Australia & New Zealand Active Holidays
Active Holidays
From walking through Tasmania’s Bay of Fires on a three-day hiking adventure along beaches rimmed with striking red rocks, to going on an incredible diving holiday along the Great Barrier Reef, to cycling New Zealand’s famous Central Otago Rail Trail – there is an active adventure in Australia and New Zealand for you!
Whether you prefer sociable guided group active journeys with an expert guide to lead the way or prefer a tailormade package created around your specific requirements, offering plenty of time for enjoying active excursions, the choice is yours. What’s more, if you would like to tag on a few days at the beginning or end of your trip for some well-deserved relaxation or extra sightseeing, this can be easily arranged for you. You may also opt to extend your active holiday to include more than one destination, building your holiday into a unique and memorable multi centre package.
With more than 50 years’ experience, Trailfinders has developed the skills and expertise needed to put together all the pieces for a successful active holiday in Australia and New Zealand. Our expert travel consultants are mines of information, gathered from personal travel experience and are the best people to ask to create your perfect trip.
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OUR AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND ACTIVE HOLIDAYS
Here's a snapshot of some our most popular Australia and New Zealand beach holidays. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, click on the link below them to see our complete range of trips or give us a call and speak to one of our travel experts.
New Zealand Multisport
22 days / 21 nights
Guide Price: €5174 £4364 pp
VIEW MORE ❯Hike Western Australia's Cape to Cape Track
8 days / 7 nights
Guide Price: €2171 £1946 pp
VIEW MORE ❯Great Walks of New Zealand
21 days / 20 nights
Guide Price: €7,399 £6,259 pp
VIEW MORE ❯Walk Tasmania's Tarkine & Cradle Mountain
6 days / 5 nights
Guide Price: €2695 £2390 pp
VIEW MORE ❯Hike the Great Ocean Walk
Guide Price: € £ pp
VIEW MORE ❯Dive to Adventure
3 days / 2 nights
Guide Price: €715 £595 pp
VIEW MORE ❯SCENIC WALKS OF NEW ZEALAND
Take a read of our guide to the best walks in New Zealand, for your next adventure to the incredible country, and explore the options below. Choose from a day hike or overnight treks led by passionate guides with a range of accommodation options.
3 Night Queen Charlotte Track Package
3 Night Hollyford Track
2 Night Abel Tasman Coast Track Northbound
Routeburn Track Guided Hike
WHAT STYLE OF AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND ACTIVE HOLIDAY IS FOR YOU?
Choose from the below active holiday styles, or alternatively, give us a call and speak to one of our expert travel consultants.
OUR RECOMMENDED HOTELS FOR AN ACTIVE HOLIDAY IN AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND
What you won’t find here are thousands of hotels for an active holiday in Australia and New Zealand to wade through. We have done the hard work for you and selected the best places to stay for a perfect active holiday in Australia and New Zealand, and our travel consultants are on hand to help, often with first-hand experience.
For more of our recommended hotels that offer active excursions in Australia and New Zealand, give us a call and speak to one of our expert travel consultants.
Kingfisher Bay Resort, K'gari (Fraser Island)
Fraser Island (K'Gari), Noosa & The Sunshine Coast
Tangalooma Island Resort, Moreton Island
Nature Retreats Beyond Brisbane
Beach Club, Hamilton Island
Islands Of The Great Barrier Reef
Eagles Nest, Russell
Bay Of Islands & Northland
Discovery Resorts - El Questro Homestead
The Kimberley
Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef
Coral Coast
WHAT TO DO ON AN ACTIVE HOLIDAY IN AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND
One day you might be slipping into Kaikoura’s waters in New Zealand for a magical experience swimming close to dolphins, the next experiencing a luxury outer barrier reef sail & snorkel, exploring the natural wonders of Australia's Outer Barrier Reef.
Our unmissable experiences will really help bring your Australia & New Zealand active holiday to life.
Kaikoura Swim with Dolphins
Departs: Kaikoura
Large pods of wild dolphins inhabit Kaikoura’s fertile waters all year round and your expert guides know just how to find them. For a true bucket list activity, slip into the water for a magical experience swimming close to these inquisitive creatures or simply watch their beautiful display from the comfort of the boat.
Abel Tasman Scenic Cruise, Walk & Kayak
Departs: Nelson
An easily accessible coastal utopia, Abel Tasman can be explored by foot, kayak or cruise so why not combine all three! Take advantage of one of the sunniest spots in the country to discover gorgeous golden beaches, offshore islands and rolling coastal paths all while on the lookout for playful fur seals.
Luxury Outer Barrier Reef Sail & Snorkel
Departs: Port Douglas
Sail aboard a luxurious catamaran to Mackay Cay – a beautiful coral cay to explore the natural wonders of the Outer Barrier Reef. Take a walk on the cay, snorkel with a marine biologist in search of giant clams or join a glass-bottom boat tour and enjoy a buffet lunch onboard.
Wavedancer Island Sailing
Departs: Cairns
A memorable sailing experience; view coral from a glass bottom boat and snorkel amongst colourful fish
Litchfield National Park Tour
Departs: Darwin
Featuring cascading waterfalls. crystal clear pools and intriguing termite mounds, this is a truly beautiful destination
OUR AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND TOURING PARTNERS
Each of our touring partners share our philosophy of delivering award-winning travel at the best value, making sure you’re in safe hands as you travel.
G Adventures
G Adventures has defined small group travel for over 30 years. With over 80 active small group adventure tours, get closer to your destination by hiking, biking, and multi-sporting your way through it. Look forward to top-notch equipment, experts, and adventurous opportunities on an active tour with G Adventures.
Intrepid Travel
For travellers yearning to get off the beaten track, Intrepid opens a whole new world. Intrepid’s active trips are pulse-racing adventures for those who like their travel with a dash of adrenaline. Opportunities to explore local culture are still embedded throughout, but the outdoor active excursions, are what they’re all about.
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