Aussie Kiwi Family Explorer

Kids Backpack includes Aussie Animal Backpack, and a selection of kid friendly Aussie goodies. Designed for children 11 years and under.

This welcoming Auckland city hotel is centrally located, within easy walking distance of Queen Street shopping, Central Business District and Auckland University. Auckland's Viaduct Basin and Vector Arena are less than 10 minutes' walk away and there is easy motorway access to greater Auckland and northern and southern gateways.

Explore Auckland's famous Queen Street followed by the history of Karangahape Road. Discover the vibrant culture of Ponsonby Village with its boutique eateries and retail stores before making your way over the Auckland Harbour Bridge for stunning views over the glittering Waitemata Harbour. Returning over the Harbour Bridge visit the Viaduct Harbour before continuing on through the Auckland Domain, with its classic charm the Auckland Domain is the city's oldest and one of its largest parks, situated on a 62,000 year old volcano. Then continue to Parnell Village for a afternoon tea stop. The historic buildings of Parnell have been transformed in to a trendy shopping area featuring many boutiques, antique, craft and specialty shops. Following this, your tour will then take you along the stunningly scenic waterfront route of Tamaki Drive to the Michael Joseph Savage Memorial Park, in Mission Bay. The memorial Park has beautiful panoramic views over Whenua Rangatira, Auckland city and Waitemata Harbour. This park is a popular wedding venue, with its formal gardens and tranquil atmosphere. Next head towards Mission Bay, the popular seaside suburb which was once home to a Melanesian Missionary school. Enjoy the beach and promenade - popular with Aucklanders and visitors alike. The tour will then take you back along the waterfront before returning to downtown Auckland.

Dine on the Harbour, an experience not to be missed in Auckland. This relaxed sailing excursion offers a uniquely local Auckland experience in an intimate and engaging atmosphere. Enjoy great sailing and as the sun sets watch the night lights of the cityscape come alive. Sail where the wind takes you while enjoying Auckland's city highlights; including sailing under the Harbour Bridge and other well-known landmarks along the harbours edge. The crew's local knowledge will give you the best harbour sailing experience Auckland has to offer. The sumptuous seafood menu is served during a sheltered mooring below deck in the well-appointed dining saloons. Compliment your meal with locally produced wine or beer (additional cost - cash bar). Become the crew and help participate with the sailing experience, take the helm while you carve through the water. Or, if you prefer, sit back and relax with ample space and seating above deck.

Travel south from Auckland over the Bombay Hills to the rich farmland of the Waikato region. You travel through the heritage town of Cambridge where tree-lined streets add to the English-style atmosphere. From here your journey takes you through undulating green hills reminding you that you are approaching Hobbiton Shire.

On arrival at Shire's Rest you embark on your Hobbiton movie set tour. This location is the largest "green set" in the world and the only place where you get an emotional response to a movie set in a natural setting. You see 44 hobbit holes, the Mill and double arch bridge and the party tree. At this stunning location you can take a photo at the door of Bilbo's house, "Bag End", looking out over the whole set to the hills in the distance. The tour ends with a visit to the Green Dragon Inn for a drink. After the tour at Hobbiton board the shuttle at Shire's Rest Cafe for your journey to Rotorua.

With its beautiful garden setting, Distinction Rotorua Hotel and Conference Centre is the perfect place to relax and unwind after enjoying the wealth of attractions and activities Rotorua has to offer. Distinction Rotorua Hotel and Conference Centre is located just minutes from the city centre, with plenty of complimentary car parking, and is a superb base for exploring the Rotorua area. The heated outdoor swimming pool and spa offer a great place to entertain the kids! Or if you want to get away from it all, venture into the underground private grotto spas for a relaxing soak. The amenities are all free for guests to use.

Experience the amazing geothermal activity and stunning volcanic landscapes of the "world's youngest geothermal area" Waimangu Volcanic Valley on a combination guided walk and boat cruise.

The walking tracks offer spectacular views of the valley's diversity of hot crater lakes, steaming cliffs, hot streams, hot pools, boiling springs, hissing fumaroles, vividly coloured silica terraces, unique thermally adapted plants, rainforest, and native birdlife. On the scenic Rotomahana, Crater Lake boat cruise, learn of the areas fascinating volcanic past and the history of the 1886 Mount Tarawera eruption whilst enjoying your picnic lunch and the spectacular vistas of volcanic scenery surrounding the crater lake.

This evening, you will engage in an immersive experience blending the best in Maori culture and cuisine. Get the chance to explore concepts, rituals, and stories of ancient Maori warfare and peace. Tu Te Ra is a time of year when the sun expresses its optimal energy. It is when days are longest and when the energy of the light nourishes the natural world. It is a time for harvesting and a time for celebrating. It is also a time for warfare, settling old scores and forging peace.

Your experience is filled with drama, performance and divine seasonal kai (cuisine) shared against a backdrop of blazing bonfires, towering Tawa trees and a natural forest amphitheater. Tonight's menu has been designed by award-winning Maori chefs and includes staple favorites, such as crispy pork, caramelized apple wrapped in kawakawa, paua, pikopiko fronds, smoked eel and charred hangi kumara, which are followed by a four-course hakari (feast).

Served al fresco on warmer nights and indoors on cooler nights, the space is eclectically designed to make you wonder if you have journeyed back to the times of trade and warfare and to make you feel the depth and generosity of hakari.

The Heritage Queenstown offers enchanting views of Lake Wakatipu and The Remarkable Mountain Range. A short distance from the town centre, this unique European style lodge is surrounded by native forest in the heart of New Zealand's alpine wonderland. Crafted from centuries old schist and cedar, The Heritage Queenstown is the perfect place to relax in comfortable yet sophisticated surroundings. The Heritage offers a choice of 178 luxury rooms, including traditional deluxe hotel accommodation and spacious 1 or 2 bedroom Suites. Each room is thoughtfully decorated, featuring individual touches which reflect unique high country origins.

Jet boat for 75 minutes to the upper reaches of the Dart River, where visitors disembark and inflate their own canoe. After a full safety and paddling instruction, your Funyak journey begins. Paddle downstream on a glacier feed river amidst rocky peaks and dense rainforests.
Enjoy a wilderness buffet lunch and explore the Rock Burn Chasm and ancient beech forests. Paddle to Paradise then transfer to an awaiting back road coach for the return trip to Queenstown.

Reputed to be the steepest lift in the Southern Hemisphere, the gondola carries visitors high above Queenstown to the Skyline complex located on Bob's Peak. Situated an easy five minutes walk from central Queenstown, the gondola is an all-weather tourist attraction in its own right. Sit back and relax as the views from the gondola unfold while you journey to the Skyline complex. The best vistas in the region are found here, spread out in a spectacular 220 degree panorama. Numerous observation decks around the complex offer breathtaking views of Coronet Peak and The Remarkables, over Queenstown and across Lake Wakatipu to Cecil and Walter Peaks.

Join the exhilarating Moa zipline (flying fox) adventure above spectacular Queenstown! Ride up the Skyline Gondola (must be purchased separately) and then glide through the treetops on a series of four flying foxes. Your experienced Guides will deliver an interpretive tour as you "Zzziiiiiip" from tree to tree. Breath in some pristine mountain air as you venture on a carefully crafted journey that combines exhilaration, adventure, and ecological exploration. Offering spectacular views of the surroundings, this adventure offers a thrilling eco-adventure experience, while also providing the opportunity to learn about what this breathtaking place has to offer. The perfect Queenstown adventure for everyone to enjoy!

Take advantage of your stay at Adina Apartment Hotel Harbourside Sydney located amid the excitement and convenience of Darling Harbour - Sydney's premier entertainment, fine dining and nightlife quarter. Darling Harbour is alive with atmosphere and bursting with cafes, bistros, restaurants, and luxury shops. All apartments and studios at the Adina Apartment Hotel Harbourside Sydney have been designed to create an atmosphere of elegance whilst combining all the comforts of home.

The Sydney Flexi Attraction Pass iVenture Card provides your choice of entry to the top attractions in Sydney. Choose from over 35 attractions. Enjoy convenience and flexibility by choosing the attractions you want to visit. It is valid for single entry to each attraction and includes full colour guide complete with map and attraction information.

Today is totally free and at leisure. You can take advantage of any optional activities available or simply relax.