Oceania tours discovery guide
Oceania is where adventure meets the extraordinary, from the golden glow of the Australian Outback to New Zealand’s emerald fjords. You might even touch down on Fiji’s frangipani-scented shores. These tours wind through Indigenous, Aboriginal, and Maori traditions, the neon coral gardens of the Great Barrier Reef, and the crashing waterfalls of Fiordland National Park. With an expertly guided tour, “wow” memories are guaranteed.
What to know before you go
COUNTRIES ON TOUR
Our Oceania tours take travelers to Australia, New Zealand, and Fiji, spanning ochre deserts, leafy rainforests, snow-kissed mountains, and modern cities. The geographic region spans the Eastern and Western hemispheres and boasts 14 nation-states. It’s the smallest continent in land area and the second-least populated after Antarctica.
MAJOR CITIES
Sydney’s unmistakable skyline and beaches, Melbourne’s roaring international sports scene and artsy cafes, and Auckland’s sail-dotted harbor will capture your imagination as much as their untamed natural surroundings.
CULTURAL QUICK TAKE
Oceania’s culture is a diverse mix of traditions across various islands. It’s characterized by strong communal values, deep respect for the natural environment, rich oral storytelling, intricate art forms, and a focus on community living. Prominent Indigenous cultures like the Maori of New Zealand and Aboriginal Australians are heavily influenced by their unique geography and history of European colonization.
WHAT TO GO FOR
Nature at its most resplendent, vistas that make your heart race, marine life you won’t spot anywhere else, and the comfort of being far from home but still sharing a common language with the locals.
UNIQUE EXPERIENCES ON TOUR
Snorkel the Great Barrier Reef, dine in a Maori village, sip local wine in Tasmania, and visit an animal sanctuary for a chance to get a little closer to some of Australia’s fuzziest residents: koalas, kangaroos, and platypuses.
Highlights of Australia & New Zealand
Why choose between the Land Down Under and the Land of the Long White Cloud when you can experience both over two magical weeks? This adventure-packed tour whisks you from the Great Barrier Reef’s dazzling waters to the misty peaks of Fiordland National Park. And if you need one last dose of paradise, just add the Fiji extension to end your trip with a little R & R.
Introducing Oceania
Australia is big, bold, and diverse—think sprawling beaches, unique wildlife, modern cities, and the otherworldly backdrops of the Outback and the Great Barrier Reef. In New Zealand, you’ll step into a fantasy world adorned with rolling green hills, glacier-fed lakes, and jaw-dropping mountaintops.
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Four ways to say g’day (and kia ora) to Oceania
Discover two awe-inspiring nations (plus Fiji!)—and four ways to see them—from shorter sojourns to extended explorations and trips designed just for solo travelers.
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Highlights of Australia
First time here? Hit musts like Sydney and the Great Barrier Reef.
Explore the 12-day itinerary)
Australia for Solo Travelers
No travel buddy? Bond with the new friends you’ll make Down Under.
Explore the 15-day itinerary
New Zealand Landscapes
Feeling bold? Explore jagged peaks, fjords, and storied Maori culture.
Explore the 16-day itinerary)
Australia & New Zealand
Vacation maximalist? See it all, from cities to sandstone monoliths.
Explore the 22-day itineraryPlan your Oceania trip with a little help from our experts
You could wait for inspiration to strike—or find some with our favorite reads about the best things to do, see, and pack.
The Best time to visit Australia
Our tours are designed to highlight the year-round beauty of the Land Down Under. Check out our season-by-season guide to Australia.
New Zealand travel guide
Read up on our expert tips for the best times to visit, what to pack (a rain jacket is always a good idea), and what to snack on, sip, and bring home.
Signature experiences for your memory vault. Why don’t you...
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Play a didgeridoo in Kuranda Village
Celebrate Indigenous culture at the Rainforestation Nature Parks’ Pamagirri Aboriginal Experience, followed by a ride on the Skyrail cable car, soaring high over the thicket of trees. Try it on our Australia & New Zealand tour.
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Sample olive oil and wine on Waiheke Island
Cruise across Waitemata Harbour to visit an award-winning olive oil mill (with a tasting, of course!), then continue to a boutique vineyard to sip a selection of local vintages paired with light snacks. Try it on our New Zealand: Untamed Landscapes tour.
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Waddle alongside penguins on Phillip Island
Prepare to experience cuteness overload on Summerland Beach as the island’s tiny tuxedoed residents parade back to shore after a long day of fishing to feed their young. Try it on our Highlights of Australia & New Zealand tour.
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Board a dinner cruise through Sydney Harbour
Soak in views of the city’s famous steel arched bridge, the architectural flourishes of the Sydney Opera House, and the twinkling cityscape at night before sitting for dinner on the ship’s sky deck. Try it on our Highlights of Australia: The Great Barrier Reef to Sydney tour.
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