Vacations, Tours & Travel Experiences to Australia, New Zealand & South Pacific Islands
The South Pacific is a world of its own with its special character and personality. Known as Downunder to many of us living in the northern hemisphere, a journey to this region can entail any combination of countries. Most visitors usually opt for a combination of Australia and New Zealand. However, it is very easy to include other wonderful destinations either going to or returning from the South Pacific.
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Travel to Australia
Australia is both a continent and an island. When planning a visit, take into consideration the diverse nature of the country. There are exciting cosmopolitan cities, tropical jungles, rainforests, mountain ranges, deserts and wine growing regions – all this in one country. Spend time in Sydney with its beautiful harbour, iconic opera house and historical Rocks district. Then move on to Melbourne, a cultural and sophisticated urban centre complete with suburban beach resorts (most of our trips to Australia include visits to both cities).

What are the top cities and places to visit in Australia?
Serene Canberra is Australia’s capital, architecturally designed as a model city. Adelaide offers not only its green parks but also the close by fascinating animal sanctuary, Kangaroo Island and the outstanding wine region of the Barossa Valley. Perth has the ocean, pleasant parks, a sunny climate and nearby wine districts. When in Brisbane, make a point of visiting the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary. Tropical Cairns is a major gateway to the amazing Great Barrier Reef and also the Daintree Rainforest. The Sunshine Coast and the Gold Coast with their excellent beaches, both offer an escape from North America’s cold climate.
Darwin can be combined with a visit to the extraordinary Kakadu National Park famous for its ancient rock art and waterfalls as well as its crocodiles. Unforgettable and mysterious Ayers Rock in the Red Centre and the Olgas are easily combined with Alice Springs. In Tasmania, you can immerse yourself in historic Hobart and take in some dramatic island scenery which includes mountains and lakes.
What are the must-see attractions in Australia?
There are many other aspects to Australia. You can cruise around the Great Barrier Reef, go skiing in the Snowy Mountains, experience the Great Ocean Road with its spectacular coastline running between Melbourne and Adelaide, enjoy excellent art galleries and museums and partake in fine dining. Whatever your interests, an Australia vacation will provide it. You will certainly want to go back again once having travelled there.
Travel to New Zealand
Just over the Tasman Sea, approximately a 3-hour flight away from Australia is New Zealand, a land of natural wonder with its spectacular mountains, active volcanoes, majestic fjords, picturesque lakes, bubbling hot springs, great beaches and rugged coastline. All of these ingredients are packed into two relatively small islands which can be seen and experienced while in New Zealand.
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What are the top cities to visit in New Zealand?
The subtropical North Island contrasts perfectly with the more rugged and mountainous South Island. In the North Island, Auckland makes a good introduction to New Zealand with its attractive harbour, home to thousands of sailboats. Wellington, the country’s capital, known as the country’s centre for arts and culture, is scenically located between a stunning harbour and rolling green hills. Unique Rotorua introduces you to the world of thermal activity as well as offering insights into the Maori culture. In the far north, the Bay of Islands gives you not only delightful coastal resorts but interesting history.
Turning to the South Island, Christchurch will remind you of a typical English provincial city with its church spires, green parks and tree-lined River Avon. Queenstown is a treasure in itself with its stunning scenery, diverse outdoor activities and easy access to other interesting nearby places. It is the gateway to the dramatic Fjordland which includes the spectacular Milford Sound with its lush rainforest and majestic waterfalls and Te Anau, the starting point for several dramatic walking trails. Majestic Mount Cook cannot fail to impress with its massive, snow-clad peaks that make up the Mount Cook National Park. In the far south is Dunedin, a gracious and distinctive city with grand 19th Century buildings and beautiful gardens.
What are the top parks to visit in New Zealand?
Add to all of the above, the many beautiful national parks such as the Coromandel, the Abel Tasman and Tongariro National Parks plus the rugged coastline of the west coast of the South Island with its marine animal life, there is absolutely no doubt that a New Zealand vacation is a true scenic wonderland.
Travel to Tahiti
Definitely break your journey in one of any of the delightful, tropical islands which offer all year round great weather with guaranteed sunshine. Tahiti is the heart of Polynesian culture with its towering jagged mountain peaks, tranquil, sheltered blue lagoons and white coral sand beaches set off by turquoise waters. Take your pick from romantic Bora Bora, breathtakingly beautiful Moorea or any of the smaller, less inhabited but equally stunning islands that make up Tahiti.
About Fiji
Fiji is an archipelago of more than 300 islands and known for its rugged landscapes, palm-lined beaches and coral reefs with clear lagoons. Its major islands, Viti Levu and Vanua Levu, contain most of the population. Consider a scenic cruise to the outer islands or just languish on one of the many wonderful beaches. The Cook Islands has a culture firmly anchored by traditional Polynesian values and is steeped in history. You will definitely find yourself attracted to the very friendly Cook Islanders.
Travelling to Samoa, Tonga, and Papua New Guinea
Samoa and Tonga are other stopover possibilities, each with their own special character and attractions which definitely include beautiful beaches. For something different, head to Papua New Guinea which remains one of the world’s last frontiers where you can take a river cruise into the hinterlands of this exotic island.
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Classic Australia 12 Day
Experience the best that Australia has to offer from Sydney’s Opera House to spectacular Ayers Rock. Swim in the Great Barrier Reef and learn about the traditional Aboriginal “Dreamtime”.
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Sydney, Reef & Rainforest Magic
Escape to Australia for an ideal trip that combines the magic of the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest with beautiful Sydney. Start in Sydney and enjoy its cosmopolitan atmosphere before heading to North Queensland to cruise the reef and explore the semitropical rainforest.- Duration:
- 10 Days
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Australia and New Zealand Combo
Explore the two most popular cities of Australia and New Zealand on this air-land combo tour. Start in Sydney, where you'll tour the Sydney Opera House, cruise across the famous harbour, and see koalas and kangaroos at Taronga Zoo. Then head on to Auckland where you'll explore the twin harbours, learn about Maori traditions, and enjoy unbeatable views of the landscape.- Duration:
- 11 Days
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Australia, New Zealand and Fiji Combo Vacation
Escape to three of the South Pacific’s most iconic destinations on this 14-day Australia vacation package. Begin in Australia’s iconic Sydney before travelling across the Tasman Sea to Auckland, New Zealand’s largest city. Finish your tour with three relaxing nights at a resort in Fiji.- Duration:
- 14 Days
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Experience New Zealand with Airfare
Goway's 10 day Experience New Zealand air-land getaway package visits the north, Auckland, and South Island, Queenstown, of beautiful New Zealand.- Duration:
- 10 Days
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Fiji Island Resort Vacation incl. Airfare
Featuring just the basics, this air-inclusive package lets Globetrotters customise their own Fiji vacations, with as much or as little to do as they'd like, all while based at some of the country's finest resorts.- Duration:
- 10 Days
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- US$ 2,399
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Luxury Australia and the Great Barrier Reef
Experience the best of luxury on this journey to Australia. Start on Hayman Island, in the heart of the Whitsundays, where you’ll enjoy the 5-star comforts of InterContinental Hayman Island Resort. Then connect to Sydney to see the Opera House and Harbour Bridge and explore the nearby wine region and Aboriginal rock art sites.- Duration:
- 10 Days
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Sydney and Great Barrier Reef Explorer
An ideal Australia trip for first timers. This Australia vacation hits two of the country’s most popular destinations, Sydney and the Great Barrier Reef. Enjoy lots of time to see the sights your way (with an attractions pass in hand) and take an unforgettable cruise on the Great Barrier Reef.- Duration:
- 11 Days
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New Zealand Nature Lovers Self Drive with Air Canada
Explore New Zealand at your leisure with this self-drive tour of the North Island. Connect to Auckland with Air Canada and then spend two weeks driving around the island, connecting to the Coromandel Peninsula, Napier, and Rotorua, to experience its beautiful landscape and friendly culture.- Duration:
- 18 Days
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New Zealand North Island Highlights
Explore the wonders of New Zealand on this journey across the North Island. As you tour Auckland and Rotorua, you’ll cruise across the Hauraki Gulf to explore the diversity of Waiheke Island, delve into the illuminated glowworm tunnels of the Waitomo Caves, and see the bubbling mud pools and spouting geysers of the Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve.- Duration:
- 10 Days
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Sydney, Rock and Reef With Air
Flying with award-winning Qantas Airways, head to Australia to visit three of its greatest landmarks. Start in Sydney and see the Sydney Opera House and the beautiful harbour before watching the sunset over Uluru/Ayers Rock and cruising the Great Barrier Reef off Cairns.- Duration:
- 10 Days
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Discover Auckland, Rotorua, Queenstown
On this essential New Zealand vacation, the Land of the Long White Cloud is not just spectacular. It’s also spectacularly affordable.- Duration:
- 13 Days
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New Zealand & Cook Island Combo
Combine island and city on this incredible New Zealand and Cook Islands combo. Start your vacation on Rarotonga, where you’ll stay at a beachside resort and swim, snorkel, and suntan on white-sand beaches. Afterwards, connect to New Zealand’s largest city, Auckland, and explore its iconic harbour.- Duration:
- 12 Days
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Bora Bora Vacations incl. Airfare
Fly off to the most romantic island on Earth, Bora Bora. Home to Overwater thatched roof Bungalows, stunning turquoise lagoons and pristine island resorts. Here is where you’ll experience paradise.- Duration:
- 8 Days
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- US$ 2,259
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Tahiti, Taha'a and Bora Bora with Airfare
Experience three of the most enchanting Islands of Tahiti on this island hopping journey through paradise. Begin on the namesake island of Tahiti, the centre of French Polynesian culture, before flying on to Taha’a, known for its sweet vanilla scent, and the idyllic atoll of Bora Bora. Price includes airfare.- Duration:
- 9 Days
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Mix & Match Tahiti and Moorea with Airfare
The Islands of Tahiti have long been the byword for tropical paradise. This itinerary offers you a couple of days to explore their cultural heart, the island of Tahiti itself, before heading over to Moorea, where you can snorkel through colourful coral reefs, or tap into Polynesian traditions at the Tiki Village.- Duration:
- 8 Days
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Archipels Cruises: Bora Bora Dream
Experience Bora Bora with Archipels Cruises. There are never more than 8 guests on board and with an experienced skipper and crew, you will discover the beauty of French Polynesia.- Duration:
- 8 Days
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Exotic Tahiti
Tahiti’s reputation as an island paradise has existed for over 200 years, but it isn’t just the past that will enchant you but the ever present natural beauty throughout the island.- Duration:
- 3 Days
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Moorea Escape
A short flight from the island of Tahiti, Moorea rises majestically out of the Pacific Ocean in an explosion of vibrant green. A wide, shallow lagoon surrounds the island's vertical mountains where poetic threads of waterfalls tumble down fern-softened cliffs. Peaceful meadows flanked by pinnacles of green will fill your senses and renew your belief in the majesty of nature. Pastel-painted houses surrounded by gardens of hibiscus and birds of paradise, circle the island in a fantasy of happy, yet simple villages.- Duration:
- 6 Days
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Romantic Bora Bora
Embark on a romantic getaway to Bora Bora, the jewel of French Polynesia. Discover the island’s white-sand beaches and crystal-clear waters as you stay in a lavish resort on the island and spend your time snorkelling, sun-tanning, or enjoying the comforts of your resort.- Duration:
- 3 Days
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Fiji Northern Islands Vacation incl. Airfare
Discover a Fiji rarely seen by tourists on this exclusive escape.- Duration:
- 10 Days
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Fiji Vacation incl. Airfare
Spend a week at one of Fiji’s fabulous resorts on Fiji's mainland, Viti Levu.- Duration:
- 10 Days
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New Zealand Highlighter: Premier Escorted Luxury Vacation
See the highlights of New Zealand with a group by coach while maintaining a great deal of freedom to choose your own activities. Explore the cultural and scenic sides of this unique country.- Duration:
- 14 Days
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Blue Lagoon: Wanderer Cruise
Cruise to the remote northern Fiji islands, that are either uninhabited or have the traditional Fijian villages only. Relax on-board and enjoy the attentive service of the crew, the stunning scenery or head ashore on the unique island excursions and activities.- Duration:
- 4-5 Days
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Cook Islands Long Stay with Airfare
Imagine a month in your very own island paradise. The Cook Islands offers you what you have been looking for, whether its that romantic getaway, down time with your family or just an excuse to get away from it all. Here you can escape the rush and clutter of city life, choosing simply to relax or to purposefully explore the culture and varied natural environments.- Duration:
- 29 Days
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- US$ 2,669
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Classic Australia 15 Day
Enjoy Australia’s most famous sites from Sydney’s Opera House to an Aboriginal “Dreamtime” walk in Kuranda with stops at the Great Barrier Reef, Ayers Rock and Darwin in between.- Duration:
- 15 Days
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