Distant Journeys

Wildlife lovers will not want to miss New Zealand’s Otago Peninsula. The wildlife capital of New Zealand, this incredible place offers you the chance to meet wildlife that cannot be found anywhere else, from yellow-eyed penguins to enormous albatross...https://bit.ly/2Vsbr8m

Whether it’s by land, water or air, the Kakadu National Park in Australia’s Northern Territory is a spectacular place to travel through, offering outstanding natural beauty. Discover the best it has to offer in just a day with these unforgettable day tours: https://bit.ly/2GDf431

Discover a different side of Sydney, one packed with once-in-a-lifetime adventures and experiences, in our latest guide. Our choice of fun and unusual activities in Sydney goes beyond the usual landmarks, featuring everything from hands-on museums to mountain cable cars: https://bit.ly/2PgdmY5

Happy Birthday to us! Distant Journeys are celebrating our 5th birthday and we’d like to take a break from eating cake to say a huge thank you to everyone who has travelled – or is yet to travel – with us. Your support is so important to us and we wouldn’t have reached this far without you. Here’s to the next five. 🥳🎂🍾🎊🎉

Chinese food is one of our favourite foreign cuisines, but to taste the real deal you have to visit the country itself. We bring you some much-loved classics you have to try while in China, as well as some unique delicacies that haven’t made it to our shores....http://bit.ly/2P4NNsY

Australia is home to some of the world’s greatest wildlife, and with it, the chance to get up close to your favourite animals. Meet and greet kangaroos, koalas, dolphins, penguins and more with these once-in-a-lifetime animal encounters: https://bit.ly/2WKzNHt

After you’ve ticked off the Opera House, Bondi Beach and the Harbour Bridge from your Sydney to-do list, be sure to visit the laid-back suburb of Manly and the stunning beauty spot of North Head. Here’s what this scenic beachside area has to offer: https://bit.ly/2Ue5bBt

Thousands of plant and wildlife species can be found in the Daintree Rainforest, one of the world’s oldest and largest rainforests. Find out even more about what this incredible rainforest has to offer with our selection of fascinating facts...http://ow.ly/xCTR30odhWa

Anyone else have fond memories of their journey on The Ghan after watching Australia with Julia Bradbury last night?
We'll have fond memories every day from now on, with this new addition to our office! 🚂🚂

The Great Barrier Reef is teeming with marine life you need to see to believe, and its colourful array of fish is just one of the highlights. Here are just five of the remarkable fish species you can see swimming throughout the reef...http://ow.ly/ZLgS30o971k

The ancient walled city of Pingyao is one of the best-preserved of its kind in China, its traditional streets and buildings having hundreds of stories to tell on life in the Ming and Qing dynasties. Delve inside its city walls to discover these fascinating cultural, historical and religious treasures…http://ow.ly/CIRi30o7iIe

From colonial buildings with a fascinating past to the coastal drive of a lifetime, Melbourne offers a whole host of attractions and experiences not to be missed. Take a look at the very best Melbourne has to offer...http://ow.ly/NJrf30o3psP

Over 15 years after the Lord of the Rings film trilogy came to an end, the filming locations are just as stunning and captivating today. Relive the movie magic and make Tolkien’s fantasy a reality with a visit to these unmissable New Zealand filming locations... https://bit.ly/2TzsHIM

From the architectural marvels of the Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge to the natural wonders of Bondi Beach and the Blue Mountains, here are some of the don’t-miss attractions to visit in Sydney...http://ow.ly/UDgp30nYe2e

Combining a mesmerising treetop journey with an immersive rainforest adventure and incredible cultural experiences, our Skyrail Rainforest Cableway excursion to Kuranda is one of the highlights of any visit to Tropical North Queensland: http://ow.ly/awHK30nWiry

A jet boat ride, paragliding over lakes and mountains or a heart-stopping bungee jump: which adventure would you choose? In Queenstown you can tick off all three! https://bit.ly/2SGEcc7

Explore the northern reaches of New Zealand and discover Cape Reinga, not only a stunning coastal destination but also a sacred Maori site steeped in legend: https://bit.ly/2H9cuCG

Who knows where this is? Tonight at 8.30pm Julia Bradbury explores this amazing natural landscape - and gets up close with some of the most recognisable Aussie residents. Find out how you can follow in her footsteps with one of our Freedom Days, by clicking this link: https://bit.ly/2BMhGJg