Top Australia & the Pacific Motor Sports - page 6

Explore New Zealand’s rugged countryside by ATV and enjoy plenty of off-road adventure on this fun 2-hour tour in Hanmer Springs. Choose a morning or afternoon tour to suit your needs. Then, open the throttle and zoom along winding dirt tracks with a guide. Spin along riverbanks and over creek crossings, and follow farmland trails into the wilderness.

Reaching the Australian Age of Dinosaurs Museum means a long Outback drive before you even start exploring the site. This half-day tour from Winton takes the driving off your plate, with air-conditioned transfers and prebooked entry. Join all three museum tours—Laboratory, Collection Room, and Dinosaur Canyon—without queuing.

Head to Finke Gorge National Park from Alice Springs to explore an Aboriginal community and a beautiful oasis in the outback. Visit the historic town of Hermannsburg with its historic buildings and Aboriginal art gallery before going off-road in a 4WD to tackle the notorious Finke River trail. Highlights include a picnic lunch, Palm Valley, known for its red cabbage palms, and views of the MacDonnell Ranges from Kalarranga Lookout.

Visit "The Lord of the Rings" filming locations in and around Glenorchy, traveling by 4WD from Queenstown with a guide. This half-day tour includes stunning landscapes chosen by director Peter Jackson. See where famous scenes were filmed, the landscapes representing the Fortress of Isengard, Lothlórien, Ithilien Camp, and Forest of Amon Hen.

This combo tour of Bora Bora by land and sea lets you admire the paradise island from a fresh perspective. Start with a 4WD tour by open-air safari truck that circles the volcanic island and lets you go off-road, stopping at several lookout points along the way for fantastic photo ops. Then hop on a boat for a Bora Bora lagoon cruise over coral gardens and snorkel close to stingrays and black-tip reef sharks.

To get a better understanding and appreciation of what life is like for the majority of the people of Papua New Guinea . Also allows you to see first-hand how these tightly knit communities function . And have an experience of our beautiful Alotau town highlights and sights ..

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.

Come and discover our magnificent jungle accompanied by our Polynesian guides! You will be picked up by our private transporter who will take you to the base of Matira Jet Tours, located on the beautiful matira beach, where you will have a safety briefing before departure. Embark on our latest generation machines, very comfortable for two, to visit our island and discover the magnificent views of the lagoon of Bora Bora, in a colorful setting of blue and turquoise green unique in the world. Live sensational and unforgettable moments that will remain engraved for life. You make three stops in the middle of the course: two in the mountains on the heights and one in the middle of the jungle to enjoy a refreshment and the Coco show while chatting with your guide. Take souvenir photos along the way. Once back, complete the tour of the island accompanied by the turquoise colors of Bora Bora which will continue to dazzle you until Matira beach

Waiheke Island is a must-visit getaway from Auckland city, but bringing your car over from the mainland can be a hassle, and the island’s bus service only covers some areas. Enjoy a private guided tour of Waiheke by 4-wheel-drive vehicle that can reach parts of the hilly island regular cars can’t manage. The itinerary is customizable to suit your needs and interests—perhaps visit beaches, wineries, and coastal lookouts.

Ride along dirt tracks and trails on a 30-minute or 1-hour 4WD adventure in Rotorua, and experience New Zealand off-roading. You’ll explore rolling farmland and scenic native forests with an professional guide who will drive you to a viewpoint overlooking Lake Rotorua and Mokoia Island. This small-group 4WD tour is limited to five participants per buggy.

Experience what the natural beauty of Springbrook National Park has to offer visitors with this small-group tour of the park. Walk through the world heritage-listed Gondwana Rainforests of Queensland with your tour guide, stopping at waterfalls and interesting rock formations such as the Natural Bridge as you go. This shared tour has a maximum of seven participants.

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.

Explore the landscapes that featured in “The Lord of the Rings” movies on this small-group full-day tour. Traveling in a 4-wheel drive enables access to remote locations in the Queenstown area. Get out into the wilderness in the morning, with the chance to dress up in movie costumes and pose with props. Return to town for lunch, then spend the afternoon checking out more sites around Queenstown.

Access parts of the Blue Mountains that standard tours can't with this small-group experience in a 4WD vehicle. You'll go beyond the standard tourist stops to get off the beaten path and deep into the Blue Mountains wilderness. Traveling with a small group of just five people or fewer ensures personalized attention from your guide and plenty of chances to ask questions.

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.

The East MacDonnell Ranges half-day tour is an excellent opportunity to explore the panoramic landscapes of the East MacDonnell Ranges. View spectacular outback scenery and take photos as we travel along through magnificent Outback Country, stopping at the many historical locations. The East MacDonnell Ranges are popular as Central Australia’s most famous outback landscapes – gaps, gorges, bush walks, Aboriginal art, and unique geological formations.

See the best of Moorea on this private tour that can be customized to your interests. You won’t have to share with a large group or stick to a fixed itinerary. You’ll want to visit Magic Mountain for views of Opunohu Bay and more, plus Moorea Tropical Garden to see, and sample, some of the region's gorgeous flowers and fruits. The homemade jam here is not to be missed.

Admire the paradise island of Bora Bora from multiple perspectives during an activity-packed tour that saves you from booking multiple activities. Circle the island in a rugged 4x4 vehicle, then refuel with a lunch pit stop at Lucky House "Fare Manuia". End up with a Jet Ski ride around the azure waters (select single or double). Round-trip transportation from the cruise port and select hotels are included for a seamless day of sightseeing.

Join us on an exclusive 4WD eco adventure of a lifetime showcasing the best Kakadu National Park and Litchfield National Park has to offer. Discover some of the oldest and best-preserved Aboriginal Rock Art in the world, and keep a lookout for some of our prehistoric friends (crocodiles) as we cruise the ancient wetlands by boat. Visit spectacular waterfalls and cool off in some of the most beautiful natural plunge pools imaginable. Explore Barramundi Gorge (Maguk), or similar access dependant, Kakadu's most impressive waterfalls. Uncover Litchfield National Park’s roaring waterfalls and hidden waterholes such as Florence Falls, Buley Rockhole, or Wangi Falls. This tour will take you on a journey through some truly spectacular landscapes, amongst pockets of rainforest rich with endemic species of wildlife and flora. We provide two different sleeping options at our permanent campsites, with twin shared safari tents or a traditional bush swag experience. (canvas-covered bedroll).

Discover the enchanting nocturnal world of Kangaroo Island on this thrilling after-dark adventure. Follow your guide on a 4WD safari and spot tammar wallabies, brush-tailed possums, and western grey kangaroos in their natural habitat. If you’re lucky, you might even spy boobook owls or echidnas.

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.

Double Island Point is one of the best places in Australia to surf, and this half-day tour from Noosa is ideal for surfers of all levels. Follow the Great Beach Drive to the island by 4WD, and enjoy magnificent views of uncrowded point break waves that you can ride for hundreds of feet, even as a beginner. Need more guidance? Upgrade to add a group or private surf lesson.

Maximise your time in port with a half-day shore excursion that combines the highlights of central Sydney with the seafront sights of the Northern Beaches. Follow your guide on a 4.5-hour tour, stopping to stroll around Darling Harbour and Cockle Bay Wharf, enjoy a unique view of Sydney Harbour from Milsons Point and walk the scenic Manly Corso.

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.