Adventure
Our blog posts
The Long and Short of it
Ellie Jones
19th March 2026
Since time is precious, our carefully designed tours ensure that each moment matters – whether your journey spans days or weeks.\nFrom fortn...
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4 min
Celebrating 10 years of Distant Journeys
15th April 2024
We are celebrating 10 years of Distant Journeys. Since 2014, we have been designing and delivering an exciting style of touring holiday that...
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6 min
Spotlight on… Sri Lanka, where ‘a warm welcome’ awaits
Ellie Jones
26th April 2023
Recently, one of our co-founders visited ‘The Pearl of the Indian Ocean’, Sri Lanka, and described it as “one of the most breathtaking count...
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8 min
6 ways to discover Wanaka, New Zealand
Kath Morris
28th February 2020
The gateway to the Southern Alps and the Mount Aspiring National Park, Wanaka is a lively town set on the edge of its namesake lake on New Z...
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3 min
Must-See Stops on the Great Ocean Road
Kath Morris
25th July 2019
The Great Ocean Road is one of the world’s most incredible highways, winding for hundreds of kilometres along the coast of Victoria next to ...
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6 min
New Zealand: The Magic of Lord of the Rings
Kath Morris
13th March 2019
Over 15 years after the Lord of the Rings film trilogy came to an end, the magic of these much-loved movies is still very much alive today i...
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6 min
Retiring soon? 5 reasons why New Zealand should be on your bucket list
Ellie Jones
23rd June 2018
Whether retirement is on the horizon, or you’ve already waved goodbye to working life, every day brings new possibilities. Now that you can ...
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5 min
8 Of The Best Things To Do In Christchurch
Kath Morris
20th April 2018
Christchurch is a must-stop destination on a tour of New Zealand. The largest city in the South Island, it’s home to nearly 400,000 people –...
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6 min
10 Fun Facts You Need to Know About Auckland
Kath Morris
12th January 2017
Planning your first visit to New Zealand? Then you’ll likely begin in Auckland – a city where volcanoes meet vineyards and urban energy melt...
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2 min
Ways to Discover ‘Big Five’ in South Africa
Helen Goggin
10th November 2016
A safari is undoubtedly one of the main attractions of a South Africa tour experience. The allure of getting within close proximity of the ‘...
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5 min
Five things to explore on the North Shore during your Auckland Freedom Day
30th June 2015
Our New Zealand holiday packages offer a great taste of New Zealand, and give you the chance to see plenty of the country. Our tours all tak...
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