Experience ancient cultures 20,000 years in the making. Let Down Under Endeavours take you past the kitsch on an authentic and memorable vacation. Heritage and culture adventures run plenty throughout Australia and New Zealand; here are some of our personal favorites:
- Voyage deep into Kakadu National Park to see the world’s oldest paintings at Nouralangie rock
- Sit down for kava with a Fijian tribal king
- Meet modern Maori carvers applying ancient techniques to contemporary topics
- Journey to a local vanilla farm in the Islands of Tahiti to learn about how 95% of the world’s vanilla is made
Down Under Endeavours handcrafts luxury vacations designed around your interests, timeframe, and budget. To get a taste of what’s possible, check out our sample itineraries. Have a look, see what catches your eye, then chat to the Down Under team to handcraft your itinerary.
Sample Vacations
Australian Outback Vacation: Luxury Outback and Sydney
Australian Outback Vacation: Luxury Outback and Sydney This Australian Outback Vacation was created for 2 sisters who wanted to get off the beaten path and experience the natural beauty of the Australian Outback, but still see highlights in Sydney. They began their Australian Outback Vacation in Darwin in the Top End for an overnight, before embarking on their 5 Read More…
Ultimate Outback Luxury: Remote Adventure Package
Venture to remote outback wilderness where few tourists go, without sacrificing creature comforts. Cruise through pristine wetlands on an airboat, heli to the top of Kimberley waterfalls, blaze new trails in El Questro, and more!
Escorted Australia Vacation Packages: Outback Culture Tour
Travel by private aircraft to some of the remote regions of outback Australia. See the Mary River Wetlands teeming with wildlife, meet the locals on the remote Tiwi Islands, explore a half-million-acre cattle ranch, fly over breathtaking Kimberley waterfalls, and much more.
South Pacific Vacation Packages: Australia, New Zealand, Tahiti
South Pacific Vacation Packages: Australia, New Zealand, Tahiti This lucky honeymoon couple from Canada had a full month for their Australia, New Zealand and Tahiti journey. So we selected one of our favorite South Pacific Vacation Packages. We sent them on an epic month-long journey guiding them through the highlights of the South Pacific experiencing Read More…
Australia Travel Package: Authentic Aboriginal Vacation
Experience authentic Aboriginal culture in Australia’s Northern Territory. Step back in time in Arnhem Land, view ancient rock art, and discover the sacred magic of Ayers Rock.
New Zealand Fiji Package: New Zealand and Fijian Ancient Cultures
New Zealand Fiji Package: New Zealand and Fijian Ancient Cultures For this New Zealand Fiji Package, we had a very intellectual couple from Washington DC that wanted to get to know the history and culture of 2 of the South Pacific’s most storied peoples, the Fijians and the Kiwis/Maori. We started their New Zealand Fiji Package with Read More…
Australia’s Northern Territory: The Ultimate Adventure
Unleash your wild side in the Australian Outback! Discover the spiritual heart of Australia, spot wild crocodiles on a scenic cruise, tour on the back of a Harley Davidson, and much more.
Outback Vacation: Ultimate Australia Cultural Experience
Outback Vacation: Ultimate Australia Cultural Experience We planned this Outback Vacation: Ultimate Australia Cultural Experience for 2 sisters who had visited Sydney and the major Australian cities, and now wanted to get a feel for the local cultures. This journey took them to iconic highlights, including Uluru and the Great Barrier Reef, as well as some Read More…
New Zealand North Island Getaway
Experience gorgeous scenery, Maori culture, food and wine, and plenty of unique adventures on this New Zealand North Island Getaway!