Trips to Australia and South Pacific Vacations & Tours

Visions of Down Under bring to mind pristine beaches, rugged outback terrain, bustling cities, beautiful parrots and sleeping koalas. The following travel packages offer you all this and more. In Australia, enjoy escorted tours of Sydney, Cairns, Melbourne, Ayers Rock and Alice Springs or spend your time exploring the Great Barrier Reef, the rugged Outback or the beautiful bays. We have a variety of Australian escorted & independent trips so you can experience your perfect Down Under dream trip.

 

South Pacific Sampler (PGGJ) 15 days Starting at: $3,439.00*

 

Explore fascinating Australia and New Zealand during this captivating Regional Discovery vacation. Begin in Cairns with an excursion to the Great Barrier Reef and dinner at Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park. Fly to Melbourne to see Fitzroy Gardens and the Penguin Parade on Phillip Island. On to Sydney for a tour of the Opera House and for a demonstration at the famous Bondi Surf Bathers’ Life Saving Club. Then, travel to Christchurch, New Zealand’s famed “Garden City.” Enjoy spectacular views on the way to Queenstown, where a visit to Fiordland National Park and a cruise on breathtaking Milford Sound are the perfect conclusion to your unforgettable vacation!

 

 

 

Great Barrier Reef Island Explorer (PIGJ) 17 day Starting at: $4,539.00*

Explore the beautiful east coast of Australia during this exciting Regional Discovery vacation. Begin in Sydney, where guided sightseeing shows off this beautiful city to the fullest. Travel over Sydney Harbour Bridge to Brisbane, capital of Queensland. See the Glass House Mountains and Australia Zoo of Crocodile Hunter fame. Via the Sunshine Coast, travel north to Hervey Bay for a cruise to Fraser Island, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. While here, choose from a selection of activities, plus enjoy a bush tucker talk and barbeque. Cross the Tropic of Capricorn in Rockhampton, with visits to the botanic gardens and a working cattle ranch. Then, on to Shute Harbour for a scenic cruise through Whitsunday Passage. Enjoy a day of leisure on Hamilton Island and cruise back to the mainland where you will transfer to Dunk Island for two relaxing overnights. Take a wildlife cruise at Lake Barrine, then marvel at Millaa Millaa Falls and the curtain fig tree. In Port Douglas, choose the way you want to spend the day exploring the Great Barrier Reef. Finally, arrive in Cairns and journey aboard the Kuranda Scenic Railway to Rainforestation Nature Park, where you’ll view wildlife and see the Pamagirri Aboriginal Dancers, an unforgettable way to end the adventure of a lifetime.

 

 

 

Grand Australian Vacation (PAGJ) 18 days Starting at: $4,149.00*

Experience the best of Australia on this thrilling Regional Discovery vacation. Begin in Cairns, gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, where you’ll visit a wildlife park and enjoy dinner at Tjapukai Aboriginal Culture Park. Cruise to one of the Great Barrier Reef’s many tropical islands for a day at leisure. Next, fly to the Outback, where Ayers Rock and the magnificent Olgas await. See how Outback locals live in Alice Springs, visit Anzac Hill, the Royal Flying Doctor Service, and a camel farm, and experience an Aboriginal “Dreamtime” tour. Then, fly to Adelaide, the “City of Churches.” On to the Barossa Valley to see its quaint Bavarian villages, stunning vineyard scenery, and to pay a visit to a local winery. Hop aboard The Overland train and head for Melbourne, home of the Parliament House and Shrine of Remembrance. Visit Fitzroy Gardens and stop at an opal company to see how these beautiful gemstones are mined. Later, travel to Phillip Island to see the world-famous penguin parade. Continue to Canberra, Australia’s capital, then cross through sheep and cattle country with a stop at an authentic sheep station. Finally, arrive in Sydney, with guided sightseeing, a cruise on Sydney Harbour, and a visit to the world-famous Bondi Surf Bathers’ Life Saving Club—a vacation adventure you’ll cherish forever!

 

 

Down Under Discovery (PSGJ) 21 days Starting at: $5,419.00*

Experience New Zealand and Australia in-depth on this unforgettable Regional Discovery vacation! Arrive in Auckland for a visit to Kelly Tarlton’s Antarctic Encounter. Then see the famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves en route to Rotorua. Here, experience the Te Puia thermal area and enjoy a traditional Hangi dinner. On to Queenstown for sightseeing and a cruise on Milford Sound. See New Zealand’s highest peak at Mount Cook National Park, then continue to Christchurch for an overnight and sightseeing of the “Garden City.” Fly across the Tasman Sea to Melbourne for a visit to Fitzroy Gardens and three overnights. Fly to Alice Springs to learn about life in the Outback and experience an Aboriginal Dreamtime Tour before traveling to fascinating Ayers Rock. From here, fly to Cairns for the highlight of your vacation—a full-day excursion to the Great Barrier Reef! Finally, travel to the beautiful city of Sydney for a tour of the Opera House and a cruise on Sydney Harbour, the perfect finale for your amazing South Pacific vacation

 

 

 

Cruising the South Pacific (PCGJ) 23 days Starting at: $4,229.00*

Experience the best of Australia and New Zealand—by land and sea— on this in-depth Cruise & Tour vacation. Arrive Down Under in Cairns, gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, where you’ll cruise aboard a catamaran to one of the Great Barrier Reef’s many tropical islands. Next, fly to the Outback, where Ayers Rock, the magnificent Olgas, and an Aboriginal “Dreamtime” tour await. See how Outback locals live in Alice Springs, and visit Anzac Hill, the Royal Flying Doctor Service, and a camel farm. Then, fly to Sydney, with guided sightseeing including a cruise on Sydney Harbour and a visit to the world-famous Bondi Surf Bathers’ Life Saving Club. Here you will embark your Holland America cruise ship and set sail for Melbourne and then New Zealand with a stop in Burnie, Tasmania. Continue to Milford Sound in Fiordland National Park; Dunedin, Christchurch, and Picton—gateway to New Zealand’s largest wine-producing region. Then, cruise to Wellington, capital of New Zealand and home of areas featured in the Lord of the Rings films. On to Napier and Tauranga, and disembark in Auckland, the “City of Sails,” where you’ll enjoy a city tour and lunch at a local winery, a wonderful ending to a fantastic journey.

 

 

Great Adventure Down Under (PTGJ) 31 days Starting at: $8,219.00*

This in-depth Regional Discovery is truly the South Pacific vacation of a lifetime! Begin in Brisbane and fly to the Sunshine Coast, where you visit the Australia Zoo of Steve “Crocodile Hunter” Irwin fame. Fly north to Cairns to experience the Great Barrier Reef firsthand. On to Darwin and the rich Aboriginal heritage of Kakadu National Park. Then travel to Alice Springs to discover life in the Outback. Marvel at Ayers Rock, then board The Ghan or an overnight train journey to Adelaide and the beautiful vineyards of the Barossa Valley. In Melbourne, see beautiful Fitzroy Gardens and the Penguin Parade. Next, fly to Hobart, Tasmania, and enjoy an excursion to Port Arthur and a stop at a wildlife sanctuary. In Sydney, cruise on the harbor and tour the famous Opera House before flying to Christchurch, New Zealand. Travel through Mount Cook National Park, then head to Queenstown for a cruise into Fiordland National Park and through the Homer Tunnel to Milford Sound. Fly to Rotorua to see Rainbow Springs and experience Maori culture. Stop at the Waitomo Glowworm Caves en route to Auckland, where guided sightseeing of the “City of Sails” is the perfect ending to your unforgettable vacation.

 

* Price listed does not include airfare. From the Dates & Prices section of the vacation, you can get an air quote.

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