Australasia and South Pacific holidays
Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific are definitely not standard package holiday destinations...with a multitude of ways of getting there and a million and one things to do once you arrive.
Select a country
* Australia
* Cook Islands
* Fiji
* Tahiti
* New Zealand
Australia holidays
A vast, incredibly diverse country of unique landscapes and holiday experiences, half the world away, Australia is a superb holiday destination. Holiday in the stunning Australian cities of Sydney, Melbourne and Perth, explore the natural splendour of the Great Barrier Reef, the Outback and Uluru, unwind on the golden sands of Queensland and the Whitsunday Islands, admire the rugged beauty of Tasmania and enjoy a host of other destinations and attractions.
Australia holiday highlights
* Sydney - iconic, exciting and beautiful, one of the finest places in the world to eat, and the
embodiment of the best of urban beach life.
* Leafy and picturesque Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth, each city an enchanting gateway to
its respective state.
* Uluru (Ayers Rock), mesmerisingly attractive with the different lights of the day, and the
other geological marvels of Northern Territory, such as Kata Tjuta (the Olgas) and Kings
Canyon, and Western Australia, like the Bungle Bungles.
* The Great Barrier Reef, the most amazing of Australia's natural wonders, offering
unforgettable diving and snorkelling opportunities.
* The idyllic Whitsunday Islands, off the Sunshine Coast.
* Wild and unspoilt Tasmania, Australia's 'Natural State'.
Cook Islands holidays
The Cook Islands are made up of 15 atolls scattered across the Pacific. Rarotonga is a beautiful volcanic island surrounded by lagoon and reef. As well as white sand beaches, Rarotonga boasts rich rainforest, and plenty of culture and sightseeing options. Aitutaki, an hour’s flight away, is a stunning coral atoll with glorious beaches.
The Cook Islands are laid-back, exotic, have a fabulous climate and are graced by charming people
Fiji holidays
Nearly 2000 miles off the east coast of Australia lie the beautiful islands of Fijii is a vibrant fusion of cultures, with idyllic islands cloaked in tropical greenery, coconut groves and hemmed with breathtaking beaches. Legendary, mystical and romantic
Comprised of over 300 islands, Fiji's population actually resides on two main islands - Viti Levu (Great Fiji) and Vanua Levu. The beauty of the islands is matched by the friendliness of its people, who will welcome you with big warm smiles
Fiji Highlights
* Excellent hotels
* A superb choice of cruises, making Fiji ideal for a single or multi centre holiday, or stopover
en route to or from Australia and New Zealand.
French Polynesia - Tahiti holidays
French, exotic and sophisticated! Known as the ‘Island of Love’ Tahiti is romantic with superb hotels and cuisine. If you have the time then you must get out to experience the islands of Moorea and Bora Bora.
New Zealand holidays
There has never been a better time to visit New Zealand, a diverse, fantasy land of dramatic mountains and forested valleys, majestic icefloes and glacial lakes, dormant volcanoes and bubbling springs. Doubling for Middle Earth in the Lord of the Rings trilogy and the magical world beyond the wardrobe in the Chronicles of Narnia, New Zealand is also proving itself one of the undoubted stars of the screen.
New Zealand highlights
* The cities - Auckland, the attractive 'City of Sails', Wellington, the windy capital city of
many attractions, including cable cars and botanical gardens, and lovely Christchurch,
more 'English' than most of England, but 12,000 miles away!
* The breathtaking fjords of Milford Sound and the Marlborough Sounds.
* The stunning Bay of Islands for its fascinating Maori history and friendly dolphins.
* Mineral lakes the colour of opal and pearl, sulphur pools and 20m geysers in Rotorua.
* Spectacular Franz Josef and Fox glaciers - hike them or fly to the top by helicopter.
* In the heart of the Southern Alps, the resort of Queenstown, undisputed world capital of
thrilling adventure activities.