Outdoor Activities in Australia and the Pacific

Leave Sydney or Canberra to enjoy six days of skiiing and snowboarding at Thredbo or Perisher on a tour that makes it easy to focus on shredding the slopes and working on tricks. With your accommodation, transportation and some meals covered, it's easy to spend six nights the mountains and ski to your heart's content. Tours start every Friday or Monday, with round-trip coach trip and hotel shuttle included.Your tour also includes six nights of shared accommodation, hot breakfasts and two 3-course dinners and knowledgeable guides.

Save time by visiting three of Adelaide's top attractions in less than one day on this tour. Visit Adelaide Central Market - where you'll get tastings plus a packed lunch - and then visit Mount Lofty on the way to Cleland Wildlife Park. Then, spend the rest of your tour exploring the conservation area before a driver takes you back to your hotel in central Adelaide.

Experience the thrill of an up-close encounter with wild kangaroos, koalas and fur seals in their natural environment on this full-day tour of Kangaroo Island's best bits. Hop aboard a 4WD for a custom-made itinerary, taking in highlights like Seal Bay, the Hanson Bay Koala Walk, Grassdale Conservation Park and the Flinders Chase National Park. This small-group tour is limited to 6 people for a personalized experience.

Enjoy the fun and thrills of abseiling down the cliffs of Kangaroo Point. Using the provided equipment and following expert instruction, you'll have a safe, adrenaline-fueled descent along a rocky cliff next to the Brisbane River. Your guide explains the process of abseiling (aka rappelling) and shows you how to master your descent. Admire the scenery as you wait your turn, then savor the feeling of accomplishment once you make your way down to the ground, with your guide there to assist throughout the 90-minute experience.

Escape the tropical heat for a day of splashing, sliding and swimming through the Behana Gorge waterfalls on this eco tour from Cairns. Get set for an adventure as you rappel down the gorge, leap over rocks and walk along rain forest trails, then cool off with a swim beneath the falls. After working up an appetite, soak up the scenery as you tuck into lunch by the waterfront. Best of all: with full instruction and safety harnesses provided, anyone can give it a go.

Sleep under the stars in comfort on this three-day, action-packed camping adventure in the Blue Mountains. The all-inclusive trip includes the best parts of camping in the wild - sitting around a camp fire, telling stories, being close to nature - but prioritizes your comfort, with stretcher beds, showers, and meals provided. A fun weekend for active travelers, with hiking, abseiling, and a visit to an ancient Aboriginal site.

Feel the ultimate adrenaline rush as you free-fall from a height of 12,000 feet (3,657 meters) on this daring tandem skydiving flight. Strap on your parachute and take to the skies, accompanied by your expert skydiving instructor. After the high-speed free-fall, enjoy glorious views of UNESCO-listed Uluru (Ayers Rock), Lake Amadeus and Mt Conner as your parachute opens up and you float back down to land. Hotel pick-up, equipment and full instruction is included, ensuring a safe experience, and photos and videos of your skydive are available to purchase.

Explore the landscape around the Franz Josef glacier and New Zealand's rugged West Coast on a 2-hour ATV tour from Franz Josef village. Take in the mountains and rainforest of the Southern Alps as you go offroad and follow paths carved by ancient glaciers paths in the wilderness. Your guide leads you through the rainforest, riverbeds, grasslands, and mud on a thrilling tour that includes use of ATV equipment and wet weather gear.

Skip a pedestrian visit to the Adelaide Oval - one of the region's most recognized landmarks - for an excursion to the roof with unique city views. After a safety briefing and climbing into your suit and harness, follow your guide across a link bridge to an open viewing deck. From there, have the chance to walk a lean-out point 164 feet (50 meters) above the Oval's cricket field.

Hit the snow midweek at Perisher or Thredbo with a 3-night tour that provides transportation from Sydney or Canberra. Get away from the crowds when you ski midweek, with more space to work on your board tricks or tear down the ski runs. Leave the city on Monday evening and head to your mountain resort, situated within easy reach of the slopes. Have three days to ski or snowboard before returning to the city on Thursday night. Includes three nights accommodation, three breakfasts, 3-course dinner party, transportation and knowledgeable guides.

Combine two of the best ways to see the Australian outback - by air and on a quad bike - on a single tour. Fly over Uluru, Kata Tjuta, Lake Amadeus and Kings Canyon, landing to transfer to a quad bike. With a guide in the lead and all equipment and instruction provided, explore the rugged territory, learning about the area's unique flora and fauna.

Experience New Zealand's South Island from the air on a 3-hour sky diving tour from Wanaka. The plane ride to jump altitude offers views of the Southern Alps, Mt. Cook, Mt. Aspiring, the Clutha River, and several lakes. Then, securely strapped to your guide, you'll jump from 12,000 feet (3,658 meters), and experience both the thrill of the free fall and the peace of drifting down to earth when the parachute opens. Your tour includes guide, air tour, and hotel pickup and drop-off from central Wanaka.

Whether you're a fishing fanatic or a complete novice, this fishing charter experience is enjoyable for all. After a central Queenstown pickup, you'll join experienced skippers for an adventure on Lake Wakatipu. You won't have to worry about bringing equipment with you as everything is provided. Your skippers will give you expert tuition on different fishing techniques, and you'll gain access to incredible panoramic views that you wouldn't see otherwise.

Enjoy an authentic desert adventure right in the heart of Australia, as you ride a camel close to Alice Springs. Mount up for a thrilling 1-hour circuit along red sand tracks and forest trails; and spot wild kangaroos and wallabies from your unique vantage point. Finally, stop for a memorable photo against a dramatic backdrop of the Western MacDonell Ranges.

You'll go places no ordinary visitor goes - from the Incubation Lab to the Marine Life Support Center to the World's largest Crested Iguana Captive Breeding Center. This tour is packed with information and Q&A sessions with our knowledgeable staff. You'll get firsthand knowledge of our breeding programs, children's education programs and learn how the various displays function and are maintained. Enjoy a wander through our rainforest on our wheelchair friendly boardwalk, taking in the rare sights and sounds of Fiji's WILD flora & fauna.

Enjoy an authentic fishing adventure on Lake Wakatipu with this 3-hour Queenstown fishing charter. Head onto the calm waters of Lake Wakatipu and enjoy panoramic views over the spectacular mountain scenery. Pick up helpful tips from your guide and gain insight into the many different fish species thriving in the lake. Master a range of fishing techniques including jigging, spinning and trolling, and watch your line for a nibble from the trout and salmon swimming below. Haul in your catches, then either release them back or keep them for dinner!

Experience 40 seconds of thrilling freefall as you skydive the Bay of Islands, then drift back to earth with views of 144 islands and turquoise water. Jump in tandem with an instructor from 12,000 feet (3,658 mt.), with the option to purchase photos and video footage of your Bay of Islands skydive. This skydive adventure includes pickup and drop-off at locations in central Paihia and Kerikeri.

The Waitomo Glowworm Caves are among the most visited attractions of New Zealand's North Island and Aranui Cave is renowned for its fascinating Maori history. Explore the magnificent cave on this 1-hour guided walking tour and marvel at its unique rock formations, colony of cave wetas, and natural setting at the heart of the Ruakuri Scenic Reserve.

The Waitomo Glowworm Caves are among the most visited attractions of New Zealand's North Island and Ruakuri Cave is the longest of the underground caves. Explore the magnificent cave on this 75-minute guided walking tour and marvel at the unique rock formations, subterranean rivers, and thousands of glittering glowworms.

Venture into the rainforest of the Atherton Tablelands with an expert guide to observe Australian native animals in the wild. From Cairns, travel into the World Heritage-listed Wet Tropics of Queensland to observe kangaroos, lizards and possums by daylight, then continue after sundown to look for nocturnal critters like the elusive platypus and Lumholtz tree kangaroo. Enjoy afternoon tea at Lake Barrine and dinner at a country restaurant. This small-group tour is limited to 11 people, which ensures a more personalized experience with your guide.