Active travel to Australia and New Zealand
Australia and New Zealand – an active holidaymaker’s dream destination
If you’re looking for an active trip with an exciting programme, Australia and New Zealand offer great opportunities. There are plenty of options for active trips, and we can design trips that focus on cycling, hiking, kayaking, diving, skiing, 4WD driving or skydiving, depending on your wishes.
We also design more relaxed holiday packages, which can include cycling in wine regions or yoga and meditation in stunning landscapes, so you can get the most out of not only the exercise but also the good food and wine, and of course the spectacular views.
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An active trip to the water in Australia
Needless to say, Australia’s unique underwater landscapes make it an attractive destination for divers and snorkellers. Popular destinations for snorkelling enthusiasts include the Great Barrier Reef and Ningaloo Reef. Below the surface, divers can admire colourful corals, tropical fish and other marine life that are guaranteed to be a memorable experience.
The waves off Australia’s coast are famous the world over, and the country is renowned for its excellent surfing. The Gold Coast, Byron Bay, Bondi Beach and Bells Beach are just a few examples of popular surf spots. Don’t worry if you’re a first-timer – many beaches also offer surfing lessons.
Fishing is another way to enjoy the waters on an active trip in Australia, which is considered a fishing paradise, with a wide variety of fish species, ranging from the north to the south of the country. In coastal waters, you can fish for barramundi, snapper, marlin, etc. For salmon fishing, Tasmania is a good place to go, with a reputation for great salmon fishing.
Actively enjoy Australian landscapes
Australia is a great destination for golf lovers, as it is a popular sport in the country and hosts a number of international golf tournaments. This means that golf travellers in Australia have the opportunity to both watch the matches and play the game themselves.
There are also many great national parks and hiking trails across Australia, including Grampians National Park in Victoria, the Blue Mountains in New South Wales and the Larapinta Trail in the Northern Territory. Active travel in Australia gives you the opportunity to experience a variety of landscapes from deserts to mountains and rainforests.
In Australia, you can also experience a wide range of mountain biking trails suitable for all levels of cyclists. Tasmania, for example, offers a great setting for cycling with its great scenery and challenging trails.
New Zealand caters for everyone from golfers to skiers
The closest you can get to New Zealand’s unique wildlife is hiking, and New Zealand is known for its stunning hiking trails, each offering spectacular views. Some of the most popular hiking trails include the Milford Track, Routeburn Track and Tongariro Alpine Crossing. In many places you can also go horseback riding.
Golf is a very popular pastime in New Zealand, making the country an easy choice as a golfing destination. New Zealand also has some particularly stunning golf courses, many of which are located in scenic areas such as lakeside or mountain views.
Mountain biking is a popular activity in New Zealand, and there are excellent cycling routes all over the country. The Rotorua area, Queenstown and Christchurch are all well-known mountain biking destinations.
New Zealand is also an ideal destination for a fishing trip, offering everything from sea fishing to lake and river trout fishing. New Zealand is known for its good salmon fishing, and Lake Taupo near Queenstown is a great place to go.
New Zealand offers excitement in many forms
The South Island is ideal for active travellers who enjoy snowy slopes, offering great opportunities for skiing and snowboarding. In particular, popular ski resorts in towns such as Queenstown and Wanaka are ideal for winter sports enthusiasts.
Queenstown, known as New Zealand’s adventure capital, is the birthplace of bungee jumping, where you can try it out in some very impressive locations, such as the Kawaraw Bridge or the Nevis Bungee Jump Centre. Queenstown also offers numerous opportunities for skydiving or paragliding.
New Zealand’s high-altitude active travellers will also enjoy a variety of climbing opportunities, with challenging climbing routes such as Mount Cook and the Southern Alps.
New Zealand has a wealth of lakes and rivers that offer great experiences such as rafting or canoeing. For example, the Fiordland region, Lake Taupo and Abel Tasman National Park provide an excellent setting for a wide range of water adventures.
