Distant Journeys Official Blog

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..

The recent discovery of a fossil dated at 100-million-years-old has shed some light on Australia’s ancient inland sea. The fossil is of the skull of a giant predator fish called cooyoo which was discovered in the outback of Queensland last month, depicting the giant teeth and super-strong jaw of the creature for the first time. (more…)..

Dubai is just one of four great Asian destinations you can visit on an inbound stopover as part of our Australia tours, and has something exciting and different to offer around every corner. Begin your Dubai adventure here with 10 of the most fascinating and surprising facts about this unique city: (more…)..

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 take in Auckland, where you’ll get to spend time on a guided city tour. But what should you do on your Auckland Freedom Day, when you’re set free to explore for yourself? (more…)..

As part of our Australia escorted tours, a trip to the famously remote town of Alice Springs is included, and is perhaps best known as the base for the Royal Flying Doctor Service, an aerial medical service which is there to help a population living in the almost 2 million square kilometres of remote land that makes up the centre of Australia. (more…)..

Once a lonely elephant at Auckland Zoo, 32-year old Burma has met her new companion for the first time, 8 year old Anjalee, with the pair appearing to settle in well with each other and pleasing the crowds who flock to the zoo to see the elephants as well as the host of other wildlife. (more…)..

Today, Captain Cook’s Cottage is one of the most famous attractions in Melbourne, a slice of history situated in the scenic Fitzroy Gardens, and just one of the great landmarks you’ll get to learn more about on our Australia holiday tours, which include a guided tour showing you the very best of Melbourne. (more…)..

If you’re looking to explore the very best of what the entirety of Australia has to offer in one unforgettable trip, the Distant Journeys Visions of Australia tour may be just what you’re looking for, visiting a huge variety of Australian cities, landmarks and beauty spots across 22 days. (more…)..

Many people who visit New Zealand will have had an unforgettable experience, and will wish to share their memories with friends and loved ones. Tourism New Zealand have launched a social media campaign named #NZMustDo Again, which will offer one lucky winner and a friend the chance to relive their experience. (more…)..

The skyline in Auckland is visually very striking, and is dominated by one building in particular, the Sky Tower. The tower itself has a revolving restaurant, aptly named Orbit. The Sky Tower can be visited during your freedom day on one of your New Zealand holidays (2016), so with this in mind, we have taken a look at some of the facts and figures surrounding the great tower! (more…)..