Distant Journeys Official Blog

There’s a lot of ground to cover when travelling around Australia. So it’s no surprise that many people incorporate one of Australia’s luxury train journeys into their holiday, with the aim to experience as much of the country’s incredible landscapes as possible. (more…)..

New Zealand sure isn’t short of impressive landscapes, nor is its natural beauty easy to top. So when touring New Zealand, it’s safe to say you’re spoilt for choice. But, to make sure you don’t miss out on the best views in New Zealand, we’ve put together a quick run down of the places you simply have to see! (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…)..

Famously referred to as ‘The Eighth Wonder of the World’ by Rudyard Kipling, Milford Sound is a picture-perfect paradise and one of New Zealand’s most treasured highlights. (more…)..

The type of holiday you’re looking for will determine what time of the year is best for you to visit New Zealand – because just as all tour holidays to New Zealand are different, so are the seasons. So, we’ve put together a quick guide to the country’s seasons to help you decide when you’d like to make your trip down under. (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..

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..