Australia And New Zealand Bucket List With Contiki

As the adventure playgrounds of the world, Australia and New Zealand have every activity you could want to experience. These are our favourites to tick off of that ol’ bucket list.

Tandem Skydive

If jumping off a ledge wasn’t daring enough, try doing it out of a plane and falling up to 15,000 metres, with the waters of Lake Taupo or the Pacific Ocean in the distance. Looking out upon the mountains of New Zealand or the rainforest of Northern Queensland, a tandem skydive is the biggest rush you’ll ever experience.

Learn To Surf In Surfers Paradise

The number one sport in Australia, take to the blue waters of the ocean and try your hand at conquering the waves of the country’s famous surf spot – Surfers Paradise.

Swim with Dolphins

Meet the ocean’s friendliest residents with a dolphin encounter in the picturesque Bay Of Islands in Northern New Zealand. Spotting these wonderful creatures in their natural habitat can’t be beaten – until you get the chance to swim alongside them.

4WD On The Beach

With a 75 Mile Beach, thick rainforest and hidden pools, driving a 4WD on Fraser Island is quite something. The only way to get around the island, it’s freeing, exciting and allows you to travel the length and breadth of the largest sand island in the world.

Scuba Dive The Great Barrier Reef

The underwater world of the Great Barrier Reef off the North Queensland coast is best discovered during a scuba dive. Put your head underwater and view the beautiful coral and graceful wildlife of this incredible habitat.

Climb Fox Glacier

Test your strength and endurance with a climb up Fox Glacier with just crampons, an ice pick and a guide. Not only are you presented with spectacular views of New Zealand’s highest peaks, you can also learn about the formation of the glacier.

Bunjy Jump

Adrenaline that you’ve never felt before can only be experienced with a bunjy jump and Queenstown in New Zealand is by far the best location to fall 100metres towards earth. With The Ledge and The Nevis, you can really make your bunjy your own.

Whale Watching

Kaikoura in New Zealand sees Sperm Whales year-round, with Humpback Whales, Blue Whales and Minke Whales also visiting regularly during their seasonal migration. In Australia, Hervey Bay is the best place to spot whales, particularly Humpbacks between March and November.

Zorbing

Much like rolling down a hill strapped inside a ball of bubble wrap, zorbing is a short but exhilarating activity in New Zealand’s Rotorua. To be done solo or as a duo, you can’t help but want to do it again and again.

All of these activities and much, much more are available on Contiki Holidays Australian and New Zealand trips from 3-25 days. If you’ve only got a few weeks to travel or if you’re looking to experience Australia and make new friends along the way, definitely consider organised group travel as an option. It’s great to share your experiences with like-minded people, and even better if they’re with you for the ride. Give Contiki a call on 1300-266-845, head to Contiki.com or visit your local travel agent.