Top Australia & the Pacific Motor Sports - page 4

Explore the legends and fascinating history of the sacred island on a comfortable 4x4 Land Cruiser. This unique tour allows you to discover the cultural and natural wealth of the region while enjoying optimal comfort. With a spacious vehicle, you will be able to immerse yourself in the beauty of the environment while learning captivating stories that make this island famous. - Discover the legends and history of the sacred island - Off the beaten track course in 4x4 Land Cruiser - Enjoy spacious comfort throughout your adventure - Ideal for culture and nature lovers looking for authenticity

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.

Get exclusive access to backcountry around Lake Tekapo with this private 4WD tour. Using a private access route, travel through The Cass Valley, seeing the gorgeous mountainous landscape of the Mackenzie Country. Marvel at the amazing rock formations, U-shaped valleys, unique local tussock and the mesmerizing braided river at the heart of it all. With merino sheep dotted over the landscape, this is a quintessential ‘kiwi’ experience.

Take a break from the beach and experience a different side to Moorea on this private half-day tour. You'll learn more about the island's culture, history, and landscape by touring with a local guide. Take a four-wheel drive up rugged mountain paths to an incredible lookout, sample local fruit and juice at plantations, and more. A fun and easy way to get an overview of Moorea's highlights.

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.

Be introduced to one of New Zealand’s Great Walks without having to do the whole thing on a morning or afternoon guided hike on a portion of the Routeburn Track. After a pickup from central Queenstown, head into the mountains of Mt. Aspiring National Park. Follow your guide at a relaxed pace through lush forests and experience the tranquility of the Routeburn River and its waterfalls along the way.

Get access to remote areas of the island of Moorea on this half-day tour via 4WD vehicle. Visit Cook's Bay, a vanilla plantation, a local liquor factory, and Magic Mountain. Along the way, you'll get in-depth commentary from your guide on the island's history, culture, and modern-day life. Taste the flavors of Moorea with samples of different local jams, juices, and pineapple-derived alcohol.

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.

Fly over Uluru (Ayers Rock) to take in the iconic landmark of Australia's Red Center from the air. Hear expert commentary from your pilot during the 20-minute scenic flight, and soak in unobstructed views from the guaranteed window seat.

Marvel at the incredible landscapes of the West MacDonnell Ranges on this half-day tour from Alice Springs. Offering visitors the chance to explore the arid outback environment with the support of an experienced guide, this small-group tour includes visits to important cultural and historical sights as well as Simpsons Gap and Standley Chasm. You’ll also learn about the Traditional Custodians of the land—the Arrernte people—and see lots of native wildlife.

Journey out to Wellington’s south coast, looking out over the Cook Strait, and visit the region’s only fur seal colony. Journey out to Karori Rock’s "leaning lighthouse" to meet this thriving community of once-endangered critters. Tea, coffee, and snacks are provided so you can relax and watch the seals in this isolated area that even many Wellingtonians don't know about.

Discover the world’s largest sand island as you embark on a 3-day, 2-night excursion to Fraser Island from Rainbow Beach. Experience the thrill of driving a 4x4 over the beaches and through the jungles of the island stopping at several points of interest along the way. Swim in the bubbly Champagne Pools, see a rusty shipwreck right on the beach, and enjoy plenty of time to mingle and relax at the campsite.

Explore UNESCO World Heritage–listed K’gari (Fraser Island) the adventurous way on a small-group day tour by 4-wheel-drive vehicle. Drive along the sandy beaches and enjoy the views of the largest sand island in the world. Take detours into the rainforest, admire sparkling Lake Mckenzie, and look out for a range of wildlife and birds. This tour is an easy way to experience the best of the island from Rainbow Beach.

Discover the wondrous wildlife and mystical natural attractions of Western Australia on this full-day tour from Perth. Discover kangaroos and koalas at Caversham Wildlife Park and enjoy an included fish and chips lunch in the lobster fishing town of Cervantes. Take a guided walk through the eerie, lunar-like landscape of Pinnacles Desert, and get your heart racing as you speed through the massive dunes of Lancelin on a sandboarding and 4WD adventure.

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.

Visit Edoras of ‘The Lord of the Rings’ fame on this full-day excursion by 4WD vehicle to the peak of New Zealand’s Mt Sunday. Get a look at exclusive photos of Edoras under construction and learn from a knowledgeable LOTR guide about its transformation from tranquil countryside to mythical capital city of the Rohan people. Pose with replica props from the popular trilogy, such as Aragorn’s sword, Gimli’s axe and the flag of Rohan. Includes round-trip hotel transport from Christchurch plus a picnic lunch with sparkling wine.

Experience Australia’s natural beauty up close on a thrilling half-day 4WD adventure from Cairns. Venture to Barron Gorge and Kuranda National Parks, and witness the startling contrasts of tropical rainforest, savannah, and rugged mountains, without worrying about navigating off-road paths. Stop along the way to snap photos of the mighty Barron Falls and swim in the clear waters of Davies Creek.

Take three days to get to know the Red Center’s most famous attractions on this Uluru, Kata Tjuta and Kings Canyon Camping Safari from Ayers Rock. Explore the Lost City, Amphitheatre, Garden of Eden, and North and South walls with your guide, who will explain the details of the culture and the Outback way of life. While camping, get to have a spiritual understanding of the surroundings.

Discover the wildlife and coastal scenery of Kangaroo Island on a full-day 4WD tour that explores spots inaccessible to regular vehicles. Visit Seal Bay to see Australian fur seals lounging on the rocks, take in sweeping views over Stokes Bay, and continue along the island’s rugged North Coast. Travel with your guide in search of native wildlife such as kangaroos, koalas, and colorful birdlife, including the rare glossy black cockatoo.

Sip your way around Martinborough — a once sleepy colonial town that’s now a prominent wine village at the heart of the Classic New Zealand Wine Trail — on this private day trip from Wellington. Following hotel or port pickup and a scenic drive through the Wairarapa, you’ll visit three of Martinborough’s renowned wineries. Enjoy a guided wine tasting at each and a lunch platter with wine at Poppies Martinborough. Then, choose to continue hopping around Martinborough’s wineries or travel to nearby Greytown, whose pretty streets are thronged with cafes and antique stores.

Discover Moorea's wonders without worrying about cabs or self-drive on this private, open-sided 4WD tour. Rather than do your own driving and sightseeing research; let a driver-guide whisk you to the must-sees and introduce the island. Absorb bird’s-eye views from the Belvedere Lookout, taste jams at a tropical garden, and visit Cook’s Bay and a pineapple plantation; all complemented by your guide’s knowledge of local culture, flora, and history.

Pair the freedom of independent travel with the expertise of a guide on this private luxury Barossa Valley winery tour. Travel in style over main and back-country roads in a Land Cruiser Prado 4WD with space for up to four people. The precise itinerary is up to you: your driver-guide can work with your wishlist, connect you to lesser-known winemakers, arrange behind-the-scenes tours, and more during this full-day experience.

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.

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.