Australasia

Welcome to a vast continent that’s home to two extreme and startlingly different countries.

Australia is a huge, sun-scorched and vibrant country, renowned for its cosmopolitan cities, friendly people, boundless horizons, jaw-dropping beaches, and hot red centre. For a real adventure, journey into the Outback and understand why this legendary frontier is so savage and unforgiving it has the sparsest population on earth. Go on a walkabout and discover aboriginal dreamtime culture and beliefs. Watch out for unique wildlife, from kangaroos and koalas to crocodiles poisonous spiders. Dive into the Great barrier Reef for an abundance of marine life that thrive along the world’s largest coral reef.

Explore the East coast and fabulous Sydney for views of the iconic Sydney Opera House, walks along the harbour bridge and some of the finest surfing in the world. Culture vultures head south to Melbourne for an artier vibe with dramatic coastal drives, delicious lattes and a taste of that laid back Australian lifestyle.

New Zealand is 100% pure adventure. Wake up to a vivid and vital island nation and discover snowy mountains, mighty volcanoes, dazzling glaciers, pristine fjords and great oceans over tiny distances. Adrenalin junkies are in for a rush with every extreme sport imaginable, from white water rafting and horse riding, to bungee jumping and skydiving, Animal enthusiasts can go whale watching, spot penguins and encounter the rare kakapo.  And bird lovers will delight in this former avian society. Relax and discover pretty stone towns, rolling wine country and vivid colours and scenery. Revitalise your senses in New Zealand.