Australasia & Pacific Holidays

From arty Perth, springboard into a scenic wonderland where huge beaches and vast forests await. Call into vineyards producing exceptional wines, spend time scanning the shores for bottlenose dolphins, hike deep into the green woodland, and find the perfect playlist for blissful road trips from town to town.

Australia is rightly famed for its abundant and unique wildlife and we have designed this itinerary around some of the best places to see and experience it. From Ningaloo in Western Australia – the world's largest fringing coral reef and home to spectacular marine species such as whale sharks and humpbacks – to Kangaroo Island in South Australia which is arguably the best wildlife spotting destination in Australia. See quokkas and the rest, and afterwards toast your wildlife-seeking successes in South Australia's famous Barossa Valley.

This epic adventure from Brisbane to Cape Tribulation is a coast-hugging journey that takes in many of Australia’s iconic natural landmarks, with stops in cool seaside towns, eco-lodges and on sandy islands.

Queensland has a bounty of Australia’s best bits. On this 13-day itinerary, you’ll experience magical moments from the underwater wonderland of the Great Barrier Reef and the Whitsunday Islands to the tropical island of Fraser Island.

The great trans-continental Indian Pacific showcases Australia’s contrasting landscapes between the two oceans that give the train its name. This is a bucket list for avid rail enthusiasts, but also a dream itinerary for romantics and adventurers looking to traverse an entire continent in utmost comfort and style.

Tour this abundant island on our 13-night round trip as it takes you between ripe produce-growing pastures, cinematic landscapes and historical towns.

One of the world’s classic rail journeys, The Ghan travels from south to north through the fiery heart of Australia. But this is more than just a scenic train journey, there are an array of unique and memorable off-train experiences as well as an onboard experience unrivalled by any other train. Join The Ghan Expedition for the ultimate journey through the Australian Outback.

On this memorable adventure, you’ll drive along sensationally beautiful stretches of coastal roads, explore the cosmopolitan cities of Melbourne and Adelaide, venture into the Grampian mountains, learn why Kangaroo Island is considered the Galapagos of Australia, and enjoy the region’s exceptional farm-fresh food and delightful wines.

Bookended with two of Australia’s finest cities – Melbourne and Sydney – this trip reveals some of Australia’s highlights, including the Great Barrier Reef and Uluru, with just enough time in each location to explore them properly.

This bucket list-worthy journey starts in Adelaide, taking you along the Explorers Way to Darwin. Along your path awaits unique rock formations such as Uluru, Watarrka National Park’s Kings Canyon and Karlu Karlu (previously known as the Devil's Marbles) and magnificent mountain backdrops like the Flinders and the West MacDonnell Ranges. As you head north, the scenery turns from dust red to lush green as you arrive at the tropical Top End. Soak in hot springs in Katherine Gorge and encounter saltwater crocs (from a distance) in world-heritage-listed Kakadu.

Your trip kicks off in Auckland, and as you drive through the countryside and city, the best of New Zealand will reveal itself. Working through North Island, then catching the ferry to the dramatically scenic South Island, this itinerary checks off must-see locations and finishes with a memorable railway journey through the mountains aboard the TranzAlpine Express.