Distant Journeys Official Blog

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…)..

Both inbound and return 2-night stopovers in Singapore are available with Distant Journeys, whether you decide on our escorted tours of New Zealand, luxury tours of Australia, or our tour combining the best of the two. If this sounds like an exciting opportunity to not only increase the length of your holiday, but also to visit one of Asia’s most vibrant cities, read on as we tell you about some o..

Australia is home to not just one, but two of the world’s greatest railway journeys, and on an Australian holiday with Distant Journeys you’ll travel across part of this vast continent on our luxury tours of Australia on one of these legendary trains, The Ghan and the Indian Pacific. (more…)..

If you’re planning to embark on one of our Great Barrier Reef tours with us, you may also be thinking of capturing some photos of the stunning marine life and underwater scenery you’ll get to see. Underwater photography can be difficult to get right, especially if you’re going to be trying it for the first time, so we’ve put together a few tips to help you get some perfect shots while you’re there..

Holidays to the Great Barrier Reef are often high up on people’s wish list, due to its stunning views as well as its unparalleled diversity of marine life. Many people, however, forget that without the coral that forms the backbone of the Great Barrier Reef, we would not have the natural wonder that we have today. (more…)..

An incredible video showing off New Zealand’s stunning coastline has been making waves on Youtube. The video is shot using a Drone fitted with a GoPro camera and makes a compelling case for a visit to New Zealand. The land of the long white cloud has seldom seemed as appealing to us as it does in this footage, which was put together by our friends at Bare Kiwi. (more…)..