Australasia

Australasia may be on the other side of the world, but the rewards when you get there are well worth the trip. Choose one of our epic Australia tours and tick off iconic travel sights such as Sydney Opera House, the Great Barrier Reef and Uluru. Or head to the crisp, unspoiled landscapes of New Zealand for superlative natural scenery and adventures in the outdoors. Our Australasia holidays include escorted tours and Cruise & Tour itineraries showcasing all the highlights, and some lesser-known gems too. So which country will you choose?

Australia is a colossal country of extraordinary contrasts. Most of it is wide red desert interspersed with bush and scrub under a scorching blue sky – an ancient landscape that has changed little in millennia. But then, dotted along the coasts between these vast tracts of land you drive into cool, free-spirited cities whose culture, mood and architecture are as progressive as they come. Sydney is sophisticated and glamorous; Melbourne creative and colourful; Brisbane is dynamic; while quaint Adelaide and big, bold Perth offer compelling contrasts too. Alice Springs in the Great Red Centre is (quite literally) a city apart. It lives and breathes authentic Aussie spirit and is gateway to landmarks including Uluru and Kata Tjuta.

 

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The Great Barrier Rife
The Great Barrier Rife
Where else in the world can you experience a rich ecosystem that spans some 2,000km of coastline? Our Great Barrier Reef holidays not only take you to Queensland, the gateway to the reef and its stunning islands, but they allow you to explore some of Australia's best destinations before and after your reef experience.
Australia's North
Australia's North
No holiday in Australia would be complete without experiencing the mythical beauty of the Outback. From sacred sites to filmset backdrops (Kakadu was setting for the blockbuster Aussie film Crocodile Dundee), our tours in the Northern Territory give you a real flavour of Outback Australia with its rugged pioneering spirit and rich spiritual stories.
New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand’s North and South islands tempt travellers with some of the most spectacular and pristine scenery in the world. Our tours contrast sights, cities and natural wonders across both islands, from cloud-piercing Mount Cook and majestic Milford Sound - described by Rudyard Kipling as ‘the eighth wonder of the world’ - to the glorious Bay of Islands in the north. No holiday in New Zealand would be complete without witnessing a performance of Maori song, dance and the inimitable haka (war dance) - an experience that warms, welcomes and stirs in equal measure.

HOT TOURS

  • Australasia £7,467.00

    Spotting all manner of birdlife in Kakadu National Park

    Australians are renowned for their love of the outdoors, and you’ll quickly discover why on this all-encompassing trip of a lifetime. Soak up the sunshine in the country’s greatest cities, sample shiraz in its finest wine regions and meet the diverse wildlife as we delve into Outback, rainforest and parkland. We&ve devoted 30 days to these Australia escorted tours, so we’re able to see even more highlights, from the creeks of the ‘Top End’ to the bohemian beach town of Noosa.

    • 21 excursions & visits
    • 31 meals
    • Adventurer pace
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  • Australia £6,796.00

    Admiring the sweeping coastline of the Great Ocean Road and the striking rock formations of the Twelve Apostles.

    A country as big as your imagination, Australia has it all: cosmopolitan cities, a reef-fringed coastline, terracotta deserts and ancient rainforest. Our &Best of Australia& escorted tours tick off icons like Uluru, Sydney Harbour and the Great Ocean Road, and give you the chance to visit the Great Barrier Reef. We’ll take things at a leisurely pace, so you can fully appreciate each stop - there’ll be time to meet kangaroos and koalas in Adelaide and to relax on Queensland’s famous beaches.

    • 17 excursions & visits
    • 21 meals
    • Active traveller pace
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  • Australia £9,346.00

    Catching our first glimpse of the striking Twelve Apostles as we drive the Great Ocean Road. Watching thousands of glowing glass spheres illuminate the silhouette of Uluru at the Field of Light. Marvelling at majestic Mount Cook - the ‘Cloud Piercer’.

    Get ready for the ultimate Antipodean adventure. From Melbourne to Milford Sound, Sydney to the Southern Alps, our exceptional-value Australia and New Zealand escorted tours cover all the highlights of these two great countries - and more. You’ll gaze up at Sydney Opera House and the mighty monolith of Uluru; cruise to the Great Barrier Reef and the Bay of Islands; sip shiraz in South Australia and pinot noir in Central Otago. The Great Ocean Road, Adelaide, Mount Cook, Wellington - you’ll see them all. Spanning 40 days, it’s an epic trip that gives you the chance to stop and fully appreciate each incredible place. It’s a long way to come, so why not make the most of it?

    • 33 excursions & visits
    • 44 meals
    • Active traveller pace
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  • New Zealand £7,795.00

    Savouring the silence on an overnight cruise through the serene and spectacular sounds of the Fiordlands.

    Covering the ‘Land of the Long White Cloud’ from top to bottom, this New Zealand itinerary includes all the best bits of both islands. There’s whale watching, wine tasting and fiord cruising, plus opportunities to get a real insight into Maori culture, as we make our way from Christchurch up to Auckland. Uncover the Scottish heritage of Dunedin (gateway to the wildlife-filled Otago Peninsula), admire Napier’s art deco architecture, and sip flat whites in the artisan coffee shops of Wellington and Auckland. As New Zealand escorted tours go, this one is truly comprehensive.

    • 18 excursions & visits
    • 28 meals
    • Adventurer pace
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  • Australia £6,895.00

    Cruising past the tumbling waterfalls and evergreen peaks of Fiordland National Park. Watching Sydney Harbour light up at dusk during a sunset dinner cruise. Spending a whole day exploring the Great Barrier Reef - a natural wonder of the world.

    New Zealand is a treasure trove of natural wonders, and this New Zealand tour will lead you into the heart of it all. Begin in the spectacular Bay of Islands before boarding a Holland America Line New Zealand cruise, sailing to all the highlights of the North and South Islands, including Fiordland National Park. We’ll also make stops in Tasmania and Melbourne before the cruise ends in sparkling Sydney Harbour, where you’ll have three days to explore this world icon. Then swap Sydney Harbour for the Great Barrier Reef as we travel north to Cairns for an unforgettable end to the holiday.

    • 7 excursions & visits
    • 56 meals
    • Active traveller pace
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  • New Zealand £5,606.00

    Taking a lakeside stroll in postcard-perfect Queenstown. Marvelling at majestic Mount Cook, the &Cloud Piercer&.

    An intoxicating fusion of natural beauty, big-city cool and Maori culture, New Zealand is well worth the long journey. Our &Best of New Zealand& tours introduce the dramatic scenery of South and North Island - the snow-capped Southern Alps, fiords, glaciers, natural hot springs and award-winning wine regions. You’ll spend time in laid-back cities, including two nights each in capital city Wellington and the ‘City of Sails’, Auckland. And you’ll finish your New Zealand itinerary in the subtropical Bay of Islands, home to soaring sand dunes and a rugged coastline.

    • 16 excursions & visits
    • 23 meals
    • Active traveller pace
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