset and MP3 player are provided, along with audio commentary in five languages.

Our most popular astronomy experience at the world-renowned astronomical research centre. Prepare for an awe-inspiring evening of discovery. Immerse yourself in the stunning surrounds, pristine night skies and sophisticated viewing technologies as our expert guides share the science and stories of our Southern Skies. High atop Mount John’s 1,029 metre peak, you'll be at the heart of the Southern Hemisphere's largest International Dark Sky Reserve. Every night sky reveals something new. The incredible Milky Way. Far-off planets. Star clusters, solar systems, constellations. You might even glimpse a distant galaxy. Don't miss New Zealand's premier stargazing experience. Exclusive to Dark Sky Project, the Summit Experience at Mt John Observatory is in partnership with the University of Canterbury.

Step beyond the public pathways and discover Taronga Zoo Sydney from a unique, behind-the-scenes perspective. This premium, small-group experience offers an intimate and immersive connection with Australia’s extraordinary wildlife, guided by one of our passionate keepers. With a maximum of just six guests, this personalised tour invites you to slow down, connect deeply, and gain a richer understanding of the animals in our care—and how, together, we can help protect them into the future.

Lose yourself in a sea of color at ArtVo, an interactive art space in The District Docklands, a short distance from the Melbourne CBD. As visitors explore more than 100 paintings across 11 themed zones, they are encouraged to touch and interact with the art. Take a selfie against angel wings or a backdrop of the Eiffel Tower. Staff is on hand to help orient you and provide creative inspiration.

Seeing the Sydney Opera House from the outside is impressive—but most visitors never glimpse what happens behind the scenes. This backstage tour takes you through the Stage Door and into areas normally reserved for performers and staff, including rehearsal spaces and dressing rooms. Hear insider stories about the productions that bring the venue to life, then finish the experience with breakfast in the Green Room.

Enhance your visit to Western Australia’s Ngilgi Cave with a full-guided tour of ancient caverns filled with crystallized rock formations. Start along the Ancient Lands Experience for a walk through native bushland to interactive installations that teach you about the area's cultural connections. Then, take a self-guided tour through the many nooks and crannies of Ngilgi Cave as you marvel at the rock formations and hear stories from the guides stationed inside the caves.

Experience more than the beautiful beaches of Fiji at this fun evening cultural performance. Learn all about Fiji’s culture and history through drumming, song, dance, and amazing costumes. The show tells traditional Fijian stories of mystical giant women, octopus gods, a shape-shifting iguana, and more. You’ll be amazed by the spectacular lighting and staging, too, while delving deeper into Fijian history.

With this prebooked admission ticket, breeze through the entrance lines at the Daintree Discovery Centre, located just 6 miles (10 kilometers) north of the Daintree River Ferry. Get full access to the canopy tower and aerial walkway standing 76 feet (23 meters) above the rainforest, an interpretive display center, and self-guided audio tours of the Jurassic Forest, Bush Tucker Trail, and Cassowary trails.

Learn about the New Zealand native bird, the kiwi, with admission to the Franz Josef Wildlife Center. Tour the largest kiwi hatching facility on the South Island and opt to include a Backstage Pass Tour, where you'll get 30 minutes of access behind the scenes. Your ticket also includes access to the West Coast storytelling areas and an interactive glacier exhibition. Buy your passes in advance to guarantee your admission to this popular attraction, great for all weather and all times of year.