Top Australia & the Pacific Cultural Tours - page 8

Broome Town Bus Tour with AOC — where we'll bring the ocean to you! Discover the best of Broome on a relaxed and entertaining two-hour town tour. Perfect as an introduction to Broome or a deeper dive into its history, this tour showcases the town’s most iconic locations, cultural landmarks, and natural highlights — all from the comfort of our air-conditioned bus. Visit historic Chinatown and Streeter’s Jetty, admire the views over Roebuck Bay Marine Park, learn about the wartime Catalina Flying Boat wrecks, and explore the striking red cliffs and dinosaur footprints at Gantheaume Point. The journey continues to world-famous Cable Beach, where you can choose to end your tour or return to your accommodation. Along the way, our friendly local guide shares fascinating stories of Broome’s pearling past, multicultural influences, and unique marine environment. With plenty of stops for photos and leg stretches, this tour is ideal for individuals, couples, families, and groups.

Learn more about Adelaide through its food than you could alone on this fun food-focused tour of the central city. With a small group of like-minded travelers visit many boutique food shops and markets, sampling local produce as you go. Stop for lunch and have time to shop at the Central Market. This is an ideal activity for chefs, foodies, and anyone who enjoys tasty food.

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.

Sheep farming is an important activity in New Zealand but it can be hard for tourists to experience this first-hand. Visit a working sheep farm in rural Canterbury on a day trip from Christchurch to learn more. Enjoy morning or afternoon tea and watch a sheep-shearing demonstration. Upgrade to include wine tasting at a local vineyard, where you can sip various vintages. Includes hotel transfers from centrally located hotels.

Discover the culture and natural beauty of Efate Island during this small-group tour. Receive complimentary pickup and drop-off from your hotel or cruise ship and embark on an adventure around the island. Visit a cultural village to learn about local customs, swim in the beautiful Blue Lagoon, kayak in the waters of Rarru Cascades, and much more over the course of the day.

Discover Melbourne's multicultural heritage with your taste buds on a walking food tour. Visit to the city’s most famous market, the Queen Victoria Market to see how residents shop, sampling delectable bites along the way. Learn how Melbourne evolved into a foodie destination as you chat with vendors and cooks at a range of ethnic eateries, and cap it off with a drink at a cozy pub.

Discover Melbourne’s architectural scene dating back to the 1850s on this small group tour of the city. Your guide will take you to several places to show you different architectural designs and explain their significance. Stop at Federation Square, Flinder Street Station, ANZ Bank Museum, Scots Church, and more. Make sure to wear comfy shoes as this is around a two hour walking tour.

Visit the colorful, stacked and opulent layers of the Sri Siva Subramaniya Temple, the largest Hindu temple in the Southern Hemisphere during this guided tour of Nadi. Stop in fragrant fruit and vegetable markets and browse handmade goods in the handicraft markets. In the Gardens of the Sleeping Giants near the mountains take in 30 varieties of Asian Orchids Cattleya hybrids in a collection started by actor, Raymond Burr.

Visit a collection of Nadi’s top attractions on this single-day tour. Begin with a stop at Sri Siva Subramaniya Temple to see the impressive architecture, then move on to the handicraft and produce markets. Explore the Garden of the Sleeping Giant to learn about local Fijian flora and end up at the Sabeto Hot Springs for a traditional mud bath.

This Quad Bike Adventure is the perfect way to see Fiji’s highlights in a fun and fast way. You’ll cover more ground than a walking tour, and you’ll be able to access off-road rural sites that you couldn’t reach by car or bus. Whizz past Nadi Town, pass by a Hindu Temple, explore pine forests, and see incredible views of the Nakala Mountains.

Take a full day to discover the West Kimberley by fixed-wing plane on a 10-hour tour from Broome. Land at Cape Leveque for beach time at the Indian Ocean, and take a boat tour of the waters and a pearl farm at Cygnet Bay. From the air, check out natural attractions such as the Kimbolton Ranges, Fitzroy River, Horizontal Waterfalls, Buccaneer Archipelago, and more. Includes breakfast, lunch, and refreshments, boat tour, pearl farm tour, flights and ground transfers.

Enjoy a new perspective of Melbourne’s port and Docklands area as you cruise down the Yarra River toward Hobson’s Bay. Learn about Melbourne’s history as a 19th-century port town while watching the sights go by on this narrated tour.

This private walking tour of Melbourne’s markets has a special focus on multicultural aspects that make up the diverse landscape of the city. Visit to the city’s most famous market, the Queen Victoria Market to see how residents shop, sampling delectable bites along the way. Go behind the scenes, meet the vendors, and taste the cuisine of different cultures—many from first- or second-generation immigrants to Australia. Learn with a local who shares knowledge of Melbourne’s cultural tapestry on display.

Enjoy an introduction to the highlights of Te Papa’s Māori *taonga,* meaning “cultural treasures” in te reo Māori language. Learn more about te ao Māori, or the Māori worldview, than you would wandering around the large museum alone. The tour includes the international visitor entry charge, allowing 2-day access to the museum, so you can explore the collections further after the enriching culture tour.

Immerse yourself in Maori culture, history, and wine with this small-group wine tasting and culture tour in Wanaka. Enjoy convenient pickup from your Wanaka hotel or accommodations and travel around in air-conditioned comfort. Visit two wineries to sample wines and learn about Maori culture and history in the region.

Guidebooks can only take you so far. Explore Sydney beyond the usual tourist trail with a local host who tailors the day to your interests, whether that means iconic sights such as the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge, or lesser-known neighborhoods and hidden gems. Hotel pickup is available on request for central locations to add convenience to your experience.

Join an exclusive 9.15am guided tour and experience the State Library Victoria's grand Dome and hidden spaces before the doors open to the public. Advance bookings essential. Ever heard of the ‘Chief Shusher’? Wonder what’s buried beneath the Library’s floors? Or gazed up at the library Dome before the crowds? On this early access tour, you’ll explore the Library’s magnificent heritage spaces and catacombs hidden beneath the library floors, discover the treasure trove of original card catalogues, and uncover one of Melbourne’s most infamous relationships between Library founder Sir Redmond Barry and the bushranger Ned Kelly. Find a rare moment of quiet in the iconic Dome, soak in the architecture, and even stand where the ‘Shusher’ once reigned.

Visiting Rotorua is a highlight of a trip to New Zealand’s North Island, but driving yourself there in a day from Auckland can be stressful. Simplify your trip on a full-day tour. Visit Whakarewarewa Village to learn about traditional Māori culture and customs before exploring Rotorua at your own pace with optional add-ons. Choose to relax at the Polynesian Spa, explore Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland, or walk the Redwoods Treewalk.

Pack Auckland sightseeing into an afternoon along with at least four food tastings during this Auckland food-lovers walking tour. As you follow a guide around to some of the city’s coolest places, you’ll taste some of New Zealand’s yummiest seafood, beef, and cheese dishes, as well as designer ice cream. Please note: This Auckland food tour is not suitable for vegans.

Explore the thermal wonderland of Wai-O-Tapu on this full-day private Tauranga shore excursion to the Rotorua region. Witness colorful thermal springs, hissing steam vents, and bubbling mud pools as your guide details the area’s geothermal activity, then discover. Port pickup and drop-off by private vehicle included.

Make the most of your time in port at Tauranga. This full-day tour takes you past the beautiful beaches and mansions at Mt. Maunganui, inland to the North Island’s pastoral and geothermal center of Rotorua. Admire natural wonders such as Okere Falls and Wai-O-Tapu, walk through native bush, and see the mighty Mt. Tarawera. Fit a lot into just one day and still make it back to your ship in good time.

For many people, the idea of renting a car and driving around a new city or country is daunting - especially in Vanuatu, where familiarity with local driving conditions goes a long way. This tour provides travelers with the convenience of having a car and driver for the day, as well as a tour guide to show them the highlights of the area. This tour is also a great option for those who want to avoid crowds and explore at their own pace.

One of the best ways to discover Guam is by driving around. Take control of your situation and embark on a self-driving audio tour around the island, discovering the sights that interest you the most. Download the app and follow the map to various points of interest around the island, listening to the information provided for a better understanding of Guam.

If you want to scratch beneath Sydney’s surface, join a private tour that includes a combination of the city’s highlights and more hidden spots. While you’ll check out the big landmarks like the Sydney Opera House and the Harbour Bridge, you’ll also stop at a number of spots that most travelers miss. This half-day tour is perfect for travelers short on time in Sydney.