Australia, New Zealand and Pacific Islands

Australasia is a continent famed for beautiful Pacific islands and the fascinating, otherwordly landscapes of Australia and New Zealand. Holidays in Australasia can be adventurous or luxurious, but wherever you want to go and whatever you want to do, there's no better way to go on holiday to Australia, New Zealand or Fiji and the Pacific Islands than with an AITO operator. Their Specialist knowledge will guarantee a trip down under that you'll never forget.

The Pacific Ocean’s 11 million square miles is dotted with islands famous for their pristine beaches, crystal clear waters and balmy weather - holidays in Fiji, Samoa and Papa New Guinea are perfect for travellers looking for a desert island getaway. You can combine an island trip with a holiday in Australia or New Zealand, where the acticities and adventures are as exciting as the scenery and landscapes...

• Travel the unspoilt and rugged coast of Western Australia. Ride a camel along Cable beach in Broome, peer through nature’s window in Kalbarri and take a wine tour in the famous Margaret River, south of Perth
• Have a classic 4WD Outback adventure from the massive Uluru in Australia’s heartland to tropical Kakadu where you can swim in beautiful plunge pools or take a jumping crocodile cruise
• Go crazy in New Zealand’s adventure holiday capital Queenstown where you can bungy jump, rock climb, horse ride or raft the rapids of the awesome Shotover River
• Relax on a golden beach in Fiji. Holidays in Fiji offer flawless beaches and an easy going island attitude that is irresistible.
• Search for the magnificent birds of paradise and other exotic species on a bird watching tour in the forests of Papua New Guinea and catch a glimpse of the indigenous Huli ‘Wigmen’
• Take a luxury fly-drive tour and go on holiday to New Zealand's North Island. Explore one of Auckland’s off-shore islands and the geothermal centre of Rotorua, spending your nights in specially selected lodges and hotels.

There is never a bad time to travel to this part of the world on an AITO holiday. Australia's North experiences hot, humid and wet summers (December to March), the South is hot, dry and has perfect beach weather. Northern New Zealand also has very hot summers, the South Island warm summers and perfect skiing conditions in winter (June to October). Most of the Pacific Islands are warm or hot all year round but the more humid, wet seasons vary from island to island so it’s worth checking with your operator if you want to avoid the potential downpours while on holiday in Fiji or one of the oher Pacific islands.

No matter what time of year you want to go to Australasia, the continent will always have something to offer. With regional experts in Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Samoa and Papa New Guinea, AITO tour operators can help you put together the perfect holiday to this fascinating continent.