Australia & the Pacific Travel Tips
From dense tropical rainforests and sun-baked beaches to glacial mountains and fast-flowing rivers to get your adrenaline rushing, there's literally something for every mood and need in Australasia.
Whether it's the awesome beauty of Ayers Rock or the sophisticated stylings of Sydney, the white-hot passion of a rugby match in Auckland or a spot of snorkelling in Fiji, there's so much to explore, experience… and eat.
Rotorua Tours from Auckland
Written by Viator, December 2010
Rotorua and the sacred waters of the Bay of Plenty lie just 230km (140 miles) southeast of Auckland in New Zealand’s North Island. This famously lively geothermal hot spot abounds with spurting ...
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Lord of the Rings and Hobbiton Tours in New Zealand
Written by Viator, August 2012
Middle Earth, dreamed up by J.R.R Tolkien, is the hometown of the characters in The Lord of the Rings trilogy. Thanks to New Zealand film-maker Peter Jackson, Middle Earth came alive with ...
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Adelaide Wine Region
Written by Viator, August 2010
South Australia has several iconic winemaking regions, thanks to the state’s hugely influential 19th-century German settlements. Many of these wonderful day trip destinations are under two hours from ...
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Palm Cove Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, August 2010
Smack-bang in the middle of Queensland’s Tropical Coast, Palm Cove lives up to its name, with palm-lined streets and a pretty beach. Travelers come to this tranquil resort town for its chilled-out ...
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Hobart Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, August 2010
From the weekend market of Salamanca Place to cute colonial Battery Point, the call of the sea and colonial history are never far from mind in the yachties’ haven of Hobart. The Georgian warehouses ...
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Ayers Rock Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, April 2011
Ayers Rock (Uluru) is one of the most spiritual, awe-inspiring sights in the world. Set in a land of art and folklore, it's a truly unique place. This three-day itinerary will help you explore it ...
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3 Days in Alice Springs: Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, August 2010
You've landed bang in the bull's-eye of the enormous continent of Australia. Yep, you're in Alice Springs. So what'll it be? Museums? Wildlife? Ballooning? May we suggest all of the above in this ...
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3 Days in Darwin: Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, August 2010
Darwin, the capital of northern Australia, is closer to Jakarta than it is to Sydney, so it should come as no surprise that it looks outward to Asia as much as it looks inland to the rest of ...
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Tasmanian Wilderness
Written by Viator, September 2010
The Australian island state of Tasmania is celebrated for its pristine wilderness, attracting nature lovers and bushwalkers from all over the world. In fact, Tasmania’s entire wilderness heart is ...
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3 Days in Christchurch: Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, August 2010
Christchurch is often described as the most English of New Zealand's cities. But for all its self-consciously inherited charm, it can hold its own as a thoroughly modern New Zealand city. Kiwi art ...
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Australian Outback Tours
Written by Viator, August 2010
The Australian Outback – it's one of those mystical, legendary places, heavy with folklore and otherworldly sights. The most famous of them all would have to be Ayers Rock (Uluru). It is truly ...
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Skiing in the Southern Hemisphere
Written by Viator, December 2011
Got the skiing itch? Find yourself in the Southern Hemisphere and need to get out on the slopes? Don’t worry. There are plenty of places to feel the rush of the slopes here. Cardrona, on the ...
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Kings Canyon Tours from Alice Springs
Written by Viator, August 2010
Kings Canyon is one of Australia’s most legendary outback locations. Its palm-fringed waterholes, red gorges and eerie sandstone domes are ringed by walking tracks and camel trails for stupendous ...
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3 Days in Tahiti: Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, August 2010
Looking for a relaxing tropical getaway? Look no further than Tahiti. We've got a fantastic three-day itinerary for you so you can get into the swing of island life – on land and on sea! Day 1: ...
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Sydney Harbour Cruises
Written by Viator, August 2010
Sydney Harbour is one of the world’s most famous natural harbours, due, in large part, to its great beauty and excellent proximity to the excitement of big city living. 240 kilometers of shoreline ...
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