Top Australia & the Pacific Theme Parks

Walk into the real-world landscape of Middle Earth on a walking tour of the Hobbiton™ Movie Set, where you get a behind-the-scenes look at ‘The Lord of the Rings’ and ‘The Hobbit.’ Pause at the Green Dragon™ Inn to for a draft of Hobbit™ Southfarthing™, see the remarkable detailing that brought Hobbiton™ to life on screen, and visit the places where key scenes were created.

Get away from the rowdy crowds on the Sunshine Coast and make some new feathered friends in the heart of Queensland with this unique hinterland experience. Enjoy interactive encounters with native and exotic birds in the walk-through aviaries at Maleny Botanic Gardens. Meet cockatoos, macaws and more and get one-of-a-kind photo opportunities with these friendly birds – on your hand, on your head, and against the backdrop of the scenic Glass House Mountains.

Gain admission to your choice of five heart-thumping activities at Agroventures, an adrenaline-packed theme park located just minutes from central Rotorua. Not for the faint-hearted, each extreme ride on offer — such as the Rotorua Bungy and Freefall Xtreme — provides non-stop blood-pumping action. Complimentary round-trip hotel transport is available.

Learn about Antarctic landscapes, wildlife and explorers with tickets to the International Antarctic Center in Christchurch, an award-winning experience that combines fun and education. Try to weather a harsh Antarctic storm, then hear about life on the remote Scott Base and spend some quality time with the Center’s adorable Little Blue penguins. Enjoy Hagglund rides and 4D shows, and enter the 'cuddle zone,' where you can meet, snuggle and pet the fluffy Huskies that explorers historically used to pull their Antarctic dogsleds.

Challenge your perceptions and awaken your senses as you step inside INFINITY, one of the Gold Coast’s most unique attractions. This experience whisks you on a multisensory journey, complete with interactive displays, bizarre soundfields and mind-bending illusions. Prepare to be blown away by the thrilling special effects and thoroughly entertained with unexpected twists.

Save time and money by pre-booking admission to the Odyssey Sensory Maze. This admission ticket makes enjoying the sensory maze a bit more of a breeze. Skip past lines, let a rep give you a safety briefing and store your belongings in a locker, and experience the challenging spaces, illusions, scents, and sound effects of the mysterious maze. You’ll also receive a souvenir photo and discount on merchandise.

Experience more than the beautiful beaches of Fiji at this fun evening cultural performance. Learn all about Fiji’s culture and history through drumming, song, dance, and amazing costumes. The show tells traditional Fijian stories of mystical giant women, octopus gods, a shape-shifting iguana, and more. You’ll be amazed by the spectacular lighting and staging, too, while delving deeper into Fijian history.

Pre-book tickets to Shantytown Heritage Park to explore a replica village from New Zealand’s 19th-century gold rush, where you can ride a steam train, pan for gold, and check out the working sluice gun and sawmill. Booking Shantytown Heritage Park tickets online combines the convenience of advance planning with the flexibility to arrive at any time of day, without being limited to a fixed tour schedule.

Pack up the kids for a day of LEGO-style adventure at Melbourne’s LEGOLAND Discovery Centre. Children can get hands-on in build areas, marvel at miniature landmarks created with over a million LEGOs in MINILAND, and get their energy out on LEGO-themed rides and a massive indoor playground. Designed especially for families with children ages 3 to 10, its a colorful and creative way to spend a morning or afternoon.

Get an up-close look at the rainforest from the middle of Cairns at Carins ZOOM and Wildlife Dome. This family-friendly attraction is home to Australian animals like koalas, snakes, tropical birds, and a saltwater crocodile. You can simply explore the park at your leisure, or choose some of the many activities like a ropes course, zipline, dome climb and more. You also have the option to upgrade your admission to the 4 Park Pass if you want to visit other Cairns-area attractions like the Butterfly Sanctuary and Rainforestation.

Experience something out of this world. Cactus Country (as seen on Better Homes & Gardens) is an Australian desert landscape like no other. Drawing visitors from around the globe to explore the gardens and marvel at the blooms, shapes and sizes of these spiky sensations. Get ready to discover more than 4,000 species of cacti and succulents. Sandy walking trails weave their way through the 12 acres of garden making for an unforgettable trip. There are eight paths to explore and plenty to see and do for all ages, even the four-legged variety. When it comes time to refuel the mind, body and soul, Cactus Country offers a range of refreshments including cactus cake, cactus ice cream, honey collected from on site bee hives and even cactus cider! The onsite nursery has a huge range of varieties for purchase so you can start your own cactus garden at home. Pack your walking shoes and camera and uncover this little piece of Mexico right here in Strathmerton.

Buckle up and explore the outer reaches of reality on this vortex 12D motion theater experience in Queenstown! Step inside your own personal motion theater and choose from over 80 different movie scenarios including jet-pack rides, roller coasters, alien battles and dinosaur races. With each ride combining up to 12 different features including snow, wind, rain and even bubbles, it almost feels real! Transport yourself into magical worlds where fantastic surprises await round every corner, and enjoy an out-of-this-world adventure suitable for all ages in Queenstown, New Zealand.

Explore deeper into the All Black legend through a 45-minute journey, conducted by friendly and knowledgeable tour guides. The guides will begin the tour with an informative introduction to the game. You will then be led through the state-of-the-art live experience that is home to a combination of sound, image, interactive technology and hands-on activities. Understand and appreciate why the haka plays an integral role in physically and mentally preparing All Black teams for battle.Conclude the experience by releasing the energy and excitement with hands-on activities and see how your skills weigh against players from the team or others in your group. Test your talents and have fun by trying out your accuracy skills in kicking, catching, line-outs and even the scrum.

The Ginger Factory is an adventure for the senses with many opportunities to Play, Taste and Discover our world of ginger and fun regardless of your age. Highlights: - Fully guided tour into Australia's largest working ginger factory with delicious tastings. - Meet our hardest working residents and sample a range of different honeys in the Live Bee Show & Tasting. - Travel the world on our indoor boat ride , joining two hungry chefs as they chase the gingerbread man from the Moulin Rouge to the Amazonian jungle. - Exploring around on our 120-year-old sugar cane train Moreton as he meanders through our sub-tropical gardens and factory site. - Ginger Cafe and Ice-creamery, Gruffalo Spotter Trail AR experience, boutique shopping and more! There is always something to delight you. - Home of the iconic Queensland Brand Buderim Ginger, strong local history starting from 1941. - Flexibility to choose your start time to suit your own time schedule. - No age limit.

Visit the LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre at Chadstone Shopping Centre with this special after-school ticket. See a number of different LEGO® attractions like themed rides, a 4D cinema, and play zones with thousands of LEGO® bricks to build with. This deal is available for families during the school term and is a great place to take the kids after school.

Take the stress out of planning and make the most of your time in Brisbane with quality tours and itineraries that work. Let Bums on seats plan your adventure with the help of a range of one, two and three-day itineraries that are sure to inspire you to get the most from your visit. Theme and leisure parks around Brisbane Need to feel fear and adrenaline pumping through your body? Or maybe you just want to pat furry animals and play mini golf? Either way there are theme and leisure parks located around Brisbane that make for a fun day trip or half-day adventure. Theme and leisure parks around Brisbane Need to feel fear and adrenaline pumping through your body? Or maybe you just want to pat furry animals and play mini golf? Either way there are theme and leisure parks located around Brisbane that make for a fun day trip or half-day adventure.