Distant Journeys Official Blog

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..

Cairns is one of Australia’s most popular tourist destinations and a gateway to the world famous Great Barrier Reef. Surrounded by lush rainforest and tropical waters you will discover a vibrant and varied city, making it well worth a visit as part of your package holiday to Australia. If you are wondering what to visit in Cairns, you will certainly be spoiled for choice. (more…)..

Some of the best, most memorable journeys are those made by train, when you have a chance to relax, slow down, and focus on where you are. Distant Journeys are proud to offer some of the world’s best rail tours across our destinations. When that journey gives you access to remote or hard to get to places, even better. And when the trip can be done in comfort, with excellent food and local wines al..

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..

New Zealand is natural wine country which is just another fantastic reason to join one of the excellent tours of New Zealand. Many of the wines being produced are undoubtedly world class, with the combination of climate and geography helping to produce highly distinctive, premium wines with intensity, purity and vibrancy. It goes without saying, that a New Zealand dining experience wouldn't be com..

If asked ‘what is the traditional food for the average Australian?’ the vast majority of us will think of good old ‘Australian tucker’ such as Vegemite or the ubiquitous barbecues which are part of the daily routine. However, Australia is rich with food variety and produces some of the best wines anywhere in the world. If you are enjoying an escorted holiday to Australia it is always great to find..

New Zealand’s Bay of Islands is a treasure trove of island gems. With more than 140 sub-tropical islands dotted among the turquoise waters of the North Island, most of which are uninhabited and undeveloped, it is an area defined by its natural beauty. Each island has its own character and charms and it is worth taking an escorted tour of New Zealand to take full advantage of all that they offer. U..

There are few destinations that can boast so many staggering natural wonders, beautifully crafted over millennia and packed into a relatively small area, New Zealand has it all. With its snow-capped peaks, sparkling coves, beaches, dense rain-forests, glaciers, fjords and fish filled rivers - it ensures that as a visitor touring New Zealand, you are given unbeatable opportunities for exploration a..

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…)..

Over 1000 years ago the Polynesian people journeyed in canoes to reach the shores of Aotearoa. This was the Maori name given for New Zealand meaning “land of the long white cloud”.   Today the Maori customs and traditions are deeply embedded with New Zealanders and have certainly impacted on the New Zealand way of life. The Maori tribal identity is celebrated as a unifying force rather than a..