Australia

Experiencing the Great Barrier Reef is one of Australia’s many ‘must-see’ attractions. World Heritage listed, it is the worlds largest coral reef. All of Distant Journeys Australian itineraries (excluding Australia’s East Coast Jewels) include a full day excursion to experience this natural phenomenon. Snorkelling is not only a popular activity; it is one of the best ways to see and experience the..

If you travel to Australia with Distant Journeys on any of our Australian itineraries, you’ll find a full day excursion to the Great Barrier Reef is included (apart from Australia’s East Coast Jewels). On arrival on our floating pontoon, located in a natural lagoon fringed colourful coral, you will find marine biologists, dive instructors, qualified lifeguards and cruise attendants all waiting to..

Join Distant Journeys on a tour of Australia and you will find a full-day excursion to visit the wonderous Great Barrier Reef, included in all our Australian itineraries (excluding Australia’s East Coast Jewels). A breath-taking alternative to in-water activities and coral viewing vessels is to soar above it all in a helicopter for a spectacular bird’s eye view of the Great Barrier Reef! As you fl..

Included in our Australian itineraries is a full day excursion to the Great Barrier Reef (excluding Australia’s East Coast Jewels). You’ll be amazed by its magical marine life and colourful coral from the moment you step off your catamaran and out onto the floating platform located on the Outer Reef. For a much closer look at this World-Heritage Listed site, why not make your Great Barrier Reef ex..

A tour of Australia is highlight after highlight and none more so than the full-day excursion to visit the world’s largest coral reef, the beautiful Great Barrier Reef. If you travel with Distant Journeys a visit to this amazing natural wonder is included in all our Australian itineraries (excluding Australia’s East Coast Jewels). We travel to the outer reef and our floating pontoon by high-speed..

Explore this million-acre World Heritage-listed area. This tour takes you away from the obvious tourist traps to show you the Blue Mountains from an insider’s perspective – from secluded lookouts, rainforest bush tracks and pristine valleys. See Australia’s unique landscapes, and learn about aboriginal culture from those who live it. You still see all the main sights, like the fascinating Three Si..

Prepare to climb Sydney Harbour Bridge on this exhilarating excursion. Known to Sydneysiders as ‘The Coathanger’, the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge is the world’s largest (but not longest) steel arch bridge. Connecting the northern and southern shores of Sydney’s sparkling harbour, the Bridge is an instantly recognisable symbol of Australia. The famous Bridge Climb! You will be equipped with all th..

The Sydney Opera House is a must-see landmark during your time in Australia. On this tour, you can take in all the mystery and majesty of the Australian icon on a one-hour VIP Sydney Opera House Tour. Discover the stories and secrets behind the commissioning, construction and controversy surrounding Danish architect Jørn Utzon’s masterpiece.   Sydney: Opera House Tour is featured in the follo..

This full day tour takes you to the beautiful wildlife haven of Rottnest Island, and can be enjoyed during your Very Best of Australia tour.  Famed for its white sandy beaches and unique array of wildlife, Rottnest Island’s most notable residents are the adorable and friendly Quokkas.  You'll travel from Perth to Rottnest Island by high-speed ferry,  seeing the sights of the Swan River and Fremant..

Enjoy Sydney from the best possible vantage point – by air. You will take a spectacular 20 minute flight in a luxury helicopter, including return transfers from your hotel. The flight begins from a private lounge at Sydney’s Mascot Airport, and heads out to the coast, giving you a bird’s eye view of some of the amazing luxury homes that nestle above the dramatic cliffs along Maroubra and Coogee. Y..