Nature

When it comes to wildlife tours, Australia really is the best place to be, with over 378 types of mammals, 828 types of bird, 4,000 types of fish, 300 types of lizards, 140 types of snake and many more calling the land their home. A lot of animals found in Australia are unique to its land, in fact it’s more than 80 per cent, making most encounters once-in-a-lifetime. So, before you travel down und..

If you’re planning on visiting New Zealand, you need to experience its unique geothermal lands. And the best way to do this is to ensure Rotorua is on your itinerary. Rotorua’s thermal pools and hot springs attract visitors from all over the world wanting to enjoy a relaxing dip in the natural warm baths. Even if your guided tour of New Zealand is during the country’s cooler months, Rotorua’s hot..

Visit New Zealand and prepare to be amazed by the spectacular natural beauty that surrounds you. From the highest mountains piercing the clouds and deepest valleys carving their way through the land, to sparkling giant glaciers and magnificent ancient volcanic craters, there are so many stunning landscapes in New Zealand, guaranteed to take your breath away. (more…)..

The rugged allure of Australia’s mysterious outback will forever attract visitors from around the world, as there’s nowhere else on the planet quite like it! For those seeking an authentic indigenous experience, a little adventure and astounding natural beauty, we’d like to point you in the direction of a remarkable region, named Katherine. (more…)..

Picture this: sea lions lazing on the beach at one turn, kangaroos hopping through the grasses at another, koalas clambering trees above you and penguins dancing on the shores beyond you… Well, it’s exactly what you can expect to find at Kangaroo Island, Australia. (more…)..

Built around an inlet of Lake Wakatipu and surrounded by mountain ranges Queenstown, New Zealand is renowned for its majestic beauty. More recently the city has built a formidable reputation for its water activities too, so whether you hanker after some adrenaline fuelled excitement, or the chance to appreciate all the natural beauty on offer in a more refined manner, Queenstown will have the perf..

Before you even touch down in Australia, you will be amazed by the incredible view from the air: whether you catch sight of Sydney’s famous Opera House or one of Australia’s other spectacular cityscapes. However, you may not have thought of seeing the Australian outback in the same way. In fact, from the air is the best way to experience the outback – less searing heat, fewer bugs, more amazing vi..

Around the shores of Australia, whale watching is an experience that ever growing numbers of visitors are engaging in and for good reason. There are numerous locations where you can watch these impressive mammals make their unfathomably long migration along the Australian coastline. (more…)..

As part of the Australia holidays and tours offered by Distant Journeys, you’ll have the opportunity to spend some time in the world-famous outback, a pure remote wilderness filled with natural wonder. During this visit to the outback, you’ll get to visit Alice Springs, home of the Royal Flying Doctor Service, with an optional day excursion from Alice Springs to the West MacDonnell ranges also bei..

Native only to the southern coast of Australia and New Zealand, little penguins, also known as fairy penguins in Australia, are just one of the many fascinating creatures you can get up close to as part of Distant Journeys’ tours of Australia. Before you meet these cuddly and adorable birds in person, we’ve put together a short fact file to help you get to know and learn more about the little peng..